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  1. The United Nations ought to continue its efforts to surmount the political bottlenecks, which may include undertaking some limited amendments to the Political Agreement in a way that would ensure the commitment of all parties to implement it. That would lead the Government of National Accord to be the sole legitimate Government in Libya, which would pave the way for such a Government undertake all governmental functions all over Libya, including providing security. Such an agreement requires the unification of the military under one civilian leadership. Its primary duty is to secure Libyan cities and borders and disarm militias, as well as facing the different challenges in the country, such as terrorism, illegal migration and securing the oil fields.

    2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7961 (2017) · source

  2. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has achieved the maximum possible level of convergence of viewpoints of the different political parties fighting over power. That convergence was exemplified in the signing of the Libyan Political Agreement on 17 December 2015. At the time, that Agreement garnerned wide support from all over Libya, as well as the approval of the majority of the House of Representative and the General National Congress. However, the intransigent positions of some parties have stalled the aqequate implementation of the Agreement. In that vein, we perceive the role played by the United Nations to be an important one.

    2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7961 (2017) · source

  3. Mr. Elmajerbi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of June. I wish you very success in your duties. I would also like to thank Special Representative for the Secretary-General Martin Kobler for his important briefing. We highly commend the continuous efforts by Mr. Kobler to bring together the different points of views among the Libyan political actors and put an end to the political divisions and deterioration in Libya. I would also like to thank Ambassador Skoog of Sweden for the briefing in his capacity as President of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning the latest developments on the sanctions dossier in Libya.

    2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7961 (2017) · source

  4. In that regard, we have noticed that the latest reports of the Prosecutor fail to mention certain topics that used to be a priority in previous reports, such as internally displaced persons and migrants. We believe it would be useful to brief Council members on the latest updates in that regard. In conclusion, we reiterate our hope for further support from the Council to address the security and administrative situation and to provide a conducive environment for the restoration of the rule of law as soon as possible. We look forward to further positive collaboration and cooperation with the ICC to ensure criminal justice, in line with Libyan sovereignty and in full respect of our local legislation, including laws on transitional justice and national reconciliation. The meeting rose at 4.45pm.

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

  5. Had it not been for the presence of criminal networks in countries of origin and destination, transit countries would not have to experience such crimes and violations. According to some media outlets, the Prosecutor- General of Catania in Sicily, Italy, accused some European non-governmental organizations that were saving migrants of being complicit with human traffickers. That was stressed by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights last Sunday. We hope to see mention by the Prosecutor in future reports of Court efforts to fight human trafficking networks in both the north and the south of the Mediterranean equally. Moreover, given the sensitivity of the subject in Libya, we hope to see further cooperation and collaboration between the ICC and Libyan authorities on illegal immigrants.

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

  6. We noticed in the report of the Prosecutor and in reports of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and of other international organizations that light is being shed on alleged crimes that are a direct result of human trafficking, including rape, arbitrary detention, torture and other crimes against humanity. Indeed, we know full well that the humanitarian situation ofillegal immigrants in Libya is tragic. As we have said before, this is a direct result of the insecurity and the spread of militias and weapons. However, we would have liked to see in the report a mention of genuine preventive procedural efforts to fight these criminal networks, whether in countries of origin or destination. It is known that my country is a transit country suffering from insecurity and chaos, which affects our citizens and results in their displacement.

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

  7. That is something that previous Libyan Governments and the current Government of National Accord have done through cooperation between the Attorney-General and the Prosecutor of the ICC in implementation of the 2013 memorandum of understanding on the sharing of responsibilities with the Libyan authorities. It is well-known that human trafficking in itself is a crime. Combating and ending it require close cooperation between countries. It is also known that this type of crime is perpetrated through transnational criminal networks.

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

  8. To ensure justice for all, we stress the need for the international community to support the Government of National Accord and law-enforcement institutions, that is, the army and the police, and extend State authority throughout the territory. That is the sole guarantee for fighting impunity, achieving justice for all and protecting the independence of the judiciary, so as to enable it to shoulder its responsibilities in a transparent and equitable manner. We also stress that the proceedings under way in our national courts have given rise to a sense ofjustice, which is the cornerstone of our national reconciliation process and has had a positive impact on our stability and security. However, exercising our national jurisdiction does not necessarily mean that we will not cooperate with the ICC.

