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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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“Children constitute about half of the refugee population. I am the father of a 7-year-old boy, and it is hard to imagine him needing to flee our home without food or the possibility of going to school. Children are particularly vulnerable and should be provided with appropriate assistance and protection, health care, education and psychosocial support. Women and children also face an overwhelming threat of trafficking and sexual Violence. People with disabilities encounter barriers to accessing life-saving humanitarian assistance and health care and are at a higher risk of violence, exploitation and exclusion from available services.”
2019-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8504 (2019) · source
“First, the promotion of and compliance with international humanitarian law, refugee law and human rights law are essential for ensuring the protection of the lives, health and dignity of people caught up in conflict. This year, as we mark the seventieth anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and the twentieth anniversary of the protection-of-civilians agenda, we need to accelerate efforts and call on States and non-State actors to universally and unequivocally respect, implement and ensure respect for international human rights law. In addition, the Security Council and all States Members of the United Nations should ensure the protection of humanitarian activities and the lives of humanitarian and medical personnel. I also commend the efforts made in this regard by our German and French colleagues.”
2019-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8504 (2019) · source
“Grandi mentioned Syria, Myanmar and Libya. I can also add Afghanistan, South Sudan, Somalia and, last but not least, a country that is our close European neighbour, that is, Ukraine. We are facing a number of challenges. As he said, we need to focus not on curing symptoms - that is not enough - but on addressing the root causes of these flows of refugees and internally displaced persons. In order to do that in the most effective way, we need to apply a holistic approach. In 2005 all our leaders acknowledged the link between security, developments and human rights. If we, as the Council, want to address these problems, we need to look at all three angles. Let me touch on three issues that are of great importance to Poland - humanitarian law, the situation of children and the situation of persons with disabilities.”
2019-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8504 (2019) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for his very refreshing briefing. Let me also take this opportunity to join other colleagues in commending him and his staff for their commitment, their daily work and the assistance that they provide to all those poor people in dire humanitarian situations. Last year alone, there were 68.5 million people forcibly displaced. That number speaks for itself and I cannot agree more with what the High Commissioner said about the flow of refugees being just a symptom of the ongoing conflict, widespread and systematic human rights violations and abuses, the mismanagement of economic corruption and so on. Two facts are that all these refugees come fromjust five or six countries that are on the Council's agenda. Mr.”
2019-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8504 (2019) · source
“We are firmly convinced that its efforts to collect, preserve and store evidence in Iraq of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide will produce substantive findings.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Given the fact that foreign terrorist fighters and their families are relocating, Member States must redouble their international judicial cooperation efforts, as well as those aimed at prosecuting, rehabilitating and reintegrating terrorists. That means expanding the collection, analysis, preservation and sharing of data, including evidence, which should be conducted in full compliance with human rights and the rule of law, because accountability and justice depend very much on the kind of data and evidence we manage to collect. In that regard, Poland welcomes the commencement of the work of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Poland calls on all parties to bear in mind that children should primarily be considered victims entitled to full protection of their rights, and that alternatives to detention should be in place whenever possible. We also have to remember that human rights are not a complementary or secondary issue in the discussion of measures to prevent and counter terrorism. To echo Ms. Coninsx, in our view all activities aimed at fighting terrorists must be conducted in full compliance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law and must never be used as a pretext to undermine international humanitarian and human rights law standards. The third issue is ensuring accountability. Too few terrorists have been brought to justice.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“As the Secretary-General's report reflects, a significant number of children affiliated with ISIL have been detained in Iraq and Syria. They are very often held in poor conditions with a very small chance of returning to their parents' States of origin. Poland encourages Member States to use the guidance provided in the December 2018 addendum to the Madrid Guiding Principles (S/2018/1l77, annex), which Ms. Coninsx highlighted in her briefing, and which advises countries to put special safeguards and legal protections in place, in full compliance with their obligations under international law, and to ensure that the competent authorities consider the impact of terrorism on children and children's rights.