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Lacroix

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“Through his good offices, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Maman Sidikou, working in close collaboration with Special Envoy Said Djinnit and regional actors, has worked tirelessly to ensure that the main political actors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain committed to the 31 December 2016 Political Agreement despite their many differences. Thanks to their efforts, the United Nations has strengthened its cooperation with the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Southern African Development Community in support of the political process. It is essential that the region continue to impress upon the Congolese political leaders the need to pursue dialogue and place the legitimate aspirations of the Congolese people above their own interests.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“It is imperative that the political leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo adhere to the Constitution, the 31 December 2016 Political Agreement and the electoral calendar, which together provide the political and legal framework for the holding of free, fair and credible elections, leading to a peaceful transition of power and the consolidation of the country's democratic institutions. Political brinkmanship and a refusal to compromise would only result in further delays and a deepening of the political crisis. The concerted support of the Council, key international partners and regional actors remains key to advancing the political process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“The long-awaited electoral calendar was published on 5 November 2017, the amended electoral law was promulgated by the President on 24 December 2017, and the voter registration process is expected to conclude in February. It is essential that all political actors play a constructive role in the implementation of the electoral calendar. The Government, the ruling majority, the opposition and civil society, and the Independent National Electoral Commission must all play their part in in ensuring that electoral preparations proceed in a timely fashion.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“I also deplore the fact that the national security forces created obstacles for the MONUSCO troops who were patrolling on 31 December. Activities related to the monitoring of the political, security and human rights situation are part and parcel of MONUSCO's mandate and should be fully supported by the authorities. Given these challenges, it is vital that all sectors of the Congolese political class refrain from any acts leading to confrontation or to violence. Dialogue remains the only way to resolve the political challenges facing the country. (spoke in English) Although political tensions persist, electoral preparations are advancing.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“Given this backdrop, I will focus my statement on the political and security challenges facing MONUSCO in the coming months and identify potential ways forward. The delays in the electoral process, the legitimacy crisis of the institutions of the Republic and the lack of progress towards implementing defusing measures have led to frustration, impatience and tensions, which led to acts of violence last December. Let me take this opportunity to condemn the violent repression by the national security forces of the demonstrations organized by civil society on 31 December last. It is key that the competent national authorities conduct the necessary investigations to identify the perpetrators and bring to justice those presumed responsible for human rights violations.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“The security situation is also cause for grave concern. As the Council is aware, United Nations peacekeepers suffered their heaviest losses in 20 years when the advance base of the Tanzanian contingent in Semuliki, North Kivu, was attacked, presumably by rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The deaths of those Tanzanian peacekeepers following several hours of combat underscores, as if we needed to be reminded, the volatility of the security situation in certain parts of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. I must also remind the Council that United Nations civilian personnel are also exposed to security risks in certain parts of the country. The deaths in March last year of the two members of the United Nations group of experts in the Kasai region is a tragic reminder of the situation.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“A year ago the Council met (see S/PV.7856) to welcome with great hope the signing, under the auspices of the national Episcopal Conference of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Comprehensive and Inclusive Political Agreement 0f3l December 2016, which made it possible to defuse political tensions in the country and chart a course towards the holding of transparent and credible elections by the end of 2017. One year later, I regret to inform the Council that implementation of the agreement has been only partial. Although non-negligible advances have been made in preparing the elections in the past year, the acts of violence that took place during the demonstrations on 31 December last in Kinshasa and in the country's interior are reminders of the fact that the political situation remains very fragile.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“As is customary at this time of year, Mr. President, allow me to begin by wishing you all the best for 2018, welcoming the new non-permanent members of the Security Council and, of course, wishing your country, Kazakhstan, all the best for its presidency for the month of January. I welcome this opportunity to address the Council once again on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) (S/2018/16), which has been submitted to the Council, takes stock of the situation and makes recommendations on the steps to be taken.