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first: 2021-06-03
most recent: 2022-12-21
sittings or episodes: 93
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“Norway welcomes the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) (resolution 2636 (2022)), and we thank the United Kingdom as penholder for its inclusive and transparent approach to the mandate renewal. Since the adoption of resolution 2579 (2021), we have seen unfortunate significant changes on the ground in the Sudan, which, in our view, clearly merited an updated mandate. We appreciate the penholder’s efforts to include views from both the Sudan and the region in the first draft, and we were looking forward to engaging in negotiations towards a consensual outcome.”
2022-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9054 (2022) · source
“While all parties to the conflict must allow and facilitate full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access, we also need to find more sustainable solutions to those recurring emergencies. Humanitarian and development stakeholders must ensure that their efforts are complementary, with a focus on scaling up life-saving assistance. In conclusion, Norway again welcomes the conclusion of the electoral process and looks forward to reinvigorated and constructive cooperation between Somalia and the Security Council in order to advance critical Somali priorities, reforms and the protection of civilians.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“However, that should be supplemented by a renewed and strengthened approach to national reconciliation and stabilization and a possible dialogue track. We also must not forget the persistent undercurrent: Somalia is on the brink of famine. There are more than 700,000 new internally displaced persons, and communities have faced multiple shocks — from climate-induced recurring droughts and flooding to conflict, locusts, the coronavirus disease pandemic and rising prices of food and fuel — all resulting in grave consequences for the civilian population. For women and children in particular, the situation is devastating. Children’s access to education is significantly hampered. The right to education must be upheld, and protection against conflict-related sexual violence must remain a key priority for the Council.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“We are disappointed by the overall setback in the representation of women in Parliament, but congratulate Sadia Yasin Haji Samatar on being the first woman to hold the office of First Deputy Speaker. It is important to provide relevant and sufficient support and security to all newly elected women Members of Parliament, so that they can play their full role. We also remain deeply concerned about the overall security situation, particularly the persistent attacks by Al-Shabaab. The effective implementation of the Somali Transition Plan is key to restoring security and stability and protecting civilians. And we welcome the newly adopted mandate of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which lays the foundation for a new and more effective military response to Al-Shabaab by Somali security forces and ATMIS.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“Political stability is fundamental to economic recovery and development for the Somali people. Revitalizing the constitutional reform process deserves the Government’s full attention and our support. That is a crucial step towards reaching consensus on federalism, national reconciliation and preparing for democratic elections in 2026. Norway looks forward to the swift formation of a new inclusive Federal Government that can advance those critical national priorities. As Somalia aims to take more responsibility for its own security and development over the coming years, the international community will continue to lend its support, but commitment and effective Somali leadership will be key.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Swan for his valuable insights, especially at this critical time. Norway welcomes the conclusion of the electoral process and congratulates President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his election. We thank the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia for assisting the elections process and for its cooperation on election financing. We are encouraged that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has clearly outlined national reconciliation, security, economic recovery and inclusive political stability as critical priorities ahead. We are particularly pleased that a constructive dialogue between the President and the International Monetary Fund on debt relief and economic reforms has started and has already yielded results.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“We are concerned by the limited progress in investigations related to the 2019 protests and the delays in the appointment of a board of commissioners for the Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights, and we recommend that sufficient budgets be allocated towards the full implementation of the Yazidi Female Survivors Law, to ensure that survivors are able to access all relevant benefits.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“We fully support the continued provision of technical assistance from UNAMI in supporting the Government’s priorities on climate action, and we encourage sustained efforts towards regional cooperation on water management. Now is the time to invest in a renewable future. Such efforts will be strengthened by, and therefore should include, civil- society organizations. Finally, sustained efforts to advance human rights, justice, accountability and the rule of law are needed to end the cycles of violence that drive conflict in Iraq.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Those clashes have resulted in the displacement of thousands of civilians, increased protection concerns and made the difficult work of reintegrating internally displaced persons and returnees harder. We welcome the increased effort by the Iraqi authorities in cooperation with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) to reintegrate displaced Iraqi families in their home communities. That work is demanding, yet one of the most important for establishing lasting stability in Iraq. Thirdly, Norway commends the Iraqi authorities for their prioritization of climate action. As President Salih said last week, Iraq’s water scarcity is a matter of national security.