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1. “The attacks include those carried out by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, which the Security Council has designated a terrorist group. All attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure must cease immediately in accordance with international humanitarian law. That applies equally to counter-terrorism activities. Brazil, a country with strong human ties to Syria, has consistently maintained that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict. Nothing will help to improve the humanitarian situation in Syria more than a political solution, especially after more than a decade of conflict. Amid the escalating humanitarian crisis and deteriorating security, a comprehensive ceasefire is long overdue.”

   2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source

2. “We are currently witnessing a dangerous escalation of violence in Syria and the broader region. The potential regional spillover of the Israel-Hamas conflict is real and deeply concerning. Air strikes have continued to impact Damascus International Airport, which has resulted in United Nations Humanitarian Air Service flights being cancelled for nearly a month, significantly affecting the transportation of humanitarian cargo and personnel. As tensions remain high, it is the responsibility of all the relevant parties to work to prevent further instability in the region and encourage calm and de-escalation. Hostilities in both the north-west and north-east have resulted in civilian casualties, damage to civilian infrastructure and further displacement. Health facilities, schools, water systems and power stations have been damaged.”

   2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source

3. “We commend the United Nations commitment to leading efforts to address gender- based violence in Syria, focusing on providing critical services to survivors, addressing root causes and protecting the rights and welfare of women and girls. We are grateful for the efforts of OCHA and all the United Nations agencies to maintain their humanitarian operations in challenging conditions throughout the year. The Syrian people, who have endured so much suffering and trauma, and especially the children of the country who have never known peace, need a chance of a better future. The Security Council must also play its part by continuing to work constructively to improve the humanitarian situation in Syria. I would now like to speak in my national capacity on the political aspects of the conflicts.”

   2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source

4. “While we acknowledge recent additional pledges, it is concerning that only 33 per cent of the required $5.4 billion has been secured. Specifically, only 30 per cent of the necessary funding for early-recovery projects and livelihood activities has been secured so far. That funding gap hampers the ability of the United Nations and its partners to assist affected communities. Regarding protection needs, we echo the concerns raised on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by OCHA’s Resident and Regional Coordinators. Gender-based violence remains a pervasive issue in Syria, encompassing physical, sexual, psychological and economic abuse, further aggravated by ongoing conflict, displacement and economic crisis.”

   2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source

5. “The extension for the Bab Al-Salam and Bab Al-Rai crossings is welcome, as is the continued flow of vital humanitarian assistance through the three crossings, including Bab Al-Hawa. In north-west Syria, 4.1 million people are in need of humanitarian support, 3.7 million are food insecure, 2.9 million are internally displaced and 2 million are living in camps. The majority of those people are women and children. Their reliance on international assistance at this critical juncture is undeniable. We stress the need for stable and long-term arrangements to effectively address the escalating humanitarian needs. That would be facilitated by an extended and predictable duration of access authorizations. The current United Nations humanitarian response plan faces a significant funding shortfall.”

   2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source

6. “We call on all parties to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights law. That includes ensuring the rapid and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to all civilians in need throughout Syria, abiding by international humanitarian law principles regarding the conduct of hostilities, particularly the prohibition on attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, and ensuring the safety and protection of civilians. We condemn the recent shelling of displacement camps in the north-west, which caused numerous civilian fatalities and injuries. It is essential to maintain all aid modalities, including cross-border and cross-line, to ensure that humanitarian organizations can continue their indispensable work throughout Syria to reach people in need.”

   2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source

7. “That, combined with persistent socioeconomic decline, is driving more people into deeper poverty and severely straining their coping mechanisms. The recent upsurge in violence and hostilities, notably in north-west Syria, the worst in years, has accentuated civilian suffering. It has displaced thousands and threatened the safety of vulnerable communities and aid workers. We are concerned about the increase in attacks on aid workers and recall that they are protected under international humanitarian law. The escalation of hostilities, including the repeated strikes on Damascus and Aleppo airports, have also affected aid delivery. A long-lasting ceasefire, according to resolution 2254 (2015), across the country is the only way to avoid further death, injury, displacement and human suffering.”

   2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source

8. “Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I will speak first on behalf of Switzerland and Brazil, co-penholders on the Syrian humanitarian file. I thank Deputy Special Envoy Najat Rochdi and the Director of Operations and Advocacy at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Edem Wosornu, for their briefings. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Türkiye and Iran in today’s meeting. In the midst of conflict and crisis in the Near East, we must not forget the people in Syria. After more than a decade of conflict, the humanitarian situation remains dire. Half the Syrian population is displaced, and needs have reached unprecedented proportions. In recent months, the country’s food and water crisis has worsened.”

