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Martin Kimani

lines on the record: 175
first: 2021-01-05
most recent: 2021-10-21
sittings or episodes: 30
sources: un-security-council

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“Beyond its high human costs, the escalation of violence in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip is reversing any progress towards the ultimate aim of a permanent and secure peace. Kenya sends its condolences to the families and communities that have lost their loved ones. We are concerned that the violence, and in particular its impact on religious sites, will fan extremism and hatred and that this will lead to the further erosion of the moderate middle ground on which the compromises required for peace can be made. Kenya condemns violent rioting and the exploitation of popular anger by extremist groups. We strongly condemn Hamas rocket launches from Gaza against civilian targets in Israel, as no cause can justify the deliberate targeting of civilians.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate. The fact that we are holding the third discussion on this matter in a week is an indication of its importance to the international community. Kenya thanks the Secretary-General for his efforts to urge de-escalation and focus on the impact of the violence on civilians. I also thank Mr. Wennesland for his briefings and efforts. I further welcome the contributions of the representatives of Israel and the Observer State of Palestine, as well as Jordan and Egypt. Kenya has consistently supported diplomatic negotiations conducted in an environment of peace with a view to achieving a two-State solution in which Israel and Palestine live within secure and recognized borders in line with the June 1967 borders.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“We reaffirm our support for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq in its assistance to the Government and people of Iraq in advancing inclusive political dialogue, as well as national and community-level reconciliation. I have some questions for the Special Representative. What is the progress of Iraq in combating terrorism? Can you, Madam, let us know at what stage the prosecutions of ISIL fighters of Iraqi origin are in the national courts? What is your assessment of the popular and political support for the work of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant?”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“This finally leads me to the humanitarian situation. With the thousands of Iraqis that reside in the Al-Hol camp in Syria, the repatriation of citizens from the camps and the prioritization of disengagement capabilities, as well as capacity- building, is essential for the region. Furthermore, Kenya welcomes the United Nations and the Government of Iraq’s 2021 humanitarian response plan to assist 1.5 million vulnerable people, especially given that 4.1 million Iraqis remain in need of humanitarian and protection assistance. In closing, Kenya reiterates its call for all actors to uphold the political independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Iraq.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“We insist that terrorists should be treated as such and should not be legitimized through classification as political actors. We must continue to support the role of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant in holding ISIL accountable for crimes committed in the country. Moreover, it is paramount that Iraq be protected from becoming an international arena for States and non-State actors to settle scores to the detriment of the security, political stability, and socioeconomic progress of the people of Iraq. Kenya takes note of the commendable progress made in the identification of Kuwaiti missing persons, as well as Kuwaiti property. We encourage continued dedicated cooperation and look forward to further progress on this file.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“Such action will build much-needed trust and ease political tensions ahead of the forthcoming elections. Kenya also welcomes the enactment of the Yazidi Female Survivors Law as major step towards addressing the needs of survivors of atrocities, committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), particularly against the Yazidis, Turkmens, Christians and Shabaks. On the security situation, Kenya condemns the recent violent attacks in the north. We call on UNAMI to work on the de-escalation of military operations that are threatening the lives of the population, including the vulnerable, especially women and children. We further condemn the Da’esh/ISIL attacks in several governorates of Iraq, including the recent attacks in Sadr city, east of Baghdad.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“We also welcome the European Union’s contribution to a United Nations- led project to support capacity-building within the Independent High Electoral Commission in preparation for the October 2021 elections. We further welcome the robust support for the elections highlighted by the United States of America. Furthermore, Kenya takes note of other positive developments, including the establishment of the Supreme Court, as well as progress on the Federal Budget Law by the Council of Representatives on 31 March. We recognize that progress was made after lengthy negotiations among political parties and the federal and Kurdistan Regional Governments. We encourage the parties to sustain this positive momentum by coordinating the implementation of commitments and inclusive national dialogue.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jeanine Hennis- Plasschaert for her briefing and take note of the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) (S/2021/426). On the political situation, Kenya commends the preparations for elections, which we urge should be inclusive, transparent, free and credible and lays a solid foundation for social cohesion, political stability and State-building. The recent establishment of a higher committee to promote and monitor women’s participation in the electoral process is indeed a positive step on inclusivity. Kenya supports Iraq’s request for the involvement of the United Nations in observing these elections.