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lines on the record: 325
first: 2018-04-27
most recent: 2020-01-09
sittings or episodes: 53
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“Allow me to stress that compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law, is not a matter of choice. It is both our legal and moral obligation. Finally, notwithstanding the recent conclusion of Poland’s 2018-2019 term on the Security Council, the organ that bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, we will continue to contribute towards that goal, including by upholding the Charter of the United Nations, fulfilling in good faith the obligations assumed under it, and bringing the aims of the United Nations closer to realization. We call on others to do the same. Solidarity, responsibility and commitment — both within and outside of the Council — are needed and expected by the peoples of the United Nations.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“We must therefore take measures in accordance with our obligations under applicable international law to protect civilians, including those with disabilities; to prevent violence and abuses against civilians in armed conflict, including killing, maiming, abduction and torture; and to prevent rape and other forms of sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations. Another issue that is of utmost importance to us is ensuring full respect for international humanitarian law. It is deeply regrettable that, recently, we have once again witnessed the systematic violation of those laws. Here, I wish to recall S/PRST/2019/8, adopted in connection with the seventieth anniversary of the adoption of the universally ratified Geneva Conventions of 1949.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“A number of further, practically-oriented ideas in that regard are contained in documents S/2018/560 and S/2019/48, which are the respective takeaways from the Council’s debate on upholding international law within the context of the maintenance of international peace and security, convened by Poland during our presidency on 17 May 2018 (see S/PV.8262), and the Arria Formula meeting on raising the effectiveness of atrocity crimes prevention, convened by Poland, Belgium, Côte d’Ivoire, Germany, Kuwait and Peru on 10 December 2018. Thirdly, we must fully implement Security Council resolutions, as highlighted by the Secretary-General, including those on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, such as resolution 2475 (2019), on persons with disabilities.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Acting in line with the Charter of the United Nations and General Assembly resolution 68/262, the States Members of the United Nations should reaffirm their commitment to the sovereignty, political independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. Secondly, we must take steps in order to prevent and punish atrocity crimes, including by joining the relevant international legal instruments and implementing them. We must promote our work on a convention on crimes against humanity, ensure that relevant laws and human rights are upheld at all times, and report on genuine, measurable change at the domestic level to prevent atrocity crimes.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“First, we must respect and promote respect for international law, including the very basic principles enshrined in the Charter, which many of my colleagues have already highlighted. Therefore, we must react to any violation of those principles, in particular the gravest ones, such as the Russian Federation’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian Crimea and the city of Sevastopol. Russia’s claims of sovereignty over territory seized by force in contravention of international law — including the Charter, which obliges States to refrain from the use of force against the territorial integrity of any State — should not and cannot be recognized.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“The upcoming seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations is indeed an opportune moment to deliberate on how to uphold and ensure adherence to the Charter of the United Nations — the cornerstone of the international rules-based order — and how to contribute to achieving its unavoidably linked and mutually reinforcing aims — peace and security, respect for human rights, justice and international law, social progress and the expansion of freedom. But discussions are not enough. What is necessary is determined action towards achieving those goals. Given the time restraints, let me provide just a few action-oriented examples that are limited to the focus area of our meeting, that is, what we, the peoples of the United Nations, Member States, the Security Council and the United Nations as a whole could do.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“First of all, let me seize this opportunity to offer our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the plane crash outside Tehran. We hope that all circumstances of that tragic event will be fully investigated. Allow me also to congratulate you, Mr. President, both on your assumption of the Security Council presidency this month and on the commencement of your Council membership. We have full confidence that Viet Nam will contribute greatly to international peace and security over the next two years. I also thank you, Sir, for giving us this opportunity to discuss the relevance of the Charter of the United Nations, which is now more relevant than ever.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“As we have reiterated on a number of occasions, respect for international humanitarian law and human rights law is not a matter of choice but one of international legal obligations, Poland shares the hope that the Sudan's new authorities will pursue peace and justice and open a new chapter of cooperation with the ICC and the Office of the Prosecutor. We reiterate the call on all to provide full support to the Sudan's authorities, the Office of the Prosecutor and all other stakeholders that work on ensuring peace and accountability for the crimes committed in Darfur. The Sudanese people, and in particular Darfur's victims and witnesses, to whom we pay tribute, deserve nothing less than our solidarity, responsibility and commitment.