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Meza-Cuadra

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“We must bear in mind the responsibility to prevent any exacerbation of the situation, which already constitutes the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today. On the contrary, the complexity of the context and the mistrust and distance between the parties are such that we should step up our efforts to get them at last around the negotiating table without preconditions. Against that backdrop, we must record our concern at the upsurge in violence seen in recent days and its cost in humanitarian terms. It is our responsibility to protect the civilian population, in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful to you, Madam President, for having organized this meeting, and to Mr. Griffiths for his important briefing. We wish to commend and support the efforts of the Special Envoy in the pursuit of lasting peace in Yemen. We agree with him that, despite the difficulties, common ground exists around which Yemenis could converge towards a peaceful solution. That is something that we could not say at the beginning of this year. We are concerned that it was not possible for the Geneva consultations to proceed as planned due to the absence of the Houthi delegation. We view that as a setback that must be overcome. But under no circumstances should that setback be interpreted as justification for an escalation of fighting.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“We conclude by stressing the need for the Council to send a strong message to the international community that it will not tolerate impunity with regard to the continuing violations of international law and international humanitarian law. The Council cannot once again be a mere bystander in the face of scenes of horror. It is our chief responsibility to prevent those tragedies and to protect the civilian population.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“De Mistura in bringing the parties together and finding a way to avoid a new humanitarian tragedy. We support in particular his proposal to promote an effective separation between civilians and terrorists. We recognize that is a highly complex task, but we believe we must commit to it. We hope that the meeting held yesterday among the Special Envoy and the Astana guarantors and the one to be held this week with the other countries involved in the Syrian crisis will lead to firm commitments to the political process based on resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). We would like to commend the valuable efforts being made by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and its staff to provide a humanitarian response in such difficult circumstances.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“We must nevertheless express our alarm and regret at the intensification of the attacks in recent days, which have resulted in numerous fatalities, new internally displaced persons and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. All of that must cease. Peru condemns terrorism and believes that terrorist groups must be held accountable for the crimes they have committed. We also recognize the right of the Syrian Government to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, but we stress that in no case does thatjustify new massacres of civilians. We believe that the Astana guarantors, because of their influence on the ground, have a special responsibility in the current delicate scenario, all the more so when Idlib is one of the de-escalation zones agreed upon by those guarantors. We commend the tireless work oer.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We reiterate our solidarity with the United States and the families of the thousands of victims claimed by the evil hands of terrorism on 9/11 - a phenomenon against which we stand united. We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the statement delivered by the representative of the Russian Federation on the meeting held by the guarantors of the Astana process in the city of Tehran. We take careful note of the information provided, as well as of the joint statement issued by the Presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey. In that regard, we welcome the ongoing cooperation among the Astana guarantors and underline the need for them to prevent a new escalation of violence and suffering in Idlib.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“Finally, with a view to strengthening national institutions called on to sustain peace, we consider it important to ensure that the fight against corruption and respect for fundamental freedoms are reflected in the mandates of peacekeeping operations and other missions mandated by the Council in countries affected by conflict, as appropriate.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“We are also believe that the scope of corruption demands a coordinated response from Governments. That is why, at the eighth Summit of the Americas, held in Lima in April, Peru promoted the adoption of the Lima Commitment, which includes 57 measures and concrete actions in support of the fight against corruption and regional cooperation in that area. We are currently working on its implementation. In line with the need to prevent corruption from degenerating into conflicts and humanitarian crises, we consider it essential that the international community have at its disposal mechanisms for early warning and exchanging good practices. We therefore consider it important to consider extending Council sanctions regimes to corruption and money-laundering networks that benefit from conflicts, as Mr. Prendergast has proposed.