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1. “To that end, the ICC, despite its limited resources, should explore the ways and means to be able to follow the situation closely, including by launching investigations for possible prosecution. In that respect, .the Security Council, which referred the situation in Libya to the ICC through resolution 1970 (2011), must back the efforts of the Court. We also call upon the States parties to the Rome Statute to do just the same. In conclusion, we would like to reiterate our support to the work of the Prosecutor, and we wish to convey our appreciation for her untiring efforts aimed at discharging her mission.”

   2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source

2. “The chaotic situation currently prevailing in Libya is also marked by serious violations, including murders, abductions, torture and sexual violence, as well as the persecution of magistrates, politicians and other human rights defenders. Thousands of individuals have been caught up in violent fighting, and tens of thousands of others have fled their homes to seek refuge. That has been compounded by thousands of individuals detained without a trial, including African immigrants who have been subjected to inhuman and degrading treatment because of their race and their religion. We energetically condemn all such violations and demand that those responsible be identified and brought to justice.”

   2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source

3. “We take note of the initiative of the Prosecutor to gather new information so as to again consider the admissibility of the Al-Senussi case and thus to possibly to render a judgement at the International Criminal Court. The insecurity sustained by the armed militias, the development of terrorism, the fresh outbreak of criminal activities, including human trafficking, and the lack of prospects for a political solution not only endanger the future of Libya, but also undermine all the institutions of State, including the judiciary. That is why we reiterate our call to all Libyan parties to make the necessary concessions to form a Government of national unity, one able to put an end to the conflict in a decisive way and to restore the authority of the State.”

   2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source

4. “We encourage further steps to be undertaken to clarify the situation, with the assistance of the Libyan Government. In that respect, we encourage efforts aimed at carrying out investigations to put an end to those illegal practices and to identify the perpetrators to ensure that they are brought to justice. We also note with concern the death sentences issued on 28 July, some in absentia, by the Tripoli Court of Assize against a number of detainees, including Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi. While welcoming progress in terms of the investigations conducted in regard to crimes committed in Libya, we call upon the competent Libyan authorities to fully cooperate with the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to ensure that the detainees enjoy a fair trial, one that respects their right of defence.”

   2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source

5. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to convey my gratitude to the delegation of Spain for its leadership in the work of the Council during the month of October. I also wish to congratulate you, Sir and your country, the United Kingdom, for directing our work this month. I would like to convey my gratitude to Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her briefing. The security situation and the political and human rights situations in Libya remain alarming and continue to deteriorate as a result of ongoing violence and of serious violations of individual rights and freedoms. We do understand and indeed we share the concerns expressed in the report being considered - concerns regarding acts of torture and other degrading treatment of which a number of detainees have been victims.”

   2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source

6. “Chad encourages Committee members to continue to assist States and international organizations in the implementation of measures called for by the Security Council. We welcome the appointment by the Secretary- General on 30 June of seven experts with a mandate through July 2016, pursuant to resolution 2224 (2015). We note the programme of work submitted by the Panel of Experts on 28 August. In conclusion, in the light of rising instability in the region, which is exacerbated by the terrorist threat, we underline the need for concerted efforts, including on the part of Iran, to settle the various regional crises.”

   2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source

7. “Chad reiterates its appreciation for the diplomatic efforts of Germany, the five permanent members of the Security Council, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the Islamic Republic of Iran. On the basis of the lessons learned in this matter, Chad encourages all States, including the permanent members of the Security Council, to urgently resolve the issue of non-proliferation in the rest of the Middle East. In that respect, it would be helpful to request the States of the region that are rushing headlong into a race for weapons of mass destruction or that already possess such weapons, to cease such activities and to establish a zone free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. I turn now to the activities of the 1737 Committee.”

   2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source

8. “Moreover, Chad notes that the Iranian Parliament has established a lS-member committee to review the agreement and take a position on it by the end of the month. Chad encourages all parties to fully implement the Plan once all national procedures have concluded. We reiterate that, pursuant to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Iran has the right, in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of article IV of the Treaty, to develop research, production and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. The agreement on the Iran nuclear issue demonstrates that, when the international community is determined to resolve a crisis, it can do so.”

