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Gaspar Martins

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“In that context, we also welcome the role of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and its International Tracing Instrument. We would also like to highlight the role played by the Regional Centres for Peace and Disarmament and by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs in the fight against the proliferation of illegal weapons, as well as by other actors that have directly or indirectly contributed to preventing weapons from falling into the hands of non-State actors, rebel groups, criminal organizations, pirates, terrorist groups and others.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Corruption, theft and the lack of appropriate mechanisms for the management and control of weapons stockpiles, particularly in the disarmament phase, have worsened the proliferation of and illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and their ammunition. We therefore welcome the entry into force in December 2014 of the Arms Trade Treaty, which we signed in September 2013. The Treaty constitutes a global control system for the transfer of weapons, including small arms and light weapons. The Treaty also complements and consolidates other legal instruments, namely, the United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Even more alarming is the fact that, in many of these armed conflicts, thousands of children have been recruited, used sexually and forced to commit acts of violence. The extensive availability of small arms and their ammunition is a key facilitator of the destabilization caused by armed conflicts, as well as organized transnational crime and terrorism. The trade and illicit flows of these weapons, which fall too easily into the hands of criminal terrorists, pirates and other armed groups, are the main cause of the devastating situations prevailing in Syria, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Mali and the Central African Republic, among other countries.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Given the experience we have lived through so recently in building a State founded on the rule of law, as well as the situation prevailing in so many African countries and other parts of the world beset with conflict, I think we have, both as the Council and individually, the moral duty and political responsibility to openly oppose the supply of small arms and light weapons to non-State actors, in particular. Small arms in the hands of such people have been the real weapons of mass destruction. It is alarming that, as the direct result of more than 250 armed conflicts and acts of violence recorded over the past decade throughout the world, as reported by the Secretary-General, nearly 55,000 people have lost their lives every year and many thousands more have been displaced from their areas of origin.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“In many cases, perpetrators target even United Nations peacekeepers supporting peace processes in several Member States. Additionally, weapons are supplied or sold to non-State actors to fuel conflicts against established authorities and destabilize entire regions and societies, leading in the final resort to the creation of terrorist groups and armed criminal networks. Angola was the victim of such deeds for many years. An Angola non-State actor was for many years armed and funded to challenge State authority, causing death and despair that we were able to neutralize only thanks to the support of the international community and the resilience of the Angolan people and its will to live in peace and freedom.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Iwould like first of all to congratulate you, Madam, on your presidency and to thank you for organizing this debate on an issue of the utmost importance, given its harmful consequences to the lives of so many people. We thank the Secretary-General for his insightful and detailed report on this issue (S/2015/289), and High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein for his briefing. I also thank Mr. Karamoko Diakite for sharing with the Council his direct experience of what it means to live with conflict and violence resulting from the proliferation of small arms. Unfortunately, many small weapons fall into the wrong hands, resulting in severe damage of alarming proportions, the deaths of innocent people, violations of human rights and huge destruction of property.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“In that context, we would like to specifically encourage the parties to abide by the resolution's provisions, take them into full account and ensure that tangible progress is achieved by holding negotiations without further delay on a referendum on the self- determination of the people of Western Sahara.”
2015-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7435 (2015) · source
“The three African Member States of the Security Council voted in favour of today's resolution in the conviction that first, the Security Council is really committed to the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara; secondly, that it is committed to ending the current impasse in efforts to achieve progress towards a political solution; thirdly, that it recognizes that achieving a political solution would contribute to stability and security in the Sahel region; and, fourthly, that it encourages the parties to demonstrate greater political will in their efforts to find a way to continue the negotiation process and recognizes that consolidation of the status quo is unacceptable, as others have also said this morning.”
2015-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7435 (2015) · source
“The Security Council has just adopted resolution 2218 (2015), which extends the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara. I am speaking in explanation of vote in my capacity as coordinator of the African State Members of the Security Council, that is, Angola, Chad and Nigeria, and taking into account our adopted position, recommended to us by the African Union Peace and Security Council, with a View to playing a more active and constructive role in the search for solutions to the issue of Western Sahara.”
