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1. “I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-Genera1 Haysom, Major General Gituai and Ms. Williams Yuyada for their valuable briefings. First, the United Kingdom would like to commend the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for its continued efforts to protect civilians, build durable peace and support inclusive and accountable governance in South Sudan. As we approach the mandate renewal, it is our sincere hope that UNMISS continues to receive the Security Council’s full support at this critical juncture in South Sudan’s implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, particularly as we look ahead towards elections. Two years have now passed since the formation of the Transitional Government of National Unity.”

   2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source

2. “Educated healthy women and girls will contribute to peace, stability and development, and we will be watching closely to see that the Taliban meets its commitments. It is vital that we in the Security Council continue to speak with one voice in support of the United Nations work in the months ahead, and we look forward to discussions on the upcoming UNAMA mandate renewal. The United Kingdom fully supports an empowered and effective United Nations mission responsible for the delivery of the humanitarian response, monitoring and advocating for the freedoms and rights of all Afghans and promoting stability. We hope that all members of the Security Council will unite behind this in support of the people of Afghanistan”

   2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

3. “For its part, the Taliban needs to address the international community’s concerns, as we set out in resolution 2596 (2021). We are particularly concerned by the reports of increased reprisals against former security forces and Government officials, as well as attacks against minority groups and detentions of civil society representatives. The recent arrests of female activists, and members of their families, for protesting peacefully in support of women’s rights were especially worrisome, as were announcements that appear to further restrict women’s ability to travel. In the past few weeks in certain provinces, some women have been able to return to university, and the Taliban has made important public commitments that all girls will be able to return to secondary school at the end of March, when schools reopen following the winter break.”

   2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

4. “United Kingdom aid to Afghanistan has already doubled this year, to $381 million. The United Kingdom has also agreed to co-host a pledging conference on 31 March to raise funds for the United Nations humanitarian response plan. I urge all Member States to step up their support. However, humanitarian assistance can go only so far. We welcome the United Nations Transitional Engagement Framework for Afghanistan, a whole-of- United Nations system approach to provision of life-saving assistance and support for basic human needs. The international community must act quickly to find creative solutions to address the liquidity crisis and establish principles and mechanisms for providing assistance beyond basic humanitarian aid.”

   2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

5. “Let me join others in wishing you, Madam President, and your team all the best for your presidency. Let me also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lyons and Ms. Mariam Safi for their powerful sobering briefings. The situation in Afghanistan remains of deep concern. Afghanistan is facing the world’s most severe food security crisis, and more than half the population is in need of emergency assistance. The risks of a humanitarian catastrophe remain real, and urgent action is needed to avert economic collapse. The work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and United Nations leadership in leading an adequately resourced, prioritized and coordinated international response remain absolutely crucial. The United Kingdom remains one of the foremost supporters of the humanitarian response.”

   2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

6. “Claims of imminent attacks by groups labelled as terrorists or saboteurs are put forward without any credible evidence, undoubtedly as part of the pretext for an invasion that the Russian Federation told us in the Council would never happen. Russia has repeatedly alleged that the West supports false-flag attacks to frame Syria — charges that are never backed by evidence. Russia also claims that the OPCW Technical Secretariat is biased, once again presenting no plausible evidence. Russia’s tactic is designed to deflect attention from those who actually use chemical weapons. So far, eight separate attacks in Syria have been attributed to the Al-Assad regime by independent expert investigations run by the OPCW and the United Nations. Further attacks remain under investigation. Let me conclude by reminding you, Mr.”

   2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source

7. “There can be no impunity for those who use chemical weapons. We will continue to work with the international community to hold perpetrators of chemical weapons attacks to account. Syria continues to fail to engage with efforts to resolve the many serious gaps and omissions in its chemical weapons declaration. Its defiant attitude shows its contempt for its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution 2118 (2013). Disinformation about chemical weapons is worrisomely familiar, coming not only from the Al-Assad regime but from its backers on the Security Council. We have recently seen fake claims by the Russian Federation about impending chemical weapons attacks in Ukraine.”

