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Ladeb

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first: 2020-02-06
most recent: 2023-10-24
sittings or episodes: 77
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“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Ján Kubiš, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL); the Permanent Representative of India, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya; and the representative of civil society in Libya for their briefings. Tunisia also welcomes the last two reports of the Secretary-General on the strategic review of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and developments in Libya (S/2021/716, annex and S/2021/752, respectively).”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Tunisia will continue to participate actively in United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations, in which it has been engaged since the 1960s, while emphasizing its commitment to serving international peace and security.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“We also stress the importance of the participation of women and young people as fundamental actors, especially in enhancing national peacebuilding capabilities and promoting the culture of peace and respect for human rights. Furthermore, we value the role of the Peacebuilding Commission and the efforts of the Secretary-General to reform peacebuilding operations and render them more efficient and effective through his different initiatives, which highlight the importance of advancing political solutions, enhancing the protection of civilians, promoting the safety and security of peacekeepers and supporting the participation of women in peace processes.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“At the meeting, we stressed the importance of adopting transition strategies with clear objectives, based on early planning and effective coordination among interconnected United Nations actors, in addition to establishing parameters and realistic benchmarks that measure the progress achieved in peacebuilding and provide the necessary financial and logistical capabilities. Against that backdrop, Tunisia reiterates the importance of developing transition strategies for peacebuilding missions in a participatory and integrated way, in close consultation with national authorities, civil society organizations and all components of society, on the one hand, and regional and subregional organizations, relevant international financial institutions and United Nations funds, programmes and agencies, on the other.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“We believe that enhancing peacebuilding capabilities after the exit of such missions must be based on integrated and coordinated transition strategies that draw on the gains achieved during the peacekeeping phase and on supporting national authorities, as needed, in their efforts to restore basic State functions — such as those involving policing, the judiciary, public infrastructure, the provision of basic services and ensuring protection for civilians — in addition to strengthening the economy and rebuilding State institutions, all the while emphasizing the fundamental responsibility of national Governments to that end. As Chair of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, Tunisia attaches great importance to the transition from achieving peace to building peace. We held a meeting on the topic in December 2020.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“History is full of examples of conflicts that are reignited and revert to the cycle of violence after the exit of a peacekeeping mission. The transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding is therefore a delicate and extremely important operation that must be prepared for thoroughly to create the necessary environment to ensure the sustainability of the peace process. Tunisia stresses the pivotal role played by United Nations missions in creating the conditions necessary to achieve sustainable peace and stability.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I express my deep appreciation to Ireland for its initiative of choosing this important topic for today’s meeting. I also thank Secretary-General António Guterres, Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, former President of Liberia and Ms. Safaa Elagib Adam, President of the Community Development Association of the Sudan, for their valuable briefings. The main purpose of peacekeeping operations is to end conflicts and achieve sustainable peace that restores stability and lays the foundation for peaceful coexistence in an environment of trust among all parties following the withdrawal of a United Nations mission at the end of its mandate. We believe that the cessation of hostilities or violence does not necessarily mean the end of conflict and the restoration of peace.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“I would therefore like to pose a question to the members of The Elders: How do you envisage more effective cooperation and the sharing of roles between the members of the Security Council and regional organizations, particularly given the long duration of many issues on the Council’s agendas as the situations continue to deteriorate in many conflict regions? I would like to once again thank the President of the Council for organizing this meeting and the members of The Elders for their rich contribution to today’s discussion.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“That was proved by the long negotiations to adopt resolution 2532 (2020), on the coronavirus disease. The members of the Security Council unanimously agree on the strategic importance of cooperation and complementarity between the Security Council and regional organizations. Despite the ongoing regular consultations in that area, the prevailing impression remains that such cooperation has not reached the desired level, especially in the African continent and the Arab region, which witness the largest number of issues on the Security Council’s agenda and host the highest number of United Nations peacekeeping missions.