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lines on the record: 146
first: 2022-01-27
most recent: 2023-12-30
sittings or episodes: 27
sources: un-security-council

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“Like other forms of international transportation, air travel has for decades enabled the movement of people across national borders and served as a bridging factor for trade, education, culture, science and several other aspects of human interaction. The disruption of air travel by unauthorized authorities therefore poses grave danger not only for those passengers involved in specific travel, but for the wider global community and the many States that rely on the predictability of air travel for managing inter-State exchanges. We therefore welcome ICAO’s final fact-finding report, which established accountability for Belarus’ actions for the landing of Ryanair Flight FR-4978 in Minsk on 23 May 2021.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this briefing, which borders on the important matter of aviation safety and security. I also thank the President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, for his briefing and for sharing with the Council the conclusions of the ICAO Council’s discussions on the fact-finding investigation report on the May 2021 incident involving Belarus’ unlawful interference with Ryanair Flight FR-4978. The Security Council, in its resolution 2309 (2016), recognized the vital importance of a secure global aviation system to the economic development and prosperity of all States.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“I conclude by reaffirming Ghana’s full support for the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“We remain deeply concerned by the prevailing conditions marked by intense fighting and heightened rhetoric relating to the use or threat of the use of various forms of weapons of mass destruction. We are also concerned that the requirements for nuclear safety and security at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant have yet to be implemented. We strongly urge restraint and caution against such rhetoric being used as justification for any tactical use of nuclear weapons. The precarious conditions in Ukraine and the tendency towards its rapid escalation highlight the urgency to intensify diplomatic efforts to end the hostilities and further help the parties to seek a pathway to a pacific settlement of the conflict through dialogue.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“It is those actions by the Russian Federation and its subsequent wielding of the veto in a manner that has to date restrained the requisite Council action that casts doubts on our ability to deliver on the mandate to promote international peace and security as it relates to Ukraine. That is the reality that threatens the peace and stability of our international system and regrettably impugns the integrity of our Organization. We reiterate our call on the Russian Federation to immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine and bring an end to the war, which has not only affected Ukraine and its people but has also precipitated unpleasant socioeconomic challenges, especially for developing countries such as Ghana.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“We therefore urge full compliance with its provisions and support the investigation of any violations through appropriate channels. The issue that currently confronts us, however, is the continuing aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and the imperatives for the reversal of that action. We continue to be deeply concerned by the Russian Federation’s unjustified invasion of the sovereign territory of Ukraine, its targeted attacks against civilians and the deliberate destruction of civilian and critical infrastructure in violation of the principles of international law and the values and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“I join previous delegations in thanking Under-Secretary-General Ferreira de Serpa Soares for his briefing and for clarifying the role of the Secretariat in relation to the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). Our Russian colleagues have suggested that the joint request by France, Germany and the United Kingdom for an investigation by the Secretariat’s team responsible for the monitoring and implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) into the reported transfer from Iran to the Russian Federation of unmanned aerial vehicles being used in Ukraine constitutes a violation of the Charter of the United Nations. Ghana is fully supportive of the objectives of resolution 2231 (2015), which has at its core the protection of humankind from the dangers of nuclear capacities.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“The happenings in Bucha and Irpin must strengthen our resolve to hold the perpetrators of such acts to account and avoid impunity. The parties must refrain from targeted attacks on civilian infrastructure and other critical infrastructure. Apart from imposing severe hardships on the people, the deliberate destruction of critical energy infrastructure, residential facilities, water stations, health-care facilities, schools and transport infrastructure constitute gross violations of international law and the principles of international humanitarian law relating to armed conflict. In conclusion, we reiterate our complete commitment to the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine and remain supportive of international efforts to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the Ukrainian people.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“Food, water, shelter, warm clothing and medicines will be critical to the survival of some 6.5 million people internally displaced by the war. We call on both parties to grant humanitarian access to all areas where people require assistance and urge the Russian authorities, in particular, to grant unhindered humanitarian access to the occupied territories. As the fighting intensifies, we believe it will be essential to create new humanitarian corridors to ensure civilians’ passage to areas of relative safety. We want to point to the success of the Mariupol evacuations and call for similar arrangements to be made as a matter of urgency. We condemn all human rights violations and reiterate our support for independent, transparent and thorough investigations of such violations, including conflict-related sexual violence.