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1. “I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Mr. Nicholas Haysom, for his briefing. Lithuania aligns itself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. As of 1 January, Afghanistan has opened a new chapter in its history. The Afghan people have entered the transformation decade, fully assuming responsibility for their security, with the first peaceful and democratic transition of power and first ever national unity Government. Nonetheless, further perseverance from the Afghan authorities is critically needed as the situation in the country remains volatile and a number of formidable challenges loom.”

   2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source

2. “Consolidated United Nations, EU, OSCE and Council of Europe efforts are needed in order to ensure secure, safe and unrestricted international access to the whole territory of Ukraine, including Crimea and along the border with Russia. We should also carefully study the peacekeeping option, as requested by the Ukrainian Government. International efforts to support the Ukrainian Government and its people in dealing with the humanitarian crisis facing the country should be stepped up. Lithuania has contributed to the joint operation organized by the European Commission and Union member States through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and is providing bilateral and multilateral support in response to growing humanitarian needs in the country. Finally, we look forward to the High Representative's further briefings to the Council.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

3. “By adopting resolution 2202 (2015), the Council put its weight behind the Minsk agreements and the implementation of the package of measures. We must make sure that the ceasefire does not end up as badly as the previous ones. EU sanctions must be maintained as long as destabilization is ongoing. Further measures should be discussed if the Minsk accords are broken again. Both the EU and the United Nations should continue providing support to the Special Monitoring Mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The monitoring of the whole section of the Ukrainian-Russian border that has until now allowed a free flow of Russian weapons, fighters and mercenaries into the militant-held area should be ensured. The OSCE monitors should be provided with unrestricted, safe and secure access to all areas.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

4. “Lithuania remains concerned about developments in the South Caucasus, where Russia continues to pursue a policy of de facto annexation of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia under the guise of so- called alliance and integration treaties, in violation of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Positive signals are badly needed in Ukraine. This conflict, caused by Russia's aggression towards its neighbour, undermines the international system that emerged out of the ashes of the Second World War and threatens international peace and security. Ceasefire agreements have been repeatedly broken by Russia-sponsored militants, causing thousands of deaths, massive displacement and enormous suffering.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

5. “Ensuring accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and violations of international humanitarian law must remain a priority. Turning to the European neighbourhood, we are confident that the stabilization and association agreements between the EU and Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina will contribute to the overall stability of the region. EU engagement in and commitment to facilitating the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue remains crucial. We look forward to furthering the process of normalizing the relations between the two capitals as Serbia and Kosovo continue on their respective European paths. The commitment of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to undertaking reforms in the framework ofthe EU accession process is a solid signal.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

6. “We fully support Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bernardino Leon's efforts in this respect. The Council must be particularly careful with its decisions on the lifting of the arms embargo and consider the impact of such steps on the wider region. We appreciate the efforts of the High Representative aimed at reaching a comprehensive solution to Iran's nuclear issue in the framework of E3+3 negotiations. A successful outcome of this negotiation would lead to greater stability and security in the entire region and beyond. The EU, together with the United Nations, has to continue working actively to facilitate a political solution to the Syrian conflict, which is the only way out of this tremendous tragedy. We look forward to the EU regional strategy for Syria and Iraq, as well as the Daesh threat.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

7. “The European Union has been a key partner in the United Nations and national efforts to eradicate this disease. The EU plays an active role in encouraging parties to resume the Middle East peace process. We commend High Representative Mogherini for her personal engagement, including her recent initiative to seek further engagement of regional partners, in particular Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt. At the same time, the EU, together with its member States, remains one of the major donors of the Palestinian Authority. The situation in Libya remains a matter of grave concern. Overcoming existing differences and forming a Government of national unity is urgent in order to save the country and prevent the spread of radical extremism and terrorism in the region.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

8. “As reaffirmed at the EU-Africa Summit in Brussels last April, the EU is committed to supporting Africa's efforts to manage its own security. The EU continues to provide targeted assistance, notably via its Common Security and Defence Policy missions, and to financially contribute to African Union peacekeeping operations. The Central African Republic, Mali and Somalia are some examples where the EU and the United Nations work hand in hand to restore peace and bring stability. Continued and more systematic interaction of the United Nations, the EU and other regional and subregional organizations, in particular the African Union, is crucial for ensuring an effective collective response to the global challenges, such as an unprecedented Ebola outbreak in West Africa.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

