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1. “They have shown their political will and commitment by establishing the Joint Force to combat this terrorist threat, which is of concern to all humankind.”

   2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source

2. “Owing to the combined effects of insecurity and climate change, the humanitarian situation in the Sahel has also deteriorated, with just under 30 million people in need of protection according to the United Nations. Intensified efforts to address the needs of those vulnerable people are necessary if we are to avoid creating a breeding ground for the recruitment of youth by armed terrorist groups. In conclusion, and as stated by the Secretary- General in his most recent report on the issue, “[t]he international community has a moral obligation and shared responsibility to support the member States of the G-5 Sahel in their commendable efforts to bring peace and sustainable development to the region” (S/2020/1074, para. 56).”

   2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source

3. “We believe it is important that Mali make clear progress in its transition to civilian rule. The success of that transition is crucially important to overcoming the threat of terrorist groups. Democratic legitimacy, the effective and fair management of diversity and delivering local development projects are key aspects, among others, to restoring security to the Sahel. A coherent and coordinated implementation of United Nations system interventions, in support of national Governments’ efforts in those areas, will be critical for success. We therefore call on all development partners of the G-5 Sahel countries to keep their commitment to fill the funding gap of the security and development strategy and its Priority Investment Programme, which focuses on governance, resilience, security and infrastructure.”

   2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source

4. “With respect to the implementation of the humanitarian rights compliance framework, the significant progress made by the Joint Force in developing and implementing the human rights and international humanitarian law compliance framework is to be commended, including the establishment of the Civilian Casualty and Incident Tracking and Analysis Cell and the integration of provost components into all combatant units of the Joint Force, as noted by the Secretary-General in his report. In that regard, the A3+1 commends the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the International Committee of the Red Cross for their support to the Force in this area. Given the complexity of the challenges faced by Sahelian States, the response to insecurity must not be only military force; it must be holistic.”

   2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source

5. “We hope that the lessons learned from those meetings will have helped to dispel the few reservations expressed by some delegations about the option of establishing the support office dedicated to the Joint Force. The A3+1 welcome the crucial support provided by MINUSMA to the Joint Force, including in Mali, in the context of the stabilization and gradual restoration of the authority of the State and the integrity of its territory, particularly in the centre and the north of the country.”

   2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source

6. “We fully share the Secretary-General’s conviction that the creation of a United Nations support office dedicated to the G-5 Sahel Joint force remains the most appropriate option. It has the advantage of providing the Force with predictable funding, strengthening its operational planning capacity and providing it with a human rights protection framework. The need for action on this proposal is urgent. There is no time for the international community to procrastinate on providing support options to the G-5 Sahel countries. The A3+1 welcomes the fruitful exchanges that the members of the Security Council had with the authorities and the Commander of the G-5 Sahel Force during their recent visit to Mali and the Niger.”

   2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source

7. “Given this state of affairs, the downsizing of the Barkhane force and the Chadian contingent in the central sector, and the possible flow of combatants and small arms owing to the withdrawal of foreign fighters from the Libyan theatre, make it even more urgent that the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and the allied international force fill the gaps. Without this, the atrocities against civilians will continue and intensify. The A3+1 takes note of the report of the Secretary- General under consideration (S/2021/940) and his letter dated 4 October 2021 on options for supporting the G-5 Sahel Joint Force (S/2021/850).”

   2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source

8. “Civilians are the primary victims of this violence. The latest attack occurred on 2 November in western Niger. The A3+1 condemns this cowardly and barbaric attack on defenceless civilians and extends its condolences to the people and the Government of the Niger. In the light of that situation, we welcome the increase in the number and pace of operations undertaken by the Joint Force and the operationalization of its police component. The execution of operations code-named Sama 3 and Serres d’Aigle is an encouraging illustration in that regard.”

