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1. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Bintou Keita for her very informative briefing on the situation in South Sudan, the work of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the importance of the Security Council's role and support. The initiative undertaken in July to hold a revitalization forum represents a significant step in the efforts to relaunch the 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan and advance its implementation. The Agreement is still the cornerstone of the political process and, if fully implemented with the support of all relevant stakeholders, could help to bring the stabilization that South Sudan so badly needs.”

   2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

2. “It will, inter alia, strengthen the action of States, with the support of the United Nations, in two main areas: first, the identification of victims and vulnerable persons, with special attention to women and children; and secondly, the ability to dismantle networks, in particular criminal and terrorist networks, that deal in trafficking. In the face of such horrendous crimes, we have a collective responsibility to stop them and to prosecute those responsible for such acts. The Security Council may rest assured of the full commitment of France to that fight.”

   2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

3. “The Security Council has a special responsibility in the fight against this scourge in conflict situations. Today, we cannot deny that trafficking in persons by armed or terrorist groups in conflict or post-conflict situations constitutes a threat to international peace and security. Following the adoption in December 2015 of presidential statement S/PRST/2015/25 and in December 2016 of resolution 2331 (2016), resolution 2388 (2017), which we have adopted today, is a new step forward in our common fight against trafficking in and exploitation of human beings.”

   2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

4. “France is involved in many bilateral and regional cooperation efforts to assist the most vulnerable States to address this scourge. We participate actively in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime capacity- building programmes, particularly in West Africa, and contributes to the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, since it was established in 2010. The third element that I shall highlight, as have previous speakers, is the fact that our common fight against trafficking in human beings requires the commitment of all States and heightened international cooperation. States we must forge a global response based on respect for human rights and oriented on three main objectives: prevention, protection and punishment.”

   2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

5. “Faced of such crimes, we have a duty to act to protect not only civilians, but also international humanitarian law and our principles. We must also work tirelessly to settle by political means conflicts that cause people to flee and suffer. In View of our determined commitment to multilateralism on this issue, France is also heavily involved at the national level in the fight against trafficking in persons, especially women and children. France has a highly developed legal arsenal and a national action plan to counter that scourge. We encourage all States to equip themselves with robust national arrangements in the framework established by the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols, including the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children.”

   2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

6. “In West Africa, and more particularly in Nigeria, Boko Haram tortures, rapes and holds hundreds of women and children captive. In Libya, migrants are subjected to inhuman treatment and violence by criminal groups and militias who see them as nothing but a source of income. The second point that I want to emphasize concerns the obligation to act collectively in the face of acts that are not only morally intolerable, but also constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity and even crimes of genocide. Their perpetrators must be brought to justice for their actions. Thus, in the case of Libya, France welcomes the activities of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in pursuing her investigation into the alleged crimes against migrants transiting through Libya.”

   2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

7. “It assumes numerous forms of exploitation: forced labour, sexual servitude, kidnapping for forced prostitution and rape, to give but a few examples. Tragically, recourse to such atrocities, which are abominable and dehumanizing by their very nature, is no longer the exception to the rule in conflict and post-conflict situations. Armed groups, be they terrorists and criminals, use human trafficking not only as a means of sewing terror among civilian populations, but also as a source of financing and even as a recruitment tool. We must make the chilling observation that trafficking has become a key and a nefarious component of many conflict situations. In Iraq and Syria, it is women and children who have suffered and continue to suffer the worst atrocities committed by Da'esh.”

   2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

8. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to warmly thank Italy for having convened today's debate on an extremely topical issue that touches all of our consciences. We also congratulate you, Mr. President, on your tireless efforts that allowed us to unanimously adopt resolution 2388 (2017). France also thanks the Secretary-General for his exemplary leadership on this issue, and Ms. Giammarinaro, Mr. Fedotov and Mr. Chergui for their informative briefings. France aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered by the observer of the European Union. I shall focus my statement on three points. First, with respect to an analysis of the situation, trafficking in human beings remains one of the most profitable and widespread activities in the world.”

