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1. “Since the launch of A4P, most Member States have committed to that reform initiative. We welcome the concrete actions taken to improve the implementation of mission mandates. That includes advancing lasting political solutions, strengthening the protection of civilians, including children, ensuring the safety and security of our peacekeepers and monitoring the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. Our commitment is essential if United Nations peacekeeping is to remain an effective tool for helping countries torn by conflict to transition to lasting peace. However, commitments and initiatives are nothing without implementation.”

   2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source

2. “Like others, we wish France all the best for their presidency of the Security Council in the month of September, and we thank China for its professional leadership during the month of August. I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing on the status of United Nations peacekeeping reform. Peacekeeping is the Organization’s most powerful tool to be used in the maintenance of international peace and security. But with that tool comes responsibility. As members of the Council, we have an obligation to ensure that United Nations peacekeeping operations are adequately planned and equipped so that mandates can be executed in the best way possible. The Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative reflects and frames that responsibility.”

   2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source

3. “UNSMIL needs stable and predictable leadership in order to continue to fulfil its mission in the country. Recent days have shown the urgency of doing so.”

   2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source

4. “It is essential that the withdrawal moves forward and that the necessary disarmament, demobilization and reintegration measures in place. We also call for strengthened efforts aimed at unifying the armed forces. The end of the oil blockade is a positive development. The proceeds from Libya oil production must benefit all Libyans and should not be held hostage to political rivalry. We call on all actors in Libya to respect the independence of economic and financial institutions such as the National Oil Corporation and the Central Bank of Libya. In conclusion, let me thank Stephanie Williams for her efforts as Special Adviser and again reiterate the importance of appointing a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya.”

   2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source

5. “We remind all parties of the need to protect the civilian population and civilian infrastructure. Reported shelling of hospitals and medical centres is of grave concern. Ambulance teams and medical staff must be given unhindered access. The latest round of fighting shows yet again that this conflict cannot be solved by military means. A political solution in Libya is the only way forward. The Libyan people have made it clear that they want elections, not violence and conflict. Libyan leaders must redouble their efforts to agree to a constitutional framework for elections and to find peaceful solutions. We welcome the meeting between the 5+5 Joint Military Commission and UNSMIL in Sirte earlier this month, where ceasefire monitoring and withdrawal of foreign forces, foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya were discussed.”

   2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source

6. “I thank Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. I also thank the Permanent Representative of India for her briefing as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. Norway is saddened by the loss of lives resulting from the clashes in and around Tripoli last weekend. We share the deep concern expressed by the Secretary- General and Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo about the developments in Libya. The country’s political and military leaders must put the interests of the Libyan people first and put an end to the fighting. Norway joins the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities in and around Tripoli. We urge all parties to exercise restraint, contribute to de-escalation and return to the negotiation table.”

   2022-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9120 (2022) · source

7. “We will continue to provide support for the basic human needs of Afghans, and we will do our utmost to help address the economic crisis. To do so we must continue to engage and meet with the de facto authorities. We must hold them to their commitments. They bear the main responsibility of protecting the civilian population and responding to the humanitarian and economic crisis in Afghanistan.”

   2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source

8. “As documented in the recent report of the Secretary-General on children in armed conflict (S/2022/493), Afghanistan is among the countries with the highest numbers of grave violations against children. There is also an increasing risk of terrorist groups strengthening their foothold in Afghanistan. Frequent terrorist attacks continue to target and kill civilians. The expectations of the Security Council are clear: Afghan territory must not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists. The people of Afghanistan deserve sustainable peace. They deserve a legitimate Government that represents all Afghans. Sustainable peace means not just the end of violence or war. It also requires an end to human rights abuses and discrimination. Norway remains committed to the people of Afghanistan.”

   2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source

9. “Earthquakes, drought, flooding, food insecurity and lack of access to basic services are adding to the Afghan people’s plight, and winter is quickly approaching. The restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women’s autonomy, employment and movement impede the ability of women to both deliver and receive life-saving assistance or generate income with which to pay for food and basic services. The knock-on effect on the population as a whole is dramatic. Norway is concerned by continued reports of interference, discrimination and corruption hindering the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need, in particular internally displaced persons, minorities and households headed by women. Children continue to be the most vulnerable.”

