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first: 2018-04-27
most recent: 2020-01-09
sittings or episodes: 53
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“In her speeches - including at the landmark twenty-fourth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, organized by Poland in Katowice last year, which operationalized the Paris Agreement on Climate Change by adopting the Katowice rulebook - Greta Thunberg continues to call for a change in our behaviour vis-a-vis climate change. Another important point - and I should like to refer to the statements made by the representative of Equatorial Guinea on behalf of the African members of the Council and by Ms.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“It is important to draw attention to the unique contributions of many young peacebuilders, activists and volunteers in conflict prevention and justice systems as they work to build and sustain peace. Youth and student organizations are becoming increasingly active in delivering aid and humanitarian assistance to people in the most dangerous places. We already have the guiding principles - investment, inclusiveness and partnership. It is crucial that we undertake a partnership dialogue with young people in order to work together to achieve the goals of sustainable development. I would like to echo Ambassador Heusgen of Germany by paying special tribute to 16-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg for the way in which she has inspired us, the world and even a 13-year- old girl in Poland, thereby demonstrating the power of young people.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“The best example of that is the young briefers who are in this Chamber with us today, and I hope that one day soon they will replace us around this table. They have enormous power, dedication and a strong voice. Young people are increasingly aware of their rights and opportunities. They are able to exchange views and engage in meaningful discussions through the Internet and social media. With a growing gap between aspirations, training and decent job opportunities, the transition we are living has become more uncertain than ever. The frustration of young people and their lack of trust in authorities, Governments and leaders are growing. Young people do not want empty promises and assurances - they want to see concrete action. It is our responsibility to bridge the gap between policies, plans and practical impacts across the globe.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“They are in critical need of humanitarian assistance and access to medical services. Young women should be free to live without prejudice or limited, unequal opportunity. They should be able to live as true and complete versions of themselves. Furthermore, we need to remember that men too are the victims of the patriarchal mindset and oppressive masculinity. The Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth referred to these negative stereotypes, which in fact affect both men and women. That is why we stand before the great challenge of changing the stereotypes, norms and roles assigned to each sex. We want to live in a world where equality between women and men is a reality, not an aspiration. Today's boys and girls, teenagers and young adults are our future leaders, and they no long want to remain silent.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“The first is the situation of young people with disabilities. As you know, Mr. President, just a few weeks ago, the Security Council adopted by consensus its first-ever resolution on people with disabilities in armed conflict (resolution 2475 (2019)), which is especially important to us because people with disabilities are particularly affected by conflicts - they are very often ostracized or marginalized within their immediate families and communities and find themselves at a particular risk of violence and abuse. The second issue of importance to us is the situation of young girls. For girls, the situation is even more alarming. Every day, millions of young women are exposed to gender-based violence, child, early and forced marriage, sex trafficking, sexual harassment, rape and abuse.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“Regional organizations and regional cooperation should play a key role in that regard. I therefore concur with the statement delivered by the representative of Equatorial Guinea on behalf of the African members of the Council, which demonstrated the African approach to this agenda item. The Secretary- General's Envoy on Youth has already highlighted a number of different regional initiatives and conferences. To echo my friends in the Chinese delegation, I should also like to commend the Government of Mongolia for having organized, in cooperation with the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, the youth, peace and security workshop on perspectives for dialogue in North-East Asia, which took place in June. Let me highlight some issues that are of particular importance to Poland in the context of this topic.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“That is why any peace process - any peacebuilding or peacekeeping process - will not be fully implemented and sustained without the full inclusion of young people from the outset. In this context, the adoption of resolutions 2250 (2015) and 2419 (2018) were ground-breaking achievements, demonstrating that younger generations are ready to take centre stage in peace and security initiatives and become agents of change. I am also very encouraged by today's briefers because they have demonstrated that young people are not only waiting for us, older people, to do something - they are changing the world by themselves. They are agents of change. Having established the legal framework through those two resolutions, the next key stage is their proper implementation.