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1. “With regard to the electoral process - this being my third point - France welcomes the preparatory efforts of the Afghan Independent Election Commission. As of today, nearly 7 million registrations have been recorded on the electoral lists - an encouraging, albeit inadequate, number. We call on the Afghan Government to pursue those efforts, with the support of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and its international partners, to conduct free, credible and transparent elections according to the agreed timeline. The Independent Election Commission must continue to work towards ensuring the largest voter turn-out among the population. In that regard, we are concerned about the dearth of candidates in some provinces.”

   2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

2. “The ceasefires, which were honoured during Eid Al-Fitr, at the Afghan Government's initiative, have given hope to the Afghan people, who have begun their march towards peace. France welcomes the unilateral extension of the ceasefire by Afghan forces but regrets that the Taliban did not respond positively to President Ghani's offer to extend the ceasefire beyond Eid Al-Fitr. In that regard, France highlights the importance of the Kabul process for peace and security and calls on the Taliban to engage in direct negotiations as President Ghani has proposed. At the same time, we recall the demand of the international community that the Taliban renounce all forms of violence. Lastly, the improvement in the regional dynamic must be commended and encouraged.”

   2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

3. “Fedotov just underscored, recent developments give cause for concern, with an unprecedented level of opium production since last year. France calls on the Afghan authorities to redouble their efforts in that area, with the support of the international community and the United Nations. We hope that this subject, which is crucial to the future of the country, will be brought up at the ministerial conference on Afghanistan to be held in Geneva in November. In that regard, the Paris Pact Initiative remains an optimal framework for sharing ideas among all countries affected by drug trafficking in Afghanistan. My second point concerns the fact that the dire security situation and the human cost of the conflict must motivate us to redouble efforts to achieve lasting peace in Afghanistan. We have seen encouraging signs over recent weeks.”

   2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

4. “The implementation of the national action plan deserves praise, but much remains to be done 4 for example, concerning the detention of children, their recruitment by parties to the conflict and the police force, and early or forced marriages. France reiterates its full support for the Afghan Government in its struggle against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan Province and the Taliban insurgency. In particular, we must see to it that foreign terrorist fighters fleeing Iraq and the Syria are prevented from finding refuge in Afghanistan. France remains very concerned about drug trafficking, which continues to fuel the illicit economy, finance the Taliban insurgency and terrorist groups, and threaten the health of many Afghans. As Mr.”

   2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

5. “My first observation concerns the security situation in Afghanistan, which continues to be extremely unstable and calls for pursuing efforts to protect civilians. France condemns in the strongest terms the two suicide bombings perpetrated on 16 and 17 June by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan Province in the province of Nangarhar. That type of asymmetrical attack - whether carried out by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan Province or the Taliban - has become the leading cause of civilian deaths, as the Secretary-General pointed out in his quarterly report (S/2018/539). In that regard, more must be done to protect women and children, who are especially vulnerable should there be a resurgence of violence. Almost one in three victims in Afghanistan last year was a child.”

   2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

6. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): First of all, let me thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Yamamoto for his very enlightening briefing, especially on peace efforts and the electoral process. I also thank Under-Secretary- General Voronkov and Executive Director Fedotov for their briefings on combating terrorism and drug trafficking in Afghanistan, where the conflict is tragically illustrative of the persistent combination of local and global factors, whether relating to terrorism, drug trafficking, negative climactic developments or non-respect for basic rights, in particular those of children and women. France associates itself with the statement to be delivered shortly by the observer of the European Union. I will comment on four areas today.”

   2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

7. “We must ensure that cooperation with the ICC is effective and that arrest warrants are executed. The same applies to the implementation by the Council of its own resolutions, in particular resolution 1593 (2005). In that connection, France reiterates its proposal that States which, according to the Court, have not complied with their obligations to cooperate with the Court be invited to address the Security Council. It will then be up to the Council to determine, on the basis of that exchange of views, what action to take.”

   2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

8. “Of course, that obligation is primarily incumbent on the Sudan, which must execute arrest warrants against its nationals for acts committed on its territory and cooperate with the Court pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). The judges of the International Criminal Court have repeatedly recalled the obligation of States parties to the Rome Statute to cooperate with the Court and to execute arrest warrants when the people against whom they are issued are on their territory. Therefore, France regrets that persons subject to arrest warrants have not been arrested, in defiance of resolution 1593 (2005), the Rome Statute and the decisions of the International Criminal Court. We must fulfil the Court's legitimate requests so that it may fully carry out its mandate.”

