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Llorentty Soliz

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“If we truly want to support the Venezuelan people we must, first, respect the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter; secondly, lift all unilateral sanctions as being contrary to international law, including the financial and economic blockade; depoliticize and demilitarize humanitarian aid; eradicate any possibility of a violent output to this crisis; and support the initiatives to promote a process of dialogue by and for the Venezuelans, in respect of their sovereignty and self-determination.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“In this regard, Bolivia salutes the efforts of the Montevideo Mechanism based on the principles of the Organization, as well as the Lima Group declaration and statements by several members of the Security Council specifically referring to the use of peaceful and diplomatic methods, without the use of force. However, the country that made the threats has not yet ruled out the use of force. To resolve this critical situation, our options are in the use of all diplomatic resources and in the primacy of policy.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“The invasion of Iraq was for the same reasons. The hostility towards Iran now is for the same reasons. I am sure that all of us understand that Venezuela's oil reserves are vast as those of Iraq and Iran combined. If it is true, as the Charter of the United Nations says, that we are determined to preserve succeeding generations from the scourge of war, then not all options are on the table. If the effort made to uphold the Security Council and the United Nations as a whole is of any use, then not all the options are on the table. If we support multilateralism rather than unilateral actions, if we prefer international law to barbarism, if we defend peace rather than war, then not all options are on the table.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Is there peace, democracy and freedom in that beautiful country? We do not want Venezuela to suffer the same fate as Libya. We do not want the Venezuelan people to suffer what the Libyan people are suffering today. Furthermore, we do not want South America or Central America endure what the Sahel region is enduring because of the policies implemented against Libya. The Security Council has an obligation to prevent this from happening. Given its history of having organized, financed and promoted coups d'e'tat in my region, it is clear that the motivation of the United States is not the defence of democracy, nor is it freedom, human rights or the prosperity of Venezuela. In addition to geopolitical control and the punishment of those that are not aligned with their plans, the true motivation of this onslaught is oil.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Let us talk about what happened in this century. Does the illegal aggression against Iraq, based on lies, and leading to a million deaths and the destabilization of an entire region for decades, not haunt the conscience of humankind and the Council itself? Have we forgotten so quickly the 500,000 dead in Syria, a situation also caused by a policy of regime change? Via Twitter, the Venezuelan Foreign Minister has shown photographs from the United States of the assassination of Muammar Al-Qadhafi, which is very revealing gesture of its intentions. Libya is a matter of debate on a regular basis in the Security Council. I have a few questions about that country. How was humanitarian aid delivered in Libya? Where are the billions of dollars in Libyan international reserves? Who benefits from Libya's natural resources? Is it the Libyan people?”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“What also comes to mind is the unconditional support of the United States to the dictators Somoza, Stroessner, Pinochet, Videla and Banzer. Let me digress - a result of those situations whose consequences we still support is the rise of caravans of migrants and refugees fleeing Central America. The dramatic story that is unfolding before our eyes is the new version of many others. In this case, not only is the macabre script ofinterventionism and policies of regime change being repeated, but some of the most important actors in the aggressions against Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras or Iraq are the same ones that are playing a leading role in this tragedy. It is possible that we are being told that we are bringing to the Security Council issues from an outdated past and that we are only motivated by resentment we have not gotten over.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“The Iran-Contra affair in relation to the war in Nicaragua also comes to mind. In this regard, let me read what the ruling ofthe International Court of Justice in Nicaragua v. United States ofAmerica of 27 June 1986 says: "The Court decides that the United States of America, by training, arming, equipping, financing and supplying the contra forces or otherwise encouraging, supporting and aiding military and paramilitary activities in and against Nicaragua, has acted, against the Republic of Nicaragua, in breach of its obligation under customary international law not to intervene in the affairs of another State." When all options are open, when "all options are on the table", what comes to mind is the Monroe Doctrine, the National Security Doctrine and the internal enemy doctrine.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“The debate we are having today is important and timely, especially when various officials of the United States Government have spoken about the situation in Venezuela and are constantly repeating the slogan that "all options are on the table". We, and the Council, should pay a lot of attention to those words and gauge their gravity. My region and the world have suffered the tragic consequences of"all options being on the table". How many massacres do the countries of Latin America have to take when all the options are on the table? How many invasions such as those suffered by the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Panama or Haiti must be endured when all the options are on the table? We remember Operation Condor, the School of the Americas, the forced disappearance ofpersons, torture, murder when all the options were on the table.