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Evstigneeva

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first: 2020-08-10
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“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation abstained in the voting on resolution 2607 (2021), prepared by the United Kingdom, on the extension of the sanctions regime against Somalia. We regret that the Security Council has again failed to reach consensus, although that possibility was well within reach. We cannot agree with the retention of paragraphs on Djibouti and Eritrea in the document. The sanctions against Eritrea were lifted by the Security Council back in 2018. The current state of relations between Djibouti and Asmara poses no threat to international peace and security. The remaining points of contention between those two countries can be settled through bilateral diplomacy. That assessment has appeared in the Secretary-General’s annual report to the Security Council for the past four years.”
2021-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8905 (2021) · source
“We trust that the initiative of the African Union to develop, together with regional organizations, an African standing force in the Sahel will bear fruit. Russia is closely following the development of the situation in the region. Military-technical assistance is being provided to a number of countries, and military and police personnel are being trained. We intend to continue that work.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we stand ready to hold a substantive discussion in the Security Council on the proposals in the October letter of the Secretary-General regarding increased assistance to the G-5 Sahel Force through the United Nations. Both options — either the creation of a small advisory office at the Joint Force secretariat or the creation of a full- fledged support office — require a clear understanding of their timing and feasibility, effectiveness, the costs involved and the sources of funding. We look forward to further dialogue with our partners on those issues. On the whole, we are convinced of the importance of further coordinated steps by Africans and the international community to counter the scourge of terrorism in the Sahelo-Saharan region.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source
“We also note the need for further coordination within the Joint Force itself and with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and other military presence in the region. It is clear that the full functioning of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force depends on two important factors: ensuring its stable and predictable funding and providing appropriate transport and logistical support. In that connection, we support the assistance provided to the Joint Force by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, in accordance with its mandate set out in resolution 2584 (2021). At the same time, we recognize that the difficult conditions on the ground, asymmetrical challenges, long distances and communication difficulties require more sustained international support to the Force.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source
“The number of refugees and internally displaced persons has increased, which creates challenges for food security. All of that makes it imperative for States in the region to take urgent steps to address acute socioeconomic problems and strengthen their State institutions and protect human rights. If they fail to do so, the conditions for radicalizing the population, including the youth, will only increase. We support the efforts of the G-5 Sahel States to deploy the Joint Force to combat terrorism and organized crime, which has already become an important part of regional security. We note with satisfaction the counter-terrorist operations by the Joint Force during the reporting period.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Under-Secretary General Jean- Pierre Lacroix for his briefing on developments in the region. We also thank the representative of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) for his briefing. Russia agrees that, unfortunately, the situation in the Sahel during the reporting period did not only not improved, but in many ways deteriorated. Terrorist activity and inter-ethnic and intercommunal conflict increased again, which has had a very negative impact on the security situation in the region. Fighters have killed dozens of military personnel and hundreds of civilians. Those are horrifying figures. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source
“Today once again, we have heard accusations against the Russian specialists who are working in the Central African Republic. They are successfully improving the level of vocational training of Central African soldiers and working there at the invitation of the legitimate Government. Thanks to their efforts, along with those of other bilateral partners, in particular the armed forces of the Central African Republic, the situation in the country has largely been stabilized. However, we have heard again and again from a number of Council members unfounded, egregious accusations regarding our specialists, which we have rejected on several occasions. If there have been violations, they should be investigated primarily by the national authorities in the Central African Republic.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8902 (2021) · source
“We note that the constant negative background issues surrounding MINUSCA are harming the Security Council’s reputation and undermining trust in the United Nations itself. Although the adoption of resolution 2605 (2021) is a token of trust in the Mission, unfortunately we cannot consider the work it has done to date satisfactory or competent. We intend to monitor how they are going to take advantage of the support expressed by the Security Council today. We believe that a first step, which should have been taking a long time ago, is take the concerns of the host country into consideration and to establish mutually respectful trust with Bangui, without which it will not be possible to fully implement the peacekeeping mission’s mandate. That is the cornerstone of the mandate of any peacekeeping mission.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8902 (2021) · source
