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1. “We are eagerly looking forward to the Council's visit to the African Union Peace and Security Council, which will enable the consolidation of the cooperative framework between those institutions and the concrete pursuit of additional steps that will bolster the capacities of the African Union in the field of peace and security. Bolivia firmly believes that multilateralism, preventive diplomacy, mediation, good offices and inclusive dialogue are key instruments in the promotion of peace, stability and socioeconomic development in Africa. Finally, we must note that it is time to permanently settle our historic debt to Africa. Partner countries and entities should keep their commitments to Africa in that regard, so that we can continue on the path to stability, peace, security and development of the people of our brother continent.”

   2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

2. “Ten years later, in a qualitatively different African context from that in 2006, which, despite the notable progress, is still complex, we have the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, signed on 19 April. The Framework identifies various activities that could enhance the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. Among those ideas is the need to develop a shared understanding of the factors that give rise to conflict, to share early warning information on potential conflicts, to jointly develop ways to prevent conflicts, and to coordinate joint action and mutual support during the various stages of conflict response - ranging from conflict mediation and management to peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”

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3. “Bolivia reiterates that it is essential to consolidate the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in the political, operational, tactical and financial spheres. In that regard, the African Union has acknowledged that it hopes to receive support from the United Nations for the development of its capabilities, a sentiment reflected in the document entitled "Enhancing United Nations- African Union cooperation: Framework for the lO-year capacity building programme for the African Union", agreed in November 2006 - with peace and security as one of the dimensions of that cooperative framework.”

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4. “Similarly, the African Union Mission in Somalia demonstrates the active participation of the African Union in the region through the initiative to stabilize the country through dialogue and reconciliation. Furthermore, the participation of such subregional organizations as the Economic Community of Central African States and the Economic Community of West African States have proven their importance in the area of cooperation. Likewise, the role played by the Group of Five for the Sahel in Mali reinforces the work of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali in areas ofborder security, the fight against organized crime and the protection of civilians in the sector. It is extremely important that we continue to support that regional initiative.”

   2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

5. “This institution-building has given us many successful examples of what we now call "African solutions to African problems". In the same way, time has also shown us that African institutions and organizations can benefit greatly from the experience and practices of other international institutions and organizations, such as the United Nations, provided that the relationship is one of respect and partnership and does not impose formulas and alien ways. As an example within the framework of the collective approach, coordination and joint work with the United Nations, we must highlight the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, which has enabled the African Union to do important work on the protection of civilians, which is one of the most important peacekeeping tasks in the world.”

   2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

6. “It is pertinent to recall that, in the 1960s, Africa took a major step forward in addressing its problems by creating the Organization of African Unity, drawing the foundational outline of the continent's integration dynamics and setting the stage for the construction of African conflict-resolution initiatives. Over time, the Organization of African Unity gave way to the African Union and a gamut of organizations such as African Union Commission, the Pan African Parliament, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council, the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, the African Union International Law Commission and the Peace and Security Council, among others. Each step strengthened the institutionality ofAfrican organizations, deepening the integration dynamics of the continent.”

   2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

7. “Mr. Fernandez Revollo (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia welcomes the Secretary-General and the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, Mr. Chergui, and thanks them for their briefings. We also thank China for having organized this important debate. Bolivia believes that the development of African capabilities in the areas of peace and security should be framed in the principles of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and in accordance with the national priorities of each State. The countries of Africa enjoy a unique history where the plurality of cultures converges and where biodiversity, ecosystems and natural resources are the heritage of Africans and humankind.”

   2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

8. “If basic needs, such as health, education, water and sanitation services are not met, the road to lasting stability and development will be difficult, if not impossible, to achieve.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

9. “We urge the United Nations to remain vigilant in its actions so as to combat gender- based violence in Haiti, in particular sexual abuse and exploitation under the principle of zero-tolerance. Bolivia recognizes the national ownership and the primary responsibility of the Government and the people of Haiti as they relate to all aspects of the development of their country, and encourages the new mission to provide logistical and technical experience in coordination with the Government, while respecting its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. In conclusion, I call on the Security Council to reflect on the intrinsic interconnectedness between peace and security and the basic needs of the population.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

