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1. “We strongly condemn the attack on the city of Al-Suwayda, which resulted in more than two hundred deaths, and those responsible for those heinous attacks must be held accountable. We repudiate all attacks on civilian facilities, and therefore we call on the parties to respect their obligations under international law and international humanitarian law, including with regard to the protection of civilians, hospitals and educational institutions. We regret that, according to figures from OCHA and UNICEF, more than 2.7 million Syrian children have not attended school since the beginning of the conflict. According to the most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/724), 104,000 children benefited from essential learning materials and remedial education, and 172,000 children benefited from protection and psychosocial support services.”

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

2. “We also reiterate the importance of safeguarding the lives of thousands of civilians who continue to move into the city of Idlib, including those children and their families who are swelling the numbers of persons internally displaced by of violence. It is essential to avoid any kind of tension or escalation of violence in that area so as to avoid a major tragedy. To that end, the full implementation of resolution 2401 (2018) is indispensable. In that connection, we highlight the different initiatives that allowed local agreements to be reached to facilitate not only the entry of humanitarian assistance, but also the evacuation of people in need. The necessary measures must also be taken to prevent the resurgence of terrorist groups and to stop further violence.”

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

3. “According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), 13.1 million people remain in need humanitarian assistance, of whom approximately 5.3 million are children. There are approximately 6.1 million internally displaced persons, of whom 2.6 million are children, and some 200,000 of those children live in difficult-to-access areas. We must prevent those figures from growing larger. We are alarmed by the escalation of violence in south-west Syria and call for a cessation of hostilities in the framework of resolution 2401 (2018). Any increase in tensions must be avoided in order not to further destabilize the region.”

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

4. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the briefings by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock and by Ms. Virginia Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, to whom we reiterate our support for the sensitive work that they are carrying out. We express our regret that this conflict has lasted for eight years, and we continue to bear Witness to the unrelenting siege and violence suffered by the Syrian people, especially those most vulnerable, like children, who in some cases have known only this reality since birth. Sadly, if appropriate measures are not taken, most of them will have to live with persistent psychological trauma.”

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

5. “Those groups must immediately and permanently disband, lay down their weapons, reject violence and release the children whom they hold within their ranks. Lastly, we welcome the cooperation of the international community and other international partners in raising funds to meet humanitarian needs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We call on them to pursue such efforts, in continued cooperation with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in strict respect of its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”

   2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

6. “We also express our solidarity with the victims of the Ebola outbreak and commend the Congolese authorities, the international community and the World Health Organization for their prompt response to that health crisis. We are concerned about the humanitarian and security crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo caused by armed groups, as well as by increasing intercommunal violence, particularly in the regions of Ituri, Kasai, the Kivus and Tanganyika. We condemn in the strongest terms the many abuses committed against the population. We call on all armed groups to immediately end all forms of violence, including violations and abuses against children, and other destabilizing activities, including the illicit exploitation and trafficking of natural resources.”

   2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

7. “In that regard, we commend the work of Kuwait, in its capacity as chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and we agree that Committee members must be updated on the efforts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other States to address questions concerning the illegal exploitation and smuggling of natural resources by armed groups and on measures taken to help the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the countries of the region to develop responsible commercial trade in minerals, with the understanding that strategies must be developed leading to the consolidation of peace in the post- electoral process.”

   2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

8. “Accordingly, we believe that, in order to deal with that issue, achieving control of areas rich in natural resources and their sovereign administration must be an essential goal, in terms of both a cessation of hostilities and economic development. When a country maintains effective control of its resources and there is political will to administer them for the benefit of the population, it is possible to achieve a structural change leading to stabilization and the strengthening of the rule of law.”

   2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

9. “We call for the pursuit of such projects, in conjunction with MONUSCO's efforts aimed at reconciliation among communities and within the framework of the International Security and Stabilization Support Strategy, focusing on stabilization and the restoration of State authority in the country. The challenges faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo have increased exponentially, and their solution lies not only in the holding of elections, but also in addressing the root causes of the conflict. One of those is the lack of control over natural resources, which is helping to prolong the crisis, the fragmentation of armed groups and the systematic exploitation of those resources by multinational corporations that operate unchecked and whose revenue can be used to fund continuing instability in the country.”

