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Ladsous

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first: 1992-11-19
most recent: 2017-03-16
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“I turn now to the security situation, which remains generally stable, although public order is still a source of concern, as demonstrated by periodic incidents, for instance, between the police and motorcycle taxi drivers in Monrovia, and some public disturbances at concessions. But I am pleased to note that since the Secretary-General's report (8/2015/620) was issued on 13 August, there have been no major security incidents. In the meantime, Liberia is working hard to build its institutions, pass legislation and put in place mechanisms that will enable it to maintain stability without the presence of a peacekeeping force. All but one of Liberia's counties have established a county security council that brings together security actors to share information, provide early warning of risks, and advise national decision-makers.”
2015-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7519 (2015) · source
“Recommendations also include proposed changes that the President supported, such as a shorter term for elected officials, including presidents and legislators. Meanwhile, litigation related to last December's senatorial elections is nearly completed, with only one appeal still pending. I think that the 2014 electoral process demonstrated many encouraging elements about the independence and maturity of Liberia's democracy, including with respect to the capacity of national institutions to conduct elections throughout the country in circumstances, we recall, that were difficult and with limited means. The subsequent appeal process has demonstrated the continuing commitment of the political class of the country to seeking the resolution of disputes through legal channels.”
2015-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7519 (2015) · source
“The Government has launched a deconcentration programme, which is a critical first step in decentralizing the reach of the State - which, for the time being, is concentrated primarily in Monrovia - so that local officials are empowered and citizens throughout the country are able to benefit from the most basic of services. The constitutional review process has also made progress. Last month, President Johnson-Sirleaf transmitted to the legislature 25 proposed amendments that emerged from that process, along with her recommendations. I note that the President categorically rejected - and suggested that Liberia's elected representatives should also reject -exclusionary provisions such as declaring Liberia a Christian nation and requiring African ancestry for citizenship.”
2015-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7519 (2015) · source
“I would therefore like to begin my remarks by commending the Minister of Justice and his Government on the leadership provided during the Ebola crisis, and now as the country works toward recovery. I would also take this opportunity to express my profound admiration for the people of Liberia, who galvanized themselves at every level, including at the community level. I also express my appreciation for the Council's mobilization of international support for the countries most severely impacted by Ebola, including Liberia. Liberia is making progress on a number of fronts, including important momentum on essential political reforms.”
2015-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7519 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ladsous: At this time last year, the situation in Liberia was of deep concern. The country was in the throes of a national tragedy, an unprecedented health emergency that was devastating families and communities, threatened to reverse the political and security gains made since the end of the civil war and risked tearing apart Liberia's fragile social fabric. The Security Council recognized that this health emergency posed a threat to international peace and security. Fortunately, the country has since turned a corner. The people of Liberia endured the trauma of Ebola with resilience, dignity and a profound determination to overcome. Indeed, their efforts were rewarded: on 3 September, Liberia was again declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organization.”
2015-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7519 (2015) · source
“We must all do our duty in that regard and must not forget the problem of the victims, who must be helped. We are working on the matter. As the generals present today know, military capability is about leadership, and all of them are displaying that quality. I want to thank them for that and tell them that we and the Security Council stand by their side, as reflected in today's debate.”
2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source
“In terms of more generic messages, General Maqsood Ahmed, the Military Adviser for Peacekeeping Operations, and I have decided to emphasize performance at this year's conference of chiefs of military components, even more than in previous years, because that is the expectation of the Security Council and the membership of the United Nations, and we must continue to do better. With regard to the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse, I completely agree that any act of sexual misconduct is unacceptable and that one act is too many. A zero-tolerance approach is required from all concerned, not only the Secretariat but also the Member States. It was, after all, the Member States that decided to retain the capacity to prosecute and ultimately pass judgment on those responsible for such terrible acts.”
2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source
“When one battalion is spread across five, six or seven positions, as happens in the Central African Republic, for instance, we need to factor in the medical element at the level of the basic unit, which means level-1 facilities in every deployment, if possible. The more contemporary 10-1-2 guideline is the way forward, but it requires not only medical means but also helicopters with night-flying capabilities and, once again, the consent of the host Government. Not so long ago, in the Sudan, a peacekeeper died of his wounds because the request for a helicopter flight to pick him up was refused.”