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the continuing leadership and pacific role of the Secretary-General and hope that further gains can be made in the endeavours for a peaceful settlement. We are grateful to the United Nations humanitarian agencies and their partners, which are working under extremely difficult and dangerous operational circumstances. We pay our respects to all humanitarian workers who have fallen while in service to humankind in Ukraine. Their commitment and sacrifice in bringing relief to the suffering people must be matched by the international community’s efforts in helping to end the war. We welcome the humanitarian aid, support and contributions by some States and international agencies aimed at seeing Ukrainians through the winter.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“It is also important to note the impact of the war on pre-existing humanitarian situations in other parts of the world, where food aid is largely supplied from Ukraine. The growing threats of the use of unconventional weapons and possible nuclear engagements have been a source of global uncertainty. Ghana calls for a de-escalation of tensions, an immediate cessation of hostilities and intensified diplomatic efforts to end the war now rather than later, when the cost of reconciliation and reconstruction will be unbearable. It is vital that the Security Council and the wider international community forge a consensus on concrete measures and pathways to halt the rising tensions and begin a political dialogue for settlement.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“I would like to begin my statement by thanking Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Ms. Denise Brown, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, for their important and sobering briefings on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Now in its eighth month, the unjustified aggression against Ukraine has been marked by overwhelming suffering, death and destruction. Too many people, especially women, children and the elderly, continue to suffer needlessly from the fighting that has engulfed many cities across Ukraine. The humanitarian statistics, as reported, are indeed concerning but can only be expected to rise should the fighting continue in the way that we are witnessing.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“Increasingly, life is becoming unbearable, and tensions appear to be festering among populations as they scramble to survive. We must therefore work together to find sustainable solutions and prevent the worsening energy crisis from degenerating into a global security crisis. As the Secretary-General noted in his statement on Tuesday (see S/PV.9124), we need peace in Ukraine — peace that is founded on nothing less than the norms and principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. Ghana stands firm in the belief that only diplomacy and dialogue can bring about the peaceful solution that military engagements have so far failed to deliver. In conclusion, I reaffirm Ghana’s continuing and unwavering support for the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“We call for greater cooperation by the parties to realign the status quo at the power plant with the seven pillars of nuclear safety and security outlined by the International Atomic Energy Agency and reiterate the call for the urgent delineation of a safe zone around the plant. Ghana encourages the sustained commitment of all the parties to the Black Sea Grain Initiative and of the other actors involved to helping to bring critical food aid to people in other parts of the world where famine-like conditions exist and populations, including children, are on the brink of starvation. Rising fuel prices are rapidly being translated into elevated and unprecedented cost-of-living standards, especially in developing countries.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“We must continue to work to eliminate the real risk of the war engulfing the entire European continent, which could lead to a generalized and widespread conflict with devastating consequences for all of humankind. We therefore call for a de-escalation of tensions and urge all the relevant actors to conduct themselves in a manner that encourages confidence-building and fosters trust and reconciliation. We note with deep concern the resumption of shelling near the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant despite the clear and looming risk that it presents to Ukraine and the world at large.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“As we have said previously, and as is consistent with international law, the Charter of the United Nations, the decision of the International Court of Justice and resolutions ES-11/1 and ES-11/2 of the eleventh emergency session of the General Assembly, the invasion of Ukraine, a sovereign Member of the Organization, is unjustified. With the war showing little signs of abating, and considering its unique circumstances, we believe it is important that the international community devote every possible effort to finding a pacific solution to the conflict, but in a manner that also ensures that there are no benefits accorded to parties whose ab initio actions are unacceptable under international law.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“We have also taken note of the contribution of the civil- society representative. The Security Council is meeting for the third time in three days to discuss the war in Ukraine once again. While we note the continuing interest in the aggression against Ukraine, we are also seriously concerned about the fact that the meetings of the Security Council have not constructively supported the diplomatic action required in the immediate term for ending the hostilities and helping the parties find a mutually acceptable, comprehensive and lasting solution to their conflict.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“The Government of Ghana has learned with great sorrow of the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the early hours of today. We are deeply saddened by the loss of the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch and head of the Commonwealth of Nations. This is a moment of great sadness for the many across the world who cherished and held the Queen in high esteem as a person and a sovereign. On behalf of the Government and the people of Ghana, we offer our profound condolences to the royal family, the Government and the people of the United Kingdom and the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom to the United Nations. At the outset, I would like to thank Under-Secretary- General Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her briefing.