   2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source

10. “We reiterate the united demand from the Security Council — the Taliban must swiftly lift those restrictions on Afghan women and girls. We commend the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for its thorough report entitled Human Rights in Afghanistan — 15 August 2021 to 15 June 2022, published in July, and the substantial engagement with the de facto authorities in that work. The report documents an alarming number of human rights abuses attributed to the de facto authorities, including against journalists, other media workers and human rights defenders. When taking power, the Taliban became responsible for the security and welfare of the Afghan people, and it has not delivered. Millions of Afghans need humanitarian assistance.”

    2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source

11. “I thank Under- Secretary-General Griffiths, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Potzel and Ms. Morgan Edwards for their briefings. Since the Taliban took power by force in Afghanistan, Norway’s message has been clear — the Taliban will be judged not by their words, but by their actions. So far, we have been deeply disappointed. The immediate worsening of the humanitarian and economic situation has disproportionately affected women and girls. And the decision by the Taliban to ban girls from secondary education; restrict women’s autonomy, access to employment and freedom of movement; and dissolve the institutions dedicated to promoting their rights, have had further detrimental impact on Afghanistan’s ability to stabilize and recover.”

    2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source

12. “We urge the Syrian authorities to share more information and build confidence on progress towards the implementation of the amnesty. Movement on this file is essential for breaking through the current political stalemate.”

    2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source

13. “It is therefore particularly disappointing that the ninth session of the Syrian Constitutional Committee has not been held. Progress towards finding a sustainable end to the conflict must be a priority for all. We urge all parties to cooperate constructively with the Special Envoy and convene again as soon as possible. Norway will continue supporting the work of the Special Envoy, the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015) and the Syrian-owned and Syrian-led political process. Finally, let me underline the importance of making progress on the issue of detainees and missing persons in Syria. So many Syrians and their families are personally affected by this issue and do not know what happened to their loved ones. We are therefore troubled to hear that there has been little progress in implementing the amnesty since April.”

    2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source

14. “I make this statement on the political situation in Syria in my national capacity. I thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing on the latest updates. We remain concerned by the troubling security situation, in particular recent escalations in northern Syria. The attacks on 18 August in Al-Hasakah and on 19 August in the market in Al-Bab city resulted in numerous civilians killed or injured, including children. Those attacks are unacceptable and only add to the immense suffering of the civilian population. We urge all parties to demonstrate restraint and abide by their obligations to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. Furthermore, we urge all parties involved to contribute to lowering tensions. Once again, we are reminded of the urgency of a nationwide ceasefire and reinvigorated efforts to find a political solution.”

    2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source

15. “In closing, let me repeat our call for increased efforts aimed at preparing for negotiations towards a political settlement. The two-State solution, based on the 1967 lines, is the only viable solution to ensure peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.”

    2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source

16. “As Commissioner-General Lazzarini has outlined, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East plays a key role in ensuring that the needs of Palestine refugees are met and that their rights are ensured. The Agency’s continued ability to serve this function also remains crucial for regional stability. We are deeply concerned by the warnings of yet another financing crisis in the autumn, once again putting the Agency’s delivery of services at risk. The recurrent budget crises have had a detrimental effect on the Agency, its staff and the Palestine refugee population in general. We call for renewed efforts to mobilize resources, provide flexible financing and put the Agency on a more stable financial footing.”

    2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source

17. “The aim of the AHLC is to help build the foundations for the Palestinian State. Items on the AHLC agenda include further strengthening the Palestinian Authority’s institutions and Palestinian Authority reform; increasing the Authority’s revenues; transferring more authority from Israel to the Palestinian Authority; developing infrastructure; and easing restrictions on travel, trade and economic activity both in the West Bank and Gaza. This work must also include Palestinian leaders contributing to strengthening the legitimacy and accountability of the Palestinian Authority. We urge the parties to use this opportunity to step up their efforts to make progress on the State-building agenda.”

    2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source

18. “Such actions are unacceptable. These organizations carry out important work defending the human rights of Palestinians vis-à-vis both the Israeli and Palestinian authorities. They must be allowed to continue to work in a safe and enabling environment. Norway has clearly stated that the information Israel has provided does not sufficiently justify designating the organizations as terror organizations. We will continue our support for Palestinian civil society. A strong and vibrant civil society is key to promoting democracy and human rights in Palestine and supporting the two-State solution. Norway will convene the Ministerial Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of International Assistance to Palestinians (AHLC), the donor group for Palestine, at the margins of the General Assembly on 22 September.”

