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1. “We reiterate that the work of the Investigative Team in fulfilling its mandate should be carried out while observing and respecting the sovereignty of Iraq and maintaining its impartiality, independence and credibility, so that the investigations supported by the evidence obtained by the Team are able to meet the highest criteria ofjustice. Finally, it is important to bear in mind that policies of regime change, interventionism and interference in the internal affairs of States have been some ofthe main causes of Government vacuums and have contributed to the weakening of the forces of law and order, thereby facilitating the emergence of terrorism and extremism in the region.”

   2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

2. “The development and implementation of measures on the management and stewardship of all of the evidence collected, as well as the provision of protection and assistance to survivors and witnesses, must comply with the highest international standards. It is also essential that the Investigative Team develop synergies and work closely not only with the different offices and agencies of the United Nations system, but also with the various subsidiary bodies of the Council, such as the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities; and the Counter- Terrorism Committee.”

   2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

3. “In that regard, and taking into account the seriousness of the crimes against humanity committed by Da'esh, we encourage the Investigative Team to cooperate with and assist the Government of Iraq in preserving the integrity of those mass graves, with the objective of collecting and preserving as much evidence as possible in order to help carry out the investigations and corresponding judicial processes that will guarantee that those violations do not go unpunished, as well as to identify the victims and return their bodies to their families. To that end, it is important that the Investigative Team strengthen capacity-building in order to set up genetic databases that will allow for the exhumation and identification of the bodies of victims, which will strengthen their investigative work.”

   2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

4. “Furthermore, the discovery of more than 200 mass graves that could contain the remains of more than 12,000 Victims of Da'esh - mainly women, children, people with disabilities and members of the Iraqi forces - highlights the brutality and criminality of that terrorist organization and the urgent need to identify the perpetrators of those crimes so that they can be held accountable for their actions.”

   2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

5. “Nonetheless, Iraq continues to face the threat posed by Da'esh, given that, despite the defeat of that terrorist organization in large parts of the country, it is still capable of perpetrating asymmetrical attacks against the civilian population and its infrastructure, as well as against the forces of law and order. That has been proven by the attacks reported by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq against the populations in Baghdad, Ninawa and Kirkuk, among others.”

   2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

6. “My delegation wishes to highlight the report submitted by the Special Adviser on the progress made in coordinating and establishing the Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, with a View to fulfilling and implementing the mandate established under resolution 2379 (2017). We encourage continuing to work together with all of the institutions that form the United Nations system, and especially continuing to develop ties and good relations with the Government and the people of Iraq. Today Iraq has a new democratically elected Government that must now confront the challenges associated with the transition from a post-conflict situation, which includes rebuilding practically the entire country and, in particular, ensuring reconciliation and judicial accountability.”

   2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

7. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to join other delegations that have spoken before me in congratulating you, Mr. President, and the entire delegation of Cote d'Ivoire on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I also wish to take this opportunity to commend the delegation of China for efficiently steering the work of the Council during the month of November. We are grateful for the report introduced by the Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/ Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (S/2018/1031), Mr. Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, to whom we express our full support in the fulfilment of his mandate.”

   2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source

8. “Geir Pedersen as the new Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Syria, to whom we convey our full support for his work.”

   2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

9. “We once again reiterate our call to resolve this conflict through an inclusive political process, including concerted dialogue, led by and for the Syrian people, leading to a peaceful and sustainable solution to the situation within the framework of the Geneva process and resolution 2254 (2015), under the auspices of the United Nations. We reject any attempt to foment fragmentation or sectarianism in the country, as well as the presence of foreign military forces in Syrian territory without the authorization of the Syrian Government. We therefore highlight the need for them to withdraw from Syria under international law and, above all, in accordance with the principles of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Lastly, we welcome the appointment of Mr.”

