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Esono Mbengono

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first: 2018-02-21
most recent: 2019-12-20
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“Palestinians' lives are becoming increasingly miserable, unstable and insecure, while for its part Israel cannot easily ensure its people's security, owing to the border activity between Palestine and its settlers - and all those factors and more have created an atmosphere of detachment and insecurity in the countries of the region. Despite the Council's efforts over the seven decades it has spent considering this issue, the pain and sorrow ofthe conflicting parties have continued to grow. In that regard, we regret that the moments in the history of the situation that gave hope to the whole world have been nothing but a waste of paper. However, we still believe that it is vital and urgent to continue coordinating our efforts aimed to find a diplomatic way to encourage the parties to return to the negotiating table.”
2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is extremely concerned about the incidents in recent weeks in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza involving hostile exchanges between the Israeli army and Hamas militants, which have led to the loss of human lives and caused many injuries and extensive material damage. In that regard, we call on the parties to refrain from unilateral actions and provocations and emphasize that any incitement to violence must be condemned. Since it began, this conflict has caused enormous damage to the parties, many measures have been taken to prevent it and find a solution, and massive amounts of money have been spent. But the reality is that the results achieved so far have shown us that while much has been done, it has not been enough to find a solution to the sad coexistence of Israelis and Palestinians.”
2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his excellent briefing. We would also like to pay tribute to the major efforts that he and his team are carrying out in the region. We are quickly approaching the end of 2018, a year in which we have had several occasions to address this important issue, which we believe is still of enormous importance to all of us, considering that it is a focus of the media, an issue of concern to the entire international community and a decisive factor in the stability of the region.”
2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, we hope that the forthcoming G-5 Sahel donors and partners coordination conference will make it possible to adopt concrete mechanisms for financing the priority investment programme in order to translate into action the efforts of the relevant Member States to guarantee the security of the people and assets needed for sustainable development. In conclusion, I recall the what the Senegalese President said in Paris on the sidelines of the celebration of the centenary of the 1918 armistice: "The Sahel issue requires a concerted effort equal in strength and scope to that in Syria to combat terrorism in the Sahelo-Saharan region." Lastly, Equatorial Guinea supports the French delegation's proposed statement to the press on the proceedings of this meeting.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“That incident undoubtedly underscores the need for even the Central African States to join international efforts by providing specific and meaningful support to our brothers in the Sahel. At the bipartite summit held in Lome on 30 July, the Heads of State and Government of the member States of the Economic Community of West African States and of the Economic Community of Central African States expressed their desire for intercommunity solidarity. It should therefore be implemented without further delay, by means of logistical and financial support, or through the use of the intelligence services of the various States, in the fight against terrorism and mercenaries in all its forms and manifestations.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“That spread, which threatens not only the West African region but also Central Africa, in which Equatorial Guinea is located, is the result of the current situation in Libya. We must not forget that. The main problem is not the emergence here and there of local armed groups that are remotely controlled by recent jihadist movements in North Africa, the Middle East, the Gulf countries, Afghanistan or elsewhere. The problem involves the extraordinary ease with which terrorist groups are able to penetrate new territories, while provoking conflicts among ethnocultural communities over access to resources. It should be noted that, as a result of that situation, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea was the victim in December 2017 of an attempt at its destabilization, which was orchestrated by mercenaries from countries of the subregion.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“Regional development initiatives - such as the signing, on 30 October in Niamey, of a partnership protocol between the Permanent Secretariat of the G-5 Sahel and the Alliance for the Sahel to establish a framework for cooperation and operational modalities for implementing joint projects in a rapid and flexible manner; the emergency plan for the Sahel of the Government of Burkina Faso, which foresees investments in infrastructure, energy and public services; the official launching of the disarmament, demobilization and socioeconomic reintegration process for former combatants in State structures in Mali; and electrification projects in Malian cities, such as in Me'naka - are all measures heading in the right direction. Extremism in the Sahel is spreading. It is a fact.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“As highlighted by the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and the United Nations Support Plan for the Sahel, we must not forget that political and security considerations are inextricably linked to humanitarian and development issues, if we are to succeed in consolidating and sustaining peace in the Sahel.