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first: 2021-06-03
most recent: 2023-11-20
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“With over 23 million facing acute hunger and nearly 9 million in near-famine conditions, the A3+1 remains deeply concerned about the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. The situation is compounded by the collapsing economy, which has pushed many Afghans into abject poverty. We are particularly concerned by the children’s situation; an estimated 3.2 million children under the age of 5 are on the edge of acute malnutrition. To address the immediate needs, the humanitarian agencies and the international community should prioritize vital public services, including health and education for all. In that regard, the A3+1 commends the support from the international community, especially its pledges of more than $1.1 billion in humanitarian aid and development, made during the pledging conference on 13 September.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“We reiterate our call on the Taliban to make sustained tangible efforts to embrace peace, cut its links with terrorist groups and affiliates and engage in a meaningful dialogue with all components of society, with a view to restoring security, putting in place a sound governance structure and upholding human rights for all people, without discrimination on account of religion, ethnicity, gender or any other considerations. We also call upon the Taliban to take immediate steps to apprehend Al-Qaida and Islamic State leaders and operatives, hold them to account and demonstrate that Afghanistan will not be a haven for terrorist networks. The raft of measures laid out under resolution 1267 (1999) and subsequent resolutions should in that regard be brought to bear as necessary.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“The A3+1 welcomes the third meeting of the participants of the Moscow format consultations on Afghanistan on 20 October, noting its recommendations, which, if pursued, could contribute significantly to peace and stability in Afghanistan. We call in particular on the Taliban to immediately take steps to improve governance and to form a truly inclusive Government that adequately reflects the interests of all ethno-political diversity groups as a prerequisite for a national reconciliation process in Afghanistan. The A3+1 remains disappointed that sufficient efforts have not been undertaken by the Taliban to deliver on its promises to the Afghan people.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“The reprehensible targeting of civilians, including medical personnel and civilian infrastructure, is also a violation of international humanitarian law. All those responsible must be held to account. The worrying turn of events in Afghanistan calls for immediate steps to revitalize the global counter- terrorism architecture to ensure structured and coordinated action to address these attacks, which clearly constitute a threat to international peace and Security. The Security Council should endeavour to ensure that any interventions are informed by the peace, safety and security interests of the Afghan people and not motivated by geostrategic interests, which would only further complicate the situation.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the Niger, Tunisia and Kenya, as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). We would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Deborah Lyons, for her briefing on the latest developments in Afghanistan. We also thank Ms. Freshta Karim, Director of the non-governmental educational organization Charmaghz, for her insightful briefing. The A3+1 is extremely concerned about the increasing number of terrorist attacks carried out by the Islamic State-Khorasan Province, which have mainly targeted religious minorities. We strongly condemn the recent spate of heinous attacks that have targeted holy sites in Kandahar and Kunduz, whose aim is to instil fear and fuel divisions among the Afghan people.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“The coordinated efforts of the United Nations system as a whole can contribute to supporting States to orient themselves in a governance system that can fairly balance the interests of citizens of diverse cultural, social, ethnic, racial, religious or other extractions to ensure a stable continuity that mitigates against group-on-group conflicts that often threaten to descend into organized violence. It is our firm belief that a coordinated United Nations system can better deliver on the creation of conditions of stability and well-being, which are necessary for peaceful and friendly relations among States, as envisaged by Article 55 of the United Nations Charter.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“This demands that we bring the climate-security nexus closer to development, investment and financing. A coordinated development- climate-peace-impact approach will go a long way towards contributing to localized risk assessment and contextual adaptive measures accompanied by requisite financing for climate action. My third and last point is the effective management of diversity by States as an essential preventive tool. The key message from the high-level debate on diversity, State-building and the search for peace, organized by Kenya during its October presidency of the Security Council (see S/PV.8877), was that poor management of diversity is leading to grave threats to international peace and security and that the Security Council needs to pay attention to this dynamic.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“The goal was to identify opportunities for the Security Council to constructively, comprehensively, and contextually operationalize this linkage in partnership with the African Union, the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa and the PBC in hotspots where conflict and development linkage is most pressing. We believe in the need for the Security Council to rally behind a preventive diplomacy that goes beyond rhetoric and ambition — a preventive diplomacy that entails strengthened coordinated efforts geared towards delivery on the Sustainable Development Goals, including the eradication of poverty, and support for countries going through transitions to build resilient governance and economic infrastructure. We also firmly hold that the ultimate defence against climate change and its attendant security implications is development.