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Lnchauste Jordan

lines on the record: 66
first: 2017-07-25
most recent: 2018-03-28
sittings or episodes: 10
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“Those modalities must be assessed and revised in such a way that they allow better autonomy for the United Nations vis-a-vis countries that provide greater support to missions, since the financial element could be against the very purpose and objective of the missions. It is worth noting that no peacekeeping mission can succeed if it does not have the host country's support. Ongoing and fluid coordination, the exchange of information and confidence-building mechanisms between missions and local authorities are essential. Finally, given that this is the last open debate in March, I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of my delegation, to congratulate the delegation of the Netherlands for the successful and efficient leadership of the work of the Security Council during this month.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“It should be noted that appropriate levels of equipment and training for troops is not the responsibility only of contributing countries, but also of the Organization in general. The constant attacks against members of peacekeeping forces and the regrettable tolls they take demonstrate the need to strengthen the key parts of missions, principally those related to situational knowledge on the ground and the capacity of units to mobilize and react quickly, and above all to reinforce the defence and protection measures of the camps and the personnel themselves. In that regard, we must take into account all possible modalities of support for the financing of peace operations in a sustained, predictable and flexible manner.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“We underscore that a preventive approach, within the framework of an in-depth, case-by-case study, is indispensable to an appropriate design and understanding of mandates, whatever their nature, with regard to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the States, promoting national ownership and without using that approach as an intervention tool. A technical, logistic and, above all, realistic analysis is required to effectively and adecuately determine the economic, human and material resources missions need In that regard, we underscore the pressing need to improve the institutional agility of troop deployment, as well as in selecting the best trained and most specialized troops to respond to the asymmetric contexts, which we mentioned earlier.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“As a State that champions dialogue and mechanisms for peaceful resolution of conflicts and disputes, Bolivia believes that political measures are the drivers of the new design and implementation of peace missions. Such measures should be used to find political solutions that will lead to sustainable and lasting peace. Political dialogue implies learning; it requires thinking and acknowledgement of the differences, but also of agreements. It facilitates recovery from a crisis and can avert the escalation of violence.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“On the other hand, the report on improving security of United Nations peacekeepers, better known as the Cruz report, is a relevant tool that makes a considerable contribution to issues relating to the security of peacekeepers and to the structural issues of peacekeeping operations, such as leadership, mindset, equipment, and training and capability of troops. The approaches included in the aforementioned reports enable us to pinpoint the various priorities of peacekeeping operations. They also identify ways to strengthen them in order to develop a coherent and adapable system for meeting new conflict and post- conflict situations. Operations will be guided by clear, specific and achievable mandates that are developed in accordance with the reality on the ground, specific action plans that avoid operational complications.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“The United Nations has received important inputs and information and recommendation instruments to advocate a change and improve the performance of deployed missions and optimize the various levels of the system's internal decision-making and planning. We refer to the Brahimi report (S/2000/ 809) and to the report and recommendations of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446), which examined various options, mechanisms and tasks, as well as challenges facing peace operations now.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“We thank the countries that contribute troops, police, observers and civilians for their generosity, solidarity and commitment to the United Nations system and to countries that are plagued by the effects of conflict and instability. There is no doubt that the international landscape is not static; it is undergoing tremendous change. Persistent threats to international peace and security from terrorist groups and transnational crime have revealed the imperative need for peacekeeping operations to undergo profound structural reform that allows them to adapt more efficiently and effectively to their respective environments.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, His Excellency Mr. Mark Rutte, to today's meeting and thank the presidency for convening today's important meeting. We also thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres; the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat; and the civil society representative, in her capacity as Director of the Groupe de recherche, d'etude et de formation femme-action, Ms. Fatimata Toure, for their briefings. My delegation would like to begin by paying its most sincere tribute to all men and women in contingents in United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world, who spare no effort in discharging their duties and mandate.