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Iliichev

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first: 2012-12-12
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“Through targeted contributions to the relevant United Nations funds and programmes, the Russian Federation regularly provides humanitarian assistance to the Federal Government of Somalia and for Somali refugees in neighbouring countries. From 2011 to 2014, our assistance exceeded $12 million. This year, through the World Food Programme, Russia has provided $1 million for Somalia and $2 million for the approximately 1 million Somali refugees in Kenya.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“We urge the international community to continue to take measures to strengthen the capacity of the Somali army and AMISOM. We highly value the efforts of UNSOM in supporting AMISOM. to implement Security Council decisions in this area. The growing task-load and problems for UNSOM. - chiefly, its underfunding and understaffing - must be addressed immediately. We have no objections to proposals to increase financing to the Mission, in due compliance with standards of transparency and accountability for specialized programmes, as well as the involvement of other United Nations agencies in implementing such projects.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“We believe that the tense military and political situation in Somalia calls for the armed fight against Al-Shabaab to be intensified through capacity- building for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali national security forces, which will require, first and foremost, a scaling up of United Nations-provided material and technical support. We are concerned about the increase in Al-Shabaab's activity, both inside and outside Somalia; the coordination of actions between Somali extremists and other terrorist organizations in Africa - Boko Haram, Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb and Ansar Eddine; and increasing Al-Shabaab attacks against neighbouring States, including Kenya, and hostilities against Ethiopia and Djibouti. We believe it is necessary to maintain military pressure on Somali extremists.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank all participants in today's meeting who briefed the Council, in particular the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Mr. Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke. We commend the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and share the assessments of the Secretary-General with regard to the activities of UNSOM. contained in the strategic review (S/2015/702). We note that the United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia has to operate against the backdrop of an unfolding humanitarian crisis and unabated terrorist attacks by Al-Shabaab. At the same time, it is actively involved in the political process and is addressing a growing number of tasks.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“We also call attention to the very tight time frames for the drafting of the resolution and the need to support the provisional rules of procedure and the established working practices of the Security Council with regard to such types of documents, whereby amendments can be made to a draft resolution right up to the voting, and its publication in blue does not automatically mean that the drafting is at an end. We also believe that the deployment of Government staff remains in the grey zone of administrative and budgetary control, and we are concerned about it as a matter of principle.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We voted in favour of resolution 2245 (2015), prepared by the delegation of the United Kingdom, to change the mandate of the United Nations Support Office to the African Union Mission in Somalia (UNSOA), as we, like other members of the Council, are interested in seeing the swift establishment of sustainable peace and stability both in that country and in the Horn of Africa region as a whole. However, we note the extreme density of the text of the resolution pertaining to resources that we think should be minimized. That is particularly important given the fact that the provision of technical and material support to UNSOA - now the United Nations Support Office in Somalia - is among the issues most often raised made by auditors of the Organization.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“Let me reiterate that experts should not go beyond the purview of their mandate during the preparation of their documents. They must be guided solely by verified facts, and not build their conclusions on the basis of conjectures and unfounded accusations. We are forced to reiterate that the use of sanctions is an exceptional and rarely effective method. Resolving conflicts must take place exclusively through political and diplomatic means, on the basis of mutual respect and multifaceted dialogue among all the States in the region.”
2015-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7541 (2015) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation voted in favour of the United Kingdom's resolution 2244 (2015), on Somalia and Eritrea, as for us and other members of the Security Council the imperative is to swiftly achieve peace and stability in the countries of the Horn of Africa. However, we continue to have concerns about the intrusive nature of a number of provisions of the resolution that effectively undermine the principle of State sovereignty. I should also point out that, as was the case last year, certain provisions of this resolution are based on conclusions in the final report of the Monitoring Group Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) that have not been substantiated by facts.”
