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Meza-Cuadra

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“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Peru voted in favour of the draft resolution on the situation in Venezuela (8/2019/ 186) in order to enable the Security Council, in exercise of the mandate bestowed upon it by the Charter of the United Nations, to adopt a decision that contributes to regional peace and security, as desired by the international community. We deeply regret the lack of unity within the Council to help address the situation in Venezuela - which represents an unprecedented threat to the peace, security, freedom and prosperity of the entire region - and to prevent a further escalation of violence and address the terrible humanitarian crisis causing the country to suffer.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8476 (2019) · source
“Another major challenge concerns addressing the grave situation faced by millions of refugees and internally displaced persons, which entails not only the availability of financial resources, but mustering the political to guarantee them a voluntary, safe and dignified return under internationally accepted parameters. The property rights of those persons must not be abrogated in any way. In conclusion, I reaffirm Peru's full commitment to preserving the sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of Syria. Accordingly, any de-escalation or other measures, including the presence of foreign forces to combat terrorism, must always be temporary.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“We welcome the progress that has been made in this area under the Astana agreement, and we encourage further substantive developments. We also stress the need to avoid any escalation of the conflict that would undermine the prospects for reaching a political settlement. Maintaining respect for the Idlib agreement, brokered by Turkey and the Russian Federation, is of fundamental importance in those circumstances. We welcome the willingness of both countries to seek peaceful solutions to the issue of terrorism, which is particularly acute in north-western Syria.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“We stress the importance for all parties to engage constructively in finding a political solution, while looking towards the future and showing flexibility and national unity so as to build the trust needed to promote reconciliation. That essential positive spirit must be immediately reflected in efforts to draft a new constitution laying the political and institutional foundations for achieving sustainable peace in Syria. We hope that the constitutional committee will be convened in Geneva as soon as possible. To that end, we believe that it is necessary for the parties to continue to work on measures fostering an improved environment of understanding, including the release of detainees, the identification of missing persons and the transfer human remains.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and for the briefing by Mr. Pedersen. We acknowledge his intense work with a view to establishing a constructive dialogue and relations built on trust with the key actors, while gaining detailed knowledge of their positions. We are familiar with his exemplary qualifications, wish him every success in navigating the delicate task ahead of him and reiterate our full support. Given the impact of the Syrian conflict on the country's population, regional stability and the credibility of the Security Council, we reaffirm the urgent need to move forward the inclusive political process under the auspices of the United Nations. The Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) and resolution 2254 (2015) must continue to guide our work.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“It will be necessary to promote greater cooperation and synergies between the African Union and the United Nations system, especially joint work between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, particularly in peacebuilding processes, as well as with other regional and subregional organizations, in accordance with resolution 2320 (2016). As was mentioned by the Secretary-General when he took part in the recent Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, the relationship between that organization and the United Nations, while having been significantly strengthened in recent years, is capable of generating an even closer and more efficient alliance. The resolution that we have just adopted is a sign of the Security Council's firm commitment to this goal.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“In addition, in order to achieve a conflict free zone, it is necessary to address the root causes thereof, including poverty, inequality, climate change and weak institutions, applying a multidimensional approach that privileges the strengthening of capacities and institutions established to promote human rights, the rule of law and sustainable development. In this regard, the need to promote education and create employment opportunities for women, young people and children. To this end, the simultaneous implementation of the African Peace and Security Architecture and the African Governance Architecture, as well as the road map to silence weapons by 2020, will be vital. It must be stressed that this initiative must have the support of the international community as a whole.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“In this regard, we wish to stress in particular the importance of eradicating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, which contributes significantly to exacerbating insecurity and violence in various parts of Africa. Regional cooperation and cooperation between neighbouring States are essential for strengthening the intelligence work and border controls required to confront this scourge. We stress the need to fully implement existing international instruments in this area, including the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, and the Arms Trade Treaty.