   2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source

9. “More regular collaboration at the expert level can prevent these meetings from becoming reiterations of 15 distinct and well-known national views. We have been encouraged by discussions that we have had with Council members who have shared our interest in finding new ways to make progress. We have talked with most members about a greater role for the United Nations in promoting contacts with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and convincing the country to trust diplomacy and the good offices of its fellow United Nations Member States. We intend to continue to take those ideas forward, and we hope to have at least rekindled the discussion on new ideas for achieving a Korean peninsula that is peaceful, stable and free of nuclear weapons.”

   2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source

10. “We have reiterated that the Council must do more, but that doing more does not mean doing more of the same, as we keep doing here every time there is a new launch. We see the need for three “C”s in this file: creativity, compromise and collaboration. We need creativity to explore new approaches to the file, such as making better use of the Council’s Chapter VI toolkit. We need compromise, because views are so far apart that we must begin to work on whatever we can agree, no matter how basic that may be. Lastly, we need more collaboration at the expert level. In the past two years, we were never as close to consensus as when all of our experts were meeting regularly to share ideas and work on text.”

    2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source

11. “That is why we urge Council members to redouble their efforts towards finding a common path forward in these discussions. Over the past two years, we have seen the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea make significant military advances. We have seen them add two new classes of intercontinental ballistic missiles to their arsenal — one of them solid-fuelled — and test a new intermediate-range missile that overflew Japan last year. The successful launch of a spy satellite is the latest step in a long series of unconstrained advances. This adds tension to a situation that should be tackled by negotiation based on good political will and good diplomacy. That is why we are now more convinced than ever that we need a new approach to this file.”

    2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source

12. “Beyond the use of ballistic missile technology, we are also concerned about what the latest launch represents for a broader process of militarization of space and for regional stability. The placement into orbit of the Malligyong-1 reconnaissance satellite and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s statement that it would launch several reconnaissance satellites in a short span of time suggest that the dynamics of competition in the region are entering a new phase — a phase with greater use of space assets to enhance warfighting capabilities. The General Assembly has been actively engaged in discussions on space security precisely to create a framework of binding and non-binding norms that allow us to manage the growing competition in outer space. This most recent launch further illustrates the need for such a framework.”

    2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source

13. “The launch of the satellite launch vehicle before the opening of the launch window announced by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea posed risks to aircraft, ships and civilian populations in the region. Above all, the withdrawal from the comprehensive military agreement between South Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea of 2018 is a step backwards, away from dialogue and peaceful understanding. That development could lead to accidents and misunderstandings along the inter-Korean border, which would put the security of the entire world at risk. We urge all parties to return to the negotiating table and avoid any measures that could further escalate the already tense situation.”

    2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source

14. “Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing, and I welcome the participation of the representatives of the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at this meeting. I thank the United States of America and other fellow Security Council members for requesting this meeting. Once again, Brazil joins the international community in condemning the use of ballistic missile technology in the launch of a satellite launch vehicle by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on 21 November. While Brazil fully recognizes the right of all countries to pursue peaceful space programmes, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must strictly comply with all of its obligations under international law and Council resolutions.”

    2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source

15. “Our collective responsibility is to foster the conditions for dialogue and promote political pathways towards a lasting solution, in accordance and in compliance with international law and the Council`s own decisions. Brazil welcomes the adoption of resolution 2712 (2023) as a positive first step, which must be fully and urgently implemented. However, more needs to be done. Brazil and a majority of Member States support an immediate, lasting and sustained humanitarian truce leading to a cessation of hostilities. Finally, we reiterate our unwavering support for a two-State solution. The establishment of a viable Palestinian State coexisting in peace alongside Israel within secure, mutually accepted and internationally recognized borders is fundamental for the security and prosperity of Israelis and Palestinians alike.”

    2023-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9484 (2023) · source

16. “All parties must comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. Brazil calls for the swift and unobstructed delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. That must be done through all available and secure crossing points. We appeal to all actors on the ground to work to ensure that those lifelines remain open and functional. As we confront this crisis, it is equally vital to prevent its escalation and spillover into neighbouring areas, such as the West Bank and along the Lebanese-Israeli border. The risk of a regional spillover is real, and we must avoid further deterioration. The international community cannot continue to overlook the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian and Israeli peoples to live in peace and security, which cannot be achieved without a sovereign Palestinian State.”

