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1. “Impunity for drug trafficking undermines trust in public institutions and hampers sustainable peace and security. A criminal justice response is crucial to upholding the rule of law and ensuring cooperation between local populations and security forces. The role of the police is essential in that regard. That was one of the reasons for which the Kingdom of the Netherlands, together with Cote d'Ivoire, drafted resolution 2447 (2018), on policing, justice and corrections, which the Security Council adopted unanimously last week. Furthermore, the Kingdom of the Netherlands supports strengthening the justice sector in Mali through the police component within the G-5 Joint Force. In criminal justice, cooperation to share evidence and ensure due process is pivotal.”

   2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source

2. “In order to tackle drug trafficking in West and Central Africa, regional initiatives are key, and UNODC plays a crucial role in facilitating such initiatives, including within the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. UNODC facilitates cooperation through projects like the West Africa Coast Initiative and the Airport Communication Project, which the Kingdom of the Netherlands supports. In the context of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), we welcomed the regional approach to drug trafficking in the mandate of its Joint Force. We support the G-5 Sahel Security Platform, aimed at exchanging information on criminal and terrorist activities in West Africa. That brings me to my second point, concerning criminal justice. Security and justice are two sides of the same coin.”

   2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source

3. “It transcends borders and affects the lives of millions of people around the world, especially young people. To counter drug trafficking in West and Central Africa, we need an integrated approach. Let me mention three main aspects in that regard: first, regional security cooperation; secondly, criminal justice; and, thirdly, sanctions. First, with regard to regional security cooperation, regional problems require regional solutions, supported by the United Nations where needed. The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a staunch supporter of closer cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations like the African Union. As such, we are a supporter of sustainable financing for African Union peace support operations.”

   2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source

4. “I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important meeting. I also would like to thank the Mr. Fedotov, Executive director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), for his very informative briefing. Transnational organized crime causes and aggravates conflict, and that was one of the main messages during the 6 November debate (see S/PV.8393) on the role of policing in peacekeeping operations, which included the participation of numerous United Nations Police Commissioners. During that meeting, we stressed that financial gains from organized crime are a source of income that fund insurgent groups and terrorists and thereby perpetuate the cycle of conflict. Like other forms of crime, drug trafficking fuels corruption, terrorism and other illicit trafficking.”

   2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source

5. “The Kingdom of the Netherlands invites the Secretary-General to proactively and consistently share with the Council the steps that the Mission continues to take to implement and sustain the lessons on those issues. In conclusion, an even greater, sustained and united effort by all of us is necessary, but in the end, only the leaders of South Sudan determine whether there will be sustainable peace in the country. They told us that they are serious about peace, and now we ask them to show us.”

   2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source

6. “We remind everyone that the Council has decided on a specific designation criterion for sexual Violence, and we reaffirm the readiness of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to act on that criterion. That brings me to my third point, concerning the ongoing need for the protection of civilians by UNMISS. The ongoing sexual violence is a painful reminder that UNMISS remains the primary source of protection for the people of South Sudan. It also demonstrates the importance of a robust, nimble and forward-leaning presence by UNMISS outside the protection-of-civilians sites. Equally important is close coordination on security issues among UNMISS and humanitarian actors and local communities, especially women.”

   2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source

7. “There is a clear need to show that there are consequences for those who continue to attack civilians, commit sexual violence or violate human rights. It is the responsibilities of the parties, in particular the Government of South Sudan, to show leadership on that issue. That includes holding perpetrators accountable and making concrete progress towards the implementation of all of the chapter V provisions of the Peace Agreement. In particular, the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing and the Hybrid Court for South Sudan are essential to guaranteeing justice and reconciliation. At the same time, we all have a responsibility to do what we can to deter such heinous crimes.”

   2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source

8. “We also call on all sides to facilitate, and not frustrate, humanitarian access and put an end to the bureaucratic impediments that humanitarian actors currently face. In addition, we look to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to continue to demonstrate leadership and unite the international community in order to provide the necessary support and pressure needed during the implementation process. The United Nations, the African Union, the African Union High-level Ad Hoc Committee for South Sudan and the European Union have stated their commitment to supporting the process, and we sincerely hope IGAD will seize that opportunity. My second point is about the need for accountability.”

