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“"The Security Council expresses its appreciation for the United Nations Special Envoy's diplomatic engagement to facilitate and finalize the agreement between the Syrian Arab Republic and the Syrian opposition to form the Constitutional Committee, emphasizing its strong support for Special Envoy Pedersen and the United Nations initiative to convene the first meeting of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva, Switzerland, by 30 October 2019. "The Security Council reaffirms that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Syria and that it can only be resolved through the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8635 (2019) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. After consultations among Council members, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf. "The Security Council welcomes the Secretary- General's statement on 23 September 2019, announcing the agreement of the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic and the Syrian Negotiations Commission for a credible, balanced and inclusive Constitutional Committee facilitated by the United Nations in Geneva. "The Security Council determines that the launch of the Syrian-owned and Syrian-led Constitutional Committee shall be the beginning of the political process to end the Syrian conflict, in line with Security Council resolution 2254 (2015), that meets the legitimate aspirations of all Syrians.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8635 (2019) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its support for the people of South Sudan and reaffirms its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of the Republic of South Sudan." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2019/11. The meeting rose at10,10 a.m.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8634 (2019) · source
“"The Security Council underscores the pressing need to ensure accountability and end impunity for any violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law in South Sudan. The Security Council takes note in that regard of chapter V of the R-ARCSS and calls for its implementation. "The Security Council stresses that actions that threaten the peace, security or stability of South Sudan may be subject to sanctions under resolutions 2206 (2015), 2290 (2016), 2353 (2017), 2428 (2018) and 2471 (2019), and affirms that it shall be prepared to adjust measures contained in those resolutions in the light of the implementation of the parties' commitments, including the ceasefire.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8634 (2019) · source
“"The Security Council urges parties to the R-ARCSS to continue taking steps, in line with the provisions of the peace agreement, to promote the meaningful participation of women in the formation of a Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, and calls on all parties to the R-ARCSS and armed groups in South Sudan to cease all acts of sexual and gender-based violence; to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers; to end the killing and maiming of children and sexual violence against children; and to release all children that have been recruited to date. "The Security Council takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on UNMISS protection of civilians sites and encourages all stakeholders to continue substantive conversations to devise a substantial path forward for the protection of civilians sites.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8634 (2019) · source
“"The Security Council further calls on all parties to the R-ARCSS, as well as non-signatory armed groups in South Sudan, to protect medical facilities and medical personnel, as well as civilians and civilian objects, including schools; to allow people to move freely; and to allow the rapid, safe, and unhindered access of relief personnel, equipment and supplies, in accordance with principles of humanitarian assistance, including humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence, to help ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance to all those in need. "The Security Council looks forward to seeing substantive progress on those activities during its October 2019 visit to Juba.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8634 (2019) · source
“"The Security Council expresses appreciation for the critical role that the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) and RJMEC play in supporting the implementation of the R-ARCSS and demands that the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and opposition groups cease their obstruction of UNMISS and CTSAMVM. activities. "The Security Council calls for parties that are not signatories to the R-ARCSS to renounce violence, adhere to the cessation of hostilities agreements and seek a political resolution to their concerns about the R-ARCSS, and further calls for parties to the R-ARCSS to engage with non-signatories in a non-violent and constructive manner.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8634 (2019) · source
“"The Security Council expresses concern at the dire humanitarian, human rights and economic situation in South Sudan and condemns all violations of the R-ARCSS and the 21 December 2017 Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access, including the ongoing conflict in the Equatorias region, and the continued use of sexual violence as a tactic by the parties to the conflict against the civilian population. "The Security Council appreciates IGAD's role in facilitating progress on the peace process in South Sudan and takes note of its recommendation to hold an Ordinary Summit of IGAD to address outstanding issues, including the status of Mr. Riek Machar. The Security Council encourages IGAD to appoint a permanent chairperson for the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC).”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8634 (2019) · source
“"The Security Council calls on parties to the R-ARCSS to expedite the process of implementing transitional security arrangements and to continue consultations on the issues of the number and boundaries of states with a view towards finding a common solution. "The Security Council urges the Government of the Republic of South Sudan to disburse the balance of its pledged funds for the implementation of the R-ARCSS in a transparent and accountable manner and to continue to make funds available for the ongoing implementation of the peace agreement.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8634 (2019) · source
