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1. “Since the Council’s last meeting, in March (see S/PV.8987), the United Kingdom has joined others in welcoming some recent progress made on the peace deal, including the unified command structure. We are also encouraged by the integration of the peace agreement into the transitional Constitution and by the fact that legislation has been presented to Parliament. However, it is regrettable that overall progress remains too slow and limited, and that critical benchmarks have not been met. Mr. Haysom has rightly highlighted the scale of the challenge of delivering the remaining tasks in the peace agreement on the current timelines. The South Sudanese people have already waited too long for peace. It is clear that the parties have to demonstrate leadership and engage in an honest discussion about priorities and timelines.”

   2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source

2. “The humanitarian situation, as outlined by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, is alarming, with 8.9 million people now estimated to be in need of assistance and almost two thirds of the population facing crisis levels of food insecurity or worse. We urge the Government of South Sudan to reduce the physical and bureaucratic obstructions and meet its obligations under the peace agreement to allow unhindered humanitarian access. The human rights situation also continues to be of deep concern, evidenced by harrowing reports of violence, killings and widespread sexual violence, as our briefers described today. That includes in Leer county, where more than 25,000 civilians have been displaced. We call on the Government of South Sudan to hold the perpetrators accountable.”

   2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source

3. “I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom, Ms. Mudawi and Ms. Merekaje for their helpful briefings, and we very much welcome the participation of the representative of South Sudan in today’s meeting. The United Kingdom applauds the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom for their continued efforts to build durable peace, protect civilians and support election planning. Today I will focus on the humanitarian and human rights situations, as well as on the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan.”

   2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source

4. “The United Kingdom urges the Haitian authorities to improve access to medical and psychosocial services for survivors and to hold perpetrators to account. We continue to support BINUH’s work with the Government of Haiti and the international community to tackle those challenges. We look forward to renewed efforts by BINUH to help restore human rights and the rule of law through its next mandate. We remain deeply worried by the humanitarian situation in Haiti. Existing economic and health crises have been compounded by the devastating earthquake in southern Haiti last year and the rise in global food prices exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The United Kingdom encourages all actors to work constructively to find solutions to the root causes of those crises and to support recovery and progress for the Haitian people.”

   2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

5. “Furthermore, it is extremely regrettable that the perpetrators of the assassination of President Moïse have not yet been brought to justice. That abhorrent act undermined the Haitian people’s right to determine their own future democratically. Thirdly, as the Security Council discussed in May, the security and human rights situation continues to deteriorate, notably with the increase in kidnappings, indiscriminate criminal violence and instances of human trafficking. Those kidnappings increasingly target members of the international community who are often supporting the efforts of the Haitian Government to overcome those crises. Women and girls in Haiti experience myriad human rights abuses, including sexual and gender- based violence.”

   2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

6. “By strengthening the Haitian National Police and facilitating dialogue between Haitian political stakeholders, BINUH’s efforts lay the groundwork for stability in Haiti. It is therefore critical that BINUH continue that work, and we look forward to discussions on the renewal. Secondly, while we support Haitian-led solutions, we understand there has been limited progress by Haitian stakeholders in resolving the political gridlock. We are disappointed that that continues to obstruct potential solutions for securing the welfare of the Haitian people. We call on all actors to resume negotiations and agree to form a Government capable of ensuring the necessary security environment within which free and fair elections can be held as soon as possible.”

   2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

7. “I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General La Lime for her briefing and her team’s work in an increasingly challenging context. I welcome hearing from our civil society briefer, and I welcome His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Haiti, who is joining us today. Allow me to make three points. First, the international community must remain committed to supporting a Haitian-led solution to the complex security, health and economic challenges faced by the Haitian people. The United Kingdom firmly believes that the work of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) is fundamental in facilitating a united approach to resolving those multifaceted challenges.”

   2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

8. “The assassination of President Moïse was an abhorrent act and we maintain our call for the perpetrators of that crime to be brought to justice. We remain deeply worried by the humanitarian situation in the country. The coronavirus disease has compounded economic and health threats, which were exacerbated further by the devastating earthquake last year. That has particularly impacted women and children, increasing their vulnerabilities and the threats to their economic and health welfare. We therefore welcome the outcome of the donor conference this week. Finally, the United Kingdom encourages all actors to work constructively and cooperatively with the Haitian authorities to find solutions to the root causes of those crises and to support the development and advancement of the Haitian people.”

