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“It is also our responsibility to strengthen multilateral support for the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, which is an innovative and sustainable response by the G-5 States against a threat to international peace and security whose causes and implications extend beyond their subregion. As the Council recalled in its press statement of 15 November (SC/13584), the Joint Force must now continue its operations while building on the funding already disbursed, which will allow the Council to review its international support in the near future. Finally, with regard to the development pillar, there can be no stability in the Sahel without the creation of sustainable prospects for the people of the Sahel, and in particular for its youth.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Secondly, we must consider the security pillar - because there can be no stability in the Sahel without a merciless fight against the terrorist groups that threaten the populations and the stability of the States of the region. In that regard, we must continue to enhance the partnerships among the various security forces deployed in Mali and the Sahel - national armies, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) Joint Force, Operation Barkhane and the European missions - each of which has its own added value and all of which pursue the same strategic objective.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Recent progress, including the effective launch of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, is encouraging but must be further consolidated. We believe that the international community must use all those levers by the March deadline set by resolution 2432 (2018). The sanctions adopted a few minutes ago against three individuals obstructing the implementation of the Peace Agreement are a case in point. They mark an important moment in time - the international community is taking concrete action against those who seek to prevent peace in order to continue to prosper at the expense of the general population. Those measures will be complemented by other such measures in the future, if necessary.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Remy Rioux, for their briefings, which illustrate the extent of international mobilization in support of the Sahel that exists today. They also show how complementary and coordinated the respective actions of the various stakeholders on the ground are. France is convinced that our collective commitment to the stabilization of the Sahel must necessarily be based on joint action on the political, security and development pillars. First and foremost is the political pillar, for there can be no lasting stabilization in the Sahel without the full implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, which is becoming increasingly urgent. The Security Council has established a robust framework to support the Malian parties in that regard, in accordance with the terms of the Peace Agreement itself.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank C6te d'Ivoire for having made the Sahel a priority of its Security Council presidency. We strongly support that choice because we are convinced that the challenges facing the Sahel region call for an ambitious and coordinated response by the international community within the framework of the priorities set by the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. I thank the Special Adviser of the Secretary- General for the Sahel, Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw; the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Ion Jinga; the Vice President of the World Bank for Africa, Mr. Hafez Ghanem; and the representative of the Sahel Alliance, the Director General of the Agence Francaise de Developpement, Mr.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“The ministerial debate of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, to be held in Vienna in March 2019, will be another opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitment to combating drug abuse in West Africa and beyond.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“Secondly, the United Nations must support West African States, at theirrequest, withtechnical assistance and capacity-building. I would like to acknowledge the outstanding work done by the UNODC in that area, particularly by its regional office based in Dakar. Finally, the United Nations is also the guarantor of a comprehensive and balanced approach that allows not only West Africa but also other affected regions to act together to address the drug problem, based on the principle of common and shared responsibility. In that regard, the outcome document agreed to at the 2016 special session of the General Assembly on the world drug problem (resolution S-30/ 1) remains our common road map.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“Indeed, international organizations, and the United Nations in particular, also have an important role to play in addressing the drug problem. First, they have the primary responsibility of considering the whole dimension of the issue in the quest for sustainable political solutions to conflicts. Therefore, to continue with the example of Mali, which I mentioned earlier, the fight against drug trafficking in the region is also a means of supporting the implementation of the peace agreement. Sanctions are one of the tools at our disposal to act in that regard, since the participation in trafficking activities is among the designation criteria set up under the sanctions regime for Mali. We must make full use of them.