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Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramírez

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first: 2021-01-05
most recent: 2021-12-01
sittings or episodes: 51
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“In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members for the 8906th meeting, the following delegations submitted written statements, copies of which are enclosed: Australia, Guatemala, Italy and the Republic of Korea. Those statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council, 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 Council dated 7 May 2020 (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, and reference to the official document will be made in S/PV.8906.”
2021-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/952 (2021) · source
“I have the honour to refer to the 8906th meeting of the Security Council, convened on 16 November 2021 under the agenda item “Maintenance of international peace and security”. The interventions of the briefers, Council members, as well as Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Nepal, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, will be published as an official record of the Security Council (S/PV.8906).”
2021-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/952 (2021) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members for the 8900th meeting, the following delegations submitted written statements, copies of which are enclosed: Brazil, Georgia, Jordan and Ukraine. These statements will be issued as a document of the Security Council 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 members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, and reference to the document will be made in S/PV.8900. (signed) Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramírez President of the Security Council 6265340-19465521-17714 (E) 250322 290322”
2021-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/935 (2021) · source
“I have the honour to refer to the 8900th meeting of the Security Council, convened on 9 November 2021 under the item “Maintenance of international peace and security”. The interventions of the briefers and Council members, as well as Albania, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Chile, Cuba, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, the Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, will be published as an official record of the Security Council (S/PV.8900).”
2021-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/935 (2021) · source
“These statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council in accordance with the procedure set out in the letter by 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 light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and reference to the official document will be made in (S/PV.8909).”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/966 (2021) · source
“I have the honour to refer to the 8909th meeting of the Security Council convened on 22 November 2021 under the agenda item “Small arms: The impact of the diversion and trafficking of arms on peace and security”. The interventions of the in-person participants will be published as an official record of the Security Council (S/PV.8909). In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members for the 8909th meeting, the following delegations submitted written statements, copies of which are enclosed: Egypt, Peru, and Spain.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/966 (2021) · source
“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 a document of the Security Council.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“Vicky Ford, Minister for Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Mr. Andres Rundu, Deputy Foreign Minister of Estonia; and by the representatives of China, France, Mexico and the Russian Federation, in connection with the video-teleconference on “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security”, convened on Thursday, 28 October 2021. A statement was also delivered by His Excellency Mr. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo, President of Ghana.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“749806447975United NationsS/2021/941 I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefing provided by the Deputy Secretary-General, Her Excellency Ms. Amina Mohammed, as well as the statements delivered by Their Excellencies Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya; Mr. Kaïs Saïed, President of Tunisia; Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, President of Viet Nam; Mr. Ralph E. Gonsalves, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Security, Legal Affairs and Information of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway; Mr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister for External Affairs of India; Mr. Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence of Ireland; Ms.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“It is unacceptable that grave violations of their rights should continue, such as the nearly 5,000 such violations enumerated in the most recent report on children and armed conflict. It is therefore necessary to put an end, as soon as possible, to the suffering of the Syrian population.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“These operations are necessary even if agreements are reached on the delivery of humanitarian assistance across the conflict lines, since in north-western Syria more than 80 per cent of the population needs this assistance just to survive. It should be recalled that the operations in Bab al-Hawa are being closely tracked through the United Nations monitoring mechanism. This helps to maintain transparency and accountability when there is evidence of the diversion of humanitarian aid. We echo the request by the Secretary-General for the renewal of the cross-border mechanism for a further 12 months, as humanitarian access needs to be expanded, not restricted. We reiterate our concern about the children who are being deprived by the conflict and its consequences of their childhood and the development to which they are entitled.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“At the same time, the situation of arbitrarily detained and missing persons must be addressed as a matter of priority. Their whereabouts must be fully investigated, following a humanitarian approach that considers the families and offers them the possibility of ending their uncertainty. We welcome the start of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination campaign and hope that vaccine deliveries continue and that the population will have access to them in a timely manner. The continuation of the vaccination process in north-western Syria depends to a large extent on the renewal of the humanitarian assistance mechanism. In addition to vaccination, given the serious situation of the population, it is imperative to renew the border mechanism.