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first: 2014-02-19
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“The parties should feel encouraged by the notable drop in the numbers of casualties, violent incidents and fatalities among civilians and take the necessary steps forward to enable the people of Yemen to start believing in a real chance for a durable and lasting peace in their country. That is why a comprehensive political process under the auspices of the United Nations remains a must. We reiterate our position that the political process should be inclusive, and the meaningful participation of women, young people and civil-society representatives remains of paramount importance, as Ms. Al-Salafi rightly highlighted. Even as we value the benefits of the truce and the need to build on them, we remain worried about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation and, as we heard from Ms. Mudawi, the security situation as well.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“We applaud the successful efforts of the Special Envoy and his team and commend the important role and strong support of regional partners, primarily Saudi Arabia and Oman, but also Egypt and Jordan, in making those achievements a reality. The parties should continue their engagement with a view to reopening roads in Taiz and other governorates. We call on the Houthis to reciprocate the flexibility shown by the Government of Yemen. The full implementation of the truce should lead to a nationwide, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire, which we have long called for.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“This is an opportunity to be firmly seized by the parties to engage constructively in order to serve the interests of the aggrieved Yemenis and hopefully start a new chapter for the future. For the truce to succeed, all those concerned must fully abide by their commitments to uphold and implement it. The resumption of flights between Sana’a airport and Amman and Cairo, as well as the entry of fuel ships into Al-Hudaydah port, have brought relief to thousands of Yemenis as dividends of the truce. The approach of the Government of Yemen has been crucial to all those achievements and their positive effects.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Albania. I would like to thank Special Envoy Grundberg for his valuable insights and once again providing us with uplifting and updated information. I also thank Ms. Mudawi for the detailed yet sobering information on the humanitarian situation on the ground, which remains dire. I am most grateful to Ms. Al-Salafi for her insights, her forward-looking message in relation to the situation of women and girls in Yemen and her concrete recommendations. We salute this moment of renewed hope and optimism for the political process and the future of Yemen. We once again welcome and applaud the fact that the guns have broadly remained silenced, that reason has prevailed and that hope has taken deeper root in Yemen.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“I thank Ms. Al-Salafi for her briefing. I would like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of the latest note by the President of the Security Council (S/2017/507) on its working methods, which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen; Ms. Ghada Mudawi, Acting Director, Operations and Advocacy Division of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and Ms. Azal Al-Salafi, Protection and Advocacy Officer, Peace Track Initiative. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Grundberg.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“I would like to again draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I now give the floor to Her Excellency Ms. Maja Popović, Minister of Justice of Serbia.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“I do not need to remind them that a former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo and a prominent politician, Mr. Ramush Haradinaj, who was mentioned specifically, was twice — not once, but twice — tried and was twice cleared of any wrongdoing. He did not hide. He resigned from the Office of the Prime Minister, made himself available to justice, faced the facts, was acquitted and was freed. Will Russian soldiers and politicians guilty of the crime of aggression and other serious crimes, as documented every day, do the same? I hope so. The ICTY investigated in Albania openly freely and found nothing — I mean nothing — to substantiate any of the allegations, not then, not later, not now, not ever, for the very simple reason that the allegations were built on nothingness. I resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“It is our common responsibility to support international mechanisms and deliver justice for the families of victims, their communities and the countries concerned. I would like to make one final point at this stage. As far as the allegations of Albanian involvement mentioned by the Russian delegation go, I just need to say that that is an overdose of obsessional fantasy. What we heard about my country is as credible as what we have heard in this Chamber from the same delegation over and over again: “there is no war in Ukraine”. Who would believe that? “The Ukrainians are killing themselves and staging crimes in which people are executed with their hands tied behind their backs.” Who would believe such a thing possible? I will spare Council members the horrors.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“While the Mechanism is scaled down in accordance with the Security Council vision for a small, temporary and efficient body whose function is reduced over time, we must ensure that for as long as it remains in function, the Mechanism is able to implement its mandate in full, as provided for by the Council. Let us not forget that over its lifetime the ICTY has achieved a great deal. It has indicted 161 individuals, convicted 90 and acquitted 19 — of different nationalities, from different countries. The wheels of justice may be slow, but they grind finely. Those behind bars know it, and we do as well. It is in this way that we make sure that war criminals know that they will not find safe harbour anywhere or at any time.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“History has taught us where ethnic-based hatred and persecution of certain groups can lead. We cannot afford to succumb to collective amnesia. As we have seen in various places and on various continents, it is only a matter of time before what is tolerated somewhere will happen elsewhere. Thirdly, we welcome the IRMCT’s significant work responding to national authorities’ requests for assistance which, as we have noticed, have multiplied. It remains a critical aspect of the Mechanism for its future as it continues to play an important role in facilitating the rule of law. We therefore support the renewal of its mandate.