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“The close collaboration of the G-5 Sahel with partners, such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and INTERPOL, should be underlined. The joint assessment missions held from July to October by the Permanent Secretariat and UNODC will undoubtedly create a legal framework for the standing up of the police component so as to ensure that the Joint Force can adequately fulfil its mission to combat terrorism and organized crime by ensuring transparent judicial follow-up. Moreover, we commend the strategic partnership with INTERPOL, which is critical to information-sharing and ensuring that relevant criminal information generated by Joint Force operations and investigations can be cross-checked and recorded in INTERPOL global databases.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“We also commend the commitment of contributors and donors and urgently call for hastening the establishment of a trust fund in accordance with the provisions of the extraordinary summit of Heads of State of the G-5 countries held on the margins of the thirty-first Summit of the African Union, held on 2 July in Nouakchott. As the Permanent Secretary of the G-5 Sahel just announced, the five States have decided to finance the Joint Force beginning next year and provide it with an annual budget of $13 million, which we commend. However, we must be aware of the complex problems facing the Sahel countries and the possibility that that decision may affect other development priorities, such as in the health and education sectors, which largely justifies the need to combine synergies to achieve sustained financing.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“In that regard, a joint military partnership for transborder cooperation is the appropriate means for responding to the multiple threats to the region's security. In parallel with those joint efforts, it is necessary to ensure joint funding and support to achieve the full operational capability of the Joint Force. We firmly believe that the needs of the Joint Force would be largely met if pledges made to support it were fulfilled. Funding is needed to train soldiers, achieve standardization among the five States' armies, acquire optimal security facilities and equipment, build and fortify operational bases and to meet any other need to counter terrorists and prevent attacks.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“The increasing mobility and sophistication of terrorist armed groups operating in the region have become a real threat to international peace and security. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is following very closely and is concerned about the increase in extremism in the Sahel. Recent asymmetrical and cross-border attacks on local defence and security forces, on the one hand, and against the Joint Force ofthe Group ofFive for the Sahel, its personnel and facilities, on the other, underscore the need to act swiftly to halt increasing levels of terrorism. To that end, the response of the international community must consist in the constant promotion and implementation of joint initiatives, as High Representative Buyoya underscored, by prioritizing multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder approaches.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I express my appreciation to your delegation, Sir, for the convening of this meeting, which allows us once again to emphasize the need to act against extremism and its impact in the Sahelo- Saharan region. We welcome and thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; Mr. Maman Sidikou, Permanent Secretary of the Group of Five for Sahel (G-5 Sahel); Mr. Pierre Buyoya, African Union High Representative for Mali and the Sahel; and Mr. Pedro Serrano, Deputy- Secretary-General for Common Security and Defence Policy and Crisis Response at the European External Action Service. We are at a crucial and critical juncture in our fight against terrorism, criminality and - I would add - mercenaries in the Sahel region.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“Finally, we commend the excellent work that UNMIK is doing on the ground and the support that it provides to all of the communities in Kosovo and the regional and international actors, such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Kosovo Force and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, in order to fulfil the mandates of resolution 1244 (1999), which is the legal basis for ajust solution in Kosovo.”
2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we call on the competent authorities to clarify as soon as possible the circumstances surrounding the murder of Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovie in January. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea reaffirms its respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia and deems the legitimate Serbian concerns on the question of Kosovo to be justified. We thank Serbia for its continued efforts to seek a peaceful and inclusive solution to the question of Kosovo.”
2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we encourage the parties to continue to cooperate peacefully, to promote political dialogue and respect for human rights, as established in the Charter of the United Nations, and to address their differences through direct, fair and inclusive negotiations in order to find a lasting solution acceptable to all parties. We note with concern the decision of Pristina to increase taxes on products imported from Serbia. That decision does nothing but undermine regional cooperation, increase tensions and damage overall trust among the various communities. We therefore urge the parties to step up their efforts to improve regional cooperation and the rule of law, and to promote development, peace and security in Kosovo, while safeguarding the good relations of trust among the communities there.”
