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lines on the record: 739
first: 2018-05-17
most recent: 2023-05-03
sittings or episodes: 121
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“We also call for greater support in strengthening the role of the United Nations police to address the increase in criminality and armed elements. United Nations police exercises an important role through engagement with the local communities in Abyei through interactive patrols and community awareness campaigns that are related to crime, safety and gender- based violence. It is important for the authorities to address the growing threat of crime in Abyei and prevent increasing insecurity. They can do so by facilitating the deployment of UNISFA’s formed police units. We call on the Government of the Sudan to swiftly issue visas for the remaining United Nations police and other personnel.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“We strongly urge the Government of South Sudan to take immediate action to re-operationalize the JBVMM, facilitate the redeployment of UNISFA personnel to Gok Machar and take actions to facilitate the mandates of UNSIFA and the JBVMM. The United States is pleased to see the many security measures that have been undertaken by UNISFA to reduce the threats to civilians. Those have included establishing checkpoints along the main supply route, conducting search and seizure operations, long-range patrols and routine aerial patrols, as well as developing an early-warning system to respond swiftly to violence. We certainly encourage the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan to support the mission in those efforts.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“We call on the Governments of both the Sudan and South Sudan to authorize all landing clearance requests that are related to medical and casualty evacuations. The United States is also increasingly alarmed by attempts by the community in Gok Machar to force UNISFA and the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JBVMM) from its Sector 1 headquarters. The lack of political will from the Government of South Sudan to intervene and engage with those local actors resulted in UNISFA’s relocation and the closure, as we heard, of team sites 11 and 12. That severely undercuts the mission’s ability to carry out its mandate, as well as the operation of the JBVMM.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“As the Council affirmed through its press statement on 15 October (SC/14666), the safety and security of its peacekeepers is of the highest importance. It is unacceptable that a United Nations peacekeeper lost his life following the denial of flight clearances for urgent medical care. It is also, frankly, unconscionable that individuals in Gok Machar blocked food, water and medical supplies from reaching United Nations peacekeepers stationed in the area. We call on the Government of South Sudan to urgently re-admit supplies to allow United Nations peacekeepers to fulfil the Council’s mandated tasks and to immediately take steps to de-escalate tensions, prevent violent attacks against UNISFA personnel and ensure the safety of United Nations personnel.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“As I mentioned earlier, I cannot ignore the fact that the renewal of UNISFA’s mandate is happening, as we have heard, against a backdrop of alarming developments in the Sudan, which the Security Council discussed yesterday in consultations. The United States has condemned the military takeover of the transitional Government in the Sudan. That contravenes the Constitutional Declaration and the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people and is utterly unacceptable. As we have repeatedly stated, any changes by force to the transitional Government in Khartoum puts United States assistance at risk. Let me also take a moment to express the United States deepest condolences for the loss of life of a UNISFA peacekeeper from Ethiopia on 14 September.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa and Chairperson of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, Mr. Mbeki, for their comprehensive briefings today. What we heard today from each of them will inform us as we consider modifications to the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) before it expires on 15 November. Let me begin by reaffirming the support of the United States for UNISFA, particularly as the mission undertakes to fulfil its mandated tasks, in spite of many constraints. We want to thank all UNISFA personnel, both uniformed and civilian, for their dedicated efforts to bring peace, security and stability to the region.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“At this point, there can be no doubt that the Syrian Government has repeatedly violated its international obligations, including through its failure to cooperate with the OPCW through the denial of visas. It is time for the Council to take resolute action and respond to Syria’s non-compliance.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“The Al-Assad regime’s allies, including Russia, have also actively sought to block all efforts to promote accountability. Russia continues to defend the Al-Assad regime failures to adhere to its obligations, including by spreading disinformation, attacking the integrity and the professional work of the OPCW and otherwise seeking to impede ongoing efforts by responsible nations to hold the Al-Assad regime accountable for its use of chemical weapons and for numerous other atrocities. That pattern of enablement is irresponsible and dangerous. It is long past time for the Al-Assad regime to uphold its obligations under the CWC and resolution 2118 (2013). The Security Council should impose measures under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations in response to Syria’s non-compliance with resolution 2118 (2013).”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“We urge the regime to work closely with the OPCW on that pressing issue. Repeated and continued failures by the Al-Assad regime to comply with its obligations under international law must not be tolerated. We welcomed the decision made at the Conference of the States Parties on 21 April to condemn Syria’s use of chemical weapons and to suspend Syria’s rights and privileges under the CWC. Let me be clear. That decision was a legitimate exercise of the authority of the Conference of the States Parties under the Convention. Although my mathematics may be different to my Russian colleague’s, facts are not. That decision was adopted overwhelmingly by nearly 90 nations around the world and opposed by 15 — far exceeding the required two thirds majority of those present and voting under the OPCW’s own rules.