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first: 2005-02-17
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“Members of the Council have continued to show that they take the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea very seriously, as evidenced by provisions in the vetoed draft resolution (S/2022/431), which would have broadened the humanitarian exemption mechanisms considerably. The Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) also continues to place priority on approving requests for humanitarian exemptions. In conclusion, let me reiterate that the full implementation of sanctions measures by all Member States is crucial. It is high time that the Council spoke with a unified voice on this issue, and we support the draft press statement proposed by the United States.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must rejoin the international non-proliferation regime. We call on the Council to show unity in the face of the escalation by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. If the Council continues to remain silent, that will undermine its credibility and authority. Council members in contact with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea should also urge Pyongyang to accept the unconditional offers of dialogue that have been extended by the United States and the Republic of Korea. Norway remains worried about the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and calls on the country’s Government to cooperate with the international community to enable humanitarian assistance, including assistance related to the coronavirus disease.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General, who called that launch a reckless act and a violation of Security Council resolutions. Colleagues in the Security Council have argued that we should not take any actions to provoke the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or escalate the situation further. Yet the Council’s silence and inability to act has done just that. The recent launches raise tensions and make diplomatic efforts even more difficult. The missile launches represent a very serious threat to civil aviation and maritime safety in the region. We urge the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to comply fully with its international obligations, abandon its nuclear and ballistic programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner and recommit to meaningful negotiations towards that end.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“First, let me thank Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari for his briefing. We also welcome the participation of the representatives of Japan and the Republic of Korea at this meeting. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has performed a record number of ballistic missile tests since the beginning of this year. Norway is deeply disturbed by the continued development by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea of its nuclear and ballistic programmes and the dangers that military activity poses to peace and stability in the region and beyond. Norway condemns in the strongest terms the launch of four ballistic missiles in late September and the launch conducted yesterday, 4 October, of a possible intermediate-range ballistic missile over mainland Japan. That would be the first test of such a missile since 2017.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“This has occurred against a backdrop of war and an energy crisis in Europe and beyond. Those responsible clearly wanted to create fear and insecurity on the European continent. As a major supplier of gas, Norway is aware of the special responsibility we have to safeguard security on the Norwegian continental shelf. We will maintain close dialogue with our allies and partners on the issue.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9144 (2022) · source
“We thank the briefers for their updates. The damage to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in international waters within the economic zones of Sweden and Denmark is deeply worrying and has created a very serious situation in terms of climate and environmental consequences and risks to shipping. We remain in close contact with our Nordic neighbours, and we thank Denmark and Sweden for the joint letters sent to the Security Council. All the information currently available indicates that the damage to Nord Stream 1 and 2 is the result of a deliberate and irresponsible act of sabotage. We need to get to the bottom of what has happened and why, even if it takes some time. Norway fully supports the investigations launched by the Danish, Swedish and German authorities aimed at getting full clarity about the incident.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9144 (2022) · source
“We are however assured that the General Assembly will now have an opportunity to take up this grave and important issue, and we urge the speedy production of a special report on this use of the veto. The position of Norway is clear. We are fully committed to the sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source
“Whatever outcome Russia announces in Moscow today is contrary to international law, has no legal effect and in no way changes Ukraine’s sovereignty within its internationally recognized borders. The Russian Federation, one of the five permanent members of the Security Council, has a clear responsibility to respect the Charter of the United Nations. Yet its actions related to Ukraine cut against everything that United Nations membership is supposed to stand for. With its actions, Russia is isolating itself from the global community, rejecting multilateralism, international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter. It also continues to ignore the global effects it is causing. It is unacceptable that the Security Council has again been blocked from taking action on a significant threat to international peace and security.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source
