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1. “1, too, would like to welcome the Judges and Prosecutor representing the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals back to New York. I thank them for their very comprehensive briefings. My delegation welcomes the notable progress made by the ICTY and the Residual Mechanism during the reporting period. In particular, we wish to congratulate the Residual Mechanism on the official launching of its new premises in Arusha last month. We commend the Government of Tanzania for its crucial role and valuable contribution in that regard. Malaysia is encouraged by the smooth functioning of the Residual Mechanism in assuming responsibility for a number of functions of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the ICTY.”

   2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source

2. “The Committee furthermore received an assets freeze exemption request invoking paragraph 19 (b) of resolution 1970 (2011), which is currently on hold pending the receipt of additional information. The Committee also responded to two requests for guidance on the arms embargo as it relates to non-lethal military equipment, and to one request for guidance on the assets freeze measure as it relates to a listed entity. Finally, given that this is my last briefing to the Council under paragraph 24 (e) of resolution 1970 (2011), I would like to thank the Committee members for all the cooperation and support rendered over the past two years.”

   2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

3. “Also in follow- up to recommendations contained in the Panel's interim report, the Committee dispatched two notes verbales to all Member States on 15 November, covering issues relating to the arms embargo and to funding for investigations by the International Criminal Court. On 21 November, following receipt of a note verbale from the Permanent Mission of Libya to the United Nations nominating a focal point concerning the measures set out in resolution 2146 (2014) in relation to attempts to illicitly export crude oil from Libya, the Committee wrote to Libya to request the contact details of that focal point. During the reporting period, the Committee also received two arms embargo exemption requests invoking paragraph 9 (c) of resolution 1970 (2011), one of which it approved.”

   2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

4. “In accordance with paragraph 10 of resolution 2292 (2016), the Committee informed the flag State of the inspection on 14 October. On 25 October, the Committee extended an invitation to the operations commander of EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia to brief the Committee, in accordance with paragraph 3 (c) of the Committee's guidelines. The date of the briefing is in the process of being determined. In follow-up to a recommendation made by the Panel of Experts in its interim report, the Committee updated the existing entries on its sanctions list with additional identifying information on 11 November, and subsequently issued a corresponding press release and note verbale to all Member States.”

   2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

5. “The main points emerging in the discussion were concerns about the political transition and the security situation; security assistance to the Government of National Accord; arms flows into and out of Libya and the financing of armed groups. The Committee agreed to follow up on six recommendations. On 26 October, the Committee issued a press release containing a brief summary of the informal consultations. Let me now very briefly touch on the activities of the Committee during the reporting period, which notably increased. On 4 October, the Committee received an inspection report from the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED) Operation Sophia. No prohibited items were found on board the inspected vessel.”

   2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

6. “With regard to the assets freeze, the Panel informed that it was investigating alleged attempts to move large amounts of assets from other parts of Africa back to Libya. The Panel furthermore reported on its investigations concerning the assets of other listed individuals and confirmed a violation of the travel ban by a listed individual. The Panel presented a total of 16 recommendations, of which one was directed at the Security Council, 13 at the Committee and two at Member States. The Committee discussed the Panel's interim report and its recommendations during informal consultations held on 20 October. The Panel's report was generally well received.”

   2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

7. “The Panel expressed concern about the increased presence of foreign armed groups in Libya, as well as continued human rights violations by various factions, in particular by ISIL, including mass killings, arbitrary arrests and detentions and kidnappings Concerning violations of the arms embargo, the Panel reported on transfers of military aircraft and vehicles and the presence of mercenaries and foreign military forces, as well as foreign airstrikes, and also expressed its concern with regard to diversions, both within and emanating from Libya. The Panel assessed that armed groups continued to finance themselves through illegal means, including through the smuggling of fuel. The Panel noted with concern the continued fragmentation of Libya's financial and oil institutions.”

   2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

8. “In the report, the Panel described several spoiling actions by armed groups and political actors, both in the east and the west of Libya, that delayed or complicated the political transition as laid out in the Libyan Political Agreement. On the security side, the Panel reported unabated military activities, including the use of air assets by different actors, in Benghazi and Darnah and in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Sirte. The Panel noted a change in control over oil facilities, and continued clashes between armed groups in Tripoli and along the coastal road to Tunisia.”

   2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

9. “In accordance with paragraph 24 (e) ofresolution 1970 (2011), of26 February 2011, I have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established by the same resolution. The report covers the period from 15 September to 6 December 2016, during which time the members of the Committee met once in informal consultations and dealt with a number of issues via the silence procedure. At the outset, I would like to brief the Council on the main points of the interim report of the Panel of Experts under resolution 2278 (2016), which the Panel submitted to the Security Council on 28 September.”

