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lines on the record: 466
first: 2016-02-29
most recent: 2019-08-29
sittings or episodes: 82
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“Despite that, however, we are concerned about ongoing violence in the Jebel Marra region between the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid faction, including reports of retaliatory attacks on civilians, the destruction of property and the displacement of significant numbers of civilians. As we have stated many times before in the Chamber, we also continue to be deeply concerned by ongoing intercommunal conflict and widespread human rights abuses and violations, in particular the prevalence of conflict-related sexual violence. In that regard, we urge the Government of the Sudan to ensure justice and accountability for survivors and to engage constructively with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Assistant Secretary-General Keita for her briefing on her visit and the latest developments on the ground. I will focus my remarks today on three issues: the situation in Darfur, the transition and the broader situation in the Sudan. First, on the situation in Darfur, the United Kingdom welcomes the extension, until 8 May, of the unilateral cessation of hostilities by the Sudan Liberation Army/Minni Minawi faction, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Transitional Council and the Justice and Equality Movement. We also welcome the open-ended cessation of hostilities announced by the Government of the Sudan.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“The Conakry Agreement provides the framework for mitigating against future political crises and provides a starting point for longer-term institutional reforms. The United Kingdom looks forward to starting the new year with a constructive discussion on how, working together, we can further our partnership with Guinea-Bissau in pursuit of those objectives.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“With legislative and presidential elections on the horizon, watershed political moments are imminent. The withdrawal of UNIOGBIS will require a new form of partnership with the United Nations, based on a new development assistance framework to follow the United Nations Partnership Framework Terra Ranka plan. Longer-term constitutional, judicial and security-sector reform will take time and it will be important that the Bissau-Guinean authorities are supported to sustain those endeavours long beyond the departure of UNIOGBIS. Building the capacity of the United Nations country team and continuing to work closely with ECOWAS, the African Union and other Guinea-Bissau P5 group actors to ensure continuity of support is essential.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, I want to welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/1086) and the findings of the strategic assessment mission, which we found to be both informative and refreshingly self-critical. That kind of approach helps facilitate the work of the Council enormously. The United Kingdom is committed to seeing a phased drawdown ofUNIOGBIS and transition to national stakeholders, with the support of entities of the United Nations country team. In that respect, we would encourage the Secretary-General, UNIOGBIS, the United Nations country team and all partners to initiate the development of an integrated transition plan, with immediate effect. In conclusion, and as we close our work this year, I want to underline the importance of the year 2019 for Guinea-Bissau.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“Secondly, I would like to welcome President Vaz's decision yesterday to hold legislative elections on 10 March 2019. While we regret that the anticipated date of 18 November was not met, we are optimistic that the revised time frame will ensure that legislative elections are concluded in due time before the presidential elections, which is critical to ensure that constitutional provisions are respected and pivotal to long-term stability. In that respect, I would urge the leadership in Guinea-Bissau to take steps to make progress with the stability pact envisaged under the Conakry Agreement. Guinea-Bissau has made important strides in meeting its own objectives in terms of development and human rights. Let us ensure that political instability does not undermine those gains.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“First, I would like to recognize the critical role that UNIOGBIS, together with the Guinea-Bissau P5 group and other partners, has played in accompanying Guinea-Bissau in laying the ground for the political and institutional reforms that we hope will enable the country to move decisively beyond the political crises that have plagued it. Alongside the Economic Community ofWest African States (ECOWAS) Mission in Guinea-Bissau, UNIOGBIS has played an essential preventive role in the country. Through its good offices function, UNIOGBIS continues to be a trusted and valued partner for Bissau-Guineans. The impact of the mission's support to civil society organizations, and women's organizations in particular, in mobilizing political will around the Conakry Agreement is a tangible indication of the depth of trust.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun and Ambassador Vieira for their briefings today. I would like to commend the hard work conducted by the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Viegas Filho, in support of the State and the people of Guinea-Bissau. When the Council last convened to discuss UNIOGBIS on 30 August (see S/PV.8337), many members were cautiously optimistic about the steps taken in 2018 in Guinea-Bissau to bring the country back on track to realizing the promises of the 2016 Conakry Agreement. Today, I suspect that many of us share concerns that such aspirations might once again be in jeopardy. I would like to raise three specific points today.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“We are opening new Embassies in the Niger and Chad, increasing our presence in Mali and have already deployed three Chinook helicopters to provide logistical support to the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel through Operation Barkhane. We will also be significantly increasing our development assistance to the region in the coming years. We see an approach that joins up the immediate and life-saving aid to long-term development and security outcomes as critical to changing the Sahel's current trajectory. That demands United Nations leadership, and I am pleased to hear that the Integrated Strategy for the Sahel will be entering 2019 in a better state to deliver that.