2015-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7435 (2015) · source
“The promotion of tolerance and the inclusion of youth in all aspects of policy-making are another particular important feature in preventing radical groups from exploiting the idealism of youth for their purposes. I would like to conclude by extending our best wishes to our good friends from Jordan, and hope that next month we will continue with the productive work that was ushered in by France.”
2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source
“Ukraine was for the first time the object of a Security Council resolution (resolution 2202 (2015)) endorsing the framework for a ceasefire and peace. Cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union was discussed in depth, as were the intermingled conflicts in the Sudan and South Sudan. To conclude, we want to reiterate our willingness to work with our international partners on devising new strategies for dealing with the violent extremism that is affecting the very roots of civilization, innocent civilians, including women and children, and religious and ethnic minorities around the world. These strategies should include an energetic ideological response to terrorism at all levels and the use of all means available to isolate the terrorists and degrade their capacity to mobilize young people for their sinister objectives.”
2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source
“Regarding the situation in Palestine and Israel, it is increasingly evident that drastic changes must take place in its approach if the international community is to maintain the commitment to the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine. We fully support the initiative of France to hold an international conference in Paris over this serious issue, since the actions of Israel seem to be poised to undermine the two-State framework definitively, and we took note of the candid briefing on the Middle East (see S/PV.7417) by Mr. Robert Serry, urging the Council to present a framework for negotiations and show firm leadership on the matter. Haiti remains at the centre of the concerns and the object of the continuous commitments to its process of peaceful State-building.”
2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source
“The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, one of the last conventional United Nations peacekeeping missions and interposition force to maintain a truce between two symmetric forces, is in danger from the Syrian conflict, which adds disturbing elements to its mission. Equally, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and Lebanon itself are suffering heavily from the consequences of the Syrian conflict. The situation in Libya was also the object of consideration, without much progress in the normalization of political life and the mounting dangers of terrorism for the whole region. It is our expectation that the Security Council's adoption of pertinent resolutions might encourage the Libyan stakeholders to reach the necessary understanding in order to push the political process forward.”
2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source
“The Middle East, with the escalation of conflicts there, has been the focus of the Council's deliberations. The inability of the Council to agree on the elements of a political solution in Syria is exacerbating the catastrophic humanitarian situation there, with unforeseeable consequences. Accordingly, countries with the influence over the parties at war should adopt a more pragmatic and realistic approach to the conflict if they are to make any meaningful contribution to the cessation of hostilities. Yemen, with the collapse of the United Nations-mediated talks, the rapid offensive of the Houthis, taking over the State and marching towards Aden, and the dramatic changes in the strategic situation have created a scenario of outright war and all-out foreign intervention, with unforeseen outcomes.”
2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source
“Children in armed conflicts have become a central issue in the Council's work and a new trend in the Middle East, where communities that have lived together in harmony for centuries have been shattered by this new brand of terrorists who aim at building so- called States based on intolerance and the elimination of any religious, ethnic or racial differences. We welcome the Secretary-General's announcement that the United Nations is developing an action plan on preventing violent extremism, to be launched in September, with a view to strengthening efforts to protect diversity in the Middle East, and of his intention to form an advisory group of religious, civil, cultural, academic and business leaders to offer insight on the sectarian dynamics.”
2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source
“Finally, today the issue was discussed in consultations of the Security Council, and it is our hope that this marks the beginning of the consolidation process leading to the stepping up of the international efforts in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists. The two open debates held in the course of the month (see S/PV.7414 and S/PV.7419) were the expression of the Security Council's great concern over the plight of civilians caught in the middle of conflicts, and reflect the importance attached to their protection. I thank you, Mr. President, for that useful way of dealing with the situation of civilians, especially children and women.”
