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lines on the record: 208
first: 2017-11-21
most recent: 2022-07-26
sittings or episodes: 35
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“The actions of the military represent a betrayal of the revolution, the transition and the legitimate requests of the Sudanese people for peace, justice and economic development. Sustaining the rapprochement between the Sudan and South Sudan is crucial to sustainable peace for the people of Abyei. We urge the Sudan and South Sudan to find a peaceful and lasting solution to the final status of Abyei and the demarcation of the border. Despite the troubling reports of intercommunal violence, we are encouraged by the commitment of the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities to peace. Young people in Abyei face many challenges and their inclusion at all levels in the peace process is critical. We commend the efforts of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in that regard.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“Let me start by thanking Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, the Special Envoy and former President Mbeki for their insightful briefings. I would also like to welcome the representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan here with us today. Ireland had been encouraged by the continued improvement in relations between the Sudan and South Sudan. However, we are deeply concerned about the developments in the Sudan and condemn the military coup, which endangers the transition in the Sudan and, indeed, the progress made in the wider Horn of Africa region. The civilian leaders who have been detained must be released immediately and the democratic transitional institutions and framework fully restored.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion in closed consultations. The meeting rose at 11.45 a.m.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“He was present in June when we stated unequivocally that Ireland believes in South Sudan (see S/PV.8801). We still do. We stand ready to assist him and his Government, and we look forward to continued engagement outside this Chamber. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of South Sudan.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“A recommitment and renewed political impetus can pave the way for the State to provide opportunities that citizens should legitimately expect: to protest in safety, to go to school, to work, to thrive — put simply, to have their human rights respected, protected and fulfilled. The protection of civilians is rightly at the heart of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s mission, and we welcome its efforts alongside South Sudanese forces to deliver a safe and secure environment, including through monitoring conditions at redesignated internally displaced persons camps. It is crucial that site transitions take place with the human rights of those affected being put to the fore. Finally, I welcome and deeply appreciate the presence of the Permanent Representative of South Sudan, who is with us in the Chamber today.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“While there has been good progress, we call on the South Sudanese authorities to ensure that the 35 per cent quota for women is met. The obstacles facing South Sudan are many, from shrinking civil society space and widespread food insecurity, to extrajudicial killings and increasingly disaffected youth; however, they are not insurmountable. A renewed commitment by South Sudan’s leaders, allied with the determination of the South Sudanese people and supported by the international and humanitarian communities, can overcome those challenges. In that regard, we welcome the launch of the joint action plan for the armed forces on addressing conflict-related sexual violence and look forward to its implementation.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“We are also deeply alarmed at the increased violence and displacement around Tambura, where some 70 per cent of those killed recently are believed to have been women and children. It is just over three years since the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan was signed, but we have not seen the progress hoped for. As mentioned in our previous meeting (see S/PV.8801), while the present ceasefire is not something we can take for granted, equally the country cannot move forward or contemplate elections if it represents the only noteworthy achievement to date. A ceasefire alone does not guarantee peace. It should become the foundation for peacebuilding and a broad-based political process, with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and the inclusion of youth.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ireland. First, I want to thank our briefers, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom and Ms. Ghelani. Their interventions were extremely useful, but also worrisome. I want to thank Ms. Nanjia in particular for her participation today, as well as for her eloquence and candour in outlining the challenges faced in South Sudan and the suggestions she made. We have heard today concerning accounts of subnational violence, regressive political posturing, sexual and gender-based violence and a growing humanitarian crisis. As Ms. Ghelani outlined in her briefing, the appalling prospect of famine now once again threatens South Sudan. We should not forget that conflict is the single-greatest driver of hunger.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/784, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in South Sudan. I now give the floor to Mr. Haysom.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan; Ms. Reena Ghelani, Director for Operations and Advocacy in the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; and Ms. Merekaje Lorna Nanjia, civil society activist. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2595 (2021). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8858 (2021) · source