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Despite ideological bombardment and the massive media campaign deployed around the so-called "delivery of humanitarian aid", neither the United Nations nor the International Committee of the Red Cross nor the Catholic Church allowed themselves to be instrumentalized in such a way, because that so- called help violates the principles of independence, impartiality, neutrality and humanity. Today, as reported by the media, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations indicated: we have very clear principles regarding humanitarian aid and, in the case of Venezuela, there have been attempts to politicize it".”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“That includes observing the principles of national sovereignty, equal rights and the self-determination of peoples within the framework of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and of international law. The situation that Venezuela is experiencing demands the attention of the Security Council, not because that country constitutes a threat to international peace and security, but because the actions that have been taken against Venezuela indeed pose a very serious threat to peace and stability within our region. During the past weekend, an operation directed by the United States Government was deployed, with the aim of using humanitarian aid as a Trojan Horse to achieve its political objective: regime change in Venezuela.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks the presidency for having organized this meeting and for allowing us to participate in it. We also welcome the presence among us of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Mr. Jorge Arreaza. We will not tire of repeating that Latin America and the Caribbean is a peace-loving area that has ratified its commitment to the pacific settlement of disputes in order to forever banish the use and threat of the use of force in our region, as well as strict compliance with its obligations not to intervene - directly or indirectly - in the affairs of any other State.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“We may also have political differences. But we must not differ in our interpretation of international law. In the same way that unilateral sanctions are illegal, threats are also illegal. Threats of use of force are illegal. Interference in internal affairs is illegal. If we remove those variables from the security equation, then we might find a satisfactory solution to the situation in Venezuela, in particular in the framework of solutions that have been put forward by States such as Mexico and Uruguay. However, we will not find a solution in the systematic and widespread violation of the norms of international law.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“I reiterate that the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States has proclaimed that Latin America and the Caribbean is a zone of peace. The real purpose is to intimidate democratically elected Governments that have manifestly rejected its policies, considering those policies a threat to the sovereignty and free determination of their peoples. Finally, we call on the members of the Security Council, who have a great responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations, to allow themselves to be guided by the Charter and its principles, and in the framework provided by the same to avoid situations of uncertainty and confrontation. On the contrary, they should promote spaces of dialogue and peaceful mediation that allow lasting solutions to be reached. We may have ideological differences, which is natural.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“Unfortunately, we see that the real purpose of those who requested this meeting is not the defence of democracyorhumanrights;therealpurposeistopromote situations of instability and to use those situations to push regime-change and natural-resource-control policies. There are three motives. The first of course is oil, of which not much has been said during this meeting. The second is geopolitical control. The third is the warning to those States that do not align themselves with the policies of the United States. I wonder, what country is better off after the intervention of the United States? Have we not discussed repeatedly in this very Council the seriously adverse consequences being experienced in Iraq, Syria or in Libya?”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“Allow me to read an excerpt from a report of the Congressional Research Service of the United States on the sanctions situation. (spoke in English) "Analysts are concerned that stronger sanctions could exacerbate Venezuela's difficult humanitarian situation, which has been marked by shortages of food and medicines, increased poverty and mass migration. Many Venezuelan civil society groups oppose sanctions that could worsen humanitarian conditions." (spoke in Spanish) If we are going to talk about the humanitarian situation in Venezuela, then let us talk about who is responsible. Let us talk about who is behind the illegal unilateral sanctions.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“It erodes the dynamics of preventive diplomacy, further distances the possibility of dialogue between the parties and violates the principles of equality of States, as well as the recognition of the will and sovereignty of peoples. The subject of the humanitarian situation experienced by many Venezuelan citizens has come up numerous times. I wish to make two remarks in that regard. The first has to do with the illegality ofunilateral sanctions. The international framework makes it clear that any sanctions imposed by any State on another, outside Security Council resolutions, are illegal. Furthermore, those who impose unilateral economic and financial sanctions claim to be providing a method of resolving the humanitarian crisis.