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1. “We also strongly condemn the serious violations against children in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the use of live ammunition by the occupying forces, according to the latest report of the Secretary- General on children and armed conflict (S/2021/437). Tunisia once again calls on the international community, especially the Security Council, to shoulder its responsibilities and put an end to those violations and practices, which are condemned by international law and conventions. The international community must bring pressure to bear on the occupying Power to respect international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law. It must refrain from any unilateral acts that could again lead to violence and undermine any prospect for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East.”

   2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source

2. “We also note with much concern that the occupying Power is implementing settlement plans that had been frozen in areas crucial for the contiguity of the Palestinian State, as indicated in the report of the Secretary-General. The occupying Power also continues to demolish Palestinians’ homes and confiscate their properties, including internationally funded humanitarian projects. We join the Secretary- General in warning about the grave consequences of the occupation authorities evicting Palestinian families from their homes in East Jerusalem, especially from Shaykh Jarrah and Silwan.”

   2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source

3. “Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank Mr. Tor Wennesland for his briefing and for his valuable contribution to de-escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories. I also thank the Secretary-General for his report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) (S/2021/584). Despite the ceasefire, the situation on the ground in the occupied Palestinian territories remains very tense. We are concerned about potential renewed outbreaks, given the ongoing provocations and aggression by groups of settlers and the occupying forces against Palestinian civilians and the fact that the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the holy sites in Jerusalem is violated.”

   2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source

4. “Tunisia hopes for a negotiated, consensus solution in the days to come that contributes to the relaunching of aid delivery across the Syrian border. We stress the importance of providing more aid through cross-line operations in a way that reflects the collective will of the Council, with a view to achieving the necessary solutions and giving priority to humanitarian needs over political considerations. That would fulfil the basic needs of and provide services to Syrians, and effectively address the coronavirus disease pandemic while ensuring sustainable funding and a predictable humanitarian response from donors, the United Nations and local organizations.”

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

5. “We also stress the need to combat terrorist organizations, which have been particularly active recently targeting security and stability in Syria. Tunisia calls once again for increased humanitarian relief and medical efforts in line with the principles for the provision of humanitarian assistance. That aid must reach all needy Syrians quickly and without obstruction through all available means, including on the front lines and borders, while fully respecting international law and international humanitarian law. We welcome the delivery and distribution of several doses of coronavirus disease vaccines in both the north-east and north-west of Syria in recent weeks. We urge that the distribution of vaccines should take place quickly and fairly in all parts of Syria in order to save lives and enhance relief efforts.”

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

6. “We are deeply concerned about the worsening living situation of millions of Syrians, namely, in terms of food, medicines, fuel, vital infrastructure and essential items. It has been difficult to lead a dignified life in Syria. The shortages in basic services, such as water and electricity, could have a long-term impact on food security, health care and ways of subsistence. We are concerned about the recent increase in violations and insecurity in Syria. Tunisia reiterates the importance of a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire throughout the country, in response to the appeal of the Secretary-General. We call on all parties to comply with international humanitarian law and to protect civilians and civilian facilities, along with medical and humanitarian staff.”

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

7. “Tunisia reiterates its staunch position that there is no sustainable alternative to an accelerated political settlement, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015), to put an end to the suffering of our Syrian brothers and put Syria permanently on the path to achieving security, peace and development. In the meantime, it is essential to increase humanitarian and medical aid in order to meet the growing needs of Syrians and address the risks and vulnerability they have been facing throughout a decade of violence and terrorism, and now the coronavirus disease pandemic. Today’s briefings confirm the deterioration of the humanitarian, economic and social crisis. We can see the complex consequences of it, with stronger impact on children, women and displaced persons.”

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

8. “Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his briefing and for his most recent report on the humanitarian situation in Syria (S/2021/583). I would also thank Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Ms. Sherine Ibrahim, Country Director of CARE, Turkey, for their briefings. I welcome the vital and noble role of the United Nations and its executive partners, including in the Syrian Arab Republic. I also welcome the representatives of Syria, Turkey and Iran, who are participating in this meeting.”

