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1. “We also encourage ongoing dialogue between the federal Government and the regional Government of Kurdistan in order to peacefully resolve pending issues, since it was through dialogue that the Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports were reopened to international traffic and federal resources were allocated to pay public servants in Kurdistan. As such, we call on both parties to continue to work together on a consensual basis to address and resolve common issues. Despite the progress made, we regret the continuation of asymmetrical attacks that claim the lives of innocent civilians. During the reporting period, at least 170 people were killed and 300 injured, including women and children.”

   2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8271 (2018) · source

2. “We call on the elected representatives and the political actors concerned to dialogue and enter into negotiations that will enable them to establish continuous governance and develop solid institutions that will take the necessary measures for the stabilization and rebuilding of Iraq. We also note the progress made in the establishment of a State-owned oil company under the supervision of the Council of Ministers. We are convinced that the sovereign administration of those resources will be of great help for the rebuilding of Iraq and the restoration of basic services for the people in general.”

   2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8271 (2018) · source

3. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, the Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate, Ms. Michele Coninsx, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Mr. Jan Kubis, for their briefings. My delegation also acknowledges the outstanding role being played by UNAMI in the carrying out of its mandate. We encourage UNAMI to continue advancing dialogue and coordination for bolstering the peace process and reconciliation in Iraq. We highlight the holding of parliamentary elections on 12 May, which were conducted in an orderly way in a violence-free environment.”

   2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8271 (2018) · source

4. “With regard to the possibility of creating a peacekeeping mission in eastern Ukraine, we believe it is imperative for the Security Council to remain united when establishing its mandate, if such a deployment were considered appropriate. Finally, I wish to state that there can be no military solution to this conflict. The international community and the Council must make every effort to achieve a lasting peace, which will, in the long term, be beneficial for the region. Above all, it must be the parties who resolve their differences with the assistance of their regional organizations.”

   2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

5. “We strongly condemn any act of violence, attacks or threats against civilians, hospitals, schools, health-care facilities and water and energy infrastructure, as well as attacks against humanitarian personnel, including doctors, who are risking their lives to help civilians. Furthermore, we commend the high-level meeting between the leaders of Russia and France on 24 May, where it was agreed to re-establish the joint working groups. We also applaud the meeting held between the leaders of Russia and Germany on 16 May to continue seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Likewise, we firmly support the endeavours of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission, which is conducting important work in difficult circumstances. We encourage it to continue with its monitoring activities.”

   2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

6. “In that regard, we call on all parties to comply with resolution 2365 (2017), on anti-mine action, which urges all parties to armed conflicts to bring an immediate and definitive end to the indiscriminate to use of explosive devices in violation of international humanitarian law. It also urges them to protect civilians, particularly children, from the threat posed by landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices. Along the same lines, we call on the parties to strictly adhere to their obligations on the protection of civilians, including resolution 2286 (2016), in compliance with international humanitarian law.”

   2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

7. “Successive violations of the ceasefire have had a devastating effect on the lives of millions of civilians. According to statistics from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, approximately 4 million people have been affected by the crisis, around 3 million of whom require humanitarian assistance. Moreover, attacks on urban areas and civilian infrastructure have affected 60 per cent of those living along the so-called contact line, which is 457 kilometres long and which is reportedly rapidly becoming one of the most mine-contaminated areas in the world. Such circumstances are exacerbated by harsh winter temperatures.”

   2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

8. “The Minsk agreements continue to be the basis upon which the international community has committed itself to seeking lasting peace in eastern Ukraine. All of this is in line with the Security Council press statement of31 January 2017 (SC/12700). Likewise we call for them to abide by the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and to fully abide by international humanitarian law. We believe that compliance with the stipulations of those agreements and the development of confidence-building measures are crucial to consolidate the efforts the parties must make to seek a political outcome to the crisis. In that regard, we call upon the Trilateral Contact Group and the Normandy quartet to resume the diplomatic process towards implementing the Minsk agreements.”