   2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

10. “Similarly, we support the work of MONUSCO, the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region in preparing the holding of elections, and we encourage them to continue their collaborative work with the Independent National Electoral Commission. We pay tribute to those who gave their lives for the cause of peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We commend MONUSCO's work in connection with measures taken for the protection of civilians. We also welcome its work to reduce violence in areas of the country by implementing projects to reduce community violence, which have led to the return of 800 displaced persons since April.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

11. “We also welcome the meetings held with various authorities, political platforms and civil- society groups to discuss the electoral process. We also commend the support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo provided by regional organizations, such as the Southern African Development Community, the Economic Community of Central African States and the African Union, among others. We encourage them to pursue their efforts, in close cooperation with the Government, to meet the political and security challenges that the country is facing.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

12. “We therefore appeal to all parties to cooperate in the run-up to the holding of transparent, credible, peaceful and inclusive elections. We believe that the full and effective participation of women at all stages of the elections, as well as that of young people, is vital, in keeping with the joint communique issued by the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council at their twelfth annual joint consultative meeting, held on 19 July. On another front, we support the initiatives and good offices of the Special Representative. We welcome her meetings with various stakeholders aimed at allowing for an exchange of views and ensuring a coherent and coordinated approach on the part of the United Nations and regional actors.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

13. “We reiterate that to ensure the effective holding of elections leading to a peaceful transfer of power, and in order to ease tensions at the political level, the parties must implement the confidence-building measures enshrined in the 31 December 2016 agreement. We deplore the fact that these measures had not been fully implemented by the deadline, which has passed, and therefore call once again for their full and effective implementation. We believe that the Government and the opposition must work together in order to make headway in such implementation. Although the Government must take the initiative and the leadership role in such implementation, the measures will not be practicable without the participation of the opposition.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

14. “We welcome the ongoing progress and commitment demonstrated by the Democratic Republic of the Congo to meet the deadlines set out in the electoral calendar, in particular with respect to the promulgation of the law on the distribution of seats for the national, legislative, provincial and local elections. We welcome also the publication of the list of platforms and political parties. We have taken note of the audit of voter register, which took place in an inclusive atmosphere bringing together members of the Maj orite presidentielle, members of civil society and regional and subregional organizations. We therefore hope that all registered voters will be able to cast their ballot in the elections.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

15. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to express our gratitude for the briefings that we heard from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Ms. Leila Zerrougui; Ambassador Mansour Alotaibi of Kuwait in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo; and Ms. Justine Masika Bihamba.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

16. “Bolivia reiterates its full support for the regional and subregional architecture that serves to address conflicts in Africa because it believes that African vision, wisdom and culture must be reflected in the implementation of each initiative to bring about lasting peace in the region.”

    2018-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8313 (2018) · source

17. “The recruitment of children by armed groups continues and the participation of women in the dialogue and conflict resolution stages of conflicts has been stymied by their low level of involvement in dialogue leading to agreements. It is vital that women be included at all stages of the processes of dialogue and agreement. The comprehensive implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel is therefore crucial. We commend the United Nations Support Plan for the Sahel (2018-2022), which we believe will strengthen synergies in addressing regional priorities. In conclusion, we urge all States to address the issues faced by West Africa and the Sahel through regional and subregional multilateral cooperation and dialogue, and to work to strengthen measures to effectively combat and eliminate violence of all kinds.”

    2018-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8313 (2018) · source

18. “The transfer of armed groups from Libya to the Sahel has also allowed the transfer of high-calibre weaponry being used currently to perpetrate attacks against national security forces, United Nations troops and personnel and civilian populations, in general. Therefore, we cannot disregard the fact that the Sahel region suffers from increasing instability and insecurity due, as has been mentioned, to the presence of terrorist groups and violent armed groups and to criminal activities and transnational crime, which in turn pose a serious threat to the most vulnerable groups of the population. The crisis and the various conflicts have a direct and indirect impact on civilians, in particular women and children. Violence not only restricts their freedom of movement and economic activities, but also jeopardizes their lives and their future.”