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“They should not have any place anywhere, even less so in the Western Balkans, since they dishonour the memory of thousands of victims of the genocide in Srebrenica, of atrocities in Vukovar or in Račak. They run against rulings of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and contradict the most fundamental European values. It is utterly worrying that such abhorrent views are openly defended in the main squares, displayed on the streets and shouted in school stadiums. We should stand firmly against hate speech, inflammatory rhetoric and incitements to violence. We cannot contemplate the risk of recurrence of horrific crimes that should never happen again. We must therefore confront false narratives, face the truth — however painful — and stand firmly against the banalization of hatred.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“We welcome the recent progress made in the Kabuga case and look forward to the appeals phase in the Stanišić and Simatović case and the rendering of judgment in the Fatuma et al. appeal that, as we learned, will happen this month. The legal obligation to cooperate with the Mechanism is not optional, and arrest warrants should be executed without delay. In this respect, the arrest warrants for Jojić and Radeta, who have been charged with witness interference, must be executed. Contempt cases are part of the Mechanism’s work, and it is important to ensure the rule of law. There should be no illusion: lasting peace and stability will not be ensured as long as those responsible for atrocity crimes remain at large. Secondly, glorification of war criminals, genocide denial and history revisionism are unacceptable.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“We express our appreciation for the excellent work IRMCT over the years in the face of manifold challenges and support its ongoing engagement to continuing justice for the victims of atrocity crimes in Rwanda and in the former Yugoslavia. There is hardly any need to recall the fact that justice contributes to reconciliation, peace and development. Justice helps heal the wounds of the past and brings comfort to the hearts and minds of survivors. Justice clears and cements the path towards the future. I would like to highlight the following points. First, Albania supports every effort aimed at bringing to justice those responsible for war crimes in the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda and anywhere else. We commend States for their cooperation with the Mechanism in capturing and arresting fugitives.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Albania. First of all, I would like to thank President Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz for their insightful reports and briefings. As Judge Agius is relinquishing his position as President, I would like to pay tribute to his tireless and efforts and express our hope that the Mechanism will continue to benefit from his vast experience and wisdom as part of the judicial body. I wish to affirm Albania’s strong support for the Mechanism as part of our unwavering commitment to accountability. The work of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) is key to continuing to ensure responsibility for the most serious crimes under international law.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“I thank Judge Brammertz for his briefing. I would like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Rwanda and Serbia to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Her Excellency Ms. Maja Popović, Minister of Justice of Serbia. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Judge Carmel Agius, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals; and Mr. Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Judge Agius.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“Strengthening cooperation at all levels and sharing data with all the relevant actors, encouraging holistic civil-society engagement, supporting judicial mechanisms for fair trials and guaranteeing and protecting human rights are all essential tools in winning the war against terrorism. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I would again like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages all participants in the Council’s meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I now give the floor to the representative of Iraq.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“Albania urges Member States to repatriate and prosecute, as appropriate, all individuals involved in terrorist activities, as well as to facilitate their reintegration into society by providing them and their family members with secure jobs, housing options and education. There should be a special focus on the needs of children, and the best interests of the child must be the guiding principle. Albania has successfully repatriated dozens of women and children from detention camps in Syria and Iraq and provided them with the means they need to start a new life. Ending impunity is imperative for Iraq’s stabilization, reconstruction and reconciliation. The Security Council must show unity and support United Nations mechanisms in preventing the resurgence of ISIL, Da’esh and their affiliate groups in Iraq and elsewhere.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“It is a must everywhere, including in enabling the Iraqi people to rebuild a better and peaceful future. It is also a reminder to all perpetrators that they will be held to account for their actions and that they will answer for their crimes. Regional and international cooperation is important in that regard. We must move from evidence-collection to extradition to judicial proceedings at the national level. While it is vital to legally prosecute all persons responsible for crimes against humanity, torture and inhumane treatment, we need to ensure that all measures taken to combat terrorism comply with international law and international humanitarian law and fully respect human rights.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“Sharing information with relevant Member States will enable justice systems to prosecute those responsible for financing, supporting and carrying out terrorist activities worldwide. We commend the authorities for their work to rebuild cultural heritage damaged or destroyed by ISIL. ISIL has been defeated. The caliphate no longer exists. Yet dormant cells and affiliate groups still present an imminent and global threat in various regions, and the spread of ISIL in Africa is extremely worrying. We need united global efforts and coordination to win the fight against terrorism in all its forms and shapes more than ever. Albania remains fully committed to accountability. We reiterate that delivering justice is not and should not be optional.