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Kariuki

lines on the record: 832
first: 2021-08-16
most recent: 2023-12-19
sittings or episodes: 199
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“Given the time that has passed since the most recent report of the Secretary-General on UNPOL (S/2018/1183), the United Kingdom encourages the Secretariat to consider preparing a new report for the Council on UNPOL activities and governance. The United Kingdom welcomes the closer integration of police into United Nations peacekeeping, in line with the emphasis on strategic and operational integration as part of the Action for Peacekeeping Plus priorities. Missions are stronger and safer when police are treated as an integral part and are able to contribute their community intelligence and apply their unique set of skills. Commander Fossen highlighted how important the women and peace and security agenda is for successful policing.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank all of our briefers today. United Nations police (UNPOL) are uniquely placed to contribute to meeting the aims of the New Agenda for Peace — preventing the recurrence of conflict and sustaining peace. United Nations police play a critical role in mediation and protection and can build trust and understanding with communities. Moreover, United Nations police support host nation capacity-building for the longer-term. They should carry out the full range of activities that they are mandated to fulfil, in line with the 2016 UNPOL external review, in order to help establish rule of law, protect human rights and sustain peace.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“Let me just thank the Security Council for its show of unity in the adoption of the 12-month technical rollover (resolution 2707 (2023)). The Council’s continued positive engagement on this file is crucial to securing further progress in the fragile peace process. This show of unity sends a clear signal that the Council continues to be fully supportive of an intra-Yemeni process under United Nations auspices. We as a Council stand ready to support the efforts of Special Envoy Grundberg and Yemeni stakeholders in securing a durable peace in Yemen.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9473 (2023) · source
“We call on the warring parties and armed groups in the Sudan to urgently facilitate safe supply routes for the JBVMM headquarters and ensure the safe passage and freedom of movement for all United Nations staff. Progress towards ending the political gridlock on the future status of Abyei can be made only if all sides in the Sudan cease hostilities and return to the negotiating table in good faith. In the meantime, we urge both the Government of South Sudan and the Sudanese authorities to ensure that UNISFA can implement its mandate, in line with their primary responsibility as host States and the status-of-forces agreements.”
2023-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9467 (2023) · source
“We call upon the Government of South Sudan to immediately withdraw its troops, in line with its commitments under the 2011 status-of- forces agreement. As we have heard, the fragile security situation in Abyei is further threatened by the wholly unjustified and brutal conflict being waged by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the Sudan. More than 9,000 displaced civilians have entered Abyei since hostilities began, posing further challenges to the already dire humanitarian situation and complex communal tensions. The effective closure of Sudanese airspace has made aerial patrolling impossible. It is crucial that the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JBVMM) is able to maintain a range of operations in order to deliver on its mandate in full.”
2023-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9467 (2023) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix and Special Envoy Tetteh for their briefings. I welcome the participation of the representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan in our meeting today. Let me start by commending the newly reconfigured multinational force of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) for its substantial contribution to maintaining peace and security in Abyei. The United Kingdom welcomes the mediation efforts of the Government of South Sudan to address tensions between the Ngok Dinka and Twic Dinka, while noting that the security situation in Abyei remains tense. Violent intercommunal clashes continue to threaten the lives and safety of civilians and peacekeepers. We are concerned about the continued positioning of the South Sudanese People’s Defence Forces in southern Abyei.”
