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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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“With resolution 2685 (2023), the Security Council has sent a unified endorsement of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS). I would like to pay tribute to the efforts of all the United Nations staff in the Sudan, as well as those providing support from outside the country, who continue to do vital work under extremely challenging circumstances. Let me in particular underline the United Kingdom’s support for the work of Special Representative of the Secretary- General Volker Perthes and the UNITAMS team. The situation in the Sudan remains of significant concern, particularly with regard to the humanitarian needs of the Sudan’s population. Today’s mandate renewal underlines that the United Nations will continue to support the Sudan’s demands for peace and democracy.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9337 (2023) · source
“Once again, we urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to cease those launches, return to dialogue and take credible steps towards denuclearization and peace on the Korean peninsula.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“But it is the North Korean people who bear the highest costs of those launches, as their Government diverts resources away from people’s basic economic needs. That behaviour is unacceptable. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea continues to flout the international non-proliferation architecture and poses a great threat to global peace and security. We understand that it intends to repeat the failed launch as soon as it can. The United Kingdom is ready to work urgently with all Council members to send a united message to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We continue to urge all Member States to fully implement the existing resolutions and to counter the continued development of the illegal weapons programmes of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“The United Kingdom condemns the reckless failed satellite launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on 31 May. Let me be clear. The launch had nothing to do with the peaceful uses of outer space. It was a military reconnaissance satellite and it used ballistic- missile technology to launch. As such, it was a further violation of the Council’s resolutions. It follows nine other sets of ballistic-missile tests since the start of 2023, including a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic- missile test in April — all part of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s reckless pursuit of the advanced nuclear and ballistic-missile capabilities with which it seeks to threaten its neighbours. While the launch failed, it caused alarm for the people of Japan and the Republic of Korea.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“While the international community has relied predominantly on United Nations peacekeeping to date, we acknowledge the comparative advantage that AU and other Africa-led peace support operations can offer, with an ability to deploy more rapidly and respond more robustly to certain threats for which United Nations peacekeeping operations are not always the appropriate response. In conclusion, the United Kingdom is committed to working with all countries, particularly our African partners, to develop a working financial mechanism that enables predictable and sustainable support.”
2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source
“Secondly, the AU has made significant progress to determine its compliance framework for international humanitarian law, human rights, conduct and discipline. It must now be applied to new operations effectively. We encourage the continued development of those essential compliance frameworks. Thirdly, we should establish openly and clearly how we intend to share the financial burden between the United Nations and the African Union. Any scope for misinterpretation will cause new initiatives to stall.”
2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source
“One of those key challenges is how to address funding gaps and capability shortfalls that have affected performance. Security Council members have returned to the issue of using United Nations-assessed contributions to fund AU-led operations a number of times in recent years. The United Kingdom supported the framework set out in resolution 2320 (2016), but we recognize that that has not translated into practical support. How can we therefore make progress? I have three suggestions. First, since financing for each operation will need to be determined on a case-by-case basis, we must ensure that the Secretariat supports work to determine options for future operations and that the Security Council has an early role in determining the scope of joint United Nations-AU assessment and planning.”
2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source
“I thank Vice President Amherd for convening this important debate. As we mark the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, let me begin by paying tribute to all those who have contributed to United Nations peacekeeping over the past 75 years, in particular those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of peace and stability. Let me also congratulate all of our colleagues of African descent on this Africa Day. We welcome the Secretary-General’s 1 May report (S/2023/303). I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo, African Union (AU) Commissioner Adeoye and Ms. Tadesse for their statements. The changing nature of conflict in Africa requires the United Nations, the AU and other partners to adapt our different capabilities to prevent, mitigate and respond to evolving peace and security challenges.”