   2016-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7827 (2016) · source

10. “We have spent hours listening to the heart- wrenching accounts of a humanitarian catastrophe, and with the Security Council's inability to act, do we have the heart to listen to more graphic briefings? What is required is actions to halt the fighting in order to pave the way for the delivery of the humanitarian assistance that the people of Syria are so desperately missing. For the sake of these innocent lives we will not give up hope. We cannot despair. We will continue to support any initiative, be it in the Security Council or outside the Council, to see an end to the brutal conflict and destruction in eastern Aleppo.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7825 (2016) · source

11. “An urgent need for the activation of the United Nations four-point humanitarian plan to resupply medical and food assistance needs no further elaboration, and the presence of medical personnel to treat the many sick and wounded is urgently needed. Given the compelling humanitarian reasons behind it, my delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution. We have consistently pressed for alleviating the appalling humanitarian situation being faced by innocent civilians in Syria. We are therefore gravely disappointed that this draft humanitarian resolution failed to be adopted. It is a betrayal of all hopes pinned on the Council to alleviate the dreadful suffering caused by a brutal conflict.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7825 (2016) · source

12. “Malaysia has repeatedly called for the Security Council to act more decisively on Syria. We therefore view this latest effort by Egypt, New Zealand and Spain as an attempt to assert the Council's authority and discharge its responsibility to effectively address the deteriorating situation in Syria, particularly in Aleppo. The fulfilment ofthe draft resolution's (S/2016/1026) main objective, which was to achieve a ceasefire in Aleppo to allow for the delivery of much-needed humanitarian assistance, is absolutely critical for reducing death and destruction and for saving thousands of lives in the besieged city, especially women and children. Also of utmost importance to my delegation is the fate of thousands who are facing the great risk of mass starvation.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7825 (2016) · source

13. “Our aspiration is to see the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. We also wish to see the Democratic People's Republic of Korea returning to the negotiating table and embracing change that builds trust so that shared security and prosperity might be pursued through international cooperation.”

    2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source

14. “As we did upon the adoption of resolution 2270 (2016) in March, Malaysia wishes to re-emphasize that interpretation of relevant provisions in the resolution must not be a pretext for disrupting diplomatic access or further impede the conduct of legitimate diplomatic and humanitarian activities in the country, as stipulated under the Vienna and Geneva Conventions, respectively. At the twenty-third regional forum in July, sponsored by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Malaysia called on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to abide by all relevant Security Council resolutions, dismantle its nuclear programme in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner, and refrain from conducting any provocative acts, in order to maintain peace and stability in the region.”

    2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source

15. “Malaysia remains convinced that a comprehensive solution, which would take into account the interests of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the grave hardship its people are facing as well as their humanitarian needs, is indispensable. We call upon the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to return to the negotiating table and resume peaceful dialogue and negotiations Within the framework of the Six- Party Talks. The language in the text that safeguards humanitarian exemptions is a crucial element. It is designed to prevent the effects of possible unintended consequences against legitimate interests, particularly those related to the livelihoods and the humanitarian situation of the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We fully support that aspect of the resolution.”

    2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source

16. “We join other Council members in expressing appreciation to the delegations of China and the United States as well as to all those involved in the work that led to the adoption of resolution 2321 (2016) today. Malaysia welcomes the unanimous adoption of this very important text, in the light of our belief that the illicit development and procurement of weapons of mass destruction and related technologies and capabilities by any State are unacceptable and cannot be tolerated by the international community. Such activities undermine the work and commitment of all Member States to peaceful relations with each other and to the peaceful resolution of conflict. It is for this reason that Malaysia voted in favour of resolution 2321 (2016).”

