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“Michele Sharp to express once again our sincere condolences for the loss of their children and sister and to express our admiration and gratitude for Michael's and Zaida's remarkable work. The entire United Nations family shares their sorrow. They can rest assured that France is at their side in this time of trial. As France did in its national capacity, the Security Council, too, condemned these killings in the strongest terms. It has repeatedly called for an in-depth investigation to identify the perpetrators of the crimes and bring them to justice. In that regard, we would like to thank the Secretary-General for transmitting the findings ofthe Board ofInquiry that was established last April.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank the President for organizing today's meeting and for his briefing as Chair on the activities of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) - the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Committee - in recent months. Today's meeting cannot be a meeting like any other. The killings, last March, of Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp deeply struck and saddened us. The presence of the families of Zaida and Michael in the Chamber today reminds us again, if there were such a need, of the dreadful nature of these crimes. On behalf of France, I would like to address Mrs. Maria Moresby, Mrs. Elizabeth Moresby, Mr. John Sharp and Mrs.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“All sides must do their part by adopting a constructive attitude and refraining from any unnecessary provocations that could endanger the stability of the region. Lastly, a continued effort to consolidate the rule of law in Kosovo must remain a priority. It is a very firm European requirement, one that we support, and there is still a great deal to be done where strengthening administrative capacity and justice and combating corruption and organized crime are concerned. It also involves fighting radicalization in all its forms, and we welcome Kosovo's unconditional commitment in that regard, both locally and as part of the international coalition against Da'esh.”
2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source
“In that regard, it is important that they demonstrate goodwill and proactive commitment at the highest levels. Beyond simple declarations of intent, we expect all the agreements concluded in 2013 and 2015 to be put into effect as soon as possible, including that on the establishment of an association/community of Serb-majority municipalities, which is a key element in their dialogue. We welcome the mediation efforts that the European Union and its High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Ms. Federica Mogherini, have been making since the beginning of the year, and we hope that the meeting on 3 July of Presidents Thaci and Vucic' will genuinely revitalize the dialogue. We urge the Kosovo and Serbian authorities to intensify their efforts to achieve more concrete results in this area in the next few months.”
2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source
“After the episodes of tension that erupted between Belgrade and Pristina in the past few months, we expect all stakeholders to work harder than ever to show responsibility and restraint. The resurgence of nationalist discourse, sometimes coloured by community references, is a danger to the stability in the region that the peoples of both Kosovo and Serbia desire. France firmly believes that Kosovo's future should no longer be a priority for the Council but that it belongs in the framework of a political dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina conducted under the auspices of the European Union. The European Union is very clear on this point. European integration for both countries is conditional on the normalization of their relations with each other.”
2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source
“While the elections were transparent and peaceful in most of the country, they were marred by irregularities in places, showing that the electoral system needs further improvement. We also deplore the atmosphere of intimidation and violence directed at some candidates and voters in the Serbian municipalities of Kosovo. Once the new Government is in place, it should immediately resume the implementation of the reforms that are vital to Kosovo's future: strengthening the rule of law - a sine qua non for European integration - economic development and full implementation of the European reform agenda. It is equally crucial to ensure that the political parties that are not part of the new Government engage in constructive opposition and embrace a spirit of compromise.”
2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source
“We also believe that the positive developments in institution-building in the past few years in Kosovo are grounds for refocusing UNMIK's work and coordinating it with that of other international stakeholders in Kosovo. The current stasis is unsatisfactory given that it is our responsibility, as members of the Security Council, to ensure that United Nations efforts are fully adapted to the situation on the ground. Unfortunately, that is not the case in Kosovo today. France welcomed Kosovo's recent peaceful holding of parliamentary elections in the presence of many international observers. It is another successful element in the country's efforts to build a peaceful parliamentary and democratic culture and another illustration of the considerable progress that has been made since independence.”
2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his briefing and for his work as Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). I would also like to thank Mr. Dacie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Ambassador Citaku of Kosovo for their statements. Like others, I would like to begin by once again recalling our wish to see the timetable for the Security Council's consideration of the situation in Kosovo reviewed. At a time when the Security Council is dealing with a constantly increasing workload, there can no longer be any justification for maintaining quarterly briefings on Kosovo, whose situation does not compare to the crises where the Council's intensive engagement is essential.”