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“The fifth was the immediate cessation of obstructions to and attacks on all national and international humanitarian personnel and facilities endeavouring to provide life-saving assistance throughout South Sudan. Those benchmarks are even more relevant today as we head into the dry season and look towards the convening of the high-level revitalization forum. I thus urge the Council to speak with a united voice, once again, and to use all means necessary to demand a change of course from South Sudan's leaders and all parties to the conflict. For our part, the United Nations will continue to engage the parties and support the region and the international community in order to facilitate a political solution of the crisis.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“The second was the urgent tackling of challenges faced by humanitarian personnel in the delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout South Sudan and specifically to famine-affected areas, including through meetings of the Humanitarian High-Level Oversight Committee and the urgent implementation ofits decisions. The third was unconditional support of all parties for the endeavours of the United Nations, the AU and IGAD towards ensuring the implementation of the agreement and the inclusivity of the national dialogue as outlined in their 29 January statement. The fourth was the immediate removal of obstacles to UNMISS and the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism operations, including obstacles to the deployment of the regional protection force and attacks on UNMISS and Monitoring Mechanism personnel.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“The two are simply incompatible. We must not allow tactics we have seen before to frustrate a change in course. The people of South Sudan have simply suffered too much for far too long, and we must not take their resilience against incredible odds for granted. In that regard, I urge the Council to redouble its efforts in support of the region and the ongoing political process. In March, recognizing the failure of the parties to the conflict to meet their commitments to implement the peace agreement, the Council laid out five benchmarks to be met immediately. The first was immediate adherence to the permanent ceasefire by all forces ofthe parties to the conflict and all other armed groups.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“By most accounts, the consultations have been frank and have raised legitimate public grievances related to governance, corruption and the rule of law. Concerns remain, however, as to how the outcomes of these consultations will be used. The United Nations continues to reiterate the importance of complementarity between the national dialogue and the implementation of the peace agreement, and of their being transparent and genuinely inclusive of all political viewpoints, including those of key political actors and parties to the conflict. The conflict in South Sudan is now entering its fifth year. We believe that both the high-level revitalization forum and the national dialogue can address the spiralling crisis, if well coordinated. But fighting cannot continue in tandem with efforts to craft a durable peace.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“I also welcome its Peace and Security Council's expression of intent to consider punitive measures against those who aim to spoil the peace process. We hope that the high-level revitalization forum will not be a one-off, time-limited event, but rather that it will unfold as a sustained process to hold all parties accountable in order to maintain a cessation of hostilities and engage in the inclusive implementation of the peace agreement to ensure a successful transition. Tough issues will need to be tackled during these discussions, however, including on governance and security arrangements if the Forum is to succeed, as I am sure Ambassador Wais will tell us. Meanwhile, at the local level, the national dialogue is progressing, with subnational consultations conducted on the root causes ofthe conflict.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“This is a stark example of the continued intercommunal tensions and proliferation of arms at the local level, and highlights the need for sustained engagement in intercommunal dialogue and reconciliation efforts. Prompted by the rapidly deteriorating situation in the country, regional partners have stepped up their efforts to revitalize the peace process. In particular, we welcome and fully support the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)-led high-level revitalization forum, which aims to secure a cessation of hostilities, implementation of the 2015 peace agreement, and the development of a revised and realistic timeline for its implementation. I welcome the efforts of the African Union (AU), including through its High Representative, former President Konare, to urge the region to speak with one voice.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“A case in point is Kajo-keji, where SPLA in Opposition forces have clashed with other opposition groups. Armed groups appear to be ramping up hostilities in an effort to demonstrate relevance as players in the ongoing political processes. Further impacting the security situation is intercommunal fighting. The most significant recent example took place on 28 November, when around 45 people were killed, 19 others injured and hundreds of huts and houses burned when members of the Murle ethnic group attacked a Dinka village in Jonglei. The attack came exactly six months after the signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement between the Dinka, Bor and Murle communities, intended to launch a comprehensive dialogue process.