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

  9. Despite the conditions under which the Libyan courts and the Attorney-General have been working, we stress their ability to fulfil their commitments and guarantee fair and just prosecutions. The Council is undoubtedly well aware that the process of achievingjustice cannot be limited to certain cases or specific suspects but should include everyone, regardless of the identity of the perpetrator or of the victim. That cannot be achieved in the absence of security, and security cannot be achieved in the absence of an army and a police force in a situation where there are numerous militias and weapons are plentiful.

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

  10. Mr. Elmajerbi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I am pleased to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her important briefing. Allow me to take this opportunity to stress once again Libya's pursuit of complementarity between national courts and the ICC to ensure justice and fight impunity. Although Libya has not acceded to the Rome Statute, it continues to closely cooperate with the ICC and with the Prosecutor to achieve those goals. We are well aware of the delay in the prosecution of suspects. That was due, unfortunately, to the security situation in our country.

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

  11. Indeed, illegal migrants transiting through Libyan territories suffer, and we therefore hope for future coordination with the Libyan authorities to address that issue. UNSMIL's positions should be reflected in writing instead of on Twitter, because tweets might inflame public opinion.

    2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

  12. We reiterate that it will be difficult to address all ofthose issues unless stability is restored throughout the national territory and until we rid ourselves of the rampant armed groups. To that end, agreement must be reached between the Presidential Council and the House of Representatives, so that the Government of National Accord can undertake its mission, as required. Based on the principle of national ownership, we call on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to cooperate and coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in preparing reports, especially some that are not included in the Mission's mandate - such as a report on illegal migrants in Libya.

    2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

  13. All of that notwithstanding, the Presidential Council has established a ministerial committee to de-escalate and minimize the tension, as mentioned in the letter by the head of the Presidential Council on 16 April to the international community, aimed at immediately urging those responsible for the escalation to cease their activities. The human rights situation in Libya remains a cause for great concern, especially owing to the ongoing violations taking place for political reasons or for extortion and ransom, not to mention the suffering of civilians under the military operations and indiscriminate bombing, and the illegal migrants exposed to grave abuses.

    2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

  14. The unjustified and sudden military escalation around Tamanhint airport, which started with heavy artillery and aircraft strikes in recent days and resulted in heavy casualties and damage to facilities, has brought the country to the brink of civil war and may even have dealt a very strong blow to all of the de-escalation and settlement efforts for which we have been calling. Everyone knows that the targeting of those areas has nothing to do with the war against terrorism. We welcome the call issued by the ambassadors of the permanent five on 12 April for the de-escalation and immediate cessation of all hostilities. Nevertheless, the violations and land and air attacks continue.

    2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

  15. In connection with the Presidential Guard, the Presidential Council is making ongoing efforts to set up the system, in coordination with the command of the Presidential Guard and Lieutenant-General Paolo Serra, the Senior Advisor to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on security sector matters. We call on the international community to support the system, exempt it from the weapons embargo and provide it with all of the important equipment that it needs to undertake its mission, which is to safeguard governmental institutions. We also call for the Libyan National Army to be exempted from the weapons embargo, so that it can uphold its counter-terrorism mission throughout Libya.

    2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

  16. The Government operationalized the institutions of the country and adopted the 2017 budget, so as to be able to deliver basic services to its citizens, establish peace and combat terrorism, irregular and illegal migration and the smuggling of petroleum products. The Government of National Accord is also facing many challenges, and in that regard we commend the sacrifices and efforts made by all the people of Libya, especially in the two cities of Sirte and Benghazi - which have resulted in a lull in terrorist group activities. It is highly necessary in that respect to have a unified national army to work under the political leadership of the country and in accordance with globally recognized professional and military procedures.