“Riek Machar as a positive development, and calls for the senior leadership of the parties to the R-ARCSS to continue to hold regular face-to- face meetings to resolve outstanding issues in order to enable the peaceful formation of a Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, in accordance with the timeline agreed to by the parties on 3 May and reflected in a communique by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). "The Security Council welcomes the initial progress in implementing the R-ARCSS, including the formation of certain R-ARCSS institutions and mechanisms, joint peacebuilding activities at the local level and an improved environment in many areas for delivery of humanitarian assistance.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8634 (2019) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "One year after the signing of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), the Security Council underlines that the R-ARCSS is an important step forward in the peace process that provides a window of opportunity to achieve sustainable peace and stability in South Sudan, and recognizes the reduction in political violence in South Sudan and the return of some representatives of opposition parties to Juba. "The Security Council welcomes the recent meetings between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Mr.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8634 (2019) · source
“Instead of hatred and revenge we chose reconciliation and nation-building". South Africa appeals to our sisters and brother on our continent of Africa to adopt a similar mindset; instead of hatred and revenge, let us choose reconciliation and nation-building. Once more, we urge the Security Council to allocate more resources to preventative diplomacy. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Namibia.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“South Africa is convinced that peace and stability in the world will remain elusive if we do not address the nexus between security and development. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development gives recognition to that vital link. In that context, consideration of the interdependence between security and development requires that the different principal organs of the United Nations work together, in a complementary manner, within their respective Charter mandates, to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to sustainable development and durable peace. I wish to conclude with yet another quotation from Nelson Mandela. "We were expected to destroy one another and ourselves collectively in the worst racial conflagration. Instead, we as a people chose the path of negotiation, compromise and peaceful settlement.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“We urge the Secretary-General to deploy more women mediators, peace envoys and special representatives to assist in conflict resolution and mediation across our continent. South Africa has presented a draft resolution on the women and peace and security agenda to ensure the implementation of our previous decisions regarding the role of women in peace and security. As we approach the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, we urge Member States to renew their commitment to the principles and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations insofar as the resolution of disputes is concerned. The time has come for the United Nations and the Council to put in more effort and resources in response to Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter, on the pacific settlement of disputes.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“In that regard, AU member States should be commended for their efforts to contribute to the Peace Fund, whose endowment currently stands at $115 million. African leaders have demonstrated their political will to deal with and resolve conflicts on our continent. The role of women and youth in conflict prevention and mediation cannot be emphasized enough. It is common knowledge that, where women are involved in peace processes, those processes are more legitimate, sustainable and effective. We welcome the role already been played by African Women in Dialogue, the Association for Women's Rights in Development and the Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation, and many other similar initiatives, in anchoring conflict prevention and resolution by holding grassroots-level negotiations.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“In that regard, South Africa calls for enhanced and continuous strategic and operational coordination of preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention and resolution efforts by the United Nations, the African Union (AU), the regional economic communities and other international and local partners. South Africa pays tribute to the United Nations- AU mediations efforts in the Central African Republic, South Sudan, the Sudan and elsewhere on the continent. The recent operationalization of the AU Peace Fund will further boost the AU's capacities and efforts in mediation and conflict prevention on our continent. The Peace Fund is structured around three thematic windows, namely, mediation and preventive diplomacy, institutional capacity, and peace support operations.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“In his essay Clear the Obstacles and Confront the Enemy, which he wrote on Robben Island prison in 1976, Nelson Mandela reminds us why negotiation is preferable when he said the following: "[w]hen we have fought it out and reduced this country to ashes it will still be necessary for us to sit down together and talk about the problems of reconstruction - the black man and the white man, the African and the Afrikaner". We pay tribute to the Secretary-General's reform agenda, especially the peace and security pillar, which prioritizes preventive diplomacy, mediation and the development of nationally owned peace agreements and their early implementation. South Africa believes that cooperation and coordination among the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations could play an important role in conflict prevention.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“This debate, the first of the second week of South Africa's presidency of the Security Council, is symbolic, as it places our emphasis on the centrality of preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention and resolution in the African continent. It is in this context that we continue our diplomatic efforts to seek solutions to the challenges in the Sudan, South Sudan and the Central African Republic, and in other conflicts around the world. We believe in this centrality because conflict prevention and resolution is less costly than peacekeeping, in monetary terms and in terms of loss of life, destruction of infrastructure and displacement of people.