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“On the contrary, we call on Council members to encourage respect for international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which were the basis for the establishment of our Organization and include explicitly the non-interference in the domestic affairs of States and respect for their sovereignty. The meddling policies used by the Government of the United States of America to control this situation, far from helping, are only making it worse. Convening a meeting of the body dedicated to the preservation of international peace and security only weakens the efforts that multilateralism, especially the Security Council, must develop.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“This body is called upon to look into matters related to threats to international peace and security, and Venezuela does not in any way constitute a threat to either the region or the world. On the contrary, as has been stated in this very Chamber, the aggressions of which Venezuela has been on the receiving end are what constitute a threat to international peace and security. The members of the Security Council, and particularly the permanent members, have the duty to avoid the political and ideological instrumentalization of this body. We therefore consider this attempt to bring the internal situation of a State Member of the United Nations to our attention absurd.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, for the manner in which you are conducting this meeting of the Security Council. The decision of my delegation to participate in this meeting was motivated by its attachment to international law and the principles of self-determination of peoples and respect for the sovereignty of States. At the outset, we wish to express our solidarity with the Government of President Nicolas Maduro Moros and with the Venezuelan people. We would also like to underscore a point that has been raised previously in this Chamber. My region - the region of Latin America and the Caribbean - has proclaimed itself a zone of peace. We have taken the floor to express our concern over the convening of this Security Council meeting today.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“For the same reason, the debate on the impunity of many of those responsible for the commission of crimes against humanity, war crimes or genocide has been weakened relative to the capacities of the Court, serving only to diminish its effectiveness in fulfilling its duties. We insist on the fact that we cannot maintain sincere dialogue while there are still countries demanding the full rigour ofjustice without complying with their own international obligations, including by openly denouncing the Court. Finally, in respecting its own obligations as a State party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Bolivia supports efforts to seek justice and fight impunity. We therefore urge all States that have not yet done so to ratify the Rome Statute in order to guarantee its universal jurisdiction.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“In that regard, in celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Rome Statute this year, we should take the opportunity to reflect on the effectiveness of the Court and on whether the model as originally conceived still meets the expectations of cooperation and universality. The Security Council and the membership of the United Nations in general should value the work that the Court undertakes in order to pursue the investigations and cases referred to it - even more so when we consider that several States, including members of the Council, are not yet parties to the Rome Statute.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“That highlights the fact that it is now necessary to grant special attention to reviewing the case of Darfur, which the Prosecutor mentions in her report, introduced today. It also calls on the Office of the Prosecutor to assess the array of cultural, social and political scenarios in which it intervenes, the evaluation of which is unavoidable if progress is to be made in terms of effective cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of suspects. Bolivia insists on the importance of an understanding that transcends traditional approaches that are ineffective, onerous and obstructive. A restorative justice that promotes peace and reconciliation among peoples remains possible.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“The Court should contribute to the efforts of the international community, in particular those of regional organizations, to strengthen the political processes in the Sudan, especially those related to the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. We reiterate that cooperation and coordination between the ICC and the African Union are critical, as highlighted in resolution 1593 (2005). We emphasize that the development and future of international criminal justice are closely tied to the concepts of cooperation and complementarity among States. The International Criminal Court is intended to complement the primary sovereign capacities of each State to administer justice within its territory. Therefore, in addition to ensuring effective and timely trials, we must also restore local capacities.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“As indicated in the latest reports of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), as well as the recent presidential statement of the Security Council (S/PRST/20l8/l9) and even in the most recent report of the Prosecutor, the general improvement of the situation in Darfur and the progress achieved in terms of cooperation between the Government of the Sudan and the United Nations have facilitated the work of UNAMID on the ground. We believe that that achievement is principally the result of the joint work carried out among the African Union, the United Nations and the Government of the Sudan. All of those efforts must remain focused on the consolidation of peace in Darfur. We are also encouraged to note that the ICC and the African Union are improving cooperation between their two institutions.