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Esono Mbengono

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first: 2018-02-21
most recent: 2019-12-20
sittings or episodes: 81
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“Equatorial Guinea commends the commitment of the people of the Sudan to a peaceful transition and to ensuring the effective implementation of the transitional agreements. We also appreciate the support of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the United Nations, the League of Arab States and the other members of the international community. The agreement is concrete proof of the importance of subregional and regional organizations and the surrounding countries in terms of resolving disputes, given that they have a better understanding of the situation on the ground. In other words, Africans, local governments, regional and continent-wide institutions and African leaders are better off and are the main actors in dealing with the continent's problems and conflicts.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I join the speakers who preceded me in thanking Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Commissioner Chergui for their very informative briefings. Allow me at the outset to congratulate the sisterly Republic of the Sudan on the agreement signed on 17 August between the Forces of Freedom and Change and the Transitional Military Council in the Sudan on the establishment of a transitional Government, headed by a Prime Minister who will govern the State jointly for 39 months and should lead the country towards reconciliation, reconstruction and free and inclusive elections. We would like to highlight and commend the important and constructive role played by the African Union and the Ethiopian Government in mediating and negotiating the achievement of that historic agreement.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the start of my statement, I welcomed one of the parties and neglected to greet the delegation of Palestine. I would like to rectify that now by welcoming the delegation of Palestine. I apologize for the omission.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“The countries with influence in the region must exercise that influence in the quest for a just and lasting solution. We call on the international community to continue to fund the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the economic situation of which still needs strengthening, so that it can better perform its vital role.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Equatorial Guinea believes the historical claims of the Palestinians to be just, in accordance with the various pronouncements of the African Union on the matter. But we also think that Israel has every right to live in peace and security. Both Palestine and Israel must therefore respect each other's right to existence and avoid any action that could further aggravate the situation. I cannot conclude without expressing our concern for the 2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip whose living conditions still require the return of the Palestinian National Authority to that enclave. The delegation of Equatorial Guinea underscores in that regard the importance of the international community continuing to support the efforts of Egypt and the United Nations in support of intra-Palestinian reconciliation.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“The resolutions of both the Security Council and the General Assembly must be the point of reference for Israelis and Palestinians, as well as for any other international actor that wishes to contribute to finding ajust solution to the conflict. Equatorial Guinea therefore advocates for the two- State solution to be negotiated directly between the Israelis and the Palestinians within the framework of the relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. A just solution through dialogue may mean that neither of the parties will have all their aspirations and claims met, which is indeed one of the essential components of dialogue. The definitive status of Jerusalem must be resolved in such negotiations.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Moreover, a considerable majority of the Jewish population believes that the Palestinian demand for the creation of an independent State is just and that Israel can accept the establishment of such a State. Most Palestinians and Israelis see the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as the ideal place for a hypothetical Palestinian State in a two-State solution. However, there are important areas of disagreement over the form of a final agreement, as well as over the level of credibility that each side sees in the other. The results of that scientific exploration coincide with the vision of the United Nations on the issue. My delegation has always shown its commitment to the decisions of this Organization.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“As we enter the second half of the year, we call on the parties to refrain from taking unilateral actions that incite violence. As we have said on other occasions, the conflict has gone through worse times, with very bloody and destructive scenes. But this horrific history has not succeeded in guaranteeing the security desired by Israelis, nor has it facilitated the establishment of a Palestinian State recognized by Israel. Violence is therefore not and never will be the best option for resolving that dispute between the two parties. As of 2016, according to a study conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute and the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, a majority of Israelis and Palestinians would prefer two States as a means of resolving the conflict over any other solution.