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1. “I thank Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert for the clarifications she has provided and for the offer of further information, should it be needed. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 4.50 p.m.”

   2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

2. “I thank Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert for the clarification that she has provided. The representative of Brazil has requested the floor to make a further statement.”

   2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

3. “And we look forward to seeing UNAMI continue its critical assistance in strengthening Iraq’s capacity to tackle climate change. Let me conclude by making clear that, in all this work, UNAMI is a critical partner to the Iraqi people, and it is the duty of the Security Council to equip UNAMI with a strong mandate to continue to assist the Government and the people of Iraq as they take on these challenges. As the UNAMI penholder, the United States looks forward to engaging with our Security Council colleagues towards the adoption and renewal of UNAMI’s mandate later this month. The United States is eager to continue our partnership with Iraq and to work with the new Government once it is formed. For the sake of the prosperity and security of the Iraqi people, we hope that that day comes soon.”

   2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

4. “And let me be clear — a key piece of that agenda must be the removal of all legal and cultural barriers to women’s full participation in the workforce. Finally, the climate crisis is already impacting Iraq — just look at the disappearance of Sawa Lake and the increased number and intensity of dust storms, as was laid out by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General today. This crisis disproportionately impacts women and girls and, if left unaddressed, will compound instability and lead to further insecurity. We welcome Iraq becoming a party to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and Iraq’s partnership with the United Nations system in mitigating and adapting to climate change through sustainable development, water management and the use of renewable energy.”

   2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

5. “The next Government will also need to create and implement a plan to help the remaining displaced persons, including Iraqi families and orphans in the Al-Hol camp, in north-eastern Syria, acquire essential legal documents and rehabilitate and reintegrate into their communities — safely, voluntarily and with dignity. It will also need to fully implement and provide a budget for the Yazidi Female Survivors Law to aid in the recovery of the Yazidi community in Sinjar, the dire situation of which was laid out clearly by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General today. And there are pressing economic and climate matters at hand as well. The Iraqi Government will need to bolster electricity delivery, promote entrepreneurship and private-sector development that supports job growth and empower all Iraqis economically.”

   2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

6. “It will need to chart a course for development and will need to answer to calls from the people of Iraq to root out corruption and abandon the politicization of democratic institutions and administrative processes. These two roadblocks have hindered the pursuit of prosperity for all Iraqis. The new Government will also need to hold accountable those who committed abuses against the protesters of the October 2019 Tishreen movement, leaving hundreds dead and thousands wounded. And the Government will need to better protect freedom of expression and improve the treatment and prosecution of detainees and prisoners. But the challenges ahead do not end there.”

   2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

7. “However, seven months after those elections, Iraq remains without a new Government. Let us not forget — the elections were called early in response to a groundswell of discontent among Iraqis over the dysfunction of their Government. We are therefore concerned that the stalled debate among Iraqi politicians has focused on which political party gets what, rather than on forming a Government that respects human rights and aspires to improve governance and deliver services to the Iraqi people. The next Government of Iraq will need to account for the impending wind-down of humanitarian, stabilization and development assistance from the international community.”

   2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

8. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. I thank Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing and her leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), which plays an important and respected role in Iraq. I also thank Ms. Hanaa Edwar for her informative and timely briefing, as well as for her relentless efforts to promote the rights of women in Iraq. Today I want to highlight the need for Iraq’s leaders to quickly form a Government that reflects the will of the voters, and then I will turn to the many challenges that the new Government will face. First, Iraq deserves considerable credit for the well- managed and peaceful parliamentary elections held in October 2021 and certified by the Federal Supreme Court in December.”

   2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

9. “I thank Ms. Edwar for her 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 shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

   2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

10. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2022/366, which contains the thirty- fourth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013), and to document S/2022/368, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2576 (2021). I now give the floor to Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert.”