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“Ghana maintains the view that there can be no military solution to the war. Unless the warring sides turn their attention and resources from the battlefield to the negotiation table and to diplomatic approaches, the various crises brought about by the war will continue to evolve and further threaten global peace and security. In reaffirming Ghana’s unwavering support for the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine and its people, I want to reiterate our principled position by which we do not recognize any unilateral annexation of territory through the threat or use of force by any State against another. Finally, we urge members of the Council to prioritize the interests of the ordinary people of Ukraine as we work towards a speedy and comprehensive solution that can secure peace and stability in Ukraine.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we call for thorough, impartial and independent investigations of such reports and allegations of abuses to establish the facts and ensure accountability on the part of the perpetrators, as well as justice for the victims. Attacks on civilian-populated areas and the destruction of civilian infrastructure are unjust and unacceptable and must cease. We call on the warring sides to comply with their obligations under international law, international humanitarian law and human rights law. I want to emphasize that a cessation of hostilities is crucial to ending the displacement and other humanitarian crises in Ukraine. The war must end now. We reiterate our call to the Russian Federation to immediately and unconditionally withdraw its forces from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“Those countries must be granted additional support where possible in order to enhance their response capacity and ensure that adequate protection and assistance are extended to those who now find themselves to be refugees. We recommend that the humanitarian assistance for the displaced should include counselling and psychosocial services to help those who have been traumatized by their experience of the war. Children must also be protected, and their best interests must be prioritized at all times. Ghana condemns all acts of human rights abuses against civilians, including the reported cases of filtration processes and other acts that may amount to war crimes. Filtration operations are inhumane and constitute violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“We are disheartened by the realization that many of the displaced will never be able to return to their homes and the lives they once lived owing to the extensive damage and destruction done to a number of cities and residential facilities across Ukraine. Despite the grim outlook, we note with appreciation the essential support mechanisms and humanitarian assistance being offered by the United Nations and its affiliated humanitarian agencies, as well as civil-society organizations. We also commend those neighbours of Ukraine that have continued to take in millions of people and provide them with the assistance they need, notwithstanding their own internal circumstances and challenges.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“The situation, which has been infamously described as the world’s largest and fastest- evolving displacement crisis since the Second World War, is alarming and calls for urgent and concerted international action to help end the war that has become the driving force behind the mass displacement of persons from Ukraine. Ghana is concerned about the fact that women and children are the worst affected by the war and account for the greatest proportion of displaced persons. Naturally, many of those women are pregnant, have children or are suffering from some form of disability or vulnerability. The Council has also been informed in previous briefings about human rights abuses, including conflict-related sexual violence suffered by the displaced women and children of Ukraine.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary- General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, and Ms. Ilze Brands Kehris, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, for their briefings. I also thank the civil-society representative, Ms. Oleksandra Drik, for her contribution to the Council’s discussions. Since the war in Ukraine began in February this year, and in a period of only six months, at least 14 million people are estimated to have been forcibly displaced from their normal places of abode. Close to 8 million people have sought refuge in neighbouring countries, while some 7 million more have been internally displaced. Although some Ukrainians have crossed back into Ukrainian territory, the numbers pale in comparison to those who every day are compelled to leave their homes.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to reiterate Ghana’s commitment to continuing to support a meaningful peace process, which would eventually provide the framework for the prosperity of the peoples of Israel and Palestine and for the peace of the wider Middle East region.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“We highlight the plight of the 5.5 million registered Palestinian refugees in the expectation that increased funding support for the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East will be realized during the meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee for the purpose of announcing voluntary commitments, to be held on 23 June. We encourage the leadership of the Palestinian Authority to work with the Israeli Government towards the return of all fallen Israeli soldiers, including Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, as part of the process to build confidence and enhance dialogue for peace.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“The International Monetary Fund has detailed the Palestinian economy as having a dire outlook and requiring transformational reform with efforts from the Palestinian Authority, Israel and the donor community. We therefore welcome the ongoing support extended by the Israeli Government, including the increase in the number of work permits issued to Gaza residents, trade measures and infrastructure projects. In that regard, we also welcome the further commitments made by donors within the framework of the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians held in Brussels this month and commend the leadership of Norway, the European Union and the United States.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“We urge restraint from unilateral actions that threaten the peace and obliterate the possibility of the two-State solution in the future. The recent spate of terrorist attacks, which continue to ramp up the death toll of innocent civilians, remains a source of concern. We condemn, in particular, the 5 May attack that occurred in the central Israeli city of Elad, killing three Israelis and leaving four others wounded, following the celebration of Israel’s independence. The canker of terrorism that plagues Israel and Palestine can be eliminated only through a coordinated response that addresses the root causes. We have further taken note of the mounting economic difficulties arising from insufficient revenue and an increased absence of donor funding.