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Evstigneeva

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first: 2020-08-10
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“At the same time, we believe that any mediation initiatives sponsored by subregional organizations should be conducted only with the consent and participation of the Government of the Central African Republic. We believe that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) should be an important element in ensuring security in the country, taking into account such functions entrusted to peacekeepers as combating illegal armed groups, protecting the civilian population, including internally displaced persons, and contributing to security sector reform.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“The refusal of the political opponents of the Central African leadership to take part in the preliminary consultations is not constructive, as they are missing a unique opportunity to articulate their demands and achieve satisfaction of, if not all of their demands, then of at least part of them. We welcome the contribution of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Economic Community of Central African States in contributing to the settlement of the conflict in the Central African Republic. We also welcome the outcome of the second mini-summit of the States members of the ICGLR, which took place in Luanda on 20 April, which discussed the relaunching of the Khartoum agreements.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“At the same time, an alliance of illegal armed groups — the so-called Coalition of Patriots for Change — has not given up its plans to take power by force. In these circumstances, we believe that it is important to contribute in every way possible to bolstering the legitimately elected authorities of the Central African Republic. We are convinced that the 6 February 2019 Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic remains the only possible basis for achieving lasting peace and security in the country. Accordingly, we welcome the initiative of President Touadera to launch a Republican Dialogue.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We have taken note of the statements of the speakers at today’s meeting. We welcome the participation in today’s meeting of the President of Angola, Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, as well as the representative of the Republic of the Congo, who read out a statement by the President of the Economic Community of Central African States, the President of the Republic of the Congo, Mr. Denis Sassou Nguesso. We are carefully following the developments in the Central African Republic. The Government forces were able to repel insurgent forces while limiting their ability to mount military offensives. The situation overall has been stabilized.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to note that next month we will mark the tenth anniversary of South Sudan’s declaration of independence. The country currently faces unprecedented challenges. Nevertheless, we clearly see the aspirations of the citizens of South Sudan to peace and prosperity. Much remains to be done. We are convinced that the task of the international community, including the Security Council, is to provide the necessary support for Juba on the path towards consolidating this young State.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“That makes it possible to act in the spirit of the principle of African solutions for African problems. We must express our concern about the sporadic intercommunal armed clashes in a number of regions of the country. We strongly condemn any violations of the ceasefire agreement and any acts of violence against civilians, including humanitarian actors. We are convinced that as the situation normalizes in South Sudan, we will need to conduct a review of the current sanctions regime in force against the country. We expect that, with a view to easing the arms embargo, the South Sudanese authorities will manage to make significant progress in fulfilling the benchmarks established by resolution 2577 (2021), adopted on 28 May.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“We expect that work will continue towards forming unified armed forces of South Sudan. That work is complicated by an acute lack of the necessary material and technical equipment and financing. We call on the non-signatories to the Revitalized Peace Agreement to join the process of State-building. We would like to highlight, in that connection, the initiative of the Community of Sant’Egidio on conducting consultations among the representatives of the Government and the non-signatories. We hope that those negotiations will produce concrete results. We also welcome the mediation efforts of the African Union and member States of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development towards providing assistance in implementing the concrete provisions of the peace Agreement. It is essential to maintain unity in their approaches.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“We believe that the formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan and the completion of the pre-transition period have created the necessary conditions for the country to move towards political stability and national reconciliation. We welcome the measures taken by the South Sudanese Government on key peacebuilding issues, including the appointment of state governments and the confirmation of county-level governing bodies. We also note President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s recent decisions to reconstitute the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the Council of States and to begin work on drafting a new constitution. We believe that only a timely and full implementation of the agreements reached will enable the parties to build mutual trust and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Nicholas Haysom for his briefing on the developments in the situation in South Sudan. We welcome Mr. Haysom in his first briefing to the Council. We sincerely wish him every success at the head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). We will certainly continue to support the work of the Blue Helmets, who are an important part of the international community’s efforts to stabilize the situation in South Sudan. We also thank the countries that contribute troops and police officers to UNMISS. We welcome the Permanent Representative of South Sudan to today’s briefing. We also listened carefully to Mr. Rajab Mohandis.