   2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source

8. “Let me thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu for her briefing, and Director-General Arias for his continued thorough reporting. Within the past month, the Fact-Finding Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has issued two reports finding that there are reasonable grounds to believe that chemical weapons were used in Marea in September 2015 and Kafr Zeita in October 2016 (S/2022/85, annex, and S/2022/116, annex, respectively). Both incidents are cause for concern, indicating further use of chemical weapons in the Syrian conflict. We welcome the OPCW Technical Secretariat’s professionalism and impartiality in compiling the reports, in which we have full confidence. The United Kingdom opposes the use of chemical weapons in all circumstances by all actors.”

   2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source

9. “Finally, we thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her update on missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property. The progress made on the identification of the remains of missing persons represents an important step forward. We commend the commitment of Iraq and Kuwait to continued cooperation on that important matter. In conclusion, we call on all Iraqi political actors to intensify their efforts to support the peaceful formation of a Government that can deliver for all Iraqis. We call on the international community to be ready to support that Government in tackling the pressing challenges it will face in providing security, delivering services, reforming the economy and moving away from dependence on hydrocarbons.”

   2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source

10. “Secondly, we commend the increased participation by women as both candidates and as voters in Iraq’s elections. We call for the meaningful representation of women in Iraq’s next Government. We urge the swift adoption of the draft anti-domestic violence law as a crucial form of protection for women. Thirdly, our collective efforts to secure the lasting defeat of Da’esh remain essential. The Global Coalition against Da’esh continues to stand alongside the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government to tackle the Da’esh threat. The United Kingdom welcomes the commitment of the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government to enhance their security cooperation to eradicate the Da’esh threat.”

    2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source

11. “The United Kingdom commends the continued work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) and the work of Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert. I also welcome our Iraqi colleagues to the Chamber today. I wish to make four points. First, we welcome the successful ratification of Iraq’s election results and the steps taken towards Government formation. We condemn the recent rise in attacks against political parties. We echo the Special Representative’s call for all Iraqi political actors to work towards a peaceful and constructive post- election environment and, most important, towards a Government that can deliver for the Iraqi people. We commend UNAMI’s continued support to the Independent High Electoral Commission and to the Electoral Commission’s post-election review.”

    2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source

12. “Finally, we would like to underline the importance of the rule of law as a key component of institutional cooperation, consistent with the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source

13. “We were clear at the time that such deployments should be proportionate in any use of force and that Kazakhstan’s sovereignty must be respected. Sovereignty and territorial integrity are at the heart of the Charter of the United Nations and essential to the work of the Security Council. We welcome regional partnerships on peacekeeping where those partners share the values and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We emphasize the importance of United Nations primacy in United Nations-funded and United Nations-mandated missions, and we again stress the importance of respect for human rights and gender equality during operations in response to security threats. It is also vital that the United Nations human rights due diligence policy be applied wherever the United Nations is working with external actors.”

    2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source

14. “Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General and Mr. Stanislav Zas for their briefings today on cooperation between the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and the United Nations. The United Kingdom followed the violent clashes in Kazakhstan in early January with deep concern. We condemn the acts of violence seen and greatly regret the loss of life. There is much that we still do not know about those events, but we note that President Tokayev set up an investigative commission to establish the causes of the violence. It is vitally important that the investigation process be conducted urgently, transparently and effectively. We note that a CSTO force was deployed to Kazakhstan at the invitation of the Kazakh Government to stabilize the unrest.”

    2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source

15. “Sanctions are an important tool of the Council to help change the behaviour of regimes or individuals responsible for those conflicts, and to help us fulfil our collective responsibility to maintain international peace and security.”

    2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source

16. “The United Kingdom believes that sanctions are most effective when adopted multilaterally, but where collective United Nations action is blocked, the United Kingdom is prepared to act with allies and partners, or unilaterally, to apply sanctions aimed at providing deterrence and accountability to the most severe behaviours, such as gross human rights violations or abuses — for example, the Al-Kaniyat militia, responsible for the torture and murder of civilians in Libya. For this reason, the United Kingdom has its own legally robust targeted sanctions regime, which it seeks to use as part of a broad international response. Let us not forget that conflict, violence and economic mismanagement are the main triggers of humanitarian crises.”