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“There is nothing in the Charter of the United Nations that prohibits us from discussing this important topic. Quite on the contrary, given that young people constitute almost one third of our world's entire population, it is our obligation to discuss it. That is why we also discuss various other thematic topics, such as the protection of civilians, sexual violence in conflict and climate change; it is precisely for that very same reason that we are meeting again to discuss the role of youth in conflict prevention and building sustainable peace. Judging by today's debate, this view is shared by a majority of Council members. As has already been highlighted by a number of other delegations, inclusiveness in peace processes is crucial to ensuring sustainable peace.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“First of all, let me thank our three young and excellent briefers. I must say that we are very pleased to have them here in the Chamber today. It is really important for us to hear from them as women, young leaders and civil society representatives about their views and expectations with respect to the Security Council and about the way forward. I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, and your country, Peru, as well as former Security Council member, Sweden, for their commitment to the youth, peace and security agenda. Peru and Sweden were instrumental in the adoption of the previous resolution on this topic, resolution 2419 (2018). My delegation cannot agree with the view that the youth, peace and security agenda should not be a topic for discussion in the Security Council Chamber.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, let me reiterate that Poland fully supports UNITAD, its impartiality and independence. While welcoming the cooperation to date by different stakeholders with the Special Adviser and the Investigative Team, we call for further development in that regard. Allow me also to once again acknowledge the crucial contribution of the Special Adviser and the Investigative Team to promoting accountability and reconciliation in Iraq. We encourage them to continue to effectively carry out their mission. Last but not least, I concur with the words of Mr. Khan that collecting the evidence will not mean the end of UNITAD'S mission. The end of its mission will be accomplished once justice has been provided for the victims of the atrocities committed by ISIL and Da'esh.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“Delivering meaningful justice to the Victims of the crimes of Da'esh/ISIL and their relatives requires independent, credible investigations and fair trials. It entails evidential and material collection and analysis in accordance with the highest international standards. In that context, the considerable progress achieved by UNITAD with regard to the establishment of frameworks for the collection and storage of forensic material and documentary, digital and testimonial evidence, as well as for protecting witnesses, should be noted. I thank Mr. Khan for his updates. Great progress has been made in that regard. We commend the victim-centred approach adopted by UNITAD, as highlighted by Mr. Khan, including the steps taken to ensure that victims of sexual and gender-based crimes in particular are provided with adequate support.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“We call on all stakeholders to support UNITAD and provide it with any assistance it may need. The efforts to ensure geographic diversity and gender, ethnic and religious balance in appointing the Iraqi members of the Investigative Team deserve recognition. The Team's composition should reflect the diversity of the Iraqi population, and thereby increase the its capabilities in collecting evidence in various communities affected by Da'esh. In that context, like many other delegations, we welcome Special Adviser's appointment of Ms. Salama Hasson Al-Khafaji as Chief of National Engagement and Support. We encourage efforts to integrate Iraqi members into the Team. We also encourage States Members of the United Nations to consider offering expert personnel support.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“The establishment of trust and safeguarding cooperation with the Government of Iraq and the authorities of a number of other States, as well as Iraqi regional and local authorities and representatives of different parts of society, including survivors, is equally commendable. We are greatly pleased to hear from Mr. Khan himself in the Chamber today about the exemplary cooperation UNITAD and he personally enjoy with Iraqi Government authorities. That kind of cooperation demonstrates the will, and even the commitment, of the Iraqi Government to provide justice and accountability. It is also a kind of sine qua non of reconciliation within Iraqi society. We look forward to the development of such cooperation further increasing the Team's operational capabilities and progress in its substantive work in line with its mandate.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“Khan rightly pointed out, accountability must be based on solid evidence, which is why we greatly welcome the contribution of the Special Adviser and his Team to accountability efforts by collecting, preserving and storing evidence of acts that could amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Iraq. I cannot agree more with Mr. Khan that ISIL must be held accountable for those atrocity crimes. We also welcome in particular the advances in operationalizing the Team's mandate, including the development of the investigative strategy, and the activities undertaken by UNITAD in line with the investigative priorities, which include the excavation of 12 mass grave sites.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“First of all, let me join other delegations in thanking Mr. Khan for his report (see S/2019/407) and in expressing our deep appreciation for his work and that of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) We have said it many times in this Chamber but let me also reiterate that there is no peace without justice and that the key element to providing justice is accountability. As Mr.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“There can be no doubt that to be successful, its implementation requires full inclusivity, especially for women, as well as a strong commitment on the part of all relevant stakeholders. Those who are trying to obstruct this process must face the consequences. In conclusion, I would like to express our gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, as well as to the personnel of MINUSMA, the United Nations country team and the troop- and police-contributing countries for their commitment in extreme and challenging conditions.