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“With regard to the issue facing Israelis and Palestinians, with clear consequences for the entire region, my delegation regrets that there has been no significant change or progress recently. Last year was quite incendiary, starting with the Great March of Return, and this dynamic of insecurity continued into the first half of this year, aggravated mainly by the acts of insurgency in Gaza, led by Hamas, and by concrete political measures taken by Israel early in this year with respect to such issues as the non-renewal of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron and the withholding of taxes and tariffs for the Palestinian National Authority. All of that has only exacerbated hatred and encouraged violence between the parties.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“We regret that, despite the various initiatives put forth, the major financial support offered and the series of peacekeeping operations deployed to the region, the United Nations and the international community have not been able to achieve a sustainable solution to the political problems caused by the conflicts and wars in various parts of the region. This decade is coming to an end, and the future of the people of Syria, Yemen and Libya remains uncertain. Millions of people in these countries and other parts of the region are living under the threat of weapons, awaiting the day when the differences among their politicians will dissolve and a sustainable solution that enables the positive coexistence and the development of their respective populations will be found.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank the delegation of Peru for including today's important debate on the agenda of its presidency. I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, for her detailed and informative briefing. We also welcome the presence of the delegation of Israel, as well as the other delegations that have inscribed their names on the list of speakers today. The situation in the Middle East has always been a matter of great concern for the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Governments, development partners and other influential people are called upon to adopt policies that promote the development and human rights of young people and assess the progress being made through the Sustainable Development Goals concerning adolescents and young people. Young people should be involved as full partners in achieving those Goals. In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa call for greater recognition of the place of young people in society. In that context, the three African members of the Security Council support common efforts to encourage greater participation of young people in decision-making processes, which will undoubtedly help to maintain international peace and security.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“We commend the efforts of the United Nations and its agencies to ensure the empowerment of young people, including the launch of its Youth 2030 initiative, which provides an ambitious framework for stepping up our efforts to include and empower young people. For the benefit of our young people, we encourage leaders to promote an integrated approach to all development settings, including ongoing investments in basic services, such as education, health care, water, the rule of law, justice, security, human rights, inclusive, accountable and responsive socioeconomic and political institutions, and conflict prevention mechanisms.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“Moreover, within the framework of the Africa-European Union partnership, special focus is placed on the issue of young people, in particular through the Africa-Europe Youth Summit. The fourth edition of the Summit, held from 9 to 11 October 2017, was endorsed by the Abidjan Declaration, in which young people from both continents called for the urgent implementation of resolution 2250 (2015) on the role of young men and women in promoting peace and combating violent extremism. Despite those various steps forward, there is still an urgent need to empower young people not only in the African region, but throughout the world so that they can be more influential and productive actors in their societies.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“The Continental Strategy for Technical and Vocational Education and Training to Foster Youth Employment perfectly exemplifies Africa's firm commitment to quality education for young people so that they can contribute to the fight against poverty in that vulnerable sector of society. With regard to issues concerning the impact of conflict and instability among young people, the United Nations Population Fund has collaborated with several African countries, including the Niger, Chad, Cameroon and Nigeria, with a multisectoral approach to supporting the development of youth initiatives with a view to reducing the risk of radicalization and ensuring that young people can contribute to the development of their countries.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“Through those instruments, the African Union has emphasized the importance of the inclusion of young people at all levels to ensure their effective participation in every effort to promote peace and security. Our leaders are working hand in hand to prioritize the well-being of our young people by providing them with access to and opportunities to receive adequate education that will afford them with the necessary knowledge and skills to enter an increasingly globalized and competitive labour market, minimize barriers created by unemployment and underemployment and empower them to become positive agents of change.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“The African continent has the world's youngest population, with more than 400 million young people between the ages of 15 and 35. Putting young people at the centre of our development commitments and priorities is critical, as youth networks across the continent are mobilizing youth groups and ensure their full and active participation in the work being done to harness the demographic dividend. The African Union has developed various youth development policies and programmes at the continental level to ensure that the continent benefits from its demographic dividend. The policies include the African Youth Charter, the African Youth Decade 2009-2018 Plan of Action and the Malabo Decision on Youth Empowerment, which are implemented through various programmes under the African Union Agenda 2063.