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1. “We call on the African Union, the United Nations and the guarantors of the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement to actively support the pursuit of a political solution. Inclusive dialogue remains the only sustainable way to build the necessary confidence for free, fair and peaceful elections in 2020. In conclusion, I would like to echo the words of Mr. Benjamin Mkapa - the Council must remain seized of this matter.”

   2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source

2. “The ordinary summit of the East African Community will assess the situation in Burundi at the end of the month, while time is running out and the time frame between now and 2020 narrows. The leaders of the region will have to rise to the challenge and bring the political process out of the impasse in which it has become embroiled. They have a key role to play in determining the future stability of Burundi and the region as a whole. The Kingdom of the Netherlands looks to the EAC for leadership and guidance on the way forward to continue the dialogue. We therefore welcome the offer by Mr. Benjamin Mkapa to brief the Council following the EAC summit, as stated in his letter of 9 November.”

   2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source

3. “However, there is insufficient progress on the most consensus-based points most consistently highlighted by the Security Council both in its presidential statement in April (S/PRST/2018/7) and in its press statement in August (SC/13461), namely, first, the need for an active and unconditional commitment to dialogue conducted under the auspices of the East African Community (EAC); secondly, reaching an agreement among the stakeholders before the 2020 elections; and thirdly, the necessary resumption of cooperation between Burundi and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy and the African Union observers. At present, such issues are still pending.”

   2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source

4. “We welcome the leadership of Ambassador Lauber, Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, in continuing to monitor the issue. It is also essential that Burundi's partners be able to continue to provide their support. The Kingdom of the Netherlands remains firmly committed as adevelopmentpartner of Burundi. The door to dialogue remains open to resolve misunderstandings and to restore mutual trust. Dialogue must also be the answer to the sudden suspension of international non-governmental organizations, which is a serious setback to the country's development activities. My last point is on the way forward. Today, the Council is considering the situation in Burundi for the fifth time this year. There are encouraging signs, particularly the announcement that President Nkurunziza will not seek a new term.”

   2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source

5. “While the overall security situation has improved, a climate of repression continues to compromise the calmer situation. The most recent report of the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi (A/HRC/39/63) indicates that there have been disappearances, torture and arbitrary arrests. It also notes that the main perpetrators of those acts are Government actors or their proxies, such as the national security services, the police and the Imbonerakure militia. Those abuses must stop immediately and must not go unpunished. In addition, many Burundians are dealing with a difficult socioeconomic situation. Approximately 1.7 million people are food insecure and 378,000 Burundian refugees are still living outside the country. In that context, international aid is vital.”

   2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source

6. “Benjamin Mkapa, and congratulates him on his tireless efforts to promote an inclusive and acceptable inter-Burundian dialogue. Despite his efforts, the outcome of the fifth inter-Burundian dialogue session, held from 25 to 29 October, was disappointing. We agree with the facilitator that it is regrettable that the Burundian Government did not take part in the dialogue and that as a result, many disagreements persist. It is also clear that there is still no road map for the 2020 elections. Important issues such as the return of the opposition diaspora and the protection of the achievements of the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement are still outstanding. That brings me to my second point. The Netherlands remains concerned about security, the socioeconomic context and the human rights situation in Burundi.”

   2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source

7. “(spoke in French): The Kingdom of the Netherlands would like to thank Special Envoy Michel Kafando and Ambassador Jiirg Lauber for their informed advice on the situation in Burundi. We thank the Secretary- General for his report (S/2018/1028) and welcome his announcement that he will present the Council with a set of options on the role of the United Nations in Burundi. I would like to focus on three points - first, the inter-Burundian dialogue; secondly, the security situation, the socioeconomic context and human rights; and thirdly, the way forward. My first point concerns the progress of the inter-Burundian dialogue. The Kingdom of the Netherlands expresses its support for the East African Community facilitator, Mr.”

   2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source

8. “We reiterate that the European Union will be ready to assist in the reconstruction of Syria only when a comprehensive, genuine and inclusive political transition is firmly under way.”

   2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

9. “We need accountability for all the grave human rights violations and atrocity crimes in Syria and to bring those responsible to justice. The Conference of States Parties to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is currently under way in The Hague. It is crucial that we achieve attribution for chemical-weapons use as a step towards accountability. Let me stress once again in that regard our support to the Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011. A referral of the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court remains the best path forward to fight impunity. In conclusion, we strongly disagree with the premature calls for reconstruction aid.”