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“At the regional level, it is critical to strengthen cooperation in order to effectively fight trafficking and corruption. The response must be based on joint action on the security and development aspects. That is the impetus of the approach deployed by the Group of Five for the Sahel countries in the framework of the Joint Force and the Priority Investment Programme. France fully supports those efforts, in conjunction with its partners. For example, the Alliance for the Sahel, by financing quick-impact development projects in vulnerable areas, helps to provide viable economic prospects for local populations and prevent them from joining networks from the illegal economy. There are myriad challenges, but the States of the region are not alone in meeting them.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“It is essential that the States of the region strengthen the capacities of the concerned institutions, with the support of donors and international stakeholders. Thoseactionsmustaiminparticularatstrengthening the entire criminal justice system, particularly the judicial system and asset seizure mechanisms, but also take into account the preventive and social and health care dimensions. The care of dependent persons, which remains underdeveloped, must become a priority area of action. France has therefore fully supported the creation of the first specialized centre for drug users in West Africa in Dakar in 2014, the Centre de Prise en Charge Integree des Addictions de Dakar and is currently supporting the creation of a similar centre in Cote d'Ivoire. Those efforts must be encouraged and supported in other countries in the region.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“While there is evidence of collusion between drug traffickers and terrorist fighters, such cooperation is more opportunistic - for protection rather than for payment - than systematic. The proceeds from trafficking do not seem to be the main source of terrorist financing but could contribute either directly or indirectly. As to my second point, we should reflect together about our response at the national, regional and international levels. At the national level, it is very important that West African States make the fight against drugs a real political priority and promote a balanced approach that acts both to combat the drug supply and to reduce the demand through prevention, care, support for users and harm reduction measures.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“That situation diverts certain key actors from implementing the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali by generating violence and hindering and hampering the realization of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process. The widespread corruption that is linked to drug trafficking also undermines people's confidence in the rule of law, particularly the justice system, and can encourage a reflex of community protection and even prompt membership to terrorist groups. Finally, in a region characterized by both drug trafficking and the presence of a number of terrorist organizations, the issue of the link between organized crime and the financing of terrorism has arisen.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“The region is an important transit area for trafficking in cocaine, heroin and synthetic drugs, as well as a zone for the production of cannabis and synthetic drugs. The use of drugs is also an increasingly significant issue. The issue of drugs, including its security, economic, social and health consequences, aggravates the structural weaknesses of the region and seriously jeopardizes its development. Drug trafficking also has a negative impact on the political dynamics of the region. In northern Mali, for example, a significant proportion of armed groups depend financially and logistically on the financial flows generated by the illegal economy and drug trafficking.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I express my gratitude to Mr. Fedotov for his enlightening briefing on drug trafficking in West Africa and the work ofthe United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). I also wish to thank Cote d'Ivoire through you, Mr. President, for having put this topic on the Council's agenda. Like you, Sir, France also considers this to be a particularly important topic and welcomes the opportunity to discuss the matter today. Iwill begin with some remarks on the obstacles and perils that the production, trafficking and consumption of drugs pose to the region's security and prospects for development. As Mr. Fedotov pointed out in his briefing, West Africa faces multiple threats related to transnational organized crime in all its forms and is affected by the issue of drugs in several aspects.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“Finally, the rules and requirements - particularly those relating to capacity, training, the prevention of sexual violence, the provision of care for victims of sexual violence and the respect for human rights - must apply to the troops deployed in the Regional Protection Force. In conclusion, I would like to pay tribute to the women and men who have been deployed in UNMISS for their important work, particularly in the area of civilian protection.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“The Revitalized Agreement would not have been possible without the investment and commitment of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). We understand that the IGAD countries want to participate in the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement by deploying troops to the UNMISS Regional Protection Force, but we must recognize that the safe return of opposition leaders and the cantonment of armed groups can be ensured only through a political agreement. The deployment of additional troops to the UNMISS Regional Protection Force cannot compensate for the lack of political agreement on those issues. We must also ensure that we maintain a single chain of command within UNMISS and that the Regional Protection Force is part of that chain of command.