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Kubiš

lines on the record: 502
first: 2003-04-11
most recent: 2021-11-24
sittings or episodes: 34
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“Luckily, so far, they have failed in their efforts to re-ignite sectarian confrontation. Providing and guaranteeing law and order and security to all citizens of Iraq is a top responsibility of the respective State organs and institutions and must remain their prerogative. With the progress in fighting Da'esh, reforming Iraqi security institutions and ensuring that the State has full control of all armed groups becomes a priority. The humanitarian situation has deteriorated further since the start of the military operation for Fallujah, with 640,000 persons currently displaced persons in Anbar governorate alone. Nationwide, more than 10 million Iraqis require some form of humanitarian assistance, including 3.4 million people who have been displaced since the rise of ISIL in 2014.”
2016-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7738 (2016) · source
“I urge the Government of Iraq to establish as soon as possible a high-level inter-ministerial committee to ensure coordination and dialogue between the Government of Iraq and the United Nations on all issues with regard to grave violations of children's rights. The retaking of Fallujah should not cast doubt on the remaining ability of ISIL to conduct devastating attacks in different areas of the country, despite its consistent losses of manpower, command structure, morale, local support and territory. While the Dae'sh's governance project in Iraq is collapsing, the group has increasingly resorted to brutal insurgency tactics using suicide bombers. The pattern of reinvigorated urban terrorism with a sectarian focus, notably the attacks against civilian targets and infrastructure in Baghdad, is indicative of that trend.”
2016-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7738 (2016) · source
“Al Abadi last Monday, I reiterated the message delivered to the Prime Minister by the Secretary-General in his telephone call on 26 June, namely, that it was imperative that the committee took swift action to identify the whereabouts of the missing men and boys and to secure their safe release or transfer to lawful Government authorities. The authorities must hold accountable any individual who may have been responsible for any violations that have been committed. Also, those lessons from Fallujah shall be taken into account while planning liberation of Mosul. A newly published UNICEF report reveals that the number of children in danger of death, injury, sexual violence, abduction or recruitment into armed groups in Iraq increased by 1.3 million in 18 months.”
2016-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7738 (2016) · source
“For example, UNAMI has registered statements supporting claims that 95 men remain unaccounted for after they were intercepted by forces affiliated to popular mobilization forces while leaving their homes in Al-Sejar area on 25 May, while another 643, men including boys, remain missing since 5 June after they were intercepted by mobilization-affiliated forces while leaving Saqlawiyah. On 6 June, Prime Minister Al Abadi announced the setting up of a committee to investigate violations and crimes. In my meeting with Mr.”
2016-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7738 (2016) · source
“Nearly 90,000 civilians took the decision to leave, and have made it to safety under some of the most difficult and perilous conditions imaginable. That is also a political statement. Notwithstanding all of that, since the announcement of the Falluj ah military operation, on 22 May, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has received credible reports of human rights violations and crimes, including torture and killings, disappearances and other allegations of mistreatment of those detained, committed by elements of the popular mobilization forces and the Iraqi security forces operating in the Fallujah area, notably during the initial phases of the operation.”
2016-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7738 (2016) · source
“I continue to call on the Government to also take specific steps to promote women's rights and their participation in politics and national reconciliation processes as part of the reform process, as well as to support the victims of conflict-based sexual violence more effectively. In the Fallujah operation, the Government gave unprecedented priority to protecting the lives and dignity of civilians. The military assisted civilians in identifying safe escape routes and facilitated the extraction of civilians from war zones. A week into the operation, the Prime Minister announced that the battle would be slowed to better ensure the safety of civilians trapped inside the city and used by ISIL as human shields. That made a difference.”
2016-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7738 (2016) · source
“Of concern are repeated calls, supported by many politicians, to conduct retaliatory executions of those convicted of terrorist acts. The need for Iraqi political and community leaders, in particular the Council of Representatives, to prioritize reconciliation based on a single vision and coordinated approach remains a matter of considerable urgency to ensure that the post-Da'esh phase in Iraq's history be more stable, secure and prosperous than in the past. Sustainable peace and security can be achieved only with a historic compromise that puts an end to the divisive policies of intolerance, inequality and political and social injustice.”
