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1. “In that regard, we should remember that various norms of international humanitarian law, including those provided for in the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Protocols Additional of 1979, as well as the provisions set out in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict, refer to the special protection that children should enjoy because of their greater degree of vulnerability. For all those reasons, we should mention as an important set of information that, of the 15 members of the Security Council meeting here today, 14 have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Bolivia would also call on all States to adhere to similarly important international instruments.”

   2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

2. “The participation of children in hostilities is a disturbing phenomenon that to date has not been able to be completely resolved by the international community, either by the non-implementation of measures aimed at preventing conflicts or because of a lack of visible action to put an end to impunity for such crimes. In that regard, we condemn all acts committed by armed groups, including those that commit acts of terrorism, mass kidnappings, rape and other forms of sexual violence, such as sexual slavery, and all forms of exploitation.”

   2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

3. “At least 4,000 verified Violations have been committed by State forces and more than 11,500 by armed groups in 20 countries around the world. According to UNICEF, approximately 50 million children have been involved in armed conflicts, of which 28 million are indirectly affected by forced displacement, sexual Violence, the loss of family and abandonment. In times of war and conflict the limited security leads once again to a lack of access to basic services and education and health. That is made worse by the destruction of infrastructure, schools and hospitals. The growing number of children in armed conflicts has as a result an increase in child victims.”

   2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

4. “The proliferation and expansion of armed groups, wars over natural resources that provoke and sustain conflicts, in addition to the internationalization of terrorism, are factors that have not been sufficiently combated or significantly reduced. We agree with the Secretary- General when he states that the best way to protect civilians, in this case girls and boys, is to address the root causes of conflict. For us, among those causes are war, insecurity, illicit trafficking in persons, trafficking in weapons, terrorism, regime-change policies, the race for natural resources, and socioeconomic conditions related to an unequal distribution of wealth, among other things. Girls and boys suffer an unacceptable level of Violation of their rights as parties in a conflict, as mentioned in the report.”

   2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

5. “According to the Secretary-General's report, 444 minors, including 15 girls, are detained in Israeli military prisons. In the east of Jerusalem there havebeen 712 documented cases of Palestinian minors detained for "security" reasons. Due to the conflict in 2016 a total of 36 Palestinian girls and boys lost their lives in addition to one Israeli girl, and 900 minors were injured. The data given in the Secretary-General's report are alarming. Clearly, the ever-growing participation of non-State actors and the employment of non-traditional methods of war are increasing the difficulty of qualifying in any detailed manner the consequences of war on children.”

   2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

6. “The direct consequences of war and violence affect them to a greater extent because they suffer from psychological trauma due to the abhorrent acts that they witness or fall victim to, and are also subject to the physical consequences that affect their normal development and very often lead to their death. An example of such tragic situations can be seen first and foremost in the actions of the terrorist group Boko Haram. They involve children in violence, and their aim is to break the will of the children. Their worst crime is a kind of baptism of group violence, ceremonial sacrifice, mutilation and murder, making their reintegration into society all the more difficult, as was pointed out recently by a local newspaper. Another case that is particularly striking is the situation of Palestinian girls and boys.”

   2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

7. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia would like to thank France for organizing and convening this open debate. We also convey our gratitude for the report of the Secretary- General (S/2017/821), to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, for her briefing, and to Mr. Mubin Shaikh for sharing his life experience with us. Murders, mutilations of children, recruitment, the use of children as human shields and suicide bombers, and denying them access to humanitarian assistance in certain situations shows the enormous challenge that States and the Organization face in dealing with the situation of children in armed conflicts. Such conflicts profoundly affect the lives of girls and boys in many parts of the world.”

   2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

8. “These recent events in Syria indicate again the urgent need to both revitalize the political process in Geneva and reinforce the tangible results of Astana, in consultation, of course, with all the parties involved, including the Cairo and Moscow platforms, in order to enable the development of confidence-building measures and thereby improve the political and humanitarian situation. Finally, we express our solidarity with the workbeing done in Astana, and we commend the commitment of lhchostofthedialoguc,theGovernmentofKazakhstan. The President (spoke in French): There are no , , , . more names inscribed on the list of speakers. We call tor compliance with the agreements reached in I now invite Council members to informal Astana, as W511 as With resolution 2336 (2016), 50 that consultations to continue our discussion on the subject.”