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“We also warmly commend the six non-permanent members whose terms are ending in this important forum, while extending our cordial congratulations for the significant work that they have done in pursuit of international peace and security.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“Finally, it is worth mentioning that no peacekeeping mission can succeed if it does not enjoy the support of the host country. In that regard, continuous and fluid cooperation and information-sharing between missions and local authorities is essential. Bolivia reiterates that the preventive approach based on case-by-case experiences is essential when defining mandates, whatever their nature, with strict respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States, while promoting their national ownership and without using them to justify intervention. In conclusion, as this is the last public briefing of the year - in principle - my delegation would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Japanese delegation on successfully leading the Council's work this month.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“Those modalities must also be assessed and revised in a manner that accords greater autonomy to the United Nations vis-a-vis countries that make more substantial contributions, as the financial factor can be used against the very purpose and objective of the missions. Moreover, within the context of peacekeeping, it is imperative to ensure the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda pursuant to resolution 1325 (2000), thereby reaffirming, ensuring and encouraging women's participation in peace processes through their active participation in prevention, mediation, negotiation and dialogue in order to achieve solutions on level playing fields in post-conflict reconstruction. Priority must also be given to gender parity in the area of peace operations, pursuant to resolution 2242 (2015).”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“The constant attacks against peacekeepers, an example of which occurred only a few days ago with tragic consequences, illustrate the need to strengthen key aspects of missions - especially those involving situational awareness on the ground, mobility and the reaction response of units - above all by reinforcing the defensive and protective resources of the camps and personnel. In that regard, we must consider all possible support modalities for funding peace operations in a sustained, predictable and flexible manner in accordance with the provisions of resolution 2320 (2016).”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“We believe that the Vancouver principles provide an important foundation with respect to training, monitoring, reporting, the protection of minors and the participation and inclusion of women in all aspects of peacekeeping operations. We therefore emphasize prioritizing the improvement of institutional flexibility regarding the deployment of troops, as well as selecting the best trained and most specialized among them to respond to the asymmetric contexts that we just mentioned. Similarly, it is essential that improvements in the material and, above all, technological aspects enable peacekeeping missions to be more effective in fulfilling their mandates. It should be highlighted that adequate equipment and training of troops are not only the responsibility of contributing countries, but also of our entire Organization.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“The international stage is obviously not static in nature. It is undergoing remarkable transformations. The constant threat posed by terrorist groups and transnational crime highlight the need for peacekeeping missions to undergo structural changes that would allow them to adapt to deal more effectively with their respective contexts. Accordingly, the effective and adequate provision of the necessary financial, human and material resources to missions requires technical, logistical and, above all, political analyses in line with the mandates adopted by the Security Council, which must be more realistic, precise and better-focused.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“Unfortunately, that has taken place at a very high cost, owing to the loss of the invaluable lives of soldiers and civilian personnel carrying out their duties. Bolivia pays its most sincere and heartfelt tribute to every man and women among the contingents and personnel of United Nations peacekeeping operations around the world, who spare no effort in fulfilling their mission and mandate despite material constraints, insufficient resources in some situations, difficult conditions on the ground and a volatile security environment. We also thank troop- and police-contributing countries and those that contribute observers and civilian personnel for their impartiality, solidarity with and commitment to the United Nations system and to countries suffering from the consequences of armed conflicts and instability.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for her briefing. Since 1948, peacekeeping operations have encountered great Challenges. Currently, the most significant among them have been related to the protection of civilians and the asymmetric threats faced by the personnel of missions on the ground. Moreover, there are also logistical challenges in general, as well as those related to the development of personnel capacities, adequate equipment, force generation and the concept of operations, which are instruments needed to foster the strengthening of the execution of peacekeeping missions. For nearly 70 years, through the implementation of their mandates, missions have contributed to peacebuilding in various countries.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“Along the same lines, we are encouraged by the statements made during this past period at the meetings held in various cities, such as Ashgabat, Baku, Brussels, Moscow and Samarkand, among others. The importance of regional cooperation was underscored, along with the need for a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan. Similarly, Bolivia considers it very important to carry out a Security Council Visit Afghanistan so that this organ can gain first-hand information, allowing it to strengthen its cooperation with Afghanistan. Finally, we wish to express our support for the political dialogue in Kabul. We are convinced that this process must be inclusive and guided by and for Afghans, making it clear that there is no military solution to the conflict.