2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source
“We urge the parties to continue the talks to promote the normalization of relations, since ensuring security and stability in Kosovo requires the commitment of both parties to continuing the dialogue. We therefore encourage them to continue to step up their efforts towards achieving stability on the ground, while respecting the implementation of the agreements reached. Likewise, we note the possible agreement on territorial adjustments on which the parties are working in view of their commitment to reaching a final agreement on Kosovo. We recall that the aforementioned agreement should not only be in line with international laws but also address all the concerns of the various communities, as well as the disagreements that may arise among them.”
2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to begin by thanking Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his briefing on the progress made in recent months in Kosovo. I would also like to thank Mr. Ivica Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and Ms. Vlora Citaku, Ambassador of Kosovo to the United States of America, for their interventions, which I welcome. My delegation takes note of the resumption of the European Union-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina on 18 July and separate talks with Ms. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in Brussels on 7 September.”
2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source
“That is the new dynamic that the countries of the Horn of Africa have decided to embrace under the leadership of Ethiopia and its Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, and that is the spirit of the resolution we have just adopted.”
2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8398 (2018) · source
“We realize that the region must be able to optimize its undeniable potential, and it is therefore important that the countries of the region unite their efforts to avoid their common threats, particularly Al- Shabaab. We ask that outstanding issues such as those pertaining to prisoners of war and border matters be tackled in the positive spirit of today's resolution, and here we are specifically referring to Eritrea and Djibouti. In conclusion, peaceful, brotherly coexistence between States is a crucial factor that must prevail in the international political arena. It is vital to guaranteeing the peaceful coexistence in the region that all countries should foster with a view to ensuring their States' successful development.”
2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8398 (2018) · source
“Ethiopia and Eritrea have shown that reconciliation is possible, and that it produces many more benefits between neighbouring countries than confrontation does. They have reached significant agreements resolving a long-standing issue between their States, thereby defusing one of the most chronic and protracted conflicts in Africa. Somalia and Eritrea have re-established diplomatic ties after a long period of rupture, which is a very significant step forward in their efforts to resolve their differences. The normalization of relations between Djibouti and Eritrea began when the Foreign Ministers of Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea travelled to Djibouti, a commitment that was subsequently confirmed in a meeting between the Presidents of Eritrea and Djibouti in Saudi Arabia in September.”
2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8398 (2018) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, we would like to thank the United Kingdom for drafting resolution 2444 (2018). We also welcome the representatives of Djibouti, Eritrea and Somalia. The delegation of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea voted in favour of resolution 2444 (2018) in view of the fresh dynamic that has emerged in the Horn of Africa, with the exception of the continued threats and potential atrocities from the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab, which the resolution also takes into account. My delegation has been closely following events in the Horn of Africa since the current six-month period began. They mark the beginning ofa new reality in the relations between countries in the region.”
