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Gasri

lines on the record: 222
first: 2017-05-08
most recent: 2022-08-30
sittings or episodes: 47
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“In conclusion, it is more important than ever for the Council and the United Nations to be on the spot, which is why France calls for the swift appointment of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and for all stakeholders to demonstrate the flexibility needed to facilitate this long-overdue appointment.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“The arms embargo must also be fully respected, and France stands ready to contribute to all of those measures, as well as to efforts to unify the Libyan armed forces. On the economic front, the resumption of oil production is a positive step forward that must be sustained. France reiterates its call for the implementation of an equitable and transparent redistribution mechanism for oil revenue for the benefit of the entire population. France remains concerned about the violations of the rights of migrants and refugees and will continue to work to combat impunity. We point to the primary responsibility of the Libyan authorities in that regard. We will work with all members of the Security Council to ensure the extension in September of the authorization to intercept vessels suspected of smuggling migrants off the coast of Libya.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“France reiterates the urgency of reaching a viable political solution, which means forming a unified, inclusive Government that can exert its authority throughout the territory and organize and ensure safe presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible. We call on Libyan stakeholders to finalize the constitutional basis necessary for those elections without delay. On the security front, it is crucial to preserve the gains of the ceasefire agreement — first and foremost, freedom of movement throughout the Libyan territory, but also the dialogue among the main security stakeholders. That is essential to launching a demobilization, disarmament and reintegration process and for making progress in implementing the plan for the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too thank the Under-Secretary-General and the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya for their briefings. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya to today’s meeting. Like others, France has been following the renewed tensions in Libya with concern. The violence that broke out in Tripoli in the past few days demonstrates that the status quo is untenable. We call on all stakeholders to refrain from violence and to fully comply with the ceasefire agreement of 23 October 2020. We also encourage all Libyan stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue with a view to easing tensions and preserving the country’s unity and stability.”
2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source
“We commend the human rights defenders whose courage and determined work made it possible to collect those documents. Their findings add to the unfortunately abundant documentation of the violence that Syrians have suffered, two examples of which include the well-known Caesar file and the United Nations reports that document the regime’s systematic use of sexual violence. Those responsible for those crimes must be held accountable — and that is also a condition for achieving any lasting peace in Syria.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“I also want to emphasize that all the parties, in particular the Syrian regime, must protect civilians and guarantee full humanitarian access. Everyone must respect international humanitarian law. My third point concerns impunity. France will continue its tireless efforts to combat impunity in Syria. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has received extensive documentation of possible crimes committed by the regime’s forces during the Tadamon massacre in 2013. The acts alleged to have occurred, which are likely to constitute the most serious international crimes, have been reported to France’s national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office under the jurisdiction of the French courts for crimes against humanity and war crimes.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“Yet that is a prerequisite for achieving any lasting peace in Syria. In that context, the French and European positions on lifting sanctions, normalizing relations and reconstruction remain unchanged. My second point concerns humanitarian assistance. The renewal of the cross-border humanitarian mechanism for six months, with a single crossing point, remains largely inadequate in comparison to the scale of the humanitarian needs. We will be extremely committed to ensuring in January that this vital mechanism is renewed for one year. We hope that progress on cross-line access will continue. However, we must recognize that even if cross-line convoys were being sent on a regular basis, they would not be able to replace the cross-border operations, which, as we heard today, enabled the delivery of 1,200 truckloads of aid in June and July.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Mr. Pedersen and Ms. Msuya for their briefings, as well as the efforts that they and their teams have made towards achieving peace and the protection of civilians in Syria. I would like to highlight three points. First, the political process is being held hostage. Russia is effectively continuing to paralyse the political process by giving the Syrian regime an excuse not to participate in the Constitutional Committee’s session, owing to bizarre considerations about the venue. But the terms of reference are clear. The Committee’s sessions must be held in Geneva. After 11 years of conflict, there seems to be no political solution emerging in line with the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015), which was adopted unanimously.