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1. “Unannounced launches represent a serious risk to international civil aviation and maritime traffic. The Secretary-General strongly condemns the launch of yet another ballistic missile of intercontinental range by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, as well as its subsequent launches using ballistic missile technology. The Secretary-General reiterates his calls on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to immediately desist from taking any further provocative actions, to fully comply with its international obligations under all relevant Security Council resolutions and to resume dialogue leading to sustainable peace and the complete and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”

   2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source

2. “Mr. Khiari: According to its official news agency, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea conducted what it described as an intercontinental ballistic missile launching drill on 18 February. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea announced that the ballistic missile, which it designated as Hwasong-15, flew a distance of 989 kilometres and to an altitude of 5,768.5 kilometres. It impacted in the sea within Japan’s exclusive economic zone. The last time that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea conducted a test of a missile of intercontinental range was on 18 November 2022. Earlier today, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea conducted what it termed a launching drill involving two “tactical nuclear” rockets. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea again did not issue airspace or maritime safety notifications.”

   2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source

3. “At this sensitive moment, all efforts to lower tensions should be encouraged, while provocations, inflammatory steps, unilateral actions and threats of violence must be categorically rejected. Leaders on all sides have a responsibility to lower the flames and create the conditions for calm. The United Nations remains ready to assist and support those efforts.”

   2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source

4. “As we have seen numerous times in the past, the situation at Jerusalem’s holy sites is deeply fragile, and any incident or tension there can spill over and cause violence throughout the occupied Palestinian territory, in Israel and elsewhere in the region. With that reality in mind, I reiterate the Secretary-General’s call for all parties to refrain from steps that could escalate tensions in and around the holy sites and for all to uphold the status quo, in line with the special role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Over the past several days, the United Nations has remained in close contact with relevant parties to de-escalate the situation, and those engagements will continue in the coming days and weeks.”

   2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source

5. “The visit was the first to the site by an Israeli minister since 2017. While the visit was not accompanied or followed by violence, it is seen as particularly inflammatory given Mr. Ben-Gvir’s past advocacy for changes to the status quo. The visit was sharply condemned by the Palestinian Authority, many others across the region and the international community as a provocation that risked sparking further bloodshed. Many also warned against any changes to the status quo at the holy sites. Following the visit, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office and other senior Israeli officials emphasized that the Government is committed to upholding the status quo and that the visit did not represent a deviation from it.”

   2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source

6. “Mr. Khiari: I thank you, Mr. President, for inviting me to address the Security Council on recent developments in occupied East Jerusalem. At the outset, please allow me to take this opportunity to welcome Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland as the new elected members of the Council. I would like to note that Special Coordinator Wennesland will provide his regular, full briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, on 18 January. However, we are concerned about the events of this past week in Jerusalem and about the broader ongoing tensions and violence in the occupied West Bank. On 3 January, Israel’s new Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, conducted a visit, accompanied by a heavy security detail, to the holy sites in Jerusalem.”

   2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source

7. “In order to allow for a timely and effective response, we reiterate our call for the unimpeded entry of international staff and humanitarian supplies. Let me conclude by reiterating that the unity of the Security Council in this matter is essential to ease tensions and overcome the diplomatic impasse and the negative action-reaction cycle.”

   2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source

8. “The Secretary-General urges the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to immediately return to the negotiating table. He also urges the key parties to resume their diplomatic efforts, with a view to achieving sustainable peace and the complete and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. Separately, the Secretary-General remains concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The United Nations system, in coordination with international and humanitarian partners, is ready to send staff and assistance to help the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea address medical and humanitarian needs, including those related to the coronavirus disease pandemic.”

   2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source

9. “While all concerned seek to avoid an unintended escalation, the spate of missile launches and military exercises contributes to a negative action-reaction cycle. In order to lower the risk of miscalculation and reduce tensions in the region, it is critical to immediately strengthen communication channels, including inter-Korean and military-to-military communications. The Secretariat remains in close contact with all parties, including the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Given the potential risks associated with any military confrontation, in the exercise of its primary responsibility, the Security Council needs to do all it can to prevent an escalation. Unity in the Security Council is critical. Security Council unity also creates an opportunity to seek off-ramps and sustained diplomatic engagement.”