   2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

10. “Let me also stress the importance of stability in north-east Syria and continued progress in the joint fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS). Military actions in that area should stay sharply focused on addressing the threat of ISIS. That brings me to my third and final point, with regard to the outlook for the future. Syria currently is not ready for the safe, voluntary and dignified return of refugees. Voluntary return can be facilitated only when the internationally agreed protection thresholds are in place. It is essential that security and property rights guarantees be established for refugees and internally displaced persons seeking to return. In that regard, we are deeply concerned about Law 10, which apparently has been reincarnated into Law 42. We support the United Nations in its call to suspend that law.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

11. “The inclusiveness and representation of all Syrians are key. The committee itself, and any subcommittees that will be created, should at a minimum include 30 per cent women. That brings me to my second point - our concern about the increased shelling in Idlib and the continued need for sustained de-escalation in Idlib and northern Syria. The increased shelling that we have seen in Idlib over the past couple of weeks is reason for concern. It is of key importance that the agreement on Idlib between the Russian Federation and Turkey hold, and that it is implemented by the parties through continued cooperation. The alternative to sustained de-escalation is a devastating humanitarian catastrophe.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

12. “Staffan de Mistura has been given a clear mandate by the Security Council, through resolution 2254 (2015), and through the Sochi outcome document. Now is the time to deliver. All parties, particularly the Syrian authorities, should cooperate constructively with the United Nations to prevent further delays in the political process. Those with leverage bear a specific responsibility in that regard. The committee is not a goal in and of itself. It is, and should remain, part of the broader United Nations-led political process, based on resolution 2254 (2015). One can speak ofa credible political process only when the constitutional committee itself is credible. The convening role of the United Nations ensures this. No one should be able to hold the convening of the constitutional committee hostage.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

13. “Let me first thank Special Envoy De Mistura for his clear and comprehensive briefing. We very much appreciate Mr. De Mistura's unwavering commitment in the remainder of his term in office. I would like to focus on the following three points today: the urgent need to convene the constitutional committee, the continuing need for sustained de-escalation in Idlib and northern Syria and the future outlook. The Kingdom of the Netherlands welcomes the Istanbul summit communique of 27 October. The constitutional committee should convene as soon as possible, before the end of the year, and move ahead with the establishment of a new constitution. The invitations to the 150 committee members should be sent out as soon as possible. It is the prerogative of the United Nations to do so.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

14. “We also urge full and unhindered access for humanitarian workers, as they are providing essential support to the population. The peace Agreement provides an opportunity to strengthen the people's resilience. That especially helps women and children, and with them, the future of South Sudan. Humanitarian actors are on the front line of those efforts, sometimes paying the highest price. In conclusion, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The signing of the peace Agreement represents a historic step, but the work is not done. In fact, it has just started. Let us work together to ensure that this light shines for all the people of South Sudan and that women play a decisive role in shaping the future.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

15. “We also welcome the signing of a joint communique on the prevention of sexual violence by the Government of South Sudan, and call for its full implementation. Ensuring justice is essential for reconciliation and for paving the way for sustainable peace. My third point concerns the need for unhindered access for UNMISS and humanitarian actors. UNMISS personnel risk their lives on a daily basis to provide security to civilians throughout South Sudan. We urge UNMISS to continue to strengthen its forward-leaning posture in order to protect civilians from physical violence, including sexual violence. We regret that we continue to see reports of violations of the status-of- forces agreement, and again urge the Government of South Sudan to ensure full freedom of movement for UNMISS.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

16. “That brings me to my second point, the need for accountability. The Kingdom of the Netherlands underlines the importance of chapter V of the peace Agreement, which deals with accountability and transitional justice. There can be no sustainable peace if impunity persists. That clearly also applies to sexual violence in conflict. As we highlighted during the Arria Formula meeting of 22 October, we must move from a culture of impunity to a culture of deterrence. That is why we remind all parties in South Sudan that the Security Council has the ability to sanction perpetrators of sexual violence. However, sanctions can never be a substitute for full accountability, which is why we echo the call by the African Union Peace and Security Council on 10 October for the signing of the memorandum of understanding on establishing a hybrid court.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