“We voted in favour of draft resolution S/2022/720. The Security Council has a responsibility to act to prevent and end acts of aggression and atrocities, and certainly where breaches of territorial integrity are concerned. We deeply regret that the draft resolution was not adopted owing to a veto cast by a single member. It is wrong that Russia, an invading force, can also prevent Council action aimed at ending its aggression. Moscow has launched an illegal process of annexation of the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhya. The Secretary- General was very clear yesterday when he affirmed that any annexation of a State’s territory by another State resulting from the use or threat of use of force is a violation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. We fully concur.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source
“There is also a need to end the internal Palestinian divisions and strengthen the Palestinian Authority, including by ensuring democratic renewal and stronger institutions. Finally, let me reaffirm Norway’s strong commitment to a two-State solution. We will continue to work for that goal.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“Earlier today in Jenin, several people were killed and many more were injured. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, more than 80 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli security forces in the West Bank to date this year. While we recognize Israel’s legitimate security concerns, we call for restraint and proportionality. Force must be used only when necessary and in a manner that minimizes harm against civilians, including children, and preserves life. I would also like to draw attention to the five prisoners executed in Gaza, on 4 September. The use of the death penalty is cruel and fails to provide deterrence. Let me underline that this practice is simply unacceptable and must be stopped immediately.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“Settlements and outposts remain violations of international humanitarian law. They destroy the fabric of communities and break apart territorial continuity for a Palestinian State. We condemn any and all settler violence against and harassment of Palestinians. Norway would also like to reiterate its deep concern about the situation in Masafer Yatta. Movement restrictions impede children’s access to education. Teachers are denied access to their classrooms, and children must walk long distances to reach school safely. That is unacceptable. We encourage the Israeli authorities to remove restrictions and revoke all eviction and demolition orders, in accordance with international humanitarian law. We are also troubled by the deteriorating security situation in the West Bank and the clear risk that it could spiral out of control.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“We also welcome the fact that, from the same rostrum, President Abbas recognized that statement as a positive step and reiterated the same commitment from Palestine (see A/77/PV.10). We are convinced that a two-State solution based on the 1967 borders is the best way to ensure the rights and safety of both Palestinians and Israelis. Since we previously met (see S/PV.9107), there has been little progress in the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). As the Special Coordinator noted, settlement-building, demolitions and evictions have continued apace. Let me underline that the illegal settlement activity not only erodes trust but also fuels and deepens tensions and undermines the two- State solution. We are particularly concerned about plans to legalize dozens of farm outposts in the West Bank.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“I too would like to thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. Last week, Norway chaired the annual ministerial meeting of the donor group for Palestine — the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee — here in New York. The Committee urged Israelis, Palestinians and international partners to take steps to restore a political horizon for peace as a matter of urgency. The need to improve cooperation and the situation on the ground and the need to strengthen Palestinian institutions were emphasized. While some recent progress has been made on trade issues, work permits and Palestinian reform plans, it is clear that the situation is challenging, and more concrete progress is needed. Norway welcomes Prime Minister Lapid’s support for the two-State solution expressed in his statement to the General Assembly last week (see A/77/PV.8).”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“This war has had abhorrent impacts on the people of Ukraine and is now being felt across the globe. We must work urgently to bring it to an end. Norway expresses its full support for the Secretary- General’s good offices, and, when the time comes, we will stand firmly with United Nations efforts to build and sustain peace. The Ukrainian people are paying with their lives to defend universal values and their own independence. Ukraine can count on Norway’s continued support. Russia must stop the war and fully, immediately and unconditionally withdraw its forces and military equipment from all territory of Ukraine. And, again, Norway will never recognize these so-called referendums, and we stand by Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded, in the update given last Friday, that war crimes have been committed in Ukraine by Russia. The use of explosive weapons in populated areas — not distinguishing between civilians and combatants or adults or children — has been a source of immense harm and suffering. The Commission also found accounts of ill treatment and torture carried out during unlawful confinement and that Russian soldiers have committed sexual and gender-based violence. The age of victims ranged from 4 to 82 years. The Commission has documented cases in which children have been raped, tortured and unlawfully confined. Norway condemns these acts in the strongest terms and calls for accountability for the perpetrators.