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Albania. I thank Special Adviser Ritscher for his work and for the valuable information he provided to the Council today. I also welcome the presence of the Ambassador of Iraq at today’s meeting. Albania commends the excellent work of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) in collecting, documenting and preserving evidence of crimes, including sexual violence and crimes targeting minorities, as well as the use of biological and chemical weapons by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). We welcome the support and the strong cooperation between UNITAD and the Iraqi authorities, as well as their cooperation with national judicial authorities.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Ritscher for his briefing. I would like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of note 507, which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Iraq to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Christian Ritscher, Special Adviser and Head of the Investigative Team established pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017), to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Ritscher.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“— to dreams. Only Russian tanks, missiles and soldiers stand in their way. This war should never have started, and it must stop. However, as long as our calls go unheeded, we must prioritize and ensure the protection of civilians, women and children, gather evidence and ensure accountability. Let us not forget that one day proof will reach the Court and the perpetrators will be held accountable. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Reports are showing that there is a high risk of trafficking for sexual exploitation at borders, especially for children and young women who are often not accompanied by their family members, where perpetrators take advantage of the human drama and also use aggression. As we heard from Special Representative Patten, traffickers proliferate with false promises of all kinds in efforts to lure victims into situations of exploitation. Greater collaboration is therefore needed with border agencies and Government partners to strengthen prevention mechanisms. The Ukrainian people want the war to stop. They want to return to their homes, reunite with their loved ones, rebuild their lives safely and securely and in peace. We wish for the same. Let us help Ukrainians, particularly women and girls, go from nightmares to normal life — and, why not?”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“We also look forward to the visit of the Commission of Inquiry that begins tomorrow. The documentation of sexual violence should be a standardized process. Everything must be done to collect credible, relevant and reliable information on sexual violence in a manner that empowers survivors and strengthens accountability mechanisms. It is vital that all efforts are made to ensure protection and the provision of life-saving and recovery services for survivors of sexual violence in Ukraine, including access to sexual and reproductive health and rights. We need to adopt a survivor-centred approach so as to empower survivors and address problems related to their stigmatization. Increased risk of vulnerability goes hand in hand with human trafficking.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“What was discovered in Bucha and Irpin raises concerns for the safety of women and girls in other Russia-occupied towns that are cut off from the outside world. We reiterate our call for a detailed investigation on what amounts to be a systematic element of attacks on civilians committed by soldiers. Conflict-related sexual violence is a despicable act. It is a war crime. All documented cases of sexual violence must undergo rigorous investigation. Accountability cannot and should not be an option, but a must. We strongly support the work of the International Criminal Court, which has deployed teams on the ground for the purposes of collective evidence of serious crimes, war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, including sexual abuse of women and children.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“We know now from the findings in the liberated towns and cities of Kyiv oblast that civilians have been targeted, tortured and killed on a large scale and that women and girls have been subject of rape as a weapon of war. There have been multiple reports and accounts of Russian soldiers breaking down the doors of cellars and basements where people were sheltering, and raped women. Some of these despicable actions have taken place in front of these women’s children. Also, Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly reported cases of rape and sexual violence in the non-Government- controlled areas of Ukraine. Human Rights Watch has documented alleged war crimes, including rape. As other towns and villages remain occupied — actually, almost 20 per cent of the territory of Ukraine is occupied — only limited evidence reaches the outside world.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“We hope not to see it elsewhere. We would like to also express our deep concern about thousands of children who, according to reports, have been deported to Russia and are being held in filtration camps. International humanitarian law is clear. It classifies the forced mass deportation of people during a conflict as a war crime. We call for full clarity and an independent investigation into this issue. Various assessments from actors on the ground have revealed that the top concerns for women and girls include threats to physical safety from active conflict and continued bombardment, food insecurity, lack of access to health care, including the full range of reproductive-health services and care for survivors of rape and mental health. Growing evidence of sexual violence is emerging daily from the de-occupied areas.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Some 6.8 million people have crossed the border out of Ukraine. They did not ask for it; they were forced to abandon their lives and their routines overnight, which makes it the quickest and most massive displacement in Europe since the Second World War. These are facts, not fiction. Such massive displacements have created an environment that exacerbates inequality and vulnerability, in particular for those first and most affected, as is the case in every conflict — women and children, who face sexual and gender-based violence, human trafficking and exploitation. As the devastating escalation continues in eastern Ukraine, conditions worsen for civilians to find shelter without basics, including water, and, in many cases, these people cannot be reached with aid or evacuated safely. We have witnessed the depth of inhumanity in Mariupol.