   2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8081 (2017) · source

9. “We also highlight the efforts carried out by Russia, Iran and Turkey, the guarantors of the ceasefire on Syrian territory whose joint work created the four violence de-escalation zones, facilitating the establishment of a joint coordination centre that will make it possible to better manage a violence-reduction process in more de-escalation zones. We underscore the important work that the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in the Syrian Arab Republic has been carrying out, both as a guarantor of security in the deployment of humanitarian assistance and in the evacuation of people from the areas in which armed confrontations have taken place. According to OCHA, September was the deadliest month of the year for civilians subjected to daily attacks in residential areas.”

   2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8081 (2017) · source

10. “We believe this process is an effective complement to the Geneva negotiations. Since the beginning, it has allowed thousands of lives to be saved thanks to the effective implementation of the de-escalation zones, which has significantly reduced the escalation and level of violence in Syria. We welcome the establishment of new de-escalation zones in eastern Ghouta, in some areas of the north of Homs, Idlib and the neighbouring provinces of Ladhiqiyah, Hama and Aleppo, as well as in areas in southern Syria. Nevertheless, we reaffirm that the establishment of de-escalation and security zones should be a temporary measure based on a consensus among the guarantors, and under no circumstances should it undermine the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8081 (2017) · source

11. “It is unacceptable that there are now 13.5 million people who require humanitarian assistance, 6.3 million internally displaced persons and 3.5 million people who continue to live in areas that are besieged or difficult to access. Many of them are girls, boys and elderly people. We believe that humanitarian assistance must arrive in an expedited manner and urge the parties to guarantee and facilitate humanitarian access. In that sense, we reiterate once again our heartfelt thanks for and acknowledgement of the work being undertaken by the staff of the various agencies and humanitarian assistance organizations, and we demand that international humanitarian law be upheld while they carry out their risky work on the ground. Bolivia wishes to highlight the agreements reached at the latest meeting in Astana, held in September.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8081 (2017) · source

12. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): The Plurinational State of Bolivia is grateful for the briefing provided by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Mark Lowcock. We express our support to him in carrying out his mandate. We deplore the fact that the crisis in Syria has generated so much suffering, destruction and loss of human life. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), there have been more than 500,000 deaths since the conflict began and around 7,000 just from January to September this year.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8081 (2017) · source

13. “It is not only a question of every country feeling duty-bound out of a sense of solidarity and self-interest with regard to the situation in the Sahel, but, above all, countries that are partly responsible for the extremely volatile situation in the region must also shoulder their responsibility.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

14. “Within the framework of the United Nations four support options for the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel, it is necessary not only to take into account the recommendations of the African Union, but also to ensure sustainable and predictable economic support for the Force. In that regard, as the five representatives of those countries have pointed out, every effort and all cooperation must be channelled through multilateral institutions like the United Nations. In conclusion, we call on and encourage the international community to continue to contribute with technical support to and economic and humanitarian cooperation with all initiatives aimed at helping the people of the Sahel in the interest of achieving stability and permanent peace in the region.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

15. “According to statistics from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, of the almost 150 million of inhabitants in the region, approximately 30 million people face food insecurity; 12 million live at the crisis and emergency levels; and six million children under the age of 5 and pregnant and nursing women suffer from malnutrition and are in need of urgent assistance. That does not include the 4.9 million people who have undergone the ordeal of internal displacement. Moreover, the effects of drought and climate change affect the Sahel every year. The lack of basic services is having a negative impact on health, thereby increasing the risk of the spread of diseases and the need for their treatment. Bolivia believes that it is necessary to mobilize a humanitarian response in order to curb the population's vulnerability.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

16. “Likewise, we cannot ignore, among the underlying structural causes, the exploitation of natural resources, which is intrinsically tied to international peace and security. Countries of the subregion, such as Mauritania, Mali and the Niger, are depositories of substantial mineral wealth, while others like Chad are rich in hydrocarbon resources. It is clear that the security situation in the Sahel presents great challenges both for national Governments and for the international community.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