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“It is trite but true that there can be no development without stability, or vice versa. We would encourage more frequent and honest conversations between the development and security sectors in the Sahel. It is notable that West Africa, and the Sahel region in particular, is attracting ever-more international solidarity and support, which is absolutely right and arguably overdue. Nonetheless, we need to ensure that organizational mandates are clear and that strong lines of communication are set up between them. The United Kingdom is in the process of expanding our diplomatic, defence and development assistance to the Sahel region. We believe that will enable us to fully explore the links and opportunities and build up an approach that knits together our security, diplomatic development and humanitarian work.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“We therefore welcome the increased focus on local engagement, particularly with girls and women. Similarly, the past few years have shown the need to be realistic, patient and ensure that major pledges and announcements are matched with sufficient people, resources and capabilities to actually deliver in the region. That has not always been the case, and there is much more that could be done centrally from New York to ensure existing resources are fully mobilized and that coordination mechanisms in-country are working as effectively as possible. In particular, we would highlight the need to deploy the best people to the toughest problems in the region itself. We also need to ensure that the development agenda is working closely with the other institutions and sectors, particularly those focused on defence and security.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“The more that can be done to unlock the potential of the Sahel, particularly through support to education, jobs and family planning, the more we will see young entrepreneurs and young leaders finding local solutions to the challenges they face, including the challenges of climate change. We are therefore delighted to see the international community and the United Nations system redoubling our efforts through the Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, while seeking to learn from the challenges of the past five years and taking a more deliberative partnership approach with the countries and peoples of the region. The Security Council has previously discussed the risk of the Integrated Strategy for the Sahel seeming distant or disconnected from the realities of the region.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“I thank Mr. Thiaw, Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for the Sahel, for briefing us today. We are pleased to hear of the progress made to operationalize and deliver the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. He and his team deserve real credit for the 2018 Support Plan, which has rightly prioritized getting better coordination between agencies and improved buy-in from the Governments and peoples of the Sahel region. As I think Mr. Thiaw's briefing has established, the Integrated Strategy has been through an important and formative year. The Support Plan has helped highlight the need to realistic and targeted in our ambitions and serves as a reminder that, despite some very difficult challenges, the Sahel is also full of opportunities.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“I was also encouraged to learn that efforts are being stepped up with regard to the MINUJUSTH-United Nations Development Programme joint rule of law programmeanditssustainabilityinthepost-peacekeeping phase. The United Kingdom would welcome similar efforts to ensure the sustainability of MINUJUSTH's community violence-reduction programme. With the United Nations strategic assessment process now under way, we look forward to engaging closely with all stakeholders on how to make that transition a success. We continue to urge the Secretary- General to be realistic and clear about the division of responsibilities across the United Nations system and to support the United Nations to fill the gaps identified in the capacities and capabilities of the United Nations country team, which is key to a successful transition.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, and finally, with regard to the MINUJUSTH transition, I want to say, quite simply, that it is critical that we all get this right. We now have a little more than nine months before MINUJUSTH is expected to leave Haiti and be succeeded by a non-peacekeeping United Nations presence. As others have already said today, Haitian ownership and the delivery of critical reforms are essential for the transition to be a success. I was encouraged to note in the report (S/2018/1059) the establishment of a joint commission by the Haitian Prime Minister and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. It is vital that all parties now intensify their efforts to ensure that the benchmarks are met.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“Secondly, if political and security efforts to build peace are to succeed, they will need to be accompanied by efforts to address the structural issues that have exacerbated or sustained the grievances of the Haitian people, including with regard to economic opportunities and access to basic services. Dialogue at all levels is essential, and the United Kingdom encourages the Haitian Government, together with its international partners, to intensify dialogue among all stakeholders, including the private sector and civil society, in order to reach greater consensus on shared peacebuilding priorities, including the adoption of measures that can respond to the immediate needs ofpeople and minimize the risk of destabilization or relapse into violence.