2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source
“The safety and security of our peacekeepers is an absolute priority. General Lollesgaard enumerated a number of points that are being considered, including intelligence. The purpose of intelligence is to better protect our people, in addition to helping them do a betterjob. It all fits into the wider picture. The representative of the United States raised the issue of medical evacuation. This is an area in which change is very rapid: for a long time we could rely on the concept of the "golden hour" in smaller theatres where facilities were available reasonably quickly and the force was relatively compact. Nowadays, we need much more mobility and there is more fractioning of contingents.”
2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source
“That is ofcourse their right and privilege. We cannot, however, tolerate what has happened in other theatres - including South Sudan - where we discovered suddenly that a particular contingent was taking orders from its capital, circumventing the Force Commander and the entire chain of command. We cannot accept that, and if such a problem arises, we need, at the very least, to be aware. If the Force Commander can manage those caveats, that is fine, but we should try to avoid being put in a situation of fait accompli, ex post facto. If that does occur, my policy is clearly to send the contingent in question back home to its troop-contributing country, because we simply cannot rely on it. I think that we must continue to do all we can to enhance the protection of the force.”
2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source
“If we factor into that the fact that Juba, for instance, declared members of our senior personnel personae non grata and that yesterday it was announced that from now on any United Nations personnel who took pictures would be considered spies, that raises a number of concerns. I wanted to highlight that problem. On caveats, one has to be realistic. No one is questioning the legitimacy of a troop-contributng country having good reasons, which have to do with its sovereign rights, for imposing restrictions on the use of its personnel. I would nevertheless say thata we have to be made aware of those restrictions in advance. We cannot first find out about them at the moment when things take a turn for the worse. When the situation on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights became dangerous, some countries refused to remain there.”
2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source
“In the light of that, it is important to recall that the protection of civilians is in the first instance the responsibility of the host State. If they cannot do it themselves, for any number of reasons, that should not impede the work that we are trying to do. In that connection, I ask the Council to consider South Sudan, a country where we felt that we needed to do a better job to protect civilians. We needed attack helicopters. That request was denied. We needed unarmed aerial vehicles. My request was denied personally three times by the President last year. We also required the ability to move around, the freedom of movement. That was denied. Not only did the Government deny us freedom of movement, but the Sudan did the same numerous times.”
2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ladsous: The lunch hour is getting close, so I will be brief, but I would like to make a few comments on some of the issues discussed at length today. First, on the protection of civilians, it is very much at the core of all our contemporary mandates, and we need to continue to do a better job of it. Of course, we cannot have a peacekeeper behind every citizen of the country concerned. We therefore have to manage expectations. At least, within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, we have put together an action plan for the next two years that places a very strong emphasis on training - a much more intensive effort - training that trains peacekeepers both prior to and immediately after deployment, so as to ensure that they are fully aware of what is expected of them.”
2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source
“Let me just take this opportunity to publicly thank them all very much once again for their commitment and their dedication to duties that have never been as difficult as they are nowadays.”
2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source
“However, in that aggravated situation, he faces the particular difficulty of the caveats imposed by troop-contributing countries. I think that is something useful that the Security Council could take into account. Last but not least, we will hear from Major General Lollesgaard, who recently took command of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). That will draw attention to the issue of asymmetric threats, and the particular and very challenging environment that he experiences on a daily basis at the Mission. As members may remember, MINUSMA has experienced more casualties than any other operation in the past 20 years - which is quite revealing of modern-day peacekeeping. I will say no more; each of the generals will make his points.”
2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source
“While each of them has a story to tell, we thought that this year it would be of particular interest to focus on three issues, which are so relevant to the situations that face us at the present time. First, we will hear from Lieutenant General Yohannes Gebremeskel Tesfamariam, who, after being Force Commander in Abyei, is now performing the same duties in South Sudan, where he faces the tremendous challenges associated with the protection of civilians in situations that the Security Council knows too well. We will then hear from Major General Finn, who, as the Force Commander and Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization, faces a context that has changed massively in what used to be a classic peacekeeping operation.”
2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ladsous: I thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to hold this meeting with all of our Force Commanders, taking advantage of this encounter that takes place every year. This is a great opportunity to spend the whole week discussing with our military colleagues all the challenges that they face. Let me very clear, Mr. President: every single one of our Force Commanders has a story to tell - of courage and determination, but also of challenges. Those stories are a reality for which we should be grateful to them, because of the attitude that they display with the support of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and, in particular, the Office of Military Affairs.”