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“The elections saw historic participation by women — both as candidates and voters. We hope that participation is reflected in the new Government. We also urge the federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to further develop their dialogue and resolve outstanding issues to find long-term solutions for increased cooperation. Secondly, with regard to security, we have heard again today that the security situation remains fragile. We call on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid escalation. We would like to commend the sustained diplomacy by Prime Minister Al-Kadhimi aimed at building regional dialogue. Yet we are alarmed by the recent escalation of tensions and clashes in Sinjar, which have deeply affected the local community, primarily the Yazidi community.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hennis- Plasschaert for her useful briefing and Ms. Edwar for emphasizing the important issues of human rights defenders and women’s roles and political participation. I will address four core issues today: the formation of a new Government, security, climate and human rights. First, seven months ago, the Iraqi people came together to vote in parliamentary elections. It is unfortunate that since then no progress has been made on the formation of a new Government. The political stalemate must end. An interim Government is not in a position to fully address the multiple challenges facing Iraq. It is vital that all Iraqi political actors take the steps necessary to form a Government expeditiously, and work together towards a more peaceful and prosperous Iraq.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Therefore, let me be clear: allegations of violations of the BWC are extremely serious and merit scrutiny. Yet once again Russia has failed to offer any credible evidence for its accusations, providing us instead with unsubstantiated claims and mere insinuations. If Russia is serious about these accusations, they should use the proper procedure under the BWC and provide fact- based evidence. In the meantime, we urge Russia to stop wasting the Council’s time and resources on these meaningless meetings. Let me end by reiterating Norway’s condemnation of Russia’s war against Ukraine. It is a blatant violation of international law and the very principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We demand that Russia immediately end its aggression, withdraw its troops and stop causing death, suffering and destruction.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“First, let me express our deepest condolences to the people and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on the passing of their President. I would like to thank Mr. Thomas Markram, Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for his briefing. Unsurprisingly, Mr. Markram repeated what we had previously heard from the High Representative — that the United Nations is not aware of any biological weapons programme in Ukraine. We are once more witnessing the Russian Federation using the Security Council as a platform for disinformation and seeking to divert attention from its unprovoked, unjustified and irresponsible warfare in Ukraine. Norway is a firm supporter of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), and we are determined — together with international partners — to uphold the total ban against biological weapons.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“We support the ongoing investigations, and we underline the importance of utilizing expertise on child protection, children’s rights and gender. In ensuring documentation and accountability, it is also important that the right to freedom of expression and free access to information be vigorously defended. Journalists must be protected. I would like to conclude by commending the humanitarian organizations that are working every day to mitigate the humanitarian consequences of the war, especially local civil society organizations, which are doing a tremendous job. But for the humanitarian crisis to truly end, the war must stop. Russia chose to invade Ukraine, in breach of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. Russia must also stop the war and withdraw its troops from Ukraine immediately.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“Norway is alarmed about the situation for the many civilians, including children, the elderly and persons with disabilities, who remain trapped in the battle zone. All civilians, including those in care institutions, must have access to humanitarian assistance and safe passage for voluntary evacuation to safety. We are appalled by the reports of involuntary evacuations, deportations and so-called filtration camps. We are also deeply concerned about the increasing reports of conflict-related sexual violence, including against men and boys. It is of the utmost importance that all survivors be assured of their sexual and reproductive health and rights. The atrocities committed during the war must be investigated and those responsible must be held accountable.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“We call on all parties to protect and respect the civilian character of schools and educational facilities in accordance with international humanitarian law. Continuing education, even during armed conflict, is crucial, including for displaced children. Their right to education must be upheld. All Ukrainian children are affected by this war. Many are displaced across borders or internally in Ukraine. We are particularly concerned about the high number of children who are separated from their families. Unaccompanied children are in a particularly vulnerable situation and are at risk of human trafficking and sexual violence and abuse. Access to child protective services is key, including child-appropriate mental health and psychosocial support.