    2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source

17. “For example, and this was mentioned by Under- Secretary-General Griffiths today, we welcome the unanimous support for the recent adoption of resolution 2615 (2021), establishing the United Nations Afghanistan humanitarian exception, which was a good demonstration of how sanctions regimes can be tailored to address any unintended consequences as they emerge, and ensure they do not hinder the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian assistance. And domestically, we have a dialogue with banks and humanitarian actors in the Tri-Sector Working Group to find legal, safe and transparent ways to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches its intended beneficiaries and is not disrupted by sanctions.”

    2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source

18. “We call on all parties to implement fully the sanctions the Security Council has agreed. Any use of sanctions has to take account of humanitarian factors. The United Kingdom was one of the top five humanitarian donors globally in 2021. We champion international humanitarian law and humanitarian access in conflict and crisis situations. The United Kingdom is committed to minimising any unintended consequences of sanctions, including on the delivery of humanitarian assistance. To achieve that, we advocate for carefully targeted sanctions, aimed at specific goals, as part of a comprehensive approach to conflict resolution. We support a range of humanitarian exceptions and licensing grounds in the application of sanctions.”

    2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source

19. “In the Central African Republic, they have improved the practices of a mining company. In Somalia, the arms embargo has enabled the seizure of thousands of ammunition rounds, anti-tank guided missiles and sniper rifles reportedly intended for Al-Shabaab. Today sanctions are an important means of countering the threat of transnational terrorism and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The Council is deploying them to constrain the activities of some of the world’s worst terrorists under the sanctions regime of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities.”

    2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source

20. “Let me start by wishing you, Mr. President, the best for your presidency this month. I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for their briefings. The Security Council has a unique responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is right that we make full and judicious use of every tool at our disposal in the pursuit of this goal. Targeted sanctions are one such tool, set out in the Charter of the United Nations. As our briefers said today, they can play an important role as part of a comprehensive approach alongside diplomacy, peacebuilding and peacekeeping. The value of sanctions has been proven. In Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone, they helped to end conflict and supported the transition to peace and democracy, following which sanctions were duly lifted.”

    2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source

21. “As penholder, the United Kingdom worked hard to try to secure a substantive renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. It was disappointing that the Security Council was unable to reach agreement on our proposed text. Nonetheless, we thank Council members for the flexibility shown throughout the negotiations. I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm once again the United Kingdom’s full support for the United Nations-facilitated Libyan-led and -owned political process. As the Council heard last week (see S/PV.8952), Libya is at a fragile juncture. The role of the United Nations in supporting an inclusive political process in Libya is more important than ever.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source

22. “Conflict would result in terrible bloodshed and destabilize the entire international community. There should be no doubt about how costly such a miscalculation would be for Russia or how devastating it would be for the people of Ukraine, whose only provocation is to want a democratic future for their country. There would be no winners, only victims — civilians caught in the crossfire or forced to flee and families grieving the loss of fallen soldiers on both sides. We urge Russia to make clear in the Council that it will abide by its obligations under the Charter, that it has no plans to invade Ukraine, that it will abstain from the threat or use of force against its neighbour, that it will not further undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty or territorial integrity by military or any other means and that it will stand down its troops.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source

23. “At the same time, we have sought dialogue with Russia through the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the NATO-Russia Council and bilateral discussions with all levels of the Russian Government. We are ready to address mutual security concerns based on existing European security structures and international commitments. That includes our expectation that Russia should address our concerns. We are committed to a constructive dialogue if Russia is genuine about finding a diplomatic solution. The Council has a vital interest in this diplomatic effort because — let us be clear — this is not a regional issue. Any Russian invasion or act of aggression against Ukraine would be a gross breach of international law and Russia’s commitments under the Charter.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source

24. “In reality, it was invading an independent, democratic county. In 2014, Russia denied to the Council the presence of its forces in Crimea. In reality, its soldiers were annexing part of an independent, democratic Ukraine. Today Russia denies that its forces are posing a threat to Ukraine. But yet again we see disinformation, cyberattacks and destabilizing plots directed against an independent, democratic country. The United Kingdom welcomes our discussion today as part of the intense diplomatic effort to ensure that Russia de-escalates the situation and avoids conflict. We are unwavering in our support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source

