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“In the absence of any political perspective, there may be a temptation to break away from the agreed framework, based on international law and the resolutions of the Council, and to replace it with unilateral decisions. We must all fully appreciate the danger of that temptation. We noted the holding of an economic workshop in Manama on 25 and 26 June, at the initiative of the United States and Bahrain. As we said, France stands ready to support any effort, including economic, as long as it is in line with the approach that we have defined together: the establishment of a viable and independent Palestinian State, genuine conditions for Palestine's economic recovery and, beyond that, the construction of a stronger and more integrated regional economy.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“And in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, we consider it illegal to acquire territory by force, be it in Jerusalem, the West Bank or the Golan Heights. If those trends were to continue, it would mean the Palestinians abandoning their national aspirations, which require the establishment of a State, and the Israelis renouncing the democratic nature of the State of Israel. In addition, it is crucial to put an end to hate speech and incitement to violence, which, as the Special Coordinator just recalled, continue and which France condemns. In that context, it is now more necessary than ever to reaffirm the parameters for the two-State solution agreed by the international community.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“France is also concerned about the announcement on 30 May by the Israeli authorities of tenders for the construction of settlements in East Jerusalem, including more than 800 housing units. With more than 600,000 settlers, including 200,000 in Jerusalem, we are close to the point of no return. The various initiatives to implement Israeli law in the West Bank are part of a de facto annexation policy. We take those developments all the more seriously as they have been accompanied by worrying statements about the annexation of all or part of the occupied territories. In that regard, I would like to recall that, in accordance with international law and Council resolutions, beginning with resolution 242 (1967), France does not recognize any Israeli sovereignty over any of the occupied territories.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“As we know, there will be no lasting stability in Gaza without a political solution, including the full return of the Palestinian Authority. Ultimately, the future of Gaza cannot be separated from the objective of establishing two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. There will be no Palestinian State without Gaza and no lasting political solution in the region without a Palestinian State. That brings me back to the intensification of the settlement policy in the West Bank, which is undermining the foundations and the viability of the two-State solution. Since the beginning of the year, more than 4,500 new housing units have been approved in the West Bank.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“These developments are taking place in the context of a serious humanitarian and political crisis in Gaza. The humanitarian situation is dire. In that context, I reiterate France's full support for the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and we call on all donors to maintain their level of financial commitment this year at the Organization's donor conference to be held on 25 June. For its part, France has already announced a doubling of its contribution to UNRWA in 2019. Ultimately, there will be no solution in Gaza without the lifting of the blockade accompanied by credible security guarantees for Israel. Politically, Palestinian unity is now more important than ever. There is therefore an urgent need to relaunch the intra-Palestinian reconciliation process.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his very detailed and informative briefing and for his quarterly report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). We are extremely concerned about the deteriorating security situation in Gaza. The clashes last week once again highlight the fragility of the ceasefire. After the f lare-up in early May and as Gaza remains in a critical situation, we must do everything we can to prevent an escalation that could turn into a new conflict. We therefore call on the parties to exercise the utmost restraint. In that regard, I would like once again to commend the de-escalation efforts of Egypt and the Special Coordinator.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“Allow me to conclude by recalling the vital role ofthe United Nations in continuing to support Afghanistan. In this regard, I wish to commend the outstanding work of UNAMA and of the various United Nations agencies in Afghanistan in a particularly difficult security context. In reviewing the mandate of the Mission, which we will be doing soon, we must not lose sight of the crucial work that it does on a daily basis. It is imperative that the international community, in particular the Security Council, remain united in supporting Afghanistan's journey towards peace, democracy and economic and social development.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Sacrificing those achievements could jeopardize the support, including financial support, of the international community for the ongoing process. Finally, the third priority is to ensure the holding and smooth conduct of the presidential elections of 28 September, which must be free, transparent and inclusive. The weaknesses identified in previous elections must be remedied and preparations intensified. The Independent Election Commission must continue to work to enable the widest possible participation of the people in the elections, including that of women as candidates and as voters. Given the high level of threat, including in Kabul, poll security will also be a determining factor. We reiterate our full support for the Afghan security forces, whose efforts during the legislative elections were notable.