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lines on the record: 593
first: 2020-01-13
most recent: 2023-12-22
sittings or episodes: 103
sources: un-security-council

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“Despite Russia’s insistence that its role in the Minsk agreements was solely as a mediator, it nonetheless chose the path of brutal aggression against Ukraine, a sovereign United Nations Member State, leaving no room for diplomatic efforts. To date, thousands of civilians have been killed and injured as a result of the war. Yet the Russian Federation is further escalating the aggression against its neighbour, pushing Ukraine into a grave humanitarian crisis. Forty per cent of Ukraine’s population is in dire need, nearly 8 million people have fled to neighbouring countries and 5.3 million are internally displaced or unable to leave illegally annexed regions. The repercussions of the war have also affected thousands of Ukrainian children who have been displaced, deported and deprived of the life they knew not so long ago.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“We underline the fact that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is a violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, an affront to the rules-based order and a violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. Furthermore, we cannot fail to note that the decision of the Russian Federation to recognize the so-called referendums of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions runs counter to the Minsk agreements that the Russian Federation wants to focus on today. The Minsk agreements offered a chance for dialogue and the option to pave the way for defining mutually acceptable solutions to resolve differences. Those agreements were doomed to fail, however, since one of the parties opted for a selective interpretation.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“I will now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malta. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča and Ambassador Sajdik for their briefing today. One year after the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Malta reaffirms its full support of Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. We continue to call for an immediate end to this war of aggression and the full withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukraine’s territory. Regrettably, however, over the past few weeks, we have instead witnessed renewed and prolonged attacks on Kyiv and other cities.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Sajdik for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Belarus, Germany and Ukraine 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. Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations; and His Excellency Mr. Martin Sajdik, Special Representative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe for the Minsk negotiations from 2015 to 2019. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Jenča.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2675 (2023). The meeting rose at 10.10 a.m. 2/223-04717”
2023-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9261 (2023) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/102, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 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”
2023-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9261 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, Malta welcomes a coordinated approach between the Office of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict and the Office of the Special Representative on Violence Against Children to strengthen prevention, respond to violations and address risk factors in dealing with conflict-related sexual violence. We also welcome further coordination with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“Malta further underscores the importance of equal access to literacy and quality education, which can help to prevent conflict and provide children with alternative pathways. Education is safeguarded under international human rights law and international humanitarian law, as well as political frameworks such as the Safe Schools Declaration and the Paris Principles. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all States to endorse and implement those important instruments, as well as the Vancouver Principles.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“Although conflict-related sexual violence disproportionately affects girls, we also see sexual violence being used to target boys in order to torture, subjugate and emasculate them, particularly in situations of detention. It is important to note that boys account for more than 95 per cent of conflict-related detainees. Military training and standard operating procedures should also address the gender-specific needs of girls and boys. Engaging children’s participation in identifying pre-existing risks and vulnerabilities leading to grave violations is an important principle. Their perspectives are crucial to improving understanding about the context in which violations occur and the impact of conflict and peace processes on them.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we believe that we should leverage existing mechanisms to strengthen cross-border monitoring and reporting and to repatriate and reintegrate children who are captured or released in countries other than those of their origin. Regional and subregional organizations also have a central role to play. We would certainly welcome more systematic reporting by the Secretary-General on early-warning indicators of grave violations against children in armed conflict and the implications of such violations for regional peace and stability. Survivor-centred approaches must also inform prevention and early warning, as conflict-related sexual violence is often preceded by discrimination, persecution, hate speech and incitement to violence based on gender or group identity.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“Resolution 2427 (2018) emphasizes that children who are accused of committing crimes during armed conflicts should be treated primarily as victims and insists that particular attention be given to children associated with terrorist groups. The Human Rights Council also plays an important role through its inclusion of the protection of children in its resolutions and in the recommendations of the Universal Periodic Review process. A sustained, effective and coordinated response across the United Nations system is critical to preventing child trafficking and cross-border abduction and for protecting children who are unaccompanied or separated from their families or caregivers.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Divina for her briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malta. Let me first warmly welcome and thank Special Representative Gamba de Potgieter and Special Representative Maalla M’jid for their contributions. I also thank Ms. Divina for sharing her insights and for inspiring us to do better. The Security Council’s unanimous adoption in 2018 of resolution 2427 (2018), with 98 sponsors, established the centrality of children to United Nations conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Malta underlines that cycles of violence can be broken only by identifying and addressing the risks children face before a conflict erupts. Those risks include systemic factors that increase susceptibility, such as poverty, displacement and a lack of social protections.