“However, we cannot fail to note that, over the period of its existence, the Mission has frequently been a source of scandal. The Blue Helmets have been accused of sexual abuse, including against children, and of smuggling natural resources. The most recent example of that is the uncovering of a large-scale criminal network smuggling diamonds and gold via one country in Europe. There are many questions regarding the incident involving the Egyptian contingent on 1 November. We express our sincere wish to see the peacekeepers and friends from Egypt a speedy recovery and express our solidarity with them. However, the tragic event led, inter alia, to mistakes in the organization of troop transfers that the MINUSCA leadership allowed to occur. We need to carefully investigate that matter.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8902 (2021) · source
“Nevertheless, we trust that the renewal of MINUSCA mandate will make a positive contribution to helping the Central African Republic authorities to stabilize the situation in the country. In this regard, we welcome the decision of President Touadera to announce a ceasefire and the desire of the Government to push forward the implementation of the Political Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Central African Republic and inter-Central African dialogue. We also note steps to strengthen and expand the authority of State organs in various regions of the country, which is necessary, inter alia, to address humanitarian problems. Russia unfailingly supports the work of the Blue Helmets, which play a key role the overall security architecture of the Central African Republic.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8902 (2021) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian) The Russian delegation abstained in the voting on resolution 2605 (2021), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) for a further year. Despite the efforts of the French authors with respect to the adoption of decisions in the Security Council, which we believe to be generally constructive, we must not forget the views of the host country. Unfortunately, a number of fundamental points expressed by the Government of the Central African Republic and disseminated yesterday in an official Security Council document are not reflected in the resolution.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8902 (2021) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them today, 10 November, when Police Day is celebrated in Russia. We are convinced that the police component of peacekeeping warrants greater attention from States Members of the United Nations, both in the Security Council, when it comes to individual country situations, and in the General Assembly. We believe that the best forums for discussing general police matters are the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations and the General Assembly Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, where all police-contributing countries are represented and which is mandated to comprehensively consider issues related to peacekeeping.”
2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source
“Russia is actively contributing to that common cause. For over 20 years, hundreds of foreign police peacekeepers, including five commanders and a large number of women, from more than 50 countries around the world, mainly from Africa, have been trained at the United Nations-certified Russian National Peacekeeping Training Centre in the city of Domodedovo under the auspices of the Russian Defense Ministry. Russia has unique experience in the field of professional training for peacekeepers, which we stand ready to share. Hundreds of Blue Berets from Russia have contributed to the maintenance of peace and security around the world. Approximately 40 Russian officers, more than a third of whom are women, serve in various United Nations missions today.”
2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source
“Anotherimportanttaskbeingconductedsuccessfully by the Blue Berets is the provision of assistance in the post-conflict reform of law enforcement institutions and building the national capacities of host States. That includes sharing experiences, defining work to be done and training personnel. The more effectively that task is carried out, the sooner responsibility for maintaining law and order can be fully transferred to national forces. Of course, United Nations police officers must be properly and professionally trained and supplied with the necessary equipment, but they also need to be highly motivated to train others. In that regard, we support the efforts of the Secretariat, as well as the initiatives of many regional organizations, primarily the African Union, to improve the level of training among police peacekeepers.”
2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source
“It is also important to take into account possible ethnic, religious and other factors, as well as the national specificities of the people living in the area of deployment. In addition, those who are often in greatest need are women and children, who require a special approach to be taken. In that regard, the ranks of United Nations police must include both men and women officers. We are confident that the main focus in that regard should not be on the achievement of percentage-based gender indicators, but rather on the effective implementation of mandated tasks and assessments of the deployment circumstances and the security situation. It is also important for women to fill commander and leadership roles in line with the principle of geographical distribution.”
2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source
“They can also provide temporary assistance to national law enforcement bodies and, in some cases, even act as a substitute for them. However, it is important to avoid situations in which the long-term presence of missions essentially leads to a long-term replacement of local police authorities by the United Nations. It is vital that United Nations police officers impartially fulfil their mandates, have an understanding of the political aspects of conflicts and maintain close cooperation with the authorities and the local population. Any potential mistakes can prove costly for both peacekeepers and the peace process. Sometimes, an in-depth explanation of the mandate is necessary in order to simultaneously win the trust of local residents and avoid creating unrealistic or incorrect expectations.”
