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  1. “Kenya notes that unilateral coercive measures have adversely impacted the Syrian economy and undermined the Government’s efforts to provide for the vulnerable members of society. We call for the lifting of such measures. In closing, I would like to reiterate that the Council’s decision on the humanitarian situation, including the issue of cross-border and cross-line mechanisms, should be informed by the enormity of the needs and the access challenges. The matter is too sensitive and too critical to be politicized. We should bear in mind that the only solution to the conflict in Syria is a political process that should be inclusive, Syrian-led and Syrian- owned. Kenya will continue to support such a process, fully aware that a political solution would lead to a significant improvement in the humanitarian situation.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source

  2. “We condemn those senseless attacks, including the latest missile attack in Afrin on Al-Shifa Hospital, which resulted in 19 deaths. We also condemn the violation of critical civilian infrastructure such as hospitals and schools, especially during this time of the pandemic when there is a greater need for medical care. We reiterate the imperative for all parties to honour the nationwide ceasefire. It is equally critical that all those responsible for these heinous attacks be fully investigated and held accountable. The reduced water levels in the Euphrates and the Allouk water station should be addressed. If that situation continues unchecked, it could exacerbate food insecurity, shortages of drinking water and loss of electricity, among other things, further worsening the humanitarian situation.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source

  3. “As we heard from the Secretary-General, the humanitarian situation in Syria is worse now than ever before. Against that backdrop, Kenya is persuaded that the cross-border and cross-line mechanisms should coexist and, indeed, complement each other, with a view to ensuring continued principled humanitarian aid, including the delivery of the coronavirus disease vaccines to the millions in need, especially in north-west and north-east Syria. We encourage the Government of Syria to continue intensifying cross-line deliveries of aid, especially in north-west Syria. Kenya is gravely concerned by the heightened insecurity across Syria. We are disturbed by the frequent improvised-explosive-device attacks, targeted killings and air strikes, which have led to fatalities, including among women and children. We find those quite unsettling.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source

  4. “Kenya thanks the Secretary-General for his remarks and commitment to the people of Syria. I also thank the Acting Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ramesh Rajasingham, and the Country Director for CARE, Turkey, Sherine Ibrahim, for their briefings. We also welcome the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey. As we draw closer to the expiry of Bab al-Hawa as the only humanitarian aid border crossing authorized by resolution 2533 (2020), the urgent need for consensus to ensure that assistance continues to reach millions of Syrian nationals in need cannot be overstated. Kenya stands with the Syrian people and underscores that the Council’s decision should be underpinned primarily by their needs and the practicalities of ensuring that those needs are met.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source

  5. “As the Mission marks it tenth anniversary, it is important for the Security Council to reflect on whether UNMISS has been achieving its mandate. The most important role of UNMISS must remain to support the people of South Sudan in laying a firm foundation for the achievement of peace, stability and development. It is important that the Mission calibrate its priorities to focus on giving concrete support to the peace process, including technical and logistical support for the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement. To conclude, the A3+1 would like to reiterate its appreciation for the continued efforts of the United Nations, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and all international partners in supporting the people of South Sudan on their journey towards sustainable peace, stability and prosperity.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

  6. “Secondly, the A3+1 reiterates its call for the increase of international support for South Sudan. The peace process and the Revitalized Agreement is complex and costly arrangement, requiring a strong political commitment, as well as a considerable amount of time and resources. We are grateful for all diplomatic support, as well as technical, financial and logistical assistance from regional and international partners. We encourage the international partners to continue to provide the much-needed resources to sustain the peace and stabilization efforts. Thirdly, the A3+1 notes that the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is as old as South Sudan, having been established on the eve of South Sudan’s independence. Today, UNMISS is one of the largest United Nations peace operations globally, with an annual budget $1.17 billion.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

  7. “In this regard, the launch of the permanent Constitution-making process envisaged under Chapter VI of the Revitalized Peace Agreement is an encouraging step. We commend the initiative by the United Nations in partnership with the Governments of Sweden, Ireland and Kenya to facilitate the conduct of the population and housing census in 2022. This is not only a key prerequisite for socioeconomic planning but also an imperative for the political process towards the conduct of the next general elections. The A3+1 holds the view that South Sudan’s engagement with the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) would be complementary to the efforts of the Council. We therefore encourage South Sudan to consider engaging the PBC for support for its programmes, including the development plan and the Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

  8. “We extend our appreciation to all humanitarian agencies working in South Sudan for their assistance and urge international partners to continue to extend much-needed humanitarian support to address existing shortfalls. We further urge the Government to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety, protection and security of all humanitarian aid agencies and facilitate the delivery of assistance. As a way forward, and in addition to the foregoing, the A3+1 wishes to underscore three points. First, as South Sudan celebrates its tenth anniversary, peace consolidation through State-building and institution-building must remain an utmost priority. With enhanced institutional capacity at the State level, South Sudan will be better positioned to address the root causes of conflict.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

  9. “However, the parties can and should do more to advance the training, graduation and redeployment of the Necessary Unified Forces. Equally critical are the implementation of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, the finalization of the Strategic Defence and Security Review Board, and the establishment of proper management systems of arms and ammunition stockpiles. The A3+1 is also concerned at the dire humanitarian situation. Food insecurity remains alarming and has worsened owing to climate-change-induced challenges, including drought and resource-based intercommunal violence. The coronavirus disease pandemic has also had the greatest impact on the most vulnerable.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