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“France calls on the Taliban to immediately and concretely demonstrate its commitment to peace by accepting direct talks with the Afghan Government and declaring a ceasefire. As the Special Representative recalled, the peace process must be inclusive, led by and for the Afghan people. It is crucial in this regard that women participate directly and meaningfully in peace talks at all levels of decision-making. The preservation and strengthening ofthe achievements made in the areas ofjustice, the rule of law and respect for rights and freedoms must remain a top priority, particularly concerning respect for the rights of women, respect for fundamental freedoms in particular, the freedoms of opinion and expression and the protection of journalists.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“It is vital that the capacities of the judiciary be strengthened in that respect. As the Secretary-General notes in his report (S/2019/493), we must meet the growing humanitarian needs of the 6.3 million Afghans requiring assistance and ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access throughout the country. Secondly, our priority must be, now more than ever, to ensure the success of efforts to achieve a negotiated and lasting peace in Afghanistan. I commend the work carried out by several partners, including the United States, Qatar and Germany, which have engaged in discussions with the Taliban with a view to bringing them to engage in peace talks with the Afghan Government.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The number of attacks against aid workers increased by more than 150 per cent in one year, and schools are also being targeted. This is unacceptable. It is imperative that all parties to the conflict respect their obligations under international humanitarian law, and France welcomes the efforts undertaken by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in support of the Afghan authorities to limit the number of civilian casualties and minimize the impact of operations on civilians and their infrastructure. France welcomes the laws and action plans adopted to protect children, which must be fully implemented and provide protection against the six serious violations. This must also be the case more broadly with regard to laws on the protection of women and children from violence, including sexual violence.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): Allow me in turn to thank Special Representative Tadamichi Yamamoto, Ms. Sima Samar and Ambassador Adela Raz for their very enlightening briefings and their commitment to their respective roles in the promotion of peace and of the rights and respect for the freedoms of all Afghan men and women. France aligns itself with the statement to be made later on behalf of the European Union. I will make three observations. The primary and fundamental urgent need is to redouble efforts to protect civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, and to respond to humanitarian needs. The number of casualties, although it has decreased slightly compared with last year, is of particular concern. With 11,000 deaths in 2018, Afghanistan has the most civilian casualties of any conflict- affected country.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The goal is then to shift the responsibility to protect onto the security and defence forces so that the host State is able to fully ensure the security of the civilian population. I wish to pose one last question here: what options could we collectively explore, in terms of the capacity- building of security and defence forces, to bolster cooperation between a force and the host State? We are often told that a United Nations force can withdraw once the host State's defence and security forces are fully operational.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“Another remark I would like to make on this point is that while the Security Council demands exemplary conduct from its peacekeepers, similar behaviour is expected from the security forces of the host State receiving United Nations support. This is a major requirement that is sometimes difficult to meet in areas where a State may have been destabilized or have limited capacities. France stands ready to provide all necessary support to such States to help them achieve this goal. Finally, cooperation between the host State and the peacekeeping operation may involve helping to strengthen the host State's security and defence forces, particularly in terms oftraining personnel and providing equipment.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“Peacekeeping operations can help States in difficulty to protect their populations against a particular threat, but they cannot replace the host State, which must do everything in its power to protect its civilians, including through the police and the military as well as the legal system, by systematically prosecuting perpetrators of violence against civilians and attacks on the rights of the population, even if such perpetrators were to be found within the ranks of the security forces themselves. I have another question for our two briefers: what do they expect from the Security Council in terms of supporting cooperation with the host State, particularly in the area of the protection of civilians?”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“The second point that I wanted to highlight is that the host State must respect its commitments under a status- of-forces agreement, which ensures the freedom of movement and protection of the Blue Helmets deployed on host State territory. There is no context in which violating a status-of-forces agreement is acceptable. I believe that the Security Council must monitor this and ensure that dialogue between a deployed mission and host State authorities is ongoing, in order to resolve, at an early stage and as rapidly as possible, any difficulties that may emerge. Thirdly and finally, the principal mandate of a peacekeeping operation, as we know, is often the protection of civilians. Nevertheless, it is the host States that have primary responsibility for protecting their people.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“The political dialogue between the United Nations and the host State is essential, but it must also be pursued on the ground between the Blue Helmets, on the one hand, and the military and police of the host State on the other. It is clear that such respect and dialogue are a means of guaranteeing the mission's effectiveness and its acceptance by the local population. This cooperation can take many forms, such as the exchange of information on the risks and threats that affect the civilian population as well as peacekeeping personnel; or operational coordination, if provided for in a mission's mandate. Here I would like to ask our briefers a question: what feedback can they give regarding their experiences at these two levels of strategic and operational cooperation in the context of their respective missions?”