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“Today the Security Council has sent a message of unity in support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and stability in Mali. We voted for the resolution in order to express our full support for the efforts of MINUSMA, whose role in promoting stability and reconciliation in the country remains essential, despite the very complex security situation on the ground. The presence of the Mission in northern Mali is essential to preserving the gains that have been made since the signing of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. At the same time, we believe it is necessary to strengthen MINUSMA's efforts in central Mali so as to facilitate the restoration of State institutions. Poland believes that support for the implementation of the Agreement remains MINUSMA's core priority.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“I would like at the outset to thank Ambassador Delattre for his professionalism, calm and leadership. He has served not only his country, France, but also the European Union and the whole United Nations family in an exemplary manner. I also want to express our deep appreciation for the excellent cooperation we have had with both Francois and his team, and I hope that in his new assignment back in Paris he will further contribute to strengthening the traditionally strong links between Poland and France. I wish him every success, and I share the sentiments expressed in that we hope to see him back very soon in New York in September. Let me take this opportunity to thank France for its efforts in coordinating the negotiations. Poland welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2480 (2019), which is an important one.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“As other delegations mentioned, we believe that the fight against corruption must continue and must deliver concrete results, which will help maintain and increase people's confidence in the Afghan State and institutions. The same applies to the protection of human rights, with a particular focus on areas such as the elimination of violence against women, the protection of children and the prevention of torture and ill treatment. In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm Poland's acknowledgement of the crucial role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and all the relevant United Nations agencies in supporting the Afghan people. Poland remains committed to supporting the Afghan people, UNAMA and international partners in achieving a democratic and self-sustaining Afghanistan.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Strong measures that will preserve the safety, transparency, accountability and credibility of the ballot must be taken, and taken swiftly. We remain deeply concerned about the security situation in Afghanistan. We reiterate our call to all parties to protect the civilian population, especially women and children. Conflict-related violence must not destroy another generation's livelihood, homes and property, displacing families and limiting access to education, health care and other services. We were very pleased to hear from Ms. Samar about the progress that has been made with regard to persons with disabilities. We support and participate in the NATO Resolute Support Mission, aimed at providing further training, advice and assistance to the Afghan security forces and institutions.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“I thank Special Representative Yamamoto, Ms. Samar and Ambassador Raz for their contributions. Poland is ofthe view that the interests ofall Afghans, including women, young people and minorities, should be taken into account in the cause of the peace process. We also strongly believe that peace should not come at the cost of the progress that has been made in the area of human rights, particularly women's rights, in the past few years. The coming months will be essential to addressing the shortcomings of the electoral process and the lessons learned in order to ensure credibility and transparency and preserve the inclusivity of the political process during the preparations for the presidential elections.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“They desire to ensure alleged perpetrators are held accountable The eyes of the world are fixed once again on Sudan and justice for the victims in the Darfur situation can be within reach." In conclusion, Poland shares the hope of the Prosecutor and her Office that the Sudan's new Administration will decide to open a new chapter of cooperation with the ICC. We reiterate the call on the Council and the States parties to lend their full and unequivocal support to the Sudanese people, the Office of the Prosecutor and all stakeholders committed to ensuring peace and accountability for atrocity crimes in Darfur. Those people, and in particular Darfur's victims and witnesses, to whom we pay tribute, deserve no less. They have been waiting too long.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“We expect the Transitional Military Council, which is currently responsible for ensuring security and the rule of law in the country, to respect the aspirations of Sudanese society and enable freedom of expression and assembly, freedom of the media, civic space and access to the Internet without any threat or use of violence, and to prioritize consensus to allow for the transfer of power to a civilian-led authority. As the Prosecutor observes in her report, "Sudan is at a crossroads. Victims in the Darfur situation have long sought justice for the horrific crimes that they suffered.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“All violence against the Sudanese people, including extrajudicial, arbitrary and summary killings, beatings and sexual and gender- based violence, arrests and disappearances, must stop. I must add that sexual violence and abuse, including the rape of women and girls, are extremely abhorrent and must stop. Only a few months ago, we adopted resolution 2467 (2019) on ending sexual violence in conflict. Although it is not considered a serious violation of international law, it is inhuman. All human rights violations and abuses must be investigated in an independent and transparent manner, and the perpetrators should be held accountable.