17. “The full implementation of the peace Agreement, and success in silencing the guns in South Sudan, constitutes the only way forward. However, successful implementation will require women's full and meaningful participation, as they offer a vital perspective in the analysis of conflict. It is also they who show leadership in building bridges between opposing factions. Their full and meaningful participation increases the inclusiveness, transparency and sustainability of peace processes. That is why the Kingdom of the Netherlands strongly welcomes the 35 per cent quota for women's participation in the South Sudan Agreement and would like to encourage all parties to meet the quota and ensure the meaningful participation of women in all instruments and processes related to the peace Agreement.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

18. “Today I would like to make three points on the following topics in support of the women of South Sudan - the implementation of the revitalized peace Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, accountability, and unhindered access for the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) and humanitarian actors. My first point concerns the implementation of the peace Agreement, whose signing we welcome, and we thank the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union for its leadership in that regard. We also welcome the ratification of the Agreement by South Sudan's National Assembly. We are nonetheless concerned about reports of ongoing fighting in Wau, Yei and Unity states.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

19. “On behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, I would like to start by thanking all three briefers for the valuable joint visit to South Sudan last month, and for their briefings today in the Council. I would like to also thank them for emphasizing the need for tangible action to ensure the meaningful participation of women in the political process and in future security arrangements. In the light of that, I want to reiterate that the women of South Sudan should be at the centre of all of our efforts. It is they who suffer most from the ongoing brutal and widespread fighting. It is they who dared to call for peace long before their political leaders were willing to listen.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

20. “In order to permanently eliminate the root causes of the conflict and instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is crucial to ensure that a democratic transfer of power follows credible, peaceful and transparent elections. The Congolese citizens will cast their votes and judge the credibility of the process. At this final stage, the Council and its regional partners, including the African Union, SADC, the Economic Community of Central African States and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, should continue to closely monitor the situation.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source

21. “Ghebreyesus, In other areas, including around Bijombo, the population is still suffering the consequences of violent conflict and human rights violations. The humanitarian crisis continues to deteriorate, and we call on all Member States to increase their contribution to the humanitarian assistance plan. We call on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring States to implement the compliance framework of the Political and Security Committee of the European Union, and to cooperate on the issue of internally displaced persons, including with a view to their return, in accordance with international human rights law. In conclusion, we are witnessing a decisive moment in the history ofthe Democratic Republic of the Congo, a moment that the Congolese people have been hoping for.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source

22. “Thirdly, I would like to address the deterioration of the security situation in the east of the country. The number of armed groups has increased significantly. Attacks on civilians and humanitarian personnel in the Beni region are unacceptable. They threaten the already uncertain fight against the Ebola epidemic, which has been the largest in Congolese history to date. We welcome the important work of MONUSCO in the protection of civilians in this context. It is essential that the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the international community work together to stabilize Beni and gain the trust oflocal people. In that regard, we welcome on this subject the recent visit of Mr. Lacroix and Mr.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source

23. “We remind the authorities of their promise to release 130 political prisoners, including high-profile cases, in accordance with the New Year's Eve agreement. With the start ofthe campaign, it is essential to build trust and to find consensus between the political parties and the Independent National Electoral Commission. In that regard, we welcome the opening of dialogue on 4 October and encourage all actors to work together in a constructive spirit. We congratulate all political parties on maintaining their commitment to participating in the process. The stakes of this historic election are immense. A huge task awaits the winner, since he or she will have to face the humanitarian and security challenges that persist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source

24. “We remind the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that MONUSCO remains ready to contribute to logistical support. Much progress has been made in recent months, but challenges remain, such as a lack of trust and restricted political space. We call on all political parties to campaign constructively and to help find compromises to meet these challenges. This brings me to my second point, concerning the need to open the political space further. We congratulate the Congolese Government on having recently authorized several demonstrations, which took place peacefully. Other demonstrations, however, have been banned in several major cities. We once again urge the authorities to lift the total ban on demonstrations and to respect freedom of expression.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source

25. “These include the distribution of equipment and the training ofpolling station staff. We also welcome the invitation to the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union and the Carter Center to send independent observers. They will play an important role alongside the 40,000 local observers. We also encourage political parties and citizens to be certified as election witnesses. The Secretary-General notes in his report (S/2018/882) that the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the Independent National Electoral Commission are working together to increase women's participation. We applaud their efforts and urge all parties to use these final days to strengthen women's participation in this election.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source