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“The use of heavy explosive weapons in populated areas is destroying homes, schools and health centres, with children at especially high risk of suffering lethal and debilitating injuries — a risk seven times higher than the risk for adults. We also condemn the use of anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions, weapons that will continue to kill and injure long after the conflict ends. The most recent attacks by Russia against schools and the civilians seeking shelter therein demonstrate a blatant disrespect for international humanitarian law. Those attacks are clearly in contradiction of resolution 2601(2021) on the protection of education in conflict, which was unanimously adopted by the Council just months ago.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“I thank the briefers for their grave accounts of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Norway once again condemns in the strongest terms Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, which has created a humanitarian disaster that is the responsibility of Russia alone. The civilian suffering must end. The Security Council’s joint expression of support last week for the Secretary-General’s effort to search for peaceful solutions (S/PRST/2022/3) is a first step towards that end. We need to see a path towards peace. The ongoing attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine is having a particularly devastating and unacceptable impact on children and their families and communities.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“We therefore welcome the United States efforts to address the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s continued resolution violations.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“We call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to end its self-imposed blockade and allow the United Nations and its resident coordinator, as well as other international organizations, to re-enter the country and resume their humanitarian work. We also call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to respond to repeated offers of dialogue and take concrete steps to abandon its WMD and ballistic missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner. Now more than ever, we need the Council to show unity. In 2017, a united Council expressed its determination to take further significant measures in the event of a further nuclear test or launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“We continue to urge the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to comply fully with its international obligations, reverse its course and rejoin the international non-proliferation regime through the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards. The current path is not only a threat to regional and international peace and security but also aggravates the already deteriorating economic, humanitarian and human rights situation in the country. We are profoundly discouraged to see that the Government continues to channel its resources towards weapons development instead of towards the housing, food and vaccines that are much needed by its own people.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“The final report of the Panel of Experts established pursuant to resolution 1874 (2009) (see S/2022/132) shows the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s high-level and sustained commitment to developing its ballistic missile programme. Central to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s ability to act on that resolve is its ability to fund and procure materials and technology for its illegal weapons of mass destructions (WMD) programmes, including through cyber means. The Council has a responsibility to consider appropriate actions.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his useful briefing, and I welcome the presence of the representatives of the Republic of Korea and Japan at the Security Council. Norway strongly condemns the ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, including most recently on 4 and 7 May. We are deeply concerned by the growing capabilities demonstrated by the intensive pattern of those launches. The continued development of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is a direct threat to regional and international peace and security and violates several Security Council resolutions.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“We urge the authorities to stay committed to the transition process towards a peaceful, reform-oriented and prosperous European country. The international community also stands ready to support and contribute to those necessary reforms. Let me end by reiterating that Norway fully supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity and fundamental structure of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a single sovereign State comprising two entities and the Brčko district.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“We encourage the acceleration of measures to deliver justice for survivors and urge the High Representative to engage with authorities and partners on furthering accountability for crimes of conflict- related sexual violence. Norway fully supports the Office of the High Representative and believes in its important role in overseeing the implementation of the civilian aspects of the General Framework Agreement for Peace. Nevertheless, we look forward to the day when that is fulfilled and the Office can be closed and international supervision of Bosnia and Herzegovina phased out. However, that requires Bosnia and Herzegovina to make further progress on the 5+2 agenda. That is possible only if all political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina work together constructively and in the best interests of all people in the country.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“In that respect, we welcome the deployment of an additional 500 reserve personnel as a precautionary measure. EUFOR-Althea’s mandate is to be renewed in November, and Norway will work hard with other Council members towards the renewal of a strong mandate. Justice and accountability for war crimes, including conflict-related sexual violence, are essential to building sustainable peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As the Secretary-General highlighted in April in his latest report on conflict-related sexual violence (S/2022/272), while there has been a reparation scheme in place for many decades, insufficient progress has been made.