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

9. “In conclusion, the A3+1 commends the efforts deployed by the African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States, in their capacity as guarantors of the peace agreement, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and other partners in their quest for peace in the Central African Republic. We reiterate our full support to the commendable efforts of MINUSCA in that regard. We encourage them to enhance their good offices to contain tensions and encourage all stakeholders to engage in dialogue as the only way to bring security and stability to the Central African Republic and the entire region. In that respect, we are looking forward to the outcome of the field mission to be conducted by the African Union Peace and Security Council to Bangui by the end of this month.”

   2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

10. “We reiterate our deep concern about the illicit trafficking, trade, exploitation and smuggling of natural resources, and illegal taxation, which continue to fund and supply armed groups, further threatening peace and stability in the Central African Republic. While reaffirming our continued solidarity with and full support for the people of the Central African Republic in their legitimate efforts to achieve stability and development, we reiterate our strong belief that achieving those objectives will be possible only by relaunching the peace process. There is no alternative.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

11. “We join the Secretary-General in expressing deep concern about the significant increase in human rights violations and abuses, including conflict-related sexual violence, targeted abuse, the stigmatization of ethnic and religious minorities, and the use of excessive use of force by all perpetrators, be it armed groups, the national defence and security forces, or bilaterally deployed or other security personnel. We encourage the Central African Republic authorities to ensure the implementation of international humanitarian and human rights law and that all violators are held accountable.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

12. “Population displacement, surging food prices, the socioeconomic impact of the coronavirus disease and the declining agricultural production caused by floods are but a few of the alarming aspects of the dire humanitarian situation. United Nations data indicates that more than half of the population — 2.8 million people — need humanitarian assistance and protection, with 1.9 million in dire need, whereas half the country’s children are out of school. In that regard, we call on the Central African Republic authorities and all armed actors in the country to ensure unhindered humanitarian access. We appeal to international and regional donors and partners to further provide financial support for the country’s humanitarian response plan.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

13. “We recall, in that respect, resolution 2566 (2021), in which the Council reiterated its readiness to review the measures of the arms embargo on the Government of the Central African Republic through, inter alia, the suspension or progressive lifting of those measures in the light of the progress achieved on those key benchmarks. We call on the national authorities to strengthen their efforts in the fight against impunity, including through the Special Criminal Court, as well as the operationalization of the Commission on Truth, Justice, Reparation and Reconciliation. The already volatile security situation has further exacerbated the dramatic humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

14. “We note the recent assessment report of the Secretary-General on the progress achieved so far by the Central African Republic authorities on the key benchmarks related to the arms embargo with the support of MINUSCA and other regional and international partners. While we commend the efforts of the Central African Republic authorities and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic aiming at further advancing the full implementation of those benchmarks, the A3+1 considers that the full and effective implementation of those benchmarks will pave the way for the lifting of the arms embargo.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

15. “We welcome President Touadera’s commitment to ending those acts and ensuring the prosecution of the perpetrators. We further call on the Central African Republic authorities and their partners to abide by that agreement. We commend the Central African Republic national authorities on the conduct of a review of the national security-sector reform strategy and look forward to the implementation of the resultant recommendations. With regard to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, we commend the efforts of the Central African Republic authorities, with the support of MINUSCA, in advancing that important task along with the improvement of the justice and law sector, despite the negative impact of the volatile security situation on its functioning during the electoral phase.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

16. “We are encouraged by the speedy way in which the two parties moved to address it through dialogue. In that regard, we welcome the joint communiqué by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of both countries as a first encouraging step towards resolving that issue through diplomatic channels. On the security front, the A3+1 remains deeply concerned by the ongoing destabilizing activities of armed groups, mainly CPC-affiliated groups, which have resulted in further casualties and displacements. We express our concern over the unprecedented reports of violations of the status-of-forces agreement and obstructions targeting MINUSCA. Those acts are hindering MINUSCA’s ability to effectively conduct its mandate, in addition to putting its personnel at risk.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

