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“And based on their own priorities, we are hopeful that Somalia will continue to make progress on security, inclusive dialogue and local reconciliation, as well as on the expansion of governance and service delivery in all parts of Somalia in 2023. Finally, let me thank the United Kingdom as penholder for its excellent leadership on this file and for conducting the negotiations in a transparent and inclusive manner.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9232 (2022) · source
“Norway is pleased to support this decision. We particularly welcome that the Security Council was able to respond in a swift and effective manner to the reasonable call by the Federal Government of Somalia and the African Union Peace and Security Council to extend phase 1 of the drawdown of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia. We also welcome the leadership demonstrated by the current Somali Government in all areas of reform, including in the security sector and in the fight against Al-Shabaab. Adding to an already very difficult security situation, Somalia is facing serious challenges due to an unprecedented drought, exacerbated by climate change. In addressing those challenges, Somalia deserves the Council’s strong and united support.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9232 (2022) · source
“It should be followed by other, more substantial, resolutions, including Chapter VII provisions, should the situation warrant it. Let me conclude by reiterating that, as a long-term partner of Myanmar, Norway will remain engaged in the work of creating a peaceful and prosperous future for the people of Myanmar.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“Nevertheless, we regret that it took so long to do so and that it was not possible to agree on a more substantial text. The dire situation merits a text that would send an even stronger signal to the actors in Myanmar to abstain from violence and engage constructively towards building a peaceful, reform-oriented and prosperous Myanmar. To that end, Norway advocated for stronger language, including on the protection of children and education in armed conflict, combating sexual and gender-based violence and ending impunity, as well as language on preventing the flow of arms and financial assets of the military. It is our hope, therefore, that today’s resolution will pave the way for the Council’s further engagement on Myanmar.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“Norway voted in favour of the text, and we are pleased that resolution 2669 (2022) was adopted. Norway strongly condemns the military’s brutal coup in February 2021, and we will continue to do so until they stop their attacks on civilians and return to democratic rule. They are gravely failing in their duty to protect Myanmar’s civilian population. The people of Myanmar deserve our sustained attention and support. We therefore welcome that the Security Council was able to adopt a resolution today, and we thank the United Kingdom for their sincere efforts on this vital text. We now look forward to seeing closer collaboration between the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the implementation of the five-point consensus. It is of the utmost importance that we were able adopt this resolution.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“Norway strongly supports the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and views its role in protecting civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo as critical. We therefore voted in favour of resolution 2666 (2022). MONUSCO has for many years played an important role in upholding respect for human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Norway fully supports the regional initiatives to bring peace and development to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We look to MONUSCO to play a key role in coordinating and supporting the many efforts to stabilize the region. And in order to do that effectively, we trust that MONUSCO will continue to give strong attention to promoting and protecting human rights on the ground.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9226 (2022) · source
“Finally, let me extend a warm thank you to my colleagues, the Committee members, the Secretariat, the Ombudsperson and the Monitoring Team. During this period, all of them in their respective capacities contributed to the important work of the Committee and the United Nations counter-terrorism architecture. It has indeed been a pleasure to work with everyone, and I thank them for their cooperation.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“Based on that experience, it is my firm view that expanding the mandate of the Ombudsperson or introducing similar procedural guarantees in the context of all United Nations sanctions regimes would benefit the overall effectiveness and legitimacy of those regimes. I am therefore very pleased that the Council, by its recent adoption of resolution 2653 (2022), concerning the situation in Haiti, made clear its intention to consider authorizing the Ombudsperson to ensure due process beyond the 1267 regime. Let me also use this opportunity to welcome the adoption last week of resolution 2664 (2022), on humanitarian carveouts. Avoiding unintended negative consequences of Security Council sanctions, including for humanitarian action, is crucial. I find it particularly important that the exemption also applies to the 1267 sanctions regime.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“I also regret that the focus on core tasks has yet to lead to the Committee agreeing to an update of its guidelines. In my view, the Committee would also have benefited from expanding its view to assess and discuss the sexual and gender-based violence committed by ISIL and Al-Qaida and its affiliates. Turning to the role of the Ombudsperson, I am very pleased that the Committee was able to agree on the proposed appointment of the current Ombudsperson, Mr. Malanjum, without the undue delays that were experienced in the past. I would like to commend the Secretariat and the Committee itself for their efforts to support a timely and transparent process for his appointment. As Chair, I witnessed the Ombudsperson’s instrumental role in safeguarding due process, and thereby ensuring both the effectiveness and legitimacy of the sanctions regime.