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“We reiterate that anti-mine action, especially in the area of defusing and removing anti-personnel mines and other explosive remnants of war, is essential for the displaced civilian population to be able to return to their homes. Bolivia also wishes to echo the Secretary-General's observation that the only path to lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan is a negotiated solution with the constructive participation in diplomatic efforts forpeace, with a view to promoting the interests and welfare of all Afghans. In that regard, we call on regional partners to reinforce their commitment to robust cooperation in promoting stability and prosperity, thereby fostering an environment conducive to dialogue.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“We call for joint efforts to assist the return and reintegration of those who have been displaced to their places of origin. We hope that international organizations will continue to provide effective and tangible aid, bearing in mind that the repatriation of refugees and internally displaced persons must be voluntary, safe and in dignified conditions, all while observing the principles of international law. Along the same lines, we highlight the work being carried out by mine removal personnel, under the leadership of the Afghan Directorate for Mine Action Coordination and the United Nations Mine Action Service. They have declared 15 communities free of mines, which has allowed more than 230,000 people to move freely within their communities and facilitated the improvement of agricultural activities and access to markets.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“These caused the deaths of more than 100 people, including members of the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces and Afghan civilians. In that regard, we wish to highlight the prioritization by the Government of the implementation of its four-year plan for security sector reform as a key component of its overall security strategy. We would also highlight the efforts of the Government and the people of Afghanistan in general in their fight against terrorism and Da'esh. With regard to the issue of internally displaced persons and refugees, it is hardly encouraging that, during the reporting period, approximately 33,000 people were displaced by the conflict. To date, the overall number of displaced persons exceeds 318,000.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“We understand the difficult prevailing political equilibrium; however, we trust in the commitment to democracy demonstrated by the people of Afghanistan to date. On the other hand, Bolivia expresses its deep concern at the instability in the security situation, in particular the increased number of armed clashes between Government and anti-Government forces. According to the report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/1056), during the reporting period the number of such confrontations increased by 62 per cent as compared to the same period in 2016. We also find it alarming that, as the report states, it was only recently that one of the most violent weeks occurred, where four complex attacks were carried out by the Taliban throughout the country using sport- utility vehicles as suicide bombs.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we would like to thank Special Representative Tadamichi Yamamoto, Mr. Yury Fedotov, Ambassador Kairat Umarov and Ms. Frogh for their informative briefings today. Bolivia welcomes the progress made by the National Unity Government of Afghanistan, which continues to promote reform measures and emphasize security-sector reform and the national dialogue process. We note the complex situation in which the electoral preparations are taking place and the willingness demonstrated by the various political groups, which continue to come together around the holding of parliamentary and district council elections.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“In order to achieve that goal, it is essential that States commit to banning the development, testing, production, acquisition and possession of nuclear arsenals and explosive devices, and refrain from engaging in any act of provocation or unilateral action that is clearly outside international law. Finally, Bolivia wishes to reiterate that, in its dedication to respect for international law and as a pacifist State, it advocates the implementation of peaceful means of conflict resolution, good offices, preventive diplomacy, multilateralism, non-interference, and respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States, which are universal principles recognized by the international community and effective tools for avoiding the scourge of war and its consequences.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Against that backdrop, the number of terrorist groups and irregular fighters who have found the space in which to commit destabilizing acts and crimes against humanity has increased and become a clear and current threat to international peace and security. We believe that action taken by the international community must be robust so as to confront that threat, while contributing effectively to its eradication in accordance with the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. Moreover, the proliferation of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction is another important challenge facing the Security Council and the international community. In that regard, we all face the great challenge of urgently implementing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, adopted by the General Assembly on 7 July.