2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source
“So, we call for an immediate end to the continued attacks on civilian infrastructure, including homes, health-care facilities, schools and places of worship. The looting of humanitarian assets is simply unacceptable. The perpetrators must be held accountable. In conclusion, we offer our full support to the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan, as we enter discussions on the renewal of its mandate, and we stand in solidarity with the Sudanese people in their demands for a peaceful and democratic future.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“They must be included at every stage of the process, especially in mediation efforts to bring an end to the fighting and ultimately to deliver a democratic transition with a civilian government. Let me address the appalling human rights and humanitarian situation caused by the fighting. As we have heard, more than 500 civilians have been killed, thousands injured and millions more lack food and medicine. In West Darfur, visceral violence is igniting at a scale not experienced in decades. More than 150,000 people have been forced to flee the Sudan. The United Kingdom would like to extend its thanks and pledge its support to the neighbouring countries that have welcomed refugees. Humanitarian need has risen sharply, having already been at record levels prior to the conflict.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“So, we welcome all diplomatic efforts towards that goal, including the 11 May Jeddah declaration and the ceasefire agreement agreed on 20 May. But those commitments will be worthless if they are not put into action or if they are used to secure a military advantage. We call on the parties to abide fully by their commitments in letter and spirit. We also welcome the efforts of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the League of Arab States to help bring an end to the violence. It is essential that there be a strong coordination of efforts among regional and multilateral bodies. It is also imperative that the voices of the Sudanese civilians be heard loud and clear.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Perthes, Commissioner Bankole Adeoye and Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu for their briefings. Let me start by underlining our support for Special Representative of the Secretary-General Perthes and all United Nations staff who continue to work in the Sudan under extremely challenging circumstances. The conflict in the Sudan is a tragedy and has had a devastating impact on the Sudanese people. The United Kingdom urges the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to immediately stop fighting, protect civilians and grant safe and immediate humanitarian access. Coordinated action by international and regional partners is crucial to help end the conflict.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“New reports of around 150 civilian fatalities, includ- ing 45 children, following an attack by armed forces in the village of Karma, Burkina Faso on 20 April, are also deeply disturbing. We urge all States in the region to fully respect their obligations under international law. Thirdly, we agree with the message in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/328) that regionally led solutions are the most effective way to create lasting peace and stability. The Accra Initiative is a promising example, and we look forward to supporting its members’ efforts. We hope the forthcoming report of the Independent High-Level Panel on Security and Development in the Sahel will bring greater coherence between different initiatives in the Sahel.”
2023-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9322 (2023) · source
“We continue to urge further progress towards implementation of human rights due diligence mitigation measures, as recommended by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). At the same time, we are deeply concerned by the disturbing findings in last week’s OHCHR report on the massacre of hundreds of people in Moura, Mali by Malian security forces and the Russian-backed Wagner Group. As High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has said, such cases of summary executions, rape and torture amount to war crimes. We fully support MINUSMA’s role in investigating and reporting on human rights violations and abuses, and we urge the Malian authorities to strengthen their cooperation with the United Nations and respect MINUSMA’s freedom of movement.”
2023-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9322 (2023) · source
“First, with three States of the region in the middle of political transitions, the continued leadership of the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union is vital. We urge the Burkinabe, Chadian and Malian authorities to adhere to agreed election timetables. Secondly, counter-terrorism operations must respect human rights and international humanitarian law. To do otherwise risks aggravating grievances, undermining trust with local communities and driving recruitment to terrorist groups. We welcome the Group of Five for the Sahel’s reaffirmed commitment to the compliance framework under its new structures and its ongoing work with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).”
2023-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9322 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Pobee, Executive Secretary Tiaré and Ms. Diouf for their briefings. The Sahel is in crisis: escalating violence at the hands of extremist groups, democratic governance and human rights under threat, and vast humanitarian needs and food insecurity, all exacerbated by climate change and the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Those challenges need to be tackled by the countries of the Sahel, supported by international partners, through a determined show of political will, commitment to human rights and regional cooperation. The United Kingdom remains committed to supporting the Sahel and its people. We contributed approximately $284 million to the region last year. Let me set out three priorities for the coming period.”