2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8398 (2018) · source
“Let me conclude by inviting all parties involved in the process to continue along the path of internal inclusive dialogue and avoid any violent acts that could lead to a disruption of the process. We also take this opportunity to spiritedly call on the international community to fully support the Government, MONUSCO, the Electoral Commission and other parties directly concerned in the process to foster confidence-building measures so as to ensure an environment that is conducive to the holding of peaceful elections and the commitment to a road map towards the peaceful transfer of power in an environment of peace and national harmony.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“To that same end, Equatorial Guinea would like to echo the call made by the African Union Peace and Security Council to establish a coordination mechanism that includes all of the actors I mentioned, with a view to ensuring effective and consistent support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Equatorial Guinea also calls for the guaranteed implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, signed on 24 February 2013 in Addis Ababa. We urge its signatories and guarantors to take the necessary steps and redouble efforts to ensure its full and effective implementation. It is therefore crucial to neutralize the armed groups operating in the east of the country.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“Equatorial Guinea strongly believes that the assistance provided by various international organizations, including the United Nations, in close collaboration with the European Union, the African Union, countries of the region, the Southern African Development Community, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Economic Community of Central African States, is essential to facilitate political dialogue in the Democratic Republic of Congo and throughout the region and in the quest for a lasting solution to the political situation in that country.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“The illegal exportation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo generates astronomical economic benefits that do not go to benefit the Congolese people, but other actors instead. It is therefore important to take steps to put an end to that situation and, if necessary, impose sanctions on those who do not comply with international standards in that regard.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“We also urge all of the parties concerned to act responsibly so as to promote social cohesion, especially during the electoral and post-electoral period, and we call for the cessation of hostilities on the part of the armed groups. We also encourage the Congolese authorities to continue to fight impunity to ensure that those responsible for crimes and gross violations of human rights and humanitarian law are brought to justice. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea strongly condemns the pillaging and exploitation in conflict zones and the transfer of raw materials to other regions, actions that serve to underscore the double standards observed during conflicts and, at times, explain the reasons for them. Without a definitive solution to that problem, the possibility of achieving a genuinely successful outcome to it will decrease considerably.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“The international community should continue to support the Government and the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the electoral process, while respecting the principle of non-interference, as well as the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. The security situation in the east of the country, especially in Beni, must be closely monitored in the days leading up to the elections, due to the challenges that it poses. In that regard, we encourage the Government to continue to implement measures to address the security situation and the activities of armed groups in various provinces, as well as to protect civilians, with the support of MONUSCO.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“We reiterate our satisfaction at the public statement made by President Joseph Kabila Kabange on 19 July before a joint session of the National Assembly and the Senate, in which the President reiterated his intention to respect his country's Constitution and underscored that his Government remained firm in its intention to fully shoulder the responsibility to finance the presidential, legislative and provincial elections, as well as his intention not to run as a candidate in the upcoming elections. Those gestures represent a legitimate exercise of sovereignty and independence, illustrating President Kabila's determination and commitment to his country.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“One of the lessons learned from the Security Council's most recent visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo was that for the definitive and resounding success of the upcoming elections and in order for them to be a turning point for the Congolese people, all possible post-election scenarios must be clearly analysed and appropriate measures must be implemented in order to guarantee the building and consolidation oflasting peace in the country.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“Compliance with the Saint- Sylvestre agreement of 31 December 2016 is the best guarantee for the satisfactory holding of the elections and the subsequent peaceful transfer of power, which are key aspects for the legitimacy of the authorities that are elected and, above all, for the stability of the country and the region. The casing of political tensions, implementing the recommendations of the International Organization of la Francophonie, which we previously referred to, and ensuring dialogue among all parties on the use of voting machines are also important aspects. In that regard, we welcome the meeting of the various political stakeholders in the country that took place on 29 September.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“It is for those reasons that we continue to encourage the Government, the Electoral Commission, the political parties, civil society and all national stakeholders concerned to continue strengthening the electoral process so that all citizens are able to exercise their right to vote in the best conditions, as well as to raise awareness among the population on how to exercise that right to vote. It is important that they continue working to peacefully carry out political activities and do everything possible to ensure that the 23 December elections are credible, transparent and inclusive and that they take place in an atmosphere of peace, harmony and security, with the full and safe participation of women.