    2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

11. “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 the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, and Ms. Hanaa Edwar, co-Founder and Chairperson of the Iraqi Al-Amal Association. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

12. “We understand that 4.6 million Somalis, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, will face crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity — Integrated Phase Classification levels 3 or 4 — in the coming months. The International Organization for Migration predicts that between 1 million and 1.4 million people in Somalia may be displaced by drought in the coming six months. We commend the work of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Swan and his team and urge the Somali Government and stakeholders to conclude national elections as soon as possible. That would enable a renewed focus on the work that needs to be done to make a peaceful, prosperous and democratic Somalia a reality.”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source

13. “We urge all stakeholders to reach consensus on an approach that can effectively advance peace and stability in Somalia and gain the requisite support of the Security Council. The United States recognizes the Council’s authorizations with respect to counter-piracy measures off the coast of Somalia that expire on 3 March. We hope that a new resolution can be adopted in the spirit of consensus. Finally, the United States would like to express its concern about the unfolding drought in the Horn of Africa, which the World Food Programme, on 8 February, called the worst in that region since 1981. We must act with urgency to save lives.”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source

14. “Turning to AMISOM, we note that the three-month technical rollover of the mandate expires on 31 March, and we urge all parties to meet the deadlines set in January for completing the work necessary for a new mandate with a reconfigured force. With the very tight timeline, the key stakeholders must have opportunities for review and input as early as possible. The United States recognizes and honours the sacrifices made by AMISOM troops, and it is vital to adapt the Mission to the evolving Al-Shabaab threat and to agree on a concrete plan for a phased transition of security responsibilities to Somali security forces. A reconfigured African Union-led mission focused on increasing pressure on Al-Shabaab and transitioning security responsibility to Somali security forces is vital.”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source

15. “We have also seen additional deployments of Somali national security forces to polling locations, which have raised new concerns about efforts to use the threat of force to influence voting. Security forces should have no role in determining the outcome of elections. The rapid conclusion of elections that are credible, further laying the groundwork for responsive governance, is a key element to achieve sustainable peace in Somalia, along with enhanced security and inclusive economic growth. We call on Somalia’s national and federal member State leaders to follow through with their own commitments to completing the parliamentary elections in a credible and transparent manner by 25 February.”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source

16. “I thank the briefers today for their remarks. The United States would also like to thank the civilian and uniformed personnel of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, the United Nations Support Office in Somalia and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) as they implement their important mandates in an extremely dangerous and challenging environment. The United States reiterates its deep concern about political and security developments in Somalia. While we acknowledge the significant progress made since the National Consultative Council meeting from 3 to 9 January in selecting members of the House of the People, at the current pace Somalia will miss yet another deadline for completing parliamentary elections.”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source

17. “Intercommunal violence, with continuing cycles of attacks and counter-attacks rather than a genuine resolution, threatens social cohesion and diminishes the sustainability of the peace process. That violence worsened in 2021 as the Sudan’s political crisis became protracted. All the above-mentioned underscores the need for continued robust monitoring and reporting by the Panel of Experts. We look forward to close collaboration with our fellow Council members, the Panel of Experts, UNITAMS and other key stakeholders to promote peace and security in Darfur and the region.”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8964 (2022) · source

18. “Our support remains firmly with the Sudanese people and their demand for civilian-led democracy as the only true guarantee of stability and prosperity. We believe that unified international efforts are essential to facilitating an inclusive, Sudanese-led political process to restore the Sudan’s democratic transition and civilian rule. For that reason, the United States strongly supports the efforts of Special Representative Perthes and the team of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) to advance the Council’s goal of a secure and stable Sudan. As described in the recent report of the Panel of Experts (see S/2022/48), armed militias and their supporters have continued to attack, kill and loot with impunity in Darfur.”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8964 (2022) · source

19. “The United States wishes to thank Council members for their constructive engagement on resolution 2620 (2022), renewing the mandate of the Panel of Experts on the Sudan. The Panel’s reporting continues to play a critical role in informing the Council’s efforts to decrease conflict and promote peace in Darfur. We welcome the extension today of its mandate for a further 12 months. Thirty years of military rule did not bring peace to Darfur. The Sudan cannot wait any longer to resolve its political crisis, which has impacts far beyond the capital. A restored transitional Government must immediately get to work to implement the Juba Peace Agreement and establish durable mechanisms to monitor, document and deter instability.”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8964 (2022) · source

20. “This will enable renewed focus on the work that needs to be done to make a peaceful, prosperous and democratic Somalia a reality.”