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“In that context, we support the mediation efforts of the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union. We believe that despite the existing divergence of views, it would be irresponsible in the current situation to leave the country to fend for itself, including by reducing military or economic assistance. The stakes for the security of Mali and the region are too high. We reiterate our willingness to work closely with all international actors to stabilize the situation in Mali and in the region as a whole.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“We welcome the assistance provided by the Mission to the G-5 Joint Force and stand ready to consider modalities for its expansion. We also support plans for adapting MINUSMA. It is clear that its priority tasks remain to help restore constitutional order, facilitate the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and strengthen the security of the country. In that regard, the presence of MINUSMA remains critical for ensuring further stabilization. At the same time, we believe that the Malians themselves should take the lead in overcoming the current challenges. Concerning the peace process in Mali, our position has always rested on the premise that African problems should be solved by African solutions.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“The numbers of people in need of food assistance and of internally displaced persons have increased dramatically, which requires a commensurate response by the relevant humanitarian agencies. We must recognize that the situation in Mali is critical for the security of the region. We trust that the Malian armed forces will continue to fully participate in the operations of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) and that the decisions by the West African countries made in 2020 and 2021 to step up the fight against terrorism will be translated into action. The African Standby Force in the Sahel region — which was a concept promoted by the African Union Commission — deserves to be considered in detail. Continued close cooperation and coordination between Bamako and MINUSMA is imperative.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“Unfortunately, despite all mediation efforts, intercommunal clashes in the central part of the country continue unabated and are mainly provoked by the activities of extremists. The situation in the border territories of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, where a terrible terrorist attack against civilians was recently perpetrated, is deeply disturbing. Russia expresses its sympathy to the Governments and peoples of the countries of the region, whose citizens are dying at the hands of terrorists. We trust that both the Malian authorities and the authorities of neighbouring States will take increasingly decisive measures to eradicate terrorism from their soil. The humanitarian situation is of great concern.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“We expect the process of disarming, demobilizing and reintegrating ex- combatants and deploying new units to the north of the country to be accelerated. In addition, governance should be reformed, and conditions should be created for the socioeconomic recovery of the affected areas, including the northern development zone. The interests of all the people in the country, especially those in its northern territories, must be taken into account. The security situation remains extremely difficult. Extremists continue to terrorize the local population and attack the Malian armed forces, United Nations peacekeepers and contingents of other international forces. The Malian armed forces and the Blue Helmets continue to suffer casualties.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“We have taken note of the assurances of the new authorities that all commitments undertaken previously with regard to the transition period, including the holding of a constitutional referendum and general democratic elections within the agreed time frame, will be honoured. Much will depend on the continuation of dialogue among all interested parties with a view to forming public consensus in the country and restoring the constitutional order as quickly as possible. We believe that stabilizing the situation in the country depends directly on the strict implementation by the transitional Government and other political forces of the Algiers Agreement. We trust that constructive interaction with the signatory groups will continue in that regard.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (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 work of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the situation in that country. I also thank Ms. Fatima Maiga for her comments. It is clear that the improvement of the situation in Mali, the implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, the elimination of terrorism and the improvement of the socioeconomic situation depend above all on internal political stability. Political infighting, which has led to two acute crises over the past year, has hardly helped the situation.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“We still trust that we can count on that common-sense approach but, unfortunately, we must come to the conclusion that the European partners have not quite got the hang of it yet, despite the laudable goals that were mentioned.”
2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source
“I would like once again to call on our sensible European partners to be guided by the interests of their common European home and stop looking for partners across the ocean, as they sometimes do so openly, and choose instead constructive cooperation on an equal footing, without condescension and with respect for the sovereignty and internal affairs of neighbouring countries, and to strive to impartially address the most delicate and dangerous situations on their borders. They must also understand that, without respect for people’s choices, including those living in Luhansk and Donetsk, and without direct dialogue with them, it will not be possible to achieve a resolution of the situation in Donbas.”
2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I should like to respond, first and foremost, to the statement delivered by the representative of the United States of America, the tone of which was more bellicose and aggressive towards Russia than the remarks of the majority of our European colleagues. Perhaps because the United States of America is on the other side of the ocean, it does not really care what is happening in Europe, but we are certain that it clearly understands how dangerous such fiery rhetoric and action can be.”
