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1. “I thank you, Madam President, for this debate and for the focus that Mexico is putting on women and peace and security this month. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing, and in particular Ms. Boughani and Ms. Lusala for their perspectives from their respective field locations, two of the most difficult environments for United Nations police (UNPOL) and peacekeepers. Let me pay tribute to the men and women in United Nations police components around the world who protect and serve vulnerable communities. As our United States colleague just said, the recent incident in the Central African Republic at the start of this month, in which a police contingent from Egypt was attacked, is just a stark reminder of the difficult circumstances in which we deploy our peacekeepers and of their dedication and courage.”

   2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source

2. “The voices of civil society can lend critical insights for the Council’s consideration, as demonstrated by Ms. Tibán Guala’s testimony today. Thirdly, and lastly, when conflicts escalate, the Council should not side-step its responsibility. When inequality and exclusion transform into atrocities that breach agreed international norms and threaten international peace and security, we have an obligation to act and prevent further humanitarian crises. It is in all our interests that countries and their people be empowered to foster equitable, inclusive and open societies.”

   2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source

3. “However, the Security Council can work more actively to break down the silos that impede prevention efforts. It means advocating for more coordinated and conflict-sensitive United Nations assistance and supporting better analysis and early warning so that risks can be addressed before the Council is compelled to take action. The United Kingdom supports the flexible deployment of tools available to the United Nations to assist countries with nationally driven solutions to their peacebuilding challenges, including the Peacebuilding Commission. Secondly, in peacekeeping and special political missions, the Council should ensure that United Nations peace operations have a more holistic understanding of the drivers of conflict and that they better coordinate with local, national, regional and international peacebuilding actors.”

   2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source

4. “To be effective and sustainable, it needs to simultaneously address the root causes of conflicts, including social, economic and political exclusion. Inclusive governance through democratic elections is critical to allowing societies to manage challenges peacefully. Human rights play a key role in creating resilient societies. Human rights violations alert us to rising conflict and atrocity risks. I will make three brief points that are particularly relevant to the Security Council. First, we can do more to promote coherent international assistance that better protects and reinforces peace, development and human rights gains. Peace needs to be nationally owned and nurtured. States have a responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations to meet their commitments and demonstrate the political will to resolve threats to peace.”

   2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source

5. “I thank you, Mr. President, for bringing this important discussion to the Security Council. I also thank the Secretary- General and Ms. Tibán Guala for their briefings. Systemic inequality and exclusion are often significant drivers of insecurity and protracted internal conflicts. Addressing those elements is critical to building sustainable peace. The crisis in Ethiopia will be resolved only through an inclusive dialogue. True stability in Afghanistan will be possible only with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and girls. As the Secretary-General has said, development is the best form of prevention. But development done poorly is not the master key to unlocking all problems.”

   2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source

6. “The Tigrayan forces need to stop their advances and return to Tigray. The humanitarian blockade needs to be lifted. Hate speech and ethnic profiling must end; they serve only to set Ethiopian against Ethiopian and deepen divisions, which will make recovery from this crisis even harder. The United Kingdom gives its full support to the Secretary-General and African Union Special Envoy Obasanjo and urges all parties to make use of their good offices. We stand ready to provide any support that is required. In the past year, this conflict has brought only destruction, suffering and despair. It is past time for all parties to put the Ethiopian people first.”

   2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source

7. “Violations and abuses of human rights, international humanitarian law and refugee law are already taking place as a result of this conflict. The report released last week by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission documented those in detail, including the widespread use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, as well as torture, attacks on civilians and forced displacement. All parties should act to implement the recommendations contained in that joint report, ensure accountability and prevent further suffering. Indeed, addressing the humanitarian and human impact of this tragic conflict should be our immediate focus. And when it is over, we must come together and help Ethiopia heal. It is therefore vital that all parties stop fighting and start talking.”

   2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source

8. “I want to thank High Representative Obasanjo and Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo for their important briefings. I also thank the African members of the Security Council — namely, Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Ireland, for calling today’s meeting and for their work on Friday’s statement (SC/14691) for the Security Council’s consideration at today’s meeting. The United Kingdom shares the serious concerns already expressed today, including on behalf of the African Union Peace and Security Council, about the situation in Ethiopia. The introduction of a state of emergency by the Government of Ethiopia must not be used as an excuse to ignore human rights and international humanitarian law.”

