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Hoxha

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first: 2014-02-19
most recent: 2023-12-29
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“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. Let me also thank Ambassador Mahmoud of Egypt for his report on the work of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) during 2021, as well as our colleagues from the Mission of Bangladesh on the plan of work for 2022. I take this opportunity to also commend the work of our Kenyan colleague Mr. Martin Kimani for his role as informal coordinator with the PBC. We appreciate the work that PBC has done to perform a critical role in the global security architecture. Over the years, the PBC has expanded that role, with the engagement of some 23 countries and regional situations, and we remain convinced that more can be done.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“Iraq and its people have incomparably suffered from terrorism in the past. Furthermore, various more recent attacks and acts of terrorism and violence have attempted to derail the course of stabilization and development in Iraq. We condemn them firmly. Terrorism should have no place anywhere. The holding of elections in October and the certification of the results represent important steps towards the consolidation of democracy in Iraq. We look forward with hope to seeing the concrete materialization of the will of the Iraqi people, as expressed by their vote. We commend the patience that has been shown by Iraqi political forces in engaging in dialogue in their attempt to find a way out of the impasse. Democracy requires time and may prove complex, but its results are lasting.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9100 (2022) · source
“I reiterate Albania’s principled support for accountability for all violations of international law against impunity and in order to deter further violations. We listened carefully to the remarks of Minister Hussein. We also take due note of the repeated declarations from Türkiye, including at the highest level and here today, that the attack was carried out by terrorists and was aimed at harming ties between Türkiye and Iraq, as has happened before. We believe that an investigation will establish the facts and look forward to its conclusions. We encourage both countries to cooperate closely in order to establish the facts. We believe that it is of primary importance not to allow such acts to affect ties between two neighbouring countries at a time when there is need for dialogue and understanding and, on that basis, more cooperation.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9100 (2022) · source
“Let me also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hennis- Plasschaert for her factual briefing. We welcome the participation of His Excellency Mr. Fuad Hussein, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, and of the delegation of Türkiye to this meeting. We join other members in condemning in the strongest terms the deadly attack on Dohuk. We express our condolences to the families of the victims and wish those injured a speedy recovery. We deplore the loss of civilian lives, especially of women and children. This is a violation of international humanitarian law, and the perpetrators must be held to account. In yesterday’s press statement (SC/14980), the Security Council spoke with a unified voice on this attack, in support of efforts to establish the facts.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9100 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, we welcome any steps towards concrete and continued engagement between the parties to restore what many of our colleagues have rightly highlighted as a missing political horizon. There is no alternative to the path towards peace for all through a negotiation process, which should be launched as soon as possible. Finding solutions to difficult issues is always a matter of continued efforts of persistence, goodwill, confidence and trust, and everything must be done to help that process.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“Civil society is a vital pillar of any democratic society and must be protected. All impediments to the operation of civil society must be removed. It is our firm view that democratic institutions based on respect for the rule of law and human rights are vital everywhere, including for the Palestinian people. We reiterate our opposition to unilateral actions that exacerbate the conflict and undermine efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive solution. In line with international law, settlements and their expansion are an obstacle to peace and the realization of a two-State solution. We think that they are wrong and should be stopped. We reiterate our support for the preservation of the status quo of the holy sites and our respect for Jordan’s custodian role, as well as the need to prevent all attempts to disrupt them.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“We condemn all forms of incitement to violence and hate speech and call on all sides, especially political leaders, to firmly and continuously condemn such acts. Hate speech stigmatizes others, erodes social cohesion, divides solidarity and undermines trust. It can lead to hate crimes, and unfortunately very often does. It should not be tolerated. Cases should be investigated and perpetrators held accountable. As we see in every conflict, innocent civilians, women and children are disproportionately affected, even when they are not directly targeted. We deplore any loss of civilian life. Civilians should always be kept out of conflicts, and no effort must be spared in protecting civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law. Civilian life is the same, whether it is Israeli, Palestinian or anyone else’s.