    2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source

19. “All parties are obliged to protect civilians and fully respect international humanitarian law, including its principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution. Furthermore, Norway strongly condemns all acts of terror, including the attack on Israeli civilians in Jerusalem on 14 August, where eight people were injured. Everyone — Israelis and Palestinians alike — deserves to live in security. There is an urgent need for a more long-term solution, including a political horizon. Turning to other relevant developments, we are deeply concerned about the shrinking space for civil society, including the recent Israeli raids against several Palestinian civil society organizations in Area A in Ramallah. And we are troubled by subsequent reports of threats against the employees of these organizations and their families.”

    2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source

20. “I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his timely briefing. We also appreciate the contributions of Commissioner- General Lazzarini and Mr. Levy. First, let me acknowledge and again thank the Special Coordinator and the United Nations for all their efforts to establish a ceasefire following the latest hostilities in Gaza. We would also like to highlight the critical roles played by Egypt and Qatar. It is now essential that the ceasefire continue to be respected and that the economic measures and the easing of restrictions on access and movement be maintained. Some 17 children were killed in Gaza, and hundreds injured, during the hostilities earlier this month. These escalations have consequences. We condemn all indiscriminate attacks and attacks against civilians.”

    2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source

21. “We want to tell the Ukrainian people once again that our thoughts are with them on their national day — and every other day. We reiterate our solidarity with them.”

    2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source

22. “That is much-needed, both for Ukrainians and the world’s most vulnerable people and countries. It is also critical that the World Food Programme and other humanitarian actors are once again able to purchase grain from Ukraine for humanitarian food assistance. It is now vital for the Black Sea Grain Initiative to be fully implemented. Every day, more people are feeling the accumulated effects of the war. In May, the Council expressed its unified support for the efforts of the Secretary-General to search for a peaceful solution. We must continue to support his efforts for dialogue and mediation between the parties in the search for peace and freedom for the people of Ukraine. We stress the joint responsibility of the members of the Council to make every effort to ensure peace.”

    2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source

23. “We stand with the people throughout Ukraine, who continue to live in daily fear of the next attack. We reiterate our demand that civilians must be protected and international humanitarian law and international human rights law must be fully respected and implemented. Humanitarian actors must be ensured access. Russia must stop the war and fully, immediately and unconditionally withdraw its forces and military equipment from Ukraine. Russia started the war in Ukraine, and it can choose to stop it. It seems clear that war crimes are being committed. They cannot be forgotten. Perpetrators on all levels must be held accountable. The Secretary-General has talked about a beacon of hope with the resumption of Ukrainian grain exports. We are hopeful that one of the global bread basket’s critical transportation lines might be restored.”

    2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source

24. “I want to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her thorough and thoughtful briefing. I also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing, including on his important recent visit to Ukraine. Norway applauds his crucial role in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, as well as his further tireless efforts to alleviate the consequences of this horrible war and to restore peace. Norway condemns Russia’s military aggression in the strongest terms possible. Russia’s warfare in urban and populated areas and use of heavy explosive weapons is destroying homes, schools and hospitals. The ongoing attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including nuclear power plants, are also having a devastating and unacceptable impact. Thousands of civilians have already been killed. Millions have fled their homes and others are trapped in war zones.”

    2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source

25. “Russia’s war in Ukraine is affecting us all. It is an attack on democratic values and freedom. It is causing a global food crisis. It is a blatant violation of international law and the very principles of the Charter of the United Nations. I would like to thank President Zelenskyy for his strong testimony this morning and for the heroic fight that he and the Ukrainian people are engaged in for their country, as well as for the peace and freedom of us all. Today we mark Ukraine’s declaration of independence in 1991. And here we are, 31 years later, because the Soviet successor State, Russia, has invaded Ukraine. That is truly tragic. We therefore reiterate our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.”