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“We emphasize that sustaining peace, defined as a general objective and a permanent process in identical resolutions recently reaffirmed by the General Assembly and the Council (resolutions 70/262 and 2282 (2016)), duly commits us to consolidating inclusive, transparent and accountable national institutions. An effective fight against corruption requires a culture of integrity and of constitutional provisions that guarantee checks and balances on the exercise of power. That includes full access to justice to ensure that there is no impunity and greater participation by women and young people in political and institutional life. The citizenry must be able to know about the accusations in cases of corruption in a timely manner and participate, in an informed manner, in political life.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we would like to recall the Council's presidential statement of8 May (S/PRST/2018/9), which commits us to deepening investigations in order to better understand the nature and scope of the links between terrorists and transnational organized crime. Peru attaches high priority to the fight against corruption and organized crime, in line with the Convention against Corruption and with Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which, among other things, commits us to promoting peaceful and inclusive societies and to strengthening the rule of law.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“The transnational scope and multiple forms of corruption and organized crime should compel us to commit to strengthening international cooperation and multilateralism in order to respond consistently to the challenges that are shared by all our countries. That includes the work of the Council, given that according to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, this scourge represents a threat to the stability and security of societies. It is clear that corruption is a root cause of many conflicts and humanitarian crises, and it is often associated with organized crime, which in turn manifests itself as a financial backer and enabler of violence and terrorism through activities such as money-laundering and the illicit arms trade.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this meeting and thank the Secretary-General and Mr. Prendergast for their important briefings. Peru attaches high priority to the issue that brings us together. Our country has not been spared the scourge of the corruption that affects our hemisphere. The problem manifests itselfin different forms in every region of the world, and in the numerous conflicts that make up the Security Council's agenda. Corruption erodes citizens' belief and trust in their authorities and institutions. It undermines ethical values, the rule of law, justice and democratic governance. It is one of the greatest obstacles to effectively addressing the needs and development of our peoples.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“A few months ago, however, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described eastern Ghouta as "hell on earth" (S/PV8185, p. 2). We believe that it is time for the Council to act with unity and commitment to prevent Idlib from becoming a new scene of horror and suffering.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we highlight the spirit ofunity and commitment expressed on Wednesday by the 10 elected members of the Council in conveying a message of concern that emphasizes the urgent need to prioritize the protection of civilians in Idlib. We hope that the Astana guarantors, meeting today in Tehran, will be able to agree on a formula to prevent the tragedy looming over the civilian population ofIdlib, and on that basis support the political process based on resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). Dag Hammarskjold, alluding to the horrors of the Second World War, famously stated that the Organization was "not created in order to bring us to heaven, but in order to save us from hell" (SG/382, p. 7).”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“We also recall that resolution 2401 (2018), which must be enforced and implemented, calls for a ceasefire on all Syrian territory. The Council, and especially the countries with influence on the ground, must act to ensure that the parties to the conflict abandon the military track and the contempt they have shown for international law and international humanitarian law by acting with impunity. Peru emphatically condemns terrorism and believes that terrorist groups that remain in Idlib and other parts of Syrian territory must be held accountable before the courts for the crimes they have committed. But we emphasize that in no case does that justify further massacres of civilians.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“In a few days, we could be talking about tens of thousands of new fatalities and some 700,000 newly displaced persons, according to United Nations estimates. That does not include the wounded and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. We must also anticipate the serious repercussions that a new display of barbarism would have on the peace process that, with the support of the Council, is being promoted by the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General. That could lead to the further destabilization of the Middle East and to new tensions among the permanent members ofthe Council, which have a special responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. In that context, we emphasize the applicability of the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this meeting and the important briefings by Mr. Staffan de Mistura and Mr. John Ging. We also appreciate their tireless efforts and those of their teams. Peru observes with deep regret and concern the continuation of the conflict in Syria. We note with alarm the prospect of a new escalation of violence in the town of Idlib and the devastating humanitarian consequences that it would bring. The levels of violence and suffering registered in Aleppo and eastern Ghouta, among other locations of the protracted conflict, prompt us to underline the responsibility of the Council to protect some 3 million people in Idlib, including more than 1 million children.