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of South Africa. First, I would like to join those colleagues who condemned the attack against our peacekeepers yesterday in Chad. I thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his statement. I also extend my gratitude to the following for their insightful and extensive briefings this morning: Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Visiting Scholar and Associate Director of the Institute for African Studies, Elliott School ofInternational Affairs, George Washington University; Ms. Naledi Maite, Programme Manager, African Women in Dialogue, South Africa; and Ms. Linda Vilakazi, Programme Manager, Zanele Mbeki Development Trust.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; and Her Excellency Mrs. Jeanne d'Arc Byaje, Permanent Observer of the Economic Community of Central African States to the United Nations. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2019/786, which contains a letter dated 2 October 2019 from the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration. I wish to warmly welcome the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres, and give him the floor.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Ethiopia and Namibia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Her Excellency Ms. Liberata Mulamula, Visiting Scholar and Associate Director ofthe Institute for African Studies at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University; Ms. Naledi Maite, Programme Manager of African Women in Dialogue, South Africa; and Ms. Linda Vilakazi, Programme Manager of the Zanele Mbeki Development Trust. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I also invite the following to participate in this meeting: Her Excellency Ms.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“I thank Ambassador Wronecka for her briefing. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 3.30pm.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8632 (2019) · source
“At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Ambassador Joanna Wronecka, Permanent Representative of Poland, in her capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan. 1 now give the floor to Ambassador Wronecka.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8632 (2019) · source
“In favour Belgium, China, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2491 (2019). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8631 (2019) · source
“Members ofthe Council have before them document S/2019/788, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l9/7ll, which contains the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 2437 (2018). The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8631 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8631 (2019) · source
“As we implement many peace agreements on the African continent, from the Central African Republic, South Sudan, the Sudan and elsewhere, young people should be given the space to participate. As Ms. Aya Chebbi said, youth should be mobilized to reimagine their environment without violence or displacement, unravaged, without situations where they are forced to flee their homes and driven into desperation in faraway lands. And as all the briefers said, young people should be mobilized to use their abundant energy, talent, creativity and social media to compose songs and write poetry and books about embracing diversity, non-discrimination and religious and ethnic tolerance in order to give birth to the future with hope, peace and prosperity. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“In order to achieve sustainable conflict prevention and resolution, the Security Council, regional and subregional organizations and other relevant actors should institute mechanisms to involve young people in the promotion of a culture of peace, tolerance and intercultural and interreligious dialogue and to develop, as appropriate, an understanding of respect for human dignity, pluralism and diversity. In conclusion, I would like to underscore the importance of bringing about a pragmatic shift in the concept of the role of youth in conflict, which transforms them from being victims or agents of violence to being agents of change and peacebuilding. They need to be seen as the valuable human capital that they are, because that will help the continent to collectively achieve sustainable peace and silence the guns.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“My third point is about recommendations on how we should advance youth, peace and security. It is important to provide young people with training opportunities so that they can take an active part in peacebuilding. With their youthful energy and capabilities, and their ability to adapt to new technological trends such as the fourth industrial revolution, young people should be seen as equal partners in mediation, conflict prevention and resolution. As we heard from the briefers earlier, youth are mediators, community mobilizers, humanitarian workers and peace brokers. Activating young African peacebuilders cannot be the responsibility of any one organization. African Governments, non-governmental organizations and corporations all have a role to play.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“The African Youth Charter serves as a strategic framework for youth empowerment and development at the continental, regional and national levels in addressing issues that affect young people. The AU Commission is in the process of appointing African ambassadors for peace, one from each of the five regions in Africa. They will promote the actualization of the five priorities of the Continental Framework on Youth, Peace and Security. A stronger AU-United Nations partnership for peace, security and development remains critical to silencing the guns on the African continent. South Africa is encouraged by the resolve of the United Nations and the AU to mainstream youth participation in peace and security, which places young people at the core of initiatives for preventing or stopping activities that lead to war.