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“We support this initiative which, in line with Agenda 2063 of the African Union and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, seeks to build a stable, peaceful and prosperous continent. In particular, we recognize the importance in this context of SDG 16, which commits us to promoting the rule of law and strengthening institutions with a view to achieving peaceful and inclusive societies. We consider it positive that the progress achieved in many countries in this region can be shared through good practices and lessons learned with those who continue to face serious challenges and threats driven or exacerbated by acts of violence by armed groups, illicit arms trafficking, the fight for illegal control of natural resources, interethnic violence and the limited presence ofthe State.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Equatorial Guinea for convening today's meeting, and express gratitude to Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Mr. Ramtane Lamamra and Mr. Vasu Gounden for their briefings. We also welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Equatorial Guinea to this important debate, in which we are recognizing the importance and significance of the African Union Silence the Guns in Africa by 2020 initiative. We also welcome resolution 2457 (2019) and the role played by Equatorial Guinea in its important adoption. We believe that this common effort by African countries is a symbol of the commitment, will, responsibility and unity of African peoples and leaders around the ambitious goal of building a conflict-free continent as an essential basis for its development.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“I deeply regret that he did not utter one single word of concern 4 not one mea culpa 4 about the situation facing his compatriots throughout the region. Some 3.4 million Venezuelan citizens have fled the country; 700,00 of them are in Peru. Lima is 4,300 kilometres from Caracas. Why have 700,000 citizens come by land in very difficult circumstances? They have done so because of the economic disaster caused by the regime and because of repression, but we believe that they also did so because they had lost hope that one day things might change. Unfortunately, the elections, which have been widely discussed here, did nothing to give them such hope. That was the reason for the establishment of the Lima Group and its proposal for the use of political and diplomatic means to put an end to the situation and to re-establish democracy.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): It was not my intention to speak again, given the late hour. We have heard various positions, including Mr. Arreaza's account of events, which we dispute substantively. But we do agree that all the Latin American countries represented here, as well as many others, have come out clearly against any use of force. I agree with him on that. However, we have asked to speak because, among the many issues he raised in his statement, he failed to mention one factor that we believe to be essential. One key element that has been referred to by many speakers today is the exodus of Venezuelans that has taken place over the past few years and which is the most serious in the history of the region.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“In the meantime, we will continue to advocate for addressing this serious situation in this forum, as well as in the Organization of American States. In conclusion, I would like to acknowledge the courage and determination of the Venezuelan people in their heroic struggle to regain stability and democracy in their country, as well as to reaffirm our solidarity with, and full commitment to, Venezuelans' right to live in democracy and freedom.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“In that connection, we join the Lima Group in calling on the armed forces, the courts and the justice system in Venezuela to recognize the interim President, respect his constitutional powers and stop being used as instruments of oppression against their own people. We welcome the growing support of a large number of States that are committed to democracy and have recognized President Guaido. We call on those members of the international community that maintain links with the Maduro regime to facilitate the search for solutions that will allow for a democratic transition and the holding of elections in Venezuela. The Lima Group has also called on the Secretary-General, in accordance with his competencies, to mobilize the United Nations system to react to events in Venezuela.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“We therefore back the need for the prompt holding of free, fair and credible elections open to the participation of all political forces, with international support and monitoring, organized by a neutral and legitimately constituted electoral authority. That course of action is necessary given the regime's repeated and proven lack of commitment to promoting peaceful and negotiated solutions through dialogue. Past attempts have been used only to gain time and then engage in new abuses and violations of human rights. Consequently, Peru reaffirms its recognition of, and support for, the National Assembly and the interim President of Venezuela, Juan Guaido, and his representatives in their efforts to restore democracy, focus urgently on the humanitarian crisis and rebuild the economy.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Against the backdrop of the ongoing commission of those serious crimes with impunity, we renew our request to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to initiate a prompt investigation into the crimes against humanity committed by the Maduro regime in Venezuela since 12 February 2014. We also call on the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to address the situation in that country, and on the Human Rights Council to initiate investigations to bring those responsible to justice. Peru, together with the Lima Group, reiterates its conviction that a transition to democracy must be carried out by Venezuelans themselves peacefully, within the framework of the Constitution and international law, and supported by political and diplomatic means, without the use of force.