    2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source

26. “We call on Russia to return full control of the plant to its Ukrainian operator, and we commend Ukraine for its commitment and dedication to ensuring continuous nuclear safety and security under severe circumstances. Russia’s illegal war and unprovoked aggression has caused terrible suffering for the people of Ukraine and beyond, including aggravating global food insecurity. Let me end by again reiterating that the Russian Federation must immediately withdraw its forces from Ukraine and its internationally recognized borders and cease all threats and military actions. This would also restore Ukraine’s ability to ensure safe and secure operations of all of its nuclear facilities.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source

27. “We note with great distress that virtually all seem to have been violated as a consequence of Russian aggression. We call for maximum military restraint in the area of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, and we emphasize the importance of facilitating a mission from the IAEA to carry out essential safety, security and safeguards activities while fully respecting Ukrainian sovereignty. In this regard, we note recent statements indicating that both Ukraine and Russia could support the IAEA aim of sending a mission to Zaporizhzhya. We remain concerned that Russia’s seizure of a nuclear power plant in Ukraine is also a means of taking hostage a central source of an electricity supply essential to the civilian population of Ukraine.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source

28. “I thank Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo for her timely briefing. Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine has endangered nuclear safety and security in Ukraine, the Russian Federation, Europe and beyond. And we reject the Russian Federation’s use of the Security Council as a platform for disinformation. There is no doubt that the safety and security in and around the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant has deteriorated because of the presence of an armed aggressor. Russia’s continued illegal war has increased the risk of a nuclear accident, with potentially catastrophic consequences for human health and the environment. The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has outlined seven indispensable pillars for nuclear safety and security, which we fully endorse.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source

29. “The fight against impunity remains a central element of our foreign policy. It is also a fundamental part of the Sudan’s own 2019 revolution and the Juba Peace Agreement, which must be realized. The Office of the Prosecutor and the Court can count on Norway’s continued full support towards accountability.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source

30. “We again urge the Sudanese authorities to keep their promises and fulfil their obligations to actively and meaningfully cooperate with the Court. The victims of atrocities in Darfur deserve long-overdue justice, and the perpetrators must be held accountable. Norway is also seriously concerned by current reports of intercommunal violence in the Darfur region. The situation is a threat to the safety of civilians, not to mention its negative operational impact on the ability of the Court to do its investigative work. Norway strongly condemns all attacks directed against civilians and urges all parties to respect international humanitarian law. We cannot allow another crisis to unfold, and the violence must stop. In conclusion, Norway has been a staunch supporter of the ICC since the beginning.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source

31. “Almost two decades since the Security Council first referred the situation in Darfur, 2021 was a year of major strides for the Court, thanks to the genuine cooperation of the Government. But to make progress, that cooperation must be maintained. The Council has given the ICC a central role by referring the situation to the Court and has mandated the full cooperation of the Government of the Sudan. We must do everything we can to follow up and ensure that justice is served. We are concerned that the office of the Prosecutor in Khartoum has not been given access to all the witnesses, documents and information they have requested. That lack of cooperation from the Sudanese authorities has hampered progress in the investigations.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source

32. “I would like to thank Prosecutor Khan for his briefing, particularly during his important visit to the Sudan and Darfur. Norway welcomes the commencement of the trial of Ali Kushayb. That is an important landmark for accountability and a sign of hope for the victims. We also welcome the renewed strategic approach by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which we hope will enable further progress and address the impediments related to the lack of cooperation by the Sudanese authorities. However, increased cooperation from other States and institutions to help the Prosecutor pursue those investigations is welcome, and we strongly support a planned, enhanced field presence and call on the authorities to facilitate that. As Mr. Khan noted, the referral by the Security Council cannot be a never-ending story.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source

33. “The world is currently facing unprecedented levels of acute food insecurity. Rising food prices are driving hunger in South Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan and other places. That is affecting livelihoods and multiplying the risks of further conflicts and instability. Russia’s war on Ukraine has worsened the situation further, with serious global impact. Norway commends the Secretary-General for his contribution to the initiative on the safe transportation of grain from Ukrainian ports through the Black Sea. It is an important step and could help to ease global food insecurity. The challenges we are facing require a holistic and inclusive response. They affect all of us. Our efforts for collective security must be coordinated across all three pillars of the work of the United Nations — peace and security, human rights and development.”

    2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source

34. “We also strongly advocate ensuring the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. We must persist in our efforts to prepare the ground for future binding arms-control and disarmament agreements. We stress the importance of using the gender lens in that work as well. Women and women’s organizations are central actors in policy and advocacy on non-proliferation and disarmament. The Charter of the United Nations clearly prohibits aggression and the acquisition of territory by force. Russia must immediately withdraw its forces from Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders and cease all threats and military action. The recent shelling of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant is especially worrying. Let me conclude by bringing up a concern that we share with many others around this table.”

