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“The pro-Russian separatist militias continue to occupy buildings and border posts, hold dozens of innocent people hostage and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. The living conditions ofpeople living in areas affected by the hostilities continue to deteriorate, and the number of internally displaced persons has steadily increased. The escalation of violence in recent days, until its tragic climax yesterday, demonstrates once again that active armed groups in eastern Ukraine are actually well-equipped and well-trained paramilitary forces who enjoy clear external support. We urge the Russian Federation to actively use its influence on the illegal armed groups and ensure that weapons and fighters can no longer cross the border, in order to bring about a de-escalation as soon as possible.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“A transparent and independent comprehensive international investigation must be completed as soon as possible. Safe and unhindered access must be granted to international investigators, as well as to observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and representatives of affected countries. All parties involved should fully cooperate to that end. We commend the Ukrainian authorities in that regard. Those who committed this heinous act must be held accountable. This air disaster took place in a context of the ongoing deterioration of the situation in the east of Ukraine. Day after day, we receive reports of civilians killed in fighting between the Ukrainian armed forces and illegal armed groups.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I also thank the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, for his briefing. At the start ofmy remarks, Iwish to express, on behalf of the Government and the people of Luxembourg, my most sincere condolences to the families and relatives of the 298 people aboard the Malaysia Airlines aircraft that crashed yesterday afternoon near the village of Grabovo in eastern Ukraine. Among the victims was a Dutch-English family living in Luxembourg. Our sympathy also goes out to the Governments and the peoples of the Netherlands, Malaysia, Germany, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines and the United Kingdom. The international community owes it to the victims to shed light on the circumstances that led to this tragic event.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“The review should be based on lessons learned not only by the Commission but also by the Secretariat and the entire United Nations system in order to make our support in restoring States and societies in the aftermath of a conflict more strategic and sustainable. Luxembourg is ready to contribute to that sensitive but necessary exercise so as to strengthen the work of the United Nations in support of peacebuilding.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“The efforts ofthe Peacebuilding Commission in Guinea were focused on supporting the organization of the legislative elections that took place on 28 September, following an inclusive political dialogue, facilitated by the United Nations. It is now important to consolidate those gains in order to enable the Guinean people to fully benefit from the dividends of peace and democracy. Allow me to conclude by turning to next year. In 2015, the peacebuilding architecture established in 2005 will be reviewed in depth. That review should acknowledge the true value of the Peacebuilding Commission's potential as an advisory body and a support to countries emerging from conflict.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“The State must assume its responsibilities in the promotion and protection of human rights, the rule of law and the delivery of public services to citizens. In post-conflict situations, peacebuilding processes must be inclusive. We should aspire to reflect a true national consensus. By supporting the establishment of inclusive partnerships at the national level, the Peacebuilding Commission can make a real difference, in particular in strengthening the full participation of women, young people and other groups that are too often excluded. In 2013, the Guinea configuation of the Peacebuilding Commission, which I have the honour to chair, began its third year of activities.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“Sustainable peacebuilding requires the establishment of processes, inclusive political settlements and competent and accountable national institutions to negotiate and implement a new social contract. That undertaking can take more than a generation. The long-term support and partnership of the international community are needed. In that regard, we welcome the efforts made by the fragile States meeting in the context of the Group of Seven Plus and the conclusion of national agreements under the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States. States and Governments have fundamental responsibilities towards their populations. By carrying out its regulatory functions, the State preserves its legitimacy.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“We cannot ignore the realities of the political economy of a country, the root causes of conflict, the risks of corruption, governance that is not conducive to development; political, economic or social exclusion; human rights violations; transnational organized crime or even political cultures in which the winner takes all. To overlook those root causes is to risk a resurgence of conflict and violence. We saw that painfully in Guinea- Bissau in 2012 and in the Central African Republic and South Sudan in 2013 and 2014. In order to learn from past mistakes, the Secretariat has undertaken significant initiatives, such as the "Rights up Front" action plan. We must also learn to question some of our approaches with regard to peacebuilding and State-building. I am thinking, for example, of the approach to the principle of national ownership.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“Luxembourg has worked actively during the past year to strengthen the interaction between the PBC and the Security Council. While there has been no progress on the participation of the Chairs of the country configurations in Council consultations, practical arrangements have been established with a View to going beyond the stage of formal interactions. At this time, it would be appropriate to deepen those exchanges, engage in substance and discuss topics such as the root causes of conflict, including their socioeconomic causes and the possible risk of relapse into conflict. The countries that are on the agenda of the Commission, especially those in West Africa, are faced with complex and entangled crises. The risks of conflict are often exacerbated by the political dimension or by the weakness or absence of State institutions.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I thank Rwanda for organizing, under its presidency, this informative meeting on the activities of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I commend the Permanent Representative of Croatia, Ambassador Drobnjak, and his predecessor, Ambassador Vilovic, for their commitment at the helm of the Commission in 2013. I commend the Permanent Representative of Brazil, Ambassador Patriota, for his leadership of the Peacebuilding Commission in general and for his leadership of the Guinea-Bissau configuration in particular. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Assistant Secretary-General Judy Cheng- Hopkins for the work she has undertaken with the team of the Office of Peacebuilding Support.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“Staffan De Mistura as Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria will breathe new life into the search for a political solution.”