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, allow me to echo the Secretary- General’s call to preserve the promise of the United Nations Charter. For France, this means promoting effective multilateralism that respects human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic principles.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“There is a third worrisome trend: cyberspace and outer space are becoming fields of strategic rivalry and even armed conflict. The manipulation of information to deceive our citizens and undermine our democracies is amplified by hyperconnectivity. Several States seek to destabilize political systems and increase their own influence, while others lock up information to avoid dissent. This is an area in which we must go beyond our usual practices. We must reflect on the contours of a renewed dialogue to refine our common understanding of these new fields, strengthen international governance and define rules of responsible behaviour by closely involving civil society and businesses. France will continue to be fully committed to ensuring that these spaces remain open, secure, stable and peaceful.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“Today, the situation at the Zaporizhzhya power plant threatens the whole of Europe. We support the ongoing dialogue between the parties and the International Atomic Energy Agency to allow an inspection mission to be sent while respecting the sovereignty of Ukraine. In this regard, we commend the Secretary-General’s efforts, which have opened the way to a positive perspective. Secondly, in addition to open warfare between States, the persistence of internal conflicts and the scourge of terrorism are having a lasting effect on civilian populations, particularly women and children. The crises are intensified by climate change, whose impacts on security, particularly in the Sahel, are no longer in question. As they weaken States, these crises can allow militias or mercenaries to prosper and further destabilize conflict zones.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“We fully support the call of the President-designate of the tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to preserve the centrality and primacy of the Treaty as the cornerstone of the international non-proliferation architecture and our strategic stability. It is a bulwark in an unprecedented international context marked by Russian aggression against Ukraine, in violation of its security guarantees, and by the persistence of crises of proliferation. I would like to highlight three points. First, some States are openly favouring bellicose postures. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine demonstrates its contempt for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, which are at the heart of our international system.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I join others in thanking the Secretary-General and Mr. Zlauvinen for their briefings. As you said in your opening remarks, Mr. President, the continuous deterioration of our security environment and the return of strategic and military competition are challenging our international system built on the rule of law, dialogue and cooperation. The Security Council is the keystone of this system. It is the Council’s responsibility to use the full extent of the prerogatives entrusted to it by the United Nations Charter to preserve it.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“Terrorists must be tried as close as possible to where their crimes were committed, where evidence of their actions can be found and where victims can be granted reparation for the harm done to them. We also support the work of the Global Survivors Fund, established by Dr. Mukwege and Nadia Murad. In conclusion, I would like to recall the importance that the fight against terrorism be carried out in compliance with international humanitarian law, refugee law and human rights.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“We are also pleased that the Christchurch Appeal, which we launched with New Zealand, has so far brought together more than 55 States, the European Commission, two international organizations and 14 companies. We will meet in September to discuss the progress made and to study new avenues of action for that Appeal. Furthermore, we must strengthen the fight against impunity for the crimes committed by Da’esh. In that spirit, together with Sweden, we formed a team to investigate the crimes committed against the Yezidi population in Syria and Iraq. We take this opportunity to reiterate our support for the work of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“Given the strong capacity for innovation of such groups and emerging forms of financing, such as cryptoassets and neobanks, we must be reactive to adapt the framework of our collective action. We call on all States to implement resolution 2462 (2019) and on the United Nations to support capacity-building in that area. The second priority is to combat the misuse of the Internet by terrorist groups, which use it to disseminate their propaganda. France continues to strengthen the national, European and international responses, in conjunction with the private sector. We just adopted into national law rules that were drawn up with our European partners to enable the rapid removal of terrorist content from the Internet.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“The European Union is considering additional support measures for Rwanda and the Southern African Development Community efforts to stabilize the region. In West Africa, France supports the International Counterterrorism Academy, which has been operating in Côte d’Ivoire since 2019. Nearly 940 trainees from 26 African countries have already been trained since 2019. France has invested €24 million since the donor conference of 12 July; more than €15 million is expected to be added in support of that training. We call on all Member States and the relevant United Nations agencies to support that institution. Given the terrorist threat, our commitment is based on three priorities. The first priority is the fight against the financing of terrorism.