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“We reiterate our condemnation of the targeting of the civilian population, especially those most vulnerable, and note the critical mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur in Darfur, which includes the protection of civilians and reporting on human rights abuses. We call again on parties to the conflict in Darfur to stop the hostilities and violence, fully respect international law, including international humanitarian law and human rights law, as well as the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“The same goes for the reported meetings of Prime Minister Hamdok with Mr. Abdul Wahid Al-Nour and the Prime Minister's visit to Darfur, including camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs). We greatly appreciate that those steps were taken. However, the overall security situation in Darfur has remained volatile and, regrettably, clashes have reportedly continued in the Jebel Marra area between Government forces and the Sudan Liberation Army- Abdul Wahid, which has not joined the peace talks process so far. We are seriously concerned by the reported increase of criminality in Darfur, including against women and children, particularly in IDP camps, and violence against those who attempt to return to their area of origin in that region. The still high number of IDPs is also concerning.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“Therefore, we concur that the Court's warrants for all five suspects in the Darfur situation should remain in force and, that as a court of last resort where the Sudan will not or cannot deliver genuine justice for the victims in Darfur, the ICC must be given the support it needs, including the arrest and surrender of suspects to ensure fair and effective prosecutions, consistent with its mandate. We note that in recent months there have been a number of positive developments in relation to the Darfur situation. The signing of the Juba Declaration for Confidence-building Procedures and the Preparation for Negotiation and the subsequent agreement of the parties on, inter alia, a ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian access to areas of ongoing conflict in the Sudan, including in Darfur, merit recognition.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“That is why we encourage the new authorities of the Sudan to fully cooperate with the Office of the Prosecutor and because, as I have just mentioned, it would be extremely difficult to achieve the long-term peace and well-being of the Sudanese people without providing them with justice. Poland takes note of the reported investigation and prosecution in the Sudan of some of the suspects in the Darfur situation. We also acknowledge that the Sudan has the primary responsibility to investigate and prosecute those suspects. However, we also note, as did the Prosecutor, that reportedly there is currently no information indicating that any of the ICC suspects are subject to domestic investigation or prosecution in the Sudan for the crimes alleged in the relevant ICC arrest warrants.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“As this is the last time we take the floor as a member of the Security Council while the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is in the Chamber, let me reiterate Poland's continued and unwavering support for her and her Office. Both the Office of Prosecutor and the ICC continue to play a crucial role in fighting impunity and ensuring accountability. In that connection, their work lies at the heart of the Security Council's mandate, because there can be no sustainable peace without justice. As the Prosecutor said, the new Sudanese authorities have an opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to international law and respect for human rights by complying with their international obligations under resolution 1593 (2005).”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“Poland recognizes the leading role of UNOCA in enhancing the coordination and coherence of measures taken, as well as in fostering synergies among all United Nations presences in Central Africa. I would therefore like to express our full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Fall, and his entire team.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“Recent developments in the northern and eastern parts of Chad are of increasing concern. We are also worried that Boko Haram and the Lord's Resistance Army continue to provoke serious insecurity across significant parts of the region. This shows that multilateral initiatives to combat those organizations require the continued support of the international community. While appreciating the United Nations and European Union efforts made so far, Poland recognizes the key role of regional partners in bringing about reconciliation and building dialogue in Central Africa. We welcome the recent consensus on the plan for the institutional reform of the Economic Community of Central African States, and we look forward to its swift adoption.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“At the same time, we are deeply worried about the continued reports of serious human rights Violations and abuses attributed to all sides of the conflict. Let me stress that all those responsible for these serious violations and abuses of human rights should be investigated and held accountable. Poland appreciates all the efforts the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Cameroon, including its recent technical assessment mission. In the light of reports from that visit, we call on all parties on the ground to immediately stop the violence and work together in good faith, including for a process of open and inclusive dialogue to reduce tensions and devise a long-term political agreement. The security situation in the region remains fragile.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“Bearing in mind the upcoming elections in several countries of the region, we expect that the Governments of those States will make every effort to establish the necessary conditions leading to timely, inclusive, credible and peaceful electoral processes and will ensure the meaningful participation of women and young people. We encourage the authorities of the countries of the region to continue building trust among all stakeholders as a precondition for the establishment of a stable and constructive political environment. Poland the welcomes the recent decision of the Cameroonian authorities to convene a national dialogue as a significant step towards addressing the difficult situation in the country.