2014-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7216 (2014) · source
“Ifresolution 2165 (2014) is not complied with and resolution 2139 (2014) continues to suffer the same fate, the Security Council has clearly affirmed that supplementary measures will be taken. In voting today, the Security Council has prioritized shared humanity and the common concern for the interests and vital needs of the Syrian people. We are proud to have actively contributed to this, alongside our Australian and Jordanian colleagues. The humanitarian distaster will nevertheless persist and continue to have a serious impact on neighbouring countries so long as a political solution to the Syrian conflict is not found. I should therefore like to conclude by expressing the hope that the Security Council's newfound unanimity and the appointment on 10 July of Mr.”
2014-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7216 (2014) · source
“The monitoring mechanism, established under the auspices of the Secretary-General for an initial period of six months, provides for a simple notification system. Resolution 2165 (2014) also affirms that the United Nations and its partners are authorized to use routes that cross conflict lines so as to bring aid through the most direct channels to those who are in need. The United Nations and its partners can distribute medical and surgical supplies without interference from Damascus. The delivery of humanitarian assistance should begin immediately and without hindrance throughout Syria on the basis of needs assessed by the United Nations, rather than by Damascus. Resolution 2165 (2014) is an operational, specific and innovative document. We sincerely hope that it will facilitate a true breakthrough on the ground.”
2014-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7216 (2014) · source
“The provisions of resolution 2165 (2014) are clear and legally binding. They are based on the observation that the ongoing deterioration of the humanitarian situation threatens peace and security in the region. In adopting resolution 2165 (2014), the Security Council has taken decisions that leave no room for ambiguity or uncertainty. The United Nations humanitarian bodies and their partners are authorized to transport aid to Syria through four additional crossing points in neighbouring countries - two on the border with Turkey, one on the border with Iraq and one on the border with Jordan. The use of those additional border crossings should allow assistance to reach between 1.4 and 2 million people who have hitherto been inaccessible to humanitarian workers. The consent of the Syrian authorities will no longer be necessary.”
2014-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7216 (2014) · source
“Month after month, the Syrian authorities have continued to block humanitarian convoys at crossing points identified by the United Nations as priorities. As a result, month after month the number of Syrians deprived of humanitarian assistance has only grown. Given all this, as well as Syria's blatant non-compliance with resolution 2139 (2014), the sponsors of resolution 2165 (2014) - Australia, Jordan and Luxembourg - were forced to seek other ways and means to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches more Syrians wherever they may live, be it in areas controlled by the Syrian Government or by the opposition, and that humanitarian assistance is not instrumentalized by the Syrian authorities to political and military ends. That is the basic goal of the new resolution.”
2014-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7216 (2014) · source
“It was also the idea behind draft resolution S/2014/348, blocked by a double veto two months ago, which sought to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court. Since the adoption of resolution 2139 (2014), the humanitarian situation in Syria has only deteriorated. In his latest report on the implementation of the resolution (S/2014/427), the Secretary-General is forced to note that the primary obstacle to humanitarian access is the deliberate decision of the Syrian authorities to systematically prohibit the delivery of vital supplies. Month after month, the Syrian authorities have confiscated medication and surgical equipment intended for the most vulnerable sector of the population living in areas controlled by the opposition.”
