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lines on the record: 302
first: 2018-08-29
most recent: 2022-05-17
sittings or episodes: 53
sources: un-security-council

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“As Colombia continues to implement its peace plan, it is also demonstrating regional leadership by recognizing interim President Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate leader and by supporting more than 1.5 million Venezuelans fleeing the man- made crisis in Venezuela. Colombia is supporting that vulnerable population by granting temporary residency and work permits and by facilitating access to social services. The Venezuelan people and regional leaders know that the illegitimate Maduro regime is singularly responsible for the chaos that has enveloped the country. Maduro continues to undermine democratic institutions, oppress democratic actors, carry out systematic and violent repression of human rights, and engage in rampant and widespread corruption.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“It is imperative that this system, so critical to a just and durable peace, operate as intended to redress serious conflict-related crimes, that it not be inappropriately used by common criminals seeking to elude the regular criminaljustice system, and that its operations take into account, as appropriate, Colombia's international legal obligations. A well-functioning Special Jurisdiction for Peace will help ensure accountability for crimes committed by the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo and State actors and provide justice for victims, including by providing access to reparations.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“We renew our call on the Government to redouble its efforts to protect social leaders and members of vulnerable populations across Colombia, and we reiterate our support for Colombia's efforts to ensure that those leaders can safely accomplish their vital work in support of a just and lasting peace. A transitional justice system that promotes peace and meets victims' demands for the pursuit of truth and justice is essential for Colombia's peace process. We view the Special Jurisdiction for Peace as vital to addressing war crimes and human rights abuses.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“The United States remains committed to working with the Duque Administration to pursue a whole-of- Government approach to counter-narcotics, rural development and rural security with the shared goal of reducing coca cultivation and cocaine production by half by the end of 2023. Those efforts directly support peace implementation. We are encouraged by the Colombian Government's efforts to extend its presence into rural conflict-affected areas, which will bring much needed justice, economic support and security to vulnerable populations. The United States is deeply concerned by credible reports of ongoing violence against human rights defenders, members of the press and social leaders, which members of the Council heard about first-hand during our visit to Colombia last week.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“They pose a threat to public health and safety in Colombia, throughout Latin America and around the world. President Duque Marquez and his Administration have demonstrated their resolve to expand counter- narcotics efforts. Thanks to President Duque's aggressive eradication efforts, Colombian coca cultivation and cocaine production decreased for the first time since 2012. Colombia destroyed over 60 per cent more coca in the first four months of 2019 than during the same period in 2018, and in the first four months of 2019 alone the Colombian Government seized nearly 145 metric tons of cocaine.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“Recent joint visits by the Government and FARC representatives to 4 of the 24 territorial areas for training and reintegration demonstrated both parties' concerns over the future status of those sites and to maintaining security and strengthening social and economic conditions for those communities in transition. Those positive steps are historic, but Colombia and its international partners must remain vigilant in addressing ongoing barriers to lasting peace. For example, narco-traffickers and illegal armed groups are seeking to derail the peace process to profit from the resulting instability and chaos. In Colombia and elsewhere, the illicit production and trafficking of cocaine are linked to organized crime, illegal financial flows and corruption.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“The Special Representative and the staff of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia are key contributors to that process. Despite ongoing challenges, progress has been made in implementing the peace agreement. That includes a commitment to reintegration by the Colombian Government and the FARC. It includes supporting rural populations in substituting illicit crops and laying the groundwork for transitional justice. It also includes coordination on security and social welfare for ex-guerrillas and ensuring the protection of civil society leaders.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“I welcome you, Mr. President, again to the Council today. I also thank the Special Representative for his briefing today, and add my voice of welcome to Foreign Minister Trujillo Garcia, High Counsellor Archila and your whole delegation. The historic 2016 Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace offered a new era of hope to Colombians longing for an end to decades of violence and insecurity. The innovative approaches taken by the Colombian Government and the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun (FARC) to establish a peace accord framework has demonstrated their joint commitment to ushering in a new era of shared peace and prosperity. The United States strongly supports that ongoing joint effort to secure a lasting peace that the Colombian people deserve.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“Those who seek to defraud or divert such assistance are in violation of internationally recognized humanitarian principles and are directly and intentionally contributing to Yemen's dire humanitarian crisis. We continue to encourage all parties to respect the humanitarian principles of independence, neutrality and impartiality to avoid creating more precarious situations for vulnerable populations in Yemen.