2023-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9467 (2023) · source
“We hope all parties will show the political will and courage to continue Bosnia and Herzegovina’s journey towards a democratic, stable and prosperous future for the benefit of all its citizens.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“There can be no room for doubt: Bosnia and Herzegovina is, and will remain, a single, sovereign and multi-ethnic country. We support the High Representative’s use of his executive powers where the situation requires it. We also recognize the positive developments outlined in the latest report, including steps towards greater institutional functionality. We urge all parties to build on the positive momentum from elections last year by working together and redoubling their efforts to deliver important reforms in order to enable progress on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Euro-Atlantic path. That will help to arrest the economic stagnation and democratic decline that threaten the country’s progress.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“It outlines the divisive rhetoric and actions of the Republika Srpska leadership and documents the unprecedented rise in attacks against the Dayton Peace Agreement, the rule of law and the High Representative himself. In recent months, we have seen attempts to undo the very fabric and structures of the State. That includes efforts to undermine State and judicial institutions and calls for the separation of the two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Faced with that threat, the Security Council must make clear its full support for the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement and its structures. The United Kingdom takes its obligations under Dayton seriously, and we remain an active member of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“Let me join others in congratulating China on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of November and wishing them the best. I also thank Brazil for its excellent stewardship during the month of October. We welcome the unanimous adoption today of resolution 2706 (2023), renewing the mandate of European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR-Althea), and I join others in thanking Switzerland for its efforts as penholder on that text. EUFOR-Althea’s presence remains crucial for peace and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly with rising political tensions across the region. I would also like to thank High Representative Schmidt for his latest report, which informs our discussion today. The High Representative’s latest report paints a very grave picture.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, the face of unprecedented need, we agree with the High Commissioner that now is the crucial time to come together to deliver meaningful change for displaced people.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“The United Kingdom is partnering with the United Arab Emirates at the twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to increase access to climate financing for the most vulnerable, including displaced people. We aim to ensure that they have the means to manage the impacts of climate-change in order to help reduce climate driven displacement and instability. The Global Refugee Forum, to be held in December, will be a key moment for us to tackle rising displacement together. The United Kingdom will be making several pledges to drive initiatives on education, inclusion and protection and help deliver long-term solutions for refugees and host countries. We hope that other Council members will join us in those pledges.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“They remain vulnerable and reliant on dwindling aid. That is why, this month, the United Kingdom, together with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United States, co-convened a high-level event on Rohingya refugees, where we announced an additional $5.5 million of United Kingdom humanitarian support. Secondly, we need to establish conditions that enable refugees to return in a safe, voluntary and dignified way. In Syria, many refugees in the region want to return home but report that they do not feel safe to do so. The Council, and all those with influence, must insist that those conditions be in place. Thirdly, we must recognize that, as well as conflict, climate-change is also driving displacement.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“I thank High Commissioner Grandi for his sobering briefing. This meeting comes at a crucial time. As we heard, the number of people who have been forced from their homes has reached a record high of 110 million. Sadly, that trend is set to continue. New emergencies are pushing the limits of an already-strained humanitarian system, including the crisis in Gaza. We are committed to responding to humanitarian needs. It is also vital that regional stability be maintained given, not least, the already-high number of refugees in the region. The Security Council has a role to play in tackling rising displacement. I will make four points in that regard. First, we need to shine a light on neglected crises. In 2017, more than 740,000 Rohingya fled horrific ethnic cleansing in Myanmar and sought refuge in Bangladesh.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, we urge the Council to renew MINUSCA’s mandate with the provisions necessary to allow the Mission to further increase its effectiveness. The United Kingdom fully supports MINUSCA in supporting the extension of State authority through joint operations with the Central African Republic military, enabling access to basic services, improving mission capacity, supporting local elections and promoting human rights.