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“My delegation calls once again on the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan to fully mobilize itself against those who commit and sponsor sexual violence. South Sudan must take all necessary measures to ensure that the crimes committed do not go unpunished. That is essential if we are to put an end to the cycle of Violence and counter-Violence, and it is key to any national reconciliation process. In that regard, the establishment and operationalization of a hybrid court for South Sudan must remain a priority. My third point concerns the Regional Protection Force. I would like once again to commend the valuable contribution that the region - in particular the Sudan and Uganda - has made to the peace process in South Sudan.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“It is also essential that we ensure safe and unimpeded humanitarian access throughout the country so that we can meet the extensive needs of the population. The efforts of UNMISS to protect humanitarian convoys are crucial in that regard. The Council can count on France's constant commitment to those issues. The level of sexual violence that Ms. Patten has described is also deeply appalling. The mass rapes that took place in Bentiu at the end of November are atrocious, and those despicable crimes must not go unpunished. Following the Council's press statement of 7 December (SC/13611), France condemns in the strongest terms the use of sexual Violence against civilians, which can constitute a war crime, especially when it used as a tactic of war.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“The ongoing suffering of people underlines the urgent need to move forward in the peace process. That brings me to my second point, concerning our outrage at the suffering of the peoples of South Sudan, especially the women. The humanitarian situation in South Sudan remains unbearable. The figures speak for themselves - 2 million people have been displaced, 7 million people in South Sudan require humanitarian assistance and nearly half of the population suffers from severe malnutrition. South Sudan is now the most dangerous country for humanitarian workers. That seriously hinders the delivery of humanitarian assistance. We must therefore do everything we can to protect humanitarian workers, who continue to be the target of attacks, and we must continue our efforts to ensure that those heinous crimes do not go unpunished.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“The pre-transitional structures have begun to meet, which is a step in the right direction. The ceasefire is generally being respected, which is encouraging. But I want to be very clear - the hardest part of the process still lies ahead. The pre-transitional institutions must become fully operational in order to ensure the success of the pre-transitional phase and the formation of the new unitary Government. Those institutions must, during the transition phase, set security arrangements, which include the cantonment of armed groups and the training of the joint security force. Further anticipated efforts include concrete progress on the drafting of a transitional constitution and the redrawing of internal borders. France encourages the parties to address all of those issues head-on and to seek political agreement on them.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to express our gratitude to the three briefers for their enlightening briefings and for their ongoing commitment to peace in South Sudan. I would like to focus on three main points: the peace process, the humanitarian situation and the Regional Protection Force of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). My first point is that we must give the peace process a full chance. The signing on 12 September of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan presents a historic opportunity to emerge from the conflict. That opportunity must not be missed. The current pre-transitional phase is a moment that is crucial to the success of the Revitalized Agreement.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“Finally, I would like to reiterate the importance that France attaches to the unity of the international community in support of Afghanistan. More than ever, we must remain united to support Afghanistan's path to peace, stability, democracy and economic and social development. Together with the international community, we reaffirmed that message of unity at the Geneva conference on 28 November, and we must now live up to it.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“We count on the Afghan Government to continue the important efforts needed to curb the production and trafficking of drugs, with the support of UNODC and the international community, particularly as part of the Paris Pact initiative. The situation calls for an ambitious response and reforms in the areas of governance and the fight against corruption and organized crime. In conclusion, allow me to thank the delegation of the Netherlands for its significant efforts and its clear and coherent stance on the Afghan issue during this year. We would also like to reaffirm France's full support for Afghanistan in this pivotal period and for the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan in support of the Afghan authorities.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“Finally, it is essential that all States in the region unambiguously support the process and that the international community's efforts be both concerted and not in competition with one another. My third point relates to the fight against drugs. The decrease seen this year is only temporary. We remain concerned about the high levels of poppy cultivation and opium production in Afghanistan. The continued drug trafficking fuels the Taliban insurgency and terrorist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan Province. It is also a public health issue. Poppy cultivation and drug trafficking in the country threaten the lives of thousands of Afghans. We are aware of the magnitude of the task and the need for a collective approach in the context of the principle of shared responsibility.