2014-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7216 (2014) · source
“Among the crimes perpetrated daily, in particular by the Syrian armed forces, I note the bombing of hospitals and schools, intentional attacks on health staff, attacks on humanitarian convoys, the indiscriminate use of barrel bombs, and starvation as a weapon of war so as to bring besieged populations to their knees. In order to protect civilians caught in the cross- hairs of this war, the Security Council has repeatedly called on parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law. That was the thrust of presidential statement S/PRST/2013/15 that the Council adopted on 2 October 2013, as well as the direct intention behind resolution 2139 (2014), adopted four months ago with a view to improving humanitarian access to the affected populations.”
2014-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7216 (2014) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): The unanimous adoption of resolution 2165 (2014) by the Security Council today is a glimmer of hope in the distressing picture of the conflict ravaging Syria. The conflict has created unimaginable suffering. A year ago we mourned the deaths of 100,000 people; that number has probably doubled since then. Some 3 million refugees have fled Syria, and their numbers are growing with every passing day. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, 10.8 million people in Syria - half of them children - are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Some 6.4 million individuals have been internally displaced in Syria, and more than 4.5 million live in areas difficult or impossible to access for humanitarian workers.”
2014-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7216 (2014) · source
“We hope that those negotiations will lead to the desired result within the time frame set out by the joint action plan. We also express the hope that success on the Iran dossier could, in time, positively influence the evolution of other dossiers related to issues of non-proliferation.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source
“We deplore that new violation of the sanctions regime, which is not consistent with Iran's stated intention to reassure its international partners as to the peaceful nature of its intentions. However, we are encouraged that the most recent report of the Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, issued on 23 May, confirms that Iran has begun a substantive dialogue with the Agency intended to clarify outstanding issues concerning the possible military dimensions of its nuclear programme. We are also encouraged by the fact that the IAEA report confirms that Iran is pursuing the implementation of agreed measures on its nuclear programme with the E3 + 3 group within the framework of the joint action plan. By way of conclusion, let me reiterate Luxembourg's full support for the diplomatic efforts currently under way in Vienna.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source
“Pending a final agreement, as others have pointed out before me, the sanctions regime established by the Security Council continues to apply fully.In other words, Member States must continue to exercise the same vigilance as before. We are reminded of that by the Klos C incident, in which a ship intercepted in the Red Sea in March was found to be carrying a cargo ofloaded weapons from the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. That incident, which the Panel found to be a violation of the sanctions regime, shows that Iran continues to violate its international obligations even while it is engaged in negotiations to restore the international community's confidence in it.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source
“We wish, in that regard, to acknowledge the efforts of the E3 +3 countries, led by the High Representative of the European Union, Catherine Ashton, to negotiate a comprehensive agreement with Iran that establishes confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme. We should recall that the issue here is not to decide on Iran's right to the civilian use of nuclear energy. That right is not in question. The issue is to ensure that the exercise of that right happens transparently, in close cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and in full respect of all obligations arising from Iran's international commitments.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source
“Luxembourg supports the recommendations contained in the final report of the Panel of Experts and calls for their effective implementation. With the adoption of the joint action plan on 24 November 2013 in Geneva and the start of its implementation on 20 January 2014, a dual milestone was reached. First, the dual approach, which combines openness to dialogue and restrictive measures, was shown to bear fruit when applied consistently. Secondly, the fact that even the most complex cases are not set in stone forever and that no level of suspicion is insurmountable for those who agree to negotiate in good faith was confirmed. The joint action plan agreed in Geneva, despite its importance, is only an intermediate step on the path that must lead to a comprehensive, negotiated and sustainable solution to the Iranian nuclear dossier.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I too thank Ambassador Gary Quinlan for his statement and for the commitment he has shown with his team as the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). The Committee's work is highly important. Luxembourg expresses its appreciation to the Panel of Experts established pursuant to resolution 1929 (2010) for the valuable support they provide to the work of the 1737 Committee. We thank them for the excellent final report (S/2014/394, annex), which is well documented and methodologically rigorous and which it has just submitted to us. The publication of that document will be of great benefit to Member States, who will find in it a wealth ofinformation on the various types of attempts to circumvent the sanctions regime.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source