   2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

9. “We express our concern about the continued tension in the region and call upon all parties to cease hostilities immediately, abide by the ceasefire, allow unconditional humanitarian access and facilitate full and safe access for the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine so that it can fully complete its monitoring tasks on the ground. We see that, despite the joint statement on 2 March by the Trilateral Contact Group where the parties reaffirmed their full commitment to a sustainable and unlimited ceasefire from 5 March 2018 onwards, there was once again incompliance with that pledge. In that regard, we call for the parties to abide by the prohibition of the use of heavy weapons and to strictly abide by resolution 2202 (2015), which endorses a package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements.”

   2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

10. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank you, Sir, for being here and presiding over our meeting. We also express our gratitude for the presence of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and Ukraine. We also express our gratitude for the briefings provided by the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo; the Chief Monitor of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine and the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Ursula Mueller.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

11. “We encourage them to continue their work and to coordinate their efforts to achieve better cooperation in order to continue supporting the mediation under the auspices of the EAC, which should continue to lead that process.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

12. “We also encourage the international community to continue funding the humanitarian response programme in Burundi. In order to overcome these challenges, we need to create an environment of trust, and that means lifting the unilateral sanctions that have negative effects on the lives of vulnerable groups such as women and children and are detrimental to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. We should point out here that such unilateral actions are illegal according to the Charter of the United Nations. We acknowledge the efforts and work of the East African Community (EAC), the African Union Special Envoy, the Chair of the Burundi configuration and the United Nations country team in Burundi.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

13. “It is important to analyse those where there is still a lack of agreement, and the international community should support that dialogue constructively with a view to reaching a peaceful settlement. Burundi's contribution to peace and security through its troop contributions, which demonstrate its institutional capacity, should also be taken into account. The international community should support Burundi in strengthening its capacities and assisting it with its socioeconomic development and the humanitarian challenges it is facing. In that regard, we commend the tripartite agreement signed by Burundi, Tanzania and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on the return of refugees to Burundi from Tanzania, which prioritized the repatriation of 19,148 refugees.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

14. “In that regard, and in view of the fact that Burundi presents no threat to international peace and security, since its situation remains stable, we believe that the road map proposed by Mr. Mkapa should be implemented in order to reach a consensus and create the conditions necessary for a peaceful environment for the next elections, to be held in 2020. The Security Council, and the international community in general, must act on a basis of respect for Burundi's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. In that regard, we consider that Burundi's referendum and constitutional reform are both internal issues that must be consolidated by Burundians for Burundians. We must take into account the progress made in the negotiations in the inter-Burundian dialogue. We should not forget that there is consensus on several points.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

15. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia is grateful for the briefings delivered by Mr. Michel Kafando, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, and Ambassador Jiirg Lauber, Permanent Representative of Switzerland, in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. Bolivia appreciates and supports the Special Envoy's efforts to continue the inter-Burundian dialogue in an inclusive environment. We also appreciate the efforts to facilitate that goal led by the former President of Tanzania, Mr. Benjamin Mkapa, and the President of Uganda, Mr. Yoweri Museveni, in accordance with the Arusha Accords, which must remain the cornerstone of that process. We reiterate that dialogue and respect for the Accords are key to enabling Burundi's emergence from its crisis.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

16. “We strongly urge and encourage the international community to continue contributing technical, economic and humanitarian support to all initiatives that support the peoples of the region in the interest of achieving stability and peace.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

17. “Cooperation among the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, MINUSMA, the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union is crucial within this framework. We also believe it is necessary to improve and strengthen coordination among the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, Operation Barkhane and MINUSMA in order to avoid duplication of tasks. We stress that each force must have a clear mandate. Intelligence and information exchange mechanisms must be consolidated in order to achieve the full operation and deployment of the Joint Force. Finally, we believe humanitarian action in the Sahel is critical: it has saved many lives, but millions of people still urgently need it.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