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“Accountability for crimes, the protection of civilians and respect for their fundamental rights, as well as deterring further crimes and abuses, are of the utmost importance for the achievement of durable peace in Darfur, as rightly noted by the Prosecutor. Poland encourages the redoubling of efforts aimed at achieving the aforementioned goals. This opportunity for effecting positive change cannot be wasted. The events in Darfur must be perceived in the wider context of the situation in the entire country. Poland strongly condemns the latest use of violence by the Sudanese security forces against demonstrators in Khartoum, which led to many deaths and injuries among civilians. There is no justification for the use of force against peaceful protesters.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“The still very high number of IDPs, instances of denial of access to humanitarian organizations and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, as well as the reported looting and vandalizing of the mission's headquarters, are also of great concern and cannot be tolerated. Poland urges the 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 and allow for the safe return of IDPs. We call on all to work towards resolving the root causes ofthe conflict and finding a sustainable solution. Ending impunity and the establishment of truth, justice, the rule of law and reconciliation must be a part of it.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“We recognize that in the past six months the overall security situation in Darfur, except for the J ebel Marra area, has reportedly remained relatively stable. However, reports of crimes, violations and abuses, including killings, sexual and gender- based violence, arbitrary detentions, displacements, destruction and theft of property, are a source of the most serious concern. We strongly condemn the targeting, including by Government security personnel and Rapid Support Forces, of the civilian population, especially the most vulnerable - women, children and internally displaced persons (IDPs).”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we hope to see progress soon and encourage the parties to engage in dialogue with the Office to ensure that the suspects face justice, either at the ICC or in the Sudan, in accordance with the principles of complementarity, fair trial and due process. Moreover, Poland echoes the recent position of the Court's Appeals Chamber in noting that the Sudan, as a party to the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, is legally bound "to undertake to prevent and punish genocide". We further note that the Court's second arrest warrant for Mr. Omar Al-Bashir includes the charge of genocide. Let me now refer to the situation in Darfur in particular, and the recent developments in Khartoum and in the Sudan in general.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“We could not agree more with the Prosecutor when she said today that "ending impunity for alleged Rome Statute crimes in Darfur is essential to the maintenance of peace and security in Darfur and beyond." As noted in the Prosecutor's report, her Office relies on the cooperation of States and others to gain safe access to the territory where alleged crimes occurred in order to gather evidence and to apprehend, arrest or force the surrender of the persons against whom warrants of arrest have been issued. We note that, pursuant to the resolution 1593 (2005), the Government of the Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur remain under a legally binding obligation to cooperate fully and provide any necessary assistance to the Court and the Prosecutor.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for her briefing on the recent, very troubling developments in Khartoum. As many other delegations have done today here in the Chamber, let me start by reiterating Poland's full support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the work of the Prosecutor. We support her not only because we believe in international justice, but also because we believe that fighting impunity and providing accountability remain a central pillar of conflict prevention and resolution, which means that her work lies at the core of a Security Council mandate.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“In that connection, let me also salute the heroic work of humanitarian workers in these particularly difficult circumstances. The United Nations and its partners continue to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance based on humanitarian principles, including through cross-border assistance, in accordance with resolution 2449 (2018), which is a lifeline to millions of people in north-western Syria. Let me conclude by underlining that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict. A political agreement in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) remains the only way towards achieving peace.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“In that context, all counter-terrorism activities must be conducted fully within international humanitarian and human rights law. I should like once again to underline the significance of the agreement between Russia and Turkey on the Idlib de-escalation zone as a crucial move towards avoiding a humanitarian catastrophe. All parties to the conflict should ensure the full implementation of that agreement. We call on all parties to return to the ceasefire line as set out in Sochi agreement. Ongoing fighting is resulting in the further displacement of over 300,000 persons. Our utmost concern is, first of all, that those people should be safe, and, secondly, that the United Nations should have full access to them. Unconditional access must be provided as a matter of principle.