17. “Not only must they grapple with the impact of the violence from armed groups, but they must also fight the threat of terrorist groups and the transnational underworld and organized crime, which are operating illicit networks trafficking in persons, including migrants, drug and arms, inter alia. As a number of my colleagues have said, it is therefore important to analyse the structural causes of the conflict, which have brought about the volatile security situation in the region. We have witnessed with great concern the consequences of interventionism and regime-change politics pursued in the aftermath of the 2011 conflict in Libya. One of the side effects of the foreign interference was the destabilization of the Sahel, which brought chaos, terrorism and trafficking in weapons and generated a vicious circle of violence.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

18. “The G-5 Sahel is the clearest example of the contribution that African countries are making to strengthen their security capacity in the region. As an example ofthe situation in the countries ofthe Sahel, let me refer to Mali, which, following a peaceful transfer of power in 2002, enjoyed a period of political stability and economic growth. Today, however, it is suffering in a complex and volatile environment, facing asymmetric threats that are not only putting the political peace process at risk, but are also threatening the civilian population and the members of the United Nations peacekeeping mission.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

19. “We are sure that the strategic concept of the operation and the deployment of their forces with the purpose of countering the impact of terrorism and transnational organized crime through multidimensional operations in border areas provide an appropriate complement to the work being done by MINUSMA in Mali. The challenges facing the G-5 Sahel are critical, and the response must, of course, not be delayed. We would also like to highlight the efforts of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel as it seeks to implement the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, which goes hand in hand with the Nouakchott Process on the enhancement of security cooperation and the operationalization of the African Union Peace and Security Architecture in the Sahelo- Saharan region.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

20. “Bolivia also welcomes the presence in this Chamber today of the Foreign Ministers of Burkino Faso, Chad, Mauritania and the Niger. We wish to express our gratitude to the presidency of France for organizing not only today's meeting, but also the trip to the region that allowed the members of the Council to have a much more direct and profound View of problems that affect the region. Bolivia welcomes and commends the efforts of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and the Niger in the deployment and operationalization of their forces on the ground. The deteriorating political, socioeconomic and security situation in the region, in addition to jeopardizing the integrity and lives of the people in the area, has curtailed and obstructed the development of the region.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

21. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, Bolivia would like to express its deepest condolences to the members of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), who have lost three of their own in recent days. We also extend our condolences to the people and the Government of Chad. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2017/869) and His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and African Integration of Mali, for his statement on behalf of the countries of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel). Iwould also like to thank Mr. MoussaFaki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and Mr. Angel Losada Fernandez, the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

22. “We emphasize that that initiative has encouraged countries in the region to develop similar measures. Lastly, we commend the work of the United Nations and leadership of the Secretary-General. The Organization has a sizeable system directed at the global objectives of gender equality and implementation of the agenda on women and peace and security. It is essential that all of its agencies and offices dedicated to this issue work in a coordinated fashion.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

23. “It is, without a doubt, the recovery of strategic resources and the State's fulfilment of its role in wealth redistribution. The United Nations must maintain a close relationship with regional organizations to implement this agenda. For example, working with the African Union has been very important in being able to implement the programme on women and peace and security in the African continent and to strengthen existing mechanisms. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union's Agenda 2063 place gender equality and women's empowerment among their primary goals. An example that we would like to highlight is the political leadership that Nigeria showed by establishing anational plan ofaction on women and peace and security in its fight against the terrorist group Boko Haram.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

24. “Furthermore, in the economic sphere, the community-renewal agrarian reform law not only ensures the participation of women in the healing processes and distribution of land; it prioritizes the right of women to own land, thereby promoting their economic empowerment. Those topics are closely related to inequality. Ten years ago, when we spoke of women, especially of indigenous women, we were speaking of poverty. That issue is linked to inequality, not just within countries but around the world. I believe it is worthwhile to recall that eight men have the same wealth as 360 million people, and that is one of the causes of conflict. In my country, 10 years ago 38 per cent of the population was living in abject poverty. Ten years later, that 38 per cent has been reduced to 16 per cent. What is the key to that success?”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

25. “Since the promulgation of the new political State Constitution in 2009, Bolivia has developed and implemented legislation for building an equitable society with equal opportunities for women, while placing emphasis on their political empowerment. The electoral system law established parity and alternation on the candidate lists for representative seats, which makes Bolivia the second country in the world with greater representation of women in parliament. In Bolivia more than 50 per cent of elected positions are held by women, not just in Parliament but in other elected bodies.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

