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1. “It is therefore essential that the Security Council has the means to detect and sanction such violations. That would involve the appointment of a competent panel of experts that is able to carry out its task without interruption. Secondly, the Security Council must ensure that peacekeeping and special political operations, when mandated, can count on the means to effectively combat the proliferation of small arms and light weapons and to implement useful disarmament and reintegration measures. Here I refer in particular to Mali, where the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali plays a decisive role. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is seizing, registering and destroying illicit weapons destined for armed groups in that country.”

   2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source

2. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome your presence among us today, Sir, and commend Mexico for making a priority the prevention of trafficking in small arms and light weapons, which indeed fuels armed conflicts and undermines peacebuilding efforts. The Security Council has played its part in combating that scourge, notably through resolution 2220 (2015). However, the Council could certainly do more. There are four avenues to explore that are in line with many of the proposals highlighted prior to my intervention. First, where necessary, the Security Council must put arms embargoes in place and enforce them. Violations of embargoes, such as in the Central African Republic, are a threat to civilian populations.”

   2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source

3. “This coup d’état seriously undermines the balance of the transition, as defined in the Constitutional Document of August 2019 — the only framework allowing the international community to maintain its support for the country. Moreover, the coup is taking place in a region already weakened by tensions in Abyei, the Al-Fashaqah triangle area, the Renaissance Dam and Tigray. We call on the countries of the region to prevent these vulnerabilities from being exploited. Dialogue and regional cooperation are essential to overcome these challenges. We welcome in particular the engagement of the African members of the Security Council and support the efforts of the Special Envoy and the Secretary-General, together with the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and all relevant partners.”

   2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source

4. “Beyond the role of UNISFA, there is a vital need for the Sudan and South Sudan to facilitate the resumption of dialogue at the local level, which is necessary to deal with security questions and to make headway towards the establishment of joint administrations in the area. Thirdly, France reaffirms its support for the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa at a time when crises in the region are proliferating. We, too, condemn the coup d’état in the Sudan. We voice our support for the Sudanese transitional Government. We take note of the return of the Prime Minister to his home, and we reiterate our call for his release and for respect for his physical safety as well as that of his spouse and civilian leaders. France welcomes and supports the decisions taken by the African Union Peace and Security Council.”

   2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source

5. “Moreover, we expect that both the Sudan and South Sudan will clarify their expectations as concerns a component of UNISFA’s mandate — support for the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism. Secondly, with respect to the situation in Abyei, France takes note of the conclusions of the strategic review, which reflects the consequences of the evolving regional context. We support a reconfiguration of the mission that reflects the opportunities presented by the rapprochement between Khartoum and Juba while safeguarding the mission’s capacity to deliver on its civilian-protection mandate. We remain troubled by the persistent intercommunal violence, specifically the resurgence of sexual violence.”

   2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source

6. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I, too, wish to thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Mr. Parfait Onanga- Anyanga and President Mbeki for their briefings. I also welcome the presence among us of the representatives of the Sudan and of South Sudan. I wish to emphasize three points. First, the attacks targeting United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) team sites in the demilitarized border zone and in Gok Machar are unacceptable. We take note of the commitment of South Sudan to UNISFA, as confirmed in the 19 October declaration as mentioned by the Special Envoy. We call on South Sudan to translate those words into action and to ensure security and freedom of movement for UNISFA, in line with its obligations under the status- of-forces agreement.”

   2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source

7. “The normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina is vital for the lasting stabilization of the Western Balkans and to the European rapprochement of both countries. France will remain committed to this issue, in support of both parties and the mediation of the European Union.”

   2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8880 (2021) · source

8. “Tanin for his efforts at the helm of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) over the past six years, in coordination with other regional and international stakeholders, specifically the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo. UNMIK continues to advance security, stability, the strengthening of the rule of law and respect for human rights in Kosovo and in the region. France is firmly of the view that Serbia and Kosovo have a shared European future. The European Union is the leading commercial trade partner, the leading investor and the leading donor to both countries. It has demonstrated its mobilization specifically in the fight against the coronavirus disease pandemic.”

