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Evstigneeva

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first: 2020-08-10
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“That is the responsibility of national Governments and their security agencies. In that regard, if peacekeeping missions have a mandate to protect civilians, then it must be implemented in a comprehensive manner and in close cooperation with the national authorities, local communities and relevant humanitarian organizations. In that regard, parallel efforts must be made to promote security sector reform and improve training for security institutions, because if they are not strengthened and professionalized, it will not be possible to achieve lasting results. Unfortunately, that area does not always receive sufficient attention, which leads to peacekeeping missions prolonging their stay in the countries in which they are deployed.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“The need to protect the population is a consequence of conflicts, and the only way in which to effectively guarantee the safety and security of civilians is by eliminating the root causes of those conflicts. Protection support is, in any case, a temporary measure that is necessary in order to buy time in the search for a political and diplomatic solution. The history of conflicts in various regions of the world has proven that it is high-quality, painstaking political and mediation efforts, which lie at the heart of the work of peacekeeping missions, that help to address the root causes of confrontations, rather than merely treating the symptoms. Otherwise, even after a temporary respite, crises run the risk of re-emerging. We are also convinced that no one can protect the civilian population better than the State.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Under-Secretary- General for Peace Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, and the respective Force Commanders of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Lieutenant General Subramanian; the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lieutenant General Otávio Rodrigues de Miranda Filho; and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, Major General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz, for the assessments they have provided. We consider the protection of civilians as one of the integral elements of the activities of United Nations peacekeeping missions. At the same time, we cannot agree with the frequently voiced opinion that the protection of the civilian population is the very purpose of peacekeeping as a whole.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“The Russian Federation will continue to participate constructively, including as a permanent member of the Security Council, and contribute to collective efforts aimed at upholding security in the Sahara-Sahel region and in West Africa, with a key focus on implementation of the “African solutions for African problems” principle. We will continue to deliver bilateral support to States of that continent, including by enhancing the military capabilities of the armed forces, training military and law-enforcement personnel and delivering assistance of a humanitarian nature. All of the foregoing is absolutely in line with the applicable international legal norms and is welcomed by the countries of the region.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“We trust that equitable and respectful dialogue through ECOWAS will help reconcile differences, restore trust and promote cooperation in the region. We call on countries outside the region to facilitate these contacts and refrain from steps that may undermine this process. I refer, first and foremost, to the spillover effects into this already volatile region of geopolitical frictions linked to the highly territorial posture of Western countries with regard to the development of cooperation between States of the region and the Russia Federation. In principle, we believe that the main role in the maintenance of peace and security in the region falls upon the States of the region, and the international community should provide those States with meaningful assistance to that end.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“We also note the elections that were held in a number of other countries in the region. Respect for democratic standards in West African and the Sahel largely hinges on the security situation in the region. Stabilization in the situation there, in turn, depends on the situation in Mali, whose authorities in early 2023 redoubled their efforts to counter illegal armed groups, and they have already achieved certain successes in this regard. Clearly, given the worsening terrorist threat, we should meaningfully help the Malians and not to hinder their efforts. We welcome the decisions of the leaders of ECOWAS designed to establish cooperation with countries in transitional periods. We also welcome the planned visits of the President of Benin to Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“We met with understanding the decision by the transitional authorities of the Republic of Mali, announced at the 16 June meeting of the Security Council (see S/PV.9350), to independently deliver safety and security to the people in their country, calling for the withdrawal of MINUSMA, whose mandate terminated at the end of June. We believe that the decisions on which political tasks will be transferred from the Mission to UNOWAS need to be made in close cooperation with Bamako. The Malian authorities continue spare no effort to restore the country to constitutional order in accordance with the modalities set by ECOWAS. In particular, on 18 June, a referendum was held on a new constitution. Preparations are under way for the implementation of further elements of the agreed electoral cycle.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“The announcement by the representative of France that someone is plundering African resources sounds completely unacceptable, especially in the light of the French colonialist history in the region, as well as in the light of the fact that the well-being of many European countries, including France, was dependent specifically on the plundering of such resources. A difficult situation has unfolded around the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) after 10 years of its work in Mali.