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lines on the record: 385
first: 2011-08-26
most recent: 2015-03-25
sittings or episodes: 50
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“In conclusion, the concerted efforts of all actors is vital in reigning in and ending the grievous violations and abuses committed against children, whether by States or non-State actors. I assure you of my delegation's commitment to play a constructive role towards that end.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“As the Principles themselves detail, the special needs of girls, who are at greater risk ofrape and sexual violence, sexual exploitation and abuse, must be taken into account in reintegration strategies. We also wish to highlight the plight of second-generation victims of armed conflict, namely, the children born of war, and the need to recognize this segment as a victim group in post-conflict settings. We emphasize that reintegration is a long-term effort that requires the collective responsibility of all stakeholders, including the international community. In that regard, we also fully support community-based reintegration programmes that can foster a spirit of unity and reconciliation among communities that have been ravaged by war.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“We continue to call for the immediate and unconditional release of all children held captive by armed groups. In that regard, we believe that it is timely for the Security Council to underscore its condemnation of child abduction by recognizing abduction in armed conflict as a trigger for listing in the annexes ofthe Secretary-General's annual report. We must be clear that ending and preventing grave violations against children is only one side of the coin. Equally important is ensuring that mechanisms and programmes are in place to facilitate the reintegration and rehabilitation of children who have been victimized by armed groups back into their communities. In that regard, the Paris Principles remain an instrumental framework that continues to guide efforts in the release and reintegration of children associated with armed groups.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Hundreds of children have been abducted in the past year by armed groups in Africa and the Middle East, many of whose fates are still unknown, including the 276 schoolgirls from Chibok, Nigeria, taken in April 2014. Others, such as the 89 boys abducted in South Sudan in February 2015, have been forcibly recruited for combat purposes. Just today we read reports that 500 more women and children had been abducted by Boko Haram. Those violations are deplorable and cause untold suffering to families and communities. While the horrific mass abductions have brought widespread attention to these occurrences at the international stage, abduction has long been used as a tactic by non-State armed groups, and is often the precursor to other grave violations.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“We believe that a similar guidance note to address grave Violations against children would provide a much needed reference to ensure that child protection concerns are mainstreamed into ceasefire and peace agreements. In January this year, the international community was shocked by the use of a seven-year-old girl by Boko Haram as a suicide bomber, tragically killing herself and five others at a marketplace in Nigeria. We express our strongest condemnation of the gross violations and abuses committed by terrorist groups, such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, against children, including the recruitment and use of children as combatants, suicide bombers and executioners. We are also deeply concerned about the alarming trend in the abduction of children by terrorist groups and militias.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“We emphasize the importance for the United Nations and Member States to consult and cooperate closely with each other in dealing with non-State armed groups to ensure that sustainable measures to improve the situation of children in armed conflict can be undertaken. Malaysia believes that peace processes provide a critical forum of engagement with non-State armed groups. We call for child protection provisions to be integrated into all peace processes, negotiations and agreements. In that regard, we recognize the great value of the Guidance for Mediators on Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Ceasefire and Peace Agreements, issued by the Mediation Support Unit of the Department of Political Affairs in 2012.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“With this in mind, it is important to acknowledge that there can be no one-size-fits-all approach in addressing non-State armed groups - each must be dealt with while taking into account the unique contexts in which they operate. In that regard, we believe that further analysis on non-State armed groups would be valuable to ensure a tailored approach, both by operational actors on the ground as well as by the Security Council. Our discussion today raises crucial questions as to how the tools at our disposal can be best used to influence non-State armed groups to safeguard the lives of children. We wish to highlight several non-exhaustive areas where we believe concrete action can be undertaken in this regard.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“In this light, we are heartened by the progress made in the "Children, Not Soldiers" campaign, which galvanizes Government action to end and prevent the recruitment and use of children by armed forces in seven countries. We call for the strong support of the international community to ensure that the objective of the campaign is achieved by 2016. At the same time, we are conscious of the fact that non-State armed groups make up the majority of the parties listed in the annexes to the Secretary-General's report (S/2014/339). The listings are representative of a wide array of organizations, with a host of diverse motives and operating in vastly different circumstances.