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Meza-Cuadra

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“Today we would like to reaffirm the urgent need to establish an inclusive and representative constitutional committee pursuant to what was agreed at the Congress of the Syrian National Dialogue in Sochi nine months ago. We believe that that important initiative, like the Astana process, is required to complement the Geneva process. In that regard, with full respect for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic, we deem it important and urgent to form the constitutional committee mentioned above and to define its operational and decision-making mechanisms, with a view to advancing the political process outlined in resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex).”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the holding of this meeting and to Mr. Staffan de Mistura for his important briefing. Peru notes with concern the prospects for a political solution in Syria following the recent meetings held by the Special Envoy with key stakeholders, about which he has informed us this morning. Only a few days ago, in the Security Council (see S/PV.8373), we believed that the auspicious agreement reached between Turkey and the Russian Federation to establish a demilitarized zone in Idlib created an environment more conducive to achieving a political agreement, making it possible to envisage a lasting peace in Syria.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“Our Government has also committed to implementing policies aimed at empowering women in the political and economic life of the country, with a decentralized approach that includes the need to guarantee the election of women to positions of authority. I would like to conclude by citing in this debate the voice of Flora Tristan, a Peruvian citizen who was one of the great nineteenth-century pioneers in the vindication of the rights of women: "All of the world's misfortunes stem from the oblivion and contempt in which the natural and essential rights of being a woman have been held until now".”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“In that regard, and in view of the provisions of resolution 1820 (2008), Peru has been gradually increasing women's participation in the armed forces we send to United Nations peacekeeping operations, and we have already surpassed the minimum 15 per cent required in the resolution. Still with regard to the agenda on women and peace and security, our Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations has created a displaced persons registry that enables us to quickly recognize and address issues relating to the rights of women and girls who were affected during the years in which Peru was battling terrorism.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“With regard to the role of women in the maintenance of international peace and security, we underscore the Secretary-General's views on the need to promote their participation and leadership in every peace effort, starting with active collaboration with women's civil-society organizations. In that regard, we wan to emphasize the importance of contributing to financing the women's organizations that have been asked to participate in the peace processes launched by the Council. We also underscore the importance of incorporating gender perspectives into peace operations mandated by the Council. In our View it is crucial to train Blue Helmets in promoting and protecting women's and children's human rights.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we emphasize that gender equality and women's economic and political empowerment contribute to reducing their particular vulnerabilities during conflict and in general to preventing violence and advancing human resilience, as well as achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. An investment in women's empowerment is an investment in peace and development as well as in protecting and promoting their human rights. That is why we want to highlight and support the Secretary- General's vision and the priority he gives to developing and implementing this agenda, based on the concept of sustainable peace.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Peru emphasizes the importance of women's participation and leadership in the maintenance of international peace and security and, in relation to that, the primary responsibility of national States in promoting their political and economic empowerment. Since 2000, the Council has adopted eight resolutions that have served to set an agenda and develop good practices in that area. Nevertheless, barriers and challenges persist, forcing us to redouble our efforts as we approach the commemoration in 2020 of the twentieth anniversary of the historic resolution 1325 (2000). The evidence shows that when women participate more at every level of political life, societies are less inclined to conflict and more inclined to maintain and consolidate peace. Women bring perspectives on future and unity that are essential to building and sustaining peace.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the initiative of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in convening this timely open debate. Peru is committed to the women and peace and security agenda. Together with Sweden, we have the honour of chairing the group of experts that promotes that agenda in the Council. As such, we fully support the statements of Minister Wallstrom of Sweden and Minister Brandt of the Netherlands, who today honour us with their presence. We would also like to commend the important briefings of the Secretary-General, the Executive Director of UN-Women and, on behalf of women's organizations, Ms. Randa Siniora Atallah.