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“Let me too thank Special Representative Fall and Mr. Lezhnev for their very comprehensive and interesting briefings. As the electoral process remains an important factor for stability in Central Africa, we commend the further positive developments towards the consolidation of democratic governance. Special Representative Fall described some achievements made in the region during the reporting period. Poland praises the crucial work carried out by the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) in terms of good offices, mediation and preventive diplomacy.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“The evidence shows that security efforts are more successful and sustainable when women contribute to prevention and early warning, mediation, peacekeeping, post-conflict resolution and rebuilding. Ifwe are serious about our commitment to a more peaceful, sustainable and prosperous Horn of Africa, there is simply no alternative to investing in women, giving them a voice in all relevant decision-making processes and supporting their political, social and economic empowerment. Poland believes that the Security Council will remain united in encouraging the participation of women in political life in the Horn of Africa, and by doing so will continue to contribute to achieving durable peace and development in the region.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“We encourage the region to ensure that women have a strong voice in decision-making, from the initial peacemaking process to the establishment and development of local and national governmental institutions. We know that there are women who are adequately trained for those roles, that women are available for high-level appointments and, further still, that qualified women are everywhere. In that context, we welcome the recent appointment of women to senior decision-making positions in the Sudan. In the case of Somalia, we hope that the authorities will secure a 30 per cent quota for women in the upcoming elections, which will offer a historic opportunity for women to participate in the first universal suffrage elections that the country has held in 50 years.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“Over the years, the Horn of Africa has been perceived as a volatile and conflict-ridden region of the continent. Today, we are witnessing new, promising political dynamics. The Horn of Africa now has a unique opportunity to finally overcome its history of conflicts and poverty and collectively work together to forge a future of peace and progress. In order for those transitions to be successful and for peace in the region to be durable, the meaningful participation of women is crucial. The meaningful and full participation of women in the peace process and broader political processes is about not only ensuring that women and men will be equally represented, but also the quality of that participation. It is all about women's leadership. The women of the Horn of Africa deserve an equal seat at every table at which decisions are made.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“First, let me congratulate you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council. We wish you every success and you can count on our support. I also wish to thank our South African colleagues for their very able stewardship of the Council's work in October. Let me express our appreciation for the very informative briefings delivered by the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, and the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed. We welcome the joint mission of United Nations and African Union representatives to the Horn ofAfrica. We see it as a practical implementation of the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in addressing Africa's peace and security challenges in a coordinated and comprehensive manner.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I want to recall Poland's position on the safe return of Syrian refugees who have fled their homes. A durable solution for Syria should ensure the security of a sustainable, dignified and voluntary return of Syrians to their country of origin, in accordance with international law and the principle of non-refoulement. Finally, we fully support the renewal of resolution 2449 (2018), allowing for cross-border delivery of assistance, because, in our view, it is necessary so that all these people in Syria can simply survive.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“Let me now turn to the issue of mines. It goes without saying that we commend the United Nations Mine Action Service for its efforts aimed at alleviating this problem in Syria. Sadly, explosive remnants of war were recorded as the leading cause of child casualties in Syria during the second half of 2018, accounting for almost 500 reported deaths and injuries, which were completely unnecessary. Explosive weapons continue to be used indiscriminately and systematically in populated urban and rural areas, particularly affecting internally displaced persons and those voluntarily returning to unsafe areas. Clearing contamination is therefore essential and constitutes a first step towards ensuring the safe return of a civilian population, who is suffering the most as a result ofthis devastating conflict.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“We also wish to stress that Turkey remains a key partner for the European Union, a NATO ally and a critically important actor in the Syrian crisis and the region, including as a crucial member of the global coalition. We expect Turkey to act responsibly and with a long-term perspective in the context of the Syrian conflict. Thirdly, let me turn to the security impact. Last but not least, we are concerned that prolonged military escalation in north-east Syria might contribute to the further destabilization of the broader region, already in immense turmoil. We are receiving very disturbing reports of the escape of an unknown number of fighters of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) from prisons in the area. That undermines the progress achieved by the global coalition and creates an environment conducive to the resurgence of ISIS.