    2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source

17. “In the post-conflict recovery phase, the provision of safe water should rank among the highest priorities. Water, sanitation and the associated delivery infrastructures are critical to economic development and the recovery of livelihoods in the aftermath of conflict. In that regard, the formation of partnerships, capacity-building and the transfer of technologies are key to ensuring sustainable water management in peacebuilding efforts. At the same time, collective efforts aimed at achieving water-related targets under Sustainable Development Goal 6 would help in addressing potential conflicts driven by competition over increasingly scarce water resources. It is also vital that our collective efforts be further intensified in addressing the issues.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

18. “We acknowledge the potentially destabilizing effects that could arise from poorly managed conflicts and tensions related to water and water resources. It is therefore vital that the capacity and capability of preventive diplomacy mechanisms and institutions, including those deployed by the United Nations and by regional organizations, continue to be supported. It is vitally important to understand and address the negative impact of armed conflicts on water resources and the related infrastructure, especially in those areas currently ongoing conflicts, where we have seen the callous contamination of water and the destruction of water-related infrastructure resources employed as a military strategy or tactic, which is in flagrant violation of applicable international humanitarian law norms and standards.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

19. “Since 2005, the Working Group has spearheaded the implementation of the ASEAN strategic plan of action on water resources management. In essence, that format provides a platform for enhancing cooperation, promoting networking and engaging in collaborative actions aimed at the practical implementation of integrated water resources management in the region. At the global level, we commend and support the ongoing effort and work of the Global High- Level Panel on Water and Peace, led by Mr. Turk, to strengthen the global architecture aimed at preventing and resolving water-related conflicts and tensions. We look forward to the release of the Panel's final report and recommendations as future contributions to the ongoing debate on water, peace and security. In conclusion, I wish to highlight three additional points.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

20. “Across the globe, my delegation is encouraged by the pursuit of collective efforts on transboundary water cooperation in the context of regional cooperation. Initiatives such as the Senegal River Basin Development Organization in Africa, the establishment of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia and the Blue Peace initiative in the Middle East, which seek to harness water as an instrument of peace as opposed to a cause of conflict, are inspiring. I am pleased to share the fact that in my own region, South-East Asia, the 10 member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pursue such a collaborative approach under the framework of the ASEAN Working Group on Water Resources Management.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

21. “The exploitation resulting from the annexations of Palestinian water resources is illegal under international law. It is therefore doubly illegal for the expropriated water to be used and channelled to the illegal settlers. In addition, the decision to prevent Gaza from rebuilding its water and sanitation infrastructure, following the 2009 and 2014 attacks, is abhorrent and unacceptable. We call for an immediate end to the systematic and cynical exploitation of Palestinian water resources, which has caused much anger, frustration and despair among the Palestinians. Such unsustainable situations could trigger not only a political insecurity crisis, but potentially even a health crisis in an already volatile region that can ill afford further threats to peace and security.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

22. “In that connection, various possible causes of conflicts related to water, including rapid population growth, industrialization, agriculture and urbanization, were highlighted earlier. The list should not preclude the impact of military occupation. A particular situation that stands out in that regard is the dire situation of Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territory, specifically their right to water and their access to water resources. Since 1967, Palestinians have lost access to the water of the Jordan River; 90 per cent of Palestinian water resources have been under Israeli control since 1967. Furthermore, the apartheid wall not only cuts off Palestinian access to their own land, but also cuts off access to many important aquifers and wellsprings.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

23. “Against that backdrop, my delegation is of the View that these discussions demonstrate the Council's ability to assume a preventive posture by considering issues that could be drivers of conflict. It is hoped, therefore, that the discussion today will be frank with a forward-looking exchange on how the United Nations, and the international community as a whole, could address potential threats to international peace and security related to competition and conflict over natural resources, specifically in this case over water and water resources. The question of water insecurity cannot be limited merely to issues of access. Water insecurity should be seen as a potential threat multiplier that can aggravate or be aggravated by existing tensions and conflicts rooted in political, social and economic factors.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

24. “The competencies of the General Assembly and the processes that it has established with regard to multilateral approaches to sustainable development and the environment, including the management of transboundary waters and water resources, require no further elaboration. However, it cannot be denied that there exists a legitimate linkage between the issues of water, peace and security that falls arguably Within the purview of the Council. Therefore, for the purposes of today's discussions, I will focus my remarks only on the issue of water as a resource and the potential conflicts that could arise from competition over water as a scarce resource.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

25. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's important meeting and for the comprehensive concept note (S/2016/969, annex). Our discussions today are an important follow-up to the Arria Formula meeting held in April, presided over by His Excellency President Macky Sall, in which Malaysia was pleased to participate. We have followed Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's comprehensive views on today's topic with much interest. Similarly, I wish to convey my appreciation to the briefers, namely, Mr. Turk of the Global High-level Panel on Water and Peace, Ms. Beerli ofthe International Committee of the Red Cross, and Mr. Waslekar of the Strategic Foresight Group for their respective expert views and briefings.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

26. “We urge those who could make the difference to listen to the voice of their conscience and to halt the atrocities. We pay our tributes to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and all humanitarian actors on the ground for their tireless and brave efforts in alleviating the sufferings of the men, women and children of Syria. Our thoughts and condolences also go to the family of Mr. Husein Muhsen, a humanitarian staff member of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees inthe Near East, who was killed in an air strike while assisting Palestinian refugees in Khan Eshieh refugee camp just a week ago. The tenacity of our comrades in Syria must at the very least be rewarded with a signal that the Council cares. It has a duty to uphold, and it needs to respond to the deteriorating situation in Syria.”