   2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

10. “At a time that we are thanking him for all the work done over the years, we reiterate our full support for the efforts that he has made and will make until the end of this year to foster a political solution to the situation. We highlight the efforts made to date, as well as the high- level diplomatic meetings held over recent weeks. We welcome the holding of the quadrilateral summit in Istanbul and its outcome document. We hope that such rapprochements will produce results in the coming months, with the establishment of a credible, balanced and representative constitutional committee that will allow for consolidating the relative peaceful situation in Syria, which necessarily entails working in accordance with the conclusions arrived at in the Sochi declaration. Accordingly, we call on the parties to join forces to make that happen.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

11. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the briefing by Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, whose work to date we acknowledge. We believe that tensions in Syria have been reduced thanks to the efforts of the Astana guarantors, as well as other countries whose agreements, such as that between Russia and Turkey, have made it possible to reduce violence in Syria so as to allow relative peace to return among the civilian population. We are hopeful with regard to the outcome of the meeting with the three guarantors to be held at the end of this month. Moreover, we emphasize the tireless work of Mr. De Mistura with regard to such a sensitive issue, which is important not only for the Security Council but for the entire international community.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

12. “In conclusion, Bolivia reaffirms its support and commitment to peacekeeping operations and is grateful for the work of United Nations personnel, as well as the personnel of police- and troop-contributing countries - men and women who risk their lives every day in order to consolidate a lasting and sustainable peace in fulfilment of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

13. “In that understanding, and turning to our region, we commend the role of the police component of MINUJUSTH, which provides operational support to the Haitian National Police in terms of reducing crime and of activities related to law enforcement, having completed the first joint annual review of the Haitian National Police development plan for the period 2017- 2021, which focuses on improving the capacity and operational readiness ofthe National Police in the areas of prevention and response. We also welcome efforts to promote the incorporation of a gender perspective into United Nations police components, which reaffirms, assures and promotes the equal participation of women in the area of peacekeeping operations, including an active role in prevention, mediation and dialogue in order to achieve solutions on equal terms.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

14. “We believe that those difficulties must be overcome with the improvement of performance-management frameworks in the field, and that is not exclusive to military components, but also covers police and civilian components. On the other hand, within the framework of peacebuilding, it is imperative to reinforce the work of United Nations police with regard to the transition and transfer of full responsibilities to the police in the host State, in addition to ensuring mission exit strategies.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

15. “The roles ofUnited Nations police in terms oflevels of security are well established in practice and involve the strengthening of local police and Government institutions and access to justice. That is done through the promotion of dialogue and commitment and the creation of a secure environment. However, we believe that the role of United Nations police is not yet clear with regard to the physical protection of civilians. We value the efforts of the Organization to ensure that police-contributing countries meet the necessary standards, although there are still challenges regarding deployment, capacity and specific tasks.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

16. “In addition to assisting in planning transition processes and developing integrated approaches on the rule of law in the countries where they carry out their activities, the work of the police also fulfils a wide range of tasks, including, inter alia, advising on the reform, restructuring and strengthening of police institutions, contributing to the training and mentoring of police forces in countries, law enforcement, providing assistance and security in electoral processes, disarmament and demobilization, community-based policing, patrolling, border management and the fight against transnational organized crime. The role and importance of that work has been demonstrated today in the briefings delivered.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

17. “Two years ago, the Organization received a report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/952) that included 14 recommendations on the work of the police, which, within the framework of resolution 2185 (2014), stressed the ever-greater importance of police forces for international peace and security. The Secretary-General's approach has made it possible to identify priorities and measures aimed at strengthening the work of the police detachments deployed in the various peacekeeping missions, with the aim of establishing a coherent and adaptable system to tackle new conflict and post-conflict situations.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

18. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the briefing by Assistant Secretary-General Alexandre Zoue, and for those by the Police Commissioners of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as that by Ms. Tuesday Reitano. The United Nations defines police work as a function of governance responsible for the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes, the protection of persons and property and the maintenance of public order and security.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

19. “Finally, we reiterate that the only way out of the conflict is through a high-level political dialogue that, within the framework of international law and, in particular, respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria, allows for the formation of a constitutional committee, in accordance with the Sochi declaration, resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva process under the auspices of the United Nations. We also highlight the latest agreement between Russia and Turkey, which has enabled a reduction of violence, mainly in the province of Idlib, as well as the meeting among Russia, Turkey, France and Germany. Those platforms for dialogue are essential if we want to reach a peaceful solution to the conflict.”

