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first: 2005-02-17
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“I thank Ms. Giraldo for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/1090, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. 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 strongly encouraged to wear a mask at all times, including while delivering remarks. I now give the floor to Mr. Ruiz Massieu.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Colombia to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Emilio José Archila, Presidential Adviser for Stabilization and Consolidation of Colombia. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in the meeting: Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia; and Ms. Luz Marina Giraldo, former combatant of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo, signatory to the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace and a leader in reintegration initiatives.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“I would again like to remind speakers that we strongly encourage all participants to wear a mask even when speaking. I now give the floor to the representative of Jordan.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I now give the floor to Mr. Arrmanatha Nasir, Vice-Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I would like to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to do its work expeditiously. Flashing lights on the microphone collars will prompt speakers to bring their remarks to a close after four minutes. I now give the floor to the representative of Turkey.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949Resumption1 (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 noon.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“It is of great concern that humanitarian partners in Yemen have had to cut critical humanitarian programmes as a result of insufficient funding. That means that daily rations for 8 million Yemenis are now reduced, at a time when one Yemeni child dies every 10 minutes from preventable causes. Inaction in the face of that kind of suffering is incomprehensible. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I wish again 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 Yemen.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“We also emphasize the importance of the Special Envoy continuing efforts to advance women’s participation in the peace process. Turning now to recent events, we are deeply concerned about the recent military escalation by all parties and appreciate Mr. Grundberg’s update on the situation. We continue to be alarmed by the continued cross-border attacks. De-escalation of military activities, a nationwide ceasefire and a turn towards a political solution is the only path forward to end the cycle of violence. We remind parties of their obligations to respect international humanitarian law and international human rights law and to protect civilian lives and infrastructure. We also underline the importance of free and secure navigation at sea and echo others urging the parties to ensure the safe use of Sana’a airport for humanitarian flights.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“First, we encourage the Government of Yemen to operationalize its strategy on women and peace and security and to meaningfully include women in decision-making and leadership positions. Secondly, as Ms. Al-Aghbary highlighted, grass- roots women’s organizations remain fundamental to building peace in Yemen, yet funding for their work is scarce. We encourage the international community to provide more flexible support. Thirdly, we call for accountability to end the cycle of impunity and for immediate steps to ensure women are safe to speak up and contribute. Fourthly, we want to encourage the Special Envoy to seek out new opportunities for the direct participation of diverse Yemeni women of all political backgrounds, and from all regions of Yemen, including those from the grassroots.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“In the global Women, Peace and Security Index, Yemen ranks third- to-last with regard to women’s inclusion. Women have a right to participate on issues that are fundamental to their security and the future of Yemen. And we know that inclusive peace processes where women participate in outcomes produce more sustainable solutions. Women’s voices, in all their diversity, must be included. As we heard from the briefers, much work has gone into ensuring an inclusive political dialogue in Yemen, and we commend those efforts. However, ensuring the meaningful inclusion of women, including young women, in all aspects of peace and security needs to be an ongoing priority. In that respect, I also want to sincerely thank Ms. Al-Aghbary for sharing her invaluable insights and recommendations today. Let me highlight four recommendations of our own.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Norway. I thank Special Envoy Grundberg and Acting Assistant Secretary-General Rajasingham for their briefings. As President, we designated today’s meeting to focus on the women and peace and security agenda and to draw attention to the urgency of strengthening the role of women in conflict resolution and peacebuilding as part of our strong commitment. In that regard, I wish to thank my fellow Council members and the briefers for highlighting today that the women and peace and security agenda is a priority in Yemen. Yemeni women mediate humanitarian access, services and local conflicts every day. And they have made significant contributions to track-two and -three peacemaking efforts. However, seven years of conflict has diminished the space for women.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“I thank Ms. Al-Aghbary for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (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. Grundberg.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen 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. Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen; Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; and Ms. Ola Al-Aghbary, co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Sheba Youth Foundation for Development and a local mediator in the city of Taiz. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (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.