26. “As we stated a few months ago in this Chamber, we must secure a meaningful role for women in the processes of prevention, negotiation, mediation and resolution of conflicts and peacebuilding. The creation of societies that promote gender equality not only bolsters economic development, but also ensures that peace processes are inclusive and sustainable. To that end, we believe that encouraging the political and economic empowerment of women is key, in addition to ensuring access to justice and education. Moreover, we cannot deny that the fight against impunity through accountability for crimes of sexual violence contributes to the healing processes necessary for sustainable peace. Like our colleague from the United Kingdom, I will try to address a few specific issues, related to Bolivia's experience.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

27. “That is why we must have data disaggregated by gender and other relevant criteria that allow us to systematize information and improve upon our assessments of strengths and weaknesses. That would make a better approach possible, so that the mandates of United Nations missions could address the needs of women and girls. In that regard, we welcome the initiative of Norway, Colombia and Namibia to develop an index on women and peace and security. In that vein, taking stock of the implementation of the agenda in each country will make it possible to see in which areas we need to strengthen the participation of women. We must build capacities for monitoring and assessment in order to ensure the implementation of the agenda, with the guidance of the United Nations and other specialized organizations, at the request of the parties.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

28. “Since then, the United Nations has undertaken significant efforts and has made great strides in the implementation of the Council's resolutions with a view to effectively incorporating the gender perspective and ensuring the participation ofwomen in peace processes. However, in spite of those efforts, the implementation of the agenda on women and peace and security continues to pose challenges that require political will and leadership from States, in addition to the active participation of regional organizations and the cooperation of the international community as a Whole. First, it is important to have information on the situation of women and girls in all conflict zones. While there are generalities, each country has its own reality and different challenges to tackle.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

29. “We would also like to welcome the Ministers here with us in this meeting, in particular the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, and to tell her that the words of Ambassador Olof Skoog resonate beyond this Chamber. During the Council's recent to visit to the Sahel region, we heard inspiring words from women leaders, who reminded us that part of their platform and one of their tools in their fight are the resolutions that the Council adopts, with the language we debate within these walls. Eighteen years have passed since the Security Council adopted resolution 1325 (2000), which underscores the fundamental link between respect for gender equality and international peace and security.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

30. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia would like to thank the French presidency of the Council for convening today's open debate on the issue of women and peace and security. We also wish to thank the Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General, Ms. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti; the Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka; the Secretary-General of the International Organization of La Francophonie, Ms. Michaelle Jean; and the civil society representative from Colombia, Ms. Charo Mina-Rojas. For Bolivia, it is encouraging that the Chamber is full of civil society representatives.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

31. “We urge the parties to demonstrate leadership and political determination to move forward with serious negotiations that will ensure the operationalization of the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism, as called for in resolution 2352 (2017), as well as determine the final status of the Area in line with the 2011 agreement. Finally, we see that there are still many challenges to overcome in Abyei. We hope that the Security Council will remain unified on this issue, while listening to the positions of the parties involved, the troop-contributing country, regional organizations and the Secretariat. We must not lose sight of our principal mandate and continue to work to help these countries achieve peace, stability and well-being for their inhabitants.”

    2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8078 (2017) · source

32. “The two latter are essential for delineating the terrain coordinates of border transport corridors. In a joint letter we received on 23 September, the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan publicly expressed their willingness to implement resolutions 1990 (2011) and 2352 (2017). That seems to us a positive sign of the rapprochement between the two parties, but it is vital that this commitment be put into practice. We hope that these issues will be the subject of consensus at the summit between the Presidents of the Sudan and South Sudan, which we hope will take place as soon as possible.”

    2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8078 (2017) · source

33. “Headway needs to be made in consolidating the institutions that should properly administer the Area and guarantee the provision of basic services to the people of Abyei. UNISFA cannot, and should not, substitute the role that the State. Despite the problems being experienced, we underscore the fact that educational activities are currently under way to provide training to mitigate the risks posed by explosive remnants of war. Such efforts, which have reached almost 65,000 Abyei inhabitants, constitute an important component in establishing lasting peace in the Area. Moreover, we would highlight the joint work of UNISFA and the United Nations Mine Action Service to confiscate and destroy weapons, detect and eliminate explosive munitions and destroy explosive remnants of war along priority routes.”