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“The unity of the Council on countering the threats posed by Al-Qaida and ISIL (Da’esh) affiliates remains high, and the 1267 Sanctions Committee, with the support of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, remains a well-functioning and effective tool for combating ISIL and Al-Qaida. However, maintaining that unity requires the continuous efforts of all the members of the Council, both elected and permanent. It is therefore important to keep the work of the Committee focused on its core tasks. For example, I believe the sanctions regime would have benefited further if the Committee had been able to agree on more of the designation proposals it had under consideration. Using the sanctions regime as a tool to promote other agendas will only harm its effectiveness and legitimacy.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for this opportunity to share some reflections on my experience over the past two years as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. It has been a privilege, and I thank my team and the Norwegian Mission for their support and constructive work. During the past two years, the Committee has added four individuals and two entities to the sanctions list. It has also delisted three entities and 14 individuals, mainly as part of the annual review or upon the recommendation of the Ombudsperson. Let me offer a few personal reflections on that work.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“Fifthly, on the transfer of lethal weapons from Iran by Russia, we recall that all States are obligated to respect the restrictions of resolution 2231 (2015). The use of such drones is a further addition to the list of Russia’s total disregard for international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the decisions of the very Security Council on which it sits as a permanent member. Finally, Russia is the one driving weapon flows into Ukraine. It does that through its illegal war against Ukraine. Almost one year has passed since Russia’s aggressive invasion. It is not too late for Russia to do the right thing: respect the United Nations Charter, withdraw all troops and work for a peaceful solution through dialogue and diplomatic efforts.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“It is a violation of the core principles on which the Organization is built, namely, the sovereign equality of its members and the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force. Russia must abide by international law and must stop its war of aggression now. Fourthly, we are alarmed by the recent increase in Russian attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. The massive waves of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine clearly demonstrate Russia’s complete disregard for the horrible suffering that they are causing millions of people. In addition to causing casualties, those cynical attacks destroyed a large number of power facilities, leaving Ukraine’s population freezing in the middle of the winter. Children, persons with disabilities and the elderly are in a particularly vulnerable situation. They must be protected.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“I thank the briefers for their statements. I will make five short points. First, we condemn Russia’s war against Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. Secondly, we reiterate our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. Ukraine has a right to self-defence, as enshrined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, as well as the sovereign right to ask for and receive support from other States in the exercise of this right. Norway will continue to stand with Ukraine. Thirdly, Russia’s war against Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, including the United Nations Charter.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“MONUSCO will exit the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the exit must be responsible and sustainable. The protection of civilians, including children, must remain a priority task. To that end, it is essential that the transition process be guided by the situation on the ground, not by timelines or political considerations. The return to peace and stability will require the commitment of all. Norway looks forward to working with all the relevant stakeholders for an inclusive and peaceful transition and for sustainable peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“Women must be heard and included in important political processes, including the ongoing regional peace processes. It is the Government’s responsibility to ensure that women be included and that they not be exposed to reprisals for their work. Sanctions alone cannot resolve the conflict, but they are an important tool to be used to improve the stability of the region and the security of the population. Sanctions are only as good as we make them, and we encourage all parties to respect the sanctions regime and to continuously strive to improve it. We recall that designated individuals and entities should include those involved in acts that undermine the peace, stability or security of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly those that constitute human rights violations or abuses or violations of international humanitarian law.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“Norway welcomes and supports the regional political and diplomatic processes led by former President Kenyatta and President Lourenço, aimed at stabilizing the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and easing tensions in the Great Lakes region. We are encouraged to hear about the progress made. We stress the importance of coordination between the regional processes and the efforts of the United Nations, including between the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the East African Community regional force. We also welcome the ongoing efforts to establish a coordination mechanism between those forces. The Democratic Republic of Congo has made progress regarding women’s participation. Yet there is potential for increased direct and meaningful participation.