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (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 give the floor to the representative of Mali.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, and finally, for the sake of Mali’s youth, from whom we just heard today, we urge Mali’s transitional leaders to tread carefully in the use of the power, which they have taken by force. The political transition needs a new dynamic. Security and good governance must go hand in hand. We ask the Malian transitional Government to heed the messages from the Economic Community of West African States. Developments in Mali affect not only Malians, but also neighbouring countries. Elections need to be held, and constitutional order needs to be restored as soon as practically possible, in order to ensure legitimacy and accountability. That is the only way we can know the true will of the Malian people. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Norway. In the interest of time, I will add just a few words in my national capacity, while the rest of our statement will be published online. We are deeply concerned by political, security and humanitarian developments in Mali, and, as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General said, the transitional Government — and we as partners — must address at least three things in a coordinated way. First, the reported increase in internally displaced persons, the systematic targeting of civilians and continued attacks on schools must stop, including in the centre of the country. Secondly, the Algiers Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali must be respected as the legitimate foundation for peace and continued dialogue in Mali.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to documents S/2021/1117, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali, and S/2022/8, which contains the text of a letter dated 4 January 2022 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. 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.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali 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. El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, and Ms. Adam Dicko, social activist and Executive Director of the Youth Association for Active Citizenship and Democracy. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“What the People’s Coalition for the Sahel appropriately call the four people’s pillars, are fundamental to ensuring sustainable development and peace in people’s lives. In conclusion, 2022 should be a year for action. Stopping the disastrous spiral of the closures of schools would be a good place to start. Through resolution 2601 (2021), the Security Council has sent a clear message that safe access to education provides a vital contribution to the achievement of international peace and security. I resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at noon.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“Especially as we approach the 10-year anniversary of the Yaoundé Declaration of the Heads of State and Government of Central and West African States on Maritime Safety and Security in their Common Maritime Domain, it is appropriate to assess what is working and what can be improved. Therefore, and as our three African Security Council colleagues have already mentioned, we ask for members’ cooperation towards the first Security Council resolution on the topic in 10 years. Thirdly, as civil society so often does, Ms. Thiombiano Yougbaré and the People’s Coalition for the Sahel have reminded us why we should think holistically. It is also clear that the protection of civilians should be at the heart of all our efforts.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“In a situation where we see terrorism and other security and humanitarian challenges spreading across borders, cooperation is the master key to solutions. In that respect, we repeat our call for United Nations support to the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) Joint Force as a cross- border solution that must be in full compliance with international law, including international human rights law. We commend the G-5 Sahel for its plan of action on gender equality. Secondly, as Executive Director Waly and others have said, maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea persists as a menace to the region and to seafarers who pass through. Almost all kidnappings at sea happen in the Gulf of Guinea. We agree with the Secretary- General in that Member States should collaborate urgently to address that issue.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Norway. I thank the briefers for their insights. We thank Special Representative Annadif for his work as Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) on everything from elections to women and peace and security and for staying ahead of the curve on climate and security. We also share his concern about unconstitutional extensions of presidential mandates and coups d’état in the region and welcome his efforts to strengthen protocols on democracy and good governance. We are pleased to see increased cooperation between UNOWAS and other key players, such as the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and the critically important Economic Community of West African States, as we saw yesterday.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Annadif for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“I thank Ms. Thiombiano Yougbaré for her briefing. I now give the floor to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Annadif.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (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 Ms. Waly.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Khatir Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel; Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; and Ms. Cécile Thiombiano Yougbaré, lawyer and public policy analyst with Médecins du Monde, on behalf of the People’s Coalition for the Sahel. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of members of the Council to document S/2021/1091, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I wish again 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.