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“We realize that it cannot magically fix all problems, but we hope that it will present innovative yet practical and realistic proposals, which should also have firm ownership in the region. The goal should not be to reinvent the wheel or introduce another strategy to the Sahel region. Instead, it could build on what is already there — the G-5 Sahel, the Accra Initiative, the Multinational Joint Task Force, the Nouakchott process, the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States and other building blocks — and propose ways to improve them all holistically. In doing so, the Panel could also draw from other contexts, such as the close and functioning United Nations-AU partnership in Somalia. We must support good and legitimate governance as an essential bulwark in combating violent extremism. As Ms.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“That also goes for the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights-supported compliance framework for the G-5 Sahel, which should continue its commendable efforts in promoting respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. The security and humanitarian crises in the Sahel have had a devastating impact on civilians, including children. Their protection must be a priority. We hope that experiences drawn from the G-5 Sahel will be part of ideas brought forward by the Independent High-Level Panel on Security and Development in the Sahel — the Issoufou Panel. Norway actively supports the Panel and will approach its recommendations with an open mind.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“I thank the briefers for their insights. In the Security Council, Norway has backed the Secretary-General’s call for a United Nations support office for the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel). We have done so out of the conviction that regional peace operations with African Union mandates can supplement United Nations peace operations, such as the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, especially in cross- border counter-terrorism responses. We regret that a lack of resources has hampered the G-5 Sahel’s effectiveness and cooperation. We are also not blind to the consequences of Mali’s withdrawal and the presence of the Wagner Group. Yet, if provided with sufficient political will and resources, the G-5 Sahel could, hopefully, still provide a model for future regional cooperation.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“Let me also reiterate Norway’s deep concern at the deteriorating human rights situation in Libya. Civil society representatives and human rights defenders must be protected. We also continue to be deeply concerned by the reports of violations and abuses of international law, including conflict-related sexual violence, arbitrary arrests and detention, abductions and the reported use of torture. Greater efforts are urgently needed to end those violations and abuses. Finally, let me again express Norway’s full support for the United Nations presence in Libya, especially that of Special Representative Bathily. We continue to urge all actors to engage constructively with him in the political process.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“I also wish to start by thanking Special Representative Bathily for his briefing. Norway is encouraged to see that he has been able to consult with a broad range of actors all over Libya since he arrived in the country. His message to the various parties about the importance of agreeing on a constitutional framework for holding free and fair elections is critical, and we call on all parties to reach such an agreement as soon as possible. Fulfilling the will of the Libyan people is more important than securing personal positions and privileges. The full implementation of the ceasefire agreement reached in 2020, including the withdrawal of foreign fighters, mercenaries and foreign forces, is also of the utmost importance for Libya’s stability and the security of its people.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“We need to bring out the best of United Nations, AU and other regional initiatives. That is why Norway actively supports the high-level panel on security, development and governance in the Sahel, and we look forward to its proposals.”
2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source
“We have done that based on the conviction that regional operations with African Union (AU) mandates can supplement United Nations peacekeeping, especially in cross-border counter-terrorist responses. The Security Council should not shy away from serious discussions on predictable, sustainable and flexible funding for AU-led and regional operations. At the same time, it is necessary that any United Nations funding be matched by sufficient human rights due diligence and AU compliance frameworks, building on the good work already done within the AU over many years. On both funding and compliance, we have seen progress on the AU side, which should pave the way for new, serious discussions on United Nations support. There is a need to think innovatively about how regional-led, AU-mandated peace operations can contribute to holistic solutions.”
2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source
“In that regard, consulting with women’s organizations and ensuring women’s participation are key. Preventive United Nations missions, such as the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, should therefore be further enabled, including to work with the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact in pursuit of a whole-of-United Nations approach to supporting national counter-terrorism efforts. Finally, I turn to the third question: Which sustainable funding mechanism can be leveraged against terrorism in the Sahel region and coastal West Africa? While a member of the Security Council, Norway has used its place at this table to back the Secretary- General’s call for a United Nations support office for the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel.”