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“The Taliban continue to provide refuge and support to terrorist groups, in particular Al-Qaida, thereby betraying the commitments that they made to the international community and which the Security Council recalled in resolution 2593 (2021). On the African continent, we are concerned about the expanding activities of the Allied Democratic Forces in Central Africa. France encourages the Office of Counter-Terrorism to continue its assistance efforts to strengthen State capacities, particularly in the Great Lakes region. To combat the terrorist threat in Cabo Delgado in Mozambique, France is committed, within the European Union Military Training Mission, to supporting the Mozambican armed forces.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“We are determined to wage that battle alongside our regional and international partners within the Global Coalition against Da’esh and within the international coalition for the Sahel. Of course, our response cannot be only in terms of security. We must address the root causes of extremism and terrorism. That means a credible, viable and inclusive political solution in Syria, in line with the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015), and, in Iraq, the country’s stabilization and reconstruction. In Afghanistan, the recent neutralization of the Al-Qaida leader is a success for the fight against terrorism. It is also a confirmation of fears repeatedly expressed in this Chamber for more than a year.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I, in turn, would like to pay tribute to the victims of terrorism as we approach the International Day of Remembrance. I also thank the briefers, and I commend the coordinated work by the Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, which is essential to ensuring the effectiveness of the United Nations response to terrorism. The involvement of civil society is also essential, and I welcome Mr. Martin Ewi’s contribution and his concrete proposals. The Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/576) is clear. The threat from Da’esh is constantly increasing, particularly in Afghanistan and on the African continent. To eliminate that threat, we should maintain intense pressure on the ground militarily.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“In this respect, France, together with Mexico, is leading an initiative that proposes the voluntary and collective suspension of the use of the veto in the case of mass atrocities. It is already has the support of 106 Member States. We call on all Member States and in particular the permanent members to join it. Finally, together with Mexico, we are co-penholders on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. We will continue to seek results on this and other issues in the Council. In conclusion, Mr. President, you can count on France to work towards a modern, inclusive and action-oriented Security Council.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Finally, even the best working methods will never replace the spirit of responsibility and compromise that remains essential to finding solutions to crises. In that regard, the Security Council has been used on several occasions in recent months as a platform for disinformation. That misuse of the Council dangerously weakens its authority, and it must end. Responsibility also means respecting the prerogatives of the Secretary-General and not blocking the Secretary-General’s appointment proposals without good reason. That also applies in particular to the panels of experts of the sanctions committees. Responsibility also means that the permanent members must use the veto sensibly. The threat of using the veto at any time as a negotiating tool is not acceptable. All or nothing leads to paralysis and collective failure.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“We must find a way to limit the number of meetings in that format and ensure that they are genuinely inclusive by systematically ensuring that interpretation is provided. Thirdly, the Council must be able to assume its responsibilities and address situations that may constitute threats to international peace and security. Regional organizations have an important role to play. That is defined in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. But that does not mean that the Council should be relieved of its responsibilities. The Security Council has a wide variety of meeting formats and tools that enable it to make an irreplaceable contribution to the settlement of conflicts by taking into account regional specificities. It must therefore act whenever necessary.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“However, we must ensure that there is sufficient space for confidential discussions and negotiations among Council members, as they allow us to adjust our positions and reach compromise. We need to spend less time reiterating our often-well-known positions and more time negotiating. Juxtaposing 15 national positions is not the objective. The current balance is not the one we need. The Security Council needs to regain the ability to make decisions. That is its role and the mandate assigned to it by the Charter of the United Nations. It is primarily an executive body, not a forum for discussion. Similarly, informal Arria Formula meetings are essential, but today there are too many of them and they are sometimes misused. No fewer than five Arria Formula meetings have been scheduled for July.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Secondly, we must find the best balance between public diplomacy and work behind closed doors. Over the past few years, considerable progress has been made in terms of transparency. I welcome, for example, the publication and submission to the General Assembly on time of the annual report on the activities of the Security Council in 2021. That report shows that the Council held 240 public meetings and 124 consultations last year. Public meetings are useful because they allow for greater inclusivity by giving a voice to relevant Member States, as well as to civil society. The voices of women and young persons are also increasingly heard at those meetings, although there is still much to be done to achieve parity.