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“Young people should be represented in political negotiations, peace processes, transitional justice and reconstruction efforts because they have knowledge and ideas and can harness intergenerational interaction on the entire peace continuum. Including youth in peacebuilding processes as stakeholders and decision-makers allows them to gain ownership of the policies that affect them as much as the rest of us. Political will and leadership are therefore needed to enable young people to engage in a meaningful way in conflict prevention, peacemaking and peacebuilding. My second point is on the implementation by the African Union (AU) of the youth, peace and security agenda.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“South Africa believes that we should all double our efforts at the global, regional and national levels to harness the potential of youth. As the Security Council has already recognized in resolutions 2250 (2015) and 2457 (2019), Member States have the responsibility to create an enabling environment for young people to participate fully and substantively in the development of their respective countries and in peace processes. At this juncture, I want to emphasize that issues of inclusion remain critical. As important stakeholders in peace processes, we cannot continue to talk about peace without the full involvement of youth and women.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“It violates their basic human rights - the right to life, liberty and security. They are at increased risk of being killed, injured, internally displaced, abducted or raped in conflict. They are sometimes forced into activities that make them more vulnerable, such as sexual exploitation, combat as child soldiers, violent extremism, arms smuggling and the illicit trade in mineral resources, to name a few. Our remarks will focus on the following key points. First, young people have an important role to play as agents of peace. The African continent has the fastest-growing population in the world, and it will be important to ensure that the continent takes advantage of the demographic dividend from its youth bulge.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of South Africa. I would like to thank the briefers for their insightful information and recommendations for the Council's consideration. It is always beneficial and valuable for the Council to be briefed by young people who are passionate and determined about the future of their countries, societies and neighbourhoods. It is an honour for South Africa to preside over the Security Council under the theme "Continuing the legacy: working for a just and peaceful world", which embodies the legacy of Nelson Mandela. The principles he stood and fought for remain relevant to ongoing conflict situations and further the objective of silencing the guns on the African continent by 2020. Conflict affects young people negatively in many ways.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“I thank Mr. Ochen for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“I thank Ms. Gawanas for her briefing. I wish to acknowledge that we have some colleagues from the African Union Peace and Security Council here with us today, and to welcome them to the Security Council. I hope that they find our deliberations useful. I now give the floor to Ms. Chebbi.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“Jeanne d'Arc Byaje, Permanent Observer of the Economic Community of Central African States to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l9/779, which contains a letter dated 30 September 2019 from the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration. I now give the floor to Ms. Gawanas.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“Peace and security in Africa Mobilizing youth towards silencing the guns by 2020 Letter dated 30 September 2019 from the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2019/779) The President: In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Bience Gawanas, Special Adviser to the Secretary- General on Africa; Ms. Aya Chebbi, African Union Special Envoy on Youth; Ms. Hafsa Ahmed, Co-founder and Chairperson of Naweza; and Mr. Victor Ochen, youth activist. Ms. Ahmed and Mr. Ochen are joining the meeting Via video-teleconference from Nairobi and Kampala, respectively. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I also invite Her Excellency Mrs.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“As this is the first public meeting of the Security Council for the month of October, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Vassily Nebenzia, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, for his service in the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing our deep appreciation to Ambassador Nebenzia and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, let me again congratulate the parties on this important step towards long-term peace and security in Syria. However, we all know that this is not the end of the journey. Yet the journey has begun, and the Council should accompany the Syrian people as they negotiate their way to a peaceful, stable, inclusive and prosperous Syria.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“In that regard and in calling for the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), my delegation calls for the release of civilians from detention, particularly women, children, the sick and the elderly. That will serve as a gesture of good faith and confidence-building among the parties and bolster the goodwill created by the establishment of the Constitutional Committee. The humanitarian situation in parts of Syria remains of concern. Progress in improving the humanitarian situation will come about only ifprogress is made in the political process, which can be resolved only through continued negotiations and dialogue among the parties. At this important juncture in Syria's history, we call on all parties to recommit to ensuring the peace, stability and prosperity of all Syria and its people.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“With the establishment of the Constitutional Committee, it is also necessary to ensure the safety and security of all its members. The members of the Committee must be assured that they will be able to do their duty to the people of Syria without undue pressure or influence from any sector. While we commend the agreement regarding the Constitutional Committee, we cannot forget the broader political process. The establishment of the Constitutional Committee and the finalization of its Core Rules of Procedure (see S/2019/775, annex) is but one step towards the full implementation of the political process, as set out in resolution 2254 (2015). The work of the Constitutional Committee must be accompanied by the active engagement of all parties in the continuing political process facilitated by the Special Envoy.