   2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source

9. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I, too, should like to thank the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi, for presenting the quarterly report on the Committee's activities from 23 June to 14 September. With respect to the settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue, Chad notes the statement of support issued by the European Union Foreign Affairs Council on 20 July for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, adopted in Vienna on 14 July, and the adoption of resolution 2231 (2015). We also note the vote that took place in the United States Senate on 10 September, endorsing the Plan. We take note of the statement made by the President of the United States that the vote represented a victory for diplomacy.”

   2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source

10. “The international community must make every effort to ensure that the armed movements and the Government return to the negotiating table on the basis of national reconciliation and the integration ofjustice into the peace process in order to combat impunity.”

    2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source

11. “That is the only way to givejustice a chance to succeed on all fronts. It is also why it is necessary to support and promote the inter-Sudanese dialogue process taking place under the auspices of the African Union High-Level Panel on Darfur, towards a lasting political solution to the crisis in Darfur. Furthermore, we welcome the liberation in early April of the civil society members who had been imprisoned. We launch a heartfelt appeal to all Sudanese stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and national reconciliation. Chad reiterates that there is no military solution to the crisis in Darfur.”

    2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source

12. “Civilian victims number in the hundreds, including over 121,000 persons who have been internally displaced since December's briefing (see S/PV.7337). We strongly condemn that situation and all forms of violence perpetrated against civilians, particularly women and children. Attacks targeting the peacekeepers of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and humanitarian workers are inadmissible. The perpetrators of such attacks must be identified and brought to justice. In the context of war, insecurity and instability, it would be difficult, even impossible, to create conditions conducive to genuine justice in order to prosecute the alleged perpetrators of the crimes committed in Darfur. That is why we reiterate the appeal made by the African Union to work concurrently on the dual tracks of peace andjustice.”

    2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source

13. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for her briefing. The situation in Darfur remains of concern, despite regional and international efforts to end the war through dialogue and national reconciliation. Fighting between Government forces and the many armed groups continues, particularly in northern Darfur and Jebel Marra, although its intensity and frequency have somewhat decreased. That is further compounded by sporadic, yet deadly, clashes between the various tribes in eastern, southern and northern Darfur. Civilians caught between multiple fire-fights find themselves in extremely difficult security and humanitarian situations.”

    2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source

14. “I also hope for full success in the negotiations under way for a peaceful and negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue with a view to lifting sanctions.”

    2015-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7412 (2015) · source

15. “Chad is a peace-loving country and hopes that the diplomatic and political negotiations will achieve a definitive solution. We hope that the bilateral negotiations to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland, through 31 March will finally enable a solid agreement to be reached. Chad recognizes the Islamic Republic of Iran's right to develop a civilian nuclear programme, and once an agreement has been concluded, the sanctions should be lifted. The Islamic Republic of Iran insists that its nuclear activities are peaceful. In addition, it maintains that it is not engaged in a nuclear arms race because, according to Iran, such weapons are contrary to its way of life and its philosophy. To conclude, I would like to congratulate Mr. Roman Oyarzun Marchesi for his leadership of the 1737 Committee and to wish him good luck over the next two years.”

    2015-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7412 (2015) · source

16. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), Ambassador Roman Oyarzun Marchesi, for the 90-day report that covers the period from 18 December 2014 to 23 March 2015 on the activities of the Committee. Chad takes note of the report and encourages the Committee to continue its activities. Concerning the Iranian nuclear issue, we welcome the talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the States members of the P5+1 on the basis of the Joint Plan of Action. We note with regret that previous negotiations did not end in a definitive agreement. Nevertheless, we support the negotiations and call for all parties to be reasonable and come to a political solution as soon as possible.”

    2015-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7412 (2015) · source

17. “We call on the United Nations, the European Union and the African Union to further strengthen their trilateral cooperation to respond to all the challenges facing Africa. In that respect, the situation in Libya - and the Sahel in general - the terrorist threat posed by Boko Haram, illegal trafficking and transnational organized crime should command the full attention of the international community. To better face those challenges, particular emphasis must be placed on the relationship between development and security. In that respect, the effective implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel will, in our humble opinion, contribute to improving, at the very least, the security situation.”