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“We believe that this is an urgent task that requires cooperation with the private sector, particularly in the area of information and communication technology, and that it should also serve to develop strategies aimed at preventing the dissemination of distorted information and narratives of hatred and discrimination. In conclusion, I would like to stress how important it is that the Council continue to focus on this situation. It can count on my delegation's full support in that regard.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“In that connection, we take careful note of the conclusions of the report of the fact-finding mission (A/HRC/39/64), in which, after considering the violence that occurred after 25 August 2017 and its causes, it finds reasonable evidence for the commission of crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Given the gravity of the situation, we take note of the decision of the International Criminal Court to affirm its jurisdiction over the crime of the forced deportation of the Rohingya people. We look forward to the results of the preliminary examination by the Office ofthe Prosecutor ofthe Court. We also stress the importance of Human Rights Council resolution 39/2, which approved the establishment of a new independent mechanism to collect, consolidate, preserve and analyse evidence of violations of international law.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“Addressing the root causes of the crisis by fully implementing the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State is urgent, although we recognize that these are complex tasks within the framework of a delicate national process of peace, reconciliation and democratization. While we acknowledge the significant effort involved in establishing an independent investigative commission, we must point out that in order to fully understand this tragedy, its jurisdiction cannot be restricted to events prior to 25 August 2017.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the involvement of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in addressing and contributing to a solution to the situation in Myanmar. We have high hopes for the ongoing technical meetings held by the joint working groups established by Myanmar and Bangladesh, as well as the efforts of the Burmese authorities to advance the implementation of the memorandum of understanding signed with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Development Programme. We also underline the recent visit of the Special Envoy and in that context, we stress the urgent need for all the current efforts and developments to produce concrete results on the ground with a view to enabling the return of refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“That is why we believe that the Council should continue to pay due attention to the plight of the Rohingya refugees, with a view to bringing about their voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable repatriation, as well as to promoting justice, accountability and reconciliation in order to build sustainable peace in Myanmar. We would like to reiterate our appreciation to Bangladesh for its solidarity in taking in more than 1 million refugees, and to stress the importance of the international community's support in addressing the refugees' critical humanitarian situation, especially in the light of the impact of the recent monsoon. We also stress the role of regional and subregional organizations, particularly in preventing and responding to emerging conflicts.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Marzuki Darusman, Chairperson of the independent international fact-finding mission on Myanmar established by the Human Rights Council, for his briefing, which is crucial to the work of the Security Council. Peru supported convening this meeting, considering, among other things, that since the Council's visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh in April, which we had the honour of leading together with the United Kingdom and Kuwait, the responses aimed at resolving the grave humanitarian crisis there are still insufficient.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“I conclude by noting that Council members, in particular those with influence over the parties, can and should do more to protect the population without resorting to double standards or strategic considerations. Peru emphasizes the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities that allows free access to food and humanitarian aid, as well as the need for the Yemeni parties to negotiate a political solution. The time to act is now. We cannot continue to be passive bystanders to this tragedy.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source
“In view of that, we reiterate our support for the efforts of Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, to restore dialogue among the parties. We also wish to convey, through Mr. Lowcock, our support for the humanitarian work of the United Nations and other humanitarian agencies, whose capacities are overstretched by the scale of the humanitarian crisis. As has been noted, the battle against famine is being lost. In that context, it is vital that the international community also contribute to financing humanitarian activities, controlling inflation and stabilizing the local currency, facilitating the imports of basic goods and kick-starting the economy.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source
“We are still awaiting the transparent and credible investigation requested by the Council to identify, prosecute and punish those responsible for the bombing of a bus that killed dozens of children last August. Impunity is not acceptable. We note with alarm the prospect of an escalation in the city and port of Al-Hudaydah, which could further restrict access to the food, medicine and fuel required to meet humanitarian needs. Only one vessel carrying containers has entered that port since November of last year. We reiterate that ports, airports and land routes must remain open and operational, as provided for in the Council's presidential statement (S/PRST/2018/5) in March. Likewise, humanitarian aid and the population's access to such aid cannot and should not be conditioned by any military objective.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source