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“Poland underlines its commitment to the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian State, which can be assured only through a genuine political transition in keeping with resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) negotiated by the Syrian parties within the United Nations-led Geneva process. We take note of the agreement reached by Turkey and Russia in Sochi and hope that its provisions will translate into long-term de-escalation and the tangible stabilization of the situation in north-east Syria. We underline that the parties bear responsibility for the safety of the civilian population in the area, including the Kurds, in accordance with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and human rights law.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“Let us also recall that summary executions, which are reported to have happened after the incursion started, are serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law that may amount to war crimes. All reports of such alleged violations should be investigated and the perpetrators must be brought to justice. Secondly, let me turn to the political impact. We remain concerned about the potential impact of recent military operations on the political process under the auspices of the United Nations, since they have the potential to undermine the progress achieved so far by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. Pedersen, especially his work on the Constitutional Committee.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“Any interruption to camp services, which are already overstretched, would put their lives at risk. Let me again to reiterate, as we have stressed on a number of occasions in this Chamber, that all parties must fully comply with their obligations under international law and international humanitarian law, including the principle of the protection of civilians, which means, among other things, the protection of civilian infrastructure and avoiding the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. It is also an obligation under international law to ensure safe and unhindered access to humanitarian aid, as well as the free and unhindered movement of civilians fleeing violence.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“I will focus on those three dimensions of the consequences of a Turkish military operation. First, regarding the humanitarian impact, the current situation in Syria already has dramatic consequences for civilians, as highlighted by previous speakers. Many civilians are trapped in the conflict. The safety of thousands of civilians, including children and humanitarian personnel, is under threat. There have already been reports of civilian deaths and injuries, including among children. Let me stress that, according to civil society organizations operating in the area, thousands of children are spread across three camps in the north-east. Those children - almost half of them under the age of 5 and the majority under 12 - rely completely and exclusively on humanitarian aid.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“Let me thank all our briefers - Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller, Assistant Secretary-General Mohamed Khaled Khiari and Director Agnes Marcaillou. First of all, in the context of recent developments, let me reiterate that there is no military solution to the conflict in Syria, and any sustainable solution to the conflict will requires a genuine political transition. Allow me also to echo Ms. Mueller's words in stressing that the Syrian people deserves and expects a political solution finally to bring an end to the violence and let them live their lives in peace and safety. We remain deeply concerned by the negative impact of recent developments on the humanitarian, political and security situation in the region, especially taking into consideration possible impacts ofa Turkish military operation.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“It is Kamil Krzysztof Mielus' last day at the Mission in New York - at least for the time being. I hope that Council members share my belief that Kamil has contributed greatly the work of the Council. I therefore shout out and offer my kudos to Kamil for his work and daily commitment. I thank him.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“Poland believes that the Security Council should remain unified in its message and encourage both Governments to swiftly establish the joint mechanisms with full capabilities, normalize border agreements and, in terms of the long-term perspective, elaborate a political solution that will lead to lasting peace in Abyei. There is no way for the Sudan and South Sudan to resolve the question of Abyei other than through dialogue, including intercommunal dialogue and reconciliation, and a genuine and inclusive political process, involving women and youth. Finally, let me draw the Council's attention to my colleague, Poland's Political Coordinator, sitting behind me. As everyone knows, to a large extent, the Council's work rests on the Coordinator's shoulders.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“We support the renewal of UNISFA's mandate for another six months and remain in favour of strengthening the political posture of the mission and enhancing its capacity to support the political process in Abyei Area. I stress that the primary responsibility for the implementation of the 2011 Agreement between the Government of the Sudan and the Government of South Sudan on Border Security and the Joint Political and Security Mechanism and the 2012 Agreements on Cooperation and Security Arrangements lies with the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“We believe, however, that the presence of UNISFA cannot be a substitute for the role of the State. We remain convinced that every peacekeeping mission needs to adapt to the changing realities on the ground. That also applies to UNISFA, which has to be able to adjust its tasks to the current situation in Abyei. We voted in favour of UNISFA's new mandate last year, which reinforced the police component within the Mission and enhanced its civilian capacities. Today we note with regret that the increase in police personnel has yet to be implemented and that the civilian Deputy Head of Mission has yet to be appointed. We call on the Sudan authorities to facilitate the mission's reconfiguration.