10. “During the visit of the Council, we heard from several stakeholders, including a cholera victim, about current concerns relating to the situation. We therefore call on the entire United Nations membership to join in the fight against cholera in Haiti and support General Assembly resolution 71/161 B, adopted on 13 July, establishes a trust fund for that purpose and calls on countries to voluntarily contribute their respective share of unencumbered balance for MINUSTAH to that fund. We urge the countries members of the Security Council and of the entire United Nations membership to shore up that fund. Concerning, gender-based violence in Haiti, it is related to the poverty and social discrimination experienced by women.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

11. “At the same time, Bolivia emphasizes the importance of coordination between the new Mission and the United Nations country team so as to ensure that the responsibilities and tasks of other United Nations bodies, such as the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly, do not overlap. In that regard, we support the joint MINUSTAH transition plan with the country team in Haiti in coordination with the Government of Haiti, while always taking into account the priorities and needs of our brotherly country. We reiterate that the United Nations has a moral responsibility with regard to victims of cholera in Haiti. In that vein, we stress the international community's obligation to help the Republic of Haiti overcome that crisis and reach the goal of building sound water, sanitation and health systems.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

12. “Such a flaw may counterproductively affect the work of the new mission. With regard to the work of MINUSTAH, we congratulate the Mission on prioritizing its efforts so as to ensure a successful transition and for assessing its work, thereby leading to a review of the situation and the progress achieved thus far. That work is without any doubt reflected in the latest report of the Secretary- General (S/2017/604). We note that, before its final closure, the Mission must address the outstanding issues pertaining to the cholera situation, the justice sector and sexual exploitation and abuse.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

13. “The purpose of receiving that information was to explore how the Council could further contribute to the long-term stabilization of Haiti and collaborate with the Haitian people in their efforts to develop their country. The valuable information, which we received, must be used as input for refining the new mandate of MINUJUSTH in order to make it understandable, clear and more specific, especially with regard to the rule of law and reform of the justice sector. Given that the new Mission is designed to carry out its work within a time frame not to exceed two years, it must fulfil a series of tasks and strategic goals during that same period. Bolivia would like to warn of the potential risk of not meeting the goals set out within such a short period oftime because ofa desire to encompass too many tasks lacking defined objectives.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

14. “Bolivia supports Haiti's request and emphasizes the need to change the mandate of the new mission under Chapter VI of the Charter, especially as there is no threat to international peace and security. With regard to the progress on the ground, we commend the work carried out by the Government of the Republic of Haiti in connection with the road map focused on the security, justice, energy, education, health and agriculture sectors. Similarly, we commend its efforts to adopt a joint legislative agenda that undoubtedly demonstrates a commitment to democracy and stability. During the visit of the Security Council, we received first-hand information on the situation in the brotherly country of Haiti, the preparation process for closing MINUSTAH and planning the transition to the new mission.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

15. “Mr. Fernandez Revollo (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Representative Honore Braithwaite for her informative briefing on the latest developments in the Republic of Haiti and on the activities of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). We take this opportunity to express our gratitude for her work at the helm of MINUSTAH. During the visit of the Security Council to Haiti in June, President Moise shared the vision of his Government with respect to confronting his country's principle challenges, while placing emphasis on the "Caravane du changement" initiative and the joint legislative agenda, and expressed his desire that the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) be reclassified under Chapter VI, instead of Chapter VII, of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

16. “We encourage the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo and MONUSCO to coordinate their efforts. Finally, we are convinced that the people and the institutions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be the ones that make decisions regarding the future of their country. We believe that principle to be a decisive factor in the promotion of peace, stability and development that fully respects the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source

17. “We commend the active support of regional organizations, the participation of the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and each of the guarantors of the peace process which enhance their efforts through political appeasement and cooperation initiatives for sustainable reconciliation. We take note of the diplomatic efforts of the Government that seek to broaden other regional countries' support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and for the implementation of the December 2016 agreement - including bilateral presidential level meetings. We call on all armed groups to lay down their arms and on all parties to the conflict to set aside any interests that might block fruitful dialogue that would enable the consolidation of agreements that would bring stability to the country.”