2015-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7541 (2015) · source
“Also inappropriate are calls on the part of the sponsors of the resolution for the Council to agree to those intrusive provisions just because the Secretariat requests them. We do not think that the recommendations of United Nations officials represent an obligatory action manual for Member States or the Security Council. Finally, we have long had serious concerns about the working methods of certain colleagues in the Security Council who, in the furtherance of their national interests, try to push through resolutions that ignore the legitimate concerns and redlines of other delegations. Such practice is at odds with the calls of those colleagues for more democratization and greater openness in the Council's work.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7532 (2015) · source
“We are also unable to agree with the wording regarding the Council's intention to formulate any kind of assessment of the hybrid court in South Sudan, since, under the peace Agreement and the decisions of the African Union, the establishment and activities of that judicial body are the exclusive prerogative of the African Commission. We are also against attempts to force South Sudan to accept the use by the Mission of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), despite the repeated energetic objections by the Government of that country. The absence of Juba's consent could result in problems if UAVs are deployed and operated. The wording in that regard effectively undermines the State sovereignty of South Sudan and is therefore unacceptable to a number of Security Council delegations.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7532 (2015) · source
“The use of such language in the resolution is inappropriate, as the resolution's main purpose is to supplement the mandate of the peacekeeping mission with tasks aimed at facilitating the peace process, rather than to frighten the parties with the "club" of sanctions. In principle, it is unacceptable when, instead of serious political and diplomatic work, certain colleagues prefer to arbitrarily make use of Security Council sanctions. A political settlement will not be helped by that. The South Sudanese parties need support and encouragement to implement the agreement and to settle the conflict in South Sudan, whereas the threat and use of sanctions will only harden their positions.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7532 (2015) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Given the need to pursue active international efforts towards a peaceful settlement to the armed conflict in South Sudan and the important role in that process being played by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Russia decided today not to stand in the way of the Security Council's adoption of the resolution on the subject. Nevertheless, we were unable to vote in favour of resolution 2241 (2015), since it fails to take into account certain serious concerns of the Russian Federation and other members of the Security Council. Inter alia, we cannot agree with the wording in the form of an ultimatum regarding sanctions against South Sudan.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7532 (2015) · source
“Following the elections, the new Government will enjoy a sufficient margin of confidence on the part of the voters that will allow it to act as effectively as possible and be a reliable partner to the international community.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We remain troubled by the difficult humanitarian situation, including with respect to food security and the rising number of cases of cholera registered in the spring. In that regard, the United Nations specialized agencies, international organizations and Haiti's donors have a key role to play. For our part, we are ready to consider in-depth the Secretary-General's strategic assessment of the future of the United Nations presence in the country once it is prepared. We believe that if the process of restoring statehood is to be effective and successful, the country's national Government needs to play the central role, and that further measures taken by the United Nations should be fully aligned with the priorities of the authorities and people of Haiti.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“However, the events of the past six months suggest that the main political stakeholders of the country are able to resolve their differences and set aside their own ambitions to ensure a successful future for all Haitians. The professional training of the Haitian National Police has been stepped up, as has the number of law-enforcement agents. We trust that in the course ofthe United Nations drawdown, the Mission will draw fully on its existing resources to fulfil its mandate to assist stabilization in Haiti. That work will be all the more effective the closer it is coordinated with the newly elected authorities. As progress is achieved, functions needs to be gradually transferred from the Mission to the national authorities.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“However, the leading political actors in the country, with the support of the international community and MINUSTAH, were eventually able to overcome their differences. The most pressing issues have been resolved, including the building of the national law-enforcement and judiciary systems, reducing the numbers of temporary internally displaced persons and holding free, fair and transparent elections. We trust that early next year the new President and legislative and local authorities will take office in Haiti. That should be a new milestone in the country's development and help resolve the urgent tasks it faces. If Haiti is to successfully move forward and achieve full socioeconomic normalization, Port-au-Prince will continue to require the assistance of the United Nations Mission and the international community.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The Haitian National Police showed its overall ability to keep the situation under control, although there were a few outbreaks of violence. Moreover, the local police was compelled to seek assistance from MINUSTAH only a few times. We are grateful to the United Nations Mission, which provided valuable assistance to Port-au- Prince and proved its worth, even in times of gradual drawdown. We also recognize the Chilean peacekeeper who died in the line of duty on 13 April. We offer our condolences to the family and loved ones of the former Force Commander, Lieutenant General Jaborandy, and express our support for the new Force Commander, Lieutenant General Pinheiro. The Haitian people have suffered a great deal in recent years.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Sandra Honore for introducing the latest report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (S/2015/667) and for her assessment of the situation in that country. Major progress has been achieved in Haiti oflate in terms of strengthening stability. Long-awaited elections have taken place with reasonably good organization and in acceptable security conditions. We hope that the presidential elections will also go smoothly. The successful organization of the electoral campaign is evidence of the scrupulous work of the national authorities, including the law-enforcement bodies.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.45 am.”