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“Underdevelopment and insecurity are intricately linked, particularly in developing countries. The peace and development nexus is a reality that is recognized by the Secretary-General’s three-track reform and his recently issued Our Common Agenda. In its capacity as the Chair of the Security Council Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, Kenya held a meeting on 27 August, in partnership with the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa, focused on the report of the Secretary-General on the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (S/2021/562).”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“In that regard, I will highlight three points that we consider key preventive tools. The first point is peacebuilding as a preventive tool. As outlined in United Nations resolutions pertaining to the peacebuilding architecture, peacebuilding is an inherently political process that is critical to preventing the outbreak, escalation, recurrence and continuation of conflict. The advisory role of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) to the Council and its bridging mandate must therefore remain key in strengthening the United Nations response to the multidimensional global threats to peace and security. Kenya continues to champion that role of the PBC, in alignment with the national ownership and priorities of the affected countries. The second point is inclusive development as a preventive tool.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“In addition, a preventive diplomatic strategy requires the Security Council to work in coherence with the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, as underlined, respectively, in Articles 11 and 65 of the Charter. Consequently, for the Security Council to effectively fulfil its mandate, in coordination with the other United Nations principal organs, it must consider and address the economic, political and social dimensions of conflict. It is also critical that it stand for an approach to international justice that is underpinned by fairness and political and economic equality, both in opportunities and in outcomes for all. As evidenced by our interventions in the Security Council, Kenya looks at preventive diplomacy through a political, economic and social lens.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“The existence of differentiated mandates, cross-cutting resolutions, including the normative frameworks pertaining to women and youth and peace and security, and other resolutions that cut across the three founding pillars of the United Nations system, is an indicator of the necessity of that envisioned coordination. While the prevention of conflicts remains the primary responsibility of States, it is also a shared responsibility. When done right, it entails States engaging with neighbouring countries, subregional and regional arrangements, including regional economic communities and mechanisms, and the international community, including within the context of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“I congratulate you, Mr. President, on having convened this timely open debate. I recognize the participation of the Secretary- General and the Presidents of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the International Court of Justice. I thank them for their insights on this important topic. If the United Nations is to deliver on the promise enshrined in the Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, preventive diplomacy cannot be a One-United- Nations organ affair.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, I reaffirm Kenya’s support for the stability, political independence and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and reiterate our call on all parties to recommit to the full implementation of their obligations under the Peace Agreement.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“7) In the case of Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is critical that leaders avoid any actions that cause division and erode trust among and between the people they represent. They should lead the way towards constructive dialogue based on trust, respect and dignity and refocus their efforts on unifying actions that build trust for all its people regardless of identity. Political leaders need to join together in efforts that will lead to the resumption of the functioning of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s institutions and to advance reconciliation and mutual understanding. Authorities at all levels should also coordinate and implement socioeconomic reforms that will address structural weaknesses in the economy to the benefit of all citizens, including vulnerable members of society, particularly women and children.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“We urge them to work together not only to ensure compliance with the Agreement but also to make progress on the five objectives and two conditions that are preconditions for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. Kenya is concerned by the continuing polarizing and unconstructive rhetoric, including threats of secession through withdrawal from key joint institutions. We recall that, during the recently held high-level debate on diversity, State-building and the search for peace, hosted by Kenya on 12 October, President Uhuru Kenyatta said in his statement that “poor management of diversity is leading to grave threats to international peace and security.” (S/PV.8877, p.