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“Here, I address the members of The Elders, seeking their opinion in that regard, especially in the light of the exacerbation of threats and challenges to international peace and security, such as terrorism, climate change, natural disasters, health pandemics, cyberthreats and weapons of mass destruction, in addition to the complexity of existing crises and conflicts and the emergence of new ones. In that context, the Council may need to develop new working mechanisms and approaches in order to be able to address those various challenges. Here, too, I would like to hear the opinion of the members of The Elders on the role that the Security Council can play in dealing with such new threats, especially in the absence of consensus among its members about whether all of them fall within its competence.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“That outcome motivates us to intensify and unify efforts within the Security Council and work to make it more effective in its handling of these various situations and the enforcement of its resolutions. It also prompts us to question how we can make the Council more efficient in its role, especially with regard to the mandatory implementation of its resolutions, conflict prevention, conflict settlement and ending the suffering of millions of people. We need an objective diagnosis of the Security Council’s performance so that we can develop appropriate solutions.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“Civilians, especially children and women, remain at the top of the list of victims of violence, acts of aggression and various kinds of violations, while other regions witness alternating periods of stability and insecurity that sometimes turn into armed conflicts obliterating the peace gains previously achieved. Also, some other situations can be classified as neither war nor peace. All these situations are marred by tension and anticipation, draining the capabilities and energies of the countries and peoples concerned, disrupting their development paths and requiring great effort and follow-up from the United Nations. Most such situations are accompanied by human suffering and human rights violations.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“The Security Council is currently considering a large number of conflict and tension situations in the world, including what is new and what has been on its agenda for several years and even decades, especially the Palestinian question, during which thousands of victims have fallen, along with destruction and violations. Despite the Security Council addressing these issues periodically, even monthly sometimes, and despite the huge number of resolutions that have been adopted on these issues, the paths of political settlement that have been launched and the United Nations peacekeeping missions that have been created and their mandates extended, in addition to the repeated calls of the Secretary-General for a ceasefire, the issue of achieving peace and establishing international security is still elusive in many regions and situations.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to commend Ireland for choosing to dedicate today’s Council’s meeting to hearing the views of The Elders, that exceptional group of international leaders and actors who dedicate their vast expertise and rich experiences to the service of peace, justice and human rights. I would like to thank Mrs. Mary Robinson and Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi for their valuable briefings, as well as to welcome the other members of The Elders present with us, namely, Mrs. Johnson-Sirleaf and Mr. Zedillo.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“We are convinced that finding collective and consensus-based solutions to close the Syrian chemical file is vital and feasible, similar to what was achieved upon the adoption of resolution 2585 (2021) to renew the cross-border mechanism for the delivery of aid to Syria this summer, thereby contributing to ensuring the rule of law, accountability and establishing trust in the effectiveness of the chemical weapons prohibition and non-proliferation regime for the sake of enhancing international peace and security.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“We reiterate that the efforts of the OPCW will be more effective if they are based on the collective and coordinated action and constructive cooperation of the Security Council and the international community at large in carrying out the mandate of monitoring the implementation of both resolution 2118 (2013) and the Chemical Weapons Convention.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“We hope that the meeting will be the start of restoring engagement, dialogue, confidence-building and mutual understanding, thereby contributing to advancing the Syrian chemical file. We look forward to the parties starting to make the necessary arrangements to hold that meeting as soon as possible. We also urge that the Technical Secretariat teams resume their activities in the Syrian Arab Republic, in coordination with the Syrian Government, taking into account the restrictions still imposed due to the security and the pandemic situations in the country. We stress the importance of conducting comprehensive and transparent independent investigations into the allegations of the use of chemical weapons by any party, while striving to achieve rapid progress in resolving outstanding issues to ensure that Syria fully fulfils its commitments.