26. “Mrs. Gregoire Van Haaren (Netherlands) (spoke in French): There are only 39 days left before the elections - the first in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo leading to a democratic handover of power. We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zerrougui and her team for their good offices and excellent briefing. We also thank Ms. Mbela for her statement, which provided the necessary additional context on the electoral process. Today, I would like to address three points: first, the progress of the preparations for the elections; secondly, the need to further open the political space; and thirdly, our concerns about the deterioration of the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Kingdom of the Netherlands welcomes the progress made in the implementation of the electoral calendar.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source

27. “In our belief that there should be accountability in accordance with international standards, and looking towards the future, we call upon the new Iraqi Government - as we do on all others that have not done so yet - to ratify and implement the Rome Statute and, as such, recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. In conclusion, I want to pay tribute to Special Representative Kubis for the excellent work he was able to carry out with his team in implementing UNAMI's challenging tasks over the past three years and nine months. We look forward to working with the designated Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, who will start in December. We wish her a lot of success.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

28. “The task for UNAMI, the Investigative Team and the Iraqi Government is vast, that is, to secure, collect and preserve evidence and to give information to the families of the many missing. That is why the Netherlands has decided to contribute financially to the work of Investigative Team. We look forward to Special Adviser Khan's first briefing in December. We encourage the new Government to continue to collaborate closely with both UNAMI and the Investigative Team on the collection, preservation and storing of evidence of those crimes that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

29. “Finally, I want to mark the continuing engagement of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) on ISIS accountability and the commencement of the work by the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/ISIL. Earlier this month, UNAMI and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights published an important report entitled Unearthing Atrocities: Mass Graves in Territory Formerly Controlled by ISIL. Reportedly, an overwhelming majority of those graves contained victims of ISIS. So far 1,258 bodies have been exhumed, but it is estimated that there are human remains of between 6,000 and 12,000 people.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

30. “But in the aftermath of the defeat of ISIS the focus will also be on other areas of the national action plan, such as the social and economic empowerment of women, which Suzan Araf Maroof spoke about that in the Council in August (see S/PV.8324). In that respect, we encourage the Government to take steps to end impunity for perpetrators of gender-based violence -for example, by considering a law on violence against women that criminalizes such violence, as other countries in the region have implemented. In today's Iraq the talents of all its people are indispensable, including those of women and young people, for its economy to grow and deliver a better future for all Iraqi citizens - men, women and children alike.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

31. “The meaningful, political, social and economic participation of women is ever so important in view of the dark period in its history that Iraq and the Iraqi people experienced. That is why I want to take this opportunity to commend Nadia Murad for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her voice, advocacy and all Yazidi and other Iraqis who suffered as a result of sexual violence and atrocities committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS). Providing victims with means for their rehabilitation and reintegration into society is a priority area for Iraq's second national action plan on implementing resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

32. “Iraq can count on the Netherlands to back such efforts - politically, financially and through our private sector i as we have done over the past years. We are in full support of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Iraq, which will allow it to form and exercise the new Government. My second point is that a diverse society wants to see itself reflected in its elected leaders and in a Government that is inclusive and representative and includes the meaningful participation of women. Iraq can be proud that it has historically been at the forefront of women's empowerment in the Arab world, with the first Arab female minister nominated in 1959. That example can still be replicated.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

33. “We are encouraged by those early signals and expect that the Prime Minister and his Government will continue to be inclusive and representative of Iraq's diversity when implementing that programme. We also welcome the elections that took place in the Kurdistan Region. The report of the Secretary- General (S/2018/975) spoke of a positive trend in the communication between Baghdad and Erbil, a dialogue that we hope to see continued and intensified. Equally important is the need for the new Government to increase efforts to meet the legitimate demands of its people and provide basic public services. That includes safe and sufficient drinking water, electricity, the creation of j ob opportunities and countering corruption.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

34. “I would like to start by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Mr. Jan Kubis, for his briefing - his final one to the Security Council in his current capacity. Please allow me to focus on three important aspects: the formation of the new Government, inclusive Government and accountability. First, on the formation of the new Government, we congratulate and commend Iraq on the formation of the new Government within the constitutional time frame and look forward to the appointment of the remaining ministerial positions. Iraq has taken a very important step this year towards democracy and long-term stability. Prime Minister Abdul-Mahdi presented an ambitious programme and took initial significant steps in favour of proximity to the Iraqi people, transparency and reform.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

35. “There can be no lasting peace without justice. Multilateral cooperation on peace and security requires cooperation across the board in the whole United Nations, including on human rights and the Human Rights Council, on fighting poverty and climate change and on international law and courts. I would like to end by referring to a line from the statement made by my Prime Minister, Mr. Mark Rutte, at the general debate of the seventy-third session of the General Assembly: we should believe in the power of principle, not the principle of power (see A/73/PV.9).”