“Girls and boys are the most vulnerable and are the main victims of the conflict and the humanitarian crisis. It is estimated that thousands of children under the age of five could die as a result of malnutrition and disease in the remainder of the year alone. We believe that their abandonment by the international community fosters the development of violent extremism that leads to terrorism. Peru condemns the Houthi rebels and their crimes, including indiscriminate attacks against urban centres in Saudi Arabia, for which they will be held accountable. We also condemn the attacks carried out by members of the coalition against civilians and vital civilian infrastructure for dealing with cholera outbreaks.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for convening this meeting, and Mr. Lowcock for once again informing us about the devastating situation in Yemen. We reiterate our deep regret at the continuation of the conflict in Yemen. Far from a non-existent military solution, the actions of the parties and their contempt for international law and international humanitarian law have aggravated what is already the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today. We are facing the clear failure of the Security Council to fulfil its responsibilities of maintaining international peace and security and protecting 22 million vulnerable Yemenis. The continuous bombings and terrorist attacks are compounded by recurring outbreaks of cholera and the worst famine that the world has seen in the past 100 years.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source
“The solution to the crisis requires a long-term multidimensional approach to address the root causes of the conflict. In that regard, we highlight the Government's efforts embodied in the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan. We also highlight the work of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and the Peacebuilding Commission in conflict prevention and resolution and institutional development and strengthening. I conclude by renewing our commitment to building sustainable peace in the Central African Republic and, as a troop-contributing country, our strong support for MINUSCA, and by stressing the importance of the renewal of its mandate for the Central African population and the stability of the subregion.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Achieving sustainable peace requires national institutions and capacities equipped to prevent and resolve disputes peacefully, guarantee access to justice and accountability for crimes committed and, on that basis, promote national reconciliation. To that end, we stress the importance of MINUSCA's contribution to the establishment of the truth, justice, reparations and reconciliation commission in the context of a national transitional justice strategy that, inter alia, will make it possible to assist the victims of sexual violence and the recruitment of children by armed groups. We recognize the efforts ofthe Central African authorities to establish and operationalize their national judicial institutions, especially the Special Criminal Court.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“We consider it of the utmost importance to reinforce the support that MINUSCA has been providing in that area, in cooperation with the European Union. We also consider it necessary for the political process to prioritize the full implementation of security sector reform and programmes on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and on reducing communal violence. In that regard, we also underscore the role of local, subregional and regional cooperation to effectively address the complex situation in the Central African Republic. In particular, the mixed commissions should serve to strengthen the border controls required to deal with illicit trafficking in persons, natural resources and arms. Thirdly, I turn to institutional strengthening.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“At the same time, we believe that the mandate of MINUSCA, which is about to be renewed, should prioritize the following three points. First, it should provide support for the political process. The Mission should help implement the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic and support the authorities in organizing and conducting the 2020 and 2021 elections. We emphasize the importance of linking the African Initiative with the peace agreements reached in places such as Bangassou, Bangui and Bouar, as well as promoting greater citizen participation in the political life of the country, especially women and young people. Secondly, it should support the security strategy. Political progress depends to a large extent on the ability of the armed forces and police to protect the civilian population.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Most of the country is living in a state of conflict due to, among other factors, the precarious situation of the State, the illegal exploitation of natural resources by armed groups, the illicit trafficking of weapons and the incitement to violence, including inter-ethnic violence. We regret that that violence is affecting the civilian population, humanitarian personnel and MINUSCA, and that the number of internally displaced persons and refugees continues to increase, in a country where more than half of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance. Given that situation, we deem it necessary for the Security Council to continue supporting the authorities of the Central African Republic in their efforts to assert State authority and achieve peace and national reconciliation.