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Jürgen Schulz

lines on the record: 56
first: 2020-03-31
most recent: 2020-05-05
sittings or episodes: 8
sources: un-security-council

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“We call on the members of the Security Council, and indeed on all United Nations Member States, to support the Court and its efforts to end impunity and ensure accountability. Let me also again call on those States that have not yet joined the Rome Statute to consider doing so.”
2020-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/371 (2020) · source
“We note that the armed forces associated with General Haftar are responsible for the vast majority of attacks on civilians — more than 80 per cent, according to a recent UNSMIL report. We also recall from earlier briefings by UNSMIL that the vast majority of attacks on health-care facilities can be traced back to the Libyan National Army (LNA). The LNA’s continued blatant disregard for civilian lives calls for a response from the ICC, and we also commend the ICC’s work in that regard. Before concluding, let me state that full, continued and steadfast support for the ICC and the efforts of the Prosecutor in establishing accountability so as to enforce the urgently needed respect for the rule of law remains absolutely essential.”
2020-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/371 (2020) · source
“Attacks on civilians constitute a breach of international humanitarian law. Accountability for crimes under the Rome Statute and full respect for international law are prerequisites for sustainable peace in Libya. It is the duty of the international community to ensure that there will be consequences for the perpetrators. The absence of accountability encourages the repetition of crimes. We are also highly concerned about the systematic use of sexual violence, including against refugees and migrants in Libya, as reported by the Prosecutor. Let me therefore again recall the sanctions listing criteria introduced by the Security Council for sexual- and gender-based violence, which clearly recognize the devastating effects of such heinous crimes on peace and reconciliation in Libya.”
2020-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/371 (2020) · source
“We welcome Libya’s commitment to justice and call for it to further strengthen its cooperation with the Court. The competent authorities are unable to prosecute the most serious crimes under international law, so until they are, the ICC must step in to ensure accountability. As the fighting in Libya continues, the human cost continues to rise. The report by the Office of the Prosecutor reminds us of some of the numbers the fighting entails. Reports indicate that, since the offensive started in April 2019, more than 350 civilians have been killed, more than 300 have been injured and 140,000 have been displaced. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) reports that there were 57 attacks on health-care facilities in 2019, causing the death of 13 health-care workers.”
2020-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/371 (2020) · source
“The resulting impunity is an affront to the victims and their loved ones, as it undermines any hope of achieving a lasting peaceful solution to the crisis in Libya, of which justice is an essential element.” We therefore encourage the prosecutor and the ICC to continue the investigations with regard to Libya and urge Member States to execute the arrest warrants. Full cooperation and assistance from Member States remains essential for the Office of the Prosecutor to fulfil its mandate and for the Court to play the role assigned to it by the international community to end impunity for the most serious crimes. It is the Council’s responsibility to ensure that its referrals are followed up and implemented. In that context, it is encouraging to hear from the Prosecutor that her Office is working on applications for new arrest warrants.”
2020-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/371 (2020) · source
“The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a crucial pillar of a strong rules- based international order. We fully support the Court, its impartial work and the values enshrined in the Rome Statute. In 2011, the Council referred the situation in Libya to the ICC so as to ensure accountability for the most serious crimes. Nine years later, the security and human rights situation in Libya remains extremely worrisome. We commend the Prosecutor for her unwavering commitment to justice for the victims of atrocities in Libya. We must not let impunity reign. Accountability is also essential for achieving a lasting, peaceful solution to the crisis in Libya. We could not agree more with Ms. Bensouda’s conclusion in her nineteenth report that: “[i]t is regrettable that the arrest warrants issued by the Court have still not been executed.”