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“Let me congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November and to assure you of the support of Kenya’s delegation. On behalf of my delegation, allow me also to most sincerely thank all the members of the Council both for their compliments this afternoon and for the critical support and cooperation extended to Kenya during its presidency of the Council in the month of October. Kenya welcomes the adoption of resolution 2604 (2021), which extends the mandate of the European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The primary responsibility for the successful implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina lies with all of the country’s authorities.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“We must walk the talk of inclusion. Finally, Kenya remains committed to the peace process in Libya, and we will fully continue engaging with all members of the Council, Libya and the States and organizations of the region to come up with decisions that effectively respond to the interests of the people of Libya.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8870 (2021) · source
“While we acknowledge the efforts of the penholder and all members, it is disappointing that the protracted, intensive negotiations, with respect to which we also recognize the efforts of the penholder, did not yield the much-needed consensus for a compromise text. The Security Council must be cautious as to the message it is sending out to the Libyan people and to the world. It should not appear that Council decisions are influenced by a few. Indeed, to avoid sending out the wrong messages to the people of Libya and the region, we must listen to Libya, and we must listen to Africa. We recall that the African voice was strong in seeking inclusion in the top leadership during the last mandate renewal. We therefore urge the Council to listen better to Africa, and this includes placing Africans in the leadership of peace processes in Africa.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8870 (2021) · source
“Kenya thanks the penholder and fellow members of the Council for their commitment to the peace process in Libya. It is clear that we all want the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to succeed, particularly at this critical juncture of the transition in Libya. However, the technical rollover of UNSMIL’s mandate is indicative of the failure of the Council to reach a common understanding and approach to facilitating UNSMIL’s success. More critically for Kenya, the technical rollover represents a missed opportunity for the inclusion of important elements, including support for Libya’s national reconciliation efforts, and taking into account issues of interest to neighbouring States and the region and acknowledging the important role that they play in support of the peace process.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8870 (2021) · source
“In this regard, Kenya reiterates, first, the ever-growing need for the parties to honour the nationwide ceasefire and commit to ensuring that it holds. Secondly, the parties must commit to a renewed unified action against terrorist groups, including holding to account those responsible for heinous crimes in accordance and full compliance with international humanitarian law and applicable United Nations resolutions. Thirdly, all parties, including foreign armies, must exercise maximum restraint and refrain from actions that could jeopardize the safety and security of the people and the country. In closing, Kenya commends and supports the efforts of the Special Envoy in facilitating the Syrian political process, which should remain Syrian-owned and Syrian-led, in a fashion that reflects the collective aspirations of the Syrian people.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“We commend the Special Envoy’s continued robust engagement with civil society and with the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board. In particular we welcome the convening of the Women’s Advisory Board meeting from 26 September to 1 October in Helsinki, and we encourage their continued engagements in a manner that reflects the diversity of voices of Syrian women. The security situation continues to be characterized by an uptick in violence, targeted killings, terrorist attacks, shelling and air strikes in parts of the north- east and north-west of the country and in the south, particularly in Dara’a. Indeed, the alarming and vicious attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and other armed groups are despicable.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“Kenya welcomes the positive developments that emanated from the Special Envoy’s trip to Damascus early this month, and we know that, after a drawn- out stalemate, the sixth round of meetings of the Constitutional Committee are now set to resume on 18 October. We commend the parties for making this crucial decision, which will hopefully significantly contribute to taking the much-desired political steps towards a solution that will bring back the peace, security and stability that the country sorely needs, through a new Constitution, as envisaged by resolution 2254 (2015). Kenya calls on the parties to seize the moment, engage constructively and demonstrate commitment to the millions of Syrians who are counting on their leadership for a brighter future.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“Let me also thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Ms. Rouba Mhaissen for their briefings on the political situation in Syria. I acknowledge the presence of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey in the Chamber this morning. Every month, the people of Syria look to the Security Council as it considers the situation in their country, with the expectation that perhaps something positive would emerge — something that would help to turn their situation around for the better. We believe that it is only by working together, as we did in the adoption of resolution 2585 (2021), that the Council can put together the long-desired consensus for achieving a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political solution to the decade-old conflict.