    2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8078 (2017) · source

34. “Despite the reduction in the number of violent incidents in comparison with the period covered by the present report (S/2017/870) of the Secretary-General), and taking into account the update provided by the Assistant-Secretary-General at this meeting, we must continue working to further reduce the tensions in the Amiet common market. As we know, it is the economic heart of the Area and helps to improve the relationship between the parties. As reported by the Secretary-General, there are many needs that must be met to provide humanitarian aid. The arrival of displaced persons from South Sudan has led to an urgent situation that UNISFA and other humanitarian actors are struggling to grapple with. There are still problems in terms of access to education, health, safe drinking water and food security.”

    2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8078 (2017) · source

35. “It is clear to us that it is up to the Governments of both countries to make headway in the development of measures allowing for the implementation of the 2011 agreement and the final status of the Area. In that connection, we underscore the good offices role played by UNISFA in terms of mediation to encourage dialogue and rekindle the political process between both countries, as well as to promote understanding and reconciliation between the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities. The coexistence of those two communities, whether through commercial activities or the setting up of community protection committees, helps to establish the bonds of trust that are fundamental among the inhabitants of the Area. Although the security situation is relatively stable, it continues to be unpredictable.”

    2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8078 (2017) · source

36. “Bolivia believes that the current state of relative stability in Abyei is a reflection of the efficient work of UNISFA, which is as important for the Sudan as it is for South Sudan, given the difficult time that the latter is experiencing due to the civil war afflicting the country. In that connection, we would like to commend the Ethiopian troops as well as United Nations personnel for their great work in Abyei. Although we acknowledge the stability in the Area, we also recognize that the political, humanitarian and security situations continue to pose challenges. UNISFA responds where it can, but its abilities to respond are limited by various factors outside of its control.”

    2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8078 (2017) · source

37. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (Spoke in Spanish): Bolivia is grateful to the French presidency for convening this briefing. It has been a long time since the Security Council held a public meeting on the situation in Abyei, and this format makes it possible for the entire membership to learn in greater detail about the work being done in the Area by the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). We also thank Assistant Secretary- General Alexander Zouev and Special Envoy Nicholas Haysom for the important information they have shared with us today.”

    2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8078 (2017) · source

38. “A vote against draft resolution S/2017/884 is not a vote against the JIM. A vote against this draft resolution is a vote against the politicization of the Security Council. A vote against this draft resolution is an appeal to make greater efforts so that we may demonstrate unity on a topic that is so important for the international community.”

    2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

39. “Why must the Council consider draft resolutions that are intentionally designed to be vetoed? What is the political calculus behind these intentions? We regret that, instead of coordinating efforts to try to reach consensus positions on a topic that is clearly in everyone's interest, pressure is brought to bear on certain members and their image is maligned before the international community. Lastly, my delegation wants to state very clearly that on this and other topics, it will reject all pressure brought to bear on it by any member of the Council or Member of the Organization. My delegation's actions and decisions will be taken based on the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations. We categorically reject any attempt to unduly influence or put pressure on the Bolivian delegation in its decision-making.”

    2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

40. “We feel that the Mechanism's work was undermined at least twice this year - first, when its reports were politicized through the addition of information to draft resolutions that were not contained in these reports, which, on a previous occasion, had been a reason for a veto of a draft resolution that had been submitted. Furthermore, another serious issue that weakens the Mechanism's mandate and the Security Council's commitment are the unilateral military actions which are in breach of international law. This is a fundamental issue for the international community and for our work. If we clearly state that maintaining the Council's unity on this situation is essential, we do not understand why draft resolutions are designed that we know in advance will be vetoed for the reasons I mentioned earlier.”

    2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

41. “On the contrary, we believe that we should allow the Mechanism to conduct its work in the most methodical, technical, professional, supported and depoliticized way possible. The renewal of its mandate should be considered after its report is issued. Over the past few months, some technical concerns and observations have been raised in various ways by some Council members. We believe that these concerns should be considered and resolved. That is why we believe that, prior to the renewal of the Mechanism's mandate, we need to consider its report. We believe that, in this case, two days before the deadline of the publication of the report, time is not really a mitigating factor since, I reiterate, its publication is only two days away.”