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“With legislative elections on the horizon, the promulgation by Parliament of the draft electoral law - already highlighted today by the representatives of France and Sweden - remains vital, as does the reconstitution of the permanent electoral council and the updating of the electoral roll. If the professionalization of the Haitian National Police is to be sustained, then its oversight and accountability mechanisms need to be properly functional. That is paramount to increasing the trust between the State and the Haitian people in order to cement the social contract. And if Haitian rule-of- law institutions as a whole are to stand up effectively and turn new laws into a better reality, then budgets and implementation plans need to be finalized.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“I also wish to recognize the efforts of President Moise to finding a constructive solution to the recent tensions. It is clear that the situation on the ground remains fragile. I will limit my statement to three main points. First, with regard to the progress made against the benchmarks, I want to specifically acknowledge some of the important milestones reached. The United Kingdom has been greatly encouraged by the progress made, ranging from the promulgation and roll out of the legal aid law to the recent graduation of 692 police cadets and an increase in the number of women police, which is now close to the benchmark's target. Both MINUJUSTH and the Government of Haiti can justly celebrate those successes. However, progress is still needed in critical areas.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Helen Meagher La Lime, for her briefing, and in particular for the mandate-implementation benchmarks dashboard of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), which is very useful and helpful. I hope that we will see similar dashboards for other United Nations peacekeeping missions in the future. It is now approximately 18 months since the Security Council visited Haiti under the leadership of the Permanent Representative of Bolivia, and it is encouraging to hear that progress has been made in a number of areas. The United Kingdom continues to appreciate the work of MINUJUSTH and its support for the Government of Haiti to strengthen the rule of law and further develop the capacities of the Haitian National Police.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“I also note that many speakers have noted the role that the Human Rights Council has to play on Burundi. I would therefore urge the Government of Burundi to cooperate fully with the Human Rights Council's mechanisms, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. It is clear from the Secretary-General's report- and from wider discussion here today - that Burundi should remain on the Council's agenda. Although the security situation may have improved, armed attacks continue, and we have deep concerns about the political crisis and the humanitarian and human rights situation. As we have seen many times before, those are often the root causes of conflict and must be addressed by the Council.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“The recent suspension of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is of deep concern. Those NGOs support the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in Burundi, including refugees and those with infectious diseases. The humanitarian situation will inevitably deteriorate without those actors, and therefore we hope that the registration of the NGOs can continue without delay. I would also like to agree with my Polish colleague when he spoke about the centrality of human rights issues to the work of the Council. We heard earlier this year from Prince Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, that human rights violations and abuses can often be the canary in the coal mine when it comes to predicting a conflict; therefore, it is very important that, as a Council, we remain seized of these issues.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“We therefore encourage the EAC to redouble its efforts to remain engaged and continue to push for a tangible inclusive dialogue. A harmonized road map that all parties can support and which preserves the gains of the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement is crucial. We hope that discussions on how to achieve that will take place at the summit of the EAC Heads of State. We also call on the Government and its allied parties to continue to engage in dialogue with the region and, in doing so, send a clear signal of its continued commitment to resolving the ongoing political crisis. We continue to be deeply concerned by reports of human rights violations, abuses and related crimes that have continued since our last briefing in August (S/PV.8325). The Special Envoy mentioned that issue during his own briefing.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“We also recognize the importance of the African Union in supporting the EAC efforts in that regard. We commend the EAC for its engagement so far and the efforts of the EAC facilitator, former President Mkapa, and Special Envoy Kafando, despite the many challenges to progress. There is still a long way to go before inclusive, fair and credible elections can take place in 2020, and the credibility of those elections will be essential for the stability of Burundi. Citizens must have faith in their political process in order to accept its results. For that reason, we share the disappointment of the representative of Peru and many other speakers here today that the Government of Burundi did not attend the fifth round of the inter-Burundian dialogue. Its participation is crucial to making that process a success.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“I thank our briefers, Special Envoy Kafando for his update and Ambassador Lauber for updating us on his trip to Burundi and the region, and for so clearly setting out his recommendations. I would also like to welcome the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/1028), which provides a valuable record of factual information on the current situation in Burundi, and we look forward to discussing the set of options that the Secretary- General will present to the Council on the United Nations continuing role in Burundi. The United Kingdom agrees with the Secretary- General and so many Council members here today that the East African Community (EAC)-led inter-Burundian dialogue, led by the region, is the only viable option to guarantee open and inclusive elections in 2020.