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Ladeb

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first: 2020-02-06
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“We also commend all international and regional actors for their contributions in that regard, especially the members of the Middle East Quartet, as well as Egypt, Qatar and Jordan. Today’s meeting is being held amid a cautious calm in the occupied Palestinian territories following the announcement of a ceasefire approximately one week ago. However, reports of continued provocations by groups of settlers and Israeli forces against Palestinian civilians in East Jerusalem are a source of concern and could lead to a renewed outbreak with devastating consequences, not only in the occupied Palestinian territory, but in the region as a whole.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Tor Wennesland for his important briefing and his valuable efforts to de-escalate the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. I would also like to thank Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and Professor Khalidi for their briefings. We also express our great appreciation to the Secretary-General for his efforts to reach a ceasefire. We commend the international community’s efforts to de-escalate the situation and put an end to the aggression. Tunisia has intensely contributed to these efforts at the highest level through coordination with Council members.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“We commend AMISOM’s humanitarian assistance efforts, including its support to health workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and renew our call for additional international support to enable AMISOM to fulfil its humanitarian action more effectively in all the Mission’s sectors. To conclude, the A3+1 would like to reiterate its appreciation for the continued efforts of the United Nations, the AU, the European Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and all international partners in support of Somalia and to reaffirm its unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, unity, political independence and territorial integrity of Somalia.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“The humanitarian situation in Somalia also remains deeply concerning, with approximately 6 million people in need of assistance and an estimated 2.7 million people projected to be at risk of crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity by mid-June, including more than 800,000 children under five who are likely to suffer from acute malnutrition, as stated in the Secretary-General’s report. In the particular context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and climate challenges, including drought, floods and locusts, which exacerbate the already volatile humanitarian situation, we reiterate our call on all international partners to scale up funding in order to support the humanitarian response plans for Somalia and alleviate the suffering of its people.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“If a reconfigured AMISOM is confirmed by all partners as the most viable option for Somalia after 2021, it will be crucial to ensure that it is sufficiently, predictably and sustainably funded, including through United Nations assessed contributions. The A3+1 deplores the civilian casualties recorded in the latest report of the Secretary-General, a large majority of which are attributed to Al-Shabaab. We condemn the arbitrary detentions, including of journalists, the sexual and gender-based violence and the abuses against children reported by the Secretary- General. We encourage the Somali authorities to take the necessary steps to prevent such violations and further promote and protect human rights, in particular the rights of women and children, freedom of speech and access to information.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“We also call for continued international support to Somalia in its fight against Al-Shabaab and for its State capacity- building until it is able to take full responsibility for its own security. That should be buttressed by stringent weapons and ammunition management practices in order to ensure that weapons meant for Somali security forces do not fall into the hands of Al-Shabaab. In that regard, we pay tribute to the unwavering dedication, courage and sacrifice of AMISOM in the promotion of peace, security and stability in Somalia. We look forward to the finalization of the report by the African Union (AU) independent assessment team on AMISOM and its recommendations on the AU’s engagement in Somalia after 2021.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“While welcoming the disengagement agreement reached on 5 May, we underline the importance that all Somali stakeholders refrain from any new and unilateral action that might again exacerbate the situation and join efforts against Al-Shabaab and other terrorist groups, which continue to represent the main threat to peace, security and stability in the country. We are alarmed by the increased ability of Al-Shabaab to generate revenue through illegal taxation, which could be used to intensify their terrorist activities in the region. There is a need for urgent and decisive measures to disrupt the illegal financial sources of the group, including enhancing the capacity of the Somali Government to regulate its public financial management, which remains susceptible to infiltration by Al-Shabaab.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“We also reiterate our support for the objective of holding one-person one-vote universal elections in 2024-2025 and encourage the continuation of efforts to that end. The A3+1 shares the concern over the potential grave implications of the political crisis for the security situation in Somalia and for the implementation of the Somali transition plan, as demonstrated by the recent fighting that broke out in Mogadishu between members of the national armed forces along factional and clan lines.