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“In that regard, it is worth noting that considerable progress has been made to date. Preparations are advancing in line with the electoral calendar, including the publication of the voting roll in accordance with legislation, the casing of political tensions and dialogue among all parties, particularly on the use of voting machines. We are also pleased to note that, as indicated by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the Government has made a significant amount of money available to the Independent National Electoral Commission to guarantee the successful holding of the upcoming elections.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea reiterates that it attaches the utmost importance to the events unfolding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, given the strong bonds of brotherhood and friendship that unite us and given that we are both States members of the same subregional institutions. We once again reiterate that stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is crucial to the stability of the wider subregion, of which the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is part. We value the efforts deployed by the country to achieve stability in the build-up to the triad of elections to be held in the country on 23 December, namely, presidential, legislative and provincial elections. That is a key aspect for the future and definitive stabilization of the country.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we commend the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) for supporting the efforts made by the Government, WHO and other actors to respond to the Ebola outbreak amid a complex environment. In that regard, we also wish to commend the capacity of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for its leadership in responding to the Ebola outbreak, and in particular for providing free health care in the affected areas, as well as for the daily updates on the status of the outbreak. We urge the members of the Council and the international community in general to increase their financial and humanitarian assistance through reliable organizations in order to respond to the urgent needs of the population.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we would like to express our gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, for her excellent briefing on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with only six weeks remaining before the holding of elections. We also wish to recognize and express gratitude to Ms. Josephine Mbela of the Congolese Association for Access to Justice for her briefing. Having read and analysed resolution 2439 (2018), concerning the recent outbreak of the Ebola virus, we commend the efforts made by all humanitarian and health personnel on the ground, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners in the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, as well as all other front-line agents involved in response activities.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“We would like to reiterate our recognition and gratitude to Special Representative Jan Kubis for his commitment and tireless efforts in leading UNAMI over the past nearly four years. We wish him all the best in his future activities. Finally, we urge all the members of the Council and the international community to continue to support the Iraqi people and their President on their path to democracy and the reconsolidation of the State, whose stability is fundamental to that of the entire region.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source
“However, we also take into account the actions taken by the Parliament and the Government, which include certain measures towards finding a satisfactory solution to that situation. We commend the tireless work of the Iraqi security forces for their ongoing clean-up of areas that have been cleared of explosives and other dangerous materials, as well as for their continued search for the remnants of Da'esh, which threaten the security of the population and hinder the ongoing process. I would like to express our sincere appreciation and recognition for the work of the UnitedNations Assistance Mission for Iraq, which is perceived positively and favourably in various areas of Iraqi society, such as the public sector, electoral processes, human rights and the rule of law and operational and security issues.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source
“On the parliamentary elections held in Kurdistan on 30 September, we commend the fact that they took place successfully and we call on the main political parties to respect the final outcomes of those elections, and that all of the complaints that arise be dealt with according to established legal procedures. We wish to voice our concern about the violent incidents outlined in the report (S/2018/975), carried out in the form of street demonstrations in the south and other parts of Iraq, which, unfortunately, have even affected the security of certain resident diplomatic offices and Consulates. We hope that the local authorities will be able to deal with the situation and address with due attention the grievances and concerns of the demonstrators, those of which seemingly pertain to the basic needs ofthe citizens.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source
“Like many other countries, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea wishes to urge the newly elected President to support the political will of the people by promoting policies of national unity that take into account the concerns of citizens from all social strata and all of the different peoples that make up the State of Iraq, while underscoring the urgent need to continue working to address the differences between the central Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government. In that regard, it is important to highlight the important work carried out by UNAMI, which particularly supported the electoral process and supports the new Government's policy to guarantee the progress of the State reconstruction process, which requires promoting an increasingly inclusive political dialogue and reconciliation.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source