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“A representative of the Al-Assad regime claimed, in a statement delivered to the General Assembly on 27 September, that the regime’s accession to the CWC served as evidence that it had not used and would not use chemical weapons. However, it is incontrovertible, given the overwhelming evidence collected by the OPCW with the support of brave Syrian documentation groups, that the regime has utterly failed to comply with its obligations under the CWC. It is evident that the regime continues to ignore calls from the international community to fully disclose and verifiably eliminate its chemical weapons programme. We concur with the OPCW’s assessment that the disclosures submitted by the Al-Assad regime concerning its chemical weapons cannot be considered accurate and complete in accordance with the CWC.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“The Al-Assad regime has even singled out an experienced member of the DAT and refused to issue that person a visa, despite the fact that that expert had deployed to Syria for that function multiple times over the past seven years. The delays to schedule that consultation and the refusal of that visa has hampered the ability of the DAT to do its job. It is clearly a deliberate attempt to delay and obstruct the work of that important team. We call on the Al-Assad regime to fully cooperate with the OPCW in accordance with its international obligations and to adhere to resolution 2118 (2013), including through the granting of visas to OPCW personnel.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“Although the evidence of the regime’s culpability is clear and its Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) declaration remains incomplete, Syria has subsequently sought to avoid accountability by obstructing independent investigations and failing to cooperate with the OPCW, in a brazen attempt to undermine the organization’s work as the implementing body of the CWC. As we heard, we are seeing that obstruction again this month, with the regime’s failure to grant visas to all members of the OPCW’s Declaration Assessment Team (DAT), which as we heard, was scheduled to deploy to Syria after several months of non-response from the Al-Assad regime.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“We thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing. We appreciate her efforts and commend the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on this gravely important issue. Let me also say that the Director-General has the full confidence of the United States Government, and his professionalism and patience in dealing with this file are commendable. Despite the Al-Assad regime’s frequent denials, it is clear that the regime has repeatedly used chemical weapons. The OPCW’s Investigation and Identification Team has now attributed four separate chemical-weapon attacks in Syria to the Al-Assad regime. Those incidents are in addition to the four chemical-weapons attack attributed to the Al-Assad regime by the former OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“Israel and Morocco also agreed to upgrade their missions to full Embassies in short order. The United States is committed to expanding on those normalization agreements and hopes that those agreements, which are important in and of themselves, will also generate momentum between Israel and the Palestinians. In the meantime, we will continue to encourage both the Israelis and the Palestinians to exercise restraint and refrain from provocative actions and rhetoric. Such actions distract from reconstruction and threaten the viability of a two-State solution and a future where Israelis and Palestinians live with equal measures of freedom, dignity, security and prosperity.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“In the absence of UNRWA, many of the children will be unable to attend school or would be forced to attend schools under the influence of extremist groups. At the same time, we will continue to urge UNRWA to make operational and managerial improvements to ensure that it can deliver assistance to Palestinian refugees efficiently and with maximum effect. We will continue working with UNRWA to ensure that it upholds commitments to promoting tolerance, respect, transparency and accountability. The United States also remains committed to widening the circle of peace between Israel and its neighbours. In the past year, we have seen Israel open Embassies in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain appoint their first Ambassador to Israel.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“The de facto authorities in Gaza must refrain from interfering in humanitarian activity, assistance, delivery and internationally supported reconstruction efforts. Those efforts are directly supporting Palestinians in Gaza, especially the most vulnerable. The Special Coordinator mentioned the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The United States has already contributed more than $300 million to UNRWA this year. We call on others to step up and contribute to help address UNRWA’s imminent shortfall in funding for its core services. UNRWA is a vital lifeline and provides schooling to more than 530,000 Palestinian children across the region.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“We welcome the commencement of the stipend disbursements, and we hope that that stable income will help families meet their daily needs. In order to facilitate recovery, the United States calls for regular, predictable and sustained access to Gaza for humanitarian actors. In the interest of the people of Gaza and regional security, crossings should remain open with regular hours to normal commercial traffic and the expedited transit of humanitarian goods. It is important that materials needed for vial relief and recovery efforts can get to affected areas. We were pleased that the Israeli Government agreed to provide additional water to the Gaza Strip. However, there remains a dire need to get water flowing regularly within Gaza, and we hope to see the importation of water pipes to allow for the rehabilitation of water networks in Gaza.