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first: 2021-06-03
most recent: 2022-12-21
sittings or episodes: 93
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“I would like to thank Mexico for its consistent focus on women, peace and security, including within the Security Council. I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and the Police Commissioners for their thorough and informative briefings today. Norway has been a police-contributing country since 1989. Our support to United Nations policing is consistent and comprehensive. It includes the deployment of highly qualified personnel, as well as financial contributions and policy input. We welcome the remarkable development of United Nations police (UNPOL), who now undertake a broader spectrum of duties, including capacity- building, operational support and strengthening policy and formal guidance. That reflects the increasingly complex security situations facing peace operations, including terrorism and transnational organized crime.”
2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source
“Let me end by once again confirming that Norway fully supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity and fundamental structure of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a single sovereign State comprising two entities. Norway will continue to listen to, and engage with, one and all.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“Yet the current political impasse is destructive. Energy should be spent on meeting the needs of the people and focusing on comprehensive reforms to further develop Bosnia and Herzegovina, and efforts must be made to enhance the implementation of reforms, including on the rule of law and rulings by the European Court of Human Rights. It is time for all parties to play a constructive role in ending the impasse and, through dialogue, resolve the current crisis and help build a better tomorrow for the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We know that women are key to lasting and sustainable peace. We therefore call on all parties to ensure women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in all aspects of dialogue and peacebuilding.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“The authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina must take the necessary actions to fulfil the conditions under the 5+2 agenda. We believe that is possible and within reach if all actors, including the international community, work together constructively and in the best interests of all people in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Only then could the Office of the High Representative be closed and the international supervision of Bosnia and Herzegovina phased out. However, we are not there yet. Progress has been made, but more needs to be done. We remain concerned about the current political crisis in the country. More than 25 years after the war, it is in everyone’s interest to pursue a peaceful and constructive path that leads to lasting reconciliation. That is a prerequisite for development and prosperity.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“While it is important that we were able adopt a resolution, we regret that it was not possible to proceed with the more substantial text, which would have sent a signal to the actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to stay committed to the process of transition towards a peaceful, reform-oriented and prosperous European country. Let me thank the Secretary-General and High Representative Schmidt for the report. It outlines serious challenges to the fundamental elements of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Norway supports the Office of the High Representative and believes it continues to have an important role in overseeing the implementation of the civilian aspects of the Dayton Peace Agreement.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“Let me, like others, thank Kenya and the Kenyan team for their excellent presidency. We also wish to convey to you, Mr. President, and your team our best wishes for the month of November. The contribution of the European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina to maintaining stability and a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is vital and, unfortunately, still necessary to ensure sustainable peace. We therefore voted in favour of resolution 2604 (2021) and welcome the continued work of the Operation.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“The continued fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant remains important, as stability in Syria is crucial for the region and for the broader international community.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8888 (2021) · source
“Let me also highlight the importance of seeing progress on other parts of resolution 2254 (2015), not least the release of arbitrarily detained persons, which remains such an important issue for the Syrian people. The ongoing violence in several places in Syria lately — in the north but also in Damascus — is a reminder of the urgent need for all to agree on a nationwide ceasefire. We encourage de-escalation. Failing that, there is a significant risk of further violence and additional civilian casualties. I remind all parties of their obligation to protect civilians. There is an urgent need for progress towards a political solution, and we continue to support the Special Envoy’s efforts to implement a step-by-step approach. Finally, Syria is still being used as a base for terrorist activities.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8888 (2021) · source
“We support the efforts of the Special Envoy to identify possible next steps for the Constitutional Committee, and we urge all sides, in particular the Syrian Government, to make the efforts needed to bring the constitutional process forward. Resolution 2254 (2015) remains the framework for a political solution in Syria — one agreed by consensus by the Council. It outlines a new constitution with elections following. While the Constitutional Committee is only one part of a larger puzzle, it is a very important one. It has so far been the only ongoing process and arena where the parties meet. We reiterate the importance of consulting with the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board and the Civil Society Support Room in those efforts.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8888 (2021) · source