2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source
“That pertains in particular to the United Nations peacekeeping operations that our briefers represent today. The challenges faced by the United Nations in Abyei and Mali are very different. However, in both regions there is work for the Blue Helmets. The majority of peacekeeping missions are deployed in countries where there is considerable weakening or, indeed, the total absence of national law enforcement agencies. In such circumstances, crime surges — organized crime, trafficking in persons, drug trafficking, sexual violence and violence against children. United Nations police are therefore better trained to deal with such circumstances and can make a significant contribution to the important job of protecting civilians from direct security threats.”
2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Under-Secretary-General Jean- Pierre Lacroix, Police Commissioner Violet Lusala of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei and Police Commissioner Patricia Boughani of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali for their briefings. Through their commanders, we would also like to thank all those who report to them for being conscientious in the conduct of their duties to support peace and security in difficult conflict situations. We view police components as an integral part of United Nations peacekeeping operations. They help improve the unique mandate for each mission, which is determined by the specific situation in the country of deployment.”
2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source
“We hope that those efforts will generate momentum for the work of humanitarian personnel on the ground, including with regard to providing unfettered humanitarian assistance. In conclusion, we reaffirm our commitment to preserving the unity and territorial integrity of the friendly country of Ethiopia. We firmly believe that there can be no other basis for resolving outstanding contentious issues.”
2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source
“The high level of support for the country’s Government was also demonstrated by recent mass protests in Addis Ababa. We are aware of the recent mediation efforts of the United Nations and the African Union. Regrettably, as the situation on the ground demonstrates, to date they have failed to yield significant results. In that regard, we hope that Mr. Obasanjo, as an honest and impartial broker, will take the urgent steps necessary to reverse the momentum in the direction of peace. All the necessary signs from the Security Council were conveyed in its press statement, adopted on 5 November (SC/14691). We also welcome the work conducted in the region by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths.”
2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source
“We also believe that imposing illegal unilateral sanctions, threatening to use such sanctions and refusing to provide economic assistance are highly counterproductive and will serve only to exacerbate the situation for ordinary people who are already suffering, rather than lead to reconciliation. There is no other way to resolve the conflict but to support national and regional efforts to end the intra-Ethiopian military confrontation and establish a dialogue, with the aim of restoring peace and achieving gradual socioeconomic stabilization throughout the country. At various points in history, Ethiopians have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to live in inter-ethnic harmony and build a common State. That was confirmed by the holding of peaceful and democratic general elections earlier this year.”
2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source
“We continue to stress that it must be provided in close coordination with the sovereign Government and in strict accordance with the basic guiding principles of the United Nations. As we have stated in the past, divisions in Ethiopia run deep and have a complex historical context. Moreover, developments in the country could have a considerable negative impact on the entire region. In that regard, over the past few months, we have called for stakeholders with influence in the region, as well as the media, to act responsibly to avoid escalating the international rhetoric and to refrain from adding fuel to the fire of already spiralling interethnic strife.”
2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source
“Fighting around the cities of Dessie and Kombolcha last week clearly showed that ongoing violence will lead to additional casualties and dire humanitarian consequences for civilians. The continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the areas affected by the hostilities is of particular concern. In Dessie and Kombolcha, where a large number of refugees and internally displaced persons lived prior to the conflict, clashes have led to a rapid rise in the number of refugees and internally displaced persons. As a result of ongoing attacks by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the total number of civilians in need of humanitarian assistance has already reached 7 million. Humanitarian aid to all regions of the country must be increased.”
2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We listened carefully to the briefings by the High Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for the Horn of Africa, Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo, as well as Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo, on the most recent developments in the situation in northern Ethiopia. We welcome the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to today’s meeting. The Russian Federation has watched with concern as the situation continues to develop in the Ethiopian regions of Tigray, Afar and Amhara, where clashes are under way between Government forces and units of the Tigray Defense Forces and other groups that have joined them, including the Oromo Liberation Army.”