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“On 20 November, intense clashes between the two forces took place 10 kilometres north of our temporary operating base in Leer. Thereafter, reports of an imminent attack on Leer town prompted local authorities to urge civilians to move towards our base. On 26 November, approximately 350 displaced civilians rushed into the UNMISS base for temporary protection in response to conflict. Further hostilities in Leer town broke out on 30 November. In addition to protecting civilians near its base and supporting the relocation of aid workers to safety, UNMISS peacekeepers have continued their patrolling in Leer in an effort to show the United Nations presence. Meanwhile, the continued fragmentation of the opposition * particularly in the Equatorias i remains a source of instability.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“Lowcock in a few minutes on the impact of the conflict on the humanitarian situation, let me just underscore that the human cost is catastrophic. In total, we are looking at approximately 4 million people displaced since the conflict began in 2013. Moreover, conflict-related human rights violations and abuses, including looting and burning of houses, killings of civilians, arbitrary arrests and detentions and sexual violence, accompanied those hostilities, with organized forces being implicated as perpetrators in most instances. Our fears of a further escalation of hostilities during the dry season are not unwarranted. In the past two weeks, we have seen a resurgence of fighting in southern Unity state between opposition forces allied to Rick Machar and those affiliated with First Vice-President Taban Deng and allied to the SPLA.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“Since the setback to the peace process in July 2016, we have seen a new wave of armed conflict and insecurity spread into the Equatorias. Those military offensives forced tens of thousands of civilians to flee their homes. At the height of hostilities, more than 2,000 civilians were crossing into Uganda daily. In 2017, major clashes between the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and the Opposition shifted towards Greater Upper Nile state as the Government continued efforts to exert military dominance and take opposition strongholds in the area. At the same time, clashes continued in the Equatorias and Western Bahr el-Ghazal. Civilians were displaced in droves, including 25,000 from the West Bank of the Nile, 100,000 from parts of Jonglei and 22,000 from Western Bahr el- Ghazal. While members of the Council will hear more from Mr.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“The efforts of UNMISS to assert its freedom of movement have also resulted in the Mission's patrols reaching areas to which it had long been denied access, including areas south-west of Wau and in Equatorian villages outside of Yei. Shortly, UNMISS will establish a permanent presence in Yei, and has already reinforced its presence in Yambio and Torit. The Mission is also working with partners to halt the increasing number of local-level conflicts through reconciliation and peaceful coexistence activities. Meanwhile, the brave efforts of humanitarian partners have resulted in 5 million vulnerable people being reached with life-saving assistance. Those efforts have come about as conflict has spread across the country and as the young nation struggles to define a path towards inclusive governance.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“Further to the 90-day report before the Council, I would like to reflect more generally on the situation in the country and the United Nations sustained efforts to effect change on the ground, which will require the continued support of the Council. In that challenging environment, UNMISS has endeavoured to be more robust, nimble and proactive in its approach to mandate delivery. UNMISS peacekeepers have helped protect humanitarian facilities, facilitated aid delivery in areas plagued by insecurity and, on many occasions, contributed to the evacuation of humanitarian personnel caught up in active hostilities. To further deter violence and human rights abuses, they have intervened to protect civilians from abduction, recruitment, sexual violence and harassment.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“At the outset, let me repeat that we remain gravely concerned about the precarious security situation prevailing in South Sudan. As the dry season sets in, we face the possibility that the military conflict will escalate, as well as intercommunal fighting. The economic crisis also continues to have serious repercussions for the security environment. Civilians will suffer the consequences of any escalation of violence. We cannot continue to stand by and watch. Now more than ever, I urge the Council to remain vigilant and exert more effort to condemn and stop the violence, protect civilians and urgently facilitate a political settlement to the conflict.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“Mr. Lacroix: I thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on South Sudan in advance of the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Further to the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/10ll) on South Sudan published on 1 December and Assistant Secretary-General Keita's briefing to the Council last week (see S/PV.8115), I will focus my remarks on some key developments and challenges over the past year, including with respect to the security situation in the country, the peace process and the efforts ofUNMISS to protect civilians and build durable peace. The Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, my friend and colleague Mark Lowcock, will follow me and cover the humanitarian situation.”