2016-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7738 (2016) · source
“On 28 June, the Federal Supreme Court ruled that the parliamentary sessions of 14 and 26 April were nullified. That decision means that the situation reverts to the pre-14 April status quo, with Speaker Al-Jubouri maintaining his position, while the five ministerial appointments of the 26 April session need to be revisited. The Parliament returned from recess and held plenary sessions on 12 and 13 July. Also today, tens of thousands supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr demonstrated in Baghdad in support of reforms and security and against corruption. In the past weeks, protests against the Government also emerged in response to the deteriorated security situation in Baghdad in the wake of terrorist attacks - notably in Karrada on 3 July, which victimized hundreds of civilians, a barbaric act that all of us condemned in strongest possible terms.”
2016-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7738 (2016) · source
“As preparations continue, with increased focus and acceleration, a point of importance for us is that Prime Minister Al Abadi has prioritized United Nations-supported humanitarian operations and has requested the international community to urgently provide the necessary financing. Together with planning the military aspects, the Government and the local actors need to accelerate political planning for the day after the liberation, while addressing issues of governance, law and order and political management of Mosul and the rest of Ninewah governorate. I note the increased coordination between Baghdad and Erbil and encourage continued efforts to that end. Also, any international assistance must be fully coordinated with the Government of Iraq and must respect the principle of the sovereignty of Iraq.”
2016-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7738 (2016) · source
“Following the liberation of Fallujah, Prime Minister Al Abadi sent senior delegations to provide briefings on Iraq's progress against Da'esh to a number of States, notably to the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, with an invitation to join forces in the fight against this increasingly global threat to international peace and security. The need for cooperation and mutual support has never been more apparent. As you mentioned, Mr. President, hundreds of civilians were recently killed in a spate of attacks attributed to ISIL in Iraq, Turkey, Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia. Progress against Da'esh has now put liberation of Mosul firmly on the agenda.”
2016-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7738 (2016) · source
“Mr. Kubis: With a deep feeling of sorrow, Ijoin the Security Council in strongly condemning the terrorist attack that took place yesterday in Nice. I express my deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and the people of France. The recent strategic victories against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Fallujah and Qayyarah and the progress made in cutting off ISIL forces in Hawjia have once again proved that Iraqis are capable of defeating Da'esh, with support from the international community.”
2016-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7738 (2016) · source
“In order to contribute more actively to that effort, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq will be reaching out to various stakeholders to seek their assistance with various aspects that will help to push the process forward. However, I would like to emphasize that the main responsibility for ensuring progress lies with the Government of Iraq. While we remain cognizant of the sheer volume of challenges that Iraq is currently facing, its international obligations have to be fulfilled and that issue cannot fall by the wayside.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“Iraq's Ministry of Defence has officially taken over the technical overview of the missing Kuwaiti persons file, resuming the work and undertaking a number of activities since the transition. That is an encouraging and welcome step, which I hope will add impetus to the Government of Iraq's efforts. Unfortunately, a stalemate still persists with respect to missing Kuwaiti property. In a follow-up to his visit, the Secretary-General and I visited Kuwait at the end of March, encouraging the Iraqi leadership to take every possible step to achieve tangible progress concerning the issues ofboth missing persons and property.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“It does not include the additional needs included in the contingency plans for Mosul's liberation. The amount required to help those who will be affected by the military operation in Mosul will depend directly on the type of the operation. If destruction is widespread and there is mass displacement for a long period, the cost of supporting the populations will be enormous. We also need to step up human resources and funding to address the immense needs of displaced women and girls, which include specialized psychological care and education. I would now like to turn to the tenth report (S/2016/372) of the Secretary-General on the issue of missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property, including the national archives.