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1. “Pedersen that the Security Council and the international community should agree on a way forward in Syria as we begin in 2021 the second decade of the Syrian crisis, by building on the relative calm across Syria and the work, agreed agenda and scheduled meetings of the Constitutional Committee. The journey towards a hopeful Syria has begun. Syrians are talking. Syrians are listening. Syrians are debating their future. Let us hope we will soon see, more often than not, Syrians sitting around the same table in the same room. Let us play our role and support them in realizing their long-term peace and prosperity in 2021 and beyond.”

   2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

2. “As South Africa concludes its last meeting on the situation in Syria as a non- permanent member of the Council, we reiterate that the conflict can be resolved only through negotiation, dialogue and the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015). In that regard, we call on all parties to put the people of Syria first, cease all violence and hostilities, fully commit to the political process and start building towards long- term peace, stability and prosperity for all Syrians. In conclusion, South Africa agrees with, and reinforces the views of, Mr.”

   2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

3. “In addition, South Africa reiterates the call for the safe, unimpeded and impartial delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance to all who require it, in line with the provisions of international humanitarian law, while using all available methods of aid delivery, including cross-border and cross-line assistance. We commend the United Nations, its agencies and the Syrian Government for their cooperation in providing humanitarian assistance. That cooperation should be increased to ensure that the levels of cross-line humanitarian aid is intensified in the provision of humanitarian assistance. For my fourth and final point, I will highlight South Africa’s view on the road ahead.”

   2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

4. “In that regard, the imposition of unilateral economic sanctions has further exacerbated the dire economic and humanitarian situation in Syria. South Africa reiterates its request to the Secretary-General and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to include the direct and indirect impact of unilateral sanctions on the humanitarian situation in Syria. We therefore call for the lifting or easing of sanctions during this challenging time for the Syrian people, who are the ultimate victims of those measures. For that reason, the cross-border humanitarian assistance mechanism is of vital importance. In that regard, it remains imperative that the United Nations and its humanitarian partners make every effort to ensure that such assistance is provided.”

   2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

5. “That has been further exacerbated by the outbreak of the coronavirus disease pandemic. The virus continues to spread, with limited testing capacity and a high degree of community transmission, indicating that the actual number of cases may far exceed the official count. Coupled with that, the economic situation continues to deteriorate, requiring the United Nations, its agencies and partners to provide increased humanitarian assistance to respond to the increasing numbers of those in need. Reports of rising S/2020/1257 food insecurity and inadequate food consumption in Syrian households are of grave concern, especially given the approaching winter, which brings on additional challenges in responding to the humanitarian situation.”

   2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

6. “Pedersen, that there is relative calm across Syria, with no shifting in the front line. While States have the sovereign right to address the threat of terrorism in their countries, any counter-terrorism activities must be undertaken in line with international human rights law and international humanitarian law obligations. True progress in the political process cannot be made if civilians remain in jeopardy and violence continues. On my third point, relating to the humanitarian situation, I wish to express that South Africa also remains deeply concerned at the humanitarian situation in Syria. Almost a decade of war has thrown Syrians into a spiral of despair and destitution that keeps worsening, and they are now facing unprecedented levels of hunger, leaving millions of people acutely vulnerable.”

   2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

7. “That is the role of the Constitutional Committee: to ensure that the varied and diverse views of all Syrians be considered and discussed in efforts towards drafting a new Syrian constitution. We call on all parties to continue to build on that momentum and engage in a constructive manner towards a lasting political solution. Allow me to come to my second point, on the security situation. South Africa remains concerned at the continuing levels of hostilities in the northern regions of Syria. The continued presence of foreign armed forces contributes to an increase in tensions and hostilities and must come to an end, including the external interference and particularly in terms of the support provided to those armed groups. However, we are encouraged, as highlighted by Mr.”

   2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

8. “Through South Africa’s own experience with a constitutional process, we understand that progress requires compromise, and compromise is often achieved by discussing differences to find commonalities within positions and views. Confidence- and trust-building are also integral to that process, including through the release of detainees and political prisoners, especially women, children and the elderly, as a token of good faith and in support of the political process. We know that is not an easy process, and it should not be when the lives of millions are at stake. As we have said before, only through an inclusive Syrian-led dialogue that is reflective of the will of the Syrian people can a long-term peaceful solution be achieved in Syria.”

