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lines on the record: 65
first: 2015-10-22
most recent: 2018-04-16
sittings or episodes: 11
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“Finally, let me underline that Ukraine will remain actively engaged in international efforts aimed at promoting women's rights, their participation in peace negotiations and post-conflict reconstruction and at protecting women from sexual and gender- based violence.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“For example, on our official request, the UN-Women office in Ukraine, together with the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine, developed a strategy for preventing and responding to the conflict- related sexual violence in Ukraine. We intend to integrate that strategy, or at least some of its elements, into the 1325 national action plan. We would like to reiterate our request to the Secretariat to include a reference to the situation of Ukrainian women and girls affected by the Russian invasion in Donbas into all the relevant thematic reports of the Secretary-General.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“It is well known that the conflict has hit hardest the most vulnerable segments of the population, particularly women in the currently occupied regions. It has resulted in widespread human rights violations, including sexual and gender-based violence in the war-affected areas of the country, as outlined in the relevant reports by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Those include a thematic report on conflict- related sexual violence in Ukraine that puts forward a number of recommendations to the Russian Federation and Ukraine. Unfortunately, as of today, Russia continues to ignore that document, while the Ukrainian Government remains committed to addressing that challenge.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“Their contribution will be helpful in updating the national action plan in line with the evolving situation, as well as in taking into account the follow-up resolutions to resolution 1325 (2000). We will finalize that process by June. A State programme on equal rights and opportunities, which was adopted by the Ukrainian Government just last week, will further strengthen the State's response to gender inequalities, with a specific focus on women and girls experiencing multiple forms of discrimination. The recently adopted State programme for the restoration and development of peace in the eastern regions of Ukraine until 2021 is another important element in overcoming the devastating humanitarian consequences of the Russian invasion carried out by the Moscow regime as part of its overall aggression against the democratic world.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“In my country, the ongoing fulfilment of the 2016-2020 national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) is aimed at achieving greater participation by women in decision-making, in particular in matters of national security, defence and peacemaking, as well as ensuring the protection for women and girls, including preventing and responding to gender-based violence. TheGovernmentokarainepaysparticularattention to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). For that reason, due to the excellent cooperation with the UN-Women office in Ukraine, the effectiveness of the national action plan's implementation was assessed by international experts.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“Concerted international efforts aimed at elaborating effective steps to address the issue of sexual violence will reduce the growing magnitude of violence against all women and girls, including sexual and gender-based violence, domestic violence and harmful practices. In that respect, we welcome the fact that the recent sixty- second session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women addressed the importance of rural women and girls victims of gender-based violence having access to justice and quality services. Ukraine considers the equal and full participation of women in all activities in the areas of prevention and resolution of conflicts, peacebuilding and peacekeeping of the utmost importance.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“In that context, Ukraine believes that the Security Council should continue to pay priority attention to the due implementation of existing women and peace and security resolutions, in particular to overcome the gaps identified in the 2015 global study on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). As a non-permanent Security Council member in 2016-2017, Ukraine did its best to contribute to that goal. We proceed from the conviction that any form of violence against women and girls is a major impediment to security, the restoration of peace, the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“The alarming figures in the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/250) before us today - noting an increase in severity and scale of conflict-related sexual violence in numerous conflict situations around the globe - are nothing if not testimony to that. We note with deep concern that sexual violence has become a routine tactical element of war in many conflicts. Rape, sexual slavery, forced marriage and sexual torture constitute abhorrent violations of human rights and human dignity. In some instances, they surpass the level of war crimes and reach the scale of crimes against humanity or a genocidal slaughter. Victims of those crimes do not just deserve justice, they are entitled to it. It is a solemn duty of the Security Council as well as the rest of the international community to do everything in their power to deliver it.