25. “I am grateful to Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. Article I of the Charter of the United Nations defines our purpose here — to take collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace. Today over 100,000 Russian troops are massed on Ukraine’s borders. They are equipped with tanks, armoured vehicles. rocket artillery and short-range ballistic missiles. They are supported by Russian air and maritime long-range strike capabilities. That is not a routine deployment — it is the largest military build-up in Europe in decades. In the best-case scenario, the scale of the Russian forces assembled on three sides of Ukraine is deeply destabilizing. In the worst case, it is preparation for a military invasion of a sovereign country. In 2008, Russia told the Council that it was sending peacekeepers into Georgia.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source

26. “We welcome the news today that the Syrian Democratic Forces have retaken control of Ghweiran prison in Hasakah. We look forward to further detailed and constructive Security Council discussions tomorrow on how best to address the threat posed by Da’esh. The United Kingdom is grateful for Special Envoy Pedersen’s recent efforts to stimulate discussion on a step-for-step approach and for his update on those efforts today. In resolution 2254 (2015), the Council agreed that only a United Nations-led political process could end the conflict and bring lasting peace to Syria. Any step-for-step process should fully comply with resolution 2254 (2015), be designed to benefit the people of Syria and accompanied by a clear process of verification.”

    2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source

27. “This year there have already been multiple incidents across Syria that have resulted in damage to civilian infrastructure, including water supplies, worsened the humanitarian crisis and caused the death of civilians, including children. An attack on 20 January in which missiles targeted civilian infrastructure in Afrin resulted in the deaths of at least eight civilians and injuries to approximately 30 others, including women and children, some of whom remain in critical condition. We condemn the ongoing targeting and destruction of civilian infrastructure in north-west Syria. The developments in north-east Syria over the past week have also highlighted how Da’esh and its poisonous ideology, even without territory, continue to pose a threat in Syria, Iraq and the wider world.”

    2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source

28. “I thank Special Envoy Pedersen for the ongoing efforts by him and his team to facilitate a sustainable resolution to the conflict. I also thank Ms. Hijazi for her powerful briefing. In 2022 the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Syria will enter its twelfth year. As many as 13.4 million people remain in need of humanitarian assistance and more than half of Syria’s population has been displaced by violence. Over the past 11 years, the Syrian regime has perpetrated appalling violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, and the United Kingdom strongly supports efforts to hold those responsible to account. Without political progress, significant reform and an end to attacks on civilians, an unrepentant Syrian regime cannot be considered fit to govern.”

    2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source

29. “It is vital that we in the Council continue to speak with one voice in support of the United Nations work in the months ahead.”

    2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source

30. “Schools were already segregated under the previous Government and many parents want to see their daughters educated. Sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan will rely on politics that reflect Afghanistan’s rich diversity and we continue to call for inclusive governance. With regard to terrorism, we welcome the Taliban’s commitments to tackle terrorist groups and urge its members to ensure that Al-Qaida, Islamic State and other terrorist groups can never again organize, raise funds or plan attacks from Afghan territory. We took careful note of Special Representative of the Secretary- General Lyons’ remarks in that regard and we will continue to calibrate our approach towards the Taliban according to its actions — not just its words — against those core priorities.”

    2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source

31. “We are deeply concerned in particular by reports of an increase in reprisals against former security forces and Government officials, as well as attacks against minority groups and detentions of civil society members, particularly female activists. We call on the Taliban to respect the amnesty they issued in August for all Afghans and to carry out transparent investigations into all allegations of human rights abuses. As we heard clearly from Ms. Seraj and others today, women’s rights have also been sharply restricted, with many women unable to work and girls kept away from school. The Taliban’s assurances that girls will be able to return to school on 21 March is welcome. The international community will be watching closely.”

    2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source

32. “We strongly support the efforts of the United Nations and the World Bank to find creative solutions. We also welcome ongoing discussions between the World Bank and donors on repurposing a portion of the remaining $1.2 billion Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund, in addition to the $280 million already released, in order to support essential health services and food security and nutrition. This week’s conference in Oslo has been an important opportunity for the United Kingdom, other donors and civil society to communicate expectations directly to the Taliban — expectations set by the Council in resolution 2593 (2021).”