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“In consequence, we call on the government-nominated delegation to participate constructively in this process. As we maintained last month, regular and transparent election processes are the cornerstone in the building of any democratic State. We reiterate that, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015), the elections must be held after the promulgation of the new Syrian Constitution and in accordance with the highest international standards. With regard to the situation of displaced persons and refugees, we have noted that some countries have chosen not to renew the temporary protection of Syrian refugees, despite the absence of adequate conditions for their return, which should be voluntary, safe, orderly and in accordance with international refugee and human rights law.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“Statement by the Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations, Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramirez I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for their detailed briefings. I extend greetings to the representatives of Syria, Turkey and Iran, and I convey my warmest greetings to our colleague and friend Jonathan Allen of the United Kingdom, whose statements in this Council have always been a source of inspiration. My delegation reiterates that the only way out of the 10-year conflict in Syria is a comprehensive political dialogue. Resolution 2254 (2015) lays the foundation for achieving this goal. We therefore express our concern at the stalemate in the work of the Constitutional Committee, since delegations have been unable to agree on working methods, despite the proposals put forward by the Special Envoy.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“Mexico reiterates its support for the commitments made through the Action for Peacekeeping initiative, including prioritizing collective action to improve security and protection. The forthcoming United Nations ministerial conference on peacekeeping to be held in the Republic of Korea will also provide an opportunity to share good practices for improving the security and protection of peacekeepers. It is important that the Security Council continue adopting concrete measures in that area to enhance the effectiveness of mandates and ensure, as far as possible, that peacekeeping operations fulfil their mandates without compromising the well- being and security of their personnel.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“All peacekeeping settings must guarantee safe and gender-sensitive work environments and any threats or acts of violence against female staff, whose contribution has been essential to maintaining the peace and improving efficiency of operations, must be dealt with robustly. All those issues must be taken into account when the Council reviews and adjusts the mandates of peace operations. It is also important to incorporate the necessary inputs and hear the points of view of those on the ground. The review carried out by the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, in which troop- and personnel-contributing countries participated, should be made full use of since it provided relevant information on the main challenges in ensuring the safety and security of personnel.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“Those figures are troubling and must be recognized in order to advocate strengthened preventive measures to reduce such incidents and improve the occupational safety and health conditions of peacekeepers. In that regard, we recognize the efforts of the United Nations and other international actors to ensure that peacekeepers, whether already on the ground or about to be deployed, have access to coronavirus-disease vaccines. In order to operate in an agile and effective manner, peace operations must be equipped with adequate resources, capacities and systems. That includes standards for deployment, training, equipment, medical support, new technologies and responsive coordination between missions and the countries where operations are deployed.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“Resolution 2518 (2020) and the presidential statement adopted today (S/ PRST/2021/11) are important tools for tackling threats affecting peacekeeping mission personnel. However, they must be implemented fully and not remain mere empty words. Although the number of incidents decreased from 50 to 14 between 2017 and 2020, by the end of April 2021 there had already been 14 casualties due to violent attacks against peacekeepers, equal to the total number of deaths from such attacks in 2020. In accordance with international humanitarian law, peacekeeping forces must be protected. It is important to note that the number of casualties due to occupational safety and health reasons exceeds the number of lives lost to violent attacks. Indeed, 104 people died from work-related accidents and illnesses in 2020.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“We thank China for convoking this timely debate and Under-Secretaries- General Lacroix, Khare and Michaud for their briefings. My delegation subscribes to the statement to be delivered by the representative of Brazil on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Safety and Security of United Nations Peacekeepers, in which Mexico actively participates. While Mexico recognizes the efforts of the Secretariat to improve the protection and security of peacekeeping personnel, we regret the attacks against them to date this year and join others in paying tribute to those lost in the line of duty. We condemn all attacks against peacekeepers and those providing medical assistance. It is unacceptable for the perpetrators of such attacks to go unpunished.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“Approximately 2.5 million Sudanese are displaced, and the country continues to receive a significant influx of refugees from neighbouring countries. The severe conditions of displacement exacerbate the protection risks of civilians and heighten their vulnerability. I would like to conclude by acknowledging the identification of benchmarks and related indicators, which will allow for monitoring the four strategic pillars that constitute the UNITAMS mandate. We will closely follow the establishment of the baseline and targets against which the Mission’s work will be assessed.”