“In favour: China, Estonia, France, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Niger, Norway, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8858 (2021) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2021/795, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/716, which contains the text of a letter dated 6 August 2021 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, and document S/2021/752, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8858 (2021) · source
“The United Nations commitment to hold firm and serve the people of Afghanistan is unstinting. We look forward to working with Council members on the UNAMA mandate renewal over the coming weeks. We, the international community, must continue to stand with the people of Afghanistan to collectively and urgently find a way forward that meets their aspirations for peace and protects their rights.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“Ireland and Mexico will host a meeting of the Informal Experts Group on Women, Peace and Security on Afghanistan this month to advance the efforts of the Council to address the situation facing Afghan women. The surge in violence is increasing the number of internally displaced persons, as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General noted, and is exacerbating the profound challenges faced by the more than 18 million people who are in need of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and were already grappling with devastating food insecurity and the effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic. Humanitarian actors need access and protection. In conclusion, I would like to say to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lyons, that I pay tribute to UNAMA’s work in such extremely difficult circumstances.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“All parties must uphold their responsibility to protect civilians, especially children. The perpetrators of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses and violations must be brought to justice. We share the deep concern expressed by others about the troubling human rights situation. The past two decades have seen the emergence of a vibrant Afghan civil society, which is now under threat from deliberate and disturbing attacks. Ireland unequivocally condemns those attacks, which target the very fabric of Afghan society. Violence and intimidation against women and girls is threatening their ability to participate in all aspects of Afghan society. The Security Council must stand with them.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“In order to achieve that, all Afghans — men, women, young people, minorities and civil society — must be allowed to participate equally and meaningfully in shaping their future. Ireland stands by resolution 2513 (2020), on Afghanistan. Together with our European Union partners, our position on current and future support for the Afghan Government requires adherence to the principles set out in the 2020 Afghanistan Partnership Framework. We strongly encourage Afghanistan’s neighbours and regional States to support the Afghan people and use their influence to promote a lasting peace that benefits all. We welcome the engagement of the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues in building a regional consensus. Let us be clear. The deliberate targeting of civilians constitutes a war crime, and it must end.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“The Doha process has the support of the international community and remains our best hope for achieving the peace that the Afghan people so clearly demand and deserve. We deeply regret the failure of the Taliban to engage meaningfully in talks. We reiterate that there can be no military solution. Violence begets only violence. Nowhere have we seen that more than in Afghanistan. Both sides must commit to a better future for Afghanistan and a negotiated settlement that guarantees inclusive governance; human rights protections, especially for women, young people and minorities; and adherence to international law, including international humanitarian law. Afghanistan must never again become a haven for international terrorism. We know that, in order to succeed, Afghanistan’s peace process must also be inclusive and led and owned by Afghans.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“As attested to so powerfully by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lyons, the Council needs to come together and needs to act. The Afghan people are suffering devastating levels of violence. Afghanistan has been the most dangerous country in the world for civilians and children for some years, but the mid-year report of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on the protection of civilians has documented record levels of civilian casualties, as Ms. Akbar also highlighted. The scale of the recent violence we have seen against civilians is truly shocking. The Taliban must end its military offensive, which is causing such suffering, commit to a comprehensive ceasefire and engage constructively in peace negotiations to reach a just and inclusive political settlement.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Deborah Lyons for her deeply worrisome but very important briefing. I also thank Ambassador Ghulam M. Isaczai of Afghanistan for his participation here today. I would like to express my appreciation to Ms. Shaharzad Akbar for addressing the Security Council once again and for her sobering words. I want to begin by joining others in condemning in the strongest terms the recent attacks in Afghanistan, including on the United Nations compound in Herat last Friday. We also join others in condemning the assassination of Dawa Khan Menapal. Our thoughts are with the families of those killed. We wish those injured a swift recovery. There is a real urgency to our discussion today.