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2020-06-11

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2021-01-12

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1. “Finally, let us honour the women and men in the field who stand on the front lines of fighting terrorism, sometimes even at the cost of their lives — members of the armed forces, law enforcement, social and humanitarian workers and community and religious leaders. Their dedication makes a difference.”

   2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source

2. “Our troops are in Mali, Afghanistan and the Middle East, where the terrorist threat is the highest in the world. Fourthly, the question of accountability and denying impunity to the perpetrators of crimes against civilians is an essential part of preventing and countering terrorism. It is also a vital part of a comprehensive approach to restoring trust and creating the conditions for a sustainable peace. Respecting human rights, promoting inclusion and comprehensive action and fighting impunity are all key factors in making societies more cohesive and preventing the success of ideologies that preach violence. As we look ahead to the next 20 years, we should turn our collective efforts towards those principles instead of only dealing with the consequences.”

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3. “That is more important than ever as we face the economic decline caused by the coronavirus disease. Estonia contributes to addressing the causes of instability, in particular to reducing poverty and the marginalization of certain groups and to promoting gender equality — for example, by supporting Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey by increasing their information-technology and entrepreneurship skills and offering psychological support. Thirdly, to tackle terrorism, we have to be able to disrupt the immediate threat of direct attacks, break up terrorist networks and stay technologically ahead of their capabilities. Estonia continues to contribute to many multilateral counter-terrorism operations in different regions of the world.”

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4. “First, States must ensure that all counter-terrorism measures comply with their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law. Ignoring those principles can undermine counter-terrorism activities and lead to increased S/2021/48 S/2021/48 radicalization fuelled by violence and a sense of impunity. Therefore, we also condemn all attempts to misuse the counter-terrorism agenda as a pretext for human rights violations. Secondly, we need a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of terrorism and radicalization. Improving the socioeconomic situation and ensuring access to public services, in particular in the field of education and health care, reduces the space for violent extremist groups to act.”

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5. “Estonia condemns terrorism and violent radicalization in all their forms and manifestations. Terrorism is a global threat, and for years Estonia has therefore actively contributed to tackling it through international forums and is committed to continuing to do so in future. We face new and complex security challenges, including cyberthreats and hybrid threats and capabilities such as drones, which increase the real threat from terrorists to the well-being of civilian populations and our men and women in operations and missions across the world. My country is convinced that the fight against terrorism can be successful only if we focus on the following principles.”

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6. “Furthermore, it is important that all United Nations agencies continue to build their efforts for greater engagement with different civil society groups and actors — young people, women, the private sector, community and religious leaders, human- rights defenders and victims of terrorism — so as to be successful in designing counter-terrorism policies and tools. Estonia appreciates the increasing cooperation between the United Nation and the European Union, Europol and Eurojust. The European Union (EU) is one of the major contributors to the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. I would like to underline the United Nations-EU counter-terrorism partnership in the Sudan and joint projects aimed at preventing acts of nuclear terrorism and expanding dialogue with CTED.”

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7. “Estonia acknowledges the central role of the United Nations in leading global efforts to prevent and counter terrorism by setting standards through relevant Security Council resolutions and monitoring Member States’ implementation thereof. We commend the work of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism, also known as the Counter-Terrorism Committee, and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) and encourage stronger coordination in building expertise, identifying needs on the ground and assisting Member States.”

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8. “Estonia commends Under-Secretary-General Voronkov, Executive Director Coninsx and Ms. Fatima Akilu for their briefings and their outstanding work. Let me thank Tunisia for having organized today´s debate, which commemorates the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001) and the establishment of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. We welcome the discussion, as our efforts in the field of preventing and countering terrorism need to be further consolidated. In the light of the constantly evolving nature of the threat, we must continue to work together to adjust the tools required to overcome the phenomenon, whether in responding to the misuse of the Internet for terrorist purposes, strengthening the countering of terrorist financing or working together to overcome the challenges posed by foreign terrorist fighters.”