   2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source

9. “In closing, I would like to share the concerns raised by others regarding the holds placed on the Mali Panel of Experts and a number of other panels. In the current context, it is vital that the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) concerning Mali and the Panel of Experts be able to operate without hindrance, report on developments on the ground and inform Council decision-making.”

   2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source

10. “The United Kingdom’s Long Range Reconnaissance Group has supported United Nations human rights teams to investigate abuses, enabled United Nations and Malian civilian efforts to visit local communities, and piloted models for better intelligence-gathering ahead of operations. MINUSMA alone cannot fix Mali’s complex challenges, however, absent the right political environment. In the coming weeks, we should keep developments in Mali under close review, in the hope that the transitional authorities deliver the timely return to constitutional rule promised to ECOWAS and to the Security Council. Should they fail to do so, there should be consequences. As many said in the Council event yesterday, we should follow the relevant regional bodies — in this case, ECOWAS.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source

11. “The United Kingdom is deeply concerned about increasing violence against civilians, restrictions on humanitarian access and continued allegations of human rights violations and abuses, including against children. There must be an end to impunity for such acts. The United Kingdom remains committed to doing what it can do to help address those challenges. As part of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), United Kingdom troops are demonstrating how strengthened civilian-military coordination and more proactive peacekeeping can provide better protection for communities in hard-to-reach areas.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source

12. “But we received some worrying messages from Mali’s transitional authorities about their commitment to the transition and to regional cooperation. The United Kingdom shares concerns voiced today at the lack of progress made by the transitional authorities in preparing for elections. The United Kingdom supports the mediation efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and endorses its call for an election timetable to be published without delay. We all recognize the need for reforms aimed at governance, security and justice, but the authorities should focus on steps required for timely political transition. Broader reforms are the job of a democratically elected Government.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source

13. “First, let me thank you, Mr. President, and the Permanent Representatives of France and the Niger for leading our visits last weekend. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Wane, for his support, as well as the two country teams and the Secretariat. We are grateful to the Governments of Mali and the Niger for their welcome. We heard first-hand, at the weekend, about the scale of the challenges facing Mali and the region. We met heroic United Nations staff in both countries. We heard the commitment of civil society leaders — men and women — to national dialogue and peacebuilding, and the commitment of Mali’s neighbours to working together for the stability of the Sahel.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source

14. “We are deeply concerned that the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been on hold since August. That has prevented the Group from providing their concrete and actionable reporting on illicit smuggling of natural resources in the region, which is of enormous value to regional and international actors dedicated to tackling that issue. In conclusion, in addition to continuing to focus on natural resource exploitation, let me highlight the importance of also discussing and addressing other priority areas, including human rights, good governance, freedom of expression and civil liberties, in order to reduce conflict and promote peace in the Great Lakes region.”

    2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source

15. “Thirdly, the concept note (S/2021/874, annex) for today’s meeting and its many interventions have identified the illegal exploitation and trade in natural resources as a driver of conflict and instability. We thank Kenya for successfully leading on the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2021/19 on this issue. We also congratulate the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the Office of the Special Envoy and the Government of the Sudan on convening the high-level workshop in Khartoum, where participants agreed on a coherent approach to addressing the illegal exploitation and trade in natural resources. The United Kingdom encourages regional Governments to play their part by ramping up national efforts to tackle corruption and improve the rule of law and domestic taxation.”

    2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source

16. “Secondly, the United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the security and humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, which continues to deteriorate despite the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri provinces. I reiterate our call on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure that the state of siege remains transparent and time-limited and that it is implemented with respect for human rights and humanitarian law. The United Kingdom recognizes the launch of the Contact and Coordination Group on non-military measures as an important step towards enhanced security cooperation in the region. We support the Secretary- General’s recommendation that the Group’s operational cell be established swiftly in order to ensure effective implementation of its action plan.”

    2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source

17. “We strongly welcome improved bilateral relations between the States of the region and encourage the continuation of regular bilateral communication, including at the level of Heads of State and with the United Nations, particularly around insecurity in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The United Kingdom thanks Special Envoy Xia for his work and stands ready to assist him in supporting dialogue processes and confidence-building. In that regard, we urge regional leaders to attend relevant meetings in person whenever possible in order to enable frank exchanges on the common challenges facing the region.”