    2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8907 (2021) · source

21. “Finally, as was highlighted by Special Representative Madeira earlier, we note that AMISOM’s mandate expires at the end of this year, but there remains no agreement among the African Union (AU), Somalia and international stakeholders on a post-2021 international stabilization mission. The United States believes that a restructured AU-led mission focused on increasing pressure on Al-Shabaab and gradually transferring security responsibility to Somali security forces is the best way forward. We urge renewed discussions among all stakeholders to reach an agreement and effectively advance peace and stability in Somalia. We again commend the work of Special Representative Swan and his team, and the United States also urges the Somali Government and stakeholders to conclude the national elections as soon as possible.”

    2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8907 (2021) · source

22. “That includes ensuring voting can take place in a safe and secure environment and finalizing arrangements for meeting the agreed 30 per cent female representation quota in Parliament that has been mentioned so many times today. We are also concerned about the conflict in Galmudug between the Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama’a militia and Federal Government forces. The violence has resulted in numerous casualties, displaced thousands of innocent civilians and needlessly distracted the Government from the fight against Al-Shabaab terrorists. We urge both sides to refrain from further violence and engage in negotiations to peacefully resolve the issues at the root of the conflict.”

    2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8907 (2021) · source

23. “Next month will mark one year since the mandate of the Federal Parliament expired, and more than five months have passed since Somalia’s national and federal member state leaders agreed on a process for completing the elections. While we welcome the completion over the weekend of the selection process for the Upper House, only two of the 275 members have been chosen for the lower house. We welcome Prime Minister Roble’s call for completion of the lower house elections by the end of the year, and it is vital that Somalia’s leadership and political aspirants follow through with their repeated commitments to inclusive, transparent and timely elections.”

    2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8907 (2021) · source

24. “I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Swan and Special Representative Madeira for their briefings today. The United States also thanks the civilian and uniformed personnel of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, the United Nations Support Office in Somalia and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) as they implement the Security Council’s important mandates in an extremely dangerous and challenging environment. I also wish to thank Executive Director Siyad for her message to the Council today and for the brave and the vital work that she and her colleagues do every day. The United States is deeply concerned about the slow pace of progress towards completion of Somalia’s national elections.”

    2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8907 (2021) · source

25. “The United States remains committed to the people of South Sudan and to working closely with the Transitional Government, the Security Council and all stakeholders to enable peace and prosperity for the country and for the region.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

26. “We call on South Sudan’s leaders to take immediate and effective measures to protect civilians, humanitarian workers and internally displaced persons and to hold accountable those responsible for attacks on humanitarians. The South Sudanese authorities continue to obstruct ceasefire monitors and peacekeepers; that is unacceptable. Ongoing restrictions on UNMISS patrols and movements, as reported by UNMISS, violate obligations under the Status of Forces Agreement. Those restrictions put civilians and UNMISS personnel at risk. We call on South Sudan’s leaders to cease obstruction of the Mission and to view UNMISS for what it is: a full partner in the process of transition.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

27. “We call on South Sudanese officials to work together with the Security Council on achieving the benchmarks set out in resolution 2577 (2021), so that we can consider appropriate adjustments to the sanctions regime. The United States is also alarmed at the rise of subnational violence in South Sudan, often involving large and well-equipped armed groups, sometimes with support from political actors and members of the security services. We deplore the violence against civilians which has been documented by UNMISS, including extrajudicial killings and sexual and gender- based violence. This year has also seen a significant increase in the killing of and attacks on humanitarian personnel.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