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“Everyone has underlined that it is essential to avoid a full-scale battle in Idlib. Otherwise, we might face the worst humanitarian tragedy of the twenty-first century. Despite all those warnings, our worst fears are now coming true. It is no longer a risk of a dangerous escalation in Idlib; that escalation is happening as we speak. Sadly, it is the civilian population who will pay the highest price for this. Attacks on densely populated areas, homes, medical facilities and settlements for internally displaced persons are unacceptable and must stop. All parties must, as their top priority, protect civilians in Idlib. I should like to reiterate once again that all parties are obliged to comply with international humanitarian law: it is not a matter of choice; it is simply a legal obligation.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“I wish to thank Kuwait, Belgium and Germany for having called for the convening of this very timely and important meeting. I should like also to thank our briefers, Under- Secretaries-General DiCarlo and Lowcock. It goes without saying that we are very much concerned about the dangerous developments in Syria, particularly the deadly escalation of violence in north- western Syria over recent weeks. As Under-Secretary- General Lowcock rightly pointed out, a humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding there right now. The conflict in Syria has already brought about enormous suffering for the Syrian people, with more than 10 million Syrians in need of humanitarian assistance. Yet again, we have observed with great concern an increase in air strikes over Idlib governorate and in northern Hama over the past weeks and days.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I would like once again to express our deep appreciation for the Force Commanders' work, their presence here today and their sharing of their experience.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“If not, what are the key obstacles hampering smooth mandate implementation? Secondly, as we are concerned about the situation of people fleeing from conflict zones, I would like to ask Maj or General Cheryl Pearce if she has experienced challenges posed by refugees and undocumented migrants in areas of the buffer zone? I would also like to ask Lieutenant General Ngondi the following questions. How does the current situation in Khartoum influence the mission under his command, and what is his View regarding the suspension of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur of the handover of camps for displaced civilians to the Sudanese military against the backdrop of worsening violence and insecurity across the country?”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“The importance of the re-evaluation of missions' composition and mandates, which both need to be based on the situation and the capability to implement them on the ground, has already been discussed in the Council. The flexibility of the tools used by the Force Commanders according to the current security circumstances in order to act proactively is of crucial importance. I would like to ask the Force Commanders several questions with regard to their missions. I think that this should also be an opportunity for them to convey their message to us, the members of the Council. My first question, which is addressed to both Force Commanders, is the following. From their point of view, do the current mandates allow the Force Commanders to operate actively and, if the situation requires, proactively in order to fulfil the mission's tasks?”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“We must acknowledge that insufficient training of peacekeepers directly affects the mandate implementation. We must work hard in order to provide every tool to enable peacekeepers at all levels of the chain of command to improve the effective performance and security of mission personnel. Needless to say, the security of peacekeepers is of paramount importance for all stakeholders involved in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Nevertheless, one must not forget that it is also one of the decisive factors of a mission's effectiveness in the course of the mandate implementation. Indeed, mandates are one of the topics for today's considerations.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“I promise that I will be as brief as possible. First of all, let me offer our condolences on the passing away of Major General Francis Vib Sanziri and take this opportunity to pay tribute to all the brave Blue Helmets - both the men and women - who, unfortunately, sometimes pay the highest price for their service to peace and to us. I also thank all the briefers. This interactive debate is a very useful exercise. This year's Heads of Military Components Conference is exceptionally timely. We have been discussing peacekeeping over the past years. Only last March, we held the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial, which highlighted some of the key challenges and dilemmas that peacekeeping operations are facing right now. One of those challenges involves improving training and capacity-building.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“To echo other delegations, all people responsible for such violations should be identified and held accountable. In conclusion, let me reiterate that all parties must first and foremost ensure the protection of civilians, including the most vulnerable groups, such as children and persons with disabilities, and fully comply with international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“Therefore, we urge, and reiterate our call to, all parties to allow and facilitate the flow of humanitarian and commercial imports, including in-country shipments of fuel, and lift all bureaucratic restrictions, in order to ensure free, unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance and personnel to all parts of the country. Any form of denial of humanitarian access, diversion of resources or interference in humanitarian operations is unacceptable. We are also very troubled by Mr. Beasley's statement that food assistance does not go to the neediest people but is instead diverted by some parties. That is unacceptable and must stop. It violates both international law and the resolutions of the Council, which also constitute international law.