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Hilale

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first: 2014-04-25
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“At the conference, my country announced the creation in Rabat of an independent regional centre, a think-tank, dedicated to studying the role of women in peacekeeping operations and their contribution to the achievement of sustainable development. The centre could serve as a space for reflection, a think-tank and a source of independent thought regarding the role and place of women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations in conflict zones. It is in keeping with the priorities ofthe Security Council in promoting women's empowerment and gender equality in the establishment of peace and international security, the dissemination of the culture of peace, ensuring access to justice and the protection of civil rights.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“It was an occasion to reaffirm the international community's consensus on the need to strengthen women's participation in negotiations and agreements concerning the settlement of conflicts and peacebuilding, as well as to renew the United Nations commitment to the issue of the inclusion of women and gender equality in all peacebuilding and conflict- prevention strategies. During the conference, debates focused on three areas: the role of women in mediation and conflict-prevention processes, the role of women in deradicalization and the lessons learned and best practices in the prevention of sexual violence in conflict.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Women's participation in negotiation processes increases the chances of settling conflicts and sustaining peace. That finding was confirmed by a UN- Women-led global study in 2015, which revealed that the presence of women in peace negotiations promoted the sustainability of peace agreements, and that 35 per cent of agreements negotiated by women lasted more than 15 years. That means that the presence ofwomen in peace negotiations is a great help for the sustainability ofpeace agreements. On 7 September, 2016, Morocco organized an international conference on the topic of women and peace and security. It contributed to the international debate on the role of women in peace processes and the implementation of national plans of action to promote collective action on implementing resolution 1325 (2000).”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): First of all, my delegation would like to thank France for organizing this open debate during its presidency of the Security Council, on an issue that is of the utmost importance to Morocco - women and peace and security. The historic adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) represented international recognition of the role played by women in peace and security, not only as victims but also as agents of change and essential players in restoring, maintaining and consolidating peace. Maintaining peace and security requires the integration of the gender perspective into all peace efforts, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000) and the other resolutions that followed in that regard.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“We believe that those are key because, in our View, the fight against impunity, human rights violations and the promotion of the rule of law are some of the key elements of tackling the deep-rooted causes of conflicts and instability, and that is particularly true in Africa. To conclude, I would like once again to commend China's commitment alongside Africa and its support for the implementation and the operationalization of the recommendations adopted in the various Security Council resolutions. Morocco remains steadfast in its determination to pursue and enhance its cooperation with all African countries, both bilaterally and multilaterally. My country will spare no effort to continue to make a positive contribution to the efforts of the international community aimed at tackling instability and conflict in Africa.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Morocco's cooperation extends to more than 30 African countries and comprises the following areas: the training of military and security personnel of all grades and various fields; donations of materiel and equipment; predeployment training for contingents destined for peacekeeping operations; support for, and provision of, military infrastructure; the training of magistrates and judges; and the strengthening and support for the implementation of national human rights institutions. I have just referred to the training of magistrates and to our support for strengthening national human rights institutions.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“During its time on the Security Council, Morocco played a leading role in drafting the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, but also in the drafting of the United Nations response to the crisis in Guinea-Bissau, Libya and the Central African Republic. Concerning the Central African Republic, Morocco has had the honour to chair the Central African Republic country-specific configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission since 2014. In that capacity, I visited the country last week, which allowed me to further underscore my belief that capacity-building and the support ofpartners is essential in our peacebuilding and peacekeeping efforts.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“You, Sir, and the other members who spoke during this debate, spoke about the various actions taken to strengthen African capacities in the area of peace and security. For its part, the Kingdom of Morocco, a founding member of the Organization of African Unity, rediscovered its institutional family in January during the twenty-eighth African Union Summit, held in Addis Ababa. In that capacity, my country will play fully its role in peace and security among its African peers. Nevertheless, Morocco did not wait to rejoin the African Union to take steps to proactively support its fraternal African countries in the area of peace and security. My country can be justly proud of its experience and recognized expertise, which it has not hesitated to share in the framework of South-South cooperation, one that is fair and active.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Resolution 2359 (2017), recently adopted, on the Group of Five for the Sahel force could have provided an alternative to existing forms of support, but, unfortunately, the African positions could not be sustained. Africa is still waiting for a strong signal from its partners. In that regard, I would like to congratulate the African representatives on the Security Council: Senegal, Egypt and Ethiopia. These countries have spared no effort to advance the priorities of the continent, including the issue of financing. They have been fully invested in the elaboration of the presidential statement and of resolution 2320 (2016). Bilateral partners also play an important role in strengthening African capacities.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“However, current circumstances have demonstrated the limitations of these types of partnerships and the urgency of adapting this strategic partnership in order to refocus discussions on the need to find ways to ensure predictable, flexible and sustainable financing for African Union peace operations authorized by the Security Council. In particular, that funding would make it possible to accelerate African capacity-building in the area of peace and security. The reports of the two organizations on this subject stressed the importance of adequate funding for African peace operations, offering different options. African countries have demonstrated their willingness to commit more to this path by guaranteeing 25 per cent of the financing of their peacekeeping operations by 2020.