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“The peace process must be inclusive, Afghan-led and Afghan- led, and must take the form of a negotiated peace with the Taliban, with a view to achieving lasting stability. This requires both sides to express acceptable and necessary conditions for an integrated exercise of power within the institutional framework provided for by the Constitution. Progress has been made, thanks in particular to the initiative of President Ghani, who recently proposed a road map. These gestures deserve to be commended, and France reiterates its call to the Taliban to respond to the peace offer on the table. It is also important that women and young people can participate in a direct and meaningful way.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“In particular, the Independent Election Commission must continue to work to ensure the widest possible participation of the population in the elections and to create the conditions for a fair, free and transparent election. Indeed, it is trust in credible institutions and legitimate representatives that guarantees peace. France is very committed to ensuring that the European Union continues to support these efforts, as well as the United Nations and NATO, in order to help Afghan forces prevent and combat terrorism and all forms of violence, the objective of which is to prevent the Afghan people from expressing their free sovereign will. My second point is about peace efforts. The seriousness of the security situation and the human cost of the conflict should encourage renewed efforts to achieve lasting peace in Afghanistan.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“Ghizaal Haress for her insight into the current elections and institutional issues and the crucial importance of the political participation of women and young people. I will make three observations. My first point involves elections. The holding of parliamentary elections in October illustrated the progress made in recent years. The elections, in which women took a large part, which is to be welcomed, showed the desire for peace of the Afghan people, who mobilized courageously, despite the threats and attacks. With a view to the 2019 presidential elections, the consolidation ofa free, credible and transparent electoral process must continue. The weaknesses identified during the parliamentary elections must be corrected.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (Spoke in French): Allow me, first of all, to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his very useful briefing, in particular on peace efforts and the electoral process. I would also like to thank the Executive Director of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for his briefing on the fight against narcotics in Afghanistan, a very important subject for France. I thank Ambassador Umarov for his briefing on the latest activities of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), a sanctions regime whose effective implementation is of major importance in the context of ongoing peace efforts. Finally, allow me to express my special thanks to Ms.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“France will continue to support this constructive and necessary evolution in the work of the Organization in the service of international peace and security in a spirit of coherence and greater partnership with African stakeholders.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source
“Preventing conflicts, avoiding the escalation of existing crises and smoothing the way for a return to lasting peace demand a cross-cutting and holistic approach that considers all the dimensions and factors of conflicts as well as their root causes, whether they be inequality, the illegal exploitation of natural resources, or climate and environmental conditions. They also demand responses and commitments at the regional level. In this regard, United Nations regional offices, such as the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, are a critical tool for strengthening the capacity of the Organization to act in a more effective manner.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source
“In particular, I note the temporary suspension of the activities of foreign non-governmental organizations, the absence of the Government at the fifth and last session of the inter-Burundian dialogue in Arusha, and last week's closure of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. In this regard, we reiterate our support for the mediation led by the East African Community. We hope that the forthcoming summit of this organization, to be held on 27 December, will lead to tangible solutions to facilitate the holding of free, transparent and peaceful elections in 2020.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source
“In particular, France is dismayed by reports according to which live ammunition was allegedly fired to disperse protesters, and calls on the Congolese authorities to shed full light on these incidents. The general elections, scheduled to be held 23 December, represent a historic opportunity as the first-ever democratic and peaceful transfer of power in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. France calls on the Congolese authorities to create the necessary conditions for the holding of credible elections in a peaceful environment. We must stand ready to support the electoral process in close cooperation with all African partners in the event that the Congolese authorities request us to do so. Finally, turning to Burundi, we are concerned about the recent developments in that country.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source
“In this regard, we are pursuing our own efforts aimed at encouraging the Cameroonian Government to take ambitious steps to achieve a lasting settlement to the crisis through inclusive political dialogue, de-escalation measures and broader decentralization measures with respect for the unity and integrity of the country. It is necessary that access to humanitarian assistance to those in need be facilitated and that the perpetrators of human rights violations be prosecuted. The third situation involves the Democratic Republic of the Congo. France is concerned about the events that have punctuated the elections campaign over the past several days.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source