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“I thank the briefers for their insights. Let me start by once again reiterating our deep concern for the security and humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and its regional implications. Violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights, involving brutal attacks against the civilian population, including children, continue to be reported. We are appalled by the killing of civilians in the massacre in Kishishe village in North Kivu last week. I would like to convey my sincere condolences to the Government and the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The violence must end. Norway condemns the actions of all armed groups. We appeal to all groups and countries to respect the territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“The carveout will, in our view, be effective, as it covers all sanctions regimes and is clear in terms of the actors and activities that it covers. We trust that it will provide the necessary clarity to all relevant actors, from Member States to humanitarian actors, as well as providers from the private and financial sectors that humanitarian actors need to rely on. It is crucial that Member States now take the necessary steps to implement the exception in their domestic legal systems. Implementing the resolution will help save lives and alleviate the suffering of people affected by armed conflict.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“Norway voted in favour of and co-sponsored resolution 2664 (2022), and we would like to express our appreciation to Ireland and the United States for proposing it. The humanitarian community has consistently documented and called attention to the unintended negative consequences of sanctions for principled humanitarian action and the consequent human costs for people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. We therefore wholeheartedly support the resolution. Norway attaches great importance to ensuring that sanctions are well designed, and we have consistently advocated broad humanitarian exemptions. We are pleased that the practices of the Security Council have developed on such issues in the past few years.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“Lastly, on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, where momentum is continuing to build, last week we saw and applauded the first ECCAS conference on this topic, in Kinshasa, as well as the Group of Seven Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea meeting in Abidjan. Our hope is that this momentum will continue to grow. By preventing fires from breaking out in the first place, the roles UNOCA and other regional actors are playing are often undervalued. Too often these entities carry out important preventive work with only limited resources. We therefore call on all colleagues to continue their support for UNOCA. Norway will remain a reliable partner of UNOCA and special political missions in support of preventive diplomacy, including after our current term on the Security Council has concluded.”
2022-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9213 (2022) · source
“While we must wait for the global drivers of this situation to improve, the impacts of the worsening food crisis must be addressed now, which is why Norway has taken an active role in co-hosting a third Lake Chad conference in January. The conference will seek both to address the urgent humanitarian needs and to look at advancing our joint stabilization and development efforts. In addition, food security and humanitarian access must be central topics in dialogues with armed groups and other actors. Preventing people from gaining access to food can under no circumstances be allowed as a weapon of conflict.”
2022-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9213 (2022) · source
“The report entitled “Sustaining peace in Central Africa through addressing the adverse impact of climate change on peace and security” succinctly presents the challenges the region is facing. In addition, the report’s recommendations show some of the opportunities that could be seized if the climate challenge is addressed. Secondly, on food security, which is another area that needs our attention, the recent joint update by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme clearly shows that, this year, acute food insecurity has become an increasingly important challenge in Central Africa.”
2022-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9213 (2022) · source
“We remind everyone that targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure is prohibited under international humanitarian law and may constitute war crimes. In Chad, we are carefully watching the treatment of protesters in the context of the national dialogue. To ensure an effective transition, male and female stakeholders must be included in relevant processes. We strongly commend efforts by the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the African Union in supporting dialogues in member countries. UNOCA also has a role to play in more cross-cutting thematic areas across the region. First, on climate and security, we commend UNOCA for charting the way.”
2022-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9213 (2022) · source
“I thank the briefers for their insights. It is a pleasure to see Special Representative of the Secretary-General Abarry back in the Chamber in his new and important role. Last week our Deputy Foreign Minister shared his deep concern about the worsening humanitarian and security situation in the east during his visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The human rights situation in the provinces affected by conflict is also alarming. We are appalled by the killing of civilians, including children, in the massacre in Kishishe village last week. The violence must end. Norway calls on all armed groups to lay down their weapons. We are also worried by the situation in Cameroon, including the activities of Boko Haram. Of particular concern is the targeting of hospitals, health clinics, schools, teachers and pupils.”