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“It is clear that States of the region need to step up cooperation in order to surmount the humanitarian consequences of the instability. Evidently, the attempts by countries of the European Union (EU) to facilitate stabilization in the Sahel have not been crowned with success. On the contrary, as a result of the unilateral termination of the activities of the French Operation Barkhane and the EU’s Takuba Task Force in Mali, and subsequently in the Sahara-Sahel region as a whole, terrorist threats in the region have only escalated. The repercussions of the campaign in Libya, carried out by Western countries in violation of Security Council decisions, continue to be felt. Despite all of that, Western countries continue to interfere in the domestic affairs of countries of the Sahel on all fronts.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“The subversive activities of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province cells exacerbate the already difficult situation in the countries of the Lake Chad Basin. The situation remains alarming in Burkina Faso and in Chad, where, as a result of the destabilization in the Sudan, the influx of refugees has significantly grown, which has worsened domestic problems. Manifestations of terrorist activity have also been observed in the coastal West African countries of Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Togo. The humanitarian situation is exceedingly difficult. The number of internally displaced persons in the Sahel, as noted in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/490), is more than 6 million people. Some 37 million people in the region need humanitarian assistance to one degree or another.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“We believe that the main objectives of and challenges for UNOWAS are preventive diplomacy and the provision of good offices and mediation in the resolution of conflict both in individual African countries and among them. We welcome Mr. Simão’s cooperation with countries of the region as well as the priority he has set, namely, bringing together the efforts of countries of the region to counter shared challenges. The situation in the region of Sahara-Sahel and in West Africa remains difficult, including at the security level. This is a problem that is regarded as a priority by the majority of countries in the region. The epicentre of tensions remains the border regions of Mali, Burkina Faso and the Niger, where there is increased activity by fighters from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara and the Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr. Leonardo Simão, as well as the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mr. Omar Touray, for their briefings. The Head of UNOWAS and his staff are faced with truly difficult challenges, especially in view of the current situation in the Sahara-Sahel region. I wish to begin my statement by expressing our support for Mr. Simão and the entity that he heads, and we wish him every success in his new post.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“We believe that that is a truly achievable and far from difficult goal, as long as all members of the Council, instead of promoting propaganda, are prepared to fulfil their obligations in responding objectively and impartially to threats to international peace and security, while taking into account all the factors that underlie such threats, and engage in good faith in constructive and substantive discussions to find a concrete solution to the entire set of issues on the Korean peninsula.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source
“Easing restrictions by the Council would not be a “gift” to Pyongyang, which Western States assert it does not deserve, but rather a long overdue step, which would, inter alia, enable the restoration of an environment of trust and demonstrate to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea the Council’s willingness to comprehensively fulfil its functions under the Charter of the United Nations. At recent Council meetings, we have repeatedly heard about the need to restore the Security Council’s unity with regard to the situation on the Korean peninsula.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source
“Moreover, given the position of certain members of the Security Council, it is criminal that so little attention continues to be paid to finding ways within that framework to help to resolve the problems that have snowballed in the subregion. We underscore that the draft resolution co-sponsored by Russia and China to address political and humanitarian issues also remains an option. We are convinced that discussing it and its potential adoption would yield far greater benefits than all other intentionally skewed “products”, including those that adhere to the policy of increasing pressure through sanctions, which is both pointless in form and inhumane in substance.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source
“The most recent developments around it testify to the need for an immediate de-escalation, a rejection of provocations and a return to negotiations. In that regard, we once again draw attention to the Russian-Chinese plan of action for a comprehensive settlement of the situation on the Korean peninsula, which includes concrete steps in various areas. Its implementation will undoubtedly require ensuring a mutually respectful dialogue and taking into account the legitimate concerns and rights of all States involved, including, of course, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. However, we have yet to see any degree of willingness to take such a step.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source