   2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source

10. “To meet that obligation, operators rely on coordination among air traffic services authorities, as well as the promulgation of timely information on hazards. The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the tension on the Korean Peninsula and the increase in confrontational rhetoric, including the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s messaging related to nuclear-weapon use. This is the ninth time the Council has met to discuss the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in 2022. Following our previous briefing on 5 October (see S/PV.9146), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea claimed that its seven earlier missile launch events were all part of “tactical nuclear operation units” end quote.”

    2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source

11. “The Secretary-General strongly condemns the launch of a ballistic missile of reported intercontinental range by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, as well as the barrage of various missiles over recent days. He calls on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to immediately cease any further reckless acts and to comply fully with its international obligations under relevant Security Council resolutions. It is troubling that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has consistently disregarded any consideration for international flight or maritime safety. While the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea National Aviation Administration stated on 8 October that its missile launch did not pose a risk to civil aviation or the region, aircraft operators are required to assess safety of their own flight operations.”

    2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source

12. “Mr. Khiari: According to various Government sources, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched an unprecedented number of ballistic missiles and other types of systems on 2 and 3 November. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has yet to publicly provide details of those launches. One of the missiles launched on 3 November was assessed to be an intercontinental ballistic missile. It reportedly covered a range of 760 kilometres and reached an apogee of around 1,920 kilometres, indicating that the launch may not have been successful. One of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ballistic missiles launched on 2 November reportedly impacted in waters in proximity of the territorial sea of the Republic of Korea.”

    2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source

13. “We also acknowledge the work of Member States towards resolving the banking channel for humanitarian operations. Let me conclude by reiterating that the unity of the Security Council in this matter is essential to ease tensions, overcome the diplomatic impasse and avoid a negative action reaction cycle.”

    2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source

14. “He welcomes and encourages the regular contact and cooperation among the key parties and commends them for their willingness to engage in dialogue with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea without preconditions. The Secretary-General, at the same time and separately, remains concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The United Nations system, in coordination with international and humanitarian partners, is ready to send staff and assistance to help the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Government address medical and humanitarian needs, including those related to the coronavirus disease pandemic. To allow for a timely and effective response, we reiterate our call for the unimpeded entry of international staff and humanitarian supplies.”

    2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source

15. “Increasing the role and significance of nuclear weapons in security doctrines is contrary to decades of efforts by the international community to reduce and eliminate nuclear risks. While some States continue to rely on nuclear weapons in their security policies, nuclear weapons pose an existential threat to humankind. Their continued existence heightens the risk of unintended escalation or miscalculation. We must strengthen our efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons. The Secretary-General urges the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to reset the course to dialogue and build on previous diplomatic efforts. He reaffirms his commitment to working with all parties for sustainable peace and the complete and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”

    2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source

16. “In addition to the launch yesterday, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched systems with the apparent characteristics of short- range ballistic missiles on 25 September, 28 September, 29 September and 1 October. On 12 September, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that there were indications that the Punggye-ri nuclear test site remained active and prepared to support a nuclear test. The IAEA added that it continued to observe construction activities at the Yongbyon nuclear facilities as well as indications that the 5-megawatt nuclear reactor was operating. The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the adoption, on 8 September, of the law on the “Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Policy on the Nuclear Forces” by the Supreme People’s Assembly.”

    2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source

17. “The launch risks triggering a significant escalation of tensions in the region and beyond. It is of serious concern that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has again disregarded any consideration for international flight or maritime safety. The Secretary-General calls on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to immediately cease any further destabilizing acts and to comply fully with its international obligations under relevant Security Council resolutions. The Secretary-General urges the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to take steps to resume dialogue with the key parties concerned with a view to achieving sustainable peace and the complete and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. There have been other troubling developments since we previously briefed the Council, on 11 May (see S/PV.9030).”

