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Jaraud-Darnault

lines on the record: 107
first: 2022-09-13
most recent: 2023-08-25
sittings or episodes: 25
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“In the light of North Korea’s provocations, which threaten regional and international peace and security, the Council must be exemplary and united to ensure the implementation of its resolutions and to combat in particular the circumvention of sanctions.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9406 (2023) · source
“As such, it is essential that all members of the Council ensure that no support is provided to North Korea for the further development of its nuclear and ballistic programmes. We must collectively continue to call for de-escalation and the resumption of dialogue without conditions with a view to North Korea’s complete, verifiable and irreversible abandonment of its nuclear and ballistic programmes, in line with Security Council resolutions. France therefore urges North Korea to comply with its international obligations without delay and to return to the negotiating table by responding to the offers of dialogue that have been presented to it on several occasions.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9406 (2023) · source
“Given the close similarity of the technologies used in space launches and ballistic launches, this launch bears witness to the already worrisome progress made by North Korea in its ballistic missile programme. It demonstrates the determination to continue the escalation of recent months, which have seen an unprecedented acceleration in launches and an increase in irresponsible statements made by Pyongyang. The Council cannot remain inactive and must respond in unison to the new violation of its resolutions. We will not accept North Korea becoming a nuclear State. France will not accept the trivialization of such a threat to regional and international peace and security.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9406 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Jaraud-Darnault (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Khiari for his briefing. On 24 August, North Korea once again attempted to launch a military satellite. That attempt, like the one on 31 May, is a flagrant violation of international law. France strongly condemns that provocative and destabilizing action, which deliberately violates Security Council resolutions and international law and represents a triple threat: to international peace and security, to the integrity of the international non-proliferation regime and to the authority of the Council. Since 2009, the Security Council has repeatedly called on North Korea to refrain from ballistic missile activities designed to be capable of delivering nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9406 (2023) · source
“I am referring, of course, to Council sanctions, but also to the capacity- building actions carried out by the Office of Counter- Terrorism. France has decided to double its voluntary contribution to the Office in 2023 for the benefit of those African countries that request it, according to their needs. Finally, we will continue our fight against terrorism within a partnership framework, including regional and international organizations. That is the aim, in particular, of the International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism, which was established by Côte d’Ivoire and France in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and is now in the process of being internationalized.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“France is contributing €8.2 million to the Global Fund for Survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. More generally, we cannot dissociate the fight against terrorism from the fight for women’s rights, particularly in Afghanistan. Thirdly, it is crucial that our responses remain adapted to changes in the terrorist threat. That is why, in the fight against the financing of terrorism, France is mobilizing within the framework of the No Money for Terror initiative, which takes into account all methods of financing terrorism, including cryptocurrencies. That is also why France supports the work initiated by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate to implement the Delhi Declaration. Fourthly, we need to make full use of the tools at the disposal of the United Nations.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“Our collective efforts must therefore continue in five directions. First, we must continue to promote a multidimensional approach. In the Levant, France remains mobilized as part of the international counter- Da’esh coalition. Allow me to pay a heartfelt tribute here to the two French soldiers killed in recent days in the tireless fight against terrorism. In addition to that commitment, in 2023 France will allocate €86.5 million to humanitarian and stabilization efforts in Iraq and Syria, including for a specific initiative for the camps in north-eastern Syria. In recent years, France has repatriated 171 minors accompanied by 57 mothers, while putting in place robust care and legal procedures. Secondly, it is essential to combat impunity and provide better support for victims of sexual violence.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“The atrocities committed by Da’esh against women from the Yazidi community are well known and documented. Socioeconomic fragility, violence and political instability, conflict, climate crises and tensions over natural resources also have a direct impact on the development and persistence of the terrorist threat. That is why the security response, in which France is wholeheartedly playing its part, remains essential — but it is not enough. Initiatives aimed at promoting development and strengthening governance, the rule of law and the fight against corruption are essential as well. Such a response must also ensure respect for human rights, in contrast to the actions of the Wagner Group, which has made mass atrocities the cardinal principle of its actions and is strengthening terrorism.