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“We wonder, however: how secure is the technology being employed by the Information Systems Unit in terms of safeguarding prosecutorial independence and attorney-client privilege? And will its clear benefits during investigations run into evidentiary problems that would affect its admissibility?”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“The responsible use of such technology can help build strong case briefs and can also help protect the mental health of its members. Kenya commends UNITAD for preparing and making its standard operating procedures publicly available on its website. This will be an important resource to national, regional and other practitioners on such topics as conducting interviews with children and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. We encourage additional ways of sharing of information and best practices. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate Kenya’s support for the difficult work of UNITAD even against the backdrop of the coronavirus disease pandemic and budgetary constraints. We caution against budgetary cuts and call for increased and urgent funding in order for UNITAD to effectively fulfil its mandate.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“Kenya commends the Iraqi authorities for formulating appropriate legislation and establishing a specialized tribunal that will enable the prosecution of ISIL/ Da’esh suspects for international crimes. The support given to that initiative by the Investigative Team, in line with resolution 2379 (2017), is appreciated. Enhancing capacity-building and funding to law enforcement agencies is a critical element for the success of counter-terrorism measures. Kenya welcomes the conclusion of the agreement for UNITAD training so as to enable Iraqi investigative judges to develop strong case files that meet the requisite evidentiary threshold for prosecution and conviction. Kenya is encouraged by the continued integration of advanced technological tools in the Team’s work.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“The fight against terrorist groups has been long and costly, but to relent is to give them the opportunity to recover their momentum and confidence. Returning to the briefing at hand, Kenya takes note of the improved cooperation and close collaboration between the Team and the relevant authorities of the Government of Iraq. That collaboration and partnership has facilitated progress, including in the implementation of the joint strategy on the excavation of mass grave sites in Kojo village and Badush prison. It has also led to the collection of additional evidence of ISIL carrying out rape, enslavement and other atrocities against members of the Christian community.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“I therefore reiterate Kenya’s unequivocal support for the prosecution of members of ISIL — not only for their core terrorist acts, but also for related crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. As we point out ISIL’s crimes, it is critical that we do not lose sight of the unfortunate fact that its ideas, ideals and aims are still being perpetrated. In multiple countries and continents, ISIL’s affiliates and those of its parent group, Al-Qaida, are waging war against the innocent. ISIL’s crimes are inspiring others, including in multiple countries in Africa. Kenya strongly urges the Security Council and the international community to once again stand tall against terrorism.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“We urge the international community to recall that ISIL’s monumental crimes went beyond targeting individuals; it rose to the level of genocide. As the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic found, ISIL undertook a genocidal campaign against the Yazidi community and people. It also documented the extensive use of gender-based and sexual violence, as well as other atrocities and crimes against humanity. For countries that have pledged to combat genocide, whether now or in the past, holding ISIL and its members accountable is critical. The same is true for those that have determined that sexual and gender-based violence must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“On behalf of Kenya’s delegation, I congratulate Special Adviser Karim Khan on his election as the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Kenya thanks the Special Adviser for his briefing and welcomes the progress the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) has made, as reflected in its sixth report (see S/2021/419). We also welcome the briefing by Ms. Nadia Murad. All acts of terrorism, whether by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)/Da’esh and its affiliates or by any other terrorist group, must be met with the full force of the law. The survivors, their families and communities and the world at large expect the perpetrators to be held legally accountable as a minimum requirement for justice to be done.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“Kenya also encourages collaboration among the parties to create an environment conducive to the return of refugees and displaced persons to their homes and places of origin, including by ending divisive rhetoric and the glorification of war criminals.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“However, it is regrettable that political differences have stood in the way of unified and coordinated pandemic response action. Kenya urges all leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina to put aside their differences and work together. In conclusion, Kenya urges the authorities to strengthen their counter- terrorism strategies. These should include undertaking more efforts to prepare the legal and disengagement capabilities to handle repatriated and returning fighters who had travelled abroad to fight for the Islamic State in Iraq and the Shams. There should also be operationalization of a robust terrorism-prevention strategy that finds inspiration in the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the Secretary-General’s Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“Kenya insists that any resistance to inclusion and respect for diversity among leaders, particularly in a post-conflict multi-ethnic country, endangers the peace. For Bosnia and Herzegovina, which has been subject to violent conflict to the extent of demanding the intervention of the international community, and the Security Council, any statements or policies by leaders that embrace separation and ethnic nationalism must be closely watched and responded to robustly in order to prevent renewed conflict. Like many countries across the world, Bosnia and Herzegovina is grappling with the continuing negative effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic. The pandemic is a common challenge that calls for unified efforts to control it.