   2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

9. “We also stress the importance of efforts to promote reconciliation and closer ties within and between communities. In conclusion, further efforts to consolidate the rule of law in Kosovo must remain a priority. That is a particularly firm European demand and one that we support. Whether this issue is one of administrative capacity-building, justice or of combating corruption and organized crime, much remains to be done. Fighting radicalization in all its forms must also continue to be a priority. We therefore commend Kosovo's unconditional commitment to this issue, both at the local level and in the international coalition against Da'esh.”

   2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source

10. “Beyond the declarations of intent, from now on we expect that all the agreements reached in 2013 and 2015 will be effectively implemented as soon as possible, so that meaningful progress can be made in fully normalizing relations between the two parties. In that regard, we welcome the integration of Serbian staff into Kosovo's judicial system that took place on 24 October. France fully supports the mediation efforts led by the European Union and its High Representative, Ms. Mogherini. We urge the Kosovo and Serbian authorities to step up their efforts to produce concrete results in that regard. Each side must do its part by adopting a constructive attitude and refraining from any provocations that could jeopardize the stability of the region.”

    2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source

11. “France firmly believes that the future of Kosovo will be shaped by the political dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina conducted under the auspices of the European Union, which has been very clear about this. For both Serbia and Kosovo, rapprochement with Europe is conditional on normalizing relations between the two countries. In that respect, it is important that the parties show good faith and a willingness to engage with each other at the highest level. The recent meetings of the Presidents of both countries convened by Ms. Mogherini, the High Representative of the European Union, at which both sides emphasized their willingness to resume the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade, are positive signs in that regard. We have also noted with interest the initiative of President Vueie to launch an internal dialogue on Kosovo in Serbia.”

    2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source

12. “Kosovo's political and economic institutions have been consolidated in recent years, and that significant progress, particularly on the security and economy fronts, is reason to continue adjusting the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo and coordinating it with the other international stakeholders in Kosovo. Changing nothing is not acceptable, considering that it is our responsibility, as members of the Security Council, to ensure that United Nations resources are fully adapted to the situation on the ground. Kosovo no longer needs peacekeeping efforts per se, so we should therefore review how we are spending those resources.”

    2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source

13. “We hope that the second round will also go well, free from attempts at intimidation, particularly in the Serbian municipalities, as the European Union Election Observation Mission has highlighted. France supports the new Prime Minister's desire for reform, particularly in the area of economic development and its corollary ofjob creation, as well as improving health care and the education system. We also welcome the unanimous ratification on 4 October of the agreement between Kosovo and the European Union on the disbursement of financial assistance from the EU.”

    2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source

14. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia and the Ambassador of Kosovo for their briefings. France welcomed Kosovo's formation of a new Government on 9 September in the wake of the legislative elections, which were held on 11 June and monitored by a large number of international observers. The establishment of new institutions is an essential step in enabling Kosovo - which France fully supports in both its national capacity and as a member of the European Union (EU) - to meet its challenges and the needs of the Kosovan people. The municipal elections are now taking place, and the first round, held on 22 October, was an overall success.”

    2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source

15. “The Council demonstrated a degree of openness last year with the adoption of resolution 2317 (2016) and with the consultations held this spring. However, the cancelling of the visit to Asmara by the Chair of the sanctions committee in this context was disappointing. Furthermore, Eritrea should commit to addressing the issue of Djiboutian war prisoners once and for all and to supporting active mediation with a view to a resumption of dialogue with Djibouti and in general there should be a cessation of any support for armed groups in the region. The door remains open, but we await tangible gestures of cooperation.”

    2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source

16. “Furthermore, with respect to the arms embargo, France underscores the fact that the stipulated exemptions help to safeguard the Somali authorities' capacity to access the equipment they need to defend themselves against terrorist groups. With respect to Eritrea, France is of the view that the Security Council should adopt a balanced position and especially a realistic position. For the fourth consecutive year, the Monitoring Group has found no conclusive evidence of Eritrean support for Al-Shabaab in Somalia. This is a positive point. However, France is of the view that it remains necessary for Eritrea to cooperate with both the sanctions committee and the Monitoring Group and, more broadly, with other United Nations mechanisms prior to initiatives being undertaken by the Security Council.”