    2023-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9484 (2023) · source

17. “This conflict is robbing them of their childhoods, their future and their lives. The psychological and physical impact of this crisis on entire generations of Palestinian and Israeli children will have long-lasting repercussions. We deplore the recent attacks on two schools run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in under 24 hours, resulting in the tragic loss of life and injury to many, predominantly women and children. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians have been compelled to seek shelter in United Nations facilities across Gaza. Brazil reiterates the inviolability of those premises as part of the imperative to protect educational institutions in conflict zones. We urge all parties to immediately cease hostilities and all forms of violence.”

    2023-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9484 (2023) · source

18. “Brazil mourns the overwhelming loss of life in the conflict on both sides and that of more than 100 United Nations staff and humanitarian workers who have perished since the conflict escalated. The situation in the Gaza Strip, especially for women and children, is nothing short of a calamity. Among those at highest risk are newborns and infants and pregnant women, many of whom go into labour each day in appalling conditions, without adequate medical care. That crisis is exacerbated for those experiencing complications during delivery. That has led to distressing reports of women undergoing caesarean sections without proper anaesthesia. That situation exposes continuous violations of human rights. Children are regrettably caught up in this spiral of violence. They face constant threats to their safety and well-being.”

    2023-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9484 (2023) · source

19. “Such essential supplies as food, water, and medical items are scarce. The collapse of power and communication networks has plunged the region into darkness and isolation. The displacement of 1.5 million individuals has led to overcrowding and heightened the risk of widespread disease. Those conditions are not just dire; they are catastrophic. Also of continued great concern is the situation of more than 200 people being held hostage by Hamas, including women and children. We reiterate our call for the prompt and safe release of all hostages, and we welcome the four-day truce and hostage release deal approved yesterday. We acknowledge the mediation efforts and express our hope that the deal will be upheld and immediately followed by new releases.”

    2023-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9484 (2023) · source

20. “Mr. França Danese (Brazil): Brazil thanks the Chinese presidency for convening this meeting, and the United Arab Emirates and Malta for their timely request. We also thank United Nations Executive Directors Bahous, Russell and Kanem for their detailed updates on the dire reality faced by hundreds of thousands of civilians in Gaza, particularly women and children. We highlight that, appallingly, more than 5,000 children have been killed in Gaza as a result of Israeli attacks. We gather here in the shadow of a humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions. Since the terrorist attacks by Hamas on 7 October and the subsequent military escalation, Gaza has been at the epicentre of an appalling humanitarian tragedy. The toll is heart- wrenching: over 14,000 lives lost, countless injured or missing and critical infrastructure destroyed.”

    2023-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9484 (2023) · source

21. “The pursuit of a peaceful solution to the crisis is a duty of all, including those with influence on the ground. Brazil welcomes the efforts of members of the international community in that regard and remains willing to contribute to peace initiatives as soon as the parties are ready to re-establish dialogue, either directly or through third parties. We encourage parties to resume negotiations on specific issues, such as the safety of nuclear facilities and the resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative to reduce food security risks for millions, particularly in developing countries.”

    2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source

22. “Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank our briefers, Assistant Secretary-General Jenča and Mr. Hollingworth, for their thorough updates, and I welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Ukraine in today’s meeting. We regret that, once again, the Council is meeting to discuss the war in Ukraine without any progress in the dialogue between the parties, either directly or indirectly, or the slightest sign of de-escalation of the conflict. The continuation of hostilities imposes immense suffering on the civilian population and risks exacerbating spillover effects. We call on all parties to adhere to international humanitarian law and take concrete steps to de-escalate hostilities. We urge all parties to pragmatically engage in talks with the aim of achieving a just and lasting peace.”

    2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source

23. “The Peacebuilding Commission is well positioned to connect discussions across different United Nations pillars and garner international support to address underlying causes of conflict. Many of those are not dealt with by the Security Council. The proposals laid forth in the New Agenda for Peace on how to elevate the work of the Peacebuilding Commission are a very good starting point for our discussions regarding the forthcoming Summit of the Future and the 2025 peacebuilding architecture review. Only through a comprehensive perspective on the nature and particular circumstances that give rise to conflicts will we be able to both prevent and adequately address them with real and long-lasting solutions.”