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“An improved atmosphere and better relations among the countries of the region promotes stability for the benefit of all. It is important that the Palestinians also be involved in, and benefit from, that process. The announcement by Saudi Arabia that it will allow overflights rights to all carriers, including Israeli airlines, is welcome and will further contribute to efforts towards building a robust regional architecture by deepening the ties among the countries of the region. We believe that cooperation is always a better choice and a more secure path, as its dividends benefit all those involved. In that respect, the announcement of 4G wireless Internet access in the West Bank is welcome and should contribute to improving economic prospects for Palestinians.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“We reiterate our support for a two-State solution, with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security and mutual recognition, with Jerusalem serving as the future capital of both States. Israelis and Palestinians have a right to live in peace with one another and with full and equal enjoyment of human rights and freedoms. Despite the difficulties, challenges and setbacks, we should not let that goal fade away. The hopes of millions are invested in it. We value every effort that seeks to bring the parties closer together and establish a political horizon for a resumption of talks within the United Nations framework to find a lasting solution to the conflict. In that context, we welcome President Biden’s recent visit to the region.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“I thank Deputy Special Coordinator Hastings for her briefing. We remain concerned about the situation on the ground. The tensions remain high, and violence continues to harm civilians. We want to reiterate once more our firm condemnation of any terrorist attacks on Israel. Nothing ever can or will justify such attacks. Rocket fire, the launching of incendiary devices and other attacks by Hamas and other terrorist groups remain unacceptable. Albania will continue to call on all parties to avoid actions and provocations that undermine the prospects for peaceful coexistence between Israelis and the Palestinians. Evictions and settler violence serve only to exacerbate tensions and should be properly investigated.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“We commend the relentless efforts of the Secretary- General in appointing a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Libya, but there is no justification for the inability of the Council to provide UNSMIL with the resources necessary to help Libya overcome the daunting challenge that it faces, where the United Nations has a critical role to play. When the Council is unable to do its part, any call for Libyan actors to do theirs may sound shallow. The contrary is needed.”
2022-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9098 (2022) · source
“We welcome the resumption of oil production in the country. We believe that national wealth should be managed responsibly, in transparency, free of political interests, and serve the common good of the Libyan people. The National Oil Corporation should preserve its independence, function in an accountable manner and contribute to Libya’s stability and the prosperity of the Libyan people. Let me end by reiterating Albania’s full support for a substantive renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. It would be a major miss for the Council if for the fifth time in a row we were not able to find a way to give a 12-month mandate to the Mission in supporting the Libyan people in their aspirations to the holding of elections and the establishment of democracy.”
2022-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9098 (2022) · source
“A Libyan-led and Libyan-owned process, supported by the United Nations, is the right path to move ahead. The Libyan people want to choose their political leaders through credible, fair and inclusive elections as soon as possible. We commend the stewardship of Special Adviser Williams in that respect. Security remains key to establishing order in the country, and we welcome the positive developments on the security track. The meeting of the commanders of the Libyan army in Tripoli on 18 and 19 July is a positive step towards the unification of the military. The full implementation of the October 2020 ceasefire agreement remains a priority, and the work of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission is highly commendable. In addition, the full and immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces, fighters and mercenaries is a must for stability in Libya.”
2022-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9098 (2022) · source
“The armed clashes in Tripoli show the importance of the full implementation of the arms embargo in Libya, and we commend the efforts of the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI in that regard, as recently demonstrated. Respect for basic rights must be at the heart of all efforts to restore order in the country. We deplore any and all violations of human rights and call for accountability. Civilians, especially women and children, continue to be disproportionately affected by violence. We urge the relevant parties to investigate those attacks and hold the perpetrators to account. We believe that for it to be viable, the reconciliation process in the country must be inclusive and based on rights and on the principles of transitional justice.”