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“They serve only to strengthen the narrative of armed groups. Secondly, all parties in the Central African Republic must recommit to the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic to ensure that a long-term solution to the conflict can be realized. We call on the Government to redouble its efforts to facilitate inclusive dialogue and implement the joint road map with all political actors and armed groups. MINUSCA’s role in providing good offices and supporting the peace process continues to be crucial. Thirdly, conducting local elections remains important for extending democratic local governance and fulfilling the decentralization required for sustainable peace. With the support of MINUSCA, the authorities of the Central African Republic must fulfil their commitment to holding local elections in 2024.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes the positive progress outlined by the Secretary-General in the latest report (S/2023/769), including the improved border management policy, the greater inclusion of women in political processes and the achievement of milestones in disarmament, demobilization, repatriation and reintegration operations. Now is the time to build on those achievements on the path to peace and stability. First, the authorities of the Central African Republic must deconflict their security partners, ensure that they abide by international law and end impunity for any human rights violations they commit. The Wagner Group’s systematic human rights abuses and spread of misinformation and disinformation are not the solution to the multifaceted challenges in the Central African Republic.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“Let me thank Special Representative Rugwabiza for her briefing. I also welcome the participation in this meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic, Ms. Sylvie Valérie Baipo Temon, and the representative of Angola. Let me first emphasize our continued appreciation for the peacekeepers of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), as they seek to fulfil their mandate in challenging circumstances. The Mission’s improved cooperation with the authorities of the Central African Republic highlights the importance of effective leadership in pursuing efforts to stabilize the country after decades of conflict.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“Finally, we recognize the vital role that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has played in the significant progress Kosovo has made since the adoption of resolution 1244 (1999), but conditions on the ground are unrecognizable from 1999. We believe it is time to renew UNMIK’s role and responsibilities. That would enable the Council to take a fresh look at how the Mission can adapt to serve the current conditions in Kosovo. In conclusion, let me reiterate the United Kingdom’s gratitude to the Special Representative and the Mission for all their work and for the professional implementation of their mandate.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“We are proud to have deployed approximately 600 United Kingdom soldiers to Kosovo in response to a request from NATO in order to help fulfil KFOR’s mandate to maintain a safe and secure environment in Kosovo. At this time of heightened tension, the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia remains vital. We urge both parties to engage with the European Union-facilitated dialogue to find mutually acceptable solutions, end the cycle of instability and protect the hard-fought gains of the past decade. We call on Kosovo and Serbia to honour their commitments and avoid unilateral actions or rhetoric that could reduce prospects for a comprehensive normalization agreement, and we urge both parties to engage constructively, including on the establishment of an association of Serb-majority municipalities, as soon as possible.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“That would send a positive signal to minority communities and demonstrate Kosovo’s commitment to an inclusive, multi-ethnic future. We also remain deeply concerned about the immediate security challenges in the north of Kosovo. We strongly condemn the attacks on international personnel in May, and on Kosovo police on 24 September. It is vital that those responsible are brought to justice. We call on Serbia to cooperate fully with the investigations under way and to take steps to address cross-border organized crime and arms smuggling. Kosovo must be able to implement the rule of law across the whole of its territory, in close coordination with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Force (KFOR).”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Representative Ziadeh for her briefing. I welcome the participation of Her Excellency Ms. Osmani-Sadriu, President of Kosovo, and Her Excellency Ms. Brnabić, Prime of Minister of Serbia, in our meeting. The United Kingdom is a long-standing supporter of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign State. We welcome the Government’s continued progress on important issues such as the rule of law, transitional justice and tackling organized crime and corruption. We fully support the declaration on missing persons, endorsed by both Kosovo and Serbia. That is a priority issue and should not be politicized. We also echo the Mission’s call for the Government of Kosovo to implement the 2016 ruling of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo regarding the Visoki Dečani monastery’s property.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“We commend efforts to broker transparent dialogue in search of a genuine commitment to political progress. We continue to hear chilling accounts of the widespread use of sexual violence, including collective rape, by armed gangs as a weapon to instil fear into communities. There are also accounts of the recruitment of vulnerable children into gangs. The United Kingdom welcomes the renewal of sanctions targeting those responsible for, and supporting, armed criminal violence in Haiti. We stand ready to consider further sanctions designations against gangs and their influential backers to help to deliver a more stable future for the Haitian people.