   2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source

9. “These events represent a serious setback to the peace process and demonstrate the ongoing need for further progress on the following three points: first, full implementation of the Peace Agreement; secondly, accountability; and, thirdly, priority for the protection of civilians by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). My first point is about the need for the full implementation of the peace agreement. That is the only sustainable way to protect the people of South Sudan, but as deadlines are slipping by, continued action is necessary to maintain the existing momentum. We therefore call for an immediate stop to the ongoing fighting, the finalization of negotiations for the transitional security arrangements and a greater effort to reach the 35-per cent quota for women's participation.”

   2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source

10. “In particular, we welcome the convening of pre-transitional committees and mechanisms and the implementation of confidence-building measures, such as joint field visits and the release of some political prisoners. However, as stated many times, the strength of a peace agreement will be determined by its ability to deliver safety and stability to the people of South Sudan. In that context, we are concerned by the continuing ceasefire violations, in particular around greater Baggari. In addition, the recent attacks on civilians near Bentiu, where at least 125 women, including elderly and pregnant women and minors, were raped within the space of one week, were cowardly and horrendous.”

    2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source

11. “On behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, I would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Lacroix; Her Excellency Ms. Joanna Wronecka; and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, for their valuable briefings. We pay tribute to the commitment of each one of them to the promotion of peace, justice and development in South Sudan. It has been little over three months since the parties to the conflict in South Sudan signed the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. Since the signing, we have been able to welcome some important developments.”

    2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source

12. “By acting collectively and in an agile manner, the Council was able to give clear guidance and messaging on important developments in Afghanistan, including with regard to the peace process, the elections, the reform efforts and the many terrorist attacks affecting the daily lives of the Afghan people. Outside the Council, the Kingdom of the Netherlands will continue to focus on those important themes and challenges. They need to be carefully addressed along the difficult road towards the sustainable peace and development that the people of Afghanistan so rightfully deserve. Finally, I want to thank both Ambassador Saikal and Special Representative Yamamoto personally, as well as their respective teams, for their excellent cooperation over the past year. They can count on our continued support, including outside the Council.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

13. “It was also reflected on 8 March (see S/PV.8199), when many members of the Council underscored the importance of the women and peace and security agenda in Afghanistan, a message that was reinforced by the fact that the majority of Council members at that meeting were represented by female leaders. The voice ofAfghanistan's people is clear: we need a workable peace deal. That will require political courage on the part of all the parties involved; it will require perseverance; and it will require the unity of effort of the Council. That unity of effort is something that we, as penholder this year, have consistently strived towards.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

14. “Besides agreeing on new benchmarks for the important implementation of reforms, the Geneva communique once more reiterated the support of the international community for peace in Afghanistan. But peace should not roll back the progress made over the past 17 years, and can never come at the expense of the fundamental rights of all Afghans. A new generation of Afghans is knocking on the door of a new Afghanistan - young, educated and talented women and men who do not want to return to the dark period of clerical rule. That was put on clear display by Ramiz Bakhtiar, the first Afghan youth representative to the United Nations, whom we invited to brief the Council in September (see S/PV.8354). Ramiz was elected as part of a joint initiative by Afghanistan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

15. “Also, the Independent Election Commission and Electoral Complaints Commission both have their respective roles and mandates, which are separate yet interdependent. It is important that both institutions work together towards the common goal of organizing credible, legitimate and free and fair elections. All stakeholders across the political spectrum need to engage in political campaigning in a constructive and peaceful way, while upholding the highest democratic standards. Peace is possible, and the moment is now. We urge the Taliban to reciprocate the offer of the Afghan Government to engage in direct peace negotiations. We commend President Ghani for his courageous leadership in preparation for negotiations. There is no alternative to an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process, supported by UNAMA and the international community.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

16. “We hope the turnout for the presidential elections will prove to be even higher, with further increased participation by youth and women. The parliamentary elections showed that improvements must be made to the electoral process. The Afghan Government and the Independent Election Commission will have to do their utmost to ensure that the presidential elections planned for 2019 take place in an orderly and credible fashion. We strongly urge them to implement the lessons learned, and we call on the United Nations Development Programme and UNAMA to support the process. There must be improvements in the implementation of biometric verification, the training of election staff and voter education.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