2020-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/371 (2020) · source
“Therefore, we expect that large-scale humanitarian assistance will be required to prevent and cope with the consequences of the disease for food security and to deliver support to millions of people, especially to the most exposed and vulnerable groups. We call on all relevant actors to take measures to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance despite border closures, travel bans, quarantine orders and difficulties in procurement processes.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“In the words of Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, “The risks faced by people everywhere go far beyond the virus itself. The pandemic, and the measures taken to mitigate it, are already having very serious social and economic consequences, including on our food systems.” (see DSG/SM/1401) At the moment, sufficient amounts of food are available, but the threat of supply-chain disruptions due to work, travel and trade restrictions is obvious. To avoid rising hunger levels due to COVID-19, not only does unimpeded access to means of production have to be maintained but workers in agriculture, logistics, processing and distribution also have to remain available, and therefore need to be adequately protected.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“In view of the fact that approximately 183 million people are at risk of slipping into acute food insecurity if confronted by an additional shock or stressor, as underlined by the Global Report on Food Crises released today, we are concerned about the impact of pandemics on food security. Today’s raging coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic makes us aware that, although a virus spreads indiscriminately, those hit hardest are those who were at greatest risk before the pandemic. Unfortunately, the pandemic disproportionately affects those people that already belong to the most vulnerable groups, among them women, who are often on the front lines in the fight against the pandemic, and children, for whom, in too many cases worldwide, skipping school also means skipping lunch.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“In the Sahel region, we see the tangible repercussions of the link between climate change, security and food insecurity, as conflicts are flaring up between herders and farmers owing to competition over scarce resources of water and land, which serve as their livelihoods and means of food production. To secure and sustain peace in some of the world’s most fragile contexts, such as the Sahel, support for agricultural livelihoods should be considered as one part of a holistic response. Climate change and food insecurity have serious effects on the maintenance of international peace and security with respect to the crises already on our agenda, and they threaten to cause and aggravate conflicts elsewhere. That is why the Council has to deal with these issues.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“Many conflict-affected countries are also experiencing the adverse effects of climate change first-hand, including drought, water scarcity, desertification, land degradation, erratic rainfall, flooding and other climate-related disasters. There is growing evidence that conflict and climate change, followed by economic shocks, are the two main drivers of acute food insecurity in the world. The interaction between conflict, climate change and food insecurity in an already vulnerable context has devastating impacts on civilians and poses a serious threat to the achievement of sustainable development.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“All parties to a conflict must comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law to respect and protect civilians, so that humanitarian actors can perform their vital jobs. We call on all relevant actors to provide safe, rapid and unimpeded access to all people in need. We as Security Council members should help create the conditions that allow humanitarian workers to deliver principled humanitarian assistance and bring relief to those most in need. That is also the purpose of the Humanitarian Call for Action, which Germany initiated together with France in April 2019 and which has been endorsed by 44 States Members of the United Nations.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“German humanitarian assistance places great emphasis on food security as well as on promoting a paradigm shift towards a forward-looking humanitarian system that can anticipate crises and act very early on. Since 2015, Germany has supported anticipatory humanitarian action on the part of various partners with more than €30 million. Of all the humanitarian sectors, food assistance has received the largest amount of funding from Germany in past years. Given the dire needs that still exist, food security will certainly remain one of our priority areas for this year as well. Germany would like to underline and support in particular the importance that resolution 2417 (2018) attaches to adherence to international humanitarian law and to sustaining humanitarian access.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“Resolution 2417 (2018) initiated an early-warning mechanism that allows the Security Council to act prior to the onset of a hunger hazard. This can safeguard lives and preserve livelihoods. But the Council needs to reinforce its preventive approach, identify any threats to food security in conflict settings early on and take early and appropriate action to preserve international peace and security. There is still a lot of potential for this kind of early warning. We call on the Secretariat to closely monitor fragile countries and to report swiftly to the Council on risks of conflict-induced famine and widespread food insecurity in armed conflicts, if necessary also outside the usual reporting cycle.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“That landmark resolution paved the way for addressing conflict-induced hunger, underlining the clear causal link between armed conflict, food insecurity and starvation. Two years after the adoption of resolution 2417 (2018), the international community expects the Security Council to act more decisively on the interlinkages between conflict and food insecurity. The Global Report on Food Crises, released today, found that in 2019 135 million people were affected by acute food insecurity — the highest number in the four years since reporting started. The report particularly highlights an increase in acute food insecurity in crises such as those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. That trend requires the mobilization of all actors involved in conflict prevention and resolution.