    2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source

18. “Mr. Khiari: According to various Government sources, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched a ballistic missile at approximately 7.23 a.m. local time on 4 October. The missile, which has not been publicly acknowledged by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, was reportedly launched from the northern province of Jagang, covered a range of 4,500 kilometres and reached an apogee of around 970 kilometres. It marks the first time the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has launched a ballistic missile over Japanese territory since 15 September 2017. The Secretary-General strongly condemns the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s launching of a long-range ballistic missile. This was a reckless act and a clear violation of relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source

19. “The United Nations remains engaged and stands ready, along with its humanitarian partners, to assist people in need in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Their vulnerability has likely increased since the pandemic outbreak and border closures in 2020. We reiterate our call for the entry of international staff, including the United Nations Resident Coordinator, and for the unimpeded entry of humanitarian supplies to allow for a timely and effective response. We also acknowledge the work of Member States towards resolving the banking channel for humanitarian operations and emphasize the growing urgency of its conclusion. Let me conclude by reiterating that the unity of the Security Council on this matter is essential to ease tensions, overcome the diplomatic impasse and avoid a negative action-reaction cycle.”

    2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source

20. “The Secretary-General reaffirms his commitment to working with all parties for sustainable peace and the complete and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. He urges the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to comply with the Council’s decisions, reset the course to dialogue and build on previous diplomatic efforts. Furthermore, the United Nations welcomes and encourages the regular contact and cooperation among key parties regarding the Korean peninsula. We commend the parties for their willingness to engage in dialogue with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea without preconditions. The Secretary-General reiterates the importance of addressing the critical humanitarian needs of people in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”

    2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source

21. “Those developments all relate to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s continuing pursuit of its nuclear programme. While some States continue to rely on nuclear weapons in their security policies, nuclear weapons pose an existential threat to humankind. Their existence heightens the risk of unintended escalation or miscalculation. We must strengthen our efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons. We have consistently conveyed our concerns to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. However, by continuing to pursue its nuclear-weapons programme, including its development of missiles using ballistic missile technology, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea continues to defy the repeated demands of the Council to cease such activities.”

    2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source

22. “On 16 April, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea carried out its first launch of a system it characterized as intended for use in “tactical nuclear operations”. The system in question covered a range of 110 kilometres. Developing such systems was among the core defence development tasks for the 2021 to 2025 period set forth during the eighth Party Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea in January 2021. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea leader also made statements on 25 April and 30 April that Pyongyang could pre-emptively use its nuclear weapons. Statements of this nature are deeply concerning. Finally, there are indications of resumed construction activities at the Punggye-ri nuclear-test site, which was declared shut down in 2018.”

    2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source

23. “The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea did not issue public information on either launch, and neither did it issue airspace or maritime safety notifications. The Secretary-General strongly condemns the continued development of missiles using ballistic missile technology by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Such actions are clear violations of relevant Security Council resolutions and contribute to increasing tensions in the region and beyond. It should be recalled that, in resolution 2397 (2017), the Security Council reaffirmed its decisions that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea shall not conduct any further launches using ballistic missile technology. There have been other troubling developments since our previous briefing, on 25 March (see S/PV.9004).”

    2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source

24. “Mr. Khiari: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has intensified the pace of its launches using ballistic missile technology. Indeed, it has launched more missiles in the past five months than in the prior two years combined. On 4 May, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched a missile using ballistic missile technology that covered a range of 470 kilometres and reached an apogee of 780 kilometres. It was launched from the Sunan, area near Pyongyang. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched a ballistic missile of possible intercontinental range from the same location on 24 March. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched another missile on 7 May, possibly from a submarine, which reportedly covered a range of 600 kilometres and reached an apogee of 60 kilometres.”

    2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source

25. “Grundberg as new Special Envoy for Yemen presents an opportunity to build on the tremendous efforts of Martin Griffiths in his role as Envoy; assess the overall mediation approach; and focus on overcoming the obstacles that remain ahead of us. In that regard, it is imperative to resume an inclusive Yemeni-led political process to reach a negotiated solution to the conflict. We call on all parties and stakeholders, including the Council, to extend their full support and cooperation to Mr. Grundberg in his upcoming efforts.”

    2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source

26. “All but one petrol station of the Yemen Petroleum Company in Houthi-controlled governorates have reportedly closed. The Yemen Gas Company indicated that there are increasingly severe cooking-gas shortages, with waiting times understood to be approximately one month to refill empty cylinders. That has significantly driven up prices in the parallel market. We reiterate our call on the Government of Yemen to urgently allow the entry of all essential commercial supplies — including fuel ships — to Al-Hudaydah without delay. All parties must prioritize civilian needs and refrain from weaponizing the economy, particularly in the light of the critical humanitarian situation in the country. The appointment of Mr.”