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Shireen Abu Akleh, who was fatally shot in the line of duty in Jenin, and we deeply regret the disruption of her funeral procession, which turned an otherwise solemn ceremony into yet another scene of pandemonium. We offer our sincerest condolences to her family and loved ones. Like civilians, the killing of journalists in conflict situations constitutes a fundamental breach of the rules of international humanitarian law, for which there must be accountability. We note with concern the continuing confrontations and violent clashes at Jerusalem’s holy sites. While urging religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence among worshippers of the different faiths, we stress the need for the legal and historical status quo to be upheld.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“The collective aspiration of the Security Council for Israel and Palestine to live peacefully, side by side as two sovereign States within secure borders and with a shared capital in Jerusalem, should not be obscured by the highly degenerative environment witnessed in recent months. Rather, the Security Council, working in concert with regional actors, must seek to play an enhanced role in reinvigorating the Middle East peace process, with a view to stemming the rising violence and moving on to facilitate a renewed and constructive dialogue on a political horizon that would ultimately lead to the two-State solution. We join the international community in expressing our strong discontent over the killing of the Palestinian- American journalist Ms.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Let me first thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his briefing on the overall volatile situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, as well as for highlighting the measures being taken to restore calm and work towards a peaceful solution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We are also grateful to Ms. Robi Damelin, of the Parents Circle-Families Forum, and Mr. Daniel Munayer, Executive Director of Musalaha, whose personal experiences, as we heard, reinforce the need for a peaceful settlement and reconciliation between the two peoples. We welcome the participation of the Israeli and Palestinian representatives in this meeting.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Safe passage must be provided for the people who are fleeing to safety. We call for an immediate end to the attacks on medical and other critical facilities and for the protection of humanitarian and medical personnel. We encourage the sustenance of the ongoing talks between the negotiators of the two sides and hope that they will yield an early breakthrough for the peaceful settlement of this conflict.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“The consequent price hikes in food and gas are impacting in a negative way the already fragile global economy, which is yet to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lives of many across the world have been put in peril by this unjustified war. We therefore welcome the Secretary-General’s intention to mobilize global action to mitigate the impact of the war and support all efforts to enhance international solidarity. We bemoan the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation and call on the warring parties to respect, and comply with, their commitments and obligations under international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Civilians must be protected from harm. Civilian infrastructure must not be the target of military bombardments.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“The international community must forge consensus towards the establishment of a verification regime for the Biological Weapons Convention in view of the recent global developments, including the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We maintain that the possession or proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical and biological weapons, does not assure either international peace or national security. We must work collectively to ensure the elimination of all such weapons. What is pressing is the urgent need for the cessation of hostilities and the unconditional and immediate withdrawal by the Russian Federation of all its invading troops from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine. Increasingly, this conflict is having ramifications beyond the borders of Ukraine.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“My delegation would also like to convey its sincere condolences to the Irish Mission and to Jim Kelly’s family on the sad occasion of his passing. My delegation is grateful to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her briefing to the Council. We have taken note of the information provided to the Council. Once again, we reaffirm our belief that a conclusive determination of Ukraine’s biological programmes can be made only after due assessments by the relevant internationally accredited bodies. As we have previously stated, the weaponization of chemical or biological agents in the war in Ukraine — or anywhere else — would be unconscionable and should not be contemplated by any party.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“We urge the parties to comply with their commitments under international law and international humanitarian law, in particular the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War. We continue to urge the parties to accept the path of diplomacy and dialogue in resolving their security concerns. We believe that the good offices of the Secretary-General should be leveraged to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the conflict. In conclusion, I wish to emphasize that the interest and safety of the Ukrainian people should be prioritized and must be at the forefront of the actions of the Security Council and all other international actors.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“We remain deeply concerned about the military escalations and the disproportionate use of unconventional munitions in bombarding the cities and civilian populated areas of Ukraine, and we are disheartened by the trauma that the situation has caused, especially to the elderly, women and children. The parties to the conflict must urgently commit to a humanitarian pause to enable the evacuation and safe passage of civilians and facilitate the delivery of food, medicine and other essential services to those in critical need and those who have been caught up in cities under siege. We also deplore the attacks on medical facilities and call for the protection of humanitarian workers and medical personnel.