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“More than 80 per cent of the population is experiencing food insecurity as a result of the intentional policies of the Maduro regime, which deprives its people of food and medicine, as well as access to basic services, in order to ensure that it remains in power. We have also seen the use ofindiscriminate violence by armed groups in the service ofa regime that has been accused of the systematic and strategic use of murder, imprisonment, torture, rape and other forms of sexual violence, with the aim of terrorizing the Venezuelan people and crushing opposition to the regime. We condemn the use of violence by the dictatorship against its population, which is expressed, among other forms, in the unjust imprisonment of political prisoners and arbitrarily detained journalists.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Today Peru wants to be the voice of the almost 700,000 Venezuelans it has welcomed in its territory in reiterating its unwavering commitment to democratic transition and the institutional, economic and social rebuilding of Venezuela, while expressing our solidarity with its courageous and resilient brotherly people. The continuation of this illegitimate regime in and of itself represents an unprecedented threat to the peace, security, freedom and prosperity of the entire region: In the past month, ever since the Council met to address the situation in Venezuela (see S/PV.8452), we have observed a rapid deterioration of the humanitarian and human rights situation in that country.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Those deliberate actions have caused deaths and injuries on the border with Colombia and Brazil. Those actions have aggravated the risk to the life, dignity and integrity of the Venezuelan people, and have affected regional peace and security. This situation is compounded by the massive migration crisis involving more than 3.4 million Venezuelan migrants and refugees who have fled tyranny, abuse, poverty and corruption, which has forced almost every South American country to adopt emergency measures to accommodate those people in need.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this timely meeting and the important information provided by Ms. DiCarlo. Peru and the Governments of the region that make up the Lima Group met yesterday in the city of Bogota and adopted a declaration on the serious crisis affecting Venezuela - which was transmitted to you, Mr. President, for distribution as an official document ofthe Security Council - the main points of which are reflected in my statement today. In that declaration, the Lima Group condemns the violent repression of Nicolas Maduro's illegitimate regime, which, ignoring the suffering ofthe Venezuelan population and the appeals of the international community, prevented the entry of basic necessities and international assistance last weekend.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“We also want to point out that any military operation, such as that under way in Baghouz, must respect the principles of precaution and distinction enshrined in international humanitarian law. In conclusion, I want to stress that only a political solution that lays the foundations for sustainable peace in Syria can make it possible to overcome the continuing humanitarian disaster there.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the humanitarian corridors that Russia has set up in the area aimed at ensuring people's voluntary, safe and dignified return within internationally accepted parameters. We also urge the United Nations and other humanitarian agencies to continue to increase their assistance to the tens of thousands of internally displaced persons in north-eastern Syria who are fleeing the violence of the remaining groups affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. We encourage efforts to improve the conditions in the Al-Hol camp, and hope to see more initiatives such as the transit centre in Al-Suwar, which is providing urgent medical care to displaced persons en route to safer places.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“We also want to focus attention on the tragic situation of the nearly 40,000 displaced people in Rukban, who face daily shortages of food, drinking water, medical care and supplies, as well as extreme weather conditions. We acknowledge and support the humanitarian work carried out by the United Nations and agencies such as the Red Crescent, and we welcome the recent provision of assistance in this area. We emphasize how important it is to ensure that this aid is provided in a sustained manner, and that at the same time urgent efforts are made to reach comprehensive solutions that can put an end to these people's suffering, especially considering that 95 per cent of them have expressed the desire to leave the camp and return to their places of origin.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“We are deeply concerned about the fact that the impact on the civilian population is being aggravated by the growing control that terrorist organizations have in the area, with new fatalities, arbitrary detentions, kidnappings and destruction of infrastructure. Peru reiterates its firm condemnation of terrorism. While believe it is essential that the terrorist groups that remain in Idlib and other parts of Syria be brought to justice, we emphasize that combating this scourge should not be seen as a justification for endangering the lives of millions ofpeople. In the circumstances, maintaining the agreement reached by Turkey and the Russian Federation in September is crucial.