2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source
“The G-5 Sahel States have courageously shouldered their responsibilities by uniting in their effort to combat terrorism, which concerns us all. The establishment of their joint force is giving rise to great expectations on the part of the Governments and peoples of the region who want to see terrorism and its causes eradicated. The Council's responsibility is to ensure that those expectations are not disappointed and to live up to the commitment of the G-5 Sahel and its duty to maintain international peace and security. It can count on France's determination and involvement in that.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“We should understand that without that support, the joint force's operations will have a very limited scope. Lastly, France will continue to work to ensure that the Council follows up diligently on this issue, which affects the security of us all. In that regard, we will soon propose sending a Security Council mission to the Sahel with, among other things, the aim of assessing how far the joint force is operationalized on the ground. During France's presidency of the Council, our Minister for European and Foreign Affairs will also convene a ministerial-level meeting on the G-5 Sahel that will enable us to continue our consideration of the international community's modalities of support to the joint force in the follow-up to resolution 2359 (2017) and the Secretary-General's report on the subject, which is due in October.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“However, France, together with a large majority of Council members, still firmly believes that United Nations support to the G-5 Sahel joint force is essential. To start with, on the political front, it is an irreplaceable guarantee that lends international legitimacy and legality to the G-5 Sahel countries' commendable efforts to fight terrorism and its underlying causes. Operationally, it is also the best way to ensure, first, that the actors involved in combating terrorism in the region are well coordinated; secondly, that our resources are being used as effectively as possible; and thirdly, that the joint force will receive the invaluable logistical, medical and mechanical support from international forces that it needs in a complicated situation.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“France is also making a national contribution of major material assistance amounting to more than â‚¬8 million, in addition to Operation Barkhane's engagement on the ground. Lastly, along with our European partners, we will continue to support the G-5 Sahel countries in mobilizing the backing of international donors. After a first such event, held in Paris in June, Germany and France will hold a second workshop in Berlin on 18 September, in order to solicit European countries' contributions in support of the force's initial deployment. Beyond that, the donor conference to be held in December and provided for in resolution 2359 (2017) will pool the entire international community's contributions, this time with the goal of enabling the joint force to reach full operating capacity by March.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“The commitment of the G-5 Sahel countries each to allocate $10 million annually for the financing of the force, in addition to their current contributions to peacekeeping in the region, also reflects the high priority they attach to this issue. We must support their efforts. While it is the G-5 Sahel countries' responsibility to take a leading role in establishing the joint force, we also believe that the international community has a moral and political duty to support the African States in the region that have joined together to fight terrorism by supplying resources to complement the Council's peacekeeping operations. We are therefore pleased that the European Union has already announced a contribution of â‚¬50 million intended in part to finance the operations of the joint force's command structures.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“It will be important that the force's operations take place fully in line with international humanitarian law and human rights law, as set out in its concept of operations. We welcome the determination and the concrete actions taken by the G-5 Sahel countries to operationalize the joint force as soon as possible, with the aim of carrying out by October initial operations in the Liptako-Gourma priority zone, located in the shared border area between Mali, the Niger and Burkina Faso. The finalization in the coming days of the construction works at the Sevare' central command post is an important first step in that direction.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“The establishment of the joint force is also fully in line - and this must be pointed out - with the Council's views in favour of establishing an African security architecture bringing together the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the framework of a partnership approach. The G-5 Sahel joint force will support and complement MINUSMA's efforts in Mali by conducting counter-terrorist activities in the Sahel region as a whole that are outside the mandate and geographic scope of MINUSMA. That will enable MINUSMA to focus on its priority tasks and implement its mandate more quickly. The joint force will also act in coordination with the French forces of Operation Barkhane, which supports its operationalization.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“The specific modus operandi of terrorist groups in the Sahel, which take advantage of borders and sustain themselves on trafficking of all sorts, especially in drugs and human beings, requires us to provide a concerted and comprehensive response. It is precisely with that goal in mind that the G-5 Sahel countries set up the joint force, which is intended to provide a coordinated response on the security and economic fronts, as well as at the humanitarian and developmental levels. Their initiative was endorsed by the African Union and by the Security Council, with the Council providing clear and unanimous political support in the framework ofresolution 2359 (2017).”