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“We are also clear that no territorial acquisition resulting from the use of force shall be recognized as lawful and that no Russian claim to annex territory can take away Ukraine’s right to defend its own land. All States, including Russia, have an obligation under Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State and to settle their international disputes by peaceful means. Russia’s announcement of the mobilization of reserve forces is another issue of grave concern. It is a dangerous escalation that will lead to increased suffering for people in all parts of Ukraine. Unspeakable horrors were revealed in Bucha, Izyum and other places occupied by Russian forces.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“We thank Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo for her briefing. In recent days, we have all seen images of armed Russian soldiers going door to door in occupied parts of Ukraine to collect votes for a so-called referendum on joining Russia. This is a phony pretext from the aggressor, Russia, to try to annex more parts of Ukraine. Let me be clear: Ukraine has not authorized these referendums, and Norway rejects these Russian fabrications in occupied regions of Ukraine. Whatever outcome Russia announces, they remain contrary to international law, have no legal effect and would in no way change Ukraine’s sovereignty within its internationally recognized borders.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“While the main responsibility for responding to the humanitarian, economic and human rights crisis lies with the de facto authorities, UNAMA is uniquely placed to support the Afghan people. No country in the world denies girls the right to a secondary education, with one exception— Afghanistan. It is a devastating and avoidable tragedy. Leaders who oppress half of the country’s population will not gain legitimacy either from the Afghan people or the international community.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“In March, the Council agreed on a renewed and reinforced mandate for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to support and promote women’s participation and girls’ education; to monitor and report specifically on abuses and reprisals against women, including human rights defenders; and to promote inclusive and responsible governance, including the rule of law, all of which will be key to achieving sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan. Since March, UNAMA’s mandated tasks and priorities have become ever more vital. But, instead of progress, we have seen the de facto authorities choose a path of greater oppression and exclusion.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“Since the Taliban takeover, the entire United Nations system has been clear in its determination to stay and deliver for the Afghan people. As the penholder on Afghanistan in the Security Council, Norway has also been steadfast in its approach. The United Nations and the international community must continue to support the Afghan people, and if we are to do so, we must engage with the de facto authorities. Non-engagement, isolation and total collapse are in the interests neither of the Afghan people or the international community.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“We echo the Secretary-General’s call on the Taliban to adopt concrete measures to end and prevent violations and abuses against children, including their recruitment and use as combatants. And we welcome the recent opening of the Analysis and Outreach Hub in Doha by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict and fully support its work on Afghanistan. As we heard from Ms. Waly, the cultivation of opium in Afghanistan remains a major source of illicit drugs distributed globally, and we hold the de facto authorities responsible for addressing the issue. We are also concerned about the possibility that proceeds from opium cultivation and processing may be used to finance terrorism in Afghanistan and abroad.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“Against the background of a deteriorating humanitarian situation, the United Nations Population Fund is also warning of alarming disruptions to women and girls’ access to basic health services, with potentially catastrophic consequences. Vital services for survivors of gender- based violence are limited, following the elimination of dedicated reporting pathways, justice mechanisms and shelters. The lack of access to sexual and reproductive health care and rights is having a devastating impact on the lives of women and girls and dealing with it must be a priority. We are also alarmed by the reports of extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary arrests and detention and a lack of accountability for those grave abuses of international law.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Potzel, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, and Ms. Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for their briefings. I also thank Ms. Fawzia Koofi for her powerful remarks. One year after the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, many of the worst fears of the Afghan people are playing out before our eyes, especially for women and girls. It is therefore imperative that the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations be able to reach everyone in desperate need in Afghanistan, including prisoners, internally displaced persons and ethnic and religious minority communities.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“Those reports, together with the regular report of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, will be important milestones when we discuss concrete ways forward for Haiti in October. We must work together to stop the cycle of brutal gang violence and hold perpetrators accountable. Like others, we look forward to engaging constructively in the discussions on the draft resolution to be proposed by the United States and Mexico.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“The country’s political leadership and opposition must recognize the gravity of the situation and make compromises in the best interests of the people of Haiti. We therefore look forward to the upcoming report by the Haitian Government on its political reconciliation and election efforts, which is due by 17 October. An inclusive Haitian-led solution to the crisis is needed to reverse the current negative developments. However, the international community, including Norway, should be ready to assist as necessary. We also look forward to the Secretary-General’s upcoming recommendations — in consultation with Haitians — on combating high levels of gang violence.