   2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source

9. “We encourage efforts under way to secure political consensus for a pathway to free, fair and credible elections and for all sides to work constructively in support of a peaceful, democratic solution for the Haitian people. It is incumbent upon all of us, as Haiti’s international partners, to do likewise in supporting a Haitian-led solution. Thirdly, we are concerned by the deteriorating security and human rights situation, particularly the increase in kidnappings, indiscriminate criminal violence and instances of human trafficking. The United Kingdom will continue to support work with both the Government of Haiti and the international community to address those challenges. Criminal armed groups and perpetrators of human rights abuses not only jeopardize the lives of Haitians, but risk undermining the prospect of real political progress.”

   2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source

10. “I would like to thank Special Representative La Lime for her briefing this morning and for all the work she and her team are doing. I would like to make three brief points today. First, the complex security, health and economic challenges currently faced by Haiti can be resolved only by unified support for Haitian-led solutions. In that regard, the United Kingdom remains firm in its belief that support to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) remains critical, especially with regard to the mission’s ongoing efforts to facilitate a unified approach to those multifaceted challenges. We look forward to the independent assessment of BINUH’s mandate as we approach its renewal in July. Secondly, the persistent political gridlock is deeply troubling, as is the continued impact it is having on the Haitian people.”

    2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source

11. “We also call for regional tensions to be resolved through dialogue and encourage regional partners as well as the United Nations to ensure that current disputes do not damage the effectiveness of UNISFA. Finally, the United Kingdom urges all parties to fully respect international humanitarian law and allow humanitarian actors to deliver aid to those in need in all parts of Abyei without hindrance.”

    2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source

12. “We reiterate our call for both parties to address those long- standing limitations, particularly as we consider the reconfiguration of the peacekeeping mission in Abyei. In that regard, the United Kingdom takes note of the options for reconfiguration proposed in the Secretary- General’s strategic review of UNISFA. We commend the men and women of UNISFA on their ongoing efforts to address the evolving security challenges, including the facilitation of community dialogue and local peacebuilding and women’s empowerment initiatives. The United Kingdom would also like to commend the dedication of Ethiopian peacekeepers in their support for peace and security in Abyei throughout the past decade. It is our sincere hope that the interests of the people of Abyei remain at the forefront of decision-making on the future configuration of UNISFA.”

    2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source

13. “We urge both countries to work together to reach a resolution on the final status of Abyei. The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned by the situation in Gok Machar and repeats its condolences on the death of a UNISFA peacekeeper last month. The members of the Council delivered a unified message on 15 October (SC/14666) reiterating their full support for UNISFA and demanding that the Government of South Sudan facilitate the unimpeded implementation of UNISFA’s mandate. The situation in Gok Machar is another example of the operational challenges that UNISFA continues to face in fulfilling its mandate. There has been limited progress made on the Council’s repeated requests to facilitate the operationalization of Athony airstrip, the issuing of outstanding visa requests and the appointment of a civilian Deputy Head of Mission.”

    2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source

14. “The United Kingdom is further concerned at the impact that those events may have on the situation in Abyei and the already difficult operating circumstances for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). The Council has repeatedly welcomed the recent rapprochement between the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan. This welcome shift in bilateral relations has led to the temporary reopening of border crossings, corridors and the establishment of free-trade zones along the border. We hope that despite the unilateral acts by the Sudanese military in Khartoum, this cooperation will continue. More broadly, while the United Kingdom welcomes efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, it is regrettable that renewed engagement has not translated into tangible improvements in Abyei, where ordinary citizens continue to suffer.”

    2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source

15. “I wish to thank our briefers, Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, the Special Envoy and His Excellency Thabo Mbeki, for their insightful updates and reflections as well as their combined efforts over the past six months to support peace and peacekeeping in the region. First, the United Kingdom joins Council members in condemning the actions of the Sudanese military this week to detain civilian members of Government and dissolve transitional institutions. We call on the military to course-correct and release those detained, refrain from violence and allow peaceful protest. The United Kingdom welcomes the decision of the African Union this morning, which sends a strong message that the Sudanese military cannot subvert the Sudan’s democratic transition without consequence.”

