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  1. “Our delegation also notes that the time devoted to each part of the mission was relatively short, which did not make it possible for the mission to properly manage the various meetings. That was the case with the meetings with the International Criminal Court and the visits to the missions in Somalia and South Sudan, and it also was the case with the visit of international authorities to South Sudan. In future, we suggest that the Council set aside enough time to organize that sort of mission. My delegation appreciates the debate that you, Mr. President, organized on the prevention of conflicts (see S/PV.7247), which made it possible to enrich the discussion on the underlying causes of conflicts, the warning signs and especially the Security Council's role in prevention.”

    2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source

  2. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, for your leadership in conducting the Council's work during your presidency and to congratulate the entire team that supported you in that endeavour. We welcome the United Kingdom's initiative in organizing the visit by Council members to Europe and Africa during its presidency. In spite of its brevity, that important mission deserves to be repeated in the future because, not only did it make it possible to really get a feeling for the realities on the ground, but it also, above all, fostered initiatives aimed at finding solutions to problems that have arisen. That is the Security Council's mission first and foremost, and the conclusions need to be drawn up and debated within the Council first, before being the subject ofa press statement.”

    2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source

  3. “As we have repeated many times, the solution to the crisis in Ukraine must be political and should be reached through an inclusive, direct dialogue on the basis of respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source

  4. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his readiness to give a briefing to the Council on the urgent situation in Ukraine. Chad would like to express its serious concern with regard to the rapid deterioration of the situation in Ukraine, in particular in the Donetsk region. The meeting of the two Heads of State - Mr. Poroshenko and Mr. Putin - on Tuesday, 26 August in Minsk is, in our View, a new step towards de-escalating the tension. However, only two days later, reports indicate an intensification of the fighting in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions and the presence of 1,000 Russian volunteers who are supposedly fighting in the Ukrainian territory alongside pro-Russian separatists. The new escalation is a cause of concern for Chad.”

    2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source

  5. “Attacks and reprisals risk worsening the situation, which will no doubt have a negative impact on the civilian population. In conclusion, we are convinced that only an inclusive and constructive dialogue could lead us to an unfreezing of the situation that Ukraine is currently experiencing. Ukrainians have the right to peace just like all the other peoples of the world.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

  6. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I would like to start by thanking Mr. John Ging of the the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for his briefing. The intense clashes between Ukrainian forces and separatists in eastern Ukraine is occurring in urban centres, with civilians caught in the crossfire. Many civilians have been killed or wounded recently. Certain sources refer to the use of Grad rockets in inhabited areas, which is a serious crime. Civilians continue to flee in large numbers and those who remain have to face various shortages and violations. Health centres and hospitals in Donetsk and Slavyansk have been occupied, preventing civilians from receiving treatment. We call upon both sides to respect the norms of international humanitarian law.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

  7. “In that regard, the support of the Security Council, which is determinant in the African Union's efforts aimed at operationalizing the African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises, as African authorities themselves undertook during the African Union summit held in Malabo on 26 to 27 June 2014, has proved to be insufficient. In conclusion, I would again like to reiterate my congratulations to the President and the entire Rwandan team for the tremendous amount of work done, the relevance of the subjects covered and the courage that they have shown throughout this particularly difficult term. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the delegation of the United Kingdom as it assumes the presidency of the Council in August and reiterate the Chadian delegation's full support for the entire team and wish it every success.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

  8. “The efforts and sacrifices made by the African-led International Support Mission in Mali and the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic have enabled us to prepare the ground for the deployment of United Nations operations in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic. To further strengthen that partnership, it is important that the issue of financing the African Union operations, the difficulties associated with the transition of the African missions and those of the United Nations or the role of the African Union in the pre-transition phase and the appointment of the leadership of the new mission be subject to greater study in future debates.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

  9. “In that respect, the fight against the Boko Haram terrorist group requires a pooling of efforts and close cooperation between the States ofthe subregion. Chad welcomes the attention the Security Council has granted to multilateral cooperation between the States of Economic Community of West African States faced with the threat posed by Boko Haram in north-eastern Nigeria and in neighbouring countries. The ebola epidemic that is currently raging in West Africa is an equally serious threat as it continues to spread dangerously towards other countries. The international community must mobilize to prevent its spread on a larger scale. Chad welcomes the outstanding cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, especially in peacekeeping.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

  10. “The Council has also considered the thirteenth report (S/2014/442) presented by Mr. Said Djinnit on the situation in West Africa, covering the period from 1 January to 30 June 2014. Chad welcomes the progress achieved in settling the political and security-related problems, including the implementation of the cross- border security strategy for the Mano River Union, the restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau and the successful execution of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone. However, many challenges remain, especially with regard to transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, terrorism, piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and security-related problems.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

  11. “The situation in the Middle East, following the escalation of violence in Gaza, took up much of the Council's time and the Council's repeated calls for a ceasefire have unfortunately gone unheeded. The violence in Gaza has reached unacceptable levels and the number of civilian victims continues to grow each day by the hundreds. We regret the Security Council's impotence in the face of that tragedy. Like dozens of other delegations, Chad calls for an immediate cessation of Israeli military operations and the firing of rockets at Israel to enable negotiations to resume. The grim toll of victims resulting from the Israeli operation has now surpassed 1,200 dead and 6,700 wounded in the Gaza Strip, the majority of them being civilians. The number of displaced persons is now in the hundreds of thousands.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