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“Ukraine appreciates the initiative of Peru to hold this open debate, as well as your personal presence, Mr. President, at this time. We thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten, and in particular Ms. Razia Sultana, for their useful briefings. Ukraine aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. After almost two decades since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), the women and peace and security agenda remains as relevant as ever in the face of increasing violence, extremism and deadly conflicts.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to once again underline that Ukraine remains fully committed to the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina and the intensification of cooperation between them on the path towards European integration, which is the real key to their long-term stability.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“In our View, fulfilment of the agreement on the establishment of the Association of Serb-majority municipalities, the agreement on the freedom of movement across Mitrovica and the agreement on energy should be among the top priorities. We highly value the role of the EU in the process of normalizing relations and its assistance in implementing the European reform agenda. Despite some problems in the latter area during the reporting period, we welcome the informal consultations at the highest level conducted here in New York and in Brussels. Continued efforts in the direction of full implementation of the judiciary agreement also deserve our attention. Next month, Ukraine finishes its term as an elected member of the Council, and this is likely to be our final statement on this issue.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“We are confident that present challenges could be successfully met within the EU integration process through the active involvement of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, the International Security Force in Kosovo and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. With that in mind, we think it is the right time to conduct a review of UNMIK in order to provide the Council with options on how to improve the Mission's efficiency. We welcome the latest statements by President Vucie on beginning a new phase of internal dialogue, the outcome of which would define the relations between Serbia and Kosovo. We hope that that step will be translated into actions, leading to the complete normalization of relations. Ukraine commends the readiness of the sides to intensify efforts to implement existing agreements.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“That means that despite a number of existing challenges, Belgrade and Pristina are moving in the right direction and taking important steps to strengthen peace and stability in the region. It also proves that we need to resume discussions on the role of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in the current circumstances and on actions by the Security Council that are needed to advance political dialogue, achieve long-due reconciliation and rebuild trust between communities. In the light of the general trend at present, Ukraine supports the idea of extending the reporting period to six months or even longer, as well as considering potential options for downsizing the structure, size and tasks of UNMIK. We are sure that United Nations resources thus freed up could be put to better use elsewhere.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, Mr. Zahir Tanin, for his briefing. I am also grateful to His Excellency Mr. Ivica Daeic', First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and Ms. Vlora Citaku for their briefings. I am pleased to underline that the overall security situation in Kosovo during the reporting period remained stable and that Kosovo's institutions managed to maintain a peaceful environment in a complex political landscape. We also witnessed some progress in the normalization of the relations between Belgrade and Pristina, due to the continuous efforts of the European Union (EU) to intensify the political dialogue between the parties.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“Yet we fully agree with the Secretary- General that, while the situation on the ground remains increasingly insecure and fragile, the security of UNAMA personnel should certainly remain a priority. In conclusion, let me reiterate Ukraine's strong support for UNAMA. Its activities in Afghanistan are vital for creating a sound foundation for peace, security and prosperity both in the country and in the wider region.”
2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source
“In that regard, I would like to thank the Secretary- General for providing us with the report (S/2017/696) on the strategic review of UNAMA and express our support for its swift implementation. Among the Mission's major tasks should be the provision of mediation services in support of the national reconciliation process, the promotion of reforms, good governance, respect for human rights and the rule of law and support for humanitarian and development projects. The upcoming 2018-2019 election cycle, along with the subsequent evolution of the political environment in the country, will also require UNAMA's special focus on the efficiency of all of its components, especially its field presences.”
2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source
“In that context, we welcome the recently announced new strategy of the United States for Afghanistan, as well as the commitments of other NATO member States, which ought to contribute to increasing the effectiveness of counter-terrorism efforts of the Afghan national security and defence forces. Yet, without constructive dialogue from all regional actors and their practical engagement in eradicating terrorists' safe havens and depriving them of sources of financing, especially drug trafficking, all of those achievements will be irrelevant. Double-dealing should no longer be tolerated. The United Nations plays a key role in efforts to make Afghanistan stable and prosperous. Given the current state of play, we need a strong UNAMA that is able to effectively deliver its mandated responsibilities.”