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Therefore, we believe that one of the greatest challenges facing not only the Security Council but the Organization in general is unilateral action that, in flagrant violation of the purposes and principles of the Charter, recklessly risks undermining the work of the Council and even threaten to exacerbate situations on the ground, thereby entailing consequences that could potentially negatively affect entire regions. Regrettably, such unilateral actions are among the root of governance vacuums and the weakening of the forces of law and order. They have created in humanitarian crises in various regions and led to the loss of millions of lives.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“In that context, we believe that important tools such as the Manila Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes, adopted as General Assembly resolution 37/10, must be considered with a view to achieving that goal. On the other hand, the implementation of the provisions of Chapter VII for settling disputes must not be considered until those under Chapters VI and VIII have been exhausted, and must be implemented only as a means of last resort. In that regard, the Security Council must always act within the framework of the Charter and of respect for the multilateralism - the principle upon which our Organization is based.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Accordingly, it is important to remain focused on the responsibilities and mandates assigned to each organ in carrying out coordination tasks so that the best options can be agreed upon in addressing problems arising from conflict, avoiding unnecessary duplication of work and, above all, preventing overlap and impingement upon the specific mandates of each one. We unequivocally believe that one of the challenges that the Council must address in order to improve its work is the effective implementation of mediation, prevention, reconciliation and good offices for the pacific settlement of disputes, as well as the pre-eminent use of the provisions of Chapters VI and VIII of the Charter.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, we thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his briefing today. We take this opportunity to reiterate our support for his important work. The challenges to international peace and security facing the international community, in general, and in particular to the Security Council in carrying out its mandate, are undoubtedly manifold and complex. Nevertheless, we believe that those that truly threaten to undermine the Council's efforts to prevent breaches of international peace and security are linked to the inadequate implementation of the mechanisms provided for under the Charter of the United Nations.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Finally, as a pacifist nation, 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, based on the understanding that those are universal principles recognized by the international community.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source
“Bolivia is convinced that, in order for the JCPOA to fulfil all of its intended objectives, all parties must diligently comply with their obligations, especially to foster trust among the parties involved. Non-compliance by any of the parties to the Plan will set a negative precedent and could undermine the chances for reaching any agreement on non-proliferation in future. As on previous occasions, Bolivia expresses its desire for future reports to also make reference to annex A, since both annexes are integral and complementary in effectively implementing resolution 2231 (2015).”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source
“Moreover, the delegation of Bolivia is pleased to learn that the European Union is upholding its commitment with regard to the full and effective implementation of all parts of the JCPOA, which is a positive addition to the statements by other Member States in support of the Plan. It is encouraging that since 20 June - the date when the previous report (S/2017/515) was submitted - eight new proposals have been put forward to undertake or allow initiatives with the Islamic Republic of Iran for civilian purposes, both nuclear and non-nuclear, in compliance with the recommendations made by the Secretary-General. Therefore, we urge Member States to make greater efforts to promote appropriate information on the procedures of the Procurement Channel.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source
“We are pleased to learn about the progress detailed in this fourth report on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), in particular that the Islamic Republic of Iran has been fulfilling its nuclear-related commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, as well as confirmation that Iran continued to provisionally apply the Additional Protocol to its Safeguards Agreement. Bolivia underscores that, since the JCPOA is recognized as a genuine success story of multilateral diplomacy and cross-cutting dialogue among the parties involved, it should be implemented in a constructive environment based on mutual respect. Likewise, the parties must refrain from unilaterally applying sanctions outside the scope of the JCPOA, since such sanctions could directly affect the implementation of the agreement.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we thank Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman and Ambassador Adamson for their briefings today. We would also like to thank Permanent Representative of Italy Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi and the team working with him this year for the impeccable work they have carried out as Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). Bolivia echoes the statement of the Secretary- General in his report (S/2017/1030) that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is the best way to ensure the exclusively peaceful nature of the nuclear programme of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source