    2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source

18. “I would like to thank Kenya for using its presidency to shine a spotlight on the Great Lakes region and for encouraging renewed commitments from the Security Council to seek sustainable solutions to the drivers of conflict in the region. Let me also thank Special Envoy Xia, Ambassador Caholo and Mrs. Pobee for their briefings today. I will focus my intervention on three issues: regional relations, the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and natural resources. First, the United Kingdom remains deeply committed to promoting long-term peace and stability in the Great Lakes. All parties should prioritize promoting dialogue and strengthening trust in order to reduce the threat of armed groups in Great Lakes.”

    2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source

19. “We call on the Government of the Central African Republic to work with MINUSCA to ensure that the agreements are fully implemented and respected. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that this moment, following the ceasefire announcement, is an opportunity to advance peace and security for the people of the Central African Republic. In that context, MINUSCA’s role in the country remains critical, and I welcome the Secretary-General’s recommendation to extend MINUSCA’s mandate.”

    2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source

20. “Thirdly, the increase in violence perpetrated by armed groups that are signatories to the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic is unacceptable. The United Kingdom is ready to agree appropriate measures, including United Nations sanctions, in response. Higher levels of violence contribute to the increase in the number of internally displaced people and food insecurity and cause further harm to the civilian population. Finally, we are concerned by continued reports of status-of-forces-agreement violations, which hinder the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in the execution of its mandate. The sustained and coordinated disinformation campaigns against the United Nations and the Mission are unacceptable.”

    2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source

21. “The United Kingdom welcomes regional engagement and also welcomes the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region joint road map announced in September. Secondly, like France, the United States and others here, the United Kingdom remains concerned by credible reports of human rights abuses committed by the Russian mercenary group Wagner in the Central African Republic. Those abuses are not only wrong; they are a driver of conflict and undermine the vital work of international peacekeepers and the authorities of the Central African Republic. Wagner does not offer long-term security answers in Africa. The United Kingdom joins other Council members in calling for a full investigation of their human rights abuses and in stressing that their activities must comply fully with the United Nations arms embargo.”

    2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source

22. “I would like to thank all our briefers — Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ndiaye, Ambassador Adeoye, Ambassador Skoog and Ms. Derom — for their presentations. We also welcome the participation of President Touadera and support the findings set out in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/867). I should like to make four points. First, the United Kingdom welcomes President Touadera’s announcement on Friday of a unilateral ceasefire. We now urge the President to press for real progress on the peace process. It is imperative that all political actors, including the Government, armed groups and the opposition, move ahead with a constructive and inclusive national dialogue. A fully inclusive and sustained peace process is critical if the Central African Republic is to attain lasting peace and security.”

    2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source

23. “In conclusion, I would like to add that we look forward to beginning work shortly with other Council members on the upcoming renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source

24. “We also call on all institutions to heed the early warnings of the Ombudsman’s Office to help prevent attacks from happening and to protect those at risk. Finally, as the 2022 elections come into focus, we underline the importance of peaceful preparations and call on all parties to take steps to ensure safe and inclusive elections and to minimize the risk of pre-electoral and political violence. The United Kingdom has been proud to accompany Colombia on its journey so far to implement the peace agreement. As we look ahead, we remain committed to supporting Colombia in consolidating the gains achieved and overcoming the challenges that remain.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source

25. “Foremost among the challenges, as we have heard today, is the high number of killings and threats against former combatants, social environmental leaders, human rights defenders, women leaders and those from indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities. Again, I recognize the testimony of Ms. Peñaranda and Ms. Soto in this regard. In order to end the ongoing violence, we urge the Colombian Government to further integrate its presence in conflict-affected areas and strengthen the institutions that can investigate and prosecute the criminal actors responsible. We note with concern that the National Commission on Security Guarantees did not meet fully during the reporting period. I call on the Government to make full use of that body, working with civil society, to develop a public policy to dismantle illegal armed groups.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source