“I make this statement in a national capacity on the political situation in Syria. I wish to thank Ms. Mounerfah Albarouki for her valuable inputs in our discussions today as well as Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths and Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for their detailed briefings. Let me start by commending the Special Envoy and his team for their persistent work in preparing for the meeting of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva last week and for their efforts to bring the Syrian parties back to the table. We welcome the fact that there were good and open discussions in Geneva and that the parties presented texts. That was a step forward. We had, however, like others, hoped for more concrete results and a more optimistic conclusion.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8888 (2021) · source
“While we agree that lately there has been a realistic opening for joint approaches and a political solution, we believe that it is too early to introduce significant changes to the current force deployment and posture. In conclusion, Norway strongly supports the renewal of UNISFA’s mandate. We urge the parties to implement the joint mechanisms and we call on the leaders of the Sudan and South Sudan to redouble their efforts towards an agreement on the final status of Abyei.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“The implementation of joint mechanisms, as stipulated in the June 2011 agreement, remains important. That will strengthen cooperation and build trust between the communities on the ground. We welcome the recent meeting of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism and urge the parties to resume meetings of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee. Another significant step would be for South Sudan to nominate personnel to the joint police service. The protection of civilians and the rule of law are the bases for peaceful development. It is also critical that outstanding visas for the formed police units of UNISFA be issued, that the Athony airstrip be operationalized and that the deployment of a civilian deputy head of mission be approved. We note the Secretary-General’s proposal for a reconfiguration of UNISFA.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“We strongly encourage the continued engagement of UNISFA in supporting women-led peace initiatives as they form an integral part of the grassroots peace process. Secondly, we welcome the continued strengthening of relations between the Sudan and South Sudan. A long-term and sustainable solution to the status of Abyei cannot be found without the political will and courage of the parties. The leaders of the Sudan and South Sudan should seize the opportunity of their close and friendly relations to craft an agreement on the final status of Abyei, and any a sustainable solution must also take into the account the views of the local populations. Thirdly, until the parties agree on all pending issues, UNISFA, with its strong and clear mandate, is still needed.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“We acknowledge the press statement issued by the South Sudanese Minister for Foreign Affairs of 19 October and encourage South Sudan to urgently engage with the local communities in Gok Machar to address and resolve misunderstandings about the role of UNISFA and the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism. Let me add three points to today’s discussion on UNISFA and the situation in Abyei. First, Abyei is a contested area with a troubled past. There is no doubt that UNISFA plays an invaluable role in providing security and stability, including in its ongoing efforts in building dialogue and trust between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities ahead of the joint peace conference to be held later this month.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix, His Excellency Mr. Mbeki and Special Envoy Onanga-Anyanga for their insightful briefings. We feel that it is appropriate to state again, as others have done in this meeting, that we are deeply alarmed by the current situation in the Sudan, where the gains made in the transition are now at serious risk. We condemn the ongoing military coup and we call for the immediately release of all those who have been detained. Norway also remains deeply concerned about the relocation of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) from Gok Machar, as well as the violation of the status-of-forces agreement in connection with the serious incidents in September.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, let me express our support for the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013), concerning the Central African Republic, and the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic. It is important that this work, which is mandated by the Security Council, be able to continue. We are concerned by the delays in the appointment of new experts and encourage a swift resolution of the issue.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“We encourage the United Nations, the African Union, the ICGLR, ECCAS and all other stakeholders, including the members of the Council, to intensify their efforts to bring about a political solution to the conflict. The Government authorities must also use the momentum created by the ceasefire to start improving relations with MINUSCA. Over the past few months, the Mission continued to be deliberately obstructed and intimidated by FACA and Russian mercenaries. That is totally unacceptable, and we urge the Central African Republic authorities and anyone with influence over armed actors in the country to help stop violations of the status-of-forces agreement and to ensure safe, unhindered and timely humanitarian access.