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“We are concerned that the lack of genuine cooperation between the Sudan and South Sudan will perpetuate the administrative vacuum that exists in Abyei. The security situation in the Area remains fragile, with criminality on the rise. The absence of effective formal authorities in Abyei is resulting in limited law enforcement and the lack of good governance and the rule of law. Widespread poverty and unemployment, as well as the lack of basic social services, are only contributing to the volatility of the situation. In that context, I would like to praise the role of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). My country continues to believe that the relatively stable security situation in Abyei can be attributed to a large extent to the mission's efforts and the sacrifices made daily by its personnel on the ground.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“Let me also thank Under- Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Special Envoy of the Secretary-Genera, Mr. Parfait Onanga- Anyanga, for their informative briefings. Poland welcomes the recent efforts by the leadership of the Sudan and South Sudan to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. We encourage the Sudanese and South Sudanese authorities to continue building on the rapprochement that we have witnessed over the past months and work together to achieve a lasting solution to the status of the Abyei Area. Despite those encouraging developments, we note with regret that very little progress has been made on the issues of border demarcation and the process leading to the final status of Abyei, especially with regard to the establishment ofjoint institutions in the Abyei Area.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“However, the only way to restore long-standing peace and stability in Yemen is to urgently resume an inclusive, United Nations-led and Yemeni-owned political process, which should be conducted in parallel with other political and security initiatives. We urge the parties to reject preconditions and to engage constructively with the Special Envoy in order to create conditions conducive to the resumption of formal consultations.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“We hope that the parties will build on that development to achieve meaningful progress on the implementation of a prisoner exchange agreement. We are also encouraged by the disbursement of the financial pledge made by Saudi Arabia, which will enable the United Nations agencies to continue providing critical humanitarian assistance in Yemen. Nonetheless, much still remains to be done to set Yemen on the path to peace and stability. One means to achieve that is to guarantee the successful implementation of the Agreement on the City of Hudaydah and the Ports of Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Isa and the remaining provisions of the Stockholm Agreement, which can contribute to building trust between the parties.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“We urge all the parties involved in the conflict in Yemen to prioritize the protection of civilians, immediately cease violence and introduce a nation-wide ceasefire in order to prevent further displacement, casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure. As humanitarian aid remains critically important to millions of Yemenis, all restrictions on the flow of humanitarian and commercial imports, including shipments of fuel, must be urgently lifted. Guaranteeing free, safe and unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance and personnel to all parts of the country is not a matter of choice but an obligation that the parties must meet and respect at all times. We take note of the positive developments that have taken place since the Council's last meeting on Yemen (see S/PV.8619), including the unilateral release of detainees by Ansar Allah.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“Poland is deeply concerned about the unrelenting impact of such violence on the civilian population, which continues to bear the brunt of the ongoing hostilities. We are appalled by the continued violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law by the parties to the conflict, including through bombardments in densely populated areas, attacks on civilian infrastructure, the denial and diversion of humanitarian aid, arbitrary detentions and the use of torture. We are particularly concerned about the recruitment and use of children as soldiers and the widespread gender-based violence.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“Let me thank Under- Secretary-General Mark Lowcock and Special Envoy Martin Griffiths for their briefings. Under-Secretary- General Lowcock painted a very bleak picture of the situation in Yemen, with an appalling number of civilian casualties in September and continuing restrictions on humanitarian access. However, as Mr. Griffiths pointed out, there are signs of hope. We hope that such signs of hope will sooner or later make a difference on the ground for the Yemeni population, which is suffering so much. Despite the united position of the Council that the conflict in Yemen cannot be resolved militarily, as a number of colleagues have already said, the violence continues unabated throughout numerous Yemeni governorates.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, the first review of BINUH in the form of a Security Council discussion should take place in February 2020. However, with this level of political disengagement in Haiti, we have to be realistic about the Security Council's capabilities. If neither side is ready to make significant concessions, we might not have much to review.