    2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source

27. “The gap in exchange rates between Sana’a and Aden has also increased to approximately 400 rials. The Southern Transitional Council recently threatened to enforce an independent local exchange rate in Aden and other areas under their control in southern Yemen — a situation that is likely to further complicate efforts aimed at a cohesive economic recovery. The Houthis and members of the private sector have also opposed the Government’s increase in the price of the customs dollar fee from 250 to 500 rials for imports. Lastly, I would like to address the concerning issue of the fuel supply, which continues to worsen, particularly in Houthi-controlled areas. Only three commercial fuel vessels have been given clearance to berth at the port of Al-Hudaydah since the beginning of July. Four fuel vessels remain in the coalition holding area.”

    2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source

28. “Based on those continued evolutions in the military situation, the main arterial routes to Ma’rib are now more seriously threatened. In the light of this, we reiterate our call to all parties to completely and immediately cease such attempts to achieve territorial gains by force. Following a brief lull in cross-border ballistic- missile and drone attacks against southern Saudi Arabia, land- and sea-based infrastructure in this area have once again been targeted in recent weeks. There have also been continued reports of air strikes being launched by the coalition. The difficult economic situation is palpable throughout the country. The value of the Yemeni rial in Government-controlled areas continues to deteriorate, reaching a record low, trading at 1,000 rials to the United States dollar.”

    2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source

29. “The situation is compounded by continued problems with the provision of basic services, including the electricity supply, despite the Saudi transfers of fuel grants. That has been accompanied by further protests and industrial action in Aden and other areas of the southern governorates. All stakeholders must cooperate to avoid further escalation. Military activity in Yemen continues to ebb and flow. Sporadic fighting has been observed in Al-Jawf and Taiz, but Ma’rib appears to remain the key strategic focus. In Al-Bayda, to the south of Ma’rib, the initial gains made by Yemeni forces supported by the Saudi- led coalition were subsequently reversed by the Houthis, who have now moved further north around the border between Ma’rib and Shabwa governorates.”

    2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source

30. “The Houthis have continued to condition the resumption of their participation in the political process on the opening of Al-Hudaydah ports and Sana’a airport, as well as on the ending of what they call the “aggression and occupation”. On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the Head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council reiterated that stance. The negotiations facilitated by Saudi Arabia on the Riyadh agreement, which were focused on the return of the Prime Minister and other ministers to Aden, have yet to resume following the Eid break in July. No date has been set for recommencing those efforts. Timely progress on the implementation of the Riyadh agreement remains vital to addressing the tensions in the south, particularly since the security situation in Aden and the southern governorates continues to deteriorate.”

    2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source

31. “Mr. Khiari: I am pleased to join you today, Mr. President, to brief the Security Council on current developments in Yemen. Unfortunately, since the most recent Council meeting on Yemen (see S/PV.8797) there has been no further progress in the ongoing efforts of the United Nations to reach an agreement based on the four-point plan presented to the parties, which is composed of a nationwide ceasefire, the reopening of Sana’a airport, the easing of restrictions on the flow of fuel and other commodities through Al-Hudaydah port, and the resumption of face-to-face political negotiations between the Yemeni parties.”

    2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source

32. “Some $120 million are required to address the critical humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable 3.8 million people in 2019. A gap of $87 million remains.”

    2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source

33. “The Secretariat is encouraged by the adoption by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) of Implementation Assistance Notice No.7 in August 2018, which provides guidelines for obtaining the exemptions necessary to facilitate humanitarian assistance in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as well as improvements in the rates and timeliness of exemption approvals. Addressing the humanitarian needs in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea requires an integrated response - for example, by addressing water, sanitation and hygiene to also improve health and nutrition - in order to be effective, save lives and prevent further suffering. I urge all Member States to fund lifesaving humanitarian operations in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”

    2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source

34. “While the primary responsibility to meet these needs lies with the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea - as is the case for any Government towards its people - the Secretariat has consistently stressed the humanitarian imperative to provide humanitarian assistance when the basic needs of the population are not being met. International humanitarian operations in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea remain critical for over 10 million people, or approximately 40 per cent of the population. The Secretariat recalls that the measures imposed by the Security Council are not intended to negatively affect or restrict food aid and humanitarian assistance that are not prohibited by relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source

35. “The Secretary-General calls for the international community to support the parties in their endeavours and to ensure the full implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions. The unity of the Security Council remains essential for achieving the goal of complete and verifiable denuclearization and creates the space for diplomatic initiatives to that end. I would like to close by noting that a breakdown in diplomacy will not help the human rights or humanitarian situations in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Meeting the population's basic needs of food and access to essential health services, clean water and adequate sanitation is a humanitarian imperative but also a basic human right.”