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“In a worst-case scenario, another more than 2 million Iraqis may be newly displaced by the end of the year. The United Nations is especially worried about humanitarian conditions in Fallujah, which remains under ISIL's control and effectively under siege. The Government is bringing to safety families that manage to reach mustering points. The humanitarian community has been mobilized to provide lifesaving support to them and to the people trapped in Fallujah. The 2016 humanitarian response plan requests $861 million to provide lifesaving assistance to 7 million Iraqis. Disappointingly, only a quarter of that has been secured so far. Unless $300 million is received by June, dozens of front-line lifesaving programmes will be cut back or closed. The priority humanitarian plan for this year is intended to cover existing needs in the country.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“I am concerned about the reports of ISIL's use of weaponized chemicals in its attacks on civilians and security force personnel, as has been happening recently in Bashir, Taza and Matar. I urge the international community to support the ongoing investigation into those incidents by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and to ensure accountability for anyone found to be involved in, or facilitating the use of, weaponized chemicals. The humanitarian crisis in Iraq remains one of the worst in the world. The number of Iraqis in need has doubled over the past year. Nearly one third of the population, more than 10 million people, now require some form of humanitarian assistance. Depending on its scope and intensity, the military campaign will almost certainly lead to mass displacement in the months ahead.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“The problems are immense, as shown by the example of Ramadi, with the huge challenges that are posed by the vast degree of destruction and unprecedented contamination by explosive devices. Despite the Government's warnings about the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), thousands of desperate families have already returned to the city of Ramadi and its surrounding areas. We are very concerned about reports of dozens of civilian casualties from booby-trap IEDs placed by ISIL, as well as remnant explosive devices. In close collaboration with, and under the guidance of, the national and provincial authorities on mine action, the United Nations Mine Action Service has played a role in helping to mobilize international capacities to address explosive remnants of war, including IEDs, at the local level.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“The world must recognize that Iraq requires more, not less, international support at this critical juncture as it struggles with many challenges and to break from past legacies of poor governance and corruption. While the international community is ready to offer more support, Iraqis themselves must implement reforms that will put their country on the road to recovery. I welcome the progress achieved during Iraq's negotiations with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, which should be finalized during another round of negotiations in Amman in mid-May. Positive results will also be needed in order to promote Iraq's case at the forthcoming Group of Seven Summit in Japan. Stabilizing newly liberated areas remains a priority, and is key to laying the groundwork for future reconciliation.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“The recent resumption of contacts and dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil should be turned into a genuine partnership of mutually beneficial cooperation. Reconciling differences and working together on the necessary reforms will create the conditions for enhanced financial and technical support by the international community to Iraq, including the Kurdistan region. The visit of the Secretary-General to Iraq on 26 March, accompanied by Mr. Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, and Mr. Ahmad Mohamed Ali Al-Madani, President of the Islamic Development Bank, was an illustration of the seriousness of the international community in its support for Iraq.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“Despite the notable and consistent progress on the ground against ISIL, it remains a formidable and determined enemy that constantly adjusts its tactics and attack patterns, while also taking into account of developments in Syria. As the Secretary-General has advised the Council on numerous occasions, ISIL cannot be defeated by military means alone. Without addressing the root causes of violent extremism and the underlying ideology, efforts will not be sustainable or lasting. Military victories need to be complemented by support for displaced people and increased stabilization and rehabilitation efforts that prioritize the rule of law and good governance and allow for the safe return of IDPs to their places of origin. Simultaneously, Iraqis must prioritize political and community reconciliation.