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“First, cooperation with the host State is crucial and sine qua non to ensure that peacekeeping operations can achieve their objectives, respecting, of course, the sovereignty of the host State and taking account of the need to protect the Blue Helmets and all United Nations personnel in general, both civilian and uniformed. Secondly, cooperation with the host State is not an option but a pressing necessity enshrined in the guiding principles of peacekeeping. Such cooperation entails rights and duties for both the host State and the United Nations. In that connection, I would like to highlight three principal points, followed by questions pertaining to these for our briefers. First, the host State's consent to the deployment of a peacekeeping operation must be sought not only as a matter of principle, but also for operational purposes.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this interactive meeting on a particularly pertinent and important issue, namely, cooperation with host States, which, as we all know, is a crucial component of the success of peacekeeping operations. I would also like to pay heartfelt tribute, through Lieutenant General Leonard Muriuki Ngondi and Major General Cheryl Pearce, to all their military components carrying out their missions in often highly challenging and adverse conditions. I would like to make two preliminary remarks.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“That decree contravenes the agreements concluded between the Sudan and the United Nations and must be annulled, as stated in the communique issued yesterday by the Chairperson of the African Union Peace and Security Council. Finally, the situation in Darfur is so unstable and volatile at the moment that the presence of UNAMID will still be necessary in the coming months. I am thinking in particular ofthe mission to protect civilians, report human rights violations, resolve intercommunal conflicts, facilitate humanitarian access and protect humanitarian personnel. Given the current conditions, my delegation supports the proposal of the United Kingdom and Germany for a technical renewal of the mission's mandate.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“It is more necessary than ever to advocate for a responsible and prudent withdrawal of the mission. We must postpone any decision on its withdrawal for several months, for two reasons. First, we cannot, in the space of two weeks, decide to transfer the remaining 15 bases to the Sudanese authorities when we have no legitimate and reliable interlocutor in the Government in Khartoum. On the contrary, last week's violence compels us to exercise the utmost caution. UNAMID was right to freeze the transfer of its bases as long as the decree by the Transitional Military Council last month - which said that UNAMID camps should be handed over to the Rapid Support Forces - is in effect.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“We were particularly shocked by the attack on and looting of the El Geneina camp in mid-May. The involvement of members of the Sudanese defence and security forces is unacceptable. We call on the authorities to shed full light on those acts and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. In addition, I would like to reiterate the importance of combating impunity in Darfur. Serious crimes, including those against children and sexual violence, have been carried out for a long time and continue. I recall that all parties to the conflict have an obligation to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court and its Prosecutor, in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005). Finally, in the current context, we must defer any decision on the withdrawal of UNAMID.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“The stability of the Sudan can be ensured only if we all work toward the same goal and speak with one voice. My second point is that we must do all we can to prevent Darfur from being set ablaze again. We are extremely concerned about reports of violence in Darfur in recent days, particularly in Jebel Marra, which show that the situation today is once again very volatile. As we know, Darfur remains a fragile region, where the root causes of the conflict, including access to land and the future of 2 million displaced persons, have not really been settled. We must do everything we can to prevent the region from collapsing again. UNAMID must therefore remain in the strongest position to enable it to carry out its missions, particularly the protection of civilians.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“We hope that the United Nations can fully back the mediation efforts of the African Union, with the support of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. This is what France has called for in recent days, including at the meeting between the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission in Paris on 11 June. In that regard, I welcome the mission entrusted by the Secretary-General to his Special Adviser, Nicholas Haysom, to support the African Union mediation. The initial results are encouraging; the mediation has brought both parties back to the negotiating table, which is a very positive step. We call on all partners of Sudan, particularly the countries of the region and Sudan's closest partners, to join their energy to support an African Union mediation.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“The Transitional Military Council has the primary responsibility to ensure the safety of all Sudanese people. In the light of Pramila Patten's very worrying statement, France calls for a full investigation into the abuses committed, including sexual violence, and for those responsible to be brought to justice. The challenge today in the Sudan is the resumption of political dialogue and the negotiated transition to civilian-led rule. We call on all parties to resume talks, to show restraint and openness and to seek compromise. We recall that the deadline agreed by the African Union for the transfer of power to a civilian-led transitional authority will expire on 30 June. France welcomes the African Union's firm and clear position.