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“The terrorists' sophisticated adaptation strategies are forcing us to adjust our legal and operational frameworks. Enhancing the transparency of financial flows, information-sharing and cooperation with the private sector is vital. Member States should strengthen their efforts to freeze the assets of all individuals and entities on the Da'esh and Al-Qaida sanctions list. Ifimplemented effectively, targeted financial sanctions are an important way of depriving terrorists of their money. The second issue that we consider very important is the need to pay special attention to women and children associated with foreign terrorist fighters. Those associated with such fighters who are returning from conflict zones and relocating may require special focus and assistance, as they may have served in many different roles.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“This year alone, we have witnessed terrible terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, Kenya and the Philippines. While there are numerous burning issues under discussion with regard to preventing and countering terrorism, I would like touch on three that are of special importance to Poland. First, we must step up our efforts to prevent and counter the financing of terrorism. As the most recent report of the Monitoring Team shows, ISIL remains the richest terrorist group in history, with the potential for continuing to carry out attacks for years. The risk that the Secretary-General's report identifies of abuses of unregulated new technologies and payment modalities for the purposes offinancing terrorism is a serious threat wherever it might occur.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“I would first like to concur with what Under- Secretary-General Voronkov said in his statement with regard to the fact that the threat of terrorism is a global challenge that does not recognize borders and is complex in nature, which means that addressing it effectively requires a collective effort on the part of the whole international community. That is why the Council continues to play a crucial role in this issue. Although the numbers in the report show that the areas in Iraq and Syria controlled by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) are shrinking, we must not lower our guard. We must continue our efforts to stop the expansion of Da'esh and the creation of its affiliated cells in Central and South-East Asia, Libya, Afghanistan, West Africa, as well as other countries and regions.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Vladimir Voronkov and Ms. Michele Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate, for their informative briefings. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate, the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team pursuant to resolutions 1526 (2004) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities and the Office of Counter-Terrorism for the eighth report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering the threat (S/2019/103).”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Finally, let me express our full support for the Special Representative for West Africa and the Special Adviser for the Sahel for their efforts aimed at spearheading the implementation of UNISS and its Support Plan so as to ensure continued United Nations support for the Sahel region.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“In that regard, a successful outcome for the Malian peace process remains the cornerstone of stabilization efforts in the region. Moreover, scaling up access to basic services andjob opportunities in Mali, as well as in other countries in the region, is necessary for reducing the dependence on humanitarian assistance, as outlined in the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and its Support Plan. In conclusion, we must strengthen the nexus between security, development and human rights actions to ensure long-term stability in the Sahel. Doing so would require unity of purpose and adequate resources. The United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel (UNISS) and its Support Plan for the Sahel provide a comprehensive framework to strengthen good governance, security, development and respect for human rights in the Sahel region.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“The opportunity must also be seized to create a platform of cooperation aimed at ensuring wider respect for international law and standards, including human rights law and international humanitarian law because, as our leaders acknowledged in the 2005 World Summit Outcome document, peace and security, development and human rights are the three interconnected and mutually reinforcing pillars of the United Nations. We must address all three pillars if we want to address stability and peace over the long-term. The lack of good governance, neglect by States, underdevelopment, socioeconomic exclusion and inequalities, exacerbated by climate change and population growth, remain at the core of instability in the region. It goes without saying that a military solution alone is not enough to maintain lasting peace and stability.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Addressing violent extremism and terrorism with security measures is essential but must be supported by a broader political and institutional framework that can guide operations, be aligned with the regional strategy and help to translate strategic decisions into operations and tactical measures. In that context, the United Nations Support Plan for the Sahel should promote the comprehensiveness or adequacy of regional and subregional initiatives.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Thanks to its return to peace, security and stability, it has gained more importance in the subregion and in the community of nations. We hope that Cote d'Ivoire will seize that opportunity to maintain and even reinforce its active role in the challenging process of restoring peace and stability in the Sahel region. We remain deeply concerned about the multifaceted challenges in the Sahel. The spread of insecurity and terrorism to other parts of the region, including into eastern Burkina Faso, is particularly worrisome. Terrorism continues to have devastating effects on lives and livelihoods, thereby depriving entire communities of access to basic social services, as well as to long- term opportunities and prospects. Winning the hearts and minds of a population is crucial in the fight against terrorism.