18. “We call on countries to promptly channel their cooperation through the Organization. It is important to operationalize the technical agreement among the United Nations, the European Union and the G-5 Sahel countries in order to consolidate operational and logistical support to the Joint Force. Furthermore, it is essential to bolster the programmes envisioned in the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, which provides a general framework aimed at strengthening governance, resilience and security in the countries of the region. Strengthening those capacities and, above all, ensuring their ownership and leadership by the countries of the region, on the ground is fundamental.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

19. “Likewise, the pledges made at the high-level conference on the Sahel of the European Union and other countries held on 23 February in Brussels are an encouraging sign for the strengthening ofthe capabilities of the Joint Force contingents. All initiatives aimed at achieving stability and lasting peace in the region are vital. We are concerned that those pledges of financial cooperation have not yet been fully met. We reiterate once again that all initiatives in favour of achieving stability and lasting peace in the region - within the framework of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity and independence of the countries that comprise it - are fundamental. We also believe that financial support for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) should continue.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

20. “We consider it essential that the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, within the operational framework approved by resolution 2359 (2017) and endorsed prior to that by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, generate the necessary capacities for the full deployment of military, police and civilian components. In that regard, we highlight the fact that two thirds of troops have already been deployed. We hope that the remaining third will be deployed as soon as possible. To that end, it is imperative that the countries that make up the Joint Force receive technical cooperation and predictable and sustainable financing. It is also essential to finalize the Joint Force operational plan scheduled at the start of this month.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

21. “With that in mind, we consider it essential to consolidate the political process in Mali, which will ultimately contribute to the long- term stabilization of the region. Despite the alarming panorama in the Sahel, we wish to underscore the important efforts made by the regional and subregional organizations led by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. We welcome and commend the efforts and laudable political determination of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and the Niger in terms of cooperation and operationalization of their forces on the ground. The Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel is an exemplary demonstration of the coordinated efforts between the African Union and the United Nations, as well as of a high level of solidarity among member countries of the international community in general.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

22. “Another 5 million people are experiencing similar conditions, including refugees and forcibly displaced persons - without even mentioning the adverse effects produced by climate change that are further deepening the crisis in the region. In Mali, insecurity has intensified and clashes between armed groups, asymmetrical attacks, cross- border influences and intercommunal violence have led to mass displacement, further worsening the humanitarian situation. Insecurity has spread from the northern regions to its centre. It is worth mentioning that 5.1 million people - who represent more than 27 per cent of the population of that country - live in the affected areas. Furthermore, there are some 59,000 internally displaced persons, while almost one in five Malians suffer from food insecurity.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

23. “There is no need to explain that the policies of interventionism and regime change triggered, in the aftermath of the 2011 conflict in Libya, the collateral destabilization of the Sahel, heralding chaos and horrors that continue to this very day. Unfortunately, in addition to the precarious security situation, the Sahel presents other great challenges. The humanitarian situation requires our attention in more detail. According to data provided by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, eight countries in the region are at risk of humanitarian crisis; out of the 150 million inhabitants, some 24 million require humanitarian assistance and 32 million are at risk of food insecurity.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

24. “The region continues to face a volatile and complex environment, including asymmetrical threats from armed and terrorist groups, as well as transnational crime, including trafficking in drugs, human beings and arms, among other things. Those factors not only jeopardize the stability of the countries of the region, but also represent a threat to political peace processes. They also represent a threat to the civilian population, who are worst affected. Bolivia has insistently reiterated the need not only to analyse but especially to identify the structural causes of conflicts. In the specific case of the Sahel, those causes have had a profound impact across the region.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

25. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia thanks your delegation, Madam President, for having organized this important debate. We also express our appreciation for briefings provided by Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations; Mr. Maman Sidikou, Permanent Secretary of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel); Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; and Ambassador Joao Pedro Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations. The situation in the Sahel presents maj or challenges in the areas of security, governance and development.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