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank both briefers for their insights and analysis, and we echo what my colleagues from the United Kingdom and Germany have just said. I would like to focus on three points. They are our concern about the situation, the urgent need to do everything we can to prevent Darfur from again relapsing into conflict and the call for suspending the withdrawal of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), given the current circumstances. I should first explain our deep concern about the situation in the Sudan. France strongly condemns the violence in the Sudan in recent days. Peaceful demonstrators were repressed with severe brutality. Such disproportionate use of force is unacceptable. We urge all actors to exercise restraint and not to resort to violence.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“Only the full normalization of relations between Pristina and Belgrade will make it possible to achieve that European future, which is a shared future. We encourage First Deputy Prime Minister Dacie and Ambassador Citaku to redouble their efforts to that end. They can always count on the fraternal support of France.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“In our view, the stability of the region is first and foremost a European matter. The European Union is thus leading a mediation process that will resume once both parties are ready to relaunch the dialogue. Some progress has already been made, for example the conclusion of many technical agreements between Serbia and Kosovo in the early 2010s, facilitated by the European Union. The challenge now is to reach a comprehensive and legally binding agreement between the two parties. The European future of Serbia and Kosovo depends largely on the conclusion of such an agreement. In addition, there are many reforms to strengthen the rule of law, which is at the heart of the European project. The primary responsibility for the European prospects of Serbia and Kosovo lies primarily with the political leaders of those countries.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“The Kosovo police operation on 28 May has been mentioned by several speakers, and I, too, will touch upon it briefly. France, naturally, supports the fight against organized crime and corruption in Kosovo, in full respect of the rule of law, which we wish to see consolidated. Given the local context, particularly in the north of the country, it is nevertheless essential that such operations be proportionate. Furthermore, as the Legal Counsel pointed out, we highlight the importance of respect for the privileges and immunities of all United Nations personnel, including those of UNMIK, as defined in the 1946 Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations. We will carefully review the results of UNMIK's internal investigation. Finally, I should like to highlight the role of the European Union in the Western Balkans region.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“This stalemate explains the approach of the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to invite Kosovo, Serbia, the countries of the region and the European Union to a summit in Berlin on 29 April, as the German representative has just mentioned. The challenge was to convince both sides to resume dialogue. Efforts to achieve that objective are ongoing. In order to achieve the resumption of genuine dialogue, it is essential that each party refrain from actions, declarations or measures that could exacerbate tensions, as Mr. Schulz just explained. In that regard, I reiterate our request that the 100 per cent tariffimposed by the Kosovo Government on products from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina be lifted or, at the very least, suspended.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“The strategy sets out concrete measures for economic and social development, with the participation of the French Development Agency. It contemplates several actions in the field of security, including a Franco-German initiative to combat trafficking in small arms and light weapons; and, in the fields of justice and defence, it calls for enhanced cooperation. However, while we must support the stabilization of the Western Balkans, the main responsibility lies first and foremost with the countries of the region - as Northern Macedonia and Greece demonstrated with the historic Prespa agreement, which I welcome once again. I now come to my second point - the regrettable lack of dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina since November and the high level of tension between the two parties, which is unsustainable.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“In the light of the many ongoing intercommunal tensions, that peace is, admittedly, fragile, but it should spur us to redouble our efforts to meet the aspirations of the people there. In the spirit of that objective, I would like to briefly highlight three points. First ofall, I commend the role ofthe United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in continuing to successfully promote security, stability and human rights in Kosovo. In recognition of the continuing stability challenges in the Western Balkans, France recently adopted a national strategy to increase its support for the sustainable stabilization of the region, its economic and social development and the strengthening of the rule of law.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I too thank Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and Mr. Miguel de Serpa Soares, United Nations Legal Counsel, for their briefings. I would also like to thank Mr. Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Ms. Citaku, Ambassador of Kosovo to the United States, for their statements. With regard to working methods, and this goes for all Council meetings, I would note the request, repeated on many occasions, for briefers to limit their presentations to 15 minutes. Twenty years after the end of the conflict in Kosovo and the deployment of NATO's military force, the Kosovo Force, Kosovo is living in peace.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“To that end, the operation must continue to benefit from its authorization under resolution 2292 (2016), which has been extended today in resolution 2473 (2019), in order to enjoy the legitimacy and means necessary to act appropriately.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8540 (2019) · source