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting, and we thank Ms. Reena Ghelani for her valuable briefing this morning. Peru has been following the situation in Syria with great concern. The extreme vulnerability of the humanitarian situation has been exacerbated by the escalation of violence in recent weeks. We are alarmed that some 11.7 million people still require humanitarian assistance in order to survive, most of them women and children. There are several focuses of concern right now, Syria's north-west being one of the most serious, given its population density and high volatility.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“In this regard, we stress the importance of giving priority to investments in development with a view to achieving sustainable peace. Finally, we would like to reiterate our support for the African Union, the United Nations team and the agencies of the system, and in particular for UNAMID for its strenuous efforts to achieve a successful transition in Darfur amid the enormous challenges it faces every day.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“In this context, we welcome the return of part of the displaced population to their places of origin, which we hope will be continued with the adequate provision of basic services. We are also pleased that the UNAMID reconfiguration process is proceeding as planned. We appreciate the efforts of the staff of the mission and of the United Nations team to carry out the transition process, focusing on the priorities established. For that reason, we also welcome the recent joint visit of the three Assistant Secretaries- General - Bintou Keita, Oscar Fernandez-Taranco and Mourad Wahba - and note the need for the donor community to contribute to these efforts. Resource mobilization will be essential to facilitate a successful peacebuilding process in the long term.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“We believe it is essential that UNAMID be able to effectively exercise its mandate throughout Darfur, especially in the area of Jebel Marra, which is particularly affected by this scourge. We therefore call on the Government to ensure that the mission and humanitarian personnel have unrestricted access to that area. On the other hand, we are pleased to see that UNAMID's close coordination with the United Nations country team and local authorities has led to a significant reduction in the intensity of intercommunal violence. We welcome efforts aimed at addressing the drivers of the conflict, such as access to water resources and the rehabilitation of local police stations and rural courts.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“In this context, we reiterate the call on all parties to cease hostilities in Darfur once and for all and to resolve outstanding substantive issues, such as the use of land and natural resources, through dialogue. In the area of human rights, we deplore the continuing serious violations of fundamental rights, many of which have been attributed to the Sudanese Armed Forces, with women and children being particularly vulnerable. Conflict-related sexual violence continues to be considerable. In this context, the early implementation of the framework for cooperation between the Government of the Sudan and the United Nations in preventing and responding to sexual violence is of the utmost importance.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“In particular, we refer to the state of emergency decreed throughout the country and the dissolution of the federal and provincial Governments. That is particularly sensitive when we recognize that only a political agreement will make it possible to achieve sustainable peace in Darfur. The pre-negotiation agreement between the Government and some armed groups that are not signatories of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur was an important step towards peace in Darfur, pending the start of negotiations among all parties to the conflict. It now remains to see the effect of the surprise measures on this process, which is entering a complex stage owing to the progressive withdrawal of the mission.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to express our appreciation for the convening of this meeting and for Assistant Secretary-General Keita's important briefing. The Secretary-General's 90-day report (S/2019/44) informs us that Darfur has never been more stable since the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) was first established. Intercommunal violence has diminished and the security situation has improved, despite the fact that clashes have persisted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan Liberation Army-Abdul Wahid in the Jebel Marra area. However, in this context of greater stability, we note with concern the recent measures issued by the Government that may jeopardize progress in Darfur.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“At the same time, it will allow for the involvement of communities that are marginalized by the conflict. In conclusion, we would like to highlight the work carried out by the African Union and the United Nations in the search for a solution to the crisis in the Central African Republic. The coming months will be crucial. The international community should remain vigilant as to the implementation of the agreement and be involved in the monitoring mechanisms. For our part, we will continue to support the authorities and the people of the Central African Republic in their efforts to entrench State authority and achieve peace and national reconciliation.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“To that end, we underscore the need for the establishment of the truth,justice, reconciliation and reparation commission, which will all allow for, among other things, providing assistance to victims of sexual violence and children recruited by armed groups. We recognize the efforts of the Central African authorities in the establishment and operationalization of their national judicial institutions, particularly the Special Criminal Court, as important steps in the fight against impunity. Thirdly, it is important to increase State presence throughout the national territory. To that end, it will be essential that the Government of the Central African Republic work within a progressive process of decentralization that contributes to energizing the country's development, thereby improving the standard of living of the citizens.