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“More than 3,000 children were injured or maimed for life, schools were attacked, 54,000 children were made homeless and at least 373,000 children in Gaza are currently in desperate need of psychosocial support. Clearly, more needs to be done to end impunity and prevent grave violations committed against children. In that regard, Malaysia strongly believes that all parties should be held accountable for gross violations of children's rights, be they State or non-State actors. No one should be allowed to be above the law. We underline that Governments hold the primary responsibility for the protection of children within their territory.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Successive Security Council resolutions and presidential statements have further reinforced our resolve and expanded the range of instruments that can be used to shield children from the harms of warfare. Yet the consequences of warfare remain a grim reality for millions of children affected by armed conflict. UNICEF reported that 2014 was the worst year for children, with up to 15 million suffering the fallout from armed conflict in the Central African Republic, Iraq, South Sudan, the occupied Palestinian territories, Syria and Ukraine. For instance, last year's war in Gaza led to the deaths of over 500 Palestinian children, some of whom were deliberately targeted and killed while playing at the beach or seeking refuge at United Nations centres.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Junior Nzita for sharing their valuable and insightful experiences on the ground in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Malaysia associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Viet Nam on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. There can be no doubt of our shared international commitment to safeguarding and protecting children in situations of armed conflict, developed over the past 15 years in the Security Council. We are pleased to recognize that this year marks the tenth anniversary of resolution 1612 (2005), which endorsed the establishment of the monitoring and reporting mechanism to document grave violations against children in armed conflict and set up the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, which Malaysia is privileged to Chair.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“At the outset, allow me to commend you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on children and armed conflict. We believe that the focus of today's debate on children victims of non-State armed groups is timely and important. We are also appreciative of your efforts to synthesize the discussion today and of the proposals put forth in a non-paper, which we hope will provide a useful reference for our future work on this issue. I wish to thank Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-moon for his remarks, as well as Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, and Ms. Yoka Brandt, Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF, for their briefings. My delegation also wishes to express our special appreciation to Ms. Julie Bodin and Mr.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“We hope that will lead to a more productive and effective collaboration between the host county, the United Nations system and the international community. I would like to express my appreciation to the Spanish delegation for its hard work on the preparation of the resolution. Let me conclude by reaffirming Malaysia's sincere commitment in supporting the Afghan Government in its efforts to achieve peace, security and stability in the country during the transformation decade and beyond.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“The entry into the transformation decade will bring forth new challenges and new approaches for collaboration in resolving them. We should now concentrate on looking at approaches to complement and seal the gains that Afghanistan has achieved. Through resolution 2210 (2015), just adopted this morning, the Security Council sets out the mandate of UNAMA for the next 12 months. We are pleased that UNAMA and the Government of Afghanistan will continue to maintain a close partnership, which is vital to ensuring sustainable peace and stability in the country. The Secretary-General has also been tasked with examining the modalities for the next steps in the evolution of UNAMA's relationship with Afghanistan.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“I should also thank New Zealand in that regard, as the Malaysian medical team received valuable logistical support from the New Zealand transitional reconstruction team while based together in Bamyan province. The Malaysian Government is also committed to providing technical capacity-building programmes for Afghanistan. Since 2002, more than 520 Afghan officials have received training in Malaysia through the Malaysian technical cooperation programme, the third-country training programme and other frameworks. Malaysia firmly believes that the international community should continue to support Afghanistan as the country proceeds down the path it has charted. The interconnected nature of existing challenges requires sustained and mutually reinforcing progress in various fields.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“We believe that an approach based on the principle of moderation would be the most effective way to find common ground and overcome the voices of extremists. While Afghanistan endeavours to sustain peace and stability in the country, Malaysia remains fully committed in its peacebuilding efforts and its provision of assistance to Afghanistan. I would like to take this opportunity to place on record our appreciation to the Government of Afghanistan for its invitation for Malaysia to join the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). Prior to the ending of the ISAF mandate, a Malaysian medical team had been stationed in the country to provide medical, dental and health-care services to the Afghan civilian population.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“On that note, we commend the convening of the national conference of the Afghan People's Dialogue on Peace: Building the Foundations for an Inclusive Peace Process, held on 15 January, and we are encouraged by the efforts of the High Peace Council. That convergence of developments deserves the focus and attention of the international community. We hope that key stakeholders in the country and in the region will continue to intensify their efforts to that end. Malaysia firmly supports the reconciliation and reintegration efforts undertaken by the Government of Afghanistan within the context of respect for the country's democracy and Constitution, non-violence and respect for the rights of all Afghan people.