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“I wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your timely choice of topic for your signature event today. Germany has joined you in hosting several informal meetings of the Security Council entitled “Monitoring food security in countries with conflict situations”. These briefings have illustrated the link between conflict and food insecurity on the basis of evidence from several country situations. Today’s briefers made clear that conflict remains a primary driver of acute food insecurity. In 2018, the Security Council adopted resolution 2417 (2018), condemning the use of the starvation of civilians as a method of warfare as well as the denial of humanitarian assistance in conflict situations.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“We call on the parties to hold regular meetings of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee and the Joint Political and Security Mechanism and to consult on Abyei at the ministerial level. To conclude, echoing the Secretary-General’s appeal for a global ceasefire, it is paramount that differences be resolved with a view to dedicating all efforts to curbing the spread of COVID-19.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“We further urge the parties to jointly investigate the attacks of 19 and 22 January, which left 36 civilians dead, and to jointly bring the perpetrators to justice. Such action would be a sign of responsible ownership by both parties. The question of Abyei cannot be solved by the international community but only by the Governments of the Sudan and of South Sudan. We offer our support, but local stakeholders must not operate under the false impression that they can hide behind the international community forever. We encourage regional actors to actively engage the parties on the question of Abyei. We would welcome more detailed reporting in the Secretary-General’s reports on the engagement of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel and of the Special Envoy. There is a need to make tangible progress and define a finite timeline.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“We therefore welcome the Secretary-General’s recommendation to deploy more human rights expertise to UNISFA. Regarding the political process, Abyei needs a political solution and both parties — the Governments of the Sudan and of South Sudan — are in the driver’s seat. Sustainable peace in both countries, which are so closely intertwined, cannot be achieved without a constructive solution to the Abyei question. To date, little progress has been made by the parties on the issues of border demarcation or the process leading to a final status of Abyei. We commend the efforts of the UNISFA leadership to convene peace conferences in the Abyei Area to bring together the traditional leaders of both the Ngok Dinka and the Misseriya and urge the parties to support these efforts.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“We strongly urge the Sudan to issue visas without further delay, in particular to allow the mandated increase in UNISFA’s police personnel as soon as the current restrictions imposed in the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) allow for their deployment. We also see a continued need to strengthen the civilian component of the mission in order to support the efforts of the communities in Abyei to reconcile and create enduring peaceful relations. Particular support is needed for initiatives for the full and effective participation of women at all stages of the peace process. The mandate needs to ensure continued effective human rights monitoring, including of any sexual and gender-based violence and violations and abuses of human rights, including those committed against women and children.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“The mission must have the capacity to address the rise in criminal activity; support community- level peace processes, mediation and dialogue; and advance its support to the African Union Commission and the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, as well as to the two parties. To address rising crime rate and deteriorating overall security situation, we underline the urgent need to strengthen the police component. We note with great concern and disappointment that the mandate adaptations made by the Security Council have not been implemented. On a positive note, female officers account for almost 30 per cent of the police component. This percentage should be maintained once the enlargement of this component is finally implemented.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is crucial for stabilizing the Abyei area as long as there is no lasting political settlement and hence no governance structure that can address the many challenges for the population arising from a lack of socioeconomic development, humanitarian needs and rising criminality and intercommunal violence. The mission must be adequately equipped to address these challenges. In this context, let me express our gratitude to Ethiopia for contributing high-quality peacekeepers. Regarding the forthcoming UNISFA mandate renewal, we agree with the Secretary-General’s recommendation that the mandate should be extended by six months. However, as we have said here again and again, the mission must be calibrated to effectively respond to the changing realities on the ground.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“Together with our French partners, we have initiated a regional road map for the Western Balkans to strengthen the control of small arms that are all too readily available in the region. We are encouraged by the progress achieved both at the national level in building new capacities and at the regional level in strengthening cross-border cooperation and coordination. The ministerial conference chaired by the German and French Ministers for Foreign Affairs on 31 January reaffirmed the strong commitment of the entire region to making that advance a success and to solving the problem of illicitly circulating weapons in the Western Balkans in a lasting way.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source
“We call on the Kosovo institutions to further intensify their work on empowering women survivors of conflict-related sexual violence from different communities to overcome isolation, contribute to the well-being of their families and elevate their status and role within their community. At the same time, it is essential that women participate meaningfully and equally in the political process. We call upon the EU Special Representative to include women and civil society in the Dialogue and on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo to mainstream gender issues across all their work and policies. Let me conclude with a practical example for the need and benefit of closer regional cooperation.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source