17. “We also remain deeply concerned about the continued threats and attacks against the civilian population, humanitarian actors and United Nations peacekeepers, as well as allegations of serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law allegedly committed by the parties to the conflict and their allies. We strongly denounce the disinformation campaigns, hate speech and targeted attacks against MINUSCA and its leadership, as well as other international partners of the Central African Republic. In that regard, the A3+1 acknowledges the public statement by President Touadera calling for an end to those acts and the prosecution of the instigators. The A3+1 regrets the cross-border incident that occurred on 30 May, which generated tensions between the Central African Republic and Chad.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

18. “While we commend the continued efforts to reinvigorate the Political Agreement despite ongoing armed confrontation with the Coalition des patriotes pour le changement (CPC), we note with concern that some key provisions of the Political Agreement have not been implemented. The situation is further complicated by the many violations of the Political Agreement by signatory armed groups. We call on all parties to abide by the provisions of the Political Agreement and to work effectively on their full implementation. We note the joint visit made earlier this month by representatives of the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States and the European Union to Bangui, as well as the meetings they held with all parties to encourage credible and inclusive political dialogue to revitalize the peace process.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

19. “We further note with satisfaction the recent holding of national consultations as a prelude to what is known as the republican dialogue and the association of partners in that process. We encourage political dialogue, including with political opposition, civil society, women and young people, in order to create better conditions for the democratization and reconciliation of Central African society. We note that some progress has been made in the implementation of the Political Agreement and we reiterate our conviction that it remains the only valid political framework for peace and stability.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

20. “Those elections, which were organized with the support of international partners, made it possible to preserve constitutional order and institutional stability despite challenges and threats. The finalization of the electoral process will be completed with the holding of credible and inclusive local elections, which are tentatively planned for the first quarter of 2022. We value the efforts of MINUSCA and the United Nations country team in providing integrated electoral support for the preparation of those local elections. We also commend the efforts of the Central African authorities and the contribution of all stakeholders to that process and look forward to the holding of the elections in a more peaceful and secure climate.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

21. “Bankole Adeoye, for their insightful briefings. We commend the fundamental role played by MINUSCA in assisting the authorities and people of the Central African Republic in their quest to achieve lasting peace and stability. We thank and commend the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2021/571). The A3+1 statement will focus on the political, security and humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic and recent developments in the country and the region. Onthepoliticalfront, the December 2020 presidential and legislative elections served as a litmus test for both the usefulness of the 2019 Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic and the progress made in its implementation.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

22. “I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Council, namely Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). We welcome the participation of His Excellency Mr. João Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and acting Chair of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, and we thank him for his engagement and his insightful statement. We join other delegations in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye, for his comprehensive briefing on the activities of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). We also thank the representative of the European Union, Ms. Rita Laranjinha, and the representative of the African Union, Mr.”

    2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source

23. “Griffiths for his efforts during his time in office as Special Envoy at the helm of the United Nations Office in Yemen. I also thank Mr. Lowcock for his valuable efforts in the humanitarian field, which unfortunately has become the most prominent feature of most crises in the world. I wish them both every success in their future endeavours.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

24. “Sufficient financing for humanitarian operations must be provided in order to allow humanitarian assistance for the Yemeni people to continue and their urgent needs to be met. At the beginning of this month, the Security Council devoted an entire meeting to the issue of the FSO SAFER oil tanker (see S/PV.8786), which seriously threatens to bring about an unprecedented environmental, economic and humanitarian catastrophe that could paralyse the movement of more than 20,000 ships in the Red Sea, one of the busiest shipping channels in the world. We therefore reiterate our call for the necessary measures to be concluded to allow United Nations experts to access the tanker and carry out the much-needed maintenance as soon as possible. In conclusion, I once again express my thanks and appreciation to Mr.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