   2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source

9. “Mr. Maman Sani (Niger) (spoke in French): On behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1), I wish to thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary- General for Peace Operations, for his briefing. We also thank the Permanent Representative of Chad, Her Excellency Mrs. Ammo Aziza Baroud, for her participation in today’s briefing on behalf of the current Chair of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), as well as Ms. Fatimata Ouilma Sinaré for her briefing. Our recent trip to the Sahel demonstrated the importance of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force and its potential to wean the region from armed terrorist groups, which, without a robust response, will create a new global epicentre of instability and humanitarian emergencies.”

   2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source

10. “In conclusion, and while the twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is being held, my delegation would like to stress the importance of the debate on climate change and its multifaceted effects, particularly on the stability of countries in conflict situations. We call on those countries that are major emitters to meet their commitments to finance resilience and adaptation. It is equally important and high time that the security risks of climate change were effectively integrated into stabilization and peacekeeping operations.”

    2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source

11. “Secondly, we must invest in capacity development and the strengthening of national institutions. In order to do so, fairer and more inclusive governance is required, as is the development of regulatory, legal and policy frameworks and social institutions that reduce inequalities in all areas of public, economic and political life. Thirdly, as we have mentioned on many occasions, the time has come to reform the global governance system, including the United Nations and the Security Council, so as to strengthen its role and equip it to adequately fulfil its tasks. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the inadequacies of our current governance system, the tools of which are no longer adapted to meet new and emerging challenges.”

    2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source

12. “Therefore, in order to address those governance challenges, it is imperative now more so than ever to create a new social contract that meets citizens’ needs and integrates the work of the United Nations through the interdependent pillars of our work, namely, peace, development and human rights. With that in mind, allow me to make a few suggestions as to how the Security Council might approach the issue. First, there is now a need for a coherent and integrated approach to better integrate the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into our various development and peacebuilding policies and strategies. In that respect, the United Nations must support the actions of Governments of countries in situations of fragility, as well as local actors and subregional and regional organizations.”

    2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source

13. “While already facing cash-flow pressures due to heavy yet necessary security investments, our States are now facing declining tax revenues, a large budget deficit, the deterioration of basic social sectors and rising unemployment — all of which would reverse the hard-won economic gains of recent years. In addition, we are also dealing with the climate crisis. Despite being responsible for less than 1 per cent of total emissions, the Sahel is one of the regions of the world most affected by the consequences of climate change. The combination of those factors, as we all know, has resulted in increased social inequalities, disproportionately affecting women, young people and rural and insecure communities.”

    2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source

14. “The debate on the causes of conflict is increasingly linking social exclusion to violent conflict, hence why Governments need to put appropriate policies in place to reduce exclusion and inequality between communities within their nations and, in doing so, create a sense of belonging for every citizen. With the advent of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, those inequalities have been exacerbated. While the low rate of infection in the Sahel region is to be welcomed, the severe economic crisis caused by lockdown measures and other responses to the pandemic have unfortunately exacerbated pre-existing social inequalities and exclusion.”

    2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source

15. “Mr. Maman Sani (Niger) (spoke in French): First of all, allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s important high-level debate on the issues of exclusion, inequality and armed conflicts. This meeting is most timely, given that many analyses have shown that exclusion and inequality lead to social unrest. Therefore, a judicious treatment of those factors remains the best way to avoid the societal crises that often lead to armed conflicts. I would like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres and Ms. Lourdes Tibán Guala, expert on indigenous affairs, for their enlightening briefings.”

    2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source

16. “This is why, in terms of security, the A3+1 believes that it is incomprehensible to criticize the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel for lacking autonomy and the Executive Secretariat of the Group of Five for the Sahel for not having the capacity to maintain it, while at the same time refusing to provide adequate support to meet this challenge. We again call on the Security Council to show greater flexibility when it comes to implementing the options it has proposed. In conclusion, as a first step and in accordance with the options proposed by the Secretary-General, the creation of an advisory office within the Executive Secretariat of the Group of Five for the Sahel would certainly help accelerate the implementation of this joint initiative, which we do not have the luxury to let fail.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source