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“The so-called Russia special mission operation in Ukraine — in reality, an unprovoked and unjustified aggression which is turning into a war of attrition — has entered its fourth month. Some 103 days have passed since this unacceptable and totally avoidable war of choice began. It continues to destroy the country and is having a devastating impact on the entire population. With every day that goes by this war brings its lot of new victims, and every time we meet on this issue in this Chamber, we hear about civilians being caught in conflict, mounting significant human rights abuses and crimes committed, and the unprecedented number of displaced people. Nine thousand victims have been documented by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights so far, keeping in mind that the real number is always much higher.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Albania. I thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Patten for her insightful briefing. Ms. Karbowska brought us a painful but much- needed civil society perspective on what is going on in Ukraine today. I thank Ms. Rollins Westin for the tremendous work that Sesame Workshop is doing for children throughout the world. We took note of her recommendations and thank her for highlighting the critical importance of early-childhood support. I welcome the participation of the President of the European Council, His Excellency Mr. Charles Michel, at this meeting, which is further proof of the importance and pertinence of the issue under discussion.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“I thank Ms. Rollins Westin for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“I thank Ms. Patten for her briefing and availability while travelling, and I hope that the minor technical glitches did not affect the entirety of her message. I now give the floor to Ms. Karbowska.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Germany, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict; Ms. Natalia Karbowska, Co-founder and Director on Strategic Development of the Ukrainian Women’s Fund; and Ms. Sherrie Rollins Westin, President of Sesame Workshop. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I also invite His Excellency Mr. Charles Michel, President of the European Council, to participate in this meeting.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Therefore, a tolerance for the dangerous course of the militarization and nuclear proliferation of a country is licence to do the same, if not more, for any other rogue State. We deplore the use of the veto to prevent the Council from acting, which can be translated only as support for such illegal activities. Let me conclude by reiterating our call for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to stop its destabilizing activities and give peace a chance through engagement in meaning dialogue, without preconditions.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“All those who have lost trust in the United Nations and its bodies have another reason to be unhappy and critical. The message that the Council conveyed today with this result is to tolerate those that breach the provisions of documents that were adopted for providing and guaranteeing safety and security. As we all know, just yesterday the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched another intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) — its sixth ICBM launch this year and the twenty-third in less than five months. We reiterate our condemnation of those provocations, which violate Security Council resolutions, but also put openly at threat the global and regional security of the Korean peninsula. We have seen it more than once: what happens somewhere may have an impact everywhere.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“Albania voted in favour of draft resolution S/2022/431. We regret the outcome of the vote. We believe that the Security Council missed a precious opportunity to come together and give a robust response to the continuous and persisting violations of its own resolutions by the regime of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. That is utterly disappointing. There is nothing more harmful to international law, Security Council resolutions and international norms than when they be disrespected. There is nothing more damaging to the credibility and relevance of the Security Council than its inability to deliver because it is blocked. There is hardly anything more worrisome than when the Council fails to take its responsibility to contribute by action to the maintenance of peace and security because it is divided.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“Let me conclude by stating that European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI has made an important contribution to ensuring respect for the United Nations arms embargo within the overall efforts to find a solution to the Libyan crisis. For that reason, Albania fully supports the renewal of the mandate and of Operation IRINI.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, the political stalemate is depriving the Libyan people of access to their national resources, jeopardizing their economy and investments in critical infrastructure and even the provision of basic services, and undermining the socioeconomic rights of the population. That is unacceptable and most unfortunate in a country of just 7 million citizens that is richly endowed with natural resources. It is crucial that the National Oil Corporation remain neutral vis-à-vis the political impasse and that the production of hydrocarbons not be held hostage to political infighting. Those resources, which are now fuelling and exacerbating divisions among local stakeholders, must be redirected to the socioeconomic development of the country and for the benefit of all the Libyan people.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“While the ceasefire has been maintained and all Libyan actors reiterate their rejection of conflict, many of the achievements of the military dialogue and of the work of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission are now in question. Therefore, no progress can be envisaged in the context of the withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries. That volatile and perilous situation affects every aspect of life. We remain very worried by the continuing increase in restrictions on civil society in Libya. That reduces civic space and undermines the meaningful participation of all stakeholders in the country’s political process and public life, especially women. Every attempt to control civil-society organizations and limit their space for international cooperation is regrettable and should cease.