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“The auspicious results of the joint visits carried out by officials of the Secretariat and the African Union speak to the potential of such a joint approach. We should further stress the need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation among the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries in order to deploy peace operations with more precise objectives, consistent strategies and innovative responses. We stress the importance of giving new momentum to triangular cooperation, which, among other things, requires having more interaction during formal meetings, convening them with due notification and defined goals, and being more systematic in the various stages of operations.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“In that connection, we note the positive impact of strategic reviews of certain missions, which make it possible to identify the strengths and weaknesses and, where appropriate, to redirect priorities. Secondly, we underscore the need for troop- contributing countries to have up-to-date, precise information on the expectations, challenges and specific requirements of a specific operation and, in exchange, for those countries to provide duly trained, qualified personnel so that they can properly integrate into the host society. Thirdly, there is a need to continue promoting synergies between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations so as to harness their individual comparative advantages.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“The fact that more than 150 countries have to date joined the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations illustrates this point. In that connection, I wish to enumerate some of the elements that we have focused on during our participation in the Council and which are in line with the main themes of the Peruvian approach to issues related to international peace and security. First, we emphasize the crucial importance of implementing policies aimed at verifying and enhancing the performance of the various components of peace operations. That begins with the establishment of minimum compliance targets, which should include, inter alia, full respect for human rights and a gradual increase in female personnel.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“We therefore welcome the initiatives by the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries designed to raise their effectiveness and performance standards. In that connection, the holding of the Peacekeeping Ministerial and the third Chiefs of Defence Conference in March and July, respectively, was particularly important. I wish to highlight in particular the efforts of the Security Council over the past year to adopt consensus documents on this issue and to organize informative briefings and substantive debates. That work complements and provides fresh impetus to the efforts promoted by the Secretary-General to make peace operations more efficient, which is in the interests of all Members.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, we join in condemning the terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso and express our solidarity with the families of the victims and the people and the Government of Burkina Faso. We would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his comprehensive briefing. I wish to begin by paying tribute to the men and women who have given their lives to the cause of peace over the past year. In particular, I would like to honour the memory of the Peruvian non-commissioned officer, Edwin Augusto Chira Reyes, whose legacy will live on in the Central African Republic. The dedicated work of officers, police personnel and civilians in peacekeeping operations constitutes, in practice, a source of hope for thousands of people across the world, in particular those most vulnerable.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“We also endorse the extension of the Mission's mandate. In that regard, we welcome the reopening of United Nations offices in the east of the country and encourage the Mission not to halt efforts to ensure the resumption of a comprehensive political dialogue in coordination with and in support of the Government of National Accord.”
2019-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8611 (2019) · source
“That is in line with the Secretary-General's assertion that Libya is not currently a safe port of disembarkation and that necessary measures must be taken in that regard, including efforts to prevent migrants and refugees from falling back into the hands of traffickers. In all such cases, the assistance of the international community is crucial, in particular in efforts to end the current crisis. The first step is to ensure strict compliance with the arms embargo imposed by the Council and to refrain from taking measures that could exacerbate the current situation. We conclude by expressing our solidarity with the Libyan people and reaffirming our support for Special Representative Salame and the entire UNSMIL team for their commendable and necessary work under such difficult conditions.”
2019-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8611 (2019) · source
“In that regard, it is imperative that those responsible be held accountable. Indiscriminate attacks and the destruction of basic civilian infrastructure, including by air strikes on hospitals and health and humanitarian personnel, must be investigated and punished. That is all compounded by the serious humanitarian situation that has plagued the country, as a result of the ever-increasing number of internally displaced persons, owing to violence and the loss of basic services, and in particular the critical and degrading conditions suffered by migrants and refugees in detention centres, which, as proposed by the Special Representative, should be redesigned or closed.”