17. “That includes a justice system that is able to fully implement the progress the country has made in legislative reform and in constitutional provisions guaranteeing women's rights and the elimination of violence against women. The security situation also constitutes a major obstacle for safeguarding fundamental rights. In that regard, we are concerned about the continuously high level of civilian casualties. The deliberate targeting of civilians by anti-Government forces is entirely unacceptable; we condemn it in the strongest terms. An estimated 4 million Afghans contributed to shaping the future of Afghanistan by casting their vote in the parliamentary elections in October. They sent a very hopeful and powerful message.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

18. “With that in mind, I will focus on three issues: first, human rights and the rule of law; secondly, the elections; and, thirdly, peace. This month we celebrated 70 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Under Taliban rule, human rights were denied to most of the Afghan people. Seventeen years since the end of brutal Taliban rule, a great deal of progress has been made, but many challenges remain, as our briefers pointed out. The Afghan people cannot enjoy many of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Afghan Constitution. We support the efforts of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to work closely with all Afghan institutions in overcoming challenges relating to those rights.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

19. “I would like to start by thanking Special Representative Yamamoto and Executive Director Fedotov for their briefings. I also thank Ambassador Umarov of Kazakhstan for his annual briefing on the excellent work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). I would also like to express my gratitude to Ms. Haress for sharing her in-depth analysis and valuable recommendations, as well as to Ambassador Saikal for his insightful statement. I also wish to thank him for the kind words he expressed regarding our penholdership, which I shall credit my team for, as they did all the hard work. In previous debates the Kingdom of the Netherlands has always stressed the need for an integrated and inclusive approach to the challenges in Afghanistan.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

20. “In conclusion, we remind our fellow Council members that we bear a shared responsibility in the area of cooperation to ensure that the International Criminal Court can execute the mandate that the Council decided to give it 13 years ago. Let me reiterate our great thanks to the Prosecutor and her Office for their tremendous efforts under difficult circumstances.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

21. “It also calls upon all States and regional and international organizations to cooperate fully with the Court and the Prosecutor. The Court is heavily dependent on cooperation to function effectively. It is unacceptable that fugitives of the Court continue to travel unhindered. We align ourselves with the Prosecutor in urging those States that invite and host suspects on their territory to consult with the Court. The Kingdom of the Netherlands will continue to call upon all States to meet their obligations under resolution 1593 (2005), to cooperate fully with the Court and to fulfil their international obligations. We also urge the Council to continue to work on ways to address cases of non-cooperation with the Court.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

22. “If we do not take this seriously and act upon this belief, opportunism will continue to prevail and the international rule of law will continue to be undermined. We need to end the climate of impunity. It is the Council's responsibility to stop such developments and ensure the effectiveness of the decisions it has made in the past. That is the only way to ensure international peace and security. My third point concerns cooperation with the Court. In 2005, the Council unanimously referred the situation in the Sudan to the International Criminal Court. Today, over 13 years after the adoption of resolution 1593 (2005), all suspects in this case remain at large, while the charges remain in effect. Paragraph 2 of the resolution requires the Government of the Sudan and all other parties to the conflict to cooperate fully.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

23. “We remind the Council that charges in the Sudan case include genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The severity of these charges led the Council to refer the situation in the Sudan to the ICC 13 years ago. This leads me to my second point, concerning accountability. Accountability for international crimes and gross human rights violations is not only vital to justice, but the only way that leads to sustainable peace. Ultimately, it is about bringing justice to the victims by ensuring the accountability of the perpetrators. The people of Darfur, including those present here today, deserve this. Gross human rights violations can also trigger further conflict and need to be addressed to ensure any form of sustainable peace.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

24. “Please allow me to focus on three important aspects: first, the situation in Darfur; secondly, accountability; and thirdly, cooperation with the Court. First, the Kingdom of the Netherlands welcomes the decrease in fighting in Darfur and in the level of violence against civilians in recent months. However, we remain deeply concerned about continued human rights violations committed by several parties to the conflict, including the Government of the Sudan. We are also extremely concerned about continued reports regarding sexual and gender-based violence, arbitrary arrests and extrajudicial killings. At the same time, the situation with respect to the 2.1 million internally displaced persons seems unchanged. We underline that any return should be safe, voluntary and in accordance with international law.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

25. “The Kingdom of the Netherlands joins others in welcoming the Prosecutor back to the Security Council. We thank Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for her briefing and her report. The Kingdom of the Netherlands wishes to avail itself of this opportunity to reiterate its full support for the International Criminal Court. That institution was created to strengthen the international rule of law by bringing those responsible for gross human rights violations and international crimes to justice. The International Criminal Court is the only permanent international court that can judge the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. We express our gratitude for the continued commitment of the Prosecutor and her Office while working in the most difficult conditions.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

26. “In conclusion, the important work of UNOCA and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Fall show us that there are situations in Central Africa that are at risk of becoming a threat to international peace and security. We hope that, the next time the Council meets on this item, we can see that joint efforts by the United Nations and Governments in the region will have led to tangible results.”

