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first: 2005-02-17
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“Let me also thank Under- Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing and, through her, the Secretary-General for today’s press statement. We are gathered here this evening because of the Russian Federation’s violation of the core principle on which the Organization is built — the sovereign equality of all its Members. Norway strongly condemns the decision by the Russian President to recognize the self- proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic, in eastern Ukraine, as independent States. The recognition of the self-proclaimed People’s Republics is a clear violation of the Minsk agreements, under which Russia recognizes the non-Government- controlled areas in eastern Ukraine as part of Ukraine.”
2022-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8970 (2022) · source
“Indeed, it has been an intense month, during which we rallied to consensus on several important issues within our purview. We could not have done it alone, or without the hard work, support and positive contribution of every delegation and the representatives of the Secretariat, including the conference service officers, interpreters, translators, verbatim reporters and security staff. I would like to extend my thanks to them all. As our presidency draws to an end, I know I speak on behalf of all Council members in wishing the delegation of the Russian Federation good luck in the month of February. The meeting rose at 3.25 p.m.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source
“Further, we support the implementation of the recommendations from the independent strategic review, which was also included in the penholder’s drafts. Yet our foremost priority was to secure an extension of UNSMIL’s mandate. The Mission plays a pivotal role in supporting Libyan authorities in their preparation for elections and in the political process in general. A political solution is key to ensuring peace and security for the people of Libya. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. Before adjourning the meeting, given that this is the final scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of January, I wish to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of Norway to the members of the Council and to the Secretariat for all the support they have given us.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Norway. Norway regrets that the Security Council was not able to agree on a substantial update to the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The last substantial draft presented by the penholder on 24 January was the result of lengthy negotiations in September as well as this month. Norway supported a draft that reflected developments during the last 16 months, especially as the situation on the ground has changed significantly, with the ceasefire agreement, the establishment of the Government of National Unity, and now preparations for elections. The penholder’s draft also contained important language on women, peace and security, humanitarian access, protection of civilian human rights and regional cooperation.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2619 (2022). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2022/69, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2022/31, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on United Nations Support Mission in Libya. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, France, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source
“I wish to again remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I now give the floor the representative of Ukraine.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“Russia has itself repeatedly invoked in many other Council discussions the principles of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. Norway calls on Russia to now respect those principles when it comes to Ukraine. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The representative of the United States has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“I would like to underline that the Alliance is defensive and voluntary. We do not seek confrontation. At the same time, we cannot and will not compromise on the principles on which the security in Europe rests. We stand ready to discuss security concerns. Norway supports a European security order based on international law and national sovereignty. We cannot allow this to be replaced by spheres of influence. Every country has the right to freely choose its security alignment. We call on Russia to de-escalate and engage constructively in dialogue through the established international mechanisms in good faith. Furthermore, Norway underlines its support for the existing international frameworks for the sustainable and peaceful resolution of conflict in accordance with international law.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Norway. Let me start by expressing Norway’s strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. That includes the Crimean peninsula and its territorial waters. Norway is deeply concerned about the Russian large-scale military build-up near Ukraine’s borders and in occupied Crimea. It is unprovoked and unjustified. Further escalation can have devastating humanitarian consequences. Through its harsh statements and unrealistic demands, Russia is currently challenging the security architecture in all of Europe. The crisis therefore not only affects the region but represents a clear threat to international peace and security. Russia has repeatedly accused NATO of increasing tensions.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“In that spirit, briefers are further encouraged to limit their initial remarks to seven to 10 minutes. Everyone is also encouraged to wear a mask at all times, including while delivering remarks. I now give the floor to Ms. DiCarlo.