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“The Office of the Prosecutor, which utilizes the largest percentage of those resources, now faces the challenge of prioritizing their optimal use. Bolivia believes that those who have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity or genocide must be held accountable before the Court. We cannot deny that that is an important and fundamental element to consolidating peace in Darfur. However, over the past few years we have witnessed signs of positive progress in the Sudan.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“Since then, some 28 reports have been submitted and yet the case continues to languish in the investigation phase, with serious obstacles to making progress. We reiterate that the Council cannot remain indifferent to the fact that the investigation has been prolonged for more than a decade. It is clear that the time elapsed has not contributed to shedding light on the crimes committed and has made it more difficult to attribute accountability, not to mention the high economic cost, as highlighted by the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute with regard to the cases that the Council has referred to the Court. Fortunately, the Assembly of States Parties has also provided very concrete indicators regarding the budget in order to ensure the most efficient, effective and transparent use of the funds.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation is grateful for the informative briefing delivered by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, on her twenty-eighth report pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). We also pay tribute to the hard work carried out by her Office on this case. We have taken stock of the progress made by the Darfur investigation team during the reporting period, as well as the difficulties that the Prosecutor's Office faces both in the course of its investigations and in its judicial activities, hindering the fulfilment of the task entrusted to it by the Security Council. The situation in Darfur triggered the first referral of a case by the Security Council to the International Criminal Court more than 13 years ago.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“In that respect, we call on the parties to maintain the spirit of commitment and dialogue that prevailed at the conference and to fully implement and adhere to the agreements reached, as well as to continue to work unconditionally with the Special Envoy to continue the dialogue in January next year, in order to ultimately achieve an agreement that benefits the Yemeni people and promotes their well-being. We also appeal to the members of the Council to maintain the unity that is necessary to effectively support the aforementioned efforts.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source
“Food insecurity afflicts approximately two thirds of the population, 8 million of whom are on the brink of famine. This grave situation represents a threat that must be contained and mitigated through effective measures, which will be possible only if all parties commit to facilitating the safe and unhindered entry of humanitarian assistance, food and basic consumer goods, which are crucial to the survival of the population in general and especially for the more than 400,000 children suffering from acute malnutrition, who require urgent assistance.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source
“The agreement provides for the income generated at those ports to be directly transferred to the Central Bank of Yemen for the benefit of the population at large. We also take note of the progress made towards continuedtalks between the parties in order to agree upon the future reopening of Sana'a airport, and we highlight the measures taken to initiate a dialogue on the situation in Taiz and on the implementation of the prisoner exchange agreement as a confidence-building measure. It is important to bear in mind that after four years of clashes and violence, it is the civilian population that has been the most acutely affected by the scourge of war, as has been eloquently stated by Mr. Lowcock. We must recall also that more than 10,000 people have died and more than 2 million have been internally displaced.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source
“We wish to highlight also the leadership of the Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, in this important undertaking. There can be no doubt that one of the most important achievements of the conference was the signing of the agreement on a ceasefire in the port and city of Al-Hudaydah and on the withdrawal of all armed groups from the ports of Saleef and Ras Isa. The implementation and oversight of the agreement will be entrusted to a committee comprising the United Nations and the parties to the conflict. We would also underscore the commitment undertaken by parties to grant an active role to the United Nations in supporting the Yemen Red Sea Ports Corporation in the administration of the ports of Al-Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Isa.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source
“The outcome of the conference provides a glimmer of hope that must continue to shine ever brighter until we can achieve a peaceful, negotiated solution to the delicate situation prevailing in Yemen. We take this opportunity to convey to the Government and the people of Sweden our sincere gratitude and appreciation for their contribution to ensuring the holding of this important event. We also express our utmost gratitude to the Special Envoy for all the consultations and negotiations held and the measures taken to ensure that the necessary forum for constructive dialogue was in place, as was seen during the conference. We also commend the role played by various Member States, including Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the permanent members of the Council.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation is grateful for the briefing provided by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr. Martin Griffiths. We take this opportunity to express to him our utmost support and our gratitude for his tireless ongoing efforts to achieve a negotiated solution to the conflict in Yemen. We are grateful also for the briefing delivered by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Mark Lowcock. My delegation welcomes and commends the active and constructive participation of the parties to the Yemeni conflict in the United Nations-led conference hosted by the Government of Sweden.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source