    2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

18. “Chad acknowledges the active contribution of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali throughout the process of the Algiers talks and calls on it to be ever more vigilant in dealing with other possible terrorist attacks against its facilities and personnel. We ask all countries and organizations that have influence over the Malian parties and that have not yet done so to persuade them to join the 1 March agreement as soon as possible so as to enable it to be signed on 28 March as expected. In conclusion, we express our gratitude to the European Union for its contributions to the maintenance of peace and security around the world, in particular in Somalia, Mali and the Central African Republic.”

    2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

19. “We commend Algeria and the entire mediation team for their efforts. We believe that the agreement needs to be signed by all of the parties concerned, as it represents a decisive step towards a solution to emerge from the crisis. Moreover, Chad firmly condemns the terrorist attacks committed last weekend, including in Bamako, and the attacks against the Kidal headquarters of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. We express our condolences to the families of the victims and to the Governments of the countries affected. We believe that those acts of violence were aimed at undermining the ultimate signing of the agreement, whose implementation could make possible the return ofpeace and stability. The international community must send a firm, clear message to warn those who obstruct peace.”

    2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

20. “The drawdown of those forces, planned for March 2015, is nonetheless cause for concern, as it risks compromising MINUSCA's aim of deploying troops and police beyond Bangui to ensure the smooth holding of the elections. Moreover, we condemn the situation of the civilian population, which has seen scant improvement, as well as that of displaced persons, who remain in distress due to the prevention of the delivery of food aid. We call for the necessary steps to be taken to ensure that displaced persons and refugees are able to participate in the upcoming electoral process. In Mali, the will of the parties, the support of the international community and the determination of the mediation team allowed the parties to reach an agreement in Algiers on 1 March, following eight months of work.”

    2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

21. “We are nonetheless concerned by continuing acts of violence taking place in Bangui and other provinces, including murders, arbitrary detention, obstacles to the provision of humanitarian aid, drug-trafficking, arms trafficking, the illicit exploitation of the country's natural resources, attacks targeting international forces and the kidnapping of humanitarian workers and even members of the Government. We welcome the role played by the forces of Operation Sangaris and the European Union Force, as well as their contributions to maintaining order in Bangui and some other provinces, including the training of the first police and gendarmerie units.”

    2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

22. “We welcome the contributions of the African Union and its regional economic communities, which initiated the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, in the Sudan, the African Union Mission in Somalia, the African-led International Support Mission in Mali and the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic (MISCA). We welcome the important role played by the European Union, particularly its African Peace Facility, to support African Union operations. In the Central African Republic, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), which took over from MISCA, has achieved some improvement, despite the continuing presence of armed groups.”

    2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

23. “In Africa, we must tackle together the new wave of challenges represented by terrorism, violent extremism and transnational organized crime, especially in West and Central Africa, the Sahel and the Maghreb. We encourage the United Nations, the European Union and the African Union to consider ways to strengthen their partnerships for the prevention, settlement and management of conflicts and for peacekeeping. We reiterate our call to continue to pursue together the aim of an Africa free of armed conflict by 2020, in keeping with the solemn declaration adopted on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of founding of the precursor to the African Union.”

    2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

24. “In that regard, Chad welcomes the progress made through partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations, particularly the European Union. We believe that the United Nations and the European Union are complementary and that the cooperation between them is exemplary. We have taken note of the various activities carried out by the European Union around the world, some of which are referred to in presidential statement S/PRST/2014/4, of 14 February. Given the multiple crises currently facing the world, particularly in Africa, we urge the United Nations, the European Union and the African Union to strengthen their triangular cooperation.”

    2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

25. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the French delegation for having organized this meeting on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security, with a focus on the European Union. I would like to convey my gratitude to Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and Ms. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, for their briefings. The Charter of United Nations confers upon the Security Council the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. In Chapter VIII, the Charter provides for partnerships with regional and subregional organizations with a view to maintaining international peace and security.”