2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source
“I would like to briefly express my great appreciation of the work of Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General David Gressly, who is concluding his service as Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator and moving on elsewhere, having accomplished a great deal in his two and a half years in Mali. Last but not least, I would like to congratulate Force Commander Major General Lollesgaard, who took up his functions 10 days ago, taking over from General Bikimo of Chad, who had served as Acting Force Commander for several months with great skill.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“In this regard, since February we have had a tool that, I believe, will prove to be very useful, and that is MINUSMA radio, whose broadcasts will be expanded in local languages. We will continue to require financial and technical support from Member States. As discussions on the MINUSMA budget begin in the relevant committees, I believe that a strong signal from the Security Council would have an inf luence on those upcoming discussions. In conclusion, I would like to express how much we appreciate the efforts of our partners in the mediation team: Algeria, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and other countries. Their efforts have been commendable. The Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Hamdi, and all of our colleagues in MINUSMA are carrying out their duties in very difficult conditions.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“As detailed in the report, the deployment of the Mission's military component has reached 80 per cent, and we are hoping to conclude its deployment with the arrival in next two months of the two battalions that we have been awaiting for so long, but who are now almost fully equipped. I think that the figure of 80 per cent will rise significantly in the two months to come. At the same time, the construction of infrastructure continues, but not under the best conditions because of the ongoing security challenges. This is therefore a work in progress. We have also continued and strengthened our outreach efforts with local populations, who have often long been polarized as the legacy of intercommunal tensions and political and criminal violence.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“It is also important for the countries of the region and all Mali's partners to continue to support MINUSMA and its personnel to enable the Mission to carry out its tasks, including with regard to MINUSMA's supply routes through the territories of neighbouring countries, which are quite helpful to the Mission. With regard to the situation on the ground, there continue to be attacks. Since our last meeting, three peacekeepers lost their lives. I would like to pay tribute to them and to the police- and troop-contributing countries that sent them to Mali. With regard to MINUSMA, efforts are ongoing to expand the Mission's presence and operations in the northern regions, pursuant to resolution 2164 (2014).”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“Those incidents demonstrate how extremist and criminal elements exploit vacuums of law and order in order to perpetrate their crimes. It is therefore critical that all Malian parties clearly distance themselves from violent and illegal activities. That is the reason that last year we established a cell in MINUSMA tasked with dealing with issues of transnational crime and helping the Malian Government develop its action in that regard. I think that the Security Council's attention and support to issues related to illicit trafficking and criminality are extremely important.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“Peace in Mali will be achieved only through negotiations, not through military means. The lack of constructive participation by some of the Malian parties in the ceasefire management bodies is an area of concern. In that regard, I am thinking in particular of the Mixed Technical Commission on Security and the joint observation and verification teams. I think it is very important that all parties uphold their ceasefire commitments and participate in those bodies, as that is how we will eventually be able to cover additional ground and gain a better understanding and a deterrent effect on those who violate the ceasefire. As I stated, there were serious incidents, not just in the north of Mali but also in Bamako on 7 March and in other areas south of the Niger River.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“I think peace is attainable, and intensive efforts to that end should be undertaken in the upcoming weeks. Unfortunately, the security situation is fragile - not only in northern Mali, but also in other parts of the country. This insecurity has a direct impact on civilians' safety and hinders the re-establishment of State authority, humanitarian access and stabilization programmes. While preparations for the fifth round of talks in Algiers were under way in January, there were violations ofthe ceasefire on the ground by the parties and serious security threats for civilians. On 19 February, parties recommitted to upholding the ceasefire, which has generally been respected. However, I must take this opportunity to reaffirm that no party should seek to gain ground by military means. It is essential to comply with the ceasefire.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“It is historic because, with regard to previous efforts to resolve the Malian crisis, this is the first time that the international community has mobilized to provide its support. There is really an alignment of the stars, ifI may use the expression, which is a first in the history of Mali, and there is a desire to support Mali. I therefore think that this message must continue to be conveyed. All Malians must take ownership of this process, and that is how we will be able to move forward. Of course, one of the crucial aspects now will be the establishment of a precise and detailed framework and timeline for the implementation of the peace process. Clear and robust implementation mechanisms are also necessary because there is a lack of confidence among the Malian parties.