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“The use of chemicals as weapons is a threat to international peace and security and a grave violation of international law. The perpetrators of such heinous crimes should be held accountable. In that context, Tunisia supports the vital mandate of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which is responsible for the independent and impartial verification, including in the Syrian Arab Republic. The OPCW provides the platform for consultation and cooperation among States on relevant issues. We value the initial agreement between the OPCW Director-General and the Syrian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates to hold an in-person meeting in the upcoming period.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, on the Republic of Ireland’s assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and to wish you and your team every success. I also reiterate my thanks and appreciation to India for its successful and competent stewardship of the Security Council’s work during the past month. I also thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Nakamitsu, for her briefing and welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey in this meeting. Tunisia stresses its firm condemnation of the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstances, regardless of the motives or justifications.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“We are confident that concerted efforts by the international community, including the Security Council, the Middle East Quartet, the Secretary- General and neighbouring countries, can contribute to overcoming the current stalemate in the peace process and creating real chances for a settlement that can, in turn, can lay the foundations for stability and peace and security in the region.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“Peace and stability in the Middle East can be achieved only through a just, comprehensive and lasting solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict in accordance with international law and international resolutions. Any attempt to impose a fait accompli will not change that reality or alter the legal and historical facts; and neither will it break the Palestinian people’s determination to regain their legitimate rights, which are not subject to any statute of limitations. Tunisia will maintain its firm and principled position in support of the Palestinian people and their aspirations for self-determination, an end to the occupation and the establishment of an independent, sovereign State on Palestinian territory, based on the 4 June 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“In the light of the deteriorating social, economic and humanitarian situation, we call upon the international community to compel the occupation authorities to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and refrain from hindering reconstruction efforts. We also call upon international donors to increase the level of assistance and humanitarian response in the occupied Palestinian territories and to support relevant United Nations efforts. In that connection, we stress the urgent need to fund the interventions of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. We also underscore the need to continue Palestinian reconciliation efforts, and we welcome mediation efforts supporting that endeavour.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“We again call for accountability for flagrant violations of international law that have been committed by occupation authorities in the occupied Palestinian territories for decades. We reaffirm the need to protect Palestinian civilians from violence by settlers — occupation forces that use excessive force and carry out repeated attacks against Palestinian civilians. The situation in the Gaza Strip remains a cause for grave concern due to the blockade that was imposed more than 14 years ago and persists today, along with the deterioration of the situation on the ground at multiple levels, in particular following the most recent Israeli aggression, which resulted in a considerable number of casualties and widespread destruction of infrastructure and property.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“In the light of continued flagrant human rights violations in the occupied Palestinian territories and attempts to impose a fait accompli, Tunisia again calls upon the international community, in particular the Security Council, to fully shoulder its responsibility and compel the occupying Power to respect its obligations under international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law. It should put an end to the violations, expansionist plans, settlement projects and any unilateral action that would deepen the conflict, lead to further escalation and undermine the opportunity to achieve peace and restore stability and security in the region.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“We meet here to state yet again that we categorically reject the expansionist settlement policies of the occupation authorities and their plans to annex land, demolish houses, displace Palestinian civilians and tighten the blockade on the Gaza Strip, in blatant violation of international law and binding resolutions adopted by the United Nations. International positions support reaching a just, comprehensive and durable solution to the conflict based on international resolutions and the agreed upon terms of reference for a settlement. Nevertheless, the occupying Power continues to pursue oppressive policies, while evading accountability and disregarding international law.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I welcome the fact that you, Mr. President, are presiding over today’s important meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I value India’s firm position in favour of a just, durable and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian question, pursuant to international resolutions. I would like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, and all United Nations staff in the occupied territories for their efforts to enhance prospects for peace in the Middle East. We meet again today to deliberate the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and reiterate our positions in favour of the need to end the occupation and the protracted conflict.