    2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source

20. “To that end, we insist that the Security Council remain united in order to establish an impartial and credible mechanism to conduct an investigation that is conclusive, transparent and depoliticized to bring those responsible to justice. In that regard, we regret that other multilateral bodies such as the OPCW - whose technical work carried out to date we recognize and support - have been resorted to and given powers. However, we believe that the identification of those responsible should be undertaken by a mechanism that has the backing of the Council. With regard to the technical work of the OPCW, we will closely examine the results of any of the analyses and investigations that the Fact-finding Mission carries out on the alleged incidents in Douma and those reported in 2017.”

    2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source

21. “We encourage Syria and the OPCW Technical Secretariat to continue to work concertedly. We also consider it essential that the Technical Secretariat conduct on-site inspections in order to gather reliable information from those places where chemical elements or agents are alleged to have been used. In that regard, we highlight the upcoming inspections of the Barzah and J amrayah facilities of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre. We will examine the results closely. Bolivia categorically rejects the use of chemical weapons; it is an unjustifiable and criminal actregardless of where or by whom it is committed, as it is a serious crime against international law and life itself. Anyone who uses that type of weapon must be accountable to justice.”

    2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source

22. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for the information she provided today. We once again highlight the destruction of the 27 chemical-weapons production facilities declared by the Syrian Arab Republic and encourage it to continue to submit reports regarding such facilities. We also encourage the Syrian Government to continue to cooperate in order to clarify outstanding issues for the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). We stress that dialogue and transparency are the best paths to overcome any doubt or discrepancy that the OPCW Technical Secretariat encounters. We reiterate our support for the work being carried out by the Technical Secretariat.”

    2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source

23. “Nicholas Haysom for his important work over the past few years. We wish him the greatest success in his future role as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

24. “Both the Government and the opposition must ensure an optimal operating environment for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and humanitarian workers, in compliance with international law and international humanitarian law. We also commend the efforts of the United Nations Mine Action Service, which, together with UNMISS, works to remove and destroy explosive devices. That work will contribute to the resettlement of displaced persons, the return of displaced persons and refugees and the establishment of favourable conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance. In conclusion, we reiterate our gratitude to the countries ofthe region for the leadership demonstrated, which made significant progress in the political process possible. Likewise, we thank UNMISS for the work it is doing, and Mr.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

25. “We must pay attention to the number of children who do not receive schooling and mobilize the international community to work with them and reclaim a generation that is growing up in precarious conditions as a result of the conflict. Similarly, we are concerned about the high number of victims of sexual violence, which mainly affects women and girls. To that is added the fact that South Sudan remains one of the most dangerous places in the world for humanitarian workers. While we welcome the recent ruling of a national military court condemning 10 soldiers for their participation in the murder, rape, sexual harassment and armed robbery of humanitarian workers, we believe that it is necessary to step up efforts to fight impunity with greater rigour and effectiveness.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

26. “We urge the parties to implement expeditiously the second chapter of the Agreement, regarding the permanent ceasefire. We hope that the ongoing ceasefire and transitional security arrangements workshops can bring about short-term results and that progress can be made, among other urgent matters, on planning for the unification of the forces of South Sudan. In relation to the humanitarian situation, we express concern for the more than 6 million people in need of some kind of humanitarian assistance, which represents more than half of the population. Likewise, the almost 4 million internally displaced persons and refugees in neighbouring countries face a lack of basic services, education and health care, as well as serious food insecurity. Unfortunately, those who suffer most from the consequences of displacement are children and women.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