    2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

  17. We also reiterate that the Libyan Political Agreement might need limited amendments, especially on the agreement of the political stakeholders. We do not think that that is impossible. It could be achieved by way of a constructive dialogue among the parties to the dispute. In that regard, we welcome the decision of the Libyan House of Representatives regarding the resumption of political dialogue. We consider that to be a very important step towards a final inclusive solution to the crisis in Libya. Since the Libyan Political Agreement was signed on 17 December 2015, the Government ofNational Accord has faced and continues to face many challenges, but it has managed to take important steps aimed at delivering its citizens from their suffering, which are related to the country's socioeconomic and security problems.

    2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

  18. We reiterate the importance of reaching an inclusive political solution among the actors so as to put an end to the division in Libya, relying on the framework of the Libyan Political Agreement. The threat of violence and force by any party can have only very negative consequences on the security and stability in the country. In that regard, we pay tribute to all of the initiatives and efforts of the United Nations, the League of Arab States and the African Union, in addition to those of neighbouring and fraternal countries, for their efforts to mend the rift between the parties in Libya and to establish peace and security throughout the country. We hope that their constructive efforts will continue to address the political stalemate and allow them to reach a compromise and minimize the tension among the various parties.

    2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

  19. I would like to reiterate that the Government of National Accord supports all United Nations efforts aimed at achieving a solution to the political stalemate in Libya with a view to ensuring stability in the country and alleviating the suffering of its people. The ongoing political division and the deteriorating security conditions, in addition to a variety of difficult circumstances, undoubtedly cast a shadow over Libya at various levels and exacerbate the suffering of the Libyan people on a daily basis, despite the serious efforts by the Government of National Accord to salvage the situation and overcome the stalemate and the worsening difficulties.

    2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

  20. Mr. Elmajerbi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Madam, on your presidency of the Security Council during this month. I would like to thank His Excellency the Secretary-General for his report (S/2017/283) on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Martin Kobler, for his efforts to help the parties in Libya reach a compromise and for his important briefing on the most recent developments in Libya and Ambassador Olof Skoog, Permanent Representative of Sweden, for his briefing in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya.

    2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

  21. The measures include unifying the regular army and police, which are subject to military law under the command-and-control principle, securing Libyan cities and borders, providing all capabilities to those entities facing such challenges as terrorism, illegal migration and smuggling, and protecting the oil fields and the power stations. To ensure the appropriate undertaking of those tasks, such entities must be exempt from the embargo imposed by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, so that they can be supplied with weapons and necessary equipment.

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7879 (2017) · source

  22. Despite what has been said, there are some positive indicators on the economic front, exemplified by increased petroleum exports, which have reached 700,000 barrels per day. In addition, the sums pledged in the London meeting, which will enable the Government of National Accord to address the stifling problems currently facing citizens, have been disbursed. In conclusion, we would like to stress that the success of the Government of National Accord depends on the implementation of the terms of the Political Agreement, starting with the security measures, including protection for Government buildings Via the Presidential Guard, which is under formation.

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7879 (2017) · source

  23. It also reaffirmed the support ofthose countries to the Presidency Council, the House of Representatives and the State Council. The suffering of the Libyan people continues to escalate by the day on all fronts. The deteriorating security situation and political fragmentation have affected the economy, security and status of health. Moreover, differing political viewpoints among stakeholders have led to prolonged instability and hindered the ability of the Government to carry out its tasks, in particular with regard to the livelihoods of our citizens. We hope that regional and international efforts to reach a political consensus among the Libyan parties that will restore stability and security to the country and enable the Government of National Accord to undertake its tasks to the best of its ability will continue.

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7879 (2017) · source

  24. I recall in that regard the ministerial meeting held on 21 January in Cairo, which was presided over by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Egypt. That meeting, which resulted in positive outcomes aimed at returning stability to Libya and maintaining its unity and the social cohesion of its people, was held in addition to various bilateral meetings convened by Egypt with various Libyan parties, such as the President of the House of Representatives and the Head of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord. We also commend the final communique of the meeting of the African Union High-level Committee on Libya, held in Brazzaville on 27 January. The communique called upon the Libyan parties to reach consensus on amending - if need be - the Libyan Political Agreement.