    2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source

18. “With regard to the December 2016 agreement, we are concerned that the monitoring mechanism has not yet been set up and regret the lack of progress in the implementation of the agreed confidence-building measures. We call on all parties to step up those endeavours. We highlight the efforts towards updating the voter registry in 13 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and we encourage authorities to continue that process in the Kasai and Kasai Central provinces with a view to implementing the 31 December 2016 agreement. We also stress the need for an inclusive dialogue on compliance with the Congolese Constitution that considers the viewpoints of all parties, including the Rassemblement des forces politiques et sociales de la Republique democratique du Congo acquises au changement and the ruling majority.”

    2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source

19. “We call for the stepping up the efforts of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and its staff in order to bring security to civilians and to neutralize the armed groups in the country, including increasing the community alert networks and improvements in early warning mechanisms. MONUSCO is called upon to play a more active role in that respect. Concerning the political agreement signed on 31 December 2016 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between the Government and the opposition, Bolivia believes that it is a solid basis that establishes a road map for organizing the presidential elections, in accordance with the Congolese Constitution and resolution 2277 (2016).”

    2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source

20. “There are now 1.4 million internally displaced persons in the Kasai region, and a total of 3.8 million internally displaced persons throughout the entire country. Moreover, more than 400,000 children under the age of five suffer from chronic malnutrition in Ituri province, and it is estimated that 3.5 million children are affected throughout the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In half of the 26 provinces that are affected by armed violence, civilians have suffered not only the loss of lives, but they also lack access to health and other service, as hospitals and medical centres have been targets of attacks by armed groups, which has led to a serious humanitarian crisis.”

    2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source

21. “The report of the Secretary- General (S/2017/565) points out that 1,444 human rights violations were committed between March and May. According to data by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, in the Kasai region, one of the regions most affected by violence, more than 500 boys and girls were recruited by armed groups. There have been 600 cases of sexual violence reported since August 2016, and there have been many cases of human trafficking, summary executions and arbitrary arrests. Bolivia condemns any act of sexual exploitation and abuse, which must be duly investigated and brought to justice in the competent Courts so that this type of violence does not go unpunished.”

    2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source

22. “Mr. Fernandez Revollo (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing. The information he provided is very useful in order to understand the importance of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Bolivia expresses its concern about the grave violence spread by armed groups, which affects civilians, increases the number of internally displaced persons, incites intercommunal clashes and increases insecurity, all of which the Congolese people are victims of, in particular the most vulnerable - women and children. Similarly, we are concerned about the worsening of the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source

23. “Finally, we call on all parties involved to exclude any military alternative or threatened use of force and to resume dialogue to achieve a peaceful, diplomatic and political solution, resulting in the denuclearization of the Korea peninsula.”

    2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source

24. “We urge all parties involved to refrain from escalating rhetoric and actions that increase tensions and jeopardize international peace and security, especially in the Korean peninsula. In particular, we urge all parties to refrain from any act of provocation, any unilateral action and any action taken outside international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We hail and reiterate our support for initiatives of the dual-suspension type, which would allow for a simultaneous cessation of both the launch of ballistic missiles and nuclear tests, on the one hand, and the conduct of military exercises on the Korean peninsula, on the other.”

    2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source

25. “Mr. Fernandez Revollo (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Miroslav Jenea, for the information he shared with us in connection with the latest developments that prompted the convening of this afternoon's emergency meeting. Bolivia once again expresses its strongest and most energetic condemnation of the conduct of nuclear tests and the launching of ballistic missiles by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, such as the launch carried out yesterday, 4 July. Accordingly, we call on that country to abandon its nuclear and ballistic- missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible way.”

    2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source

26. “We place great value on the measures it is taking to increase the effectiveness of its work. We know how complicated the situation that they face on a daily basis is. We express our support and thanks for the work they are doing.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source

27. “The situation of insecurity and the escalation of violence in several regions of the country are also of great concern. They have led to the deterioration of the humanitarian situation and make it difficult to provide assistance to those affected. Compliance with the ceasefire and the cessation of facilities are indispensable. We trust that the regional protection force will contribute to the lowering of tensions and to the protection of civilians who are trapped between two opposing forces. We hail the progress that is taking place in terms of the deployment of that force, and we urge cooperation and permission from the Government so that the force will be able to fulfil its mandate as quickly as possible. Lastly, we wish to encourage UNMISS to continue its work.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source