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“We have to bear in mind that a number of the objectives set out in the two-year exit strategy of MINUJUSTH, including those relating to the rule of law and human rights, have not been fully achieved. It is creating a very demanding environment in which BINUH has no time to lose. Turning to the humanitarian situation, we hope that the Government will work closely with United Nations agencies and all relevant international actors to bring humanitarian aid to millions of people who are still in dire need of humanitarian food assistance. It is worrisome that this crisis remains constantly underfunded. To tell the truth, this remains one of the most underfunded humanitarian crises in the world, and we still need to resolve it.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“In this special moment, we have to acknowledge the positive role that was played by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti and the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), which contributed in particular to the transformation of the national police force and the significant growth of its role and capabilities. However, we are concerned that the Haitian National Police has not been able to fully respond to the latest outbreak of violence and conduct effective operations against gang members, who, according to the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/805), are now effectively in charge in certain parts of Port- au-Prince. We may lose everything we have gained in the blink of an eye without the proper funding and continued support of the international community.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“It is seriously worrisome that the elections scheduled for 27 October have been postponed indefinitely as a result of the persistent failure to adopt a new electoral law and the lack of funds. In this situation, another breakdown on the political track can be expected as the terms of one third of the Senators and all local elected officials will expire in January 2020, as Under- Secretary-General Lacroix mentioned earlier. Today, we are ending a lS-year-long peacekeeping presence in Haiti as the new political mission, BINUH, takes over.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, we pay tribute to the almost 200 brave men and women peacekeepers who have lost their lives while serving the Haitian people in Haiti over the past 15 years on behalf of the United Nations. To say that Haiti's situation is grim seems like a major understatement today. The situation in almost every area, including the social, political and financial areas, has gone from bad to worse. Regrettably, during the past couple of weeks, we have witnessed yet another outbreak of violence as the security situation saw another dramatic deterioration. We hope that President Moise and the opposition parties will show goodwill and explore every route towards breaking the current stalemate by engaging in a deep, inclusive and sincere political dialogue. This is, first of all, what the Haitian people expect from their political leaders.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“First of all, let me join other colleagues in warmly welcoming Foreign Minister Gustavo Meza-Cuadra to the Security Council and in expressing our deep appreciation for his and his team's positive contribution to the work of the Council. Allow me also to thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, for his very informative briefing. I would also like to join Ambassador Djani in expressing our appreciation for the handout, which, on the one hand, reflects all the achievements made over the past 15 years, and, on the other hand, demonstrates the challenges faced by the new United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), starting with the ongoing development of Haitian National Police despite the progress already made, the rule of law, and, last but not least, safeguarding human rights and basic freedoms.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“We strongly believe that the election will be held in a credible, inclusive and transparent manner with the full and safe participation of women and other marginalized communities. By adopting this new resolution on UNAMA's mandate, the Security Council has proved that we can all unite and strike a compromise when serious challenges must be addressed. We believe that in the future negotiations members of the Security Council should seek to reach such a compromise without postponing it to the last minute. But I cannot agree more with Ambassador Meza-Cuadra: better late than never. Nevertheless, we should do our best to be more predictable and renew mandates before the very last minute, as such an approach would strength trust and cooperation among Council members.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“We also hoped to include references to climate change affecting the security and social situation in Afghanistan. However, we voted in favour based on our understanding that the text reflects the compromise required in this Chamber. We voted in favour because we managed to achieve our primary goal, which was to provide UNAMA with a mandate that allows the Mission and the international community to support the Afghan people on the path to peace and prosperity. A technical rollover would, to be certain, not have served that purpose. Afghanistan is facing another important challenge over the coming weekend. The presidential election elections scheduled for 28 September should prove that the country's political elite is determined to bring peace and sustainable development to the people of Afghanistan.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“Poland actively participated in the negotiations that led to be adoption of the new mandate for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I wish praise the co-penholders, our colleagues from the Permanent Missions of Indonesia and Germany, for the tireless and, ultimately, very successful efforts. Nevertheless, this document is not perfect. We would have liked to have seen stronger and clearer language on the protection of civilians and on women's empowerment and their profound role in peace and security. We are disappointed with the lack of any reference to the role and significance of NATO and the European Union in Afghanistan. And we are particularly disappointed because more than 40 Polish soldiers perished serving the people of Afghanistan within the NATO-led coalition.”
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