17. “In this regard, the authorities and stakeholders have a historic responsibility to urgently agree on the effective implementation of priorities in the light of the road map drawn up by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). It is also urgent that the most recent decisions of the Agreement Monitoring Committee be implemented, in particular on the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process and on the decentralization and development of the north. Like the rest of the Sahel, Mali is plagued by security, development and climate change challenges, which have been exacerbated by the impact of the coronavirus disease.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source

18. “This is why the upcoming United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial in Seoul will be an excellent opportunity for all of us to come together and make tangible commitments aimed at ensuring that the peacekeeping mission is fully equipped. The visit also allowed us to observe the measures taken by the transitional Malian authorities to address the deteriorating security situation in the north and centre of the country, as well as the social and political climate. We encourage the authorities to continue these efforts in order to meet Malians’ legitimate expectations and aspirations for peace and prosperity. However, the long-awaited stabilization, to which I referred earlier, will require the holding of credible, inclusive and transparent elections within the allotted time frame.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source

19. “Mr. Maman Sani (Niger) (spoke in French): On behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1), I thank Mr. El-Ghassim Wane for his constant efforts aimed at stabilizing Mali through the effective implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), despite the various challenges. Our visit to Mali allowed us to appreciate the sacrifice and commitment of the men and women who, despite their diversity, continue to support the Malian people in their journey towards stability and prosperity. We also had the opportunity to learn about the kind of environment in which peacekeepers operate, with the constraints imposed by us, the States Members of the United Nations.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source

20. “Mr. Maman Sani (Niger) (spoke in French): The Niger welcomed the organization of the visit to the Sahel. It was timely and it strengthened the efforts of the region to address challenges related to security, development and climate change, which have been compounded by the impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic. That is why we must support the regional efforts undertaken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as well as its mediation role in Mali. We therefore also encourage close cooperation between ECOWAS and Mali. Furthermore, the visit allowed us to assess the successful efforts made by the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) with regard to security and development. The G-5 Sahel Joint Force needs support. We hope that the Security Council will overcome its disagreements on that issue.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8892 (2021) · source

21. “May this resolution be a springboard towards the realization of this saying for all the children and young people of the world, especially those affected by armed conflict, and a definite step forward in strengthening the international system.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8889 (2021) · source

22. “She was right to say that to claim the right to education for children living in crisis situations is to defend the rights to survival. My final point is a call for a remobilization of our multilateral system to put the issue of education protection more firmly at the heart of global priorities. We have a responsibility to ensure that education — which is a human right, the link that connects all the other development goals, and the bedrock of peacebuilding and inclusive and sustainable development — is protected. . I end my remarks with a saying in the Hausa language, which tells us, “Ilimi Hasken Rayuwa” which translates as, “Education is simply the light of life”.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8889 (2021) · source

23. “Faced with multiple challenges, we must recognize the imperative responsibility both to respond to current challenges and to take resilient measures to prepare our global community to further protect education in a present and future marked by intensified crises and forced displacement, exacerbated by climate change, which, moreover, constitutes an immediate risk for access to education. It behoves us to put greater emphasis on education in crises and emergencies, as the resolution underlines. A young Nigerien woman who addressed the Council reminded us that we must put in place a strategy that guarantees the access of children, and particularly girls, to school because “when a school is attacked ... everything is unjustly affected” (S/PV.8756, p.5).”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8889 (2021) · source

24. “In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to close the gap of inequality of access to digital and computer education among countries in order to facilitate, whatever the circumstances, the continuation of the learning for all. Moreover, so long as health-care and protection systems remain unequal, the basic right of access to education is threatened. Thus, worldwide systemic change, including in our efforts to protect children, is needed. The resolution calls our attention to the fact that education must be protected in a cross-sectoral manner, based on existing regional and national mechanisms.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8889 (2021) · source

25. “The resolution also calls on Member States to provide the necessary assistance to children who find themselves in situations of heightened vulnerability, in particular internally displaced persons, refugees, children with disabilities and children separated from armed groups. It is alarming to note that the combined effects of economic precarity, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict, climate-related security risks and humanitarian crises threaten to reverse the remarkable hard-won progress. If current trends persist, by 2030 80 per cent of the world’s poorest will live in fragile contexts, and the majority of extremely fragile contexts are also conflict-affected States.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8889 (2021) · source