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“The OPCW has also requested a declaration of all undeclared types and quantities of nerve agents produced and/or weaponized at a certain former chemical-weapons production facility. It is vital that Syria comply with these requests. Similarly, 20 outstanding issues from Syria’s initial declaration remain unresolved. We urge Syria to provide sufficient technical information and explanations to close these outstanding issues. Finally, it is critical that Syria completes the necessary measures to lift the suspension of its rights and privileges as a State Party to the Chemical Weapons Convention. Let me conclude by underlining that cooperation is essential for settling all unresolved issues and finally achieving this eight-year-long effort to ensure the full elimination of the Syrian chemical-weapons programme.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“Yet, in order to fully implement resolution 2118 (2013), there remain numerous roadblocks to overcome and issues that require immediate attention. These include the persistent delays in the issuance of visas to the Declaration Assessment Team (DAT), which must be addressed. I would like to underline Syria’s obligation to cooperate fully with the OPCW. Resolution 2118 (2013) explicitly mentions Syria’s obligation to accept personnel designated by the OPCW and to provide these personnel with immediate and unfettered access and the right to inspect any and all sites. That brings me to my next point. The OPCW has requested further information about a reported attack on a former chemical-weapons production facility that apparently contained equipment of relevance to an ongoing OPCW investigation.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“First, we welcome the deployment of the Fact-Finding Mission in Syria of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) between 28 November and 10 December 2021. The mission’s efforts to collect information and conduct interviews in relation to several incidents that took place in 2017 in the Hama governorate are crucial for ensuring accountability. Similarly, we are pleased to note that, also this past December, the Technical Secretariat conducted the eighth round of inspections of the Barzah and Jamrayah facilities of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre . After many months without inspections or missions to collect information, we hope this recent engagement will foster a new spirit of progress on this dossier for 2022. We look forward to their reports to the Council.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Norway. I would like to thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her briefing on the progress towards the full elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme. The international prohibition against the use of chemical weapons must remain a top priority for the Security Council. We reiterate our strong condemnation of any use of chemical weapons at any time, by anyone. As we usher in a new year, let us be clear in saying that we owe it to the victims to ensure that there can be no impunity for chemical-weapons attacks. Moving to the recent report by the Director-General, we are encouraged by two positive developments that we would like to highlight.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (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 to focus on key issues. In that spirit, briefers are further encouraged to limit their initial remarks to 10 minutes or less. Flashing lights on the collars of the microphones will prompt speakers to bring their remarks to a close. I now give the floor to Mrs. Nakamitsu.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (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 Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/1103, which contains the text of a letter dated 28 December 2021 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“I should also like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Ambassador Abdou Abarry, Permanent Representative of the Niger, for his service as President of the Council for the month of December 2021. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Abarry and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council’s business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in the Middle East Letter dated 28 December 2021 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2021/1103)”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“As this is the first formal meeting of the Security Council this year, I should like to extend my warm wishes on the occasion of the New Year to all members of the Security Council, the United Nations and the Secretariat. In presiding over this first formal meeting of the Council in 2022, I am happy to welcome the new members — Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates. We look forward to their participation in the work of the Council. Their experience and wisdom will be of invaluable assistance in the discharge of the Council’s responsibilities. I also take this opportunity to express the Council’s gratitude to the outgoing members — Estonia, the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Viet Nam — for their important contributions to the work of the Council during their terms.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“Before concluding, let me also congratulate the Niger on a successful presidency this month and thank all outgoing colleagues for their excellent work and cooperation this year.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“We commend the Palestinian Authority for holding the first round of local elections on 11 December. It is now imperative that the second round of elections is held as planned in March 2022. Palestinians deserve democracy and the rule of law with security, equal rights and opportunities for all. The absence of regular national elections weakens the legitimacy of the Palestinian Authority and there is an urgent need to strengthen it. Finally, let me reiterate Norway’s continued support for and belief in the two-State solution on the basis of the 1967 lines, the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016), international law and the international agreed parameters.