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I thank Albania for organizing this open debate and for your effective presidency, Mr. President, of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. I also thank Ms. Sievers and Ms. Landgren for their analyses and recommendations. The Security Council and the entire multilateral system are facing major challenges, in particular the coronavirus disease pandemic and the consequences of the Russian aggression against Ukraine. To respond to those challenges, we need a Security Council that is focused on action and results. An effective Security Council means, above all, a reformed Council that is more authoritative and representative. France’s position on that issue is well known, and I will not go into detail. We remain mobilized with all our partners on that subject.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“We also condemn attacks on humanitarian workers and administrative harassment of United Nations and non-governmental organizations’ staff, at a time when humanitarian needs are greater than ever.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“It is too often the result of local rivalries between communities that are too often fuelled by national political dynamics. In particular, we condemn the violence committed in Leer county in April, including atrocities that were attributed to the security forces themselves. All the perpetrators must be brought to justice, and the Security Council must adopt the necessary sanctions. We are concerned about the increase in restrictions on the freedom of movement of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. We call for greater cooperation by the South Sudanese authorities. Finally, in response to the emergency, the European Union has increased its humanitarian assistance to South Sudan from €42 million to €72 million in 2022. That support will continue. At the same time, the authorities must do more to protect humanitarian workers.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“Secondly, we call on all parties to agree on the date of the elections and to begin their preparation without delay. We welcome the establishment of an electoral assistance team, as requested by the Security Council. That team can only support the process, and it is primarily up to the parties to agree on the date and the next steps. In that regard, we regret the lack of progress in adopting the constitutional and legal framework for the elections and in establishing the National Elections Commission. The adoption of a legal framework for political parties is also essential. It is up to the authorities to create the right conditions by guaranteeing respect for fundamental freedoms. Thirdly, the authorities must protect civilians and humanitarian workers. Violence continues at an alarming level and affects women and children in particular.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Ms. Ghada Mudawi and Ms. Lorna Merekaje for their briefings. I also welcome the presence of the representative of South Sudan at today’s meeting. I would like to underscore three points. My colleagues have already spoken about them, so I will try to be brief. First, we also welcome the agreement of 3 April on the command structure of the necessary unified forces. We note the positive role played by the Sudan in achieving that agreement. We call on the Sudanese authorities to allocate the necessary resources for its implementation. The entire peace process depends on security arrangements, in particular the holding of elections, as well as the revision of the arms embargo.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“For its part, France will continue to promote an ambitious and determined feminist diplomacy. It will continue to place women’s full participation and inclusion at the heart of its cooperation projects. France will make the implementation of its third national action plan a priority. Finally, following the example of our Albanian presidency, France is pleased to announce today its endorsement of the shared commitment of the presidency of the Security Council to the women and peace and security agenda.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“France supports partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations and among regional organizations themselves, in particular the partnership between the European Union and the African Union for women’s inclusion in peace negotiations. We call on all regional organizations to step up such initiatives and share their good practices. We must also strengthen synergies with civil society. In that regard, we recall the innovative framework of the Generation Equality Forum, which was organized with UN-Women and Mexico in 2021. The Forum mobilized $40 billion in funding to support a global plan to accelerate progress towards equality. We call on all Member States to join the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action and to adopt national action plans in that regard.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“The Council must step up its efforts to specifically implement the women and peace and security framework in the situations on its agenda, from the Sahel to the Middle East and from the Great Lakes region to Haiti and Myanmar. Regional organizations have a decisive role to play in advancing the women and peace and security agenda. France welcomes the strategies and action plans that have been adopted. We welcome the establishment by the African Union of the Pan-African Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation in the framework of the African Peace and Security Architecture. We also commend the efforts of organizations not represented today, such as the International Organization of La Francophonie, and the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States, which the Ghanaian Minister discussed in detail.