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, we commend both the Iraqi and Kuwaiti Governments for the positive results achieved, despite all the difficulties, on the issue of missing Kuwaitis and third-country nationals. We look forward to seeing those efforts continue and to achieving further progress on the issue of missing Kuwaiti property and the national archives.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“That is a positive step in the direction of resolving outstanding issues, and it paves the way for a constructive relationship that promotes stability in Iraq. Despite continuous efforts to address internal displacement in Iraq, that issue continues to pose a big challenge. Nearly 1.2 million displaced persons are still living in camps. We urge the Iraqi authorities to continue making efforts to ensure their safe return to their places of origin, which would promote security, stability and social cohesion. My delegation would like to commend the role of UNAMI and all United Nations agencies working on the ground in Iraq. We highly value the efforts they make to support the preparations for the elections, fight corruption and ensure justice and accountability.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“They continue to spread fear and chaos in Iraq and the wider region. Tunisia strongly condemns terrorist attacks and schemes and stands united with Iraq in its fight against this scourge. We also stress the need to hold the perpetrators of these crimes accountable. Furthermore, we stress the need to respect Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in line with the Charter of the United Nations, and we call for constructive cooperation in the fight against cross- border threats while respecting the territorial integrity of States and the principle of good-neighbourliness. With regard to the relationship between the federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, Tunisia welcomes the progress made between the two and the agreement to resume federal budgetary transfers to the Kurdistan Regional Government.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“We also welcome any measure that promotes women’s participation in that important national undertaking. While we call on all the components of Iraqi society to support the Government and the Independent High Electoral Commission, we also stress the need for the international community to provide support and help Iraq in ensuring conditions conducive to successful transparent and credible elections, paving the way for a promising future for the country, in which national unity, democracy and the rule of law are promoted and the welfare of the people is guaranteed. We commend once again Iraq’s counter- terrorism efforts and the way it is addressing terrorist organizations. Despite their defeat on the ground, terrorist groups continue to destabilize the country and thwart its development.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis- Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for her valuable briefing. I also welcome the participation of the representative of Iraq in our meeting. Iraq is witnessing positive developments, especially in relation to the Government’s efforts to fight corruption, implement economic reforms, promote security and stability by bringing weapons under State control, and implement the Sinjar Agreement. We also welcome the progress in the preparations for the elections to be held in October. We hope that the elections will take place in a calm and transparent environment and pave the way for a new chapter of political stability in Iraq.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, we look forward to receiving more updated information in the forthcoming reports of the Secretary-General, particularly those pertaining to strengthening United Nations humanitarian relief efforts in Syria, early-recovery projects and improving the living conditions of the Syrian people. That could also contribute to the dignified return of displaced persons and refugees. We look forward as well to ensuring the delivery of humanitarian assistance, to be used effectively and transparently while expanding the scope of cross-line deliveries in coordination with the Syrian Government.”
2021-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8841 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we stress the need for all parties to respect the provisions of international humanitarian law by working to protect civilians, civilian and medical installations, and humanitarian and health workers, as well as guaranteeing the rapid and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need. Establishing a ceasefire in Syria remains an urgent necessity. We would also warn against the negative trends of dealing with the issues of water, energy and food in Syria amid the water shortage, which has repercussions on essential services, including health facilities, and a negative impact on the fight against the coronavirus disease. In that regard, we support the international and regional efforts to address this problem in a sustainable and effective way.”
2021-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8841 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank the Secretary-General for the updated information provided in his recent report on the humanitarian situation in Syria (S/2021/735), as provided for by the Security Council in its most recent resolution 2585 (2021) and other relevant resolutions. We applaud the tireless efforts of the United Nations and its executive partners in Syria, coordinated by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, to alleviate the humanitarian crisis and improve Syrian living conditions amid the coronavirus disease pandemic and the current economic crisis. We would also express our grave concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Syria recently.”