2015-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7519 (2015) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2015/620, which contains the thirtieth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Liberia. I now give the floor to Mr. Ladsous.”
2015-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7519 (2015) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Liberia to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Benedict Sannoh, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Republic of Liberia. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and His Excellency Mr. Olof Skoog, Chair of the Liberia configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Sweden. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2015-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7519 (2015) · source
“In conclusion we would like to underscore the Russian Federation's commitment to developing international cooperation in SSR, including in peacekeeping operations and providing peacekeeping staff with the necessary expertise and equipment, including advanced training for peacekeepers on United Nations standards.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“In the current context there is also need to take into account the regional aspects of conflict and the transborder nature of threats, in cases where a spike in Violence in one country could ignite violence in neighbouring countries and, indeed, in the region as a whole. In that context, it is of great importance to develop cooperation between and among the States of the region, was well as with regional and subregional organizations. Such cooperation should include information exchange of frontline experience and providing resources to ensure swift and effective responses to emerging threats.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“Such efforts must also focus on strengthening national capacities, based on the country's specific situation. AcentralroleincoordinatingandagreeinguponSSR efforts should be played by the United Nations, which has a diverse toolkit of effective instruments. First and foremost I am thinking of Security Council authorized peacekeeping missions. Peacekeepers' multifaceted mandates include tasks aimed at assisting with SSR, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration efforts and rebuilding law-and-order structures and the rule of law in general. Outstanding work in that area is also carried out by the Peacebuilding Fund and the Peacebuilding Commission, whose complementary significantly increases the chances for establishing sound, accountable and professional national security bodies.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“Another negative example was the situation preceding the military coup d'etat in the Central African Republic in the spring of 2014, where the army and police did not reflect either the ethnic or the religious composition of the population. They also lacked proper equipment and training due, in part, to fears of former President Bozize of threats to his power. It is unfortunate that in a number of cases of countries experiencing conflict situations, they are unable, without outside support, to ensure security and rebuild Viable and effective State institutions. In such situations, assistance from the international community is of critical importance. Such assistance should be guided by fundamental principles, including the host country's agreement, respect for its national sovereignty and political independence.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“Undoubtedly, security sector reform should be conducted in the context of broader rebuilding processes, including a package of efforts on the political, economic and social fronts. Only a holistic approach will provide hope for lasting peace and security. The success of security sector reform depends, first and foremost, on ownership on the part of national Governments and their determination to take responsible efforts in drafting and implementing national strategies and priorities in that sphere. A lack ofprogress in security sector reform was one of the basic causes of an escalation of armed conflict in South Sudan, where national armed forces broke into warring camps.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to thank the Nigerian delegation for convening today's meeting on the issue of security sector reform (SSR). We are also grateful to Assistant Secretary-General Titov, Assistant Secretary- General Nakamitsu and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bangura for their detailed briefings. Security sector reform is one of the most important components of peacekeeping during the post-conflict period. Relevant measures help not only in achieving national reconciliation, but also in ensuring the security of State institutions, thereby promoting effective civilian protection, strengthening stability and preventing the emergence of new violence.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“We fully the support the efforts of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe aimed at assisting in settling the conflict in Ukraine and welcome the essential work of the Special Monitoring Mission in monitoring the situation on the ground. However, of key importance for the swift implementation of all provisions of the package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk Agreement, which recently have reached an impasse, is active and productive dialogue within the framework of the Contact Group and its working sub-group. Clearly, without progress in implementing the political provisions of the Minsk agreements and direct dialogue between Kyiv, Lugansk and Donetsk, there can be no final settlement or sustainable de-escalation.