2021-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/495 (2021) · source
“Despite the efforts of the Sudanese Government, the impact of the conflict on children is alarming, especially in Darfur and South Kordofan and Blue Nile states. We call for the implementation of the Plan, the development of a national prevention plan and a redoubling of efforts aimed at ensuring accountability for grave violations, as a large number of perpetrators of crimes against children remain unidentified. We follow with concern the tensions in the Fashaqah border area and the strained regional dynamics and encourage the parties to de-escalate the situation and seek a peaceful and negotiated solution to resolve their differences. The consequences of regional instability are multidimensional and particularly acute on the humanitarian side.”
2021-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/495 (2021) · source
“We therefore welcome the signing of the declaration of principles between the President of the Sovereign Council and the Al Hilu faction of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement, and we will closely follow the negotiations that will soon begin. Mindful of the immense challenge for the Sudan in implementing the National Plan for Civilian Protection, especially with the outbreaks of intercommunal violence in some regions of Darfur since January, we urge the Sudanese authorities to spare no effort in the Plan’s implementation. We welcome the eight additional measures in the Plan and call for ensuring that the joint protection forces are deployed without delay. Mexico stresses the importance of avoiding creating gaps in the protection of civilians.”
2021-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/495 (2021) · source
“Mexico acknowledges the adoption by the Council of Ministers of the Maputo Protocol and the Banjul Charter and its ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), even though reservations will apply to CEDAW articles on the elimination of violence against women and access to justice. It is also essential to push for the establishment of legal reforms and the of Gender Equality Commission, especially in the light of reports of violence against women in both public and private spheres. We reiterate that the full effectiveness of the JPA depends in part on all armed groups signing onto it.”
2021-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/495 (2021) · source
“We hope that they will speed implementation of the JPA, especially such security provisions as the establishment of ceasefire mechanisms and the Transitional Legislative Council and respect the 40 per cent quota for women provided for in the Constitutional Document. We also commend the decree on the general outlines of a federal system of government in the country and call for progress in the three-step preparation for the conference on the governance system. This process must involve broad civic participation, including the plurality of Sudanese voices, especially those of women, youth and minorities. Furthermore, we welcome the Conference on the Sudan held by France.”
2021-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/495 (2021) · source
“Mexico thanks Special Representative Perthes and acknowledges his work at the helm of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) in this initial period of operation and welcomes the representative of the Sudan. The Sudan has seen great changes in the last year, and the signing of the Juba Peace Agreement (JPA) is the foundation on which sustainable peace and inclusive development in the country will be built. Just over seven months after its signing, the Agreement’s implementation remains a priority for the transitional Government. We welcome the establishment of the Sovereign Council and four of the five subcommittees that will follow up on it.”