“It also includes adopting conciliatory rhetoric towards one another, as well as transparent communication towards constituencies on why finding a comprehensive agreement is in their mutual interest. We continue to support the efforts in Kosovo to adopt and implement a survivor-centred approach to addressing conflict-related sexual violence, in line with resolution 2467 (2019). In that regard, we welcome the ongoing work of the Kosovar Government commission responsible for the verification and recognition of the status of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, which has so far granted survivor status to 785 applicants, including 758 women and 27 men.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source
“In that context, we very much welcome the recent appointment of the new EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, Mr. Miroslav Lajčák, and look forward to closely working with him. We also welcome the Kosovo Government’s lifting of tariffs on goods from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina as of 1 April. In the first three weeks since the lifting, trade has been flowing freely across the border. It was the necessary step by the Kosovar side to resume the EU-facilitated dialogue. Existing grievances concerning, for example, non-tariff trade barriers should be settled in the framework of the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. The EU has offered its support. We call on both sides to further build confidence, which includes halting Serbia’s de-recognition campaign.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source
“It is encouraging proof that progress is possible when all work towards the same goal. That spirit of collaboration should be a positive example of resolving differences. The unresolved relationship between Kosovo and Serbia remains a source of bilateral tensions, an obstacle in the everyday lives of the citizens of both countries and a stumbling block on both Kosovo’s and Serbia’s paths to the European Union (EU). It is clear that progress in Kosovo-Serbia relations is urgently needed. The goal must be a comprehensive, legally binding agreement that is sustainable, enables both countries to become members of the EU and contributes to regional stability. That, in turn, will require well-structured negotiations with significant input from the European Union as the facilitator of the dialogue.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source
“The last few weeks have changed the world. We are all struggling with the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. That also applies to the countries of the Western Balkans. We are encouraged by the way Kosovo’s caretaker Government is managing the current pandemic. They have taken swift and successful action to limit the spread of the coronavirus and mitigate the effects of the crisis on the country. We call on all actors and decision-makers in the country to work together in that regard. What Kosovo requires now is stability and for all actors to act responsibly and in the interest of Kosovo’s citizens. We commend the cross-border cooperation between the caretaker Government of Kosovo and the Government of Serbia to fight the health crisis together.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source
“All actors must cooperate with the WHO and with humanitarian organizations. Last but not least, with regard to the new strategy for the region, Germany supports the development of a new peace and security strategy for the Great Lakes region. We understand from the report of the Secretary-General that various activities in support of peace and security have been undertaken. Germany strongly encourages the Special Envoy to continue in this direction and complete the process by involving all stakeholders in an inclusive and transparent manner.”
2020-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/325 (2020) · source
“The advent of COVID-19 is endangering the most vulnerable even further. We therefore fully support the Secretary-General’s call for a stop to all fighting and hostilities to avoid a further surge in humanitarian needs. It is also crucial to underscore that any efforts aimed at fighting and containing the pandemic must not be used to serve as a pretext for limiting or curbing human rights or for allowing for impunity in cases of human rights violations. Let me make a short comment on the situation in Burundi. We take note of the ongoing preparations for the elections in May. However, we remain concerned about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic could have on the elections. All necessary measures must be taken to ensure inclusive, credible and safe elections without health risks for the general public.”
2020-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/325 (2020) · source
“In this regard, it is important to promote accuracy and accessibility in the dissemination of information about the pandemic. It is also important to provide guidelines on the effective measures to take to prevent the spread of the virus. We encourage the Special Envoy to use his presence in the region to support such efforts. We should not forget that the fight against Ebola is not yet over. The same is true for the continued outbreaks of measles that cost the lives of more than 6,000 children last year. Massive investments in critical health infrastructure are needed. We remain concerned about violations of human rights and continuing reports of sexual and gender-based violence. The numbers of internally displaced persons and refugees in and around the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to be staggering.”
2020-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/325 (2020) · source
“Such regional organizations as the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the African Union play a crucial role in supporting these efforts. This context provides an opportunity for converting positive regional rhetoric and dynamics into concrete and constructive action in the fight against the pandemic. We call on the international community to support these efforts. The United Nations, and the World Health Organization (WHO) in particular, have our full support in their efforts to fight the pandemic. It is crucial that health infrastructure be strengthened in order to quickly and effectively treat COVID-19 patients and mitigate the pandemic’s negative impact on the socioeconomic and security situation in the region.”
2020-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/325 (2020) · source
“We further welcome the strengthening of cooperation on judicial matters within the region. Yet significant challenges remain, especially with regard to the security situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including repeated cross-border security incidents. The fight against armed groups must be continued. Socioeconomic development and integration remain a challenge. We are concerned at present about the potential impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on stability in the Great Lakes region and on the lives of the people there. Given this new threat, concerted efforts and close collaboration among the countries of the region are needed now more than ever.”