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Jaraud-Darnault (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. Gherman, Mr. Voronkov and Ms. Khalaf for their briefings. I wish to emphasize two points. The challenges of international terrorism remain immense. Da’esh and Al-Qaida are resilient, expanding their presence in several countries and continents — including in the Levant, Africa, Afghanistan and Central Asia — and have demonstrated an ongoing capacity to carry out cross-border attacks and beyond. We note in particular the growing threat from Da’esh in the Sahel and around the Gulf of Guinea. Those groups thrive on the breeding ground formed by rights violations, the exclusion of women and gender-based inequalities. Sexual violence is also used on a massive scale by terrorist groups.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“France would also like to point to the vital role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), which contributes to the stability of the region by providing essential humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees, particularly in terms of security and education. France has significantly increased its financial support to UNRWA since 2018 and calls on all Member States to do the same. Israelis and Palestinians alike deserve to live in peace and security. France is ready to contribute to any peace initiative that advances a two-State solution.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“Council members must work together to take concrete action to implement a two-State solution, and the first step towards that is re-establishing a credible political horizon. The United Nations has an important role to play in restoring confidence between the parties and relaunching the peace process. It is also essential for regional players to pool their efforts constructively. The normalization of relations between Israel and several States in the region has been contributing to stability and security. But that momentum will be incomplete as long as it is not accompanied by a resumption of the political process towards a solution that meets the legitimate aspirations of both Palestinians and Israelis.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“France also condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack carried out in Tel Aviv on 5 August and reiterates its steadfast commitment to the security of Israel. The violent acts perpetrated by some Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians with a view to terrorizing them are also unjustifiable and deplorable and must not go unpunished. Given the risk of escalation, France calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint. The Security Council has a responsibility to ensure compliance with the resolutions it has adopted, in particular resolution 2334 (2016). As we approach the thirtieth anniversary of the Oslo Accords, the lack of progress on the ground is fuelling the spiral of violence and jeopardizing international peace and security.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“The demolition on 17 August of the school in Ayn Samir in Ramallah governorate, which is funded by European donors, including France, is unacceptable. International humanitarian law must be respected, and Palestinian children have the right to an education. France is also alarmed by the forced departure of Palestinian populations in Area C in Ramallah governorate as a result of the recurring attacks carried out by settlers. It recalls that the forcible transfer of populations contravenes the Fourth Geneva Convention. France also condemns all attacks targeting civilians, which are never justified. We deplore the attacks carried out last Saturday at Huwara and last Monday near Hebron, which claimed the lives of three Israeli civilians.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Jaraud-Darnault (France) (spoke in French): I thank Tor Wennesland for his briefing. France condemns the pursuit of unilateral measures that constitute an obstacle to peace. It condemns the Israeli colonization of Palestinian territories, which contravenes international law and constitutes a major obstacle to peace. France calls on the Israeli Government to stop building new housing in the settlements. The recent decisions taken by the Israeli authorities on settlement in Jerusalem are alarming. France will never recognize the illegal annexation of territories or the legalization of informal settlements. It is also deeply concerned by the continued demolitions in East Jerusalem and the West Bank and condemns Israel’s destruction of humanitarian infrastructure in Area C.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“There is only one way out: a peace consistent with the Charter of the United Nations, which respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“Russia is pointing to Western arms deliveries to Ukraine but let us not forget the facts: it was Russia alone that decided on this war, and it is also Russia that is violating international law and in particular Security Council resolutions. In particular, it is obtaining combat drones from Iran, in violation of resolution 2231 (2015). It is also acquiring missiles and munitions from North Korea, despite the resolutions and sanctions adopted by the Council. This war of aggression is having catastrophic consequences for the Ukrainian people and for the entire world, especially among the populations of the most vulnerable countries. It is also a dead end for Russia, after almost 18 months of conflict. Our support for Ukraine will not waver.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“France has pledged, together with its main partners, to maintain its military support for Ukraine for as long as necessary and to strengthen its defence system, in particular by supporting its air defence capabilities. In that way, France is helping Ukraine to defend itself against Russian strikes against its civilian infrastructure, which are in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, while Russia is continuing to deliberately target those that enable grain to be exported from Ukraine. By supporting the Ukrainian counter-offensive, we hope to shift the balance of power and create the conditions for a diplomatic settlement of the conflict. It is on that basis that credible negotiations can be envisaged, when Ukraine so decides, leading to a just and lasting peace.