27. “The Agreement is an encouraging step forward, but it needs genuine commitment and strong political on the part of the South Sudanese leaders for its proper implementation, which can be the most difficult phase in a peace process. The ongoing collaboration of the Transitional Government and the opposition with the countries of the region and the United Nations should be further strengthened at this stage. In that regard, it is very important that the Security Council maintain unity and work in harmony with the African Union and IGAD, among other things, mainly in restoring trust among the parties. As such, a neutral and constructive position must be maintained. For that, it is imperative to coordinate our actions with those of the region.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

28. “It was a long and difficult process with several ups and downs that, thanks to the determination of the countries of the region and the will of the parties, led to the signing of the revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan on 12 September. The Agreement was carefully prepared and represents a significant step forward that contributes to ending the conflict in that country, something that everyone in this Chamber seeks. While we commend this moment in the political situation, the current situation in South Sudan remains one of the most critical in the world. The difficult humanitarian, economic and security situation still affects most of the South Sudanese population.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

29. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Pluinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We should like to express our gratitude for the briefings given by the Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre LaCroix, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sudan and South Sudan, Mr. Nicolas Haysom, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Special Envoy to South Sudan, Ambassador Ismail Wais, whom we acknowledge and thank for his commitment and great work carried out during the negotiation process in South Sudan. We also thank Ms. Grace John for her briefing. I begin by paying tribute to the fundamental role that IGAD played in establishing dialogue between the parties in South Sudan.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

30. “Finally, we express our rejection of any attempt to fragment Syria or to divide it along sectarian lines. On the contrary, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and with respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of that country, we insist that the conflict in Syria has no military solution and that the only way to resolve it is through an inclusive political process of dialogue and consensus, led by and for the Syrian people, that allows for a peaceful and lasting solution to the current situation.”

    2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source

31. “We recall that the principles agreed upon in the Sochi statement do not only reinforce the political process, but they also serve to defend and uphold the rule of law and respect for people's rights and to combat the threat of terrorism and violent extremism, which lead to terrorism. We emphasize that the Tehran meeting served to foster dialogue aimed at promoting the protection of civilians and the provision of humanitarian assistance to them, including the 6.2 million internally displaced persons throughout Syria and specifically the 1.4 million who are located in Idlib province. We underscore the initiative to convene an international conference on Syrian refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as the need to keep the issue of the release of detainees and the identification of missing persons on the agenda.”

    2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source

32. “We believe that any effort undertaken or any measure taken within the framework of resolution 2401 (2018) aimed at combating terrorist groups designated by the Security Council or armed groups in order to separate them from the civilian population must also take into consideration the protection of civilian lives within the context of international law. Along the same lines, we believe the political process needs to be bolstered on the basis of the Sochi outcome document and the establishment of a constitutional committee, a process that needs to be facilitated by the United Nations within the framework of the Geneva process and in accordance with the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015).”

    2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source

33. “Against that backdrop, we believe that the common denominator in this conflict must be adoption of measures to reduce violence on the ground, to build confidence among the parties, to alleviate humanitarian suffering and to advance initiatives, such as those previously mentioned, aimed at finding a political and peaceful solution to the conflict in general. However, the current priority is to take measures to protect the 2.9 million civilians who live in Idlib province and the surrounding areas. We eagerly await the outcomes of yesterday and today's meetings, which are taking place in Geneva, among Special Envoy Staffan De Mistura and the Astana guarantors.”

    2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source

34. “We call on the parties to work towards the full implementation of resolution 2401 (2018) and highlight the local agreements that contributed to reducing violence and that allowed for the evacuation of persons in need, including persons belonging to armed groups and their families, and facilitated the entry of humanitarian assistance. We hope that those agreements will continue to be upheld in order to allow the civilian population to return to their places of origin. We recall that any return must be voluntary, unhindered, in full dignity and in safe conditions.”