28. “The United States looks forward to the results of the United Nations needs assessment on the electoral process currently under way. Delays in implementing transitional security arrangements in the peace agreement remain a significant barrier to progress. The Transitional Government must follow through on its commitment to expediting the graduation of the Necessary Unified Forces and the establishment of a joint command. Claims by some South Sudanese officials that the United Nations arms embargo prevents the graduation of Necessary Unified Forces are disingenuous. The arms embargo, which was recently renewed by the Council, includes straightforward exemption procedures should South Sudan require arms and materiel necessary for implementation of the peace agreement.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

29. “We note the commitment by the South Sudanese parties and stakeholders at last month’s constitutional workshop to a process that includes robust public consultation procedures to achieve a constitution that reflects the will of the people. Now the Transitional Government should deliver on that commitment expeditiously. The United States views free and fair elections in South Sudan that are both timely and peaceful as essential to sustaining peace and stability in the country. We call on the Transitional Government to develop the institutional and legal framework necessary to ensure that elections are peaceful and reflect the will of the people. That includes ensuring the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in elections.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

30. “Mohandis pointed out, in a few weeks South Sudan will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of its independence. We recognize the pledge by South Sudan’s leaders to restore peace and stability in the country through the implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, but we are concerned with the slow pace of progress. We strongly encourage South Sudan’s leaders to accelerate implementation of the peace Agreement. Last month, the Presidency announced appointments for the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, but members have yet to be sworn in. We urge the prompt finalization of the Legislative Assembly and the appointment and swearing in of the members of the Council of States so that they can fulfil their duties as legislators.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

31. “I thank Special Representative Haysom for his briefing today and congratulate him on taking on his new role. We commend him, as well as the uniformed and civilian personnel of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), for their work to protect civilians, deter violence, support peacebuilding activities and advocate for human rights, especially, as he noted, in today’s even more challenging environment. We greatly appreciate Mr. Mohandis’s briefing from the perspective of civil society in South Sudan. It is essential that the Security Council continue to hear views such as his as we consider next steps on this important issue. We also welcome the participation of the representative of South Sudan in today’s briefing. As Mr.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

32. “We support international efforts to independently look into the human rights situation, including as it impacts Polish minority communities. In that regard, we welcome efforts by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, an international accountability platform for Belarus. The United States unequivocally affirms the EU’s role as a crucial partner to the United Nations and, in particular, to the Security Council in the maintenance of peace and security around the world.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

33. “We will continue to stand with our allies and partners in calling on Russia to immediate cease its evolving military, economic, diplomatic and disinformation efforts to destabilize Ukraine and Georgia. We also thank the European Union for its decisive, quick and clear action on the forced diversion of a flight between two EU member States and the subsequent removal and arrest of journalist Roman Protasevich in Minsk. We will enhance our efforts, including through the coordination of our sanctions policies, to ensure that the authorities of Belarus are held accountable for their actions. With regard to the dire human rights situation in Belarus, we are committed to close coordination with the EU to promote transparency and accountability.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

34. “We will continue to work closely with our EU partners to address crises — not only in Tigray, but around the world, including in Burma, Syria and Venezuela. The Security Council can and must also do better in responding. We greatly appreciate the EU’s critical role in holding Russia accountable for its violations of international law. Moscow’s actions in Ukraine remain a threat to European security seven years after Russia’s intervention in eastern Ukraine and its occupation of Crimea. Our support and that of the EU for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and Georgia is unwavering — whether via the United Nations system, other multilateral forums or bilaterally.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