26. “It establishes an unequivocal link between the protection of education and international peace and security, with a strong call for a remobilization for the protection of education and to facilitate the continuation of learning in conflict contexts. It emphasizes the prevention of attacks on schools, with appropriate measures at the local, regional and global levels, while calling for more respect for the civilian character of schools. It underlines the increased risk for children in armed conflicts of not resuming their education after the closure of schools, especially girls, which makes them more vulnerable to gender-based violence.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8889 (2021) · source

27. “For my country, the Niger, in the heart of the Sahel and with one of the youngest populations in the world, the protection of education and access to education is not just a concept but an imperative necessity at the heart of our national policies and the priorities of our mandate on the Security Council. We have worked to inject new political impetus into international cooperation for the protection of education and the protection of children in armed conflict, as evidenced by, among other things, the presidential statement on the protection of schools (S/PRST/2020/8), presented by the Niger and Belgium last year, which served as an important springboard for the resolution adopted today. This resolution makes an important contribution in many ways.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8889 (2021) · source

28. “Because education offers a window on a brighter future for children in armed conflict; because it allows them to learn, to broaden their horizons in a healthy and secure environment and to lay the foundations for the future; and quite simply because it is a fundamental right, education must be protected. That is why the resolution — the very first of the Security Council to establish a link between the protection of education and international peace and security — is aimed at making a substantial contribution to the international normative framework, with appropriate, contextual and sustained responses at its heart. Beyond that, the Security Council is in a unique position to facilitate the establishment of more effective protection and prevention policies and mechanisms on a global scale.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8889 (2021) · source

29. “They are also more at risk of not continuing their education when schools close. Schools have become the target of armed terrorist groups because they constitute a melting pot of knowledge. Schools shed light, while the ideology of violence promoted by terrorist groups feeds on ignorance and obscurantism. During the annual debate on children and armed conflict, His Excellency the President of the Republic of the Niger affirmed that, “[e]very school that closes is a door of opportunity that closes” (S/2021/617, annex VI). We have an obligation to reopen these doors of opportunity.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8889 (2021) · source

30. “Attacks on schools and school infrastructure have increased alarmingly around the world, with more than 11,000 attacks perpetrated between 2014 and 2019, affecting nearly 22,000 students and teachers in 93 countries. In the Sahel region, the number of schools closed due to the security crisis and attacks on schools by terrorist groups has increased sixfold since 2017, with nearly 5,000 schools closed, disrupting the education of more than 700,000 children and depriving more than 20,000 teachers of the opportunity to exercise their profession. Girls are particularly vulnerable. In countries affected by conflict, girls are half as likely to attend school as those living in countries at peace. When schools are attacked in conflict contexts, girls are usually the first to drop out of their education.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8889 (2021) · source

31. “The protection of education is a collective responsibility, and access to quality education for all remains an essential condition both for achieving the objectives of sustainable development and for establishing lasting peace and security, particularly in areas affected by conflict and complex humanitarian crises. Children whose lives have been darkened by conflict have an equal right to education, which is a human right recognized by international conventions. Sadly, around the world, more than 75 million children have seen their education disrupted by conflict. With the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, education has been cut short for almost all of the world’s children and youth.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8889 (2021) · source

32. “Mr. Maman Sani (Niger) (spoke in French): The Niger is proud to submit, alongside Norway, a Security Council resolution exclusively devoted to the protection of education in armed conflict. Resolution 2601 (2021) was adopted with the support of 15 members of the Security Council. We would also like to thank the 98 Member States that sponsored the resolution, which demonstrates the broad interest in this issue. Partners in the protection of education and children in armed conflict, in particular the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflicts, United Nations agencies — including UNICEF — as well as civil society organizations, have contributed to the establishment of an efficient monitoring and reporting system, and their support remains one of the vital elements of this agenda.”