    2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source

33. “Saving lives requires an adequately resourced, prioritized and coordinated United Nations- led international response. We pledge our support. It also requires constructive engagement by the Taliban on delivery under humanitarian principles. We welcome a positive trajectory in the ability of female humanitarians to deliver assistance to the most vulnerable. The United Kingdom has shown our commitment to the Afghan people by doubling our aid for Afghanistan this financial year to £286 million. Importantly, we have disbursed £163 million of that money. We encourage others to support the Organization’s appeal to release their generous commitments without delay. We recognize that humanitarian assistance can go only so far, as we must also address the liquidity crisis.”

    2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source

34. “I also thank the Secretary-General, Special Representative Lyons and Ms. Seraj for their sobering briefings today, and I am grateful to Ambassador Tirumurti for his update on the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). The situation in Afghanistan remains of deep concern. More than 20 million people — half the population — are in need of urgent assistance. The risks of a humanitarian catastrophe are real, and urgent action is needed to avert economic collapse. The work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and United Nations leadership remains crucial. The United Kingdom welcomes the launch today of the One-UN Transitional Engagement Framework, a whole-of-United-Nations system approach to the provision of life-saving assistance and support for basic human needs.”

    2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source

35. “We will continue to encourage others to do likewise, share best practices and condemn those who fail to meet their obligations.”

    2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source

36. “Thirdly, we must work to ensure that those responsible for breaches of international humanitarian law are held to account. There can be no impunity for crimes committed in conflict. So I want to welcome the work that is being led by Ireland to seek a political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. The United Kingdom is committed to that process. It must serve to increase the protection of civilians without hindering legitimate and proportionate military operations in urban areas. I would like to underscore the United Kingdom’s own unwavering commitment to the full implementation of and compliance with international humanitarian law. Our defence policies have practical measures to protect civilians integrated at every stage of the operational process.”

    2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source

37. “The United Kingdom has long provided specialist training to the armed forces of other States, including forces deployed in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and the African Union Mission in Somalia, to help build understanding and compliance. Secondly, non-State armed groups need to understand their obligations under humanitarian law and the importance of compliance. The United Kingdom supports organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross working to increase awareness, and we are also supporting research to improve our understanding of why non-State armed groups do or do not comply and to identify approaches to improve adherence.”

    2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source

38. “Compliance is not an aspiration; it is an essential legal and moral obligation. Operating in an urban environment is difficult and dangerous, but those doing so must take all feasible precautions to minimize harm to civilians and damage to infrastructure. If a military operation cannot be conducted in compliance with the law, it must not take place. The international community can and must do more to assist and pressure States to protect their civilians. How do we achieve this? First, we must engage more purposefully in the sharing of best practices to help all parties to conflict enhance their compliance with international humanitarian law.”

    2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source

39. “We, too, thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Maurer and Ms. Al-Mutawakel for their briefings. The United Kingdom is grateful to Norway for having convened this event, whose importance is reflected by the presence of the Vice-President of Ghana and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Gabon. As we have heard today, civilians are paying a heavy price for the increasing urbanization of protracted conflict. All too often, civilians find themselves the victims of terrible violations of international humanitarian law, as witnessed during the appalling barrel-bombing campaigns in Syria and in the conflicts seen in Yemen, Ethiopia, Mali and elsewhere, which have caused devastating suffering and long-term effects. Full adherence to international humanitarian law is fundamental to the protection of civilians.”

    2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source

40. “We encourage further progress on a plan to monitor and verify the presence and withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries. As ever, the United Kingdom stands ready to work with Libya and our international partners in order to build a more peaceful, stable future for the Libyan people.”

    2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source

41. “We note that approximately 1 million of the 2.8 million registered voters are female. However, of the 98 individuals who registered to stand in the presidential elections last December, just two were women. A process that represents only half the population is not a sustainable or inclusive one. Women must be able to participate as both candidates and voters without fear of reprisals or intimidation. I am grateful to those women who put themselves forward to represent their communities despite those challenges. Finally, it is more important than ever that international actors withdraw all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya without further delay. We recommend the 5+5 Joint Military Commission’s action plan as an important initial step, but it is now incumbent on all to support its implementation.”