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“This new agreement will be the culmination of the efforts of the two organizations and their member States, which all recognize the need to strengthen the partnership between the two organizations. Cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in the area of peace and security is not new. This cooperation takes place on the ground in various forms, such as the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, and the provision of logistical support mechanisms financed by contributions intended for African Union-led missions, such as the African Union Mission in Somalia. The transition from African Union missions to United Nations missions in Mali and the Central African Republic has highlighted some of the shortcomings of African Union peace operations, which we consider to be more related to the lack of resources.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“It is in that context that we must pay particular attention to the root causes of conflicts and also strengthen African capacities in terms of conflict prevention. Effectively addressing threats to peace and security requires a better understanding of these challenges, as well as considerable human, technical and financial resources that Africa alone cannot provide. The support of the international community remains crucial. That support is often provided through regional and subregional organizations, which continue to demonstrate their added value and comparative advantages. Morocco welcomed the signing of the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security on 19 April. We hope that it can be implemented effectively and efficiently, and we are prepared to offer our support in that regard.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): Allow me first of all to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the relevant choice of topic under discussion today, and to thank you for organizing this open debate. Your choice underlines the importance that your country attaches to our continent and the pride of place it has. I would also like to thank the People's Republic of China for its strong and generous commitment to Africa, particularly in terms of capacity-building and logistical support in the area of peace and security. Our continent, Africa, is undeniably on the road of development and progress. However, the complexity of contemporary conflicts and sources of instability takes on a variety of forms: terrorism, transnational organized crime, separatism and the struggle to control natural resources, just to name a few.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission stands ready to lend its full support, knowing that all actors involved in the process are members of the Central African Republic country-specific configuration.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“When I return, I will consult with the members of the country-specific configuration and the Security Council how to garner the support necessary for the national authorities. In conclusion, I wish to thank the countries of the region for their continuing support for the Central African Republic and for their most recent mediation initiative, involving the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the Congo, Chad and Angola. I also commend the Council's efforts to keep the Central African Republic high on its agenda. The organization of an interactive dialogue on African mediation is an excellent illustration of that commitment and will allow Council members to explore possibilities for support.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“We are confident that the existing coordination mechanisms, and those that are virtually finalized, will enable us to facilitate coordination among key partners and, through that, the implementation of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan. We should recall at this point that the Peacebuilding Commission remains committed to facilitating the coordination ofthe various actors here in New York and to ensuring that the efforts complement one another. In that regard, I intend to visit the Central African Republic soon to talk to the main national and international partners in the country about the principal challenges to the implementation of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan and about ways and means of optimizing our support to the Government in order to overcome those challenges.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“With its proposed programme of work for the coming months, the configuration has established an ambitious medium- and long-term goal, which is to make the Central African Republic a model of success for the United Nations, for peacebuilding in general and in particular for the concept of sustaining peace, enshrined last year in resolution 2282 (2016) and General Assembly resolution 70/282. In that regard, the main elements needed for lasting peace are, first, responsibility on the part of the national authorities for identifying national priorities and translating them into strategies, as reflected in this case in the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan; and, secondly, the role of the Peacebuilding Commission in promoting and coordinating all efforts and platforms by bringing together the various peacebuilding stakeholders.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“To that end, we will intensify our coordination and collaboration with the three main partners handling the implementation of the Recovery Plan, under the leadership of the Central African authorities - the United Nations, for the first pillar of support to peace, security and reconciliation; the European Union, for the second pillar, the restoration of the social contract between the people and the Government; and the World Bank for the third pillar, promoting economic recovery and support to the productive sectors.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“We were able to ensure the members' support for the configuration's programme of work, which was recently presented to the Council and which consists mainly of meetings devoted to each of the three pillars of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan, bringing together all the relevant stakeholders - the United Nations, the European Union and the World Bank - to discuss how best to support the efforts of the Government and its partners.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General. The visit of President Touadera sends a strong signal to the international community of his own and his Government's determination to lead the efforts to restore peace and security in the Central African Republic. The members of the configuration unanimously reaffirmed to the President their unwavering commitment to continuing their productive collaboration with the Government of the Central African Republic and to working with the United Nations system as a whole under the leadership of Mr. Onanga-Anyanga, whom I commend and thank for his excellent cooperation with the configuration, and with regional and subregional organizations and international partners, in support of the efforts to ensure lasting peace in the Central African Republic.