    2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source

36. “Building on their resources, expertise and legitimacy, the United Nations can strengthen its role in dealing with crises throughout the conflict cycle, from prevention before conflict to sustaining peace after conflict. I come now to my third point, namely, upholding international principles and rules. The Kingdom of the Netherlands has always championed, and will continue to champion, the rules-based international order and multilateral cooperation, especially on security matters and other issues of shared concern. Upholding the rule of law, ensuring accountability, promoting and protecting international humanitarian law and international human rights law, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that binds us all, are vital to the legitimacy of the United Nations and multilateralism.”

    2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source

37. “In order to deal effectively with peace and security challenges, all members should shoulder their responsibilities. We are convinced that the world stands to gain from a Security Council that is more agile and effective in its operations and whose composition is a better reflection of today's world. On peacekeeping reform, we strongly support the Secretary-General's initiatives to make the United Nations delivery on the ground more effective and efficient, such as through the Action for Peacekeeping initiative, with its emphasis on performance. Constructive multilateralism can also entail supporting new initiatives and forms of cooperation, for example, by working more closely with such regional organizations as the European Union and the African Union.”

    2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source

38. “It is our obligation as States Members of the United Nations to make sure the multilateral system works, which brings me to my second point: United Nations reform. The Kingdom of the Netherlands strongly supports the efforts of the Secretary-General to reform the United Nations in order to make the Organization fit to meet the challenges of today's rapidly changing world throughout the three pillars of the United Nations - peace and security, development and human rights. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an important guide in that regard. The overall aim is to strengthen the role of the United Nations where possible and to continuously renew our commitment to the United Nations Charter, in particular in the Security Council.”

    2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source

39. “Too often, the Security Council fails to act. Examples of such failure can be found in Syria, Yemen and Myanmar. In the absence of action, ordinary citizens become Victims, and impunity reigns. The situation in Syria has been a stark reminder of a crisis of respect for the hard-won gains in international law - from the Geneva Conventions to the Charter of the United Nations and to the Chemical Weapons Convention. All of those norms have been trampled upon in Syria. In such a case, the primary responsibility rests with the Security Council. In the event of mass atrocities, a Council paralysed by the use of the veto will lead to its being circumvented, thereby weakening its position and undermining the multilateral order. It is for that reason that we support the French-Mexican initiative.”

    2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source

40. “I will focus my intervention on three issues: multilateralism, United Nations reform and the importance of upholding international principles and rules. Multilateralism is the only credible answer to the challenges we face today, such as climate change, migration, transnational crime and terrorism. We cannot address those challenges unilaterally or bilaterally; we need to tackle them together by using the international organizations and forums we created for that purpose and by finding common ground. However, we are witnessing a trend, including in the Security Council, where the multilateral approach is being challenged and undermined. It is a worrisome trend. When the multilateral system becomes paralysed, especially in the context of international peace and security, it is innocent people who suffer.”

    2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source

41. “On behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, let me express our sincere thanks to China for organizing today's debate on such a timely and important topic, which is very relevant for building a safe, just and prosperous future for all. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and the briefers for setting the stage for today's important debate. The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Union. On 11 November, we will commemorate the end of First World War. The horrors of that war and of the Second World War still reverberate today. The lessons we have drawn from them have become part of our shared history and are at the basis of our common endeavour to prevent global conflict at all costs.”