    2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source

42. “The Libyan people have made clear their aspirations to have a say in who governs them. However, if we are to move forward and avoid continued delays and uncertainty, it is vital that the challenges that prevented elections from going ahead in December are addressed. In that connection, I listened carefully to Ms. Saudi’s remarks on the importance of accountability. It is important that we all continue to support the work of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to bring together the political, security and economic tracks in support of Libya’s stability, sovereignty and national unity. That is why we have proposed a draft resolution to renew UNSMIL’s mandate. Secondly, we continue to call for the full, equal and meaningful inclusion of women and youth in the peace and wider political process.”

    2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source

43. “I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Ms. Saudi for briefing the Council today. I also thank Ambassador Tirumurti for his update. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Libya, Ms. Stephanie Williams, for her tireless work and extensive outreach across Libya. As we have heard today and as is set out in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/31), Libya is at a critical juncture. The delay of the elections planned for last December was disappointing. We must maintain momentum. In that regard, I would like to make three points today. First, I reaffirm the United Kingdom’s full support for the United Nations-facilitated and Libyan-led and owned political process. Successful free, fair and inclusive elections will continue to be a crucial step in this process.”

    2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source

44. “We cannot take for granted the gains achieved thus far. We must protect and build on them. The United Kingdom remains fully committed to working with the Colombian Government and other partners and stakeholders as they work towards securing a lasting peace.”

    2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source

45. “We urge the Colombian Government to continue to step up its efforts to increase protection and security and improve State presence in conflict-affected areas and to strengthen the institutions that can investigate and prosecute the criminal actors responsible for that violence. We also reiterate the need for all institutions to act on the early warnings of the Office of the Ombudsman. As we look ahead to the elections, we call on all political stakeholders to take steps to ensure that they will be peaceful and inclusive. In particular, we are hopeful that the 16 congressional seats for victims will provide a new opportunity to increase their voice in legislative processes and peace implementation. The parties to the agreement have shown what can be achieved in five years through constructive dialogue and cooperation.”

    2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source

46. “While that downward trend is positive, we all agree around this table that one such killing is one too many. We express concern at the increased threats by illegal armed groups, which have resulted in the relocation of former combatants and their families from former territorial areas for training and reintegration. We remain concerned by the persistent killings and threats targeting social and environmental leaders, human rights defenders, women leaders and those from indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities. Just this week we were shocked and saddened to learn the tragic news that an indigenous environmental activist aged just 14 years old was killed.”

    2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source

47. “The transitional justice system continues to be vital to that process, and 2022 will be a crucial year for its three components to deliver on their mandates. We reaffirm our ongoing support for their important work. We look forward to seeing the final report of the Truth Commission, and the first sentence is to be handed down by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace. Those will mark an important milestone in Colombia’s reconciliation process and securing justice for victims. We welcome the preparations undertaken by the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia in readiness to assume its mandate to verify the implementation of the sentences handed down by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace. The Secretary-General’s report notes a reduction in the number of killings of former combatants from 2020 to 2021.”

    2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source

48. “As the Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2021/1090) notes, the fifth anniversary of the signing of the peace agreement, in November, was an important opportunity for all stakeholders in Colombia’s peace process to reflect on the historic progress achieved to date and to take stock of the challenges that remain. The United Kingdom was proud to play our part in the commemorations, with our Minister for the Americas joining the events in Antioquia, alongside the Secretary-General and President Duque. Following those commemorations, we now look ahead to the next five-year implementation period. It is important to maintain momentum towards realizing the full promise of the agreement and ensure its continuous and comprehensive implementation, including through the upcoming election period.”

    2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source

49. “I extend my thanks to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ruiz Massieu for his briefing and, as ever, for his work and that of his team. I also thank Luz Marina Giraldo for sharing her important personal perspective with the Council as a former combatant and now an active participant in the reintegration process. I also welcome Presidential Adviser Archila, whom I thank for joining us today and for his tireless efforts on behalf of peace in the implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace.”

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50. “We urge both parties to avoid unilateral actions harmful to peace, which risk undermining the engagement between the Israeli Government and the Palestinian leadership, which I referenced at the beginning of my statement. We call on both parties to work together to create the foundations for future progress towards a two-State solution.”

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