2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source
“In that context, we support the mediation efforts of the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union on the basis of the principle of non-interference in internal affairs. The situation in Mali is certainly a key factor for regional security. We hope that the decisions made by the countries of West Africa in 2020 and 2021 to step up the fight against terrorism will be implemented. The proposal of the African Union Commission to deploy African standby forces in the Sahel region merits detailed consideration. We confirm our readiness to cooperate closely with Mali and all international players in order to stabilize the situation in the country and the region as a whole.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source
“It is imperative to continue pursuing close cooperation and coordination between the Malian parties and MINUSMA. We share the view that it is necessary to complete adaptation measures for MINUSMA as soon as possible. We support peacekeepers’ efforts to assuage intercommunal conflicts and to protect the civilian population. We believe that decisions concerning the modalities of MINUSMA’s presence, including the number of troops, should be taken with due regard for opinions from Bamako. No one can relieve the Malians of their primary responsibility, as they must play the primary role in overcoming existing difficulties. Our approach to a settlement in Mali must be based on the guiding principle of finding African solutions to African problems.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source
“Extremists continue to terrorize the local population and to carry out attacks on Malian military forces and United Nations peacekeepers. The Malian armed forces and MINUSMA Blue Helmets continue to suffer casualties and losses. We believe that, despite all the disagreement about the current situation, it would be irresponsible to leave the country to its own devices, including by reducing military assistance. The stakes are too high when it comes to the security of Mali and of the region. In that connection, we believe that the Malians have every right to interact with other partners who are willing to cooperate with them in the field of strengthening security. Criticism of such actions is hypocritical and disrespectful towards a sovereign State.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source
“No one is going back on their commitment to restoring constitutional order, but that must be in the light of realities on the ground, which have their own logic and sometimes require the introduction of certain corrections. We would, of course, prefer the electoral timetable to remain the same, but we understand the difficulties that the Malian authorities face in preparing for the elections. We agree that, without the restoration of State control in many regions of the country, it will be difficult to consider the election results reliable. That would, in turn, constitute a direct path to further political destabilization, which is what happened in Mali after last year’s elections. The security situation remains challenging.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source
“Further upheavals related to a struggle for power could lead the country into an impasse. The Council’s contacts with the current transitional leadership of Mali revealed the latter’s interest in stabilizing the situation. A broad dialogue is being carried out with various social and political forces, including in the context of the Agreement Monitoring Committee, with a view to implementing long- overdue Government reforms. Despite the delays, a disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process is under way and reformed armed forces are being deployed in the north, with measures to restore peace and overcome intercommunal conflicts.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General, El-Ghassim Wane, for his briefing on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the situation in the country as a whole. We thank the Kenyan presidency, the Niger, France and our colleagues from the Secretariat for organizing the Security Council mission to the region. We are grateful for the hospitality extended to us in Bamako and Niamey, as well as the candid and substantive dialogue about the situation in the Sahel. It is clear that improving the situation in Mali, implementing the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, eradicating terrorism and improving the socioeconomic situation depend above all on internal political stability.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to reiterate that Russia, also in its capacity as a member of the Group of Friends of the Great Lakes Region, intends to continue to extend its support for the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the stabilization of the region as a whole.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“We are convinced that the United Nations United Nations Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region will give fresh impetus to the collective efforts deployed by regional actors. We also note that the action plan under that strategy has now begun to be implemented. We support the good offices of Mr. Huang Xia in his efforts to promote dialogue, strengthen trust and normalize relations among the countries in the region, and his in-depth, comprehensive approach to the root causes of crisis situations.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“We are firmly convinced that this is a necessary precondition for success and shows once again how nefarious it can be when ready-made formulas are imposed, when national initiatives and sovereignty are suppressed and when open attempts to interfere are made from outside. It is our view that the role of the international community and the Security Council consists of supporting regional actors’ initiatives. In that regard, we welcome the work conducted by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General. We deem necessary that all countries implement the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“Finally, the list of positive initiatives includes an agreement on steps to implement the road maps on stabilizing the Central African Republic, which was at the basis of the decision made by President Touadera to declare a ceasefire. All the achievements that I have just listed have one factor in common. All initiatives that help stabilize the situation will be viable only when they are developed and agreed by the direct participants and supported at the regional level. That is also in line with the principle that we all agree on: that African solutions are required to African problems.