   2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

9. “In order for people who have suffered to regain confidence in their environment and return to a normal life, it is essential that the perpetrators of crimes be identified and held accountable for their actions. France recalls once again the importance of the obligation to cooperate with the Court, in accordance with the resolutions adopted by the Council. That applies to the implementation of the arrest warrant against President Al-Bashir and the four other suspects identified by the Court. France rejects the trivialization of non-cooperation on the part of States Members of the United Nations, especially States parties to the Rome Statute.”

   2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

10. “Addressing the root causes of the conflict is also essential, in particular with regard to land, access to natural resources and restoring the rule oflaw. It is also imperative to pursue efforts to advance the political process. In all these areas, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur plays an important role. It must continue to implement its mandate in the course of the ongoing reconfiguration. In particular, it is essential that the mission has access to areas where the protection of civilians and humanitarian access are critical, be it in Jebel Marra or elsewhere. The fight against impunity for the most serious crimes and respect for human rights are also fundamental to achieving long-term stabilization in Darfur.”

    2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

11. “That is particularly true in Jebel Marra, where people continue to suffer. France also remains concerned about the persistence of intercommunal conflicts and militia activities, which remain a major cause of concern for the populations, in particular for the most vulnerable. Too many women still fall victim to sexual violence in Darfur. We must also remain attentive to the plight of the displaced populations. There are still nearly 2 million displaced people in Darfur, for whom lasting solutions have yet to be found. That requires continued efforts to end the fighting and violence against civilians, in particular in Jebel Marra, including by reaching a cessation of hostilities agreement.”

    2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

12. “When the Security Council, in resolution 1593 (2005), referred the situation in Darfur to the ICC Prosecutor 13 years ago, it was because members were collectively convinced that they must act to ensure that no further atrocities were committed in Darfur and that there would be no reconciliation or stability in the Sudan without justice for the victims. Those objectives have not yet been achieved. It is the Council's responsibility to take resolute action to combat impunity in the Sudan and to put an end to the crimes committed in Darfur. Ensuring that justice is served is essential to any long- term stabilization in Darfur and the Sudan. Certainly, the overall improvement in the security situation makes stabilization possible, which is an encouraging development. However, many challenges remain.”

    2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

13. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): On behalf ofFrance, I sincerely thank Prosecutor Bensouda and her team for the important work they have been doing for six years in the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). France appreciates the importance that such a mission represents for her and her team, who are engaged on a daily basis in rooting out and identifying culpability; for the victims, who await recognition and reparation; and for witnesses, who have chosen to place their trust in justice in a context that is anything but simple. That is why it is important that we steer a clear course. Our focus is on combating impunity for crimes committed in Darfur. Our biannual debate today is a clear reminder of that.”

    2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

14. “We encourage the Mechanism to continue its discussions on the introduction of early release conditions. In conclusion, I would like to thank the Ambassador of Peru, Chair of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, his entire team, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, the Office of Legal Affairs and the Office of Internal Oversight Services for their efforts to implement resolution 1966 (2010). The resolution that the Security Council will adopt by the end of this month should allow this work, which is obviously not yet complete, to continue. More than ever, the fight against impunity and for an independent and impartial judiciary must be at the heart of the Council's action, given that justice is a prerequisite for lasting peace and security.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

15. “On the other hand, the feeble cooperation among the Balkan States in the prosecution of middle-level criminals, noted by Prosecutor Brammertz, is worrying. For France and the European Union, cooperation with the Mechanism and regional cooperation remain a priority. I would also like to echo the concern expressed by Prosecutor Brammertz regarding certain persons, convicted by international criminal tribunals, denying their crimes and their responsibility as soon as they are released. We wish to reaffirm here that judicial decisions on war crimes, genocide crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda are based on facts and responsibilities rigorously established through fair trials. Those judicial decisions, like all judicial decisions, as well as the duty to respect victims, are binding on all.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

16. “In that regard, we welcome the adoption of a code of conduct and a disciplinary mechanism for judges. Our semi-annual debate is an opportunity to recall the major work of the international community in the service of the fight against impunity and reconciliation, and the responsibility incumbent on the States concerned to ensure that this work is ongoing and on people's minds by continuing their tireless efforts to prosecute the perpetrators of crimes within their jurisdiction. Those are the conditions for genuine national and regional reconciliation. France welcomes the assistance provided by the Mechanism to national courts responsible for prosecuting the perpetrators of international crimes committed in former Yugoslavia and Rwanda.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