    2018-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8313 (2018) · source

19. “Despite that work, we are nevertheless aware that great challenges remain in the areas of security, governance, the rule of law and development in West Africa and the Sahel. As a main factor, violent conflicts have put the institutions of the countries of the region, and, consequently, their populations - 150 million people in all - at serious risk. We reiterate that it is crucial to look into the structural causes of the conflicts that have profoundly affected the volatile security situation in the region. In that connection, we will tirelessly continue to make the point that the consequences ofinterventionism and regime-change policies following the 2011 conflict in Libya were among the causes that destabilized the Sahel, entailing chaos, terrorism, militarization and the tragic repercussions that continue to this day.”

    2018-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8313 (2018) · source

20. “We commend the electoral processes and the peaceful transitions of power being realized in The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Liberia, which illustrate the people's ownership and creation of institutions to end divisions and disagreements. We underline all the work done by UNOWAS in every one of those cases. We believe that, in order to continue on the path of stabilization,theparticipation of each and everymember of the international community is required. To that end, we include the roles that the United Nations, as well as regional and subregional organizations - including the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Group of Five for the Sahel and other partners - have to play.”

    2018-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8313 (2018) · source

21. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the briefing by Mr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWAS). We begin our statement by highlighting the work and efforts of UNOWAS, headed by the Special Representative. It is necessary to underscore the work being done to strengthen the connection linking good practices, interactive dialogues, preventive diplomacy and strengthening cooperation and information-sharing among stakeholders, which have enabled peace and security initiatives, as well as national ownership and inclusiveness, to pave the way for consolidating peaceful solutions and good governance in West Africa.”

    2018-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8313 (2018) · source

22. “We therefore call on all parties to join in the ongoing efforts to maintain an ongoing dialogue to achieve a peaceful, orderly and inclusive political transition that responds to the interests of the Libyan people and allows them to freely and consensually define their future. To that end, compliance with the Libyan Political Agreement, recognized through resolution 2259 (2015) and reaffirmed through presidential statement S/PRST/2017/26 of 14 December 2017, is imperative.”

    2018-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8312 (2018) · source

23. “While the situation was resolved through dialogue at the beginning of the month, it is important for all parties to bare in mind that the only legitimate entity with the power to administer the oil resources in the country is the National Oil Corporation which belongs to the Government of National Accord, as set forth in resolutions 2259 (2015), 2278 (2016) and 2362 (2017). In that understanding and in accordance with the Libyan Political Agreement, all parties and actors involved must respect and strengthen State institutions, establish channels for dialogue and negotiation when they find themselves in disagreement, and avoid the use of weapons and violence at all times. In conclusion, we reiterate that there is no military solution to the conflict.”

    2018-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8312 (2018) · source

24. “My delegation reiterates once again its call on the parties and local actors to lay down their weapons, respect international humanitarian law and avoid any rhetoric that claims violence as a means of achieving any objective, since such attitudes threaten the lives of innocent people and undermine the progress made so far in implementing the Libyan Political Agreement. Furthermore, we express our concern about the events that occurred in Ras Lanuf and Es Sider oil fields in the Libyan crescent region and about the measures implemented in managing the oil installations and the production of oil and its by-products, which considerably affected the production and export of those products to the detriment of the Libyan people's interest.”

    2018-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8312 (2018) · source

25. “Despite those positive developments, there has been an alarming increase in violence and fighting between the parties. In particular, the escalation of violence in Derna is clearly a threat to the political process and the security of the population. According to the reports of various United Nations agencies, there has been considerable damage to civilian infrastructure owing to military action, including against schools, mosques and private homes, as well as hospitals and health-care centres, which have had to suspend their functions. Regrettably, violence throughout the Libyan territory has resulted in at least 16 fatalities and nearly 20 serious injuries as a result of those clashes and the use of explosive devices in public and civil service spaces.”