“We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his commitment to confronting the crisis in the English-speaking areas and for the approach he has taken vis-a-vis the Cameroonian authorities. France is concerned about the deteriorating situation in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon. The toll in human lives is becoming increasingly high, and the humanitarian situation is increasingly difficult with - I believe 4 nearly 30,000 refugees in Nigeria and more than 400,000 internally displaced persons.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source
“The people of the Central African Republic voiced their views on many issues during the Bangui Forum on National Reconciliation. The fight against impunity is a key component to the reconciliation process. As Ms. Reena Ghelani just reminded us, the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic must continue to galvanize us, as more than half of the population is suffering from extreme poverty and in need of humanitarian assistance. Lastly, we are counting on the support of all Security Council members for the renewal of the mandate of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic this afternoon. The second situation involves Cameroon.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source
“The African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic is the only platform for holding discussions with the armed groups that includes the participation of neighbouring States from which a comprehensive political agreement could result. It therefore appears necessary that direct dialogue between the Government of the Central African Republic and the armed groups take place as soon as possible. It will be incumbent on the African Union and the future United Nations-AU Joint Special Envoy to identify the modalities of the meeting that must take place between the Government and the armed groups. We would encourage the authorities of the Central African Republic to take the necessary steps to achieve a national consensus on the implementation of African Initiative.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source
“That new wave of violence is a reminder that disarming armed groups, restoring State authority throughout the country and protecting civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, remain priority issues in the Central African Republic. It is imperative that the armed groups commit immediately without preconditions to the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. We also reiterate our full support for President Touadera and recall our commitment to assisting the authorities of the Central African Republic in finding a solution to the crisis. To that end, it is necessary to continue to promote the rapid and ambitious implementation of the African Union (AU) road map.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source
“That is why France welcomes the three-year extension of the UNOCA mandate, which will enable the Regional Office to conduct its mission of good offices, preventive diplomacy and mediation, as well as its support for regional initiatives towards peace and security in Central Africa, in particular, strengthening its partnership with the Economic Community of Central African States. In addition to the fight against Boko Haram, which, regrettably, remains on the agenda, four situations deserve special mention today. First, let us consider the Central African Republic. We are concerned about the security situation, which remains volatile, as seen by the outbreak of violence in Alindao in mid-November.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary General, Mr. Lounceny Fall, for his briefing and, in particular, for his efforts at the helm of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). France shares his overall analysis of the situation in Central Africa and assures him of its full support. Not only are the efforts of Mr. Fall very relevant and reflect the value-added of a regional approach to understanding the situations and the dynamics of conflicts, which are often interlinked; they also allow for a preventive approach.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8421 (2018) · source
“It is our collective responsibility to help the Haitian authorities prepare for MINUJUSTH's withdrawal next October in order to ensure a smooth transition. That is why we must meanwhile redouble our efforts to strengthen the rule of law and democracy in Haiti. Haiti can depend on France's support. My country rejects in the strongest terms any violence aimed at destabilizing the country. It is up to Haiti's leaders from its three branches of Government and across the political spectrum to meet the crucial challenges faced by Haitian society, particularly its young people, and to strengthen democracy and the rule of law so as to ensure stability and a decent standard of living for all.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“Thirdly and lastly, France attaches tremendous importance to the vibrancy of Haitian democracy, and in that regard welcomes the commitments made in preparation for the holding of legislative and senate elections in October 2019, in particular the request for election assistance from the United Nations. Haiti's ability to ensure that its elections are held in accordance with its published calendar will increase the Government's credibility. We therefore hope that the elections will be held as scheduled, and that the preparations for them will be conducted in the best conditions possible and with the support of the international community. All the relevant political actors must take advantage of the elections to launch a dialogue with civil society that takes into account the aspirations of the people.