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“We are particularly concerned about the increase in aggressive ethnic rhetoric, and we call on the authorities to both condemn and refrain from hate speech. The already difficult political climate in Bosnia and Herzegovina also has the potential to further deteriorate due to the impact of the war in Ukraine. While the responsibility to maintain stability and security rests with the local authorities, the international community must, and will, respond appropriately if needed. Norway strongly believes that the contribution of the European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR-Althea) to maintaining peace, stability and a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is vital and, unfortunately, still necessary.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“I welcome the presence of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Chair of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Security Council today. I thank Mr. Schmidt for his informative briefing, which, together with his report (see S/2022/374), outlines some of the serious challenges that Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to face. There is still considerable work to be done before the General Framework Agreement for Peace is fully implemented. History also shows us how political instability can increase under specific conditions. We are therefore concerned that the current political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina could eventually develop into a more serious security situation.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“Norway urges Syria to fully cooperate with the OPCW and to provide sufficient technical information and explanations to close the 20 outstanding issues. It is critical that Syria complete the necessary measures to lift the suspension of its rights and privileges as a State party to the Chemical Weapons Convention. Let me conclude by underlining that accountability must be ensured for those responsible for the use of chemical weapons. Norway remains steadfastly confident in the work of Director-General Arias and the OPCW Technical Secretariat. We firmly reject any efforts to discredit their important work.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source
“It is particularly regrettable that the deployment of the Declaration Assessment Team (DAT) to Syria, which was proposed for earlier in April, did not occur. We note the plans for a limited round of consultations in Lebanon, and we urge that positive progress be made towards cooperation and discussions on the way forward. However, we would also like to underline that resolution 2118 (2013) explicitly mentions Syria’s obligations to accept the personnel designated by the OPCW, to provide those personnel with immediate and unfettered access and to respect their right to inspect any and all sites. It is vital to return to regular deployments of the DAT, with entry visas issued to all DAT experts. The Syrian Arab Republic must fulfil its obligations in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution 2118 (2013).”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing on the progress towards the full elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme. As we mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), let me express Norway’s full commitment to its provisions. Together, the CWC and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) represent a milestone in global disarmament. Yet clearly, that work must continue. We call for the immediate ratification or accession to the CWC by the States that have not yet done so. The Security Council is once again meeting with few developments to report in the Syrian chemical weapons dossier.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source
“And we hope that all 15 Council members will contribute constructively when the mandate comes up for renewal again in July.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source
“We supported the earlier draft texts, which reflected relevant developments in Libya and contained important language on issues like regional cooperation, national reconciliation and women’s participation in the political process. The Council’s failure to agree on a full, substantial mandate not only sends an unfortunate signal to the Libyan people, but also to the whole region. UNSMIL plays a pivotal role in supporting Libya’s political process and contributes to stability in Libya, including in cooperation with the African Union and regional security cooperation mechanisms. Such stability is essential for the Libyan people, neighbouring countries and the whole African continent. Nevertheless, our foremost priority is to secure a continuation of UNSMIL’s mandate.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source
“Norway would like to thank the penholder for its efforts to get agreement on a substantial renewal of the mandate of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). We appreciate that resolution 2629 (2022)requests UNSMIL to implement the recommendations from the strategic review and reaffirms the Council’s support for elections. However, we regret that the Council was not able to agree on a full, substantial resolution with a one-year renewal. Despite the good faith efforts of 14 Council members, one member chose to block such an outcome. This is the third time the Council has negotiated a text that ultimately was not put forward.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source