    2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source

27. “It is essential that each office focus on its niche role. The Kingdom ofthe Netherlands sees a clear role for UNOCA to focus on conflict prevention, given its unique position as a regional office. In that light, we welcome the Special Representative's engagement on the process of peaceful elections in countries that are not served by other United Nations offices, including in Sao Tome and Principe and Gabon, as well as on cross-border issues, including transhumance and farmer-herder conflicts. It is important that the Special Representative be allowed to use his good offices in the best possible way in the countries he focuses on. We encourage all United Nations offices in the region to consider how to further increase cooperation and efficiency in the future.”

    2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source

28. “UNOCA has an important role to play in developing sound risk assessments and ensuring conflict- and climate-sensitive programming. We encourage UNOCA to continue to work with the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the African Union, the Lake Chad Basin Commission, the Economic Community of Central African States and other relevant organizations to build on the information in the report of the Secretary-General through further joint risk assessments for climate- and water-related security risks. That brings me to my third and final point, on cooperation among the United Nations offices in the region. Given the complex situation in Central Africa, it is important that the different United Nations offices in the region maximize their cooperation and complement each other.”

    2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source

29. “During our presidency of the Council in March, the Kingdom of the Netherlands organized an open briefing on the root causes ofconflict in the Lake Chad basin (see S/PV.8212). Briefers, Council members and affected countries confirmed the urgent need to address the root causes of conflict, including climate change and water stress in the Lake Chad basin. Presidential statement S/PRST/20l8/l7, on UNOCA, which was adopted in August, highlights the needs for risk assessments and long-term strategies to support stabilization and build resilience in the Central African region. As confirmed in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/1065) in a section specifically addressing the topic, the adverse effects of climate change continue to be a threat to regional stability.”

    2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source

30. “Human rights violations by all parties need to be investigated and the perpetrators should be held to account. We call on the Government of Cameroon and armed groups to grant full access to human rights observers and humanitarian workers to the Anglophone regions. To address the needs of the displaced population, increased funding of the humanitarian relief plan is essential. With regard to my second point, on the need to strengthen joint and comprehensive risk assessments for all root causes of conflict, the situation in the Lake Chad basin continues to be a matter of concern. As highlighted in the two briefings today, the situation provides a breeding ground for organizations like Boko Haram and causes instability and displacement.”

    2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source

31. “There are over 437,000 people displaced, and there is a clear risk of spillover to the wider region. The escalation of violence shows that conflict prevention requires more than just words; it must be followed up with action. The Kingdom of the Netherlands fully supports the territorial integrity of Cameroon. We call on the Government to start a meaningful and inclusive dialogue with all relevant parties, including with women representatives. We fully support the work of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Fall and call on the Government of Cameroon to implement confidence-building measures, including the release of political prisoners. We thank the Special Representative for his recent visit to the country and for giving this crisis the attention it deserves.”

    2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source

32. “First, allow me to thank Special Representative Fall and Ms. Ghelani of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for their very clear briefings today. Let me also thank their teams for the very important work that they are doing. I will focus on three issues today: first, the situation in Cameroon; secondly, the need to have comprehensive risk assessments for the root causes of conflict; and, thirdly, the importance of coordination among the different United Nations offices in the region. Teachers and lawyers in the Anglophone region of Cameroon asked for their minority rights to be protected in a peaceful protest two years ago. Today the health and education sectors are shut down. Indiscriminate violence has led to civilian deaths, reportedly by the Cameroon army and the armed groups.”

    2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source

33. “They are the strengthening of the rule of law, including through increased police, judicial and prison capacity, the rapid implementation of priority measures and respect for human rights. The Haitian Government must take full advantage of the presence of MINUJUSTH to make progress along that path. For its part, the Kingdom ofthe Netherlands will continue to support the engagement of the United Nations in Haiti.”