9. “It is only through institutional cooperation that we are able to meet the pressing need to shape and implement effective counter-terrorism policies. The landmark resolution 2178 (2014) provides important guidance in this regard, and is high on the agenda of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, which Lithuania chairs. In December last year, the Committee heard a briefing (see S/PV.7351) by Ms. Mara Marinaki, Managing Director for Global and Multilateral Issues of the European External Action Service, on the European Union's role in the areas of common interest. Lithuania recently joined the counter-messaging working group of the Global Coalition to Counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, which is in line with the EU's strengthened commitment in the field.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

10. “As the Secretary-General pointed out during the most recent debate on this issue (see S/PV.7112), the EU is a champion of human rights and a steadfast partner in promoting the Millennium Development Goals, advancing gender equality and tackling climate change. We see tangible results of this cooperation, as reflected in the first-ever presidential statement on institutional and strategic partnership between the United Nations and the EU (S/PRST/2014/4), adopted under the Lithuanian presidency a year ago. The threat of terrorism has put the collective efforts of the international community to an unprecedented test. While this threat is not new, the recent tragic developments in Iraq, Nigeria, the Sahel region and elsewhere, including on European soil, attest to the capacity of terrorism to spread and transform.”

    2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

11. “I cordially welcome the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Ms. Federica Mogherini, to the Council, and thank her and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for their briefings. In a world that is getting flatter, cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations is not an option, but an essential element of preventing, managing and resolving conflicts. The European Union (EU) has been the most reliable partner in promoting the United Nations principles and strengthening respect for the rule of law. It has been one of the biggest donors of humanitarian aid.”

    2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

12. “The role of the International Criminal Court should not be forgotten, although the Council's inaction in May created a licence for all perpetrators to kill, torture and rape again. Justice and accountability are prerequisites for a lasting peace in Syria for all Syrians.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

13. “Staffan de Mistura, in his efforts to reduce violence, as a stepping stone towards an ultimately genuinely Syrian-led political process. All parties to the conflict must fully comply with the relevant resolutions without further delay. We fully support the Secretary-General's call for the siege of 212,000 people to be immediately lifted, access for medical and surgical supplies to all parts of the country ensured, the practice of using denial of key services as a weapon of war ended, Syria's education system rebuilt and the use of barrel bombs prohibited. Lastly, the Council must live up to its stated intention to take further measures in the event of continued non-compliance. There can be no impunity for crimes committed, and their perpetrators must be brought to justice.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

14. “Yet only little bits of humanitarian assistance reach those in need, in amounts that are far from enough to help those suffering in a sustained way. But we must continue. It is our human and moral obligation to help those in desperate need. In that regard, we sincerely welcome the upcoming third pledging conference for Syria to be held in Kuwait. There is neither a military nor a humanitarian solution to this crisis. A political settlement must be found. The Council should do way more to push for a genuine and sustainable political solution, based on the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) and inclusively addressing the aspirations and grievances of all Syrians. We support the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

15. “We condemn unreservedly the widespread and systematic violations of international human-rights and humanitarian law and the gruesome abuses and violations of human rights that have been perpetrated by all parties to the Syrian conflict. We greatly value the work of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and of other United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations. Violence and insecurity, shifting conflict lines, deliberate interference with and closing of operations, obstructive administrative procedures and financial shortfalls continue to constrain humanitarian access and timely and efficient humanitarian aid across Syria. The 2015 humanitarian appeal for Syria has increased twelve-fold since the beginning of the crisis.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

16. “We are witnessing the deliberate refusal of the Al-Assad regime to carry out its primary responsibility for protecting its civilian population. No one is immune in today's Syria. Hundreds of medical personnel and humanitarian workers are being killed. Schools are attacked, ransacked and destroyed. Journalists and activists documenting violations and abuses of human rights disappear and are detained, tortured and killed. War crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed by the Al-Assad regime as well as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and other terrorist and extremist groups, for which enormous amounts of evidence have been documented by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

17. “Thousands of civilians have fled their homes, seeking refuge wherever they can, some of them risking their lives to cross the Mediterranean, some finding themselves locked into the war zone in no-man's land. The host countries, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt, have been generous to the Syrian refugees. To cope with that extraordinary challenge, they need more aid and development assistance. Resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014) and 2191 (2014) have outlined key obligations under international humanitarian law that should be unconditionally respected by all parties at all times. Nothing has been done so far. On the contrary, indiscriminate aerial bombings, including Al-Assad's barrel bombs, shelling by the armed opposition and killings by terrorists and extremists continue every day.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