    2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source

24. “Instead of demanding austere fiscal policies, international financial institutions should be aimed at projects that create conditions for economic and social inclusion and, therefore, bring about sustainable peace. Ensuring that development initiatives are as inclusive as possible should be a priority. Promoting the kind of development that effectively incorporates current technological gains and bridging the digital divide is paramount in that process. Broad access to technology can be a game-changer if well applied and can accelerate economic and social gains in many sectors. Peacebuilding has emerged as the primary tool for bridging the gap between security and development.”

    2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source

25. “That situation has a disproportionate impact on youth, which, deprived of positive prospects, become easy prey to criminal or extremist groups. Without concrete advances in economic and social development, the promises of peace are fickle and the relapse into conflict more likely. The role of the international financial institutions is crucial in that regard. Countries affected by conflict and economic and institutional crises should not be further penalized when trying to access resources. International financial institutions should take their place as partners for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, especially by financing capacity-building initiatives related to peacebuilding and conflict prevention.”

    2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source

26. “Strong investment in social and economic development is an inherent part of that approach, being one of the main pillars of more equitable and stable societies. The importance of engaging more women in that endeavour and in decision-making processes cannot be overemphasized. If development is important to prevention, it is all the more important to restore peace in conflict-affected countries. Supporting conflict-affected countries in their journey towards peace and prosperity must be a system-wide commitment by the United Nations, as is the case with the Sustainable Development Goals, which feed into the same stream and should lead us into the same direction. As we have observed in different cases, violence is brewed and fed by contexts of destitution and a lack of opportunities.”

    2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source

27. “Since then, we have witnessed the deterioration of the international security environment. Underinvestment in prevention and in economic and social development has contrasted with the appalling increase in military expenditure and the reinforcement of approaches that respond to immediate security concerns. At the same time, new conflicts have emerged, and countries that seemed to be stable have relapsed into violence. That grim scenario invites a deep reflection on a better way to prevent conflicts and to manage conflict- affected countries and regions. Brazil commends the analysis presented by the Secretary-General in the policy brief “A New Agenda for Peace”, especially the strong case for prevention put forward. A comprehensive approach to prevention, based on full national ownership, is long overdue.”

    2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source

28. “Detailed in Chapter IX, that link permeates the idea of sustainable peace, which is the United Nations ultimate goal. While the interdependence between security and development has been extensively debated, concrete measures in that direction have not always been taken. Purely military engagements in conflict situations are unlikely to bring about the sort of peace that can be sustained in the medium and long term. Without addressing the root causes of conflicts, which more often than not regard socioeconomic aspects, that ultimate goal will remain elusive. Development, peace and security and human rights are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. Those main lines motivated an open debate organized by Brazil in the Council, on this topic, 12 years ago (see S/PV.6479) during the first mandate of then President Dilma Rousseff.”

    2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source

29. “Mr. França Danese (Brazil): Brazil is thankful to the Chinese presidency for organizing this very timely open debate. I also thank the Secretary-General and Professor Sachs for their insightful remarks. I gladly salute and commend the contribution of the President of the New Development Bank and former President of Brazil, Ms. Dilma Rousseff, to this debate. As the concept note (S/2023/870, annex) of this open debate rightly points out, the discussion on the interlinkage between security and development is not new. On the contrary, it dates back, at least, to the adoption of the Charter of the United Nations, when Member States agreed that, in order to ensure peace and security, they would “employ international machinery for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples”, as stated in the Preamble of the Charter.”

    2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source

30. “The recognition of a viable Palestinian State living side by side with Israel within secure and mutually accepted and internationally recognized borders is the only possible solution. It is high time that we return to that path, with true political will and real diplomacy.”

    2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source

31. “One month into the crisis, it is clear that diplomatic efforts have failed to match the gravity of the situation. The international community must act swiftly to create the conditions for a lasting solution. Violence will not provide the answers. Yesterday, in Paris, at the international humanitarian conference for the civilian population in Gaza, Brazil stressed the importance of convening a conference that can promote a political solution to the decades-old conflict, with the participation of a large number of States, modelled on the 2007 Annapolis conference. Ignoring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination has had an unacceptable toll in terms of human lives and human suffering on both Palestinians and Israelis.”

    2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source

32. “We call for full, safe and sustained humanitarian access to distribute essential supplies on a much larger scale, more frequently and in greater quantities. Besides a humanitarian ceasefire, all parties must also commit to a cessation of hostilities, which is essential for the long-term protection of all civilians. We remain deeply concerned about the fate of all hostages and call for their immediate release. Their safety, well-being and humane treatment in accordance with international law must be guaranteed. The International Committee of the Red Cross must be granted access to all hostages without further delay. The crisis poses a significant threat to international peace and security and has the potential to escalate into a wider conflict.”