2023-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9322 (2023) · source
“I urge all parties to work together to safeguard human rights and ensure that justice can be delivered when crimes occur, including through cooperation with the ICC and the surrender of individuals subject to arrest warrants. In conclusion, the United Kingdom remains committed to working with the Prosecutor’s Office and the Libyan authorities to build on that momentum and accelerate progress towards justice. Let me underline our full support for the work of the ICC in its pursuit of justice for the victims of the most egregious crimes, wherever they may occur.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“I thank the Independent Fact- Finding Mission on Libya for sharing its expertise and enhancing the Prosecutor’s work to record the experiences of Libyan people. Following the ending of the Fact-Finding Mission, I encourage the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to continue that cooperation to help document and safeguard evidence of serious crimes. This is a moment of opportunity in Libya. Transitional justice is vital to long-term security and stability and should be embedded in the political process. The ICC is a vital tool to help deliver justice for Libya through transparent and fair investigation.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“Those are important steps for delivering justice for the Libyan people. We are grateful to the Office of the Prosecutor and those who supported it for the renewed efforts during this period. We thank the Government of National Unity in Libya for facilitating the first official visit of an ICC Prosecutor to Libya in more than 10 years. It will be critical to the continued successful delivery of the investigation that further support be given to the investigation by the Government of National Unity and all other relevant Libyan authorities, including by providing documentation. We welcome the increased engagement with witnesses and survivors and the collection of testimonial evidence.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“Let me first thank Prosecutor Karim Khan for his powerful briefing today and for his twenty-fifth report on the situation in Libya. The United Kingdom gives its full support to the Prosecutor’s ongoing investigations in line with resolution 1970 (2011). We welcome both the briefing and the report as a demonstration of his transparency. We also welcome the participation of the representative of Libya in this meeting. We are pleased to hear of the acceleration in the investigation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the progress in the delivery of the new strategy outlined in the Prosecutor’s twenty-third report to the Council. We note the concrete outcomes of the investigation, including the issuance of new arrest warrants by the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber during the reporting period.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“We remain a committed member of the Peace Implementation Council in support of the territorial integrity and fundamental structure of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a single, sovereign State made up of two entities. We also recognize the European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s effective work in maintaining peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It continues to play a vital role in regional security. Now is the moment for all parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina to show courage and leadership, rejecting the politics of division and hatred in favour of cooperation and constructive engagement. That is essential if the country is to deliver stability and prosperity for all its citizens.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“As the High Representative makes clear, the Republika Srpska authorities continue to undermine State institutions in an attempt to damage the integrity of the State. Recent authoritarian legislative moves threaten peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region. Against that backdrop, it is more important than ever that the Security Council maintain its support for the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement and the High Representative. The United Kingdom remains firmly committed to the Dayton Agreement and its associated international structures. We welcome all efforts towards meeting the conditions set out for their closure, including the 5+2 criteria.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“Schmidt, along with the international community, had repeatedly encouraged domestic politicians to come to an agreement and form a Government. His executive powers remain a necessary tool when the situation requires it. We urge all actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to set aside narrow interests and promote collaborative and constructive politics in the coming period. That includes halting attempts to frustrate governance and working together to agree on an alternative to the permanent amendment to the Federation Constitution before May 2024. We welcome the proactive approach taken by the new Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina and hope to see such activity continue. We remain concerned about the dangerous, divisive and secessionist rhetoric and actions from the Republika Srpska leadership.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“Let me start by welcoming the participation of the High Representative in this meeting. Mr. Schmidt and his Office continue to play a crucial role in contributing to a stable and secure Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is therefore important for the Security Council to have an informed and open dialogue with Mr. Schmidt on the situation on the ground. The United Kingdom wants to see Bosnia and Herzegovina move forward as a democratic, stable and prosperous European country. We welcomed the formation on 28 April of a new Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. A functional and effective Government is vital to countering hostile actors, making progress on Euro-Atlantic integration and implementing reform. While it was regrettable that the High Representative had to take executive actions, Mr.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, we echo the Secretary’s General concern over the effect on Abyei of the military clashes across the Sudan. We note the offer by President Kiir to facilitate talks between the Sudanese armed forces and rapid support forces. The United Kingdom underlines its support for regional efforts to promote a ceasefire, including through the trilateral mechanism. We echo calls for a lasting ceasefire and for humanitarian needs to be urgently addressed. In conclusion, the conflict in the Sudan is a tragedy. It also presents a significant impediment to agreeing a peaceful settlement to the final status of Abyei, which remains key to enabling long-term peace and development in the territory. We urge the parties not to lose sight of this vital issue and stress the importance of resuming talks on the final status as soon as is practicable.”