“One of the new Government's priorities should unquestionably be to take measures to promote growth and create jobs. This is also where the mutual accountability commitments made at the Tokyo Conference should come into the picture. Maintaining international financial support should go hand in hand with a commitment on the part of the Afghan Government to economic reforms, the rule of law, development-oriented governance and the fight against corruption. In conclusion, I would like to express our appreciation to the staff of UNAMA for the outstanding work they do in a dangerous and difficult environment. At this crucial time, it is important that it has the means to maintain a presence in the provinces as close to the Afghan people as possible.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“The resurgence of drug trafficking and the cultivation of opiates in Afghanistan is another cause for deep concern. This serious and complex problem should be tackled head on, not just for the obvious public health reasons but also because there are often links between the forces of insurgency and drug- related activities. Meeting this challenge will require the commitment of everyone, primarily in Afghanistan but also at the regional level and in the international community. For its part, Luxembourg welcomes every initiative aimed at promoting synergies between the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and UNAMA. This is also the moment to recall that the drug issue cannot be separated from the development of the Afghan economy in general. If opium cultivation is gaining ground, that is due partly to the lack of economic alternatives.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“The continued increase in the number of civilian casualties in the conflict is a matter for serious concern. We firmly condemn the indiscriminate attacks on civilian populations, which show that one of the chief challenges to be tackled is that of security in general and the protection of civilians in particular. Regarding security, many members of the international community, including Luxembourg, have expressed their willingness to remain engaged with the Afghan people and security forces after 2014. For that, it is essential to clear up any legal uncertainty surrounding future international missions in support of the Afghan security forces. In so doing, Afghanistan will send a strong signal to its partners about the firmness of its commitment. We commend the Permanent Representative's remarks this morning in that regard.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“On the issue of children in armed conflict, we are pleased that the Afghan Government has presented its third report to the United Nations on its implementation of the action plan on the recruitment and use of children in its national security forces. We have no doubt that the Government will very soon adopt the road map developed jointly with the United Nations aimed at speeding up the action plan's implementation. We are grateful that the Secretary-General's report (S/2014/420) includes information on all the violations and abuses committed against children in Afghanistan as well as on the implementation of the action plan. We thank the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for its well-produced brochure on the protection of Afghan children in armed conflict. We urge that it be distributed as widely as possible.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“But there must be advances in other areas too in order to consolidate the progress Afghanistan has made in the past decade, starting with human and women's rights. We hope the future Head of State will allocate significant spots in his Government to women and seriously promote their active participation in the peace and reconciliation process. We also hope the new executive branch will ensure the full implementation of the law on violence against women. The level of women's participation in the 2015 parliamentary elections will be a good measure of the evolution of their place in public life.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“If disputes arise, they should be dealt with within the legal framework provided for the purpose, not through the media or by intimidation or violence. On 22 July, when the electoral process is complete and the final results are declared, there will be a winner and a loser. But the whole of Afghanistan will emerge a winner if the defeated candidate chooses to concede defeat with dignity, adding to the legitimacy of the elected President. And the entire Afghan people will be victorious if the elected candidate chooses to form an inclusive Government that represents Afghanistan's diversity. It is only then that these elections will have contributed to creating the conditions required for Afghanistan to progress along the road to stability, democracy and peace. It is essential that the electoral process be brought to a successful conclusion.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“Despite intimidation, threats and even Violence, the Afghan people showed their determination to take control of their future and their destiny, by choosing the path of peace and democracy. Their courage and determination compel admiration and deserve praise, as do the actions of the Afghan security forces, who were able to ensure the security of the ballot despite attempts to disrupt the conduct of the voting through violence. Today it is crucial that the Afghan voters see their courage rewarded and their hopes for these elections not disappointed. We therefore appeal to the sense of responsibility of everyone involved - the candidates, who should cooperate with the institutions in charge of the electoral process and respect their authority, and the institutions themselves, which should fulfil their tasks transparently and efficiently.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): Ithank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Jan Kubis, for his briefing and for his work as Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I also thank the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Mr. Yury Fedotov, and the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Zahir Tanin, for their statements. I associate myselfwith the statement to be delivered later by the observer of the European Union. When men and women act with courage, there will always be other men and women who will walk in their footsteps. On 5 April and 14 June, braving considerable risks, Afghan men and women chose the path to the polls, and millions followed them.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“We hope that they will be a decisive turning point in the search for a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine. All good will must now be mobilized to take advantage of this opportunity and put an end to a crisis that has already caused too many casualties and suffering among the civilian population in eastern and southern Ukraine.”