26. “Bolivia therefore advocates the use of peaceful means for the settlement of disputes established by Charter of the United Nations, such as negotiation, mediation, conciliation, prevention and legal settlements for the peaceful resolution of disputes. Finally, as Mr. Daccord and Ms. Edwar are at this meeting, Bolivia would like to pay heartfelt tribute to humanitarian workers, who often put their own lives at risk or make the ultimate sacrifice, for their tireless efforts to prevent or mitigate attacks on civilians in armed conflict.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

27. “We welcome the decision of the Palestinian Authority to request the International Criminal Court to investigate possible war crimes committed by Israel, the occupying Power, in occupied Palestinian territories, including the Gaza Strip. We also encourage all States to ratify the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the Additional Protocols of 1977 and 2005, so as to facilitate humanitarian assistance and unrestricted access. Our approach to armed conflict should be focused on preventive action - including identifying potential conflicts and threats to civilians - since the most effective way to protect civilians is to prevent the outbreak, escalation, continuation and the resumption of armed conflicts.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

28. “Despite those initiatives, we believe that the disproportionate impact of armed conflicts flows from a failure to implement international law, including international humanitarian law, and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. It should be recalled that international humanitarian law and its principles of impartiality, neutrality, humanity and independence were developed precisely in response to violence in armed conflict, and must be observed regardless of political or military disputes. It is important to mention that some of those acts may be considered war crimes or crimes against humanity, and are therefore subject to prosecution before the International Criminal Court. We call on all States to ratify the Rome Statute to ensure its universality and put an end to impunity.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

29. “In addition, the Agenda for Humanity, proposed by the United Nations, encompasses five points on which the international community must work in order to alleviate humanitarian suffering and mitigate the risk and vulnerability of the civilian population. It should be noted that the agenda includes conflict prevention, respect for international humanitarian law and work with the most vulnerable populations. Moreover, the Health Care in Danger initiative, launched in 2011 by the International Committee of the Red Cross, aims at addressing the problem of violence against patients, health workers, facilities and vehicles, to strengthen safe access to health care and to provide health care in armed conflicts and other emergency situations.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

30. “Regarding Libya, according to data from the International Organization for Migration, in 2017 at least 2,824 Libyan citizens died or disappeared in the Mediterranean Sea in their attempt to flee the conflict in that country. Those are only some data that reflect the negative effect of armed conflict on the civilian population. In that regard, and to address that regrettable scenario, concrete initiatives have been taken, such as resolution 2286 (2016), which seeks to protect the civilian population and humanitarian personnel during armed conflicts and to guarantee their fully secure deployment, as well as ensure the protection of civilian infrastructure, among other things.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

31. “In the case of Yemen, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), more than 22 million of the 27 million inhabitants will require some form of humanitarian assistance in 2018 i 1 million more than the previous year - of which 7.5 million will need nutritional support, including 1.8 millions boys and girls. In Palestine, again according to OCHA, 73 people were reported dead and 8,154 injured in the course of 2017, both in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. In addition, in the past seven weeks and since the start of the Great March of Return, more than 100 deaths have been reported, among them 13 children - more than half of whom died just on 14 May.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

32. “Children are the most vulnerable segment of the population in all those situations. They are disproportionately affected by armed conflicts and their consequences, whether sexual violence, abduction, recruitment or forced displacement. Therefore, Bolivia emphatically condemns any kind of violence, attack or threat against the civilian population or against hospitals, schools, health-care facilities, infrastructure for water and energy supply, and humanitarian personnel, including doctors who risk their lives to help the civilian population embroiled in armed conflict. As we have said, armed conflict disproportionately affects the civilian population.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

33. “According to the Secretary-General's report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2018/462), more than 50 million people in urban zones are currently affected by armed conflicts. The use of explosives caused the deaths ofmore than 42,000 people in 2017, of which 31,904 were civilians. In addition to injuring and killing people, armed conflicts have other consequences for the civilian population, including forced displacement and sexual violence. With regard to displacement, as the Secretary- General's report describes so well, that was one of the characteristics of conflict in 2017. It is worth noting that an alarming number of 65 million people were forcibly displaced in 2016 alone. We also condemn and deplore the confirmed increase in cases of sexual violence in 2017.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

34. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation welcomes you, Mr. President, and thanks the leadership of the Republic of Poland for having organized and convened this meeting on such a critical theme. We also thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, for his briefing, as well as the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Yves Daccord, and Ms. Hanaa Edwar, Secretary-General of the Iraqi Al-Amal Association, for their respective briefings and for attending today's meeting. Armed conflicts severely affect civilians, who are at the mercy of the indiscriminate use of weapons of all types, both in rural areas and in densely population urban zones. In many circumstances they are seen as military targets.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

35. “There can and should be no area where double standards are used in the application of those norms, since such acts are contrary to international law and undermine the work of our Organization and the efforts of the international community.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

36. “In that regard, a successful example in the pursuit of justice and accountability was the establishment of the International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda through resolutions 827 (1993) and 955 (1994), respectively, which, in addition to contributing significantly to justice by fighting impunity, played an important role in restoring the rule of law in the countries of the former Yugoslavia and in Rwanda. In conclusion, we reiterate that full compliance with the commitments assumed under international law is indispensable for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

37. “Furthermore, the Rome Statute, which provided for the establishment of the International Criminal Court, made it possible to create a universal criminal justice system in order to investigate and prosecute crimes against humanity and war crimes and to fight impunity. Unfortunately, the effort to achieve true universality in criminal jurisdiction did not receive the support of all Member States, since several members of the Security Council, including permanent members, are not States parties to the Rome Statute despite the fact that it is precisely the Council that has the powers to refer cases to its jurisdiction. In that regard, universality is still a clear challenge and requires the commitment of all States to fighting impunity.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

38. “The universal jurisdiction for which the Court was established and the work that has developed over the 71 years since its establishment demonstrate the ongoing call for dialogue, at all times prioritizing negotiation and peace over the use of force and aggression. As a highly peaceful State, Bolivia reaffirms its commitment and support to the work undertaken by the International Court of Justice. It is also important that, in the context of the responsibilities set out in Article 36, paragraph 3, of the Charter, the Security Council make use of all the tools and mechanisms provided by the Court, including the delivery of advisory opinions, which represents a preventive way to settle disputes and contributes significantly to the fulfilment of the obligation of States to settle their international disputes through peaceful means.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

39. “However, instead it emphasized that the obligation is to settle them in such a manner that international peace and security, and - I underscore - justice, are not endangered. In that context, justice is a value that all Members of the Organization are obliged to respect and promote. It is a positive duty, which requires more than only refraining from acting unlawfully. It requires effective efforts to establish a fair outcome in situations where international relations are distorted by injustice. In that context, as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, the International Court of Justice plays a key role in the peaceful settlement of disputes and reinforces the provisions of Chapter VI of the Charter.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

40. “The effective application of negotiation, mediation, reconciliation, prevention and the legal arrangements for the peaceful settlement of disputes, as well as the primary use of the provisions of Chapters VI and VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, are indispensable to the analysis and comprehensive consideration of conflicts and their particularities. To that end, it is essential to recall and to bear in mind the provisions of Article 2, paragraph 3, of the Charter, which establishes the obligation of States to settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered. It is important to emphasize that the Charter could have stipulated the obligation to settle disputes in accordance with international law.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

41. “The effectiveness of the efforts of our Organization in preserving and maintaining international peace and security lies precisely in the degree of its Members' adherence to, respect for and compliance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as actions that are implemented by the Security Council, which must at all times prioritize dialogue and the peaceful settlement of disputes as opposed to the use or threat of force, intimidation or interventionism.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

42. “In that regard, the Charter of the United Nations is very clear, through the provision in Article 2, paragraph 4, that Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations. One can clearly not claim to defend international law by violating international law.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