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Belarus, Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Before we begin with our speakers list today — recalling the Security Council’s latest note by the President (S/2017/507) on its working methods — I wish to encourage all speakers, both members and non-members of the Council, to deliver their statements in five minutes or less. Note 507 also encourages briefers to be succinct and focus on key issues.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“The provisional agenda received 10 votes in favour, 2 votes against and 3 abstentions. The provisional agenda has been adopted. Threats to international peace and security”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“In view of the request and comments made by members of the Security Council, I intend to put the provisional agenda to the vote. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the provisional agenda for today’s meeting. I shall put the provisional agenda to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, France, Ghana, Ireland, Mexico, Norway, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: China, Russian Federation Abstaining: Gabon, India, Kenya”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“Before I draw this meeting to a close, I would like to wholeheartedly thank the interpreters, who stayed with us into this late hour. The meeting rose at 6.50 p.m.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“I wish to again remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes. I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“It is critical that we continue our efforts to defeat ISIL. We urge all parties to the conflict to respect international law and do their utmost to protect civilians, including children, at every step in the planning and during military and security operations. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Norway. I thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov for his briefing. Norway condemns the attack by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) on a prison in Al-Hasakah on 20 January. We are deeply concerned about the situation for civilians in the area. It is especially worrying that a large number of boys reportedly have been exposed to or even injured or killed by fighting between ISIL and the Kurdish-led Syrian Defence Forces. Children should not be in prison. The prison attack shows that ISIL is still present, willing and capable and that it poses a significant threat to peace and stability. We are concerned that the continued lack of a political solution to the Syrian crisis gives further room for ISIL to grow.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Voronkov for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“Note 507 also encourages briefers to be succinct and focus on key issues. In that spirit, briefers are further encouraged to limit their initial remarks to seven to 10 minutes. Everyone is also encouraged to wear a mask at all times, including while delivering remarks. I now give the floor to Mr. Voronkov.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, the Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, to participate in the meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Before we begin with our speakers list today — recalling the Security Council’s latest note by the President (S/2017/507) on its working methods — I wish to encourage all speakers, both members and non-members of the Council, to deliver their statements in five minutes or less.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 5 p.m.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“I wish to again remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“Children born following conflict-related sexual violence and their mothers are in a particularly vulnerable situation. It must be a priority to stop and prevent sexual and gender-based violence and to respond to the needs of survivors. The humanitarian imperative will remain the guiding principle for our work as penholders on this file, and we trust in the Council’s cooperation to that end. Above all else, our common goal should be to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council wishing to make statements.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“The destruction of critical civilian infrastructure deprives the population of essential services such as water, energy, health care and education, causing grave long-term consequences for the lives and future of the people of Syria. We call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law, including the prohibition of indiscriminate attacks and the obligation to take all feasible precautions to avoid and minimize harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure. Effective de-confliction mechanisms can be a practical tool in that regard. The severe humanitarian situation in Syria has been further exacerbated by the economic, coronavirus disease and food crises, and we have serious concerns about harmful practices and negative coping mechanisms such as child and forced marriages and sexual exploitation and abuse.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“The station can no longer provide water to the 225,000 people who rely on it, and on 20 January an attack on Afrin city reportedly killed six civilians, including children. We further deplore the recent incidents of humanitarian workers being attacked, including the tragic killing of a humanitarian paramedic in north-east Syria. We are deeply concerned about the humanitarian consequences of the recent attack on the prison in Hasakah city, which reportedly killed civilians, including children, and caused displacement. The conduct of hostilities in urban and other populated areas in Syria is causing unacceptable large-scale and protracted harm to civilians and civilian objects.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“We therefore welcome the recent humanitarian convoys from the World Food Programme and other United Nations agencies across the conflict line into the north-west. We call on all parties to facilitate their continuation. However, as reported by the Secretary-General last month, the cross-line convoys are not able to replicate the size and scope of the cross-border operation. The cross-border humanitarian operation remains the critical lifeline for millions of Syrians in need of humanitarian assistance in the north-west. Right now the severe winter in Syria is causing flooding, windstorms and heavy snowfall. Children are dying while trying to stay warm. There has also been a reported increase in air strikes on civilian infrastructure. On 2 January, an air strike hit the Arshani water station outside the city of Idlib.