“We look forward to continued cooperation with all Council members in the fight against impunity and the promotion of accountability for mass atrocities. The Council must also assume its responsibility and examine every possible measure to support the Court, especially with respect to cases referred to it by the Council. Not doing so undermines the credibility of the international criminal justice system. Let me reiterate Norway’s unwavering support for the Court and the Office of Prosecutor Khan.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“An important aspect of such cooperation is for Libya, as well as the international community, to support timely arrests and surrender of suspects. More broadly, Norway continues to support the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process, including the timely and safe holding of elections. We commend the United Nations and Special Adviser Williams for assisting the Libyan parties in that process. We are worried about the current battle for executive control, and urge the parties to agree on a consensual way forward. That is critical to preserving the country’s unity and stability. We must avoid a new escalation of violence. Norway welcomes the Prosecutor’s prioritization of situations referred to it by the Security Council.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We welcome the four core principles, including the empowerment of those impacted by alleged crimes to participate in the Office of the Prosecutor’s work, and the fresh approach to engagement with the Libyan authorities. As the Prosecutor stressed, addressing impunity is critical to sustainable peace and stability in Libya. Accountability for the most serious crimes is key. Any meaningful reconciliation will depend on holding the perpetrators of atrocities to account. The ongoing work of the ICC concerning its cases in Libya is crucial in that regard. We call on the Libyan authorities, its partners and the international community more broadly to cooperate with the Prosecutor’s Office. Let me recall that resolution 1970 (2011) specifically mandated the Libyan authorities to fully cooperate with and assist the ICC and the Prosecutor.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“First of all, let me thank Prosecutor Karim Khan for his useful briefing today and for submitting the twenty-third report to the Security Council concerning the Court’s cases in Libya. Norway has been a staunch supporter of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since its establishment, and today we believe that the mission of the Court remains as crucial as ever. In the report before us today, we are particularly concerned about the numerous and serious crimes committed against the Libyan civilian population and migrants. Norway takes note also of the Office of the Prosecutor’s renewed strategy of action for the situation in Libya.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We urge all stakeholders to do their utmost to ensure the implementation of the action plan endorsed by the Council last year. Instability has for too long defined the lives of the people of the Great Lakes region. Sustainable peace must be ensured to give people the future they deserve. Norway stands ready to work with all actors to that end.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“Norway also welcomes efforts to strengthen regional cooperation, and acknowledges the positive trend of building confidence and good neighbourly relations among the countries of the region. The tenth Summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism in Kinshasa last month was an important step. It is also positive that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become a member of the East African Community, and we welcome the ongoing talks in Nairobi between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and armed groups in the eastern Congo. In February, the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes region discussed regional developments, as well as the United Nations regional strategy. The next step is to use these platforms to enable action.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“Women’s involvement is essential to promoting sustainable peace in the region. We therefore welcome the work of regional actors, including the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Advisory Board for Women, Peace and Security. Their work is crucial to ensuring women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peace and political processes. The adoption of the regional plan of action on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000)— aligned to the regional strategy and the revised ICGLR regional gender policy — are also important steps forward. Implementation, follow-up, and continued consultations will be essential in the coming months. Norway will continue to support these efforts through our ongoing cooperation with the Office of the Special Envoy.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“Additionally, reported incidents of grave human rights violations and abuses, conducted by non-State and State actors, are also on the rise. A common denominator behind these negative developments is rivalry related to natural resources. To reduce the threat to civilians, including children, we must address the root causes of conflict. Military measures must be accompanied by concerted political dialogue, peacebuilding efforts and projects to promote economic and social development, both in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the Great Lakes region as a whole. We urge all relevant stakeholders to combat the illicit exploitation of natural resources, promote sustainable approaches to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, and further enhance regional cooperation.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“I also want to thank Special Envoy Xia for his informative briefing and Mr. Caholo and Mr. Mahtani for their valuable input. Let me also express our deepest condolences to the families of the recent fallen peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This underscores that the safety of our Blue Helmets must be ensured at all times. The deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is deeply concerning and is resulting in large-scale displacement. Reports also show an increase in cross-border incidents and in the overall activity of armed groups. This is happening despite the current state of siege in Ituri and North Kivu provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“There is overwhelming evidence that an inclusive process in which women, youth and victims of conflict are meaningfully represented offers the best hope for a sustainable solution. We regret that there are no women in the newly appointed Presidential Council, and we continue to encourage efforts aimed at bolstering women’s direct full, equal and meaningful participation. Finally, we welcome the progress made on the FSO SAFER oil-tanker issue, the new plan to address this threat, and the planned pledging conference in this regard.”