2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source
“The Taliban's continued influence over regional Al-Qaida affiliates, whose fighters from the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region have integrated into the Taliban, which has led to an increase in its military capabilities, is extremely worrying. Attempts by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant to expand its presence in the north of the country are equally disturbing. Against that backdrop, I would like to stress the need for concerted actions by Afghanistan's international partners to reduce terrorism activity, facilitate the safe return of refugees and promote the economic recovery of the country. Although there can be no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan, a military dimension is vital.”
2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source
“In particular, we welcome the launch of a national inquiry on the protection ofthe rights of victims of armed conflict and terrorism. We call on the Government of Afghanistan to cooperate fully with the Commission in that regard, as well as in investigating abuses against women, children and human rights defenders. The terrorism threat remains an uphill challenge in Afghanistan. Despite having been partially degraded by Afghan and international military operations, it remains increasingly diverse. Attempts by the Taliban to take over a number of strategic areas and communication lines and destroy critical infrastructure, as well as their attacks on health-care facilities and their forced closure, should be considered as acts of terror.”
2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source
“It is praiseworthy that the Government took into serious consideration the fact that international financial support to Afghanistan, which is key for securing steady improvement of the economic and social situation in the country, depends upon the successful implementation of the anti-corruption and anti-drug policy. Since corruption has seeped into every facet of the country's life, resolute steps undertaken by the Anti-Corruption Justice Center in tackling such a complex problem are a welcome development. The implementation of those steps requires powerful impetus and, importantly, political commitment at every level of local and central Government. We also commend the dedicated work of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission in promoting and monitoring human rights and the investigation of human rights abuses.”
2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source
“However, despite those efforts, no significant progress has been made in fostering negotiations. We recognize that the Independent Election Commission announced the date of the long-awaited parliamentary and local elections to be held in 2018, as well as presented sound proposals to guarantee the credibility of the electoral process through, inter alia, the use of voter verification procedures and the introduction of polling and results management technologies. Yet there is still no political decision on the implementation of those proposals.”
2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source
“1 thank Special Representative Yamamoto for his briefing and express my appreciation for Foreign Minister Rabbani's presence and his remarks. The overall picture as presented in the Secretary- General's report (S/20l7/783) revives disconcerting feelings and causes renewed concern over the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. We welcome the National Unity Government's firm commitment and steps taken to promote the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned inclusive peace process that would embrace, inter alia, factions of the Taliban demonstrating openness to negotiations. We also welcome the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in support of the Government's initiatives and its facilitation oflocal-level peacebuilding.”
2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source
“There is information to suggest that Mali and Burkina Faso were on alert about the planned attack that occurred on Sunday. Even though it was not prevented, this shows that MINUSMA's intelligence-gathering operation is bearing fruit. In that context, we believe that intelligence-sharing between MINUSMA and the joint force, once it is fully operational, should be one of the priority areas of cooperation. Finally, we look forward to the October report of the Secretary-General on this issue and are ready to engage constructively in considering its findings.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we are convinced that the deployment of the Malian defence and security forces throughout the country to combat violent extremists and maintain law and order is urgently needed. However, given the scope of the security challenges in the Sahel, it is apparent that Mali cannot fight terrorism alone. The international community and the region in particular must continue consolidating their efforts to battle this scourge. As we learned today, the deployment of the Group of Five for the Sahel joint force is under way. We understand that funding remains a challenge. In that context, we hope that the conference scheduled for mid-September in Berlin as well as other relevant initiatives will help to cover existing financial gaps.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary- General Wane for his update. Ukraine is extremely concerned by the scale of terrorist activities in the Sahel region. We strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, on Sunday. My delegation expresses sincere condolences to our colleagues from France and Senegal in connection with the loss of their citizens in this attack. Similarly, we condemn the attack against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and mourn the death of a Togolese peacekeeper. This and other recent militant strikes in the region illustrate the fact that the threat of terrorism continues to loom over most of the Sahel. The ongoing instability in Mali remains one of the main factors causing a spillover of violence into neighbouring countries.