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“We urge them to take tangible action to fulfil their commitment to respecting the provisions of the Agreement and the Constitution and to creating a society inclusive of all its peoples and citizens. Kenya believes these are the minimum requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina to chart its own way to a stable and functioning democracy, and that unity of purpose, especially at the leadership level, is critical to laying a firm foundation for successful governance. We strongly urge the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities to avoid any actions that might divide the people along ethnic or religious lines. Any attempt to do so would put at risk the peace that the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina deserve.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“I wish you, Sir, a successful month as President of the Security Council, and I congratulate Viet Nam on its successful leadership in April. I thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his briefing. Kenya commends the Office of the High Representative for its efforts to seek progress on the five objectives and two conditions that remain the basis for the attainment of long-term stability for Bosnia and Herzegovina. We call on the authorities to work together to make progress on these five objectives and two conditions, as well as to ensure full compliance with the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kenya notes the joint statement by the members of the tripartite Presidency to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the initialling of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“Faced with this grim humanitarian picture, the onus is on us, as the Security Council, to ensure that these vital principled humanitarian operations are unimpeded so that they can reach those most in need. The Government should also work towards a negotiated solution for aid to be administered in north-west Syria in order to meet the significant needs of the population. As the vanguard of international peace and security, the Security Council should reaffirm the Syrian people by giving them hope and an opportunity to dream of a bright future free from conflict. That can be accomplished only by working together to facilitate the long-desired consensus towards a political solution and a constructive dialogue.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“In some situations, like the Allouk water station, primary water sources for hundreds of people have not been functioning for a while. Special attention should be paid to such critical infrastructure to alleviate suffering and possible waterborne diseases. Furthermore, we must shed light on the potential for radicalization within camps. Kenya believes it is important for the Security Council to be seized of the importance of supporting terrorist disengagement programmes, which should be delivered at sufficient scale within the camps. In addition, we call on the countries concerned to repatriate their citizens from said camps and prioritize disengagement capabilities and capacity-building.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“We reiterate the fundamental need to protect civilians and humanitarian workers, as well as the need to hold all perpetrators to account. Turning to the humanitarian situation, the fact that 13.4 million Syrian people are in dire need of aid is alarming. When compounded with the challenges related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the situation is likely to get worse. The President of the General Assembly’s visit to Syria early this month confirmed that the Organization’s cross-border aid deliveries into Syria are critical and that they have made it possible for the United Nations to roll out vaccines through the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility. These vaccines will also be administered through the Bab Al-Hawa crossing. We understand, however, that the current needs exceed the ongoing humanitarian response.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“It is important that all parties adhere to the nationwide ceasefire, renew their commitment to the cessation of hostilities and exercise maximum restraint. They should also adhere to their obligations under international law. Kenya categorically condemns terrorist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Shams and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham and firmly opposes all attempts to grant them legitimacy as political actors. Kenya further notes that the interplay of foreign interests and geopolitical competition complicates the situation and serves only to derail the focus on the suffering people of Syria. It is important that the international community speak in one voice in the interest of the Syrian people. We are gravely concerned about the growing frequency of deadly attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“We encourage such constitutional discussions, which, as stated by the Special Envoy, will be a significant door-opener and will demonstrate the commitment of the parties to a successful outcome. These discussions will raise the hopes of the people that at long last there may be an end to the nightmare that has engulfed so much of their country. As a crucial confidence- building step, the issues of detainees and enforced disappearances must be resolved. On a positive note, we commend the Special Envoy’s continued engagement with the diverse group of women on the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board — a welcome step towards much-needed bottom-up solutions. On the security situation, Kenya notes with grave concern the unabated mutual shelling and air strikes.