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“An agreement is only one step in a long process, and it is important that all parties fully commit to following through with the process to its conclusion. I therefore think that, more than ever, it is important to urge the Malian parties to continue their dialogue to address outstanding issues and to commit to the process that will follow the signing of the agreement, which we all hope to see. In that context, the international community has an important role to play in facilitating and supporting the dialogue. However, allow me to say that, ultimately, the people of Mali are responsible for ensuring peace. I therefore believe this is a historic opportunity to reach a political settlement.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“The third party, known as the Coordination, asked for more time to consult its base, while negotiations continued between it and the mediators. This past week, the head of the mediation, the representative of Algeria, and Special Representative of the Secretary- General Hamdi met with the Coordination leadership in Algiers. At that time, the Coordination indicated that it would be initialing the agreement next week. However, that is just an statement of intent; it has not actually happened yet. What we can gather from all this is that the crisis in Mali can be resolved only through an inclusive and Viable political agreement that can be effectively implemented. The draft currently on the table provides a good basis for the resolution of many issues that have been at the heart of the Malian conflict for so many years.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for giving me the opportunity to brief the Council on Mali at a time that I think it is fair to call a key moment in the political process. I would like to complement the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2015/219) by focusing on three points: the dialogue process, the security situation and the strengthening of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Concerning the political process, as the Secretary- General explains in his report, in February the Malian parties held a fifth session of the inter-Malian dialogue in Algiers. On 1 March, two of the three parties initialled the draft peace agreement submitted to them by the mediators in indication of their agreement with it.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“Their implementation is the primary objective of the mission. It is therfore more necessary than ever that the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council jointly intensify pressure on the parties so that they enter into genuine, direct negotiations for a cessation of hostilities, which is the first step towards a comprehensive and final peace in Darfur.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“Upon the completion of its work, it will submit its report on the exit strategy to the Government of the Sudan, the African Union Commission and the Secretariat. The report will then be submitted to the Council and to the African Union Peace and Security Council for consideration at the end of May. Needless to say, we count on the total cooperation of the Government of the Sudan in that very important phase, so that we can make progress. (spoke in French) In conclusion, the evolution of the situation in Darfur over the past 12 months has, unfortunately, shown no sign of improvement or tangible progress towards a resolution of the conflict. In that context, the three strategic priorities recommended by the review of UNAMID and endorsed by the Security Council remain entirely relevant.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“It is envisaged that the transfer would be implemented in phased manner, taking into account the security situation in Darfur and the availability of funds and capacity for the country team. Our proposal will be presented to the Council in the next report of the Secretary-General at the end of May. Further to the Council's request on the development of an exit strategy, the United Nations, the African Union and the Government of the Sudan have commenced discussions. From 15 to 18 February in Khartoum, an agreement was reached on the terms of reference for establishment of a joint working group, which started meeting today in Khartoum. The group will review the situation in Darfur and develop a road map for the gradual exit of the mission.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“The declaration seems to demonstrate a certain degree of consensus among the opposition to re-engage in the national dialogue. On 9 March, the National Congress Party welcomed the Berlin Declaration as well as meetings and agreements that could lead to the national dialogue without preconditions. It is said that President Al-Bashir subsequently pushed away the Berlin Declaration, so that remains to be clarified. With regard to the steps towards the handover of certain tasks to the United Nations country team, preliminary discussions on identifying relevant tasks that could be transferred following the revision of the mission's strategic priorities have been completed.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“Should that threat materialize, existing inter-tribal tensions may be heightened with strict security measures and the deployment of additional Government security forces. With the breakdown in the talks on Darfur and on the Two Areas and with the implementation of measures by the Government that had the effect of curtailing political freedom, the prospects for the holding of the national dialogue between the Government and the opposition before the elections remain doubtful. However, from 24 to 28 February, Sudanese opposition parties, armed movements and civil society held a meeting in Berlin, following which they adopted the Berlin declaration calling for the convening of an inclusive preparatory meeting at African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa to revive the national dialogue.