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“We think that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe should reject confrontation and return to discussions in a constructive spirit. That is the only way to find solutions to the accumulated and systemic problems - while finding steps to ensure the principle of the indivisibility of security. We hope that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe will return to discussing the idea of establishing a unified military-political, humanitarian and economic space from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans, including the integration processes or what is known as the "integration of integrations".”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“We are fully committed to the Helsinki principles of inter-State relations, their linkages and the reciprocal obligations under the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. We call upon all States of the Eurasian and Atlantic community to follow the letter and spirit of those principles. History has demonstrated how double standards and a selective approach to implementing standards in an attempt to strengthen one State's security undermine that of other States and how intervention in inter-State affairs increases security threats for the region as a whole. Unfortunately, over the past year - as this is clearly demonstrated by the Ukrainian crisis - we are witnessing a crisis in European security. There is a need to continue to seek solutions to that situation.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“There has also been development in cooperation in the areas of the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and international information security. Of particular importance for the European continent are the activities of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe - an organization that complements the efforts of the United Nations in the region and within the framework of its mandate - in establishing agreed mechanisms across the region. On I August, we marked the fortieth anniversary of the signing of the 1975 Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, which is one of the most modern security architectures in the world.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“In the framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, there is intensive work underway in the development of its own peacekeeping capabilities, including cooperation with the United Nations peacekeeping operations. Furthermore, the Collective Security Treaty Organization is assisting international efforts aimed at post-conflict rebuilding in Afghanistan as well as at stemming the threat of drugs coming from that country. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) plays a major role in ensuring stability and security in the Eurasian region. We note that the SCO has rightly become a cornerstone of regional security in all of its manifestations. Its activities relate to counter- terrorism and countering extremism. In that regard, we have seen the positive impact of the organization's regional counter-terrorism structures.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“One of Russia's priorities is to strengthen the cooperation between the United Nations, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which are enhancing their political standing in the world and strengthening regional and international architectures for security. We consider the Collective Security Treaty Organization to be a multifaceted structure able to respond to a wide range of contemporary challenges and threats that its member States might face. In that regard, we see prospects for deepening the cooperation between the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the United Nations in the area of peacemaking.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“We welcome the efforts of regional partners of Abuja in providing assistance to counter that group's threat to the security of West African States and the countries of the Gulf of Guinea, in the understanding that any international assistance should be provided only with the consent of the Nigerian authorities. There is also great potential in the cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States. We also feel that there is promise for the broadening of contacts between the United Nations and other dynamically growing regional structures, such as the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the Union of South American Nations and the Caribbean Community.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“In that connection, we note the efforts ofthe United Nations and the African Union to stabilize the situation in Darfur, Somalia, the Central African Republic, the Sahel and Mali, as well as on the inter-Sudanese track. Of equal importance is the coordination of actions to prevent conflicts in South Sudan. At the same time, we commend the successful cooperation between the African Union and other subregional organizations - such as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the East African Community, the Lake Chad Basin Commission, the Economic Community of West African States and the Southern African Development Community - in neutralizing the threats to peace, security and stability on the African continent. We are deeply concerned about the ongoing activities ofthe armed group Boko Haram in a number of countries.