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“Syria has stated that it is willing to fully cooperate. Now is the time to back that up with meaningful action. The OPCW’s strong professionalism, impartiality and integrity in handling the Syrian file has been clear throughout the process. Syria must fulfil its legal obligations under the CWC and resolution 2118 (2013). It must cooperate fully with the OPCW. It must resolve the serious issues with its declaration. Finally, it must ensure that its entire stocks of chemical weapons are declared and verifiably destroyed.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“As other speakers mentioned, the destruction of chlorine cylinders from the incident at Douma is disturbing and symptomatic of the difficulties that the OPCW faces in Syria. The fact that the cylinders had been moved to a new location without informing the OPCW is also troubling. The failure to meaningfully address these issues is all the more important given that eight instances of chemical weapons use in Syria have been attributed to the Syrian authorities by the United Nations and the OPCW. We welcome and support the initiative by Director- General Arias to reach out to Syrian Foreign Minister Mekdad about a possible meeting to find a way to break the impasse. We encourage Syria to engage seriously with Director-General Arias’s offer, and hope that this can contribute to much-needed progress.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“Syria’s lack of meaningful cooperation with the OPCW, as set out most recently in the Director-General’s report of 23 July (S/2021/692, annex), is also a significant concern. The fundamental question is whether Syria is willing to cooperate meaningfully with the OPCW to resolve these issues and to provide assurance that they have met their commitments under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The issues are deeply troubling, and the significant gaps, inconsistencies and discrepancies in Syria’s explanations cannot simply be dismissed. Syria’s failure to issue visas in a timely manner and to grant full access to sites and documents related to its chemical weapons programme hampers the OPCW’s work to investigate these issues.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“I join other speakers in congratulating France on its successful presidency of the Security Council last month and in wishing you, Mr. President, all the best for this month. I would like to thank Mr. Markham for his comprehensive briefing today. The use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere, at any time is abhorrent and unacceptable. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) plays an essential role as the impartial and technical body mandated by the international community to address such weapons. The absence of progress by Syria in addressing the serious and growing list of issues under its initial declaration remains a matter of serious concern.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“Ireland supports the efforts of Special Envoy Pedersen and underlines that a negotiated political solution, with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and the inclusion of young people, is the only solution to the Syrian conflict. We urge the Syrian Government to engage constructively with the Special Envoy so that a meaningful sixth session of the Constitutional Committee can commence. Finally, turning to Lebanon, we are following the political and socioeconomic crisis with growing concern. We welcome the nomination of Najib Mikati as Prime Minister-designate, and we call on all Lebanese political leaders to put the people of Lebanon first and form an inclusive Government so that reform and recovery, so badly needed, can begin.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“An integrated, robust support package is essential for sustainable reconstruction and recovery that supports the Palestinian people and strengthens their institutions. Ultimately, however, only a political solution will address the challenges in Gaza and throughout the occupied Palestinian territory, and we must redouble efforts to that end. As the largest international organization operating in Gaza, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has a critical role to play. In the face of an increasingly complex operating environment, we urge international donors to support UNRWA’s emergency appeals and increase support. Ireland renews its call on Israel to end the blockade of Gaza. I would like to briefly touch on the situation in Syria.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“Such actions are illegal under international law and continue at an alarming rate, despite repeated calls from the Council for their immediate and complete end. Furthermore, Ireland underscores that individuals exercising their rights to freedom of peaceful assembly, association and expression, must be protected and those rights upheld. We note the appointment of a commission of inquiry by the President of the Human Rights Council, to be chaired by Navi Pillay, and express support for the commission in undertaking its mandate. In the Gaza Strip, our immediate priority must be on the recovery from the latest cycle of conflict. The World Bank, the United Nations and the EU Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment identified a need for almost half a billion dollars for immediate and short- term recovery.