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we also emphasize the participation of young people in innovative projects that help them in large measure to remainactivelyengagedandfarremovedfromvulnerable situations, such as those involving exploitation, radicalization and recruitment by extremist, criminal and armed groups. One such example involves a pilot project with the participation of former combatants in ecotourism initiatives in Colombia. It is imperative that the Council discuss in depth how national Governments and interregional bodies can be supported to ensure the full implementation of resolutions 2250 (2015) and 2419 (2018) at the national level. It is estimated that more than 600 million young people worldwide, of whom a large number live in Africa, currently live in fragile and conflict-affected areas.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“We welcome the initiatives of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which, during its membership in the Security Council in 2015, presided over the adoption ofthe historic resolution 2250 (2015), and the important role played by Peru in promoting the youth, peace and security agenda, especially with regard to the adoption of resolution 2419 (2018). Both resolutions demonstrate the prioritization of young people in the adoption of an international governance framework and recognize and legitimize the efforts of young people in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. We recall that the first International Symposium on Youth Participation in Peace Processes, held earlier this year, highlighted critical issues on how to advance youth participation in peace processes.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I am delivering this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council: Cote d'Ivoire, South Africa and Equatorial Guinea. At the outset, we express our gratitude to the Peruvian presidency for convening this important debate on the implementation of resolutions 2250 (2015) and 2419 (2018), on youth, peace and security. We are also grateful for the informative briefings made by Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake, the Secretary- General's Envoy on Youth, Ms. Muganda and Ms. Sofia Ramyar, who reminded us that most of the world's young people want to contribute and are contributing to achieving lasting peace and development for all.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“We note the important contribution made by Member States of expert personnel. In that regard, we thank the Governments of Germany, Saudi Arabia, Sweden and Turkey because we believe that a much more effective team is thereby being formed with the required number of staff. Furthermore, we commend the Iraqi authorities as well as the United Nations for continuing to enhance their operational cooperation with the Investigative Team. We hope that the activities of the Investigative Team are conducted in an impartial and transparent manner in full compliance with international law, including the Charter of the United Nations. In conclusion, our delegation wishes Mr. Khan and his entire team much courage, success and determination in the challenging and complex task entrusted to them by the United Nations.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“We therefore welcome the establishment of the Investigative Team and its efforts to implement the original strategies for the complete fulfilment of its mandate as well as the strategies that continue to be implemented, specifically the field visits to the major crime scenes in Iraq and the ongoing contact with the national authorities, groups of survivors and civilian and religious leaders in the country. With regard to the gathering and analysis of evidence, we also welcome the standard operating procedures for the collection, handling, preservation and storage of evidence and information management tools, such as chain of custody forms, which are being tested to ensure their probative value before a broad range of national courts. It is important that the victims feel that justice is being rendered so as to prevent a sense of impunity.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“It is essential that those responsible for the atrocity and mass crimes committed by Da'esh during the period between June 2014 and December 2017, in which it occupied, controlled and operated with impunity in large areas of Iraq, committing all kinds of crimes involving serious Violations of international human rights law, international criminal law and international humanitarian law, all of which constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, be held accountable. The shocking and horrifying discovery of more than 200 mass graves containing the remains of thousands of men, women and children deserves no less.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we would like to join previous speakers in commending and thanking Mr. Karim Ahmad Khan, Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD), for the comprehensive and enlightening report (see S/2019/407) submitted pursuant to resolution 2379 (2017). We also welcome the appointment of Ms. Al-Khafaji. The delegation of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea highlights the importance of resolution 2379 (2017) in terms ofjudicial accountability for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“We would also like to express our sincere thanks to the African Union Commission for its active involvement in the collective efforts for peace in South Sudan. We want to reiterate our support for the people of South Sudan and its authorities in the peace process. My country maintains special ties with our brother country of South Sudan, and we continue to hope that it can overcome its current adversities and that its people can find a definitive solution to their problems.