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their briefings on the political and humanitarian situation in Syria. Kenya welcomes joint meetings on the political and humanitarian situations and their combined insights into the condition of the Syrian people. The overriding interest of Kenya is in the safety, well-being and peace of the people of Syria. Politically, Kenya reaffirms its unequivocal support for a Syrian-led and- owned dialogue intended to achieve a sustainable political solution to the protracted conflict. It is therefore regrettable that a return to discussions in the Constitutional Committee has gained no traction.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“We commend the continued efforts of the Special Coordinator, and all involved parties, in ensuring that the Munich format and other confidence-building initiatives in the Gulf, and the broader subregion, complement the work of the Quartet.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“The surge in coronavirus disease cases and infection rates, particularly in Gaza, and the increasing disparity in the availability of vaccines is also a matter of concern. Kenya continues to call for strengthened cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian authorities to ensure the safe movement of health and other essential workers, equity in access to vaccines and medical care. The role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East remains critical particularly in the delivery of basic food and medical services for populations in internally displaced persons and refugee situations. As I conclude, we look forward to tangible outcomes of the resumed Middle East Quartet discussions.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“They are contributing to the stability of the region. We expect all parties to create environments and take actions that ensure the safety of the personnel and the fulfilment of their respective mandates. On the upcoming elections, Kenya takes note of the progress made in the registration of voters, including in East Jerusalem, based on the Palestinian Central Elections Commission report. We urge that the preparations and conduct of both the legislative elections scheduled in a month’s time and the presidential elections in July be timely, free, fair and participatory with all parties abiding to the agreed commitments. These are agreements that come with responsibility, including the recent Cairo talks and the foundational Oslo Accords Protocol Concerning Elections.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“It is up to the leadership of the Israeli and Palestinian people to reach for a more powerful vision of mutual peace, and to then support and empower those among them that want to build bridges of understanding and respect particularly during this time of political transition. We also look forward to a free and fair election that serves as an important step to peace and security, not to the escalation of enmity. While we wait for such inspired leadership to take hold and its actions to be scaled up, we in the international community must do our utmost to support stability, especially to help sustain instances of relative calm amid deeper fragile peace. Kenya therefore welcomes the continued efforts of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“The expansion of settlements, particularly in sensitive areas, and the proximity of demolitions to these settlements have implications for territorial contiguity and the actualization of the two-State solution within secure and recognized borders based on the 1967 lines. We make these observations not to equate their moral or ethical worth, but rather to urge both sides to work harder to meet in the middle if either is to ever enjoy handing real peace to their children. The extremes can feed one another at the expense of the overwhelming majority who only desire safety and well-being. As intractable as the conflict may seem, in the past, there have been political breakthroughs that have overcome even the steepest and oldest barriers.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“Our interest as Kenya is in supporting an end to this lasting threat to the peace and security of the Middle East, whose damaging domino-like effects reach many other parts of the world. We call on all parties to the Palestinian question, and their supporters and facilitators, to act on the understanding that any political aims, no matter how urgent, are ultimately robbed of sustained success by any deployment of terrorist strategies. Guided by that insight, we strongly condemn all Hamas rocket attacks that deliberately target civilians with the aim of causing fear and despondency as a way to shift policy. Kenya also notes with concern the increasing demolitions of homes and civilian infrastructure by the Israeli Government.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority, and Mr. Rein Paulsen, Acting Director of the Coordination Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for their briefings. I also thank the representatives of the State of Israel and the Observer State of Palestine for their briefings. The continued acts of violence and clashes between Palestinian and Israeli forces, including the incident in Gaza this past weekend, are concerning. I reaffirm Kenya’s condemnation of all violations of the agreed international mechanisms, including the Security Council’s resolutions, by all parties.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“Kenya notes the positive developments on the FSO SAFER tanker. We reiterate our call on the authorities handling the ship to urgently provide unhindered access to the United Nations technical team to conduct the necessary inspection and repairs so as to avert the looming environmental threat. In conclusion, we believe that peace in Yemen is achievable if the process proceeds with its being Yemeni owned and Yemeni-led. We wish our brothers and sisters in Yemen a Ramadan Kareem and pray that this holy month will bring with it lasting peace and prosperity to them and their families.”