    2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source

36. “The summits involving the leaders of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Republic of Korea and the United States, respectively, gave rise to the hope that it is possible to build an atmosphere conducive to advancing sustainable peace and complete and verifiable denuclearization on the Korean peninsula. Today, however, as I have already mentioned, talks between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States, as well as between the two Koreas, have stalled. The Secretary-General calls on the parties to continue what they have started. It will require perseverance, political courage and painstaking diplomacy. He urges the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States to resume talks. Diplomacy can continue to reduce tensions that could otherwise set events on an unpredictable trajectory.”

    2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source

37. “The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's reference to launching ballistic missiles and its threat of potentially taking a so-called new path in the coming weeks are deeply troubling. The Secretary-General is reiterating his call on the leadership of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to comply fully with its international obligations under relevant Security Council resolutions, resume working-level talks with the United States and work for peace and stability. On 15 December 2017, the Secretary-General described the situation on the Korean peninsula as "the most tense and dangerous peace and security issue in the world" (S/PV8137, p. 2). Significant progress was made in 2018 towards building trust, reducing the risk of war and opening channels of communication.”

    2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source

38. “While it is unclear what the new path may entail, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea stated, on 30 November, that we may see what a "real ballistic missile is in the not distant future". In terms of timing, the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea will hold a plenary meeting in the latter half of December to "discuss and decide on crucial issues in line with the needs of the development of the Korean revolution and the changed situation at home and abroad". Previous sessions of the Central Committee have seen the ruling party prepare for major announcements. The Secretary-General is very concerned by the latest developments on the Korean peninsula.”

    2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source

39. “The second development relates to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's ongoing suspension of diplomatic engagements. The country has yet to resume working-level talks with the United States, intra-Korean contacts have stalled and the country is forgoing some of its other international engagements. The third development relates to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's warning of a new path. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has set a new policy - that it will not discuss denuclearization unless the so-called hostile policy of the United States is removed. It has set a year-end deadline for the United States to come up with a bold proposal agreeable to Pyongyang and warned that it would otherwise take a new path.”

    2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source

40. “Analysts have reported signs that a rocket engine test had been conducted at the site within the past few days. Through its State media, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has announced the testing of various new missile systems this year, including systems it has referred to as "multiple-launch rocket systems" and a new land-based short-range ballistic missile and a submarine-launched ballistic missile. As is well known, Security Council resolutions, most recently resolution 2397 (2017) of 22 December 2017, prohibit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea from, inter alia, conducting any further launches that use ballistic missile technology. Furthermore, according to the information available to the United Nations, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea did not issue any airspace or maritime safety notifications.”

    2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source

41. “Mr. Khiari: There have been troubling developments in recent months related to the nuclear- weapon and ballistic-missile programmes of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The first relates to resumed missile testing by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The launch of two missiles on 28 November marked the thirteenth time this year that the country has launched ballistic missiles or other projectiles. More recently, on 7 December, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea announced what it referred to as an "important test" at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, located on its west coast, that would help to change the "strategic position of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea once again in the near future". Some experts believe that the word "strategic" refers to the country's nuclear-weapon capability.”

    2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source

42. “Resolution 2254 (2015) calls for a nation-wide ceasefire, reaffirms the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria and stresses that the only sustainable solution to the current conflict in Syria is through an inclusive and Syrian-led political process that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people. The need to implement resolution 2254 (2015) has been reaffirmed by the Council repeatedly, most recently in its presidential statement S/PRST/2019/12 of 8 October. What is now most urgently needed is decisive action for a consolidation of the ceasefires in north- east and north-west Syria, the protection of civilians throughout the country and full support to ensure that the political track remains on course.”