2019-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8611 (2019) · source
“The goal is to prevent further escalation, which would undoubtedly benefit terrorist groups in that area. In reaffirming our support for the plan put forward by Special Representative Salame', we welcome the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to maintain the political process through meetings held within the framework of track-two dialogues, in which many women have participated. As Ms. Mohamed reminded us, that is crucial to any political, social and economic solution. At the same time, we welcome the initiatives spearheaded by young Libyans to promote a humanitarian truce. We are particularly concerned about the serious human rights violations committed by all parties to the Libyan conflict, including allegations about the use of child soldiers.”
2019-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8611 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): First, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your country's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September, and thank Poland for its successful presidency in August. We thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting and Special Representative Ghassan Salame, Ambassador Juergen Schulz and Ms. Marwa Mohamed for their informative briefings on the most recent developments on the ground. We would like to begin by reiterating the need for the parties to return to the table in the quest for a political solution, which is the only viable one in this context. That entails an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, followed by confidence-building mechanisms and institutional unification processes, in particular in the case of the security forces.”
2019-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8611 (2019) · source
“We are therefore convinced of the need to follow the diplomatic path as a means of safeguarding the international non-proliferation architecture, in the first instance, and, subsequently, resuming the progressive elimination of nuclear weapons. Avoiding unilateral actions or decisions that could lead to greater instability is critically important in that regard.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“Peru deeply regrets that the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty has been suspended, given its positive impact in fostering confidence-building, global security and an international order based on norms. We encourage the Russian Federation and the United States of America to resolve their differences through dialogue and reach agreements on the basis of the principles of irreversibility, verifiability and transparency. In particular, we urge both States to extend the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty and agree on new arms-control policies. I would like to conclude by stressing that the nuclear Powers must set an example and prevent a new nuclear- arms race, which, it should be remembered, will have the sole merit of having the capacity to irreversibly destroy life on our planet.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“That is why we support a world free of these weapons, through the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and through nuclear- weapon-free zones, as well as a complete ban on the testing and deployment of nuclear weapons in outer space, the ocean or on any other terrestrial site. In this context, Peru reiterates its appeal to nuclear-weapon States to adopt concrete measures to at least comply with their obligations under article VI of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The current situation is all the more worrisome given actions that appear to be aimed at the eventual dismantling of the architecture for nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament and nuclear law.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We consider the convening of this meeting to be timely, as the Security Council has from the outset played a crucial role in efforts to reduce and control the proliferation of nuclear weapons. We thank Ms. Nakamitsu for her valuable briefing. In the circumstances that bring us together today, Peru wishes to reaffirm its historic position in favour of disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation, as well as its absolute support for all measures and international instruments that contribute to the achievement of those goals. We reject any nuclear threat, as well as the production, manufacture and deployment of nuclear weapons.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“We also take this opportunity to reiterate our strongest condemnation of the attacks and actions taken against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which jeopardize the freedom of navigation in an area of global strategic importance and exacerbate tensions. We urge all actors concerned to exercise restraint in these dangerous circumstances and to avoid taking new unilateral actions that could trigger a conflict with unpredictable consequences. I would like to conclude by emphasizing that we are at a critical juncture in which the efforts of the international community must aim, as a matter of priority, to avoid further fragmentation of the Middle East and to achieve its long-term stability.