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“We encourage the Afghan Government to continue to intensify its efforts to comply with the action plan it had adopted pursuant to resolution 1612 (2005). Malaysia observes an increasingly positive atmosphere in the region in support of the Afghan- led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process. We welcome the convening of the inaugural Afghanistan-China-Pakistan Trilateral strategic dialogue, held on 9 February in Kabul. We also look forward to Pakistan's hosting of the fifth Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process later this year, following the successful outcome of the previous Heart of Asia Conference held in Beijing in October 2014. Such constructive regional engagement is essential to reinforce support for Afghanistan's own efforts towards an inclusive reconciliation process.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“Malaysia condemns the deliberate targeting of civilians by anti-Government elements, which has led to the highest toll on civilian lives in Afghanistan since UNAMA began documenting civilian casualties. All parties should respect both the letter and the spirit of international humanitarian law in order to win the hearts and minds of the Afghan people with a View to their national reconciliation and integration process. My delegation is particularly alarmed about the increasingly negative impact of the conflict on children. We are shocked by the repeated incidents involving anti-Government armed groups killing and maiming Afghan boys and girls and attacking schools and hospitals. Malaysia welcomes the adoption and endorsement, on 2 February, of a decree by President Ghani Ahmadzai to criminalize underage recruitment into armed forces.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“We were encouraged by last week's report by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs that stated that the emergency response in the district of Panjshir had been phased out and that the response gap in assessed areas appeared to be minimized. Malaysia hopes and prays that the people and Government of Afghanistan will quickly recover from that calamity. Despite the noteworthy developments, Malaysia remains deeply concerned about the security situation on the ground. As reflected in the recent UNAMA report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict in Afghanistan, the year 2014 saw the highest number of documented civilian casualties; a total of 3,699 deaths and 6,849 injuries were documented.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“Malaysia believes that, at the current stage, it remains imperative for the United Nations and the international community to continue to lend their support, encouragement and assistance to Afghanistan through reconstruction and redevelopment efforts for rebuilding the country. In the light of the crucial need for sustained assistance, we hope the donor community will expeditiously fulfil their commitments to that end. In relation to the humanitarian emergency response to last month's extreme weather, Malaysia extends its condolences to the Government and the people of Afghanistan following the tragic loss of more than 220 lives and the displacement of more than 6,000 families across the country.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“The Afghan Government has pledged itself to strong international engagement with increased Afghan ownership and leadership in the areas of security, governance, development and the effective delivery of commitments - inter alia through the Kabul process, the London Conference and the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework. At the same time, we should also note the importance for political and developmental activities of international organizations active in Afghanistan and for other international aid and resources to be in greater alignment with the priorities set by Afghan Government.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“The way forward for the Afghan people should be grounded in the principles of the country's sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity. In that context, we wish to express our hope for a successful outcome to the final formation of the national unity Government. The "Realizing Self-Reliance" document outlines numerous reform measures that the Afghan Government aims to carry out. It is evident that they are under no illusions on the complexity of the exercise. While we note the realistic assessments presented by the Afghan Government, we are more encouraged by its drive and determination to succeed. We are confident that Afghanistan will continue to build momentum on that course, and we look forward to the upcoming action plan on the implementation of its priorities.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“I take this opportunity to reaffirm to Ambassador Tanin Malaysia's commitment as a partner to Afghanistan in this time of progress and development. As stated in the December 2014 document of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan entitled "Realizing Self-Reliance - Commitments to Reforms and Renewed Partnership", Afghanistan now stands alongside Malaysia and other Muslim-maj ority democracies in the community of nations. The Afghan leadership's strong testament to inclusivity and stability has been reflected in a number of subsequent positive developments on the political track. We commend the patient and respectful conduct of the ongoing negotiations between President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah under the power-sharing framework.