“The international criminal groups and terrorist groups that the Council and every member of the Organization are combating are its biggest beneficiaries. That is why, in relation to the principles that govern the activity of this organ in the context of threats to international peace and security, it is vital to lay concrete foundations to tackle that scourge, which endangers human rights and life itself.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“Similarly, we are convinced that international and national controls must be strengthened with regard to those weapons. Globalized arms trafficking requires global controls that significantly reduce the risk of those types of weapons being spread and continuing to endanger the lives of millions of people. We therefore believe it essential to have mechanisms in place that prohibit the supply of small arms and light weapons to unauthorized entities in the receiving States, and to ensure the strict regulation of their trade activities and a total ban on the re-exportation of unauthorized weapons and on their production, with or without expired licenses. It cannot be denied that violence, transnational crime and terrorism are closely linked to the illicit arms trade.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“Undoubtedly, the aspect related to the management of ammunition and weapons is a substantial component of the United Nations system, whether in peacekeeping operations or in the activities of the Security Council and other bodies that are associated primarily with programmes of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, in addition to activities related to the registration and marking of weapons, which allows them to be traced. On the other hand, inadequate arms management remains a cause for concern. We firmly believe that the specialized agencies of the Organization, such as the United Nations Mine Action Service and the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, should be strengthened, as that would contribute positively to the handling, storage, removal and destruction of small arms and light weapons.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we consider it necessary to define the concept ofnon-State agents, and in that regard there is a substantive history of resolutions - such as resolution 1540 (2004) - that have been negotiated, agreed and stipulated in the context of the non-proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. Non-State actors - who are illegally supplied with weapons and ammunition - provoke and deepen conflicts, destabilize States, commit crimes against humanity, war crimes and serious violations of human rights, spread destruction, and subject the civilian population to the most despicable acts.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“The gravity of the problem is rooted in the trade in small arms and light weapons, as evidenced in the figures cited in the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/1025), which estimates that the financial value of that lucrative business was worth at least $6 billion in 2014 alone. Moreover, illicit arms trafficking generates a parallel market whose profits are then injected into the global financial system through money-laundering and tax havens, which tend to diminish or eliminate controls, especially through the investment services of the tertiary sector, which is used by organized crime groups to legitimize their profits. When it comes to the issue of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, we are compelled to address the aspect of their illegal transfer to non-State actors.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“We are equally concerned to see that the great challenge to combating the illicit arms trade has not yet been overcome by the United Nations or the international community. We believe that, in addition to being a criminal activity, illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons further exacerbates armed conflicts, accentuates tensions, encourages terrorism and transnational organized crime, and causes serious injuries and deaths to innocent civilians. We emphasize that addressing the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is of vital importance to maintaining regional peace and stability and thereby to promoting development in the affected countries in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“Mr. Inehauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (Spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the briefing on small arms and light weapons presented by the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu. Bolivia is a pacifist State that does not produce, store or export weapons of any kind. We therefore firmly believe that mitigating the use, trade and trafficking of small arms and light weapons is vital to the success of the peacebuilding and stabilization efforts of countries in conflict. We are concerned about the issue of the illegal trade of small arms and light weapons, which is an ongoing challenge that contributes to the permanent destabilization and lack of security in areas where armed conflicts are being fought.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“We must continue our work and redouble our efforts to achieve peace, stability and development in the Central Africa subregion.”
2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source
“Another aspect that Bolivia believes would accelerate progress in peacebuilding in the region is the greater participation of women in those processes and in decision-making. We commend the initiative of UNOCA, in collaboration with ECCAS, to create a regional network of women's media for peace and security in Central Africa, which seeks to help to mobilize women in the region and promote the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We support the continuation of that work. Finally, we urge the international community to take into account the factors I have outlined, which we believe could help to resolve the humanitarian situation. In the Lake Chad basin region alone, there are some 10 million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and more than 2 million who are internally displaced.”