    2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source

42. “In conclusion, we strongly urge Libyan leaders to step up their efforts, take on their responsibilities and seize the opportunity offered by the Palermo conference next week. The Council expect results, but above all else the Libyan people expect results.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

43. “That sends a powerful signal to perpetrators of sexual violence that the international community stands ready to take action against those practices in Libya. Existing sanctions need to be better implemented. In that light, we welcome last week's visit by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. That message of better implementation was conveyed by the Committee during its visit to Libya, and supported by the Council in resolution 2441 (2018), adopted on Monday. Sanctions alone are not enough, however. To ensure accountability we need to follow through on prosecutions. In that regard, we call on all parties to cooperate and execute the warrants of arrest against fugitives indicted by the ICC, including against Mr. Al-Werfalli.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

44. “We welcome the rapprochement between the two Central Banks and the increased focus on economic reforms. The Council should actively support the fight against illegal money flows through the black-market economy. The sanctions regime will continue to be an important tool in that regard. My third point concerns accountability. Following last week's briefing on the invaluable work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Libya (see S/PV.8388), we have to step up efforts to end impunity, strengthen the rule of law and bring to justice those who pursue violence. With the establishment of a new listing criterion earlier this week, the Council took a promising step towards addressing sexual and gender-based violence in Libya.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

45. “We are encouraged by the efforts of the Special Representative to address the security situation in Tripoli by reaching a ceasefire. Work on security and political reconciliation needs to be reinforced with economic reforms and financial transparency. That brings me to my second point, concerning Libya's economy. Too many people profit from Libya's political stalemate, which leads to a lack of financial transparency and economic division. On Tuesday we heard from Ms. Reitano (see S/PV.8393) that by far the largest share of revenues from organized crime in conflict areas ends up with corrupt leaders. They are the main beneficiaries of instability, violence and a lack of State capacity for enforcement. That needs to be addressed, including in Libya.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

46. “The House of Representatives and the High Council of State should show their commitment by laying the groundwork for elections to take place. Throughout all the discussions, the voice of half of Libya's population continues to be ignored. I am of course referring to Libya's women. The parties need to step up their efforts. We expect women to be part ofthe Libyan delegations at the Palermo conference next week. We welcome the Special Representative's proposals to revitalize the political process and overcome obstacles. He has our full support. The Council and the international community need to unite behind the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and stand ready to support those efforts, including by listing spoilers in the political process.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

47. “On behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, I would like to join others in expressing our sincere thanks to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Mr. Ghassan Mr. Salame, for his informative briefing. Please allow me to focus on three important aspects: first, moving the political process forward; secondly, addressing the economy; and thirdly, promoting accountability. When we joined the Council at the start of this year, we saw an opportunity for Libya to take significant steps towards stability. We emphasized then that what was needed above all is the political will of all Libyan leaders to look beyond their personal interest and to put their people first. Today, we have to conclude that it is precisely that lack of will that has held the political process back ever since.”

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48. “Policing needs to be mainstreamed in the United Nations system. It is an indispensable dimension in peacekeeping missions, as well as its integrated role, together with justice and corrections, in the broaderjustice chain. That should be a common interest and responsibility of all. I highlight the need for the appropriate positioning of United Nations police, including the Police Adviser, so that it can be more adequately equipped to fulfil its key role in prevention and sustaining peace. Letme express my sincere gratitude to the Secretariat for its support; the Police Commissioners for their leadership; UNMISS, MONUSCO and MINUJUSTH for their invaluable and relentless efforts in supporting the people of those countries; and all police-contributing countries for their indispensable contributions.”

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49. “To build trust, both male and female officers need to be involved in day and night patrols. Having a good mix of female and male police officers is essential to addressing sexual and gender- based violence, support victims and help to ensure that the perpetrators are held to account. That is especially relevant in South Sudan, where the deployment of more female police officers is needed to mitigate the risk of sexual and gender-based violence in and around internally displaced-persons camps. In conclusion, United Nations police have a vital role to play in establishing long-term stability and sustaining peace in peacekeeping settings. Therefore, we look forward to receiving the Secretary-General's report on policing requested in resolution 2382 (2017), exactly a year ago today.”

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50. “One way by which missions can address that is by developing sustainable host-State capacity to address serious crime and organized crime. For example, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the illegal exploitation of natural resources directly funds armed groups. In line with the Action for Peacekeeping declaration, I would like to stress the importance of predeployment training of police officers, in accordance with the human rights due-diligence policy. The right people need to be deployed in the right place at the right time, while taking advantage of their specific police specialization. Thirdly, I want to emphasize the importance of gender-responsive policing. Gender-responsive policing increases trust within the population, including in their national police force.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source