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretarhy-General, for his briefing, which provided a comprehensive description of the current situation in Afghanistan and included valuable observations. Mr. Haysom and the members of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) deserve our appreciation for their dedication in carrying out their duties under the challenging conditions in the country. I also wish to thank Ambassador Tanin for his statement, which outlined his Government's views and analysis of the latest developments. Malaysia congratulates Afghanistan on its historic transition into the transformation decade. The process and the progress are now firmly in the hands of its own people.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“By way of conclusion, Malaysia welcomes the reaffirmation by the High Representative of the EU that the EU will continue its close cooperation with the United Nations in upholding the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. As a Council member, Malaysia reiterates its commitment to play a constructive role in further engaging with regional organizations, especially one as successful and established as the EU, in maintaining international peace and security.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“In the western Balkans, we commend the stabilizing role played by the EU in the post-conflict countries in the region, such as in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo. We welcome the breakthrough in normalizing relations between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as the continuing commitment by Ms. Mogherini in facilitating the high- level talks between Pristina and Belgrade on 9 February 2015 in Brussels. We also fully support the continuing role played by the EU in further strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law and the process of reconciliation; in capacity-building; and in creating a functioning market economy in the western Balkans.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“We applaud the initiative taken by key EU members, particularly France and Germany, in engaging with the conflicting parties to de-escalate the crisis. We welcome the resulting agreement on the package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements, which was subsequently endorsed by the Council. We call on all parties to fully comply with the provisions of the agreement to facilitate a final political solution to the crisis and for the EU to play a constructive role towards that end. We also follow with great interest the EU's recent launching of a review of European neighbourhood policy in order to build strong partnerships and to better tackle the challenges faced by the EU in its relations with its neighbours.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“The multifaceted involvement of the EU in the Central African Republic, including its military operation in the Central Africa Republic (EUFOR RCA) exemplifies the vital role that the international community can play alongside the United Nations in restoring peace and security to the Central African Republic. We commend EUFOR RCA for its important contribution to stabilizing the security situation in Bangui and note the end of its mandate on 15 March. We welcome the decision of the EU to deploy the EU military advisory mission to the Central African Republic, which we hope will continue the momentum in strengthening the security sector in the Central African Republic and building the foundations for long-lasting stability. Within Europe itself, the Ukrainian crisis is threatening the security and stability of the region.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“We view that continued commitment of the EU, in close cooperation with the United Nations and the African Union, as essential at this particularly crucial juncture. On Libya, Malaysia notes the ongoing efforts ofthe EU in providing humanitarian assistance to asylum- seekers in the Mediterranean region. We also welcome the possibility of the EU's playing a greater role in monitoring and preventing the illicit flow of arms and oil in the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the security threats posed by terrorism in the region. The volatile security situation and dire humanitarian predicament in the Central African Republic require our sustained attention.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“We also acknowledge the support of the EU in sharing its technical expertise to ensure the success of electoral processes in African countries, including in Burundi. With regard to the situation in Mali, Malaysia wishes to take this opportunity to extend our condolences to the families of victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Bamako and Kidal, on 7 and 8 March, that killed civilians and United Nations personnel, including a staff member of the EU delegation. We strongly condemn that atrocious act. We commend the significant role of the EU in supporting the Algiers process. As a co-mediator, the EU continues to play its constructive role in assisting the Malian parties with a view to achieving national reconciliation and a long-lasting, peaceful solution.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“Meanwhile, on Iran's nuclear programme, Malaysia recognizes the pivotal role played by the EU in resolving the issue, within the context of the ongoing E3+3 negotiations with Iran. Following the landmark Joint Plan of Action of 24 November 2013, we are now witnessing the potential culmination of a truly historic agreement, which my delegation hopes will bring about a final and peaceful resolution to the Iranian nuclear issue. Malaysia encourages all parties to continue their efforts towards dialogue and understanding, with a View to bridging the gaps that remain. On Africa, we commend the role and contribution of the EU in the African region, from conflict prevention to conflict management and post-conflict transition and sustainable development.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“We have heard repeated warnings from the United Nations, including from the Secretary-General, regarding the unsustainability of the situation in occupied Palestinian territories due to continuing Israeli occupation. We have also noted the widespread disillusionment with the Middle East Quartet, especially on the part of the region. We sincerely hope that the international community will heed the warnings and start to tackle the root causes of the conflict, rather than continue with its piecemeal response of addressing the symptoms of the crisis. In that regard, we look forward to the early resumption of negotiations on the Middle East peace process and we call on the EU, as a Quartet member, to intensify its efforts towards that end.