2020-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/325 (2020) · source
“Germany thanks the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region for his briefing and for presenting the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region (S/2020/272). We share the overall assessment of certain positive political trends in the region as outlined in the report, in particular with regard to regional agreements designed to support cross-border cooperation. It is our hope that these agreements will contribute to decreasing tensions in the region. We also commend the enhanced regional cooperation embodied in efforts aimed at implementing the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, including the positive outcomes of the quadripartite summits.”
2020-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/325 (2020) · source
“While we regret to note that violence continues in some regions, we nevertheless hope that this could be and will become a point of departure for future constructive engagement that leads to more confidence-building measures and, in the end, to future negotiations. The international community will continue to assist Colombians in realizing their aspirations for a more peaceful future. We commend the key role that has been played by the United Nations Mission and the United Nations agencies working in Colombia.”
2020-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/305 (2020) · source
“Its autonomy remains crucial, and S/2020/305 we would like to echo the Secretary-General’s call on all actors to contribute fully to the system’s work, including by being forthcoming in contributing to the truth and empathetic acknowledgement of the suffering of victims, whose voices must indeed be at the centre of the peace process. Before concluding, let me say that we remain confident that Colombians can succeed in consolidating the peace that they have begun to build. Its fully comprehensive peace will ultimately have to include the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) as well. In that context, we welcome the ELN’s announcement of a one-month unilateral ceasefire.”
2020-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/305 (2020) · source
“In that context, we would also like to recall that more than two thirds of all former combatants reside outside the former territorial areas for training and reintegration, and are therefore facing even greater challenges in terms of security, basic services and productive opportunities. My last point is about support for the institutions of the peace agreement. The impressive work of the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non- Repetition gives rise to the hope that Colombia can overcome a deeply entrenched legacy of conflict and achieve true reconciliation.”
2020-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/305 (2020) · source
“It is crucial to extend the presence of State institutions to remote and conflict-affected areas in order to end impunity and create a secure and stable environment for all Colombians. The second point concerns the reintegration of former members of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo. We very much welcome the progress made in reaching consensus between the Government and FARC on the reintegration road map, and we encourage the parties to continue to work jointly in the spirit of constructive dialogue during its implementation. Now that the transition of the former territorial areas for training and reintegration is under way, the focus must shift towards ensuring the sustainability and comprehensive nature of the process.”
2020-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/305 (2020) · source
“Social leaders and human rights defenders who support the peace agreement, indigenous leaders and women’s rights defenders, as well as former combatants, continue to be at particular risk. We are very concerned about the recent killings that we have once again heard about today. We therefore fully concur with the Secretary-General that no efforts must be spared with regard to those facing specific risks, given their roles in the promotion of human rights and the implementation of the peace agreement, and those who laid down their weapons and remain committed to the peace process. We would therefore very much like to encourage the Government to make full use of the existing bodies and institutions to ensure security for those individuals and their communities.”
2020-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/305 (2020) · source
“It is therefore encouraging to hear that the implementation of the peace process is now also being pursued through a wide range of virtual meetings and conferences. At the same time, it is evident that the COVID-19 pandemic will have consequences for the implementation of that process. It is therefore all the more important to do everything possible to keep the political momentum alive and on track. It is good to hear that Colombian actors are united in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the peace process, I would like to make three more specific points. First, the security situation in general remains worrisome, especially in rural areas, as we have also heard today from our briefers.”
2020-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/305 (2020) · source
“Let me first of all extend a very warm welcome to Her Excellency the Foreign Minister of Colombia, Ms. Claudia Blum de Barberi. Let me also thank our two briefers for their very insightful and comprehensive briefings. With regard to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, we very much welcome the Colombian Government’s commitment to ensuring the continued implementation of peace-related programmes in this difficult context. We also welcome the swift manner in which the Government and the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Común (FARC) have taken preventive actions for the former territorial areas for training and reintegration. Balancing the consequences of COVID-19 is an extremely challenging task, and the stakes are especially high with regard to the peace process.”
2020-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/305 (2020) · source
“At the same time, the Mission – with all its parts, both civilian and uniformed – needs to remain operational so as to implement the mandate. In terms of the German military and police contingents in MINUSMA, we will maintain our deployments and follow all relevant regulations set by the Malian authorities and the Mission in order to ensure the safety and security of all concerned.”