    2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source

35. “Having listened very carefully to that briefing, we feel compelled to reiterate our hope that the violence in this conflict, which has raged for more than eight years, can be reduced across Syria, especially in densely populated areas. We therefore welcome the meeting held in Tehran and its joint outcome statement, because it served to confirm support for the provisions of the Astana agreement, which led to the establishment of crucial de-escalation zones, which we view as one of the international initiatives that have helped to reduce violence and facilitate peace and stability in Syria.”

    2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source

36. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurnational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We join in commemorating and in expressing our condolences and solidarity to the people of the United States and to the relatives of those persons who lost their lives in the 11 September 2001 attacks. The fight against terrorism is a task that is shared by the entire international community. We would like to thank the United States presidency of the Security Council for convening this important meeting. We thank the Russian delegation for the briefing it provided on the outcome of the tripartite meeting of the Astana guarantors that took place in Iran on 7 September.”

    2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source

37. “Finally, we insist that the only way to resolve this conflict is through an inclusive political process of dialogue, led by and on behalf of the Syrian people within the framework of the Geneva process and resolution 2254 (2015), under the auspices of the United Nations. That means that we must continue to provide the necessary support for the efforts of the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria and for the establishment of a constitutional committee.”

    2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source

38. “We wholeheartedly believe that, regardless of the powers granted to the secretariat and the Director- General of the OPCW at the fourth special session of the Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention in June, the Council still has the obligation to reach consensus on the creation of an independent, impartial and representative investigative mechanism to carry out a thorough, reliable and conclusive investigation that will make it possible to identify the perpetrators and hold them accountable before the courts. We welcome the good offices of the Secretary-General. We believe that all options must be considered in order to reach consensus on this issue.”

    2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source

39. “In that connection, we reiterate our support for the OPCW Fact-finding Mission, in accordance with its mandate, to continue its work of investigation and verification of all alleged attacks with chemical weapons in the most objective, methodical and technical manner. With regard to the incident involving the alleged use oftoxic chemical substances as a weapon in the city of Douma, we reiterate the need for the investigation to follow a standard, independent and transparent protocol, with on-site visits as a key element, and we await the collection and analysis of the information collected by the Fact-finding Mission to confirm the use of chemicals weapons and identify those responsible through the relevant mechanisms and in the framework of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source

40. “We also stress the importance of the United Nations Office for Project Services continuing to support the OPCW Fact-find Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic, in line with the Tripartite Agreement. We welcome the planning of future visits by the OPCW secretariat to the sites identified in the third and fourth reports of the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (see S/2016/738 and S/2016/888). We encourage the Secretariat to continue such visits in order to gather evidence that will make it possible to determine the possible use of chemical weapons. To that end, it is essential that any investigation into the use or possible use of chemical weapons, not only on Syrian territory but in any circumstance, should include on-site visits as a critical element, with the aim of conducting conclusive and verifiable investigations.”

    2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source

41. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the briefing of the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu. My delegation reiterates the importance of the verification carried out by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Technical Secretariat with regard to the destruction of the last two facilities linked to the production of chemical weapons declared by the Syrian Arab Republic. We agree that the full and verifiable destruction of all such facilities is a key step in the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013). Following the response submitted by the Syrian Government to the OPCW Director-General's letter of 10 April, we are awaiting the analysis and conclusion of the OPCW's Declaration Assessment Team on that additional information.”

    2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source

42. “In order to overcome these challenges, it is essential to establish an atmosphere of trust, which will involve lifting any unilateral sanctions, in accordance with the call by the Heads of State at the July Summit of the African Union. Such sanctions have damaging consequences for the lives of groups in vulnerable situations and a negative impact on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Lastly, the Security Council, and the international community in general, should give constructive support to the dialogue and take action in areas where there is still a lack of convergence, in the interests ofa peaceful settlement based on respect for Burundi's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”

    2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source

43. “Burundi's contribution to peace and security through its deployment of troops should also be taken into account, since it is a demonstration of its institutional capacity. The international community should support Burundi in building its capacities, which are closely linked to its socioeconomic development and continuing humanitarian challenges. We encourage the international community to continue providing financing for the humanitarian response programme in Burundi. We want to highlight the fact that more than 35,000 refugees have voluntarily returned and urge the Government to continue to prepare for the voluntary return of the hundreds of thousands of others who are still in neighbouring countries.”