“While the operation's resources have been temporarily suspended, operation SOPHIA has refocused its efforts and remains active in order to implement the mandate it has been given through its training of the Libyan coast guard and its monitoring of that entity's activities in order to ensure that they are operationally effective and that human rights are being respected. Its action also allows the Libyan authorities to make their due contribution to the fight against weapons trafficking. Furthermore, the operation is using its aerial resources to collect intelligence and the information that is needed to maintain the arms embargo. Within the European Union, we will continue to contribute to the efforts of operation SOPHIA.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8540 (2019) · source
“At the same time, the parties to the conflict must commit to the dialogue led by Special Representative of the Secretary- General Ghassan Salame, for whom France reiterates its full support. In that context, which is undermining the political dynamic and reinforcing instability in the country, respect for the arms embargo is more necessary than ever. Operation SOPHIA continues to play an important role in stabilizing Libya. Its deterrent function limits the violations of the arms embargo and reduces the flow of weapons that continue to cross the seas and have only aggravated the situation since the beginning of the offensive.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8540 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2473 (2019), renewing for one year the Security Council's authorization of the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) in order to effectively enforce the arms embargo on Libya at sea. France remains extremely concerned by the situation in Libya, in particular the ongoing fighting and its potential consequences for the countries of the region. We remain convinced that there is no military solution to the Libyan crisis and that only a political process can enable a return to stability in Libya. It is in order to support this political process that France also reiterates its call for the implementation of an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8540 (2019) · source
“Only the restoration of security will allow for the redeployment of basic services, the resumption of economic activity and longer-term development actions. France will therefore continue to support the Multinational Joint Task Force in its fight against terrorism. The reintegration of former combatants, reconciliation and the protection of women and youth are also vital to sustainably stabilizing the region. United Nations regional offices such as UNOCA, are essential to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency ofUnited Nations conflict prevention efforts. France will therefore continue to support the critical development of United Nations activities, in a spirit of strengthened partnership with African regional and subregional organizations.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“France also calls on all stakeholders to end the violence, ensure the restoration of the rule of law and respect the territorial integrity of Cameroon, which cannot questioned. To echo the point the Special Representative has just made, we believe that similar messages conveyed by the African Union and the region would be most useful in this regard. Moreover, we consider the recent visit of the Prime Minister to the North-West and South-West regions, his statements pertaining to the launching of dialogue and information on initial contacts with the parties concerned to be positive signs. These announcements must now be implemented as soon as possible. Regarding my final point, concerning Boko Haram, we remain concerned about the group's activities in the Lake Chad basin region, despite the robust response of the countries of the region.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“The human casualties have been heavy, the humanitarian situation is increasingly difficult and attacks on humanitarian and medical personnel, health-care infrastructure and schools are on the rise. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, respect for international humanitarian law and human rights and the guarantee of humanitarian access throughout the country are, nevertheless, non-negotiable obligations that must be prioritized above all else. In this context, France is pursuing its efforts to encourage the Cameroonian authorities to launch an inclusive political dialogue, to implement measures to reduce tensions and to entrench decentralization.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“Ifthe implementation ofthe peace agreement is to be successful, it is vital that the international community be fully engaged in a coordinated manner in the political and financial contexts. As such, the African Union, ECCAS and the countries of the region, as guarantors of the agreement, have a particularly important role to play. We therefore encourage the African Union and ECCAS to pursue their efforts, in close cooperation with the United Nations, and encourage the countries of the region to engage even further. I now turn to the situation in Cameroon, on which we align ourselves fully with the assessment of the Special Representative. As we have stated on previous occasions, France is incredibly concerned about the deterioration of the situation in the North- West and South-West regions of Cameroon.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“In this context, stopping the violence committed by such groups, as well as disarming and demobilizing them, in addition to the progressive restoration of State authority throughout the country, must be a priority in the implementation of the peace agreement. The Government must also initiate the process of adopting a law on decentralization and move to establish a truth, justice, reconciliation and reparations commission. The decentralization of transitional justice ensures that local administration is brought closer to the population and rendered more effective. This will also serve as a response to the demand for justice expressed by the people of the Central African Republic.