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“The ceasefire is a direct result of the third mini-summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) on the Central African Republic and the joint road map. We are very grateful for the efforts of Angola and Congo, in their capacities as Chairpersons of the ICGLR and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). The ceasefire must now pave the way for a political solution. After months of preparations for a dialogue, it is time to start the real work. The “republican dialogue” should be genuinely inclusive. The political opposition, women, civil society and armed groups that renounce violence must be involved.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“All parties are to blame — the CPC first and foremost. But, as the joint MINUSCA/Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights report published in August shows, the Forces armées centrafricaines (FACA) and their Russian allies from the Wagner Group were responsible for almost half of the verified incidents, which involved nearly 500 victims. Persistent reports about the targeting of minorities are also worrisome. The number of conflict- related sexual violence incidents has increased sharply by 136 per cent. The civilian population must be protected. All parties must stop the violence and respect human rights and international humanitarian law. Norway commends the region for its efforts to push the political process forward.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“Since our most recent meeting to discuss the Central African Republic (see S/PV.8802), the situation has further deteriorated, as confirmed by the visit to Bangui and Bria last week by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013), concerning the Central African Republic. The ceasefire could be the first step towards bringing an end to the violence. Yet it must go hand in hand with ending the obstruction of the mandate implementation of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and ensuring an inclusive political dialogue. The Secretary-General’s most recent report (S/2021/867) also confirms the worsening security situation, as well as ongoing violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“I also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ndiaye, Mr. Skoog, Commissioner Adeoye and Ms. Derom for their briefings, and we appreciate the participation and remarks by President Touadera in today’s meeting. Like others, Norway welcomes the unilateral ceasefire announced by President Touadera last Friday. We commend his choice to give peace a chance. We urge all armed groups, particularly the members of the Coalition des patriotes pour le changement (CPC) that have not yet acceded to the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic — the Front populaire pour la renaissance de Centrafrique and the Unité pour la paix en Centrafrique — to follow the Government’s example and join the ceasefire. This ceasefire could not be timelier.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“Norway calls on those fighting in Ma’rib and across Yemen to respect their international humanitarian law obligations, including the protection of children. Norway regrets the recent inability of the Human Rights Council to renew the mandate of the Group of Eminent Experts on Yemen. By ending this United Nations mechanism, we are failing to acknowledge the Yemeni victims or pursue accountability and justice. Finally, with regard to the FSO SAFER oil tanker, we are concerned by the lack of progress as the risk of disaster is growing day by day. We welcome the appointment of David Gressly as the Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, and we hope this will give the impetus needed to move forward in the process of finding a solution.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source
“We are alarmed by the continued cross-border attacks into Saudi Arabia and by the fact that the Houthi offensive in Ma’rib and Shabwa continues to intensify. We again stress the urgent need for de-escalation and a nationwide ceasefire. The humanitarian situation in Al-Abdia is a particular cause for alarm. We are also deeply concerned by UNICEF’s report of an increased number of children killed and injured in the Ma’rib area. The recent report of the Secretary- General on children and armed conflict in Yemen (S/2021/761) also details a significant increase in and the prevalence of incidents of denial of humanitarian access to children throughout Yemen. It is vital that all Yemeni children have immediate access to humanitarian assistance and protection.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source
“The return of Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalek Saeed to Aden last month was a welcome development. However, the security situation, as exemplified by the recent car bomb incident that followed clashes in Aden, remains concerning. Such attacks undermine security in Aden and impede the prospects for peace. All parties must create a conducive environment for the Government to fully function, and we urge the parties to fully implement the Riyadh Agreement. The daily life of the Yemeni people continues to deteriorate. The humanitarian situation remains dire. The economic situation is not improving. There has been flooding in the south affecting many, and the pandemic remains ongoing, with very few people vaccinated. On top of all of this is the armed conflict. These conditions are truly unsustainable.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source
“I thank Acting Assistant Secretary-General Rajasingham of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and particularly Ms. Shujaa Al-Deen for their timely recommendations. The role of independent Yemeni researchers and journalists is essential. We also thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg for sharing frank updates from his visit to Yemen and discussions with actors in the region and other stakeholders. We are encouraged by his efforts in promoting a more inclusive process, and we were pleased to see his direct engagement with the Yemeni Women’s Technical Advisory Group. Norway fully supports him and his efforts as Special Envoy. We stress the need for the parties to engage constructively and responsibly going forward, without preconditions.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source