    2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source

17. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the adoption of resolution 2385 (2017), which renews the sanctions regime for Somalia and Eritrea, as well as the mandate of the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea associated with it. With respect to Somalia, sanctions, specifically the arms embargo, remain an important and constructive tool in the face of the continued threat of Al-Shabaab to the country and the ongoing presence of Da'esh. In this regard, I would like once again to extend France's condolences to the people and the Government of Somalia for the horrific attack on 14 October in Mogadishu.”

    2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source

18. “France shares that concern and is committed to act together with our partners to counter smuggling networks and disrupt their economic model in Libya and throughout the region within the framework of the joint statement of 28 August entitled "Addressing the Challenge of Migration and Asylum". The current situation in Libya once again points to the fact that impunity feeds insecurity and instability. That reality obliges us therefore to respond to the challenges facing us in Libya; they can only be addressed through effective cooperation with the ICC and the support ofthe Security Council. France remains ready to mobilize its efforts to that end.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

19. “That is an important step in the fight against impunity and towards impartial justice in Libya. France also wishes to reiterate its call for cooperation with the ICC in order to ensure that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and Al-Tuhamy Mohamed Khaled are handed over to the Court without further delay. Finally, with regard to the projections outlined in the report of the Office of the Prosecutor, we take note of the OTP's commitment to continue to make Libya a priority during 2018 and, ifrequired, to order new arrest warrants. We also welcome the OTP's desire to conduct investigations into the disturbing situation of crimes linked to smuggling and the trafficking of persons in Libya, which constitutes a direct threat to stability in the country, as Mr. Ghassan Salame highlighted in the Council in August (see S/PV.2032).”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

20. “It is essential to strengthen collaboration between all States involved - whether they are parties to the Rome Statute or not - in order to rapidly provide the necessary support to the OTP so that it is able to discharge its mission. In that regard, the cooperation of the Tunisian, Dutch, Italian and British authorities deserves special mention. With regard to the sections of the report that address ongoing investigations, France takes note ofthe arrest warrant ordered by the Court against Mahmoud Mustafa Busayf al-Werfalli on 15 August. We urge the Libyan National Army, as the Prosecutor has done, to surrender Mr. Al-Werfalli to the Libyan authorities as soon as possible so that he can be handed over to the ICC, pursuant to their obligations to cooperate with the Court under resolution 1970 (2011).”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

21. “Ghassan Salame, it is important to provide concrete support to the Libyan authorities, particularly in the areas ofjustice and in restoring the rule oflaw. Beyond those general observations on the situation in Libya, I would like to make three more specific remarks. First of all, I wish to recall that the ongoing investigations by the OTP require the full cooperation of all stakeholders. France is of the View that the cooperation of Libyan authorities, States parties to the Rome Statute and non-party States - especially members of the Council - with the Court is crucial in order for it to carry out its work in total security and pursuant to the mandate entrusted to it by the Rome Statute and by the Council, as seen in paragraph 16 of the report.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

22. “As we seek to build on the various initiatives and the meeting at La Celle Saint-Cloud under the auspices of President Macron last summer, all efforts must now be geared towards supporting United Nations mediation with a view to reaching a consensus on the revision of the Skhirat Agreement. The French presidency of the Security Council also endorsed the road map of the Special Representative in a statement on 10 October (S/PRST/2017/l9), and welcomed the first discussions between the House of Representatives and the Council of State in late September, under the auspices of the Special Representative. Held in Tunis, those negotiations were constructive, and the next steps of the mediation should enable us to finalize work on the revision of the agreement. In the context of the mediation efforts led by Mr.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

23. “We are pleased to note the ongoing efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) to conduct its investigations in the context of the generally difficult and insecure situation in Libya. Given the scale of the challenges facing the Court there, the support of the Security Council for the Court's action, as well as the efforts of the United Nations and of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, are essential. We welcome the personal mobilization of the Secretary-General to that effect and the invaluable contribution of his Special Representative, Mr. Ghassan Salame', to the fight against impunity in Libya. We assure them of our full support in their difficult task.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

24. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her fourteenth report and for her briefing this morning. I would also like to reaffirm France's support for the Prosecutor, as well as for the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a whole, in the implementation of resolution 1970 (2011), which referred the situation in Libya to the ICC. Through that resolution, the Council sought to demonstrate its trust in the jurisdiction of the ICC by assigning it a mission of the highest importance, namely, to ensure that those responsible for the most serious crimes affecting the international community do not go unpunished, as stated in the Preamble of the Rome Statute.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