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“I thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process for his briefing, and I also thank Ms. Rothbart and Ms. Farsakh for their powerful statements. They were heard. I think it is clear that, while present circumstances are both difficult and concerning, there are steps that we can take to improve the lives of the Israeli and Palestinian people in concrete and practical ways now. We can help today, while also preserving the possibility of a negotiated two-State solution when the time is ripe. Of the urgent needs, we assess that we must currently focus our attention and resources on supporting the livelihoods of the most vulnerable in Gaza. The United States once again expresses its thanks to Qatar for its financial assistance to Palestinians in Gaza.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“We therefore very much welcome the news today on progress on holding a new round of the Committee. We now urge all sides to participate in good faith at this sixth round of the drafting group in October, and we call on the Al-Assad regime to stop stalling the process and meaningfully participate. In conclusion, there is only one way forward for peace and stability in Syria, and that is a peaceful resolution to the conflict and an end to this war. It is time for the Al-Assad regime and all parties involved to come to the table, follow the path that has been laid out in resolution 2254 (2015) and put an end to the Syrian conflict once and for all.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“We urge all the parties to abide by the ceasefire and for the regime to allow unhindered, regular access to Dara’a for United Nations humanitarian assistance. Similarly, we are deeply concerned about the potential for a resurgence of violence in Idlib. Over the past few weeks, as we heard, the number of civilians killed and injured in the region has increased. We encourage all States, especially members of the Security Council, to take any and all possible action to stem this violence through diplomatic negotiations. Finally, we have lamented in the Security Council that it has been two years since the inauguration of the Constitutional Committee, and yet we still have not seen its members actually discuss a single clause or a single sentence of the Constitution.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“We certainly agree with what we heard from the Special Envoy this morning, namely, that progress on the detainee issue could serve as a confidence-building measure that would bolster the political process. Despite its occasional announcements of alleged amnesties, we have not yet seen meaningful efforts from the Syrian regime. The United States therefore reiterates its support for the Office of the Special Envoy’s continued efforts aimed at addressing this protracted issue, and we call for those with influence over the regime to use it. In Dara’a, we are cautiously hopeful that the September ceasefire will hold. We are encouraged by reports that some bakeries and other businesses have reopened, and that the World Food Programme was able to deliver emergency food assistance in the region.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“These were people who had families, hopes, dreams, full lives. They were no different from us, except that they were unlucky enough to live and die under the horrific Al-Assad regime. While we cannot bring back those that have died, there is another number the Al-Assad regime could do something about right now: 149,000. That is the estimated number of Syrians suffering in arbitrary detention or whose whereabouts are unknown. I am glad to hear the Special Envoy highlight this issue this morning, and we reiterate our call for the Syrian regime to unilaterally and immediately release the tens of thousands of arbitrarily detained men, women and children in its custody and share information on the fate of those that are missing.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“I thank the Special Envoy for his briefing and, as always, for his tireless efforts. We offer a special welcome and thanks to Ms. Mhaissen as well. We know her organization is doing valuable work to empower Syrian refugees and promote the dignity of all Syrians. We thank her for her insights today. Last week, after a decade of conflict in Syria, one number stood out for my delegation as it did for the Special Envoy: 350,209. This was the number that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights released after the painstaking research by the United Nations to identify all those who have been killed since the beginning of the uprising: 350,000. And, as the special Envoy noted, this is most certainly an undercount, given the incredible difficulty of obtaining data during an active conflict.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“We note that those attacking humanitarian personnel may be subject to sanction measures. Let me end by saying the United States remains committed to the people of South Sudan and to working closely with the Revitalized Transitional Government, our fellow members of the Council and all stakeholders to enable peace and prosperity for South Sudan and the region.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“We deplore the pervasive violence plaguing parts of Western Equatoria, Central Equatoria and elsewhere in South Sudan. The United States calls on South Sudanese leaders to take immediate and effective measures to protect civilians, humanitarian workers, internally displaced persons and women and children. We also urge the Government to hold accountable those responsible for abuse against civilians. As we heard from Ms. Ghelani, the humanitarian assistance situation remains desolate. More than $1 million worth of humanitarian supplies, badly needed by the South Sudanese people, have been looted or burned. The continuous looting, threats and violent attacks against humanitarian actors have led to the suspension of operations by numerous humanitarian agencies and a reduction of life-saving assistance to vulnerable citizens.