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“Ireland calls on the Israeli authorities to end further unnecessary demolitions of Palestinian homes and property, and to ensure humanitarian access is granted to communities in need and in compliance with the Fourth Geneva Convention. Ireland is also deeply concerned about the possible evictions of families from their homes in East Jerusalem, including in Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan, a source of tensions, which seriously undermines the prospects for peace. It is imperative that those evictions do not go ahead; that families are allowed to remain in their homes, living in dignity and in safety. Recent events once again underscore the importance of maintaining the status quo at the holy sites. I repeat Ireland’s call on Israel to halt all settlement activity in the occupied territory, including in East Jerusalem.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“Ireland condemns the demolitions and seizures in the communities of Humsa Al-Baqai’a and Ras Al-Tin in Area C of the occupied West Bank earlier this month. The increased rate of demolitions, including of donor-funded structures, across the West Bank so far in 2021, is deeply concerning. We have seen an increase in the total number of structures targeted and people displaced in the first six months of 2021 when compared with the same period in 2020. The most recent mass demolition in Humsa Al-Baqai’a constitutes the sixth incident of demolitions or confiscations the community has faced this year. This disturbing cycle has serious implications for affected communities. There is the particular risk of long-term effects on children, whose sense of safety is fundamental to their development.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“I would like to welcome the participation of Deputy Special Coordinator Hastings and Ms. Oppenheimer, Executive Director of Ir Amim, and thank them for their comprehensive briefings earlier today. I would also like to welcome the participation of Ambassador Erdan and Ambassador Mansour. While the ceasefire agreed in May broadly continues to hold, it remains fragile. Ireland reiterates that all unilateral actions, which threaten the ceasefire and undermine prospects for a two-State solution, must be avoided. The root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must be addressed. We emphasize that women and girls are disproportionately impacted by the conflict, not least during the recent escalation in May, and must be an intrinsic part of efforts to secure sustainable peace. We continue to be concerned about worrisome trends on the ground.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“The transition from UNAMID to UNITAMS illustrates the fact that the key to creating sustainable peace rests on finding long-term and nationally owned political solutions. I encourage all Council members to consider the lessons learned from this transition and to continue to engage with and help the Sudan to find political solutions.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“We call for the full and immediate implementation of the National Plan for the Protection of Civilians and the security pillar of the Juba Peace Agreement. The work of the joint protection force is important, but it must be accompanied by community- negotiated deployment agreements, civilian oversight and effective mechanisms to ensure accountability for crimes against civilians. That is vital to breaking the cycle of impunity. Particular attention must be given to the protection of women in Darfur from sexual violence. Services for vulnerable women must be available at the local level, and women’s organizations should be actively involved in the implementation of any protection initiatives in the context of the rollout of UNITAMS.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“As the Under-Secretary-General said, UNAMID assets must not be used to fuel insecurity. Despite the significant progress made in the Sudan’s political transition toward democracy, the security situation remains deeply concerning, particularly in Darfur. In the past six months, the vacuum created by the withdrawal and delays in implementing the Juba Peace Agreement have fuelled new struggles for power and resources. Armed clashes have caused large-scale casualties and displacement as well as worrying reports of rising sexual violence. This again underlines the necessity of a comprehensive transition process that incorporates appropriate risk assessment and mitigation. As part of the drawdown of UNAMID, responsibility for the protection of civilians now rests solely with the Government.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“It is vital to have not only high-level political engagement but also support from a representative range of national stakeholders. Engagement with civil society, including women and youth, reinforces local ownership and supports peacebuilding objectives. We note that UNAMID is currently on track to complete its closure by 30 June 2022. Until that time, all stakeholders must comply with the provisions of the status-of-forces agreement; that is essential for the safety of all remaining personnel as well as for the continued protection of civilians. Regrettably, the drawdown has not been without incident. We condemn the looting of former team sites on multiple occasions this year. All armed elements positioned around the El Fasher site must be withdrawn and steps taken to prevent further looting.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“Moving from the UNAMID peacekeeping mission to the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) special political mission has been among the most complex and challenging transitions that the Organization has undertaken. It has highlighted the need to plan and execute the drawdown, reconfiguration and exit of United Nations peacekeeping missions in a way that helps maintain progress towards sustainable peace. Transitions should take place in a responsible, coordinated and graduated manner responsive to the needs on the ground. Transitions must engage with host State Governments to reinforce national ownership, so the engagement by the Sudanese authorities with Under- Secretary-General Khare is very positive.