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“In addition, during the Summit of the countries of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) held in Bamako on 2 July, President Macron launched an alliance for the Sahel aimed at addressing the deep- rooted causes of terrorism in the G-5 Sahel countries, including projects in the areas of education, agriculture and renewable energy, as Assistant Secretary-General Wane just mentioned to us. Moreover, the security situation in the Sahel remains directly linked to the situation in Mali. In that regard, it is crucial that the Malian parties speed up the concrete implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, without which there will be no lasting peace or stability in the Sahel.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“The terrorist threat in the Sahel not only jeopardizes the stability of the countries of the region; it also has a direct impact on the security of many other countries - in Europe and throughout the rest of the world. It calls for mobilization by the entire international community in support of the efforts of the countries of the region, while not neglecting any dimension of the crisis. France is fully playing its part in that effort by deploying to the field the 4,000 soldiers of Operation Barkhane, who are carrying out counter-terrorist actions in the region at the request and in support of the countries of the Sahel. Twenty of them gave their lives doing so.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Wane for his very illuminating briefing. I would like to begin my statement by reiterating France's full solidarity with Burkina Faso in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on a restaurant in Ouagadougou, which led to the deaths of 18 people. Our condolences go also to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and to Togo and Mali following the death yesterday of a Togolese peacekeeper and seven Malian civilian and military personnel during attacks against MINUSMA camps. Those attacks, sadly, remind us of the intensity of the terrorist threat faced by the countries of the Sahel today, as well as the need for an urgent response.”
2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source
“Given the extent of the crimes committed by Boko Haram against civilians in the Lake Chad basin region, which the Council visited last year and was the subject of discussion surrounding the issue of violence against women, the Council recalled that it was crucial for the security response to the terrorist group to be tethered to a judicial response, and that it be coordinated with neighbouring countries. Combating impunity must also be a priority, along with respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. The Deputy Secretary-General can count on France's full support for her efforts. I would like to take this opportunity as she is here with us today to inquire about future missions to address the plight of women and the issue of sexual violence.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“Those experts must have unhindered access to the places and people concerned in order to find those responsible for the violence. This is a crucial step so that those responsible for the violence can be brought to justice. We also reiterate our call for the Secretary-General to establish a special board of inquiry to shed light on the death of two experts who were working with the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Finally, we are also concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which affects women in particular, as Ms. Amina Mohammed just underscored. Long-term solutions must be developed and implemented to address the situation of displaced women.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must capture the Council's full attention. All efforts must be made to ensure that elections are held and that the crucial measures to ease the political tension outlined in the agreement reached on 31 December 2016 are implemented. Women must be fully involved in that process. France is particularly concerned by the violence in the Kasais, which has reached an unsustainable level. The crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will not be resolved unless justice is served for all those who were victims of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law and, in particular, women and girls. We call on the Congolese authorities to cooperate fully with the team of international experts set up by the Human Rights Council in June.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“The next open debate on women and peace and security, which will be held in October, should enable us to offer and adopt concrete and operational solutions in that area and to again examine the specific ways to fully implement the eight resolutions on this agenda that have been adopted by the Council. More must be done to ensure that the rhetoric and commitments so often repeated are translated into action and bring about veritable change so that women are no longer victims, but rather actors in their own right in their respective societies. With regard to sexual abuse and sexual violence, France reiterates its full support for the Secretary-General's strategy and the zero-tolerance policy towards those responsible for perpetrating such abuses. I shall now turn my attention to the two countries the Deputy Secretary-General visited.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“Today's discussions attest in particular to the need for the Council to take at least three issues into more regular and systematic consideration: upholding women's rights, combating violence against women and, above all, encouraging their full participation in the process to achieve sustainable peace. The consensus today is that when we neglect half of humankind, we are sure to see ongoing conflict. That principle must be understood but it is also an urgent call for greater effectiveness. Through detailed accounts by Deputy Secretary-General's and the various missions undertaken by the Security Council, we are well aware that the plight of many women is closely linked to our attempts to address threats to peace and security.