    2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source

34. “The efforts in that regard must be redoubled to enable the transition from MINUJUSTH to another form of United Nations presence to take place next year. Developments in the coming months will inform the debate on the form that such a presence might take. To that end, it will be necessary to assess the risk of destabilization, with a view to ensuring the peaceful holding of elections in October. We look forward to the strategic assessment that should guide that debate. Whatever form the transition eventually takes, it will be crucial for the Haitian Government, the Mission and the United Nations country team to maintain close cooperation. In conclusion, the Kingdom of the Netherlands firmly supports the aspirations of the Haitian people to achieve peace, justice and development. The conditions necessary for achieving that goal are clear.”

    2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source

35. “Despite the progress in those areas, it is clear that we have to step on the gas. In that regard, we welcomed the establishment of the joint commission. In order to meet the goals of MINUJUSTH's exit strategy, it will be vital to adopt and implement legislative reforms in a number of key areas quickly and effectively. The country must redouble its efforts to address the major problems of overcrowded prisons, prolonged pretrial detention, corruption and the lack of control and accountability in the public sector, including the police. That requires a total political commitment and the allocation of adequate financial resources. That brings me to my last point, on prospects for the future. The rule of law must be consolidated in order to strengthen the people's trust in the justice system and promote sustainable peace and development.”

    2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source

36. “Those developments underscore the importance of improving the efforts to achieve the benchmarks outlined in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/1054) for consolidating the rule of law. In the past few years Haiti has made significant progress in establishing the rule of law in a challenging environment. The progress of the national police in terms of its capacity and professionalism, which has been reflected in its management of the recent mass demonstrations and in the increase in its numbers of female officers, is a positive example in that regard. The achievement of several of the established goals therefore seems within reach. We also welcome the recent appointment of a delegate minister for human rights, who will be responsible for the speedy development of a national human rights action plan.”

    2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source

37. “It is now at a crossroads where it is essential to consolidate and develop the gains made so far. Today I would like to address three issues - threats to political stability, the establishment of the rule of law and prospects for the future. In recent months, many Haitians have protested about the Government authorities' lack of control and accountability. The Government must take its citizens' grievances seriously. At the same time, it is important that all political stakeholders engage constructively and act in the interests of the Haitian people, while respecting democratic institutions. We are concerned about the violence that has occurred during some of the demonstrations, partly provoked and committed by armed gangs. Such acts are unacceptable and undermine the fragile political situation in Haiti.”

    2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source

38. “Mrs. Gregoire Van Haaren (Netherlands) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank Special Representative Helen La Lime for her efforts on behalf of Haiti and for her first briefing to the Council. The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. We are following the situation in Haiti with particular attention. Three of the four countries that make up our Kingdom are located in the Caribbean, including Sint Maarten, a neighbour of Haiti, and the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Ms. Marlin-Romeo, addressed the Council during our September meeting on Haiti (see S/PV.8342). We have been encouraged by the positive path that Haiti has taken with the support of the United Nations and the international community in the past few years.”

    2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source

39. “In closing, I want to wish Special Adviser Khan and his team the best of luck with the valuable and substantial tasks that lie ahead of them.”

    2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

40. “The work of the Investigative Team and the Iraqi Government is crucial to documenting and laying bare the despicable ideology and practice of ISIS and give it its rightful place in history going forward, and to helping to further reduce its appeal across the world. After all, the actions of ISIS in Iraq led to the gravest kind of crimes. In this light, we look forward to Iraq's implementation of international crimes into national legislation. This would be a significant and very positive development. In order to achieve justice and eventually reconciliation, it is our understanding that evidence gathered by the Investigative Team should be used only in prosecutions that comply with the highest international legal standards, and that no capital punishment will be applied.”

    2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

41. “Inclusive communication with and towards communities is an important aspect of its work. We count on the Team to secure, collect and preserve evidence in line with international standards; to protect witnesses brave enough to speak up and ensure the broadest use of the evidence collected; to give information to families that are missing loved ones; and, finally, to help demonstrate the extent of the atrocities committed by ISIS and its vile ideology so that it does not create new Victims. Thirdly, I have spoken about the need for accountability for individuals and communities alike.”