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“We commend the ever-greater role of regional organizations in improving effective cooperation among Sahel countries. We welcome the adoption of a regional strategy and continue to work on subregional strategies. However, much remains to be done and the obstacles that need to be overcome are diverse and complex. The Sahel is also a high priority for the European Union. It has mobilized support in the amount of â‚¬4 billion over the period from 2014 to 2018 in order to address the various challenges faced by the region, including with regard to resilience, access to basic social services, climate change, social cohesion, stability and conflict prevention. We welcome the positive developments in Cote d'lvoire, a member of the Security Council.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Let me start by thanking Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, Special Adviser of the Secretary- General for the Sahel, for his briefing. I would also like to thank his team for its outstanding work. Allow me to also thank Ambassador Ion Jinga, Permanent Representative of Romania and Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, Mr. Hafez Ghanem, Vice-President of the World Bank for Africa, and Mr. Remy Rioux, Chief Executive Officer of the French Development Agency, for their valuable contributions to today's debate. The root causes ofconflicts in many countries ofthe region are similar and interdependent. The challenges they face are cross-border in nature. In that context, cooperation among neighbouring countries and regional organizations is crucial. Cross-border threats in the Sahel require transnational responses.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“A special role has to be played by the Syrian authorities, which should participate in the negotiations in good faith and without any preconditions. In conclusion, let me once again thank Staffan for his service, not only to the United Nations but also to the Syrian people and to humankind as a whole, and let me assure his successor, Mr. Pedersen, of our full and continued support for his work.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“Let me also underline the fact that any political solution must be brokered in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). The United Nations, and particularly its Special Envoy for Syria, has a special role in this process. That is why we express our full support for all efforts made by the Envoy to establish a constitutional committee as soon as possible and wish to congratulate him on the progress already achieved. We ask all actors involved, in particular the Astana guarantors, to provide support for this process. The constitutional committee should be established now, as a priority, and further steps should swiftly follow to enable a negotiated political transition process. This requires the full and constructive engagement of all the parties to the conflict.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“Let me underline something that has already been mentioned by many around this table: the fact there is no military solution to the conflict that could bring sustainable peace to the Syrians. We should aim at reaching an intra-Syrian framework political agreement, and here we could not agree more with Staffan's statement that sustainable peace requires a real political process. This applies also to addressing the root causes of the conflict, because we are talking about sustainable peace for the Syrian people. A cessation of hostilities may give a chance for the peace talks to succeed under the auspices of the United Nations in Geneva to gain momentum, so that a political solution might finally be reached. We also call on the Astana guarantors to follow through on their commitment and protect civilians as a matter of priority.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“We therefore expect all parties to refrain from any unilateral actions likely to undermine the efforts of the Global Coalition against Daesh or risk further instability in Syria. Owing to the current situation in Syria, cross- border deliveries of humanitarian aid continue to provide an indispensable lifeline for hundreds of thousands of people across Syria. That is why Poland welcomed the recently renewed authorization for cross- border humanitarian access. It must be emphasized that the political process has continued to fail to gain traction. This includes the establishment of a constitutional committee, the first step towards a genuine political process under United Nations supervision.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“However, questions persist as to, first, the sustainability of the arrangement in future, secondly, the degree of compliance by the parties to the conflict in Syria, as well as, thirdly, the ongoing difficult situation of internally displaced persons and other civilians present in Idlib and its surroundings. As we heard recently from Under- Secretary-General Lowcock, the situation is especially worrying in the north-western part of the country. Taking into consideration the recent events in Idlib province, we emphasize once again the need to prevent military hostilities and their attendant disastrous humanitarian consequences. We are also concerned by the situation in north- eastern Syria, which continues to be tense, including between Turkey and the People's Protection Units, part of the United States-allied Syrian Democratic Forces.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“Let me join all other delegations in commending Staffan de Mistura for his outstanding work, his great personal commitment and all his tireless efforts aimed at bringing peace to Syria and in particular to the Syrian people, because, as he has rightly stressed, this is a great tragedy not only for the people of Syria but also for humankind as a whole. Regrettably, at a time when the Syrian conflict has entered its eighth year, continual and widespread violence is still rampant, including serious and systematic violations and abuses of human rights and international human rights law. Now, at the end of 2018, we are at a critical juncture. We strongly believe that the Idlib ceasefire agreement introduced some positive dynamics.