   2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

9. “Let me begin by thanking Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their briefings. We would like to make the following four points: first, on the political situation; secondly, on the security situation; thirdly, on the humanitarian situation; and, fourthly, on the road ahead. First, with regard to the political situation in Syria, I congratulate the members of the small body of the Constitutional Committee on the successful conclusion of the fourth round of talks in Geneva. Additionally, South Africa welcomes the Committee’s agreement on the date and agenda of the fifth round of discussions.”

   2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

10. “Statements were also delivered by the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey. In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter by the President of the Security Council addressed to Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council dated 7 May 2020 (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefing and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

11. “I have the honour to enclose herewith copies of the briefings provided by Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany (on behalf of Belgium and Germany), Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on “The situation in the Middle East (Syria)” convened on Wednesday, 16 December 2020.”

    2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

12. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter by the President of the Security Council addressed to permanent representatives of the members of the Security Council dated 7 May 2020 (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefing and statements will be issued as a document of the Security Council.”

    2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source

13. “Mark Lowcock, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; and Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (on behalf of the Niger, South Africa, Tunisia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan”, convened on Tuesday, 15 December 2020.”

    2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source

14. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan; Mr.”

    2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source

15. “Čedomir Backović, Assistant Minister of Justice of Serbia, and by the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Rwanda. In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter by the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council dated 7 May 2020 (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefings and statements will be issued as a document of the Security Council.”

    2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source

16. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Judge Carmel Agius, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, and Mr. Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on “The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals” convened on Monday, 14 December 2020. Statements were also delivered by His Excellency Mr.”

    2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source

17. “I have the honour to transmit herewith a copy of the briefing provided by the Permanent Representative of Estonia, Sven Jürgenson, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan, in connection with the videoconference on the item entitled “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan”, convened on 11 December 2020 (see annex). In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed upon in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, these briefings and statements are to be issued as documents of the Council.”

    2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1235 (2020) · source

18. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 (S/2020/372) from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council, which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1202 (2020) · source

19. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, and Mr. Fernando Arias, Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam in connection with the video-teleconference on “The situation in the Middle East (Syria)” convened on Friday, 11 December 2020. Statements were also delivered by the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey.”

    2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1202 (2020) · source

20. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter by the President of the Security Council addressed to Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council dated 7 May 2020 (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the enclosed briefing and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source

21. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefing provided by Mr. Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, Special Adviser of the Investigative Team established pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017), as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on “Threats to international peace and security” convened on Thursday, 10 December 2020. A statement was also submitted by the representative of Iraq.”

    2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source

22. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, this briefing and these statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source

23. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefing provided by Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan” convened on Thursday, 10 December 2020.”

    2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source

24. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, these briefing and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1188 (2020) · source

25. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefing provided by Mr. François Louncény Fall, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, Tunisia (on behalf of the three African countries that are members of the Security Council — the Niger, South Africa and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam (on behalf of Indonesia and Viet Nam) in connection with the video-teleconference on the Central African region convened on Wednesday, 9 December 2020.”

    2020-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1188 (2020) · source

26. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source

27. “Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia (on behalf of Indonesia and Viet Nam), the Niger (on behalf of the Niger, South Africa and Tunisia as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America in connection with the video-teleconference on the “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan” convened on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. A statement was also delivered by the representative of the Sudan.”

    2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source

28. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs; Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations; and Mr.”

    2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source

29. “The result of the vote is as follows: In favour: Belgium, China, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam. Against: None Abstaining: None The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The resolution has been adopted as resolution 2554 (2020) of 4 December 2020. The resolution, which is set out in the annex to the present letter,* will be issued as a document of the Security Council without delay.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1170 (2020) · source

30. “I have the honour to inform you that the Security Council has concluded the voting procedure on the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/1160, which was submitted by the United States of America in connection with the item entitled “The situation in Somalia”. The voting was carried out in accordance with the procedure set out in the letter by the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council members dated 27 March 2020 (S/2020/253), which was agreed upon in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Director of the Security Council Affairs Division has received letters from all 15 members of the Security Council indicating their national position on the dra ft resolution.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1170 (2020) · source