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“We call on all stakeholders to de-escalate the situation and abstain from the use of violence. Safe and unhindered humanitarian access to people in need must be ensured. A lack of protection and limited access to humanitarian assistance will only further fuel violence. Combating sexual and gender-based violence and responding to the needs of survivors, including by providing access to sexual and reproductive health services, is also crucial. Last week, during the general debate of the General Assembly, we were confronted by current international challenges such as climate change, threats to fundamental human rights and basic protection. Yet those are issues that the people of Haiti face every single day. There is a need to address the acute security situation and step up efforts to find a political solution to the crisis.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Representative La Lime and the representatives of the World Food Programme and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for their briefings. I also welcome the participation of the Foreign Ministers of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, as well as the Permanent Representative of Canada, in this meeting. We are extremely concerned by what we have heard here today. Haiti’s economic and social development continues to be hindered by political instability, increasing violence and social unrest. There is a lack of access to basic services, and the humanitarian needs of Haitians are ever-increasing. There are terrible reports of sexual and gender-based violence. Haitians are suffering due to a lack of food and water. Protecting the population from violence and abuses of human rights is a matter of urgency.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“The global food crisis requires us to step up funding and scale up our investments in food production and resilience, both inside and outside conflict zones. We must also respond in a way that reduces future risks by ensuring better interaction between humanitarian, development and peace efforts and addressing climate change as a driver of further conflict. Accordingly, Norway has increased its own funding and our new food-security strategy focuses on small-scale food producers and climate resilience. Finally, we appreciate the clear recommendation in the OCHA white note on the role of regional organizations. We agree that we must strengthen partnerships with the African Union and other regional organizations as a vital part of our efforts to prevent both conflict and food insecurity.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“We appreciate and support the general and context- specific recommendations outlined in the OCHA white note. We also want to highlight the gendered impact of conflict-induced food insecurity, including for malnourished women and children. Accordingly, in response, women must play an active role in the prevention of food insecurity and conflict as well as in the design and implementation of peacebuilding efforts and humanitarian responses. Global food insecurity has been exacerbated by Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine, with far-reaching consequences for millions of people. Once again, we commend the Secretary-General for his efforts in launching the Black Sea Grain Initiative. We must make sure that the most vulnerable benefit from it.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“The Council must also speak out loudly and clearly against violations of international humanitarian law and in support of accountability, including in relation to the obstruction of humanitarian assistance and the use of starvation as a method of warfare. One striking situation that demands the Council’s attention is the conflict dynamic in the Horn of Africa. Civilians in that region have experienced widespread food insecurity due to conflict and violence for several years, and now the renewed fighting in Tigray is having serious and immediate consequences for the region. The Council should urgently encourage and support the good offices of the African Union and the United Nations in working for an immediate ceasefire and the start of talks.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by expressing our deep appreciation to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Programme for sharing their very important insights. We listened with great concern to OCHA’s update on food insecurity due to conflict and violence in Ethiopia, north-eastern Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen. We are also alarmed by the levels of food insecurity in Somalia and Afghanistan. The OCHA white note clearly points to conflict as a driver of food insecurity and underlines the importance of the early- warning mechanism foreseen in resolution 2417 (2018). It is evident that the Council has a preventive role to play in line with that resolution by breaking the cycle of armed conflict and hunger and stepping up its efforts to avert conflicts in the first place.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“We urge Azerbaijan and Armenia to fully implement previously reached agreements and to return to the negotiating table in good faith and without preconditions. Any outstanding issues must be resolved peacefully through dialogue and within existing formats.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“That activity affects the lives and safety of people residing in border areas and blocks their access to essential infrastructure. We are, however, encouraged by the news about an agreement on a cessation of hostilities. We welcome that initiative and call on both sides to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions and to exercise maximum restraint. Norway recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Armenia and Azerbaijan within their internationally recognized borders. And we continue to support the dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan to implement the ceasefire agreement of 9 November 2020. We also welcome the efforts of the European Union and the United States to help advance negotiations.