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I thank Albania for convening today’s debate. Your commitment, Madam President, to upholding women’s rights in the Security Council is remarkable. It has been recalled by all speakers that conflicts, coups d’état and political unrest cause serious setbacks for women and girls. In those situations, women’s voices are silenced and their rights are reduced. In Afghanistan, the Taliban continues to drive half of their population into obscurity. In Ukraine, women are suffering the consequences of the Russian army’s aggression. Many women human rights defenders and peacebuilders around the world are being attacked and threatened, including women who have spoken before the Security Council. The Council has set up a robust framework to address that, which is in no way reversible.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“The institutional reform of the Economic Community of Central African States demonstrates the deepening of cooperation in the region. We encourage the countries of the region to extend their cooperation efforts to issues such as climate change. The forests of the Congo basin are increasingly under threat, in particular from the illegal exploitation of natural resources. That is why France and its partners, including the countries of the Congo basin, created the Tropical Forest Preservation Alliance. The region can count on France’s ongoing commitment to protecting biodiversity in protected areas and developing sustainable value chains in forest areas. In conclusion, I would like to commend the work of Special Representative François Fall, whose mandate has just ended.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“We commend the Network of Women Mediators of Central Africa, which was launched by the Economic Community of Central African States, as well as the project entitled “Les jeunes tisserands de la paix dans les régions transfrontalières du Gabon, Cameroun et Tchad”, which will promote the role of young people in the border regions of Gabon, Cameroon and Chad. That same spirit of inclusivity should guide the preparations for the upcoming elections to be held in Angola, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe. Elections must be held in the right conditions and contribute to building democracy in the region. Lastly, regional integration must be strengthened so as to encourage sustainable development in Central Africa.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“In the Lake Chad basin, civilians continue to be victims of attacks by the Islamic State and Boko Haram. In Cameroon, armed groups have targeted United Nations personnel and humanitarian personnel. France condemns those attacks, which hamper the delivery of humanitarian aid to people in need. Humanitarian access must be restored as soon as possible and guaranteed in the long term. France commends the vibrancy of civil society in the region, as mentioned by the Vice-President of the Coalition des organisations de la société civile d’Afrique centrale pour la préservation de la paix, la prévention des conflits, la résolution et la transformation des crises. The voice of civil society must be heard, and its rights must be protected.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“France condemns the attacks on civilians, schools, teachers and humanitarian personnel, as well as the increasing use of improvised explosive devices. We welcome the Peacebuilding Fund’s investments to restore trust in those regions and call for further support for such actions. In Burundi, we welcome the country’s strengthening of relations with the international community and the region. Progress has been made in protecting human rights. Such progress must continue over the long term. It has led the European Union to lift its financial restrictions on Burundi. The European Union will continue to support Burundi in the context of its political dialogue with the country. Secondly, we must redouble efforts to protect civilians and support civil society.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I join others in thanking the briefers for their briefings and written statements. I would like to make three points. The first relates to our support for the political processes in Central Africa. In Chad, France recalls its commitment to the holding of an inclusive dialogue as soon as possible. We hope that the discussions with political and military movements under way in Doha will make it possible to confirm their participation in the dialogue. In Cameroon, we are continuing our exchanges with the authorities and support mediation and reform initiatives, which should result in a political resolution to crisis in the North-West and South-West regions.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the constructive discussions between the parties at the most recent meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of International Assistance to Palestinians, and we hope that they will lead to tangible results and political momentum. France remains determined to work towards the revival of the Middle East peace process. We will also continue to support the Palestinian people and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, as well as Palestinian civil society, in the face of the many challenges yet to be overcome.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“We also call for the utmost restraint in Jerusalem on the occasion of the holding of the flag march to be held next Sunday. A revision of the route of the march would be appropriate with a view to reducing tensions. It is also necessary to preserve the historical status quo of the holy sites, and we recall Jordan’s special role in that respect. There is an urgent need to restore the political horizon for the relaunching of negotiations on the basis of the agreed parameters, relevant Council resolutions and international law. The Council obviously has a role to play and must encourage the parties to return to the path of dialogue.