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Special priority should also be given to conflict prevention, which requires coordinating strategic actions for mediating and facilitating dialogue, developing early-warning systems, building confidence and promoting good practices and assisting countries interested in replicating them. In short, we must preserve an international order based on norms as a minimum basis for coexistence in today's convulsed and interdependent world. To that end, Peru stresses that any analysis of the realities of the Middle East must address the urgent need to find a solution to the question of Palestine, which includes promoting the resumption of direct negotiations leading to the two-State solution. The Arab Peace Initiative, which remains fully valid and relevant, should contribute to that objective.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Another great challenge we must address is the plight of the millions of refugees and internally displaced persons, which requires not only the availability of financial resources but, primarily, the political will to ensure them a safe and dignified return under internationally accepted parameters. This Organization in general, and the Security Council in particular, has a crucial role to play in that regard - to demand strict adherence with its resolutions, thereby ensuring full respect for international humanitarian law and human rights as a fundamental measure to protect civilian populations, strengthening international cooperation to effectively combat terrorism and safeguarding non-proliferation regimes on weapons of mass destruction.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“We believe that the international community can help by supporting the establishment of robust and inclusive institutions that can prevent and resolve the differences that naturally arise among the peoples of the region. That entails building capacities to meet the expectations of the people, including protecting and promoting their human rights and recognizing their legitimate aspirations, especially those of minorities, women and young people. It also means consolidating the rule of law to promote economic growth and aligning humanitarian assistance with development plans that offer hope and opportunities to the civilian population, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“It is therefore regrettable that the region continues to be a place of numerous violent confrontations, of varying scale and intensity, in which serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights devastate the civilian population. The hundreds of thousands of victims in Syria after more than nine years of bloody fighting, the constant famine and outbreaks of disease in Yemen and the confinement and lack of hope and opportunities for the people in Gaza are just a few examples of that harsh reality. This tragic panorama is further compounded by the threat posed by terrorist groups and criminal organizations, as well as by the use of the Middle East as an ideal market for the large-scale sale of various types of military equipment.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the initiative of the Polish presidency to convene this high-level debate, and thank it for the concept note (S/2019/643, annex), which calls on us to reflect on the current challenges to peace and security in the Middle East. We particularly welcome the presence of the Foreign Minister of Poland and thank Ms. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti for her important briefing this afternoon. Peru has forged and maintained ties with the Middle East thanks to its Hispanic heritage. We recognize the rich cultural, religious and ethnic diversity of its peoples, as well as their unwavering yearning for peace and prosperity.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Mueller's remarks, we await the disbursements pledged at the donors conference in February to ensure that the operations of the humanitarian response plan are no longer disrupted. Lastly, our belief that there is no military solution to the conflict in Yemen compels us to continue actively supporting the work of the Special Envoy to end the conflict and the suffering of the Yemeni people.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“We are particularly concerned about the alarming levels of food insecurity, the outbreak of diseases, such as cholera, and the deterioration of economic indicators that deepen the suffering of the Yemeni people. Against that tragic backdrop, we wish to express our full support for the humanitarian work of the United Nations and other agencies deployed in Yemen and reiterate the moral and legal duty to allow them full access to those in need. That is why we continue to expect that the recent agreement between the World Food Programme and the Houthi authorities on the selection and registration of the beneficiaries of humanitarian assistance will be fully implemented. Similarly, like other delegations and in line with Ms.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“In such circumstances, we would like to stress that it is important for the Council and countries with the greatest influence on the parties to exert the necessary political pressure in order to reaffirm their commitment to what was agreed in Stockholm and make their positions more flexible on crucial issues, such as the composition of local forces and the channelling of port revenues through the Central Bank. The Council must also be consistent with regard to its responsibility to protect Yemeni civilians, in particular when all parties to the conflict continue to violate international law and international humanitarian law. We also stress the importance of addressing in tandem the humanitarian situation, which, as we just heard from Ms. Mueller, appears to be deteriorating.