2021-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/495 (2021) · source
“Likewise, my country calls on the Security Council, the United Nations system and its Member States and civil society to continue working to generate and promote better-coordinated and multidimensional responses in order to more effectively contain the devastating effects of the pandemic and help the continent recover.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“If the vaccination process continues to be slow, it is likely to exacerbate political tensions and conflicts. The humanitarian pause called for by the Secretary-General remains as relevant as ever. The World Health Organization has warned that African countries have received only 2 per cent of all vaccines administered globally — a clear reflection of the need to accelerate fair access and more equitable allocation of COVID-19 vaccines, in line with resolution 2565 (2021) and General Assembly resolution 74/274. Mexico is encouraged by the Security Council’s recognition of the inequity represented by the poor distribution of vaccines in Africa in order to find a more immediate solution that will also benefit other regions of the world.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“In particular, it highlights the work of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the adoption of the Africa Joint Continental Strategy for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the creation of a response force. Unfortunately, according to World Bank data, the pandemic will push some 40 million people in the region into extreme poverty. Disruptions in global supply chains and declining incomes are impacting food security and the ability of Governments to deliver some essential services. The pandemic is also contributing to the deteriorating humanitarian situation, and we reiterate the importance of the Security Council supporting the humanitarian plan for Africa and ensuring that all countries of the region have access to treatment and vaccines for COVID-19.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“However, it is clear that we must focus on certain issues, including institution-building and the rule of law, the primacy of prevention, the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and the illegal exploitation of natural resources. We must also promote the active participation of society as a whole, particularly girls, women and youth, in all stages of post-conflict recovery in order to ensure a more inclusive and effective process. Mexico acknowledges the early and coordinated response of the African Union and its member States since the beginning of the pandemic to combat the virus and mitigate its socioeconomic effects.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“Mexico commends China for convening this debate to reflect on actions the Security Council can take to address the underlying causes of conflict in Africa, as well as to consider the impact of the current pandemic and ways to achieve sustainable recovery. I also thank the Secretary-General and the briefers for their valuable comments. The Security Council’s united action in favour of Africa is critical. That is why Mexico welcomes the adoption of a presidential statement on the importance of addressing the underlying causes of conflict and considers those elements necessary for sustainable post-pandemic recovery. The challenges facing the African continent to achieve sustainable peace are unique and numerous.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“We reiterate that, when it comes to mercenaries and foreign fighters, coordination with countries of origin and a comprehensive disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme are required, with the aim of preventing negative consequences for other countries of the region. With regard to crimes committed against migrants and asylum seekers, we welcome the cooperation between the ICC and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation. We call on the various national authorities to investigate and punish such abuses, which also claim hundreds of lives. In conclusion, we again welcome the decision of the United States to lift the sanctions imposed against the Prosecutor and other officials of the ICC, which will all them to continue their work unimpeded.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“There is also a need to strengthen cooperation with the ICC in the case of Mr. Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi, to arrest and deliver him to the Court. Beyond contributing to justice, these actions would catalyse progress towards national reconciliation. My country is also paying close attention to developments with respect to other aspects under ICC investigation, such as the situation in detention centres, cases of secret trials, mercenary activity, and crimes committed against migrants. In this regard, we acknowledge the good cooperation between the ICC and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya towards their shared objective of promoting accountability.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“The visit to Tarhouna, despite the prevailing security challenges on the ground, and the meetings with forensics and law-enforcement teams are clear examples of such collaboration. Mexico believes that national investigations in conjunction with the ICC investigation, observing the principle of complementarity, are essential to ending impunity and to preventing future atrocities. However, we note with concern that arrest warrants for the three persons under investigation remain unexecuted. We urge the authorities of all States involved to redouble their efforts to cooperate with the ICC to execute those warrants. At the same time, despite reports of the deaths of Mr. Al-Werfalli and Mr. Al-Tuhamy, these claims have not been corroborated by official sources, which we hope will be remedied promptly.