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the resumption of dialogue among the Federal Government of Somalia, the federal member states and other stakeholders, and urge all parties to be guided by a spirit of compromise in order to reach as soon as possible an agreement on the outstanding issues regarding the organization of the elections. We underline the vital importance of holding free, fair, timely, transparent and credible elections in Somalia so as to fulfil the legitimate aspirations of the people of Somalia to security, stability, democracy, good governance and development. We hope that the agreement on the 30 per cent quota for women will be upheld and that it will pave the way for stronger representation and participation of women in the future.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“We would also like to acknowledge the participation of His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, in this meeting. In this statement, we will focus on the political developments, security situation and humanitarian situation in Somalia. The A3+1 joins others in welcoming the decision of the Lower House of Parliament on 1 May to rescind the 12 April 2021 special electoral bill on federal elections. We hope that the return to the 17 September 2020 agreement and the 16 February 2021 Baidoa technical committee recommendations will contribute to reducing tensions.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). At the outset, we would like to convey our thanks to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for his report on the situation in Somalia (S/2021/485) and to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for his report on the same subject. We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, Mr. James Swan, and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), Mr. Francisco Madeira, for their comprehensive briefings.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“Accordingly, we would like to endorse the recommendation of the Secretary-General in his report on the extension of UNISFA’s mandate and its support to the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism for a further period of six months”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“We underline the necessity of heeding potential new cycles of hostilities along communal lines, and of working together to address the drivers of such violence and defuse tensions. It is essential, too, that the utmost efforts be made to ensure that Abyei and its Safe Demilitarized Border Zone become free of crime and of weapons. We further stress the importance that UNISFA’s mandate and operational activities be facilitated and its personnel protected so that it may perform its tasks at full capacity and in an efficient manner. On the way forward for the United Nations presence in Abyei, the A3+1 sees continued relevance for the UNISFA mandate in stabilizing the Abyei area and along the border, and in bringing certainty amid these uncertain times.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“The A3+1 takes note that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has ground to a halt a number of UNISFA-mandated activities, affected meaningful engagement of the mission at the local and traditional-leader levels, and circumscribed progress on Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism benchmarks and Joint Political and Security Mechanism decisions, as outlined in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2020/1019). We express our support for UNISFA’s ongoing efforts aimed at energizing local peace processes and monitoring intercommunal reconciliation. Further, we praise UNISFA’s role in empowering women and youth participation at the local and grass-roots levels so as to enhance prospects for preventing conflict, COVID-19 and human rights abuses.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“In this regard, the A3+1 is encouraged by senior-level visits held over the last two months in Juba and Khartoum, and the commitment expressed by both sides to reinvigorating the peace process and addressing the final status issue. We look forward to joint and swift progress on the issue. We are further encouraged by the novel designation by Khartoum and Juba of their respective chief administrators for Abyei. We stress the paramount importance of swiftly resuming, in the coming months, regular meetings of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee, as per the decision reached at the 19 February Joint Political and Security Mechanism meeting.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“The A3+1 notes with appreciation the mutually reinforcing relations between the Governments of the Sudan and of South Sudan, in light of the signing of the peace agreement between the Sudanese parties on 3 October in Juba, as well as the Sudan’s constructive engagement as the incumbent Chair of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in the peacebuilding process in South Sudan. We believe that it remains useful for the Sudan and South Sudan, and for the Security Council, to capitalize on such dynamism so that the pursuit of just and lasting peace in both countries extends to the Abyei Area and reciprocally. We urge the two Sudans to continue to foster rapprochement and mutual trust with a view to fully implementing their cooperation agreements and reaching a positive-sum settlement to the final status of Abyei.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“We also express our appreciation to Ethiopia and its peacekeepers for their commitment and dedication to ensuring security and building confidence in the area and the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone. The African Union recognizes these commendable efforts and continues to stand by the Governments of the Sudan and of South Sudan and their people as they move along the path to comprehensive peace and sustainable development, while relying on the partnership and support of the Security Council and the wider international community.