“We must also bear in mind Pyongyang’s well-known and publicly stated position, as well as the long history of the Korean settlement, which shows that there is no alternative to resolving the issues of the peninsula except through dialogue. It is clear that the build-up of military activity, with Washington taking the lead, followed blindly by Tokyo and Seoul, which have opted out of any independent comprehensive analysis of the situation, only postpones the resumption of such dialogue. That appears to be a deliberate provocation of a major crisis around the Korean peninsula, which creates risks of potentially dangerous developments. I recall that Security Council resolutions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea call for seeking a political and diplomatic settlement of the situation on the Korean Peninsula.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source
“Those statements go so far as to think out loud about deploying United States nuclear weapons on their territory or even developing such weapons of their own. In the context of the specific situation on the Korean peninsula that the Security Council is discussing today, it is clear that the military activity of the United States and its allies in the subregion is by definition contrary to the goal of de-escalating tensions. In its discussions on the issue, the Security Council has no right to ignore that factor, despite the persistent attempts of certain States to impose a one-sided vision of current developments, blaming the current escalation on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea alone.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source
“Clearly, such actions have a destabilizing effect not only on the situation in North-East Asia, but also on the entire Asia-Pacific region. The ongoing militarization of the region, including through plans to move part of NATO’s military infrastructure there and attempts by the United States and its allies to create new dividing lines in the region by establishing alliances with restricted membership to oppose certain States that Washington finds objectionable, has a major negative impact on global stability. Moreover, we should not overlook the extremely ambiguous and contradictory signals from the allies of the United States in North-East Asia, Japan and the Republic of Korea about so-called strengthened cooperation with the United States in the military sphere.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source
“However, once again, we must draw attention to the actions of the United States, the Republic of Korea and Japan, which continue to increase the scale of regional exercises and military interaction in the framework of their concept of so-called extended deterrence. For some reason, some Council members attempt to downplay that factor, even though it actually defines the context of the current developments. We have repeatedly cited examples of that negative trend, but from meeting to meeting their number only increases. For example, in mid-June, for the first time in a long time, a United States nuclear submarine took part in exercises off the Korean peninsula; at the end of June, there were a number of United States-Korean air exercises that included the participation of United States fighter jets and strategic bombers.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We have listened to the briefing by Mr. Khaled Khiari. We note again that neither in today’s briefing nor yesterday’s statement by the Secretary- General was there any mention of a number of factors that have a direct impact on the situation around the Korean peninsula. Russia has consistently opposed any military activity that would threaten the security of the Korean peninsula and the countries of North-East Asia. This meeting was called by the United States, Albania, France, Japan, Malta and the United Kingdom regarding a missile launch.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to once again remind members of resolution 598 (1987) and other initiatives aimed at subregional stabilization, including the updated Russian concept of collective security.”
2023-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9370 (2023) · source
“We note the mediation efforts of regional stakeholders who are helping Yemenis on the financial and humanitarian tracks. We welcome the progress in implementing the United Nations plan of action for the disposal of the FSO SAFER tanker, which is moored off the coast of Al-Hudaydah. That is literally a ticking time bomb, which threatens to cause a humanitarian and environmental disaster in the Red Sea. According to Mr. Gressly, the operation is proceeding on schedule. We hope that the coordinated efforts of the Yemeni people, the United Nations Development Programme and the specialized non-governmental organizations will enable us to finally put an end to that threat.”
2023-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9370 (2023) · source
“We have always advocated de-escalation in Al-Hudaydah and maintaining the civilian nature of its ports. We call on the parties to engage meaningfully with United Nations mediators and to refrain from unilateral steps. We welcome the resumption of the work of the Redeployment Coordination Committee, which is helping to improve the security situation in that part of Yemen. Unfortunately, the socioeconomic situation in Yemen remains complicated. The humanitarian situation is also dire. The Yemeni people must have unhindered access to food, medicine and other basic goods throughout the country without discrimination. Any restrictions imposed on the delivery of humanitarian supplies or obstacles to the work of humanitarians are unacceptable.”
2023-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9370 (2023) · source
“Security Council members must realize that, sooner or later, there will be a need to review and update the basis for the international legal framework for a settlement, which should realistically reflect the actual military and political situation. We also oppose a broad interpretation of the Security Council sanctions resolutions on Yemen. Restrictions should be used to promote a peaceful settlement rather than to fuel political turbulence in the region. We note with concern that certain foreign naval presences are engaged manipulations of Security Council decisions in bad faith by conducting inspections in nearby waters. The Security Council unanimously extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement for another year. We welcome that decision.”