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Khare for his briefing and also welcome the participation today of the representative of the Sudan. This kind of follow-up reporting to the Council is a vital element of protecting the gains made by the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) towards achieving sustainable peace. Before I begin, like others, I would like to take this opportunity to commend all those peacekeepers and staff who served in UNAMID over the years and to remember particularly those who lost their lives doing so. As others have said, UNAMID achieved a lot in its years of operation.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“We abstained in the voting on draft resolution S/2021/667, as it would constrain the powers of the High Representative and impose a time frame for the closure of the Office of the High Representative, which we cannot accept. We recall that the most recent report transmitted by the Secretary-General (see S/2021/409) notes that progress has not been made in implementing the 5+2 agenda, the completion of which is a prerequisite for the closure of the Office. I would like to conclude by reaffirming once again that it is Ireland’s wish to see Bosnia and Herzegovina become a stable and prosperous country. We support the work of all those who can assist the country with that objective.”
2021-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8823 (2021) · source
“I would like to set out Ireland’s position on this issue and its decision to abstain in the voting today. Ireland fully supports the Office of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina and believes that its role remains vital to the work of building a stable and prosperous future for Bosnia and Herzegovina. We welcome the decision of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council on the appointment of Mr. Christian Schmidt as High Representative and look forward to working with him. Our clear view is that the expression of support by the Security Council is not legally necessary for the decision of the Steering Board to appoint a new High Representative to take effect. We are open in principle to a draft resolution welcoming and agreeing to the appointment of the new High Representative.”
2021-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8823 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm that Ireland’s commitment to principled humanitarian space, action and access will not waver. Humanitarians can always rely on us for support.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“Ireland supports efforts to promote dialogue among donors, regulators, banks and international NGOS, while United Nations bodies working on countering terrorism should engage systematically with humanitarian actors. The Security Council also has a role to play in improving the protections for humanitarian actors in United Nations counter-terrorism and sanctions regimes by including designation criteria for sanctioning those that obstruct or harm humanitarian activity and actors and providing for appropriate exemptions in sanctions regimes for humanitarian work. A common understanding among all stakeholders, based on the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, will be essential to finding solutions and moving forward.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“In addition, every effort must be made to ensure that often unjustifiable bureaucratic restrictions, such as visa delays, do not hinder the scale-up of an international presence in response to complex emergencies. My third point relates to the impact that counter- terrorism measures can have on humanitarian action as a whole. There is now a greater awareness of the extent to which such measures can limit humanitarian access, criminalize the delivery of assistance or curtail the ability of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to finance humanitarian operations in areas under the control of individuals and entities on which sanctions have been imposed, including designated terrorist groups.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“Local medical and humanitarian staff, notably women, are often at the forefront of humanitarian responses. We see that today across the globe in the Central African Republic, Yemen and in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Local partners are often under intense pressure to save lives and take on disproportionate risks to deliver humanitarian assistance. Local actors’ insights and connections to the communities they serve bring significant advantages, but local actors can face greater pressure from local authorities, community members and security forces than their international colleagues. Those heightened challenges must be factored into planning for the security of all staff. The humanitarian prerogative to respond quickly must not result in those humanitarians bearing the greatest burden of risk.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“I would like once again to reiterate Ireland’s support for the Humanitarian Call to Action, led by France and Germany, which aims to strengthen accountability for those who would attack medical and humanitarian workers in the course of their vital work. As a troop-and police-contributing country, Ireland recognizes that United Nations peacekeeping operations play a major role in the protection of civilians, including humanitarian workers. As peacekeeping missions prepare to transition, the Council must ensure that clear, people-centred approaches, coordinated with humanitarian actors, are in place to protect conflict- affected civilians and humanitarian space. Mysecondpointrelatestotheuniquechallengesfaced by humanitarian actors working in their own countries.