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“We have consistently supported developing multifaceted cooperation among the United Nations, the African Union and African countries vulnerable to crises. Although we are talking primarily about the African Union, other regional and subregional organizations, which usually have abetter understanding ofthe specificity of local issues, are also of considerable relevance. We welcome the establishment of the African Peace and Security Architecture with the assistance of the international community. We are convinced of the need to further strengthen the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union, so as to increase the effectiveness of efforts to solve the problems of peace and security in Africa and to better tackle crises around the globe.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“With respect to joint efforts in the maintenance of international peace and security within the Security Council's purview, we deem it of critical importance to ensure the Council's approval of and control over regional and coalition operations that envision the use of force. Only by adhering to the decisions of the Security Council can the necessary international legitimacy be attributed to the use of sanctions mechanism. It must also be noted that, in the context of new and emerging threats and challenges, cooperation in areas such as counter-terrorism, drug trafficking, organized crime, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the illegal flow of small arms and light weapons is of the utmost importance.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing. We note the key role of the United Nations in establishing a more reliable, fair and effective architecture for international relations, where the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security is borne by the Security Council. The Russian Federation has consistently called for the development and improvement of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations on a wide range of issues, based on the Charter of the United Nations and, in particular, its Chapter VIII.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“Regarding the proposal to optimize procedures with a View to greater participation in the process on the part of all Member States, all of those ideas require careful study. We cannot forget that our primary task is to elect the most qualified and fitting candidate as Secretary-General. In conclusion, we would like to wish the New Zealand delegation every success as it assumes the presidency of the Council in July.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“It would be much more productive, instead of blowing hot air, to bring the necessary pressure to bear on Kyiv for swift implementation of the Minsk II agreements. Regarding the selection and appointment of the Secretary-General, we do not clearly understand the link between those matters and the June and July agendas of the Council, as it would seem that the election of the new Secretary-General is set for next year. As a matter of principle, we wish to underscore that we would not support any attempt to rewrite Article 97 of the Charter of the United Nations. The existing procedure has been working fine, thus far. We would like to recall that last time, in 2006, when the election of the Secretary-General was based on a run-off, Mr. Ban Ki-moon was elected three months before the end of Mr. Annan's term.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“We stated that, paragraph by paragraph, in the Council meeting of 5 June (see S/PV.7457). I would like to give the Council a blatant example. According to media outlets and statements by the Kyiv Government, active work is under way to amend the Constitution, in violation of the package of measures; Donetsk and Luhansk have been excluded from the process. Furthermore, at the ministerial meeting in Paris, there was a clear understanding of the danger of the activities of certain forces attempting to push the situation towards a military solution. We call upon those members of the Council that are using any opportunity, including today's meeting, to repeat propaganda statements, to think about their responsibility for the situation in Ukraine.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“With regard to the situation in Ukraine we wish to state that the meeting of the Contact Group in June, as well as the of sub-working groups on various matters, and the Normandy Four meeting on 23 June have demonstrated that there is no alternative to the Minsk process, and to a full implementation of the package of measures. Likewise, there is no alternative to direct dialogue between Kyiv and Donetsk and Luhansk. I would like to recall that the Minsk II agreement was signed by representatives of both Kyiv and Donbas. Progress in the implementation of the Minsk agreements is still insufficient. Only six months remain till the end of 2015. It is clear now, not only to us but also to the other members of the Normandy Four, that implementation of the provisions of the package of measures is being hampered, first and foremost, by Kyiv.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“We must prevent terrorists from filling the political vacuum and using the possible agreement of the Yemeni sides to their own ends. We must continue to work with the Yemeni parties to urgently start a thoughtful dialogue on ways to halt the conflict and establish effective and representative bodies of power. We understand the importance of an inclusive Yemeni dialogue and of Yemenis, themselves, defining their own future without outside intervention. Once again, we would like to underscore the need for a speedy declaration in Yemen of humanitarian truces, given the disastrous situation there.