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“It is imperative to resume soon the work of the Council of Representatives and to confirm a Government that will be able and willing to promote genuine reforms. Iraq's political groups must together find a political solution based on the Constitution, the law and the principles of democracy, in order to respond to the needs of the people, put an end to the split and paralysis in Parliament and enable the rapid enactment of the necessary reforms and anti-corruption measures, and the smooth functioning of State institutions, without threat or intimidation. I also call on the Government to take specific steps to promote women's participation in politics as part of the reform process.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“I strongly urge the Government, constitutional and political leaders and civil society to work together in a constructive dialogue that will not only resolve the political impasse, but give a clear perspective of better a future for the people, which will unite them and their leaders. Maintaining focus and unity of effort in fighting the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) remains a critical priority, followed by mobilizing international assistance to help alleviate a deep economic, fiscal and humanitarian crisis, and promote stabilization and the return of internally displaced persons (IDP). A business-as-usual approach simply will not be enough for the people. They want genuine change that will improve their lives.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“Since the beginning of the pro-reform protest movement in August 2015, the Shiite religious leadership, the Marja'iya, has backed the people's requests for political solutions to the current deep political crisis, as well as for progressive reforms in Iraq, including through the most recent statement by the Office of Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani on 4 May. In it, the Marja'iya renewed its warning to the parties against a continuation of the current course in dealing with the country's issues and its many crises and called on them to think of the future of their people and take serious and tangible steps to resolve the current situation.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“The protesters withdrew from the Green Zone the following day, yet they pledged further action in series of escalating steps - the dismissal of the three constitutional leaders of the country, early elections culminating, if necessary, with attacks on the seat of power, civil disobedience or a general strike f unless the Government and Parliament made rapid progress on reforms. At this stage, although the situation has calmed down, it remains unpredictable and could unfold in many different directions.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“Following months of controversy and weeks of political paralysis and split in the Council of Representatives, the promise of a solution to the political deadlock came with some new ministerial appointments at the parliamentary meeting of 26 April. Yet that hope suffered a significant setback on 30 April. Once it was clear that voting would not take place on another set of ministerial candidates, Sadrist and civil- society demonstrators breached the entry checkpoints of the Green Zone and stormed the Parliament building. Acts of vandalism and attacks on some members of Parliament, sadly, broke with the practice of many months of peaceful protests.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“Spurred by that pressure, Prime Minister Al-Abadi attempted to accelerate the delivery of his reform programme and to replace the Cabinet created on the basis of party affiliation or ethnic or sectarian identity by a so-called technocratic Cabinet, requested, among others, by Al-Sadr. For the majority of Iraqi protesters, such a Cabinet is needed to enact genuine reforms, get rid of a powerful patronage system and achieve success in fighting corruption. However, the majority of Iraqi political blocs reject such a fundamental overhaul of the political process. They view such attempts as efforts to delegitimize not only the Government or the Council of Representatives, but the whole political system. Notably, they also view Al-Sadr's action as an attempt to take over the power on the back of the Shiite street.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“The failure of Iraq's Government and political class to agree and carry on genuine reforms that would improve governance and accountability and include equal justice for all, jobs and services while curbing corruption, as demanded by the Iraqi people, notably in Baghdad and southern Shiite provinces since last August, prompted the demonstrators to request reform of the whole Government and political process, abandoning the ethnic and sectarian quota approach that has been in the fundament of the Iraq political system since 2003. In February a mix of civil-society protesters was joined by the supporters of Sayed Muqtada Al-Sadr.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“Mr. Kubis: I have the honour to present the third report 8/2016/396 of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 7 of resolution 2233 (2015), as well as the tenth report (S/2016/372) of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 ofresolution 2107 (2013), on the issue of missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals, and property. Since my previous briefing to the Security Council (see S/PV.7623), a profound political crisis has engulfed Baghdad and the country and brought paralysis and deadlock to the work of the Government and the Council of Representatives.”