18. “I would like to thank Ms. Kyung-wha Kang, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres for their comprehensive briefings. We are facing the world's largest humanitarian crisis, one that is having a grave impact on international peace and security. Trapped civilians, refugees and internally displaced people are desperately waiting for the end of the senseless bloodshed in Syria. The numbers speak for themselves. Since the conflict began, 200,000 people have been killed; 12.2 million, half of them children, are in immediate humanitarian need and 3.8 million are refugees.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

19. “Again, my delegation wishes to remind the Council that over a year ago Audrius Senavicius, a Lithuanian officer serving in EULEX, was killed while on duty in northern Kosovo. We ask the competent authorities to provide information on the progress of the investigation. We commend the solidarity Kosovo authorities have demonstrated in the fight against terrorism. We welcome the adoption by the Kosovo Assembly of the law on the prohibition ofjoining the armed conflicts outside State territory. Finally, I wish to reiterate our view that debating the UNMIK report twice times a year, instead of quarterly, would be a reasonable step forward to acknowledge the progress in the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina and the stability in Kosovo.”

    2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source

20. “Next week, the EU-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina is to take place in Brussels. We welcome the commitment of both parties to continue seeking progress on their way in the normalization process. We encourage both sides and their leaders to show the decisiveness necessary for the common European future and to engage actively in further implementation of the First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations, signed on 19 April 2013, translating the Agreement into results on the ground and building trust among the communities. We reiterate our support for the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX). We note its important role on the ground in the fight against organized crime and corruption, the prosecution of war crimes and the fight against impunity.”

    2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source

21. “The new Government and the Assembly need to build on the Kosovo's reform agenda, strengthen the rule of law, including judicial independence, and fight against organized crime and corruption. We call to complete the necessary steps concerning the establishment of the specialist court to try cases stemming from the findings of the European Union Special Investigative Task Force without further delay. Lithuania remains a staunch supporter of Kosovo's European aspirations. We look forward to the finalization of the atabilization and association agreement between the European Union (EU) and Kosovo and encourage making progress on the visa liberalization dialogue. We also commend the Kosovo Government on the recent adoption of the action plan for the implementation of the recommendations of the European Commission progress report.”

    2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source

22. “I welcome to the Council Deputy Prime Ministers Ivica Dacic of Serbia and Hashim Thaci of Kosovo, and I thank them for their statements. I also thank Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative and the Head of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his briefing. Over the past few years, positive developments in the region have been hard to miss. A new Government of Kosovo was formed through dialogue and democratic processes. We welcome its strong commitment to build a democratic, peaceful, prosperous and multi-ethnic Kosovo. We call for cooperation and collective responsibility further to prevail when resolving numerous open issues in the country, notably in the light of recent protests on the ground.”

    2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source

23. “We call on all the parties and all the major stakeholders, including the United States, the Quartet, the League of Arab State, regional actors, the Security Council, the EU and others, to take the necessary steps to that end. The participation of both Palestinian President Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the solidarity rally in Paris demonstrates that Palestinians and Israelis stand for the same universal values - peace, tolerance and mutual respect. Let us hope that those shared values will bring Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table, the sooner the better.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

24. “We urge the parties to fully implement the temporary mechanism for the monitoring and verification of reconstruction materials negotiated by the United Nations, Israel and the Palestinian Authority, as an important step towards the necessary urgent opening of all crossing points. We would like to stress the importance of a change in Israeli policy to allow Gaza to trade normally and on a permanent basis. The assumption of full Government functions by the Palestinian Authority is critical for a lasting improvement of the situation in Gaza. In order to advance the reconstruction of Gaza, it is paramount that the international community honour its financial commitments. The unsustainable situation in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem and the deteriorating regional context underline the urgency ofa comprehensive peace agreement.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

25. “All unilateral actions, inter alia joining international organizations and the halt of the transfer of tax revenues, are obstacles to the resumption of negotiations. The Israeli Government transfers of tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority should be timely and transparent, as required under the Paris Protocol. The Palestinian leadership should use its international status constructively. Furthermore, continuous settlement expansion, settler violence, house demolitions, inflammatory statements by Hamas, and incitement must stop immediately in order to preserve the viability of a two-State solution. In Gaza, life remains a human tragedy. Lithuania reiterates the importance of a fundamental change of the political, security and economic situation in the Gaza Strip, including the end of the closure.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