2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source
“I now move on to the second question: In what ways can the United Nations support building resilience to curb terrorism and violent extremism? That was also the topic of last week’s debate on resilience-building and sustainable peace (see S/PV.9181). As we affirmed then, military solutions alone can never be enough. To achieve sustainable peace, affected States must act holistically by both countering immediate terrorist threats and addressing the underlying conditions that cause radicalization and violent extremism. That requires integrating counter-terrorism efforts within a broader political strategy that is conflict-sensitive, pursues the Sustainable Development Goals and protects and promotes human rights. National efforts can also be strengthened through close cooperation with civil-society, bilateral and multilateral partners.”
2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source
“Yet the situation in the Sahel shows us that cooperation among nations is also key. We see United Nations missions — both peacekeeping and political — as complementary to national and regional counter-terrorism efforts. Working side by side with counter-terrorism operations, United Nations missions can greatly contribute to spheres of stability and the protection of civilians, including by supporting viable political solutions through the coordinated use of good offices. They can also provide capacity-building for governance, service delivery and human rights protection. The close and operational partnership between the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia proves that that is possible.”
2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source
“Terrorism in Africa is part of a global threat, and counter-terrorism therefore deserves global support. We thank Ghana for organizing this important meeting, and we thank you, Mr. President, for presiding over today’s debate. I also thank the briefers for their insights. Let me now turn to the questions that were posed to us in the concept note (see S/2022/822, annex). The first question is: How can United Nations missions in Africa better support regional counter- terrorism efforts? As a starting point, United Nations missions are not set up to conduct counter-terrorism due to the geographical limitations in their mandates, troop- and police-contributing country restrictions and the risk of neutral Blue Helmets becoming too involved in local conflicts. Counter-terrorism must primarily be a national responsibility.”
2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source
“Indeed, requests for humanitarian exemptions are swiftly processed in the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), while the provisions contained in the draft resolution discussed on 26 May (S/2022/431) would have broadened the humanitarian exemption mechanism considerably. Norway remains worried about the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We call on the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to cooperate with the international community and enable humanitarian support to reach the North Korean people, including access for the Resident Coordinator and United Nation and other international agencies. We further call on all Member States to fully implement existing Security Council resolutions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“For that to happen, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must choose the path of dialogue. Members of the Council have continued to show that they take the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea seriously. Sanctions are an essential part of our efforts to slow the development of and to counter North Korea’s prohibited weapons programmes. The sanctions measures are not intended to have adverse humanitarian consequences on the civilian population; they are an essential part of our efforts to slow the development of and to counter North Korea’s prohibited weapons programmes.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“The recent launches raise tensions, threaten peace and stability in the region and beyond and make diplomatic efforts more difficult. Those launches also endanger civil aviation and maritime traffic in the region. That pattern of behaviour is unacceptable and cannot continue. It is also regrettable that the Council has been silent lately, even as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea continues its destabilizing activities and intensifies its violations of the relevant Council resolutions. We reiterate our call for the Council to show unity in responding to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s escalatory behaviour. Norway believes that diplomacy is the right — and only — way forward for sustained peace and stability on the Korean peninsula.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“First, let me thank Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari for his briefing. Norway condemns in the strongest terms the launch of a record number of missiles over the past few days. Among the numerous missiles, one ballistic missile landed in the exclusive economic zone of the Republic of Korea, closer to South Korean soil than ever before. Another, assessed to be an intercontinental ballistic missile system, was launched in the direction of Japan. Since the beginning of this year, the Democratic Republic of Korea has carried out an unprecedented number of ballistic missile tests, increasing in frequency and intensity. We are deeply disturbed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s continued development of its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“We must be able to build resilience alongside our work countering immediate security threats and protecting civilians. In our efforts to achieve long- lasting peace we cannot afford to overlook prevention, resilience-building and preparedness.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) is another underutilized tool in our resilience-building toolbox. Through its cross-pillar coordination mandate, the PBC is well positioned to holistically address the drivers of conflict without the constraints limiting other United Nations bodies. The Security Council should seek and use the PBC’s advice more frequently and invite its Chair to brief us in order to inform our decisions. And we must increase financing for peacebuilding and the prevention of conflict. The Peacebuilding Fund is centrally placed in that regard. We continue to be impressed by the Fund’s agility, efficiency and spirit of innovation. We are and will remain a major donor to the Fund and encourage other Member States to increase their contributions.