    2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source

16. “We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her recent briefing to the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security, which provided insight into the disproportionate impact that Haiti’s multiple crises have had on women and girls. The United Kingdom encourages all actors to work constructively and cooperatively with the international community and BINUH to find solutions to the root causes of those crises and to support Haitian development.”

    2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8871 (2021) · source

17. “Perpetrators of human rights abuses risk undermining the prospects of political progress while simultaneously putting Haitian lives at risk. Reports of aid convoys being looted on their way to areas affected by the earthquake are especially concerning. We welcome the United Nations community violence reduction and peacebuilding support to help address the security challenges, as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has mentioned. Finally, we also remain troubled by the particular vulnerabilities that women and children face. The coronavirus disease pandemic has acutely magnified the threats to their health and economic welfare.”

    2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8871 (2021) · source

18. “We urge the international community to support Haiti at this difficult time and encourage all sides to work closely with the international community to provide urgent assistance to those in need. Political gridlock in Haiti remains persistent and concerning. We call upon all political actors to find common ground in order to find a way for Haiti to hold safe and successful elections and to strive for political advancement. The United Kingdom encourages all actors to work constructively in support of a peaceful, democratic solution for the Haitian people. We share the Secretary-General’s concern regarding the deteriorating human rights situation, particularly the increase in kidnappings and gang-related violence.”

    2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8871 (2021) · source

19. “The assassination of President Moïse was an abhorrent act, and we continue to call for the perpetrators of that crime to be brought to justice. Haiti is also recovering from the far-reaching implications of the recent earthquake, which has only added more strain and stress on a Government working to deliver for its people. We welcome the rapid international response and will continue to coordinate with partners to deliver relief efforts, including through our $1.3 million of initial support to Haiti, which is an addition to the United Kingdom’s contributions to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund and the Red Cross. The Royal Navy ship RFA Wave Night also supported the humanitarian relief work of the United States.”

    2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8871 (2021) · source

20. “I add my congratulations to Ireland for a very successful presidency in September and to Kenya for assuming the presidency this month. I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her helpful update and all her work in this challenging time in Haiti. The United Kingdom welcomes the activities of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), especially in its efforts to facilitate a unified approach to Haiti’s multifaceted challenges. I also thank Ms. Douyon for having shared her important perspective from the ground, and I welcome the Minister’s joining us today. We remain deeply concerned by the political, social and humanitarian challenges that Haiti continues to face, and we are acutely aware of the impact that this is having on the Haitian population.”

    2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8871 (2021) · source

21. “We welcome the progress that has been made so far towards delivering on the benchmarks the Council set in April 2019. However, those benchmarks for the lifting of the arms embargo have not yet been met. Until they are met, further proliferation of arms — both within the Central African Republic and the wider region — risks potentially disastrous consequences for civilians. We therefore urge the Government of the Central African Republic to accelerate its efforts to meet the benchmarks and to take full responsibility for ensuring effective storage and management of weapons and ammunition. Such progress is vital to improving security for the people of the Central African Republic, combating the risks of arms proliferation and helping to ensure a pathway to peace and reconciliation.”

    2021-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8828 (2021) · source

22. “We urge the Government of the Central African Republic and its partners to ensure that training is in place in order to avoid increased risks to civilians and to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law. Those risks are not hypothetical. Reports continue of atrocities against civilians in the Central African Republic, including reports that reached us even as negotiations were ongoing on this resolution. We remain deeply troubled by allegations that such atrocities are being committed not only by armed groups but by members of the national armed forces, and indeed by private military contractors. The United Kingdom supports the Government of the Central African Republic as it pursues security sector reform and the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation process.”

    2021-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8828 (2021) · source

23. “I would like to start by thanking France, as penholder, for its sterling efforts to achieve this outcome. The United Kingdom supports resolution 2588 (2021), which renews the targeted sanctions and the arms embargo for a further 12 months. We would once again like to underline that the objective of the arms embargo is to prevent armed groups that continue to perpetrate violence in the Central African Republic from accessing weaponry. However, our support for the resolution does not detract from our continued belief that a technical renewal would have been the appropriate course of action at this time. It is disappointing that one or two Security Council members insisted on the inclusion of the exemptions on mortars. The accurate use of mortars requires significant levels of training and equipment.”