2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source
“We believe that, in seeking to address terrorism, both the countries of the region and the international community as a whole should reflect on the root causes underlying its existence, one of which is the lack of control in the exploitation ofnatural resources, which in turn are used to supply and finance the illicit activities of these groups. In his report, the Special Representative refers to Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a key source of poaching and gold mining by the Lord's Resistance Army. That systematic sacking of resources is partly due to the recent withdrawal of troops who had been fighting the Lord's Resistance Army. A new strategy must therefore be developed with the African Union and the countries involved in order to avoid gaps that could later be exploited by members of terrorist groups.”
2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source
“We are of the View that, although the realities of each country differ, the conflicts in the region must be resolved through mediation, preventive diplomacy and mainly through constructive and inclusive political dialogue. To that must be added coordinated efforts between neighboring countries, regional organizations and international cooperation. In that regard, we believe that the initiative of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel could be replicated in Central Africa. In that context, we highlight the progress made by multinational joint force and regional and international partners in the fight against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin.”
2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the results obtained by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General during his visit to Burundi. I wish to highlight in that respect the need for an inclusive dialogue that contributes to stability. We also underline ongoing interaction with subregional leaders in order to address the situation of the Central African Republic in the framework of the African Initiative and the Libreville road map. We also highlight the initiatives carried out in Chad and the collaboration of UNOCA with the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Economic Community of West African States, among others.”
2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source
“However, we must also recognize that other challenges persist in the areas of peace and security, humanitarian assistance and economic development, which must be addressed. The progress made to date, with the support of UNOCA, should not be overlooked. On the contrary, further progress should be made, with the help of all regional and subregional organizations, in accordance with the principle of respect for sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of every State in which it carries out its mandate. We recognize the complexity of such challenges. Therefore, in order to achieve peace, security and development in Central Africa, we believe that a subregional approach should be taken to confront the current and emerging threats with a view to reducing the impact that these may have on the stability of the subregion.”
2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Central Africa and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), Mr. Francois Lounceny Fall, for his informative briefing. Bolivia recognizes the work being carried out by the Office in the areas of preventive diplomacy and mediation, as well as the support that it provides to regional and subregional organizations. We therefore wish it success in its operations and express our support for the tasks entrusted to it. To begin, we recognize that the efforts of UNOCA contribute to the reduction of tensions in the region; we therefore commend its work.”
2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source
“In closing, Bolivia reiterates its rejection of all acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motive, whenever and by whomsoever committed. We reiterate the need for all States to use every means available to combat terrorism, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law. All counterterrorism efforts made by the Security Council and the United Nations must be fully supported by Member States, which must seek to bring to justice those responsible for such crimes, so that they can be duly investigated, prosecuted and punished.”
2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source
“Furthermore, those States in whose formal and informal markets cultural heritage has been identified and recovered must develop and adopt policies for redress and the return of said property and take into account the guidelines laid down in the various international instruments on the issue. In this vein, there is also a need to strengthen the judicial mechanisms enabling the investigation and prosecution of persons involved in the commission of such crimes, and the international community needs to lend greater support to this effort. Therefore precedents such as the sentence handed down by the International Criminal Court in the Al-Mahdi case, on the destruction of historical and religious sites in Mali, is a necessary benchmark in terms of combating impunity.”
2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source
“We believe that the efforts made to implement the resolution must also focus on returning cultural sites to their pre-conflict condition and also include mine-action efforts so as to clear explosive remnants of war and anti-personnel mines in such areas, given that post-conflict restoration and rehabilitation efforts can begin only when the security situation allows. We therefore believe that the positive experience registered in coordinating and carrying out joint mine action, as noted in the report of the Secretary-General, in which Mali, along with the United Nations Mine Action Service, began a general programme to neutralize these threats, is something that could be replicated in other countries.”
2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source