    2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source

27. “The senseless collective punishment must be stopped. Several schools have reportedly been targeted by air strikes in Idlib, more just yesterday. The targeting of schools only serves to indicate that the war is about inflicting maximum sufferings on the vulnerable. Children, some of whom were leaving their school compounds, were killed. Those incidents must be investigated, with the perpetrators being held to account. Before I conclude, we join other Council members in calling for actions on the United Nations plan for eastern Aleppo and Syria as a whole. We have an obligation to reverse the depressing developments for the sake of innocent Syrians. We have before us a proposal by the humanitarian penholders for a Council response to the situation in Syria, and we must make this fourth attempt count for something.”

    2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source

28. “We fear that without a resupply, his next report will contain accounts of mass deaths owing to starvation, something that we could have helped to avoid. It is regrettable that no humanitarian access has been granted to the United Nations in the past four weeks despite the relative calm in Aleppo. As winter approaches, we call on all conflicting parties to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid through a coordinated approach with the United Nations. It is an exercise that the United Nations has repeatedly pronounced its readiness to undertake immediately. Hostilities in Aleppo aside, my delegation is also concerned at the military escalations in Idlib and Homs. While Malaysia shares the notion of eliminating terrorism and its threat, such a fight must not be at the expense of innocent civilians.”

    2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source

29. “We are appalled that civilians, especially women and children, had to be treated in field hospitals set up in homes near the front lines just to avoid being targeted. The temporary and makeshift hospitals can never be adequate, and the desparate situation is only made worse by the acute shortages and lack of medical supplies and equipment, as well as by the lack of a medical-evacuation exercise since the middle of this year. The resumptions of air strikes and the bombardment ofAleppo last week meant that any hope for the delivery of humanitarian assistance to civilians has diminished. We are concerned by what was reported by Mr. O'Brien earlier that the last remaining food rations are now being handed out, and that there will be nothing left to distribute next week without a resupply.”

    2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source

30. “We thank Mr. Stephen O'Brien and Ms. Elizabeth Hoff for their briefings. All too often, the briefings continue to depict a brutal and terrifying reality arising from our inability to end the sufferings of Syrians in eastern Aleppo. It pains us to listen to Mr. O'Brien's horrifying account of the miserable plight of the innocent. Just five days ago, a resumption of the intense blitz on the besieged city pulverized the brief lull in the aerial bombardment and the relative calm in Aleppo, and scores of innocent persons were killed yet again. We are told that there can be no compromise in the fight against terrorism. The deliberate bombings of hospitals make it seem, however, that nothing was meant to be spared. The fact that all the hospitals in Aleppo are in ruins is utterly abhorrent.”

    2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source

31. “We are convinced that the draft resolution is a necessary step towards further cementing the close coordination and cooperation between the two organizations. In conclusion, we hope that discussions today generate more ideas and strategies in order to deepen and strengthen cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union with a view to enhancing the capacity of the international community and regional organizations to respond effectively to emerging threats in the African region and beyond.”

    2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source

32. “We note, however, that its ambition is severely constrained by the lack of necessary resources, particularly in terms of flexible, sustainable and predictable funding. We commend and fully support the ongoing efforts and commitments of the AU to enhance self-reliance in that regard. It is for those reasons that we welcome the bold and forward-looking positions adopted by the AU leaders during the twenty-seventh African Union Summit, held in Kigali in July, to establish and operationalize the African Union Peace Fund. As such, we are pleased to support the draft resolution (S/2016/977), jointly initiated by Senegal and the United States, scheduled to be adopted today. We believe that unanimous adoption of the draft resolution will send a strong message of support from the Council to the African Union's member States.”

    2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source

33. “Be that as it may, it is important to bear in mind recent experiences in the Central African Republic, Mali and Somalia, among other places, which have revealed some key areas and stresses that stretch the limits and capacity of regional organizations in dealing with such challenging situations. Without sufficient financial and capacity-building support, the ability to deliver will not match the aspirations and determinations of regional organizations, particularly in harsh and challenging situations. It is also equally important to guard against burden-sharing becoming burden-shifting, as unrealistic expectations are placed on regional organizations that have yet to build full capacity. In that context, Malaysia appreciates and commends the African Union for its leadership in taking ownership of the region's peace and security agenda.”