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the African members of the Security Council — the Niger, South Africa, Tunisia — and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). I would like at the outset to thank the Under- Secretary General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, for their comprehensive briefings. I wish also to welcome to the Council the Permanent Representative of the Sudan. The A3+1 commends the stabilizing role of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in the Area and along the Sudan-South Sudan border, including its support to the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“We welcome the efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, which provides support for 5.5 million Palestinian refugees, and we call on donors to continue supporting the Agency in order to meet the humanitarian needs of Palestinian refugees. We urge regional and international actors to step up their efforts to support the Palestinians and the Palestinian authority. In conclusion, we believe that in order to ease tensions and re-establish peace and security in the Middle East, it is essential to put an end to the occupation and to ensure justice for the victims.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“We also welcome the genuine reconciliation measures undertaken by Palestinian factions, as well as the fact that presidential and legislative elections will be organized in the upcoming months. Israel pursues its aggressive policies and its violations of legitimate Palestinian rights. We condemn all incitement, destruction and actions that target civilians. We must protect Palestinian civilians, who suffer daily violations of their rights, and put an end to the blockade imposed on Gaza, which is a form of collective punishment and only serves to aggravate the suffering of men and women and to complicate the situation in the context of the pandemic by creating an additional challenge.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“We believe that it is the responsibility of the Security Council to maintain international peace and security and to resolve conflicts. With that in mind, we recall the role of the Council in advancing the peace process and putting an end to the impunity of Israel, which continues to violate international law. We call on the Quartet to play its rightful role and to revive negotiations, in conformity with the agreed terms of reference, in order to put an end to the occupation, achieve an independent Palestinian State based on 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and resolve all final-status issues. We support the call of President Abbas for the convening of an international conference in order to relaunch a credible peace process with a clear timetable.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“We also call on the international community and the Security Council, in particular, to force Israel to freeze its settlement activities, which run counter to international law, and to implement the relevant Council resolutions, particularly resolution 2334 (2016). Tunisia rejects Israel’s annexationist efforts and calls on Israel to abandon them once and for all. My country remains attached to peace as a strategic goal and is ready to support any initiative aimed at shoring up peace based on the agreed parameters, including the Arab Peace Initiative, in order to re-establish peace, justice and peaceful coexistence among the peoples of the region. We believe that the participation of the Palestinian side is a prerequisite to any initiative to resolve the conflict and to find a fair and lasting solution to the conflict.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“During the high-level debate, world leaders reiterated their countries’ commitment to the internationally agreed upon parameters and United Nations resolutions as a basis for achieving a lasting solution to the conflict in order to put an end to the occupation and allow the Palestinian people to regain their legitimate rights, particularly their right to self- determination and their right to an independent State based on 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. That position has been continuously reiterated by the international community, which has always supported the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people and promoted a solution to the conflict. In that context, Tunisia reiterates its support for the just Palestinian cause and for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me to begin by expressing my condolences to the brotherly people of Kuwait following the death of His Highness Amir Al-Sabah, who contributed greatly to humanitarian efforts and to peace and security in the region and worldwide. I thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing, which contained updated information reflecting the deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as human rights violations, the policy of fait accompli, the continuing occupation and the lack of desire to build peace.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2543 (2020). We thank Indonesia and Germany, as well as Qatar for facilitating the peace process. We hope that this is the beginning of a phase of stability and prosperity for Afghanistan. We also hope that the role of women and the protection of children will be enhanced, and that these will lead to our desired goals.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8759 (2020) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): Tunisia voted in favour of resolution 2542 (2020), since we believe it is important to support the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. Tunisia will continue to make every effort to assist the Mission and to help our Libyan brothers to make progress towards a comprehensive lasting settlement through intra-Libyan dialogue and to alleviate the suffering of the Libyan people so as to restore stability and peace to Libya and the neighbouring countries. We thank the United Kingdom, as penholder, and all other countries for their contributions towards achieving the adoption of the resolution. The meeting rose at 12.20 p.m.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8758 (2020) · source