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“We hope for a resolution that prioritizes the needs of vulnerable Yemenis and we condemn Houthi efforts to undermine humanitarian activities through the diversion of aid. We must ensure that humanitarian assistance continues to effectively reach the millions in need. There is no excuse for the obstruction of United Nations humanitarian assistance in Yemen. The United States remains one of the largest humanitarian contributors in the country. We join the call today for all donors to step up assistance in Yemen and fulfil their financial commitments pledged in Geneva in February. The United States supports United Nations efforts to uphold the integrity of its humanitarian assistance programmes to ensure that life-saving aid directly reaches those in need.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“As the sobering briefings today reminded us, the humanitarian situation in Yemen is dire. The United States remains seriously concerned about the increasing risk of famine in Yemen, in particular, as we have heard today, among vulnerable populations. We were heartened to learn that the World Food Programme (WFP) was able to salvage a portion ofthe wheat stored at the Red Sea Mills, which it recently reached despite obstacles placed by the Houthis. We commend the WFP's efforts in this regard. We are also closely monitoring negotiations between the WFP and the Houthis to enable the full resumption of food aid. As long as the Houthis delay their cooperation with the WFP, the Yemeni people will continue to suffer.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“That means implementing redeployment and reaching consensus on the contentious issues relating to local security forces, while continuing to exercise restraint so that fighting does not threaten the ceasefire. We welcome the recent meeting between President Mansour Hadi Mansour and Special Envoy Griffiths and we hope that this can pave the way for further collaboration and towards finding a political solution to the conflict. The United States expresses its disappointment over recent reports that Houthi authorities sentenced 30 activists to death in Sana'a and reminds the Houthis of their commitment to an exchange of prisoners and detainees per the Stockholm Agreement. Tangible progress on the exchange of prisoners would indicate the seriousness of the parties to build confidence towards an agreement to end the conflict.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“Iran must cease supplying the Houthis with the weapons and technology used in those attacks. Since December, the Council has urged the Government of Yemen and the Houthis to demonstrate their commitment to a political settlement by taking good- faith measures to de-escalate tensions and redeploy from Al-Hudaydah, as agreed in Sweden. We are encouraged by the progress at the recent Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) meeting and see it as proof of what can be achieved when the parties work in good faith with Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and RCC Chair Lieutenant General Michael Lollesgaard. Yet harder work lies ahead, as we have heard here today, and the parties must make good on their commitments.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“I thank our briefers for their remarks and the tireless efforts of their teams. Progress on the United Nations-led political process is vital, but it faces obstacles from within Yemen and from outside forces. The Security Council has seen regional escalation by Iran, and we are alarmed about the recent uptick in Houthi attacks, especially on Saudi civilian airports. We must do everything we can to prevent these attacks from undermining hard-earned progress on the United Nations-led political track in Yemen. We urge the parties to undertake de-escalatory measures so as to show their commitment to a Yemeni- led political resolution. As part of that de-escalation, we call on the Houthis to immediately cease unmanned aerial vehicle, rocket and other attacks against their fellow citizens and neighbours.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“Our Crimea-related sanctions will remain in place until Russia returns control of the peninsula to Ukraine, and our sanctions against Russia for its aggression in eastern Ukraine will remain in place until Russia fully implements the Minsk agreements. As Secretary Pompeo stated in our declaration on Crimea last year, the United States rejects Russia's attempted annexation of Crimea and pledges to maintain that policy until Ukraine's territorial integrity is restored.”
2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source
“More recently, Russia escalated its aggressive activities when it blocked the lawful passage of Ukrainian naval vessels and attacked them near the Kerch Strait in November. The United States calls on Russia to respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, including its territorial waters, and we reiterate our call to Russia to immediately release the detained Ukrainian crew members and naval vessels. That would be an important demonstration of Russia's readiness to engage more constructively with Ukraine. Russia must end its occupation okaraine's Crimean peninsula.”
2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source
“As the findings of the Joint Investigation Team made clear, the BUK missile launcher used to bring down the passenger aircraft was owned by Russia and was assigned to Russia's 53rd Anti-aircraft Brigade. The launcher was brought into sovereign Ukrainian territory, fired from territory controlled by Russia and Russian-led forces in eastern Ukraine and then returned to Russian territory. We recall the Security Council's demand that those responsible be held to account and that all States cooperate fully with efforts to establish accountability. We call upon Russia to respect and adhere to resolution 2166 (2014) and ensure that any indicted individuals currently in Russia face justice.”