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“We support the purposes of the project aimed at, first, strengthening the capacities of criminal justice institutions to detect, investigate and prosecute drug trafficking and related crime cases; secondly, fostering regional and interregional cooperation among criminal justice institutions by promoting good practices, information exchange and networking; and, thirdly and lastly, enhancing institutional integrity and accountability of criminal justice institutions to reinforce mutual trust and confidence within and between both regions, with the active involvement of the civil society organizations. In conclusion, let me express our full support to UNODC's work on drug trafficking in West Africa, based on its Regional Programme for West Africa (2016-2020).”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“Therefore, we commend Project CRIMJUST, a joint initiative funded by the European Union and implemented by UNODC, in partnership with INTERPOL and Transparency International, for contributing to effectively fighting organized crime, in general, and drug trafficking in particular, along the cocaine route in Latin America, the Caribbean and West Africa.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“However, bearing that in mind, we cannot forget that the porous borders of developing countries are one of the biggest challenges they face in the course of the fight against terrorism. We should be aware that drug trafficking will be one of the main sources of income until the socioeconomic problems of Africa are resolved and African citizens are able to find beneficial and legal sources ofincome. That is why supporting Africa's development is potentially the most effective tool for combating drug trafficking and drug use disorder. It is our obligation to provide capacity-building and respond to requests for technical assistance. Those actions, in order to succeed, need to be undertaken in coordination with relevant international, regional and subregional organizations.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“Therefore, we welcome UNODC's support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its member States in the area of border control through mentoring, exchange Visits, study tours and advance training on specific issues. Strengthening the capacity of ECOWAS and its member States to take sustainable actions against drug trafficking, drug abuse and transnational organized crime is of utmost importance. We need to remember that drug trafficking is one of the main sources of income for terrorist groups, as mentioned by several delegations already. If they are to be more efficient in detecting illicit financial flows, countries should focus primarily on border security.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), for his very comprehensive briefing. Over the past few years, drug use and drug use disorder have become a growing concern in West Africa. According to the World Drug Report 2018, not only is West Africa a transiting hub for drugs but it has also grown to become a consumption hub for cannabis and cocaine. Addressing that challenge requires an integrated approach to the drug problem that involves tackling supply and demand together. In that regard, Poland commends the UNODC presence in West Africa through its Regional Office for West and Central Africa, in Senegal, as well as the UNODC country office in Nigeria. Cooperation with regional organizations and States in the region is crucial.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“Bearing in mind the highly positive role of the tripartite mechanism, any actions should be consulted between the parties through that platform to prevent an escalation of the conflict. In that context, we call upon all sides to avoid any unilateral actions. In conclusion, let me reaffirm our strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon and its efforts to insulate itself from the damaging effect of the Syrian conflict.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source
“We commend the swift action by UNIFIL in examining the claims regarding the existence of the tunnels. Let me emphasize UNIFIL's special role under the current circumstances and commend the mission's peacekeepers for their participation in maintaining stability in Lebanon. We also recognize the decisive role of the Lebanese Armed Forces in responding to security challenges. Poland condemns any actions that may further undermine security and threaten peace in the region. We urge all parties to abide by their legal obligation to respect fully the provisions of resolution 1701 (2006) and the mandate of UNIFIL. We urge the parties to show restraint and maintain close contact and cooperation with UNIFIL with a view to preserving calm and stability.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source
“At the outset, let me join other colleagues in thanking Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his detailed briefing and in expressing our deep appreciation for the way the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and its leadership have handled this very serious and difficult situation. We note with great concern the existence, as confirmed by UNIFIL, of tunnels along the Blue Line, which were discovered by the Israeli Defense Forces in northern Israel. Let me echo a number of other delegations that stressed at this meeting that the tunnels constitute a violation of resolution 1701 (2006). The construction of the tunnels is also a violation of Israel's sovereignty and a potential threat to its citizens. It also threatens Lebanese stability.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source