25. “In the coming weeks, it will be the subject of a strategic review led by the European Union, which will guide its efforts for the years to come. Twenty-one years after the horror of war, 25 years after the beginning of the conflict, Bosnia and Herzegovina is moving in the right direction today, with the support of the European Union and its other partners. The responsibility of the international community, and in particular of the Council, is to encourage it along that path, so that it definitively turn the page on quarrels of the past.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

26. “In that context, the European Union will continue more than ever to support the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the implementation of reforms that meet the economic and social aspirations of the population. The reform agenda is central to that end. We are therefore concerned about the slowdown in the reforms, which started at the beginning of the year. In the framework of the questionnaire, we will attach particular importance to demonstrating the full functionality of the coordination mechanism in the European matter. Finally, the Althea military operation will also continue its work by adapting itself as best as it can to the security situation on the ground in order to enable the Bosnian security forces to operate autonomously.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

27. “Frances aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. In that regard, we welcome several positive developments for Bosnia and Herzegovina on the road to European integration. The official submission to the Bosnian authorities of the questionnaire to launch the European Commission's examination of Bosnia and Herzegovina's candidacy for the European Union is certainly part of those positive developments. It is part of a context in which the prospect of European integration enjoys massive support among the Bosnian population and it is the subject of real unanimity within institutions, from the Presidency to the cantons, including political entities, which is something that we can only welcome enthusiastically.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

28. “That is also true for electoral reform. France calls on all political parties to enter into a serious dialogue. Otherwise, the legal framework for elections risks being flawed. However, despite that fragility, France remains convinced that the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is now on the path towards normalization, thanks in particular to the European perspective. Our objective for the next few years remains, without calling into question the founding principles of the Dayton Peace Agreement, to change the international presence, taking into account, in particular, the progress of Bosnia and Herzegovina on its European path. France is pleased that the European perspective is now the main driver of development and consolidation of the country.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

29. “The establishment of the rule of law is a prerequisite for a calm political debate. We call for great vigilance with regard to any initiative likely to introduce new divisions in the country. We once again urge all parties to cooperate with the institutions mentioned in the Peace Agreement, including the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Office of the High Representative. The latter must focus its efforts on facilitating a peaceful dialogue on a daily basis between the different communities and the different entities involved. France calls on all actors to abandon divisive rhetoric. The time has come to focus on the implementation of the economic and social reforms that constitute the common aspirations of all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, regardless oftheir community of origin.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

30. “The unity of the Council around those common elements sends a signal of peace that is essential for the calming of the political climate in a context that remains marked by great polarization among political stakeholders. The unity of the Council recalls the support of the international community for the independence and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which cannot be questioned by any one of its entities, as well as for respecting the choices of Bosnia and Herzegovina, insofar as they comply with international law and the framework established by the Peace Agreement. In that regard, we call on all Bosnian political actors to respect the central institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and to refrain from any initiative that could undermine those institutions, such as the referendum project.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

31. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina for his briefing. More than 20 years after a deadly conflict, the Dayton Peace Agreement continues to be the cornerstone of institutional stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Today's unanimous adoption of resolution 2384 (2017) serves to highlight that all the members of the Council share the same cardinal principles with regard to Bosnia and Herzegovina. First, it serves as a reminder of the imperative need to respect the principles and institutions set up by the Dayton Peace Agreemen; secondly, of the need to respect the aspiration of all the components of the country in favour of a European perspective; and, thirdly, of the need to support the presence of the European Union-led peacekeeping force Althea, with an executive mandate.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

32. “It should help us examine our doctrinal and technical choices, while offering an analysis of the future of police components. In that regard, I would like to hear the views of our briefers on the role of police personnel in building lasting peace. In other contexts they have all promoted the concept of sustainable peace through the prevention of violence, the restoration of host-country policing capabilities and national reconciliation. Can they tell us what they have learned from their experience? It would be particularly helpful to get a better understanding of the constraints they have encountered and the imperatives they have had to take into account in carrying out their actions. I thank them in advance for that.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