2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source
“Remarkable progress has been achieved in recent years; however, a lot remains to be done in crucial aspects of the peace consolidation process, in which the dialogue with the United Nations on enhancing the effectiveness of MONUSCO has a very crucial role to play. Positive developments, of which the Security Council took good note, arose with respect to the situation in Liberia and the evolution concerning the Ebola virus. The apparent end of the epidemic enabled the return of the United Nations Mission in Liberia to Liberia and the pursuit of the peacebuilding and State-building process. The issue of Boko Haram was also at the centre of the Security Council's concerns. The discussions on the draft resolution on the fight against the terrorists was the subject of a number of discussions at different levels.”
2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source
“The meeting with the African Union Peace and Security Council consisted of an exchange of views on the situations in the Great Lakes region, the Central African Republic, Mali and the Sahel, Libya, Somalia, South Sudan and Darfur, a strategy for fighting the terrorist group Boko Haram and, in more general terms, the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. The consultations on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the renewal of its mandate mobilized the attention of Security Council members and of the international community. From the briefing provided by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (see S/PV.7410) and the discussions that followed, it is obvious that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is at a crossroads.”
2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source
“Therefore, taking into account the fact that elections will soon be held, the main objective of the mission was to encourage the holding ofa peaceful, inclusive, fair and transparent electoral process in accordance with the Arusha Accords, the Constitution and the road map for the election signed by the political parties. It is our hope that all political stakeholders will avoid aggressive rhetoric and that they will focus on constructive debate of the real problems facing their country.”
2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source
“Our mission conveyed to the transitional authorities and other interlocutors the importance of moving ahead with the transitional process, in particular the implementation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes and the effective rebuilding of State institutions. Based on the continuing instability and sectarian tensions in the country, the Security Council decided by resolution 2212 (2015) to authorize an effective increase in the military, police and correction personnel of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic. The Security Council mission was able to observe the significant progress achieved in Burundi since the end of the civil war. However, it is obvious that peace remains fragile.”
2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating you personally, Mr. President, and your delegation for your efficient guidance of the Council's work and for the productive month of March under your presidency. One of the highlights of the monthly programme was the Security Council's mission to Africa - which I was very proud to lead with you, Sir - including the Central African Republic, Burundi and Addis Ababa for the ninth joint session aimed at enhancing the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations in matters relating to peace and security in Africa. In the Central African Republic, we witnessed a very dire situation in absolute need of the assistance of the international community in order to overcome the tragic realities its population is facing.”
2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source
“To conclude, with the impending tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005) and of the various relevant commitments, principles and guidelines on children associated with armed conflict and armed groups and on their disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, we hope that more States will support the various commitments and principles and that more resources will be allocated by the international community and concerned States to ensure that such victimized children are reintegrated into their communities.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“We therefore encourage Member States that have not yet done so to sign and ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict, and to adopt and implement legal measures to prohibit and criminalize the use and recruitment of children under the age of 18.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Peacekeeping operations should establish a mandatory predeployment requirement for children protection training for all troop-contributing countries in order to make a crucial difference in the way they address the challenges posed by the protection of children. In order to protect children from armed groups, it is critically important that armed groups be impeded from acquiring arms and weapons. The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons resulting in the killing, injury and maiming of children should be taken into account. The Arms Trade Treaty, adopted by the General Assembly in April 2013, is an important instrument for arms control. It stipulates that exporting State parties shall take into account the risk of trafficked weapons that can be used in acts of violence against children.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“We strongly condemn the mass abduction of children by non-State armed groups and terrorists, including Boko Haram, ISIS and groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic and Yemen, among others. We call for the immediate release of all abducted children. We call for an expansion of the listing criteria laid out in resolution 1612 (2005) to include abduction as an additional cause to be covered by the United Nations monitoring and reporting mechanisms on children in armed conflict, thus ensuring that the responsible parties are identified and held accountable. We recognize that United Nations peace operations play a vital role in the protection of children and should require adequate training for the fulfilment of such a critical duty.