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“We are equally concerned about the humanitarian situation and the attacks on humanitarian workers and the personnel of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, which are totally unacceptable. We therefore urge the parties, particularly the Government, to ensure a more secure and supportive environment for the humanitarian workers who are working tirelessly to provide assistance to South Sudan's most vulnerable civilians. In conclusion, my Government appreciates the mediation and commitment of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, as well as the staff of the United Nations team and non-governmental organizations for their work in providing humanitarian assistance to the population.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“As a gesture emphasizing the determination and commitment of the Government of South Sudan to the peace process, we welcome its promise to contribute $100 million to complete the outstanding activities ofthe pre-transition period, and we encourage it to disburse that funding in a timely and transparent manner. We also encourage donors to continue to provide support to the Government so that the Revitalized Agreement can be fully implemented. While we commend the general respect for the ceasefire, we deplore the persistent sporadic fighting between Government forces and the opposition, as well as among the opposition groups. We also firmly condemn the continuing prevalence of sexual violence and brutality against civilians, and we urge the parties to spare no effort to bring those responsible for those atrocities to justice.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“We would like to remind the parties that the six months should not be wasted. On the contrary, it is the moment when they must assume their responsibilities and demonstrate the political will necessary for the full and timely implementation of the peace agreement, in letter and spirit, considering that it has already become clear that an inclusive political solution is the only way to achieve peace in South Sudan. My country hopes that the parties will work to make solid and rapid progress in resolving the transitional arrangements. The parties must also honour their commitments and refrain from acts that could cause an already fragile situation to deteriorate.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): First and foremost, I would like to thank the briefers, Mr. David Shearer, Mr. Andrew Gilmour and Ms. Lydia Minagano, for their informative briefings. It is also always a pleasure to see my brother Mr. Akuei Malwal, Permanent Representative of South Sudan, in the Chamber. The Government of Equatorial Guinea deplores the delays in the implementation of the political and security tasks set out in the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, signed on 12 September 2018. In that regard, we support the decision to extend by six months the pre-transition period for completing the immediate political and security tasks, since that will be a significant step forward in restoring peace to South Sudan.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“Lastly, we welcome the important contribution made by the African Union and ECCAS as the guarantors of the political agreement, as well as the support of MINUSCA and the other United Nations agencies and other international actors that are contributing to the Central African process.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“We therefore commend the launch of inclusive consultations on establishing the truth, justice, reparations and reconciliation commission, in accordance with the requests of the Bangui Forum on National Reconciliation. The humanitarian situation remains fragile, owing to general insecurity, a weak Government presence and poor infrastructure, which make it difficult for civilians and humanitarian workers to carry out their normal activities. Before I conclude, I would like to express Equatorial Guinea's congratulations to President Faustin Touadera of the Central African Republic on his leadership and firm commitment to the peace agreement. We continue to urge the armed groups to comply with their commitments.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“We welcome the efforts of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) to improve bilateral relations between the Central African Republic and its neighbours, including my own country, and we call on all the countries of the region to further strengthen and support their brother country by helping it to launch commercial strategies that will promote its development in various areas. However, we regret that advances such as these are being diminished by the arbitrary violence being inflicted by some armed groups, such as the incident of 21 May in which combatants from Retour, reclamation et rehabilitation killed 42 people, mostly civilians, in several villages near the city of Paoua. Equatorial Guinea firmly condemns those attacks and hopes that the perpetrators will not go unpunished.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“That is why we commend the Government, which, with the support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), has promoted the creation of 26 peace and reconciliation committees in various cities around the country, such as Bangassou, Bouar and Bria, to name only a few. Their objective is to promote peace processes at the local level and to support the national reconciliation campaign, as provided for in the agreement, since it is important to ensure that the population is a legitimate actor in the full implementation of the peace process rather than continuing to be merely a witness to it.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“In Equatorial Guinea we feel the problems that are affecting our Central African brothers as if they were our own, which is why we particularly welcome the recent positive and promising advances in the country following the signing of the agreement. Equatorial Guinea is ready to assist the Central African Republic during this process. While there are reasons to be optimistic that this agreement will be different, it is still important to consolidate it with secure governmental measures that focus on peace, security, justice, economic recovery, good governance, social cohesion and humanitarian action. Where our brother people of Central Africa are concerned, one thing is certain, that justice is an essential component of the peace process.