31. “on Thursday, 3 December 2020. The non-extendable 24-hour voting period will expire at 10 a.m. on Friday, 4 December 2020. Please submit your vote (in favour, against or abstain) on the draft resolution, as well as your possible explanation of vote, by sending a letter signed by the Permanent Representative or Chargé d’affaires a.i. within the non-extendable 24-hour voting period set out above to the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division of the Secretariat (egian@un.org). It is my intention to circulate a letter listing the outcome of the vote within three hours of the conclusion of the 24-hour voting period. I also intend to convene a video-teleconference of the Security Council to announce the outcome of the vote shortly after the conclusion of the voting period, on the morning of Friday, 4 December 2020.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1173 (2020) · source

32. “In accordance with the procedure agreed upon by the Members of the Security Council in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, as set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to all members of the Council (S/2020/253), I would like to draw your attention to the following: The members of the Council have discussed a draft resolution, submitted by the United States of America, in connection with the agenda item “The situation in Somalia”. That draft resolution, contained in document S/2020/1160 and enclosed herein, has been put into blue. In my capacity as President of the Security Council, I hereby put the above-mentioned draft resolution to a vote. The non-extendable 24-hour voting period for this draft resolution will begin at 10 a.m.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1173 (2020) · source

33. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter from the President of the Security Council addressed to Permanent Representatives of Security Council members dated 7 May 2020 (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefings and statements will be issued as a document of the Security Council.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1179 (2020) · source

34. “Pham Binh Minh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam; Mr. Urmas Reinsalu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Estonia; Mr. Heiko Maas, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany; Mr. James Duddridge, Minister for Africa of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Mr. Febrian A. Ruddyard, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Affairs of Indonesia; and by the representatives of the Dominican Republic, France, the Russian Federation and the United States of America, in connection with the video-teleconference on “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations: African Union” convened on Friday, 4 December 2020. A statement was also delivered by His Excellency Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo, President of Somalia.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1179 (2020) · source

35. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by His Excellency the Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, and His Excellency Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, as well as the statements delivered by Their Excellencies Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa; Mr. Mahamadou Issoufou, President of the Niger; Mr. Kaïs Saïed, President of Tunisia; Mr. Ralph E. Gonsalves, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, National Security, Legal Affairs and Information of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Mr. Wang Yi, Special Representative of President Xi Jinping, State Councillor and Minister for Foreign Affairs of China; Ms. Sophie Wilmès, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade of Belgium; Mr.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1179 (2020) · source

36. “Against: None. Abstaining: None. The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The resolution has been adopted as resolution 2553 (2020) of 3 December 2020. The resolution, which is set out in the annex to the present letter,* will be issued as a document of the Security Council without delay.”

    2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1166 (2020) · source

37. “The voting was carried out in accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/253), which was agreed upon in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Director of the Security Council Affairs Division has received letters from all 15 members of the Security Council indicating their national position on the draft resolution. The result of the vote is as follows: In favour: Belgium, China, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Viet Nam.”

    2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1166 (2020) · source

38. “I have the honour to inform you that the Security Council has concluded the voting procedure on the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/1158 in connection with the item entitled “Maintenance of international peace and security”. The draft resolution was submitted by Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chile, Côte d’Ivoire, the Dominican Republic, Eswatini, Fiji, the Gambia, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Lesotho, Libya, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, the Niger, Nigeria, Palau, Peru, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Slovakia, South Africa, Tunisia and the United Republic of Tanzania.”

    2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1166 (2020) · source

39. “The non-extendable 24-hour voting period will expire at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 3 December 2020. Please submit your vote (in favour, against, or abstain) on the draft resolution, as well as your possible explanation of vote, by sending the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division (SCAD/DPPA) in the United Nations Secretariat (egian@un.org) a letter signed by the Permanent Representative or Chargé d’affaires within the non-extendable 24-hour voting period set out above. It is my intention to circulate a letter listing the outcome of the vote within three hours of the conclusion of the 24-hour voting period. I also intend to convene a video teleconference of the Security Council to announce the outcome of the vote shortly after the conclusion of the voting period, on the afternoon of Thursday, 3 December 2020.”

    2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1167 (2020) · source

40. “In accordance with the procedure agreed upon by the Members of the Security Council in light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to all members of the Council (S/2020/253), I would like to draw your attention to the following. The members of the Council have discussed a draft resolution, submitted by South Africa, in connection with the agenda item “Maintenance of international peace and security”. That draft resolution has been put into blue (S/2020/1158, see enclosure). In my capacity as President of the Security Council, I hereby put the above- mentioned draft resolution to a vote. The non-extendable 24-hour voting period for this draft resolution will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, 2 December 2020.”