2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source
“In contrast, we commend President Zelenskyi's support for the promotion of Ukrainian language efforts to promote national unity. While President Zelenskyi has promised to take steps to strengthen relations between Kyiv and Ukrainians living in eastern Ukraine, Russia perpetually undermines unity, as exemplified recently by its decision to issue passports to Ukrainians residing in conflict areas. Sombrely, we note that, five years ago tomorrow, 298 innocent civilians were killed in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7. The United States again extends its deepest sympathies to the families and friends ofthe victims and calls forjustice on behalf of those who lost their lives.”
2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source
“We welcome the opportunity today to discuss issues that Ukraine's minority groups face. Since 2014, Russian occupation forces have carried out a campaign of violence, including dozens of extrajudicial killings and forcible disappearances, imprisonment and torture, against Crimean Tatars, ethnic Ukrainians and others. We call on Russia to end its systematic abuse of Ukraine's Crimean Tatar community and Ukrainian nationals in Crimea and the Donbas region. We note with concern Russia's suppression of education in the languages of national minorities in Crimea. Only 249 schoolchildren are being educated in the Ukrainian language this year, down from 12,694 children in the school year before Russia's occupation began, according to data gathered by the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine.”
2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source
“The support of the United States for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity is unwavering. We are committed to working with the Ukrainian people to promote democracy and prosperity and root out corruption. President Trump underscored that message to President Zelenskyi following peaceful competitive elections that reflected Ukraine's vibrant democracy. Russia's actions in Ukraine since 2014 have led to approximately 13,000 conflict-related deaths, including more than 300 Ukrainian soldiers killed or wounded this year in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, which was stirred up by Russia. In the face of Russia's aggression and efforts to undermine the country, Ukraine instead continues to grow more united, more cohesive, more resilient and stronger.”
2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source
“In the continued spirit of Security Council efficiency and effectiveness, we strongly encourage future discussions on this topic to remain in existing Security Council working groups. Those forums are the best vehicles for discussions, especially on mandates.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“In addition to efforts to enhance triangular cooperation among the Security Council, the Secretariat and TCCs and PCCs, we must also remember there are other forums where all Member States have an opportunity to engage with the Secretariat and to provide guidance on issues that impact United Nations peacekeeping, in particular in the General Assembly Fifth Committee and in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. We are deeply concerned that recent negotiations in the Fifth Committee on cross-cutting peacekeeping policy issues were ultimately unsuccessful in reaching a resolution owing to the parochial national interests of a few Member States. That was a critical missed opportunity for all Member States, including TCCs and PCCs, to make recommendations on peacekeeping policy.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“The United States notes that triangular cooperation is already discussed in the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations. The Working Group has reiterated its commitment to hold consultations between itself and troop- and police-contributing countries at different stages of United Nations peacekeeping operations. We would encourage more TCC Member States to make greater use of those forums by both attending and participating in the discussions. Triangular cooperation is also discussed in the Security Council Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, which reviews working methods for the Security Council to, among other things, enhance interaction and consultation between the Security Council and troop- and police-contributing countries.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“We conduct those consultations regularly in New York, Washington, D.C., and capitals prior to the creation or renewal of mandates. We will continue to do so. That informal dialogue is an important mechanism to discuss progress achieved, fluid dynamics on the ground and areas for improvement with existing peacekeeping mandates. It is important to keep the discussions focused on the purpose and specific requirements of the missions, including the protection of civilians, the safety and security of United Nations personnel and improved performance and accountability. It is equally important to avoid overly formalizing triangular consultations, as has been noted by many of our colleagues here today. Adding layers of unnecessary bureaucracy would ultimately weaken the mandating process.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“The unanimous adoption of resolution 2436 (2018) made it clear that United Nations peacekeeping performance and accountability are a Security Council priority. To that end, we support the recommendations outlined by the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446). The Panel recognized that enhanced triangular cooperation among the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop- and police-contributing countries (TCCs/PCCs) is essential to strengthening performance. The United States consults extensively with host countries, peacekeeping mission personnel, troop- and police-contributing countries, the United Nations Secretariat and fellow Security Council members to gain valuable information about the realities on the ground for each peacekeeping mission.