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  1. “The return-assistance projects currently being implemented focus mainly on demining, socioeconomic recovery and the resumption of basic public services, based on an integrated and geographically targeted logic. I would also like to refer to the fight against impunity, which is an essential component of the mandate of UNAMI. It is now urgent to gather and preserve evidence as soon as possible so that the authenticity of the objects is protected and subsequently that those objects be transferred and examined by the competent court when the time comes. France will support efforts in that vein, in support of the Iraqi Government. The Prime Minister, Mr. Haider A1 Abadi, has called on the Security Council to act. We must shoulder our responsibilities. There can be no lasting peace without justice.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

  2. “The dignity of these people and, beyond that, the maintenance of diversity and ethnic and religious pluralism in the region, are at stake. Council members are aware that France is committed to the Paris action plan. That plan was submitted by France and Jordan at the International Conference on the Victims of Ethnic and Religious Violence in the Middle East, which was held in Paris on 8 September 2015, and for which the first follow-up conference thereto will be held in Madrid on Wednesday, 24 May. We support humanitarian and stabilization actions on the ground in order to provide the displaced populations with satisfactory living conditions and, where possible, to encourage their return to their towns and villages of origin.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

  3. “The most recent advances by the Iraqi security forces to retake control of Mosul have sparked a large wave of displaced people. Every effort should be made to assist those people. France is very concerned about the plight of civilians trapped in Mosul and stands with the Iraqi authorities to continue to mobilize the international community. I wish to reiterate in the strongest terms our condemnation of the violence and abuses committed by Da'esh, including the use of civilians as human shields. Every effort should be made to facilitate the sustainable and voluntary return of civilian populations, including persons belonging to ethnic and religious minorities, where security and development conditions permit.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

  4. “In Mosul, in particular, Iraqi forces have made a significant breakthrough since the start of the offensive in the western districts. We also welcome the launch of the operation by the Iraqi army against Da'esh in the so-called 160-kilometre area aimed at securing Rutba. Those successes further reinforce the importance of being demanding and vigilant in the humanitarian field at all times, in particular with regard to the protection of civilians. France reiterates its commitment to ensuring that all forces operate under the strict control of the Iraqi authorities and welcomes the steps taken by the Iraqi Government to make the protection of civilians a priority when planning operations, in accordance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

  5. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Jan Kubis for his briefing and for his outstanding work in the field. France reiterates its support for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and thanks the Mission and the Secretary-General for the most recent report (S/2017/357), which was issued a few weeks ago. Like previous speakers, I would like to address three points: the security situation, the humanitarian situation and the political situation. First, on the military front, France commends the courage and the determination of the Iraqi forces. With support from the coalition, they have won decisive victories against Da'esh, which has lost almost two- thirds of the territories that it controlled at the height of its expansion.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

  6. “The responsibility of the international community, and especially of the Council, is to encourage Bosnia and Herzegovina along this path so that it finally turns the page on the divisions of the past.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

  7. “Lastly, as has been mentioned here, the European Union-led stabilization force Althea will also continue its activities and will adapt to the changing security situation on the ground in order to allow the Bosnian security forces to operate autonomously and to participate in consolidating a peaceful and forward- looking society. It will be the subject of a strategic review in autumn by the European Union, which will guide its work in the years to come. Twenty-one years after the horror of the war and 25 years after the start of the conflict, Bosnia and Herzegovina is moving in the right direction, with the support of the European Union and its other partners.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

  8. “That is taking place in a context in which the prospect of European integration is receiving massive support on the part of the Bosnian population and enjoys unanimity among the institutions, from the Presidency to the cantons and the entities, which we welcome. In that context, the European Union will continue now more than ever to help the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina in implementing reforms that fulfil the people's aspirations. The reform agenda is central in that respect. While much remains to be done, we are pleased that initial concrete results have already been achieved. As to the questionnaire, we attach particular importance to demonstrating that the European coordination mechanism is fully functional.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