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“The Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti, which the Council mandated earlier this month (see resolution 2699 (2023)), is an important step to help the Haitian National Police address the deteriorating security situation in their country. And we pay tribute to Kenya and other countries who are stepping up. But this Mission alone will not solve the multidimensional crisis in Haiti. Long-term stability in Haiti cannot be achieved without political progress that allows the Haitian people to choose their next leaders through free, fair and credible elections. We call on all political actors to put aside their differences for the common interest and agree a road map that commits all parties to working towards a return to long-term stable governance.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salvador, Executive Director Russell, Executive Director Wali and Ms. Manigat for their briefings today. United Nations staff and their local partners continue to do vital work in Haiti in the toughest of circumstances. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of Haiti, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating political and security situation in Haiti, as has been set out by our briefers today, and its severe impact on the Haitian people and the region. Gangs continue to take over entire neighbourhoods, on which they unleash killing, burning, kidnapping and severe restriction of movement.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“At times of deep geopolitical division, it is even more important that regional organizations play an active role. Thirdly, where national and regional efforts fail, it is the duty of the Council to take action to safeguard international peace and security. That is a last resort that we can better avoid by marshalling all the tools at our disposal for effective prevention, mediation and peacebuilding in order to avoid escalation.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Secondly, we can support, help to strengthen and coordinate better with regional organizations. The Council’s annual dialogue with the African Union Peace and Security Council is a model that has borne fruit. But it can be further deepened and extended, including through stronger linkages between early- warning mechanisms, better use of the wider United Nations and regional peacebuilding architectures and more coordinated support to nationally led prevention strategies. Our engagement with the Caribbean Community on Haiti and with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Myanmar are other examples in which regional bodies play an important role and are partners of the Council. The United Kingdom has always been a strong advocate of Chapter VI of the Charter.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Let me offer three reflections. First, we can do more, and in a more coordinated manner, to support national actors in preventing and resolving conflict. Indeed, that should be our first port of call. It is enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, which looks first to conflict parties to settle their disputes by peaceful means. Achieving peace is rarely easy, and lasting peace can be sustained only with true and inclusive national ownership. That often requires hard decisions and the help of good-faith friends. The United Kingdom has had the privilege of being such a friend through several peace processes. And we continue to actively support conflict resolution efforts bilaterally and through multilateral partners, including as a major voluntary donor to global United Nations peace programmes.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for convening this important meeting. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari, former Presidents Bachelet and Mbeki, and Ms. Echavarría Álvarez for their briefings. The Secretary-General’s analysis in his New Agenda for Peace should strike a chord with us all. People around the world are living and dying through a period of conflict unmatched in decades. Last year, according to the Peace Research Institute Oslo, there were 55 active conflicts, and there were more battle-related deaths than in any year since 1984. For more than a decade now, conflict has been trending relentlessly in the wrong direction. How is it that we seem, at times, so powerless to shift that tide? And what is it that the Security Council, the wider United Nations membership and other actors can do to change the trend?”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Let me conclude by commending Somalia on its progress through the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative. Thanks to Somalia’s hard work, the country is on track to benefit from debt relief, including from the United Kingdom. After debt relief, Somalia has the opportunity to continue to increase revenue collection, strengthen fiscal management and limit the space for corruption. Taken together, security successes, accompanied by progress on political and economic reforms, should be a cause for cautious optimism.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“The African Union Mission in Somalia and ATMIS have made huge sacrifices in enabling Somalia to get to where it is today, and we fully support them as they seek to finish the job. The United Kingdom welcomes the Government’s commitment to establishing inclusive political processes. Progress on this agenda, including clarity on the electoral model and the constitutional review, will underpin medium- to long-term stability in Somalia. Indeed, progress with State-building and peacebuilding is also essential to ensure sustained progress in the fight against Al-Shabaab, as it will consolidate the military gains. Our top priority in Somalia is to support the Government to advance its State-building and political-reform objectives while it continues to address security threats.