  10. “These positive developments are indicative of increased public confidence in the peace process and the country’s nascent institutions. The A3+1 is encouraged by the progress made under the Rome initiative of the South Sudan peace process, including the signing of the Declaration of Principles by the Government of South Sudan and the South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance in Naivasha, Kenya. We commend the Community of Sant’Egidio and Kenya for their role and urge the parties to remain committed to the process. To speed up and sustain the peace process, it is necessary to pay attention to a number of concerns. The A3+1 remains concerned by the slow progress of the transitional security arrangements. We acknowledge the limitations and challenges of technical capacity and resources.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

  11. “Notably, the reconstitution of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the formation of the State and lower levels of Government are paving the way for adoption of laws and policies that will further accelerate the peace process. The new administrative structures will also be critical to efforts aimed at improving governance, providing much-needed public services and dealing with insecurity, including by resolving localized intercommunal conflicts. We salute all the parties for their continued commitment to the permanent ceasefire, which has now held for the last three years. We welcome the transition of a United Nations protection-of-civilians site in Bentiu, Unity state into internally displaced persons camps under the responsibility of the Government of South Sudan, as well as the return of refugees.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

  12. “I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). We take note of the Secretary-General’s comprehensive report (S/2021/566) and thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Nicholas Haysom and Mr. Rajab Mohandis for their briefings. We welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of South Sudan, our colleague Ambassador Akuei Bona Malwal. The A3+1 is fully cognizant of what South Sudan has gone through for years and acknowledges and commends the people of the country for the gradual and cumulative progress they have made in the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement.”

    2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

  13. “Barely a week ago, it decided to re-establish its diplomatic relations with Kenya and requested Kenya in writing to reopen its diplomatic mission in Mogadishu. It is our hope that the process of holding elections continues peacefully so that peace and stability are restored in Somalia for the people of Somalia and the region.”

    2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8796 (2021) · source

  14. “I had no intention of asking for the floor, but I thank you for your indulgence, Sir. I thank the representative of Somalia for his statement. I would like to say only that, as Kenya was mentioned adversely, I reject the false allegations that have been levelled against Kenya and reiterate that it has always been committed to the peace process in Somalia. We continue to play that role, as a good neighbour. We have shouldered our responsibility with regard to the peace process for many years. Our interest is in achieving a peaceful and stable Somalia in the interest of peace and stability in the region, free from attacks by Al-Shabaab, which is a common enemy. Just a few months ago, Somalia decided to discontinue its diplomatic relations with Kenya.”

    2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8796 (2021) · source

  15. “Specifically, we note the ongoing implementation of the Secretary-General’s bulletin on discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment and abuse of authority (ST/SGB/2019/8). This is important, especially for institutions that stand for justice, fairness and equality.”

    2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

  16. “Kenya acknowledges the Mechanism’s reported improved tracking capability, which we recall enabled the arrest of Félicien Kabuga after a long search that was beset by a great deal of misinformation. We hope this growing capability will also help to accurately track and apprehend the remaining fugitives. We urge that the trial in Kabuga be conducted expeditiously to help provide closure for survivors and families of victims, which is important in the reconciliation process as a whole. Kenya further notes the Mechanism’s report on requests for assistance from national jurisdictions. We encourage the Mechanism to continue engaging with relevant members and partners in cases where it has sought cooperation. Finally, we laud and encourage the Mechanism’s continued improvement of its legal and regulatory framework.”

    2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

  17. “I thank Judge Agius, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, and Mr. Brammertz, Prosecutor of the Mechanism, for their briefings and detailed reports. Kenya acknowledges the important work of the Mechanism in the service of justice and accountability for war crimes. I reaffirm Kenya’s continued support for and cooperation within the Mechanism’s mandate, as renewed by resolution 2529 (2020). We commend the Mechanism for ensuring the continuation of work, including by putting in place precautionary working arrangements in the light of the coronavirus disease pandemic. The three judgments lined up for this month, including the judgment issued this morning in the Mladić case, are indicative of the efforts invested by the Mechanism even during the pandemic.”

    2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

  18. “We therefore encourage the Syrian Arab Republic and the OPCW to collaborate better and finalize their work. We are encouraged that the Declaration Assessment Team continues its efforts to clarify all outstanding issues. We welcome the Team’s deployment to Syria from 28 May to 11 June 2021 and look forward to its report. I reiterate that Kenya stands with the people of Syria. We believe that their peace and security will emerge only from a political solution achieved through an inclusive Syrian-led dialogue. We will continue to urge all parties to be vigilant in their engagement, in multiple ways, with militant groups that adhere to the aims of Al-Qaida and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Shams. Too often, short-term expediency when dealing with such groups has turned out to be extremely harmful to the international community.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source

  19. “Their use anywhere, by any party, threatens to open the door to their widening and escalating use. It is therefore not an overstatement to argue that future generations may condemn or praise how this situation is dealt with now by the Security Council and its members. The gravity and sense of urgency in dealing with this matter needs to inform the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013). In particular, there is need to inject sufficient measures to reinforce the required faith and confidence in the work and processes of the OPCW. We can move forward if members embrace pragmatic approaches that cool down politically charged perceptions of its management and decision-making structures in relation to this agenda item. A prompt conclusion and closure of the ongoing investigations will bring about optimism for a peaceful Syria.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source

  20. “I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu, who is here in person today for her regular briefing, as well as Mr. Fernando Arias for his comprehensive presentation. We also welcome the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey. We take note of the ninety-second monthly report (see S/2021/514) of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the submission of the ninetieth monthly report by the Syrian Arab Republic. Kenya reaffirms its support for the mandate of the OPCW and its important responsibility in relation to the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Kenya condemns any use of chemical weapons by any actor and under any circumstances. The use of chemical weapons is a special category of threat — not only to the Syrian people but also to the international community.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source