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“I thank the President for convening this meeting and also thank the briefers for the updated information they have shared on the prevailing situation in Ukraine. I also welcome the participation in this meeting of the representatives of Poland and Ukraine. Ghana reiterates once more the call on the Russian Federation for an unconditional and immediate ceasefire and for the withdrawal of all its invading troops from within the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine. The cessation of hostilities is critical to saving lives and preventing further devastation to the Ukrainian people. It remains fundamental to addressing the worsening humanitarian conditions.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“The recent developments in north-eastern Syria should remind the international community of the persistent threat posed by armed groups to international peace and security and reinforce the need for international cooperation on counter-terrorism measures. Once again, we urge all parties to the conflict to prioritize civilian protection and adhere to their obligations under international law. Addressing the challenge of armed groups in Syria will be impossible without a resolution of the conflict. Ghana therefore reiterates the importance of a political settlement and urges all parties and regional actors to support meaningful progress on the political track, in line with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“Let me also thank Under- Secretary-General Voronkov for the briefing on the prevailing situation in north-eastern Syria and make the following points. The attack in Al-Hasakah constitutes a grievous violation of international law, having resulted in civilian casualties and the displacement of persons, and putting at risk the lives of the 850 children in detention at the Ghweiran prison. The principle remains that terrorism, committed by whomever and wherever, cannot be justified by any motivation and is unacceptable. We urge the authorities to take urgent action to secure the release and repatriation of all children in prisons and detention camps across Syria to their countries of origin.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“In closing, I must emphasize that the collective support of the members of the Security Council and the international community is crucial to ensure sustained and effective assistance to the Syrian people as they grapple with this monumental humanitarian crisis.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“On 2 January 2022, the Arshani water station that provides water to nearly a quarter million people in Idlib was also substantially damaged by an air strike. Ghana is also concerned about the safety of the hundreds of children who were recently caught up in the attack at the Ghweiran prison. We urge all parties to the conflict to prioritize civilian protection and adhere to their international obligations to protect children and civilian infrastructure. Lastly, we support the call for increased humanitarian funding, including support for early- recovery and livelihood assistance. Comprehensive support to the people of Syria must respond to present needs and extend to laying the foundations for post- conflict reconstruction and sustainable development.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“This renewal is our act of humanity in offering a lifeline to the 3 million vulnerable people requiring urgent humanitarian assistance in the north- west of Syria. In the face of the compounding crisis, we believe that all modalities of delivery must be deployed to avert a humanitarian catastrophe. We deplore the use of humanitarian aid as a weapon of war and call on the parties to allow unimpeded and sustained access to the communities in need. My third point relates to the protection of civilians and critical infrastructure. In December last year, air strikes and shelling in the north-west killed three civilians, including two children, and injured 16 civilians, including four women and six children.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“There is a most urgent need to scale up food and non-food aid across the whole of Syria in response to what is indeed a humanitarian emergency. As other members of the Security Council have rightly pointed out, a political solution is a sine qua non to ending the humanitarian crisis in Syria once and for all. This would require the parties to respect a nationwide ceasefire and allow progress on the political track through dialogue and consensus. The international community must lend its full support to the accelerated implementation of the road map outlined in resolution 2254 (2015) to ensure a comprehensive and lasting solution to the multifaceted crisis in Syria. Secondly, we welcome the renewal of the cross- border mechanism authorizing United Nations aid delivery through the Bab Al-Hawa crossing until 10 July 2022.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purposes, constitutes a threat to international peace and security and is unjustifiable and unacceptable. Ten years of conflict in Syria has had a profound and painful impact on the lives of the people, particularly women, children and elderly persons. As we have heard from today’s briefings, the situation is defined by violent escalations, air strikes and shelling, grave economic conditions, food shortages, a water crisis, and the bitter, wintry cold of sub-zero temperatures. These precarious humanitarian conditions, intensified by the coronavirus disease pandemic, should drive our collective commitment to prioritizing life-saving humanitarian assistance to the millions of Syrians in need.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“My delegation welcomes the insightful briefing by Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. We also thank Mr. Jan Egeland, the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, and commend his organization’s extensive humanitarian work amid the difficult circumstances of the conflict. Let me also welcome to this meeting the representatives of Syria, Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the outset, let me reiterate my delegation’s unreserved condemnation of the attack by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant on the Ghweiran prison and the ensuing escalations in the north-eastern city of Al-Hasakah, which has resulted in civilian casualties and the displacement of over 45,000 people.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source