2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source
“Apart from increased monitoring of its border and condemnation of violence by armed groups in eastern Ukraine, we call on Russia to continue to withdraw its troops from the Ukrainian border and to refrain from a build-up of troops on the border. We also call for the order of the Federation Council authorizing the presence of Russian armed forces on the territory of Ukraine to be overturned. We note the step that has been taken today in that regard by the President of the Russian Federation. The election of a President whose legitimacy is unquestionable, the dialogue established between Kyiv and Moscow since the election of President Poroshenko, his announcement of a peace plan and the declaration of a ceasefire are encouraging elements.”
2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source
“Pending the restoration of the territorial integrity of Ukraine, we call on the authorities that are controlling Crimea to allow access for international observers, in particular, the United Nations human rights monitoring mission. The third report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights underscores the practical steps taken by the Ukrainian Government to fulfil its obligations under the joint statement adopted on 17 April in Geneva by Ukraine, Russia, the United States and the European Union. A second crucial step was taken with the presentation of the peace plan and the establishment of a ceasefire. The international community expects Russia also to send a clear signal of its willingness to achieve a true de-escalation.”
2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source
“We are also concerned about the number of internally displaced people, which continues to increase. The situation in Crimea is of concern, as well. The monthly reports of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights show that the human rights situation has severely deteriorated since the holding of the illegal referendum on 16 March and the annexation by Russia. Residents of Crimea who support the unity of Ukraine are intimidated and subject to discrimination. The fundamental freedoms ensured by Ukrainian law are being challenged and minorities live in fear. Luxembourg remains firmly committed to the sovereignty, political independence, unity and territorial integrity okaraine within its internationally recognized borders, which are basic principles affirmed by the General Assembly in resolution 68/262 of 27 March.”
2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source
“Luxembourg shares the concern of the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights over the collapse of public order and respect for the rule of law in those areas. We are very concerned about the increasing number of abductions, detentions, cases of torture and killings by the separatists. The crimes and human rights abuses no longer target only local politicians, activists and independent journalists but also now affect the population of those regions in general. The combined effect of the presence of armed groups committing illegal acts and the increased exchange of fire between separatists and the Ukrainian armed forces has had a negative impact on the human rights of the people living in areas that are under the control of separatists. The public services are severely disrupted.”
2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source
“We welcome the constructive role played by the current chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in that regard. Russia has a key role to play in achieving a sustainable de-escalation of the situation. We call on that country to use all its influence with the separatists so that they stop the violence, lay down their arms once and for all and release the OSCE observers. We also call on Russia to take effective steps to stop the continuous flow of weapons and fighters to Ukraine and thereby to establish conditions conducive to the implementation of the peace plan announced on Friday by President Poroshenko. A political solution is crucial to improving the living conditions of the Ukrainians in the areas controlled by separatist armed groups in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions.”
2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I, too, thank Mr. Taye-Brook Zerihoun, Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs, and Mr. Ivan Simonovic', Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, for their briefings. Luxembourg welcomes the resolute action taken by the democratically elected President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, to restore peace and stability in eastern Ukraine. We welcome his decision to take a first essential step towards de-escalation by announcing the comprehensive 15-point peace plan and by establishing a unilateral ceasefire to allow the peace plan to be implemented. That decision has already had a positive effect, since last night it led to a separatist leader of the Donetsk region responding to the presidential initiative by committing, for his part, to observing a ceasefire until next Friday.”
2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source
“For our part, through our bilateral and regional cooperation programmes, our contributions to the involvement of the European Union and regional actors and as a new member, since last month, of the African Development Bank, Luxembourg is determined to continue working to strengthen the partnership and the solidarity between the international community and the countries of the Sahel region.”
2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source
“That platform, which was established during the joint visit to the region by the Secretary-General and the President of the World Bank last November, has the advantage of bringing together around the same table all the players of the region and their partners, which of course include the European Union. It responds to the need for national and regional ownership and is backed up by a technical secretariat. We would like to take the opportunity this meeting offers to encourage the United Nations system as a whole, along with all the relevant players, to strengthen in a coordinated way their regional added-value programmes in accord with the road map adopted during the second ministerial meeting of the platform for the coordination of strategies for the Sahel, which was held on 16 May in Bamako.”