“Allow me to stress the importance of carrying it out in accordance with United Nations best practices and policies, including on sharing evidence for use in criminal proceedings in which capital punishment could be imposed or carried out, as well as relevant international law, including international human rights law, rules and standards, notably those relevant to fair trial and due process. Let me finally once more acknowledge the commitment of the Special Adviser to achieving the full operational capabilities of the Investigative Team and ensuring full compliance with the Team's mandate, in accordance with resolution 2379 (2017), and wish him and the Team the best of success in fulfilling their important tasks.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“With regard to the efforts to provide accountability for the crimes committed by terrorist groups, we encourage the Iraqi authorities and the Investigative Team to pay special attention to sexual and gender- based crimes in prosecutions of Da'esh fighters, as already highlighted by other delegations. Particular emphasis should also be placed on investigating all violations and abuses committed against children. In addition, it is, in our View, indispensable to avoid the penalization of women and children who are of Da'esh families and who have no link to the organization. In conclusion, let me reiterate once again Poland's support for the Investigative Team and call for cooperation with the Special Adviser and the Team in fulfilling its important mandate.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“We highly appreciate the recognition of the need to ensure geographic diversity and gender, ethnic and religious balance in appointing the Iraqi members of the Investigative Team, which will reflect the diversity of the Iraqi population and increase the Team's capabilities in collecting evidence in various communities affected by Da'esh. The provision of protection and support for the victims should be paramount. Therefore, we commend the intent to establish the victim and witness protection unit with the aim of facilitating the delivery of appropriate support.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“We are convinced that their participation will not only increase the effectiveness of the Team's work and its capacity to deliver on its mandate, but will also enhance support for its activities among the Iraqi population. We hope that it will also help to maximize the potential use of its evidentiary material in credible, impartial and independent domestic criminal proceedings conducted by competent domestic courts in Iraq and in third States, as well as enhance existing accountability processes, commence new fair proceedings and contribute to reconciliation and stabilization.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“We strongly believe that in order to advance national reconciliation and restore stability in Iraq, it is vital to deliver justice to the victims of atrocities committed by terrorist groups by holding the perpetrators of those crimes accountable. Accomplishing this goal will require, inter alia, carrying out thorough investigations, evidential material collection and analysis. It should be done in accordance with the highest international standards and in close cooperation and communication with the Iraqi authorities to ensure the broadest possible usability and admissibility of such evidence and materials before national courts and by national investigative and prosecutorial authorities. We welcome the planned inclusion of Iraqi personnel in the Team, who will work on an equal footing with international staff members.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“Poland welcomes the commencement of the Investigative Team's preparatory activities, the development of a strategic vision and guiding principles for the Team's activities, as well as the implementation of the financial, logistical and administrative measures necessary to facilitate the commencement of its substantive work. We look forward to the Team's achievement of its full operational capabilities. We encourage all United Nations agencies to collaborate closely with the Team and provide it with all necessary assistance in fulfilling its mandate. As Mr. Khan stressed, he and his Team need solidarity and support. Let me assure him of Poland's full solidarity and support for his extremely important work.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“In that context, for the record, let me stress that we cannot agree with the view expressed in the Chamber by one delegation that the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011, is illegal. There is no basis to question the legality of that body, which was established by General Assembly resolution 71/248. That claim also runs counter to the spirit of resolution 2379 (2017), concerning the importance of accountability.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“His work, which consists in the collection, preservation and storage of evidence, remains crucial to achieving accountability and to providing justice for the victims of the crimes committed by Da'esh/ Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. Allow me also to commend the Iraqi authorities for their cooperation with Mr. Khan's team. As Mr. Khan rightly pointed out, resolution 2379 (2017) is of crucial importance. By that resolution the Security Council recognized, in a united way, the importance of judicial accountability to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“At the outset, let me join other delegations in congratulating you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. You can count on our support. Let me also thank the Chinese delegation for its very able stewardship of the work of this body during the month of November. Allow me also to offer my most sincerest condolences to the American people on the passing of former President Bush, who played quite an important role in assisting the peaceful and democratic transition in Poland and in our part of Europe starting in 1989. Let me also thank Mr. Khan and his team for the report (see S/2018/1031) and the very informative briefing.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“Persistent violations of international law, including bilateral agreements, lead directly to the imposition of forced solutions aimed at controlling Russia's interests concerning the existing communication and energy infrastructure as well as such infrastructure under construction and that being planned. Let me reiterate that Poland strongly supports the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. We do not recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea. We underline the need for the full implementation of the Minsk agreements, which is the only path to a lasting solution to the conflict in and around Ukraine.”