2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source
“We also note that we believe that it is unacceptable to blackmail countries that find themselves in very difficult situations, including the Central African Republic, by threatening to cut off bilateral assistance including financial assistance. Blackmailing such countries because of their so-called inappropriate behaviour or owing to the fact that they are cooperating with the wrong partners is wrong. This kind of tactic is widely used by our colleagues, who, in their own worlds, insist they are worried about the well-being of ordinary people. As for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), we will continue our coordination and cooperation with the Mission, both here in New York and on the ground.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“Instead, the United States delegation continues to make the same unfounded accusations against us. In addition, we refer to the campaign that has been launched in the media. We believe that this is simply a coordinated action to give Russia a bad name and, in particular, to undermine our effective efforts aimed at stabilizing the situation in the Central African Republic, which has indeed been effective, particularly compared to other bilateral assistance efforts. We believe that the investigation of possible cases of violations of international humanitarian law must be conducted by the relevant authorities of the Central African Republic, once convincing evidence is transmitted to them and once they are apprised of the facts. This is what should be done, rather than launching baseless accusations and biased media investigations.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“In 2020, the Russian Federation decided to allocate a special contribution to the fund for this programme. These resources are used to provide technical assistance to coast guard services of the coastal States of the Gulf of Guinea. We intend to continue providing financial assistance to regional partners through the United Nations. We also believe that it would be a good idea to involve United Nations mechanisms more actively in order to counter piracy and maritime crime. As we see it, the positive experience of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia could be used to deal with similar problems in the Gulf of Guinea. Unfortunately, I cannot conclude without reacting to the statement made by my colleague from the United States. There is nothing principally new or unexpected in what we heard in his statement.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, we believe that a more active use of the instruments of the subsidiary specialized bodies of the Security Council — first and foremost, the Counter Terrorism Committee and the sanctions committee concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Al-Qaida — will contribute to effective prevention and countering of the terrorist threat on the African continent, including the threat from Boko Haram. We are extremely concerned about the situation with regard to the security of maritime navigation in the Gulf of Guinea. There are many cases of maritime piracy against commercial vessels, abduction of crew members by pirates and demands for ransom. We note the activity of the Global Maritime Crime Programme that is overseen by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province are the main sources of instability in Cameroon, Nigeria, the Niger and Chad. Jihadists are also intent on consolidating their position in the Central African Republic. We believe that uncontrolled jihadist propaganda leads to radicalization of the local populations and weakens the central authorities in the peripheral areas of certain countries. In addition, socioeconomic problems and easy access to firearms make it very realistic to see the establishment of a Caliphate 2.0 in Africa. Accordingly, we think it is very important to increase countries’ efforts to quickly identify and block channels through which terrorists are supplied with ideological material and financial and human resources.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“As a result, a clash occurred between the soldiers of the Central African Republic and Chad, which led to loss of life. In this regard, we call on all sides to demonstrate maximum restraint and peacefully resolve any issues that arise. We note the readiness of the authorities of the Central African Republic to ensure the security of their borders together with N’Djamena. To prevent any kind of misunderstanding in future, Chad and the Central African Republic must create a joint commission and conduct a demarcation of their border. We know that this kind of initiative has been proposed by Bangui, and we hope that N’Djamena will agree to it. Unfortunately, we have to note the expansion of the area of activity of terrorist groups in Central Africa.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“Our views on this are confirmed by the outcome of the extraordinary summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, which took place in Abuja on 25 May under the chairmanship of the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. We support the efforts of the African Union to normalize the situation in Chad, including the recommendation to organize a national dialogue and reconciliation, as well as the timely holding of democratic elections. One characteristic of the region is its porous borders, through which goods and peaceful civilians, but also insurgents and contraband, move freely. On 30 May, for example, on the border between Chad and the Central African Republic, as a result of provocation by insurgents from the Coalition des patriotes pour le changement, which opposes the Government of Bangui.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“The coronavirus disease continues to be present in the region, which has compounded the already difficult socioeconomic situation for the people living there. We are particularly concerned about the fragile and unstable security situation in Chad. On 20 April, President Deby was killed there. We believe that this tragic event will have far-reaching consequences for peace and stability in the region and on the continent, as a whole. That said, I think it is important to remember that it is precisely the Western intervention into neighbouring Libya in 2011 and the bloody conflict that ensued for many years that led to the current tragic situation in the region.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to Mr. François Louncény Fall, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his update on the situation in the Central African subregion. Russia has always supported the activity of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa as an important instrument of preventive diplomacy. We believe that the good offices of Special Representative Fall are extremely useful. In that connection, we support the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of the mission for three years. The situation in Central Africa remains very complex and is characterized by an increase in terrorism and political tensions, as well as ongoing conflict.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“We categorically reject any attempt to challenge or dilute the strength of these parameters of humanitarian assistance under any pretext, which we would consider to be an attempt to directly interfere in the internal affairs of a sovereign State. We once again confirm Russia’s commitment to the existing rules of humanitarian assistance and call on colleagues to follow our example.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8776 (2020) · source