    2018-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8312 (2018) · source

26. “Along the same lines, the registration of nearly 2.5 million people must serve to ensure the active participation of the entire population, especially women, who make up almost half of the electorate. We are confident that the collaboration and technical assistance of UNSMIL throughout that process will be key to achieving that goal. We welcome the joint visit of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the United Nations Mine Action Service to the cities of Benghazi and Misrata to assess the situation on the ground and to participate in meetings organized by civil society on mine action and humanitarian demining activities in order to ensure the safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons and their free movement.”

    2018-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8312 (2018) · source

27. “In that regard, we echo the message of presidential statement S/PRST/2018/11, of 6 June, and express our support for all efforts to achieve definitive stability in Libya. We also take note of the commitment made by the parties to holding parliamentary and presidential elections at the end of this year. To that end and within the framework of Libya's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, it is important that the necessary consultations on the new constitution take place expeditiously and that necessary legislation be developed to establish clearly and concretely the elements of and requirements for carrying out those elections. Similarly, policy development is essential for the establishment of formal institutions that are capable of guaranteeing the integrity of that process.”

    2018-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8312 (2018) · source

28. “To that end, it is essential that all parties and actors involved commit themselves to the action plan promoted by the Special Representative. We call on them to engage in dialogue and to fulfil all their commitments in order to achieve an outcome that meets the interests and aspirations of the Libyan people. We underscore the conclusion of the first phase of the national conference, which was held in May, at which more than 40 meetings were held in 27 Libyan cities and towns and in which the Libyan people expressed their will to achieve a united country with competent and credible institutions that redistribute resources fairly, and above all expressed their aspiration to have unified security and order institutions capable of guaranteeing their security and protecting their sovereignty.”

    2018-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8312 (2018) · source

29. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the report presented by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission of Support in Libya (UNSMIL), Mr. Ghassan Salame, to whom we reiterate our support for the outstanding work he continues to do. Similarly, we are grateful for the report provided by Ambassador Carl Orrenius Skau on the activities of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. While taking note of the work carried out by the Special Representative during the reporting period, it is also necessary to reaffirm the importance of the full implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement in order to complete and finalize the transition period.”

    2018-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8312 (2018) · source

30. “We reiterate that the only option for resolving the conflict is through an inclusive, consultative and concerted political process led by and for the Syrian people.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

31. “We express our full support for the work being carried out by the Special Envoy to bring together the parties involved within the framework of a dialogue that will enable them to achieve sustained peace in the medium- and long-term. Similarly, we commend the good offices of the Secretary-General aimed at working closely with the members of the Security Council in finding a peaceful settlement to the conflict. Lastly, we reject any attempt to foster factiousness, ethnic divisions or sectarianism in Syria. The Syrian people must freely decide their future and their political leadership within the framework of their sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity and without any pressure or foreign interference.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

32. “De Mistura that he is seeing headway in the establishment of the constitutional committee. Therefore, we once again highlight the commitments made at the Syrian National Dialogue Congress, held in Sochi, which focused on strengthening the political process lead by the United Nations in the framework of the road map set out by resolution 2254 (2015). Those efforts are to be developed through the drafting of a new constitution and the establishment of the constitutional committee, which in our view should be representative and neutral. We hope that the work of the committee will be active and dynamic and will include the participation of all necessary stakeholders in the conflict.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

33. “Against that backdrop, it is important to reinforce the Astana agreements, which established key de-escalation zones, which are among the international initiatives that have helped to reduce Violence in Syria. We believe that our common approach to this conflict must focus on adopting measures to reduce Violence on the ground, build confidence among the parties involved, alleviate the humanitarian situation and promote efforts to find a peaceful political solution to the conflict. For that reason, the political process must be relaunched on the basis of the various initiatives and meetings that have taken place at different levels bringing together the different parties involved in the conflict. In that regard, we note the information provided by Mr.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