    2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source

35. “If we are to achieve sustainable peace, Norway also strongly believes that we need to talk to all actors involved in any conflict, and the full and meaningful inclusion of women is crucial in that regard. Great Power rivalry is putting pressure on the multilateral disarmament architecture. New weapon systems are being developed and deployed. Proliferation challenges are increasing. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons has helped to safeguard global security for more than half a century. It is the cornerstone of our efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons. It is essential that we seize the opportunity during the ongoing tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to reaffirm our commitment to the Treaty.”

    2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source

36. “We therefore very much appreciate that the Secretary-General made prevention a priority in his report Our Common Agenda (A/75/982), emphasizing the need to ensure that financing is adequate, predictable and sustained. In searching for ways to facilitate early responses, we also need to improve the Security Council’s situational awareness. In that regard, there is a key role for the Secretariat and United Nations briefers to play in using their interactions with the Council to bring emerging issues to its attention and sound the alarm. Working together with regional organizations such as the African Union is essential to enabling the Council to understand and tackle emerging security threats, including the rise of non-State actors in conflict.”

    2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source

37. “I would like to thank the Secretary-General and Ambassador Zlauvinen for their informative briefings. I also thank China for convening this very timely meeting. The world is currently facing a multitude of immediate challenges that are unfolding in new and mutually reinforcing ways, from pandemics to climate-related conflicts, cybercrime, food insecurity and growing numbers of refugees. Conflicts have become increasingly protracted, with devastating effects on civilians and civilian infrastructure. A lack of protection fuels conflicts and is a threat to international peace and security. No State, no matter how powerful, can resolve all of those challenges alone. Multilateralism must be at the heart of how we seek to deal with our global challenges. We need to take a more active role in preventing crises.”

    2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source

38. “Ahead of next year’s 10-year mark for the Yaoundé Code of Conduct, resolution 2634 (2022) should serve as a strong call to action for a final push. Lastly, as the sixth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states, “There is increasing evidence linking increased temperatures and drought to conflict, [and], though not the only cause, climate change undermines human livelihoods and security in Africa”. A growing number of regionally focused reports show the particularly strong effects of climate change on security in West Africa and the Sahel. Norway therefore welcomes the work of UNOWAS on the issue, including by briefing the Peacebuilding Commission and supporting ECOWAS and States in developing strategies to address the adverse impacts.”

    2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source

39. “We count on former President Issoufou to steer it to swift, realistic and tangible recommendations. In our view, the panel’s security thinking should take a holistic approach, including on political dialogue. Discussions cannot shy away from financing or from mandates for robust, regionally led operations. They must also be founded on the due diligence and compliance frameworks for human rights of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. That joint security responses are indeed possible has been demonstrated with regard to the issue of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. We welcome the positive trends in that area, thanks to the strong leadership of Nigeria, Ghana and other coastal countries, which have been matched by stronger international support.”

    2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source

40. “But while governance crises continue to hamper Governments in fulfilling their responsibilities, humanitarian responses cannot wait. Throughout the region, food prices and the numbers of food-insecure people are rising by the day. Despite military takeovers in several countries, we see few signs of increased security for civilians. Rather what we see is insecurity that is spreading, especially from the central Sahel towards coastal States. In the past few months we have also seen terrorist attacks in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Togo and Benin. This worrisome trend clearly merits our collective vigilance, and together with the regrettable decision by Mali to withdraw from cooperation between the Group of Five for the Sahel further underlines the timeliness of the high-level panel on security and development in the Sahel.”

    2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source

41. “Norway welcomes the progress made by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in negotiations with Mali and Burkina Faso on transition timetables and benchmarks resulting in the lifting of some economic and financial sanctions. We also welcome the release of President Kaboré. For the sake of both national and regional stability, the transition authorities in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea must now make good on their promises. In Mali, we also expect the authorities to respect the Security Council’s new mandate for MINUSMA (resolution 2640 (2022)) and its status-of-forces agreement, including by allowing for mandated reporting and the timely rotations of troops. We appreciate the ECOWAS review of the Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance and urge reaching consensus on that important instrument.”

    2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source

42. “Let me first thank Albania for its presidency and wish Brazil all the best for its presidency during the month of July. I thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Annadif for his briefing and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) for its key role in preventive diplomacy. We further welcome the strong briefings by civil society representative Ms. Rabia Djibo Magagi and by Ambassador Fatima, the latter on the important links between the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and the Security Council. Let me also pay our deepest respect and condolences to the troops of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) who once again this week fell victim to a mine, following a tragic month of unusually high casualties.”