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict; Ms. Najat Maalla M’jid, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children; and Ms. Divina. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/80, which contains the text of a letter dated 2 February 2023 from the Permanent Representative of Malta to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration. I now give the floor to Ms. Gamba de Potgieter.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“These practices are unacceptable, and we commend UNICEF for its support to affected children. Before concluding, Malta welcomes today’s announcement by Under-Secretary-General Voronkov regarding the upcoming review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. We look forward to engaging with all Member States during the negotiations and to working constructively with both CTED and UNOCT during our Security Council tenure. I now resume my function as President of the Council. There are no more speakers inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 5 p.m.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“Counter-terrorism measures must always comply with international law, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law. In addition, Malta supports a gender-responsive approach to counter-terrorism and welcomes the continued attention of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) to this issue. All of us are aware that terrorist groups perpetrate callous acts of sexual and gender-based violence, including rape, sexual slavery and forced marriage, violence which disproportionately affects women. We must therefore heed the voices of women and ensure their participation in decision-making on counter-terrorism. Finally, as Chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, Malta is concerned about the recruitment and exploitation of children by terrorist groups.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“A comprehensive approach to addressing humanitarian, development and social needs is required in order to prevent recruitment among vulnerable populations, especially young people. We share the Secretary-General’s view that security responses alone are not sufficient. Effective responses to preventing counter-terrorism require whole-of-society approaches, including meaningful engagement with civil society. Malta also underscores the importance of protecting human rights and safeguarding the principles of humanitarian action while countering terrorism. Too often, counter-terrorism measures are misused to silence human rights defenders and to deny populations vital humanitarian aid. As we have seen in many contexts over the past year, this legal risk is not hypothetical.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“We also note the attention in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2023/76) to the misuse by Da’esh of information and communications technologies. We echo the concerns of the Secretary-General that Da’esh’s efforts to misuse the Internet and social media for propaganda purposes have become more sophisticated. In that regard, Malta underscores the importance of digital literacy skills in preventing and countering violent extremism online. Media literacy and critical thinking skills are necessary for participating in democratic systems, countering disinformation and, ultimately, tackling the root causes of radicalization. Terrorist groups are exploiting grievances, inequalities and governance deficits in order to radicalize and recruit.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“The deteriorating situation in Afghanistan is also extremely worrisome, with Da’esh-Khorasan carrying out regular attacks. Such violence not only destabilizes the country even further but also challenges regional security. In addition, Da’esh maintains the ability to carry out high-profile attacks in Syria and Iraq. Da’esh’s attack on the Al Hasakah prison almost one year ago serves as a stark reminder of that threat. The continued presence of foreign terrorist fighters in the region is also a major security threat. I was pleased to attend the special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee held in India last year and welcomed the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, which symbolizes the Security Council’s shared determination to address that challenge.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malta. At the outset, I thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov, Acting Executive Director Chen and Ms. Praxl for sharing their insights today. Today’s briefings highlight the undeniable reality that terrorism remains a grave threat to international peace and security. Malta is particularly concerned about the expansion of the terrorist threat across Africa, with the risk of spillover into new regions, particularly through Da’esh’s dynamic affiliates. Al-Qaida also continues to expand its reach on the African continent through groups, including Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin in the Sahel and Al-Shabaab in Somalia. Furthermore, Da’esh and Al-Qaida affiliates remain resilient in North Africa, despite counter-terrorism pressures.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Praxl for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General, Office of Counter-Terrorism; Mr. Weixiong Chen, Acting Executive Director, Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate; and Ms. Franziska Praxl, Director of Multilateral Relations, Global Center on Cooperative Security. 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/2023/76, which contains the sixteenth report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da’esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering the threat. I now give the floor to Mr. Voronkov.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“It is never too late to uphold the United Nations Charter and its provisions on the peaceful settlement of disputes and return to dialogue and diplomacy. It is never too late to return to the international rules-based order. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”
2023-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9256 (2023) · source
“In addittion, we underscore, once again, that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) must have unconditional, unimpeded and repeated access to all prisoners of war in this international armed conflict. The third Geneva Convention grants prisoners of war the right to receive regular visits from ICRC representatives. It is therefore cardinal that this obligation be respected and facilitated. In conclusion, we reiterate our insistence that the Russian Federation withdraw its military forces from the entire territory of Ukraine. Any call for a ceasefire must be coupled with such an unconditional withdrawal. This war has to stop. The Charter of the United Nations outlines clearly the duties and responsibilities of each United Nations Member State.”