33. “In order to deal with the many types of crime they encounter on the ground, investigations aimed at fighting impunity require complex police techniques. Because of that, mission police components must have the specialized technical knowledge needed to combat sexual violence or transnational organized crime, for example. France is firmly committed to that approach. For instance, the European Gendarmerie Force will shortly deploy a team within MINUSMA to combat organized crime and terrorism composed of Italian carabinieri, staff of Spain's Guardia Civil, Portugal's Republican National Guard and soldiers of the French National Gendarmerie. The next meeting of police and gendarmerie heads, to be held in the spring of 2018, will be an opportunity for reflection on the role of the police within the United Nations.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

34. “The second challenge is police-force composition. We support efforts to deploy more women to the police components of peacekeeping operations. Women are a guarantee of the link between the United Nations police in missions and highly fragile populations. They are at the forefront in combating and preventing sexual violence. They are an example for the future and a model for the people we protect. We also support efforts in the area of language. The capacity to maintain ties to the host population depends on an ability to establish and deepen a relationship of trust and mutual respect over time and with the support of local authorities. France does that by training deployed police and gendarmes in French. The third issue, which seems central today, is that of technical competence.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

35. “The success of that commitment depends on identifying the needs of the host State in detail and on appropriate planning, enabling an effective police response. In the transitional situation in Haiti, the Council has recognized the significant added value of using police for restoring peace with its establishment of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti. Thirdly, for police components to be able to help to resolve conflicts, they must be fully adapted to the needs of peacekeeping operations, a task that presents several challenges. The first requirement is their capacity for force generation. To be effective, a police force must be large enough, as well as well equipped and well trained. The ability to deploy an adequate police component quickly remains a major challenge, and we must all work together to respond to it.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

36. “That brings me to my second point, which is that the police component plays a fundamental role in establishing lasting peace. Establishing and training domestic security forces that respect human rights, ensure equal treatment for all and serve the people are preconditions for long-term stability. The police components of United Nations missions contribute to that through support and training, in accordance with the rule of law and United Nations due-diligence human rights policies. That effort can be seen in the Central African Republic with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, whose formed police units are helping to protect civilian populations in Bangui and beyond and to build the national internal security forces" capacity and strengthen Government authority.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

37. “In the event of imminent violence, it is the job of the United Nations police to provide affected populations with the protection they need. Besides that, it is through their commitment to communities and the quality of their contact with the people and local authorities that these United Nations gendarmes and police officers build the trust that is essential for effective protection, as has been the case in Mali with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). For police components to carry out these duties effectively, it is vital to ensure that they are working in full coordination with their peace operation's other components, especially the military and human rights divisions. Their ability to respond together depends on their ability to plan, analyse and act together.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

38. “Today peacekeeping operations are deployed in increasingly complex, varied and evolving circumstances, and police components are a major asset in our response to them, as the resolution we have just adopted emphasizes. In that regard, I would like to discuss three priorities. First, police forces should continue to play a central role in the protection of civilian populations, and the success of that depends on close contact between the police deployed to operations and the people at risk. Civilians, especially the most vulnerable among them such as women and children, must be able to rely on our police and gendarmes to protect them from human rights abuses and violence and ensure that those accused of such crimes are brought to justice and held accountable for their actions.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

39. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank Italy for organizing this meeting on the role of the police in peacekeeping operations, which has enabled us to adopt resolution 2382 (2017), the second Security Council resolution pertaining to the police, three years after resolution 2185 (2014). I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and the heads of the police components here for their briefings today. I would like to pay tribute to the approximately 11,500 men and women who are currently deployed as police officers in peacekeeping operations. Whether they are from civilian or military national security forces, they carry out their mandates in what are sometimes extremely difficult security conditions as they labour to ensure that peace is maintained and civilians are protected.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

40. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Lowcock is joining via video-teleconference from Amman. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/902, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014), 2191 (2014), 2258 (2015) and 2332 (2016). I now give the floor to Mr. Lowcock.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8081 (2017) · source

41. “"The Council welcomes the Libyan-led efforts in fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as Da'esh) and other individuals and groups on the United Nations ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list in Libya. The Council urges all Libyans to unite in their fight against terrorism. "The Security Council expresses its intention to monitor progress on the implementation of the United Nations Action Plan, and in this regard requests the Secretary-General to provide such updates in his reporting in line with resolution 2376 (2017)." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2017/19. The meeting rose at 10.10 am.”