2021-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8841 (2021) · source
“We express our concern over the acts of terrorism in many regions of Syria and emphasize the need to continue efforts to combat terrorist groups in the country, as that is an essential element in guaranteeing the security necessary to arrive at a long-term political solution in Syria and stability in the region. Moreover, we call for the resumption of the political process in Syria through a resumption of the work of the Constitutional Committee and its small body in Geneva with the holding of its sixth session very soon, while also ensuring the continuation of its work. We support the efforts of the Special Envoy in that regard to bring the views of Syrians closer together.”
2021-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8841 (2021) · source
“In this regard, we reiterate our position, namely, that there is no military solution to the crisis in Syria, and that the only solution is to reach a Syrian peaceful and political settlement facilitated by the United Nations in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015), to ensure that security and stability return to Syria and to preserve the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity of Syria in its entirety. We also stress the importance of a rapid return to stability through de-escalation and the restoration of calm based on current understandings. Efforts should also be advanced in the areas of negotiation and mediation so as to establish a comprehensive, lasting ceasefire in Syria in response to the appeal by the Secretary-General and Special Envoy Pedersen.”
2021-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8841 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. Geir Pedersen; the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Martin Griffiths; and the Secretary- General of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, Mr. Khaled Erksoussi, for their briefings. I also welcome the presence of the representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran at today’s meeting. Tunisia is following with concern the developments on the ground in Syria, as the level of violence and tension has increased in recent weeks in many parts of the country. That does not serve diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict but undermines those made to alleviate the humanitarian crisis and counter the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”
2021-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8841 (2021) · source
“Therefore, we call on the Houthis to facilitate the necessary measures for the arrival of international experts to carry out the necessary technical inspection and repairs as soon as possible.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“In that context, we reiterate the need to allow unimpeded access for humanitarian and medical assistance and to open seaports and airports for the delivery of basic living necessities to the Yemeni people. We also emphasize the importance of providing the necessary funding for humanitarian operations in particular, as the number of persons reliant on such humanitarian assistance continues to increase and as living conditions continue to deteriorate amid the continuing military operations, leading to displacement and the destruction of infrastructure. The continued presence of the FSO SAFER even as its structure deteriorates threatens an unprecedented environmental, economic and humanitarian disaster in the region.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“The deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen is a source of deep concern. Living and economic conditions continue to deteriorate, as we have heard from Mr. Martin Griffiths, and the health situation continues to worsen because of the COVID-19 and other pandemics and diseases in addition to the decline in purchasing power and the deteriorating food situation. Millions of Yemenis are at risk of famine, and millions of children are suffering from acute malnutrition. Furthermore, more than 2 million school- age children are unable to attend school, and internal displacement is continuing. That has very serious implications at different levels today and will continue to do so in future.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“Hans Grundberg as Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, and we underscore our support for continued United Nations, international and regional efforts to end the hostilities and launch the political process and negotiations among the parties to the conflict. We also emphasize the need to end military operations, in particular the Houthi attack on Ma’rib governorate, as they further complicate the crisis and jeopardize civilian lives. We reiterate Tunisia’s condemnation of the repeated attacks by the Houthis on the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and we call for an end to be put to such attacks. In addition, we stress that the parties must refrain from attacking civilians and respect their commitments in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and recent flooding have further exacerbated the situation. In that context, Tunisia reiterates its firm position that military options will only lead to greater suffering for the Yemeni people and that ending the crisis can be achieved only through a political settlement based on an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and the active engagement of the parties to the conflict in a political dialogue that first and foremost prioritizes the interests of Yemen and leads to a settlement that restores security and stability in Yemen while preserving its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Furthermore, Tunisia stresses the need for the political process to be inclusive and for women and youth to actively participate in it. We welcome the appointment of Mr.