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Mahamat

lines on the record: 69
first: 2014-09-19
most recent: 2017-10-30
sittings or episodes: 7
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“We fully share that Vision and will do everything in our power to help him shoulder the crushing weight of his responsibility.”
2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source
“We are convinced that, thanks to her commitment, no effort will be spared to ensure that the Strategy fully meets the expectations of the countries of the region. The African Union will take the steps necessary to give new momentum to its strategy for the Sahel and to strengthen the implementation in the region of the various instruments that it has adopted in the areas of governance, democracy and respect for human rights. I cannot conclude my statement without paying strong tribute once again to the Secretary- General, Mr. Antonio Guterres. His report and the recommendations contained therein, as well as his support for the G-5 are further evidence of the vision that guides him and his determination to spare no effort to adapt the United Nations to the security challenges we face.”
2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source
“The completion of the implementation of the Agreement will make it possible to further isolate terrorist and criminal groups. The Malian parties must further step up their efforts. The African Union, including through its High Representative for Mali and the Sahel, Mr. Pierre Buyoya, will continue to work alongside them in that task. Putting a decisive end to criminal and terrorist groups in the Sahelo-Saharan region will also require sustained efforts in the areas of development and governance. We commend the efforts of the G-5 countries in that regard and encourage them to persevere in their efforts. We welcome the decision of the Secretary-General to revitalize the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, under the leadership of the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohamed.”
2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source
“The African Union will continue to work closely with the G-5 in order to support the technical efforts already provided through a series of measures, including by sharing our experience in combating insurrections in Somalia, galvanizing the Nouakchott process, which brings together all the countries of the region, actively participating in the support groups provided for in the strategic concept of operations of the Joint Force, and through sustained advocacy efforts to raise the required funds. The operationalization of the Joint Force must go hand in hand with accelerated implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. Significant progress has been achieved, and the Malian stakeholders must be given credit for that; however, much remains to be done.”
2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source
“The African Union fully endorses the appeal of the Secretary-General to the Council to be ambitious, bearing in mind that only predictable and sustainable financial support will allow the Joint Force to contribute sustainably to the stability of the region. We also note with satisfaction the measures envisioned by the United Nations to support the secretariat ofthe G-S.”
2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source
“Through its Peace and Security Council, in April the African Union endorsed the strategic concept of operations of the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel and authorized its deployment for an initial, renewable period of 12 months. At the same time, we clearly expressed our expectations regarding the contribution of the United Nations through the establishment of a financial support module through statutory contributions to the operating budget of the Joint Force. I reiterate that request because, in the face of the terrorist threat and the threat it poses to the stability of the region as a whole, half measures will not be sufficient. I note with satisfaction that this option is included in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/869) that members have before them.”
2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source
“We also welcome the powerful signal sent through the visit by the Security Council to the Sahel countries and the spirit of commitment and solidarity at its heart. The hopes that have been raised must not be disappointed. I am convinced that Council members are committed and have heard the message addressed to them from the region. I address Council members, certain that they will demonstrate once again their determination to assume their responsibility to maintain international peace and security. I address members in the hope that they will concretize the idea of prevention; in truth, we are dealing with a threat that could become much greater if it is not dealt with here and now.”
2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source
“It will also be a guarantee of effectiveness, making it possible to combine judiciously the efforts of the countries of the G-5 Sahel and those of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the personnel of which pays a heavy price every day in service to peace in Mali. It is the ideal complement to multilateral and bilateral assistance, allowing for coherent and effective international assistance. I pay tribute to the multilateral and bilateral partners, including the European Union, which has already provided assistance to the countries of the G-5. The African Union welcomed the adoption on 21 June of resolution 2359 (2017), in which the Security Council welcomes the deployment of the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel.”