43. “They have even gone so far as to extend their internal security policies to the sphere ofinternational relations, applying a kind of exceptionalism in complying with their obligations and United Nations resolutions. Such a breach of the rule of law and the sovereign equality of States is reflected in interventions, occupations, regime-change policies and the application of unilateral coercive measures, which, in flagrant violation of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States, have led to humanitarian disasters and have destroyed entire nations under the rationale of enforcing international law.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

44. “Thus, in a multipolar world, equality among States prevails, and the Charter of the United Nations is the cornerstone that makes possible this interaction and coordination. However, along with the emergence of this community of relations and interaction, we are also seeing breaches of international law, which are posing a major threat to the maintenance of international peace and security. During the twentieth century and at the beginning of the twenty-first century, we have witnessed such violations, which have involved a reinterpretation, redefining or selective application of the provisions of these various instruments by some so as to adapt them to their points of view and agendas.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

45. “International law is built on the rights and duties of States and on the limits that these mutually agree to observe in the exercise of their sovereignty. With this in mind, the assigning ofprerogatives to various organs and systems establishes an international order regulated by international agreements and treaties, which form the backbone of international relations and establish a binding framework providing certainty, equality and security. The acceptance of these international norms by all States is what guarantees the existence of an international order that involves all States and makes the maintenance of international peace and security possible. The twentieth century was characterized by the strengthening of multilateralism as a basic element of relations among States and respect for the fundamental norms of international law.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

46. “Mr. Llorenty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to welcome the presence here of the President of the Republic of Poland, His Excellency Mr. Andrzej Duda, and his delegation, and to thank him for having convened this important meeting. We also express our appreciation for the important participation of the President Emeritus of the International Court of Justice, Judge Hisashi Owada, and the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, Judge Theodor Meron. We also thank the Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General for her briefing. We would like to take this opportunity to extend warm and fraternal greetings to all our Muslim brothers and sisters and wish them a blessed Ramadan.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

47. “Finally, but no less important, is economic transformation. Bolivia believes that in order to ensure lasting, sustainable peace and to alleviate the fragility ofthe Somali State, there is a need to reform the security sector, and the international community must work to restructure its external debt, as in a post-conflict phase there cannot be sustainable peace without development, and there can be no development if this important issue is not resolved.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source

48. “Nonetheless, we believe that the Security Council, the United Nations and the international community as a whole must continue to work together to build the capacity of AMISOM. to ensure that the Somali security forces can assume full responsibility for maintaining their country's security in the near future. Al-Shabaab continues to pose a latent threat to Somalia. The attacks perpetrated by that terrorist group have again served to underscore the importance of identifying measures to counter it, in particular in Mogadishu, where attacks carried out with improvised explosive devices, car bombs and heavy weaponry have claimed the lives ofhundreds and caused major damage. We also note with alarm the ongoing high levels of sexual Violence perpetrated against women and girls, particularly those who have been forcibly displaced.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source

49. “Similarly in that area, we note that it is imperative that Somali ownership develops within a relationship based on trust, consensus and inclusiveness among the Federal Government and federal states alike. In addition, UNSOM. support to the National Intelligence and Security Agency is Vital to improve the capacity required for demobilization, reintegration and disarmament and weapons and maritime security management. Bolivia fully supports all African Union efforts to implement mediation, preventive diplomacy and dialogue initiatives to promote a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict. We highlight the meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council on 30 April, during which it committed to providing full support to Somalia in achieving its transition goals.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source

50. “We commend the President of Somalia on his recent visits to various regions of the country in order to step up and accelerate efforts at dialogue and reconciliation. At the political level, the political road map for inclusive politics for the period 2017-2020, outlined by the Council of Ministers of the Federal Government, along with the efforts of the National Security Council, has led to significant progress, which we believe will be mutually beneficial for the Federal Government and for federal states. With regard to security, we believe that it is essential that the transition plan developed by Federal Government be reflected when the security, military and police forces, as well as thejudiciary and correction authorities, are fully operational.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source