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“Ireland was appalled by the recent brutal murder of three humanitarian staff members of the medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières in Tigray, which the Deputy Secretary- General and others also referenced earlier. We call for an independent investigation to be carried out and the perpetrators to be brought to justice. As others said today, history has taught us that when we fail to ensure accountability, a culture of impunity can spread from one conflict to the next. We know also that women and girls are disproportionally impacted and struggle to receive justice. Yet it is clear that — from Yemen, to Syria, to the Democratic Republic of the Congo — we continue to tolerate such impunity. When the Council is informed of serious violations, it must seek to ensure accountability.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“The first concerns the physical safety and security of humanitarian actors in the field and the need to ensure accountability for serious violations of international humanitarian law. Humanitarians seek to provide care and dignity to those who need it most. They must be respected and protected. The targeting of medical facilities and humanitarian workers in air strikes on the Al-Atarib hospital in northern Syria, as well as attacks in Afghanistan and elsewhere, are totally unacceptable. During the seven months that we have been on the Council, Ireland has consistently used its voice to call for accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and human rights committed in the middle of conflict.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“I thank France for convening this important and timely event. I also would like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Mohammed, Director-General Mardini and Ms. Grosjean for their insightful briefings. I also welcome the participation of the ministers here today. As members of the Security Council, we bear a unique responsibility. We are entrusted by the Charter of the United Nations with maintaining international peace and security. In that context, we must promote and ensure respect for international humanitarian law, which serves to protect humanitarian space. We heard from our briefers today just how important it is that we do that. We need to match our words with action. I will focus on three points that are informed by the first-hand experience of Ireland’s partners on the ground, whose work we salute and courage we admire.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“We continue to call on States to cooperate with the Court as it investigates allegations of serious international crimes in Libya. We are extremely concerned about grave violations against children in Libya and echo the concerns noted by the Special Envoy earlier. It is essential that child-protection provisions be included in ceasefire monitoring and the transitional processes. We call for an end to the practice of the arbitrary and indefinite detention of migrants, especially the detention of children. I will conclude by recalling our collective responsibility, as members of the Council, to deliver on the commitments of the Berlin Conference and the relevant Council resolutions to enable the Libyan people to build a unified, democratic and peaceful country.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“We stress that all parties in Libya must comply with their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law and note with concern the serious violations outlined in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2021/451). We underscore the need to ensure accountability for such violations. Countering impunity is essential to preventing future violations, and we fully support the work of the independent Fact-Finding Mission to Libya in that regard. We welcome the Government of National Unity’s efforts, working with the African Union in particular, to create a national reconciliation process, and we encourage the Libyan authorities to strengthen transitional justice institutions. The work of the International Criminal Court must be seen as complementary to those important domestic initiatives.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“We also encourage further international support and regional cooperation between Libya and its neighbours to enable the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of armed groups and a coordinated return to their countries of origin. In addition to the political and security challenges, we should not neglect the importance of addressing vital humanitarian and development issues. Economic and financial reform, as well as the strengthening of Libyan institutions, is critical for long-term recovery. We welcome the conclusion of the international financial audit review of the Central Bank of Libya, which paves the way for unification, as the Special Envoy outlined earlier. We also call on the House of Representatives to approve a budget permitting essential humanitarian and infrastructure interventions to progress.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“Ireland underlines the necessity — and the right — of women to participate and engage fully in all areas related to the democratic transition, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Youth must also be supported and involved in such processes. We encourage UNSMIL to proceed with its deployment of ceasefire monitors to Libya as soon as possible. The importance of fully integrating a gender perspective into ceasefire monitoring, in line with resolution 2570 (2021), cannot be overstated. We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2578 (2021) last month and commend European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI for its ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the arms embargo.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source