2022-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9098 (2022) · source
“Bashagha to de-escalate the situation, because time is not on the side of Libya and its people, and too much precious time has already been lost. Libya needs to invest immediately in legitimacy, and the only way to move forward is to hold elections as a matter of absolute priority to break the deadlock. We regret the fact that the parties have made no further progress on the remaining issues on the constitutional track. That gridlock runs counter to the aspirations and rights of the Libyan people, who are demanding a democratic country based on the rule of law. The recent protest is testimony to the resolve of the Libyan people and their thirst for basic freedoms and democracy. The right of people to exercise their rights should be respected.”
2022-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9098 (2022) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary- General Pobee for the detailed briefing. Albania continues to be deeply concerned by the volatile situation in Libya and the escalation of violence. The violent clashes between urban groups in Tripoli last week, which caused civilian casualties, are deeply troubling, as they reflect a situation of uninterrupted rivalry when what the country needs is the opposite. As a result, the fragile stability in the country remains under serious threat. There should be a rallying cry for the responsible parties in Libya to de-escalate, denounce violence in all its forms, exercise maximum restraint and choose dialogue as the only viable method of resolving disputes. We welcome in that regard the commitment of Mr. Dbeibah and Mr.”
2022-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9098 (2022) · source
“Finally, we remain convinced that the swift conclusion of investigations into the use of chemical weapons in Syria will help the country and its citizens and will allow the Council and, in a broader sense, the international community to effectively support the Syrian people, who now more than ever need to see and commit to a clear vision of peace and prosperity. The key to the future is in the hands of the authorities.”
2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source
“Albania reiterates its full support for the unbiased, impartial and professional work of the OPCW Technical Secretariat. We reject all attempts to politicize the work of the OPCW. Such an attitude serves only to slow down Syria’s implementation of resolution 2118 (2013), which damages the reputation of the Security Council as well. For those reasons, we call on Council members to act in a unified manner for the implementation of the resolution. Albania reiterates its firm condemnation of the use of chemical weapons by any actor, under any circumstance. We support collective efforts to ensure that the perpetrators of chemical weapons attacks are held to account. Impunity for the use of chemical weapons must not and will not be tolerated. The perpetrators need to be brought to justice.”
2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source
“We therefore wait for Syria to demonstrate concretely and clearly its willingness to cooperate with the OPCW on all questions posed in their reports, in accordance with resolution 2118 (2013). We urge Syria to change its attitude and fully cooperate with the Technical Secretariat. The refusal of their authorities to cooperate with the Technical Secretariat, supported by their allies, is irresponsible and unacceptable. Albania reiterates its firm condemnation of the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian Arab Republic and its non-respect of its international obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention. The international regime of non-proliferation involves our collective security. It is one of the most effective disarmament regimes at the global level.”
2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source
“Syria wants to choose the inspectors, and yet, as stipulated by paragraph 7 of resolution 2118 (2013), it does not have the right to do so. We have before us the 105th report of the OPCW (see S/2022/530), which comes to the same conclusion that we have heard here many times before. The gaps, the inconsistencies and the discrepancies identified in the declaration of the Syrian regime on its already identified chemical weapons programme persist. As a result, the OPCW — as we just heard — is still unable to confirm the completion of the declaration. The regime systematically fails to provide the necessary information that is crucial to revealing the true scope of its chemical weapons programme.”
2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source
“Mr. Hoxha (Albania) (spoke in French): I join others in thanking Mrs. Nakamitsu for her very detailed and comprehensive briefing. This is a bitter situation, one that has changed little since the previous meeting of the Security Council on this item (see S/PV.9026). There has been no progress in discussions between the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Syrian Government, and no progress on the forthcoming inspections in Syria. That impasse prevents the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013), and Syria’s chemical weapons programme remains outside the control of the international community. We deeply regret the deliberate, continued and obtuse obstruction of the OPCW by Syria. Any excuse is good enough to postpone the visit of the team of inspectors.”