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“I too thank Assistant Secretary- General Jenča for his briefing. I also welcome the presence here today of the representatives for Armenia and Azerbaijan. Tensions have been on the rise again in recent weeks and we are deeply concerned about the ongoing military hostilities along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, including the reported artillery strikes that have hit civilians and civilian infrastructure inside Armenia. Reports indicates that it is the worst fighting seen since the 2020 war over the disputed Nagorno Karabakh region. The accounts of civilian deaths and injuries on both sides of the conflict are most disturbing. The use of military force to settle disputes is unacceptable. Humanitarian actors are worried about the upsurge in military activity and its potential humanitarian consequences.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“We are disappointed with the continued lack of progress on the political track, including the stalled process in the Constitutional Committee. Norway fully supports the work of the Special Envoy in implementing all aspects of resolution 2254 (2015). We will continue to urge the parties to contribute constructively and in good faith to the political process, including the Constitutional Committee. The escalation of violence, especially in northern Syria, is worrying. Attacks on civilians are unacceptable and only exacerbate an already dire situation. We reiterate our call on all the parties to abide by their obligations to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. Those negative developments further highlight the overall need for a national ceasefire.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“I make this statement on the political situation in Syria in my national capacity as the representative of Norway. I once again thank the Deputy Special Envoy and Mr. Darwish for their remarks. The issue of missing and arbitrarily detained persons in Syria is vitally important, and Norway welcomes the Secretary-General’s report to the General Assembly on missing persons in Syria (A/76/890). Progress on the issue is essential to the wider political process and, eventually, reconciliation in Syria. That is why we welcomed the Syrian authorities’ amnesty announced in April. However, we regret that there has been little progress in implementing it. We will continue to urge the Syrian authorities to step up their efforts to implement the amnesty and to share more information.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“We want to see further progress on cross-line humanitarian deliveries, and we encourage all involved actors to facilitate that. But it is also crystal clear that the humanitarian cross-border mechanism is an essential lifeline for the many millions in need in the north-west. With winter coming, we, as a Council, must take responsibility to ensure that this lifeline continues.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“It will be important to make progress in identifying and recovering missing persons, and appropriate humanitarian actors must be given unhindered access to all places of detention. The recent outbreak of cholera in Syria is also of serious concern and further underlines the importance of ensuring safe, rapid and unhindered access for delivery of medical items and other life-saving aid to the people in humanitarian need throughout Syria. As co-penholders, we have consistently been supportive of all modalities for the delivery of humanitarian aid, both cross-border and cross-line. That is not a question of either/or. The United Nations and its humanitarian partners must be allowed to use both modalities to deliver protection and assistance in accordance with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“We urge all the parties to refrain from actions that impede safe access to education. That includes refraining from using schools and other educational institutions for military purposes. The right to education and the continuation of education, including for displaced children, must be safeguarded. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights released a report in June estimating that 306,000 civilians have been killed since the conflict erupted in 2010. We deplore the recent escalation of hostilities. Civilians must be protected. The high estimated numbers of those who have disappeared over the years of conflict, including humanitarian workers, are equally concerning.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“That underlines the need for a holistic and broader humanitarian response, one that is sufficiently funded to deliver life-saving aid and that protects against violence and abuse such as sexual and gender-based violence. It also underlines the need for early recovery, including electricity, to support access to essential services. With the school year now starting, it is particularly worrying that across Syria some 2.4 million children are not in school. As UNICEF has reported, one in three schools in Syria are no longer used for educational purposes. Some have been destroyed and damaged. Some function as shelters for displaced families, and others are being used for military purposes. We reiterate the Council’s expression of deep concern about attacks and threats of attacks on schools.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“I deliever this statement on behalf of Ireland and Norway, the co-penholders on the Syria humanitarian file. Let me first thank the briefers for their presentations. As we have heard so many times, the humanitarian situation in Syria remains alarming. Conflict, food insecurity, drought, the coronavirus disease and a collapsing economy have all contributed to a heavy toll on the Syrian people, one that they have been carrying for too long. Ninety per cent of people in Syria live in poverty. We are particularly concerned about the gendered impact of the conflict, including an increased risk of early marriage for girls and boys, and about the risk of recruitment to armed groups.