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“We hope that the most recent developments that resulted in the partial withdrawal of separatist forces from Government positions in Aden will give way to strengthened dialogue and a genuine commitment to reconciliation, which will have a positive impact on the peace process promoted by the United Nations. In that regard, the meeting being proposed is timely and essential. Nonetheless, we would like to express our deep concern about the lack of tangible progress in the implementation of the important agreements reached in Sweden, owing to the rigid positions adopted by the parties, and how the stalemate continues to undermine the momentum and credibility of the peace process and affect the image of the Organization.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Madam President, for convening today's debate. We also thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Ms. Ursula Mueller for their useful briefings. We would like to express our support for the tireless efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen in an attempt to prevent a further escalation of the conflict and for the sense of duty that the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has demonstrated in such difficult circumstances. Peru deplores the ongoing violence in Yemen and the unique impact that it has had in recent weeks on the south of the country, following the clashes reported in Aden between separatist forces and the legitimate Government of Yemen, which could have led to the fragmentation of Yemeni institutions.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“We conclude by stressing the urgent need for the Security Council to remain united on the need to defend and promote international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians in conflict, particularly in the various cases that are part of our agenda and where, at present, joint and decisive action is needed. This is the only way to meet the indispensable requirement of humanizing conflict, which is also part of its primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security. The meeting rose at 12.10p.rn.”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“We also believe that the proper implementation of international humanitarian law transcends the application of its protection measures to counter the need to strengthen justice and the rule of law and the fight against impunity. That means promoting greater trust in jurisdictional institutions and effective deterrence, particularly against atrocious crimes, while ensuring full compliance with their decisions. From our perspective as a troop-contributing country, we attach central importance to the knowledge and application of these norms in the training of our officers. Peru has therefore established a National Commission for the Study and Application of International Humanitarian Law, with a view to training Peruvian officials in this branch of law and highlighting its importance.”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“The Conventions, in particular, and international humanitarian law, in general, represent a fundamental tool in the work of the Security Council, having been highlighted in many resolutions and presidential statements as key elements for the promotion and building of international peace and security. However, it is a matter of concern that the discourse often contrasts with reality, as has been the case in the conflicts in Syria, Yemen and Libya, among others. Particular attention should also be paid to the need to guarantee the delivery of humanitarian aid on the basis of free and unrestricted access to the field for humanitarian agencies and aid and relief organizations, while at the same time ensuring due protection.”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“Within that framework, it prioritizes full respect for and compliance with international humanitarian law, which represents the minimum standard of dignity in the context of an armed conflict, which must be strictly observed by the parties for the protection of both civilians and those who can no longer continue in the conflict because they are wounded or detained. The Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Protocols Additional, the seventieth anniversary of whose adoption we celebrate and recall today, constitute the cornerstones of such protection. The importance and relevance of the Conventions have been emphasized by the International Court of Justice, recognizing them as part of jus cogens.”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“We believe that in a world of growing interdependence, the maintenance, development and defence ofa rules-based international order is essential and the only way for the international community to effectively address the serious underlying global challenges and threats, on the basis of the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Peru is therefore a country committed to the rule of law, multilateralism and the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We too would like to begin by thanking the Polish presidency for having convened this meeting on a priority issue for the international community and also to welcome Foreign Minister Czaputowicz's, presence among us once again. We would also like to acknowledge the important briefings made by the Assistant Secretary- General for Legal Affairs and United Nations Legal Counsel, Mr. Miguel de Serpa Soares; the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer, whose organization plays a central role in this issue; and Ms. Annyssa Bellal, of the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights.”