2023-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9370 (2023) · source
“We are convinced that only progress on the settlement track as a result of international and regional efforts will help us avoid the worst-case scenario for Yemen, namely, a relapse into a full- scale military confrontation, such as that which we have already witnessed more than once. The ultimate goal of international mediation should be a lasting and comprehensive solution to the many problems in Yemen, which have implications for its neighbouring States too. As is customary, we reiterate our full support for the work of Special Envoy Grundberg and commend his active shuttle diplomacy. We sincerely hope that his efforts will result in a sustainable, long-term truce that will create an opportunity for a full-fledged inclusive national dialogue under United Nations auspices.”
2023-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9370 (2023) · source
“Positive momentum has been created by an increase in the number of flights between Sana’a and Amman, the establishment of a flight connecting Sana’a and Jeddah and the preliminary agreement to hold another exchange of prisoners and detainees. All that gives us hope that the protagonists in Yemen will soon reach a compromise. The general trend towards normalization in the region also helps to create a conducive environment to that end. Under those conditions, we note that it is important for regional and international actors to pool their efforts aimed at achieving a rapprochement of the positions of the parties to the conflict. We will continue to coordinate closely with the leading Yemeni forces to urge them to find mutually acceptable solutions and build confidence, including with key regional partners.”
2023-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9370 (2023) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen, Mr. Hans Grundberg, and Assistant Secretary-General Joyce Msuya for their briefings on the political and humanitarian situation in Yemen. We also listened carefully to the Resident Coordinator for Yemen, Mr. David Gressly. The situation in the country gives us reason for cautious optimism. There have been no active hostilities for more than a year. After the end of the official truce in October 2022, the situation on the ground has been relatively calm. Clearly, the parties to the conflict do not intend to escalate the situation and instead intend to refrain from large-scale clashes.”
2023-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9370 (2023) · source
“Russia honours the memory of peacekeepers who sacrificed their lives for the sake of peace and security in Mali. The withdrawal of MINUSMA should proceed in an orderly and well-organized manner, in close coordination with the host country. We believe that the resolution adopted today sets out the necessary framework to achieve that. Russia will continue to provide comprehensive bilateral support to Mali in order to normalize the situation in the country.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation voted in favour of resolution 2690 (2023), prepared by the French delegation, on the withdrawal of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). We think it is important that the Council responded unanimously to the request of Mali, which took a sovereign decision on further parameters of ensuring the security and protection of the civilian population in the country. We reiterate our support for Bamako in its aspiration to assume full responsibility for, and the leading role in, stabilizing the situation in Mali. We also thank the peacekeepers and civilian personnel of MINUSMA for their service and work in support of the Malian people.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“To do that, African peacekeepers must have the necessary resources and space so that the Somalis can step up the process of strengthening the capacity of their armed forces, which is impossible without a review of the arms embargo.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9359 (2023) · source
“At the same time, we must admit that, despite some results from the offensive operations by Somalia and ATMIS, Al-Shabaab elements still maintain a strong position in the country. The number of terrorist attacks with the use of improvised explosive devices in the first quarter of this year exceeded the statistics from all recent years. In that regard, the withdrawal of the African peacekeeping mission from Somalia should not be rushed. Reductions to its contingent should be carried out depending on the real state of affairs on the ground. Creating a security vacuum is unacceptable. The main task at this stage is to focus the efforts of the international community on improving the effectiveness of federal law enforcement agencies and the final defeat of extremists.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9359 (2023) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation voted in favour of resolution 2687 (2023), prepared by our British colleagues, on the extension of the mandates of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the United Nations Support Office for Somalia (UNSOS) for six months. We fully support the work of African peacekeepers, who remain critical to ensuring security in Somalia and containing the threat from Al-Shabaab. We categorically condemn all terrorist attacks and pay tribute to ATMIS and the Somali National Army, including those service 2/323-18451 27/06/2023The situation in SomaliaS/PV.9359 personnel who gave their lives in the fight against that group. We welcome the logistical assistance provided by UNSOS.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9359 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to welcome the ongoing efforts of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in preparation for the general elections in December and wish it every success in organizing the vote. On our part, we reiterate our commitment to facilitating the stabilization of the situation in the eastern the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region by promoting dialogue and constructive cooperation among regional States. We look forward to interacting closely with the relevant institutions and representatives of the United Nations system.