2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source
“The same has been done for Afghan children received by Albania, with additional support for education and health and for making them feel at home, as far as possible. We all have an obligation to prevent and respond to violence against children and to their abuse, neglect and exploitation. For that we need laws and policies, dedicated human and financial resources, responsible governance, data collection and monitoring, child- protection and response services and constant support to families and communities. It is our moral duty and our legal responsibility to do whatever is needed to make sure that children are raised with care, love and protection, away from violence and conflict.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“Fourthly, we need to better address the challenges linked to the integration and rehabilitation of children, who today represent more than half of refugees worldwide. In the course of the last three years, Albania has taken decisive steps to address the horrific situation of the children and women of Albanian origin trapped in several refugee camps in Syria and Iraq. Albania has conducted three repatriations of children and women from Syria and Iraq, which in total included 28 children and nine women. The latest repatriation took place in May, in which 10 children and three women were successfully brought back to the country. We thank UNICEF for its continued support during and after the repatriation process and for providing a full package of child-care services.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“Holding the perpetrators of such violations accountable increases the cost of non-compliance with international law and may deter future violations. Secondly, we need to strengthen the children and armed conflict mandate and make it more agile so as to tackle the actions and violations committed by all actors, in particular non-State armed groups. There is a need for dedicated child-protection capacity in United Nations peacekeeping and special political missions, including in the context of transitions. Thirdly, child-protection practitioners, civil- society organizations and humanitarian personnel in the field must be protected. All parties must allow and facilitate safe, timely and unimpeded humanitarian access as well as access by children to services, assistance and protection.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“As a result of Russia’s war, some 349 children have been killed and hundreds more injured, and 4.3 million children have been forced out of their homes. Those still inside the country remain trapped in the horrors of a war that after five months continues to be as deadly as it was the first day. Children in Ukraine do not go to sleep with bedtime stories. They are terrified by the detonation of shells and the explosion of missiles. They are denied dreams and are left only with nightmares. That should stop. There is an undeniable sense of urgency for change, to do more and to do better, and to do that we believe that, first, we must focus more on prevention and accountability. We must, of course, invest more in prevention, but that cannot be fully achieved without proper accountability.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“In Myanmar, the military junta has brutally attacked and killed children and systematically violated their human rights, while in Afghanistan girls continue to be denied the basic fundamental right to attend secondary school. That should and must be reversed. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, the situation remains grim for many children, who are the subject of grave violations and in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. The Secretary-General has added new situations of concern in his report. That is something we called for and which we welcome. That is a very important first step towards advancing country-level progress to protect children everywhere through the children and armed conflict agenda’s mandating tools. Reports from Ukraine remain deeply concerning.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“As the findings of the annual report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/493) indicate, the situation of children in many parts of the world is dire. The proliferation of armed conflicts and armed groups employing extreme violence against children, particularly their killing, maiming and recruiting, is alarming. We are seeing an increase in the number of cases of abduction, cases of sexual violence against children, especially against girls, and attacks on civilian infrastructure, including schools and hospitals, and their use for military purposes. An ever-growing number of children is being forced to flee in search of protection. Coups and violent takeovers of power have aggravated the situation of children in Burkina Faso, Mali and the Sudan.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“Let me thank the Brazilian presidency for having organized this open debate as well as the briefers for their insightful presentations. Twenty-six years after the creation of a mandate dedicated to strengthening the protection of children affected by armed conflict, there have been some deliverables. More than 170,000 children have been released from armed groups and armed forces; 39 action plans have been signed between the United Nations and parties to conflict; and the Security Council has placed the issue of children and armed conflict on its agenda as a central issue with an impact on peace and security. Yet despite the progress made in strengthening the normative and institutional framework on children and armed conflict, implementation lags far behind; it remains weak and unsatisfactory.