26. “We fully support Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura in his efforts to find ways to reverse this horrific spiral of violence and move towards an inclusive political solution. We also urge all the parties, in particular the Syrian regime, to fully implement resolutions 2139 (2013) and 2191 (2014). Impunity in Syria has lasted for much too long. The Council must step up the pressure in the face of continued non-compliance. The perpetrators of mass atrocities and crimes against humanity, whoever they are, must be brought to account. Justice and accountability are essential for the resolution of the crisis in Syria. There is a tremendous lack of trust, interest and support by both sides for the efforts aimed at solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In that extremely unstable and explosive context, the status quo is unacceptable.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

27. “At the beginning of 2015, Syria remains the greatest humanitarian tragedy of the modern world. Human suffering in Syria has reached levels beyond imagination. More than 12 million Syrians are in urgent need of humanitarian aid, among them 5.6 million children. Horrendous atrocities and crimes against humanity have been recorded in detail in the reports of the Independent Commission of Inquiry, the "Caesar" report (S/2014/244, annex) and elsewhere. Doctors, medical staff and humanitarian aid workers have been attacked and killed for their selfless efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people. The Government of Syria, which has the primary responsibility to protect, for four years has continued to perpetrate crimes against its own people.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

28. “Furthermore, profound and sustainable changes within the country are paramount, with a legitimate and inclusive Government providing security for, and engaging with, all of Iraq's citizens. In that respect, we welcome the steps taken by Prime Minister Al Abadi. The 2 December oil deal between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi Government is a positive development that provides hope that the Iraqi Government is on the right track in pursuing its commitment to national reconciliation and inclusiveness. Those steps need to be matched by similar outreach to the Sunni community. International and regional partners need to provide support to the Iraqi Government for capacity-building and reconstruction, so as to give Prime Minister Al Abadi the space to deliver his reform programme.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

29. “As once again underlined in the Security Council's statement on the terrorist attack in Tripoli on 10 January, terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. There is no, and there can never be, any justification for such acts, wherever and whenever and by whomsoever committed. In Iraq, determined efforts have helped to halt the deadly advances of Daesh. To sustain those efforts, we also need to redouble our efforts in exposing Daesh and other terrorist groups for what they are, in all of their brutality, as sheer monsters and merciless killers who have no faith, no religion, no humanity. We must also step up the whole range of counter-terrorism measures and enhance international cooperation to that effect.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

30. “Let me start by welcoming you, Sir, as President of the Security Council. I thank Assistant Secretary-General ad interim Toyberg-Frandzen for his briefing. My delegation aligns itself with the statement to be made on behalf of the European Union (EU). Before I turn to the situation in the region, allow me to express my delegation's sincere condolences to all those affected by last week's terrorist attack in France. Sunday's unprecedented massive rally in Paris in response to the massacre serves as a powerful reminder to the world that tolerance, freedom of expression, and respect for diversity are at the very core of our humanity.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

31. “People on both sides, along with the international community, expect their leaders to show real leadership by taking responsible, pragmatic and bold action to guarantee their security and prosperous future. Any unilateral action is detrimental to a resumption of peace negotiations, and consequently to a final and peaceful settlement of the conflict.”

    2014-12-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7354 (2014) · source

32. “It is through negotiations that a realization of the two-State solution can become a reality in which Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous, sovereign and viable Palestine live side by side in peace, security and mutual recognition. Furthermore, a resumption of negotiations is a matter of urgency. The unsustainable situation in Gaza, the recent increase of violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank, and the deteriorating regional context underline the need for a comprehensive peace, ending all claims and fulfilling the legitimate aspirations of both parties, including those of Israelis to security and those of Palestinians to statehood.”

    2014-12-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7354 (2014) · source

33. “It is with regret that Lithuania had to abstain in the voting on draft resolution S/2014/916 before the Council today. Our vote should not be understood as an abstention on the solution itself. On the contrary, most elements of the draft resolution constitute a good basis for further collective work in establishing parameters for peace negotiations seeking an agreed and peaceful settlement of Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We would like to make it clear that there is no substitute for direct talks between the parties, and we call for an immediate resumption of negotiations. It is through negotiations that a final, just, fair and agreed settlement of the conflict can be achieved.”