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“Advancing the political process in Yemen and finding a broad political solution are particularly pressing and necessary if we are to finally put an end to the extreme suffering of the Yemeni people. The security situation across the Yemeni governorates continues to deteriorate due to the widespread escalation of military operations, which are causing mass displacement and high numbers of casualties among civilians. As the humanitarian situation remains catastrophic, the lives of millions of Yemenis, including millions of children, depend upon the accessibility of humanitarian assistance.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“I want to repeat that we strongly support Special Envoy Griffiths in his efforts to pave the way for the resumption of formal negotiations, and we call on the parties to engage constructively with him. We are also very encouraged by the Security Council's continued unity in supporting the Special Envoy, as has been clearly highlighted during today's meeting. In that context, we urge all the parties to refrain from taking any action that threatens to undermine the United Nations-led political process. Poland strongly condemns all attacks on the territory of Saudi Arabia, which pose a serious national security threat to the Kingdom and have a negative impact on broader regional stability.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“We urge the parties to engage constructively with Lieutenant General Lollesgaard to finalize the outstanding negotiations and enable the full implementation of the Al-Hudaydah agreement. It is time for the parties to demonstrate their commitment to the outcomes of the talks in Stockholm by delivering on their obligations and then advancing the redeployment of forces. In our view, as we await further progress in Al-Hudaydah it is of the utmost importance to increase the efforts to find a comprehensive political solution to the conflict in Yemen, and as we understand it, the Stockholm Agreement is a step towards that. The resumption of consultations with the participation of all sectors of Yemeni society, including women and young people, is the only way to bring about an end to the crisis.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“I therefore want to echo the words of other delegations - in fact, every delegation that has taken the floor so far today - by expressing our full and unwavering support, first to Special Envoy Griffiths but also to Under-Secretary-General Lowcock and the World Food Programme. I would also like to take this opportunity to express our deep appreciation to all the United Nations workers providing life-saving assistance on the ground in Yemen. During the previous briefing on the situation in Yemen (see S/PV.8525) we welcomed the initial progress towards the first phase of the redeployment of forces in Al-Hudaydah. We strongly believe that this positive development must be swiftly followed by the fulfilment of the remaining stages of redeployment.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“I thank all oftoday's briefers for their presentations. It is indeed really depressing to hear about the sufferings of the Yemeni people again and again in this Chamber. I would also add that it is becoming increasingly frustrating, because what is really at stake here are human lives that will be lost if this conflict is not stopped. The numbers presented by Mr. Mark Lowcock speak for themselves. That is why we have to do our utmost to redouble our efforts to break this deadly cycle of violence, suffering and ongoing hostilities. In that regard, the United Nations continues to play a crucial role.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“Burundian society, horribly affected by many years of conflict, deserves to voice its preferences on its national leadership in free, fully inclusive and fair elections, in the letter and spirit of the Arusha Agreement.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“We urge the Burundi authorities to improve good governance, as without good governance and strong, reliable institutions it is extremely challenging to advance development and implement all human rights, including economic and social rights. We also urge them to ensure media freedom and to open up democratic space ahead of the elections scheduled for 2020. In conclusion, allow me to stress that inclusive dialogue among all parties involved is the only possible way to find a lasting solution to the political crisis. It is crucial to address the current challenges on a sustainable basis and enable the elections to be held in 2020 in satisfactory conditions.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“This is not a matter of values or choice; it is simply a legal obligation, as once a State is party to a legal instrument it is obliged to implement its provisions. We are also concerned about the humanitarian situation in Burundi. As we have just heard from Assistant Secretary-General Fernandez-Taranco, almost 2 million people are at risk of food insecurity, which is very troubling information to us. The political impasse continues to hamper the humanitarian situation and development in the country. In this context, we commend the efforts of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and its Chair, Ambassador Lauber, to bring about a sustainable improvement to Burundian society and the lives of its people.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“Human rights are strictly interlinked with peace and security and development and therefore should be treated in a comprehensive manner. That is why we call on the authorities of Burundi to resume cooperating with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and all mechanisms of the Human Rights Council. We also urge the authorities of Burundi to fully cooperate with the Commission ofInquiry on Burundi established by the Human Rights Council. Let me also add that the Burundi authorities are obliged to respect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the freedoms of expression and assembly, as provided for in the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and other relevant international and regional instruments to which Burundi is a party.”
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