2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source
“Indeed, resilient democratic institutions are a bulwark against violent radicalization and the emergence of national and regional conflicts. Today we are witnessing a proliferation of initiatives and international coordination frameworks that reflects the difficulty of developing a common approach to solving the multiple crises that affect the Sahel. Faced with that proliferation, a pragmatic approach is needed. In that context, we believe that the key role should be played by the coordination platform for Sahel strategies, whose chairmanship will be held by Mali from 2013 to 2015.”
2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source
“We must respond to the structural humanitarian crisis - particularly food security - and support sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development that creates jobs and ensures basic social services and the development of agriculture and infrastructure, based on lessons learned. Particular attention should be focused on border areas and on the infrastructure that facilitates regional integration. That will further improve territorial control and strengthen States' authority over their territory. In addition, strengthening democracy, establishing Government infrastructure conducive to development, fighting corruption, promoting and protecting human rights, as well as reconciliation and decentralization, should in our view be at the heart of the action for peace and security in the Sahel.”
2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source
“Recent activities of the Group of Five for the Sahel - the new regional group comprising Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and the Niger- the ongoing efforts of the Economic Community of West African States and the continuing Nouakchott process initiated by the African Union amply illustrate the readiness of countries in the region to strengthen cooperation in security matters. Beyond security, it is important that the Sahel States make sustained efforts, with the support of the international community, to find lasting solutions to the root causes of instability in the region that have allowed criminal networks and terrorist groups to thrive.”
2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source
“We have witnessed an increasing number of violent actions on the part of the terrorist group Boko Haram, and human rights violations and attacks on civilians and members of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, perpetrated by Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, the Mouvement pour l'unicite et le jihad en Afrique de l'Ouest, Ansar Dine and Al-Mourabitoune. Those terrorist groups and the criminal networks proliferating throughout the region represent cross-border threats to peace and security that undermine States' authority and hamper development opportunities. No State is capable of countering the threat alone; strengthened regional cooperation and the support of the international community are needed.”
2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I thank Russia for organizing this meeting on the Sahel under its presidency of the Security Council. My thanks also go to the new Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for the Sahel, Ms. Guebre Sellassie, for her introduction of the report of the Secretary-General on the progress achieved in implementing the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel (S/2014/397). The report rightly highlights the importance to the international community of taking a coordinated approach to strengthening governance, security, resilience and development in the Sahel region. Since the beginning of the year, the security situation has deteriorated in northern Mali, Libya and around Lake Chad.”
2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source
“Bensouda has launched today for stronger action by the Security Council and States parties to the Rome Statute so thatjustice can finally be rendered to the victims of the Darfur conflict. Indeed, a lasting peace in Darfur will remain out of reach as long as the persons accused ofhaving committed war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Darfur do not have to answer for their actions.”
2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source
“The directives of the Secretary-General regarding contacts between United Nations officials and those subject to an arrest warrant or a summons issued by the Court must be strictly observed. We express our support for Ms. Bensouda's proposal that the Secretary-General initiate an in-depth, independent and public investigation into the allegations of information manipulation contained in UNAMID reports, following the revelations made recently by a former spokesperson of the Mission. It is essential that the Security Council have the most complete and reliable information possible on what is happening in Darfur. To conclude, I would like to assure the ICC Prosecutor of Luxembourg's complete support the resolute work that her Office continues to carry out in the fight against impunity for crimes committed in Darfur. We join the call that Ms.”
2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source
“We take this opportunity to reiterate our request to all Member States, whether they are parties to the Rome Statute or not, and all regional and international organizations to cooperate fully with the ICC, as required by resolution 1593 (2005). For its part, the Security Council should ensure effective monitoring of cases referred to the ICC. It is a question of credibility and efficiency. In that regard, we strongly hope that the ongoing efforts aimed at leading the Security Council to respond to the eight formal communications that the Court has conveyed to it to report cases of non-cooperation will soon bear fruit. While the Security Council must be consistent, Member States and the Secretariat should be likewise. That applies in particular with regard to the elimination of non-essential contacts with those accused.”
2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source
“Serious threats continue to affect the safety and security of humanitarian workers and UNAMID personnel. Attacks that target them are unacceptable. However, to date, none of the investigations by the Sudanese authorities on attacks against Blue Helmets has led to any convictions. The report of Ms. Bensouda outlines the crimes currently being perpetrated in Darfur that are likely to fall under the Rome Statute. We encourage the Office of the Prosecutor to continue to monitor the situation in Darfur, to gather information on alleged crimes and to consider opening new investigations into the situation in Darfur.”
2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source