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“That is linked to the redeployment of national defence and internal security forces throughout the territory of the Central African Republic. We consider it of the utmost importance to strengthen the support that MINUSCA, together with the international community, has been providing in that area in order to allow for the establishment of mixed brigades and the integration of former members of armed groups into the national defence forces. Secondly, the scope of sustainable peace requires institutions and capacities that guarantee access to justice and accountability for the crimes committed and, as a result, promote national reconciliation.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“At the same time, for the agreement to be truly successful, its results should be reflected in improvements in the security and socioeconomic development of the country, as well as in the relief of the grave humanitarian situation faced by its population. The parties should now focus, without delays, on the proper implementation and compliance with the agreed commitments. The support of the international community at this stage is fundamental. In that regard, we would like to refer to some aspects that we consider to be a priority in the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. First, the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation programme must be accelerated, based on compliance by the armed groups with the obligations assumed in the peace agreement.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“The signing of the peace agreement between the Government of the Central African Republic and the 14 armed groups, as a result of the dialogues initiated in Khartoum in January, is a sign of the determination of the people of the Central Africans to put an end to the more than five years of conflict in their country. It was significant that members of political parties, religious leaders, civil society, representatives of the victims of the conflict, women and young people also participated in the dialogues, since the process towards a sustainable peace is only possible if all Central Africans take ownership of the process.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“We are also grateful to the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, His Excellency Ambassador Sma'i'l Chergui, for his prominent role in the process of negotiating the important Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, which was recently concluded. We are grateful as well to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic, Her Excellency Ambassador Sylvie Valerie Bai'po-Temon, who has honoured us with her presence this morning. Peru welcomes the recent progress made in the political sphere, which we consider to be encouraging.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the briefings provided by the various briefers this morning. We would especially like to commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, for his outstanding role as leader of MINUSCA for the past three and a half years, which was an extraordinarily difficult period.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“We believe that it is important to find points of convergence and to resolve the differences that prevent the presence of the Office in the country. The humanitarian situation continues to be a source of concern when we see the continuing presence of Burundian refugees in various neighbouring countries. We believe that the Government must take action on that issue with the support of the international community. We therefore believe that it is important for the Council to continue to monitor and support developments in the country and for regional and subregional organizations and neighbouring countries to continue to provide their assistance and support in order to strengthen Burundi's response to its upcoming objectives and challenges, including the holding of credible, transparent and inclusive elections in 2020.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the support that the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) can provide in that context is important, as Ambassador Lauber said, with a view to achieving a sustainable economy. The efforts of the PBC with regard to promoting dialogue on that issue between the Government and international institutions and partners are also significant. On the other hand, we note with concern the ongoing reports of human rights violations and abuses. Like other representatives, we believe that the Government's decision to definitively close the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights does not help the objective of providing full guarantees to all Burundian actors in the free exercise of their fundamental rights.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“It is important to remember that inclusive dialogue is the only viable way to genuinely make progress towards peace and reconciliation and the implementation of the commitments made in the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi. We believe that the preparations for the next general elections, scheduled for 2020, must be complemented by the necessary confidence-building measures among all political and social stakeholders. We think that it is positive that the national development plan, linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, seeks to promote the development of rural areas of Burundi based on good governance, sustainable management of the environment and planned land use.