“Finally, we reiterate, as the representative of Ethiopia pointed out, there is no military solution to the situation in Syria. The only solution is to be found in an inclusive, Syrian- led process that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people, in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and as part of the Geneva process under the auspices of the United Nations.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source
“Bolivia rejects any attempts to fragment Syria or sow sectarianism in that country. We also reject the presence in Syria of foreign military forces without the authorization of the Syrian Government. Those forces must be withdrawn within the framework of international law and the principles of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. We also ask Mr. Lowcock to include in his next briefing the impact of the unilateral sanctions on the humanitarian situation in Syria. Those sanctions are illegal under international law and there is no doubt that they have an impact on the delivery of humanitarian aid. In addition, we reiterate our call for humanitarian aid to not be selective; furthermore, we call for the depoliticization of humanitarian aid.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source
“Within the framework of international humanitarian law, we call on the parties to guarantee unconditional and unhindered access to aid personnel, keeping them safe and secure and ensuring that humanitarian convoys and personnel, medical centres and schools do not become military targets, regardless of the circumstances. We encourage the parties involved to continue their efforts to enable emergency medical evacuations and the establishment of humanitarian corridors that allow civilians to move around voluntarily, as well as ensuring the dignified and safe return of internally displaced persons and refugees to their places of origin. Clearing those areas of unexploded ordnance, explosive remnants of war and landmines is an essential task, as is re-establishing water and sanitation services, schools and hospitals.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source
“We also commend the most recent compromise between the United Nations and the Governments of Syria, Jordan, Russia and the United States enabling a convoy with humanitarian aid for 50,000 people to enter Rukban camp, and we call for the continuation of efforts to bring in humanitarian aid and cross-border convoys within a framework of respect for the sovereignty of Syria, which has reclaimed much of its territory. I would once again like to pay special tribute to the personnel of the various humanitarian agencies and organizations who risk their own safety and lives to do their work.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source
“We also want to highlight the agreement brokered by Russia and Turkey establishing a demilitarized zone to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and emergency medical evacuation, as well as the surrender of heavy weaponry by some members of terrorist groups. We encourage the parties to replicate those agreements, as well as that made in Istanbul on 27 October between Turkey, Russia, Germany and France. Such commitments have a major impact on people when they enable humanitarian assistance and medical attention to reach them quickly.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source
“There have been numerous meetings on this issue since Bolivia's election as a member of the Council. We have witnessed the pressing need of the Syrian people for humanitarian assistance, but we have also seen major progress made in stabilizing and in de-escalating the violence of previous years, which in the past few months has brought about a palpable change in the conflict on the ground, owing primarily to the opening up of dialogue between the parties involved. We highlight the Astana agreements, which have enabled the establishment of important de-escalation zones, and which we see as one of the initiatives that will help to reduce the level of violence in order to facilitate peace and stability in Syria.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source
“We deplore the fact that non-State armed opposition groups and Security Council-designated terrorist groups are still perpetrating attacks that result in the death or displacement of innocent civilians. In spite of that, however, we want to remind the Council that all counter-terrorism-related initiatives should take international law into consideration. Bolivia voted in favour of today's resolution because we believe that humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people is urgent, particularly those in hard- to-reach areas, as well as the most vulnerable who are in need of protection and psychosocial support. We thank the delegations of Kuwait and Sweden for their commitment during the negotiations on the text for today's adoption of resolution 2449 (2018).”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for his briefing. As some of our colleagues have already said, the conflict in Syria has lasted for more than seven years, and according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, more than 500,000 people have lost their lives and approximately 13 million people are in need, of whom 5.3 million are children. Nonetheless, the Syrian people continue to hope for peace in their country and for a return to normal everyday life, which at the moment seems a long way off.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source