28. “The South Sudanese should take that first step, making it possible to achieve reconciliation. National dialogue should make it possible to have the broad participation of all concerned to identify the main problems affecting South Sudan and to reach a lasting peace. We likewise express our concern at the terrible humanitarian situation in South Sudan. Thousands of internally displaced people and refugees in recent months find themselves in unacceptable conditions. There is a lack ofbasic services, and women and children are those principally affected. We hail the efforts of UNMISS to respond to those needs, in particular the effort to provide drinking water to internally displaced people in various areas. In that vein we call on the Government to cooperate with and facilitate the work of humanitarian agents and UNMISS.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source

29. “Neighbouring countries, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union and former Presidents Mogae and Konare are all working to find a way out of the crisis. In that regard, we call for coordinated actions and the establishment of a strategy that would make it possible for us to deal with the issue in a comprehensive, unified fashion. We are of the View that the three points proposed by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to resolve the conflict in South Sudan - the cessation of hostilities, the resumption of the peace process through inclusive dialogue, and unrestricted access for humanitarian assistance i provide the necessary focus for dealing with the matter. The will and commitment of the Government and the opposition are essential to ensuring the establishment of a true political process.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source

30. “On that occasion, he mentioned several points that I would like to highlight today. First, he spoke very appropriately about the danger of forgetting the common interests of the people and called for the unity of the South Sudanese people. Secondly, he also spoke about the respect that the people of South Sudan have for the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and the need to revitalize that movement, stating that the use of force should be a last resort. In that vein the SPLA should not lose the trust of those whom it is supposed to protect. As we have said many times, Bolivia believes that the support of regional organizations is essential in order to reach a solution to the conflict. It is they who should lead the processes.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source

31. “It is necessary to redouble our efforts to revitalize the political process and to call for a constructive dialogue between the parties in order to find a solution that will, first of all, make it possible to defuse tensions and put an end to armed confrontations. In that regard, we hail initiatives that contribute to that objective, such as the announcement of the unilateral ceasefire by President Salva Kiir on Monday, 22 May, when the members of the National Dialogue Steering Committee adopted their position. That event could signal an emergence from conflict, provided that there is true compromise on the part of both the Government and the opposition. Bolivia welcomes the good offices of President Yoweri Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, who was present at the aforementioned event last Monday.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source

32. “Mr. Fernandez Revollo (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for today's meeting. It is very important for the Security Council to be updated on developments in the conflict in South Sudan. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. David Shearer for his briefing on the situation in the country and for his excellent work at the helm of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. We are deeply concerned about the high levels of insecurity and the economic and humanitarian crisis affecting a large part of the population of South Sudan. Regrettably, there has been no improvement in the situation since last year. We reiterate once again that there is no military solution to this conflict.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source

33. “We hope they can strengthen their good-neighbourly relations, promote unity and cooperation and settle their differences through dialogue and consultation, benefiting the common interests of every country in the region. We hope that the Security Council will take into consideration the changes that have occurred on the ground, continually review the relevant provisions of its resolutions and make appropriate adjustments.”

    2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source

34. “With regard to Eritrea, we are pleased that once again there has been no proof that its Government has given support to the terrorist group AI-Shabaab. The Security Council should take note of that and respond accordingly. As for the regional and border issues, the countries concerned should end all support to any armed or rebel groups that undermine their internal stability. We welcome Eritrea's release of four prisoners of war to Djibouti and urge both parties to continue to work through Qatar's mediation efforts to resolve their existing problems. Bolivia hopes sincerely that the countries of the region can continue to keep in mind the overarching goal of peace and stability in the Horn of Africa and their peoples' fundamental interests.”

    2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source

35. “According to the Monitoring Group's report, that terrorist organization continues to maintain a presence in some of the most remote areas of Puntland. It is a threat not only to Somalia but to the stability of the entire region. Its presence has also been confirmed by representatives of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. We would like to emphasize that AI-Shabaab's presence is also a threat to all the organizations that are providing humanitarian assistance in the area, thanks to the obstacles it presents to their efforts. We urge the Government of Somalia, the African Union Mission in Somalia and all international stakeholders to provide the protection that those humanitarian efforts need and ensure that the international embargo on the export of charcoal is respected.”