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“In the current context, stability in Haiti and, by extension, its prosperity, now depends more than ever on strengthening its judicial institutions, providing greater access to social services and improving detention conditions in prison facilities, where there is still work to be done. Dealing with corruption, which is an issue often condemned at the highest level, must be a major part of the various reforms that are crucial to the country's recovery. France encourages the Haitian authorities to ensure that the management of public funds is entirely transparent and do their utmost to see that justice is served, particularly where the PetroCaribe affair is concerned. The sense of impunity must be addressed with determination in the courts.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“In its press release issued of2 November, the core group on Haiti recalled "the democratic legitimacy of the Government of Haiti and that in a democracy, change must be through the ballot box and not through violence." We deplore the loss of human lives caused by that violence. My second point focuses on the essential reforms needed to move towards sustainable prosperity and entrench democracy in Haiti. At times we hear voices that defend the idea that economic goals should take priority over the legitimate demands of the people, including when they fight for their fundamental rights and against impunity. That is a false dichotomy.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“The adoption of the legal aid law and Haiti's accession to the Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons should be welcomed as encouraging steps. However, much remains to be done to strengthen the legislative framework necessary to protect the rights of Haitian citizens and ensure an independent and impartial judiciary. An inclusive political dialogue is needed to reach agreement and ease tensions. France supports the efforts made to that end by the Prime Minister, on behalf of the Head of State. While the efforts of the authorities and the mobilization of the population in favour of the development of a State governed by the rule of law are real, we nevertheless condemn in the strongest terms the use or threat of the use of violence.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“MINUJUSTH's contribution to the country's stability since it was established, a little over a year ago, has been crucial, including its support for strengthening the rule of law, police training and the good offices provided by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. However, the volatility in recent months also highlights how fragile the situation in Haiti remains. In that context, and in the run-up to the withdrawal of MINUJUSTH, I would like to focus today on three points. First, all political actors must fully commit themselves, as appropriate and in conjunction with the Special Representative's good offices, to strengthening the rule of law in Haiti and responsibly defending the interests of the Haitian people.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Ms. Helen Meagher La Lime, for her briefing on the situation in Haiti and the work of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). We are now approaching the transition period at the end of which the United Nations and Haiti will open a new chapter in their history, one that will be written outside the peacekeeping framework. In that regard, France welcomes the progress made in the training of the Haitian National Police. A total of more than 15,000 officers have been trained, demonstrating their professionalism during the frequently violent demonstrations of recent months.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“The Council may rest assured that we will continue our efforts in this direction, within the framework of the Normandy format and in all appropriate forums.”
2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source
“France and Germany will continue to mobilize as they have done for the past four years to calm the situation in eastern Ukraine and promote a long-term resolution of the crisis, through the Normandy format. Let us be clear: all parties, in particular Russia, must respect the commitments they themselves have made. The full implementation of the Minsk agreements, to which both Russia and Ukraine have committed themselves, remains the only way to find a peaceful and lasting solution to this conflict, which has been going on for almost five years. France and Germany will continue to stand by the side of the Ukrainian people scarred in recent years by the Donbas conflict and the illegal annexation ofCrimea.”
2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source
“I wish to assure Ukraine of our solidarity and strongly reaffirm the commitment of France and Germany to full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. Yesterday's incidents are the direct consequence of Russia's annexation of Crimea in March 2014, in Violation of international law. In that regard, we recall that we condemned Russia's construction of the Kerch Bridge, which contributes to depriving Ukraine of full access to its maritime areas in the Sea of Azov. Yesterday's serious incidents also serve to highlight the need for a lasting solution to the situation throughout eastern Ukraine.”
2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source
“As indicated this morning by our authorities, as well as the Permanent Representatives of the European members of the Security Council Visiting Beijing, we express our deep concern at the actions of the past 24 hours and call on the parties to exercise the utmost restraint. France and Germany call in particular on Russia to restore and respect, in accordance with international law of the sea, the freedom of passage in the Kerch Strait, as well as the right of access to the Sea of Azov, which is currently temporarily blocked, and to act immediately to de-escalate tensions. We also call on Russia to release the detained Ukrainian seamen as soon as possible and return the seized vessels.”
2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source