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Mohamed Khaled Khiari, Mr. Martin Griffiths and Ms. Henrietta Fore for their valuable briefings on the situation in Yemen. I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Yemen at this meeting. The multidimensional crisis in Yemen has been ongoing for several years. The security, living, humanitarian and health conditions in the country have continued to deteriorate. Despite diplomatic efforts, the fighting goes on in many regions, while the prospect of a political solution has stalled and the parties to the conflict insist on the military option. That has led to thousands of deaths, millions of displaced Yemenis, the wide-scale destruction of infrastructure and an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“Tunisia welcomes the General Assembly’s adoption of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy by consensus (resolution 75/291). We hope that this consensus will be maintained within the Security Council when renewing the mandate of the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the sanctions regime against Da’esh and Al-Qaida. We are committed to working with all Member States, United Nations bodies and various actors to strengthen multilateral cooperation and achieve our common goal, which is eradicating the scourge of terrorism.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“That is why there is a need to step up international efforts to resolve all conflicts that offer a breeding ground for terrorism, as well as to limit the movement of terrorist fighters and mercenaries towards conflict zones, because that prolongs conflicts and thwarts efforts to achieve peace. We must also step up our efforts to achieve sustainable development and address all factors that create vulnerability by strengthening good governance, the rule of law and human rights and tackling the root causes of violence. In conclusion, fighting terrorism is at the top of Tunisia’s priorities. We reiterate our commitment at the national and international levels to strengthening the means necessary to fight terrorism while fully respecting our commitments related to international human rights law and international humanitarian law.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“We note in this regard that some terrorist groups may be able to exploit the effects of the pandemic and carry out terrorist attacks with the gradual lifting of health-care restrictions, as well as polarization and online recruitment through social media. It is worth noting the rise of transnational terrorist groups today based on xenophobia and intolerance. They also take advantage of the pandemic to spread extremist propaganda. That is why Tunisia calls on the international community to step up its efforts following the pandemic to enable quick recovery and reconstruction and to prevent political, social and economic effects that might become factors that lead to terrorism. The first line of defence against terrorism is tackling its root causes and the factors that fuel it.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“In this context, Tunisia reiterates its call for the necessary attention to continue to be paid to the issue of addressing the financing of terrorism, particularly through the exchange of expertise in the field of monitoring and tracking terrorist crimes associated with the use of digital currencies and cryptocurrencies. While terrorist groups affiliated with Da’esh and Al-Qaida have not yet been able to establish within their goals clear strategies to harness the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, it is nevertheless necessary to continue to take into consideration the repercussions of this pandemic in the short, medium and long terms when monitoring and tackling these threats.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“We are also following with concern the security situation in Afghanistan, especially in the light of reports that state that a significant number of terrorists affiliated with Da’esh and Al-Qaida have been released from Afghan prisons. Terrorist financing remains one of the most serious threats to all nations. In addition to the significant financial resources available to both Da’esh and Al-Qaida, new technologies are now increasingly being used, as stated in the report, to finance terrorist activities, including cryptocurrencies, digital currencies and virtual banks, as well as the ongoing reliance on organized crime, particularly through the illicit antiquities trade and trafficking in drugs and precious metals.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“In that context, Tunisia expresses its deep concern about the increased terrorist threats, especially in the Sahel region and in West, East and Central Africa, where groups affiliated with Da’esh and Al-Qaida continue to extend their control on the ground, including over ports and border areas, in addition to their ability to mobilize financial resources, weapons and advanced equipment, such as drones. As the Secretary-General’s report indicates, the increase in such threats is largely due to the attempts by Da’esh to decentralize its power, whose core has become fragile. Da’esh therefore relies more on regional branches in an attempt to reorganize its ranks, following its military defeat in Iraq and Syria, without completely abandoning the main aim of the organization, which is to restore its central control on the ground.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism; Ms. Michèle Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate; and Mr. Davood Moradian, Director General of the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies, for their valuable briefings. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/682) before us is the thirteenth such report since the adoption of resolution 2253 (2015). However, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations remain a serious threat to peace and security throughout the world. In addition, countries afflicted by conflict and instability are still the most vulnerable to the growing terrorist threat.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source