25. “In that context, my country’s delegation reiterates its condemnation of the continuing attacks against the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the targeting of civilians in that country. We call on the Houthis to put an end to such actions. Yemen is facing the gravest humanitarian crisis in the world, which has been exacerbated by continuous military operations, the deterioration of economic and living conditions and a lack of relief assistance, as well as the effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic. According to international reports, millions of people are threatened by famine and 54 per cent of Yemenis require food assistance. In that regard, we renew our call to facilitate the provision of unhindered humanitarian and medical assistance to those in need, lift port restrictions and open airports.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

26. “In that context, we call on the parties to the conflict to effectively engage in the political process, declare a comprehensive ceasefire and uphold the best interests of Yemen and its people. We also commend the efforts of Mr. Griffiths to build trust between the parties to the conflict and facilitate communication with a view to launching the peace process and enhancing women’s participation in it. We condemn the continued attack on Ma’rib, which further complicates the situation and undermines efforts to end the crisis and exacerbates the humanitarian crisis. We once again reiterate the need for the parties to the conflict to commit themselves to saving civilians and civilian facilities and respecting international law and international human rights law.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

27. “The events and tragedies that have afflicted the Yemeni people have shown that military approaches to impose a fait accompli by force have resulted in more victims, destruction, displacement and threats to millions of people and have undermined opportunities for peace. We believe that this situation is unacceptable, especially given the grave deterioration in the humanitarian situation. Tunisia therefore supports once again the efforts of the United Nations and the contributions of the international community to end the conflict and resume the political process with the aim of achieving a peaceful solution that puts an end to the suffering of the Yemeni people, preserves the sovereignty, independence and unity of Yemen and restores its security and stability.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

28. “Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen, Mr. Martin Griffiths, and the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Mark Lowcock, for their valuable briefings on the situation developments in Yemen. I also welcome the participation in the meeting of Ms. Najiba Al Naggar and took careful note of her briefing. Diplomatic efforts have continued to convince the parties to the conflict to agree on a ceasefire and resume the peace process. There is no alternative to an inclusive negotiated solution that takes into account the interests of all Yemenis, without any exception, exclusion or marginalization. The conflict has lasted too long.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

29. “In conclusion, Tunisia reaffirms the importance of multilateral work and the need to strengthen cooperation between the United Nations and other regional organizations, similar to the cooperation between the United Nations and the EU, in order to tackle new challenges to international peace and security.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

30. “Furthermore, with respect to security, peace and sustainable development, we reaffirm the need to strengthen cooperation between the two organizations in order to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and to work on putting in place a comprehensive plan to reduce the impact of climate change as an emerging threat that exacerbates vulnerability and conflicts. We believe that common investment in youth for comprehensive growth and sustainable development, as set out in the outcomes of the Abidjan summit, will surely broaden the prospects for building a more stable future in Africa.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

31. “We reiterate our support for the efforts of the EU to protect civilians in armed conflicts, especially its initiatives to protect women, girls and children affected by such conflicts. We also support the EU commitment to preventing sexual and gender-based violence and providing victims with protection against it, as well as its efforts to strengthen the role of women in all peace and security initiatives, particularly those aimed at preventing, resolving and reducing the impact of conflicts.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

32. “My country also commends the constructive role of the EU in the Middle East in supporting international efforts to resume the peace process towards achieving a two-State solution based on the agreed international parameters, particularly Security Council resolutions. My country also commends the continuous support of the EU to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran’s nuclear programme and its efforts to guarantee the continuity of that important framework for non-proliferation and disarmament. We believe in the close links between peace, security and human rights, on the one hand, and sustainable development, on the other hand. My country’s delegation commends the role of the EU in supporting efforts to enhance development cooperation and strengthening and protecting human rights and basic freedoms.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

33. “The cooperation between the United Nations and the EU is particularly visible in Africa, where the EU is actively contributing at the political, technical and financial levels to supporting many conflict-resolution and peacebuilding initiatives and tracks. In that context, we recall the EU’s contribution to training security forces and providing technical assistance with a view to reforming the security sector in the Central African Republic, Mali and Somalia. We also recall its active contribution, alongside the League of Arab States and the African Union, to supporting the political process in Libya and its important role, through the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI, to addressing violations of the arms embargo imposed on Libya.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

34. “Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I welcome Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles and thank him for his valuable briefing. The European Union (EU) is an important partner to the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security. According to Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, the cooperation between the two organizations provides important support and makes an effective contribution to addressing joint challenges, whether they are conventional or emerging, similar to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and its various implications. My country’s delegation welcomes the active contribution of the EU to the comprehensive COVID-19 response plan and its important support to the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility to ensure fair access to vaccines.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

35. “We hope that it will work effectively and efficiently with the support of the Security Council so that international criminal justice can be done with a view to achieving its noble goals.”