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“As a regional organization that prides itself on its core values of protection of human rights and the rule of law, we urge the EU to be at the forefront of ending impunity in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, especially in view of the massive atrocities committed against the Palestinian civilians during the Gaza conflict last year, the continuing expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, the continuing construction of the separation wall by Israel, contrary to the 2004 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, and, recently, the withholding oftax revenues by Israel in violation of its obligations under the Paris Protocol of the Oslo accords.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“Malaysia lauds the continuing financial support by the EU in building institutions and infrastructure in the occupied Palestinian territories with the aim of creating a viable Palestinian State. We also welcome the recognition of the State of Palestine by Sweden last year, and we hope to see more EU members moving towards a similar direction in the near future.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“As part of the Middle East Quartet, the EU plays a vital role in contributing to the Middle Eastpeace process towards finding a sustainable solution to the decades- long Palestinian-Israeli conflict. We are encouraged by the commitment shown by Ms. Mogherini, as reflected in her visit to Gaza last November and her increasing engagement with the leaders of the Palestinian Authority. Malaysia welcomes the statement made by the High Representative last November, which stressed the need for a Palestinian State as the ultimate goal and position of the EU, based on a two-State solution with an independent, democratic, viable State of Palestine living side by side with Israel and its other neighbours in peace and security.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“I join my colleagues in welcoming Ms. Federica Mogherini and congratulating her on her assumption of the position of High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union (EU). I also thank the Secretary-General and the High Representative for their respective statements. Malaysia fully supports the call of the Secretary- General to further expand cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations so that they may work closely together in preventing, managing and resolving crisis under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. Regional organizations such as the EU have the resources, expertise and international standing to play multiple roles, including those of mediator, observer, donor and peacebuilder, in various conflict areas all over the world.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“We believe that the Minsk agreements provide an excellent opportunity for the parties in conflict to take a step back from the spiralling violence in Ukraine and recommit themselves to a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Full adherence to the Minsk agreements by both sides would constitute a first step towards the rebuilding of trust and confidence, hopefully leading to a sustainable political solution to the conflict.”
2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source
“We urge all parties to allow safe and unrestricted humanitarian access and to remove bureaucratic impediments that could create barriers to deliveries of immediate and effective humanitarian aid. We reiterate our position that humanitarian assistance must be carried out in accordance with international law and international humanitarian law and respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. In conclusion, we wish to reflect on the priority task facing the Chairperson of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which is to rebuild trust and confidence in Europe, in particular in view of the worst crisis the region has faced since the end of the Cold War.”
2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source
“We also call on both sides to cooperate fully with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine so as to enable the mission to carry out its mandate, including to monitor and verify the ceasefire and the heavy weapons withdrawals. Malaysia commends the tireless efforts and commitment on the part of various organizations, including the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the Ukraine crisis. With the ceasefire in effect, we hope attention can now be focused on intensifying humanitarian assistance in an environment that would ensure the safety and security of humanitarian personnel.”
2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source
“We also view with concern the targeting of religious minorities in the areas controlled by armed groups, as reported by the human rights mission in Ukraine. Since the ceasefire went into effect on 15 February 2015, fighting has generally decreased in the Donbas region. We also welcome the progress made in the withdrawal of heavy weapons on both sides. At this point, however, the ceasefire remains fragile, and the progress made thus far is far from irreversible. We urge the parties to the conflict not to miss the opportunity for peace once again and to ensure full compliance with the provisions of the Minsk agreements.”
2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source
“Reports of the arbitrary detentions of civilians, torture and enforced disappearances committed against both sides of the conflict must be investigated to prevent impunity. We regret the lack of progress in ensuring accountability for the grave human rights violations, such as those that occurred during the Maidan protest in Kyiv and Odessa last year. We deplore the attacks against journalists in Ukraine, particularly in eastern Ukraine and Crimea. Over the past year, at least 78 journalists have been held by armed groups, and at least 60 attacks were carried out against media offices. We call on the parties to respect the right to the freedoms of opinion, expression and peaceful assembly.”