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“A lack of protection of civilians during conflicts also damages the prospects for their resolution and for sustainable peace. That protection must be an integral part of peacekeeping and peacebuilding and is particularly important in transition settings. While the Security Council has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, all the parts of the United Nations system must work together to build resilience and prevent conflict. There is no better way of preventing conflict than protecting human rights. Greater interaction between the Security Council and its peacekeeping operations, together with the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Human Rights Council, is needed to facilitate early engagement and prevention.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Local women, women’s organizations and civil-society groups have unique insights and intergenerational knowledge that should be included at every stage of the development of preventive policies, including early-warning mechanisms. The full, equal and meaningful participation of women enables policies to be more equitable and responsive to local community needs, which is key to building resilience. Moreover, the inclusion of young people is important, and their innovative ideas and perspectives must be heard. It is also critical that we address the drivers of conflict, such as climate change, inequality, corruption, unemployment and violent extremism. Without those broader steps, the efforts of peacekeeping operations are unlikely to be successful.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“The current efforts in the Sahel illustrate the need for holistic solutions. We must deal with growing insecurity while also addressing the root causes of conflict. We need innovative thinking and renewed partnerships that can bring out the best of the United Nations, the African Union (AU) and regional complementarity. That is why Norway strongly and actively supports the Issoufou Independent High- level Panel on Security and Development in the Sahel, initiated by the United Nations and the AU. In order to achieve peace that is truly sustainable, this Council must also ensure that peace operations facilitate the participation of women.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s important debate. We also thank the Secretary-General and the briefers for their statements. As the Secretary-General has confirmed in Our Common Agenda (A/75/982), investments in prevention, resilience-building and preparedness pay for themselves many times over. Making those investments in peace operations is key to making them more effective in responding to the changing security dynamics they encounter both in Africa and globally. Let me start by underlining the importance of ensuring that support for political solutions is at the centre of all peacekeeping. Lasting peace cannot be achieved or sustained by military means alone. We here in the Security Council must enhance the link between peacekeeping and peacebuilding when we are planning and mandating peace operations.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“We welcome the Secretary- General’s Action Agenda on Internal Displacement and the appointment of a Special Adviser. Together with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons, they will be key in supporting affected States in finding durable solutions. The global community must show solidarity with the displaced and their host communities through broader burden- and responsibility-sharing. We need to engage more countries, international financial institutions and the private sector. Flexible, unearmarked funding is key to meeting the changing and growing needs. The High Commissioner’s role and mandate remain as relevant as ever. We reiterate Norway’s strong support for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“That requires safe, rapid and unhindered humanitarian access, and the sustained presence of humanitarian actors over time. All States and other relevant parties must do their utmost to protect and assist displaced persons and comply with refugee law, human rights and, where applicable, international humanitarian law in doing so. Thirdly, we must seek durable solutions that benefit both the displaced and their host communities. That demands complementary approaches that link humanitarian assistance with development, climate action, peacebuilding and human rights work. The participation of, and accountability to, affected communities and displaced persons themselves are crucial. Norway supports the Global Compact on Refugees as a road map to inclusive and durable solutions for the protection of refugees.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“We see that in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, as well as other regions. We cannot stand idly by in the face of such challenges. First, we need stronger political will and leadership to address the root causes and prevent conflict and displacement. The Security Council has a mandate to prevent conflict, and we must support the Secretary- General in his mediation efforts. But prevention is also about good governance, inclusive and sustainable development and building resilience against climate change, food insecurity and poverty. Secondly, on the importance of protection, parties to armed conflict must protect civilians and, to the extent possible, reduce the risks that drive displacement. Protection must also be at the core of the humanitarian response.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“They need a protective environment and hope for the future. There are several negative trends that must be reversed. Armed conflict and persecution remain the main drivers of displacement. Across conflicts, warfare in urban areas is killing and injuring civilians, destroying homes, schools and hospitals and depriving people of access to basic services and a means of survival. Russia’s war against Ukraine is a horrifying example of that. Such challenges are then compounded by climate change and environmental degradation, which, in themselves, also drive instability, conflict and displacement, as we heard from the High Commissioner’s recent visit to Somalia and Kenya. Meanwhile, food insecurity is also on the rise, as both a consequence and a driver of conflict, leading to further displacement and affecting many host communities.