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“Equatorial Guinea is very pleased that during the period covered by the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/498) not only did the signatories commit to the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, signed on 6 February in Bangui between the Government of the Central African Republic and 14 armed groups, but progress was also made in implementing the agreement. An inclusive Government was created in which leaders of armed groups were appointed to key advisory positions that are crucial to the presidency, the Prime Minister's Cabinet and prefectures and sub-prefectures.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, my delegation would like to thank Mr. Matias Bertino Matondo, African Union Special Representative and Head of the African Union Office in the Central African Republic, Mr. Koen Vervaeke, Managing Director for Africa ofthe European External Action Service, and Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for the information they have provided on the current situation in the Central African Republic. I am also glad to see the Permanent Representative of the Central African Republic, Ambassador Kpongo, here today.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“We therefore urge the parties to take all political and security measures necessary for a speedy resumption of negotiations in order to reach a consensual agreement for the transition to a civilian-led consensus Government with full respect for the will and aspirations of the people of the Sudan, the region and the continent in accordance with the statement issued in that regard by the African Union Peace and Security Council and the press statement of 3 June of the African members of the Council. We call on all parties involved in the conflict to respect the human rights of all people. In conclusion, with regard to the requirements of the International Criminal Court, the position of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is well known and has not changed.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“We note the figures mentioned in the report we just heard, whereby the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur states that the situation in the country is relatively calm, with fewer incidents reported against civilians as compared to the previous reporting period. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea supports the position and efforts of the African Union in the Sudan to resume dialogue and to restore peace and normality throughout the country, particularly in the Jebel Marra area, where there are sporadic clashes between the security forces and the Sudan Liberation Army. It is important that the dialogue initiated by the Transitional Military Council and the Sudanese parties involved on the parameters and political content of the Sudanese transition continue.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, my delegation thanks Ms. Fatou Bensouda for her briefing on her twenty- ninth report pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). In taking the floor on behalf of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, 1 must say that we condemn the horrific attacks in Khartoum on 3 June. We extend our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish the wounded a speedy recovery. We also express our concern about the violent incidents that have been taking place in the Sudan since mid-December 2018 in various cities in the country, which, according to the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, have led to the deaths of approximately 70 people up to 9 April.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“We also reaffirm the need for Russian-Turkish cooperation to facilitate efforts to find the necessary means to reduce tensions in the de-escalation zone within the framework of existing agreements. I wish to conclude my statement by underlining once again the importance of diplomacy in achieving a credible and lasting political solution to the conflict. My country's Government will therefore continue to support ongoing political negotiations aimed at making significant headway in the establishment of the constitutional committee, a country-wide ceasefire and the implementation of confidence-building measures to create a secure and neutral environment, as well as the organization of free, transparent and inclusive elections.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“At the end of the twentieth century, the international community agreed on norms and principles of behaviour, such as the protection of the civilian population, a refusal to condone torture, the condemnation of the use of certain weapons and the desire to avoid, at all costs, the risk of humanitarian disasters. This compendium of prohibited activities was like a set of 10 commandments for the modern world and, although they were not implemented by all States, they did enjoy a certain degree of consensus. Another of our obligations as members of the Council is to ensure that those norms are upheld in Syria. In that regard, we reiterate our call for the parties to act with restraint and ensure full respect for international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“We wish to pay special tribute to Turkey and Lebanon, countries that are bearing the greatest financial burden caused by the influx of millions of refugees into their territories. In that connection, it continues to be necessary to bolster the work of humanitarian organizations and ensure the steady flow of financial aid earmarked for refugees, who are, in many cases, living in appalling conditions. In that context, it is essential that United Nations agencies and donor countries intervene immediately to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the current wave of bombings. It is the obligation of the Security Council to ensure the implementation of this vital work on an uninterrupted basis. The conflict in Syria led to the collapse of norms of international humanitarian law.