    2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source

34. “We should continue to improve the efficiency of the United Nations-African Union preventive diplomacy, which should be geared towards more coordinated actions, including by enabling early detection and actions to defuse potential crisis situations. We share the View that regional actors, which assume greater ownership of development in their respective regions, have the potential to contribute immensely to shaping positive outcomes for peace, security and development. The United Nations should be encouraged to leverage the comparative advantages of regional organizations, which possess a better understanding of the dynamics and root causes of conflicts in their respective regions.”

    2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source

35. “We remain committed to the follow-up and implementation phases of the review, in coordination and cooperation with all partners and stakeholders. While conflict management remains a core function of the United Nations and regional organizations, there has been a renewed push, of which my delegation is fully supportive, towards the strengthening of collective efforts to prevent conflict from escalating into full- blown threats to international peace and security. In this regard, Malaysia remains convinced that conflict prevention must continue to be prioritized in the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union.”

    2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source

36. “It is patently clear that the lessons learned and best practices on the cooperation between the two organizations should be shared on a regular basis through a structured mechanism with a view to producing tangible, results-oriented operational benefits on the ground and avoid task redundancies and duplication, including through more frequent secretariat-to-secretariat exchanges. The opportunity afforded by the three comprehensive reviews on the United Nations peacebuilding architectures, United Nations peace operations and resolution 1325 (2000), concluded last year, provided a timely opportunity to reflect on ways and means of reinforcing cooperation in areas of common interest to the United Nations and the African Union on promoting and sustaining peace.”

    2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source

37. “In this context, my delegation pays tribute to the work of the United Nations Office to the African Union, which has been instrumental in strengthening the partnership within the two organizations. Nonetheless, although significant progress has been made to improve cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in recent years, more could be achieved to make the partnership more meaningful, efficient and effective. It is therefore imperative that such cooperation continue to be underpinned by, inter alia, a common strategic objective and a clear division of responsibilities, and premised on shared assessments, with a view to mutually reinforcing and complementing the decisions of both the United Nations and the African Union.”

    2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source

38. “My delegation joins other Council members in thanking Senegal for having convened today's debate, and we thank you, Mr. Minister, for presiding over it. We wish also to express our appreciation to all the briefers for their respective briefings. We thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2016/780), which provides further context for the subject at hand. Malaysia remains committed to further strengthening and consolidating the comprehensive partnership between the United Nations and the African Union, particularly on issues of peace and security in Africa. Such comprehensive partnership would go a long way towards further strengthening our collective and ongoing efforts in the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source

39. “Malaysia will continue to work closely with and support the Committee, as we View the its work as an integral aspect in supporting the peace process and our collective objective of restoring lasting peace and stability in South Sudan. To conclude, as Ms.Loj approaches the end of her tenure as Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of UNMISS at the end of this month, allow me to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt appreciation for her relentless efforts and dedication in carrying out her duties over the past two years. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source

40. “For example, UNMISS views the request for the participation of Joint Verification and Monitoring Mechanism liaison personnel in UNMISS convoys as obstructions to UNMISS operations, whereas the South Sudanese authorities View the proposal as a positive mechanism aimed at facilitating the movement and access of UNMISS into difficult areas. Clearly more should and could be done to enhance the trust and confidence levels between UNMISS and the South Sudanese authorities. Within UNMISS, we hope that the task force established by the Secretariat will be able to swiftly implement the recommendations of the Independent Special Investigation with a view to restoring the credibility of the Mission. We thank Ambassador Fode Seck for his excellent stewardship of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) on South Sudan.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source

41. “In that context, we reiterate our full support for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and commend the men and women of the Mission, who have continued to operate under enormous pressure in challenging circumstances. UNMISS must implement its mandate effectively. That is extremely crucial, particularly in the current situation in South Sudan. It is also imperative that both the South Sudanese authorities and the armed forces step up their efforts to enhance cooperation in order to ensure the swift implementation of resolution 2304 (2016), including finalizing the outstanding matters on the establishment and deployment of the original protection force. At the same time, it is also crucial for the parties to engage in further discussions aimed at resolving any misunderstandings, and address their differences.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source