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“Let me take this opportunity to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming your role for the month of November. I would again like to thank our colleagues from Gabon for guiding us so ably through October. Let me first thank High Commissioner Grandi most sincerely for his very important briefing to the Security Council today and for his leadership. As we vividly heard from the High Commissioner, armed conflicts, violence and persecution are forcing an unprecedented number of people to flee and seek safety and protection. We are particularly concerned about the high number of children and young people being forcibly displaced, many of them alone. They are at risk of recruitment to armed groups. They must be protected against human trafficking and sexual and gender-based violence. We must ensure that their right to education is upheld.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“Let me conclude by reiterating that Norway does not and will not recognize any illegal annexation of Ukraine’s territory, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol. We remain steadfast in our commitment to international law and Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“In July, we were encouraged to see that the parties were able to negotiate the critical agreement to allow for the resumption of exports from the global breadbasket — Ukraine — and food and fertilizer from Russia. The Secretary-General called the agreement “a beacon of hope” and “multilateral diplomacy in action”. We are pleased to learn about the current efforts of the United Nations to keep vessels moving. Norway continues to support the Secretary- General’s efforts for dialogue and mediation between the parties to advance the grain agreement. When the time comes, we will stand firmly with the United Nations in the efforts to build and sustain peace, including the full restoration of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, within its internationally recognized borders.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the reason that the supply of Ukrainian grain to global food markets stopped, with undeniable and direct consequences for the global food supply. By exacerbating shortages and causing higher prices, Russia’s war of aggression affects us all. Grain from Ukraine is also critical for the World Food Programme and other humanitarian actors responding to increasing humanitarian needs across the globe. It is vital that the Black Sea Grain Initiative be fully implemented and continued. We trust that the parties’ commitment to the agreement will continue, and we call on Russia to lift its suspension in order to minimize the impact on the populations that depend on those shipments. It is essential to keep a transportation line open to secure food for the world’s most vulnerable people and countries.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“I thank the briefers for their candid statements. We are here once again to discuss the consequences of Russia’s own illegal war against its neighbour and fellow United Nations Member State, Ukraine. That war is a blatant violation of international law and the very principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which we have all committed to uphold. In addition to the enormous and steadily increasing loss of human lives and the grave humanitarian consequences for Ukrainians, the war increases the risk of an imminent global food shortage. The detrimental effects of Russia’s illegal war are being felt far beyond Ukraine, with devastating consequences for the millions of people already facing hunger. The negative impact of the war on global food security is clear.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“We are gravely concerned about the escalation, as well as about the reports of Russia’s additional military build-up on Belarusian territory. Norway has repeatedly expressed its concern about the oppressive political situation in Belarus and its Government’s actions in using any means deemed necessary to maintain its grip on power. We continue to urge the authorities to cease their policies of intimidation and harassment of civil society, media workers and members of the pro-democracy movement. Belarus must cease its attacks on civil society and human rights defenders, commit to regional stability, fully respect its obligations under international law, re-establish good relations with its neighbours and engage in a genuine dialogue with pro-democracy forces in the country. That is the only possible path forward.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“We deplore that and stress once again that their actions constituted a threat to European security, undermining international law and our collective security. We should also recall that the incident took place in conjunction with the Belarus authorities’ active facilitation of migration flows across its borders with Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia as a destabilizing measure putting people’s lives at risk. With the benefit of hindsight, we now see the full context of the forced landing. It not only constituted a threat but was a clear sign of Belarus’s complete disregard for global peace, security and international norms. Since the incident, Belarus has helped facilitate Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“We thank the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for sharing this important but worrying information. We appreciate the opportunity to discuss the issue today and thank the United States and Albania for the initiative. In our view, ICAO’s reports makes it clear that the Belarusian authorities forced the landing of Ryanair Flight FR-4978. They did so deliberately on a false premise of safety concerns and therefore bear the responsibility for unnecessarily endangering the safety of the passengers and flight crew. While Belarus has pointed to missing information in the investigation, ICAO’s conclusions make it clear that that is in large part due to a lack of full cooperation in good faith on the part of the Belarusian authorities themselves.