“We saw positive developments at the seventh Biennial Meeting of States on the Programme of Action and at the Seventh Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty, and we can look to models such as the Regional Centre on Small Arms in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa and Bordering States and the African Union’s Silencing the Guns by 2030 initiative. Finally, we would like to thank Kenya and Mexico for working together to ensure that this issue stays on the Council’s agenda.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, support for national efforts to manage weapons and ammunition in the context of peace operations should be strengthened, as that will reduce the harmful effects of illicit f lows of small arms and light weapons. Thirdly, we must continue to prioritize support for peace and reconciliation efforts, since parties to conflict will be less prone to resort to armed violence if they are involved in a constructive political process or mediation. Fourthly, we must continue to build on existing efforts to tackle the illicit f low of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition at the international, regional, subregional and national levels.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“We must take steps to ensure the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in small-arms control and recognize the gendered impacts of the illicit f lows of small arms and light weapons. Gender-responsive small-arms control can help us better address this threat to international peace and security. Secondly, the Security Council must promote an effective approach to weapons and ammunition management and continue to integrate it as a key pillar to support peace processes, good governance and the reduction of violence. Special emphasis should be placed on ensuring robust physical security and stockpile management.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“Illicit f lows of small arms and light weapons have a particularly destabilizing effect, as they are uncontrolled weapons in the hands of terrorist or other groups with agendas to further unsettle often fragile situations. In that regard, Norway has several recommendations. First, Norway encourages all Member States to support the Secretary-General’s desire to mainstream small-arms measures in other thematic areas, including the protection of civilians, human rights, counter-terrorism, organized crime, peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance. All control initiatives for small arms and light weapons should be carried out with due attention to their potential impact on children — and I am glad that several colleagues highlighted this point today.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“I also thank the briefers for their concrete, comprehensive and very useful remarks today. Protecting civilians against violence and threats of violence is a core objective for the Security Council and for the mandates of peace operations. Illicit f lows of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition undermine the effectiveness of peace operations, and the availability of such weapons serves to sustain and exacerbate armed conflict and pervasive crime. These dangers threaten both the civilians living in conflict affected areas and the peacekeepers who risk their lives to protect them and may impede the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Children are disproportionately affected by small arms and light weapons and left vulnerable to injury, displacement and death, as well as to recruitment and use in armed conflict.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“Should a meeting take place in The Hague between the Technical Secretariat and Syrian authorities in October, we urge that the utmost attention be given to building trust and finding agreement on consistent modalities to prevent any further delays in DAT deployments to Syria. Let me conclude by again underlining the need for urgent progress on the Syrian dossier. We owe it to the victims of those heinous attacks to ensure accountability and bring resolution to all outstanding issues.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“Immediate attention must be given to full cooperation with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the resolution of the 20 outstanding issues. We urge Syria to provide sufficient technical information or explanations to reconcile the identified gaps, inconsistencies and discrepancies. Similarly, 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. The Declaration Assessment Team (DAT) was last deployed to Syria in February. We are growing increasingly concerned by the delays in their regular deployment and consultations. Every month that those consultations are postponed undermines the priority of ensuring consistent cooperation, exchanges of information and technical assistance to Syria.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · 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. It is regrettable that the Security Council meets once again this month with no new positive developments on the Syrian dossier. This trend is unsustainable. The international norm against the use of chemical weapons must remain a top priority. The lack of accountability and the deterioration of trust reminds us of the urgency of the issue. The Council cannot be silent amid such prolonged stasis. We reiterate our strong condemnation of all uses of chemical weapons at any time or by anyone. We call on Syria to fulfil its obligations in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution 2118 (2013).”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“To that end, Norway has supported the work of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation in preparing the Somali women reconciliation action plan, which proposes several concrete activities to strengthen the role of women in peacebuilding and reconciliation. We also support the establishment and training of inclusive networks for reconciliation, in which young people and women have key roles.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source
