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Karen Van Vlierberge

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2020-04-24
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2020-12-21
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  1. “We sincerely regret the continued deliberate attacks on health-care personnel and facilities, particularly during the coronavirus disease crisis, as reported by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. These attacks violate international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes. On 12 May, it became tragically clear that in Afghanistan even newborns are not spared the horrors of war. We call upon the Government to conduct a thorough investigation into the attack on the Kabul maternity hospital and to hold the perpetrators to account. Sadly, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières suspended its operations there out of fear of further violence. The conflict in Afghanistan is the world’s deadliest for children, who are nevertheless granted special protection under international humanitarian law.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source

  2. “I reiterate the importance of the full and meaningful participation of women of diverse backgrounds in peace talks. Current female participation should be scaled up, and any future agreement must guarantee the rights of women and girls. While the Eid Al-Fitr ceasefire was a welcome development, the civilian toll of the conflict remains staggering. We call on all sides to immediately address this unacceptable suffering. I stress the importance of accountability and for bringing those responsible to justice. We take note of the opening of an investigation by the International Criminal Court. Moreover, resolution 2513 (2020) clearly stipulates the start of intra-Afghan negotiations and violence reduction by the Taliban as conditions for any review of listings under the sanctions regime established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011).”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source

  3. “I too want to welcome Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lyons to the Security Council. We congratulate her on taking up her post; she can count on our full support. We also thank Ms. Waly and Ms. Akbar for their informative briefings. We welcome the political agreement in Kabul. This needs to pave the way, without delay, to the formation of a fully-fledged Government and to intra-Afghan negotiations. Confidence-building measures, such as prisoner releases, are useful tools for building trust between parties. However, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was, and is not, party to the United States-Taliban agreement. Ideally, a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire accompanies the start of negotiations. At the very least, it should be the outcome of those talks.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source

  4. “We call on all partners of the Central African Republic to follow suit and mobilize additional resources for the organization of these important elections.”

    2020-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/572 (2020) · source

  5. “Only a peaceful, inclusive and transparent process will make them credible and can pave the way towards the sustainable stabilization and democratization of the Central African Republic. We welcome the progress made by the Government to organize these elections in line with the electoral calendar and call on all political actors to respect the democratic process and refrain from disinformation, hate speech or other destabilization attempts. We believe it is important to maintain the planned electoral calendar and have full confidence that these elections can be organized in a smooth and timely manner. It is why the EU is ready to shoulder almost half of the expected costs of the elections.”

    2020-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/572 (2020) · source

  6. “In this regard, we remind spoilers that the Security Council can also impose sanctions, as it did very recently. The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process and efforts to reform the security sector have to continue, with the help of MINUSCA, and the EU Military Training and Advisory Missions in the Central African Republic. Progress on the operationalization of the special mixed security units also remains essential. In this regard, we believe it is important to continue efforts to establish the next unit in the north-east as soon as the security situation allows. Finally, we see the upcoming legislative and presidential elections as an important milestone in the peace process.”

    2020-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/572 (2020) · source

  7. “However, COVID-19 should not distract from the need to fully implement the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. We welcome the adoption of the law creating the Commission on Truth, Justice, Reparation and Reconciliation, which will facilitate the country’s transitional justice process. All parties must commit themselves to the peace process and prioritize efforts for the full and proper implementation of the peace agreement through dialogue. Violations of the agreement are unacceptable and should not go unchallenged. Appropriate measures should be considered, as foreseen in the agreement itself. Attacks against civilians, including crimes of sexual violence, and against humanitarian and United Nations personnel are unacceptable.”

    2020-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/572 (2020) · source

  8. “Belgium thanks the briefers. We welcome the Central African Republic’s rapid and measured response to fight the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and are mindful of the additional stress this pandemic places on the country’s population and institutions. In order to tackle the pandemic more efficiently, however, there is a need to reinforce internal solidarity and coordination and to improve coordination with international partners, including the European Union (EU). We also salute the efforts of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19, in line with its mandate, under these challenging circumstances.”

    2020-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/572 (2020) · source

  9. “This is why a solution through political dialogue is needed. We call on all parties to remain engaged to that end and seize the momentum of transition. Pending a final settlement on the status of Abyei, a responsible exit of the mission is difficult to envisage. Finally, previous Security Council resolutions must be implemented, in particular by appointing a civilian deputy head of UNISFA and by increasing the police component of the mission. We look forward to greater progress in this regard.”

    2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source

  10. “This includes creating the conditions for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) to carry out its mandate. We note that the security situation remains fragile, with some tragic outbursts of violence having taken place. We call on the parties to bring the perpetrators to justice. We agree with the Secretary-General that UNISFA continues to play a crucial role in curbing violence and increasing crime and in protecting civilians, including through the mitigation of intercommunity tensions. We also welcome UNISFA’s efforts to foster peace, dialogue and conflict resolution, including by supporting the African Union High-level Implementation Panel. UNISFA cannot be an open-ended substitute for the normal administrative and public services that the population of Abyei is entitled to receive.”

    2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source

  11. “I thank the briefers for their briefings. As always, a discussion of Abyei cannot take place without referring to developments in both the Sudan and South Sudan. The transitions taking place in both countries can positively influence efforts to resolve the question of Abyei. We welcome the positive steps taken in the past months. We understand also that these transitions, alongside with dealing with the human and economic impact of the coronavirus disease crisis, require the full attention of both Governments. However, we urge them to keep the matter on their agendas in order to reach a final settlement on the status of Abyei. The full and complete commitment of both Governments is required for a sustainable peace in the area to be reached.”

    2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source

  12. “In this regard, we commend the Government’s commitment to transitional-justice processes and recent statements regarding cooperation with the International Criminal Court. We have an opportunity to build lasting peace in Darfur. We fully support the Sudanese authorities in their efforts to end the existing conflicts and establish peace. We call on all parties, in particular the armed movements, to continue constructive negotiations.”

    2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source

  13. “They will include support for the transition in general as well as support for the peace process, the coordination of humanitarian aid, institutional capacity-building, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, the return of displaced persons and transitional justice. The fragile situation in several areas of Darfur will continue so long as the root causes of conflict are not fully tackled; the follow-on mission will play an important role in addressing those root causes. It is our view, however, that its mandate must also include the protection of civilians, beyond mere advisory efforts and in cooperation with the Sudanese authorities. Support for strengthening human rights and rule of law throughout the country will need to be at the core of the mission. Accountability is key to achieving and sustaining peace.”

    2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source

  14. “In Darfur, progress towards concluding talks justifies cautious optimism, but the serious security incidents and intercommunal violence show how fragile the progress is. As violence against internally displaced persons, women and children, in particular sexual violence, continues, the authorities’ lack of capacity to fully protect civilians is laid bare. We welcome the proposals contained in the special report regarding the follow-on United Nations presence after UNAMID’s departure (S/2020/202). We also thank Prime Minister Hamdok for sharing his vision. The areas for future cooperation between the transitional Government and the United Nations throughout the Sudan are many.”

    2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source

  15. “I wish first to thank the briefers. The political situation in the Sudan has changed dramatically since the Council began to reflect on the future of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is not sparing the Sudan, we are reminded of the need to be a reliable partner to the Sudan in its pursuit of a successful political, economic and social transition. That very sense of partnership guides the European Union’s support to the Sudan. The past few months have shown undeniable positive developments. We welcome the efforts of the transitional Government, led by Prime Minister Hamdok, to restore peace nationwide. Yet important steps remain to be taken, with the additional challenge of dealing with the human and economic impact of COVID-19.”

    2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source