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“I thank International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for presenting her twenty-first report on the situation in Libya. We welcome the progress in investigations achieved by her Office. This work will undoubtedly serve as the cornerstone for building successful cases and doing justice by the victims of atrocities committed in Libya. We also welcome the progress of the Government of National Unity in Libya, the establishment of which was a decisive step towards institutional unification. We likewise trust that the most recent mission of the ICC to Libya will help improve cooperation with national authorities, in particular in the collection and preservation of evidence.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“It is therefore urgent that the Security Council act and speak out as soon as possible, in an unequivocal and balanced manner.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“Mexico calls for addressing the historical and underlying causes of the conflict and reiterates its firm commitment to a comprehensive and definitive two- State solution that addresses Israel’s legitimate security concerns and allows the consolidation of a political and economically viable Palestinian State. We call for two States that coexist in peace with secure and internationally recognized borders and that preserve the special status of Jerusalem, in accordance with international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions on the subject. Although the direct responsibility for resuming the peace process lies with the parties to the conflict, the international community must promote and facilitate that process.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“While the announcement by the Israeli Supreme Court to postpone the decision on evictions in Sheikh Jarrah is positive, it should be remembered that together with Silwan, Al-Issawiya and other neighbourhoods in East Jerusalem, it is part of the occupied Palestinian territory and governed by international law. Population transfer, property seizure, demolitions, forced evictions and settlement expansion activities constitute violations of international law and United Nations resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016). That is why they are inadmissible.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“We also strongly condemn the rocket and incendiary attacks launched by Hamas and other organizations from Gaza against Israel. The increase in tension and intercommunal violence in various locations in Israel is very worrisome. Mexico calls on political, religious and social leaders, both Israeli and Palestinian, to refrain from inciting communities to violence. We need those leaders to bring about détente. My country takes a stand against all measures that seek to alter the character and demographic composition of East Jerusalem. Its special character must be respected, in accordance with United Nations resolutions.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“The Security Council must express its unequivocal support for the work of the Special Coordinator and the Quartet while supporting bilateral mediation efforts. Nothing justifies the violent interruption of religious services. Attacks on churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship are deplorable under any circumstances. Jerusalem must be a space for the harmonious coexistence of the three monotheistic religions. We urge the Israeli authorities to protect and respect the freedoms of worship, association and movement, in accordance with the respective resolutions of both the General Assembly and the Security Council. We reiterate our condemnation of the disproportionate use of force by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip against civilian and media infrastructure, and we urgently call for respect for international humanitarian law.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“The Secretary-General, the Middle East Quartet, various international entities and several States have done so, some of them in a very clear and, in all cases, timely manner. It is regrettable that the Security Council is not assuming its role as one of the main guarantors of international peace and security. It is imperative for the Council to speak out in a united voice to try to put an end to the violence seen in recent days and to call for the urgent protection of the civilian population, unhindered respect for international humanitarian law and dialogue between the parties as the only possible solution. Bilateral and multilateral efforts are not mutually exclusive measures; rather, they complement and reinforce each other.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“Mexico expresses its deep concern at the rapid deterioration of the situation in the Middle East and thanks the Chinese presidency for having convened this indispensable meeting. The increase in civilian casualties both in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in Gaza, has made today’s meeting absolutely necessary. My delegation regrets the deaths of civilians, many of them children, as a result of recent clashes. We reject any act that endangers the security of the civilian population, be it Palestinian or Israeli. Indiscriminate attacks, inflammatory rhetoric and provocations only fuel the spiral of violence. Despite the fact that the situation on the ground is worsening day by day, the Council has not yet been able to speak out.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“Those three executions are in addition to the 21 carried out last November. Mexico reiterates its rejection of the death penalty. Capital punishment constitutes a serious violation of human rights, in addition to reflecting degrading treatment with irreparable consequences. Mexico calls on the Government of Iraq to promote actions aimed at a moratorium on the application of the death penalty and its eventual abolition. Finally, my country reiterates its commitment to the expeditious renewal of the mandate of UNAMI, for which we will work closely and in coordination with the members of the Security Council.