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“should be maintained and allowed to continue its work with a focus on strengthening, and building the capacity of, all Somali regional and local authorities.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“We therefore urge all parties to continue the dialogue aimed at achieving reconciliation, holding inclusive elections and establishing a broad-based administration in Galmudug state. We commend the work done by AMISOM. and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) in supporting peace and reconciliation, advancing the State-building process and promoting human rights in Somalia. To conclude, let me touch upon the recommendations from the review of the United Nations presence in Somalia after the 2016 electoral process. We share the position of the Secretary-General that, in the next phase of the United Nations, the Organization should support the Somali-led political and State-building process. In our View, UNSOM.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“Further progress in that area is essential to building up a more inclusive federal and democratic State. We fully agree with the Secretary-General's call on both the Federal Government and the Parliament to advance the constitutional review, which is critical to ensuring effective and clear power-sharing among political players, improving the interaction among federal member states and, equally important, achieving a one person, one vote system for the next elections. The strengthening of local governance should also be considered as a matter of high priority. Reconciliation and the establishment of an inclusive administration in Galmudug is a crucial part of that reform, as well as an important step on the path towards a successful conclusion of the country's electoral process.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“Mindful of the gravity of the threat posed by Al-Shabaab, we would like to affirm our continued support to the joint efforts and cooperation between the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali national army in their campaign to fight terrorism. With respect to AMISOM's achievements in ensuring security, we support the conditions-based transition from AMISOM. to Somali security forces, which should include the implementation of security- sector reforms, as set out in the security pact. We look forward to the recommendations of the United Nations- African Union review ofAMISOM. ahead ofits mandate renewal in July this year. The political process is another sector that requires the special attention and consolidated efforts by all actors in Somalia and the international community.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“At the same time, we are deeply concerned about the fact that Al-Shabaab continues to exploit the drought to promote its own objectives and restrict humanitarian access to those in need in areas under its control. Ukraine strongly condemns its recent attacks in Somalia, including the attack on 9 May on the Somali national army base in Goofgaduud district in Baidoa in which at least 13 people were killed. In that regard, improving security by reforming and strengthening the Somali security architecture, embracing both the army and the police, is vital to preventing Somalia's relapse into open conflict and enabling its broader political and economic development.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“At the outset, I would like to welcome the outcome of the London Conference on Somalia. The security pact and the new partnership agreement between the international community and Somalia should be seen as a genuine road map for donor countries in supporting Somalia's progress in a number of areas that the Federal Government has defined as priorities. We hope that their implementation will accelerate Somalia's progress towards lasting peace and prosperity by 2020. At a time when more than 6 million Somalis are in need of assistance owing to malnutrition and food insecurity, and with more than 1 million at risk of starvation, it is critical to scale up the humanitarian response to the ongoing drought.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we look forward to seeing a comprehensive overview of this matter in the midterm update. We proceed from the understanding that constructive cooperation of the Eritrean Government would contribute to effective implementation of the Group's mandate, which is a precondition for any changes to the sanctions regime. In that regard we support the work of the Chair of the Committee to prepare a possible visit to the Horn of Africa and underline the importance of including the Coordinator of the Monitoring Group in such a delegation, with a view to strengthening the result-oriented nature of the visit.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“The peaceful elections of the President and of the speakers of both Houses of the Somali Parliament, followed by the unanimous endorsement of the country's new Prime Minister, all resulting in an unprecedented cross-clan support and community reconciliation, were important steps towards Somalia's recovery and stabilization. We hope that the newly appointed Council of Ministers of Somalia will succeed in fulfilling its pledges to rebuild the security forces and State institutions, tackle corruption and unify the country. With regard to Eritrea, we take note that no evidence of Eritrean support for Al-Shabaab was reported. At the same time, we are perplexed that in some reports of the Monitoring Group, information about Eritrea's implementation of Council measures is limited to only sentence.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“Another issue of concern for us is the spate of attacks on commercial vessels off the coast of Somalia, which highlights an increase in pirate activity in the Gulf of Aden. There are signs that the emergence of piracy could be the result of the financing of pirates by entities from countries in the region. In that regard, we would like to ask the Monitoring Group to follow up on that information and to provide the findings in the midterm update to the Committee. We consider that information crucial to the prevention and countering of piracy and armed robbery at sea. Furthermore, detailed information on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing should be included in the next report of the Monitoring Group. We cannot fail to mention the recentpositive changes in the Somali State- and peacebuilding processes.