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“That includes the entry of goods and materials into Gaza being increased; the total numbers of permits issued for Gaza traders being expanded to 10,000; the parties agreeing on all technicalities shifting to a digital value added tax collection system; and the opening of a new water line that allows for an additional 5 million cubic meters of water into central Gaza, improving the water quality there. Norway also welcomes the agreement between the European Union and the Palestinian and Israeli authorities to launch shipments of containers through the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge border crossing with Jordan. We welcome the decisions of continued assistance by Qatar into the year 2022 and $100 million of additional financial support provided by Algeria to the Palestinian Authority.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Those responsible for violent acts must be held to account. Israel has responsibility to protect all civilians from violence, including children, as well as to uphold their right to education. Norway also remains concerned about the Palestinian Authority’s financial situation. A sustainable Palestinian economy is critical, both for long-term State-building and the more immediate need for stability. We welcome the stepped up engagement between senior Israeli and Palestinian officials in that regard. We are also encouraged by reports of progress in implementing the recommendations from the meetings of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians and the Middle East Quartet held in Oslo in November.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Israel’s decision not to approve — in the immediate future — the building of settlement units in Atarot is a step in the right direction, but the media has also recently reported worrying plans for settlements in Beit Safafa, Sheikh Jarrah, Dahiat Al-Barid/Beit Hanina and Sur Baher. Today’s reporting describes daily violence throughout the occupied Palestinian territory, including clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces, high levels of settler-related violence, attacks by Palestinians against Israelis and the use of lethal force by Israeli security forces against Palestinians. We condemn all acts of violence. They must be stopped. We are especially concerned about children, who are experiencing violence and threats — including on their way to school — by settlers and reportedly also by Israeli security forces.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I wish to thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing and for the twentieth report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). Once again, today’s reporting shows that the deeply disturbing trend of settlement activity, demolitions, evictions and violence continues unabated. We urge the Israeli Government to halt and reverse that trend. Israeli settlements are illegal under international law. The expansion of settlements in and around Jerusalem and deep into Area C contribute to undermining the prospects of a future contiguous Palestinian State.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Issues such as the release of detainees, the safe and dignified return of refugees, combating terrorism and inclusive political reform should all be part of the process. The status quo on the ground, both in Government-controlled areas and elsewhere, is not sustainable. The Constitutional Committee also plays an important role, both in and of itself and as a confidence-building measure. We encourage all parties to contribute to the process in good faith and in a constructive manner. Norway gives our full support to the Special Envoy’s approach. Finally, in conclusion, let me reiterate the need to implement all parts of resolution 2254 (2015), including a nationwide ceasefire.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“Let me start by thanking Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing and for his and his team’s tireless efforts to seek a political solution in Syria. Our thanks of course also go to Under- Secretary-General Griffiths and Ms. Ballour for their valuable information and insights, especially on the grave situation for women and children. We are encouraged by the Special Envoy’s recent consultations with key actors on the step for step approach. Norway urges all actors involved in the conflict, including the Syrian Government, to contribute constructively to that process. Despite the deep disagreements, we believe there is still a shared interest in providing a better future for the Syrian people and ensuring stability in the region.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“As we close out this year, let me place on record our hope that 2022 will bring improvements to the lives of the South Sudanese people.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“We welcome the protection of civilians and peacebuilding work of UNMISS, in particular through the temporary operating bases. We want to note the marked improvement in access for peacekeepers. Norway remains committed to supporting UNMISS and we are pleased that Ms. Christine Fossen was appointed UNMISS Police Commissioner. Public financial management reforms aimed at curbing corruption and improving non-oil revenue are also crucial for the implementation of the peace agreement and international support. We call on the Government to invest more in key reforms that will bring transparency and accountability to the country’s public finances. Finally, the region continues to play an invaluable role in supporting peace efforts in South Sudan. We support Uganda’s initiative to organize a leadership retreat.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“Norway is deeply troubled by the many subnational conflicts, including in Tambura, Warrap and Jonglei. We reiterate that it is the Government’s responsibility to protect all civilians. Violence is the main cause of the high levels of food insecurity and increased humanitarian need. Violence and conflict, including direct threats by youth groups, also prevent the delivery of humanitarian assistance. It is deeply alarming that violations and abuses against children continue and have indeed increased in the third quarter of 2021. Those appalling acts have been committed by all parties, including Government security forces. We urge all parties to comply with their obligations under international law and make all efforts to end and prevent the six grave violations against children.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source