2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source
“In so doing, of course, the international community will also be acting in its own interest. Let us make no mistake - what is at stake is not only the security of the countries of the Sahel, but also the security of countries of the many regions throughout the world, because the scourges at hand truly know no borders. They must be combated vigorously and with the urgency that the situation calls for. That underlines the critical nature of the contribution of the entire international community. The United Nations - our shared home 4 is an ideal setting to address those issues in a spirit of solidarity. Indeed, this forum endows regional efforts with the legitimacy that we all recognize as essential.”
2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source
“The idea was not only to show the solidarity of the African Union with the region in its fight against the scourge of terrorism and organized transnational crime, but also to contribute to promoting greater international awareness of the challenges facing us. Today's meeting is extremely timely. It attests to the increasing focus of the international community on the current situation in the Sahel-Saharan region. Despite their limited resources and the complex problems facing them, the countries of the G-5 Sahel have clearly demonstrated their willingness to meet those challenges. I commend the Heads of State of the G-5 Sahel countries for their determination and perseverance. It is incumbent upon the international community to support them by virtue of the solidarity that binds its members together.”
2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source
“To begin, I welcome the holding of this ministerial-level meeting of the Security Council on the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel). I want to thank the French presidency of the Council for having taken the initiative, and the members of the Council for their commitment not only to the issue before it today, but to other important issues involving peace and security in Africa. Since I assumed my functions as Chairperson of the African Union Commission, I have sought, together with my colleagues, Mr. Sma'il Chergui, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union (AU), and Cessouma Minata Samate, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, to visit the G-5 countries.”
2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source
“That would help us to avoid validating the criticisms often levelled against us by our real masters - the citizens of our member States - for having spent years now making rhetorical statements and engaging in bureaucratic processes that quite frequently do not lead to the results expected of us.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“I believe that this is a historical responsibility that everyone should bear as appropriate. I would like to conclude by urging the Council to take decisions that encourage the outstanding progress made by the African Union and its member States and to pay tribute to the sacrifices made, especially when such progress is mentioned here at the Organization. The African Union must be given the right and the capacity to improve and transform itself dynamically. In addition, allow me to encourage the Council to make a concrete and resolute commitment to the strategic partnership between our two organizations by adopting a substantive draft resolution on the issue of financing peace-support operations.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“We must avoid opting for the easy way out of evoking possible failings on either sides in order not to adopt a draft resolution wisely inspired by tragic situations we experienced several decades ago - or even more recently, as is the case of Mali or the Central African Republic, where we all had to react to events, whereas we could have shown more initiative. The African Union's approach to the principle of the use of assessed contributions should therefore not be seen as a hand-out. It is not a question of charity, but of fairness. Let me say it again: our continental organization remains determined to translate the commitments it has freely embraced on financing and assuming a share of its peace-support operations. Our efforts will continue and intensify, regardless of the reluctance currently displayed by a minority of actors.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“This ethical requirement has bearing not just on the strength of our institutional credibility; above all, it has to do with our people themselves, who are the very reason for the existence of our organization. For us, though, it is also about the need for a convergence of views. Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations should enable regional organizations, such as the African Union, to contribute fully to the maintenance of international peace and security, in view of their proximity to the field, their knowledge of local dynamics and their capacities to respond quickly. That would confer additional credibility upon the African Union by virtue of the Security Council being the embodiment of international legality. Without delay, we must all equip ourselves with the means to achieve that goal for the sake of our common interests.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“It is understood that the specific decisions to be taken on a case-by- case basis by the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union on assigning the mandates of the operations concerned will be subject to a concerted and collaborative process of analysis, evaluation, planning and reporting to be conducted by our respective secretariats. From our point of view, no relevant argument can justify our common failings to agree, here and today, on such a substantive draft resolution. Like all other similar organizations, the African Union has had failures, but it remains committed to addressing them. This is not about our complying with a check-list imposed from the outside. Rather, it is based on an ethical requirement that we have set for ourselves, according to a time frame we equally imposed on ourselves.