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“We believe that additional joint efforts to ensure the full and effective implementation and enforcement of the arms embargo and charcoal ban will substantially limit illegal arms trafficking within and outside of the country, and will curb the illicit charcoal trade, thus depriving terrorist groups of potential revenues and weapons. We welcome the active involvement of all international partners, Member States and international and regional organizations in providing relevant support to that end. African Union cooperation has been remarkable in that regard, particularly through AMISOM'S documentation and registry of all military equipment discovered and captured, as well as through its assistance to the Somali federal authorities in implementing the charcoal ban.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“We note that some progress has been made by the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea, as well as by the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea, to ensure the goals set out in their respective mandates led to a significant improvement in arms and ammunition management in the country and a decrease in illicit exports of charcoal from Somalia. Better- coordinated cooperation in that regard by the Federal Government of Somalia, including through its timely and comprehensive notifications to the Committee, has been an important factor, contributing to the effective implementation of the sanctions regime in Somalia.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“In that regard we welcome the plan of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Federal Government of Somalia to secure main supply roads and to help facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to drought- stricken communities in the country. We also support cooperation between the Somali National Army and AMISOM. troop-contributing countries in the fight against terrorism. In that respect we would like to commend the Kenya Defence Forces for their successful operations on 2 and 26 March, in which a total of 84 Al-Shabaab militants were eliminated.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“Let me begin by expressing Ukraine's deep and sincere condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Federal Government of Somalia, regarding recent terrorist attacks carried out by AI-Shabaab that resulted in numerous casualties among the civilian population, including women and children. This is just another confirmation that Al-Shabaab remains the most significant threat to peace and security in Somalia, as was characterized in Ambassador's Umarov's briefing, for which we are thankful. In the context of an ongoing drought, Al-Shabaab activities hamper joint efforts to provide the much- needed humanitarian response.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“It is quite upsetting that the situation in Burundi is worsening, while the implementation of key elements of Security Council resolution 2303 (2016) has stalled. We believe that increasing the human rights monitoring capacity and establishing a police component, as envisaged by resolution 2303 (2016), including the AU deployment of human rights observers and military experts, is urgently needed in order to reinforce peace-restoration efforts in Burundi.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“In our View, the lack of serious efforts to investigate human rights abuses and overcome the climate of impunity in the country only encourages perpetrators to commit new crimes. Ukraine also calls on the Government of Burundi to follow the example of the Gambia and South Africa, which reversed their previous decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The refugee crisis is a one of the main indicators of the worsening political and security situation in Burundi and in neighbouring countries. That situation requires urgent action aimed at delivering adequate assistance and at providing shelter and other necessary support to the vulnerable, including basic social services, ensuring child protection, the tackling of sexual and gender-based violence and helping people with special needs.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“As was clearly stipulated in the political agreement of 31 December, the opposition was given the prerogative of picking a candidate for the prime ministerial post. Thus, that appointment may, in our view, further exacerbate the political tensions among all stakeholders. We urge all national stakeholders to comply with their obligations under the agreement. Another challenge in the region is the human rights situation in Burundi and the influx of Burundians into neighbouring countries. We are deeply disappointed that serious human rights violations and abuses continue, including killings, gender-based violence, arbitrary arrests and detentions, particularly of children, torture and ill-treatment, the intimidation of civil-society organizations and journalists, as well as restrictions on fundamental freedoms in that country.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“In addition, we urge the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to spare no effort in investigating all human rights violations and abuses in that region, committed by both State and non-State actors, and to bring those responsible to account. Two weeks ago (see S/PV.7910), the Security Council considered the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and adapted the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the current realities and challenges in the country. In the context of the political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we want to express our concern regarding the recent appointment of Mr. Bruno Tshibala as Prime Minister of the country.