    2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8889 (2021) · source

33. “My delegation calls on the Islamic Republic of Iran to consider positively the IAEA’s extension requests, including that relating to the continuous collection and storage of data by its monitoring and surveillance equipment, and to enable the Agency to continue its work beyond 24 June. In conclusion, my delegation remains concerned at the prevailing tensions in the Persian Gulf region and reiterates the call made by the Secretary-General to ease, for humanitarian reasons, all unilateral economic measures that could prevent Iran from mobilizing the resources required to fight the coronavirus disease pandemic. That gesture of flexibility could also have the benefit of helping move certain positions in the context of the negotiations under way.”

    2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source

34. “The importance of the full and effective implementation of the JCPOA by all parties was underlined during the ministerial meeting among China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Islamic Republic of Iran, held virtually on 21 December 2020 and chaired by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The expiration on 24 June of the temporary bilateral technical agreement concluded on 24 May between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Iran and its non-renewal constitute a source of concern and a setback for the mechanism for monitoring nuclear programme activities in Iran.”

    2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source

35. “In that regard, the procurement channel continues to be a key transparency and confidence-building mechanism, ensuring that the transfer of nuclear and dual-use nuclear-related goods and related services to the Islamic Republic of Iran is in line with resolution 2231 (2015), as well as with the provisions and objectives of the JCPOA. My delegation therefore calls on States not party to the JCPOA to refrain from taking measures that would hamper the ability of the remaining parties to fully meet their commitments and calls on all JCPOA, Member States and relevant sectors to support and make full use of that channel.”

    2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source

36. “My delegation has taken note of the conclusions and recommendations contained in the eleventh report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) and calls on Member States and all parties to the agreement to comply with their obligations. I would like to reaffirm the attachment of the Niger to the full implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), which approved, in 2015, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear programme. My delegation welcomes the discussions under way in Vienna on the return of the United States to the JCPOA in order to revitalize it and ensure its full and transparent implementation by all parties.”

    2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source

37. “Mr. Maman Sani (Niger) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to welcome the convening of this briefing on the eleventh report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/582) on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). I would like to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs; Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, Permanent Representative of Ireland, in her capacity as Facilitator; and Mr. Olof Skoog, observer of the European Union, in his capacity as Coordinator of the Joint Committee to the Security Council, for their presentations.”

    2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source

38. “The return of refugees and displaced persons is of the utmost importance. Therefore, we call on actors at all levels to work for a sociopolitical climate that is favourable to the voluntary return of refugees and their integration into their communities. In conclusion, my delegation expresses its support for the appointment of Mr. Christian Schmidt as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, it is appropriate to point out the relevance of the established practice of the Security Council on the matter, which consists of endorsing that appointment through a Security Council resolution, which the Council has always done by consensus in the past.”

    2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8810 (2021) · source

39. “The post-election period in Bosnia and Herzegovina is an opportunity to carry out the constitutional and electoral reforms necessary to ensure not only the effectiveness of the rule of law but also the transparency and inclusiveness of the electoral system. Furthermore, as the international community mobilizes for vaccination against the coronavirus disease pandemic, we urge the various levels of Government to increase their cooperation and coordination to advance the vaccination programmes and strengthen the health- care system. In addition, we call on all parties to demonstrate a constructive political commitment to finalize the formation of a Government and appointments at all levels of authority, which would make it possible to avoid a potential institutional paralysis.”

    2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8810 (2021) · source

40. “Mr. Maman Sani (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Hervé Lecoq, Officer-in-Charge of the Europe and Central Asia Division, for his excellent briefing. I also welcome the participation in this meeting of Ms. Bisera Turković, Deputy Chairperson of the Council of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina. My delegation followed with interest the process leading to the appointment of Mr. Christian Schmidt as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. We hope that, in accordance with his mandate under the civilian aspects of the General Framework Agreement for Peace for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Schmidt will work with the various parties to promote lasting peace and stability and to achieve the 5+2 agenda.”