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and the briefings of Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Mr. Bedializoun Moussa Nebie, Mr. Koen Vervaeke and Ambassador Kacou Houadja Leon Adom. Peru notes with deep concern the persistence of the crisis in the Central African Republic, despite the efforts made by the international community and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The progress made in the political sphere has not yet been reflected in security improvements or alleviating the serious humanitarian situation.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“We express our support also for the recommendation that the joint strategic review of UNAMID to be presented in May 2019 also include an assessment of the implementation of the indicators of progress that I mentioned.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, we recognize the improvements made to access for humanitarian assistance, and in particular the decision of the Government to allow assistance in the rebel-held areas in Blue Nile and South Kordofan. Before I conclude, we would like to express our support for the benchmarks and indicators for the exit of UNAMID proposed by the Secretary-General, and stress the need to continue supporting Darfur during the transition period. UNAMID will require funds and personnel in order to build sustainable peace. We believe that a decrease in peacekeeping costs should allow for more investment in sustainable development. In that regard, we welcome the efforts of the African Union and the United Nations to attract potential donors, as well as the creation of a group of friends of the transition.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“We must reiterate our condemnation of any form of sexual violence by expressing our concern about and deep sympathy for the violations suffered by 80 minors over recent months, and stressing that their medical and psychological care must be a priority. We underscore the importance of the cooperation framework with the United Nations announced by the Government to counter human rights violations and in particular sexual violence linked to conflict. In that regard, we highlight the importance of the recent sentencing of a member of the Sudanese Armed Forces to 20 years' imprisonment for the rape of a minor. We also highlight the progress made by the Government in preventing the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“We trust that the new UNAMID mandate and close cooperation with the United Nations country team will allow the root causes of the conflict to be addressed more effectively, among other important factors, thereby contributing to the development of the institutional environment required to peacefully settle land ownership disputes. We highlight the need for the donor community to contribute during the transition period in the long-term perspective required for sustaining peace. That also requires the promotion of an institutional capacity to protect and promote human rights, guarantee the rule of law and combat impunity for serious human rights violations reported in Darfur, to which women, children and displaced persons are particularly vulnerable.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“We reiterate that only a political agreement will allow the establishment of sustainable peace and, in that regard, we regret the fact that, despite the negotiations under way and the efforts of the African Union High- level Implementation Panel, there is still no agreement with the non-signatory armed groups of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. We deem it necessary that the African Union Peace and Security Council must adopt strict measures against groups that do not join the peace process by December, as laid out in their communique 19 September. That topic should also be considered by the Council, as Mr. Mamabolo indicated.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to thank the Bolivian presidency for convening this meeting and Mr. Jeremiah Mamabolo, Joint Special Representative for Darfur and Head of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), for his important briefing. Peru appreciates the recent improvement in security in Darfur and hopes that it can be extended across the whole territory, including the Jebel Marra area, where clashes are still arising between Government forces and the Sudan Liberation Army-Abdul Wahid. We also underscore the need to put an end to intercommunal conflicts and clashes over land and natural resources, which discourage the return of internally displaced persons to their places of origin.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“The economic growth of recent years is important, but it is also crucial to increase the budget for education and employment opportunities, particularly for young people, and to ensure the full participation of women. In that regard, we highlight the efforts of the Malian Government in preparing a new strategic framework for economic recovery and sustainable development. In conclusion, we wish to acknowledge the work of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel to strengthen the regional response to scourges such as terrorism and transnational organized crime, as well as the key role of MINUSMA in a particularly complex environment.