2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source
“Norway commends the Special Envoy’s continued consultations this past month on the framework for an inclusive multitrack process, and we encourage all parties to engage in the United Nations- led efforts to end the conflict. We are therefore pleased that Special Envoy Grundberg visited Sana’a, and we thank him for his updates on these conversations. We also welcome the recent discussions and aspirations expressed by the participants in Riyadh and the outcome of the Gulf Cooperation Council conference. The resignation of President Hadi marks a shift in Yemeni politics, and we welcome the new Presidential Leadership Council. We encourage the Council to engage in bringing about an inclusive political process and a lasting peace.”
2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source
“Relief for the crisis-affected Yemeni people is much needed in this dire situation. Almost three quarters of the civilian population rely on humanitarian assistance, including four out of five children. We join others in welcoming the recent entry of fuel ships in the port of Al-Hudaydah. This will hopefully help to alleviate the fuel crisis in the north of Yemen, which is important for the Yemenis as well as for the humanitarian organizations working on their behalf. We hope to see more results for the Yemeni people during the two months of truce, such as opening the roads to Taiz, the protection of civilians, including children, and the resumption of commercial flights in and out of Sana’a. A political settlement is the only way to create a sustainable solution.”
2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source
“I also thank Special Envoy Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for their briefings and their efforts. Let me begin by welcoming the nationwide renewable truce in Yemen. It gives hope that the parties are engaging in a truce for the first time in six years, and it comes at a critical time after months of military escalation with multiple cross-border attacks into Saudi Arabia and air strikes inside Yemen. We sincerely thank the Special Envoy and other stakeholders for their extensive efforts aimed at making this happen. The situation is fragile, but this truce is a crucial step in the right direction. We hope the parties will seize the opportunity to build trust, and we encourage all efforts aimed at supporting and upholding the truce. The humanitarian measures of the agreement are vital.”
2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source
“The progress report (S/2022/252) shows that time, concerted efforts and close cooperation between relevant actors is needed to achieve the milestones in the joint transition plan. This process cannot be rushed. It must be based on the situation on the ground, rather than fixed deadlines. Norway remains committed to a timely and responsible draw-down and eventual exit of MONUSCO. Norway stands ready to work with all relevant stakeholders for sustainable peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“We welcome the recent meetings in the joint working group and the sub-working group on the transition, which are crucial to ensuring a conditions-based drawdown. We welcome the inclusion of civil society actors in that exercise. The milestones and indicators set forth in the joint transition plan illustrate that stabilization cannot be achieved by military means alone. It must be accompanied by inclusive political and community dialogue and efforts to promote economic and social development. We encourage MONUSCO and the Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities to continue to include civil society, local community leaders as well as women and youth in identifying concrete steps to further stabilization efforts and dialogue.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“We are deeply concerned about the use of children in mines and the exploitation of women in the mining sector. Regional cooperation is key to curb this trade. We urge relevant States to implement the recommendations from the Khartoum workshop last year. Additionally, a well-functioning sanctions regime can have a preventive effect and promote accountability for perpetrators. Norway supports the work of all relevant stakeholders, including the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to the Great Lakes region, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the African Union, in establishing mechanisms to address this root cause of conflict. Secondly, the ultimate success of MONUSCO hinges upon a well-executed transition. This must include a strong focus on the protection of civilians.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source