2022-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9213 (2022) · source
“The Team serves as a timely example of the impactful and innovative solutions that the Council is capable of when it overcomes political gridlock and unites in pursuit of international peace and security. I once again thank Special Adviser Ritscher and UNITAD for the Team’s tireless efforts to ensure accountability for ISIL’s crimes. Norway continues to support the Team and the Iraqi people in that endeavour.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“Norway commends Iraq for its close cooperation with, and support for, UNITAD. Results in accordance with the Team’s mandate depend largely on that close partnership with the national authorities. However, we regret that domestic legislation to establish a legal basis for prosecuting ISIL’s atrocities in Iraq as international crimes is still pending. We also regret that the Government of Iraq has not adopted a moratorium on the use of capital punishment, which would allow UNITAD to share the evidence collected with the Iraqi authorities in accordance with its terms of reference and core mandate. We urge further progress in that area. The depth, breadth and speed of the work that UNITAD has reported over the past two years has been a source of optimism during Norway’s term as an elected Council member.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“We also welcome the progress reported in other investigations, including ISIL’s crimes against Iraq’s Christian population. It is deeply concerning that the evidence collected has further strengthened the preliminary findings that ISIL has committed acts constituting crimes against humanity and war crimes against that minority group. There must be no impunity for such acts. Furthermore, we commend advancements in the Team’s ongoing thematic investigation into ISIL’s sexual and gender- based crimes and crimes against children. The evidence obtained serves as a stark reminder of ISIL’s depravity. We continue to applaud UNITAD for consistently employing an age- and gender-sensitive approach in its work, and we note that the Team’s provision of psychosocial support to vulnerable witnesses is a best practice for investigations of that kind.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“I congratulate India on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and thank Special Adviser Ritscher for his comprehensive briefing. Accountability for the crimes committed in Iraq by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is a prerequisite for the rule of law and sustainable peace in the country. We commend the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) for its continued progress on key investigative tracks during the reporting period, including improved evidence-processing time. Regarding the Team’s initial priority investigations, we welcome the evolution of efforts from structural case assessments to specific briefs supporting the prosecution of individual perpetrators. That is a crucial step towards accountability.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“Norway values the opportunity to review the effectiveness and coherence of the Council’s counter- terrorism architecture, and it supports all efforts aimed at creating a more coordinated and coherent architecture, delivering as One United Nations, in pursuit of peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The work of the Committee remains as important as ever, as advances in science, technology and international commerce affect the risks of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors. Norway looks forward to concluding the Committee’s work on the comprehensive review process in a way that also reflects the inputs of Member States expressed during the open consultations. This process is key to ensuring that the 1540 Committee continues to fulfil its obligations and takes stock of progress moving forward. Norway will continue to engage constructively in the negotiations for the Committee’s new mandate.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Norway strongly supports the establishment of a standing humanitarian exemption for all United Nations sanctions regimes. In order for it to be effective, such an exemption, we believe, must apply to all regimes, including those authorized by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), and we believe that clarifying the scope of the 1267 regime to address a pressing issue substantiated by data would serve as an example of the coherence we call for in United Nations counter-terrorism efforts. We also support the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) as a vital component of the global non-proliferation architecture.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The goal is a coordinated “One United Nations” approach to counter- terrorism that forms part of a broader political strategy, one that is conflict-sensitive, pursues the Sustainable Development Goals and protects and promotes human rights. In that regard, I would like to highlight one particular issue that illustrates both the importance and the value of cohesion across the United Nations counter-terrorism architecture: the unintended impact of counter-terrorism measures on humanitarian activities. Earlier this year, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate published a report on this issue, finding that counter-terrorism measures have a significant impact on humanitarian activities in conflicts where designated terrorist organizations are present.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“I offer my sincere thanks to the Chairs of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1373 (2001), respectively, for their briefings today. Since terrorism is a global threat, a multilateral strategy is key to a successful response. As the only global forum to coordinate, monitor and evaluate our collective efforts, the United Nations plays an indispensable role in this regard. Each component of the United Nations counter-terrorism architecture is meant to fulfil a distinct yet complementary function in this work. We should purposefully leverage each entity’s comparative advantage to create synergies, while avoiding a duplication of efforts.