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“There is also an urgent need to resolve the issue of the presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo of combatants of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/ Army in Opposition. We commend the readiness of the President of Uganda, Mr. Yoweri Museveni, to host those combatants who wish to relocate to Uganda, and urge the Government of South Sudan to consider that option as a possible way out of that situation. We are also counting on the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to address, in a proper way, the new threat that recently emerged in the Kasai province, namely, the activities of the Kamiuna Nsapu gang, which allegedly killed two members of the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“To prevent the repetition of that situation in the future, Ukraine urges all signatories of the Nairobi Declarations to accelerate their efforts to resolve the issue of the M-23 as soon as possible. The importance of such actions is highlighted by the fact that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently preparing to conduct long-awaited presidential, parliamentary and provincial elections in 2017. The challenges posed by the non-implementation of all of the provisions of the PSC Framework should not undermine or impede that process. In that regard, we believe that all regional actors should make it a priority to eliminate the threat of the Allied Democratic Forces and the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“On the one hand, we have statements on the part of all parties to the PSC Framework regarding their readiness to implement those provisons. On the other, we see a lack of meaningful action - and by that I mean collective actions by all actors. Hence, the absence of a political will to comply with the promises and obligations made is a root cause of the delayed implementation of the PSC Framework. That factor creates distrust among all regional members and provokes tensions among them. As a result, at the beginning of the year, an incursion of former Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) elements into the Democratic Republic of the Congo led to an exchange of accusations between the two neighbouring countries regarding their alleged failure to uphold regional commitments in the PSC Framework.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“ljoin other colleagues in thanking the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region, Mr. Said Djinnit, for his briefing on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. Ukraine welcomes the efforts and commitments of the parties to the Framework with regard to its further implementation, which they demonstrated during the reporting period. In addition, we commend the efforts undertaken by regional organizations, in particular the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the Southern African Development Community and the African Union (AU). Nevertheless, we are concerned that some of the priority provisions remain unimplemented.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“We share the view that where domestic accountability mechanisms are insufficient, Member States should cooperate fully with existing international criminal justice institutions, including the International Criminal Court, to combat impunity and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law.”
2016-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7779 (2016) · source
“Secondly, we must ensure that independent and effective investigations are carried out into serious violations of international law against medical personnel and facilities in armed conflict. In this regard, we deem it necessary to hold Security Council briefings on country situations where medical care is under attack. Such briefings should, in our view, include information on the investigative steps that the relevant Member States have taken. In addition, the recommendation to the Council on the possible establishment of international fact-finding missions or commissions of inquiry deserve our most careful consideration. Thirdly, we must ensure accountability for acts of violence against medical care in armed conflict. It is of the utmost importance that those responsible for such war crimes be held accountable.”
2016-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7779 (2016) · source
“We would like to emphasize that international humanitarian and human rights law has sufficient provisions providing legal protection to medical and humanitarian personnel and related facilities. Nevertheless, quite often these provisions are not respected and are violated by parties to armed conflict. In that light, we would like to underline the following recommendations made by the Secretary- General. First, there must be enhanced documentation of acts of violence against medical personnel and facilities in armed conflict. The collection and public recording of data on attacks on health services is a key element in developing an effective preventive system. Thus we would like to echo the recommendation of the Secretary-General to Member States that they enhance their support for United Nations monitoring and data- collection efforts.”
2016-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7779 (2016) · source
“This morning we learned of yet another bombing, that of two hospitals that provide badly needed services to the people of eastern Aleppo. Frankly, we are speechless. We join the call made by other delegations around this table on the Syrian regime and its Russian ally to stop these barbaric acts. In Yemen, medical facilities have also become a frequent target of airstrikes. Unfortunately, the situation is not much different in Afghanistan, where in the past three months alone there have been eight attacks against health-care facilities. It is against this appalling backdrop that we must urgently consider how to make resolution 2286 (2016) work. In this regard, we took note ofthe recommendation of the Secretary-General to enhance the protection of medical and humanitarian personnel.”
2016-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7779 (2016) · source