   2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8880 (2021) · source

9. “The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, is fully committed to that end in support of the facilitation efforts of the Special Representative of the European Union. We also voice our support for the reform efforts undertaken by the Government of Kosovo, specifically as concerns the fight against corruption; the rule of law; and economic and social development. We commend the adoption of the strategy for strengthening the rule of law for the period 2021-2026. Those efforts are vital for European rapprochement, as is mobilization for the participation of women on an equal footing in political and social life for respect for human rights. We call for continued efforts to combat impunity and for continued cooperation with the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office. We thank Mr.”

   2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8880 (2021) · source

10. “The crisis is a further illustration of the fact that there is no path for either Serbia or Kosovo other than reaching a comprehensive, definitive and legally binding agreement to lastingly resolve the dispute between the two countries. We call on Belgrade and Pristina to pursue, in a constructive manner and in a spirit of compromise, the dialogue facilitated by the European Union. It is important to refrain from any unilateral action that could undermine that dialogue. The agreements arrived in the framework of dialogue since 2011 have provided tangible benefits for the population, and they remain fully relevant and binding. We urge both parties to respect and implement all their obligations in the context of dialogue without further delay.”

    2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8880 (2021) · source

11. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I, too, wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for his briefing. I also welcome the participation of the President of Kosovo and of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia. The resolution of the dispute between Belgrade and Pristina is a European security issue; recent tensions in north Kosovo are a reminder of that. In that regard, we welcome the interim arrangement arrived at in Brussels on 30 September under the auspices of the Special Representative of the European Union, Miroslav Lajčák, and we urge both parties to arrive at a lasting solution to this issue.”

    2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8880 (2021) · source

12. “Before I conclude, I would like to echo the Secretary-General’s call in his report (S/2021/824) to make full use of the institutions provided for in the peace agreement. I am thinking in particular of the Commission for the Follow-up, Promotion and Verification of the Implementation of the Final Agreement. Those institutions were built to promote dialogue and they need to meet more often. In conclusion, France, as well as the European Union, will continue to support all those in Colombia who are working every day to achieve peace. The President: I now call on the Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source

13. “Each assassination undermines the implementation of the peace agreement. The solution is well known to Colombians. The State’s presence must be strengthened in the most remote areas. The role of the National Commission on Security Guarantees must also be strengthened in order to implement the policy of dismantling armed groups. Fourthly, in order to achieve peace, viable and fair socioeconomic opportunities must be provided for all. There have been welcome advances in rural reform, illicit crop substitution and access to land and housing. That progress must be accelerated and consolidated and, above all, accompanied by an appropriate budget. The chapters of the agreement that deal with ethnic and gender issues must be given special attention. The civil society representatives have provided us with an example of that.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source

14. “That will allow historically excluded populations in conflict-affected regions to participate fully in the political process. The election campaign is approaching and with it the risk of increased violence. The Colombian authorities must do everything possible to ensure that the elections are held in good conditions. The security of the candidates is a priority. Secondly, we welcome the continued progress of the Comprehensive System for Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition. The extension of the mandate of the Truth Commission, will allow it to complete its essential work. The issuance of the first indictments in Case 03 is a positive development. We encourage all parties to the conflict to engage in that process. Thirdly, the continued violence in Colombia is not acceptable.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source

15. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his briefing and Ms. Peñaranda and Ms. Soto for their testimonies and their daily action in their communities. I also welcome the Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia. Colombia is about to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. That is a historic agreement and much progress has been made, which we welcome. However, we must also draw clear- headed conclusions with regard to its implementation and continue efforts accordingly, because several challenges remain, as has been mentioned repeatedly before me. I will touch upon four aspects. First, France welcomes the creation of the 16 special transitional electoral districts for peace.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source

16. “We also call on the Houthis to give the United Nations immediate and unconditional access to the FSO SAFER oil tanker, which represents a major environmental, economic and humanitarian risk for the country and the entire region. The blackmail by the Houthis in that regard is unacceptable. The international community can count on France’s full support, including for the humanitarian response. We will remain fully mobilized to put an end to this conflict.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source