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“I thank today's briefers for their informative briefings. The United States recognizes the contribution that contingents make in increasingly insecure environments around the globe. We welcome the opportunity to work together, through existing working groups, to make peacekeeping as effective as possible. The United States Views peacekeeping reforms through the lens of our five peacekeeping principles. Peacekeeping missions must support political solutions; have the cooperation of the host country; possess realistic and achievable mandates; have an exit strategy; and adjust to progress and failure. The United States has worked tirelessly over the past two years to promote a culture of performance within United Nations peacekeeping. That will improve the ability of peacekeepers to carry out their mandates effectively.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“We have not had a dedicated meeting on the Lake Chad basin region since April 2018 or a meeting dedicated to security and humanitarian issues there since September 2017. It is high time we merged those subjects into one, rather than focusing exclusively on the Group of Five for the Sahel. In conclusion, we salute the soldiers, civilians and contractors in MINUSMA who risk their lives for a brighter and more secure future for the people of Mali. The United States honours the sacrifices that they and their families make each day, and most of all we hope that the Malian parties see in this resolution a clear, collective message that they must take urgent steps to implement the Peace Agreement in order to create stability in Mali and an opportunity for its people.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“We have seen minimal use of this option inside Mali itself and look forward to the Secretary-General's assessment next June as we consider whether to continue this mechanism. On that note, the threat of terrorism is a reality across all of West Africa, not just the Sahel, and the Council should review the problem comprehensively. It is time to transform the stand-alone report and briefing on the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel into a broader discussion of terrorism challenges across West Africa, including the devastating conflict with Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa Province, and the increased threat to littoral countries. This broader discussion should draw attention to the conflict's impact on millions of people across the region and the efforts of all regional forces to combat terrorism.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“The United States remains a leader in the fight to end impunity and continues to support justice and accountability for international crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. We respect the decision of those nations that have chosen to join the ICC, and in turn we expect that our decision not to join and not to place our citizens under the ICC's jurisdiction will also be respected. Finally, the Council expressed support in the resolution for the delivery of life support consumables to the contingents of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) operating outside Mali through the reimbursable support mechanism originally detailed in resolution 2391 (2017) and later in the United Nations, European Union and G-5 Sahel's technical agreement.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“We note that the resolution contains references to the International Criminal Court (ICC), and refer to the United States policy on the International Criminal Court as announced by the United States on 10 September 2018. In particular, the United States reiterates its continuing and long-standing principled objection to any assertion of ICC jurisdiction over nationals of States that are not parties to the Rome Statute, such as the United States and Israel, absent a Security Council referral or the consent of such a State. Mali, as a State party to the Rome Statute, has consented to the ICC's jurisdiction and, as noted in the resolution, has referred the situation to the ICC.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“Significantly, it asks for a level of detailed reporting that we have not received so far. Resolution 2480 (2019) mandates bi-annual assessments by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, in coordination with the Force Commander, on performance, operations, rotations and the Mission's work with the other security actors in Mali. It also calls for the Mission to work with those other security actors to develop a transition plan to coordinate the eventual transfer of security responsibilities. We very much look forward to hearing about those plans. The United States intends to ask both the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Force Commander to present them in person next year.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“This is no ordinary mandate renewal, because MINUSMA is no ordinary peacekeeping Mission. Since its creation, in 2013, MINUSMA has operated in a challenging, dangerous and asymmetrical environment. It is a peacekeeping Mission in a counter- terrorism environment. MINUSMA peacekeepers are consistently and purposefully attacked by unrelenting violent extremists who are mobile, smart and organized. Mindful of those unique and deadly challenges, this mandate more adequately focuses its attention on MINUSMA's troops, which make up more than 80 per cent of the Mission and the main share of its budget. It calls for improved troop and police performance, more control and flexibility for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Force Commander and better predeployment training for incoming troop- contributing countries.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“This resolution includes new specific and measurable benchmarks focused primarily on the political and security pillars of the agreement. We expect the parties to make significant progress on those benchmarks, and to do so soon. To reinforce that expectation, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017), concerning Mali, is on the verge of designating more individuals under the regime of resolution 2374 (2017). The timely message of these designations makes clear to all the parties that the Council will hold accountable those who block progress on the agreement to clear the way for leaders who will work together to achieve the agreement's goals: power-sharing through institutional reform, redistricting and more elections.