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“It therefore seems to us to be both fair and timely for the international community to recognize, through concrete decisions, the efforts of the African Union and its member States on this matter. It is also important to stress that ad hoc arrangements do not allow for lasting solutions. In our View, a substantive draft resolution on the issue of the financing, through assessed contributions, of operations mandated or authorized by the African Union that subsequently receive the endorsement of the Security Council would not be a mechanism that would systematically open up access to the financial resources of the United Nations.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“However, that seems to me a narrow interpretation of the thinking that inspired the very doctrine that underlies the innovative tool that is our Architecture. It seems clear to us that the problems in Africa are not problems of Africans alone. Certainly, the causes of those problems are not unique to Africa. I think there is now a common understanding that the consequences of the crises faced by the African continent do not affectjust Africans. It is because of the fact that, irrespective of their causes or origins, the problems in Africa first and foremost affect Africans themselves that the African Union has always emphasized, and assumed, its leadership in facing up to them. But we also underscore that the complexity of the issues and crises involved is such that no single organization can provide the full range of responses required.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“For let us not deceive ourselves: our many meetings and exchanges at the institutional level, however productive they may be, as well as our declarations of principle, will have no effect if they are not followed up by concrete decisions and actions by all ofus. In that regard, I would like to clearly reiterate our resolute, ongoing determination to very quickly arrive at a substantive draft resolution that recognizes our contribution to the global peace and security architecture and endorses the principle that African Union peace-support operations that have the endorsement of the Security Council could be supported through United Nations assessed contributions. That is a question ofjustice for us. I often hear that the African Peace and Security Architecture aims to provide African solutions for African problems.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“We offer them our profound gratitude in the name not only of the African Union, but also and especially in that of the peoples of our continent, which we always seek to place at the heart of our action. Today's debate gives us a new opportunity to take stock of and to question our shared, real and good-faith resolve to move forward on the question of the financing of operations mandated or authorized by the African Union through the contributions of the United Nations. As we see it, swift and decisive progress on this issue is crucial to bolstering the credibility of the partnership between our two organizations.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“It is always a fresh honour and a privilege for us to be invited to speak before the Council. Allow me first of all to express our gratitude to all the Member States represented here. I am all the more pleased to address them in that our meeting today is being held in the framework of the presidency of the Council under the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. I congratulate and warmly thank His Excellency Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, for initiating this debate on peacekeeping operations and for having forged over many months, along with all the other African members of the Council, the salutary unity and consistency of our positions, as well as for their outstanding advocacy work.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“Also of importance are the issues of training and accountability, synergy of effort and the sharing of information among all the relevant parties, including local and regional actors. In conclusion, we hope that today's debate marks a new phase in the commitment of the States Members of the United Nations to fully assume their responsibilities on the protection of civilians and to reiterate their resolute determination no longer to tolerate unjustified attacks against civilians under any pretext.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Also, effectively prosecuting the perpetrators of violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law will serve as an element of deterrence for parties to a conflict. Such an undertaking should not exempt Blue Helmets who may be guilty of the same types of violations. Effectively ensuring the protection of civilians in peacekeeping operations also involves taking into account various elements of a mission's mandate. Mission mandates must therefore be systematically be adapted to the changing circumstances, while there is also a need for the necessary political and logistical support and strong commitment on the part of troop- and police-contributing countries on the ground.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“The effectiveness of protection-of-civilians mandates also requires an exemplary partnership among the Security Council, the Secretariat and the troop- and police-contributing countries in order to arrive at a common understanding of the challenges faced in providing protection. Moreover, we must ensure that the Blue Helmets who are deployed possess, among other things, a high degree of ability, adequate training and suitable equipment and a mastery of the language of the host country, without which they will not be able to effectively carry out their mandate to protect civilians. Likewise, it is important to draw lessons learned and best practices from mission experience in order to identify areas where there are shortcomings to overcome that may lend themselves to improvement.