“Further, a clear timeline for the implementation of the national action plan on resolution 1325 (2001) should be developed, and we encourage the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia to establish a women’s advisory board that could advise on how the national action plan can be implemented. And thirdly, today’s political crisis demonstrates the need to prioritize national reconciliation. The implementation of the national reconciliation framework could be one such way and may provide women with greater opportunities to participate. Women have shown their capacity to build bridges between clans and act as a first channel for dialogue between parties to conflict, as well as being important influencing agents vis-à-vis elders and others with decision-making authority. And women mobilize resources.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source
“Looking at the current figures from the elections to the Upper House, it seems unlikely that women will get more than around 25 per cent of the seats. Yet, Somalia’s ambition should be to move beyond what was already achieved almost five years ago. We therefore urge those responsible at all levels to redouble their efforts and ensure a clear mechanism for implementing the 30 per cent quota in both houses of Parliament. Secondly, achieving the full, equal and meaningful participation of women is about more than implementing the 30 per cent quota, so well described by the Permanent Representative of Kenya at this meeting. The Somali Women’s Charter is designed and promoted by Somali women and provides a solid foundation towards more broad-based and inclusive processes in all reform areas. It deserves our full support.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for organizing this briefing. Focusing on women and peace and security in Somalia is indeed timely. And I thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Ms. Shukria Dini for their briefings and important recommendations. Let me also express our deepest condolences to all those affected by Saturday’s Al-Shabaab attack in Mogadishu, including the family of the Gender Focal Point at the Office of the Prime Minister, Hibaq Abukar. I would like to add three main points on this issue today. First, building an inclusive democracy has been a central goal in the Somali-led and Somali-owned peace and State -building process. However, a significant flaw in the democratic reforms thus far has been the lack of inclusion, particularly of women.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source
“As penholders, we remain guided by the humanitarian needs of the people in Syria, and we fully support the United Nations and all humanitarian actors in their efforts to deliver life-saving aid to those in need.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“The water crisis in Syria in particular demonstrates the complexity of the humanitarian response. The closure of water stations has not only disrupted water supply, but reduced the supply of electricity, with a consequent negative impact on the operation of hospitals and schools. On this note, we welcome the recent news that the Allouk water plant is again operating, which must continue. All of the foregoing underlines the need for a broader humanitarian response, including in the areas of water, sanitation, health, education and shelter, as well as early-recovery projects geared towards providing for the immediate needs of Syrians.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“The crisis has left over 7,000 schools damaged or destroyed and roughly 2 million children out of school. With the school year starting now in September, we reiterate the Security Council’s condemnation of attacks against schools in contravention of international humanitarian law, and we are urging all parties to the armed conflict to refrain from actions that impede children’s access to education. Attacks on health-care facilities, the destruction of schools, increased displacement and civilian deaths, compounded by the widespread food insecurity and economic decline, have led to increased humanitarian needs in Syria. These challenges are magnified by the ongoing threat of the coronavirus disease, and we note with alarm the recent rapid increase in cases, particularly in north-west Syria.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“The mortar hits on the Al-Shifa Hospital and the National Hospital of Dara’a on 30 of August — and also the reported damage to a medical point and two civilian deaths during the bombardment of Jabal Al-Zawiya in the north-west on 7 September — are grim reminders of the security risks facing medical staff in Syria. At least 25 health workers have died this year alone owing to attacks. We call on all parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and protect those who risk their lives while saving others. Health workers must be protected, not attacked. The damage to a school in Dara’a Al-Balad, also on 30 August, is yet another example of how the conflict has impeded access to education for the next generation of young Syrian boys and girls.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“As co-penholders, we remain guided by the underlying principle that humanitarian aid must reach all people in need, and we welcome all modalities — both cross-line and cross-border — to reach the millions of people in need throughout Syria. The fragile situation in Dara’a and the humanitarian suffering of its people remain of serious concern. The internal displacement of more than 36,000 civilians, the shortage of food, the limited access to medical services and the disruption of electricity and water supplies underline the need to protect the civilian population, including by ensuring humanitarian access in accordance with international humanitarian law. Women and children are among those who are in an especially vulnerable situation.