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“It is the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who have seen devastating levels of conflict and the resulting humanitarian suffering since independence. We therefore call on all leaders to put aside their personal ambition and to do what is right for their people - participating in and supporting what is potentially the first of many credible elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“We commend the logistical support that the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has provided for the upcoming elections so far, and welcome the fact that it is ready to give further support if needed at the Government's request. We call on the Electoral Commission to engage with MONUSCO as soon as possible for any logistical assistance that it may need. The United Kingdom stands ready to support the political process both in the region, where we have provided funding for voter education, civil-society engagement, women's participation and domestic observation, and here at the United Nations. In conclusion, it is not the politicians who stand to win or lose the most in these elections.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“Mbela in her call to the Commission to engage with key stakeholders in order to address their concerns and restore confidence in the electoral process. One way to restore confidence in the electoral process and the elections, and particularly in the voting machines, is by implementing the recommendations of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. We were encouraged by the fact that during the Council's visit to Kinshasa, the Electoral Commission said it was determined to implement the Foundation's recommendations, and we urge it to continue to implement them as soon as possible in order to increase confidence in the voting machines.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“We call on President Kabila and his Government to live up to their commitments to allow peaceful protest by the opposition and to release all political prisoners. Political parties and their leadership must also do their part and encourage their supporters to engage peacefully in the democratic process. Any violence will diminish the credibility of the elections in the eyes of the Congolese people and the international community. We also call on the key political actors, including the opposition, to engage constructively with the electoral process, including with regard to the vexed question of voting machines and the voter registry. The Electoral Commission's efforts will be crucial to delivering a credible election, and we join Ms.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“But as Ambassador Haley reminded us earlier today, democracy is not about a single event, it is about a process. So we call on all political actors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to create the conditions for free, fair and credible elections, particularly by implementing the confidence-building measures of the 31 December 2016 agreement so as to ensure that civil and political rights are upheld. That includes fully respecting the political space and allowing political parties to gather peacefully. We welcome the commitment made by President Kabila to the Security Council during our visit that his Government would allow peaceful protests by the opposition. We are therefore deeply concerned about reports of further arrests and detentions of protesters and the continued detention of political prisoners.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“It is therefore entirely appropriate that we as a Council hold regular discussions, follow the situation closely and ensure that there is follow-up to the Security Council's visit of just over a month ago, particularly in order to take stock of what progress is being made on many of the commitments undertaken by the Government and other political leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I think it is important to register the positive developments in recent months. We welcome the positive steps that the Government has taken with regard to elections, including on voter registration and the publication of the final list of candidates for the elections. We also welcome President Kabila's repeated commitment that he does not intend to stand for a third term, in accordance with the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“These elections are about more than merely democratic rights. Successful elections have the ability to enhance the political security and humanitarian stability of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region, which in turn can enable future security, growth, trade and prosperity. A stable, prosperous Democratic Republic of the Congo is vital not only for the Congolese people but also for the region and the world. As we have seen over many years, the insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has not only had a negative impact on millions of Congolese people, it has devastated the wider region.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative Zerrougui and Ms. Mbela for their briefings. I would particularly like to thank Ms. Mbela for her brave work as a human rights activist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and for making such clear recommendations to the Council, her Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission. I hope to touch on some ofthose recommendations later. As both of our briefers and many of my colleagues today have made clear, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is at a crucial point in its history. The elections scheduled for 23 December could lead to the country's first peaceful democratic transfer of power. That would be a huge achievement for the 85 million Congolese people who have faced such devastating conflicts over their history.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, and finally, the United Kingdom would like to thank the Secretary-General for his latest report (S/2018/976) on resolution 2107 (2013) on the issue of missing Kuwaiti persons and property. The United Kingdom welcomes UNAMI's ongoing support on that important file. We hope that the new Government of Iraq will make progress on locating and identifying missing Kuwaiti persons and property. In that regard, the United Kingdom welcomes the visit by the Iraqi President to Kuwait on 12 November, and in particular the transfer that took place of one instalment of retrieved Kuwaiti property. It is very important that this chapter of Iraq and Kuwait's history can be closed and that relations between those two neighbours can be further strengthened.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source