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“In that regard, the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations in protecting civilians also includes developing closer interaction and coordination of protection activities among those stakeholders, in particular regional and subregional organizations, which have a comparative advantage with regard to proximity to a situation, knowledge of the terrain and ease of communication with local populations. As part of their interaction, we should also highlight the need for missions to demonstrate independence and impartiality, so as to safeguard their credibility in all instances. In that connection, the United Nations should avoid that the concept of the protection of civilians serve as a pretext forjustifying regime change, military intervention or any other action contrary to the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Given the increasingly complex environments and the asymmetrical threats faced by peacekeeping missions, the Security Council ought to consider the limitations of classical operations and carry out an ongoing review of its peacekeeping to adapt them to the specific changing scenarios and by a better integration of the protection of civilians in its dimensions. While bearing in mind the primary responsibility of the parties to the conflict to protect civilians, we should also emphasize the importance of the contributions of regional and subregional organizations, local actors and non-governmental organizations in strengthening protection for civilians.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Moreover, Chad - surrounded by crises in every direction and host to 750,000 refugees - has for a number of years sacrificed and continues to sacrifice in order to protect those refugees by deploying an integrated security unit, whose work has been commended by the entire international community. With or without peacekeeping operations, the protection of civilians must be an absolute priority everywhere and at all times. Efforts to that end must be supported by the international community as a whole.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“The presence ofpeacekeeping operations in some of those countries has certainly helped prevent the worst, but it has not prevented all Violence against civilians, who must sometimes band together to defending themselves. In the face of the massacres committed by Boko Haram and the terrorist threat, the armed forces of the members of the Lake Chad Basin Commission have begun protecting millions of civilians, even without a United Nations mandate. Even as I speak here, some 2,000 Chadian soldiers have crossed our national border to assist the Nigerian army in protecting thousands of civilian Victims of Boko Haram's barbarity.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Despite the efforts of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, violence against civilians in those countries sometimes descends to unimaginable depths. The entire world has borne witness to the atrocities carried out in full impunity against civilians in the Central African Republic and South Sudan, not to mention the horrendous massacres carried out by Boko Haram in northern Nigeria, the scope and cruelty of which have transcended all bounds in the city of Damasak.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“In Mali, for instance, the extremely difficult environment and the asymmetric threat not only complicate the mission to protect civilians, but expose the Blue Helmets to daily attacks by improvised explosive device, claiming numerous casualties among them. Seventy- one Chadian soldiers have lost their lives in Mali. How can peacekeepers who cannot even protect themselves fulfil their mission to protect civilians? We must find a solution to this paradoxical solution by providing the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali with all the means necessary, including not only an appropriate mandate but rules of engagement that are fully commensurate with the situation on the ground.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“United Nations peacekeeping operations, as their name indicates, are primarily called on to help build peace and security. However, we note that for over a decade now, these missions have been deployed where there has been no peace to keep, insecurity reigns and civilians are increasingly exposed to violence. Protecting civilians in such an environment requires a more proactive commitment, ranging from the mere presence of Blue Helmets to their involvement in prevention, mobility and active intervention with the option, in extreme cases, to use force to physically protect civilians from imminent danger.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Despite the obligations arising under the Geneva Conventions and the various relevant resolutions of the Security Council on the protection of civilians, the gap between the responsibilities outlined in those texts and realities on the ground remains wide as civilians remain the deliberate targets of violence and brutal attacks in all theatres of war. Since the adoption ofresolution 1265 (1999) 17 years ago, the United Nations has engaged in massive efforts to strengthen its role in the protection of civilians, as evidenced by the resolutions and presidential statements adopted thereafter to that end. Nonetheless, recent crises around the world unfortunately demonstrate that the strengthening of the normative framework for protecting civilians does not often translate into specific action on the ground.