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9. “But the key to success is the responsibility and willingness of the troop- contributing countries to ensure that their troops have adequate training, equipment and capabilities specific to the operating environment in Mali. Allow me to express Estonia’s full support for the work of MINUSMA, as well as the other United Nations agencies in Mali, in supporting the Government of Mali to achieve a lasting peace in the country. We share the Secretary-General’s assessment that the eventual exit of the Mission needs careful planning and must not take place prematurely. Estonia fully supports the Security Council’s extension of the mandate.”

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10. “I would like to stress the critical importance of the protection of the civilian population, especially in the worsening situation in central Mali. All attacks against civilians, as well as the national and international forces, are unacceptable and must be stopped. In that regard, the Malian authorities have a main role in protecting civilians, reducing violence and restoring peaceful relations among local communities. To increase MINUSMA’s ability to provide security and protect the local population, MINUSMA’s adaptation plan should focus on increasing the mobility and flexibility of the Mission. MINUSMA’s early-warning systems should also be strengthened in order to be better prepared for the protection of both civilians and the peacekeepers themselves.”

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11. “We stress the importance of practical measures to support and facilitate women’s political participation, building on the experience gained. An integral part of restoring the State presence is the fight against impunity. We need to ensure that all counter-terrorist activities are conducted with full respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. We must address all grave violations and abuses of human rights and hold all perpetrators accountable regardless of their status. The attack on two villages in Mopti region last week, which killed more than 30 civilians, requires a transparent investigation. Without accountability for crimes committed and justice for victims, community grievances will continue to erupt and perpetuate the cycle of violence.”

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12. “The presence of national security forces and institutions acts as a deterrent, and their role in protecting civilians is vital. Furthermore, that presence will make room for functioning State services that are urgently needed. Long-lasting peace in Mali can come about only through an inclusive political process. In that connection, the efforts to increase women’s full and meaningful participation need to continue. That includes implementing the recommendations made during the high-level workshop on the participation of women in the decision- making process in January. We are encouraged by the fact that the parliamentary elections in Mali resulted in a nearly threefold increase in the elected female representatives in the National Assembly.”

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13. “We also commend MINUSMA for the support that it provided to the Malian authorities in carrying out the legislative elections. The Peace Agreement remains the basis for a political solution to the conflict in Mali. To that end, we support the leadership and efforts of the Malian Government in the implementation of the Peace Agreement. Recent efforts to re-establish the presence of the central Government in parts of central Mali are necessary and welcome. We are also encouraged by the positive steps towards the redeployment of the reconstituted units of the Malian armed forces to the north. We must take into account that progress and, at the same time, keep in mind that any local power vacuum can be used by extremist groups trying to fill it with instability.”

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14. “Estonia appreciates the efforts of the Malian authorities and the United Nations agencies on the ground for taking immediate measures to halt the spread of the virus. Estonia is a troop-contributing country to United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and we participate in the European Union training and capacity-building missions. We are currently doubling our contribution to counter-terrorism Operation Barkhane, and in particular to its special operations Task Force Takuba. It is therefore with great concern that we are following the negative trends in the security situation of the entire region. We commend MINUSMA for its constant efforts to support the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and implement its mandate on the protection of civilians in central Mali.”

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15. “I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing on the developments in Mali. I would also like to thank Mr. Pierre Buyoya, African Union High Representative for Mali and the Sahel, for his insightful remarks. The situation in the Sahel region, including in Mali, is highly complex in terms of both security as well as political developments. The rapidly evolving dynamic situation in the region needs our constant attention. In addition to the active presence of terrorist groups, tensions are escalating within communities. The lines between jihad terror and ethnic violence are becoming increasingly blurred. Further to the already fragile situation, the global coronavirus disease pandemic has added another layer of insecurity.”

    2020-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/541 (2020) · source