“Several speakers this morning have spoken about the importance of accountability in Iraq. The scale of the challenges facing the new Iraqi Government are clear. For example, the recent discovery of over 200 mass-grave sites demonstrates the importance of achieving justice for the victims of Da'esh crimes in Iraq. Those graves must be protected to ensure that the evidence can be properly collected and stored. The United Kingdom welcomes the continued strong support from both the Government of Iraq and UNAMI for the important work of the United Nations Investigative Team for the Accountability of Da'esh. I would also like to extend my own congratulations to Nadia Murad for her well-deserved Nobel Peace Prize. Efforts must continue to locate those still missing following their brutal kidnapping by Da'esh.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source
“Recent events that the Special Representative of the Secretary- General has highlighted, particularly in southern Iraq, demonstrate the importance ofproviding basic services, including water and electricity, for all Iraqis. Women have a vital role to play in all of the areas that I have just mentioned, including national reconciliation efforts. We note the encouraging progress in that regard. In particular, we welcome the introduction of the inter-agency gender-based violence standard operating procedures in southern Iraq, which will provide essential support services for survivors of gender-based violence. The United Kingdom encourages the incoming Government to ensure the full implementation of Iraq's national action plan on women and peace and security.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source
“However, like the representatives of Poland, the Netherlands and others, we share the disappointment at the lack of female members among those appointed to the Cabinet to date, and we would encourage the Iraqi Government in its efforts to address that issue and promote the participation and representation of women at all levels of decision-making in Iraq. Once the Government has been fully formed, the United Kingdom looks forward to working with it to support it as it tackles the challenges that Iraq faces, those which the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has outlined for us today. Those include promoting effective governance, security sector and economic reform, social protection for vulnerable groups - including internally displaced people - and improvements in the business environment.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source
“First, the United Kingdom joins other Council members in congratulating Iraq on the conclusion of the 2018 electoral process. We especially congratulate President Barham Salih, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi, as well as the Kurdistan Democratic Party following the Kurdistan Region parliamentary elections. We welcome the formation of the Cabinet, which is well under way, and encourage the appointment of the remaining Cabinet members to be done in an inclusive manner and within the constitutional timelines.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source
“First, let me join others in thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis, both for his briefings and all the work he has done over the past three years and nine months as Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. We are grateful for his leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the significant contribution he has made to Iraq during this pivotal period in its history. We look forward to welcoming in December his successor, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, and working with her to build on all the progress that he has made. Like the Netherlands, today I would like to touch upon three issues: Government formation, accountability and the question of missing Kuwaiti persons and property.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source
“Finally, Special Representative of the Secretary- General Salame' told us that Libya was rapidly becoming the tragedy of lost opportunity. The United Kingdom calls on all parties in Libya and the members of the Security Council to unite behind the United Nations efforts in order to ensure that we seize this opportunity for an inclusive political solution.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“We all must support the work of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the international financial institutions to put in place further reforms. We also welcome the progress made towards an audit of the Central Bank of Libya. That should take place in parallel with work to reunify the Central Bank of Libya and its counterpart in the east. Lastly, we welcome the recent visit by the members of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, which enabled them to better understand the dynamics in the country. We look forward to seeing how that will translate into even more targeted and effective sanctions against the spoilers. We call on the Libyan authorities to do more to ensure that the sanctions are implemented effectively.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“We welcome the progress on security arrangements in Tripoli since the ceasefire in September, and we thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Salame for his efforts in securing the ceasefire. Such arrangements should not be limited only to the capital. A sustainable security architecture across the country is necessary for a secure and stable Libya. The United Kingdom continues to recognize the importance of tackling terrorist threats in Libya. We again express our deep concern about the humanitarian situation, including in Derna. We reiterate the urgent need for humanitarian access to the civilian population. Those who violate international humanitarian law will be held to account. On the economy, the recently introduced transaction fee on foreign exchange in Libya must now pave the way for wider work on economic reform.