    2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1167 (2020) · source

41. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefings and statements will be issued as a document of the Security Council.”

    2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1176 (2020) · source

42. “Peters, Minister of State with responsibility for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Mr. Niels Annen, Minister of State in the Federal Foreign Office of Germany; Mr. Mahendra Siregar, Vice- Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia; and by the representatives of China, the Dominican Republic, France, the Niger, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam in connection with the video-teleconference on “Maintenance of international peace and security: security-sector reform”, convened on Thursday, 3 December 2020.”

    2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1176 (2020) · source

43. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations; Mr. Alexandre Zouev, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions, Department of Peace Operations; and Mr. Smaїl Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security; as well as the statements delivered by Their Excellencies Ms. Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa; Ms. Sophie Wilmès, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade of Belgium; Mr. Rein Tammsaar, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Estonia; Mr. Mohamed Ali Nafti, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia; Ms. Keisal M.”

    2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1176 (2020) · source

44. “Continued efforts to enhance a coherent and coordinated response by the entire United Nations system to address the pandemic remain paramount. In this context, South Africa reiterates its strong support for the leadership role of the World Health Organization and its Director-General, Mr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, in dealing with the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Africa thanks all countries that have contributed the much-needed personal protective equipment, and medical, technical and financial assistance to many African countries, including South Africa, to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

45. “It is for this reason that South Africa reiterates its support for the Secretary- General’s call for the lifting of sanctions measures in order to allow these countries to adequately address the effects of the pandemic. It is vital that the Security Council remain steadfast in its support for countries experiencing armed conflict, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also important that it continue to pursue inclusive dialogue, the implementation of political agreements and providing assistance for solutions aimed at conflict prevention, as part of its responsibility to maintain international peace and security. In conclusion, the pandemic has illustrated, now more than ever, that it is imperative for countries to cooperate closely in the face of global public health and other emergencies in solidarity with one another.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

46. “However, it is apparent that the impact of sanctions and the resultant socioeconomic effects are preventing countries from effectively combating the COVID-19 pandemic. This is exposing already vulnerable civilians, including refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons to additional difficult conditions. We therefore call on Council members to continue their efforts to improve the fast-tracking of exemptions in order to enable access to humanitarian assistance. Furthermore, the broader impact of unilateral coercive measures, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, is exacerbating the suffering of ordinary civilians.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

47. “We also commend the efforts of peacekeeping missions to support host countries in tackling the pandemic while continuing to carry out their mandates. The humanitarian situations in many countries in conflict have worsened due to the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Resolution 2532 (2020) calls for a humanitarian ceasefire in order to allow for the safe delivery of and access to humanitarian assistance. In this regard, we call on the parties to conflict to ensure unhindered access to humanitarian assistance in accordance with international humanitarian law.S/2020/897 We note the provisions for exemptions in the various sanctions regimes to allow access to humanitarian aid and are cognizant of the improvements to fast track applications for humanitarian exemptions to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

48. “South Africa therefore reiterates its support for a global ceasefire and cessation of hostilities and urges parties in areas of conflict to heed this call and prioritize efforts to consolidate durable peace and stability. We also welcome and support the continued efforts and work of the Special Representatives and Special Envoys of the Secretary-General in advocating a cessation of hostilities. We commend the continued efforts of the United Nations peacekeeping missions to protect the safety and health of peacekeepers. We further welcome the swift action and mitigation measures taken by the United Nations peace missions to ensure that peacekeepers do not become a contagion factor on the ground.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

49. “The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an added burden to countries affected by conflict due to the numerous restrictions resulting from it, which may derail progress in achieving the necessary milestones in political processes. Regrettably, in some countries where the call for a global ceasefire was initially respected, tensions have risen once again, and the gains made in achieving political settlements are being undermined. In fact, we are also concerned that some armed groups, as well as terrorist groups, have taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to intensify their activities and launch armed attacks, including on civilians.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

50. “We also convey our condolences to thousands of families who have lost loved ones to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), pledge our solidarity to millions across all regions of the world who continue to suffer from this deadly pandemic, and, equally, wish a speedy recovery to those affected by COVID-19. We salute front-line workers everywhere in the world for their outstanding work to keep us save. South Africa notes with concern that the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire, in order to focus due attention on the COVID-19 pandemic and attempts to mitigate its impacts, has not been broadly respected by parties to conflict.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source