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Hailu

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2016-05-24
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2016-06-10
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  1. “For us in Ethiopia, subscribing to those principles was not difficult as such, because we believe that our peacekeepers are already practicing them. It is encouraging to note that a number of countries have committed themselves to upholding those principles, and we hope they will eventually become the norm in United Nations peacekeeping. That will certainly go a long way towards addressing the gaps in the implementation of protection-ofcivilians mandates in peacekeeping operations.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

  2. “The enormous gaps in terms of the readiness, capacity and training of United Nations peacekeeping operations in carrying out protection-of-civilians mandates should also be seriously looked into and adequately addressed. Ethiopia is one of the leading troop-contributing countries to United Nations peacekeeping operations. The protection of civilians is, therefore, very relevant to our peacekeepers, who are deployed in some of the most volatile situations in Africa. It is not a matter of theory but a practical challenge, one that our peacekeepers face on a day-to-day basis, risking their own lives. That is why we attach great importance to the protection of civilians and why we are one of those countries that have endorsed the Kigali Principles on the Protection of Civilians.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

  3. “That is why we have made a paradigm shift from the principle of non-interference to one of non-indifference in grave circumstances involving human rights Violations and crimes against humanity. That perspective is clearly enshrined in the Constitutive Act of the African Union. Although there has been much progress in setting the normative frameworks for the protection of civilians, challenges persist with respect to translating such a mandate into action in the field. Undoubtedly, there needs to be significant improvement in the provision of peacekeeping operations with clear and succinct protection-of-civilians mandates. But no matter how elegant or elaborate the mandate, unless it is put into practice by those that are in a position to make a difference, not much can be achieved.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

  4. “That is why most, if not all, of the peacekeeping operations authorized by the Security Council today have protection-of-civilians mandates. There is no doubt that the primary responsibility for protecting civilians rests with the host country, but in situations where that is not possible and innocent civilians are at risk, United Nations peacekeeping operations cannot and should not remain indifferent. The shirking of responsibility by peacekeepers for the protection of civilians in the face of dire circumstances is indefensible. We are pleased to note that the HIPPO report has recognized that fact. For us in Africa, that is a very important matter, and we believe the lessons learned from the bitter experiences of the Rwandan genocide should never be forgotten.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

  5. “Ms. Hailu (Ethiopia) (spoke in French): Mr. President, I would like to begin, first of all, by congratulating your country on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of June 2016. I would also like to thank you, Sir, for convening this debate on the protection of civilians in the context of peacekeeping operations. This meeting could not be more timely and relevant in the light of the specific recommendations made by the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (HIPPO) (S/2015/446) and the Secretary-General's implementation report on the protection of civilians (S/2016/447). I also thank the briefers for their briefings this morning. (spoke in English) We all know that peacekeeping has evolved and adapted itselfto changing security circumstances.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

  6. “In this context, consideration of the views and concerns of the African Union will greatly enhance the effectiveness of cooperation and ensure African ownership and priority-setting on the issues of peace and security affecting the continent. We therefore very much hope that the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union will evolve accordingly and that the Security Council will play a meaningful role in this regard.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

  7. “Time and again, we have seen that the coordination of the three African members is critical not only in terms of advancing the African perspective, which demands that a clear message is conveyed, but also in promoting better coordination in and enhancement of relations between the two Councils. It is indeed encouraging to be able to take note of the regular interaction between the two Councils. But, undoubtedly, there is room for improvement in the way these interactions take place so that they become more effective in delivering the desired results. What the challenges we are facing today require from the two Councils is that they transcend forms and maintain a frank and more substantive dialogue in order to ensure convergence at the strategic level in dealing with matters of peace and security in Africa.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

  8. “Of course, we are aware of the process currently under way to develop a joint framework for enhanced cooperation and partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in the promotion and maintenance of peace and security in Africa and we look forward to the timely conclusion of these important discussions. The relationship between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council is indeed central to the strategic partnership between the two organizations. The three African members of the Security Council are the linchpin in this regard.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

  9. “This can only be done if the partnership is institutionalized taking into account the principle of shared responsibility to ensure the necessary predictability and flexibility in effectively responding to crisis situations in Africa. It is indeed appropriate and logical that this is done so since the African Union and its regional mechanisms are operating on the basis of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. This is also what the peace operations review has rightly recommended and the United Nations should seize this opportunity to take important measures along this direction.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

  10. “Accordingly, a division of labour has emerged between the two organizations based on their respective comparative advantages where the African Union and its regional mechanisms act as first responders to crisis situations in Africa, whereas the United Nations provides multidimensional support and later takes over in the peace consolidation phase. This dynamic partnership has indeed been proven to be very effective. As we have seen on a number of occasions, where there is synergy and coherence between the United Nations and the AU across the spectrum of peace operations, there will be tangible impact on the ground. Nevertheless, this partnership is not without its challenges and there are indeed a number of strategic and operational issues that need to be seriously addressed.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

  11. “Over the past decade and more, the African Union and its various regional mechanisms have been much more proactive in responding to crisis situations in the continent. This ranges from the conduct of good offices' functions through the appointment of special envoys to prevent the escalation of conflicts, to the fielding of mediation teams to achieve a political solution and the deployment of peace support operations to stabilize conflict situations. On the other hand, the United Nations has been providing political backstopping, financial and logistical support, and capacity-building assistance to the African Union for the promotion and maintenance of peace and security in Africa.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

  12. “First, the United Nations has come to recognize that it needs the effective partnership with others in addressing the enormous and complex peace and security challenges that the world is facing in the twenty- first century. Secondly, this need by the United Nations for partnership has been complemented by Africa's determination to take charge of matters related to peace and security on the continent, which culminated with the establishment of the African Union and its Peace and Security Architecture. These developments were indeed born out of the bitter experiences of the 1990s and the utter failure of the international community to come to Africa's rescue, especially during the horrendous genocide in Rwanda.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

  13. “Let me join others in thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate on the United Nations-African Union peace and security cooperation. I also wish to express appreciation to all the briefers for their presentations this morning. Ethiopia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. The cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union (AU) has certainly evolved and expanded over the years to become one of the most important and strategic partnerships in the area of peace and security. I believe there are two reasons that shaped this important development.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source