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“That negative trend persists, most recently with the continuation of fighting. We estimate that at least 43,000 new displacements have occurred since the beginning of the year. The current upsurge in violence in Darfur is largely attributable, at least for now, to the ongoing Government of the Sudan and the RSF military offensive. It is not directly linked to the forthcoming Sudanese general elections. As the Council knows, those are scheduled to start on 13 April. However, events on the ground may change with the intensification of election campaigns. Recent calls by Sheikh Musa Hilal for the boycott of the elections and the disruption of the electoral process across Darfur should his demands of the Government not be met could affect the political and security situation in North Darfur in the coming weeks.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“Between 4 and 10 March, clashes were reported between the RSF and the SLA/MM. in Central and South Darfur. Against that background, on 10 March, a joint World Food Programme-UNAMID convoy travelling in North Darfur was ambushed by unidentified armed men. I am pleased to inform the Council that the troops escorting the convoy behaved most gallantly and effectively. The humanitarian situation in Darfur also deteriorated significantly in 2014. We estimate that no less than 450,000 people were displaced as a result of the violence - the highest number in any single year since the peak ofthe conflict, in 2004. Ofthose persons, at least 300,000 remain displaced, mostly in camps for internally displaced persons. The total number of displaced persons in Darfur has now reached above 2.5 million.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“After a six- month lull in the fighting, which coincided with the rainy season, in December the Government launched the second phase of the operation, which focused primarily on removing the Sudan Liberation Army/ Abdul Wahid (SLA/AW) from its strongholds in north and east Jebel Marra. In December 2014 and January 2015, Government forces attacked SLA/AW positions in North, West and Central Darfur, while the SLA-MM announced plans to retake some of the strongholds in had lost in the first phase of the offensive in North, South and East Darfur. In December, fighting between the Government and the SLA-MM. erupted near Tawilla, North Darfur. In January, Government forces captured Orchi village, in the Um Baru locality in North Darfur, from the SLA/MM. Fighting continues to be reported in Jebel Marra, forcing the population to flee.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“Fighting between the Government of the Sudan and the non-signatory armed groups has increased significantly. In an effort to defeat the armed groups, the Government has implemented its Decisive Summer military offensive through the use of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a counter-insurgency militia with aerial and ground support from the Sudanese armed forces. That did not result in a decisive military victory, but the two-stage Government offensive significantly weakened and isolated the armed groups geographically. It also caused a significant loss of lives and large-scale displacement. The first phase of the operation, which was conducted from January to May 2014, degraded the military capacity of the Sudan Liberation Army/ Minni Minawi (SLA/MM) and dislodged it from its strongholds in east and South Darfur.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“In order to improve internal coordination, UNAMID has also substantially revised its management structures and coordination mechanisms between its various components, yet some of the major challenges remain, including the need to improve the Mission's reporting and analysis of incidents, its internal and external communications approach, and the recruitment of personnel to key posts. Despite strategic and operational-level improvements in coordination with the United Nations country team, further progress is also needed on establishing an effective Darfur-wide early warning and response system. Let me now provide an update and analysis of the current situation in Darfur. The security situation has deteriorated significantly over the past year.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“A military capability study will be conducted over the next three months in order to ensure that the current force deployment is fully aligned with the strategic priorities and evolving security challenges on the ground. On its part, the police component has completed the streamlining of its strength and command-and- control structures, and increased operational flexibility through proactive deployment in response to security threats. I have to add that many of these measures were taken on the basis of recommendations that were formulated by the first mission that the Director for Peacekeeping Strategic Partnership - whom I continue to call the Inspector General - sent last year to Darfur. He made a number of assessments and recommendations that have provided a very solid basis for us to work on during this period.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“Over the past 12 months, UNAMID has implemented a series of measures to address the challenge of the operational capabilities of its troops and their effectiveness on the ground. The military component has undergone structural and compositional changes and - I am pleased to say - increased the serviceability rate of its equipment to over 90 per cent; it has also improved the maintenance of oversight and the provision of guidance to its units. I have to add that, in recent months, we have taken drastic measures in four cases to send home some units that had proved on the ground to be behaving in a way that was not suitable. That includes the units and their commanders.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“Cooperation with the Government has improved, at least in terms of reduced duration of approvals for contingent-owned equipment and visa requests, although some are still outstyanding. But the biggest problem is the Government's denial of access to UNAMID to conflict-affected areas, which continues to impede significantly the ability of the Mission to implement its protection of civilians mandate. Members will recall that this was the case in Thabit, North Darfur, following the allegations of mass rape in October, and has also been the case in eastern Jebel Marra in the wake of the increase in fighting between the Government and the armed groups since December. Similar access restrictions have also been imposed on humanitarian actors, which has delayed response efforts in areas most affected by the recent operations.