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“But it refuses to do so. There is no alternative to this withdrawal, if a just and lasting peace that complies with international law is to be ensured. The vast majority of the members of the United Nations General Assembly have repeatedly deplored this aggression and condemned Russia’s attempt to illegally annex territory. In the face of this act of aggression, Ukraine is exercising its right to self-defence, recognized by Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. Consistent with its principles, France has unflaggingly chosen to support Ukraine in the exercise of its right. We will continue to do so bilaterally and via the European Union to help the Ukrainian people defend their freedom, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Jaraud-Darnault (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. Today Russia is calling for a meeting to spread its propaganda, but it is not fooling anyone. It was Russia, on 24 February 2022, that deliberately undermined our collective security with its war of aggression against Ukraine — an illegal, unjustified and unprovoked war. It was Russia alone that illegally decided to use force and violate Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. It alone is guilty of war crimes and even crimes against humanity. Russia has the opportunity to put an end to the war it has single-handedly unleashed by ceasing its aggression and withdrawing its troops from Ukrainian territory, without any prejudice to its security, as demanded by the International Court of Justice as early as 16 March 2022.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“The perpetrators of these acts must be brought to justice. Finally, we welcome the completion of the transfer of oil from the FSO SAFER tanker to the replacement vessel Yemen. France, which contributed to the financing of this operation, salutes the efforts of the United Nations and of numerous countries to bring this complex rescue plan to a successful conclusion, thereby averting an ecological, humanitarian and economic disaster in the Red Sea. We call on States Members of the United Nations and the private sector to redouble their efforts to fill the budget gap, as several French companies have done, in order to put a definitive end to the residual environmental risk.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“The protection of Yemeni children also remains a priority. We call on the Houthis to implement the commitments they have made to the United Nations. They must stop recruiting children for combat and stop indoctrinating them in so-called summer camps. France reiterates its call for the immediate release of the 11 Baha’i community members detained by the Houthis. It reiterates its commitment to the freedom of religion or belief on an equal footing with all other fundamental freedoms. The town of Taiz remains largely under blockade, a situation that is neither acceptable nor tenable for the civilian population. France reiterates its call for the roads to Taiz be opened so as to unblock the city. Allow me to conclude on a positive note. First of all, we welcome the release of the five United Nations staff members detained since February 2022.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“We reiterate our full support for the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism, which is crucial to facilitating the continued import of basic goods. The Mechanism must continue to be funded. On the humanitarian front, funds are still lacking, particularly for the World Food Programme, and the working and safety conditions of humanitarian actors remain alarming. We once again call on the Houthis to put an end to the restrictions imposed on them, including those targeting female aid workers. France reiterates its strongest condemnation for the murder of a World Food Programme aid worker in Yemen. It recalls the obligation to protect humanitarian workers and calls on the Yemeni authorities to shed full light on this crime. There can be no impunity for crimes committed against humanitarian workers.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“The negotiations, which have been under way for months, must yield concrete results. We call on the Houthis to make the necessary efforts to achieve a lasting nationwide ceasefire. Such an agreement is essential to launch an intra-Yemeni political process under United Nations auspices. France reiterates its full support for the Yemeni Government. It is essential for all political actors to respect institutions and support the Government’s work to restore essential public services. We welcome Saudi Arabia’s financial support for the Government, which will help to bolster the fragile Yemeni economy. France is also providing support to Yemeni institutions, in particular the country’s central bank. France will continue its engagement, alongside its partners, to ensure compliance with the arms embargo established by the Security Council.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Jaraud-Darnault (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Hans Grundberg, Ms. Eden Wosornu and Ms. Amat Al-Salam Abdullah Abdo Al-Hajj for their presentations. France reiterates its full support for the work of the Special Envoy, and we commend his efforts to facilitate discussions between the parties. France also welcomes the diplomatic efforts of various regional stakeholders, in particular Oman and Saudi Arabia. Only a comprehensive and inclusive political solution that takes into account the concerns and interests of all Yemenis will bring the conflict to an end. The participation of Yemeni women in all discussions is essential, as is the unity of the Presidential Leadership Council. While the relative calm on the ground is positive, efforts to reach an agreement between the parties must be sustained.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“Failing to implement it now is tantamount to accepting the possibility of new violations of the CWC, new crimes and new threats to international order and security. That is why France will continue to work determinedly and relentlessly with its partners to combat impunity for the use of chemical weapons.”