34. “We also draw the Council's attention to the ongoing return of civilians to the city of Raqqa - the report of the Secretary-General indicates that more than 130,000 civilians returned to that city in May alone. We reiterate that, in addition to having to face a lack of basic services, those who are returning must also grapple with the dangers of explosive remnants of war. Clearing Raqqa and other affected areas in Syria of such remnants is therefore essential and must be urgently carried out in order to avoid more deaths and allow people to resume their daily lives. Similarly, we reiterate our concern about the need to safeguard the lives of the thousands of innocent civilians, including children, who continue to move back to the city of Idlib. It is essential to prevent a further escalation of violence in that area.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

35. “We believe it is important to point out that more than 2,000 requests were approved in the month of May for food distribution by the World Food Programme, as well as for first aid and vaccinations for more than 1 million children and mothers. According to the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/539), that means that approximately 2 million people received food assistance and more than 1 million benefited from water, food, sanitation and hygiene services. We therefore call on the Syrian Government to continue to cooperate in that area and to coordinate more closely and actively with United Nations agencies and their representatives.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

36. “We underscore the tireless work being carried out by various humanitarian agencies and their staff, who risk their own lives to continue to strive to deliver much-needed humanitarian access. My delegation calls for the full implementation of resolution 2401 (2018). In that regard, we must highlight the various initiatives that have led to local evacuation agreements that have facilitated not only the entry of humanitarian assistance but also the evacuation of persons in need, including members of armed groups and their families. We hope that those agreements will continue. Furthermore, in the framework of the various Security Council resolutions, we encourage the continued deployment of convoys, including cross- border convoys.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

37. “Also, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there are more than 6.6 million internally displaced persons in Syria. We regret that in May alone more than 130,000 civilians were displaced from the city ofAfrin as a result ofthe ongoing violence resulting from military operations. We also express our concern in the light of the escalating Violence we are seeing in the south-west of Syria. We call for a cessation of violence, which would allow for the restoration of the previous relative calm that was seen in the region. By the same token, we condemn any attack on hospitals or educational facilities, and we call on the parties to uphold their obligations under international law and international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

38. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the briefings provided by Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, and Mr. John Ging, Director of the Coordination and Response Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). We reiterate our full support for the work they are doing. We must once again express our regret that this conflict has been going on for eight years, and that we continue to witness the constant siege and Violence suffered by the Syrian people, especially the most vulnerable populations, women and children. According to OCHA, more than 13 million people require humanitarian assistance, more than 1.5 million people still live in hard-to-reach areas and more than 8,000 live in besieged areas.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source

39. “All of that is being carried out in full respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Central African Republic, as it is the Central Africans themselves who have the primary responsibility to achieve peace and stability in their own country.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

40. “Moreover, we encourage the joint five-year agreement to support the Government in the immediate and long-term deployment of internal defence and security forces with the support of MINUSCA and in coordination with the European Union Military Training Mission, with a View to restoring State authority in the Central African Republic. In conclusion, we welcome the ongoing and active engagement of regional and subregional organizations, as well as the participation of African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the group of facilitators of the African Initiative, whose political efforts towards peace and cooperation are essential to the reconciliation process.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

41. “We applaud the efforts of the Mission to identify regions that lack additional capacity to protect their civilian population and to support the Government through peace and reconciliation initiatives, processes that provide frameworks to reduce violence, build trust among communities and facilitate the return of displaced persons. We also welcome the new civilian protection strategy and efforts to mediate among armed groups. We support MINUSCA in its efforts to continue promoting the participation of women in the African Initiative and advocating for violence-reduction programmes, which have proved to be effective in the implementation of local peace agreements and the voluntary disarmament of many young people involved in militia and armed group activities.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