42. “Despite the political impasse and the stalled implementation of the peace agreement, the leadership and solidarity shown by regional partners, particularly the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, led former President Mogae of Botswana, to mediate a dialogue and reinvigorate the peace process, continue to provide some glimmers of hope. It is imperative that the Security Council continue to support those mediation efforts and sustain engagement with regional partners, including the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, as well as the European Union, for a comprehensive approach to addressing the current situations in South Sudan. Malaysia has always maintained its firm commitment and support for United Nations peacekeeping operations as a tool for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source

43. “As States bear the primary responsibility to protect their populations, we urge the Transitional Government of South Sudan to do its utmost to protect its people and to urgently prioritize the welfare, safety and security of all of the people of South Sudan, regardless of ethnicity and political affiliations. National leaders must rise above the parochial politics of divisions and ethnicity and promote unity for all South Sudanese. As previous speakers have rightly advocated, an inclusive political process and national reconciliation provide the only legitimate path towards restoring peace and stability in South Sudan. Any call to arms would only lead to further protracted conflict at the price of more deaths and destruction.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source

44. “My delegation appreciates the briefings by Ms. Ellen Loj and Mr. Adama Dieng and by Ambassador Fode' Seck as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan. Based on those briefings, Malaysia is deeply concerned about the protracted conflict and the deteriorating political, security and humanitarian situations in South Sudan. The briefers described in detail the exacerbations of the crisis, the renewed violence and the heightening of tensions along ethnic lines, the potential risk for genocide and the dire humanitarian situations. Despite the Council's numerous efforts to urge the parties to the conflict to find a political solution, South Sudan continues, unfortunately, to slide into chaos.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source

45. “As such, the newly established OIC Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution Unit could also benefit from closer interaction with the United Nations Department of Political Affairs' Mediation Support Unit and the lessons learned from their experiences through ongoing dialogue and exchanges. Before concluding, Malaysia wishes also to pay tribute to the OIC secretariat and the United Nations for its initiatives to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. As a member of OIC, we reiterate our utmost support to OIC for ensuring the success of those initiatives. We continue to call on the full support of all OIC member States to continue working effectively with the United Nations so as to ensure the success of these initiatives.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source

46. “As far as possible, the OIC messaging centre should coordinate its activities and messages with other, similar centres, including the Abu Dhabi-based Sawab Centre and the Kuala Lumpur- based Regional Digital Counter Messaging Centre for Southeast Asia, established in July. It is essential that information and clarification on the core Islamic values of peace, tolerance and moderation, among others, be disseminated to the widest possible audience. In addition, close cooperation with the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force would assist in crafting relevant messages on effective counter- terrorism and counter-violent extremism policies and implementation measures for a broader audience.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source

47. “We are also pleased to see the continuing synergy between the United Nations and OIC through the continuing cooperation that has been expressed this year, as evidenced this year in the support shown for the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism in OIC's communique on the 13th Islamic Summit. Malaysia looks forward to the efforts that have been launched by the OIC General Secretariat to establish a messaging centre aimed at countering terrorist narratives through counter-messaging on social media sites, juxtaposing true interpretations of the Koran and Hadith on ideological subjects and exposing the machinations of the deviant extremist groups that propagate hate, terror and violence.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source

48. “The recommendations made, which include technical assistance for capacity-building, developing a regional contact list of focal points and establishing early warning centres for exchanging information on violent extremist activities, could be effective when undertaken within a framework of constructive cooperation with States and international and regional organizations. It would undermine our agenda to belabour the issues and ponder what we should do; rather, we should act now and implement those measures as quickly as possible.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source

49. “Malaysia believes that exploring synergies on such policies will bring long- term and sustainable benefits to pluralistic societies. Both OIC and the United Nations have provided the international community with an exhaustive list of instruments, plans of action and documents as guiding principles for playing an effective role in combating terrorism and countering extremist ideology. We see value in streamlining the shared goals and agendas of OIC and the United Nations in order to address the many dimensions of extremist ideology.”

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50. “Those efforts require consistent commitment, resolute effort and unwavering focus on our part. Addressing the root causes of terrorism is vital to an effective strategy and central to the OIC's positions on the issue. Those underlying causes may arise from issues such as the protracted illegal occupation of Palestine, non-inclusive governance, dysfunctional institutions and gross violations of human rights, all of which breed anger, frustration and despair and have proved a powerful tool for recruiting foreign terrorist fighters. In order, therefore, in seeking complementarities in the cooperation between the United Nations and OIC on a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy, we should consider more policies based on dialogue, socioeconomic inclusion and non-discrimination in support of minority groups.”

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