2023-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9393 (2023) · source
“Syria must stop obstructing the work of the OPCW Technical Secretariat and comply with its international obligations. Despite the obstacles, the Technical Secretariat has continued its investigative work with tenacity, independence and professionalism, and I want to commend it for that once again. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that the use of chemical weapons by the regime against its own population constitutes war crimes and crimes against humanity. We cannot accept impunity, for the sake of the Syrian people, the region and the international community as a whole. Combating impunity is the foundation for ensuring the effectiveness and credibility of the regime prohibiting chemical weapons.”
2023-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9393 (2023) · source
“The Syrian regime has continued its deliberate policy of obstruction. It is imperative for the regime to allow the deployment of OPCW personnel to Syria so that it can fulfil its mandate. As indicated in the latest monthly report from the OPCW Director-General (see S/2023/558), the OPCW is still awaiting a response from the regime in order to organize the twenty-fifth round of consultations between the initial Declaration Assessment Team and the regime. Let me remind the Council that those consultations have been pending since April 2021, more than two years now. In addition, the restrictions that Syria has imposed on the deployment of the initial Declaration Assessment Team are unacceptable, and the limited deployment of OPCW teams in Syria is unacceptable.”
2023-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9393 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Jaraud-Darnault (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Ebo and Mr. Katoub for their briefings. Independent investigations by the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have documented and demonstrated the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime. Today we are meeting here once again because the Syrian regime used weapons of mass destruction against its own population. Independent investigations by the United Nations and the OPCW have proved that on nine occasions. Nearly a decade after the adoption of resolution 2118 (2013), the regime still refuses to provide information on the status of its stockpiles, which we know were not completely destroyed. But the regime has a responsibility to respect international law.”
2023-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9393 (2023) · source
“That is why France will continue to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people for as long as necessary. Any solution leading to the ratification of illegal annexations would only reward violations of international law and encourage the use of force. This is why there is only one possible outcome: a just peace, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, which respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Jaraud-Darnault (France) (spoke in French): Russia says it is worried about the lack of prospects for resolving the war of aggression it itself has unleashed. Once again, let us remind ourselves of the facts: Ukraine did not want war, nor did it do anything to provoke it. Russia alone is responsible for the current situation. It is Russia that decided to violate the principles of the United Nations Charter and attack its neighbour. It is Russia that is committing war crimes in Ukraine. Let Russia withdraw its troops from Ukraine, and the war will end. It was ordered to do so by the International Court of Justice over a year ago. Ukraine wants peace, but it is forced to choose between its legitimate right to defend itself and its annihilation.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“In partnership with the International Organization of la Francophonie, France will continue to train soldiers of many nationalities to strengthen the French-speaking capacity of the Blue Helmets. In line with the Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative, we must redouble our efforts aimed at making peacekeeping more agile and efficient. Allow me to address two questions to our briefers. First, how can we take greater advantage of new technologies to enhance the protection of civilians? And secondly, how can peace operations strengthen the host State’s capacity to protect civilians to preserve the gains made after a transition?”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“Continuity in the protection of civilians must also be prepared in the context of transitions, as is the case for MONUSCO, so that the gains made can be preserved. Finally, attention must be paid to the specific needs of women and children. To this end, peace operations must work more closely with United Nations agencies, funds and programmes. Blue Helmets must also set an example. France reiterates its commitment to the effective implementation of the zero-tolerance policy towards Blue Helmets and civilian personnel who are guilty of acts of sexual aggression or abuse. Much remains to be done to protect civilians. France will continue to play its part, including through the 700 personnel it deploys to peace operations, in particular in UNIFIL.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“These mandates can only be implemented effectively if Blue Helmets are trained prior to deployment. Contingent members must also be able to speak the local language, and they must be equipped with appropriate equipment. For this reason, France supports the deployment of new technologies within operations, as they will contribute to both the protection of civilians and the safety of the Blue Helmets. Protecting civilians requires a proactive approach from contingents, with measures to anticipate, neutralize or mitigate threats. A robust posture — and offensive actions, when mandated — must be complemented by early-warning and response mechanisms, which implies integrated planning and conduct of operations to strengthen coordination between military, police and civilian components.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“The protection of civilians must also be the primary objective where peace operations work alongside regional players. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, regional forces must coordinate more closely with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to protect human lives. The protection of civilians must also be at the heart of African peace operations, for which France supports mandatory funding. Secondly, to protect civilians effectively, peace operations must be equipped with appropriate resources. The Security Council must give peace operations clear, prioritized and achievable mandates. The Secretary-General reiterates this point in the guidelines set forth in his New Agenda for Peace.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“Accordingly, France welcomes the growing cooperation between the Central African authorities and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, and we hope that this dynamic will continue. Peace operations are facing increasingly hostile environments. It is imperative that impediments to mission activities and contingent rotations cease. Freedom of movement for missions must be guaranteed. The manipulation of information — which has increased, particularly against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, but also against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) — is detrimental to the implementation of civilian-protection mandates and must come to an end.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Jaraud-Darnault (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the United Kingdom presidency’s convening of today’s meeting on a major function of many peacekeeping operations: the protection of civilians. I would like to thank the Under-Secretary- General and the three Force Commanders for their briefings. I would like to pay tribute to the Blue Helmets who, at the risk of their lives, work in the field every day to advance the cause of peace. Let me focus on two points. First, the protection of civilians is the primary responsibility of the host State, and peacekeeping operations take place with the consent of the host State, while respecting its sovereignty. Peacekeeping operations do not take the place of the host State. Peace operations depend on a reliable, good-faith partnership with local authorities.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“That peace cannot be a ceasefire that would freeze the front line and enshrine Russia’s annexation of the territories it has occupied. On 23 February, 141 States expressed their support for that just and lasting peace. The first step is respect for Ukraine’s territorial integrity. It is in that spirit that France supports the Ukrainian peace plan.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“Russia is running the risk that the first anniversary of the Istanbul agreement, in July, will also be the last, as Russia is threatening to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Such blackmail is unacceptable. Russia must also stop obstructing the operations of the Joint Coordination Centre, whose activity has been significantly reduced since May. We must continue to support Ukraine in every possible way so that it can conduct an effective counter-offensive and exercise its right to self-defence in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. That support is essential because it is the key to just and lasting peace — in other words, a peace rooted in the Charter of the United Nations and in compliance with international law, and a peace chosen by the Ukrainian people, not dictated by the aggressor.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“We call on Russia to respect its obligations under international humanitarian law and to allow humanitarian actors access to the territories under its control. Russia continues to use aggressive nuclear rhetoric that is irresponsible coming from a nuclear-weapon State. A week ago the President of Russia announced that he had made a first transfer of nuclear weapons to Belarus, which aggravates an already unstable situation. At the same time, Russia is continuing its work of turning Belarus into a vassal State, yet another blatant illustration of its imperialist intentions and its efforts to bring a part of Europe under its thumb. As we have repeatedly warned the Council in this Chamber, one of the damaging effects of Russia’s aggression is the worsening food insecurity it has produced in many countries.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“Last Friday, Russia did not hesitate to target Kyiv and the surrounding region at the same time that a mission of African leaders was there to promote a peace initiative. Those strikes were carried out using Russian missiles and Iranian Shahed drones, of which the latter had been transferred in violation of resolution 2231 (2015). A new threshold was crossed with the destruction of the Kakhovka dam on the night of 5 and 6 June. It is the most serious attack on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure since the start of the conflict, as Mr. Griffiths pointed out at our last meeting (see S/PV.9340). France mobilized efforts from the start in support of the displaced Ukrainians who were directly affected by the destruction of the dam and welcomes the rapid and substantial humanitarian response provided by the United Nations.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Jaraud-Darnault (France) (spoke in French): I thank Under-Secretary General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. The Russian invasion was supposed to last a matter of a few days or weeks. But for 16 months Ukraine has been resisting, defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity and keeping Russia at bay on the ground. But Russia refuses to admit it, and every day since 24 February 2022 it has chosen to prolong its war of aggression, whose damaging consequences continue to grow and spread, not only for the Ukrainian people but for the rest of the world as well. Russia has maintained its cynical strategy of destroying Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. The attacks on the capital of Ukraine and other major cities have been relentless.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“Since the beginning of the conflict, the European Union and its member States have been the main donors of international aid to people affected by the conflict in Syria. A seventh Brussels Conference on supporting the future of Syria and the region will be held on 21 June to mobilize the international community once again and to honour our commitment, particularly with regard to hosting refugees. Their future lies in Syria. Regrettably, the regime’s active policy of demographic engineering and the many political, economic and security obstacles that continue to be put in refugees’ way make any dignified, safe and voluntary return to Syria impossible at present.