2016-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7689 (2016) · source
“The United Nations continues to operate in difficult and often dangerous conditions in Iraq. It is with deep regret that I have to inform the members of the Security Council that yesterday we received the news that the staff member of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq who was abducted in Diyala in April 2015, Mr. Al-Kaissy, has been found dead. I am deeply shocked and saddened by this news. I strongly urge the Iraqi authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into this abduction and murder immediately and to hold the perpetrators accountable. I would like to remind the Government of Iraq that the national authorities bear full responsibility for serving justice in this case, just as they do for safeguarding and protecting all United Nations personnel serving in the country.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“As part of the Government of Iraq's reform programme, the Council of Ministers agreed on the distribution of the files formerly under the mandate of the Ministry of Human Rights, deciding to transfer the technical overview of the missing Kuwaiti persons file to the Ministry of Defence. While this is a positive step, the Government of Iraq must now implement the decision and allocate the financial resources needed to ensure that the work continues unabated. Cooperation between Iraq and Kuwait continues to reach new heights. In December, during the fifth session ofthe Iraq-Kuwait Joint Ministerial Committee, the parties signed agreements covering several fields, including youth and sports, inspection and control, and communications. Nonetheless, the Government of Iraq continues to be under its international obligation to ensure progress.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“On top of that, a potential catastrophe from the Mosul developmentam adds new grave challenges and pressures and requires urgent action by both the Government of Iraq and the international community, including the United Nations, as well as public awareness campaigns and disaster-response plans, including the evacuation of the affected population in case of such catastrophe. Allow me to turn now to the ninth report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/87) on the issue of missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property, including the national archives.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“The humanitarian needs are now so great they far outstrip national capacities. The Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government simply do not have the resources to keep providing assistance, not because of a lack of will or a reluctance to assume responsibility, but because of the grave economic and fiscal situation. On 31 January, the United Nations, jointly with the Government of Iraq, launched a humanitarian appeal requesting $861 million to help ensure that the most vulnerable people receive the assistance they need.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“The severe economic crisis is having a sobering effect on the relationship between Baghdad and Erbil, with both sides showing renewed will to work together, militarily and economically, including on reforms. I am therefore hopeful that realism and pragmatism will prevail and help boost efforts in ensuring the stability and prosperity of Iraq, including the Kurdistan region, needed to continue jointly the existential fight against ISIL. The humanitarian crisis in Iraq is highly complex and is expected to widen and worsen this year. Today, not only 3.3 million IDPs, but altogether some 10 million Iraqis - almost one-third of the population - urgently require some form of humanitarian assistance. Let us not forget that without the necessary support, today's IDPs will become tomorrow's refugees.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“I am mindful that, if left unaddressed, such an unsustainable situation may seriously undermine the renewed morale of pro-Government forces and the confidence of the people - including youth, communities, minorities and IDPs - that they can have a future in Iraq. And while the Governments in Baghdad and Erbil must rapidly prioritize and take full ownership over the State finances and reforms, Iurge the international community to assist Iraq in overcoming those difficulties through increased technical support and funding, including through lending by international and regional financial institutions. Genuine economic reforms by the governments in Baghdad and Erbil could pave the way for such financial and budgetary support.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“The complex and deepening set of challenges before the country and its people requires that the political blocks finally work together in support of comprehensive and profound reforms, as they did when adopting the budget for 2016. Iraq's persistent and rapidly deepening fiscal crisis and growing budget deficit, compounded by the security and humanitarian situation and drastic decline in global oil prices, has almost halved the State's planned income since then, and the Kurdistan region faces at least a situation as grave as that of Baghdad. Fiscal challenges are also likely to impact the fight against ISIL, as a significant number of fighters, notably the Peshmerga, have not received salaries for several months.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“We are seeing this right now in Ramadi. I call on Iraq's regional and international partners to enhance their support to the Government of Iraq's efforts to hold and stabilize areas retaken from ISIL. Those efforts also ought to focus on building the capacity of local security and police forces through training and material support. Persistent political polarization and divisions continue to hamper Prime Minister Al Abadi's ability to advance the reform agenda, including in decentralization and fighting corruption. The Prime Minister's recent announcement aimed at establishing a more professional Cabinet with members selected on merit, and not on sectarian or political quotas, should be accompanied by an accelerated implementation of a genuine political, security and economic reform package.