42. “In that connection, we commend the religious leaders of Bangui for having reached a preliminary agreement with local militias, civil society and local authorities to contain the violence in Bangassou. We also condemn the attacks carried out by armed groups against civilians, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and peacekeeping forces. We appreciate and welcome the members of the Mission, as well as the military, police and civilian personnel, who carry out their work in a volatile environment of great risk. We regret the loss of life among both Mission personnel and civilians, and we take this opportunity to express our condolences to the family members and Governments of the fallen.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

43. “The never-ending spiral of violence fuelled by armed groups, asymmetric attacks and the ongoing clashes between ethnic groups and communities are factors that day in and day out exacerbate the critical humanitarian situation. There are 670,000 displaced persons in the Central African Republic, and 580,000 refugees have fled to neighbouring countries. That situation cannot be ignored. We therefore call upon the international community to continue to provide support through predictable and sustainable financing, particularly to the humanitarian response plan, with a view to confronting the growing need for humanitarian assistance that the people require. Bolivia condemns all acts that incite violence - especially those motivated by ethnic or religious reasons - and undermine peace, stability and security in the Central African Republic.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

44. “We commend the support lent to the African Initiative and to the Government by the International Support Group on the Central African Republic and urge it to continue to promote consistent and sustained participation in order to contribute to the stabilization and recovery of the country as well as to ensure greater and enhanced coordination among regional and international partners. In a similar vein, we welcome the decision by the Government of the Central African Republic to reactivate the bilateral joint commissions with Cameroon, Chad and the Sudan, which we trust will serve to limit arms trafficking and the movement of armed groups.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

45. “We welcome and support the round of consultations carried out with 14 armed groups by the panel of facilitators for the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. This undertaking promotes dialogue and serves to address the root causes of the instability and armed violence in the country. We call on all armed groups to undertake once and for all the process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. We also call on them to cease hostilities and to focus their efforts on activities that will benefit the civilian population and promote the stabilization of the Central African Republic.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

46. “The atmosphere of violence and insecurity created by armed groups in the Central African Republic continues to undermine the commendable efforts made and achievements registered by the Government in the areas of the protection of civilians, the strengthening of State authority, inter-institutional cooperation and the training of the Central African Armed Forces, inter alia. None of these achievements should be overlooked. The Central African Republic, together with its regional and subregional parners and with the support of the international community, must continue to work in a unified manner in order to find long-term solutions that stabilize the country and achieve a lasting and sustainable peace.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

47. “Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to express our gratitude for the briefings by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Parfait Onanga-Anyanga; Mr. Bedializoun Moussa Nebie, Special Representative of the African Union to the Central African Republic; and Brigadier General Herminio Teodoro Maio, Force Commander of the European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic, and we assure them of our full support in the delicate and complex tasks that they are carrying out.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

48. “Lastly, it is necessary and vital to continue to redouble efforts to galvanize political, technical and financial support in order to achieve peace, stability and development in Central Africa. In that regard, support for the work of UNOCA must continue. Its next mandate will focus on preparing for the prevention of elections-related violence and for other preventive diplomacy, peace and security and mediation efforts. We believe it is important to renew its mandate for another three years.”

    2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source

49. “We implore the international community to consider the humanitarian situation in the subregion. In the Lake Chad basin region alone, approximately 10 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons and refugees are vulnerable to food insecurity, diseases, such as Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the lack of basic services. In addition, Bolivia notes that another factor that fosters peacebuilding in the region is the increased participation of women in the decision-making process. We encourage UNOCA to continue its efforts in that regard and in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source

50. “We also underscore the efforts of the African Union and the Lake Chad Basin Commission, which, with the support of various United Nations entities, resulted in a conference in N'Djamena to develop a coordinated regional approach to find, bring to trial, rehabilitate and reintegrate individuals affiliated with Boko Haram and Da'esh, in line with resolution 2349 (2017). We believe that in order to address those challenges, countries of the region and the international community as a whole must determine the root causes of such challenges. One cause is the lack of control over the use of natural resources, which are used to finance the illegal activities of groups, such as the Lord's Resistance Army - an armed group that remains a threat to the security of civilians in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source