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“This second strategic priority shows Malians that MINUSMA, with more than 16,000 personnel and a budget over $1 billion a year, will prioritize support to the Malian Government's efforts to improve civilian protection and respect for human rights by re-establishing a constructive and rights-respecting State presence in the centre. The Government has the primary responsibility for ensuring security, opportunity and access to services there, and it needs to act accordingly. Secondly, this mandate again makes clear that the Mission's key focus is to support implementation of the peace agreement, as it has done for the past four years. The United States has consistently noted our deep disappointment with the parties' lack of progress on that agreement.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“With another year of insufficient progress in implementing the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, agreed in Algiers, and worsening insecurity in central Mali, we cannot accept the status quo for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). We needed to create the right mandate to respond to the escalating violence and hold the signatory parties accountable. Resolution 2480 (2019) will help accomplish both. First, we have made the significant decision to create a second strategic priority for MINUSMA focused on central Mali, the most dangerous region in the country. The number of attacks, human rights violations and abuses and civilians killed has reached a level not seen in Mali since 2012.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“The United States would like to thank Security Council members for a collaborative negotiation and express our gratitude for France's extraordinary efforts in developing resolution 2480 (2019) and conducting the negotiations. I also want to join our colleagues today in bidding farewell and expressing our gratitude to Ambassador Delattre. He has served France honourably both in New York and in Washington, DC, and his service to this organ has been instrumental in maintaining international peace and security, as well as promoting liberty and equality around the world. We will truly miss him, and we wish him all the best.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“Instead, we urge the parties to the agreement and all partners to work to advance the many signs of hope for the Central African Republic. That means participating fully in the executive follow-up committee, holding the individuals or groups that have violated the terms of the peace agreement accountable and pursuing justice for those responsible for mass atrocities. We look forward to continuing to work with the United Nations, the African Union, ECCAS and other partners in pursuit of the faithful implementation of the peace agreement and the lasting peace and security that the signatories can bring to the people of the Central African Republic as a result.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“They are also priorities for the United States. We commend the signatories to the agreement for acknowledging the need for justice and accountability and for their work to establish the inclusive commission. We urge all parties to fully support and cooperate with the Special Criminal Court. The United States is watching the situation in the Central African Republic and the progress towards implementation of the peace agreement closely. We are committed both to ensuring that the signatories to the peace agreement keep their word and to applying consequences both through United States domestic authorities and the Security Council for individuals and groups undermining the agreement. We hope that we will not need to resort to such mechanisms.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“Despite those troubling attacks, there has been noteworthy progress since February. We welcome the momentum in the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation (DDRR) process, including the receipt of many armed groups' lists of candidates for DDRR and the work of MINUSCA's first mobile demobilization team with the Revolution et justice-Sayo armed group in Bouar. That work, including proper vetting for former armed-group members, is essential because Central Africans will trust their national military and mixed brigades to protect them only when they are confident that those soldiers are indeed committed to protecting, and not targeting, civilians. Central African Republic citizens told us in clear terms during the 2015 Bangui Forum that justice and accountability are high priorities.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“The United States condemns those horrific, premeditated attacks, which were flagrant violations of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, of 6 February. We take note of and appreciate the role of the Government of the Central African Republic, MINUSCA, the African Union and ECCAS in securing the handover of the three suspects and stopping the spread of violence. We call on the Retour, reclamation et rehabilitation armed group that conducted the attacks to hand over additional perpetrators, dismantle its bases and barriers in the area of the attack and demobilize and disarm immediately. The peace agreement is the Central African Republic's best prospect for ending violence and achieving lasting peace and security. There must be accountability for violations of the agreement.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“I thank Special Representative Ndiaye for his briefing. The United States looks forward to a collaborative and productive relationship with him, and we appreciate the seriousness with which he has taken up his new role to implement the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) to its fullest. I thank Director Vervaeke for his briefing today and for the European Union's important work in the Central African Republic. To Special Representative Matondo, I say that we appreciate the African Union's efforts, alongside those of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and MINUSCA, to pursue accountability and prevent reprisals following the May massacres in Lemouna and Koundjili.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“The United States encourages all to keep an open mind, read through these ideas and then make suggestions. All of us here today care deeply and want to see peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. We hope everyone here will remain constructively engaged with us moving forward.