    2021-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8828 (2021) · source

24. “The United Kingdom remains convinced that the integrated United Nations presence in Haiti positions the Organization better to support Haiti’s needs on the basis of a more holistic approach. The success of community violence reduction programmes shows what can be achieved. We therefore encourage the United Nations country team in particular to align its strategies firmly in support of peacebuilding approaches.”

    2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source

25. “The fact that decades of international support to Haitian institutions have failed to generate durable peace dividends rightly begs questions about the tools and approaches deployed over the years. The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti represents the Council’s conviction that international engagement with Haiti needed to rest on a new model of cooperation, with Haitians firmly in the lead. Experience has taught us that sustainable peace needs to be built from the ground up. Political processes need to be accompanied by grass-roots engagement to promote social cohesion and defuse tensions. The elections are critical, but the violence and corruption that have long plagued Haiti can be overcome in the long term only by empowering local peacebuilders.”

    2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source

26. “I thank the briefers for their briefings. As we have said in the Security Council many times before, the people of Haiti deserve an end to the dysfunction that has so long plagued their State institutions and governance. I want to start by joining other speakers in calling for free, fair, credible and transparent elections in order to enable a transfer of power in February 2022. That is critical to putting Haiti on a path to stability and prosperity. The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned by the lack of accountability for human rights violations. While we recognize the challenges, it is frustrating, to say the least, that, after years of international support, that impunity endures. Only political will from Haiti’s leaders can break that cycle.”

    2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source

27. “The continued denial of this request unfortunately shows the disregard for safety of United Nations personnel. We repeat our call for all parties to fully respect international humanitarian law and allow humanitarian actors to deliver aid to those in need without hindrance. In conclusion, the United Kingdom commends the vital role UNISFA plays in the maintaining the stability of Abyei and the assistance it provides to the achievement of a final settlement on its status. We urge the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan to see the United Nations as a key partner in supporting their efforts on this matter.”

    2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source

28. “We urge both parties to work with the mission to make progress on the establishment of the Abyei police force as a mechanism to ensure that stability and security issues are addressed. There is a clear need to boost the civilian and police components to empower UNISFA to best support the local community. We therefore repeat our call on the Government of the Sudan to facilitate the issuance of all outstanding visa requests, especially those for police personnel. The Security Council has also repeatedly called for the Governments of both the Sudan and South Sudan to facilitate the operationalization of Athony airstrip. The coronavirus disease has served to underline the importance of ensuring the provision of swift medical evacuations for United Nations personnel. This is particularly the case for UNISFA, given its remoteness.”

    2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source

29. “We welcome UNISFA’s ongoing engagement with the Government of the Sudan and the Government of South Sudan, the implementation of the quick-impact projects, the removal of explosive hazards and the continuation of humanitarian support. UNISFA’s continued efforts to support women’s empowerment in Abyei are also critical. We regret, however, that the mission continues to face obstacles to delivering its mandated activities. It is clear that those blockages are severely affecting the stability and security of the region. This comes at a time when there have been increasing incidents of violence, including attacks on peacekeepers and criminal acts, alongside the continued appalling rates of sexual and gender-based violence in the region.”

    2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source

30. “We are also encouraged that last month saw a high- level meeting between representative of the Sudan and South Sudan to discuss the final status of Abyei and other border areas. The indicated willingness of both Governments to seize this opportunity is long overdue. However, it is disappointing that this rapprochement has yet to translate into progress on the ground in Abyei. We call on both countries to build on this renewed engagement at the senior and local levels towards resolving the final status of Abyei. Turning to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), the United Kingdom commends the role that the mission has continued to play in supporting peace and security in Abyei.”

    2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source

31. “I thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix and Special Envoy Onanga- Anyanga for their comprehensive updates. I would like to start by welcoming the improvements in bilateral relations between the Government of the Sudan and the Government of South Sudan. The United Kingdom also wishes to commend the role that the Government of South Sudan played in facilitating the negotiations that led to the signing of the Juba peace agreement on 3 October. The United Kingdom calls for the swift implementation of that agreement, including in the two areas. We also welcome the resumption of negotiations between the Government of the Sudan and the Al-Hilu faction of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement- North. We continue to urge all parties to engage constructively, without preconditions, in order to deliver a peaceful and swift resolution.”

    2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source