2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source
“The United Kingdom urges all parties to fully respect international humanitarian law and protect and enable humanitarian staff, assets and operations to deliver aid to those in need in all parts of Abyei, without hindrance. We remain concerned about the ongoing intercommunal violence and increasing tensions within the Dinka community. We welcome the recent efforts by South Sudan to stop the violence between the Ngok Dinka and the Twic Dinka. We are, however, concerned by the positioning of the South Sudanese People’s Defence Forces and national police service personnel in Abyei, in violation of the 2011 agreement. The presence of those forces is exacerbating tensions and hindering peace. We call upon the Government of South Sudan to withdraw its forces without delay.”
2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Pobee and Special Envoy Tetteh for their briefings. I will make three brief points. First, the United Kingdom commends the tireless efforts of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) to help maintain peace and security in Abyei under challenging circumstances. A year since the mission began its transition from having a single troop-contributing country to becoming a multinational force, it is clear that this process has been a success and that the newly configured force is making a tangible difference to the security situation in Abyei. Secondly, despite the positive role played by UNISFA, the local population continues to suffer from an absence of basic services.”
2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source
“The United Kingdom remains steadfast in its appreciation for the work of the OSCE and its support for North Macedonia’s chairpersonship.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“In these times of crisis, we need functioning and effective regional organizations to address our shared problems and uphold the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the Helsinki Final Act. The OSCE has an important role to play, but in order to fulfil it, it relies on participating States fulfilling their commitments. Instead, Russia is choosing to obstruct the organization. It is doing so by delaying key decisions on its budget, blocking leadership appointments and frustrating the work of its human rights institutions. We urge all 57 OSCE participating States, including Russia, to support the organization and ensure that it is fully functional and adequately funded to deliver on its important work.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“When Russia launched its unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it transgressed all of the OSCE’s core principles — sovereignty, respect for territorial integrity, the inviolability of borders and the peaceful settlement of disputes. The publication today of the OSCE’s Moscow Mechanism report on the deportation of Ukrainian children once again highlights the immense suffering caused by Russia’s war. It outlines the grave human rights violations and abuses that Russia has committed and supports the growing evidence that several thousand Ukrainian children have been removed from their families, friends and homes and forcibly transferred out of the country.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“We also support its efforts to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the conflicts in Georgia, Moldova and Nagorno-Karabakh. Secondly, the OSCE’s work across all dimensions underpins our common security and prosperity. That includes its actions on economic development, environmental protection and climate change, which have our full support. Thirdly, we welcome the OSCE’s ongoing work through the Moscow Mechanism to expose violations and abuses of international humanitarian and human rights law. That includes reporting on the brutal crackdown on political and media freedoms in Belarus and holding Russia to account for its actions in Ukraine.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Foreign Minister Osmani for his briefing. For almost 50 years, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has played a vital role in promoting peace, stability and security in Europe, and it remains a critical institution for European and Euro-Atlantic security. In a challenging period for multilateralism, we welcome the positive role played by the OSCE in supporting the Security Council in its work on international peace and security. I would like to highlight three areas in particular. First, the OSCE makes a vital contribution through its autonomous bodies such as the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and its field missions in Central Asia, the Western Balkans and Moldova.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“The United Kingdom calls upon the countries of the region, the members of the Council and Special Envoy Huang Xia to intensify efforts to de-escalate the situation, improve regional cooperation, address security challenges, improve humanitarian access and bring peace to the Great Lakes region.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“We urge all parties to respect the commitments made under those processes, including the withdrawal of M-23, to end all support to armed groups and to stop the use of incendiary hate speech. We welcome Special Envoy Huang Xia’s support to those processes and encourage increased engagement as the conflict worsens. We welcome M-23’s handing over of some locations to the East African Community regional force, but any withdrawal must be complete and in line with the agreed processes through the Luanda road map. We hope that the forthcoming Angolan troop deployment will help reinforce that withdrawal. There is only one way out of the conflict. The violence must stop to give dialogue and peace a chance to succeed.