  12. “With regard to the situation in Syria, Chad welcomes the successful conduct of the operation aimed at the destruction of chemical weapons, and the unanimous adoption of resolution 2165 (2014) on the humanitarian situation in that country. However, we remain deeply concerned by the human tragedy affecting the Syrian population, while no political solution is in sight. We deplore the Security Council's inability to be able to assist the parties to the conflict in finding solutions to the crisis. We welcome the fact that the Security Council has not lost sight of the impact of the Syrian crisis on other conflicts in the region and we urge the Council to continue its efforts to find a lasting political solution. There is no military solution to the Syrian crisis.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

  13. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): Allow me to start by congratulating you, Mr. President, on the leadership with which you have led the Council's work during your term, which is coming to an end, and to congratulate the team that assisted you in that endeavour in what was a difficult context. The Security Council's activities during this month, which is nearing an end, were dominated by crises in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, and in Ukraine. Six meetings over two weeks, including two emergency meetings, were devoted to the Middle East, and four, including two emergency meetings, were devoted to Ukraine. Three important resolutions were adopted unanimously by Security Council members. A number of press statements were issued without hindrance, which my delegation welcomes.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

  14. “We welcome the bilateral discussions between Iran and certain countries, as well as the holding of two rounds ofhigh-level negotiations on nuclear issues, from 14 to 16 May and from 16 to 20 June in Vienna, in the framework of the joint plan of action adopted in Geneva on 24 November 2013 between Iran and its partners and the P5+1 aimed at reaching a final agreement on the Tehran nuclear programme before 20 July 2014. Nevertheless, there have been constant violations on the part of Iran, which Chad deplores. Iran and its partners are at a crucial phase in their negotiations and we hope that they will reach a negotiated settlement on their differences for the good of international peace and security. In conclusion, we need to recognize that sanctions need to evolve to reflect the situation on the ground.”

    2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source

  15. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), Ambassador Gary Quinlan of Australia, for his very detailed quarterly report on the activities of the Committee for the period of 20 March to 24 June of 2014. Chad takes note of the report of the Panel of Experts (S/2014/394, annex), created under resolution 1929 (2010) and which supports the work of the 1737 Committee, and the recommendations contained in the report. We encourage the members of the Committee to continue their discussions on those recommendations. We also take note ofthe efforts aimed at a rapprochement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency.”

    2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source

  16. “Lastly, in future Chad will take advantage of the consultation process outlined in the Rome Statute, enabling it to advise the Court in advance should it have difficulties in meeting its commitments.”

    2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

  17. “A lasting peace in Darfur would be a guarantee of stability and security for Chad and for all the countries bordering Darfur. Furthermore, for the aforementioned reasons and at the international community's request, Chad has taken on the role of facilitator in settling the crisis in Darfur. It would be difficult, if not impossible, for us to play that part without being in contact with all the Sudanese parties. Chad nonetheless remains committed to its obligations under the Rome Statute and will do all in its power to meet them. However, considering the necessity of achieving security and stability, we ask for understanding on the part of the Court and the States parties for the non-compliance with certain procedures.”

    2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

  18. “The issue of a solution to the follow-up of cases referred to the ICC could be usefully and judiciously discussed within the Conference of States Parties. As we have always stated, concerning the issue of Chad's cooperation with the ICC, despite some difficulties linked to our status as a neighbour of the Sudan and our role as a facilitator in the Darfur crisis, Chad has always fully cooperated with the Court. It should be recalled that the ICC has conducted all its Darfur investigations from Chad, where it opened an office at the beginning of the crisis in the region. The situation in Darfur has had a huge impact on Chad, and it is no accident that almost 300,000 Sudanese refugees have ended up in the border area with Darfur since 2003.”

    2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

  19. “It is clear that implementing the various Security Council resolutions on the crisis in Darfur has been difficult, due to the complexity of the crisis and to the fact that the concerns of the regional and subregional organizations involved in the quest for a way out of the crisis are not taken into account. We believe that it would be helpful to broaden the scope of our thinking on how to support the ICC in accomplishing its mission, by emphasizing the cooperation and involvement of all concerned through dialogue and by raising awareness. It would be counterproductive, in our view, to try to use the Security Council to exert systematic pressure in order to help the cases make progress in the Court.”

    2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

  20. “In that regard, we ask the Government of the Sudan to pursue the presumed perpetrators of these crimes and to help combat impunity. Regarding the issues of insecurity and access that have hindered the ICC's investigations, as discussed in the Prosecutor's report, we call on the Sudanese Government to show proof of its flexibility and willingness to cooperate. Chad takes note ofthe Court's judgement in the case of Mr. Abdallah Banda and would like to express its support for the ICC in its efforts to bring justice to the victims and to end impunity.”

    2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

  21. “We condemn every act perpetrated on civilians by the Rapid Support Forces and other militias involved in the conflict. As we have emphasized many times, there can be no military solution to this conflict. An open political settlement is essential to the restoration of peace in the region, which has been ravaged for more than a decade by an unprecedented civil war. On the humanitarian front, the escalation of the conflicts has resulted in a renewed deterioration of the situation. Since February, 400,000 people have fled the violence in numerous areas. This serious situation demands the attention of the entire international community and renders it vital that everything be done to stop the violence and protect innocent civilians.”

    2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

  22. “Mr. Gombo (Chad) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her report on the situation in Darfur. Chad is deeply concerned about the serious deterioration in security conditions in Darfur, owing to ongoing clashes between the Sudanese Government and the armed rebel groups and to worsening inter-community violence. The involvement of paramilitary units and tribal militias in the conflict are clearly a primary cause of the violence among civilians and the chief cause of displacement in the population. All violence, including the destruction of villages, rapes and abductions, and including attacks on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), must be halted.”

    2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source