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“Coinciding with Mr. Griffiths’ trip to Syria, we in particular welcome the two World Food Programme convoys that went from Aleppo across the conflict line into the Idlib governorate at the end of August. That was the first cross-line humanitarian operation into north-west Syria since 2017. Together with the relative increase in cross-line deliveries to the north-east, those long-awaited pilot convoys across the conflict line to the north-west represent much-needed progress in cross- line access for life-saving humanitarian aid in Syria. We encourage the United Nations to continue to pursue cross-line deliveries and urge all actors to facilitate rapid, safe and unhindered access for humanitarian aid.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“I make this statement on behalf of the co-penholders on the Syrian humanitarian file, that is, Ireland and Norway. We would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Martin Griffiths, for his briefing today. I also want to thank Amany Qaddour, Regional Director at Syria Relief and Development, for her powerful account of the breadth of the humanitarian needs in Syria and the continued suffering of the Syrian people 10 years into this conflict. We salute her courage and commitment to advocating for those in need. We welcome Mr. Griffiths’ account of his visit to Syria and the region. We appreciate his engagement with all stakeholders in addressing the humanitarian needs of the Syrian people, as well as the challenges faced by neighbouring countries that have generously hosted Syrians fleeing the conflict.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“While we are pleased that the tripartite agreement was extended, we are concerned that an extension for only three months, instead of the nine months proposed, could have an adverse impact on the Secretariat’s ability to plan and conduct its mandated activities. Let me conclude by reiterating that Norway remains steadfast in its confidence in the work of Director-General Arias and the Technical Secretariat of the OPCW, and in their commitment to ensuring that the international prohibition against the use of chemical weapons is upheld.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“The Syrian Arab Republic must fulfil its obligations in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution 2118 (2013). It is also 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. We are pleased to see that the issue of the OPCW staff member’s visa has been resolved. Continuing situations with no team leader deployed to the OPCW mission in Syria are not sustainable. We strongly urge the Syrian authorities to return to the previous practice of issuing visas to OPCW team members in a timely and efficient manner. The tripartite agreement among the OPCW, the United Nations Office for Project Services and Syria is another vital component of the Secretariat’s activities.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“Every month that these consultations are postponed undermines the priority of ensuring consistent cooperation, exchanges of information and technical assistance to Syria. It is urgent that this issue be resolved. Regular inspections, including of the Barzah and Jamraya facilities of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre, must remain a priority and should not be further delayed. In addition, Norway will continue to urge Syria to fully cooperate with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and provide sufficient technical information or explanations to bring closure to the 20 outstanding issues. It is essential that identified gaps, inconsistencies and discrepancies be resolved.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“Like others, let me begin by thanking the delegation of India for its very able and successful presidency in August, and we wish Team Ireland all the best for this coming month. I also thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing on the progress towards full elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme. Two weeks ago, we marked the eighth anniversary of the incident that took place in Ghouta in 2013. This grim reminder of the heinous impact of chemical weapons causes us to redouble our commitment to not allowing the global norm against the use of chemical weapons to erode. There have unfortunately been few positive developments in the Syrian dossier since we met last month (see S/PV.8830). We regret that the Declaration Assessment Team has yet to deploy to Syria and could potentially be delayed further to October.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, Norway calls on international donors to step up their assistance and contributions. These and other measures aimed at providing tangible benefits to the people on the ground will be discussed at the upcoming ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians, which Norway will convene on 23 September in New York.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“Norway is also concerned about the treatment of political activists and demonstrators by the Palestinian security forces, including recent arrests. We call on the Palestinian Authority to uphold its human rights obligations, including respect for the freedom of expression and the freedom of assembly. We commend the new Israeli Government for resuming a broad dialogue with its Palestinian counterpart. We urge the parties to use that new momentum constructively to secure progress across a wide variety of outstanding issues. The financial situation of the Palestinian Authority remains precarious. It is necessary to significantly increase its tax revenues. There is also tremendous potential for cooperating on matters such as trade, infrastructure, water, energy and telecommunications.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source