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“The redeployment of resources to tackle M-23 has also undermined the protection of civilians elsewhere. There have recently been horrifying accounts of executions and attacks on civilians by the Allied Democratic Forces and the Coopérative pour le développement du Congo. We call for comprehensive investigations into allegations of human rights and international humanitarian law abuses by armed groups and for those responsible to be held accountable. All support to those non-State armed actors must stop. We reiterate our full support for regional diplomatic efforts, including the Nairobi and Luanda processes, which promote de-escalation and are aimed at creating the conditions for lasting peace in the region. We are making a financial contribution to the Nairobi process to that end.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Huang Xia for his briefing and Ambassador Šimonović for his presentation on behalf of the Peacebuilding Commission. I welcome the participation of the countries of the region in this meeting. I will focus on the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and regional processes to end the conflict. The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned by the intensifying violence and deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region, particularly in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We strongly condemn the continuing violence by all armed groups, including the United Nations-sanctioned Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) armed group. In the limited areas from which it has withdrawn, the horrors perpetrated by M-23 are gradually being exposed, with allegations of mass rapes and summary killings.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“We also note the Chinese and Russian joint statement that nuclear weapons should not be deployed abroad. Despite those statements of intent, Russia has steadily undermined the arms-control architecture underpinning our collective security. Russia’s persistent violations of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty resulted in the Treaty’s collapse in 2019, and this year Russia suspended its participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. President Lukashenko has made no secret of his wish to see Russia base nuclear weapons in Belarus. We urge him to stop enabling Russia’s reckless and escalatory actions. We will stand firm in our support to the people of Ukraine and call on Russia to de-escalate. It should start by ceasing its illegal and unprovoked invasion.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“President Putin’s announcement on 25 March is his latest attempt to intimidate and coerce. It has not worked, and it will not work. We will continue to support Ukraine in defending itself. We have heard President Putin’s claim that the trigger for that announcement was the fact that the United Kingdom was supplying depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine alongside Challenger tanks, as Ukraine defends itself in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. Russia is well aware that this is conventional ammunition, not nuclear munitions, and it is yet another example of Russia deliberately trying to mislead. We welcome President Xi Jinping’s call for the international community to jointly oppose the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons. I listened carefully to our Chinese colleague today.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“I thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her sobering briefing. As others have also pointed out, in January 2022 the leaders of the five permanent members of the Security Council said that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought. They also said that nuclear weapons, for as long as they continue to exist, should serve defensive purposes, deter aggression and prevent war. Despite that commitment, since the beginning of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine President Putin has used irresponsible nuclear rhetoric. Let us be clear. No other country has raised the prospect of nuclear use in that conflict. No one is threatening Russia’s sovereignty. It is Russia that has violated the Charter of the United Nations by invading another sovereign country.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“We work closely with the African Union on shared priorities such as strengthening health systems and mitigating the effects of climate change. The United Kingdom is proud to support the AU Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation, which is an important continental tool for helping to prevent and manage conflict. Lastly, the United Kingdom will remain a committed partner for advancing development, peace and security across the African continent, including through support for the implementation of the Silencing the Guns initiative.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“Secondly, the United Kingdom strongly supports increased collaboration within the United Nations on development and peace and security. In addition to the work of the Security Council on peace and security, that means complementary and mutually reinforcing peacebuilding and development responses. The discussion yesterday in the Peacebuilding Commission on Mozambique’s recent journey was a good example of that. The root causes of conflict and violence have to be addressed based on holistic analysis and the use of integrated solutions. Thirdly, the United Kingdom continues to encourage enhanced partnerships among the United Nations, the African Union, the African Development Bank, the World Bank and other regional partners.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“And as President Nyusi said earlier, development and security should be underpinned by respect for human rights and their defence. I would like to make three additional points. First, the United Kingdom is committed to long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with African countries to promote economic development. In that context, the Prime Minister will host the United Kingdom-African Investment Summit in London in April 2024. The Summit will promote two-way trade and investment with African countries to create jobs and growth. Its aim is to support initiatives to encourage intra-African trade and women’s economic empowerment. We know that economic growth and stability contribute to longer-term peace and security.