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“We encourage the incoming Government and the people of Colombia to keep up such momentum with the comprehensive implementation of the peace agreement and to advance with reforms on the key issues that are lagging behind, such as land reform and ethnic and gender provisions. The progress achieved in Colombia is, by all accounts, strong and promising. The presidential election opens a new chapter for the country, which we want to see as a continuation of the consolidation of peace, democracy and social justice. Inclusive dialogue, genuine reconciliation and justice are the key words that will, in our view, define the future of Colombia. That is what the people voted for last month, and we look forward to seeing them implemented to the benefit of the country and its people.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“Civilians in various parts of the country continue to suffer serious abuses at the hands of guerrillas of the Ejército de Liberación Nacional, dissidents of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia and paramilitary successor groups. Human rights defenders, journalists, indigenous and Afro- Colombian leaders and other community activists face death threats and violence. For that reason, the State needs to establish its authority and consolidate its presence in areas historically affected by the conflict. Criminal gangs and armed groups need to be dismantled once and for all. The Government needs to take adequate steps to address all those issues and, most important, protect civilians.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“The civilian population has suffered unimaginable hardship and suffering, such as families not knowing the fate of their loved ones and women, used as a weapon of war, testifying to brutal sexual violence during their captivity — a despicable expression of power to intimidate and spread terror. It is our hope that the report of the Truth Commission will serve as a basis for the long-needed reconciliation, non-repetition and peacebuilding of the country, including taking into account victims’ rights and gender perspective. It is only once all the facts have been established that the country might be given a real chance to move beyond the suffering of the past. Yet, as we know and as we heard, many challenges and obstacles remain.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“The Special Jurisdiction for Peace, created by the peace agreement to ensure accountability for the atrocities committed in Colombia, has made significant progress with the public hearings on the acknowledgement of truth and responsibility, which is an important step towards the issuance of restorative sentences, contributing to victims’ rights to justice and reconciliation. We welcome the long-awaited final report presented by the Truth Commission after years of and extensive dialogue — an important milestone in the healing process for the people of Colombia. It will shed full light on nearly six decades of conflict, atrocities and human rights violations committed during the country’s armed conflict. The account in the report is heartbreaking.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“We welcome the commitment of the President- elect to advancing the implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, bringing the country together and initiating a national dialogue with all political forces, marginalized ethnic groups, civil society and other important stakeholders, with a strong focus on the full, equal and meaningful participation of women. It is very encouraging that, for the first time in the history of Colombia, a woman representing the Afro- Colombian community, an environmentalist and a human rights activist, who herself was a victim of the conflict, was elected to the high office of Vice-President.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“I also welcome the presence of Vice President and Foreign Minister Ramírez at this meeting. I would like to congratulate the people of Colombia on their election of a new President. The high electoral turnout demonstrates the commitment of the Colombian people to democracy and stability and attests to Colombians’ solid anchorage in and true commitment to democracy and stability. We sincerely commend the outgoing Government of Colombia for its engagement in ensuring a free and fair electoral process by creating peaceful and conducive conditions. We are reassured that the transitional period will be conducted in a similar constructive manner.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“Let me thank Special Representative of the Secretary-Genera1 Ruiz Massieu for his valuable briefing and the remarkable work that he and his team are doing in Colombia. We welcome the participation of Father de Roux Rengifo and thank him for informing the Council about the historic final report of the Truth Commission. It represents the voice and the testimony of millions of victims and all who endured so much suffering during all the years of conflict. As he rightly said, establishing the truth is the first step to ensuring justice and accountability, giving hope and proceeding on a path leading towards sustained peace and reconciliation in his country. I thank Ms. Casso Piamba for her briefing. Information from civil society on the ground always contributes to providing a meaningful and inclusive discussion in the Security Council.”