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“We have been very clear that our full plan will address all final-status issues. The economic plan is a complement to the political plan. We understand that only through a solution to the final-status issues will the economic vision be possible. Sustainable Palestinian economic growth is not achievable in the current environment. The economic vision is a road map that includes a detailed portfolio of real projects and capacity-building programmes that have the potential to unleash sustainable, private sector-driven growth if and when there is peace. We want to underscore that this is why it is so important that everyone keep an open mind. The Council meets here month after month. Many in this Chamber use the same talking points to describe situations that have not changed. What actions have positively changed the reality on the ground?”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“I thank Mr. Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing and tireless efforts on this portfolio. As Special Coordinator Mladenov mentioned, the United States, in partnership with Bahrain, will be hosting the Peace to Prosperity economic workshop in Manama next week. The workshop is a pivotal opportunity to convene Government, civil society and business leaders to share ideas, discuss strategies and galvanize support for potential economic investments and initiatives that could be made possible by a peace agreement. The workshop will facilitate discussions on an ambitious, achievable vision and framework for a prosperous future for Palestinians, including enhancements to economic governance, development of human capital and facilitation of rapid private-sector growth.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“We also request that UNAMA and the Afghan Government prepare a report on performance and accountability ahead of the September Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, which should include an overview of the JCMB discussions on anti-corruption, Government accountability and ongoing efforts to ensure fair and credible elections. I want to repeat once again that peace is our highest priority. Thanks to the efforts of many Security Council members, that goal is within reach. Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed, and the peace process will end only when Afghans reach a comprehensive understanding on a political road map to end the war. We are committed to providing future updates.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The United States is providing financial and technical assistance through the United Nations Development Programme and other partners to the Election Commission and will continue to do so. Lastly, the United States views the United Nations Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB) as an important tool for coordination between the Afghan Government and donors. We call on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the Afghan Government to ensure that the J CMB maintains a robust performance and accountability component.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“We encourage Member States to fully implement their sanctions obligations in support of peace in Afghanistan. Peace remains our priority. At the same time, we believe that election planning must go forward as we pursue the peace that Afghans deserve. Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission has announced that the presidential election will be held on 28 September. We urge the Afghan Government, the Election Commission and all political stakeholders to take the necessary steps to ensure that the election is credible. The preparations for it include completing voter registration, refining the voter list, printing ballots and recruiting and training poll workers.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The United States joins other countries in supporting Afghans' desire for a peace that sustains the social and human rights gains of the past 18 years. We insist, and indeed we should all insist, that women, minorities and other groups be represented in those talks. Additionally, the United States is consulting with the region on how it can support peace. The trilateral consensus issued by the United States, Russia and China and the principles issued by the United States-Europe group are important steps forward. The United States claims no monopoly on the diplomacy of peace. We thank Ambassador Djani and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) for supporting a temporary travel-ban exemption for select individuals, and a corresponding limited asset-freeze exemption, in order to facilitate the intra-Afghan talks.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Let me outline what we see as a way forward. First, all parties agree that finalizing a United States-Taliban understanding on terrorism and the foreign-troop presence will open the door for an intra-Afghan dialogue and negotiations. To that end, we welcome Germany's commitment, together with Qatar, to convene an intra-Afghan dialogue in Doha in early July, which will be an opportunity for Afghans to endorse the urgent need for intra-Afghan negotiations. Simultaneously, the United States is laying the groundwork for intra-Afghan negotiations to begin as soon as possible. Their objective is for the Afghans to agree on a timeline and a political road map for reaching a comprehensive peace agreement.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“In the light of the progress on ensuring that Afghan soil is not used for international terrorism, the time will soon come to begin discussions with the Taliban on the issue of the foreign military presence, which will continue to be based on conditions. The United States has made it clear to the Taliban that it is prepared to reduce its forces. However, we have not agreed to numbers or a timeline with the Taliban. The final disposition of foreign forces will be determined with the post-peace Government. In parallel to our discussions with the Taliban, we are conducting detailed discussions with the Afghan Government. We are fully aligned in our approach, including on the importance of the Taliban committing to a reduction in violence leading to a permanent ceasefire. The Afghans demand and deserve an end to the violence.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source