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“On 22 August, hundreds of unidentified men attacked the Nuer refugee camp in Yei County, during which a non-governmental organization-run health facility was looted and vandalized. There were reports of health workers assaulted and harassed, and, tragically, multiple women were raped. Countless South Sudanese have lost their lives in attacks, and, as Ms. Nanjia mentioned, that includes two Catholic nuns killed by gunmen on 16 August. The safety and well-being of children is also a deep concern, as the conflict in Tambura could lead to an increase in gender-based violence, including sexual violence, particularly against girls, and to forced recruitment and use of child soldiers by armed groups and the denial of human humanitarian access to children in need.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“The United States is also increasingly concerned at the prolonged violence at the subnational level throughout South Sudan, often involving large and well-equipped armed groups. Within the past month alone, as we have heard, tens of thousands of civilians in the town of Tambura in Western Equatoria were afflicted with violence between rival militias. The deteriorating security situation in Tambura has led to more than 40,000 internally displaced persons, disrupted humanitarian assistance for approximately 25,000 beneficiaries, and resulted in at least 26 deaths, the majority of whom were women and children. Meanwhile, violence continues in parts of Central Equatoria.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“Pursuing free and fair elections that are inclusive and peaceful and that reflect the will of the South Sudanese people will be critical for a transition towards a stable, democratic and self-reliant State. However, credible elections that reflect the will of the people must be preceded by an inclusive, transparent constitution-drafting process carried out in an environment that permits freedom of expression and provides space for political dissent. Having heard from Ms. Nanjia, we certainly share the Special Representative’s concerns about the Government’s continued efforts to limit political opposition, including the recent arrest of local civil society members and the stifling of free speech and the freedom of association.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“We certainly welcome this as a step forward in the peace process, but continue to urge South Sudanese leaders to follow through on their commitments and expedite the implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan through the completion of graduation and deployment of unified security forces, through the initiation of a permanent constitution-making process, the operationalization of the hybrid court and other transitional justice mechanisms and, of course, preparation for free and fair elections. The United States takes note of the 15 July report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/661) presented pursuant to resolution 2567 (2021), which provided an assessment of security, procedural and logistical requirements needed to prepare for elections in South Sudan.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Representative Haysom, as always, for his dedication to South Sudan and today for a very timely briefing. I commend Ms. Ghelani, as always, for her work in coordinating the humanitarian response in South Sudan. I offer special thanks to Ms. Nanjia for her helpful and frank remarks, as well as her valuable recommendations to the Council. They were heard. Let me begin by saying the United States reiterates its support for the people of South Sudan, and we reaffirm our strong commitment to supporting the sovereignty, independence and the territorial integrity of South Sudan. Over the past two months, the Government of South Sudan has reconstituted the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and sworn in its members.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“Let me end by saying that the United States remains strongly committed to the people of the Sudan and to working closely with the transition Government, our fellow members of the Council and all stakeholders to support the Sudan’s path forward.”
2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source
“Moving now to the liquidation of UNAMID, the United States remains concerned about potential security risks to United Nations personnel and the disposition of assets at UNAMID’s former logistics base at El Fasher. We strongly encourage the United Nations to continue to use its good offices with leaders in Darfur to ensure that the liquidation of UNAMID concludes without threat or interruption. We again note that Sudanese authorities have the responsibility to protect the former UNAMID team sites to prevent further violence and looting. Those unit assets were donated to the people of the Sudan, who continue to face severe economic hardship, daily interruptions of water and electricity and acute shortages of fuel and medical supplies.”
2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source
“In addition to protecting civilians, the Government must hold accountable those responsible for perpetrating human rights abuses and violations. The United States welcomes the Government’s initiative to enhance the implementation of the Juba Agreement and advance reforms that address the root causes of violence in Darfur, including provisions on transitional justice and land reform. However, we note that Sudanese authorities have yet to stand up the transitional legislative council or make progress in meeting other key benchmarks, such as the constitutional drafting process, on which we welcome the technical assistance of UNITAMS.”
2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source
“The root causes of violence in Darfur persist, with many areas continuing to suffer intercommunal conflict, abuse of human rights and large-scale population displacements. Sudanese authorities have the primary responsibility to protect civilians. The United States therefore welcomes, as others have done, the National Plan for the Protections of Civilians. We continue to urge its full implementation, particularly in developing community policing initiatives for displaced persons in Darfur. Sudanese leaders must enable the full vetting of Darfur’s new joint security force, so that all stakeholders may have confidence in its troops. UNITAMS is there to assist in building trust between the Darfuris and the joint force.”