“We note the constructive approach of the penholders, which made it possible to reach consensus while maintaining in the text of the resolution a number of principal elements, including the reference to guiding principles on the provision of humanitarian assistance, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 46/182. We would like to stress in particular that the principle of respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, as mentioned in the document, is an imperative in providing international humanitarian assistance, as is the fact that the country requiring assistance must play a primary role in initiating, organizing and coordinating assistance on its territory.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8776 (2020) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian delegation voted in favour of resolution 2552 (2020), which extends by one year the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Russia has always supported the work of the Blue Helmets, who play a very important role in the overall security architecture of the country. We hope that MINUSCA will provide technical and logistical support to Bangui in conducting the general elections.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8776 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to express regret that once again this year the Council was not able to reach a consensus on the adoption of this resolution, which is so important for our Somali colleagues. It is unfortunate that, rather than trying to find trade-offs and compromise solutions for the text, our British colleagues preferred to ignore the comments made by our delegation at the last stage and to force a vote. We hope that appropriate conclusions will be drawn from this situation.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8775 (2020) · source
“The remaining disputes between those countries should be resolved through bilateral diplomacy. The report of the Secretary-General circulated this summer confirmed these assessments. We also regret the continued practice of using Security Council resolutions to promote human rights- related aspects of the Somalia dossier. Let me stress once again that there is a separate body — the Human Rights Council — that exists to address those issues. We call for respect for the traditional division of labour. We also cannot accept the singling out in the text of certain partners for providing assistance to Somalia in the fight against organized crime and illegal trafficking in coastal waters at the expense of other stakeholders in the region. Such a selective approach does not seem constructive.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8775 (2020) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation abstained in the voting on resolution 2551 (2020), prepared by the United Kingdom, on the sanctions on Somalia. We note the amendments, included at the request of Mogadishu, aimed at streamlining the arms embargo. We hope that they will contribute to normalizing the situation and to reducing the terrorist threat coming, first and foremost, from Al-Shabaab. However, our principled and duly justified observations were not taken on board in the resolution. We deem inappropriate the inclusion of paragraphs on Djibouti and Eritrea in a document focusing on Somalia. Sanctions on Eritrea were lifted in 2018. The situation in the relations between Djibouti and Eritrea poses no threat to international peace and security.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8775 (2020) · source
“In that connection, we support the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of UNISFA, including support for the JBVMM, for a period of six months. At the same time, we trust that consideration of the proposal of the Secretariat on the civilian component of the mission should be done in a way that reflects the opinions of Khartoum and Juba, as stipulated in the core principles of peacekeeping. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“We believe that the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JBVMM) is an integral component of the mechanism for the prevention of incidents between the parties; support for the JBVMM by UNISFA plays an important role in terms of the entire subregional security architecture. We have taken note of what the Secretary- General set out in his most recent report (S/2020/1019) with respect to the reasons for a certain degree of inertia in the mediation efforts of UNISFA and the implementation of the JBVMM benchmarks, which have been linked largely to the coronavirus disease restrictions. We appreciate those difficulties and are confident that the efforts will be revitalized as soon as the situation allows.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“We welcome the gestures made by both capitals to signal their readiness to generate new momentum in contacts between their Governments, including on Abyei. We hope that the African Union High-level Implementation Panel will continue working with the Sudanese sides. We value the efforts of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in the establishment of constructive relations with local communities. At the same time, it is worth bearing in mind that for a number of years already there has been considerable friction between the communities. Our hope is that the Blue Helmets will pursue their efforts towards the advancement of national reconciliation.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the Russian Federation. We thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Special Envoy Parfait Onanga-Anyanga for their detailed briefings. We are pleased that the gradual improvement in bilateral relations between Khartoum and Juba. The mediation efforts of the South Sudanese authorities, specifically those of President Salva Kiir, in the conduct of negotiations between the Government of the Sudan and opposition groups led to the signing, on 3 October, of peace accords. This stands as a further testament to the effectiveness of the formula “African solutions to African problems”. We hope that, in resolving the Abyei question, the parties will be guided by that very same principle.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“I thank Mr. Onanga-Anyanga for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements. I welcome Mr. Mills to the Security Council. We congratulate him on his first Council meeting and wish him every success.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in the meeting: Mr. Jean- Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations; and Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa. Mr. Lacroix and Mr. Onanga-Anyanga are joining today’s meeting via video-teleconference. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2020/1019, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei. I now give the floor to Mr. Lacroix.