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“First, the signatory parties to the peace agreement must work to reconstitute and redeploy Mali's defence and security forces and territorial police. That is urgent in order to lay the foundation for stability and civilian protection in the country. Secondly, there is a need to combat impunity and ensure accountability for serious human rights violations committed by armed groups and by Malian law enforcement and security forces. It is essential that the judicial system be able to investigate and process complaints in a comprehensive and timely manner. Thirdly, the root causes ofconflict mustbe addressed in order to build a peaceful and inclusive society, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“We also highlight the recent signing of the pact for peace, in accordance with resolution 2423 (2018). We hope that it will help revitalize and accelerate the implementation ofthe peace agreement and contribute to the stability of the country. We note with concern the continuing deterioration of the humanitarian and security situation in Mali, particularly in the centre of the country, as well as the alarming number of cases of murder, kidnapping, intimidation and sexual and gender-based violence. Greater State presence must be projected throughout the territory in order to promote the rule of law, combat terrorist groups and put an end to clashes between armed groups. In that connection, we highlight three items to prioritize in order to achieve sustainable peace in Mali.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“We also wish to highlight the support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, as well as the role played by the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and other international actors, such as France. In this new phase, we wish to renew our support for the full implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. In particular, we underline the importance of the progress made in the appointment of interim authorities in the north of the country, the adoption of the national security sector reform strategy, and the gradual operationalization of mixed units of the Operational Coordination Mechanism in Kidal and Timbuktu.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting, and we thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix for the important information he has provided. We also welcome Ambassador Issa Konfourou, Permanent Representative of Mali. We would like, through him, to congratulate the people and Government of Mali on the holding of their presidential elections in a peaceful manner, despite the complicated security situation. We think it is important for it to be able to lead to greater stability and dialogue between the political parties in order to more effectively address the serious challenges facing the country.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“Peru continues to encourage the parties to resume direct negotiations with a View to achieving the only viable solution to the conflict: two States living securely within mutually recognized borders and with Jerusalem as a shared capital. The United Nations and the Council in particular are called upon to provide such a solution and to protect civilians affected by the conflict. In this regard, we wish to conclude by expressing our recognition of and support for the important diplomatic work done by Mr. Mladenov and to thank him for periodically reminding us, in a clear and balanced way, of our responsibilities as an international community.”
2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source
“We wish to underscore the generous contributions announced by various States to provide predictable and sustainable funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and also to alleviate the serious energy crisis affecting the people of Gaza. We note, however, that this entity continues to face a critical financial situation and that it is therefore vital to continue mobilizing the support of the international community. We also deplore the recent announcements about the possible closure of its offices in East Jerusalem, despite the legal framework regulating its functioning in accordance with resolutions adopted by the United Nations and other instruments of international law.”
2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source
“We are also alarmed about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Poverty, injustice and marginalization are a breeding ground for radicalization and violent extremism. We believe that the provision of goods and basic services, as well as overcoming the isolation of millions of Palestinians, must be priority issues for the international community. In that regard, we commend the implementation of development projects in Gaza that are being promoted by the United Nations, with international support. We stress how important it is that the crossing points of Kerem Shalom and Rafah remain open, with adequate security, and that the fishing zone on the Gaza coast not be reduced, as this would have humanitarian consequences.”
2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source
“We must continue to reject hate speech, incitement to violence, recourse to terrorism, laws promoting discrimination and anti-Semitism, all of this within a particularly unstable regional context. The settlements, demolitions and evictions in occupied Palestinian territory openly defy international law and specific resolutions of the Council, including resolution 2334 (2016), and theyjeopardize the territorial integrity ofthe Palestinian State and hence undermine the possibility of achieving a political solution to the conflict. We note with particular alarm the legal and humanitarian consequences of the demolition of a group of structures and the eviction of a Bedouin community in Khan Al-Ahmar. We believe that the Israeli authorities must ensure that this demolition is halted, in accordance with international law.”
2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Madam President, we thank you for having convened this meeting and Mr. Nickolay Mladenov and Mr. Hagai El-Ad for their important briefings. Peru notes with deep concern the continued violence between Israelis and Palestinians. We cannot but deplore the deaths and injuries and the worsening of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, with no solution to the prolonged conflict in sight. We continue to condemn the disproportionate use of force by Israel and the indiscriminate actions against civilians carried out by Hamas. International law, international humanitarian law and human rights are being flagrantly ignored.”