    2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

26. “Finally, the implementation of such measures must be carried out with respect for international norms and the recommendations contained in the report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and in line with General Assembly resolution 68/262 on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”

    2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source

27. “Priority should be given to free and unhindered access to conflict areas in order to allow for the quick and non-discriminatory delivery of necessary humanitarian aid to internally displaced persons; the strengthening of evacuation measures; lasting solutions to the issues of shelter, jobs and integration for refugees; and the release of all persons detained illegally or arbitrarily; and the identification of effective measures to counter violence against women, guarantee the freedom and security of the media and put in place educational measures to allow students to pursue their studies.”

    2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source

28. “It is a heavy toll, and the humanitarian situation highlights the responsibility of political actors and leaders to find lasting solutions for the affected populations. Such solutions must include the implementation of the Minsk agreements, including the ceasefire, the prohibition on the use of heavy weaponry and other relevant provisions of the agreements.”

    2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source

29. “The report on human rights in Ukraine covering the period from 1 December 2013 to 15 February 2014 states that 1,012 people were killed and 3,793 injured in the fighting in eastern Ukraine. In total, from April 2014 to February 2015, the conflict has caused 6,000 deaths, including 375 women and 63 children, and over 14,000 injured, including 650 women and 150 children. The conflict has also resulted in over a million internally displaced persons and refugees, including thousands of vulnerable people, in particular elderly and handicapped persons found in the combat zones without access to humanitarian aid. In addition, there has been a massive destruction of public and private infrastructure, including schools, health centres and homes.”

    2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source

30. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I thank Lithuania for taking the initiative to hold this debate on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. I would also like to thank Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs; Mr. John Ging, Director of the Coordination and Response Division of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; and Mr. Ivan Simonovie, Assistant Secretary- General for Human Rights, for their briefings. Chad is very concerned about the grave security and humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine, despite the recent calm that has prevailed following the signing of the 12 February agreements. The fighting and blind bombings between the Government and the separatist groups have primarily affected the civilian population.”

    2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source

31. “Staffan de Mistura, Special Envoy ofthe Secretary- General, who is doing his utmost to negotiate with the parties in Aleppo to provide better humanitarian access and to clear the way for an exit out of the crisis. Chad also supports the efforts made recently by Russia and Egypt, which made it possible to bring together Syrian stakeholders to seek political solutions to the crisis. In conclusion, we underscore that the humanitarian tragedy in Syria should tug at our collective conscience. All regional and international efforts should be geared towards finding solutions. We believe that a comprehensive and definitive solution to the Syrian conflict should also address terrorism in the region, which is a serious threat to international peace and security.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

32. “We would like to pay well-deserved tribute to all United Nations humanitarian agencies and partners, who are carrying out their work under very difficult and often dangerous circumstances. We encourage the international community to increase its assistance and to do more to support United Nations humanitarian agencies in order to allow them to help populations, in particular during the winter, which is especially harsh in the area. We continue to think that there are no military solutions to the Syrian conflict and that it is vital to actively search for an appropriate political solution that would put an end to the suffering of the people. Against that backdrop, Chad supports the tireless efforts of Mr.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

33. “It is unacceptable that the parties to the conflict continue to violate human rights and to target peaceful civilians and infrastructure. All parties must respect the rules of international humanitarian law and the relevant provisions of resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014) and 2191 (2014). The Government of Syria has the obligation under international law to ensure the free movement of assistance and access to vulnerable populations, as well as the protection of humanitarian workers and their facilities. With the increasing deterioration of the humanitarian situation, the international community must do more, be united and bring pressure to bear on all the Syrian parties to lift the obstacles to humanitarian assistance and allow unhindered access to all areas in need.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

34. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I would like to commend you, Mr. President, for convening this open meeting on the situation in Syria. I would also like to thank Ms. Kang Kyung-wha, Assistant Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Mr. Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for their detailed briefings. The Syrian conflict will soon enter its fifth year, as the security situation continues to deteriorate and the humanitarian toll becomes worse by the day, with more than 200,000 civilians dead and a high number of refugees and internally displaced persons, without real prospects for a political settlement. Bombs, mortar attacks, explosive devices, along with a lack of food and water, are becoming the daily plight of civilians in Syria.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

