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1. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.10 p.m.”

   2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source

2. “The pursuit to restore lasting peace, security and stability in Somalia should remain our compass. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Somalia.”

   2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source

3. “We are pleased to hear of a number of programmes developed for raising awareness on conflict-related sexual violence, including multi-stakeholder workshops to address any social or legal impediments to ensuring accountability. We urge the Somali authorities to investigate and prosecute all reported cases of sexual and gender-based violence, based on a survivor-centred approach. The perpetrators of such crimes must be held accountable. We also echo UNSOM’s call for a more gender-inclusive humanitarian response, with a focus on displaced women and girls in areas heavily affected by drought. In conclusion, Malta reiterates its continued support for Somalia. We commend the work carried out by the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of UNSOM in partnership with regional actors and the international community.”

   2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source

4. “Almost half of the Somali population suffers from severe food insecurity. We are deeply concerned about trends of severe malnutrition and the lack of hygiene, risking increases in diseases and further displacement. We are alarmed by the way that those overlapping threats have left children out of school and, consequently, subject to exploitative and dangerous conditions. With up to 1,127 violations against children recorded, we call for swift justice and accountability, and we continue to support the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. Malta is deeply committed to combating all forms of violence, including conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence.”

   2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source

5. “On the security front, 2022 was the deadliest year we have seen, with a 153 per cent increase in civilian casualties. Al-Shabaab continues to exploit regional instability. Malta strongly condemns all offensives carried out by Al-Shabaab, especially those targeting civilians. Malta remains supportive of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which assists in the systematic harmonization of Somalia’s security sector. Together with the European Union, a major donor to ATMIS, we also continue to support a gradual handover of security responsibilities to Somalia. We commend the African Union’s continued commitment and appeal for the eventual completion of ATMIS by 2024. Somalia remains subject to the heaviest impacts emanating from food insecurity, compounded by extreme droughts.”

   2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source

6. “We are encouraged by the recent agreements on the allocation of powers and the establishment of technical committees to review and prepare recommendations on issues of national security and universal suffrage elections. On that note, Malta underlines the importance of inclusive, free and fair elections and a civic space that represents all stakeholders. The full, equal and meaningful participation of women is the backbone of every society. We welcome the launch of the Somali Women’s Charter and Somalia’s national action plan on women and peace and security and urge their full implementation. Only when all Somali women become an integral part of all policy- and decision-making will it be possible to establish a foundation for effective governance, sustainable peace and development.”

   2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source

7. “We remain firm in our belief that the voice of civil society needs to be heard, and we need to do more to enable the safe participation of civil-society briefers without fear of reprisals, harassment or abuse. For those reasons, we are circulating as a document of the Security Council the statement that would have been delivered on behalf of the Somali Gender Equity Movement, a non-partisan sociopolitical global movement made up of 9,000 diverse Somali women inside the country and in the diaspora who have united to advocate for gender equity in Somalia. Somalia is on a path towards a holistic transformation, and the political reforms already achieved should continue to incentivize further progress. Progress in the constitutional review process to achieve an effective model of federalism for Somalia remains key.”

   2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source

8. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malta. I thank Ms. Gbeho, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and Acting Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, Special Representative Souef and Under-Secretary- General and Executive Director Bahous for their briefings. We welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Somalia in today’s meeting. I also want to express our deep disappointment that the current conditions were not conducive to the safe participation of a civil-society representative to brief the Security Council on women and peace and security issues.”

   2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source

9. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/109, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia. I now give the floor to Ms. Gbeho.”

   2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source

10. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia 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: Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia; Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia; and Ms. Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director of UN- Women. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source

11. “We are convinced that investing in good governance will facilitate increasing dialogue and justice over violence and impunity. Malta will continue to express its deepest commitment to supporting the Central African Republic in its path towards long-lasting peace and stability. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic.”

    2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source

12. “While we take note of the violations of the status-of-forces agreement, it is important for MINUSCA to continue to operate without restrictions. On that note, Malta welcomes MINUSCA’s efforts to raise awareness of its mandate, which is fundamental to fighting misinformation. We must also work to address the humanitarian situation, as 3.4 million people face limited or no access to basic services, such as water and sanitation. Inflation also continues apace, as most basic products have at least doubled in price since the war in Ukraine began, thereby exacerbating the humanitarian needs of millions of people already facing acute food insecurity and climate change. In conclusion, we emphasize the importance of engendering trust in MINUSCA’s dealings with the people of the Central African Republic.”

    2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source

13. “The full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women, young people, internally displaced persons and refugees remains of the utmost importance. At the same time, we are concerned about reports regarding the challenges that the authorities are experiencing in the holding of local elections, as well as the recently adopted referendum law and the dismissal of members from the Constitutional Court. We acknowledge the Government’s public commitment that the current budgetary plans will be adapted in order to facilitate the local elections. Malta remains supportive of MINUSCA’s work. We are pleased about the recent decision concerning the night-flight ban, which is no longer an impediment to MINUSCA’s efforts to ensure the medical evacuation of injured peacekeepers.”

    2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source

14. “The critical work of the Truth, Justice, Reparation and Reconciliation Commission and progress on the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation programme remain central. We welcome the dissolution of four armed groups among the signatories and encourage the Government to consolidate such gains. Only through a ceasefire and continued dialogue between the Government and armed groups can a path towards peace be forged, in partnership with international and regional partners. We also look forward to the holding of local elections later this year for the first time since 1988. Having inclusive, free and fair elections and creating a civic space that represents all stakeholders are crucial to all democratic societies.”