17. “Only a comprehensive and inclusive political solution will put an end to the war in Yemen. France commends the Special Envoy for his engagement, and in particular for his efforts to relaunch the political process and propose a new framework for negotiations, following his first round of consultations in Yemen and the region. I reiterate France’s full support in that regard and our readiness to fully support the Special Envoy in his efforts. The international parameters, including the resolutions adopted by the Security Council, to resolve the conflict in Yemen are well known. The political process must be inclusive and allow for the participation of women and the whole of Yemeni civil society.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source

18. “It is also essential to accelerate the coronavirus disease vaccination campaign in order to provide equitable access to the vaccine and to intensify awareness campaigns. We also regret the lack of agreement in the Human Rights Council with regard to renewing the mandate of the Group of Eminent Experts on Yemen, even as extrajudicial executions, arbitrary detentions, torture, sexual and gender-based violence, child recruitment and other violations of human rights and international humanitarian law continue, as noted by the High Commissioner for Human Rights. The perpetrators of such violations must not go unpunished. France condemns the execution of nine people by the Houthis on 18 September and reiterates its firm and consistent opposition to the death penalty, anywhere and under any circumstance.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source

19. “We also condemn the attack on an official convoy in Aden, which resulted in several casualties. We call for the implementation of the Riyadh agreement in order to ease tensions in the south. Every day, the people of Yemen continue to pay a high price for this conflict. The figures presented by Mr. Rajasingham speak for themselves. Sadly, September marked a new record for civilian casualties. We cannot stress enough that the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, as well as civilian infrastructure, must remain an absolute imperative. Every effort must be made to ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all those in need. We call for the removal of all bureaucratic obstacles.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source

20. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Special Envoy Grundberg and Acting Assistant Secretary-General Rajasingham for their briefings, as well as Ms. Al-Deen for her testimony and proposals. The security situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate. In Ma’rib and Shabwa, deadly clashes persist and are even intensifying in some areas, leading to further displacement. The Houthis must renounce the military option, which only adds to the suffering of the Yemeni people. They must also stop their attacks on Saudi territory. Such attacks, such as the assault against the airports of Abha and Jizan, on 7 and 8 October, respectively, are unacceptable because they threaten the security of Saudi territory and undermine the stability of the region.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source

21. “The European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and the Caribbean Community are all taking useful measures that are tailored to realities on the ground. More needs to be done as well in terms of assistance and capacity-building, and cooperation in that area must be encouraged. That is the objective pursued by the Franco-German road map to curb illicit trafficking in the Western Balkans. We must all do more in this area.”

    2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source

22. “Fourthly, and finally, the Security Council could mandate peacekeeping operations, when relevant, to ensure the tracing of weapons and ammunition and collect relevant data. I would also mention the essential issue of ammunition, which poses specific risks, such as theft, the manufacture of improvised explosive devices and the explosion of poorly managed stockpiles. We welcome the conclusions of the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts. It is essential that the General Assembly adopt those recommendations in the First Committee. France is working to that end with all its partners. Lastly, as others have already done, I would like to underscore the importance of the Security Council’s support for the many regional initiatives.”

    2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source

23. “The Security Council has played its role over the years by addressing the issue of the regulation of arms manufacturing and transfers, stockpile management, marking and tracing, and post-conflict disarmament and reintegration measures. The Security Council could certainly do more. First, it could call on States to join the Arms Trade Treaty and the Firearms Protocol. Secondly, the Security Council should encourage States to mark weapons and support the International Tracing Instrument. We should also focus on the challenges raised by developments in the design and manufacture of small arms and light weapons. Thirdly, the Security Council should respect arms embargoes and regularly update United Nations sanctions regimes.”

    2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source

24. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Kenya for organizing this meeting and thank the briefers for their statements. The uncontrolled spread and the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons is a threat to international peace and security. It fuels conflicts, crime and terrorism. We have all paid the price for it and will continue to do so. That is why France has worked hard to support the adoption of specific measures and commitments, in particular within the framework of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, whose conference we presided over in 2018. In that regard, I would like to commend Kenya’s efforts and its excellent chairmanship of the Biennial Meeting of States on the Programme of Action.”