    2014-12-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7354 (2014) · source

34. “Accurate and timely reporting on the situation in Darfur is essential not only for the protection of civilians but also for the fulfilment of the Prosecutor's mandate, especially in monitoring what could constitute crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Lithuania's full support for, and cooperation with, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in carrying out her important mandate.”

    2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source

35. “As the report of the Prosecutor reminds us, there is still a lack of cooperation on the part not only of the Government of the Sudan but of the other States of the region as well. We call on all States, even if they are not parties to the Rome Statute, to cooperate with the ICC, as required by the Council's resolutions, and to meet their obligations to arrest and surrender suspects to the Court. My final point is on UNAMID's reporting. We welcome the review carried out into the allegations of UNAMID's underreporting and welcome the efforts of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to strengthen and unify the reporting procedures.”

    2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source

36. “All perpetrators of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law, including serious crimes falling within the competence of the Court, must be brought to justice. The Security Council has called repeatedly on the Government of the Sudan to ensure accountability and to bring perpetrators to justice. Progress, however, remains modest. The Government of the Sudan should do more to end attacks against civilians, ensure accountability and guarantee justice for the victims. The Office of the Prosecutor continues to face numerous challenges in fulfilling its mandate. We reiterate our call on the Government of the Sudan to meet its obligations under resolution 1593 (2005) and to cooperate with the ICC, including on the enforcement of the arrest warrants issued by the Court.”

    2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source

37. “We remain concerned about reports of the mass rapes of 200 women and girls in Thabit, North Darfur. The Darfur conflict has long been marked by sexual and gender-based violence. These allegations demand full, impartial and unimpeded investigation. We call on the Government of the Sudan to allow the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) full access so that it can fully discharge its mandate to investigate allegations of human rights violations in Thabit. Attacks against civilians are made possible largely because of impunity for those who continue to harm civilians in Darfur. The prevailing climate of impunity cannot continue, as violence breeds more violence.”

    2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source

38. “The months of September and October were marked by the deaths of four peacekeepers, which raised the total number to 61 from the beginning of the peacekeeping mission in the Sudan. We call on the Government of the Sudan to take all necessary measures to ensure the security of peacekeeping personnel and their freedom of movement. We thank the Prosecutor for her information about the preparations for the trial of Abdallah Banda Abakaer Nourain. It is very disappointing that the trial could not commence last month because of lack of cooperation from the Government of the Sudan as well as from Mr. Banda. My delegation still hopes that the trial will go forward and that it will become a breakthrough in providing justice to the many victims in the Sudan.”

    2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source

39. “I would like to thank Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for her report and briefing on the situation in Darfur. Next year will mark 10 years since the referral of the situation in Darfur to the International Criminal Court (ICC) - 10 years in which the people of Darfur have continued to suffer. The ongoing security and humanitarian crisis in Darfur is marked by widespread violence, impunity and displacement. More than 359,000 people have been newly displaced by attacks by pro-Government militias, including the Rapid Support Forces. Armed clashes aimed at displaced people outside and within the internally displaced persons camps is another issue of major concern. Peacekeepers continue to be subject to attacks throughout Darfur.”

    2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source

40. “An implementation plan of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel with a focus on governance, security and resilience has been developed. It is now essential to ensure its swift implementation through coherent and systematic activities on the ground and the delivery of tangible results that ensure the genuine sustainable development of the region and benefit all its people.”

    2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source

41. “As the situation in Libya remains dire, enhanced efforts should be focused on finding a political solution, bringing all parties to the negotiation table and putting an end to the bloodshed and division in the country. Absent the progress on the political and security tracks, Libya risks becoming just another hotbed of radical extremism and terrorism, with most serious consequences for the entire region. My delegation commends the joint efforts of the United Nations, the AU and ECOWAS in Burkina Faso, which led to the signing of a charter for the transition and appointment of the civilian President of the Transition in Burkina Faso. We will remain vigilant on the political situation in the country and on the transition leading to the elections in November 2015.”

    2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source

42. “The crisis in Mali affects the whole Sahel and can be resolved only through a comprehensive, inclusive and transparent peace process. It is regrettable that the ongoing negotiations in Algiers have not yet concluded in a sustainable peace agreement. Further delay of such an agreement will only exacerbate the security situation in northern Mali and, eventually, the region. The United Nations, regional mediators and the international community should send a strong message of expectation that the Algiers process should lead to durable peace, within the agreed parameters and with full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Mali.”