2020-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/286 (2020) · source
“We also need the countries of the Sahel, partner nations and organizations, and other missions in the area to engage in complementary efforts. With regard to the coronavirus disease pandemic, we are concerned about the pandemic’s impact on the situation in Mali, including on the political process, particularly with the disease’s potential for disrupting the second round of legislative elections. Germany calls on MINUSMA and the United Nations Secretariat to closely monitor the situation and keep the Security Council informed – outside the usual reporting cycle, if necessary. As to the Mission itself, the safety and security of all MINUSMA personnel is of utmost importance. We welcome the procedures announced by the United Nations. For them to be effective, however, they must be followed and reviewed.”
2020-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/286 (2020) · source
“Assistance to the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5) and the G-5 nations will be extended through military advice, training and mentoring. In terms of the support being provided by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), we are convinced that the Mission’s ongoing political and integrated civil-military support is critical for the stabilization of Mali. We support efforts to make MINUSMA even more operational, including through the Mission adaptation plan. However, there is a limit to what MINUSMA can do. Giving more and broader tasks to the Mission will backfire if we do not collectively ensure that the Mission has the right amount and kind of personnel and resources. Efficiency gains go hand in hand with a realistic mandate scope; doing more with less is not feasible.”
2020-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/286 (2020) · source
“The most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/223) underscores the fact that the security situation in Mali continues to deteriorate. Malian authorities are called upon to respond to this situation and protect civilians from violence. As the report refers to human rights violations by Malian State actors as well, let me be clear – when fighting terrorism and insurgencies, State actors also have the obligation to respect human rights. Malian authorities are taking the lead and they can continue to count on international support. I offer a case in point. Concrete European Union (EU) support will be strengthened through the renewal of the EU Training Mission mandate until May 2024.”
2020-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/286 (2020) · source
“It is also a positive step that a high-level workshop on the participation of women in the peace process was held. These positive trends need to be continued and accelerated so that the Security Council benchmarks set last year can be reached. A renewed effort by both the Government and the signatory parties is necessary if the upward trajectory is to continue. With regard to the security situation, we are shocked and saddened by the killing of at least 20 members of the Malian security forces in the north of Mali on Monday, 6 April. This attack once again underlines both the enormity of the challenges facing the Malian security forces face and the utmost importance of international support in bringing safety and security to Mali and the Sahel region as a whole.”
2020-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/286 (2020) · source
“With regard to the political process and benchmarks in Mali, we are pleased that the democratic process in the country is making headway. The first round of parliamentary elections was an important step. However, we must note that a negative shadow was cast over the first round by low voter turnout, the closing of many polling stations, particularly in the centre of the country, threats against voters, the destruction of election materials and the kidnapping of opposition leader Soumaïla Cissé. We welcome the tangible steps forward that have been taken in the implementation of the peace process and are pleased that some prior blockages have been overcome. The redeployment of the first units of the reconstituted Malian armed forces to the north of the country is an essential element in this respect.”
2020-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/286 (2020) · source
“The 2020 Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan, co-hosted by Afghanistan and Finland at the United Nations in Geneva, will be crucial for maintaining continued support for Afghanistan. The international community must remain engaged and continue to support Afghanistan in accordance with its commitment to the ongoing transformation decade of 2015-2024. Continued funding is vital if we do not want to imperil the progress made in Afghanistan, all the more so when we take into consideration how the economic aftermath of COVID-19 will strain national budgets. Such a commitment will be based on the joint understanding that Afghanistan will continue on its path of reform. Finally, let me also refer to the elements of a draft press release that the co- penholders — Indonesia and Germany — have circulated.”
2020-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/274 (2020) · source
“Other important topics to keep on our agenda for Afghanistan are climate and security and the fight against corruption, particularly in the light of the fact that the 2017 Afghan anti-corruption strategy expired on 31 December 2019. We now urge the Afghan Government to pass a successor strategy with all due speed. Before concluding, I would like to say, with regard to the economic and social aspects of the situation in Afghanistan, economic development and job creation remains essential and has taken on even greater importance since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Afghanistan needs continued and reliable international assistance to tackle the related economic challenges and reverse the current troubling trend of dramatically increasing levels of poverty.”
2020-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/274 (2020) · source
“We welcome as vital at this crucial moment the appointment of his successor, Ms. Deborah Lyons, as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNAMA, and we wish her all the best, offering our full support for the Mission and for the future of the country. As the security situation remains volatile, Germany urges all parties to the conflict to refrain from using violence against civilians, in particular women and children. The conflict has caused immeasurable pain to these individuals, the most vulnerable members of society. Over the last 10 years, more than 100,000 people have fallen victim to the conflict. We reiterate that all parties must respect their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law and take immediate measures to prevent civilian casualties.”
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