17. “France also recalls that States are required to cooperate with the Mechanism, in particular in the pursuit and apprehension of the eight fugitives indicted by the ICTR, for which the Mechanism is responsible. Their crimes cannot go unpunished. During the period under review, the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) assessed the working methods of the Mechanism and issued its report on 8 March. In that regard, France welcomes the Mechanism's cooperation and the submission of the progress report (see S/2018/471) on its work, in accordance with presidential statement S/PRST/2018/6, of 19 March. We call on the Mechanism to implement the recommendations of the Office of Internal Oversight Services in order to continue to meet the austerity and efficiency requirements, as identified by OIOS in its report.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

18. “France thanks the staff for their work and reaffirms the temporary nature of the mechanism, which must innovate, simplify and adapt its procedures and working methods, giving due consideration to the diversity of legal systems, and complete all the trials in progress within the set time limits. France also welcomes the transfer to Senegal and Benin of persons convicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda to serve their sentences there. We recognize the importance of a commitment by all Member States to assisting the Mechanism in the implementation of its mandate, in particular with regard to the enforcement of sentences. It is a decisive contribution to the work of justice that we are pursuing, which must be welcomed and encouraged.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

19. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank President Meron and Prosecutor Brammertz for their letters (see S/2018/347 and S/2018/47l) and briefings. Six months after the closure of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and more than two years after the closure of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has demonstrated that it is fully independent and capable of effectively implementing the mandate entrusted to it by the Security Council in resolution 1966 (2010). France welcomes the respect of the timetable for legal proceedings, with its April 2018 decision on the Seselj case and an expected appeal judgement in the KaradZic' case in December 2018, well ahead of schedule.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

20. “The new UNIOGBIS mandate in resolution 2404 (2018) should help support the priority areas for the resolution of the crisis in Guinea-Bissau, namely, the implementation of the Conakry Agreement, adherence to the expected time frame for the electoral cycle and carrying out the process of reviewing the Constitution. In that regard, I wish to express our best wishes to the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and express our appreciation for his predecessor. Finally, the inclusion of women in the crisis- resolution process, specifically through the Network of Women Mediators that has been set up, is also an important element that will promote ongoing dialogue among local parties. To find a lasting solution in Guinea-Bissau, we need an inclusive process supported by all. Failure would be destabilizing, and we cannot permit that.”

    2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8261 (2018) · source

21. “Thirdly, it is crucial that the commitment of the Security Council, the Peacebuilding Commission and international donors support the efforts of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea- Bissau (UNIOGBIS), as well as those of UNODC, whose role is essential in creating a healthy environment that is conducive to lasting political stabilization. The recent history ofthe country calls for subdued optimism in the face ofrecent progress. It is therefore particularly important that we collectively send the right message, one of vigilance and continued commitment, following the appointment ofa consensus Prime Minister.”

    2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8261 (2018) · source

22. “It was in the aftermath of the extraordinary session of the Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS on Guinea- Bissau that President Vaz appointed Aristides Gomes as Prime Minister. We are convinced that the solution to the conflict will be given pride of place through consultation and engagement with local actors. In that respect, the group of five partners of Guinea- Bissau, mentioned by Ambassador Vieira, constitutes a propitious coordination platform that should be maintained and supported.”

    2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8261 (2018) · source

23. “A year and a half after the Conakry Agreement, this appointment attests to the will of the parties to break out of the political impasse. France also welcomes the formation by Prime Minister Gomes of an inclusive Government, whose main undertaking will be to create the political and institutional conditions necessary for the holding of parliamentary elections in November. Secondly, those recent political developments, which we had hoped for, reflect the coordinated actions of the international community and regional organizations to resolve the Guinea-Bissau crisis. In that respect, I reiterate France's full support for the initiatives of regional organizations, particularly the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), whose role has been crucial.”

    2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8261 (2018) · source

24. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank Mr. Mauro Vieira, Ambassador of Brazil; Mr. Taye-Brook Zerihoun, Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs; and Mr. Yury Fedotov, ExecutiveDirectoroftheUnitedNations Office onDrugs and Crime (UNODC), for their insightful briefings on the political and security situation in Guinea-Bissau. France is very grateful for their respective activities, which occurred alongside the resumption of dialogue between the Guinea-Bissau parties following the October 2016 Conakry Agreement. I would like to touch on three points that have already been highlighted by previous speakers. First, I wish to reiterate France's full support for the appointment by President Jose Mario Vaz of Aristides Gomes as consensual Prime Minister.”