  9. “Without calling into question the founding principles of the Dayton-Paris Agreement, our objective for the upcoming years is to develop the international presence so that it is fully adapted to the realities of the day. In particular, consideration as to reconfiguring the Office ofthe High Representative must also continue. France welcomes the fact that the European perspective is today the main engine for developing and strengthening the country. In that regard, we welcome the many positive developments in the past few months in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the areas of reform and European integration. The official handing over to the Bosnian authorities of the questionnaire to initiate the European Commission's consideration of Bosnia and Herzegovina's candidacy for European Union membership is certainly one such positive development.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

  10. “We expect that the High Representative will focue his efforts on facilitating a peaceful daily dialogue among the different communities and entities. It is more important than ever that the political leaders grasp the full extent of their responsibilities. The failure to adopt the necessary measures for the granting of International Monetary Fund assistance is a cause for concern in that regard. We therefore call on all stakeholders to abandon their divisive rhetoric and political games. The time has come to focus on the implementation of the economic and social reforms, which are the crux of the common aspirations of all the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, regardless of their community of origin. However, despite that fragile situation, we remain convinced that the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is moving towards normalization.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

  11. “The question of respect for the rule of law is therefore a major issue. We also lament the tensions surrounding the recent filing of an appeal for review of the 2007 ruling of the International Court of Justice. Political leaders must act within the framework of national institutions and their respective functions. The International Court of Justice dismissed the appeal because it found that that had not been the case. In general, we call for greater vigilance with regard to any initiative that is likely to create new divisions in the country. We once again urge all parties to cooperate with the institutions mentioned in the Peace Agreement, namely, the Bosnian Constitutional Court, the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the Office of the High Representative.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

  12. “It reflects the fact that the international community agrees to support the independence and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which cannot be called into question by any one of its entities, and to respect the choices made by the country, provided that they are in line with international law and the framework established by the peace agreements. In that regard, we are deeply concerned about the various developments that in recent months have revived tensions among the communities and brought memories of past differences back to the fore. First, a referendum was organized in Republika Srpska on the issue of a national day. The vote was held in violation of two judgments of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose decisions are binding and final under both the Bosnian Constitution and the Peace Agreement.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

  13. “It also recalled the urgent need for everyone to abide by the principles and institutions set up by the Dayton-Paris Agreement and respect the desires of all of the country's stakeholders with regard to the European Union, as well expressing support for the presence of the European Union-led peacekeeping force Althea, which, for the time being, has an executive mandate. The unity of the Council on that common basis conveys a message of peace to a region that remains fragile, as the past few months have shown.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

  14. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina for his briefing. France aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered shortly on behalf of the European Union. More than 20 years after the Dayton-Paris Agreement was signed, it continues to be the key to institutional stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The unanimous adoption in November last year of resolution 2315 (2016) served to underscore that all the members of the Security Council share the same cardinal principles with regard to Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

  15. “The European Union must also continue carrying out the training of its forces through the European Union Training Mission for Somalia, including in the regions, and we welcome the fact that the European Union was invited to participate in the joint mission. In order for these goals to be attained, these goals must be shared by the Somali authorities, which must commit to working towards them. The concept ofmutual accountability must be fleshed out operationally, and France welcomes the recent encouraging developments in this area. Lastly, we welcome the London Conference, held last week, at which these undertakings were endorsed and international partners joined together on a coordinated approach that must be implemented as soon as possible.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

  16. “About 1,900 Somali army personnel are eligible for logistical support, to be provided by the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, in the framework of joint operations with UNSOM. Also, local forces - also known as Darwish forces - are carrying out security functions. These forces must be involved to a greater extent and as quickly as possible in exercising control over the liberated territories. The review requested in resolution 2297 (2016) places the development of a Somali solution at the heart of its objectives. A general, in-depth review of the staffing of the Somali armed forces must be carried out as soon as possible, and followed up by the establishment of a transparent system of salary payments.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