2017-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8124 (2017) · source
“As members of the Council are aware, our police activities also depend on that type of programmatic funding, which is very important with regard to our work in developing several key policies, several of which were mentioned today. In conclusion, I would like to say that today's briefing is particularly timely for many reasons, one of which is that it provides us with the opportunity to welcome Police Commissioner Luis Carrilho. I would like to say before the Council that we are delighted to see him join the peacekeeping family, but I would also like to pay tribute and very warmly thank Commissioner Stefan Feller for the his outstanding work at the head of the Police Division.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“I would like to add that that it is equally important that our expectations vis-a-vis the Security Council are met in terms of mandates being adequately provided with the required resources to ensure that we can fulfil the missions conferred upon us by the Security Council, including policing, as well as the other activities. I believe that it is also important to encourage States Members to support our work in policing, not only by entering into partnerships with police-contributing countries with a view to helping them improve their capacities, but also by encouraging them to continue and possibly increase their support to programmatic funding for capacity-building.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“Some of those were addressed and mentioned earlier during this meeting, including working to increase the integration of police component activities with other components; partnering with other institutions and organizations, such as regional and subregional organizations, as well as the European Union; and cooperating with police-contributing countries not only to increase the percentage of women in our police contingent, but also to better address the role of women in peacekeeping processes in our operations. The language issue was mentioned by some representatives; it is a crucial issue, particularly with regard to policing, because the United Nations police is all about interacting with the population.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“I believe that we should look to the Council to provide us not only with consistent monitoring of and support for our efforts, but also with encouragement to Member States to support those efforts in crucial areas, such as scaling up performance, increasing and improving training and capacities, particularly as our police component is dealing with activities and issues that require very technical and specific capacities.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“I would also like to say that the challenges associated with and the need to improve United Nations police peacekeeping are in many ways similar and, indeed, complementary to the challenges and the demands of other components. We look forward to the Security Council's feedback on how we perform not only in responding to those challenges, but in further integrating the activities of various components, While ensuring adequate cooperation in the field. A number of past reports of the Secretary-General have already addressed the issue of police components.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“I believe that the rationale behind the representative's question also involves how those police activities could be increasingly and better supported by the Security Council. I would like to highlight the importance of the continuous interest of the Security Council in the United Nations police. As I said, that interest has been demonstrated today by this meeting and the adoption ofresolution 2382 (2017), but we are keen on having further interaction with the Council. Moreover, we look forward to the Council's consideration and discussion of the reports that we will provide, specifically the report to be submitted pursuant to resolution 2382 (2017), on a different set of very important issues.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“I think that today's debate has highlighted the increasingly vital role ofpolice in peacekeeping - both in providing security and complementing the military component, as well as in contributing to the protection of civilians, in partnership with other components in our operations - but also the vital contribution of our police colleagues in strengthening local capacity in the crucial area of rule-of-law institutions. Obviously, the strengthening of the rule of law and institutions is a precondition for restoring lasting peace and providing our peacekeeping operation with the possibility to exit. The question asked by the representative of Sweden was related to how the police dimension might be further integrated within mandates conferred on us by the Security Council.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“Mr. Lacroix: I would again like to thank you, Sir, the Italian presidency of the Security Council and all members of the Council for holding today's debate, as well as for adopting resolution 2382 (2017). It is a clear signal of the Security Council's interest in United Nations police activities in the area of peacekeeping. I will be very brief so as to allow our colleagues from the field to respond to the various questions posed to them.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“Nevertheless, my hope is that it will help us to further mobilize international support for the United Nations police and build on the momentum generated by the first-ever Security Council resolution on the United Nations police in 2014, as well as resolution 2382 (2017), adopted today, and the first United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit. I look forward to hearing the Council's views how we can together strengthen United Nations police.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“If needed, the Department will not hesitate to replace police units from countries that have failed to hold perpetrators accountable. As we demand more from our police officers, we also need to go the extra mile to ensure their welfare, safety and security in the field. We need to supply our police peacekeepers with up-to-date equipment to increase their situational awareness and to be in a better position to respond to threats to mission personnel. I believe we must also tackle disparities in conditions of service among different types of police personnel, which negatively impact morale. Today's discussion will not resolve all police peacekeeping challenges.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“In addition, they mentor and inspire future women police leaders, increase access to justice for women and children at risk and improve information gathering and analysis by reaching vulnerable groups. Unfortunately, few of our police leadership positions are occupied by women. We need more nominations of qualified women police executives from Member States. In December in Addis Ababa, the Secretariat will co-host, with the African Union, the first of four female senior police officer command development courses to prepare the next generation of female police leaders to take up international command positions. Finally, on the issue of conduct and discipline, United Nations police have received operational guidance on the implementation of resolution 2272 (2016).”