    2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8261 (2018) · source

25. “They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood." I urge the Council to see reason and appeal to its conscience because the plight of the Rohingya underscores that respect for the most fundamental principle of the Charter of the United Nations is at stake. Its Preamble reaffirms faith in fundamental freedoms, dignity and the worth of the human person. The Security Council and we, the Members of the United Nations, are duty-bound to ensure respect for those principles.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8255 (2018) · source

26. “Accepting technical assistance and expertise from the specialized agencies of the United Nations is the best way to achieve that goal. The challenges are real. Under no circumstances can inaction be justified. Specific commitments with regard to the points Ijust mentioned will serve to create the necessary conditions. This year we mark the seventieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, which I recall was adopted following the genocide and massacre of the Second World War to prevent the recurrence of such a tragedy. Let me conclude by citing article 1. "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8255 (2018) · source

27. “France recalls that the forced displacement of people constitutes a crime against humanity under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, and we note that Bangladesh is party to it. Thirdly, restoring immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian access is imperative. It is essential that the Burmese authorities sign the memorandum of understanding with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Development Programme so as to demonstrate their commitment to respecting international standards on refugees. The onus is on the Burmese authorities to create conditions conducive to the safe, voluntary and dignified return of refugees who, regrettably, are not all in the same location.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8255 (2018) · source

28. “The destruction observed in northern Rahkine state of homes, mosques and villages burned to the ground speaks for itself. The Rohingya are victims of ethnic cleansing; there is no other word for it. Prosecuting the perpetrators of such crimes is a moral, legal and political imperative. Starting today, the Burmese authorities can send a positive sign by agreeing to cooperate with the Human Rights Council's fact-finding mission, establishing an on-site office of the High-Commissioner for Human Rights and cooperating with him. Together we must also reflect on the best way to collect and protect evidence, which, when the time comes, will enable the perpetrators of such atrocities to be prosecuted in a fair andjust trial with full respect for the law.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8255 (2018) · source

29. “The Rohingya, whose nationality the Burmese Government has withdrawn based on a law adopted in 1982, make up the largest group of stateless persons in the world. There can be no just or sustainable solution for their plight, or assurance of the rule of law in Burma, if they are not recognized as Burmese citizens and allowed to fully enjoy their rights and fundamental freedoms. That will be achieved only when their citizenship is restored. Secondly, the Burmese authorities must conduct investigations and prosecute those who commit systematic human rights abuses in Rakhine state, including sexual violence, and cooperate with the United Nations on the issue. The testimony heard by the members of the delegation on the violence and abuse suffered by the Rohingya is harrowing.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8255 (2018) · source

30. “Interviews in Burma served to reiterate the expectations of the Security Council to civil and military authorities, which are very clearly expressed in the presidential statement of 6 November 2017 (S/PRST/20l7/22). France's priority remains the full implementation of that statement. Commitments have been made, but that is not enough, as the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom just underscored. France therefore calls upon the Burmese authorities to take the following measures. First, it is important to address the root causes of the crisis by fully cooperating with the new Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and by committing to implementing all of the recommendations in the Annan report.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8255 (2018) · source

31. “Secondly, there is an urgent need for appropriate measures and steps to be taken to meet needs and protect the Rohingya in order to prepare for monsoon-related security and health risks in refugee camps. Such measures, which the Government of Bangladesh has started to take, include the reinforcement and relocation of shelters. Thirdly, we must continue to assist Bangladesh, humanitarian workers and local host communities in ensuring that the living conditions of the Rohingya refugees are as bearable as possible, while preserving the promising national goal of economic development for Bangladesh. It is essential that specific attention be paid to the needs of children, including with regard to education, and of women who have suffered unspeakable violence.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8255 (2018) · source

32. “In Bangladesh, we witnessed the admirable efforts and generosity of the Government and of the local population, which, in all, are hosting more than 1 million Rohingya refugees, who are particularly vulnerable and live in very precarious conditions. That exemplary hospitality must be sustained. We also noted that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and all the relevant United Nations and humanitarian agencies and organizations are doing an outstandingjob in that regard. For France, the immediate strengthening of international support would mean action on three fronts. First, the funding rate for the humanitarian response plan must be increased, as it remains well below that required to meet current needs. According to the most recent assessment provided by UNHCR, the rate stands at 16 per cent.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8255 (2018) · source

33. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): Allow me to begin by warmly thanking Kuwait, Peru and the United Kingdom for their efforts in organizing and conducting this mission, which was a particularly important moment for all ofus. I also thank Bangladesh and Burma for their hospitality. The field visits, in particular to the zero line, Kutupalong camp and northern Rakhine, and the various interviews allowed Council members to determine for themselves the severity of the suffering of the Rohingya, the extent of the destruction in northern Rakhine and the complexity of the crisis and the urgency with which it must be resolved. I should like to give an overview of what France took away from the visit and the priorities that we believe should guide international action, in particular by the United Nations, in support of Rohingya refugees.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8255 (2018) · source

34. “We noted with interest the resumption of efforts by Kosovar authorities to draft the statute of the association/ community of Serb-majority municipalities, which is one of the fundamental commitments provided for in the Brussels agreements. France believes that the comprehensive normalization of relations between the two countries is the only way forward for the two countries and their future generations and - as was recalled in the European Union strategy - a prerequisite for moving forward on their respective European paths.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source

35. “My country calls on each party to refrain from any action or statement likely to provoke tensions and to try to resolve their differences through dialogue so as to create an environment sustainably conducive to the progress that remains to be made. The Serbian and Kosovar Presidents expressed their willingness to move forward towards the conclusion of a comprehensive agreement on the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo. That commitment must be underscored. Despite difficulties that might arise, that path must be resolutely followed. France fully supports such a perspective and the work carried out to that end by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Ms. Mogherini.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source

36. “The Council knows of our commitment to the consolidation of the rule oflaw in Kosovo, which must be pursued, as well as to the struggle against corruption and organized crime. We welcomed the significant development represented by the ratification of the territorial delineation agreement with Montenegro on 21 March, which was the result of a difficult process and will contribute to strengthening good- neighbourly relations at the regional level. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/407) also highlights the positive work done by the Kosovar authorities to further protect victims of sexual violence. Lastly, France regrets that, since this past January, several incidents have cast a shadow on the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source

37. “The strategy clearly recalls the European perspective concerning those countries, while emphasizing the work that is expected of them so that they might move forward in that direction. France stands steadfastly with Kosovo so that it can pursue its development efforts and the progress made over the past 10 years, deal with issues facing it and meet the needs of the Kosovar people. We call on the Kosovar authorities to pursue reform efforts with a view to consolidating Kosovo's institutions and its economic and social development, and on all political forces to work towards building political consensus on key issues for the country's future. We firmly condemn the use of violent means, such as the use of tear gas, to disrupt the functioning of Parliament.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source

38. “As the members of the European Union who sit on the Security Council have underscored, we must continue to be attentive to the realignment of UNMIK's work so that United Nations resources can be fully adapted to the situation on the ground. At a time when there is debate concerning the future of peacekeeping operations, it is our responsibility, as members of the Security Council, to attend to such adaptation, as well as to the coordination of the work of UNMIK with that of other international actors in Kosovo. Secondly, the strategy for European Union engagement with the Western Balkans published on 6 February attests to the commitment of the European Union countries with regard to the countries of the Western Balkans.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source

39. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, as well as the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Mr. Daeie, and the Ambassador of Kosovo, Ms. Citaku, for their briefings. Considering the situation described by the Special Representative, I will underscore three points. First, the commitment of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to promoting security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo and the region must continue to be commended. In particular, France welcomes UNMIK's activities involving bringing together communities and promoting the women and peace and security agenda, together with UN-Women.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source

40. “France will also continue to act against the smuggling networks and their economic model in Libya and the region as part of the joint statement of 28 August 2017, entitled "Addressing the Challenge of Migration and Asylum". The situation in Libya once again highlights the vicious cycle of impunity and instability. That reality compels us to provide answers to the challenges facing us in Libya. Those challenges cannot be overcome without the effective assistance of the Court and the support of the Security Council.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

41. “In particular, we note with satisfaction the cooperation begun with the Libyan General Prosecutor to crack down on crimes against migrants. It is encouraging to read in the report that the Libyan General Prosecutor has issued a significant number of arrest warrants for such crimes. The Security Council has repeatedly recalled the importance of perpetrators of such acts being prosecuted and brought to account. The Council must also shoulder its responsibilities by imposing individual sanctions against those who engage in human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants under the existing United Nations sanctions regime. France will continue to mobilize its partners in that regard.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

42. “France once again urges the Libyan National Army to transfer Mr. Al-Werfalli to the Libyan authorities as soon as possible so that they can hand him over to the ICC in accordance with their obligations to cooperate with the Court, as provided for in resolution 1970 (2011). That would be an important sign ofimpartial justice in Libya. France also reiterates its calls for cooperation with the ICC so that Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Al-Tuhamy Mohamed Khaled are handed over to the Court without delay. Thirdly, France welcomes the continued attention of the Office of the Prosecutor to crimes related to human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants, which are a direct threat to peace and stability in Libya.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