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“In that regard, I would like to thank Ambassador Tete Antonio for his briefing. Today's meeting is in keeping with the Secretary- General's cross-cutting and comprehensive approach, which we support as it seeks to avoid the silo mentality. We have stated on several occasions that, if we want the United Nations to fulfil the mandate that its Member States and peoples have conferred upon it, we must not address issues relating to peace and security, development and human rights separately. In that regard, we reiterate our support for the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and, in particular, the goals and targets aimed at empowering women and achieving gender equality.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the Deputy Secretary- General for her briefing and initiative to lead the joint United Nations-African Union solidarity mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria and for being personally involved in combating violence against women. It is a daily struggle that calls for commitment and initiative, and France will support all ongoing efforts in that area. I would also like to commend the efforts and commitment of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and of the Executive Director of UN-Women, and reiterate our full support. I also commend the enhanced cooperation between the Security Council and the African Union's Peace and Security Council, which is the focus oftoday's meeting.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“The Security Council decided to establish international criminal tribunals in the 1990s because it believed that the States concerned and their citizens would be their primary beneficiaries through the gradual strengthening of the rule of law, which ensures the independence of the judiciary and acknowledges full accountability.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“France would also like to recall that the diversity of legal systems, which we know President Meron holds dear, is a factor in the success of the mission of the Mechanism and of all international criminal courts. Finally, France reiterates its support for the activities of the ICTY and the Mechanism that seek to build national judicial capacity. Such actions are an invaluable contribution to the fight against impunity and access to justice throughout the world. We welcome the training courses envisaged in the Central African Republic, which would bolster the Special Criminal Court. We encourage the Mechanism to continue those activities.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“During this pivotal year, my delegation reiterates its full support for the smooth transition to the Mechanism and welcomes the fact that the ICTY and the Mechanism assist each other, taking into account, in particular the ICTR's experience in handing over functions to the Mechanism. France welcomes President Meron's determination to rely on the good practices of the ICTR and the ICTY in prosecuting cases and in working with the Mechanism. In that regard, my delegation reiterates the importance of the recommendations put forward by the Office of Internal Oversight Services in the review of the ICTY conducted in 2016 and calls on the Mechanism to follow those recommendations with regard to its operations, developing a code of ethics and establishing a disciplinary mechanism for judges.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“We call on all States to do their utmost to ensure that the eight fugitives indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) are arrested. We support the efforts of the Prosecutor to restructure his teams and to strengthen cooperation with his partners. All individuals suspected of committing crimes during the genocide in Rwanda must be brought to justice. In that regard, France recalls that cases referred in 2007 by the ICTR are still ongoing and are the subject of regular discussions with the Prosecutor of the Mechanism, as well as with the Mechanism's specially appointed observer.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“We know that the ICTY's experience is vital. The ICTY would be the first Tribunal to share its experience with other international judicial institutions. The legacy of the ICTY must be preserved and maintained in order to strengthen international criminal justice, as a whole. France will participate in the events planned for the closure of the ICTY, which will be held in New York at the same time as the opening session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. As the ICTY nears the completion of its work, France reiterates that, now more than ever before, States of the region are responsible for cooperating fully with the Tribunal, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. Such cooperation extends to the Mechanism.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“We commend President Agius's firm commitment to staying the course and completing the work of the ICTY in 2017. The confirmation of the very good progress made in the most recent proceedings at both the first instance and appeal stages, as well as the start of liquidation-related activities, is in line with the expectations of the Security Council when it extended the Tribunal's mandate for the final time through resolution 2329 (2016). The Tribunal will close its doors this year. France commends the ICTY for its tremendous work in advancing reconciliation and peace - a process that is still under way for the peoples of the region. An overall review should also be conducted this year to assess progress made and identify good practices and areas in which improvements can be made in dispensing justice more effectively.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank President Agius, President Meron and Prosecutor Brammertz for their very comprehensive briefings. France reiterates its gratitude and support to the entire staff of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for their efforts in conducting successful judicial proceedings. Although the ICTY is now in its final year of operation, it is extremely important that it continue to be supported by its entire team until the very end. As the Mechanism strengthens, it is also important for us to ensure that the model adopted by the Security Council and the tools and resources provided to enable it to effectively discharge its duties with reduced costs, are sustainable.