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“Commissioner Yacouba will share more details on UNPOL's support for the Malian authorities in that regard. Our police components assist the host State in setting up criminal intelligence systems and using modern technology to prevent and investigate serious and organized crime. They also help to improve the police's interactions and relationships with the communities in the host State, through better information sharing and partnerships to fight crime. Fourthly, improving our effectiveness means recruiting more women to our police ranks. As Police Commissioner Makotose will tell us, women police officers perform all the tasks that their male colleagues perform.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“When our police officers walk the beat, they interact with local communities, establish trust, collect early warning signs and help our missions to better respond to imminent threats. Equally important is UNPOL's work with host-State counterparts in prioritizing the protection of civilians and training them in their tasks. UNPOL also provide physical protection to civilians when the host State is unable or unwilling to do so. That multi-pronged approach - which is now included in departmental guidance on the protection of civilians - ranges from prevention and information collection to training, advocacy and physical protection. Thirdly, United Nations police components are increasingly called upon to assist their host-State counterparts in fighting serious and organized crime.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“That work translates into improved management of human resources and recruitment, fleet and procurement systems, rigorous internal oversight mechanisms and increased outreach to communities. In addition, the Strategic Guidance Framework also allows us to improve efficiency in police generation and performance measurement. Streamlined recruitment processes enable us to better respond to host-State and mission needs and to identify specific skill sets needed in the field. The Police Division is also finalizing an accountability framework for United Nations policing, as called for in last year's report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/952). Secondly, UnitedNationspolice play anincreasingly vital and unique role in the protection of civilians, through community-oriented and intelligence-led policing.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“First, United Nations police now operate on a solid foundation of police doctrine, that is, the Strategic Guidance Framework for International Police Peacekeeping, which was developed in close partnership with Member States, regional organizations and police professionals worldwide. That has allowed, for example, for the adoption of comprehensive approaches to police operations, capacity-building and development. United Nations police now focus not only on the transfer of basic skills but also on strengthening host-State police institutions. They mentor and advise at the command level, informed by close consultations with the host State. Commissioner Monchotte will brief the Council further in that regard.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“Last month here in the Chamber, the Secretary- General made it clear that he wants more efficient and cost-effective peace operations. The aim is for a more coherent approach to peace and security, development and human rights. What that means for United Nations police is a continued vital role in bridging United Nations work, from prevention to peacekeeping, peacebuilding and development. From the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Central African Republic and from South Sudan to Haiti, United Nations police provide operational support, assist in the reform of police services and, where appropriately mandated, undertake interim policing functions. I am pleased to share a few examples of how we achieve our mandates.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“Mr. Lacroix: I would like to thank the Security Council for convening this briefing on the role of United Nations policing in peace operations. I would also like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the adoption of resolution 2382 (2017), which builds on the milestone resolution 2185 (2014) and reflects the increasingly central role of United Nations police (UNPOL) in peacekeeping. I am particularly pleased that we are joined today by the Heads of the police components of our missions in Haiti, Mali and Darfur. They will share stories of accomplishments and challenges in the many areas of United Nations police work, including host-State police capacity-building and development, the protection of civilians, gender-sensitive policing and countering transnational organized crime.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source
“The dire economic situation and continued conflict in the country have come together to inflict a very heavy price on the South Sudanese population. They deserve better. The same leaders who are responsible for the conflict can also bring the country back from the impending abyss. All that is needed is genuine political will to halt military operations, peacefully negotiate and make the compromises that are necessary to achieve sustainable peace in the country. As I mentioned earlier, the IGAD revitalization forum will provide an ideal opportunity for that. I would also urge the Security Council to pronounce itself in that regard. It is critical that the leaders of South Sudan hear the international community's unified demand for what is expected of them.”
2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source
“The conflict in South Sudan is a direct outcome of a prolonged disproportionate access to power and wealth in the country. All future dispensations, therefore, must rest on the principle of inclusivity that leads to equitable power- and wealth-sharing. Similarly, South Sudan has been held hostage to personality politics and conflicts as far back as we can remember. All processes and international support must strive to build institutions so that politics shifts from ownership by individuals to those institutions that must be accountable to the people of South Sudan. I would like to reiterate that the conflict in South Sudan is a man-made conflict for which the leaders of South Sudan bear a direct responsibility.”
2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source
“IGAD has begun consultations and held meetings with opposition figures, including Riek Machar in South Africa, who have all declared cautious support for the process. An IGAD Foreign Ministers meeting was also held with President Kiir and his Cabinet on 13 October, during which the latter reportedly committed to supporting the revitalization forum, while requesting a series of clarifications on its objectives that IGAD agreed to address in writing. I would like to emphasize the criticality of this initiative. I urge Council members to use their leverage on all parties and encourage them to engage in this process meaningfully and without any preconditions. With regard to the political process itself, I would like to re-emphasize a few principles.”