    2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source

43. “Norway shares the concerns that have been raised about the matter and encourages Iran to address them. The situation surrounding the JCPOA continues to be tense and unpredictable. Norway remains a steadfast supporter of multilateralism and constructive diplomatic dialogue to decrease tensions and increase trust and cooperation. We repeat our call on all stakeholders to show restraint and to avoid actions that might contribute to escalation. Norway shares the ambition of an efficient return to the full and effective implementation of the JCPOA, restoring and delivering the benefits of the agreement for all. We urge that the necessary decisions be made to put the Plan back on track.”

    2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source

44. “We are deeply concerned about Iran’s deliberate steps to reduce its nuclear-related commitments. Its non-observance of limitations set by the JCPOA, continued work on enrichment capacity, stockpiling of highly enriched uranium and irreversible enrichment research and development are very worrying. Some of those pursuits have no credible civilian purpose. We urge Iran to return to full compliance with the JCPOA and to resume full cooperation with the IAEA without delay. On the issue of provisions related to ballistic missiles, we should recall that in paragraph 3 of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015), the Council called on Iran not to undertake any activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons, including launches using such ballistic- missile technology.”

    2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source

45. “Norway commends the efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to maintain the possibility of a credible continuation of its verification and monitoring activities in Iran. We deeply regret Iran’s recent decision to remove the Agency’s equipment. We note that the Director General is gravely concerned about the consequences of that action, including for the Agency’s ability to provide assurance of the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme. Transparency measures are a vital component of the JCPOA. We call on the Islamic Republic of Iran to implement its nuclear-related commitments under the agreement, including the Additional Protocol. It is clear from the reports submitted by the Director General of the IAEA to the Security Council that Iran continues to advance its nuclear programme.”

    2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source

46. “I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, the Head of Delegation of the European Union and Ambassador Byrne Nason for their updates. Let me start by reaffirming Norway’s continued support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and resolution 2231 (2015). We appreciate all actions aimed at reviving the Plan through substantive talks, including proximity talks facilitated by the European Union. An effective and fully implemented JCPOA strengthens global nuclear non-proliferation and is important for regional and international stability and security. It is the best available opportunity to help build international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme.”

    2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source

47. “And we underline the importance of UNAMA’s mandate to monitor, report and engage with parties to undertake commitments and measures to end and prevent violations and abuses against children. The Security Council has given UNAMA a clear mandate to engage with all relevant Afghan political actors and stakeholders, including the Taliban, to facilitate inclusive dialogue and promote representative governance. The international community must continue to support Afghanistan. This means that we must also engage with the de facto authorities who bear the main responsibility to respond to the needs of the Afghan people and to deliver on their promises. Otherwise, we will lose our most important avenues for influencing the current worrying trajectory towards Afghanistan’s future.”

    2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source

48. “It is the responsibility of the de facto authorities to end all arbitrary arrests and detentions, including incommunicado detentions, as well as torture and extrajudicial executions. We also urge the de facto authorities to initiate investigations of disappearances, including that of Alia Azizi, the head of Herat Women’s Prison, who disappeared in October. The protection of civilians and human dignity is a prerequisite for reconciliation and peace. Norway is alarmed at the escalated violence in certain areas of Afghanistan and the frequent terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, often in ethnic- or religious-minority communities. We also call on all parties to end and prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict.”

    2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source

49. “When the Security Council today discusses how the international community can ensure delivery of humanitarian assistance and support to address basic human needs in Afghanistan, we must again also urge the Taliban to do more to alleviate the humanitarian crisis and do less to aggravate the human rights crisis. Norway welcomes the recent visit by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. We echo his concern with regard to reported attacks, killings and disappearances of former Governmental officials, members of the security forces, prosecutors and judges, journalists and media workers, and other reprisals against those who speak up in a society ruled by fear, not law.”

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50. “Hakim for sharing her insights and perspectives. Since the last regular meeting on Afghanistan in March, the Council has convened two extraordinary meetings to discuss the continued deterioration of the human rights situation in Afghanistan, especially the detrimental decisions taken by the Taliban to restrict girls’ education and women’s participation in public life. In a united voice, the Security Council called on the Taliban to swiftly reverse these policies and practices, including the restrictions that limit access to education, employment and freedom of movement for women and girls. These restrictions not only demolish Afghanistan’s chances to respond to and recover from a difficult humanitarian and economic situation, but they also diminish hope for stability and peace in Afghanistan.”

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