    2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source

43. “It is essential that the United Nations counter- terrorism machinery, in combination with the efforts of other relevant international organizations, continue its focused and needs-based assistance to countries in the region. It is also important that the countries ofthe Sahel region increase their individual and collective efforts against cross-border security threats, including by strengthening border controls and curbing the flows of arms, as well as the movement of illegal armed groups, across the region. We welcome the commitment of the African Union and regional partners to strengthening relevant mechanisms, including the Nouakchott Process on security cooperation across the Sahel and the efforts of the Group of Five Sahel.”

    2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source

44. “The foregoing are huge challenges for the region, requiring complex, well-coordinated responses and consistent engagement of regional and subregional organizations, the United Nations and the international community at large. In particular, further enhancement of cooperation and coordination of intelligence and information sharing, reinforcement of existing mechanisms, in particular the Sahel Fusion and Liaison Unit, and regular meetings of the heads of intelligence and security services in the countries of the Sahelo- Saharan region play a key role in stepping up efforts to counter the spread of the threat of terrorism.”

    2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source

45. “The scourge of terrorism remains a major threat across the Sahel. Weak governance, porous borders, cross-border organized crime and the spread of terrorist groups, notably Boko Haram, are the very acute challenges that could further destabilize the situation in the region. The recent attacks at Kano Central Mosque in Nigeria left scores of innocent civilians dead or injured. During the past months, terrorist attacks throughout northern Mali have also claimed lives, including those of United Nations peacekeepers. As activities of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb and other Sahel terrorist groups are increasingly financed by drug dealing and smuggling, the nexus of drug trafficking and terrorism in the Sahel is an increasingly disturbing trend.”

    2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source

46. “As part of the EUTM, my country continues to contribute to these efforts. Since last June, when Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Sellassie first briefed the Council (S/PV.7203), we have witnessed further deterioration of the political, security and humanitarian situation in the Sahel region. Humanitarian and development challenges, as well as adverse effects of climate change and the threat of an Ebola outbreak, pose significant threats. Over 24 million people face food insecurity, 6 million children are malnourished and at least 3.3 million are displaced. The unemployment rates are high and people, especially youth, are at risk of being recruited by terrorist groups. The circulation of and much too easy access to illicit arms compounds continuing violence, disrupting and damaging civilian lives and fuelling human rights violations.”

    2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source

47. “Strengthening coordination and increasing collaboration with and among the countries of the region as well as among different stakeholders remains key. The third meeting of the Ministerial Coordination Platform, held on 18 November in Bamako, was another positive step in that regard. For its part, the European Union (EU) is actively engaging in the Sahel and, in view of the significant developments in recent months, is updating its strategic approach. Considerable EU efforts are focused on strengthening security sector reform, via, namely, the European Union Training Mission (EUTM) to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces, and the civilian missions - the EU Capacity Building Mission (EUCAP) Sahel in the Niger and the recently deployed EUCAP Sahel in Mali.”

    2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source

48. “I thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sahel, Ms. Hiroute Guebre Sellassie, for her briefing on the progress towards implementation of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel. I also wish to commend the United Nations Office for West Africa for its dedicated efforts in the region. It is encouraging that the United Nations, as well as the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has developed integrated strategies addressing the multiple challenges of the Sahel. These strategies must be operationalized in a coordinated manner to ensure the most effective impact on the security, governance and resilience of countries in the Sahel region.”

    2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source

49. “Finally, having noted the progress on the implementation of the Belgrade-Pristina Agreement and on resolution 1244 (1999), Lithuania once again calls on the Council to review the current reporting and debating cycles of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) with a View towards reducing their frequency in 2015, as well as to consider a drawdown of UNMIK that reflects developments on the ground.”

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50. “However, my delegation would like to recall that a year ago a Lithuanian officer serving in EULEX was killed while on duty in northern Kosovo. We call on the respective authorities to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice. We continue to support the successful implementation of the EULEX mandate and the mission's impartial assistance to Kosovo in the consolidation of a sustainable and accountable rule-of-law sector. The recent allegations of corruption against EULEX staff members must be looked into immediately. We welcome the decision by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini to appoint an independent legal expert in that regard.”

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