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we support the decision of the Security Council to lift the arms embargo against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Russian position was and remains consistent both for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and for other similar situations. Security Council sanctions should always reflect the real situation on the ground and facilitate stabilization of such situations. By no means should these sanctions create obstacles to national security forces. Restrictions need to be regularly reviewed and modified until they are fully lifted. It is unacceptable to supplement Security Council sanctions measures with illegitimate unilateral measures.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“We expect by July of this year, pursuant to resolution 2666 (2022), a proposal from the Secretary-General on the reconfiguration of the Mission in the light of the work carried out jointly with Kinshasa to review the plan for the phased withdrawal of the Blue Helmets from the country. As for implementation of the plan, we believe that it is necessary, first and foremost, to take into account developments of the situation on the ground, as well as to operate in a phased and responsible way. At the same time, we wish to emphasize that responsibility for the fate of the country ultimately lies with the Congolese people themselves, and a key objective thereof is the establishment of a security sector that can independently ensure control and order throughout the entire country.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“Clearly, military methods alone cannot result in long-term normalization in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region. Only a political solution will result in a comprehensive cessation of hostilities and establish real conditions for sustained stabilization. We support the efforts of United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its leadership. We believe that the presence of the Mission in the conflict zone remains a key stabilizing factor. In order to more effectively shape efforts for the protection of the Congolese population, we look forward to greater coordination between the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo and the Mission, as well as those of regional and national forces on the ground.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“We believe it is important to continue to pool the complementary efforts initiatives towards regional assistance. The priority in that regard is to achieve an end to hostilities and a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue. There is an important need to pursue efforts to implement in full the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, dated 2013. We applaud the focus of the African Union and countries in the region on revitalizing this document. We support the initiatives of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Huang Xia, including efforts to establish inter-State dialogue to dispel tensions in the region.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“We are concerned by factors that have been compounding the armed conflict, including the worsening humanitarian crisis, the growing number of internally displaced persons and refugees, human rights violations and the day-to-day suffering of civilian populations. The figures speak for themselves. But behind these figures are specific histories of specific individuals. We believe that of principled significance are the efforts of States of the region through the Nairobi and Luanda negotiations processes. We welcome the involvement of the South African Development Community (SADC) in resolving the conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in line with the decision taken during the SADC summit in Windhoek on 8 May.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“We hope that the perpetrators of this abhorrent crime will be found and punished. We are troubled by the activities of other armed groups rampant on the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the Cooperative pour le développement du Congo, the Résistance pour un État de droit au Burundi, the Mayi-Mayi and the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda, which have no plans to abandon violent methods, continue to reinforce their positions in a number of eastern parts of the country, participate in the looting of its natural resources and terrorize civilian populations.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“In our view, the most dangerous challenges are the protracted hostilities between the Congolese Government forces and the Mouvement du 23 mars group in the North Kivu province, the fraught relations between Kinshasa and Kigali, and the activities of the islamist Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which increasingly resorting to terrorist methods. We emphatically condemn what took place on 16 June by ADF fighters, namely, the attack targeting a school in Uganda. This was a vile terrorist attack giving rise to 43 casualties, most of whom were school-age children, which is further evidence of the fact that security and stability in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo reflects the interests of all States in the Great Lakes region. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the dead and to the Government of Uganda.