“As such, we believe that the international community should join forces and enhance synergies with the Government in the framework of the MINUJUSTH mandate. As this is my delegation's last statement on this issue as an elected, non-permanent member of the Security Council, I would like to underscore that the situation in Haiti - as described by various officials as well as by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General - is clearly not a threat to international peace and security. Therefore, it will no longer the purview of the Security Council following the planned closure of MINUJUSTH.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“We commend the Mission's work on the community violence-reduction programme, which involves at-risk women and youth in activities that give them the tools and training to generate revenue, while also fostering community dialogue. We encourage the Mission to continue that work, which has proven useful in reducing crime. Moreover, we welcome the support provided to Government institutions in the areas of justice, human rights and security, and commend the Mission's work in assisting victims of sexual abuse and exploitation. We encourage MINUJUSTH to continue those efforts and, in line with the zero-tolerance principle, we urge that the people responsible for those crimes be punished accordingly. Finally, we stress that there can be no development without peace or peace without development.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“In that connection, we reiterate our call to the international community to work and comply with its commitments and to cooperate with the Republic of Haiti to build robust sanitation and health systems. Cholera continues to be a central problem that affects not only sanitation and access to water but all areas of development and stability in Haiti. With regard to the progress on reaching the benchmarks, we reiterate that work to that end must be carried out in strict compliance with MINUJUSTH's mandate in the areas of the rule of law and security, in accordance with resolution 2350 (2017), in order to consolidate stability in the country and make progress towards sustainable development.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we commend humanitarian actors such as UNICEF, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination Team for their coordinated assistance. We call on the international community and donors to provide financial support to consolidate the humanitarian response plan. We appreciate the progress made in the fight against cholera through the Secretary-General's new approach, and we welcome the Organization's continued support to the Haitian authorities to help combat this epidemic under the framework of the National Plan for the Elimination of Cholera in Haiti. We stress that the Organization and its Members bear the collective responsibility for eradicating that disease.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“We also welcome the fact that the Haitian Government has completed the evaluation phase of the population and housing census, which will provide the necessary information for putting in place sustainable policies that will help it eradicate extreme poverty and meet the challenge of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. We reiterate that doing so requires that external cooperation be better aligned with Government priorities, keeping in mind the scope of those Goals and the implementation ofthe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Similarly, it is important to strengthen State capacities to cope with natural disasters.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“Similarly, we commend the progress in the areas I just mentioned, in particular with regard to the law for the creation, organization and functioning of the National Council on Legal Aid, enacted on 26 October, which is an important milestone for reducing pretrial detention, thereby easing overcrowding in Haiti's jails. We encourage the Government to take the necessary measures for its implementation. Additionally, we urge them to avoid delays in the appointment of judges so as to preserve the rule of law and avoid overcrowding.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“Given recent events, we believe Haiti must work towards dialogue and political consensus to allow it to overcome its current obstacles and boost its economic development. We reiterate our commitment to that brotherly country and call upon the international community to continue its efforts to confront the current challenges, mainly related to the security sector, the rule of law and development. That support must be carried out in close consultation and coordination with the Haitian Government, in strict respect for its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her informative briefing on the most recent events in Haiti and on the activities of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). We also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Haiti. Bolivia expresses its condolences for the loss of life during the earthquake that struck the island on 6 October. We hope that the affected population can recover quickly from that unfortunate event. In that regard, we commend the humanitarian agencies of the United Nations and MINUJUSTH for their support to the Haitian Government following that event.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“We therefore express our full support and welcome for any future initiative of the Secretary- General to ensure the validity of the Plan. Bolivia once again expresses its interest in seeing future reports providing more in-depth information regarding annex A, since both annexes - A and B - are comprehensive and complementary for the effective implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). Finally, as a pacifist country, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, reaffirms its commitment to preventive diplomacy, multilateralism, non-interference and respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States, in the understanding that these are universal principles recognized by the international community.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source