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“It will also offer the chance to secure important commitments from the Libyans in terms of economic reform and the establishment of more sustainable and credible security arrangements. We also look forward to seeing Libyan delegations at Palermo that are inclusive and representative of the Libyan people. To that end. We congratulate the Presidency Council on establishing women's empowerment units within it and the ministries of the Government of National Accord. Those units should now be given the authority and resources that they need to be effective. Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salame touched on the challenging security situation in Libya.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“That will signal that they have the best interests of the Libyan people at heart and that they are committed to finding a durable political solution to Libya's crisis. The Libyan people will not understand if those institutions continue to fail to do what has been asked of them. It is vital that Libya's institutions deliver the essential public services across the country for the good of the Libyan people. Thirdly, it is essential that the international community and the Security Council now support Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salame and the United Nations action plan. The conference hosted by Italy in Palermo will be an important opportunity to demonstrate wider international and Libyan support for the United Nations-led effort, including the national conference.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“A Libyan-led, Libyan-owned national conference will provide an opportunity to forge greater consensus among Libyan stakeholders on the way forward on some of the key questions relating to Libya's political transition. Let me highlight three important building blocks to help make the Libyan national conference a success. First, as Special Representative of the Secretary- General Salame said, participants in the national conference should be drawn from as broad a political, regional, tribal and ethnic spectrum as possible. It will also be vital for women to be represented. Secondly, Libya's political institutions will need to work with the national conference and take account of its outcomes.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Salame for his briefing and by reiterating the United Kingdom's strong support for him and the work of all his team on the ground. It is clear that a military solution to Libya's problems will not bring the long-term peace and stability that the country needs. All Libyans must come together in a spirit of compromise and engage in the United Nations-led political process. The United Kingdom fully supports the additional clarity that Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salame' has provided on the next steps in implementing his action plan of September 2017.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“The Council needs to be ready to take swift action against spoilers who continue to obstruct peace, security and stability in Libya. We welcome the tireless efforts of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salame and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to reach an inclusive political settlement within the framework of the Libyan Political Agreement, and we look forward to the Special Representative's briefing to the Council on Wednesday.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8389 (2018) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes the Security Council's agreement to renew the Libya sanctions regime. In particular, we welcome the fact that the Council has taken an important step by expanding the designation criteria to include gender-based violence. This sends a powerful signal that the international community will not tolerate such crimes. Sanctions remain an important tool for the Council in our work to support the Government of National Accord and to stabilize Libya. However, they can be only one part of the solution, which requires full political reconciliation. We reiterate our support to the Presidency Council and the Government of National Accord, headed by Prime Minister Serraj, as the legitimate executive authorities under the Libyan Political Agreement.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8389 (2018) · source
“We remain very concerned about the Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We welcome the leadership of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in cooperation with the World Health Organization and MONUSCO, in responding swiftly to the Ebola outbreak. We remain ready to provide further support. In conclusion. I would like to reiterate the importance of the next 73 days. We have come a long way, but much remains to be done. The Council, together with the region, must remain engaged and supportive to ensure that credible, transparent elections lead to a peaceful transfer of power.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“The United Kingdom is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in North Kivu, South Kivu, Kasai and Tanganyika and the impact that that has on the civilian population. That is a very worrying trend, and we support Secretary-General's call for the authorities, with the support of MONUSCO, to take the necessary steps to protect civilians. We are also concerned about the increase in reported human rights abuses and violations from July to August, as compared to the same period last year. As the Ambassador of Sweden said, it is particularly concerning that 59 per cent of the violations across the country were perpetrated by State agents. We call on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to spare no effort in bringing those responsible for such abuses and violations to account.”
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“Fourthly, we believe that independent election observation would help build trust and confidence within the Democratic Republic fo the Congo. We welcome President Kabila Kabange's commitment to facilitate observers from the region. Fifthly, and finally, I do not think that anyone underestimates the logistical challenges of organizing three sets of elections on the same day. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has offered its support to the Government, and we very much hope that the Government will take MONUSCO up on that offer. MONUSCO continues to play a vital role in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, both in supporting elections and in protecting civilians.”
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