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We wish to thank the Assistant Secretary- General for Africa, Ms. Martha Pobee. We note the participation in today’s meeting of the Permanent Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. We wish to begin our statement with an expression of condolences to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the families of its residents who perished as a result of the floods and landslides that took place in May. We wish all a speedy recovery to those who have suffered. I turn now specifically to the situation in the country. We note the persistently high security threat levels in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“We commend the activities of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, which has been providing significant material, technical and logistical support to ATMIS, UNSOM and the Somali National Army. In our view, the current priority should be to focus the international community’s efforts on increasing the effectiveness of the federal law-enforcement bodies in Somalia so that by the time ATMIS withdraws from the country, the national authorities will be able to assume full responsibility for maintaining security throughout the territory of Somalia. We call for those considerations to be at the forefront in guiding our decisions as we approach the renewals of the ATMIS and UNSOS mandates at the end of the month.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“We believe that in accordance with resolution 2592 (2021), UNSOM has the necessary mandate to coordinate and support inter-clan reconciliation efforts. We hope that the situation will be resolved swiftly. ATMIS remains a critical deterrent to extremist and other illegal activities in Somalia. We believe it is important to base decisions regarding ATMIS on the actual security situation on the ground and to take into account the priorities of the Federal Government and the other States in the region. We believe that the Mission’s drawdown should be carried out in accordance with the plan adopted by the African Union Peace and Security Council and the Federal Government of Somalia, and based on the ability and willingness of Somalia’s armed forces to independently ensure the security of the country and its people.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“We extend our condolences to Uganda in connection with the deadly attack on 26 May by Al-Shabaab on an ATMIS forward operating base in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia. However, we note that offensive operations of the Somali National Army have made it possible to push back the extremists’ positions in Galmudug and Hirshabelle. The federal authorities have also facilitated a settlement for the situation in South- West state. And we welcome the launch of a regional initiative by Somalia’s neighbours aimed at combating Al-Shabaab. The situation in Laascaanood has been another flashpoint in recent months. We support the mediation efforts of the Federal Government, clan elders and Ethiopia aimed at resolving that armed conflict.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“We note that the humanitarian situation throughout the country remains fragile. Despite the prevention of famine, the numbers of people in need remains very high. The security situation is deeply worrisome. The extremist group Al-Shabaab still has significant influence in the country, carries out regular raids in the capital and on the periphery and has continued to shell Mogadishu airport. According to the Secretary- General’s report (S/2023/443), the number of improvised explosive device attacks in the first quarter of this year has exceeded the statistics for recent years. We strongly condemn all terrorist attacks and pay tribute to African peacekeepers and the Somali National Army, including those who have given their lives in line of duty.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“There has been positive momentum in those processes in the past few months. The National Consultative Council has been meeting regularly. The Federal Government and federal member states in Somalia were able to reach a power- sharing agreement last year. This year, significant understandings have been reached regarding the federal fiscal policy, the future electoral model and the constitutional review process. The strengthening of the national security forces is under way. We hope that all the participants in the Somali political process, including the leadership of the states of Puntland and Somaliland, will continue working together to develop a sustainable model for a federal system in the country. At the same time, we unfailingly support the need to ensure the territorial integrity and unity of Somalia.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We welcome President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s participation in today’s meeting and thank him for his statement to the Council at this critically important time for his country, Somalia. We would like to thank Ms. Catriona Laing, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), and Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), for their information on developments in the country. We also thank Ms. Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme, for her briefing. Russia fully supports Somalia’s efforts in combating extremism and in the areas of State-building and national reconciliation.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“We believe firmly that we should take more decisive steps towards easing those restrictions, in line with Juba’s request, which is echoed by the African Union. We are categorically opposed to the use of Security Council sanctions as a means of exerting pressure or interfering in the internal affairs of South Sudan, as well as to attempts to complement such sanctions with illegal and unilateral restrictive measures.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“We support the work of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), which is contributing significantly to stabilizing the situation and implementing the peace agreement. We call for the close coordination of efforts by UNMISS and the local authorities in order to successfully resolve the intercommunal conflicts. We urge the Mission to pay greater attention to stabilizing the situation and assisting the South Sudanese authorities in fulfilling their commitments under the transitional period. The Security Council sanctions regime imposed on South Sudan has noticeably complicated the deployment of unified armed forces units and has made strengthening State security structures more challenging. The parameters of the arms embargo are being relaxed, but that is not enough.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source