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“We welcome that determination to develop cooperation in order to overcome existing challenges, including doing so through collective formats. That applies to the pooling of efforts to combat armed groups, strengthen borders and develop trade relations. We note the numerous contacts at various levels between the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania, and we think that the fact that the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. Tshisekedi, will chair the African Union this year will attract additional attention to the issue of the Great Lakes region. We also appreciate the role played by the ICGLR under the Angolan presidency.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“We are convinced that the exclusive use of military means would preclude a lasting normalization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We followed very closely the efforts made by the authorities to restore control over the security sphere, improve the humanitarian situation, promote socioeconomic development, resolve border disputes with neighbours, resolve intercommunal conflicts, and implement the programme for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants. Against the background of all those issues in the area of security and the difficult humanitarian situation, and taking account of the coronavirus disease factor, we note the heightened diplomacy conducted by the States of the region so as to build good-neighbourly relations.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“Our view is that the discussion today will enable us to exchange views and find common denominators and guidelines for our future efforts aimed at stabilizing the situation in that important region. A determining influence on the region continues to be exerted by the situation in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which remains quite challenging. We have witnessed some stabilization in Tanganyika and Kasai, but a strong threat to security remains in the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu, where the Allied Democratic Forces continue to be active, along with other armed groups. The goal remains of making mineral extraction more orderly in order to prevent mineral smuggling from benefiting illegal armed groups.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We welcome your participation, Madam President, in this meeting in your capacity as President of the Security Council. We are grateful to the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Huang Xia; to the Assistant Secretary-General, Martha Pobee; and to the Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), Mr. João Samuel Caholo. We thank them for the views they expressed. We also welcome the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda. We appreciate the fact that the Kenyan presidency convened this debate on the issue of the Great Lakes region.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“It is our firm conviction that in today’s world there is no place for neocolonial practices, economic blackmail, pitting neighbours against each other or attempts to dictate to sovereign States with whom cooperation can or cannot be established, including military cooperation. That mentoring attitude is convincing fewer and fewer States.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“They should also analyse the results of their long-standing military involvement in military campaigns in Africa, Afghanistan, Iraq and other parts of the world. I would like to reiterate that the Central African Republic is not a platform for confrontation but a unique opportunity to jointly help a country in extremely difficult circumstances. Russia will continue to be open to cooperation with all constructive forces. We are certain that we have every opportunity to establish such cooperation without any dividing lines and with a balance of interests. Fighting against extremists and stabilizing the situation in the Central African Republic and other countries is our common task.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“We once again reiterate that Russian instructors are not taking part in hostilities. Any possible cases of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights should be investigated by the national authorities. We have a close and mutually respectful dialogue with them. If any information is passed on to us by the law enforcement authorities of the Central African Republic regarding specific incidents, it will be carefully studied. As for the accusations made by our colleagues on the Security Council, we once again remind them to pay attention to the egregious cases of human rights violations and international humanitarian law by their own military and private companies.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“It is they that bear the main responsibility for the fate of their country and the protection of their population. In that regard, capacity- building for the Central African people must continue. Implementing that task is frankly being hampered by the arms embargo regime. We once again draw the attention of our colleagues on the Security Council to the need to heed the calls of the Central African Republic and regional partners to lift restrictions on Bangui. At the request of the Central African Republic’s authorities and with the knowledge of the relevant Security Council sanctions committee, Russian instructors are working in the Central African Republic. They have successfully upgraded the level of professional training of Central African law enforcement personnel, which has helped to stabilize the military situation in the country.