26. “We encourage all actors to play their part in this process, acknowledging their crimes and injustices, fulfilling their responsibility to the victims of the conflict and paving the way towards reconciliation. Another major achievement during the reporting period was the creation of 16 special transitional electoral districts for peace. The United Kingdom supports this important initiative to facilitate the political participation of historically excluded groups. While celebrating the achievement represented by the fifth anniversary of the peace agreement, it is also an important time to take stock of the challenges that remain to its comprehensive implementation and the commitment required to overcome them. The gains of the past five years cannot be taken for granted.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source

27. “We know that more than half of all peace agreements fail within the first five years. It is therefore an important moment for the international community to celebrate with Colombia the progress achieved to date and the way in which Colombia’s peace process serves as an example to the world. One such element is the novel transitional justice system created by the peace agreement, which puts victims at its heart. The United Kingdom commends the continued progress achieved in recent months by the Comprehensive System for Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition. We reiterate our appreciation and support for the vital work of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, the Truth Commission and the Special Unit for the Search for Persons Deemed as Missing, and we welcome the extension of the Truth Commission’s mandate.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source

28. “First, let me thank Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing today and the important work of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. I would also like to thank our two briefers, Ms. Daniela Soto and Ms. Bibiana Peñaranda, for their perspectives and the powerful testimony that they have given on the situation in Colombia. It is a pleasure to welcome Vice-President Ramírez to the Security Council once again. Her presence demonstrates the importance that her Government attaches to the Security Council’s role in supporting Columbia on its journey towards lasting peace. Next month, we will mark the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. This is a significant milestone.”

    2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source

29. “The successful delivery of the benchmarks will also require donor support and continued engagement after MONUSCO’s departure. We therefore encourage enhanced coordination, in particular with the World Bank as well as donors, humanitarian agencies and the further inclusion of civil society.”

    2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source

30. “We are therefore encouraged by the strategy’s combined focus on United Nations and Government actions and welcome the establishment of the joint working group. Given that many of the current challenges in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo will continue after MONUSCO’s eventual departure, we also recognize the utility of dividing the benchmarks into the minimum conditions required for MONUSCO’s exit and priority areas for collaboration with the United Nations country team. We encourage MONUSCO to focus on ensuring that the minimum conditions for its withdrawal are met, while simultaneously preparing the handover of other tasks to the United Nations country team and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo against a clear timeline.”

    2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source

31. “In the same week as the final report of the Independent Commission on the review of sexual abuse and exploitation during the response to the tenth Ebola virus disease epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is timely to reaffirm the need for robust action to prevent, tackle and ensure accountability for such incidents. In that regard. we call on MONUSCO to expedite delivery of its action plan on sexual exploitation and abuse. Turning to MONUSCO’s transition, the United Kingdom welcomes the strategy and the identified benchmarks, agreed with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and recently transmitted to the Security Council. Ultimately, the Democratic Republic of the Congo bears responsibility for creating the long-term conditions for peace and MONUSCO’s withdrawal.”

    2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source

32. “It must also be implemented with respect for human rights and international law. A further positive development is the signing of the disarmament, demobilization, community reintegration and stabilization ordinance. However, it is regrettable that combatants who had previously surrendered are reportedly returning to the bush. We strongly encourage the timely development of the disarmament, demobilization, community reintegration and stabilization strategy and mechanisms for its delivery. Before I come to MONUSCO’s transition, let me express our concern regarding sexual exploitation and abuse. We were deeply disappointed to learn of seven new cases reported to MONSUCO during the latest reporting period.”

    2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source

33. “The 1.3 million people newly displaced this year and the nearly 400 civilians killed in the past three months serve once again to highlight the desperate need for change in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The United Kingdom welcomes the improved operational collaboration between MONUSCO, including its reinforced Force Intervention Brigade, and the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We encourage the relevant stakeholders to continue that collaboration in strict compliance with the United Nations human rights due diligence policy under the state of siege. We welcome the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s recent evaluation of the state of siege. We call on the Government to ensure the delivery of basic services and that the state of siege remains transparent and time-limited.”

    2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source

34. “Let me begin by thanking Special Representative Keita, Ambassador Abarry and Ms. Mbangu for their briefings. I will focus my intervention primarily on two issues, namely, the state of siege currently in place in the North Kivu and Ituri provinces and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) transition strategy. The continued deterioration of the security situation, the increased frequency of attacks by armed groups, rising casualties and the harrowing humanitarian situation amid the state of siege continue to give us serious cause for concern. Ms. Mbangu’s testimony was very powerful on that point. We condemn the ongoing violence and displacement of civilians.”