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“And there is no better example of that than the Central African Republic, where in the past, unfortunately, the international community's premature withdrawal contributed to the country's relapse into conflict. Although the security situation remains volatile, with a recent outbreak of attacks by some armed groups, today we are in a better situation, with the restoration of constitutional order, an ambitious National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan, which received strong support at the Brussels Conference for donors, and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), a multidimensional mission with an expanded mandate. This morning, we held a meeting of the Central African Republic country configuration, elevated by the presence of the President of the Republic and Mr.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“I have the honour to speak today on behalf of the members of the Central African Republic country configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. It is an honour and a pleasure to address the Security Council at this meeting on the Central African Republic, held during the visit of His Excellency Mr. Faustin Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic. I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's meeting despite the Council's busy workload this month, and for your kind invitation to me. This meeting is a concrete demonstration of the synergies between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, with the ultimate aim of promoting the conditions necessary for sustaining peace.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“The law also includes sentencing and preventive measures to protect victims and convict the perpetrators, with strengthened sentencing against the perpetrators of crimes against children, pregnant women and people in fragile situations. It also contains provisions on institutional measures to combat the phenomenon, with the creation of an advisory commission reporting to the Head of Government.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“Mindful of the need to combat that heinous crime, Morocco has ratified all relevant international treaties, including the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. Furthermore, Morocco has updated its legislative framework to prevent human trafficking and combat human rights violations, notably through the adoption, in June 2016, of Law 27-14 on the fight against trafficking in human beings. That law includes, inter alia, broad definitions of trafficking in human beings and the concepts of exploitation and the victim.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“Secondly, improved political will is necessary in order to resolve conflicts and build lasting peace, taking into account the specific needs ofthe affected persons and victims of trafficking, with particular emphasis on socioeconomic development. Thirdly, special focus is necessary on conflict-prevention tools for the strengthening of democracy, the rule of law, justice, public services and national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights. Fourthly, strengthened international cooperation is necessary so as to address the cross- border nature of the human trafficking scourge.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“That stirring testimony was followed by the Council's adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2015/25, which demonstrated the Council's commitment to preventing, criminalizing, investigating and prosecuting those involved in human trafficking, leading towards the reversal of that harmful trend. Nevertheless, the Security Council must bolster its action to combat the scourge on several levels, notably through, first, improved coordination of the international community's response to crisis. That requires taking into account, from the outset, all aspects of the conflict, in particular collective, humane and responsible management of displacements.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“Democracy gaps, political instability, economic, social and institutional crises, civil unrest, systematic human rights violations, corruption, impunity, the absence of the rule of law, non-compliance with election results, and the imprisonment of dissidents and political leaders all constitute a fertile breeding ground in which human trafficking can plant its roots. The Security Council identified the issue of human trafficking as a priority. In December 2015 (see S/PV.7585), the international community heard for the first time the moving testimony and cry of alarm expressed by Ms. Nadia Murad, a survivor of exploitation and sexual slavery at the hands of Da'esh.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“Conflicts create situations bringing vulnerability, both for affected persons through violations of their rights, as well as in terms of the loss of public institutions and essential services. Traffickers use those highly vulnerable contexts to perpetrate their despicable acts with impunity, thereby transforming those fragile places into countries of origin and transit for trafficking. However, conflict situations are not the only causes of trafficking deserving our attention.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“Trafficking in persons is one of the most heinous crimes possible and one of the phenomena most profoundly undermining the human person, as it strikes against the most precious part of the human being, namely, his or her dignity and human value. Nothing could be more humiliating than to be a victim of that scourge. The link between conflicts and trafficking in persons is clear, as indicated by the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, in her latest report to the Human Rights Council (A/71/303). The phenomenon develops not only during a human or natural disaster, but also as a direct consequence of humanitarian crises, although the loss of life garners greater attention. The reason is simple.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): I wish to express my delegation's sincere appreciation to the United Kingdom presidency for choosing the topic "Trafficking in persons in conflict situations" for this debate. This topic is most timely, as today our world is experiencing an unprecedented crisis of conflicts, marked by complexity and the massive flows of people that they have generated, reaching a record level of 59.5 million people. That has significantly increased the risk of human trafficking. There is a need, therefore, to reflect together so as to seek ways and means of strengthening action on the part of the international community, not only to combat the scourge, but also, first and foremost, to promptly resolve conflicts and build lasting peace.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“I would also like to thank the members of the configuration and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and his team, as well as the Peacebuilding Support Office, for their assistance, efforts and support for the work and contribution of the Central African Republic configuration.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“Finally, the configuration will continue to support the establishment of the special criminal court and to inform its members through the reference group on the rule of law in the Central African Republic, with the support of the Global Focal Point. In that context, the configuration welcomes today's appointment of the Special Prosecutor. We hope that the appointment of the international magistrates will take place as soon as possible so that the court can convene as quickly as possible. We also welcome with gratitude the pledges to finance the Court's operations. I would like to conclude by thanking the Central African authorities for their support for the configuration's activities.