  17. “Thirdly, before the withdrawal, AMISOM, which is going to continue its operations in Somalia, must increase its operational effectiveness. This requires the establishment of mission support units, improving intelligence-gathering capacities, strengthening the chain of command, and coordination among the various contingents. France expects that the joint review of AMISOM, as requested in resolution 2297 (2016) will take account of these challenges. But the crucial point when it comes to security, as was underscored by the briefers and the speakers who took the floor before me, is a greater involvement of the Somalis themselves. This, we believe, is the key issue for the upcoming period.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

  18. “In the context of our prioritization of United Nations action, following this year's elections our major priority is security. In this respect, France would like to make three points. First, concerning the financing of AMISOM, France had hoped that other contributors would join in the financial efforts undertaken by the United Nations, the European Union and bilateral contributors. But the geographical diversification of AMISOM. funding did not, unfortunately, take place; we cannot and should not stop here. Secondly, on the issue of the withdrawal of AMISOM, we understand the desire of certain troop- contributing countries to withdraw and once again we pay tribute to them. However, such a withdrawal should not simply follow a national timetable but also must linked to a Somali security solution.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

  19. “In this regard, the drought currently affecting the region requires urgent action and reminds us of the importance of putting in place the measures necessary to respond to the humanitarian consequences of crises, whatever they may be. Thirdly, a greater effort is required in the establishment of the rule of law in Somalia and in the area of respect for human rights. These principles must be applied to all actors, be they national or international, in particular in the area of security. The United Nations policy on human rights must be our common framework in this respect. Fourthly, we need greater transparency in public finances and in the management of international assistance. The second priority in the upcoming period is AMISOM.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

  20. “In that context, I would like to emphasize the following elements, which, in our View, constitute the priorities of the coming phase in Somalia. First, on the political and humanitarian situation, France endorses the recommendations of the strategic review of the United Nations presence in Somalia, which, beyond the guidelines for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, identifies priority areas for action, numbering four per month. This includes, first, the conclusion of an agreement on federalism defining the respective competences of the federal authorities and the federated entities in both civil and military fields. Secondly, basic public services must be established throughout the territory capable of providing the population with the services and protections it needs.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

  21. “Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Mr. Zenenga and Mr. Madeira for their briefings. I shall not rehash their diagnosis and assessment of the current situation, which, as the Secretary-General said following his recent visit to Somalia, is a source of dual and contrasting feelings of sadness and hope. Progress has been made in Somalia since 2007. The recent electoral process, despite its shortcomings, maintains and extends that momentum. With respect to the international security effort in Somalia, France, of course, pays tribute to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), its fallen soldiers and the support of the United Nations. France also recalls that the European Union has contributed nearly $2 billion to this effort. But we also know that this significant progress is partial and reversible.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

  22. “The agreements signed by the two parties in 2011 and 2012 are the road map to be followed to ensure that stability, which requires a change in the status quo. We therefore welcome the resolution's call on the parties to live up to their responsibilities in this framework and to make the necessary progress in managing their relations. In this connection, we recall our support for the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel, headed by President Mbeki, in its ongoing and stepped-up efforts for the implementation ofthe agreements between the two parties. The meeting of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism in Addis Ababa over the past few days is a welcome development, and we hope that the commitments undertaken will be fully implemented.”

    2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7939 (2017) · source

  23. “Mrs. Gueguen Mohsen (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2352 (2017), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) for six months. It is indeed crucial to continue to closely follow the situation between the Sudan and South Sudan and to align the mission with its mandate. Stable relations between the Sudan and South Sudan are a major determinant for peace and security in West Africa. France welcomes the activities of Ethiopia, which, through its soldiers deployed to UNISFA, is contributing to that goal with resolve and dedication. Stable relations between the Sudan and South Sudan are first and foremost in the hands of the two parties.”

    2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7939 (2017) · source