    2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source

35. “We provide extensive technical and political support. We maintain the United Kingdom National Data Centre and host 13 facilities, which support the International Monitoring System. We must all take responsibility to promote the Treaty’s entry into force, including engaging with the remaining annex 2 States, but also with civil society and youth, to demonstrate the crucial role that the Treaty and its organization play in maintaining international security and as a step towards our shared goal of a world without nuclear weapons.”

    2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source

36. “The United Kingdom condemns North Korea’s continued development of illegal nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, demonstrated most recently on 15 September by two ballistic missile launches, in violation of Security Council resolutions, and their six nuclear tests since 2006. We call for the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of North Korea, and I urge the country to resume dialogue with the international community. We call on North Korea to sign and ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Ban Treaty. Turning to the CTBTO, it is our collective responsibility to sustain the verification mechanism, financially and technically, in order to ensure it is fit for purpose upon the CTBT’s entry into force. The United Kingdom is one of the largest financial contributors to the CTBTO, providing £4.5 million annually.”

    2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source

37. “Cleverly, underlined our continued support just last week at the CTBT Article XIV Conference. Our goal is very simple: to bring an end to nuclear- weapon test explosions anywhere on the planet. Each signature and ratification takes us closer to that goal. We therefore welcome the ratifications by Cuba and the Union of the Comoros since the last Conference. The United Kingdom has not carried out any nuclear-weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions since 1991. We played a central role in the negotiation of the CTBT, being one of the first States to sign it, and to complete ratification in 1998.”

    2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source

38. “Let me thank you, Mr. President, and the Irish presidency for bringing us together today to underline our support for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). Let me also thank our three briefers for their presentations and reiterate the United Kingdom’s congratulations to Mr. Floyd on his election as Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO). The United Kingdom views the CTBT and its entry into force as a vital part of the step-by-step approach to nuclear disarmament under the framework of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. We continue to be a faithful campaigner for its entry into force, engaging by publicly and privately with the remaining eight annex 2 States. The United Kingdom’s Minister of State, Mr.”

    2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source

39. “South Sudan’s future stability and prosperity depend on putting fundamental building blocks in place now, including an end to violence, respect for human rights and humanitarian access, and a path to inclusive and credible elections. The international community, including our United Nations family at this meeting, should united behind that effort.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source

40. “We encourage South Sudan’s leaders to take concrete steps now to ensure that the path to elections will be open, inclusive and fair, starting with inclusive consultations on the constitution-making process. Thirdly, we cannot ignore the fact that insecurity and political tensions are contributing directly to the suffering of millions of ordinary South Sudanese. We know that 7.2 million people — 60 per cent of the population — are likely to face acute food insecurity in the coming months. Increased violence has displaced tens of thousands and interrupted humanitarian delivery. Moreover, humanitarian workers and their assets continue to be targeted. That is deplorable and must end. Let me to conclude by reiterating our call for South Sudan’s leaders to focus on the bigger picture and on earning the trust of their people.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source

41. “That will also depend on more people having a genuine stake in the country’s governance. That brings me to my second point. The United Kingdom is deeply concerned by the restrictions on the freedom of expression imposed by South Sudan’s Government in response to public calls for peaceful protests. I think that Ms. Nanjia’s briefing reinforced that message. Intimidation, threats and pre-emptive detentions of civil society actors are unacceptable. As we draw closer to the first national elections, we urge South Sudan’s Government to respect the freedoms of speech, association and expression guaranteed in the transitional constitution. Those freedoms are vital to enable much-needed debate on the country’s future.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source

42. “We share the concerns expressed by many today regarding recent splits in the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) and the destabilizing impacts of political manoeuvring. We welcome the role of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and of Prime Minister Hamdok as Chair in seeking to resolve those divisions. We echo their call for all parties to refrain from violence and to focus on achieving peace and stability through compromise, trust and unity. We also continue to call on all actors to work towards an improved security situation and for the long- overdue graduation of the Necessary Unified Forces. But improved security alone will not be sufficient to strengthen trust between the South Sudanese State and its people.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source

43. “Let me thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom, Ms. Ghelani and Ms. Nanjia for their insightful contributions. I would like to make three key points in response to what we have heard today. First, the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan still falls far short of what is needed. That is fostering increased instability and exacerbating political divisions. The United Kingdom welcomes recent areas of progress, including the inauguration of Parliament, exchange rate reforms and public financial management reforms. But three years on, delays in turning core commitments into action are compounding grievances and contributing to ongoing suffering and instability.”