2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source
“We also call on both sides to exercise restraint in the current situation, which may further jeopardize the stability of European security. This State-to-State conflict initiated and fuelled by Russia has one aim: to destabilize Ukraine. We therefore urge the United Nations system as a whole to give proper attention to this active armed conflict. We cannot turn a blind eye to this situation just because one of the sides in the conflict is a permanent member of the Security Council. Russia's military actions in Crimea and the Sea of Azov should serve as a lesson learned as to what this State is capable of in order to safeguard its critical infrastructure in Europe.”
2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source
“For several months Russia has delayed hundreds of commercial vessels attempting to reach Ukrainian ports in the Sea of Azov Via the Kerch Strait for extended periods and at great economic cost for Ukraine. Now Russia attacks Ukrainian vessels, stating the need for protection of "Russian territory". Further militarization and an increase of tensions brings more instability to a region that has already suffered enough. After the aggression against Georgia, the illegal occupation of Crimea, the fuelling of the conflict in Donbas, the building of the Kerch Bridge without the consent of the authorities in Kyiv, and the farcical elections in the separatist regions on 11 November, Russia has now violated Ukraine's navigation rights. We strongly condemn Russia's aggressive actions and call on its authorities to respect international law.”
2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source
“Let me echo the delegation of the United Kingdom by stressing that it is also our understanding that the Russian delegation's delivery of a de facto full and substantial statement after its request had been rejected did run against the practices and procedures of the Security Council. We have gathered in this Chamber today to discuss an additional demonstration of disregard for international law and an attempt to undermine efforts aimed at achieving peace in Eastern Europe. Russia has just added another dimension to the conflict in Ukraine. During the previous Security Council briefing on Ukraine (see S/PV.8386) we expressed our concern about the development of military capabilities taking place in the Crimea and the Sea of Azov.”
2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source
“The country continuously requires the special attention of the Security Council and the international community. We therefore encourage the African Union, the East African Community and, especially, the guarantors of the Arusha Agreement to remain engaged in supporting Burundi in order to find a sustainable political solution ahead of the presidential elections and to overcome the causes generating instability in that part ofthe continent.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“We welcome the continuation of the process of voluntary repatriation of refugees under the tripartite agreement with Tanzania and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. However, further efforts to create an environment conducive to the return and reintegration of refugees into society are necessary. Poland also commends the launching of the national development plan for Burundi, which can contribute to the socioeconomic development of the country. At the same time, we praise the efforts made by the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission in that regard. In conclusion, Poland still believes that the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement remains the main instrument for peace and stability in Burundi and in the Great Lakes region as a whole.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“Following the statement made by Ambassador Lauber, we would like to appeal to the Government of Burundi to swiftly conclude the memorandum of understanding with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. We also call on the authorities of Burundi to fully cooperate and to engage constructively with the independent Commission of Inquiry on Burundi, established by the Human Rights Council, as well as with other mechanisms of the Human Rights Council, such as special rapporteurs. Thirdly, on the economic and humanitarian situation, the ongoing political impasse has a negative impact on the economy and the humanitarian situation.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“One cannot speak about peace and security if one omits human rights and development. Poland remains seriously concerned about the reports of political violence and persistent serious human rights violations and abuses in Burundi. We are particularly worried about the reported cases of intimidation of members of the opposition, as well as limitations on political space, an independent media, civil society and non-governmental organizations. Against that background, we urge the Burundi authorities to improve good governance, open up the civic and democratic space and ensure media freedom ahead of the elections scheduled for 2020.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source