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“People in marginalized and war-affected areas are particularly vulnerable. They have no safety nets. We must scale up humanitarian action to meet emerging needs and prevent an even more dire situation next year. Finally, the current conflict dynamic in the Horn of Africa should be of vital concern to the Council, especially the impact of renewed fighting in Tigray, which will have serious and immediate consequences for neighbouring countries. We encourage and support the African Union and the United Nations in using their good offices to reduce tension and promote dialogue.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“For example, we welcome the graduation of the first batch of the joint security-keeping force. As Mr. Perthes said, that is an important first step towards a genuine united force. The next step is to ensure that the newly graduated forces are deployed and equipped to fulfil their tasks. Other dimensions of security-sector reform should also follow, as per the security provisions in the Juba Peace Agreement. Mobilizing resources is first and foremost the responsibility of the authorities, with the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan mandated to provide support, including through the Permanent Ceasefire Committee. The economic crisis, marked by high inflation and shortages, is having an alarming impact on food security and livelihoods.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“We are deeply concerned about the reports of increased violence in parts of the Sudan, including well-documented cases of sexual and gender-based violence, as well as grave violations against children. The Government has a fundamental responsibility to take concrete measures to actively protect all civilians. It is also its responsibility to allow and facilitate full, safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance. Bureaucratic impediments can and should be removed without delay. The signatories to the Juba Peace Agreement and other armed actors also have the same responsibility to abide by humanitarian principles. We would like to highlight that there are some positive developments, as described in the Secretary- General’s report (S/2022/667).”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“We therefore also welcome the publication of the Sudan Bar Association’s draft transitional constitutional framework, which is the result of in-depth discussions involving a wide range of actors. Together with other constructive initiatives, those efforts — led by the Sudanese people themselves — are evidence that it is possible to break the current impasse. We now call on all stakeholders to maintain the momentum that has been created and ensure that women and youth are part of the process. Any agreement or Government resulting from a non-inclusive process will lack credibility with the Sudanese people and the international community. The tripartite initiative of the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development is well placed to facilitate and support the Sudanese stakeholders in those efforts.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“We thank today’s briefers for their insights and thank, in particular, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his tireless efforts. Almost 11 months after the military takeover, our main message remains the same — only a civilian- led transitional Government and a clear, but realistic, timetable for elections can resolve the political crisis and pave the way for the full resumption of international partnerships with the Sudan. The announcement by the Head of the transitional Sovereign Council, Lieutenant General Al-Burhan, that the military forces will withdraw from the political scene once a civilian Government is in place is an important signal, and we hold the military and security forces to that commitment. There can be no return to authoritarian rule or a normalization of the current situation.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“Humanitarian actors must be assured access to the many people in need, and they must be protected against attack. Norway condemns the recent attacks on the base of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society in Sloviansk. Russia’s war on Ukraine is also having global consequences, with surging fuel and energy prices and increasing food insecurity. We commend the Secretary- General for his tireless efforts to promote dialogue and negotiations between the parties. The most effective way to ease the devastating humanitarian effects of this war is to stop it. Russia chose to start this war, and Russia can also choose to end it.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“We welcome the update today from Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo on the fact-finding mission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to the incident of 29 July at the detention facility near the village of Olenivka. The mission must be allowed to conduct its important work. We also want to recall that all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition of an occupied territory are prohibited according to international humanitarian law and may constitute war crimes. We reiterate our demand that civilians must be protected and international humanitarian law and international human rights law fully respected and implemented. Civilians who have been forcibly transferred and who wish to return must be allowed to do so.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“We are deeply worried about the reports of the forcible transfer of civilians to Russia and territory occupied by Russia, as well as of filtration facilities run by Russia. We are alarmed by reports that civilians appear to be arbitrarily deprived of their liberty at such facilities. There is a growing body of independent information indicating serious human rights violations and abuses against civilian detainees and prisoners of war at those sites. The reports emphasize the importance of all parties engaging in identifying and recovering missing persons. Appropriate humanitarian actors must be given unhindered access to all places of detention in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source