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to underscore that the multilateral system, and in particular the Security Council, should continue to speak with one voice, as it did two months ago with the adoption of resolution 2585 (2021), to facilitate consensus and collaborative approaches to peace and reconciliation through a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned process.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“We commend the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic and encourage the consideration of an intersectoral delivery so that medical supplies are also included in future deliveries. Those modalities should continue to complement each other with a view to ensuring continued principled humanitarian aid to the millions in need. Kenya notes that unilateral coercive measures have contributed significantly to the economic situation and the ability of the Government to provide for the vulnerable members of society. We call for the lifting of such measures, especially when humanitarian operations are affected.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“The situation is compounded by the water crisis fuelled by reduced water levels and reduced access to the Euphrates River and the Allouk water station, leading to harvest losses and a lack of electricity for schools, hospitals and other objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. It is against that backdrop that Kenya is persuaded that all modalities for access to humanitarian assistance are crucial. We particularly commend continued deliveries and anticipated increases of the most essential supplies, including the distribution of coronavirus disease vaccines, through the cross-border mechanism. Kenya also welcomes the first cross-line food mission to north-west Syria, conducted at the end of August.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“Kenya calls on source countries to repatriate their citizens in order to ease tensions within the camp so that a semblance of normalcy can return. We reiterate the imperative on the protection of civilians, humanitarian workers and civilian infrastructure. It is critical that all parties honour the nationwide ceasefire and that all those responsible for violations be fully investigated and held accountable. Turning to the economic situation, it is alarming that the prices of basic food baskets have doubled and continue to be out of reach for many. Indeed, as we speak, about 60 per cent of the population is food insecure.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“As we have said before, Kenya stands with the Syrian people and supports the Security Council’s deliberations and actions that are underpinned primarily by the people’s needs and the practicalities of ensuring that those needs are in fact met. We remain gravely concerned by the deteriorating security across parts of the north-west, north-east and the south of Syria, where unrelenting shelling and air strikes have resulted in deaths, injuries, displacement and the destruction of civilian property, with the most affected being women, children and the elderly, as well as humanitarian workers. Also worrisome is the persistent insecurity in Al-Hol camp, where 59,000 people, most of whom are women and children, reside in a constant state of fear owing to rampant attacks.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Martin Griffiths and Ms. Amany Qaddour for their briefings on the humanitarian situation in Syria. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey at this meeting. Kenya commends Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for his recent visit to the region, where he held useful engagements with the Government of Syria and other stakeholders in efforts to expand humanitarian access, enhance the protection of civilians and ensure that Syrians have an opportunity to rebuild their lives through early recovery and livelihood activities. We encourage the Under-Secretary-General to continue with those engagements towards the timely, efficient and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance for every Syrian in need.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“And I reaffirm Kenya’s solidarity with the people of Libya in their quest for sustainable peace and stability through a truly Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political peace process.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Urgent counter-terrorism measures must be undertaken in order to sustain the peace process and protect the gains that have been made. We note that Libyan assets are to be preserved for the future return to, and the benefit of, the people of Libya, in accordance with resolution 1970 (2011). We therefore urge that the implementation of the assets freeze always be done in liaison with Libyan authorities. A periodic review of the assets freeze will serve to ensure that its purposes are served, especially as Libya looks towards the elections and for unified institutions and national processes. To conclude, I reiterate Kenya’s support for the tireless efforts of the Special Representative and the United Nations Mission in support of the peace process.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we urge that the impending mandate renewal of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya acknowledge that, so as to help prevent the possible cyclical conflict in the Sahel region and beyond. A regional perspective in the management of the peace process will be necessary to tackle the continued illegal migration challenge. We therefore encourage continued consultations between Libya and neighbouring states, with the support of the United Nations, and initiatives such as the quadripartite agreement among Libya, Chad, the Niger and the Sudan. Kenya is concerned about increased reports regarding the activities of terrorist groups in Libya, including the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levan and Al-Qaida.