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Currently, seven requests for delisting are pending with the Office of the Ombudsperson. Mindful of the ongoing global terrorist threat posed by ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and their affiliates, evolving trends and emerging challenges, I would like to stress the need to ensure that the 1267 sanctions regime remain a high priority on the global counter- terrorism agenda. I would like to take this opportunity to call upon Member States to continue their proactive engagement with the Committee and the Monitoring Team as that is essential for keeping the sanctions list up to date and ensuring the effective operation of the sanctions regime. As Chair, please allow me to conclude by thanking all Member States for their cooperation with the Committee, its Monitoring Team and the Office of the Ombudsperson.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The Committee, in partnership with the Secretariat, maintains its sanctions list and ensures that the list is accurate and promptly updated. In total, there are currently 255 listed individuals and 88 entities. Since the beginning of the year, the Committee has agreed to add one entity to its sanctions list and approved amendments to the existing entries of seven individuals and one entity. The Committee also approved the delisting of three individuals following a review by the Ombudsperson, as well as the delisting of five individuals and three entities following the 2020 annual review. Proposals to list one entity and 17 individuals remain on hold. Following the resignation of Mr. Daniel Kipfer Fasciati, Mr. Richard Malanjum was appointed as the new Ombudsperson and effectively assumed his duties.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The analysis provided by the Monitoring Team is, to a large extent, based on field visits. Although travel limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic in various parts of the globe have eased, traveling remains a challenge. Nevertheless, I would like to highlight that the Monitoring Team managed to conduct important visits to Africa, Europe, Central and South Asia and the Middle East, including Iraq, and convened the Vienna regional meeting of intelligence and security services of the Middle East and North Africa. During the reporting period, the Committee continued its mandated activities and held nine in-person meetings, including a joint open briefing with the Counter-Terrorism Committee on ISIL in Africa, the nature of the threat and responses.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The attack by ISIL (Da’esh) on Al-Sina’a prison in Al-Hasakah in January led to the escape of between 100 and 300 fighters. Member States consider that more jailbreak attempts are likely. Despite the losses of some senior figures, most notably the ISIL (Da’esh) leader Amir Muhammad Sa’id Abdal-Rahman Al-Salbi and Al-Qaida’s leader, Aiman Al-Zawahiri, reportedly killed in Kabul, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida continue to take advantage of conflicts and governance failures to recruit new followers and attract resources. The global economic slowdown may increase the potential for a further spread of terrorist activities by ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida. For a more detailed analysis, I would refer Member States to the periodic reports of the Monitoring Team published on the Committee’s website.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“In particular, the Team noted that the threat posed by ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida remains moderate in non-conflict zones, but is much higher in areas directly affected by conflict. The situation in Africa, in particular in Southern and West Africa, has further deteriorated during the reporting period. Central and South Asia and the Levant, all of which include the active presence of both ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida, as well as the implications of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, continue to represent a major concern for Member States. The phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters remains a serious problem, and the international community must continue to do more to address that threat. The situation in prison and detention facilities in north-eastern Syria is also a constant concern.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“I would like to draw the attention of Member States to the requirement of the new resolution to submit updated reports on assets freezes and exemptions thereto. The Secretariat, in cooperation with the Monitoring Team, developed a format for reporting, which is available online. Pursuant to resolution 2610 (2021) and as per the note verbale dated 23 September, Member States were called upon to report to the Committee by 1 November. Nevertheless, Member States who still have not submitted their reporting are encouraged to do so. During the reporting period, the Monitoring Team has continued to provide regular updates to the Committee on the global terrorist threat.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The new resolution reaffirmed the assets freeze, the travel ban and the arms embargo measures imposed against all designated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list and extended the mandates of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team and the Ombudsperson for 30 months until June 2024. I welcome that development and would like to take this opportunity to emphasize that the Monitoring Team and the Ombudsperson play a critical role in the effective implementation of the 1267 sanctions regime. It is crucial that Member States engage with and provide updated information to the Committee and the Monitoring Team on the evolving nature of the terrorist threat, listed individuals and entities, and the status of the implementation of the sanctions measures at the national level.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“This briefing will also satisfy the requirement set out in resolution 2610 (2021) to report to the Security Council at least once per year on the overall work of the Committee. Since my previous briefing to the Security Council in December 2021 (see S/PV.8915), the United Nations, Member States and international and regional organizations have continued to implement sanctions measures to prevent ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and their affiliates from undermining the prospects for international peace and security. In that regard, to further promote awareness of the use of the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions framework, on 17 December 2021, the Security Council adopted resolution 2610 (2021).”