“We believe that the election of the new President represents not only a further step towards ending the political crisis that had left the country at a standstill since the elections on 12 May, but also sends out a clear message on the political will of the Iraqi people and leaders to collaborate in facilitating the process of democratization that is already under way in the country. We hope that all political parties will support and respect that decision.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to thank the team of Mr. Jan Kubis, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), for their comprehensive and detailed briefing, in which the main events of the past quarter were highlighted. My delegation is pleased to note that the Parliament of the Republic of Iraq has finally elected a President, a duty that has been granted to Mr. Barham Salih, whom we congratulate and to whom we wish every success throughout his time in office. We also welcome the appointment of the new Prime Minister.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source
“Martin Griffiths, who, since the meeting in Geneva on 6 September, when he had an opportunity to talk with the Government delegation, continues to set up more separate meetings with the other groups in order to find confidence-building measures to ensure future negotiations between the warring parties, at which we hope all the parties will be present without preconditions. Finally, we acknowledge and support the efforts made by the United Nations, and by the Council in particular, to encourage the Yemeni parties to the conflict to work together to end it. In that regard, I call upon the international community, countries with influence on the area and the Council to continue to support the Yemeni people, who deserve a life of dignity, to emerge from a war that has plunged the country into a grave humanitarian crisis.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“We appeal to the parties for an immediate cessation of hostilities in order to facilitate the delivery of that humanitarian assistance to the population. Cholera is another problem that afflicts the Yemeni population. We regret the announcement on Monday of the death of nine people, including seven children. We are concerned about the condition of the thousands of cases recorded in the country, bearing in mind that more than 2,000 people have died of the disease since April of last year. However, we commend the efforts of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All programme and other resources to control the outbreak. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea encourages all the parties to the conflict to support the efforts of Mr.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“Added to that is the worrisome general economic situation facing the country, as described by Mr. Lowcock. The human cost and the humanitarian impact of the conflict are unjustifiable. My delegation condemns the indiscriminate attacks that have recently taken place in public areas, where the United Nations country team documented and confirmed the deaths of 21 minors - 13 boys and 8 girls - and the mutilation of 82 minors - 51 boys and 31 girls - as well as four attacks on schools and an attack on a hospital. Since 12 September, armed clashes on the main road between Al-Hudaydah and Sana'a have impeded the delivery of 45,000 metric tons of grain that the Red Sea Mills could process to feed more than 3 million people for a month.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“It is unfortunate that, to date, the city of Al-Hudaydah and its surroundings, through which almost 70 per cent of the imports of food, fuel and other essential supplies for the whole country enter, continue to be the scene of fighting. To ease the humanitarian crisis in the country, it is a priority to achieve the security of that town so as to ensure the full operation of its strategic port. The vulnerability of the population continues to be grounds for great concern, with 22.2 million people needing some kind of humanitarian assistance or protection. An estimated 17.8 million people lack food security, 16 million lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation and another 16.4 million lack access to adequate health care according to a report prepared by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for having requested the convening of this meeting. We would also like to thank you, Madam President, for having granted that request. We would also like to extend our thanks to Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his detailed and informative briefing. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is deeply troubled by the ongoing hostilities in Yemen and the harm that they have caused to the population and to the country's infrastructure since the war began at the end of the first quarter of 2015.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“Finally, Equatorial Guinea agress with the international community that greater efforts are needed to resume meaningful negotiations aimed at achieving a two-State solution, based on the 1967 borders, which would meet Israeli and Palestinian needs for security and Palestinian aspirations to enjoy the status of a sovereign State, put an end to the occupation and resolve all final-status issues, putting an end to the conflict. Both parties have the same right to live with the guarantees of peace and security and must respect the various Security Council resolutions in that regard.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“Of great concern to us is the current financial situation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA), which must remain able to carry out its role and provide important services to the millions of Palestinians who depend on it. In that connection, we commend the recent pronouncements of the countries that have increased their support for UNRWA, and we urge the other members of the international community to join in that gesture of support for the displaced Palestinians. Equatorial Guinea acknowledges the submission of written reports, which has been a practice of the Council. We hope that in this case, in accordance with resolution 2334 (2016) and in line with established practice, the next quarterly report will be provided in writing.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“In that regard, my delegation wishes to express its concern over the failure to comply with the reconciliation pact signed by Hamas and Fatah of 12 October 2017 in Egypt, which provided - among other things - for the return last December of the Palestinian National Authority and its total control of that enclave. In that regard, we recommend more support for the initiative of Egypt and other actors to actively and definitively promote intra-Palestinian reconciliation, which is indispensable for the reorganization and security of Gaza. We wish to acknowledge the efforts of the Egyptian Government in that regard.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source