    2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source

15. “We also welcome the extension of the Court’s mandate until 2028. Malta is deeply committed to combating all forms of violence, including sexual and gender-based violence and grave violations committed against children. We welcome the decision by the Government to create a strategic committee to prevent and respond to gender- based violence linked to conflict. Furthermore, we urge the development of a strategy to prevent and eliminate the six grave violations against children, as recognized by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. Further trust will be safeguarded if a renewed commitment is dedicated to the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic.”

    2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source

16. “We understand the need of the Government to extend State authority, especially when it comes to addressing the threat of armed groups, which take advantage of the security vacuums to gain footholds in exhausted communities. However, we are deeply concerned about the findings of the report of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on human rights. We condemn all violations perpetrated by armed groups, the Forces armées centrafricaines and other security personnel, namely, the Wagner Group. In addressing the threats caused by non-State actors, we stress the importance of a resilient justice system. We welcome the first verdict of the Special Criminal Court, delivered on 31 October 2022, which found the defendants guilty of crimes against humanity and war crimes.”

    2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source

17. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malta. I thank Special Representative Rugwabiza and Ambassador Omar Hilale, Chair of the Central African Republic country-specific configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their briefings. I welcome the participation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic in this meeting. I also extend my condolences to the families of the six United Nations personnel who died recently while they were serving in the country. Our message today is one that looks forward to the achievement of peace and stability in the Central African Republic through a genuine investment in trust.”

    2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source

18. “I thank Mr. Hilale for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source

19. “Omar Hilale, Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations, in his capacity as Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/108, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the Central African Republic. I now give the floor to Ms. Rugwabiza.”

    2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source

20. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Central African Republic to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Her Excellency Ms. Sylvie Valérie Baipo Temon, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, and His Excellency Mr.”

    2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9265 (2023) · source

21. “In conclusion, we express our full support to the United Nations, its affiliated organizations and all humanitarian workers who are working in extraordinarily challenging operational environments and demanding circumstances on the ground. We also extend our condolences to the families of those humanitarian workers killed in Ukraine over the past 12 months. We reiterate our determined call on the Russian Federation to stop this senseless war, withdraw its military forces from the entire territory of Ukraine and turn to dialogue and diplomacy. It is never too late to turn back or to do what is right. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”

    2023-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9254 (2023) · source

22. “We regret the insecurity and obstacles that continue to restrict humanitarian access along the front lines and in areas that are not under Ukrainian control. Such denial of humanitarian assistance is unacceptable. Malta also deplores the fact that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) still does not have unimpeded and repeated access to all Ukrainian prisoners of war. Under the Third Geneva Convention, prisoners of war are entitled to receive regular visits from delegates of the ICRC. Notwithstanding the reports of recent, modest progress in that respect, we call for the rights of all prisoners of war to be swiftly realized by the parties to the conflict.”

    2023-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9254 (2023) · source

23. “UNICEF estimates that, since 24 February 2022, 1,148 children have been killed or injured; education for 5.7 million children has been disrupted; and 1.5 million children face mental health issues. Moreover, thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted, deported and forcibly adopted to the Russian Federation, breaking family ties and placing children in vulnerable situations while denying them the right to family life. Malta reiterates that halting the war of aggression against Ukraine is the only way to cease that cycle of violence and horror. Nevertheless, all those who have committed atrocities, including sexual violence in conflict, must be held accountable for their actions in accordance with international law. It is essential that all those in need across the country have access to humanitarian assistance.”

    2023-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9254 (2023) · source

24. “The attacks, and the wide-scale blackouts that they cause, are a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, as is Russia’s use in populated areas of indiscriminate munitions such as explosive weapons with wide-ordnance effects, which have levelled residential buildings and medical facilities and caused death and catastrophic injuries for thousands of civilians trapped in the fighting. Whether it be older persons brutalized by soldiers in their homes, civilians shot at while fleeing warzones or the many reports of sexual violence perpetrated against Ukrainian women and girls, civilians are being actively targeted in this war. Children have not been spared either, and a generation boys and girls has been traumatized by war.”

    2023-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9254 (2023) · source

25. “Every day we see images that demonstrate the toll taken by Russia’s aggression, which affects communities that had lived in peace but are now seeing their lives virtually destroyed as a result of the ongoing senseless bombing and violence. Today million Ukrainians are in need of emergency humanitarian assistance, 6 million have been internally displaced and 8 million have sought safety in European countries. Just a little more than a year ago those statistics would have been unimaginable to nearly all of us around this table. The constant attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukrainian energy and civilian infrastructure continue to disrupt the power supply, leaving millions of Ukrainians without electricity, water or heating as winter temperatures plunge below freezing.”

    2023-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9254 (2023) · source

26. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malta. I would like to start by joining others in expressing our condolences to the people of Syria and Türkiye on the death and destruction caused by today’s earthquake and commending all who are providing humanitarian assistance in this time of need. I also thank Under- Secretary-General Griffiths for his briefing today. As always, Malta remains grateful for the work of his team and the humanitarian partners on the ground. This month we will mark one year since the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which has created an acute humanitarian crisis and has brought profound misery to millions.”

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27. “I thank Mr. Griffiths for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2023-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9254 (2023) · source

28. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Poland and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Silvio Gonzato, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Griffiths.”

    2023-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9254 (2023) · source