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“First, regarding the Central African Republic, the signing of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic on 6 February in Bangui laid the prospects for an end to the crisis and for lasting peace in the Central African Republic. It is therefore essential that the Central African parties implement the agreement in good faith and in a timely manner. The recent violence by the Return, Reclamation and Rehabilitation group in the Paoua region, leaving more than 50 civilians dead, must be particularly condemned. This constitutes a serious violation of the commitments made by that armed group, especially given it is a signatory to the peace agreement.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“In this context, the action taken by the Special Representative demonstrates the full added value of a regional approach to better understanding the dynamics of Central Africa and strengthening the preventive approach taken by the United Nations within the region. France therefore assures him of our full support, both in his missions of good offices and preventive diplomacy and in his missions to provide support to regional initiatives, particularly those of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). We hope that the upcoming strategic review will help to reinforce the work of UNOCA on all fronts. I would like to underscore three situations that we believe merit a particular mention today: the Central African Republic, Cameroon and Boko Haram.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): Allow me, first of all, Mr. President, to wish Eid Mubarak to you and your team and all those celebrating today. I would also like to congratulate you on your accession to the presidency of the Security Council during the month of June, throughout which you can count on France's full support. I would also like to thank Special Representative Francois Lounceny Fall for his briefing and for his work at the helm of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). The situation in Central Africa continues to be marked by political situations that are often volatile, fragile post-electoral circumstances and persisting abuses by Boko Haram, as well as violence related to transhumance and the predatory activities of certain armed groups.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“We also recall that individual sanctions, in order to be effectively applied, require the mobilization and engagement of all regional and international actors. France remains extremely concerned about the level of human rights violations, including the level of sexual violence. We call for an end to all forms of violence and for ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice. Lastly, France would like to express its hope that the Security Council will systematically use sanctions to punish and bring pressure to bear on those who commit sexual violence, especially since it is now an independent criterion for sanctions designation. I would like to conclude by congratulating you, Mr. President, and your team on your successful presidency of the Council this month.”
2019-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8536 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the adoption of resolution 2471 (2019), which extends the sanctions regime against South Sudan, a country with a civilian population that has been tragically tried and tested by violence. France shares the opinion expressed by the other European members of the Security Council. The sanctions regime continues to be an especially important tool that contributes to stabilizing South Sudan. It is a tool to support the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan and deprive the parties to the conflict of the means to commit violence. The spread of weapons in the country constitutes a genuine scourge. France calls on the South Sudanese authorities, as well as the countries of the region, to fully implement the arms embargo.”
2019-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8536 (2019) · source
“We also call on the Iraqi authorities and all our partners to fully implement the commitments they made at the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq, held in February 2018. Lastly, in keeping with a principle that can be found in all of our support activities, France will continue to work towards the inclusive and lasting reconciliation of all Iraqis. As such, we will be organizing another conference in the fall as a follow-up to the Paris Action Plan on the Victims of Ethnic and Religious Violence in the Middle East, which was launched in 2015.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“We also support her ongoing work on the people and property reporting missing. France will continue to give its full support to the Iraqi authorities, as President Macron reminded Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi in Paris at the beginning of the month. France will continue its support in the area of security to combat the common threat posed by Da'esh. We will also continue to provide support in areas related to humanitarian, stabilization and reconstruction efforts, as shown by our commitment to the rehabilitation of Mosul. We will continue to support not only the reconstruction of Iraq - the purpose of the â‚¬l billion reconstruction loan announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs in February in Baghdad - but also the strengthening of its State institutions.”
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“Lastly, the third priority concerns the regional agenda, which is essential to Iraq's stability. Recent developments in the region are of particular concern. France will continue to monitor developments closely and call for de-escalation. We hope that a regional dialogue will be established to address all of the many legitimate concerns in a peaceful manner. In that regard, I, too, welcome the balanced regional diplomacy by Iraqi authorities and their renewed commitment to dialogue. To meet those challenges, the mobilization of the international community in support of Iraq is more necessary than ever. UNAMI's work in support of the Iraqi authorities at this critical juncture is essential. The Special Representative has our full support in the implementation of the three priorities set.”
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