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“The Security Council and the United Nations should continue to work closely with Somalia and the African Union to ensure that both objectives are balanced and are successful. Member States need to support ATMIS and Somalia financially. Since 2022, the United Kingdom has contributed over $57 million to ATMIS and over $12 million to the United Nations trust fund for the Somali security forces, and we urge other Member States to step up their support as well. The United Kingdom welcomes the positive collaboration between the Government and ATMIS on the recent joint technical assessment. By working together, the African Union and the Government of Somalia, with the support of the United Nations and partners, can ensure that the security transition is successful.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Laing and Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia Souef for their briefings this morning and for the continued work of their teams and troops in very challenging circumstances. I also welcome the participation of Ambassador Osman, Permanent Representative of Somalia, in today’s meeting. Let me begin by reiterating the United Kingdom’s full support for, and solidarity with, Somalia in the fight against Al-Shabaab. We are approaching a crunch point in the security transition. In 2024, we will see the continuation of the transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to Somali-led security forces. That will happen as Somalia continues its ongoing offensive operations against Al-Shabaab.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“UNSMIL is an essential partner in Libya and vital to efforts to help create a path towards free, fair and inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections. We hope the renewal will provide the continuity that Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bathily needs to lead the Mission and steer international support towards an inclusive political settlement for Libya.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we note the assessment of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) that the updated electoral laws constitute a working basis to hold elections and require the commitment of all major parties to implement. However, as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has made clear, contentious issues remain. Those need to be resolved through an inclusive political agreement. Therefore, we urge Libya’s leaders to engage with Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bathily in a constructive manner to give the process a chance of success. They should attend any United Nations- convened meetings and make necessary concessions in order to move Libya towards elections. We look forward to working with Council members on the renewal of UNSMIL’s mandate later this month.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“We welcome Special Representative Bathily’s statement on the need for a national mechanism to direct recovery and reconstruction efforts. To be effective, any reconstruction efforts must be unified across eastern and western Libya, and coordinated with local, national and international partners. There must be full transparency, effective oversight and accountability to the Libyan people. The devastating floods simply reinforce our assessment that the status quo is unsustainable and will not deliver what the Libyan people need. Libya’s citizens continue to suffer from the lack of political progress. A unified and democratically elected Government is needed to respond effectively to citizens’ needs.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bathily for his briefing and the Permanent Representative of Japan for his update on the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. I also welcome the participation of the representative of Libya in this meeting. First, I want to express the United Kingdom’s deep condolences to the people of Libya following the devastating flooding in Derna. The United Kingdom is committed to supporting those affected by the flooding. We have mobilized over $6 million in support, contributing to the United Nations flash appeal and deploying United Kingdom emergency medical teams and technical engineering support. We will continue to coordinate closely with the United Nations and Libyan authorities on further support, as required.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“Today’s adoption is an important step in helping to address the dire security situation. But in the longer term, only a political solution can give the Haitian people the security and prosperity they deserve.”
2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source
“The Multinational Security Support Mission is an important step in helping the Haitian National Police address the deteriorating security situation in their country, and it paves the way for further efforts to address the connected security, humanitarian, political and economic crises. We look forward to seeing the Mission uphold the highest international standards. The United Kingdom pays tribute to the leadership shown by Kenya in stepping forward to lead the Mission, and we also welcome the engagement of States members of the Caribbean Community and others beyond in the multinational effort to help the people of Haiti. We call on all actors in Haiti to engage constructively in preparing for the holding of inclusive, free and fair legislative and presidential elections as soon as the local security situation permits.”
2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating Brazil on its assumption of the presidency of the Council this month. I also want to join others in welcoming Foreign Minister Généus of Haiti, and the representatives of Kenya, Jamaica and Guyana, to our meeting. The United Kingdom is pleased to have voted in favour of resolution 2699 (2023), which authorizes the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti, as requested by the Haitian Government, under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. We are grateful to the United States and Ecuador for their tireless efforts to build support for it within the Council.”