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“We consider that such a practice constitutes in and of itself constitutes a threat to international peace and security, an atrocity crime and a flagrant violation of the respective non-proliferation regime. We therefore reiterate our call on the parties concerned to cooperate fully with the investigations and anything else related to this delicate matter, especially through the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and other competent bodies, in line with the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes. We stress the urgent need to determine responsibility and the corresponding sanctions, within the framework of the rule of law and due process.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8343 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the information that the representative of the United Kingdom shared with us on the investigations conducted and evidence found, of which we take careful note. We would like to reiterate our deep concern about the use of a nerve agent in public spaces in the United Kingdom, which claimed the life of an innocent woman and seriously endangered the lives of at least four other people. We express our condolences and solidarity with the victims and with the people of the United Kingdom that were potentially exposed to the chemical agent in question. Peru resolutely condemns all use of chemical weapons.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8343 (2018) · source
“I conclude by reiterating my country's commitment and support for the efforts of the Haitian people and the Government to build sustainable peace.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“We consider it essential to remedy the problems of overlapping functions with the Ministry of Justice and to speed up the appointment of judges in order to ensure the efficient functioning of the justice system. We believe that the draft strategic plan of the Superior Council of the Judiciary should serve those objectives. Additionally, we would like to highlight the renovation of the headquarters of the unit to combat sexual crimes, thanks to Norway's cooperation, as well as the increase in the number of investigations. To that end, we emphasize that due attention to victims and access to justice require psychological and medical assistance. Those are some of the areas in which the Government of Haiti needs to redouble its efforts in order to achieve the goals set within the framework of the Mission's exit strategy.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“We hope that the completion of the first annual evaluation of the strategic development plan ofthe national police, carried out with the assistance of the Mission, will make it possible to improve capacities to defend and promote human rights. In the justice sector, we are concerned about the persistence of prolonged pretrial detentions and prison overcrowding. We therefore appreciate the growing number of legal cases and the Mission's assistance with the penitentiary system. We also welcome the appointment of the Ministry of Justice as the new focal point for human rights, and we hope that it will soon be formalized. We also look forward to the speedy ratification of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, which has been pending since its signature in 2013.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“We also stress the need for Parliament to speed up the process of adopting the criminal code and the criminal procedural code, as well as the urgency of constituting the Permanent Electoral Council. In the area of security, on the one hand, we are concerned about the increase in gang-related violence and violent protests; on the other, we highlight the important programmes to reduce communal violence, and in particular the work of mobile teams and the implementation of quick-impact projects. We also stress the importance of the Mission's support for the national police. However, we are concerned about reports of human rights violations by law enforcement agencies and the lack ofinvestigations, which favours impunity and limits access to justice.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“To that end, we wish to stress the importance of the goals and the 46 indicators proposed by the Secretary-General to monitor the progress and effectiveness of the transition promoted by the Mission, the Government of Haiti and the United Nations country team. However, we believe that much remains to be done to achieve an effective an transition. The violent demonstrations in July and the subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Lafontant, as noted by Ms. Keita, reflect the volatility of the situation and the precariousness of the balance required for the political, economic and social consolidation of the country. We welcome the appointment of Mr. Jean Henry Ce'ant as the new Prime Minister. We look forward to his prompt ratification by Parliament and the formation of a new Government.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the comprehensive and illuminating briefing of Ms. Bintou Keita. We would like to welcome the appointment of Ms. Helen Meagher La Lime as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti and wish her every success. We also welcome the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten. Three months ago, we adopted resolution 2410 (2018), which extends the Mission's mandate until April 2019 and lays the groundwork for ensuring the transition to a post-peacekeeping presence by the United Nations system in the country.