35. “In conclusion, I would like to once again reiterate my congratulations to you and your team, Sir, for the enormous amount of work tackled, the relevance of the subjects addressed and the perseverance you displayed throughout your term. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate China on its assumption of the presidency for the month of February, assure its entire team of my delegation's unreserved support and wish them every success.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

36. “At the meeting on the situation in Palestine (see S/PV.7360), Council members noted the failure of the draft resolution submitted to the Council on 30 December (S/2014/916), the purpose of which was to reach an agreement on ending Israel's occupation by the end of 2017. However, we should note that Council members were unanimous in urging the international community to play an active role in promoting a two- State solution. We commend Chile for organizing a mission to Haiti designed to enable the Council to see at first hand the implementation of the stabilization process in Haiti in the wake of the disaster that devastated it in 2010.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

37. “We welcome the launch of the joint military operation against those groups between the Congolese armed forces and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while hoping that the necessary measures will be taken to ensure the protection of the civilian population and their access to humanitarian aid. My delegation has concluded that, regrettably, the Council remains divided on the issue of the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Far from calming the atmosphere of defiance between Israelis and Palestinians, recent events have seen the prospects for the speedy resumption of negotiations recede even further.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

38. “However, we welcome the establishment of the United Nations Electoral Observer Mission in Burundi, which on 1 January began official operations alongside the African Union, the European Union and the International Organization ofla Francophonie, while hoping that the elections will adhere to democratic standards so as to ensure stability and peace in the country. The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is still worrying, owing to the political challenges related to the electoral process and the threat posed by armed groups, including the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

39. “For our part, we emphasized the importance of proper identification by States themselves of their national priorities as a basis for intervention by the Peacebuilding Commission, as well as on strengthening national institutions so as to restore the authority of the State and ensure the provision of basic services to the people. Concerning Burundi, while some progress has been made in achieving peace and stability, much remains to be done, particularly when it comes to expanding the political space.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

40. “As we affirmed in our statement in the debate, security and development are highly interdependent, and even while the responsibility for preventing conflict lies chiefly with States, the Security Council nonetheless has a primary role to play in countries in post-conflict situations, particularly when it comes to implementing its resolutions. Regarding the meeting on the peacebuilding architecture (see S/PV.7359), Council members noted the progress that has already been made in that area, while emphasizing that much still remained to be done. Among other things, the Security Council is awaiting with interest the results of the forthcoming 2015 review of the peacebuilding architecture, a process that began last month conjointly with the General Assembly.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

41. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I would first like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the leadership you have shown in conducting the work of the Council during your term, as well as your entire support team. You have made a sustained attempt to continue the Council's efforts to meet the requirements of transparency, as outlined in presidential note S/2010/507. We commend your initiative in organizing an open debate on development as it relates to the maintenance of international peace and security (see S/PV.7361), a subject that the Security Council had not covered since 2011 and that attracted great interest among Member States, along with the fact that your country's President personally took part in and led the debate, which culminated in the adoption of a presidential statement (S/PRST/2015/3).”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

42. “To conclude, we urge friendly countries with influence on the parties to bring the necessary pressure to bear with a View to achieving a lasting solution to the crisis on the basis of the Minsk agreements and declaration, with full respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.”

    2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source

43. “Moreover, Chad believes that the solution to the Ukrainian crisis is political, and that it will largely depend upon the willingness of the parties concerned to commit to a true negotiations process to achieve lasting peace. Chad encourages the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to pursue its investigations with a view to assigning responsibility for the Ukrainian crisis, which has lasted far too long and caused many victims. In line with the Normandy format and Milan meetings and the mediation provided by the trilateral contact group, Chad urges on the countries involved and the Secretary-General, through his good offices, to relaunch the peace process in Ukraine.”