2023-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9256 (2023) · source
“Millions of Ukrainians remain without electricity, heating and water as the Russian Federation destroys critical civilian infrastructure. Thousands of children have been killed or injured, millions have had their schooling disrupted or are dealing with the legacy of conflict-induced trauma. The war has not spared women and girls either, and millions of them were forced to flee within or across Ukraine’s borders in search of safety from Russian attacks. Those dynamics underline the vital importance of access to humanitarian assistance for all those in need across Ukraine and in the areas not currently under Ukrainian control. Equally, we reiterate our calls for the immediate removal of all obstacles to the safe, rapid and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout the country.”
2023-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9256 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malta. I thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu and Mr. Roger Waters for their briefings. On Monday the Council discussed, once again, the dire humanitarian consequences of Russia’s illegal aggression against Ukraine (see S/PV.9254). We spoke of the severe civilian casualties caused by the use of explosive weapons with wide-area impacts in populated areas, such as towns and cities. We emphasized, once again, that international humanitarian law and human rights law must be always unconditionally respected, and that those responsible for violations must be held accountable. Just this past week, missile strikes on Ukraine continued unabated, including in the regions of Kharkiv and Chernihiv.”
2023-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9256 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Waters for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9256 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine 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: Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs; and Mr. Roger Waters, civil peace activist. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mrs. Nakamitsu.”
2023-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9256 (2023) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject at 3 p.m. The meeting rose at 1.05 p.m.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“I am very sorry. We have interpretation only until 1 p.m. We have other members who need to speak. We very much appreciate the technical replies that Mr. Arias is giving us. But I think that we have gotten the gist of the fact that he has ample information and evidence to substantiate the claims of the report of the Investigation and Identification Team. I think that perhaps they should be sent to the Security Council, which we can share. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“I am sorry, Mr. Director-General, but the questions were posed to you, Sir, and I therefore feel that it is you who should complete the replies. If you are done with responding to the questions, I will give the floor to other Council members who have requested it.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“That is the only way in which the world can be assured that Syria’s chemical weapons programme has been completely and verifiably eliminated. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Mr. Arias to respond to comments and questions raised.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“On the proposed meeting between the Director- General and Foreign Minister Mekdad, Malta hopes that the resumed communication between focal points will lead to progress so that the meeting can finally take place. Malta firmly believes in the universalization of the global norm on the prohibition of chemical weapons, underpinned by the Chemical Weapons Convention. It goes without saying that there can never be a justification for their use. The Security Council must uphold the international ban on the use of chemical weapons. Those who use those abhorrent weapons must be held accountable. We call on Syria to cooperate with the OPCW and to present the necessary assurances on its chemical weapons programme, in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“Malta regrets that the Syrian authorities failed to grant access to the sites of the incident despite Syria’s obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution 2118 (2013). That follows an unfortunate pattern of behaviour by Syria on this file. We regret to note that the list of pending declarations and other documents requested by the Declaration Assessment Team (DAT) since 2019 has not yet been provided by the Syrian Arab Republic, and that the declaration submitted is still considered inaccurate and incomplete. Malta welcomes the Technical Secretariat’s initiative in sending a reduced DAT team to Syria, and we look forward to reading the next DAT report.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“This represents the ninth occasion, thus far, that OPCW and joint United Nations-OPCW investigations have concluded that Syria used chemical weapons against its own people. That is unconscionable and deeply concerning. This latest report is clear on its methodology and findings, adhering to best practices of international fact-finding bodies and commissions of investigation and to applicable OPCW procedures, including on chain of custody. The IIT was unable to obtain any concrete information supporting lines of inquiry and scenarios suggested by Syria and its allies despite thorough investigations. The report demonstrates Syria’s continued failure to fully cooperate with the OPCW.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“As the implementer of the global prohibition of chemical weapons, the OPCW, including its Investigation and Identification Team, the Fact-Finding Mission and the Declaration Assessment Team (DAT), plays a vital role in ensuring the complete elimination of all chemical weapons in Syria. Let me assure the Director-General of Malta’s full confidence in the organization. Since our meeting last month (see S/PV.9235), the Investigation and Identification Team published its third report, concluding that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Syrian Arab Air Force was the perpetrator of the chemical-weapon attack in Douma on 7 April 2018, killing 43 people and affecting dozens more.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malta. I too wish to start by expressing Malta’s condolences to the people of Türkiye and Syria following the devastating earthquake. A humanitarian assistance team from Malta is already on the ground in order to assist in the recovery. I thank High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu, Director-General Arias and Ambassador Oñate-Laborde, Coordinator of the Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), for their insightful briefings today. Malta underlines its full support for the independent, unbiased and expert work of the OPCW and its Technical Secretariat.