“Against the backdrop of the critical humanitarian conditions, we stress the importance of facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid, and we call on donor countries to support the Yemeni people. With regard to the FSO SAFER oil tanker, we reiterate the call to take the necessary measures without delay or preconditions to facilitate the arrival of a United Nations team of experts to assess the situation and follow through with urgent steps to avoid an unprecedented environmental crisis, which could have severe humanitarian and economic repercussions in the region.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“Griffiths and look forward to the Yemeni parties’ agreement on the joint declaration as a first step towards more comprehensive and direct negotiations and as a ray of hope in the reform of the economic system and in the improvement of the humanitarian conditions, with the reopening of the Sana’a International Airport, the payment of salaries and the facilitation of the entry of imports into Yemen through Al-Hudaydah. The conflict has contributed to deepening the suffering of the Yemeni people, which has been exacerbated by the coronavirus disease, a lack of medical infrastructure and proper health facilities, and deteriorating economic conditions. We would like to mention the UNICEF report that warned against a famine in Yemen that, as it worsens, will intensify food shortages.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“United Nations reports indicate distressing levels of loss of life, destruction of infrastructure and humanitarian tragedies — undermining opportunities to achieve a political solution and restore peace and security. We call on all Yemeni parties to a join a ceasefire, put an end to the military offensive in response, inter alia, to the Secretary-General’s appeal and resolution 2532 (2020), and prioritize the interests of the Yemeni people in the face of the unprecedented humanitarian crisis. We commend the efforts of Mr.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“We stress that Yemen can emerge from this crisis only by discarding military options, putting an end to the escalation, initiating peaceful political dialogue, positively engaging with the Special Envoy’s initiative and returning to the negotiating table to reach a political settlement based on the agreed terms of reference — the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, the outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference and the relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 2216 (2215). We stress that a military option can only plunge Yemen deeper into the spiral of violence.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their valuable briefings. I reiterate my country’s support for their efforts. Tunisia is following with great concern the developments in Yemen and regrets the military escalation and the return of infighting, which threatens to further exacerbate the situation and increase the suffering of the Yemeni people, in addition to obstructing efforts to reach a political solution.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“We seize this opportunity to call for stronger and more coordinated international cooperation to implement counter-terrorism measures and initiatives in the region, particularly with regard to the implementation of the international coalition for the Sahel. In conclusion, we reiterate our commitment to spare no effort in combating terrorism and violent extremism on our continent and to renew our will to do so, in accordance with the goals and principles of the United Nations Charter and with respect for our obligations under international law, including human rights law, humanitarian law and refugee law. We stand ready to cooperate with our partners and all relevant stakeholders to achieve an Africa free from terrorism and violent extremism.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“In this regard, we reiterate the importance of the efforts and initiatives of the African Union, including the “Silencing the Guns” campaign, aiming to achieve a conflict-free Africa, prevent genocide, make peace a reality for all and rid the continent of wars, violent conflicts, human rights violations and humanitarian disasters. We also welcome the cooperation with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism in the organization of the African Regional High-Level Conference on Counter Terrorism and Prevention of Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism, held in Nairobi in July 2019.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Fourthly, we must strengthen the capacity of States to mitigate attacks on soft targets by establishing effective means to develop and further implement contingency and response plans in order to protect, investigate, respond to and recover from damage from terrorist attacks against soft targets. Finally, we must enhance inter-agency, bilateral and regional coordination and information-sharing, particularly in the fields of border security and management, criminal justice, travel information and police and intelligence cooperation.