2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source
“I want to stress how important it is that the Astana guarantors and other countries with influence over the parties to the conflict help to prevent further escalation and take concrete measures, such as the commencement of work by the constitutional committee, to advance the political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). Lastly, I must mention our special gratitude to and recognition of Mr. De Mistura for the hard work he has continued to do not only to achieve a political solution, but also to avoid escalations that could have caused the Syrian people further suffering, as we have witnessed in recent months. We are saddened by the announcement of his departure, but we understand his reasons, and we hope we will still be able to count on his valuable counsel and experience.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“It will also be essential to address the plight of the millions of refugees and internally displaced persons, which will require the political will and adequate financial resources needed to ensure their return under safe conditions and in a dignified manner, in accordance with internationally accepted standards. Their property rights must also be respected. We would also like to remind all parties of the importance of making progress on accountability for the heinous crimes committed during the protracted Syrian conflict.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“We hope that the upcoming meeting in Geneva between the Astana guarantors and the Special Envoy, as well as their consultations in Damascus, will produce tangible results with regard to the committee's formation, operating mechanisms and decision-making. We note that further delays would pose a genuine risk to the credibility and legitimacy of the process. We also believe that confidence-building and reconciliation measures should be adopted between the parties. In particular, we expect to see substantive developments in identifying missing persons, the handing over of human remains and the release of detainees and missing persons.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“We also want to highlight the removal of heavy artillery from the demilitarized zone and encourage the parties to make further progress in implementing the agreement, thereby encouraging an easing of tensions and improving the necessary ability to distinguish between civilians, rebel groups and terrorists. We believe that this progress should bring the parties to the conflict to a situation that is more conducive to achieving a political settlement with prospects for a lasting peace in Syria. In that regard, the international community is hoping that an inclusive, credible and representative constitutional committee will be established and can start work. More than eight months after the Sochi National Dialogue Congress, we hope that a date can be set for the commencement of the committee's work, as indicated by the Special Envoy.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and we thank Mr. De Mistura for his important briefing. We have been closely following developments in Syria in the wake of the agreement reached in September between Turkey and the Russian Federation on the establishment of a demilitarized zone in Idlib, which has averted the humanitarian disaster we all feared. We emphasize the important role that Turkey and the Russian Federation have been called on to play in order to guarantee the ceasefire. In that regard, we want to point out that their efforts must be guided by international humanitarian law and by the need to respect the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“These measures are relevant in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which was recently visited by the Council and is especially rich in natural resources that, far from promoting development, have led since colonial times to cycles of violence and conflict that must come to an end.”
2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source
“In the light of such Vicious circles, we believe that the sanctions committees of the Council should pay special attention to illicit trafficking networks dealing in natural resources emanating from countries affected by conflict and the corresponding illegal flows. This is in line with the presidential statement S/PRST/2007/22 of June 2007. We also believe that the missions deployed under Security Council mandates to countries rich in natural resources can help the respective national authorities to prevent and combat the illegal exploitation of their resources. In the same vein, we believe that in countries in transition to post-conflict situations, the Peacebuilding Commission and United Nations country teams should be able to support national authorities in strengthening the institutions required to manage their resources sustainably.”
2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source
“In many contemporary conflicts, we have seen how such perceptions have facilitated the development of militias, which exercise illegal control over natural resources. This often leads to situations of anarchy in which serious violations of human rights and major deterioration of the environment are usually observed. We must especially bear in mind that such dynamics are facilitated and even encouraged by the links that illegal extractors of natural resources often establish with criminal organizations in order to access international markets, launder illicitly acquired wealth and obtain weapons.”
2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source
“We also consider it important that mining industries contribute to local development by creating and strengthening capacities, transferring technology, offering decent employment opportunities for the population living in the areas in which they operate, increasing the local content of the goods and services produced, and ensuring economic inclusion while respecting traditional ways of life. All these aspects, which are linked to the sustainable management of natural resources, are critical to effectively combating poverty and human vulnerability, and to preventing perceptions of corruption and injustice that are then exploited by interested actors to radicalize disgruntled sectors of the population.”
2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source