    2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source

44. “We appreciate the facilitation efforts led by the former President of Tanzania Benjamin Mkapa and the current President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, in accordance with the Arusha Agreement. In that regard, we believe that the road map proposed by Mr. Mkapa should be implemented in order to reach a consensus. We are also grateful for the efforts of the East African Community (EAC), the African Union Special Representative in Burundi, the Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and the United Nations country team. We encourage them to continue their good offices and to work to coordinate their efforts in order to improve their cooperation and continue to support the EAC-led mediation, which should remain at the head of the process.”

    2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source

45. “In that regard, we noted the fact that some important aims of the Agreement on national reconciliation, democratic principles, social cohesion, the distribution of power, women's participation in politics, sovereignty and the rule of law and regional integration have been incorporated into the new Constitution. We encourage Burundi to continue working to create conditions conducive to a peaceful environment and a climate of trust for the next elections, scheduled for 2020, by strengthening a spirit of tolerance, taking conciliatory measures and resuming a dialogue with the opposition. Bolivia appreciates and supports the Special Envoy's efforts to see the inter-Burundian dialogue continue in an atmosphere of inclusion.”

    2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source

46. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Michel Kafando, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi, for his briefing. Bolivia is pleased that the referendum on 17 May was held in a calm atmosphere with no major incidents and in an inclusive manner, with all political parties participating. We also believe that the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement should continue to be the cornerstone of this process. We reiterate that an inclusive dialogue and respect for the Agreement constitute a firm foundation for dealing with the country's crisis.”

    2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source

47. “Finally, we highlight the work that Special Representative Virginia Gamba has been doing on behalf of children in armed conflict and encourage her to continue her important work in coordination with the agencies of the United Nations, Member States, and regional and subregional organizations, in accordance with resolution 2427 (2018). We reiterate the full support of my delegation.”

    2018-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8320 (2018) · source

48. “We believe that that is a basic and urgent action that could avoid fatalities and allow the population to return to their daily lives. It would also allow the displaced population and refugees to gradually return to their homes. That return must be safe, dignified, voluntary and informed, as it must be throughout Syria, . The reduction of violence on the ground must be based on increased confidence-building among the parties involved. Relieving the humanitarian situation of the civilian population, especially the most vulnerable, such as children, must be a priority on the agenda of political dialogue and high-level diplomacy. We reiterate that the only way to resolve this conflict is through an inclusive, dialogue-based and concerted political process, led by the Syrian people and allowing for a peaceful solution.”

    2018-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8320 (2018) · source

49. “We also note that more than 1 million children and mothers had access to first aid and that around 293,000 children and pregnant and breastfeeding mothers had received nutritional supplements. We call on the Syrian Government to cooperate in that matter and to coordinate more closely and actively with United Nations agencies and their representatives so that that assistance may continue to increase. That is why visa authorizations are urgently required, as well as authorizations for the entry of convoys, including cross-border convoys. In addition, we highlight the technical assessment conducted by the United Nations Department of Safety and Security and the United Nations Mine Action Service in the city of Raqqa to ensure the clearance of explosive remnants of war.”

    2018-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8320 (2018) · source

50. “However, we believe that more must be done for such a vulnerable population. We must do everything we can to get these children back into school. We cannot allow their first lessons in life to be forced displacement or shelter. Measures should also be taken to keep them from being subjected to sexual violence or recruitment. We highlight the tireless work of the various humanitarian agencies and workers who have put their own lives at risk in providing the humanitarian access that so many need. We note that, according to the latest report, more than 218,000 people in hard-to- reach areas were served, and that a total of 3 million children received care from UNICEF.”

    2018-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8320 (2018) · source