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“The configuration also welcomes the upcoming participation of the Peacebuilding Commission in the first meeting of the International Support Group, a mechanism established to take the place of the International Contact Group on the Central African Republic. The configuration would also like to welcome the African Union Solidarity Conference for the Central African Republic, which was held on 1 February, following the twenty-eighth African Union Summit, held in Addis Ababa. This African Union initiative is aimed at mobilizing additional support in Africa for post-conflict reconstruction and development, as well as for peacebuilding efforts in the Central African Republic in line with the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“A major support package from the Fund for the fight against impunity, security sector reform and the promotion of political dialogue will be deployed in 2017 to help kick-start the implementation of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan and the Mutual Engagement Framework. With regard to the subregion, which has always played an important role in the Central African Republic, the configuration would like to encourage the Economic Community of Central African States and the African Union in their recent mediation efforts with a view to strengthening the dialogue process initiated by the Government with the armed groups.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“The ongoing projects supported by the Peacebuilding Fund are already aligned with the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan and the Mutual Engagement Framework. In 2016, an initiative to reduce community violence was implemented by the International Organization for Migration, under the leadership of MINUSCA, and provided temporary employment to approximately 2,000 ex-Seleka combatants and members of the communities to which they returned. In addition, the Fund supported the restoration of public security and basic services, including the rehabilitation and equipping of administrative buildings in the Obo and Birao prefectures.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“Our efforts will also be devoted to the successful implementation of the Mutual Engagement Framework, a mechanism with which the Peacebuilding Commission has extensive experience, given that similar agreements have been implemented in other countries that are on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission, such as Liberia and Guinea. As mentioned by the Secretary- General in his report, the configuration encourages the Government, as well as its international partners, to make use of the monitoring mechanisms of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan and of the Mutual Engagement Framework in order to promote progress in different key areas, such as security, reconciliation and the provision of basic public services.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“The Plan includes three key pillars: promoting peace, security and reconciliation; renewing the social contract between the State and the population; and facilitating economic recovery. In that context, the Central African Republic configuration will devote a meeting to each of the three pillars, bringing together all the players concerned in order to discuss how to best support the advisory council for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan, which was established by His Excellency President Touadera.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, Assistant Secretary- General for Peacebuilding Support and Head of the Peacebuilding Support Office, who also spoke on behalf of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. During the same meeting, the representative of the World Bank underscored the excellent cooperation on the ground generally speaking with MINUSCA, in particular in preparing for the Brussels Conference. I also noted that the representative of the World Bank warned against the risks ofunderinvestment in security and disarmament, which he considers as priorities and necessary for the success of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan. The Brussels Conference resulted in significant commitments of more than $2.2 billion of the $3 billion needed to implement the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“We have reached a critical juncture where the leadership of the Government, with the support of the international community, must be bolstered in order to build peace and combat the deep-rooted causes of the conflict, thereby paving the way for lasting peace in the Central African Republic. We would like to congratulate all of the stakeholders who contributed to the success of the Brussels Conference for the Central African Republic held on 17 November 2016. In preparing for that conference, a meeting of the configuration was convened on 2 November 2016. During that meeting, configuration members were briefed by Ambassador Joanne Adamson, Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to the United Nations; by Mr. Jean- Christophe Garret, Director of the country office of the World Bank for the Central African Republic; and by Mr.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“In that regard, the Central African Republic country-specific configuration welcomes the commitment of the national authorities to move forward, and we congratulate them for the adoption of the national strategy for disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation; the national security policy; as well as the five-year plan for capacity-building and development of the police and gendarmerie, Furthermore, the adoption of the strategy for national reconciliation, as well as the recent vote by Parliament on legislation for the establishment of institutions enshrined in the Constitution, will contribute significantly to the long-term stability of the country.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“Ladsous in his briefing this morning - have led to the loss of hundreds of lives and the displacement of thousands of women, men and children. Those unacceptable attacks serve to highlight the need to focus our efforts first and foremost on the stabilization of the security situation in the country in order to avoid more loss of life, displacement, and also to avoid actions that might compromise the progress achieved thus far in different key areas.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“I will brief Council members on current challenges and opportunities with respect to peacebuilding in the Central African Republic. As mentioned by Mr. Ladsous and pointed out in the report (S/2017/94) of the Secretary-General, the security situation in the country remains volatile despite the efforts of the Government and the presence of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Recent clashes pitting the Front populaire pour la renaissance de la Centrafrique, led by Noureddine Adam, and the Mouvement patriotique pour la Centrafrique of Al-Khatim Mahamat, against the Union pour la paix en Centrafrique, led by Ali Darassa, as well as other clashes - notably those highlighted by Mr.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating Ukraine on its accession to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for your invitation. It is a pleasure and an honour for me to brief the Security Council on behalf of the members ofthe Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in my capacity as Chair of the Central African Republic Peacebuilding Commission country-specific configuration. I would also like to welcome the very detailed briefing provided by the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Herve' Ladsous, on the situation in the Central African Republic. I also wish to commend him and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, for their tireless efforts to build peace in the Central African Republic.”