    2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source

44. “Given the lack of political will when it comes to putting an end to the violence, and the significant increase in the number of civilian victims, Chad is fearful of a resumption of the fighting, whose primary victims will, as always, be civilians. Developments in terms of the violence in Ukraine very often lead to violations of international humanitarian law, and the international community cannot remain impassively on the sidelines. Those who are responsible must be brought to justice. With more than 5,000 deaths, 10,300 injured and more than 1 million displaced persons, the Ukrainian tragedy has gone on long enough. In that regard, Chad calls on all the parties to remain calm and show restraint and urges the Government and separatists to engage in a direct and inclusive national dialogue with a view to national reconciliation.”

    2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source

45. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I, too, should like to thank Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman for his briefing. Chad is deeply concerned at the deterioration of the security situation in Ukraine, especially in the region of Donetsk and Luhansk. Despite the untiring calls made by the international community for restraint and calm, a violent attack on the port of Mariupol in the Donetsk region took place on Saturday, 24 January, resulting in at least 30 civilians killed and more than 100 injured. On 13 January, we saw the shelling ofa bus near Volnovakha that claimed the lives of 12 civilians, the majority of whom were women. The situation is a serious one.”

    2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source

46. “I cannot end without talking about the retreat in Greentree on 13 and 14 November, organized by the Permanent Mission of Finland, which brought together the Council members, including the newly elected members, on relevant issues related to an assessment of the Council's activities in 2014 on methods of work and lessons learned. From those discussions, it became clear, inter alia, that briefings and consultations are virtually identical. It was also stressed that the Council is still divided on some so-called sensitive issues and, as such, solutions do not appear forthcoming, as is the case with the question of Palestine, for example. In conclusion, I once again congratulate you, Sir, and the entire Australian team on your tremendous work, the relevance of the issues you took up and your perseverance throughout your presidency.”

    2014-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7325 (2014) · source

47. “We reiterate our support for the strengthening of the police components in peacekeeping operations and special political missions, which largely contribute to post- conflict peacebuilding and the sustainable protection of civilians. We also believe that the issue of the level of linguistic and cultural knowledge could become a criterion for the selection of police officers. The meeting held on 25 November on the effectiveness of sanctions (see S/PV.7323) provided an opportunity to consider the very important issue of the implementation of sanctions by the Security Council. That debate will contribute to opening the door for subsequent decisions to fill the gaps that we observed in that area.”

    2014-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7325 (2014) · source

48. “President, led the Council to address the matter on two occasions, with the broad participation of Member States in the open meeting on Ebola on 21 November (see S/PV.7318). With regard to the increasing terrorist threat, the Australian presidency organized a high-level debate (see S/PV.7316), led by your Minister for Foreign Affairs, at which 77 delegations spoke, underlining the importance of the issue and the mobilization of Member States in addressing it. Presidential statement S/PRST/2014/23 was adopted by the Council at that time. We congratulate you, Mr. President, on having taken the initiative to hold the first meeting of the Security Council on the key role of United Nations policing in peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations (see S/PV.7317), during which resolution 2185 (2014) on that issue was adopted unanimously.”

    2014-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7325 (2014) · source

49. “With that said, allow me to say that the 5 November meeting on Burundi (see S/PV.7295) highlighted the very delicate situation in that country on account of the tensions leading up to the elections to be held in 2015, two months after the withdrawal of the United Nations Office in Burundi. The meeting of 12 November on Liberia (see S/PV.7310) addressing the Ebola crisis allowed Council members to unanimously adopt very important measures in that connection. At that meeting, Mr. Herve Ladsous underscored the need to consider what international assistance would be needed during the post-Ebola reconstruction in the country. Also with regard to the Ebola crisis, we must acknowledge that your leadership, Mr.”

    2014-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7325 (2014) · source

50. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I would first like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on you and your team's effectiveness and hard work during your leadership of the Council in November. We have watched you seriously improve the new, interactive discussions in the Council, allowing us to save time during our meetings. I would also like to thank all those who have extended kind words to us, in particular to Ambassador Cherif, and wished us success in our upcoming presidency. It will be an honour for the delegation of Chad to occupy the Security Council rostrum for the first time in its history. With the Council's support, we strive to live up to the challenge.”

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