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

36. “We also commend the measures and flexible working methods established by the Mechanism, as well as the interaction and coordination between its two branches in order to ensure the continuity of its work within reasonable time frame against a backdrop of the constraints imposed by the pandemic. In addition, we commend the efforts of the Prosecutor’s Office to enhance its capacity and review its working methods while continuously working with the international community to pursue fugitives wherever they may be found and to strengthen the capacities of national courts. In conclusion, Tunisia hopes that the Mechanism will continue its activities with the same dynamism and professionalism that it has always shown in discharging its important mandate.”

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

37. “Tunisia appreciates the continuous efforts deployed by the President of the Mechanism to ensure it is more effective and efficient and to lighten its caseload guided by the vision of the Security Council that the Mechanism, as a structure, must be small, temporary and effective. It must also diminish over time. Moreover, Tunisia expresses its satisfaction at the progress made by the Mechanism in its deliberations and by issuing three expected judgments this month in spite of all the obstacles imposed by the coronavirus disease pandemic and other related difficulties. In that connection, we welcome Judge Agius note regarding the judgment issued today in the Mladić case.”

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

38. “Tunisia stresses that, in order to realize comprehensive reconciliation at the local, national and regional levels and to build lasting peace and the rule of law, early and decisive action must be taken by the international community and the Security Council to address those ideologies through a broad recognition of the past, trying criminals and offering stronger guarantees to stop these crimes from recurring within the countries and communities affected. We emphasize, in that context, the importance of the Mechanism continuing to receive full and expeditious cooperation and support from countries so that the remaining six accused persons who are still at large do not continue to evade justice, as well as to help in finding lasting solutions for those persons who still live in a safe house in Arusha.”

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

39. “Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Judge Carmel Agius, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, and Mr. Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the Mechanism, for their briefings and for the eighteenth progress report submitted in accordance with resolution 1966 (2010). At the outset, Tunisia reiterates its support for the mandate of the Mechanism to combat impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes and prevent such violations from recurring. Achieving justice and accountability through this Mechanism, including before relevant national courts, is an issue of increasing importance today given the concern about the increase in revisionist ideologies as well as the glorification of war criminals and the denial of genocide.”

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

40. “In conclusion, the international community and the Security Council need to coordinate efforts and shoulder the responsibility entrusted to them to monitor the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution 2118 (2013) in order to eliminate the chemical threat, ensure the rule of law and accountability, restore trust in the effectiveness of chemical-weapons prohibition regime and prevent their proliferation, in the service of international peace and security.”

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

41. “We reiterate the importance of the organization’s Technical Secretariat continuing its work in Syria in accordance with its mandate, while ensuring that thorough, transparent and impartial investigations are conducted into the allegations of the use of toxic chemicals as weapons by any party, including by terrorist groups, whose presence and spread in some parts of Syria still constitute a challenge to Syria and the international community in general. Such groups do not legally or morally recognize the ban on chemical weapons. That will also require facilitating regular field access for the various Technical Secretariat teams to Syrian territory, in coordination with the Syrian Government, while taking into account the challenges still posed by the coronavirus disease pandemic.”

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

42. “We have taken note of the ongoing efforts to advance the dialogue between the Declaration Assessment Team and the Syrian Government. In that regard, we urge both parties to resume the necessary regular and continuous technical consultations as soon as possible in the context of constructive engagement and mutual trust in order to achieve rapid progress in resolving outstanding issues and ensure that Syria fulfils its contractual obligations.”