2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source
“While the United Nations and international partners can play a supporting role, the Government must be willing and able to assume its responsibilities for civilian protection. We encourage the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to agree on responsibilities for a responsible, conditions-based drawdown with MONUSCO. That should include a sustainable plan for providing security in those areas from which MONUSCO withdraws. The United Kingdom fully supports the Nairobi and Luanda peace processes, which are key to tackling the underlying drivers of conflict. In conclusion, we look forward to engaging with all stakeholders on MONUSCO’s future during the mandate renewal and to ensuring that we uphold our responsibility as a Council to support peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9427 (2023) · source
“In preparation for the further withdrawal of MONUSCO, we encourage the Mission to continue transitioning tasks to the Congolese State and, where appropriate, the United Nations country team and other international partners. The United Kingdom is ready to consider further the consolidation of MONUSCO’s footprint and a reduction of the troop ceiling during MONUSCO’s mandate renewal in December, in line with the Government’s request to accelerate withdrawal. However, we must also carefully consider the implications of MONUSCO’s drawdown on the civilian population. The consequences of a rushed departure would be severe. In addition to providing extensive support to the Congolese security forces in operations against armed groups, MONUSCO currently protects thousands of civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9427 (2023) · source
“We remain extremely concerned about the fragile situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Regional peace processes should be respected and all support to armed groups must stop. We acknowledge the request of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to bring forward MONUSCO’s withdrawal and welcome the Government’s commitment to ensuring that the process is progressive and responsible. We want to see a handover from MONUSCO to the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There has already been significant progress in that regard in recent years, with MONUSCO withdrawing from the Kasais and Tanganyika. The lessons learned from those processes should inform MONUSCO’s withdrawal from other provinces.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9427 (2023) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Keita, the Permanent Representative of Gabon, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ms. Modi for their briefings today. I welcome the participation in our meeting of Deputy Prime Minister Lutundula Apala Pen’apala and the Permanent Representative of Rwanda. The United Kingdom fully supports the work carried out by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), especially in protecting civilians. We commend the Mission and Special Representative Keita for their continued efforts in increasingly challenging circumstances.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9427 (2023) · source
“The United Kingdom commends the Government of South Sudan on its provision of transportation and the United Nations system and humanitarian partners on their response to the crisis. We urge the South Sudanese Government to create a more enabling environment for humanitarian action and to commit to longer-term, more durable solutions that address the increasing humanitarian needs. In conclusion, at this important time in South Sudan’s history, we urge South Sudan’s leadership to deliver on the outstanding tasks in order to make democratic elections a reality.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes the recent establishment of an election security committee and the presentation of the National Elections Act to Parliament. However, as Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom highlighted, in addition to adopting the necessary legislation and reconstituting the relevant electoral bodies, there are fundamental decisions and logistical preparations that require urgent attention. We call on the South Sudanese authorities to create the necessary political and civic space to allow for free and credible elections. As the horrifying violence continues across the border in the Sudan, more than 260,000 people have now been registered as arriving in South Sudan, adding to what were already unprecedented levels of humanitarian need there.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom, Director Wosornu and Ms. Juan for their briefings today. This September marks five years since the South Sudanese parties came together to sign the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. The United Kingdom welcomes the progress that has been achieved since then and the fact that disputes are now largely resolved through political dialogue rather than conflict. Nevertheless, we remain concerned about the fact that progress is too slow and too limited. The past five years have been characterized by missed deadlines and multiple extensions. We therefore call on South Sudan’s leaders to demonstrate the political will to deliver the free and fair elections that the South Sudanese people deserve.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source
“The rich tapestry of the Sudan’s civilian groups, supported by neighbours and the United Nations, can play a vital role in support of the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a better future. And we need collective international action to help end the violence, secure humanitarian access and establish a credible political process. In that regard, we support a leading role for regional actors, including the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union and the Sudan’s neighbours. The United Kingdom remains committed to the Sudanese people. We will continue to work with international partners to ensure that those responsible for this brutal conflict are held to account.”
2023-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9417 (2023) · source
“During that time, neither the Sudanese Armed Forces nor the Rapid Support Forces have acted in the interests of the Sudanese people. In urban areas, civilians are trapped without access to food, water or basic services owing to continued aerial bombardments largely, as we have heard, by the Sudanese Armed Forces. While in Darfur, reports of widespread sexual violence, ethnically motivated killings, forced recruitment of child soldiers and the burning of villages by the Rapid Support Forces and its allied militia are truly abhorrent. The bloodshed needs to end. We call on the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to negotiate in good faith in the interests of the people of the Sudan.”
2023-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9417 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Perthes and Ms. Wosornu for their briefings and Ms. Adil for her powerful testimony. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Ghana for his report on the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan. Let me start by paying tribute to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Perthes and, through him, to the United Nations staff in the Sudan and the region for all their work under extremely challenging circumstances, including strenuous efforts towards a political solution. Volker Perthes has been a tireless advocate of peace and a true friend of the Sudan. We thank him for his service. The conflict is now entering its sixth month.”
2023-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9417 (2023) · source