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“The Security Council has repeatedly called for commitment to the ceasefire agreement and adherence to the arms embargo, including through resolutions 2570 (2021) and 2571 (2021) as well as presidential statements and other products. The need for all the parties to heed that call cannot be over-emphasised. The Council has also been seized of the destabilizing effect of the continued presence of foreign forces and mercenaries — not only on Libya but also the region, especially the Sahel. Their long-overdue exit should happen without further delay for the desired truly Libyan-led and -owned peace process to be achieved. It is important that regional and international attention be paid to the need for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“We particularly call on the members of the political class to consider one another as fellow countrymen and countrywomen and exercise flexibility and compromise for the collective gains of their nation and their future generations. In that regard, we welcome the official announcement of the launch of the comprehensive national reconciliation project by the President of the Presidency Council earlier this week. We appreciate the support of the African Union in that connection and are fully persuaded that national reconciliation is a necessary component that will contribute significantly to the holding of peaceful and credible elections.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Notably, the landmark reopening of the Misrata-Sirte coastal road, the registration of voters, including for Libyans abroad, and the continued dialogue within all the tracks are continued steps in that direction. However, we note that there are critical elements in the peace process that are pending and creating a barrier to its progress. We believe that the desire and decision of the Libyan people to hold elections on 24 December can be better actualized if there is in place an appropriate legal framework and adequate budgetary provision. It is also imperative to ensure the equal, full and meaningful participation of women, not only in the preparatory process but also in the actual elections. Kenya urges the Libyan people to consider how far they have come and how near they may be to the momentous end of the transition.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“I wish to thank Mr. Ján Kubiš and Ms. Asma Khalifa for their briefings and insights. We also thank Ambassador Tirumurti, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya, for his periodic report. We also welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya. Peace processes often entail a delicate balance between the urgency of decisions and the need to secure a level of inclusivity that guarantees ownership and sustainability. That requires patience and careful nurturing of the process, whose wheels often turn slowly. For that reason, Kenya applauds the people of Libya for each positive step they take towards peace and stability.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“We once again call on the authorities handling the ship to urgently engage constructively in finding a solution and thus avoid an environmental catastrophe. I conclude by reaffirming Kenya’s solidarity with the people of Yemen in their quest for sustained peace, security and political stability.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Kenya commends the efforts of the international community to increase funding for the humanitarian response plan. Those efforts will go a long way in mitigating the suffering of many families and communities in need, including those affected by the recent flooding in parts of the country. We continue to support calls for not only increased humanitarian assistance, but also guarantees for humanitarian access, in line with international humanitarian law. With a third wave of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) unfolding Yemen, we urge the international community to assist with an increased supply of COVID-19 vaccines. We encourage the Yemeni authorities to promote vaccination that addresses misinformation and disinformation. Kenya notes the ongoing discussions on the FSO SAFER oil tanker.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“We urge them, in that regard, to engage, under the auspices of the United Nations, led by the Office of the Special Envoy, in good faith and without preconditions. Kenya welcomes the actions of international financial institutions and development partners to inject much-needed foreign reserves into Yemen’s economy. However, those measures will yield only short-lived solutions if the armed conflict persists. It is up to the parties to make the necessary compromises to break the existing stalemate, agree on a working nationwide ceasefire within an agreed time frame and intentionally work towards a negotiated political solution that would ultimately usher in an environment of hope for sustained economic recovery. The humanitarian situation remains fragile, with the heightened risk of famine still affecting more than 20 million people.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Kenya strongly condemns the deadly violence, including the recent drone attack on Al-Anad Air Base, which killed at least 30 soldiers and injured many others, further undermining the prospects for a ceasefire. The chaos along front lines creates the ideal conditions for terrorist groups, such as Al-Qaida, to thrive and expand their networks. We must remain acutely alert to those emerging threats and take pre-emptive measures. We continue to remind all Yemeni stakeholders that the time has come for them to reconsider their hard- line positions and agree to engage constructively in an inclusive Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned process, with the support of the United Nations, as well as regional and international partners.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Indeed, the pursuit of a solution by military means has a net loss result, with the greatest brunt borne by the most vulnerable — children, youth, women and the elderly, whose daily wish is for an end to the ravaging civil war, a return to peace and, with it, the opportunity to rebuild their lives and regain the ability to fend for themselves. It is deeply worrisome that, since our previous meeting two weeks ago (see S/PV.8840), there have been reports of an escalation of fighting in a number of areas. Of particular concern is the renewed violence in Ma’rib, which has claimed more than 80 lives since the beginning of this week alone.