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“We in the Council all know that the journey to this point has not been easy but the perseverance and determined efforts of all parties have borne the fruit of compromise, unity and a commitment to the people of Syria for sustained peace. We thank all Governments and parties that made that possible. My delegation looks forward to the convening of the first meeting of the Constitutional Committee on 30 October. We hope that the commitment for a 30 per cent representation of women in the larger 150-member body and the smaller 45-member body will be upheld. As has been said before by South Africa and many other delegations, the active participation of women at all levels of the peace negotiations is essential to a successful and inclusive political process in Syria.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“We want to thank you, Mr. President, for presiding over our meeting today, as well as the Russian Federation, Mr. Vassily Nebenzia and his team for the excellent manner in which they managed the Council programme for this month. Allow me to thank Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, for his briefing to the Council today. The recent political developments in Syria, as announced by the Secretary-General on 23 September (see S/2019/775), are warmly welcomed by my delegation. South Africa congratulates Mr. Pedersen, the Syrian Government, the Syrian opposition and all other stakeholders on the agreement on the establishment of a credible, balanced and inclusive Constitutional Committee.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“We would like to again suggest that should some members of the Council be unwilling to participate in the visit, the Council might consider a mini-mission, which would include those Council members interested in taking part. A visit to the region would be a clear indication that the international community has not washed its hands of the core and oldest conflict in the Middle East. Similar to the Council's other field Visits, like the one we will take next month to Juba, it will also offer Council members an opportunity to meet relevant actors on the ground, including members of the Government in Israel and Palestine, civil society actors and all role-players, and ask them to embrace peace efforts, respect one another, coexist and live in harmony, as we all do in our own countries and regions.”
2019-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8625 (2019) · source
“The exchange of hostilities, including rocket fire and bombings in Gaza, remains a case in point and is deeply concerning. My delegation remains deeply troubled by the continued violations of human rights in the occupied territories and emphasizes that such violations only contribute to fostering hatred and divisions between Palestinians and Israelis. In the place of such antagonistic gestures as the building of additional barriers and walls, the closing of schools and the killing of civilians, the Council should encourage gestures of hope and the building of trust between Israel and Palestine, which have been lacking in recent times. In conclusion, my delegation would like to reiterate our call for the Council to reconsider its long-delayed visit to the region.”
2019-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8625 (2019) · source
“When will the Council address these same concerns with regard to the Palestinian people? When? The Security Council's lack of action reduces it to a body unable to uphold its own decisions, whose credibility is being eroded. Therefore, South Africa continues to insist on the full implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) and underscores that violations of Security Council resolutions would in any other case lead to strict measures against the party responsible. In this regard, and in accordance with resolution 2334 (2016), my delegation also strongly calls for written reports by the Secretary-General on the matter. South Africa believes that the Council should make every effort to restore trust in the legitimate peace process that has been pursued for decades and prevent the further development of antagonism between Israel and Palestine.”
2019-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8625 (2019) · source
“Since 1948, or 71 years ago, the Council has adopted numerous resolutions, including resolution 42 (1948), of 5 March 1948, resolution 43 (1948), of 1 April 1948, and others in 1944, 1945, 1947, 1948 and 1949 - we can go on and on. All in all, there has been a total of 72 Council resolutions, with zero implementation. What does that say about the Council? As we sit here today, thousands of Palestinians live in fear of having their homes and schools destroyed, their property confiscated and their already severely limited freedoms further curtailed. Yet the Council has been unable to act to address these ongoing blatant violations of international law. Just yesterday, it deliberated on the protection of civilians and the dire humanitarian situation in Syria (see S/PV.8623).”
2019-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8625 (2019) · source
“The continued disrespect and disregard for the prevailing and long-standing peace process, such as the systematic foreclosing offinal status issues, particularly with regard to the borders, the status of Jerusalem and continued settlement expansion, is deeply disturbing. The recent pronouncement by Israel on the possible annexation of large parts of the West Bank has gone unchallenged and further undermines prospects for peace. The continued expansion of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories deliberately violates international law, undermines prospects for peace and contravenes decisions of the Security Council.”
2019-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8625 (2019) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Mladenov, the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing on the situation in Israel and Palestine and welcome Ministers for Foreign Affairs Al-Malki and Safadi of the State of Palestine and of Jordan to the Security Council. As we and many other delegations have stated in the Council before, the only true and just resolution to the situation in the Middle East is one built on the two- State solution, based on the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent, sovereign Palestinian State, in keeping with resolution 242 (1967), of 22 November 1967.”
2019-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8625 (2019) · source