2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source
“As reported by the human rights mission in Ukraine, the fighting and indiscriminate shelling have severely damaged civilian property and vital infrastructure, leaving civilians without electricity, gas, heating, water or food. We also condemn the attacks against hospitals, schools and kindergartens, carried out in stark disregard for international humanitarian law and civilians' lives. We repeat our call for an independent investigation into those incidents, so as to bring those responsible for gross violations of international human rights and humanitarian law to justice. Malaysia is deeply concerned by the allegations of violations of international human rights and humanitarian law in Ukraine.”
2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source
“In a matter of one year, Ukraine went from being a country without a single displaced person to one having over 1 million of its people displaced from eastern Ukraine and Crimea. Of the 1 million, 1 in 3 internally displaced people in Ukraine is a child. Currently, an estimated 5 million people in eastern Ukraine are in need of humanitarian assistance. Over 6,000 people have been killed in the conflict, including the 298 passengers on flight MH-17, a tragic incident that was a direct consequence of the Ukraine conflict. Malaysia condemns indiscriminate attacks against civilians in the strongest terms. We are alarmed to learn that attacks that seem to intentionally target civilians in residential areas have further intensified in recent months, including in Volnovakha, Mariupol and the city of Donetsk.”
2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source
“I thank you for convening this meeting, Mr. President. We wish to thank Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Mr. John Ging and Mr. Ivan Simonovic' for their respective briefings. At the outset, Malaysia would like to express its sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the coal mine accident in Zasyadko in eastern Ukraine. The incident, which resulted in dozens of casualties, has further exacerbated the already grim situation in the Donetsk region. We call on the parties to the conflict to give full cooperation to the relevant authorities for the rescue and recovery effort. As is normally the case, the civilian population bears the biggest brunt and pays the highest price in any conflict. The Ukraine crisis is no exception.”
2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source
“Lastly, since the last periodic report to the Council, the Committee received one notification under paragraph 19 (a) ofresolution 1970 (2011) in connection with the basic expenses exemption to the assets freeze, on which no negative position was taken.”
2015-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7398 (2015) · source
“As anticipated in the last periodic report to the Council, the Committee send a letter to the Permanent Mission of Libya to the United Nations conveying information it had received from a Member State on an arms embargo matter in response to the Committee's queries on the subject. The Committee further took note of the change in the focal point authorized to sign off on arms embargo exemption requests an end- user certificates on behalf of the Libyan Government. Such requests must now bear the signature of the Chief of Staff of the Libyan Army and be certified by the Permanent Representative of Libya to the United Nations.”
2015-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7398 (2015) · source
“Bernardino Leon, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, inviting him to brief it. On 23 and 26 February, the Committee wrote to the Permanent Representative of Libya to the United Nations regarding access to the Panel's report, then still unpublished. During the reporting period the Committee also dealt with various aspects of the arms embargo. In that regard, it replied to a Member State concerning the disposal of seized military materiel and received an inspection report on a new seizure, provided guidance to a Member State on proceeding with a previously exempted arms transfer to Libya and sought additional information from a Member State regarding an intended transfer of non-lethal military materiel to Libya.”
2015-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7398 (2015) · source
“The main points that emerged from the discussion were concern about the reported arms-embargo violations and the Panel's lack of access to Libya and other countries with pending requests, and how to carry the Panel's recommendations forward. Of the 18 recommendations, the Committee agreed to take follow-up action on six. Of the remaining 12 recommendations, 1 pertaining to the designation of individuals first requires action on the part of the sponsoring Member State, while the other 11 were addressed to the Security Council. I would now like to provide a brief update on the Committee's activities following up on its meeting of 14 November 2014, with Libya and regional States participating. On 4 February, the Committee wrote to Mr.”
2015-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7398 (2015) · source
“Concerning measures related to attempts to illegally export crude oil from Libya, the Panel noted that while exports of crude oil not under the control of the Libyan Government had probably taken place, no requests for designation of the transporting vessels had been made by the Government. It further found that in addition to crude oil, its derivatives and other natural resources were also subject to illegal export. The Committee discussed the report and recommendations of the Panel of Experts in informal consultations on 20 February. The report was generally well received and lauded for its detailed information.”
2015-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7398 (2015) · source