2021-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/372 (2021) · source
“We believe the world will rue the day when attempts to build peace and security with actors who have undertaken terrorist atrocities to sit at the negotiating table. We hope that this viewpoint is carefully considered by Special Envoy Griffiths. We remain supportive of his efforts to resolve Yemen’s complex crisis. We welcome the recent initiatives by the United States, Saudi Arabia and Oman that dovetail with the Special Envoy’s task. We hope for a united stance by the Security Council to reinforce these efforts to assist the parties to successfully achieve a peaceful political solution. That solution will emerge from an inclusive and comprehensive resolution that will address the immediate and long-term concerns of all parties and bring to an end to the unbearable suffering the people of Yemen have had to endure.”
2021-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/372 (2021) · source
“The humanitarian crisis is compounded by the second wave of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which is rapidly spreading across Yemen. With the fragile health infrastructure, deteriorating economy and enduring violence, the international community has to step in and offer COVID-19 response solutions, including the provision of additional vaccines. Kenya has previously cautioned that the violent conflict is creating a vacuum that is filled by terrorist groups. The reports that former combatants affiliated with Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula and with the Islamic State are being equipped to fight in Ma’rib must be acted on urgently. We condemn the use of terrorism for political ends. We reiterate our conviction that terrorist groups should not be rewarded any political legitimacy.”
2021-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/372 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their briefings. Kenya strongly condemns the increasing aerial cross-border attacks by the Houthis on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia. We call on all the parties to refrain from any activities that would jeopardize ongoing peace efforts. Kenya remains deeply concerned over the deteriorating situation in Ma’rib. Over the last week, we have witnessed an increasing number of casualties. Sadly, this is eroding any previous gains towards peace. We note that the fighting has now displaced around 20,000 people — 5,000 more since the Security Council last met (see S/2021/266) in March — thereby placing an additional burden on already constrained relief and humanitarian efforts.”
2021-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/372 (2021) · source
“We remain convinced that the multilateral system, and in particular the Security Council, must find ways to generate and facilitate consensus and collaborative approaches towards the peace, reconciliation and dignity that the people of Syria have for so long deserved and longed for. Now is the time to deliver. The people of Syria and the world expect the Council and multilateralism to offer real solutions. Kenya will continue to make this point at every turn.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“We all know that the only sustainable solution to the humanitarian crisis is a political solution to the conflict in Syria. Regrettably, this conflict has drawn huge external interest. Divergent foreign interests must not be allowed to paralyse the hopes of the Syrian people for a bright conflict-free future. We urge foreign Powers, including members of the Council, that have an interest in Syria to set aside their differences and work together to facilitate the long-desired consensus towards a political solution in an inclusive Syrian-led and Syrian-owned process.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“The exceptional resilience of the Syrian people has been overstretched, as they have had to cope with conflict for far too long. We therefore see merit in the rebuilding of this resilience through a gradual transition towards recovery and transformation. Fourthly, the international community should redouble its efforts in the provision of the much-needed humanitarian support. Kenya appreciates the countries and institutions that have stood with the Syrian people by offering generous support. We commend the European Union for convening its fifth international donor conference for Syria in Brussels, which starts today, and hope for its success. We also commend the ministers who have today made commitments to increasing their aid to the Syrian people.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“Cross- border and cross-line assistance must be streamlined, strengthened and operationalized in line with applicable commitments and international humanitarian law. Secondly, civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected. Humanitarian workers are targeted regularly by terrorists and armed groups, including in the camps that host the most vulnerable, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, women and children. Stemming attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including by terrorist groups, should be prioritized to make the delivery of humanitarian aid possible. Thirdly, it is important to begin placing emphasis on a resilience-based development response to the crisis in Syria that includes the reconstruction of critical infrastructure such as schools and hospitals and building social cohesion measures.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“In addition, a generation of children in Syria have been robbed of their childhoods, as all they have ever known is conflict and violence. Many children have to support their families by looking for food instead of going to school and dreaming of a bright and hopeful future. The drawn-out man-made humanitarian crisis in Syria, 10 years on, is simply not acceptable to Kenya and should not be to this Council. The Council has a moral obligation to engage on and act decisively to alleviate the protracted suffering. To this end, I wish to underscore four points. First, it is fundamental that the delivery of principled humanitarian assistance be unimpeded and unhindered in order to reach the most people in critical need.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on a successful stewardship of the Security Council this month. I thank Mr. Mark Lowcock, Ms. Henrietta Fore and Dr. Amani Ballour for their briefings. This month marks the tenth anniversary of the grim and protracted conflict in Syria, which has resulted in a colossal refugee and internal displacement dilemma and a humanitarian crisis of unimaginable proportions. Syria, a country that once knew peace and prosperity, is facing the biggest economic crisis with the depreciation of the value of the Syrian pound by 99 per cent, as we have heard today. As we speak, about 60 per cent of the population is food insecure. There has been an increase of over 200 per cent in the cost of an average food basket in the past year that has made food unaffordable for the average family.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“That political solution is the only way to bring an end to their suffering, impoverishment and victimization. Kenya stands with the people of Syria by calling for an inclusive Syrian-led and Syrian-owned dialogue, seeking a political resolution reflecting their will. We urge the States involved in one way or another in the conflicts that are afflicting Syria to understand that their actions are visible to the global community and that their conduct there reflects on them. The world expects the Council to offer solutions regarding Syria and to show that interests can be set aside for the sake of a people who have suffered too much for too long and multilateralism turned into a tool for the people and for peace.”