2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Perthes for his comprehensive briefing. Let me give a special thanks to Ms. Alkarib for her powerful statement. At a time when we hear often competing statements about the situation in the Sudan, it is good to have a voice that gives us some ground truth about the realities facing the female half of the Sudanese population. I therefore thank her very much. Let me reiterate that the United States fully supports the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) to assist in the Sudan’s democratic transition, the protection of civilians and the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement. However, we share the Secretary-General’s concern about the heightened risk to civilians, amid continued intercommunal clashes and the resumption of violence.”
2021-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8857 (2021) · source
“We also want to welcome the recent allocation by the International Monetary Fund of $665 million in special drawing rights to Yemen, which presents an opportunity to start reversing the decline in Yemen’s economy. While this work is important and it is needed, only a durable peace agreement can begin to help reverse the dire humanitarian crisis, which is the result of seven years of war and the erosion of the economy and basic services. Let me end by saying that despite the dire situation, the United States believes that we have reason to be hopeful. The Yemeni people want peace and an end to the ravages of war. The Houthis and other parties to the conflict still have the opportunity to change their behaviour, engage seriously with Special Envoy Grundberg and create a brighter future for Yemen.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“The United States urges the international community to contribute to the United Nations humanitarian response plan for Yemen. As part of the United States effort, we have provided 151,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to Yemen. We want to thank UNICEF and the World Health Organization for working with the Yemeni Government to distribute those life-saving vaccines. Finally, we need to address the underlying economic drivers that leave so many Yemenis unable to meet their basic needs. We urge Saudi Arabia, the Yemeni Government and the Houthis to take steps to ensure that fuel is adequately imported and distributed throughout Yemen at fair prices.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“The Houthis have also continued their prolonged, unnecessary and dangerous stalling of negotiations with the United Nations on the assessment and repair of the FSO SAFER oil tanker. The environmental, public health and economic risks that are associated with the FSO SAFER are too grave and too expansive to be used as a political bargaining chip. Such provocations are perpetuating the conflict and undermining our collective efforts to facilitate a path towards peace for Yemen. As our briefers detailed, millions of Yemenis are suffering the effects of the conflict. The dire humanitarian situation includes, as we heard, starvation, abuse of children and women and the rampant spread of disease, including the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“The parties must choose to lay down their arms and sit across the table from other Yemenis and discuss what Yemen will look like after the war. Sadly, the Houthis continue to undermine those efforts. On 29 August, the drone and missile attack on Al-Anad Air Base killed at least 30 people. That strike bore all the hallmarks of a Houthi attack. Two days later, on 31 August, the Houthis executed yet another drone attack against the airport in Abha, Saudi Arabia, which wounded eight civilians. The United States strongly condemns those attacks, but those are only the latest attacks by a group that claims to want peace. In 2021 alone, the Houthis have launched more than 240 attacks into Saudi Arabia, endangering civilians throughout the country, including the 70,000 American citizens who reside there.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank our briefers for their remarks, especially Special Envoy Grundberg, whom I join others in welcoming to the Security Council. The United States delegation looks forward to working with him and his team. Today I would like to discuss three aspects of the conflict in Yemen, namely, the Houthi attacks, which, are undermining peace efforts; the country’s dire humanitarian needs; and addressing the underlying economic drivers of the conflict. The international consensus is clear: the violence in Yemen must stop. A broad and inclusive political process must resume, and we need to alleviate the humanitarian crisis. The appointment of Special Envoy Grundberg can help lend new momentum to those efforts, but the parties must engage seriously with the Special Envoy and without preconditions.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, last week Ambassador Thomas- Greenfield joined President Biden and Prime Minister Bennett for their first meeting. That was an important opportunity to reaffirm our mutual commitment to Israel’s security and to forging lasting peace in the region. Together, let all of us work towards that shared commitment and do everything we can to bring peace and prosperity to the Middle East.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“As we saw with the recent return of 290,000 students to UNRWA schools in Gaza, UNRWA services are a lifeline to many Palestinian refugees. We must therefore work collectively to advance the Agency’s ability to sustain its core services over time. That includes making aid delivery more targeted and efficient. At the same time, the United States will continue to work with UNRWA and other donor countries to promote oversight and ensure that the Agency embodies the principles of the United Nations, namely, tolerance and respect. The United States also wants to recognize the visit of the Israeli Foreign Minister to Morocco this month as the two countries upgraded their diplomatic relations. We certainly commend efforts to normalize relations between Israel, its neighbours and countries throughout the Middle East.