    2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source

25. “It is therefore important that the perpetrators of violent acts against them be brought to justice and sanctioned by the Council. As detailed by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, humanitarian needs are immense and the risk of famine is increasing. In that context, it is vital that humanitarian and medical personnel be able to move about freely in order to deliver assistance to the population without hindrance or fear of being targeted.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source

26. “In that regard, we are concerned about measures to quash calls to protest, the arrest and intimidation of people involved and widespread Internet blackouts, which are all unacceptable. We also call on authorities to guarantee the freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest. We are also concerned about extrajudicial killings committed in the Warrap and Lakes states. We call on authorities to ensure respect for human rights and to combat impunity for the perpetrators of those violations, including those committed against women and children, which the briefers addressed in detail. In addition, we condemn the attacks on humanitarian and medical personnel. As we are well aware, South Sudan is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for humanitarian workers.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source

27. “We call on the authorities to start developing from now the legal framework for elections, to operationalize the national electoral commission and to allocate the necessary resources for the holding of elections. To that end, we call on all parties to prioritize unity. The fragmentation of some of the signatory parties to revitalized peace agreement constitutes a threat to adherence to the ceasefire. We therefore welcome the efforts of the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to ease tensions. Furthermore, France calls on all parties to fully uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source

28. “France stands ready to assist the Security Council in providing support to South Sudan, provided that the Government achieves the objectives set by the Security Council. UNMISS is there to assist in that regard. While several commitments have recently been reaffirmed, the majority of the measures are pending, in particular with regard to security sector reform, as well as the operationalization of transitional justice bodies. The Security Council outlined its strategy in the UNMISS mandate, which is guided by the holding of elections, scheduled for the end of the transition. France takes note of the Secretary-General’s recommendations for preparing for those elections. We encourage UNMISS to set up an electoral assistance team.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source

29. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Ms. Reena Ghelani and Ms. Nanjia for their briefings. I would like to focus on three points. As others have done, France acknowledges the progress made in the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, in particular the establishment of the reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the steps to set up the commission for truth, reconciliation and healing. The country’s authorities have also made an effort to facilitate movement for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) within South Sudan, in accordance with the status-of-forces agreement.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source

30. “Strong democratic institutions based on respect for the rule of law remain vital to a viable Palestinian State. In this regard, we deplore the recent arrests of members of Palestinian civil society. We also call on the Palestinian Authority to shed full and transparent light on the circumstances of the death of Nizar Banat, following his arrest by Palestinian security forces in late June. France reiterates its commitment to freedom of expression and respect for human rights in the Palestinian territories. We call on the Palestinian Authority to comply with its international commitments on this issue. Finally, France remains convinced that the two- State solution is likely to meet the aspirations of the Palestinian and Israeli peoples and to ensure the security of everyone as well as the stability of the region.”

    2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source

31. “The announcement that construction permits had been granted Palestinians in Area C is an initial and encouraging sign, but it cannot obscure the fact that the continuing settlement policy contravenes international law and imperils the two-State solution. In that respect, we call on the Israeli authorities to refrain from any new settlement activity, stop demolitions and definitively suspend expulsion procedures aimed at Palestinian families from Silwan and Sheikh Jarrah, in East Jerusalem. All the parties must refrain from taking unilateral measures and commit themselves to respecting the status quo at holy sites in order to ensure that there is no new flare-up. France also calls for tangible progress in order to improve and strengthen Palestinian governance.”

    2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source

32. “It is also imperative that such assistance be delivered to its intended beneficiaries; the Palestinian Authority has a key role to play here. We are encouraged by the dialogue and the initial cooperation measures undertaken between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority. We call for the strengthening of that cooperation, which can contribute to creating an atmosphere of trust between the parties and meet common challenges, be they humanitarian, health-related, climate-related or economic. France, together with its German, Egyptian and Jordanian partners, in the framework of the Amman Group, is determined to continue all specific reciprocal measures aimed at restoring trust between the parties, with a view to a resumption of the negotiations. We are nonetheless concerned by the continued settlement policy.”

    2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source

33. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process for his briefing and to welcome his continued efforts in recent months. France is also very concerned by the severe tensions in Gaza. We call on all parties to exercise restraint to ensure that there is no new spiral of violence. We condemn the launching of incendiary balloons and rockets against Israel, which imperil civilian lives and violate international law. They must stop. We call upon Israel to continue to ease conditions for entry and exit of goods and persons from Gaza. Assistance is essential for the people of Gaza following the most recent escalation. In that connection, we welcome the agreement between Qatar and the United Nations to provide humanitarian assistance in Gaza. But more can and must be done.”