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“Last century, in the 1980s, through the efforts of the so-called Contadora support group, Peru actively contributed to achieving sustainable, democratic and inclusive peace in Central America. Today we reaffirm our commitment to and solidarity with the brotherly Nicaraguan people, while reiterating our readiness to assist in finding peaceful and sustainable solutions and in continuing to consolidate Latin America and the Caribbean as a region of peace.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Given that and the recommendations made by the Secretary- General in his recent report on the role of regional organizations in conflict prevention and resolution, we consider it appropriate that the members of the Council be duly informed and that they be able to express their support for OAS efforts to promote a peaceful and sustainable solution in Nicaragua. Once again, we urge the Government of Nicaragua to take advantage of the good offices available and to resume dialogue with all parties, within the framework of its internal order and the inter-American system and in accordance with international law and international human rights law. In conclusion, we recall that Peru's commitment to peace, stability and democracy in our region, and in particular in Nicaragua, is neither new nor foreign to the history of the Council.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“The group has repeatedly expressed its willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with the Government of Nicaragua. Regrettably, that offer has thus far been rejected and the Government of Nicaragua has limited its cooperation with various entities of the inter-American and United Nations systems, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Peru notes with deep concern the ongoing status quo in favour of impunity, which has been forcing tens of thousands of Nicaraguans to seek refuge in neighbouring countries and could ultimately lead to new acts of violence, which must be prevented.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Peru and the OAS Permanent Council have demanded the immediate cessation of violence and intimidation, including selective prosecution and arbitrary detention. We also call for the dismantling of paramilitary groups and for those responsible for human rights violations to be held accountable through fair trials. The OAS, pursuant to its founding Charter, as well as the American Convention on Human Rights and the Inter-American Democratic Charter - binding instruments to which Nicaragua is a signatory party - has urged Nicaragua and all parties to engage in dialogue with a view to generating peaceful and sustainable solutions, thereby strengthening democracy. In order to contribute to that effort, the OAS has created a working group for Nicaragua, in which Peru is an active participant, alongside elevn other member States.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Our concern and condemnation applies to all repressive acts and violations of human rights committed by police and paramilitary groups, which, as has been noted, include extrajudicial executions, forced disappearances, cases of torture and sexual violence in detention centres, as well as attacks against the clergy and the press. We underline that such acts have been duly documented by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and, more recently, by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees, among other independent specialized agencies. We highlight that the majority of anti-Government citizen protests have been peaceful. Nevertheless, we also regret that attacks against Government employees - Government party members and security force personnel - have been carried out.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“My delegation finds the holding of this meeting relevant under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, which, among other things, provides that the Council must be kept fully informed of the activities undertaken by regional organizations for the maintenance of international peace and security. Peru looks on with great concern at the situation in Nicaragua, which is being monitored by the OAS. We reiterate our emphatic condemnation of the grave violence that has led to the regrettable loss of hundreds of human lives, thousands injured and an indeterminate number of missing persons.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we congratulate you, Madam President, for having assumed the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September. You can count on our delegation's support for a successful mandate. We also wish to congratulate Ambassador Karen Pierce and the delegation of the United Kingdom on their successful presidency during the month of August. And we welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua. We also welcome the holding of this meeting and the briefing on the situation in Nicaragua, as presented by Mr. Gonzalo Koncke, from the Organization of American States (OAS), and Mr. Felix Maradiaga, civil society leader in Nicaragua.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“We believe that in that sense the meeting would be pertinent and we would be ready to support it. We believe what has been said at various points with regard to the theme of preventive diplomacy is very important. That applies perfectly in this case, because there are Security Council resolutions that specifically and emphatically point out that serious abuses and violations of international law, human rights and international humanitarian rights can be an early indication of a simmering conflict. In that sense, based on the merits of preventive diplomacy, we would agree to holding such a meeting.