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, the Committees reaffirm their continued commitment to supporting Member States in those global efforts by providing guidance and direction to their Groups of Experts to strengthen their collaboration and cooperation in accordance with the requirements of relevant Security Council resolutions. I shall now provide a briefing in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. I would like to begin by briefly outlining how the threat from ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and their affiliates has evolved over the past year. I will then report on the activities of the Committee.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The Monitoring Team also joined CTED to lead awareness-raising efforts with Member States regarding the enhanced implementation of travel ban measures, including the effective usage of the consolidated list. The three Committees will continue to cooperate and coordinate their work under their respective mandates, including through joint visits at the invitation of States, to ensure an effective and efficient approach to counter-terrorism and to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery by non-State actors. The three Groups of Experts will also continue to work under the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact working groups aimed at achieving the objectives of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The CTC adopted the Delhi declaration outcome document as a key output from the special meeting and will continue to both prioritize and emphasize its work on the issues of counter-terrorism in relation to new and emerging technologies, with the support of CTED and in collaboration with the Monitoring Team. The 1540 Group of Experts has continued to assist the Committee in carrying out its mandate under relevant resolutions, which, inter alia, address the threat that non-State actors may develop, acquire, manufacture, possess, transport, transfer or use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons for terrorist purposes; calls upon Member States to establish appropriate domestic controls over related materials; and reaffirms the need to continue to enhance ongoing cooperation with the CTC and the 1267 Committee in that regard.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Those visits play a key role in evaluating the terrorist threat scenario at the national level, identifying progress, strength and legal gaps and defining tailor- made capacity-building priorities for Member States, as well as useful experience and effective practices to address new and emerging trends and challenges. On 28 and 29 October, in Mumbai, India, and New Delhi, the CTC convened a special meeting on countering the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes. Both the soft opening and the main meeting were attended at the ministerial level by member States of the CTC, including India, as well as high-ranking officials from United Nations Member States, United Nations entities, international and regional organizations, the private sector, CTED’s global research network and civil society organizations.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The Monitoring Team and CTED continued to interact with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), including its global network of FATF-style regional bodies. CTED and the Monitoring Team attended plenaries and working group meetings of the FATF, as well as the bodies for the Eurasian, Latin American and Middle East and North African regions to discuss the efforts deployed by Member States to monitor and take action against terrorist financing, in alignment with FATF recommendations, and contributed to the relevant FATF projects, including the update on ISIL/ Al-Qaida financing. In 2022, the Monitoring Team participated in CTC on-site assessment visits to Estonia, Iraq, Latvia, Lithuania and Malaysia and will participate in the upcoming CTC assessment visit to Uzbekistan in late November.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Those reports emphasized that the threat posed by ISIL and its affiliates continued to rise and remained high in conflict-affected areas, with potential spillover to non-conflict areas. ISIL and its affiliates continued to exploit security gaps in order to recruit, organize and execute complex attacks, despite the group’s recent leadership losses. The reports further noted that the potential impact of global food insecurity might exacerbate existing conditions conducive to terrorism and increase the current threat posed by ISIL. Throughout the year, the Acting Executive Director of CTED, the Coordinators of the 1540 Group of Experts and the Monitoring Team held periodic trilateral consultations. Members of the three Groups of Experts also attended the 1267 Coordinator’s quarterly briefings to CTED.”
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“They also participated in a workshop on terrorism in the Great Lakes region of Africa, in which CTED and the Monitoring Team explained the contours of the international counter-terrorism framework. The Chair of the CTC also attended and opened the event. CTED and the Monitoring Team also interacted during an informal working lunch held for the Permanent Missions to the United Nations of the countries of the Pacific region, aimed at discussing challenges that Member States, in particular small island developing States, face in the region. During the reporting period, the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team and the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate continued to cooperate closely in the preparation of mandated reports of the Secretary-General on the global terrorist threat.”
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“The briefing was attended by Member States, analysts, policymakers, civil society organizations and researchers. The discussions served as an opportunity to highlight the evolution of the threat posed by ISIL in Africa. The meeting also focused on Member States’ responses to the emerging threats, progress achieved and persistent challenges. The Monitoring Team and CTED further cooperated during an informal working lunch held for the Permanent Missions to the United Nations of eight African States on the theme of “Transitional justice and the terrorist threat in the context of the Lake Chad basin: exploring the opportunities and possible challenges of applying transitional justice approaches to address the impact of terrorism in the region”.”
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