    2017-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8065 (2017) · source

42. “"The Security Council further welcomes the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's commitment, on behalf of the United Nations country team, to intensify the United Nations work on the ground to help improve the living conditions of all people in Libya, including migrants. "The Security Council expresses concern over the threat of terrorism and trafficking in persons and illicit goods, which risk undermining Libya's democratic transition. In this regard, the Council reiterates the need for unified and strengthened national security forces, under a unified, civilian Government. The Council reiterates that all parties must comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law as applicable.”

    2017-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8065 (2017) · source

43. “"The Council also welcomes the Secretary- General's commitment on behalf of the United Nations to building stability, security and national unity in Libya, as well as his personal engagement in support of the political process and economic recovery. "The Council expresses its concern at the deteriorating security, economic and humanitarian situation in Libya, and looks forward to further details on the United Nations plans to continue ramping up its presence in Libya as well as plans for a new round of voluntary funding for the United Nations Stabilization Facility for Libya and recommendations to increase strategic coordination of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and United Nations agencies, funds and programmes in Libya.”

    2017-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8065 (2017) · source

44. “"The Security Council welcomes recent efforts to strengthen an inclusive political dialogue among all Libyans, including important efforts by Libya's neighbours, international partners and regional organizations, and stresses that all such initiatives should be consolidated under the leadership of the United Nations as called for by the United Nations Secretary-General and echoed by His Excellency Mr. Faiez Serraj, Prime Minister and President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord. The Council emphasises the imperative for all Member States to support the primacy of the United Nations mediation in Libya.”

    2017-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8065 (2017) · source

45. “The Council recalls paragraph 5 of resolution 2259 (2015) and reaffirms that any attempt by Libyan parties to undermine the Libyan-led, United Nations- facilitated political process is unacceptable. "The Council underlines that there can be no military solution to the crisis and reaffirms the need for all parties in Libya to exercise restraint and refrain from any violence or actions that could undermine the United Nations-facilitated process. The Council calls on all Libyans to respect the ceasefire, as called for in the Joint Declaration issued after the meeting in Paris on 25 July 2017.”

    2017-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8065 (2017) · source

46. “"The Security Council strongly urges all Libyans to work together in a spirit of compromise and to engage constructively in the inclusive political process set out in the Action Plan. The Council reiterates the importance ofthe meaningful participation of women throughout the process. "The Security Council reaffirms that the LPA remains the only viable framework to end the Libyan political crisis and that its implementation remains key to holding elections and finalizing the political transition. The Council encourages the Libyan parties to work quickly and cooperatively to amend and fully implement the LPA to enable further progress set out in the Action Plan.”

    2017-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8065 (2017) · source

47. “"The Council welcomes the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's objective to support a Libyan-led transition that will lead to the establishment of stable, unified, representative and effective governance under the framework of the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA). The Council welcomes the swift movement to initiate this process, specifically the meeting of delegates from the Libyan House of Representatives and High State Council under the auspices of Special Representative Salame, which commenced on 26 September 2017. The Council looks forward to further sequential implementation of the Action Plan ahead of the holding of parliamentary and presidential elections within a year.”

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48. “"In that regard, the Security Council endorses the United Nations Action Plan for the resumption of an inclusive Libyan-owned political process under the facilitation and leadership of the United Nations, which was presented by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salame at a high- level event on Libya in New York on 20 September 2017. The Council welcomes the briefing provided by His Excellency Mr. Faiez Serraj, Prime Minister and President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord, on recent political, security and humanitarian developments in Libya. The Council reaffirms resolution 2259 (2015) and acknowledges Mr. Serraj's important role in promoting national reconciliation.”

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49. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Following consultations among the members of the Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf: "The Security Council reaffirms its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya.”

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50. “We are further encouraged by the call of the Peace and Security Council for the establishment of the Hybrid Court stipulated by the peace agreement. The struggle against impunity is indispensable for achieving lasting peace in South Sudan. The commitment of both our Council and the region are critical in order to bring about peace in South Sudan. Together we must take advantage of the next few weeks to build upon these efforts for the benefit of the people of the South Sudan.”

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