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Oñate-Laborde for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“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/2023/69, which contains the text of a letter dated 27 January 2023 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mrs. Nakamitsu.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Türkiye 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: Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs; Mr. Fernando Arias, Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW); and Mr. Santiago Oñate-Laborde, Coordinator of the OPCW Investigation and Identification Team. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“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 12.05 p.m.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“We urge the Government to work to remove the key barriers to ending displacement, including extensive explosive-ordnance contamination and the incomplete restoration of housing and basic services in areas retaken from ISIL. The return of internally displaced persons must be safe, voluntary, dignified and based on consent. Malta urges regional and international partners to ensure that both national and international aid and development organizations are equipped and facilitated to address those challenges. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Iraq.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“Ahmed alluded to in his briefing today, it is civilians who are paying the heaviest price for the instability in Iraq. As of 31 December, a staggering 1.17 million Iraqis remained internally displaced and 990,000 people were in acute need of humanitarian assistance. Malta stresses the importance of addressing issues related to climate and security in Iraq, which is fifth on the list of the countries in the world most affected by climate change. We welcome UNAMI’s efforts to assist it in mitigating the effects of the climate crisis, including through sustainable development and the use of renewable energies. Malta calls for increased international and regional efforts to address the challenge of water scarcity.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“In that context, we thank and commend non-governmental organizations for their constant and tireless efforts aimed at improving the situation on the ground. As we heard today, landmines remain a real problem with devastating consequences. Efforts aimed at addressing the issue must also be adequately funded. We are deeply concerned about the 42 grave violations committed against children, the high incidence of conflict-related sexual violence and the 84 civilian casualties documented by UNAMI. Furthermore, we urge the Government of Iraq to fully implement the Yazidi Female Survivors Law and to consider similar provisions for the children of survivors, including those born of conflict-related rape. On the humanitarian front, significant needs remain, and we urge for the lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian access. As Mr.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“We welcome and commend the positive role played by Iraq in the region, in particular its diplomatic efforts to advance stability, including through its engagement and facilitation of dialogue with regional partners. We also stress the importance of fighting terrorism and Da’esh’s recurring attacks in accordance with international humanitarian and human rights law, and reiterate our steadfast support for the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Malta emphasizes the importance of respecting human rights and democratic principles, and expresses concern about the attacks on protesters, activists and journalists.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“We call on the new Government to address the root causes of that instability, manifest in its political, economic, social and environmental challenges, and express our support for its continued pursuit of much- needed reforms in that context. Such action is essential to promoting long-term stability in Iraq. In that respect, the timely passage of a new budget is vital. In that regard, we also call on all States, particularly neighbouring countries, to respect and support Iraq’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and democratic political process. Any attacks on Iraqi territory imperil its stability and that of the region, and should cease immediately.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“Echoing the Secretary-General, we urge Iraq’s political leaders to ensure the full, equal and meaningful inclusion of women in all political processes and at all levels of governance, including the executive and judicial branches. Malta urges the Government of Iraq to enact its draft anti-domestic-violence law and to rigorously pursue accountability for gender-based crimes with a view to protecting all women and girls, regardless of nationality. On the political front, we also welcome the clear commitment and steps taken by the federal and Kurdistan Regional Governments to address outstanding issues. The deadly clashes that occurred at the end of August in Baghdad underline the fragility of the security situation.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malta. I would like to begin by thanking Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert and Mr. Ahmed of the Health and Social Care Organization in Iraq for their briefings. The recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2023/58) notes the significant progress we have witnessed in Iraq, as well as the work still to be done. Central to that progress is the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) over the past 20 years. Malta welcomes the formation of a new Government in Iraq and encourages all political stakeholders and institutions in Iraq to work constructively together to enable the Government to address the country’s needs, including in the implementation of relevant reforms. We also welcome the adherence to the country’s legislated gender quotas.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Ahmed for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/51, which contains the thirty-sixth report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013), and document S/2023/58, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2631 (2022). I now give the floor to Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source