    2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source

36. “The modifications that have been made to it have not necessarily resulted in any marked progress. In our view, the time has come to consider the effectiveness of the sanctions and whether they are worth continuing. We would like to emphasize the political advances in Somalia, of which this year's elections are proof positive of the progress that it has made in the past four years. It is vital that efforts continue to ensure that elections will also be conducted beyond the capital and that by 2020 the country will be able to count on having a one-person, one-vote system. We continue to be very concerned about the presence of Al-Shabaab, which is still a threat to peace and security in Somalia.”

    2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source

37. “Mr. Fernandez Revollo (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Ambassador Umarov, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea, and Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan, for his briefing and for his work on the Committee. We greatly value the efforts of the Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group, which was established to support the Committee's work. It is an essential tool for keeping the Security Council informed about the situation on the ground. It should operate with complete impartiality and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries. The sanctions regime on Somalia and Eritrea is one of the Council's longest-running such regimes.”

    2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source

38. “Lastly, we reiterate that the Plurinational State of Bolivia firmly and expressly believes that the only way to put an end to this sensitive conflict is through an orderly and inclusive Syrian-led political process. We therefore reiterate our support for the progress made at the Astana and Geneva meetings. We have high hopes that these dialogues will bear fruit.”

    2017-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7909 (2017) · source

39. “We unequivocally believe that all actions to fight terrorism must be taken in a coordinated manner with the Government so as to prevent the deaths of innocent civilians, in full respect of the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015) and 2336 (2016). In this context, we acknowledge and commend the tremendous efforts being made by the Government of Syria to fight Da'esh, a combat that is being waged on behalf of us all. We strongly condemn all terrorist attacks as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless oftheir motivation and wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. We reaffirm the need for all States to combat terrorism by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law.”

    2017-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7909 (2017) · source

40. “We urge them to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law and to refrain from hampering the delivery of humanitarian assistance so that it can reach those in need, whether they be in easy-to-reach or hard-to-reach areas. There have also been reports of administrative problems in terms of the approval of monthly plans for humanitarian assistance, and we therefore call on all parties involved to ensure greater coordination and cooperation with the Government of Syria in order to prevent such problems from recurring. We deplore the fact that in February, more than 400 innocent civilians, including women and children, lost their lives owing to cowardly attacks by Da'esh and to military operations carried out by the forces on the ground.”

    2017-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7909 (2017) · source

41. “We are concerned at the fact that despite the ceasefire and regional agreements, security-related problems in general, particularly in the context of sporadic disputes, have had an impact on the capacity to deliver humanitarian assistance to those in need. We would also call attention to the worrisome fact that the security forces of the parties involved are continuing to remove certain first-aid items, including surgical and other equipment, from the medical supplies carried by humanitarian assistance convoys, thereby reducing their capacity and effectiveness to assist those persons who urgently require such aid. We remind the parties to the conflict that they must provide absolute and unconditional access to humanitarian assistance in Syria.”

    2017-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7909 (2017) · source

42. “O'Brien has noted, 84,000 people have been newly displaced. We are deeply concerned to see that despite the ceasefire that is in effect in keeping with resolution 2336 (2016), of3l December 2016, attacks by the parties to the conflict against civilians and infrastructure continue. We firmly believe that the agreements reached must be implemented and respected so that the civilian population can remain on the margins of the conflict. We deplore the fact that, according to the press statement issued by the World Health Organization on 15 March, more than half of hospitals and primary-care facilities in Syria are either closed or only partially functioning and that their capacity has been even further reduced by indiscriminate attacks on medical infrastructure.”

    2017-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7909 (2017) · source

43. “Mr. Arancibia Fernandez (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Under-Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs General Stephen O'Brien for his briefing and express our full support for the work that has been entrusted to him. We also take this opportunity to acknowledge all of those who are endeavouring to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population of Syria. Six years after the beginning of this serious conflict, we are dismayed at the situation that the people of Syria are continuing to face. According to reports issued by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, led by Under-Secretary-General O'Brien, today 13.5 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, caught up in a conflict that has resulted in the internal displacement of 6.3 million people. In the month of March alone, as Mr.”

    2017-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7909 (2017) · source