2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source
“Bureaucratic impediments imposed by the Government have also become more constraining, including the imposition of higher taxes and fees that particularly impact NGOs. In our View, Juba remains focused on the national dialogue process as a vehicle to move the process towards elections, with an overall aim to end the transition period. The National Dialogue Steering Committee has reached out to some opposition parties, as well as to civil society organizations. However, the credibility of the process remains in question, owing to significant opposition groups being so far unwilling to join, against the backdrop of the concurrent SPLA military operations. With regard to the revitalization forum announced by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Government has only given a conditional response.”
2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source
“While a significant portion of the population is already displaced, either inside or outside the country, further displacement can be expected and any significant return of refugees or internally displaced persons remains unlikely. With the return of the dry season towards the end of the year, population movements - particularly refugee outflows - are likely to reaccelerate. The number of humanitarian access incidents has grown in recent months. In August, for example, over 100 incidents were recorded and more than half of them involved violence against personnel or assets. Two aid workers were killed in August and one in September, bringing the total number killed this year alone to 18. Aid workers have been detained on several occasions, and humanitarian supplies have been regularly looted from vehicles or compounds.”
2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source
“Despite a highly effective humanitarian operation that has reached millions with life-saving assistance, humanitarian indicators are likely to deteriorate further unless there is a reduction in conflict and improved access. More than 2 million people have fled since the start of the conflict in 2013. More than 1 million are in Uganda, with thousands fleeing in recent months from the counties of Yei, Kajo Keji, Kapoeta North, Mundri West, Morobo and Maridi. Others have fled to Ethiopia and the Sudan, most recently following clashes in Upper Nile. In addition, another 1.9 million people are displaced within the country.”
2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source
“As submitted to the Security Council, within the tense security environment, the Government's security institutions continue to restrict freedom of movement for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Similarly, opposition forces have also restricted access in areas under their control. I would therefore strongly urge the Security Council to pronounce itself, highlighting that the Government's continued violations of the status of forces agreement and restrictions imposed by opposition forces are both causes for grave concern. Overall, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with continued insecurity and an increasingly challenging operating environment.”
2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source
“Furthermore, Mudubai village, approximately 50 kilometres north-east of Maridi town, was also attacked by armed assailants on 28 September. Four civilians were reportedly abducted and tukuls were burned down. In southern Central Equatoria, SPLA soldiers allegedly killed two civilians in Abuwa Boma, near Ombaci town. All of those incidents should be cause for grave concern, given the imminent start of the dry season, which traditionally leads to increased levels of Violence with improved mobility across the country. The human rights situation in the country remains extremely concerning. Extrajudicial killings of civilians, arbitrary arrests and detentions, the repression of free speech with impunity, and the harassment of political opponents continued throughout the reporting period.”
2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source
“Meanwhile, fighting continues for the control of Pagak. The continued presence of opposition forces in Nhialdu and other locations in Unity state is likely to invite SPLA counteroperations, thereby leading to more internally displaced persons being displaced towards the Bentiu protection of civilians site. The security situation in the Equatorias also remained precarious. In Western Equatoria, there was an increase in incidents against non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Some NGO staff members travelling between Tambura and Yambio were robbed by armed assailants along the road. The compound of an international NGO in Yeri, approximately 50 kilometres north-east of Mvolo, was broken into by armed perpetrators on 26 September.”
2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source
“Despite various bureaucratic delays, we continue to engage with the Government on a regular basis to expedite that deployment. We strongly believe that enhanced cooperation with the Government on the issue remains critical for the RPF to implement its mandate. The security situation in the country remains a cause for serious concern. During the past month, the security situation in the greater Upper Nile has deteriorated, with reports of clashes in northern Jonglei and the eastern Upper Nile between the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and the pro-Machar forces of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO). On I October, the SPLM-IO reportedly attacked Waat in Jonglei to seize control of the town. Since that attack, there have been reports of intense fighting, which has led to heavy casualties on both sides.”
2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for giving me the opportunity to provide the Security Council with an update on the Secretary-General's 30-day report and on the situation in South Sudan. Iwill begin by sharing some information on the deployment of the Regional Protection Force (RPF), to complement the information that has already been provided to the Security Council. (spoke in English) The deployment of the Regional Protection Force is under way. We expect the main body of the Rwandan infantry battalion to complete its deployment in November. The Ethiopian battalion advance party has started arriving in Juba and its deployment is expected to be completed by 20 October. The main body's road move from Addis Ababa to Juba will commence in the latter part of October, subject to clearances by the Kenyan and Ugandan Governments.”
2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source