2019-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8596 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to offer Peru's full support for the work of the Special Representative and commend the priority that the Secretary-General attaches to this issue as a vital element of the establishment of sustainable peace. In the light of the complex situation that has been set out today and in the context of its firm commitment to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Peru will continue to work constructively on behalf of children in armed conflict with a View to ensure their well-being and guarantee their exercises of their fundamental rights.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“In that connection, Peru believes that the rehabilitation of children affected by armed conflict is of paramount importance, as it not only restores their dignity and hope, but also empowers them as active promoters of peace. We therefore stress the importance of promoting psychological, educational and professional training programmes that will contribute their full rehabilitation and social inclusion. Within the framework of peace operations, it is also indispensable to establish special and priority mechanisms for the protection of children in conflict, as well as to offer adequate training on this topic to troop-contributing countries.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“In that regard, it highlights the need to establish synergies among the various United Nations agencies, Member States and civil society organizations, taking into consideration the most relevant international instruments that form part of the global institutional framework to address this problem. In that regard, Peru highlights the contribution made by the Safe Schools Declaration, the Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups and the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers, which provide guidelines for protecting children against their recruitment and use by armed forces or armed groups, allowing their release and achieving their effective social reintegration.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“Peru condemns all forms of violence against children, including physical and psychological violence. It is incumbent on the Council and on the States Members of the United Nations to recommit to implementing urgent and effective measures to halt and reverse this trend. It is undoubtedly a question of emphasizing not only preventive and rehabilitative measures, but also corrective measures that involve sanctions that serve as an example in order to ensure the well-being of children. Peru endorses the Secretary-General's appeal to the actors involved to take all necessary actions to prevent the serious violations described in his report.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“In situations of armed conflict, humanitarian crises and forced displacement, that vulnerability increases exponentially, to the detriment of their right to grow and develop in an environment of sustainable peace. Special mention should be made of the situation of girls in such scenarios. Sexual exploitation, gender-based violence and trafficking in persons are illicit acts that increase their vulnerability and undermine their physical safety, empowerment and attainment of gender equality. With regard to the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/509), Peru is concerned about the serious violations of children's rights and brings them to the attention of State actors who, through their action or inaction, have contributed to the spread of those crimes.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we congratulate Poland on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of August. We also thank Poland's Minister for Foreign Affairs for convening this important meeting on children and armed conflict, which is a priority for Peru. We also thank you, Sir, and other colleagues for their kind words on Peru's presidency for the month of July. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, Ms. Henrietta Fore of UNICEF, Ms. Mariatu Kamara and Mr. Majok Peter Awan for their briefings. Peru is fully committed to the agenda ofchildren and armed conflict. Children are one of the most vulnerable segments of the population due to their helplessness and dependence.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“I am pleased to turn over the gavel to the Mission of Poland, our friends and neighbours for these two years, and to wish them great success, which I am sure they will achieve under the leadership of Ambassador Wronecka and her efficient team. We offer them our full cooperation in the month to come. Once again, we wish to express our gratitude and to reiterate distinguished Peruvian diplomat Javier Perez de Cuellar's undying commitment to peace: it is not just a simple dream but the most deeply held treasure of humankind. The meeting rose at12.05p.m.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“We would like to thank all members of the delegations to the Council, including the Permanent Representatives, as well as the experts on the various issues we have discussed, for their hard work and dedication. We thank Hasmik Egian and James Sutterlin and the efficient Security Council Affairs Division team for their assistance here and during the trip to Colombia, the conference officers, interpreters, verbatim reporters, security staff, press officers and journalists, and the kind members of the Security Council Secretariat Branch. I also thank the members of my team for their work, organization and dedication during our month in the presidency. I am grateful for their unflagging efforts to fulfil - in the most efficient way possible - the delicate task that has been entrusted us for these two years.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. Before adjourning today's meeting, which is the last scheduled meeting in the Chamber for the month of July, I would like to express, on behalf of the Peruvian delegation, our sincere thanks to all the members of the Council for their continued support, cooperation and counsel during a very busy month. We may not always have agreed, but there was no need for any procedural votes, and we unanimously adopted three resolutions, which shows the success of our efforts to maintain Council unity, which is a crucial value and one that we hope will extend to other items on the agenda.