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“We have seen a significant positive achievement in the region recently. We welcome the historic agreement establishing a permanent maritime boundary between Israel and Lebanon. We commend Israel and Lebanon, as well as the United States, for their efforts to reach that agreement. Let me therefore conclude by offering one clear message. Cycles of violence and conflict are not inevitable. They can be reversed through re-establishing a political horizon and returning to the negotiating table. Norway continues to support the two-State solution and will continue to work towards that goal.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“We call on Palestinian factions to come together under a unified leadership with a commitment to the two-State solution and peace. Palestinian unity and elections are key to ensuring the legitimacy of the Palestinian Authority and its institutions. We welcome the sentiments expressed by Palestinian factions in Algiers earlier this month, and we urge Palestinian factions and key regional actors to continue consultations to advance national reconciliation. Norway is deeply concerned about the recurrent critical financial situation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). It is time to act on the Secretary- General’s recommendation to increase UNRWA’s funding from the United Nations assessed budget, and we call on all to support initiatives to that end.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“We are also concerned about the reported increase in the number of children detained, as well as the physical violence being inflicted on children during detention. We call on the Israeli authorities to uphold international law and adhere to juvenile justice standards, including by resorting the use of detention only as a measure of last resort and for the shortest period of time possible. Movement restrictions have a significant impact on access to education and health care in the occupied West Bank. We welcome Israel’s decision today to lift some of the closures that had been put in place around Nablus earlier this month. Norway calls on the Israeli authorities to continue easing movement restrictions in Nablus and other places in the West Bank.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, more than 100 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces this year, making 2022 the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank since 2006. Settler violence also remains a major concern. Norway condemns all violence against civilians, including all acts of terrorism. We urge the parties to do their utmost to protect civilians, especially children, exercise the utmost restraint when the use of force is considered necessary and to ensure that any force used is proportional to the threat faced. We denounce any use of force that results in the killing or injury of civilians. Such incidents should be subject to an independent investigation, in line with international standards.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. We share his concern about the deteriorating security situation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. His efforts and those of his team towards de-escalating the situation are crucial. We urge all actors to engage with the Special Coordinator, to whom we assure our support. Norway also echoes the Special Coordinator’s concern that mounting violence is fuelling a climate of fear, hatred and anger. That cycle of violence has the potential to spin out of control. Such a development would be detrimental to the security of both Israelis and Palestinians. We urge all actors to refrain from actions and rhetoric that could contribute to further escalation. We are particularly worried about the increased use of live ammunition.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“It is therefore imperative that we speak out forcefully and resolutely against attempts to falsely frame peaceful cooperation and assistance activities as a form of non-compliance. In recent months Russia has made numerous allegations that Ukraine is planning military operations that involve chemical, biological or radioactive material. But let me say again that Russia’s war against Ukraine is a blatant violation of law and the very principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Let me end by underscoring again that Norway condemns Russia’s war against Ukraine. We demand that Russia halt fighting, withdraw its troops immediately and stop causing death, suffering and destruction.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9171 (2022) · source
“Yet we have heard nothing and read nothing that even comes close to substantiating the allegations put forward. The consultations did not demonstrate cause for concern regarding violations of the BWC by the United States and Ukraine. Contrary to Russia’s assertions, the documentation strongly suggests that the cited cooperation between the United States and Ukraine indeed had a legitimate, peaceful purpose — a purpose fully in line with the provisions on international cooperation and assistance in article X of the BWC. It is intolerable that Russia repeatedly uses the BWC’s mechanisms to criticise international assistance, which is encouraged under article X, a cornerstone of the Convention. We know, now better than ever, that cross-border cooperation is essential to strengthening our collective resilience to biological threats.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9171 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Ebo for his briefing. We regret that yet again this Chamber is being used as a stage for the Russian disinformation campaign. The sole purpose of these false allegations is to provide a smoke-screen aimed at sowing confusion and drawing attention away from Russia’s own unprovoked, illegal and brutal warfare in Ukraine. Let me be clear — Norway is determined to uphold a total ban on biological weapons. Allegations of the violation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) are something we take seriously and merit scrutiny. Norway has meticulously assessed the documents provided by the Russian Federation, circulated to the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and the Council. Norway also listened carefully to the exchanges during the formal consultations under article V earlier this fall.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9171 (2022) · source