35. “In Africa, the EU has played a key role in counter-terrorism, conflict prevention, security assistance and peacebuilding. We are grateful for the significant support the EU provides for peace and security initiatives in Africa, including for the African Union Mission in Somalia, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel. The European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI and its assistance in implementing the arms embargo are contributing to peace and security in Libya. We share the EU’s deep concern about the human rights violations, abuses and atrocities in Tigray, including the lack of access of humanitarian actors to the most vulnerable populations who are on the cusp of famine.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

36. “President Biden will meet Presidents Michel and Von der Leyen on 15 June to discuss a common agenda to ensure global health security, build a sustainable economic recovery, fight climate change, enhance digital trade and cooperation, push back against malign behaviour and address global challenges. Together, the United States and the EU have pledged funding towards coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine distribution efforts and the health and humanitarian response. We are working to defeat COVID-19, rebuild our communities, rebuild our economies, strengthen our trade networks and come back even stronger. The United States deeply appreciates the European Union’s contributions across the globe, including its cooperation with the United Nations.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

37. “The United States would like to thank Estonia for organizing this important and timely briefing and High Representative Borrell Fontelles for his remarks today. The partnership between the United States and the European Union (EU) is built on a foundation of shared values. It is built on a common vision that includes a commitment to democracy and the rule of law, respect for human rights, the promotion of economic opportunity and the pursuit of transatlantic prosperity and security. The European Union remains an indispensable partner to the United States and our efforts to promote global security and prosperity, and Europe’s security and success are inextricably linked to our own.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

38. “The United States celebrates the efforts of the Government of Burundi, the United Nations, the African Union and many regional and international actors in supporting those changes, and we encourage Burundi to keep making progress towards a lasting peace.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

39. “We urge all security actors to coordinate their operations with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and ensure that their activities do not harm civilians. In fact, any security actor must provide justification for how their so-called assistance supports security sector reform. Fourth and finally, the United States welcomes progress in Burundi, as was mentioned earlier. Burundi has improved diplomatic and economic relationships with its neighbours and returned to international forums. We recognize initial improvements in respect for media freedoms and encourage continued progress on human rights, which we believe would result in significant economic and political benefits for the people of Burundi.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

40. “We encourage the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) to use its good offices to support a meaningful dialogue that is fully inclusive and addresses the need to improve governance. UNOCA has an important role to play in encouraging constructive engagement by neighbouring countries to reduce the violence and secure the shared borders. We are outraged by reports that Russian instructors led military offensives characterized by confrontations with United Nations peacekeepers, threats against United Nations personnel, violations of international humanitarian law, extensive sexual violence and widespread looting, including of humanitarian organizations. Those violations must stop now.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

41. “Unfortunately, the current security environment on the ground is not conducive to implementing that kind of initiative. Looking outside Cameroon’s borders, we believe that the Cameroonian diaspora has a powerful tool at its disposal — the voices of its people. We therefore ask them and everyone with influence in the region to use their voices to promote peace and meaningful change, rather than retaliatory violence, which will only lead to more suffering. It is time to get children back to school safely, it is time to support humanitarian workers and it is time to end the fighting. We also remain concerned about the ongoing situation in the Central African Republic and welcome the joint communiqué.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

42. “I again thank Special Representative Fall for continuing to engage with key actors, both in Cameroon and abroad, as he did in March of this year. Everyone has a role to play in supporting dialogue and peace to end the senseless killings and violence. The United States fully supports the role of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa in promoting inclusive political dialogue in Cameroon. We also support the Swiss-led and United Nations-supported mediation of the anglophone crisis. However, we are concerned about the viability of the Cameroon Government’s Presidential Plan for Reconstruction and Development of the North-West and South-West regions, which is supported by the United Nations Development Programme.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

43. “Specifically, that means laying out a concrete plan and a timeline for elections and drafting a new national constitution. It means setting up strong institutions, such as a representative National Assembly, an independent judicial system and a reformed national independent electoral commission. For Chad, democracy is finally within reach. We urge the people of Chad to seize this moment. Secondly, the United States continues to be concerned about the situation in the anglophone regions of Cameroon. We condemn everyone contributing to the violence, including both security forces and armed separatists. We call on the Government and armed groups to end the violence and participate in dialogue without preconditions.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