    2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8810 (2021) · source

41. “The A3+1 therefore reiterates the urgency of replacing it with a lasting solution, such as establishing a United Nations support office.”

    2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8809 (2021) · source

42. “However, as the stabilization of Mali continues to elude us, despite the multiple interventions, it is now clear that we will need to adjust our efforts. We would have wanted the resolution to enable MINUSMA to help Mali in coordination with other partners, including the African Union, to harmonize and streamline its political, security, social and humanitarian efforts to make them more consistent and effective and enable them to serve the interests of the people of Mali, who have been bled dry for far too long. With regard to operational and logistical support from MINUSMA to the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel — while important — it is clear that it falls significantly short of what is needed to eradicate the scourge of terrorism. The longer we wait to understand that, the more serious the problem will become.”

    2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8809 (2021) · source

43. “Mr. Maman Sani (Niger) (spoke in French): I have the honour to deliver this explanation of vote on behalf of the African members of the Security Council, namely, Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia, as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). We thank the penholder for its efforts in preparing resolution 2584 (2021), renewing for an additional year the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). We also commend the other members of the Security Council for their spirit of consensus and their constructive engagement during the negotiations. We agreed to join the consensus by voting in favour of resolution 2584 (2021) with the conviction that the support of the United Nations and bilateral, regional and multilateral partners is essential to find a lasting solution to the crisis.”

    2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8809 (2021) · source

44. “I would like to conclude my remarks by urging members of the Council to show a true sense of unity in order to finally give reason for hope to the Syrian people who, after more than a decade of war, yearn only for peace.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

45. “That will help to ease tensions and build confidence between the parties, thereby making it possible to achieve the progress we all expect on the political front. In that regard, we lament the lack of progress in the work of the Syrian Constitutional Committee. The Niger reiterates that, after several attempts, it is time to improve the Committee’s working methods. To that end, the Niger calls on all stakeholders to show flexibility in moving the political process forward. Only an inclusive Syrian-led dialogue that reflects the will of the Syrian people will lead to a peaceful long-term solution in Syria. The success of the political process will also determine the success of all efforts on the humanitarian side of the crisis.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

46. “We believe that the need for a collective effort in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic should not distract us from the fight against terrorist groups, which continue to ignore the Secretary-General’s call for a ceasefire and try to take advantage of the pandemic and measures taken to reassert themselves. Syria, in the exercise of its sovereignty, must relentlessly pursue the fight against terrorism. Any attempt to undermine its sovereignty or territorial integrity is simply unacceptable. The Niger remains concerned about the fate of the many detainees on both sides. We call on the parties to take steps to build mutual trust, including through the unilateral mass release of detainees and clarifications to families about missing persons.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

47. “The use of improvised explosive devices, landmines and unexploded ordnance and the increasing pace of air strikes and bombings, resulting in a growing number of civilian deaths and injuries, including many women and children, are not conducive to such progress. My delegation calls on the parties to the conflict to observe a comprehensive ceasefire in Syria, as called for by the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy. We remain convinced that a ceasefire will help to create the conditions for a successful political process and make the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic possible and effective.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

48. “However, it must be noted that, in spite of the Special Envoy’s efforts to help the parties to the conflict find common ground for a lasting and just solution to the crisis, progress is by no means as we had expected. That is why the political process must urgently be put back on track, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). In that connection, I would like to make the following comments. On the security front, the Niger is concerned about the resurgence of violence, particularly in the north- west of the country. We call on the parties to put an end to the hostilities, which is a sine qua non for making tangible progress in resolving the crisis in Syria.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

49. “Mr. Maman Sani (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing and his tireless efforts to find a negotiated solution to the crisis in Syria. I also thank Ms. Abeer Hussein for her contribution to today’s debate. I would like to welcome the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey to today’s meeting. The end of the Syrian crisis will not be achieved solely by the power of force of weapons, but rather, and it cannot be stated enough, through a negotiated political solution borne out of a Syrian-led process that involves the various components of Syrian society. That has become obvious with each monthly briefing on the issue.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source