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“With regard to the meeting on the maintenance of peace in particular, we want to emphasize that we also think that the issue of the link between corruption and peace and security is a new theme, but we would like to hear more details about how it is being planned. With regard to the issue of Nicaragua, we would like to point out that if this issue is presented as it appears in the provisional programme of work, in the framework of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, that is, with regard to cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, there is a very specific article, Article 54, which says that the United Nations should be kept informed of everything being done in regional organizations with regard to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I too would like to begin by congratulating you, Madam President, and your delegation on your assumption of the presidency. Peru wishes you every success and extends the support of its delegation to you. We also congratulate the United Kingdom on its very successful presidency and the professional way in which it led our deliberations. I would also like to say that we fully support you, Madam President, on the provisional programme of work you presented for this month. We agree with you about the importance of many of the meetings you have planned.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“That means, inter alia, increased resources for training, in line with resolution 2242 (2015), on women and peace and security.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“However, we underscore the need for the international community, in cooperation with such organizations and civil society, to promote more actively the building and strengthening of mediation capacities. We also stress the importance of a comprehensive approach to conflict, under which mediation can, as appropriate, be complemented by other tools and capacities, in particular for early warning and prevention. Peacekeeping operations and, in general, peace missions deployed under the mandate of the Council, in line with peacebuilding efforts in conflict-affected countries, should be receive adequate training to enable them to mediate and promote national capacities as part of their exit strategies. In conclusion, I emphasize the importance of promoting, at all levels, greater women's leadership and participation in mediation processes.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“The respective Special Envoys of the Secretary-General, Mr. Staffan de Mistura and Mr. Martin Griffiths, have the unanimous support of the Council in their efforts to bring the relevant parties together. We also believe that the changing nature of contemporary conflicts calls for the strengthening and deployment of regional, subregional, national and local capacities to resolve them peacefully in an inclusive manner, including specific mediation capacities. In that regard, we would like to highlight the important role that the African Union and other regional and subregional organizations continue to play in coordination with the United Nations system, and with the Council in particular. For example, we recognize the important mediating role of the Intergovernmental Authority onDevelopment in the conflict in South Sudan.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“On the contrary, recourse to mediation by a trained representative of the United Nations or other specialized agencies is very valuable to any legal entity interested in peacefully resolving a dispute. We highlight the establishment of the Secretary- General's High-level Advisory Board on Mediation and the important role played by former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria, one of its members, in supporting the political process in Liberia during the presidential elections held last December. In that regard, Peru encourages the Council to play a more active role in its work, by promoting and supporting the use of mediation and other peaceful means of dispute settlement provided for in the Charter of the United Nations. We believe that it is Vital for achieving peaceful solutions to major conflicts, such as those in Syria and Yemen.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“Mediators are called upon to guide a negotiation to its conclusion, which implies respect for the sensitivities of the parties, including those related to the sovereignty of States, since it requires their consent at all times. Mediation is mandated by the parties, which, in turn, must be in accordance with applicable international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law, as well as the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. Special Envoys of the Secretary-General and other United Nations representatives normally involved in mediation have a special responsibility to guide the parties to a dispute or conflict towards solutions consistent with the functioning of a rules- based international system. In no case can the exercise of that responsibility be considered unfriendly.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“We encourage him to continue to do so in line with the functions conferred upon him by the Charter of the United Nations and the principle of the peaceful dispute settlement. In particular, among the provisions listed in Chapter VI, we underscore the validity and relevance of mediation for effective preventive diplomacy, at all levels of human interaction, before, during and after conflict. From a legal perspective, we would like to recall that, in its original codification, in The Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907, international mediation, together with so-called good offices, transcends the establishment of contact between the parties and the organizational aspects of facilitating a negotiation.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to welcome the initiative of the United Kingdom to convene this open debate, and especially your participation, Mr. Minister. We appreciate the important briefings by the Secretary-General, The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Ms. Mossarat Qadeem. Giventheincreasingcomplexityofglobalchallenges, Peru believes that it is of the utmost importance to strengthen multilateralism and to revitalize the United Nations in order to make it more coherent, effective and efficient in supporting the efforts of Member States to achieve a sustainable peace. We therefore support the leadership and reforms promoted by the Secretary- General.