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“This commitment, aimed at supporting mediation efforts, led to the signing of local cessation of hostilities agreements that have reduced the violence caused by the four major communal conflicts in the region, namely, those between the Ma'alia and the Rizeigat and between the Ma'alia and the Hammar in East Darfur; between the Beni Hussein and the Northern Rizeigat in North Darfur; and between the Salamat and the Misseriya in Central Darfur. Clearly, it is a highly disjointed scenario throughout Darfur. (spoke in English) Concurrently, the Mission has also worked towards addressing the three main challenges to its mandate implementation, as identified in last year's strategic review.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“To meet the needs of threatened civilians, the Mission established protective areas in and around the camps in Saraf Omra, Kosma and Um Baru in North Darfur, as well as in Khor Abeche in South Darfur. This required the deployment of additional military and police units to protect the humanitarian operations and provide them with the necessary logistical support. Through its contacts with the leaders of the various communities and the Sudanese authorities, UNAMID has helped prevent and thwart attacks on civilians population in Kalma, Labado and Kabkabiya in South Darfur, East Darfur and North Darfur, respectively. To promote intercommunity dialogue and contain local conflicts, the Mission has been in constant contact with traditional leaders, central and local authorities, civil society and youth groups.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“The Sudanese Government in particular rejected proposals of rebel groups, which had insisted that humanitarian matters, reconciliation and other issues relating to development and land be the subject of separate negotiations. During the discussions, the Sudanese Government maintained its position that the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur is the sole frame of reference, while the rebel groups reiterated that the provisions of the agreement did not necessarily commit them. With respect to the protection of civilians, UNAMID continued to protect the sites and camps for displaced people and civilians in general through patrols and strategic deployment.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“Throughout 2014, the Joint Chief Mediator has urged non-signatory rebel groups to join the peace process on the basis of the Doha Document without preconditions. The Sudanese Government has been encouraged to establish the conditions necessary a peaceful resolution of the various conflicts in the country. Following these efforts, direct negotiations among the Government of the Sudan, the Sudan Liberation Army/Minni Minawi and the Justice and Equality Movement-Gibril Ibrahim took place in late November 2014 in Addis Ababa under the auspices of the High Level Panel. However, they have been suspended due to differences between the parties on the agenda and modalities of the discussions.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“Members will recall that these three priorities are, first, mediation between the Government of the Sudan and non-signatory armed movements on the basis of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur; secondly, the protection of civilians, the facilitation of the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the safety and security of humanitarian personnel; and thirdly, the provision of support, in conjunction with the United Nations country team, to the mediation of community conflict, including through measures to address its root causes. Regarding the first priority of mediation support, the Joint Chief Mediator of the African Union and the United Nations has continued to support the efforts of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel to establish an inclusive peace process.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“It also provides a comprehensive analysis of the current situation in Darfur, information on the progress of the implementation of the UNAMID mandate and an update on the process of transferring certain activities of the Mission to agencies and United Nations country teams, as well as the development of an exit strategy for UNAMID. Since the adoption of its three strategic priorities under resolution 2148 (2014) of3 April 2014, UNAMID has made significant progress in their implementation.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for this new opportunity to inform the Security Council on the situation in Darfur. As you have indicated, two recent reports of the Secretary-General will be the focus of our meeting today: the regular report on the activities of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) (S/2015/14l) and the special report ofMarch (S/2015/l63). In accordance with paragraph 7 ofresolution 2173 (2014), the special report is dedicated specifically to the implementation of the new strategic priorities of UNAMID, highlighting the progress made and the major difficulties encountered during this exercise.”
2015-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7405 (2015) · source
“Since the peace talks have just resumed, I would urge the Council to perhaps look at the possibility of issuing a strong presidential statement that would call on the parties to immediately cease all military operations and make the compromises necessary to reach a comprehensive peace agreement during this round of talks or else face the consequences.”
2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7392 (2015) · source
“I think that now more than ever there is an urgent need to reinforce the mediation efforts and to impose consequences on the parties if they fail to show willingness to compromise and continue to engage in a conflict that will result in the further loss of innocent lives. Even more important in that regard is the need for accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity, which cannot go unpunished. Accountability is indispensable to long- term peace and reconciliation. The culture of impunity must end, and those responsible for keeping it going must therefore be brought to justice.”
2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7392 (2015) · source