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Mr. Mahamat (Chad) (spoke in French): I wish to thank you, Sir, for having organized this important open debate on the protection of civilians in peacekeeping operations and for inviting me to participate in this discussion. I also thank the Secretary-General; His Excellency Mr. Faustin Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic; and Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Armed conflicts currently raging throughout the world reveal the suffering of civilians, particularly women, children and the vulnerable.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, we want to underscore that the Security Council, which bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, must play a leading role in the prevention and management of conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and elsewhere. Regional organizations such as the African Union and the League of Arab States must be fully involved in the prevention and peaceful settlement of conflicts by setting up and strengthening a strategic partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations. The growing interdependence throughout the world and the links among regional and local conflicts requires joint coordinated action more than ever.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Fourthly, as far as the fight against terrorist acts is concerned, we need to recall that the sanctions list to date includes 20 Al-Qaida-associated entities in North Africa and the Middle East. That is alarming. Despite the numerous Security Council resolutions and the collective efforts against terrorist groups, unfortunately, we are forced to conclude that the terrorist threat continues to increase and poses an existentialist threat to some States. Countries need to cooperate at a subregional, regional and national level by exchanging information and by improving their mechanisms for the extradition of terrorists.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“A national reconciliation agreement remains necessary and pressing to restore order and security to avoid the country's collapse. We continue to believe that there can be no military solution to the Libyan conflict and that all the parties must act responsibly and put an end to their use of violence. The Security Council must send a strong message to those who wish to undermine the political process by promoting a military solution as the negotiations are under way. We urge the international community to come together with the countries of the region and regional organizations, in particular the African Union and the League of Arab States, to enable them to contribute effectively to the peace process.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“The flow of Syrian refugees into Europe across the sea - a journey fraught with peril to their lives 4 reflects the gravity of the Syrian crisis. Above and beyond the emotions aroused by the recent shocking images, this unprecedented migration, with its toll in desperation and suffering, should move our conscience to analyse the situation in a realistic way and to take the necessary steps to find a political solution to the conflict. Thirdly, with regard to Libya, Chad reiterates the need for an urgent political solution that safeguards the territorial integrity and unity of the country and the cohesiveness of its people, including the establishment of a Government of national unity that is able to put an end to the hostilities.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“The international community must not simply accept the situation of what Palestinians experience on a daily basis - continued settlements, the expropriation of land, the destruction of homes, forced displacement, repeated incursions and the ongoing desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Secondly, we believe that only a political solution via a direct dialogue among the parties to the conflict that addresses the underlying causes of the Syrian crisis stands a chance of putting an end to the human tragedy and to preserving the unity of that country. Against that backdrop, we think it is high time for the Security Council to fully play its role to lend renewed momentum to the search for a political solution to the crisis, which would enable us to implement the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex).”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“The conflict, which is as old as the United Nations and has persisted for decades without any prospects for peace, is a major source of the problems in the region. With regard to the Palestinian issue, we are of the firm belief that there is no alternative to a two-State solution, one that can put an end to the Israeli occupation and create an independent, sovereign and viable Palestinian State living side by side with Israel in peace and security. In that regard, the Security Council must clearly determine responsibilities and exert the necessary pressure on the parties to ensure that the two-State solution becomes a reality.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“This chaos threatens all the countries of the Sahel region, including those neighbouring my country, Chad, as a result of the illicit flow of weapons and the actions of terrorist groups active in Libya. Among the factors that further exacerbate the conflict in the Middle East and North Africa are the illicit transfer of weapons to non-State actors, the shortcomings of conflict-prevention mechanisms and the poor coordination between the United Nations and regional organizations. We must be frank that the situation is compounded by the slow response of the international community, especially that of the Council. Allow me to touch on a few possible avenues to find solutions to confront terrorism and tackle the crises that have resulted in the region recently. First, there is a need to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“That explosive situation has been compounded by external interference, as the chaos that has taken hold of certain countries, such as Syria and Libya, serves to bear out. If we take the case of Libya, for example, we should recall that during the very first hours of the crisis the African Union sought a negotiated solution. A mediation process was on the verge of achieving success. Unfortunately, it was ignored - and even undermined. No chance was given for a peaceful settlement to the crisis. The consequence was the destabilization of a country and an entire region, which today has become the favoured arena of terrorists of all stripes. The chaos that followed continues to impact most of the African continent as well as Europe, notably with the phenomenon of migration.