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Let me join others in congratulating and welcoming Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. I assure him of Kenya’s support for his efforts towards a political solution to the conflict in Yemen. I would also like to thank Deputy Director of Operations in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Ghada Eltahir Mudawi, and Executive Director of the Ma’rib Girls Foundation for Development, Ms. Entesar Al-Qadhi, for their informative briefings. We were particularly touched by the testimony of Ms. Al-Qadhi and thank her for her courage. We would also like to welcome the representative of Yemen to today’s meeting. As we have said before, there is no military solution to the conflict in Yemen.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Finally, as part of ensuring sustained peace in a post-peacekeeping context, efforts for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants should be undertaken during and after mission mandates as the specific situation demands.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“That is where the Peacebuilding Fund that the Secretary-General referred to earlier comes in. Fourthly, the Security Council should draw more advice from the Peacebuilding Commission to help ensure that the longer-term perspective required for sustaining peace is reflected in the formation, review and reconfiguration of peace operations. Fifthly, the United Nations should, as far as possible, involve the host country in the negotiation and formulation of peacekeeping mandates, including transition aspects, to promote national ownership and responsibility. In addition, extensive consultations should be held with key national actors, as well as regional and international stakeholders.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“In time, they become drivers of employment and production and can have uplifting effects on local economies. Their departure can have the unintended effect of employment falloffs, which could be detrimental to peace and security. Transitions should therefore be planned and coordinated in collaboration with national, regional and international economic development bodies. Thirdly, peacekeeping by definition is undertaken in fragile environments that are regarded as politically risky by investors. Transitions by United Nations missions should therefore be linked to investment promotion schemes that actively seek to de-risk investment and push it to comply with environmental, social and governance frameworks that are favourable to maintaining hard-won peace gains.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“We note that conditions on the ground evolve, especially as missions take longer than originally planned. The longer the mission lasts, the more it impacts the social, economic and political environment. Disengagement must therefore take that into account so as to prevent new crises at the local and national levels. Allow me to underscore a few points that we believe should be considered while formulating transitions and exit strategies in peacekeeping. First, it must always be borne in mind that peacekeeping is not a substitute for conflict resolution. It must be undertaken alongside a well-resourced and highly prioritized political process to address the root causes of the conflict. Secondly, peacekeeping missions create an economic effect from the supply chains they require.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Kenya is proud to deploy peacekeepers who are trained for the existing environment. Our International Peace Support Training Centre is a regional facility of excellence that offers cutting-edge training in all aspects of peace support operations in complex security situations. From dealing with improvised explosive devices to building effective relations with local communities, we are committed to growing the next generation of peacekeepers. But even as we advocate for effective peacekeeping, we are drawn to today’s topic on how to better handle transitions of missions as they exit the theatre. It is our strongly held conviction that the exit strategy defined as part of the original mission planning should include effective transitions.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Today, peacekeeping largely deals with complex and protracted intra-State conflicts, often involving situations of active terrorist or insurgent groups that deliberately and indiscriminately target civilians and civilian objects. For peacekeepers to fulfil their mandate to protect the peace and civilians from such targeting, they themselves must be safe from being targeted. In that regard, I reaffirm Kenya’s support for the innovative efforts of the Secretary-General in his Action for Peacekeeping and Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiatives. We associate ourselves in particular with the key components of those initiatives, including strengthening protection of civilians, enhancing the safety and security of peacekeepers, promoting the women and peace and security agenda and advancing political solutions.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“I want to join others in thanking His Excellency the Secretary-General, Her Excellency Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and Ms. Safaa Elagib Adam for their insightful briefings. I also welcome the presence of Her Excellency Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs of India. Allow me also to commend you, Madam, for convening this debate and for leading us this morning in commemorating all those peacekeepers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of peacekeeping. We honour the memory of those valiant men and women and pay tribute to every peacekeeper, whether uniformed or civilian, serving or retired.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source