44. “I too thank Special Representative Fall for his briefing today and for his tireless efforts across the region during a tumultuous time. Today I would like to talk about the situations in Chad, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Burundi. First, the United States would like to express its gratitude to the African Union Peace and Security Council for its work in Chad, as the country finds a way forward following the death of President Deby. We join the African Union and our international partners in calling for a peaceful, timely and civilian-led transition of power to a democratically elected Government before October 2022. The Chadian people deserve an inclusive national dialogue — one where everyone comes together to decide the future of their country.”

    2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source

45. “The United States welcomes the renewal of resolution 2498 (2019) under the United Nations sanctions regime for Somalia, as well as its extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts on Somalia and the provisions of the arms embargo for a further 12 months. The authorities in this resolution are an important part of the United Nations arms embargo, which every Council member has committed to upholding in the interest of securing peace and stability both in Somalia and in the broader region. To that end, we also support the increased focus on thwarting Al-Shabaab’s exploitation of the financial system, and the addition of humanitarian language in the resolution. These elements draw attention to necessary reporting and urge the Somali authorities to address sexual and gender- based violence in Somalia with renewed strength.”

    2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8775 (2020) · source

46. “We urge the African Union to play a key role in that consultation and to support the parties to achieve further political progress, especially as they take their own steps to resolve the Abyei dispute and address border issues. The United States remains committed to supporting peace and security in Abyei and in the Sudan and South Sudan.”

    2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8774 (2020) · source

47. “The commitments to addressing border issues and reviewing barriers to the full implementation of UNISFA’s mandate, as agreed during the October meeting of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism, are very welcome developments. The parties should maintain that momentum moving forward. We look forward to the outcomes of the Secretary- General’s joint consultation with the Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia on UNISFA’s exit strategy, which the Security Council has requested in the resolution. Given the warming relations between the Sudan and South Sudan, a responsible exit strategy should be developed, and it must account for the continued security needs of the people of Abyei.”

    2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8774 (2020) · source

48. “I thank all the members of the Security Council for their support for this incredibly important mandate. As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus disease, we express our thanks to all Council members for demonstrating their ongoing support for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). We would also like to extend particular thanks to Ethiopia for its contributions to UNISFA. The people of Abyei deserve to live in peace without fear of violence. They also deserve a functioning Administration that can offer security and the rule of law. We must not lose sight of those goals. In resolution 2550 (2020), the Security Council welcomes and encourages continued engagement between the Sudan and South Sudan to resolve the Abyei dispute.”

    2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8774 (2020) · source

49. “The United States salutes MINUSCA’s relentless focus on protecting civilians, the outstanding work of the Humanitarian Coordinator to make MINUSCA an agile and responsive partner for responding to needs on the ground, and the overall leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. In that highly demanding context, where the stakes are so high and mission effectiveness is so critical, we fully agree with the Secretary-General that MINUSCA’s presence is key to maintaining peace and stability in the Central African Republic, and we note his recommendation for the Security Council to extend the mandate of MINUSCA for one year, until 15 November 2021. We should all continue to do everything that we can to ensure a prosperous future for the people of the Central African Republic.”

    2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source

50. “MINUSCA had the highest number of allegations of all missions in 2019 and in 2020. We urge all troop- and police-contributing countries to enforce the United Nations zero-tolerance policy and to swiftly and credibly address criminal allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse. The United Nations must increase its already strong efforts to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse, including by repatriating individuals and units who commit such crimes, as mandated by resolution 2272 (2016). We acknowledge MINUSCA’s success in reducing overall violence in the Central African Republic and its multifaceted efforts of negotiation, good offices and kinetic action to reduce the threat of armed groups.”

    2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source