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening this timely debate. As we have heard today, President Nyusi’s personal leadership in delivering the Maputo Accord for Peace and National Reconciliation offers many valuable lessons for silencing the guns across the African continent. I am grateful to all our briefers for their presentations. The human and financial costs of conflict are unsustainable. Done well, development is the best form of prevention. Durable peace, security and development can be secured only through integrated solutions that bring together the breadth of United Nations and African Union (AU) development expertise. That also means ensuring that countries can access adequate development financing for taking action.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“In areas of instability, the Wagner Group is part of the problem, not the solution. For example, in Mali and the Central African Republic, we cannot ignore the destabilizing role of the Wagner Group as they exploit conflict and governance deficits to suck resources out of Africa where they are sorely needed, contributing to environments in which terrorism can thrive. Finally, we look forward to the African counter- terrorism summit, to be held in Abuja in October, as a chance to strengthen further our cooperation on this important subject.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“As we review the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, we are clear that efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism must uphold the protection of human rights, the inclusion of civil society and the meaningful participation of women in order to be effective. The United Kingdom is working closely with partners across Africa to strengthen security cooperation. In Kenya, for example, the United Kingdom funded the establishment of the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit’s headquarters in Mombasa, as part of our investment of $8.6 million annually to support Kenya’s counter-terrorism efforts. We also worked with national and county Governments, as well as civil society and communities to reduce the vulnerability of 800 Kenyans at risk of radicalization.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“We recognize the challenges of resourcing and sustaining such operations and look forward to constructive discussions about how that could be improved following the Secretary-General’s upcoming report on United Nations-AU financing. Secondly, as we work to cut off the funding of terrorism, we encourage greater use of United Nations sanctions regimes on the continent of Africa while also ensuring the continued delivery of humanitarian assistance to States responding to crises. We deeply value our cooperation with regional partners on the Al-Shabaab sanctions regime, which we have used to continue tightening the knot on Al-Shabaab, including through sponsoring the designation of individuals associated with that group. Thirdly, we welcome and endorse calls for counter- terrorism efforts to be holistic, not just military- focused.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“The international community’s response therefore needs to make the most of all our expertise and capacity, adapted to different regional contexts as necessary. Let me highlight three priorities. First, the United Kingdom is committed to regional security and intelligence cooperation on the continent of Africa and around the world. We encourage collaboration among the United Nations, the African Union (AU) and regional economic communities, including in mission settings. As with United Nations- and AU-led operations, missions led by regional economic communities must have robust compliance and accountability measures, not least to ensure that they do not fuel the terrorists’ own narratives.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s meeting, consistent with your personal leadership on peace and stability to drive the implementation of the Maputo Accord for Peace and National Reconciliation. The coordinated response to the conflict in northern Mozambique that you secured, Sir, demonstrates the importance of regional collaboration to stem the spread of terrorism. I also thank the Secretary-General and President Assoumani, Chairperson of the African Union, for their briefings. I welcome the presence of all the high-level participants in this meeting. As we have heard, the terrorist threat is increasingly transnational and opportunistic, exploiting existing tensions in society.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“That is why the United Kingdom, with the overwhelming majority of the Council, abstained in the voting on the draft resolution. Finally, Russia’s apparent concern for civilian infrastructure is hard to take seriously in the context of its relentless assault on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure over the past year. That cynical aggression must stop.”
2023-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9295 (2023) · source
“The United Kingdom condemned the act of sabotage against the Nord Stream pipelines, and we do so again now. We full support the national investigations currently being conducted by Denmark, Germany and Sweden and look forward to their results. We support investigative commissions by the Secretary-General, when mandated. However, in the context of the ongoing national investigations, we do not think that it is appropriate to instigate one in this situation. It was clear during the negotiations that Russia is not serious about an impartial investigation. Last month, the Permanent Representative of Russia claimed that Russia already knew with a high degree of certainty who blew up the pipelines and how. Throughout the process, Russia’s goal has been to politicize the issue and target another Council member.”
2023-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9295 (2023) · source