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“Peru is carefully studying the recent report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar of the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/39/64), including its specific recommendations. The atrocities that were committed cannot go unpunished. Lastly, it is urgent to allow access to northern Rakhine state to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and all independent international actors who can advocate for the forgotten victims - as the Secretary-General called them - so that they have access to justice and so as to ensure the guarantees necessary for the safe return of refugees and displaced persons.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source
“It is essential to restore the trust of the Rohingya population by encouraging dialogue among all stakeholders, including the affected population and neighbouring countries, with the support and assistance of the United Nations and the Security Council. We believe that it is imperative to deploy on the ground mechanisms capable of coordinating and ensuring the short- and long-term conditions required for the return of refugees and, consequently, building sustainable peace. The Myanmar-Bangladesh ministerial meeting held on 10 August is an encouraging sign. We also believe that a transparent, independent and comprehensive accountability process, withjurisdiction over all human rights violations, is essential.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source
“Those arrangements must be translated into results on the ground in terms of access to justice and returnees. We welcome recent meetings aimed at promoting livelihoods and the provision of basic services for returnees. However, we emphasize the urgency of fully implementing the recommendations of the Kofi Annan Advisory Commission on Rakhine State. We take this opportunity to join in the tributes to the former Secretary-General and highlight the validity of his legacy. We stress the need to address the root causes of the conflict in Rakhine state and the marginalization of Rohingya Muslims as soon as possible, which entails their recognition as citizens and the full exercise oftheir fundamental rights and freedoms, including freedom of movement, dispelling dehumanizing narratives and overturning discriminatory regulations.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source
“However, we must recognize that the responses that have been made remain insufficient to sustainably resolve the crisis, despite the efforts made by the international community and the initiative of the Secretary-General, who brought the matter to the attention of the Council, exercising, for the first time since 1986, the prerogatives conferred to him by the Charter of the United Nations, as my colleague from the Netherlands mentioned. That is why we must pool our efforts to achieve the voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable repatriation ofthe Muslim Rohingya people. The agreements signed by Myanmar, Bangladesh, UNHCR and UNDP and the establishment of a Special Envoy's office in Naypyidaw were steps in the right direction, as is the establishment of the national commission of inquiry.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source
“A year has passed since the indiscriminate acts of violence that triggered the mass exodus of hundreds of thousands of people, and it has been four months since the members of the Security Council saw in situ the gravity of the humanitarian situation, the vulnerability of the population and the horror of the atrocities denounced. Peru had the honour of leading the visit of the members of the Council, together with the United Kingdom and Kuwait.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the important briefings delivered by Secretary- General Antonio Guterres, Ms. Cate Blanchett in her capacity as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Goodwill Ambassador and Mr. Gettu, Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Peru remains attentive to and deeply concerned over the situation of the Muslim Rohingya population in Rakhine state in Myanmar, as well as the largest refugee camp in the world, established in Cox's Bazar thanks to the solidarity of the Government of Bangladesh, which already hosts more than 900,000 people.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we hope that the upcoming meeting in Geneva between the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General and the Astana guarantors will enable progress in establishing a constitutional committee that is inclusive and representative, especially with regard to Syrian women. We believe it is essential that the Astana guarantors, other countries with influence over the Syrian Government, and the opposition contribute to an atmosphere of moderation, detente, dialogue in order to ensure peace, the well-being of the people of Syria and the territorial integrity of the country.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8332 (2018) · source
“The international community, and in particular the countries with the greatest resources and those committed to peace and stability, must ensure stable and predictable funding for the humanitarian response plan in Syria. Finally, we must bear in mind the urgency of a political solution to this protracted conflict, based on resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). All parties, especially the Government, must engage constructively in those efforts. Our ability to ease the suffering of the population and to ensure the necessary and urgent rebuilding of the country ultimately depend upon it.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8332 (2018) · source