2021-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/226 (2021) · source
“No cause can ever justify the use of a weapon of mass destruction by any actor, under any circumstances. We support credible and transparent investigations that lead to a timely resolution of any accusations of the use of such weapons. The Security Council should support all efforts to strengthen the OPCW in order to ensure full transparency and professionalism in its investigations. Its sensitive and important work is reflected in the expectation of the international community that its work always remain above reproach. We believe that the expeditious conclusion of the investigations into the use of chemical weapons in Syria will allow the Council to more meaningfully help the Syrian people in their quest for a political solution.”
2021-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/226 (2021) · source
“We emphasize the need for coordination between Syria and the OPCW to conclude the 19 identified gaps, inconsistencies and discrepancies that remain unresolved in Syria and ensure a quick conclusion of the investigations. We also welcome the deployment of the Declaration Assessment Team to the Syrian Arab Republic in February for the twenty-fourth round of consultations, and we look forward to positive outcomes and updates on that visit. Kenya welcomes the extension of the tripartite agreement for a period of six months and takes note of the importance of the agreement in the facilitation of the work of the Technical Secretariat. Kenya believes that the use of chemical weapons anywhere and by anyone constitutes a clear and unacceptable violation of international law.”
2021-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/226 (2021) · source
“Allow me to thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu for her updates on the ongoing activities of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), as well as the regular reports on the ongoing investigations on the use of chemical weapons. Kenya also takes note of the report of the OPCW of 24 February (see S/2021/200). Kenya appreciates the fact that, despite the coronavirus disease pandemic leading to the postponement of planned deployments and missions, the OPCW has found ways to ensure continuity in the technical consultations with Syria. We welcome the submission by the Syrian Arab Republic to the Security Council of its eighty-seventh monthly report regarding activities on its territory related to the destruction of its chemical weapons and production facilities.”
2021-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/226 (2021) · source
“In this period of instability in other parts of the region, we recommend that all conflicting parties consider the record set in South Sudan’s peace process as a resource for them. To conclude, the A3+1 reiterates its appreciation for the continued efforts of the United Nations, the African Union, IGAD and all international partners in supporting the people of South Sudan in their quest for peace, stability and prosperity.”
2021-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/219 (2021) · source
“The A3+1 welcomes the ongoing exercise for the elaboration of well-identified benchmarks that would guide the reviewing of those measures. We therefore call for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound targets that could be easily assessed against the progress achieved. It is fitting that we continue to recognize the vital role played by South Sudan’s neighbours and Africa on the difficult path to achieving a ceasefire and compromise in peacebuilding. In particular, we note the sustained efforts by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State and Ministers in bringing the warring parties together to achieve a political settlement.”
2021-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/219 (2021) · source
“State formation and institution-building in South Sudan remains a work in progress. That is what informed the establishment of UNMISS, on 8 July 2011. The Council should reflect on the founding mandate to inform the future trajectory of the activities of the Mission, including in consolidating peace and security, creating conditions conducive to development and strengthening the institutional capacity of the Government. Such a focus will be instrumental in helping South Sudan develop the institutional capacity to govern effectively and respond to the challenges of accountability on human rights, resource management and other areas of public services. The recent improvements in the political and security situation make it opportune for the Council to evaluate the efficacy of the sanctions imposed on South Sudan.”
2021-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/219 (2021) · source