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“The unanimous adoption in July 2021 of resolution 2585 2585 (2021) meant that the United Nations and its partners could continue to deliver life-saving humanitarian aid across the border from Turkey into north-west Syria. On a monthly basis, millions of people are provided with humanitarian aid, from health care to food baskets, tents and shelter, and livelihood opportunities. In 2021 alone, almost 10,000 trucks brought vital assistance across the border. As co-penholders, Ireland and Norway have repeatedly emphasized our support for all modalities to provide humanitarian aid to meet the needs of people across Syria. Our sole objective is ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches all people in need. That includes also by cross-line deliveries to the north-east and the north-west.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Egeland for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Norway. I will deliver this statement as co-penholder together with Ireland. Let me first thank Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for his briefing and for all the efforts of the United Nations and partners to alleviate the humanitarian suffering in Syria under extremely difficult circumstances. I am also grateful to Jan Egeland for his compelling account. The efforts of the Norwegian Refugee Council are critical to saving and protecting lives in Syria. The humanitarian needs of the Syrian people must be the overriding imperative for our work in the Council on this agenda item.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“Before we begin with our speakers list today — recalling the Security Council’s latest note by the President (S/2017/507) on its working methods — I wish to encourage all speakers, both members and non-members of the Council, to deliver their statements in five minutes or less. Note 507 also encourages briefers to be succinct and focus on key issues. In that spirit, briefers are further encouraged to limit their initial remarks to seven to 10 minutes. Everyone is also encouraged to wear a mask at all times, including while delivering remarks. I now give the floor to Mr. Griffiths.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; and Mr. Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2618 (2022). The meeting rose at 10.05 a.m.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8956 (2022) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that the presidency of the Council has met with the representatives of the parties, who have confirmed that they maintain their well-known positions vis-à-vis the item on the Council’s agenda. On the basis of those meetings, with the consent of the members of the Council, the presidency has drawn the conclusion that the Council can proceed to take a decision on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, France, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8956 (2022) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2022/52, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/1109, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on his mission of good offices in Cyprus, and document S/2021/1110, which contains the report of the Secretary General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8956 (2022) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion on the subject in closed consultations. The meeting rose at 4.55 p.m.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“We are concerned that the lack of a political solution to the Syria crisis gives further room for ISIL to grow. Furthermore, we are deeply concerned by the situation for civilians in Al-Hasakah. It is highly concerning that a large number of boys reportedly have been exposed to — or even injured or killed — fighting between ISIL and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Let me conclude today by reiterating Norway’s continued commitment to finding an inclusive, Syrian- owned and -led, political solution, as well as addressing the humanitarian, economic and security situation on the ground. Issues like the release of detainees, the safe and dignified return of refugees, combating terrorism and ensuring inclusive political reform are central to bringing the long tragedy and suffering of the Syrian people to an end.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“That includes the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all aspects of the peace and security agenda and the prioritization of women’s direct participation in formal mechanisms. We thank Ms. Hijazi for reminding the Council of the importance of that today. Let me also emphasize the important work and role of the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board in bringing a diversity of Syrian women’s voices into the political process and into the work of the Special Envoy. Norway is pleased to support them. The prison attack in Al-Hasakah on 20 January is one of the largest coordinated actions by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) since the terrorist group was declared territorially defeated in Syria in 2019. That shows all too clearly that ISIL is still active, capable and a threat that we must continue to fight.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“Norway urges all actors involved in the conflict to contribute constructively and in good faith and to take concrete steps to move forward on the political track. Let me also take this opportunity to reiterate Norway’s support for Special Envoy Pedersen, including his recent efforts to further the “step-for-step” approach and his efforts to seek progress in the work of the Constitutional Committee. We must all contribute to the process by identifying steps that can lend the political process new momentum and make genuine progress for the sake of the Syrian people, their neighbours and the larger international community. A sustainable end to the conflict in Syria requires including, and hearing from, all relevant parties.