    2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source

44. “Perthes to share findings of the Mission’s State-level peacebuilding assessments with the Security Council. A joined- up approach across the United Nations system in conducting those assessments and in delivering its support to the Sudan will be crucial to maximize resources and impact. In conclusion, the United Kingdom encourages continued partnership between the Government, UNITAMS, international partners and all stakeholders for the success of the Sudan’s transition.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

45. “We welcome the talks between the Government and the SPLM/N Al-Hilu faction and continue to call for their swift resumption. We commend the role of UNITAMS in facilitating those talks, in particular efforts to strengthen women’s meaningful participation and inclusion. I reiterate our call for those who remain outside the peace process to engage in it swiftly and without preconditions. Thirdly, it is clear that, for the Government of the Sudan’s efforts to be sustainable, they must be underpinned by a significant investment in peacebuilding. That is why the United Kingdom has provided early contributions to the Sudan peace fund. We commend the peacebuilding support already being provided to the Sudan by UNITAMS and the United Nations country team. In order to inform our future deliberations, we encourage Mr.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

46. “In that regard, we welcome the Sudanese Police Force’s engagement with the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) and the formulation of a One United Nations protection of civilians strategy to support the Government’s efforts. We also urge the Government to build on the initial progress made in implementing the Juba Peace Agreement. We echo the Secretary-General’s call for the timely formation of the monitoring and evaluation mechanism and urge the swift establishment of the peace commission. In July, the Special Envoy of the United Kingdom and his United States and Norwegian counterparts joined Mr. Perthes to visit areas under the control of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM/N) Abdelaziz Al-Hilu faction in support of peace talks.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

47. “Commitments are welcome, but they need to translate swiftly into concrete actions that improve the lives of Sudanese civilians. Increased intercommunal clashes, particularly in Darfur, are concerning. The plight of over 300,000 civilians displaced so far this year demonstrates the urgency of tackling intercommunal violence. Ms. Alkarib has just given us a powerful account of the plight of women in the Sudan. We urge the Government to expedite the implementation of its National Plan for the Protection of Civilians and other efforts to prevent and reduce violence at the community level, including violence against women and girls.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

48. “Let me begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Perthes, Ms. Hala Alkarib and Ambassador Jürgenson for their briefings. I would like to make three key points in response to what we have heard today. First, I would like to join Mr. Perthes in recognizing and commending the significant and continued progress towards a more peaceful, prosperous and democratic Sudan. We welcome Prime Minister Hamdok’s initiative of 22 June and encourage the buy- in of all parts of the Government. We also commend the deepening cooperation between the Government and the International Criminal Court, particularly the recent visit of the Chief Prosecutor and the decision of the Sudanese Cabinet to transfer indictees to The Hague. Secondly, I want to acknowledge that, despite that progress, significant challenges remain.”

    2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source

49. “More broadly, the United Kingdom is a strong supporter of the Peacebuilding Fund, having contributed more than $300 million since its inception. The combination of peacekeeping efforts and wider support from the international community are key to creating the conditions for sustained peace. Effective transitions require all actors across and beyond the United Nations system to plan together to consolidate peace and to follow through in support of political solutions. In doing so, we can safeguard the legacy of all our peacekeepers and ensure their sacrifices are not in vain.”

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50. “The United Kingdom welcomes the Secretary- General’s directive to United Nations missions, country teams and Headquarters entities on early joint planning and financing, operational support and staffing. Sustaining peace relies on robust national ownership, host States building their own capacities, with the right international support and making plans for transitioning responsibilities with clear benchmarks for a desired end state, not an end date. As we have heard today, the voices of women, youth and civil society are essential if transitions are to be sustainable. In Mali, bilateral funding from the United Kingdom helps increase the participation of women in the peace process and helps strengthen civilian coordination in order to facilitate humanitarian access.”

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