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“I hope that it will enable us to carry out a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of all the scourges afflicting the Middle East and North Africa and to contemplate collective actions based on the Charter of the United Nations and international law. At the outset, we need to ask ourselves about the root causes of terrorism today and its manifestations - Daesh, Al-Qaida, Jabhat Al-Nusra, Ansar Al-Sharia and so forth - before we turn to coming up with solutions. In the part of the world we are discussing, extreme socioeconomic crises and a lack of political reform that meets people's aspirations for greater democracy and freedom are sources of significant frustration. Corruption, oppression, discriminatory practices and marginalization of ethnic and religious minorities have all further exacerbated the situation.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Mr. Mahamat (Chad) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Russian Federation for having organized this very important meeting on the settlement of conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa and countering the terrorist threat in the region. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing. The seventieth anniversary of the United Nations affords us an opportunity together to ponder not only the persistence of armed conflicts but also to reflect on a new type of threat, that of terrorism, which is spreading at a mind-boggling pace and threatening peace and security throughout the world. This meeting comes at just the right time.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Infavoar: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2192 (2014). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.10 am.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7346 (2014) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/904, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the Russian Federation and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/859, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for the period from 4 September to 19 November 2014. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7346 (2014) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the current stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.20pm.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to express our gratitude to the United Nations, which has spared no effort to help grow the African Union's capacity. We also thank the African Union for its contributions to the maintenance of peace and security, particularly in Somalia, the Sudan, Mali and the Central African Republic, and in the fight against the Lord's Resistance Army. We urge the United Nations and the AU to take measures inspired within the framework of the declaration of 2014-2024 as the Madiba Nelson Mandela Decade of Reconciliation in Africa, in order to put an end to conflicts on the continent. It is in the international community's interests to cooperate with Africa and participate in its rebirth. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the members of the Council.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“At that time, owing to Africa's inability to intervene to fight the drug traffickers, terrorists and other jihadists who were heading for the southern part of the country, non-African forces had to intervene, despite the fact that it is up to Africans to take on full responsibility for their security. It will be important to know how the United Nations and its partners can support that initiative in order to speed up deployment of our forces during crises on the continent. We welcome the significant role of the European Union and the United States of America in their efforts to support African Union operations, as well as the China-African Union Strategic Dialogue for Peace and Security in Africa.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“ACIRC's purpose is to provide the continent with a speedy military capacity for intervention in conflict situations as a short-term measure, creating the conditions for a broader deployment of AU and/or United Nations peacekeeping operations, while waiting for the African Standby Force to become operational. ACIRC is a significant step towards enabling Africa to take on the task of providing its own security. It is based on the willingness of Africa's leaders to produce their own rapid response to crises on the continent. As we speak, a forum is being held in Dakar on security in Africa at which African leaders are considering ways and means of activating mechanisms such as ACIRC that can enable them to deal with multiple challenges. That willingness has been demonstrated in the wake of the crisis in Mali.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“It appears that the Security Council prefers staying with the status quo to moving forward. That, in our View, is regrettable. Regarding deployment when a crisis occurs, we commend the AU Peace and Security Council for its efforts to operationalize the African Standby Force and its capacity for rapid deployment. We hope the AMANI Africa II military exercises scheduled for 2015 will enable it to prove its effective operationalization. Africa must make good as soon as possible on the commitment made at the AU Malabo summit of 26 and 27 June by ensuring that the African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises (ACIRC) is operational.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source