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“The humanitarian situation in Syria is catastrophic primarily because the regime has committed large-scale crimes against civilians for more than 12 years. The regime took the opportunity provided by the earthquakes of 6 February to try to divert international attention from its abuses, and the earthquakes further exacerbated an already deteriorating situation. We must guarantee the delivery of aid using all the means at our disposal. We call for extending the use of the Bab Al-Hawa crossing point in July for 12 months. The earthquakes have also shown that it is essential to have several cross-border access points in order to deliver aid as effectively as possible. Humanitarian operations in Syria remain complex due to the fragmentation of the country and the nature of the regime. The humanitarian needs remain immense.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“For France, there can be no lasting return to stability in Syria and the region without a political solution that meets the legitimate aspirations of all Syrians and enables them to live in peace in their country. The parameters of the political process are well known. The Council unanimously adopted resolution 2254 (2015), which lays the foundation for the lasting peace to which the Syrians aspire. That road map is being ignored by the regime, which refuses to make any commitment on the political front. In that context of deliberate obstruction, we reiterate our full support for the mediation led by Geir Pedersen and will continue our demands with regard to the political process. The regime must make tangible gestures so that a genuine political process can begin. The absence of a political solution increases the suffering of Syrians.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“As well as being at the head of a system of widespread corruption, the regime and Iranian militias are now the world’s leading producers and exporters of the drug Captagon, making Syria the heart of a global drug trade worth billions in profits and constituting a source of instability for the entire region. Against that backdrop, as our Minister for Foreign Affairs reminded us on 23 May, the fight against impunity remains a priority for France. Those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity must be held accountable for their actions. European sanctions are designed specifically in order to restrict the room to manoeuvre for perpetrators of such crimes, as well as the sources of funding for the repressive Syrian apparatus.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Jaraud-Darnault (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Geir Pedersen, Ms. Mudawi and Ms. Aveline for their briefings. I would like to focus on two points. An unconditional exoneration of Bashar Al-Assad will not bring about the lasting peace to which Syrians aspire. His regime and its allies are responsible for a war with unprecedented consequences — more than 500,000 dead, more than 130,000 missing, the displacement of 12 million Syrians and the regime’s use of chemical weapons against the population on at least nine occasions. In addition to the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Syria, the United Nations has documented the systematic use of torture and sexual violence in detention centres at the hands of the regime.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“We reiterate our call on the Houthis to put an end to the restrictions imposed on these actors, including and in particular those targeting female humanitarian workers. With regard to the FSO SAFER tanker, we welcome the imminent implementation of the rescue operation. We thank the United Kingdom and the Netherlands for organizing a donor conference on 4 May, at which we announced a new contribution of €1 million, bringing our total contributions to nearly €3.3 million. We call on States Members of the United Nations and the private sector to redouble their efforts to bridge the budget gap as the rescue tanker Nautica will soon arrive in the Red Sea.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“Only a comprehensive and inclusive political solution that takes into account the concerns and interests of all Yemenis will make it possible to end the conflict. France stresses the importance of the participation of Yemeni women politicians in the negotiations; they must be involved in the current discussions starting now. The hope of a lasting ceasefire must not make us forget the seriousness of the humanitarian situation. Thanks to the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the World Food Programme has sent Ukrainian grain to Yemen. France has contributed financially to an operation to this end, in the amount of €6 million. While the Yemeni population is still in need of food aid and public services, the working and security conditions of humanitarian actors continue to deteriorate, particularly in areas controlled by the Houthis.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“I would also like to stress the importance of the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism, which could stop functioning this summer due to a lack of funding; it is an indispensable mechanism for building confidence between the parties and allowing Yemen to continue importing essential goods. Further, France will continue its commitment to maritime security in the area. At the diplomatic level, France welcomes the actions of Saudi Arabia, Oman and other regional actors in enabling the resumption of a political process under the auspices of the United Nations. France reiterates its full support for the work of the Special Envoy, whose efforts we commend, to reach a peace plan.”
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“Mrs. Jaraud-Darnault (France) (spoke in French): I thank our briefers for their briefings. On the ground, the de facto truce continues to hold, which is positive, although the volatility of the situation calls for continued vigilance. With regard to the truce, we welcome the current momentum. The context is suitable for establishing the foundations of trust between the parties. We must take advantage of this favourable context to formalize an agreement on a lasting nationwide ceasefire. France calls on the parties, and particularly the Houthis, to make the necessary efforts to reach such an agreement. The agreement reached on 20 March in Geneva on prisoner exchanges is encouraging, and we call for continued discussions in Switzerland on this subject in conjunction with the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations.”
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