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“We also welcome the recent approval by the Council of Representatives of the Yazidi Female Survivors Law, which condemns crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and gender-based violence committed by the Islamic State/Da’esh against members of the Yazidi, Turkmen, Christian and Shabak communities. On the humanitarian front, we welcome the arrival of a batch of 336,000 vaccines for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) through the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility and the necessary organization required to receive and distribute 20 million vaccines. We hope that the vaccination campaign will be efficiently carried out as soon as possible. On 3 March, authorities at the central prison of Nasiriyah executed three people who had been sentenced to death for terrorism.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“We note the progress in the recruitment and training of election officials, and we welcome efforts to ensure the full, equal and substantive participation of women in the electoral process. We especially commend the establishment of a committee to promote and monitor women’s electoral participation and to prevent and address possible cases of violence against women candidates. In line with the same agenda, Mexico recognizes Iraq’s actions to implement the women and peace and security agenda, including: first, the increase in the number of female public officials in high-ranking positions; secondly, the second national plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000); and, as mentioned above, thirdly, the promotion of women’s active participation in elections.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert for her informative briefing, I also thank the representative of Iraq. Mexico expresses its grave concern over the fragile security situation in Iraq and the numerous incidents of violence in various parts of the country. And we condemn, once again, in the strongest terms, the rocket attacks that struck the vicinity of Erbil airport and those against the Balad and Ayn Al-Asad airbases and call on all armed groups in Iraq to cease all acts of violence. Furthermore, we appreciate the strong support of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in the organization of the upcoming elections, as we recognize the importance of holding regular, free and transparent elections in the strengthening of any democratic State.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“Finally, recognizing that this is Mr. Khan’s last report to the Security Council in his capacity as Special Adviser and Head of UNITAD, I would like to thank him for his commitment and efforts in leading the work of the Investigative Team, and wish him every success in his new duties as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“We also believe that efforts to digitize the evidence obtained are essential for its preservation. I would like to stress the importance of recognizing the victims of these crimes and of working with them in order to advance justice and reconciliation. In that regard, it is essential to intensify UNITAD’s work for the timely recognition of the trauma suffered by victims and witnesses. We commend the adoption of an approach that, at last, fully considers mental health. Equally important are other actions such as the recovery and return of 103 Yazidi bodies to their families — honouring their culture and traditions. We must be able to bring closure to these episodes of pain and violence in order to move on to a new stage of personal, family, social and national healing. In all such cases, mental health services are a priority.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“That includes the excavation of mass graves, the cooperation of judicial authorities in sharing information with the Investigative Team, as well as UNITAD’s training and capacity-building of Iraqi authorities in the investigation and prosecution of international crimes. We look to the Iraqi legislature to move forward with the implementation of national legislation to enable domestic prosecutions for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and to hold members of the Islamic State/Da’esh accountable. We also call for cooperation with other States, mechanisms and international courts to ensure that those crimes do not go unpunished. It is worth highlighting the importance of technology and artificial intelligence in advancing the collection of relevant information for UNITAD’s investigations.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“Mexico thanks Special Adviser Karim Khan for his latest report (see S/2021/419) on the work of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD). Such grave atrocities as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide must never go unpunished, and the efforts of UNITAD to ensure accountability in Iraq are critical. I also thank Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad for her valuable testimony and welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Iraq. With regard to the latest report of the Special Adviser and Head of the Investigative Team, I would like to highlight several points. Mexico recognizes the importance of UNITAD’s cooperation with the Iraqi authorities in a number of areas.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“Given the current situation, Mexico once again appeals to and urges the other members of the Security Council to unite in unrestricted condemnation of the use of chemical weapons by any actor under any circumstances and in their support for compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and the work of the OPCW, based on a transparent, constructive dialogue, supported by facts, not by political opinions, and even less so as to further polarize a chronic and critical situation. Diplomatic dialogue is the way in which we all support the resolution of disputes and conflicts. I want to be clear: Mexico does not support actions that generate the exclusion of some parties. All are necessary at the negotiating table. But what is really urgent at the moment is greater cooperation among the OPCW, the Security Council and Syria.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source