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“These strategies need to adopt a whole-of-Government and whole-of-society approach, including through public-private partnerships and cooperation with civil-society organizations in the development, implementation and assessment of counter-terrorism measures. Thirdly, it is vital to address the existing and evolving interlinkages between transnational organized crime and terrorism. The operational efficiency of terrorist groups in the region is enhanced by de-confliction and collaboration between them and criminal groups, as both use similar smuggling routes and invest in lucrative illicit activities, including trafficking in arms, drugs, cultural property and natural resources, as well as through kidnapping for ransom, extortion, money- laundering and robbery.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Terrorism and violence find a particularly conducive breeding ground in negative national or regional circumstances such as poor socioeconomic conditions, marginalization, lack of education, unemployment, gender inequality, human rights violations, political instability, social unrest and armed conflict. It is therefore important that States adopt comprehensive and integrated strategies to counter terrorism by promoting sustainable development, tackling poverty and inequality, protecting and promoting human rights, improving governance, including in the security sector, cracking down on corruption and bolstering the participation and leadership of youth and women at all decision-making levels.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“First, it is crucial to detect, disrupt and prosecute all means of support for terrorism in Africa, including providing financial resources to terrorist groups, supplying them with weapons, including small arms and lights weapons, facilitating the return and relocation of foreign terrorist fighters to conflict zones, as well as the exploitation of religion to radicalize and recruit young people and to justify the use of violence. Capacity-building programmes need to be reinforced to counter terrorist narratives and the use of information and communication technologies to spread the terrorist propaganda. Secondly, we must address the root causes and conditions conducive to terrorism in Africa.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“We extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the people of Burkina Faso and express our solidarity and full support to the Government of Burkina Faso in its efforts to fight terrorism. African States and communities have shown great resilience and courage in standing in the face of terrorism and violent extremism. However, the situation urgently calls for the international community to strengthen its active and coordinated action in support of these efforts. In this regard, we would like to highlight the need for further action in the following areas.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“We call on concerned States to respect their obligations and to refrain from violating the Security Council arms embargo imposed on Libya. Likewise, we call on the Security Council to take up its responsibility to ensure full compliance with its related resolutions. Similarly, the recurrent attacks suffered today by the populations of the Sahel countries, the Lake Chad basin and the Horn of Africa must challenge us all and encourage us to take measures to maintain international peace and security before it is too late. No later than last Sunday, a terrorist group attacked the villages of Dinguila and Barga, in northern Burkina Faso, killing 43 people and wounding many others. We condemn in the strongest terms this terrorist attack.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“They resort to the use of barbaric force against populations and engage in cross-border criminal activities. In short, terrorist groups in Africa have become a key factor of instability, exacerbating conflicts and increasing their complexity, seriously challenging State authority and threatening regional and international peace and security. Certain Al-Qaida and Islamic State groups appear to be working together and coordinating attacks to grab large swaths of territory. The ongoing war in Libya, fuelled by foreign players who keep sending weapons and fighters, is feeding this terrorist dynamic on the continent and continues to reinforce terrorist groups and to affect the situation in Africa, especially in the Sahel region.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“It is important to note that terrorist groups in Africa, while driven primarily by a local agenda, have colluded with groups that existed beyond the continent, as evidenced by the emergence of Al-Qaida and Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) local affiliates to carry out their agendas in Africa. These dynamics are having serious ramifications on the continent with ISIL’s attempts to resurface on African territory, particularly the Sahel region, while being driven out of Iraq and Syria. In fact, foreign terrorist fighters are increasingly relocating into the continent. They are mainly attracted to conflict zones and territories where Government presence is weak, particularly along the porous borders. They exploit local grievances, poverty, lack of public services and security.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“The threat is manifesting itself in both small- to large-scale attacks on civilians and infrastructure. In many instances, it evolves into open armed confrontations, unprecedented in terms of scale and impact, between terrorist groups and State security institutions, leaving hundreds killed or maimed, thousands displaced and living in poor humanitarian conditions, disrupting economic activity in the affected areas, instilling fear among populations, creating confusion and, most of all, exhausting the already limited capacities of State institutions and forces.