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“It is impossible to speak of the importance of the economic recovery of the country and at the same time continue to hinder the implementation of initiatives through international financial institutions. We see that the lifting of unilateral sanctions is subject to conditions that have no relation to the peace process in the Sudan but that reflect the agenda of those who introduced those restrictions. That kind of cynicism does not surprise us and has not surprised us for a long time.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“In addition, it is worth recalling that the main spoiler of the peace process and the person responsible for the hostility of the Sudan Liberation Army in the Jebel Marra region remains Abdul Wahid Al-Nur, who has refused, inter alia, to join the peace agreement. We again call on those countries that have an influence on that intransigent opponent to bring the necessary pressure to bear on him. We note that the Secretary-General has called once again for the lifting of unilateral economic sanctions, including such an anachronism as the fact that the Sudan remains on the American list of countries that sponsor terrorism. Obviously, we would like to endorse that appeal.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“We note that the way in which events are evolving in Darfur has not shown any significant negative change. Intercommunal clashes in certain states, which are provoked, inter alia, by the seasonal transhumance of cattle, do not change the overall picture. Furthermore, the immediate and coordinated response of the authorities to the events, as well as the implementation of the national strategy to protect civilians, on which the Sudan reports to Security Council regularly, once again demonstrate Khartoum’s commitment to a holistic approach to addressing the root causes of the conflict. We can only welcome that.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“We took note of the proposal by Secretary- General Guterres on the need for rapid agreement on the modalities for the transfer of assets and support capacities from UNAMID, which is finalizing its mandate, to UNITAMS. We deem this initiative very timely and urge the Secretariat to get to work on the issue. We reiterate our position in favour of the final withdrawal of UNAMID, which has successfully completed the tasks entrusted to it. The challenges facing Darfur today are of a peacebuilding rather than a peacekeeping character. The time has come to focus on the recovery and economic development of Darfur; this should be the priority. We believe that it is vital to stay the course towards the gradual drawdown and withdrawal of UNAMID, in accordance with the time frame set out in resolution 2525 (2020).”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“In that connection, we must note the mediation efforts made by the South Sudanese people and personally by President Salva Kiir. This is yet further proof of the effectiveness of the formula “African solutions to African problems”. We agree with the conclusions contained in the report of the Secretary-General that the Sudan faces complex tasks in terms of restoring the country’s economy and implementing peacebuilding projects. That is precisely why we believe that the new United Nations special political mission should reach its planned capacity as soon as possible. Khartoum has a right to expect that the international community will be able to quickly provide the necessary assistance, and the Security Council should not disappoint the Sudanese people.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to thank Under-Secretaries- General Rosemary DiCarlo and Jean-Pierre Lacroix for their briefings on the situation in the Sudan and for the report on the activities of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and progress in the deployment of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) (S/2020/912). We would like to begin by sincerely congratulating the people and the Government of the Sudan. I think that we can say without exaggeration that a historic event was achieved. On 31 August, in Juba, agreements in principle were reached on peace in and the future of the country. We look forward to the official signing of a peace agreement and the start of implementation by the parties of their obligations.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“The current situation has nothing to do with the coup d’état that took place in 2012, when the sanctions were introduced. As the events of the first half of this year have shown, sanctions in no way influence the internal political situation. It turns out that they exist as though they were in a parallel dimension. Their further maintenance, given the closure of UNIOGBIS and the absence of genuine threats to international peace and security, is increasingly puzzling.”
2020-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8754 (2020) · source
“By the end of December, when UNIOGBIS is set to end its presence in Guinea-Bissau, the United Nations country team must be given all the instruments it needs not only to assist Guinea-Bissau in its development but also to provide it with effective support in addressing such important challenges as drug trafficking and corruption and in ensuring the smooth operation of Government institutions. In that connection, I should like to stress in particular the work that UNODC is doing in the region and which will continue, as we heard during the briefing. Furthermore, we are convinced that the time has come to consider the possibility of gradually lifting the Security Council sanctions against Guinea-Bissau, as they are now obsolete.”
2020-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8754 (2020) · source
“We call on the military to stay out of politics, as it has in the past. We believe that the formation of a new Government in Guinea-Bissau will allow the country to focus on implementing the reforms envisioned by the Conakry Agreement, including the revision of the national Constitution, the electoral law and the law on political parties. It is particularly important to start resolving the socioeconomic problems of the country, which have clearly become more acute in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. As we have said in the past, we believe that restructuring the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) must be done gradually and in the framework of the timetable set out in resolution 2512 (2020).”
2020-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8754 (2020) · source
“The disputes about the outcome of the presidential election have had a negative impact on the political, social and economic situation in the country. The neutrality of the military has come into question. At the same time, we need to acknowledge that the situation has gradually been returning to normal since April. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recognized Umaro Sissoco Embaló as the legitimately elected President. In June, Parliament endorsed the programme of work of the Government of Prime Minister Nuno Nabiam, a decision that was welcomed by the leadership of ECOWAS. Naturally, some disagreements remain among the main political actors. In this regard, we call on all public and political forces to behave responsibly, which would lead to creating the conditions for the easing of political tensions.”
2020-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8754 (2020) · source