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“As a measure to prevent re-recruitment, all underage soldiers were granted an availability status that guarantees their full exemption from future military service. It was based on our experience that we supported the incorporation, in the peacekeeping and peacebuilding process, of specific commitments related to child protection by providing opportunities for the rapid release of children from armed forces and non-State armed groups and their social reintegration. The year 2014 was marked by the high-profile mass abductions of children perpetrated by several terrorist groups, including the 14 April abduction of 276 schoolgirls in Nigeria by Boko Haram, the abduction of 153 Kurdish boys in Syria and the abduction of hundreds of Yazidi children in western Iraq, both by ISIS.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“It was perhaps the first time that the issue of child soldiers was specifically included in the provisions of a peace process. The children's demobilization and integration was declared a priority in the first resolution adopted by the commission set up to implement the peace agreement. A comprehensive prevention, demobilization and reintegration programme was developed, taking into account the specific needs and rights of children, including girls and the disabled, and based on emphasizing three main pillars: family reunification, psychological support and education and economic opportunity, including family livelihood needs. The legal framework adopted in that context recognized the principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and providing for the minimum age for military service, which was set at the age of 18.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“The United Nations endorses efforts to identify concrete commitments that translate into action and measures to engage with armed groups in order to attain action plans to put an end to the recruitment and use of children as soldiers. At this point, we would like to share the experience of Angola in relation to this issue in the aftermath of the painful civil strife endured by my country for many years, which had visible repercussions for the Angolan population and children in particular. According to a World Bank report, Angola's demobilization process was one of the most extensive in the history of the United Nations, and the United Nations was instrumental in the formulation and implementation of that programme.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“However, the vast majority of parties listed in the most recent annual report (S/2014/339) are non-State armed groups operating in 15 areas, which highlights the timeliness of our debate this morning. In fact, the recruitment and use of children by non-State armed groups continues to be a serious violation of international and human rights law and entails long- term consequences for children exposed to huge violence. Its persistence is a stark reminder that the progress achieved thus far should be measured not only by improvements in the normative framework, but also in the way that the international community and the Security Council in particular implement decisions in specific contexts.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“The deliberate targeting and military use of schools, the indoctrination of children to commit despicable crimes, their use to carry explosive devices and their abduction, sexual abuse, forced recruitment, murder, rape, killing and deliberate maiming are examples of violence and abuse committed by extremist groups against children such as Boko Haram, the Islamic State in Iraq and Sham (ISIS) and others. This open debate marks the first anniversary of the "Children, Not Soldiers" campaign, which was launched by Special Representative of the Secretary- General Leila Zerrougi and UNICEF, which is finding success in mobilizing high-level political commitment in support of its objective to end the recruitment and use of children by Government security forces by 2016.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Indiscriminate attacks targeting civilians and terrorist tactics have troublesome consequences on children, as stated in the latest special report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2014/339). In Syria, for instance, the hostilities have led to widespread abuses against children. In the Central African Republic, the recruitment and use of children has become endemic. The resumption of the conflict in South Sudan has led to egregious violations of children's rights. Those are just a few examples of the troublesome realities of the past year. The challenging character and tactics used in armed conflict pose even more serious threats to children.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Mr. President, allow me to commend you for holding this timely open debate on the critical issue of children in armed conflict, with particular emphasis on child victims of non-State armed groups. We welcome and thank the Secretary-General for his remarks, and we equally thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Leila Zerrougui; the Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Yoka Brandt; the Child Protection Advisor of Save the Children, Ms. Julie Bodin; and Mr. Junior Nzita Nsuami, ex- soldier. We thank him in particular for coming and sharing his experience, one lived under very difficult circumstances, with the Council. It is important that he is here and that he speak directly to the international community. Current armed conflicts have an undue impact on children.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“We therefore reiterate our support for MINUSTAH in its pursuit of priority objectives as well as the implementation of reforms in key sectors in the country's life. We urge the maintenance of dialogue among the various political stakeholders as a contribution to lasting peace aimed at ensuring the restoration of a country that has gone through painful periods in the past decades.