43. “Bensouda, I also wish to express my delegation's appreciation for the support and cooperation provided by UNSMIL and the Libyan General Prosecutor to the Office of the Prosecutor. France particularly welcomes the direct dialogue initiated last February between the Special Representative and the Prosecutor on the margins of the Munich Security Conference. Secondly, with regard to the sections of the report on the ongoing investigations, France regrets the failure to execute to date the arrest warrant issued by the Court against Mr. Al-Werfalli on 15 August 2017. We express our deep concern over reports that Mr. Al-Werfalli not only is still at large but continues to serve as head of the Libyan National Army's Al-Saiqa Brigade and has been involved in other killings since the warrant for his arrest was issued.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

44. “First, I wish to once again recall that the ongoing investigations by the Office require the complete and full cooperation of all stakeholders. Cooperation with the Court by the Libyan authorities is essential for it to fully carry out its work in accordance with the mandate entrusted to it by the Rome Statute and by the Security Council. It is essential to strengthen cooperation among all the States concerned - whether they are parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court or not - in order to provide the long-term support that the Office of the Prosecutor needs in order to complete its work. In that regard, the cooperation ofthe Tunisian, Netherlands, Italian and British authorities and INTERPOL is particularly welcome. The contribution of non-governmental organizations is also valuable and encouraged. Like Ms.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

45. “The situation on the ground remains very volatile, as demonstated by last week's cowardly attack, claimed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, against the headquarters of the Libyan High National Electoral Commission in Tripoli, which we strongly condemned. That is why building a unified national security architecture under civilian authority remains a priority. The status quo is unacceptable. The Libyan people have demonstrated their desire to return to democratic legitimacy in Libya by registering in large numbers on the electoral rolls since the beginning of the year. Beyond those general observations, I would like to make three more specific remarks on the work of the Office of the Prosecutor.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

46. “As the Council has repeatedly pointed out, the Skhirat Agreement is the only valid and legitimate framework throughout the transition. Following the initial positive steps in the political process, such as the consultations between the two chambers, which launched a new momentum for dialogue, we must now go further. All actors must remain committed to the national conference and the general elections in 2018. Holding a credible, transparent and democratic electoral process will be a key step in the transition. As we know, there are still many security, legal and political obstacles.”

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47. “France notes with satisfaction the efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor to carry out its investigations in difficult circumstances. The mission led to Tripoli in March with the help of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), a first for the Office of the Prosecutor in five years, constitutes progress, as Ms. Bensouda highlighted earlier this morning. Given the scale of the challenges facing the Libyan people, the support of the Security Council to UNSMIL is essential. We welcome the personal mobilization of the Secretary-General and the valuable contribution of his Special Representative, Mr. Ghassan Salame. France fully supports him. Today it is essential that all Libyan actors truly commit to implementing the Special Representative's action plan.”

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48. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. Bensouda, Prosecutor ofthe International Criminal Court (ICC), for her report and her briefing. As we commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the Rome Statute this year, France wishes to acknowledge the contribution of the International Criminal Court to the repression of the most serious crimes. It is our responsibility as members of the Security Council committed to this imperative of justice to support the Court, which, although it has not yet reached its full potential, has made an undeniable contribution to the maintenance of peace and security. That is the case in Libya, and I would like to reaffirm France's support for the Prosecutor concerning the implementation of resolution 1970 (2011), which referred the situation in Libya to the International Criminal Court.”

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49. “If the future is to smile on us, we cannot ignore it. Let us work together to impart the wisdom, the meaning and the confidence they need for talent development so that they can make an active contribution to the quest for international peace and security. France will continue to work to promote the youth, peace and security agenda and to make it effective and fully operational.”

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50. “Projects, such as the Youth in the Sahel, are carried out by the French Development Agency and we provide support to United Nations funds and programmes on the ground. A young diplomats' association, within the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, was established by young people themselves and its first international meeting, at which the issue of migration was discussed, was held this year in Marseilles. Young people are a dynamic force and reflect a promise of rebirth. The Council must engage them instead of ignoring them. They are not a problem; they are a vital part of the solution. The United Nations as a whole must work to acknowledge them and grant them more power and a greater role in the area of peace and security. Victor Hugo wrote that young people are the smiling face of the future.”

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