    2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source

34. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today’s meeting. I thank the Council members for their valuable contributions to this statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2021/13. The meeting rose at 12.35 p.m.”

    2021-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8824 (2021) · source

35. “We thank him warmly for his tireless commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina. On 27 May, the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council decided to appoint Mr. Christian Schmidt as his successor. The appointment procedures were followed. Mr. Schmidt will take up his duties on 1 August. France remains determined to continue to work with its partners, particularly Bosnia and Herzegovina, the signatories and all witnesses to the Dayton Agreement, the members of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board and regional partners in support of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and its economic and social development on the path to European integration.”

    2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8810 (2021) · source

36. “The objective, defined by the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council in 2008, is the closure of his Office, which will indicate the normalization of the country’s functioning. But that closure will be beneficial to Bosnia and Herzegovina only if it meets the conditions and objectives set out in the so-called 5+2 agenda in 2008. The Security Council has consistently endorsed that agenda. However, it is clear that all those conditions have not yet been met, as affirmed by the periodic reports of the High Representative to the Security Council. In particular, the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains too fragile for the Office of the High Representative to be closed. Twelve years since he was appointed to the post, Mr. Valentin Inzko has asked to step down.”

    2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8810 (2021) · source

37. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too thank Hervé Lecoq for his briefing. We also welcome the presence of the Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina among us today. The biannual meetings of the Security Council show that, while Bosnia and Herzegovina has made progress in its stabilization over the past 25 years, the situation remains fragile. There are worrisome dynamics at play. Intercommunal tensions remain high. Some leaders are calling for secession, thereby challenging the territorial integrity of the country, which is contrary to the Dayton Peace Agreement. The Dayton Peace Agreement, which France witnessed, established the position of High Representative to facilitate the implementation of the civilian component of the Agreement. The High Representative is not intended to continue beyond the necessary point.”

    2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8810 (2021) · source

38. “The bulk of the measures are still pending, especially security-sector reform; the establishment of unified forces under a unified command structure; the completion of the strategic defence and security review; progress on the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration track; the proper management of weapons and ammunition stockpiles; and the implementation of an action plan for conflict-related sexual violence. Lastly, the lifting of restrictions on UNMISS’s freedom of movement and humanitarian access is among the pending measures, as is the operationalization of the transitional justice bodies, including the Hybrid Court, provided for under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, whose establishment was approved in February.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

39. “The Council set clear conditions in that respect that must be realized by the Government of South Sudan, with the support of the Mission. Here I wish to welcome the assumption by the authorities of South Sudan of their responsibility to ensure the security of displaced persons at former protection-of-civilians sites. The reconstitution of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the formal launch of the constitutional process are also signs of progress and must be further strengthened.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

40. “The facilitation of humanitarian access also requires guarantees of full freedom of movement for UNMISS. However, the increasing restrictions we have seen imposed over the past few months, especially by the security forces, demonstrate disregard for the Government’s obligations. France also stands ready to make the Security Council’s outreach to South Sudan more meaningful provided that the goals set by the Council are met by the Government. The Security Council recently identified several options going forward. In March, when the UNMISS mandate was renewed, the Council expressed its willingness to adjust the staffing levels and mandate of UNMISS. In May, when the sanctions regime was renewed, we stated that we were prepared to review the arms embargo measures.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

41. “France, like other partners, is concerned at the ongoing violence, especially in the Malakal, Upper Nile and Jonglei regions, and we call on the Government to put an end to it. That means in particular that governors and deputy governors must be given the resources necessary to carry out their missions. We call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law, and we, too, condemn the attacks against humanitarian and medical workers. The South Sudanese authorities must bring to justice the perpetrators of those acts. The Security Council must also further sanction the perpetrators of attacks against humanitarian and medical workers. At a time when humanitarian needs are tremendous, such workers must be able to act without fear of being targeted and with the full support of the Security Council.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

42. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I, too, should like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his briefing and Mr. Mohandis for the very enlightening details he brought to our attention. I also welcome the presence of the representative of South Sudan, to whom we will soon be listening very closely. I wish to assure Mr. Nicholas Haysom of France’s full support. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) plays a key role, especially in the runup to the elections that are planned to be held when the transition is complete, and must also support the efforts of civil society, especially women and young people, who both play a key role in the future of South Sudan.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

43. “We reaffirm the important role of the Peacebuilding Commission and welcome its work in connection with the countries of the region, particularly Burundi. The role of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) is indispensable in preventing conflicts and building peace. Synergies among the United Nations regional offices and the Special Representatives and Envoys of the Secretary- General must be further developed, and we welcome the work of Special Representative Fall in that regard. We support the renewal of the UNOCA mandate for the next three years, like several mentioned earlier.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

44. “Thirdly, and this is my last point, the support of international partners remains essential to help Central Africa to overcome the health crisis and continue its development. In the context of the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator initiative, the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility, funded to the tune of more than €2.4 billion by the European Union and its member States, has already made it possible to distribute nearly 20 million doses of vaccine to 43 African States. including in Central Africa. International partners must also remain committed to mitigating the socioeconomic consequences of the pandemic in Central Africa. That was the objective of the Summit on Financing African Economies, held in Paris last month. It agreed on concrete measures to break the cycle of excessive debt and to support a sound economic recovery.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

45. “We also welcome Cameroon’s contribution to regional stability, which was illustrated by Cameroonian contingents’ actions within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic. We also support Cameroon in its fight against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin. Secondly, we must focus our attention on the fate of the civilian population. Humanitarian needs have increased, particularly with regard to food insecurity. Instability is exacerbating the situation of displaced people and refugees, especially women. Attacks on humanitarian and medical personnel, as well as teachers and schools, as was the case in Cameroon recently, are inacceptable. They are crimes that must not go unpunished.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

46. “We welcome the efforts of ECCAS and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, working in conjunction with the African Union, the European Union and the United Nations, in favour of stabilizing the Central African Republic and initiating a truly inclusive political dialogue. We count on the Central African authorities to fulfil their commitments quickly. Threats and attacks against United Nations personnel as well as violations of human rights and international humanitarian law are unacceptable. The events of 30 May are serious. We will have the opportunity to return to this point during the consultations. In Cameroon, France is continuing its exchanges with the Cameroonian authorities to support the path of dialogue and find a political solution to the crisis in the north-west and south-west regions of the country.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

47. “Also essential is regional advocacy for the respect of human rights, international humanitarian law and the rule of law, the promotion of inclusive electoral processes and the protection of fundamental freedoms. In the context of the political transition in Chad, ECCAS has taken the initiative to rapidly deploy an assistance mission in conjunction with the African Union. We welcome this. The appointment of an inclusive civilian Government is a positive step forward that should lead to a political transition based on dialogue with all political actors and civil society. The objective must be a rapid return to democratically elected institutions.”

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48. “Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Special Representative François Fall for his always very substantial briefing. I would like to return to three points. First of all, let me stress the importance of regional cooperation for the stability of Central Africa. We welcome United Nations cooperation with the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in supporting regional stability, crisis prevention and peacebuilding in the region. As Lord’s Resistance Army attacks persist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Central African Republic, and Boko Haram terrorist actions increase around the Lake Chad basin, regional coordination is essential to address transnational threats and to protect populations.”

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49. “We encourage all the armed groups to join that negotiation process without delay. It was in that spirit that we facilitated a meeting between Prime Minister Hamdok and Abdul Wahid Al-Nur on 29 September in Paris.”

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50. “Al-Bashir to two years in detention for acts of corruption, as well as the case that was filed against those primarily responsible for the 1989 coup d'etat. We call on the Sudanese authorities to prosecute the alleged crimes detailed in the corresponding arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court or to submit them to the Court, in accordance with the principle of complementarity. Such developments would very concretely demonstrate the Sudan's commitment to taking a decisive step towards justice, peace and providing recognition to the victims of the crimes committed in Darfur. In parallel, we hope that the negotiations with the armed groups in Darfur and in two states in the Sudan, which have just resumed in Juba, will lead to an agreement that will enable lasting peace to be built.”

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