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“With regard to human rights and gender, we recognize the greater involvement of women, a number of whom we met during our visit, in the area ofpolicing, as well as the involvement of women and civil society in the area of human rights. In that context, we encourage the Government of Haiti to diligently pursue the merit- based incorporation of more women in the Cabinet and posts of high responsibility, as is the case with the current transitional Government. The extension of the mandate of MINUSTAH until 15 October 2015 aims at strengthening law enforcement institutions and consolidating their operationalization, which is essential to the stabilization of the country and the core objective of the MINUSTAH mandate. Angola has consistently supported political, socioeconomic and security initiatives in Haiti.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“It remains crucial, of course, that MINUSTAH remains until those challenges are fully addressed. The contingency planning to ensure security during the electoral process is further evidence of that reality. On the economic front, we note with satisfaction that the United Nations country team has been implementing new initiatives within the framework of the four-pillar 2013-2016 integrated strategic framework aimed at rebuilding the country institutionally, territorially and socioeconomically. We commend the private investment initiatives in the border areas with the Dominican Republic through the high-level bilateral commission established for that purpose.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“In that connection, the configuration ofthe military and police components, set at 3,070 troops and 2,601 police, respectively, by resolution 2180 (2014), as well as their withdrawal from several areas of the country, have shown that the training and development of various national institutions, including those involved in the enforcement of law and order, are having a positive impact. That has been further demonstrated by the strengthening of the operational capacity and the growth in the ranks of the Haitian National Police, which comprises almost 12,000 Haitians out of the established minimum of 15,000, and their deployment across the country. That also demonstrates that, despite the many challenges ahead, including the upcoming electoral process, Haitians are on their way to assuming responsibility for managing their own destiny.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“For instance, in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake and, more recently, with the cholera epidemic, MINUSTAH played, and continues to play, a determining humanitarian role in addition to the other duties provided for in its mandate, in particular in supporting the National Police in the management of public demonstrations and in guaranteeing security. There was a recent example of that during the political impasse in the country. It is also encouraging to note the support provided by the military and police components of MINUSTAH to the National Police in response to security threats, particularly in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, where there has been, since the beginning of this year, an increase in criminality and violent clashes between gangs vying for territorial control.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“We especially congratulate the members of the recently established provisional Electoral Council for the expeditious manner in which it established, even if preliminarily, the dates for the general elections in July and October 2015, and January 2016. We returned from Haiti with a very positive impression with regard to the important role played by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). The Mission has played that role since its deployment, in June 2004. We therefore support the decision in resolution 2180 (2014), as recommended by the Secretary-General, to extend the mandate of MINUSTAH until 15 October 2015. We are aware of the challenges and responsibilities undertaken by the Mission in order to respond appropriately to the country's realities.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“I would like to start by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Honore for her briefing to the Council. I am glad to see her again after our visit to Haiti, and I take this opportunity to thank her for the hospitality afforded to the Security Council mission, as well as for her contribution to its success. Despite the climate of relative political instability that still prevailed during our stay in Haiti, we are more confident about the recent political developments in the country. We therefore congratulate the Government and the opposition for being able, through dialogue, to overcome the then-prevailing political deadlock. Ms. Honore has just updated the Council on recent developments, confirming the improving climate in the country.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“This brings me to stress the need to improve the preparations for the joint session in order to bring effectiveness to the meeting and better coordination between the African Union Peace and Security Council and our own Security Council.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7407 (2015) · source
“On the review of United Nations peace operations, the meeting noted the importance of strengthening cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations in matters related to peacekeeping operations, and looked forward to the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations coordinated by former President Jose Ramos-Horta. On the enhancement of cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations for the prevention of conflicts in Africa, the meeting stressed the importance of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa and highlighted the need for a continuous dialogue between the two Councils to address common challenges. The experts of the two Councils negotiated and agreed on a draft joint communique, which has been finalized in challenging conditions.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7407 (2015) · source