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“I thank the briefers, Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Ambassador Mohammed and Mr. Dieye, for their valuable interventions. I am delivering this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — the Niger, South Africa and Tunisia — and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. At the outset, we would like to thank China for choosing to focus on the fight against terrorism and violent extremism in Africa during its current presidency of the Security Council. We welcome the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2020/5 on this issue, which constitutes a testimony of the unified efforts of the Council to address and combat this scourge. Terrorism and violent extremism remain among the most serious threats to Africa’s stability and development.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“That cooperation among the Iraqi and Kuwaiti authorities, the International Committee of the Red Cross and other international partners will make it possible to achieve further progress on this issue and to resolve various other issues related to it. In conclusion, we reiterate our support for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and the positive role that the Mission is playing in supporting Iraq during this important phase of its history. Notwithstanding current difficulties and complexities, there are indicators in terms of Iraqis’ determination to completing the reform process, entrenching democratic practices and achieving economic and social recovery, as well as strengthening the role of Iraqi women in managing public affairs.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“Despite a relative improvement in the Iraq’s economic situation, the Secretary-General’s report refers to the continued need for delivering humanitarian assistance to those who need it in the country during this year. For that reason, we call on the various parties involved in the humanitarian efforts to continue their support to address the needs of the Iraqi people. Given the importance of the issue of missing Kuwaiti persons and others from third countries, as well as missing Kuwaiti property, especially the Kuwaiti national archives, we express our satisfaction at the constructive cooperation that is noted in the twenty-fifth report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of paragraph 4 of resolution 2107 (2013) (S/2020/133).”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“Today Iraq needs continued international support in order to consolidate stability and bolster the efforts to bring about reconstruction, economic development, reform, anti-corruption, strengthening of democracy and holding elections. That would lead to achieving the aspirations of the brotherly Iraqi people to security, stability and prosperity. In that context, we support the call made by the Secretary-General to the various regional and international parties to maintain their commitments in terms of supporting Iraq. We also reaffirm the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq and to not interfere in its internal affairs.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“We hope that Iraq’s institutions and the various components of the Iraqi political scene will be able to move beyond this sensitive phase to reach consensus on forming a Government and achieving calm and stability in the security situation, through the collective efforts of all actors, peaceful dialogue and prioritized general interests above all else. Iraq is facing many challenges, including the effects of a tense regional situation. With the support of the international community, Iraq has been able to defeat the Da’esh terrorist organization and protect its internal security, sovereignty and territorial integrity. All of that has contributed to regional and international peace and security.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We wish you every success. We also commend the Belgian presidency during the month of February. We would like as well to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert, for her valuable briefing. I also welcome the presence here today of His Excellency the Ambassador of Iraq. Tunisia is closely monitoring the situation in brotherly Iraq and has taken note of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/133).”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“We urge all sides to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian and medical assistance to all those in need. We would also like to express our condolences to the families of those from Turkey and Syria who have died. We reaffirm our position that there is no military solution to the crisis in Syria. The only sustained solution is a political settlement in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015) through the resumption of a political process. Today we would like to emphasize that the military option will further complicate the situation and cause more suffering to the population. We therefore support the current contacts between the relevant parties, the appeal of the Secretary-General and the efforts of the United Nations. We hope that all such efforts will lead to an immediate ceasefire, which is the most urgent priority at the moment.”
2020-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8738 (2020) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to welcome the Secretary-General, who is present with us. We also thank Under-Secretary- General Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. As the Secretary-General said in his remarks today, we are following with deep concern the escalation in north-western Syria and the expansion of military operations there. We call on all parties to exercise restraint and to continue their communication efforts to achieve a ceasefire. The continued and expanded escalation is a genuine threat to civilians. It exacerbates the humanitarian situation and causes increased suffering. We reaffirm the need to respect international humanitarian law and to spare civilians and civilian infrastructure.”
2020-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8738 (2020) · source