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“Faced with this terrible situation, Equatorial Guinea wishes to underscore the need for a genuine international awakening in order to spur on joint efforts to stabilize the situation in north-western Syria, including effective measures to neutralize terrorist groups in the area. Moreover, in the framework of the Sochi and Astana agreements, we call upon the parties to reaffirm their commitments to avoid spoiler activities, guarantee the safety of civilians and restore the ceasefire. In order to ensure that these endeavours are successful, the Astana guarantors must remain united and coherent in their approach. Any hint of mutual pressure, provocation or hostilities between them will serve only to undermine coordination efforts to achieve peace, stability and a ceasefire in the region.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the delegations of Germany, Kuwait and Belgium for calling for the convening of this meeting, as well as Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo and Mr. Mark Lowcock for their enlightening briefings. Having listened to both of our briefers and given careful consideration of the daily reports we receive, it is an undeniable fact that we are witnessing a humanitarian tragedy in Idlib that is worsening by the day. The inaction of the international community in response to the escalation of violence has caused not only the largest wave of displaced persons since the outbreak of the conflict 4 we are talking about more than 200,000 people - but also an increase in indiscriminate attacks targeting the civilian population, public infrastructures and health-care facilities.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“Regardingthe AfricanUnion-UnitedNations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, I would like to ask the following. In order for the mission to be successful, what should the Security Council do to ensure that the mandates are fully implemented without being amended? Lastly, I would like to know - I do not know if someone asked this question before I arrived - if peacekeeping operations, specifically the two cases that we are considering, have any programmes in place to promote reconciliation, including confidence-building measures to improve coexistence in such complex situations, should the local populations become hostile towards the troops that are basically in their countries?”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“Many of our partners, many of whom are here in the Chamber, and the United Nations itself have the resources that we as Africans need to be able to deal with the problems and resolve the conflicts that plague us. In that regard, I would like to ask a specific question, which I think is directed more to Mr. Lacroix, since the discrepancies that we have in the Security Council on the issue are to do with financing. Does he think that such financing by partners and the United Nations is viable to ensure that peacekeeping operations in Africa are more effective? With regard to the issue of Cyprus, I would like to know what the most serious challenges being faced by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus are given the complexity of dealing with two different communities.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“Of course, speakers have mentioned the importance of host countries, relations between peacekeeping operations and host countries and the consent of those countries, which are very important to success. However, I want to focus on the issue of funding operations in Africa with United Nations financial support. I think that for us as Africans that continues to be a crucial issue. We know that there is not unanimity in the Council on this particular matter. But we think that this model of cooperation could be very valuable in the sense that we as Africans know our environment better than anyone else and Africa is where most of the conflicts under the Security Council's consideration emerge.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Lacroix, Lieutenant General Ngondi and Major General Pearce for their briefings. I will not read out a statement, since it would be very similar to what we have already heard. I will focus on some specific African-related issues. We underline the significance of peacekeeping operations in the history of the United Nations. They have played a very important role in bringing about peace after many conflicts. At the same time, they face serious challenges. I believe that one of the tasks of the Council is to seek ways to streamline peacekeeping operations to ensure that they are more efficient.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“The countries with influence in the region must participate unambiguously in that process. The unity of the Council is similarly key. Equatorial Guinea reiterates that this conflict has no military solution, which is why the parties to the conflict, namely, the Government of Yemen and the Houthis, must continue to work together with the United Nations in the quest for the only possible solution, which is a political one, and that must lead to reconciliation in Yemen.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“To all that we must add the enormous difficulties faced by humanitarian agencies in trying to reach the people most in need; the panorama is bleak and chaotic. We therefore hope that the Government of Yemen and the Houthi leaders will take note of that serious concern and that they will remove the protocols that hinder and obstruct that process. Finally, as we have said before, Equatorial Guinea expresses its full support for the efforts of the United Nations in Yemen, with the hope that the gains made in Stockholm will be increasingly productive and serve as a reference for future meetings. In that regard, we encourage the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen and all intermediaries in Yemen to continue working towards a political solution to the conflict.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source