    2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source

33. “Despite the risks, the delivery by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East of essential emergency medical supplies from the World Health Organization to the Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on 8 November is a step in the right direction. But we share the concerns of Mr. Ghebreyesus and Mr. Lazzarini that it is not nearly enough to meet the overwhelming needs in Gaza. Medical supplies in Al Shifa are critically low, and fuel shortages have become critical. We hope that the long-awaited announcement of daily humanitarian pauses in northern Gaza will facilitate the delivery of aid to civilians. As highlighted by the United Nations, the hundreds of thousands who remain in the north are facing a dire humanitarian situation, as they struggle to find even minimal amounts of water and food to survive.”

    2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source

34. “Brazil urges the Israeli authorities to exercise immediate military restraint and to respect the principles of distinction and proportionality in order to protect civilian lives and infrastructure. We also call on Hamas and all other groups to cease all indiscriminate attacks on Israeli territory. Hospitals and United Nations facilities have been indiscriminately attacked, with an appalling number of civilian casualties, including of essential personnel such as aid workers, United Nations personnel and journalists. Brazil calls for the protection of all medical facilities, professionals, patients and the wounded, in accordance with international humanitarian law. We also call for the safe medical evacuation of those who are seriously injured or ill.”

    2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source

35. “Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank the United Arab Emirates and China for calling for this open briefing on the health emergency in Gaza. I also thank Mr. Tedros Ghebreyesus and Mr. Marwan Jilani for their briefings and commend them and their teams for their tireless work on the war-torn ground of Gaza. Brazil remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, marked by a disturbing increase in civilian casualties, particularly among women and children. The loss of thousands of children’s lives is appalling. Children must be protected from hostilities. In President Lula da Silva’s words, innocents are called upon to pay the price for the madness of war. This must stop at once.”

    2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source

36. “Although no judgments have been brought in the Libyan situation so far, we welcome the efforts that the Office of the Prosecutor has made to collect evidence and appreciate the progress that has been made in the investigations. In order to be fully transparent, we encourage the Prosecutor to provide additional information regarding his four key lines of inquiry. Brazil expects that the efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor will ensure justice and accountability, in accordance with the principle of complementarity. We hope that a fruitful relationship between the Office of the Prosecutor and the Libyan authorities will foster a culture of justice and accountability in Libya.”

    2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source

37. “Its requests for cooperation should be fully consistent with the Rome Statute and the relevant resolutions of the Council. In promoting accountability for the most serious crimes under international law, we should be guided not by politicization but rather by the aim of providing justice to the victims. Brazil therefore welcomes the efforts to empower victims, witnesses and the communities affected, both inside and outside Libya. We encourage the Prosecutor to further engage with victims and their representatives. To ensure that no accusations can be made of selectivity and double standards, all victims of the most serious crimes must be treated equally, regardless of the situation under investigation.”

    2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source

38. “At the same time, in accordance with the resolution and under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the Council decided that the Libyan authorities should cooperate fully with the Court and the Prosecutor. We note with appreciation the Office’s comments that its recent engagement with the Libyan authorities has shown a more positive trajectory. Resolution 1970 (2011) also urged all States and the regional and other international organizations concerned to cooperate fully with the Court and the Prosecutor regarding the situation in Libya. For a treaty-based tribunal such as the ICC, cooperation among States parties is vital to enabling it to exercise its functions. Since the Court has no enforcement instruments, it relies solely on the cooperation of States.”

    2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source

39. “Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for his briefing on the Court’s twenty-sixth report on the situation in Libya. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya to today’s meeting. Complementarity is one of the cornerstones of the Rome Statute system. It is the primary duty of States to exercise their criminal jurisdiction over those responsible for serious crimes. Only when the State concerned is unable or unwilling to fulfil its duties can the International Criminal Court be called into action. Brazil welcomes the efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor to strengthen its cooperation with the Libyan national authorities. Resolution 1970 (2011) recognized that States that are not parties to the Rome Statute have no obligation under the Statute.”