2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source
“My fifth and final point relates to communications between peacekeepers and local communities. Again, I refer to the case of MONUSCO, where the United Nations works with the security forces to warn local authorities and police of the slightest security threat. Prevention saves lives and in order to ensure prevention good communication is instrumental. The use of technology for dialogue with communities should be encouraged as a best practice to maintain dialogue and should feed into the political process, wherever possible. Therefore, we support the call for the Secretary-General to provide a review of strategic communications across United Nations peacekeeping operations, including at the Headquarters level.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“Therefore, it requires continued and improved communication to successfully challenge the prejudices that are detrimental to peace operations and win the trust of communities. In that context, we highlight the importance of gender-sensitive communications and the women and peace and security agenda. We commend peacekeeping operations for supporting women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in local conflict prevention and resolution and political transitions, promoting women’s work and strengthening women’s voices. Given the specifics of women and peace and security mandates for peacekeeping operations, it is of paramount importance to raise awareness among the general public about how essential the women and peace and security agenda is for peacekeeping operations.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“We commend the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and all United Nations missions that are prioritizing transparency in that regard, with concrete measures undertaken to ensure accountability. That leads to my third point, which concerns support for the development of a strategy for digital transformation. We believe that there is room to improve communications by expanding it in the digital space, as well as for the United Nations as a whole. Enhancing the safety and security of peacekeepers with new means is much easier and can be implemented more swiftly with the proper use of digital technology. Fourthly, the protection of civilians is the core task of each mission — it is a priority and a must.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“Misinformation, disinformation, hate speech, propaganda and conspiracy theories have disastrous consequences, as we have seen on more than one occasion. Disinformation undermines facts, hides crimes and distorts realities. Therefore, careful communication is key to properly and securely implementing the mandates of peacekeeping operations on the ground. Secondly, the transparency of United Nations operations in every aspect of every field of activity, including peacekeeping operations, is crucial for maintaining and consolidating trust and support for the work of the Organization. We welcome every step taken to shed light on all cases of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. Blue Helmets must fulfil their mission with due diligence in order to protect civilians and not take advantage of those that they should help and protect.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“Let me start by thanking Brazil for organizing today’s debate, the first-ever on strategic communications in peacekeeping operations. I also thank Lieutenant General Affonso Da Costa and Ms. Russo for their valuable information. I would like to make five brief points. First, every day we see the spread of misinformation and disinformation worldwide affecting our daily lives. Unfortunately, that scourge is also affecting the security sector, impacting civilians and United Nations troops on the ground as well. Albania fully endorses the Action for Peacekeeping Plus priority 6, on strategic communications, and believes that it helps to minimize disinformation and misinformation as obstacles to peace.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“We must inspire hope and trust in the Syrian people and help them find the path to their future in a dignified way, through free choice, with their rights respected through a democratic process with effective justice and accountability as fundamental parts of it.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“By voting in favour of resolution 2642 (2022), we are doing our part with an open heart, not with cynicism — with solidarity, not with calculations. We continue to believe that continuing effective implementation of the cross-border mechanism remains crucial and that, upon the recommendations of the Secretary-General, we will be able to extend it for another six months next January. Until the new Syria emerges out of the ruins of a war that has entered its twelfth year, cross-border assistance will continue to be vital to meeting the immense humanitarian needs in north-western Syria.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“We wanted the 4 million Syrians to rely with confidence on this exceptional lifeline and allow humanitarian actors to plan more adequately and mobilize resources in time. We wanted children, girls, mothers, entire families, as well as the brave humanitarian workers, to believe and see that the Security Council is on their side. Last week we failed, while, ironically, being right. We were stopped by a power we do not possess and by a privilege that was misused: the veto by Russia (see S/PV.9087). We agreed today on this imperfect and difficult compromise because saving human lives is above diplomatic pride or geopolitical scores. The needs of those millions of Syrians in desperate need come — and should come — first. We have said it many times, and we maintain it: those who need help must get help by all possible means.