“Practical confidence-building measures create a conducive environment. Neither side should see the final solution as a zero-sum game. In conclusion, Norway strongly supports the renewal of UNISFA’s mandate. We urge the parties to implement the joint mechanisms. We call on the leaders of the Sudan and South Sudan to redouble their efforts to reach an agreement on the final status of Abyei.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source
“We also commend the efforts of UNISFA to promote human rights and the rule of law. The pilot referral pathway for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence is a great example. However, more could and would be achieved if the authorized number of police personnel and the appropriate human rights capacity were in place. Thirdly, it is important to recognize that the current impasse on the final status of Abyei reflects the severe democratic challenges that mark the transitions in both the Sudan and South Sudan. We encourage the Governments of both countries to promote inclusive political processes that consider the views of the local populations and ensure the protection of civilians, including children. Cross-border cooperation is, and will continue to be, key for a future in which people enjoy security and development.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source
“That will strengthen cooperation and build trust between the communities on the ground. We welcome the high-level meeting held between the Sudan and South Sudan earlier this week and urge the parties to commit to regular meetings within the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee. It is also critical that efficient visa procedures be applied to ensure the timely recruitment and replacement of police and military personnel, as well as human rights experts and other civilian personnel, for UNISFA. In addition, the Athony airstrip should be accessible. Secondly, we commend UNISFA’s efforts to build peace and support reconciliation among the communities in Abyei, including through the Abyei joint programme. Women’s voices are important. Enhancing their participation in those processes must remain a top priority.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source
“We call on the Misseriya, the Ngok Dinka and all neighbouring groups to show restraint and engage in efforts to decrease tensions ahead of the next dry season. We are also concerned about the continued attacks on the peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). UNISFA must remain operational, willing and ready to implement its full Chapter VII mandate to protect civilians under threat of physical violence. Let me add three points to today’s discussion on UNISFA and the situation in Abyei. First, we need to see progress on the most contested issue — will Abyei belong to the Sudan or South Sudan? While that remains unresolved, the implementation of the joint mechanisms, as stipulated in the June 2011 agreement, is essential for ensuring stability and providing services for the people.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source
“I thank the briefers for their insights. I particularly commend Special Envoy Hanna Tetteh for her efforts to revitalize the political process. We also want to commend her collaboration with the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council and the AU High-Level Implementation Panel for the Sudan and South Sudan. Norway remains deeply concerned about the high level of tensions in and around Abyei. We note with particular concern the report’s reference to “coordinated attacks on Ngok Dinka communities by Twic Dinka and Misseriya” (S/2022/760, para. 10). The repeated cycles of violence between communities make development impossible and have a devastating effect on civilians, including children.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source
“Let me recall that Article 100 of the Charter of the United Nations requires each Member State to respect the impartiality of the Secretary-General and his staff and not to influence them in the discharge of their responsibilities. We regret that Russia, by accusing others of violating that principle, is in fact itself disregarding the spirit of Article 100. That can only be understood as an attempt to draw attention away from Russia’s own illegal war and actions.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“Many of the findings have been based on first-hand assessments of evidence collected on the ground and many of the assessments have been initiated based on letters from Member States with information concerning potential violations and actions inconsistent with the provisions of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015). Those letters have also included travel invitations from relevant authorities in order for the United Nations to conduct necessary first- hand assessments. In our view, there is nothing about the conduct of the Secretariat in connection with the request put forward in the letter from Ukraine that could substantiate the Russian claims of misconduct.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“We thank Under-Secretary- General Ferreira de Serpa Soares for his briefing. Norway fully supports the Secretariat’s role in implementing resolution 2231 (2015). The reported transfer of unmanned aircrafts (UAVs) from Iran to Russia for use in Ukraine is of great concern. Those drones are used to attack civilians and civilian objects. That usage is prohibited under international humanitarian law and may constitute war crimes. The transfer of such UAVs would also be a violation of paragraph 4 of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015). In paragraph 7 of presidential note S/2016/44, the Secretary-General was requested to report every six months on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), including his findings and recommendations. In fulfilment of that request, the Secretary-General has reported 13 times to the Council.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“We are worried about the lack of economic opportunities, the continued brain drain, the increased recruitment and use of children by armed forces and groups and the smuggling of drugs. Those negative trends must be reversed. In conclusion, we welcome the Women’s Advisory Board’s meeting held earlier this month and its close dialogue with the Special Envoy. The group plays a vital role in providing key perspectives and input to the political process and the work of the United Nations. We are pleased to support its important work.”
2022-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9163 (2022) · source