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“The Secretary-General has reiterated his appeal to refer the case to the International Criminal Court. We must shed all possible light on those innumerable violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. In the face of that tragic assessment, it is more urgent than ever to usher in a political transition in the framework of the Geneva negotiations. France fully supports the negotiation process in Geneva under the auspices of the Special Envoy, - in accordance with resolution 2354 (2017) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) - as the only way to put an end to the suffering of the Syrian people and the humanitarian tragedy unfolding before our eyes. More than ever, we reiterate the urgency of reaching a political solution that will culminate in a genuine transition in Syria.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“We are constantly repeating in this Chamber that the Damascus regime must respect its international obligations and allow full, safe, unconditional and unhindered access for the United Nations and its humanitarian partners to people in need throughout the Syrian territory. Its supporters must put pressure on the regime in that regard. The Syrian regime continued refusal to issue facilitation letters for the loading of convoys is wholly unjustifiable. That responsibility lies squarely on Damascus, which continues to deny access to humanitarian actors and has used starvation as a war strategy. We demand that the Syrian regime authorize the humanitarian convoys to reach people in need. Attacks on hospitals, medical facilities and humanitarian convoys, as well as school buildings and homes persist.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“We therefore demand that these agreements, which are imposed by force, cease; that evacuations be carried out in accordance with international humanitarian law; that civilians be treated with dignity; and, finally, that the ceasefire be fully respected. Fifthly, the situation of the detainees is of particular concern. The Caesar files discuss it. According to reliable information, 500,000 people have been imprisoned by the Bashar Al-Assad regime since 2011. The reported information on the possible use by Damascus of a crematorium to conceal the extent of the summary executions perpetrated at the Sednaya prison must be considered with utmost attention .”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“More than 620,000 people still live in besieged areas. France reiterates its call for the immediate lifting of these sieges. Assistance must go to all the people in need, wherever they are in the Syrian territory, in accordance with humanitarian principles. Fourthly, the implementation of local evacuation agreements concluded by the regime, after having starved and besieged civilians for many years, is generally carried out without international supervision and leads to large-scale forced displacements of the population. As the Secretary-General underscored in his report, such displacements could constitute war crimes or even crimes against humanity.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“The general high level has gone down in recent weeks, but the incidents that took place, particularly in the areas of Hama, Ghouta and Dar'a, show how precarious this seeming reduction in violence is. The guarantors of the truce undertook their responsibility to oversee its implementation. We therefore call upon the guarantor States of the Astana process, in particular Russia and Iran, to effectively impose the full cessation ofhostilities on the Syrian regime. Improving the situation on the ground is essential to the success of the negotiations with a view to political transition in Geneva under the aegis of the United Nations. The third matter of concern is the humanitarian situation, which is far from improving. The regime continues to block the access of humanitarian convoys and to besiege opposition-held settlements.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): The humanitarain situation, which Mr. Stephen O'Brien eloquently described, remains tragic and very worrying in several ways. I will highlight at least five of them. First of all, the violation of the prohibion of the use of chemical weapons - which should have been absolute - continues to outrage our conscience. On 26 April, France sent to the Security Council its analysis of the circumstances surrounding the use of chemical weapons on 4 April in Khan Shaykhun. This analysis was carried out by our experts and is irrefutable. It estalishes without at doubt the invovlement of the Syrian armed and security forces. Secondly, the violence persists on the ground, despite the fact the signing of the 4 May agreement.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“We must remind them of our expectations, rally the parties to action and, if necessary, consider imposing sanctions on spoilers to the peace process. Here we welcome the one-year renewal of the sanctions regime that which we unanimously adopted this morning. Given the current challenges, the Council must keep a close eye on South Sudan. It must ensure that the actions expected of South Sudanese stakeholders, as set forth in the presidential statement of 25 March, are taken. The coming months can be an opportunity to take strides towards peace, failing which the experience of past years will be repeated and violence will resume.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“We hope that it will help to convince South Sudanese actors to move forward on the road to peace. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union, the United Nations and bilateral and multilateral partners in South Sudan must remain fully mobilized and fully coordinated, in order to move the process forward. That is essential. In that regard, we welcome and support the efforts of the Special Representative, and those of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Haysom, to ensure that the international community speaks with one voice. For its part, the Council must continue to remind South Sudanese actors that they must work to make the necessary progress to get their country out of the conflict.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“In order to meet the objectives assigned to it, it is also essential that that dialogue be fully inclusive, including all political sensitivities, as well as civil society. Those actors should be able to maintain an unrestricted and fear-free dialogue, with respect for civil liberties. President Kiir's directive to security services to stop the harassment of opponents is encouraging. We hope that it will be implemented fully. The mobilization of the international community remains essential to efforts to accompany, encourage and facilitate the political process with a View to achieving progress in the implementation of the 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. President Museveni's presence in Juba in recent days is an important sign of regional mobilization.