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“A consensual constitutional basis and the establishment of an electoral horizon could be crucial to resolving the tensions surrounding the executive as well. That momentum should be maintained during the third round in June in order to prepare for and hold free, fair, credible and inclusive elections. We call on all Libyan stakeholders, including the leadership of both the House of Representatives and the High State Council, to cooperate fully and in good faith with Special Adviser Williams. We commend Special Adviser Williams for her mediation efforts as well as the United Nations Support Mission in Libya for its role in supporting accountability efforts. Justice is paramount for sustained peace. Progress on the political track is necessary and urgent to reduce volatility, which has engendered a stalemate also on the military track.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“We must explore every possibility in order to overcome the current political impasse. The dispute over control of the executive threatens to trigger instability and violence on the ground, as we recently saw in Tripoli. We concur with the Secretary-General in his assessment that a clear, consensual path to elections is now more than ever a political necessity. It is now time for Libyan stakeholders and the international community to redouble their support for the mediation efforts of the United Nations. The talks in Cairo between the House of Representatives and the High State Council, mediated by Special Adviser Stephanie Williams, have shown signs of encouraging progress towards a constitutional basis for the elections. That constitutes a very promising basis for an agreement. It is what Libya needs. It is what we expect.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“I, too, would like to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her remarks and valuable insights at this critical time for Libya. I also thank the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, Ambassador Tirumurti, for the updates, and we welcome the participation of Ambassador Elsonni in this meeting. After more than a decade of conflict, the situation in Libya remains uncertain. A legitimacy crisis affecting all its institutions is being worsened by divisions, political rivalry, the emergence of parallel governments and the presence of foreign fighters and mercenaries. Natural resources remain contested instead of benefiting the entire Libyan population. The urgent stabilization of Libya is of strategic importance not only for its people but also for the wider region.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“It also requires time, because time loses its meaning if it is not properly or purposefully used. We were heartened by the accounts from the civil society representatives, Ms. Damelin and Mr. Munayer, in particular their vision and efforts aimed at reconciliation. What we heard from them is not only a wish but a real contribution for change, understanding and peace. And, yes, peace is made with hope, through daily efforts on the ground, in the neighbourhood, through people-to- people contacts, by knowing and accepting others by coming together. There is no alternative to peace through negotiations, which is the only way to advance towards the resolution of the longest conflict in modern history, where Israelis and Palestinians can enjoy their equal rights and freedoms in peace and prosperity.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“They shatter hopes for the creation of a viable and contiguous Palestinian State that lives in peace with a democratic Israel. We urge both parties to continue their close contacts and cooperation in as many areas as possible to help break and reverse the trend of vicious cycles that widen the gap between them. People are tired of endless cycles of tensions and violence. They need perspective and visibility. As we heard today, they need hope to project and build their futures. We have seen so often before that low- intensity violence can erupt in a major conflagration of violence, which takes everyone back to square one, squandering years of tireless efforts to bring the parties closer together. This requires patience, wisdom, vision and leadership.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“We have seen it so many times: it takes a great deal of effort to build trust, and it takes only a second to destroy months and even years of effort, and bring back tension and violence with their painful toll in human lives. Parties should resist and refrain from any acts that push the two-State solution away. The opponents of peace on both sides would use every occasion to bring and maintain the Middle East peace process to an unsustainable impasse. We are concerned about the announcement of plans for building new settlements and the court decision to evict more Palestinians from their homes. All of that is wrong. Settlements are illegal under international law. These unilateral actions further undermine trust between Palestinians and Israelis, without which peaceful coexistence is impossible.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Violence only begets more violence, in a never-ending cycle, feeding only extremist ideas. We are shocked and saddened by the killing the Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in Jenin. We urge both Palestinian and Israeli authorities to cooperate on carrying out a thorough, fair and impartial investigation so as to ensure accountability, as called for by the Council. Unfortunately, Shireen Abu Akleh is not the first journalist to be killed, but we fervently hope that she will be the last to lose her life in the line of duty. We must do everything in our power to protect journalists in their noble mission of pursuing the truth and informing the public. We have time and again called on the parties to avoid any action that may undermine efforts, however timid, towards understanding.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Increasing economic integration requires updating the regulatory framework governing the relationship between the Israeli and Palestinian economies in order to avoid exacerbating asymmetries that are there. We are deeply troubled by recent developments marred by tension and violence. We strongly condemn the murder of Israeli citizens in terrorist attacks. Such despicable acts undermine trust, polarize communities and reverse gains. Like every country, Israel has the right to defend itself against terror through proportionate action. We condemn in the strongest terms incitements to violence, such as the recent one from Hamas’ leader in Gaza, who called on Palestinians to commit attacks using a “cleaver, ax or knife”. We urge Palestinian Authority leaders to be the first to denounce such unacceptable postures.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source