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“Security sector reform addressing the issue of uncontrolled armed groups and their presence in cities, notably in liberated areas, is a priority. Stabilization in liberated areas and the safe return of IDPs are of enormous political importance. I am happy to report that the stabilization phase of Tikrit is almost complete. Overall, the Government has given very high priority to returns and so far, more than 500,000 displaced Iraqis have returned to their home communities. The Government expects that up to 900,000 will return in 2016. There are, however, a number of complicated factors impacting the pace of returns. These include a huge number of improvised explosive devices that have been laid by ISIL and that must be removed before populations can return home, as well as devastating destruction to infrastructure and homes.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“In early January, lethal attacks in Baghdad and in Muqdadiya, in Diyala governorate, perpetrated by ISIL and revenge violence by rogue militia elements and criminal groups prompted concern that the nation was again continuing down a spiralling trajectory of sectarian violence, compounded by internal political divisions along sectarian lines, as well as regional tensions and context. Those attacks were an attempt to further stoke sectarian tensions and political polarization in Iraq and weaken the unity of Iraq and its people. They also highlighted the urgent need to reach progress in intercommunal relations and swiftly restore State and local authority, the rule of law, good governance, justice and the provision of services to the newly liberated areas and exert firm control over all fighters and weapons.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“The stability, security and unity of Iraq hinge on an effective and inclusive political system and equality in decision-making at the federal and local levels. Tangible solutions to prevent political and sectarian exclusion have to include amendments to or the adoption of priority legislation, followed by swift implementation, such as the justice and accountability law, the national guard law and the general amnesty law. Efforts by Sunni political forces and their leaders to unify their stance on national reconciliation, effective federalization and decentralization, and how to more successfully counter ISIL are equally necessary. I welcome such steps provided they add to internal consolidation and not divisions, while urging Sunni leaders and forces to continue such activities in the most inclusive manner possible.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“Regardless of those successes, ISIL remains a formidable and determined enemy that constantly adjusts its tactics and attack patterns, taking into account also the developments in Syria. ISIL cannot be defeated by military means alone without addressing the root causes of violence and the underlying ideology; otherwise their effect will not be sustainable and lasting. Military victories need to be complemented by massive stabilization and rehabilitation efforts that prioritize and allow for the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their towns of origin. Simultaneously, Iraqis must prioritize political and community reconciliation. The lack of progress in implementing the national political agreement reflects the absence of political consensus and the continued pursuit of partisan interests.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“Following the 18 December 2015 meeting of the Security Council (see S/PV.7589), bilateral and diplomatic efforts, assisted by international partners and the United Nations, continue to resolve the issues of the presence of Turkish forces in Camp Bashiqa, so far without mutually acceptable results. I reiterate the calls made by the Secretary-General for a solution in line with the Charter of the United Nations and in full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq. I also urge both sides to take steps that will enable the deepening of cooperation in the field of security and continuous support to Iraq in fighting ISIL, based on consultations with and full consent of the Government of Iraq.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“This success also demonstrates the increasingly resolute and effective support provided to Iraq by the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL in its fight against ISIL and provides lessons for preparations for the liberation of the remaining territories, most notably of Mosul. It serves as an encouragement to other members of the international community to assist Iraq in combating ISIL. The terrorist organization ISIL, with its radical ideology and policies ofsectarianism, Violent extremism and terrorism, constitutes a global and unprecedented threat to international peace and security. Combating ISIL by all means is a priority of the whole international community, and Member States are called upon to redouble and coordinate their efforts.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“Mr. Kubis: In the past reporting period, the heroic people of Iraq have been steadily gaining ground against the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which is gradually losing its appeal to the disenfranchised population. The liberation and holding of Beiji, Sinjar and, most of all, Ramadi, and the continuing clearance of the surrounding areas of ISIL fighters, have instilled in the people of Iraq the hope that the country can and will be liberated from ISIL. It has also documented how important it is to rely on local and tribal fighters from areas under ISIL control to participate in the liberation and take responsibility for the security of their cities and provinces.”
2016-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7623 (2016) · source
“UNAMI, in close consultation with the Iraqi authorities, has embarked on implementing the Secretary-General's recommendations, as outlined in his last report (S/2015/518) and endorsed through the adoption of our new mandate in July. The new mandate gives the Mission the flexibility it needs to respond to the evolving challenges in Iraq and enables UNAMI, together with the United Nations country team, to prioritize its activities. With the continued support of the Council, we will continue working hand in hand with the Government of Iraq, political forces and civil society to achieve results in all critical areas, while increasingly mobilizing regional and international support and cooperation.”