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“In Europe, terrorism has also appeared, as can been seen from events directly tied to that armed group. We are convinced that all countries in the region must now set aside the disagreements that have always existed and probably will remain on various matters. Instead, they must focus all efforts on combating the threat that is shared by all, namely, terrorism. The Syrian Government has an indisputable right to decisively combat terrorism in the country, while upholding relevant international obligations. However, given the scale of the activities of ISIL, Jabhat al-Nusra and their enablers, Syrian efforts alone will not suffice. It is also important not to lose sight of the terrorist factor in Yemen. There is every reason to believe that Al-Qaida is spreading its influence there, too.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“Given the new crises and those that have been going on for several decades, it is unfortunate that there appears to be no reason for optimism regarding a settlement to the crisis in the Middle East. As a result of outside intervention in the conflict in Syria and actions by the armed opposition, a new threat has arisen, namely, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). It is taking hold in neighbouring Iraq and planting roots in Lebanon and other countries of the region, and beyond. United Nations peacekeepers now find themselves under threat as a result. We strongly condemn the incidents that have resulted in the wounding of United Nations Disengagement Observer Force peacekeepers. Today, ISIL is strengthening its foothold in Afghanistan. It is also targeting Central Asia.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“We welcome the steps taken by the Government to bring stability to the country by way of implementing the decisions of the African Union and the East African Community, including by providing security guarantees to all political leaders in the electoral period and measures for the disarming of the population. Those who have influence on the opponents to the Government, who have continued to exacerbate the situation in the hope of sinking the elections, must act to stop them from continuing and from spurring the anti-Government forces towards new illegal actions. In June the Council continued to actively address the issue of the Middle East and North Africa. The situation in the region was marked by high volatility and stabilizing it will be impossible without achieving a political and diplomatic solution to the regional crises.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali should play an important role in that regard, as enshrined in resolution 2227 (2015) adopted yesterday. The international community should help to strengthen progress; in that connection, we believe that the threat of sanctions would be counter-productive. The situation in Burundi has remained a focus of the Council's attention, in which context presidential statement S/PRST/2015/13 was adopted. Of utmost importance is an appeal to conduct inclusive internal Burundian dialogue on the organization of elections, based on the country's Constitution. It is our view that further postponement of the electoral timetable could give rise to a constitutional vacuum and increased chaos in Burundi.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“The Council also affirmed the key role of the Joint Working Group consisting of representatives of the Sudan, the United Nations and the African Union in developing an exit strategy for UNAMID's withdrawal from Darfur. The Council and the United Nations Secretariat should study the Group's recommendations very carefully. On 20 June in Bamako, the complex process of producing a comprehensive settlement for Mali was concluded with the completion of the signing of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. It has opened the way for an end to the armed conflict and to achieving a broad national consensus. It is our hope that all of the political forces in Mali will shoulder their responsibilities in implementing the provisions of the agreement and continue the peace process dialogue.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“The relevance of the questions that came up during that meeting was confirmed in the Security Council's discussion ofa number ofthe topics relating to countries in Africa that have traditionally been a focus of the Council's work. The unanimous adoption of resolution 2228 (2015) reaffirmed the role of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur as a solid basis for a settlement in the region. The Council again clearly expressed its support for the head of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) to act as a mediator between the Government of the Sudan and the Darfur rebels on the basis of the Doha Document. The parties that have influence on the Darfur rebels must urge them to become involved in the Doha peace process as soon as possible.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“We also welcomed the meeting on 17 June on peacekeeping issues (see S/PV.7464) in which the force commanders ofa number of field missions participated. Such dialogue is especially important in view of the new challenges facing United Nations peacekeeping operations today. One of the most dangerous current trends is the growing number of non-traditional security risks to peacekeepers created by non-State actors. It is also essential that we establish constructive cooperation between United Nations missions and host Governments, which, by definition, are directly responsible for the protection of their populations and the overall situation in their countries.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source