    2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source

43. “We count on all parties, especially Turkey and the Russian Federation as guarantors of the de-escalation agreement, to press all parties to the full implementation of the September 2018 memorandum of understanding. As the Secretary-General has said many times, any large-scale military offensive in Idlib would come at an unacceptable cost in terms of loss of human lives and suffering. We appreciate the Council's full support in helping us continue to chart a political path forward regarding the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015). The launch of the Syrian-led and Syrian-owned Constitutional Committee will be facilitated by the United Nations in Geneva later this month.”

    2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source

44. “Solutions for foreign nationals need to be urgently found. We call on all Member States to take all measures necessary to ensure that their nationals are repatriated for the purposes of prosecution, rehabilitation and/or reintegration, as appropriate and in line with international law and standards. I would also like to briefly update the Council on the situation in the greater Idlib area. Following the announcement of a ceasefire in late August, there was a marked reduction in air strikes, although heavy, ground-based artillery shelling continued to be reported. Unfortunately, air strikes are reported to have increased again since 12 October. There have also been reports of helicopter attacks and the use of barrel bombs.”

    2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source

45. “Ursula Mueller of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs made reference to the approximately 70,000 civilians currently sheltering in the Al-Hol and Al-Roj camps. Most have been exposed to violence and trauma under the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. They are now living in extremely difficult conditions, where they face a range of challenges and an uncertain and disconcerting fate. This includes the risk of being denied repatriation, rehabilitation and reintegration or a fair trial. All children, including those suspected of being associated with armed groups, are entitled to special care and protection under international humanitarian law and international human rights law, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child. They must be treated first and foremost as victims.”

    2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source

46. “It is crucial that the Security Council and all Member States represented in this Chamber do everything in their power to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, ensure food and unimpeded humanitarian access and help the parties resolve their security concerns through peaceful means. We recognize the generosity of Turkey and other neighbouring countries in hosting so many refugees fleeing Syria's devastating conflict. We urge the international community to provide strengthened support to Syria's neighbouring countries in shouldering this burden. It is also important to stress that the return of refugees must be voluntary, safe, dignified and well- informed. Ms.”

    2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source

47. “Civilians in north-eastern Syria continue to express concerns amid continued uncertainty as to what may lie ahead. Many are reminded of what occurred previously in Afrin and fear further displacement from major cities and towns and the disruption of humanitarian access. Many civilians also fear the potential consequences of a possible return of Government forces. This includes fear of arbitrary detention, violent political retribution and imposed conscription. We cannot stress enough that civilians, including captured fighters, must be protected under international human rights and international humanitarian law.”

    2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source

48. “The memorandum of understanding of 22 October between Turkey and Russia also indicates that joint efforts will be launched to facilitate the return of refugees in a safe and voluntary manner. The President of Turkey has previously stated that the main aim of Turkey's operation is to facilitate the return of Syrian refugees. He has emphasized that up to 2 million refugees could be resettled in the area. I would like to reiterate our concern about the humanitarian impact of military operations in northern Syria since Turkey and allied Syrian opposition groups began Operation Peace Spring on 9 October. While violence has subsided since 20 October, when the Syrian Democratic Forces withdrew from Ras Al-Ayn, the situation remains in flux.”

    2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source

49. “They decided to preserve the status quo in the current Operation Peace Spring area, covering Tel Abyad and Ras Al-Ayn with a depth of 32 kilometres. They also decided that Russian military police and Syrian border guards would enter areas east and west of Tel Abyad and Ras Al-Ayn in order to facilitate the removal of YPG elements and their weapons to the depth of 30 kilometres from the Turkish-Syrian border. The United Nations takes note of these agreements and welcomes any effort to de-escalate the situation, in line with the Charter of the United Nations, and to protect civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law. The United Nations also takes note of Turkey's announcement that, at this stage, there is no further need to conduct a new operation outside the present operation area.”

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50. “Mr. Khiari: As we have heard it said many times before at the United Nations, the security situation in Syria remains extremely volatile. Nevertheless, over the past weeks we have seen an encouraging surge of diplomatic activity on the north-east, though some uncertainties remain. On 17 October, Turkey and the United States announced an agreement on a 120-hour pause in Turkey's operations in order to "allow the withdrawal of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) from the safe zone". On Tuesday 22 October, the Presidents of Turkey and the Russian Federation reiterated their "commitment to the preservation of the political unity and territorial integrity of Syria and the protection of the national security of Turkey".”

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