2017-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7884 (2017) · source
“The experience of Morocco in that area was shared just last week in New Delhi during a meeting of the working group to assess the strategy.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Morocco hosted conferences in 2013 and 2015 on border security in the Maghreb and the Sahel and participated in the 2015 Madrid meeting. Morocco also took part in the Nuclear Security Summit held in Washington, DC, the final communique of which called for greater efforts to prevent non-State actors from obtaining nuclear or radioactive materials for malicious purposes or attacks against sensitive infrastructure. Finally, conscious of the importance of combating nuclear terrorism, Morocco has actively participated in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism since its launch in 2006. Morocco participated in all relevant meetings and conferences and even organized several meetings and awareness-raising workshops for its African peers.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“We believe that terrorism is a global phenomenon that requires and calls for a global response paired with and supported by robust cooperation at the regional, subregional and international levels. Morocco attaches particular attention to international cooperation, strengthened border security, information exchange and sharing, the use of the INTERPOL database and the roll out of deradicalization and re-integration to ensure that terrorist plans fail. At the regional and subregional levels Morocco engages in the exchange of information, expertise and experience both in the framework of South-South cooperation as well as with African countries, with countries in the Mediterranean basin, including in the framework of the 5+5, and other regional partners.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“They can act individually as lone wolves, which led the Secretary- General to point out that terrorist organizations have a great capacity for adaptation. He indicated that the threat to civil aviation also remains quite high. That is why the responsibility for protecting sensitive infrastruce lies primarily with States, which must integrate such protection in their national strategies, as well as their strategies to combat terrorism and violent extremism. The State must ensure the implementation of effective means of protection and security, including through the adoption of the necessary legislation in accordance with international standards and requirements. Morocco has adopted a comprehensive, coherent approach oriented to prevention and action.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“In the most recent report (S/2016/ 92) of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering the threat, elaborated in accordance with the resolution 2253 (2015), the Secretary-General warns of the phenomenon of the return of foreign terrorist fighters following the military defeats of Da'esh in several theatres of war. The report estimates the number of foreign terrorist fighters in Iraq and in Syria to be 40,000 individuals from more than 100 countries. As such, the return of those foreign terrorist fighters, well trained in guerrilla tactics and the manufacture of explosives, constitutes a threat to society and sensitive infrastructure.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Moreover, nuclear and chemical facilities, storehouses for radioactive material, electricity systems and dams are very sensitive sites and are vulnerable to terrorist acts in the absence of adequate security. They could be turned into weapons of mass destruction. The terrorist threat has been exacerbated by the phenomenon of the return of foreign terrorist fighters to their countries of origin or third countries.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“They miss no opportunity to perpetrate attacks against sensitive and easily accessible elements of infrastructure, including airports, metro stations, trains, buses, hospitals, banks, markets, schools, universities and institutes. The attacks perpetrated against the airports in Brussels and Istanbul, as well as against the train stations of London and Madrid, access to bank data, State establishments are all acts that illustrate the readiness of terrorist groups to attack any part of infrastructure, and to exploit the slightest vulnerabilities in security and monitoring. Even places of worship - mosques, synagogues and churches - have not escaped their macabre acts, despite the fact that they are places the faithful go to in search of peace, tranquility and spirituality.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source