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“We are in favour of a closer coordination between MINUSCA, Bangui and bilateral partners on the ground. We are convinced that the full implementation of the mandate of a peacekeeping mission is possible only by maintaining mutual trust with the authorities of the host country. We also firmly believe that, in selecting additional troops to be sent to MINUSCA in accordance with resolution 2566 (2021), the Secretariat must coordinate closely with Bangui and give due consideration to the views of the Central African people, including with respect to the national composition of the military and police personnel to be sent. However, it must be understood that a peacekeeping mission cannot, and should not, replace the efforts of the national authorities.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“We believe that, without providing effective support to the Government of the country in enhancing the combat effectiveness of its national armed forces, it will take a long time to overcome the internal crisis. We are convinced that a strong army and robust law- enforcement bodies are essential to ensuring a long- term improvement of the situation in the Central African Republic. We believe that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) must be an important element in ensuring security in the country, bearing in mind the functions that have been entrusted to the peacekeepers, including to counter illegal armed groups as part of their task of protecting the civilian population.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“We welcome the active participation of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Economic Community of Central African States in the efforts of the United Nations and other foreign partners of Bangui aimed at stabilizing the situation in the country. In that regard, we commend the outcome of the third mini-summit of States members of the ICGLR, which took place on 16 September in Luanda. During that meeting, next steps on implementing the road map proposed by the Angolan side to ensure peace in the Central African Republic were charted. It is important that any mediation initiatives by subregional organizations be implemented with the consent and participation of the Government of the Central African Republic.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“We support all these efforts that are aimed at normalizing the situation in the country. This has been made possible by the fact that the Forces armées centrafricaines were able to push back the insurgent forces, limit the possibility of their mounting offensive operations and continuing armed struggle, and in general stabilize the situation. At the same time, the alliance of illegal armed groups called the Coalition des patriotes pour le changement has not desisted from its plans to seize power by force. Bearing that in mind, we think that it is important to contribute in every way to strengthening the legitimately elected authorities of the Central African Republic. It is clear that the international community’s comprehensive and coordinated support for the authorities of the Central African Republic must be continued.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“We note the efforts of the authorities, in particular the new Government, which includes members of the armed groups signatories to the Political Agreement, aimed at implementing the “republican dialogue” initiated by President Touadera. What is important is that the authorities are intent on ensuring the principle of inclusiveness and that the road map for dialogue envisions the possibility of engaging the illegal armed groups that exited the Khartoum agreement in this process. We welcome the ceasefire announced by President Touadera on 15 October in this regard. We are seeing that the number of civil servants is being increased in the regions. The number of judiciary bodies and of police officers deployed around the country has increased. Work has begun on preparing municipal elections that are planned for September 2022.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to Mankeur Ndiaye, Bankole Adeoye and Olof Skoog for their briefings. We also listened attentively to Pamela Derom. We also welcome the participation of the President of the Central African Republic, His Excellency Mr. Faustin Archange Touadera, in today’s meeting. His thoughts are particularly important for the Security Council’s consideration of the situation in his country. We are carefully following the developments in Central African Republic. We are convinced that the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic of 6 February 2019 is a basis for achieving security and a stable peace in the country.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“Accordingly, it is particularly important to tread carefully and learn from this incident, so similar incidents do not occur in future. We insist, just as we do for other situations around the world, that humanitarian assistance be provided fully in line with General Assembly resolution 46/182 and the United Nations guiding principles of humanitarian assistance, as well as international law and national legislation. We must once again state the vital need for credible and constructive dialogue and close cooperation with the sovereign Ethiopian authorities, who continue to cover the lion’s share of all humanitarian needs in Tigray and in neighbouring regions. In conclusion, we would like to reaffirm Russia’s readiness to continue to support the normalization of the situation in Ethiopia and in the Horn of Africa as a whole.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source
“Every year we make financial contributions to the work of a host of related programmes and funds. We intend to continue that assistance and rely on our experience and expertise of the humanitarian wing of the United Nations. We regret the decision made last week by Addis Ababa to expel United Nations officials. Of course, such action will not help resolve the severe humanitarian crisis in the country. At the same time, we would call for not over-dramatizing what happened. We believe that through mutually respectful dialogue, Addis Ababa and the Secretariat will be able to re-establish trust and amicably solve the disagreement that has arisen, in the interests of the people who need assistance. In that regard, there remain many questions, particularly with regard to steps that were or were not taken to prevent a negative turn of events.”
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