2015-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7556 (2015) · source
“The only solution guaranteeing the security of the residents is their speedy relocation to third countries. While strongly reminding the Government of Iraq of its obligation to ensure the safety of the residents, I equally strongly urge all countries to work with the Secretary-General's Special Adviser to consider hosting these residents in their territories or to use their influence to assist in their relocation in the shortest possible time. I will also continue to remind the Council of our United Nations national staff member who was taken hostage earlier this year. I urged the Iraqi authorities to redouble their efforts to secure his release. It has now been more than six months that we have had no credible information about our colleague or a positive solution to this case.”
2015-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7556 (2015) · source
“Good will between the two countries was further evidenced when, on 28 October, the payment of the remaining $4.6 billion in reparations owed to the Government of Kuwait was extended until 1 January 2017. While the challenging security and political situation in Iraq and the burden placed on State finances are fully recognized, the Government of Iraq is nonetheless expected to demonstrate complete commitment to this international obligation and to make efforts to move the file forward. The steps it has taken so far and the results to date are insufficient. I would like to touch upon the issue of the residents of Camp Hurriya and the need to alleviate Iraq of this burden. On 30 October, the Camp was again the target of a rocket attack that claimed the lives of 24 residents and wounded many others.”
2015-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7556 (2015) · source
“With limited funding, the United Nations humanitarian community has had to cut and reorganise its programmes in support of Iraqi internally displaced persons (IDPs). Since the vast majority of IDPs want to remain in Iraq, the best way to encourage this is to provide humanitarian support at the point of origin. They will be less inclined to flee the country and migrate to third countries, primarily in Europe. Allow me now to turn to the eighth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 of resolution 2107 (2013), on the issue of missing Kuwaiti and third- country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property, including the national archives. In spite of all the instability plaguing the region, good relations, a positive atmosphere and closer dialogue and cooperation are prevalent in the relations between Iraq and Kuwait.”
2015-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7556 (2015) · source
“In addition, the reported use of chemical weapons by ISIL against the Peshmerga is currently under investigation. Representatives of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons recently visited Baghdad to discuss this matter with Iraqi officials. During his visit to Iraq last week, the Secretary- General's Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Mr. Adama Dieng, made a strong plea for strengthened mechanisms for the protection of minorities, stressing the need for crime perpetrators to be held accountable and the importance of national reconciliation at the community level. The protection of minorities remains one of the critical tasks of the United Nations family. The humanitarian situation remains of the gravest concern. The scale of the crisis is outstripping our collective capacity to respond.”
2015-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7556 (2015) · source
“The Global Coalition to Counter ISIL has become more effective in supporting the Iraqi security forces and the Peshmerga, both in direct military activities and training and in providing supplies of materiel. In addition, the Government of Iraq has recently begun to cooperate with Russia, Iran and Syria in intelligence-sharing through a cell in Baghdad. Yet, ISIL continues to possess the funding and military capacities to prolong its reign ofterror over large swathes of Iraq. Notwithstanding ISIL's sophisticated and massive use of improvised explosive devices, suicide attacks and ability to conduct operations in complex urban environments, the Iraqi security forces continue to make slow progress, while at the same time doing their utmost to avoid civilian casualties.”
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“Furthermore, the current impasse - at a time when the 2016 budget is being discussed in the Council of Representatives - hurts the relationship between the central Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, which is critical to Iraq's stability and unity, the fight against ISIL, and to addressing the growing economic, budgetary and social challenges through reforms. During the reporting period, ISIL was successfully pushed back. In Central Iraq, the Iraqi security forces, the popular mobilization forces and tribal volunteers have retaken key areas, including Baiji, which is now under Government control. The pro-Government forces have proven their ability to conduct military operations in several areas simultaneously.”
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