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“While that aid will address the most basic daily needs of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, much more must be done to facilitate relief and recovery as well as economic development in Gaza. The United States therefore calls on the United Nations and Member States to redouble their efforts to help Gaza recover, including by facilitating regular predictable access in and out of Gaza, with appropriate safeguards against the risk of diversion. In addition, following the announcement by the United States of another $136 million in humanitarian assistance to the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the region last month, the United States again urges other Member States to make financial commitments as well.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“The United States is committed to a negotiated two-State solution. We firmly believe that Israelis and Palestinians deserve equal measures of freedom, dignity, security and prosperity. The diplomacy of the United States will remain focused on practical steps to advance that vision in the immediate term. We welcome the 19 August agreement between the United Nations and Qatar to resume aid to the people of Gaza in need, including the 100,000 families who will receive $100 monthly stipends through the World Food Programme starting next month. That will give many in Gaza the means to get food and other necessities to survive. We would like to thank Qatar for its generosity. The new arrangement will ensure aid reaches those most in need and is not misused by other parties.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing and continued efforts in the region. The United States is deeply concerned about the risk of escalation in the region, particularly in the light of the recent provocations, including the use of incendiary devices along the Gaza border, which we just heard about from the Special Coordinator. This most recent violence has made it even more difficult to deliver humanitarian relief following the violence in May. The United States urges Palestinians and Israelis to refrain from actions and rhetoric that inflame tensions and further endanger the fragile peace of the past three months. That includes incitement to violence, compensating individuals who are imprisoned for acts of terrorism, the annexation of territory, settlement activity, evictions and demolitions.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“This is a moment of tremendous opportunity for Somalia, and we would urge the Federal Government of Somalia to continue to promote cooperation with the federal member states and to closely coordinate with all partners to ensure that their missions and that of UNSOM remain fit for purpose. This will help Somalia resume work on stabilizing the country, addressing terrorism and providing security for its people. Let me end by reaffirming that the United States is committed to promoting the security and prosperity of the Somali people. The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8846 (2021) · source
“Like others who have preceded me, let me welcome you to the Security Council, Mr. President. I would like to begin by saying the United States commends the penholder for the cooperative spirit in which it led this process, in our view. The United States voted in favour of resolution 2592 (2021) because we remain committed to Somalia. We commend Special Representative of the Secretary-General Swan’s work and his leadership, which has supported progress in Somalia’s electoral process. The United States supports the resolution because tailored, appropriate support and assistance from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) to the Somali people remains critical during this time of political transition.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8846 (2021) · source
“To that end, we encourage the Secretary- General to work closely with the African Union, and regional and international partners, with the full backing of the Security Council. Let me conclude by saying that the United States is committed to supporting the people of Ethiopia and the wider region as they work to resolve these challenges and overcome current divisions. The ties between the United States and Ethiopia are deep and historic. There is a reason Ethiopia is the largest recipient of United States humanitarian and development assistance in the world. We stand with the Ethiopian people. They deserve to live in peace with each other and to lead healthier, more resilient and prosperous lives.”
2021-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8843 (2021) · source
“Given the magnitude of unspeakable suffering, the Security Council has come together, and I believe that we are making clear to all parties to the conflict that there is no military solution. I would like to reiterate the Secretary-General’s call today for all parties to the conflict to halt offensives, come to the table without preconditions and negotiate a lasting ceasefire. Without the commitment of the Ethiopian Government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front to both unimpeded access and a negotiated ceasefire, the fighting will continue, and more civilians will die. The United States welcomes the personal engagement of the Secretary-General and his leadership in initiating dialogue towards a resolution of the conflict.”
2021-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8843 (2021) · source
“The evidence that Eritrean Defence Forces engaged in a pattern of serious human rights abuses in Tigray is overwhelming. Therefore, earlier this week, the United States sanctioned the EDF’s Chief of Staff Major General, pursuant to United States Executive Order 13818, which builds upon and implements the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. To avoid additional measures from the United States, the EDF must immediately and permanently withdraw from northern Ethiopia. That leads to my final point. With all the suffering and instability, it is clear that the fighting and abuses by all parties to the conflict must cease. Negotiations for a ceasefire and political discussion on a way forward must commence immediately.”
2021-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8843 (2021) · source