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

43. “Given the complexity of the situation in Syria, it is necessary to join efforts and work to find a margin for consensus solutions and constructive engagement to address ongoing and emerging problems of the Syrian dossier based on international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, and through more confidence building. Tunisia expresses once again its support for the regime of the prohibition and non-proliferation of chemical weapons. It is a regime based on rules, consensus and multilateralism with a view to ending the chemical threat to humanity. Tunisia also supports the mandate of the OPCW, whose mission is critical to carrying out the responsibilities of independent and impartial verification, including in the Syrian Arab Republic, by providing a platform for consultation and cooperation among States on relevant issues.”

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

44. “Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Nakamitsu, and the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Arias, for their briefings. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey in today’s meeting. At the outset, Tunisia reiterates its firm condemnation of the use of chemical weapons anywhere, by anyone and under any circumstances, regardless of the motivations and justifications. We emphasize the need to hold the perpetrators of such horrendous crimes accountable.”

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

45. “This is the path to a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East, on the basis of international law, resolutions of international legitimacy, the agreed parameters of a settlement and the Arab Peace Initiative. In conclusion, Tunisia will pursue its efforts inside the Security Council and in other regional and international forums, through cooperation and coordination with sisterly and friendly States, to achieve those ends. We will remain firm in our principled support for the struggle of the fraternal Palestinian people, in order to end the occupation, restore their legitimate rights that are not subject to statute of limitations and establish their sovereign, independent State along the borders of 4 June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and with the settlement of all other final status issues.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

46. “We must champion right and justice and be partial to international legitimacy for the sake of achieving international peace and security and restoring stability in the region so as to prevent cycles of violence, such as those we have witnessed recently, from repeating themselves, killing civilians and dashing the hope of achieving peace. Accordingly, we renew the call for unified international action through coordination between the Security Council, the Secretary-General, the Middle East Quartet and parties of the region, in order to create the conditions necessary to ensuring active and binding engagements of the relevant parties to practically relaunch serious and credible negotiations within a specific time frame.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

47. “After more than seven decades of occupation, killing, destruction and displacement, is it not time to achieve justice, restore Palestinian rights and impose respect for resolutions of international legitimacy in order to end this unjust occupation and establish a sovereign independent Palestinian State? Until when will authorities of the occupying Power continue to challenge the international community and ignore international law and resolutions of international legitimacy? When will Palestine become a full-fledged State Member of the United Nations? We reiterate that we stand before a historic responsibility today.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

48. “In that context, Tunisia commends the exceptional efforts that the United Nations, international humanitarian actors and non-governmental humanitarian organizations have been making in the occupied Palestinian territories. We also applaud the generous support of donors to advance those efforts. The victims and the long-term psychosocial and humanitarian impact of the aggression, the destroyed infrastructure and the immense economic losses resulting from the siege and coronavirus disease pandemic all add to the suffering of the Palestinian people, who have been subjected to ongoing repression and abuse by the occupying Power for decades with impunity.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

49. “The horrifying acts of repression and intimidation committed by the occupying Power against the Palestinian residents of the West Bank and East Jerusalem and its shameless aggression against the Gaza Strip have resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries, including to many women and children, and have caused widespread destruction of the infrastructure. Tunisia calls on regional and international actors to step up their assistance and humanitarian response in the occupied Palestinian territories, especially Gaza, in order to contribute to reconstruction efforts. We also reiterate the need to respond to UNRWA’s appeals to support its emergency relief interventions and enable it to continue to provide services to more than 5.5 million Palestine refugees.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

50. “Given the delicate and sensitive situation, Tunisia calls once again calls the international community, particularly the Security Council, to uphold its responsibility and pressure the occupying Power to abide by its obligations pursuant to international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and to cease its violations, plans of expansion and settler activity, as well as unilateral actions that would only lead to violence and destruction and would undermine the prospects for achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East. Tunisia also reiterates its call on the international community to guarantee the protection of Palestinian civilians and to end the unjust blockade of Gaza Strip and all forms of collective punishment of the Palestinian people.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source