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“More than nine months after its creation, the Regional Protection Force has finally begun to deploy, faced with the many obstacles that have been placed in its way there. It can contribute to the better protection of civilians. The authorities in South Sudan must allow for the full deployment of the force, without hindrance. Thirdly and finally, the political process is also at a critical juncture. While the implementation of the peace agreement remains at a standstill, the opening of national dialogue can nurture the hope that the various constituents of South Sudanese society will finally be able to tackle the country's many problems. In order to achieve that, national dialogue must be conducted in a transparent, impartial and independent manner.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“In recent weeks, for example, fighting has continued to have an intolerable impact on civilians. We have seen it particularly in Upper Nile state. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has had to face many challenges in its efforts to provide assistance to the many displaced persons, and we would like to commend its efforts in that regard, as well as those of all humanitarian workers in South Sudan. The spread of the cholera epidemic, highlighted by Mr. Shearer, is a real risk, while famine, or the risk of famine, continues to plague some areas of the country. In that context, the cessation of hostilities and humanitarian access remain priorities, including during the rainy season. The parties must commit themselves unconditionally to those points, and UNMISS must be able to fully implement its mandate to protect civilians.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“During the past three years of the conflict, we have seen that the rainy season only served to freeze the situation, with the fighting starting back up as soon as the dry season returned. We must remember that the outbreak of violence last year in Juba took place in July. We are therefore not immune to fresh violence or crises in the months to come. Moreover, in recent years the parties have not failed to use the rainy season to rearm. That is a constant in South Sudan. We must act to prevent such actions, which only feed the conflict. The imposition of an arms embargo would help in that regard. The second issue is the humanitarian situation and the difficulties faced by the civilian population. South Sudan is experiencing a large-scale humanitarian catastrophe that is intensifying every day.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting, as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Shearer, for the analysis that he has provided to us. As Mr. Shearer pointed out, South Sudan is at a critical juncture, in which the hope of an improvement in the situation is unfortunately being threatened by a number of dangers and significant shortcomings in three areas. First of all, with regard to security, the arrival of the rainy season should automatically reduce the level of fighting, just as it will ground helicopters and heavy equipment. However, we cannot say that the situation will improve.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“Lastly, we encourage Erbil and Baghdad to continue their dialogue, which, at the political level, has made it possible to define the modalities of an agreement for operation in Mosul operations; to resolve differences between them; and to take the first steps toward a sustainable solution, with full respect for the unity of Iraq. Given the breadth of these challenges, our collective and continuous support to the Iraqi authorities is indispensable.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“There is an urgent need for the political, institutional, economic and social reintegration of all segments of society, especially Sunni Muslims, without which chaos will only return. We welcome the progress that has already been made and call on the Iraqi Government to accelerate the adoption and implementation of reforms that encourage national reconciliation. We also call on that Government to establish inclusive governance at the national and local levels and to put in place local security forces that are accepted by the population. Our support for Prime Minister Al Abadi is essential to his ability to overcome these immense challenges in a tense pre-electoral atmosphere.”
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“We must exercise utmost vigilance to combat all trafficking and to make use of all the tools at our disposal, in particular resolution 2347 (2017), which we submitted jointly with Italy, and which the Secretary-General references in his report (S/2017/357). Beyond the emergency, we must also and above all now prepare for the future in order to avoid any security or governance vacuum. That includes an inclusive governance policy plan for Mosul and its region. Indeed, winning the war is not enough. Sustainable peace must be established. The total and lasting defeat of Da'esh relies on a comprehensive, political and inclusive solution that speaks to the aspirations of all segments of the Iraqi population, with respect for both its diversity and the unity of Iraq.”
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“Given the magnitude of these challenges, the work of the United Nations and its partners, in conjunction with the Iraqi Government, must be commended. They organize and provide humanitarian assistance under these difficult conditions, and make it possible to host civilians fleeing the fighting in emergency facilities. Priority should also be given to strengthening the already considerable stabilization efforts undertaken by the Iraqi authorities and the United Nations Development Programme in areas freed from the yoke of Da'esh. Alongside those efforts, cultural heritage, as the representative of Italy recalled, must also be protected. That cannot be neglected in view of the extent of the destruction observed in Iraq.”
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