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“We therefore call on Israel not to proceed with the demolitions and evictions of Palestinians, including in Masafer Yatta, as such acts would run counter to international humanitarian law, in particular the Fourth Geneva Convention. Thirdly, France remains concerned about the significant risk of escalation. The Security Council has strongly condemned the death of Shireen Abu Akleh while she covered an operation conducted by Israeli security forces in Jenin. A transparent investigation must be carried out as soon as possible, and those responsible must be held to account. We also reiterate our dismay at the unacceptable violence perpetrated during her funeral at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Jerusalem, which is under French protection.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Together with our European partners, we have expressed our deep concern about the decision of the Israeli authorities to move forward with plans to build more than 4,000 housing units in many West Bank settlements. We have called on them to reverse this decision, which is a flagrant violation of international law and an obstacle to peace, and we now reiterate this call. The recent Israeli Supreme Court decision paves the way for the eviction of more than a thousand Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, including more than 500 children, which, if these orders are implemented, would be the largest forced transfer since 1967.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I join others in thanking Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing, and Ms. Robi Damelin and Mr. Daniel Munayer for their respective testimonies and courageous efforts for peace. I would like to stress three points. First, France strongly condemns the terrorist attacks that have hit Israel in recent weeks. We will never compromise on Israel’s security. Secondly, France is concerned about the continuing deterioration of the situation in the Palestinian territories. The multiplication of facts on the ground is making the prospect of a two-State solution ever-more remote, even though it remains the only one capable of bringing about a just and lasting solution in the quest for peace.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Only then can the rights and privileges suspended a year ago at the Conference of the States Parties be restored. Under difficult conditions, the Technical Secretariat has shown tenacity and great professionalism. The disinformation campaigns against it must stop. We will follow very closely the upcoming consultations of the Investigation and Identification Team. It is essential that perpetrators of chemical-weapon attacks be identified and held accountable. That is the reason for our continued advocacy for the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons. There will be no respite for war criminals who use these weapons, which, for so many years, have been banned under international law.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source
“Since 2013, OPCW and United Nations investigators have conclusively demonstrated the use of such weapons on eight occasions. Eight years after the unanimous adoption of resolution 2118 (2013), we lament the lack of progress. The OPCW Director-General’s report (see S/2022/281) is once again very clear in that regard. The regime continues to obstruct the work of the OPCW. It is not issuing the necessary visas for the deployment of the Syrian initial Declaration Assessment Team. It interferes in the selection of inspectors. Under false pretences, the regime seeks to obstruct the missions of the Technical Secretariat. We once again strongly call on Syria to shed light on its stockpiles, to answer the questions asked and to comply with its international obligations.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. Today we celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention, which enabled the destruction of 99 per cent of declared chemical-weapon stockpiles, thanks to the integrity and professionalism of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), as others have noted today. We thought we were done with these shocking weapons. Yet, a quarter of a century after the establishment of the OPCW and nearly 100 years after their prohibition in warfare, the threat of their use has, instead, become commonplace. Clearly, the Syrian regime’s repeated use of these weapons against its own population has broken a taboo.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source
“An effective political mission, with a clear line of authority that reports to the Security Council, is necessary to enable Libya to overcome the many challenges it faces today. After the postponement of the presidential and parliamentary elections in December, it is urgent that Libya get back on track for the holding of elections in order to move forward on the path to peace, dialogue and reconciliation. The United Nations mediation must support that process, which also means that in the future the Security Council must renew a predictable, robust one-year mandate. It is also the Council’s responsibility to encourage Libyans to settle their differences so that elections can be held as quickly as possible.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I should like to thank you, Madam President, for the efforts that you and your team deployed in these negotiations, which made it possible for us to adopt resolution 2629 (2022) unanimously. By voting in favour of this text, France is reaffirming its full support to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and its restructuring, in accordance with the recommendations of the United Nations strategic review, which the Security Council has now endorsed. That is an essential first step to give UNSMIL all the necessary tools to fully play its mediation role. The Secretary-General must now appoint a Special Representative without delay, as called for in the resolution we just adopted.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source
“We have increased our financial support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in 2022 because the Agency is essential to the stability of the region. We in turn call on all Member States to increase their support.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source