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“I would like first to express my delegation’s appreciation for the outstanding work done by the co-penholders, Ireland and Norway, as well as the active engagement of Kenya as the coordinator of the 10 elected members of the Security Council (E-10), in order to streamline this process. Albania voted in favour of resolution 2642 (2022) today. We did so with a sense of deep responsibility, but also with a heavy heart. Last Friday was one of those regrettable and dark moments when the Security Council was not able to live up to its responsibilities, when what it produced was contrary to its raison d’être. Our position for a better result has been outlined clearly and strongly many times in this Chamber, including during the explanation of vote delivered on behalf of the E-10 by the representative of Kenya just a few minutes ago.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“Albania firmly condemns the continued incarceration of the local staff members currently or formerly employed by the United States Embassy and the United Nations. We call on the Houthis to release all those detained immediately. We also call for the release of United Nations and NGO staff members and other civilians who have been abducted by armed groups or forcibly disappeared. Let me conclude by reiterating Albania’s full support for the successful mandate renewal of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement later this week, as well as for the work of the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen in facilitating the unimpeded flow of commercial items through the verification and inspection of commercial vessels sailing to Yemeni ports. Change is on the way for Yemenis.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“Despite the progress made, as we heard, the dire humanitarian situation has not improved. We have expressed in the past the concern that Yemen was becoming a forgotten conflict. The truce could and should help reverse that trend. As we heard from Ms. Msuya, the shortage of funds and the acute impact of the war in Ukraine stand in the way. Let us not forget: if we do not feed the hungry, we fuel the conflict. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and humanitarian workers need to be able to carry out their mission freely and securely in providing help to all those in need. Any attack against them is indeed an attack against all Yemenis who are exposed to famine-like conditions and food shortages.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“We welcome the convening of the third meeting of the Military Coordination Committee and the parties’ commitment to build more trust and reinforce the truce, hopefully beyond the Eid Al-Adha celebrations. We welcome in particular their engagement in freezing their current military positions on the ground, moderating their rhetoric in public statements and media and adopting a focus on protecting civilian children, women and men, as well as civilian infrastructure. But as we heard, we must be and must remain vigilant. We commend Saudi Arabia and Oman for their consistent engagement with Yemen and their endorsement of the truce, as well as the commitments for massive economic and financial support from Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. That must be accompanied with sound, credible and inclusive reforms and policies.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“Albania commends the Government in Yemen for opening Sana’a airport and continuing to ease restrictions on the many Yemenis who travel to Jordan and Egypt. We have called on the Houthis to do the same thing with regard to reopening the roads to Taiz. We regret that has not happened. An agreement on road openings as part of the truce, as rightly highlighted by the Special Envoy, remains critical. Building confidence remains crucial for the future of a political settlement. And if the Houthis believe in peace, they must concretely and genuinely do more. Resolving the outstanding issues will not be easy, but nothing can be done successfully without genuine engagement to pave the way towards meaningful Yemeni-Yemeni talks. We reiterate our call for an inclusive process in which the voices of women and young people are fully heard.”
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“Everyone knows by now what the seven years of violence have done to the country, and we hope that everyone notices what a few months of truce have brought and what such prospects promise for the future. A clear choice of compromise and peace over war defines the future of the country. The parties must build on the progress achieved and fully implement the truce in letter and spirit and lead the country towards a nationwide ceasefire and permanent peace. The guns must be completely silenced; talks should replace them and lead to sustainable peace. The people of Yemen are supported on this path by the unity of the United Nations and the Security Council, which encourage them to seize the critical momentum.”
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“I thank Special Envoy Grundberg and Ms. Msuya for their updates, information and respective efforts in addressing the multiple issues in Yemen. We welcome the fact that truce is holding. We hope that, during the remaining time of its extension, the parties will continue to seek and find common ground to address and possibly resolve all the pending issues. The truce is also delivering. War casualties have drastically decreased, and the daily life of the Yemeni people has changed. We reiterate our call on the parties to fully embrace all the efforts of United Nations regional actors and the international community as a whole to ensure its extension.”
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