“The meeting also reiterated its determination to impose sanctions on those who undermined the ongoing political process, and commended the mediation conducted by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to achieve a long-lasting peace agreement in the country. On Somalia, the two Councils welcomed the positive developments and strong partnership between the African Union Mission in Somalia and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia in the fight against the Al-Shabaab terrorist group and in strengthening Somalian institutions as the country enters a crucial and decisive period leading to elections in 2016.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7407 (2015) · source
“The meeting addressed the situation in Libya to express concern about the grave violations of human rights committed by armed groups, and expressed support for the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and for Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bernardino Leon for his facilitation of the inclusive political dialogue among the Libyan stakeholders. On Darfur, the meeting expressed concern about the humanitarian and security situations, and support for the efforts of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel for the Sudan and South Sudan. On the situation in South Sudan, the meeting expressed grave concern about the failure of the negotiations and the continuous violations of the agreements by both parties to the conflict.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7407 (2015) · source
“The members of the Council took note of the request of the Peace and Security Council that the United Nations Security Council take appropriate action following the discussion of the multinational joint task force strategic concept of operations. On Mali and the Sahel region, the meeting welcomed the ongoing negotiations and expressed support for the Algerian mediation and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, highlighting its contribution to peace and security in Mali.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7407 (2015) · source
“On the Central African Republic, the meeting expressed great concerns about the humanitarian situation in the country; underscored the importance of bringing to justice the perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including rape, systematic looting and the forced recruitment of children; and the urgent need to put an end to the culture of impunity that has long prevailed in the Central African Republic. On Boko Haram, the meeting took note of the decisions of the Peace and Security Council of 29 January and 3 March on Boko Haram. It also took note of a letter from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission to the United Nations Secretary- General transmitting the concept of operations of the multinational joint task force to fight the terrorist group Boko Haram.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7407 (2015) · source
“On the situation in the Great Lakes region, the session expressed its concern over the differences between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), including the Force Intervention Brigade, that might affect operations against the rebel groups, and spoilers, which are supposed to be the focus of this cooperation. The session also stressed the importance of all signatories respecting and implementing all aspects agreed upon in the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo and the region, signed on 24 February 2013 and recognizing the important role played by the Southern African Development Community and the International Conference on the Great Lakes.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7407 (2015) · source
“The session was an occasion for the African Union Peace and Security Council and the members of the Security Council to exchange views on the following issues: the situation in the Great Lakes, the Central African Republic, Mali and the Sahel, Libya, Somalia, South Sudan, Darfur, the strategy to fight the terrorist group Boko Haram, and the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. Experts from both Councils have discussed and finalized a draft joint communique which captures the discussions held in the room on the aforementioned agenda items.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7407 (2015) · source
“As the Council is aware, during the second leg of the mission to Africa, the members of the Council met with the African Union Peace and Security Council for the ninth joint annual meeting of the two Councils that took place on 12 March. The agenda for the ninth joint session was aimed at enhancing the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations in matters related to peace and security in Africa, aimed at strengthening the tools for the prevention and management of conflicts and strengthening peacebuilding mechanisms.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7407 (2015) · source
“I should like to once again express my great appreciation for the conduct of this mission of the Security Council, which, again, as you, Mr. President, just mentioned, visited the Central African Republic and then the African Union in Addis Ababa. I should like to report on the African Union segment. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your leadership during the Security Council mission to Africa. I take this opportunity to thank Mr. Haile Menkerios, Special Representative of the Secretary- General to the African Union, and the Secretariat for their assistance and support in the preparations for and the holding of this meeting.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7407 (2015) · source
“We acknowledge and welcome the leading role the EU is playing in finding solutions to crisis situation in the Western Balkans, in particular the involvement of the European Union in the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo. Angola also commends the commitment of the EU towards the diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a political and peaceful solution to the Ukrainian conflict and the continued economic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. Angola encourages the EU to maintain the influence it is exerting towards finding solutions to a number of global issues, which have been presented very well today to the Security Council by the High Representative. We therefore would like Ms. Mogherini to come back to the Security Council to strengthen this important cooperation between our two bodies.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source