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7879 (2017) · source

  25. Mr. Elmajerbi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency ofthe Security Council for this month. I would also like to thank Mr. Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing. I reaffirm the full support of the Government of National Accord for the efforts undertaken by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to assist the Libyan parties in reaching a full consensus on the various issues of contention, with a view to putting an end to the crisis and bloodshed in Libya and relieving the Libyan people of their suffering. It would be remiss of me not to commend neighbouring Arab countries for their central role and effotrs to settle the Libyan crisis.

    2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7879 (2017) · source

  26. With respect to the Libya Sanctions Committee, we also commend its efforts. We hope the relationship with the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) will be based on partnership and transparency. We hope that sanctions on Libya will be managed in a different manner, given that they were originally imposed in the interests ofthe Libyan people. Following what the representative of Uruguay has just said - that Libyans are dying in the Mediterranean trying to cross it - I would like to say that Libya is still a transit country and not a country of origin.

    2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

  27. It is important to overcome the current legislative impasse so that the Government can start to carry out its functions. With respect to the mandate of UNSMIL proposed for 2017, we have noted very few changes because the efforts of UNSMIL are mainly focused on the political sector in order to bring together the differing viewpoints ofpolitical parties. We hope that UNSMIL will focus on other sectors, including security and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme. We also hope that UNSMIL will help in strengthening institutions, particularly security institutions. We commend the setting up of a presidential guard and we hope that it will be able to start its operations very soon. We also hope that it will be exempt from the arms embargo so that it can adequately perform its duties.

    2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

  28. In spite ofthe delay in its publication and the fact that we did not really have time to examine it in detail, we can say that the report sheds light on recent developments, in particular on political developments, and does state that Tripoli is under the control of armed groups. It mentions certain aspects of security, the recovery of oil exports and efforts of UNSMIL in other domains. Furthermore, the report also sheds light on negative aspects, including human rights violations, shortcomings in transitional justice and the suffering of civilians in different regions due to military operations and arbitrary bombing. It also mentions the weakness of efforts to empower women and youth and the participation of women and youth in the transition process. All of those aspects represent very serious challenges to the stability of Libya.

    2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

  29. It is time for UNSMIL to change its mode of operations. It ought to be more proactive by making proposals, as a lack of institutions and a lack of experts in different sectors makes it almost impossible to request assistance from UNSMIL. With respect to assistance in fighting terrorism in my country, we commend the huge efforts made and the successes in Benghazi and Sirte in the fight against groups listed as terrorists in the relevant Security Council resolutions. Those efforts have helped lead to the defeat of those groups. We hope that the international community will provide more assistance in accordance with resolution 2214 (2015). I took note of the report of the Secretary-General contained in document S/2016/1011.

    2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

  30. We hope that UNSMIL will in the future continue its efforts to cope with such challenges with a view to establishing peace and security in the country so that the Government of National Accord can assume tasks. In spite of the international consensus to support the Government of National Accord, such support is insufficient because the success of the Government largely depends upon the implementation of certain aspects ofthe Political Agreement, starting with security measures. It also depends upon the establishment of an armed force to secure Tripoli in cooperation with a police force that is equipped and capable of dealing with potential challenges. In that framework, UNSMIL is the guarantor of the Political Agreement and it is its duty to make known any violations of the agreement.

    2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

  31. IwouldalsoliketothankHis ExcellencyAmbassador Ramlan Bin Ibrahim, Permanent Representative of Malaysia, for his briefing in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya, as well as for his country's efforts during its chairmanship from 2015 to 2016. The Libyan Political Agreement was signed almost a year ago, on 17 December2015. However, the Agreement still faces very serious difficulties, in particular the rejection by the House of Representatives of the Government of National Accord. That has led to paralysis in various aspects of the Agreement, especially with respect to people's everyday lives and the economic and security situation.

    2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

  32. Mr. Elmajerbi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your country's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month, as well as to thank Mr. Martin Kobler for his important briefing. On behalf of the Government of National Accord, I would like to welcome the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). We hope that the Mission will soon be able to return to Tripoli and be more active in the coming months, in particular with regard to the implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement and in strengthening State institutions.