    2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source

40. “We call on both Governments to take advantage of the support that the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development can provide on that front. While the United Nations police have provided essential services to local communities, an Abyei police service and local police personnel would be better equipped to address a number of issues with a higher degree of local ownership and legitimacy. Making progress towards establishing the Abyei police service would enable UNISFA to focus on the valuable capacity-building initiatives that the Abyei population needs most. The security context in Abyei has remained unstable despite reductions in intercommunal fighting. UNISFA therefore needs all our support to implement a mandate that remains essential for the people of Abyei.”

    2023-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9467 (2023) · source

41. “We echo the Secretary-General’s appeal for ensuring the meaningful participation of women in such peace efforts. The complete demilitarization of Abyei has yet to be achieved. Security forces from both countries remain mobilized in the Area, violating the 2011 agreement on temporary arrangements and endangering the peaceful cohabitation of local communities. We call on the Sudan and South Sudan to make progress on demilitarizing Abyei. That will entail improving the trust between the two Governments and enabling safe movement for the personnel of both the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism and UNISFA who are working in Abyei and the surrounding areas. We also encourage the Sudan and South Sudan to prioritize the establishment of the Abyei police service.”

    2023-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9467 (2023) · source

42. “We welcome the endeavours of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) to strengthen the mission-wide early-warning system and commend the mission’s effective integration of inputs from the community protection committees. Brazil fully supports UNISFA’s efforts to promote peace initiatives such as the process between the Ngok Dinka and Twic Dinka. We commend the contribution of South Sudan to addressing the conflict between the two communities and hope that it leads to a further reduction in violence. We acknowledge that the transhumance corridors conference held in June provided essential lessons for peaceful cohabitation. Leaders from the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities have demonstrated encouraging signs of constructive dialogue.”

    2023-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9467 (2023) · source

43. “Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix and Special Envoy Tetteh for their comprehensive briefings. I also welcome the representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan to this meeting. The fighting in the Sudan continues to affect the lives of Abyei’s population. The pressing security concerns created by almost six months of armed conflict have pushed aside interactions that could help both parties find common ground on border issues. The lack of tangible bilateral developments since April has interrupted the positive momentum built in prior years and dashed the hopes for a solution for Abyei’s final status in the short term. Another effect of the prolonged conflict in the Sudan is the danger of increasing intercommunal tensions in Abyei.”

    2023-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9467 (2023) · source

44. “We fully support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and reject attempts to revive outdated and destructive illusions. Calls for the secession of one of its entities must not find an echo today. Brazil condemns the spread of hate speech intent on destroying trust between communities. We encourage other Member States to exert their influence on local leaders to discourage words and actions that threaten national unity. We believe that strict adherence to the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina still offers the best prospects for preserving peace and stability. Brazil reiterates its support for the full implementation of the 5+2 agenda, allowing Bosnia and Herzegovina to finally complete its transition from international oversight.”

    2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source

45. “Using the threat of secession as a political instrument is unacceptable. It goes against the letter and spirit and of the Dayton Accords, including the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina and relevant Security Council resolutions. Brazil reiterates its support for the consolidation of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a functional State integrated into its regional environment — a basic condition for its economic and social development. The Dayton Accords offer a road map to achieving that objective, ensuring the necessary guarantees for the security of all ethnic groups. We encourage local political forces to respect their commitments and collaborate in order to strengthen national institutions.”

    2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source

46. “The multinational force plays an essential role in preserving the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina at a time of increasing tensions and challenges to the country’s institutions. The latest report of the High Representative highlights alarming trends, which put the relative stability of recent decades at risk. We are particularly concerned about the resistance of some in relation to the authority of national institutions, seeking in some cases to impose obstacles on the full functioning of the executive and the Constitutional Court. In the recent past, that obstructionist attitude led the High Representative to invoke the Bonn powers — an extreme solution that should be avoided whenever possible through compromises between political forces. The irresponsible rhetoric of some leaders poses risks to the country’s stability.”

    2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source

47. “Mr. França Danese (Brazil): Let me first thank you, Mr. President, and the members of the Security Council for the kind words addressed to my country and my delegation on our recently concluded presidency. I would also like to congratulate you and the delegation of China on your assumption of the presidency of the Council and assure you of my delegation’s full support and engagement. I recognize the presence in this meeting of the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia, and the observer of the European Union, and extend a warm welcome to them. I also thank the Swiss delegation for the way it conducted the consultations with members for a smooth renewal of the European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s authorization.”

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48. “The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2704 (2023). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”

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49. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/808, 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 the members of the Council to document S/2023/701, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. 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. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”

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50. “The draft resolution received 13 votes in favour, none against and 2 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2703 (2023). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”

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