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation appreciates the convening of this meeting and the briefings by Mr. Michel Kafando, Ambassador Fatima Mohammed and Ambassador Jiirg Lauber. We would like to begin our statement by commending the actions of the Government of Burundi in connection with the upcoming general elections, including the announcement by President Nkurunziza that he will not stand, the adoption of the national development plan and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework for the period from 2019 to 2023. However, we believe that those objectives should be complemented by strengthening the intra-Burundian dialogue, which does not yet have the participation of all the stakeholders.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“Lastly, we must also underscore that it is important to ensure that the Council remains united in fulfilling its responsibility to protect Yemen's civilian population, while demanding that the parties strictly abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law for the protection of civilians, and that they commit in good faith and without preconditions to the inclusive political solution that Special Envoy of the Secretary- General Martin Griffiths has proposed, which is the only viable way we can end the conflict and achieve reconciliation for the people of Yemen.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“The Yemeni parties must ensure the unrestricted flow of commercial goods, especially food, medicine and fuel, which among other things requires the full opening of the ports of Aden, Al-Hudaydah and Saleef. Priority must be given to the situation of women and children, owing to their greater vulnerability to psychological, physical and sexual violence, which is a particular problem in the camps for internally displaced persons. It is also vital to ensure that the international community increases its contributions aimed at stabilizing the local economy, since factors such as the devaluation of the currency, inflation and the failure to pay Civil servants are significantly increasing the risk of famine. The Geneva pledging conference is an ideal venue for that purpose.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“The emphasis on developing the political process in Yemen should not overshadow the urgent need to deal immediately and simultaneously with the country's humanitarian crisis, especially since it appears to be worsening on the ground. Mr. Lowcock's statistics on the numbers of people suffering from food insecurity and famine are alarming. The population's extreme vulnerability, which has been exacerbated by the collapse of the country's public services and economy, has resulted in greater losses of life than the military campaigns, and helps to lay the groundwork for violent extremism, which in turn leads to terrorism. In such tragic circumstances, we fully support the humanitarian work of the United Nations and other agencies in Yemen and emphasize the moral and legal duty of all parties to allow them full access to the people in need.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“We also urge the Houthi authorities to provide the facilities needed for deploying the United Nations Mission in support of the Hudaydah Agreement, including, among other things, the speedy issuance of visas for its personnel and guarantees for their security. In that regard, it is essential that the Yemeni parties continue to develop confidence-building measures, particularly for the exchange of prisoners, with the valuable assistance of the International Committee of the Red Cross. We also encourage them to abandon the notion of a military response and to work to address all differences through diplomatic dialogue. The confrontational rhetoric and mutual accusations of each side's authorities and other actors involved in the conflict must cease.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we are encouraged by the recent developments in the Redeployment Coordination Committee under the able leadership of General Lollesgaard, aimed at redeploying the military presences in the ports of Al-Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Issa, We welcome the willingness and commitment shown by the Yemeni parties with regard to that critical aspect of the political process launched by the United Nations and which, if implemented, will lay the foundations for effectively extending the ceasefire to other problem areas of Yemen. We look forward to further and sustained progress with regard to that issue, particularly as it pertains to the second phase of the agreement, on which there are already preliminary understandings.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting, and to Mr. Griffiths and Mr. Lowcock for their comprehensive briefings, in which they described to us a situation that requires the special attention of the Security Council. We would like to acknowledges the valuable efforts that they and their teams are making to end the devastating conflict in Yemen and alleviate human suffering. Implementing the important and concrete agreements reached in Sweden will clearly be very complex, considering that the acute distrust between the parties is the major stumbling block to that end.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“Peru will continue to support all multilateral efforts, including in the context of the Council, to provide a comprehensive and balanced response to this scourge that is in line with international law.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“We therefore welcome the progress made by the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011, as well as the official launch of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. However, we deplore the fact that to date no member of Da'esh has been tried for sexual crimes, in spite of it having been noted that sexual violence was used as a terrorist tactic. Finally, we reiterate our categorical rejection of terrorism and our solidarity with the victims of such heinous acts.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source