    2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

  33. In that regard, I would like to stress that the Government of National Accord will continue to cooperate with her and with her Office, through the Libyan Prosecutor- General's office, in order to put an end to impunity, establish justice and protect civilians in Libya from violations and crimes. Ms. Fatou Bensouda spoke about the cooperation and coordination of the Libyan Prosecutor-General's office with the national focal point in her report. In conclusion, we hope that the security situation in Libya will improve in a way that would allow the Prosecutor's Office to communicate directly with the Libyan authorities so that it can pursue its work, establish justice and ensure that the rule of law prevails in my country. The meeting rose at 4.45 pm.

    2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source

  34. Mr. Elmajerbi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month. I wish you luck and success in your endeavours. I would also like to thank the Russian Federation for presiding over the Council during the past month. I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for her briefing on the twelfth report on the situation in Libya. I would also like to commend her efforts in carrying out her task in my country, pursuant to the relevant Security Council resolution.

    2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source

  35. In tandem, it is imperative that we develop short-term actions to save the lives ofthousands of illegal migrants, including through ongoing consultation with the States concerned, in particular Libya, as well as the African Union and the League of Arab States. In conclusion, I do not think that anyone would their internal affairs - aimed at avoiding the loss of object to any international effortsfinkeeping with the more lives in the Mediterranean and putting an end to principles of international law, particularly respecting "115 humanitarian "15's: the sovereignty of all States and non-interference in The meeting rose at 3.35p.m.

    2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7783 (2016) · source

  36. Furthermore, such an approach must establish an agreement between the United Nations and source, transit and destination countries for developed countries to support development projects in source countries, within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. While we truly appreciate the efforts of the European Union to save the lives of thousands of illegal migrants as they cross the Mediterranean, national and regional efforts have yet to lead to any improvement in the situation, as stated in the report of the Secretary- General. Therefore, we require a long-term strategy in which the European Union would have a major role in addressing the root causes of illegal migration.

    2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7783 (2016) · source

  37. However, as we stated here in the Council when resolution 2240 (2015) was adopted (see S/PV.7531), we continue to believe that the phenomenon of illegal migration cannot be dealt with by security means alone, including the proposal made by a senior official from a European Union member State to build a migrant city in Libya, which would be a violation of Libya's sovereignty. Other proposals, such as abrogating laws on residency and migration, cannot resolve the issue either, as they would only evade the root causes. A comprehensive approach to address the issue must focus on the situation in source countries by providing assistance with a view to promoting and strengthening conflict resolution mechanisms and improving their ability to fight terrorism.

    2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7783 (2016) · source

  38. This is an unprecedented human tragedy, one in which migrants have fallen victim repeatedly. They are either victims of the conditions that force them to emigrate and risk their lives, or of the gangs that traffic and exploit people and take advantage of the weakness of Libya's security institutions that is the result of political division. We therefore stress the importance of cooperating with Libya's security institutions, especially our coast guard, which has been able to save hundreds of migrants despite its limited means. We greatly appreciate the readiness the European Union has demonstrated to lessen the dangers to migrants on the Mediterranean and save thousands of lives, including the important role played by its military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean.

    2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7783 (2016) · source

  39. However, the world today is experiencing an unprecedented phenomenon as waves of people are migrating, and the issue has become a priority of our contemporary world. The Mediterranean region is no exception when it comes to this phenomenon - for a number of reasons, including instability, strife, conflict, the spread of terrorism, deteriorating economic and development prospects, increasing poverty and worsening climactic conditions. My country is at the very centre of that wave. Our geographic location has made Libya a crossing point from which thousands of people from the African continent, and elsewhere, traverse the Mediterrranean Sea to reach Europe. They risk their lives in the hope of escaping the insecurity and extreme poverty in their countries, only to drown in the Mediterranean.

    2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7783 (2016) · source

  40. Mr. Elmajerbi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of Security Council for this month. We are fully confident in your ability to conduct the work of the Council successfully and skilfully. Let me thank the Permanent Representative of New Zealand for his successful presidency of the Council last month. Allow me also to thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for its valuable efforts to achieve agreement on resolution 2312 (2016), which was just adopted. The phenomenon of immigration is an old one. Throughout history, it has been characteristic of the development of humankind as people have sought better lives of dignity and security.

    2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7783 (2016) · source