    2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

42. “Secondly, I want to speak about protecting and supporting survivors and victims. A week from today, Nadia Murad will receive her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo - a recognition of her activism, which has shed light on some of the most terrible crimes imaginable. She has given a voice to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, the Yazidi community and other Iraqi victims. Mr. Khan has written that survivors and victims should be at the centre of the work of the Investigative Team. We could not agree more and are happy to see our pledge be used for specialized psychological support and assistance to witnesses and victims. As the Investigative Team becomes fully operational in 2019, its ability to build relationships with affected communities - especially women - will be crucial.”

    2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

43. “We recognize that his investigations are starting in 2019 and that the task that lies ahead of him and the Iraqi Government is a vast one. Its continued support and cooperation are of course paramount, especially in a challenging security context. We expect that the Investigative Team will establish an effective working relationship with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq that is characterized by complementarity. The Council adopted resolution 2379 (2017) unanimously, which is worth noting. Let me reiterate that Mr. Khan has the continued and full support of the Kingdom of Netherlands to end impunity for atrocity crimes committed by ISIS. That is why my Government announced that it would contribute financially to support the Investigative Team. We call on others that have not yet done so to follow suit.”

    2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

44. “Please allow me to focus on three aspects today: first, supporting the work of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant; secondly, protecting and supporting survivors and victims; and thirdly, accountability. First, we welcome the commencement of the work by Mr. Khan and his team and we have looked forward to this discussion and support the priorities as formulated in his first report (S/2018/1031). My Government feels strongly about the need for accountability for atrocity crimes committed by Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS). These are crimes that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, as mentioned by Mr. Khan in his briefing.”

    2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

45. “Let me start by congratulating you, Mr. President, and your team on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of December. You can count on my full support and that of my entire delegation. I would also like to thank the Chinese delegation for its professional steering of the work of the Council during the month of November. I would also like to echo the delegation of the United Kingdom in offering our condolences for the passing of the former President of the United States George H.W. Bush. I would like to thank Special Adviser Khan for his very informative briefing and welcome him as he addresses the Council for the first time.”

    2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

46. “Let me end by reiterating that sustainable peace and stability in the region will be possible only if and when the Russian Federation returns to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.”

    2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source

47. “Such actions are illegal and violate Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We furthermore reiterate the various calls from the international community, including from the European Union, on all parties involved to exercise the utmost restraint in order to prevent any further escalation of tensions. The stakes are high, and the consequences could be grave. As the Kingdom of the Netherlands said in its statement on 30 October, it welcomes Ukraine's decision to seek arbitration under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. We urge the Russian Federation and Ukraine to commit to that arbitration process and seek a peaceful legal settlement to the dispute.”

    2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source

48. “That remains a violation of international law and Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The annexation constitutes an ongoing threat to international peace and security that merits the full attention of the Council. Since 2014, the security situation in the region has been worsening due to the actions that the Russian Federation has taken. It has militarized the Crimean peninsula, illegally built a bridge over the Kerch Strait and imposed unilateral and unwarranted limitations on maritime shipping in the Sea of Azov. Thirdly, any further escalation of tensions must be prevented. We call on the Russian Federation to halt all restrictions on the freedom of navigation that it has imposed both within and into the Sea of Azov, and refrain from any further military confrontation with Ukrainian vessels in the region.”

    2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source

49. “I will focus on three issues today: first, the events of Sunday 25 November; secondly, the context in which those events are taking place; and, thirdly, steps towards de-escalation. With regard to my first point, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is deeply concerned about yesterday's developments in the Black Sea region. The blocking of the Kerch Strait by the Russian Federation, denying access to Ukrainian ports, constitutes a violation of international law. That is not acceptable. As we stated in the Council meeting of 30 October, the security situation in that area has direct consequences for the broader Black Sea region. That brings me to my second point. Let us focus on the root cause of the situation we are discussing today - the illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula by the Russian Federation.”

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50. “Let me start by thanking Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her update on the situation in and around the Sea of Azov. At the outset, I would like to support the procedural point that was put forward by the United Kingdom and Poland. In line with General Assembly resolution 68/262, adopted by an overwhelming majority on 27 March 2014, let me reiterate our full support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. Less than a month ago (see S/PV.8386), we sat in the Chamber to discuss the situation in Ukraine. It is clear that the volatile security situation in that part of the world needs to be addressed urgently.”

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