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“These efforts should also be extended to Raqqa and other urban centres in Deir-ez-Zor, since the return of Iraqi nationals is a tangible fact that requires great mobilization by the international community so as to provide them with a minimum of security and proper living conditions. We also urge the Syrian authorities to issue the appropriate authorizations to the United Nations so that it can carry out exhaustive assessments of the living conditions in Rukban camp and provide sustained assistance. I conclude by reaffirming that only a political solution on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) will allow us to overcome the humanitarian disaster still affecting Syria, with full respect for its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“The general focus on the events developing in north-western Syria must in no way detract from the urgency of addressing the humanitarian crises looming over other areas of the Syrian territory. We consider it imperative to direct greater efforts towards meeting the basic needs of the tens of thousands of internally displaced persons who remain in the Al-Hol camp, as well as to promote comprehensive solutions that will allow them to return home safely and in a dignified manner. Accordingly, we encourage the Iraqi Government to finalize the repatriation plan for their over 30,000 citizens, with the assistance of the United Nations.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“We must underline that these acts represent flagrant violations of international law and, due to their deliberate nature and the impact they have on the civilian population, can and should be declared war crimes. We hope that these reprehensible acts will be subject to exhaustive investigations that properly identify their perpetrators and bring them to justice. We wish to highlight the particular responsibility borne by those countries with the capacity to influence the situation, which can and must do more so that the parties abandon all attempts to find a military solution. Preserving the agreement reached by Turkey and Russia in September 2018 is of fundamental importance in these delicate circumstances.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“We are alarmed to note that the most basic principles of international humanitarian law and human rights law continue to be ignored in this area, such as the due proportionality of military responses and precautions with regard to their effects. Peru joins the expressions of deep regret for the deaths of children, which have increased this year as a result of air strikes that do not discriminate between civilians and combatants. We also deplore the destruction of civil infrastructure, including schools, medical centres and drinking-water-supply facilities, aggravated by the fact that the geographical coordinates of several of those centres had been shared with the Syrian authorities. Such barbaric acts must cease immediately.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Peru. We thank Ms. Susannah Sirkin and Mr. Mark Lowcock for their important briefings. We would also like to express our appreciation for the efforts they are leading in order to alleviate the suffering in Syria. Peru is deeply concerned by the intensification of violence on Syrian territory as well as the serious deterioration of the humanitarian situation that this entails. The north-west of the country remains the current focus of our attention due to its population density, high volatility and increased risks as a result of terrorist groups' extensive control of the area.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; and Ms. Susannah Sirkin, Director for International Policy and Partnerships, Physicians for Human Rights. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Lowcock.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at11.55 a.m.”
2019-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8588 (2019) · source
“The fight against impunity must also be extended to those who continue to supply weapons to the parties to the conflict. Peru reiterates the need for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and a return to the negotiating table through renewed mediation efforts that will allow for a peaceful solution to be found in a context in which the military solution is meaningless. We therefore highlight the importance of the three-part proposal of the Special Representative, which we hope to discuss in greater detail in the consultations. We again urge countries with the ability to influence the parties to act immediately and effectively in order to bring the parties closer and to finally overcome any strategic or economic considerations, while ensuring full respect for international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2019-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8588 (2019) · source
“We express our alarm at the humanitarian situation in the country, which is exacerbated by attacks on civilians and health centres and numerous violations of international humanitarian law. What is unacceptable is that we are becoming accustomed to simply reporting the death of innocent civilians, without further action to prevent or mitigate its cause. We believe that it is an unfortunate vicious circle of suffering, destruction and humanitarian disaster, fuelled by flagrant violations of the arms embargo imposed by the Council, which serve to perpetuate the situation of conflict, violence and deaths and to create space for terrorist groups to act. At the same time, it is crucial to promote accountability for those responsible for the atrocity crimes that have been increasing throughout the conflict, which is approaching its fifth month.”
2019-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8588 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Peru. We thank Special Representative Ghassan Salame and Ambassador Juergen Schulz, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya, for their informative briefings. We reiterate our recognition of the unstinting work done by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. We would like to start by recalling the tragedy at the Tajoura detention centre at the beginning of July, which caused the deaths of many migrants and refugees, who were victims of an indiscriminate aerial bombardment, which was condemned by the Council at the time. We regret that, following that, another tragedy occurred with boats carrying migrants and refugees off the coast of Libya.”
2019-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8588 (2019) · source