    2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

42. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia would like to express once again its firmest and categorical condemnation of the use of chemical substances as weapons. This is an unjustifiable and criminal act wherever and whenever it happens and Whoever does it. The use ofthese weapons is a serious violation of international law and international peace and security. We believe that it is essential for the perpetrators of these terrible and criminal acts to be brought to justice and held accountable. Bolivia once again reiterates, as it has been doing for several months, that it is not against the renewal of the mandate of the Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM).”

    2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

43. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia is taking the floor because of our concern that it is very possible that, today in the United Nations, the Security Council will send a completely negative signal to the world. We agree with the proposal made by the Russian Federation because we believe that the Security Council must remain united and unanimous in its fight against the use of chemical weapons. We deplore the fact that proposals are presented in the full knowledge that they will be vetoed and opposed, and deliberately without providing the time necessary to reach the consensus and unity that Security Council has demonstrated on so many occasions. For that reason, Bolivia expresses its support for the proposal of the Russian Federation to postpone the voting on the draft resolution before us.”

    2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

44. “Bolivia reaffirms its support for the self-determination of the Palestinian people and their right to have a free, sovereign and independent State, with the pre-1967 international borders and East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly. Finally, we wish to express our expectation that the Secretary-General's next quarterly report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) will appear in a written format, making it possible for us to prepare our statements on the basis of the report and to see the progress of the implementation of the resolution in detail. We believe that presenting report in writing in advance will keep the situation in Palestine from being invisible and silenced.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

45. “As a pacifist country, Bolivia believes that the only option for guaranteeing a fair and lasting peace in the conflict between Israel and Palestine is the path of dialogue, with clear expressions of political will to achieve the two-State solution, especially by the Government of Israel. We therefore reaffirm the importance of giving continuity to actions provided for in the 1991 Madrid Conference, the Oslo Accords of 1993, which recognize the existence of Israel and ultimately the creation of a Palestinian State and its right to live in peace and security, the Arab Peace Initiative proposed by the Arab League in 2002, and the road map of the Quartet of 2003 - all within the framework of multilateralism.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

46. “In the same way, we categorically condemn Israel's expansionist drive stemming from its intention to continue planning and building new settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, an extreme move that was reported in the press release dated 10 October, published by the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel, concerning the construction of 3,736 new settlement units throughout occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, in clear violation of resolution 2334 (2016). We stress that such statements or actions represent openly belligerent acts against the Organization, undermining any possibility of achieving a fair and lasting peace in the region and increasing the state of anxiety in which both the Palestinian and Israeli peoples live.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

47. “Similarly, the 11 July report compiled by the United Nations country team in the occupied Palestinian territory shows the existence of a series of extremely harsh Israeli measures imposed in the Gaza Strip that have negative humanitarian consequences and continue to affect access to basic services such as drinking water for human consumption and the operation of health centres and hospitals, with a negative impact on the health of the Palestinian population, especially children. For this reason, Israel must bring an immediate and complete halt to the illegal blockade it is imposing in the Gaza Strip. It should immediately proceed to a continuous and unconditional opening of border-crossing points, in order to make it possible for humanitarian assistance, trade goods and people to enter and leave the Strip.”

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48. “We wish to recall to the occupying Power that, since the adoption of resolution 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967, the State of Israel is in violation of the fundamental principles of Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations, given that, to date, it has not withdrawn its armed forces from occupied Palestinian territories. Its belligerent practices against the population living in these territories impinges on their right to live in peace within secure and recognized borders, free from threat or acts of force.”

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49. “Rami Hamdallah, the legitimate presence of the Palestinian Authority would be strengthened with a view to partially alleviating the painful humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. We join in supporting the contents of the statement to the effect that the agreement is an important step towards the achievement of the objective of Palestinian unity, with a Government with a single democratically and legitimately elected Palestinian Authority. Despite this progress, we must recall that the inhumane blockade that Israel is inflicting upon the Palestinian people in Gaza persists.”

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50. “Bolivia was pleased that, on 12 October, the parties reached an agreement in Cairo making a settlement of the intra-Palestinian conflict possible. It will not only enable the Palestinian Authority to resume its full functions in the Gaza Strip as of 1 November, it is also a genuine expression of Palestinian unity. In that regard, we would particularly like to thank Egypt for its efforts on this and other issues in the region. Bolivia also welcomes the statement made on 16 October by Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General for the Middle East Peace Process, in which he stated that, after the meeting held with the Palestinian Prime Minister, Mr.”

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