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Norway. Let me start by thanking Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing. We appreciate his and his team’s tireless efforts to seek a political solution in Syria. I also wish to thank Ms. Thuraya Hijazi for her important words here today. Let me express our sincere hope that 2022 will bring with it advancement in the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), including a nationwide ceasefire. However, for that to happen, it is necessary for both the Syrian parties and us, the international community, to do more to move past this strategic stalemate. We already have the framework for a political solution agreed by consensus in the Security Council. Now more must be done to implement it.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“Note 507 also encourages briefers to be succinct and to focus on key issues. In that spirit, briefers are further encouraged to limit their initial remarks to between seven and 10 minutes. Everyone is also encouraged to wear a mask at all times, including while delivering remarks. I now give the floor to Mr. Pedersen.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, and Ms. Thuraya Hijazi, Director of the Release Me project in northern Syria. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Recalling the Security Council’s latest note by the President (S/2017/507) on its working methods, I wish to encourage all speakers, both members and non-members of the Council, to deliver their statements in five minutes or less.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.05 p.m.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“In the observations section of his report (S/2021/1090), the Secretary-General reiterates his call on the Government to spare no effort in comprehensively implementing the agreement. He calls it a missed opportunity if we fail to unleash the agreement’s transformative potential and overcome the deep-rooted factors underlying Colombia’s cycles of violence. We could not agree more. The Security Council may rest assured that Norway remains committed to accompanying Colombia in its efforts to ensure that the peace agreement is comprehensively implemented. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“We also urge the Colombian Government to continue its efforts aiming at guaranteeing the effective reintegration of young adults. The Special Jurisdiction for Peace also continues to make progress, and the recent recognition by members of the armed forces for their responsibilities for crimes committed during the conflict is an important step forward — one that is essential for the victims. Similarly, we are pleased that the United Nations Mission and the Special Jurisdiction for Peace have agreed on the composition, objectives and functions of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism in order for the restorative sentences to be issued. This is vital for the legitimacy of the Special Jurisdiction. We would also like to commend the Special Jurisdiction for Peace for its special focus on children.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“We are pleased that the parties are taking steps to make better use of the Commission for the Follow- Up, Promotion and Verification of the Implementation of the Final Agreement, and we encourage the Commission to engage frequently with other entities like the Women’s Special Instance and the Special Instance for Ethnic Peoples. Likewise, we are pleased to learn that the number of former combatants who participate in productive projects increases steadily and to know of the efforts made to ensure the sustainability of these initiatives. Furthermore, we encourage the parties to make more effective use of the National Reintegration Council to reach agreement on such key issues as access to land and adequate housing.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“While the number of ex-combatants killed has been reduced compared to the previous reporting period, no effort must be spared to sustain and reinforce this trend. Violence undermines people’s faith in the agreement. I would also like to draw the Council’s attention to the security situation during the upcoming elections. We are especially concerned about the candidates running for the 16 seats allocated to the victims, and we call on the Government to implement its prevention and protection strategies to guarantee safe elections.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“Women, peace and security is a priority we share with Colombia. Implementing the agreement’s gender provisions is essential to ensuring lasting peace. We acknowledge the work done and encourage the parties to step up efforts to ensure women’s full, equal and meaningful participation. We remain troubled by the high levels of violence suffered by ethnic communities, human rights defenders, social leaders and former combatants of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejército del Pueblo. We strongly condemn the recent killings of human rights defenders Luz Marina Arteaga and 14-year-old Breiner David Cucuñame. This sadly once again demonstrates the need for enhanced security guarantees.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Norway. We thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Ruiz Massieu for his briefing. We are also pleased to hear from Ms. Luz Marina Giraldo, who has provided the Security Council with valuable first-hand testimony on the key issues related to implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. I also welcome Emilio Archila, Colombian Presidential Counsellor, for joining us today. Allow me to start by congratulating the parties and the United Nations for the historic commemoration of the five-year anniversary of the peace agreement. The events showed the support the agreement enjoys in Colombia and served to further consolidate its position nationally and internationally.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source