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Mills

lines on the record: 739
first: 2018-05-17
most recent: 2023-05-03
sittings or episodes: 121
sources: un-security-council

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“With its brutal behaviour and continued attacks on civilians, the cross-border mechanism remains essential to ensuring that aid is able to reach those in need. Russia continues to defend that brutal regime and treat the Syrian people as disposable. They were already hanging on by a thread, and now that thread could snap. The rest of us will do whatever it takes to get the most vulnerable Syrian people the humanitarian aid that they need, and Russia knows that. Some of the recent dire needs in Syria are a direct result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the shocks that that brutal invasion has caused to food systems in Syria and around the world. The simple truth is, Russia does not care. Russia is so brazen in its disregard for Syrian lives that it has not even bothered trying to justify its stance on a humanitarian basis.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“Rather than scaling up, we have been, sadly, pushed to cut down. That is such a heartless play. It will serve only to hurt the Syrian people. Last year the Council showed that there was a different way. The entire Council came together to adopt resolution 2585 (2021) unanimously that ensured that the bare minimum was met. This year, 14 members of the Council were prepared to go that route again, but one member stood against it. And now, the last remaining United Nations-authorized border crossing has been whittled back. This mandate will make the work of humanitarian organizations more costly and more challenging for procurement, staffing and planning. Let us remember that this mandate exists because the Al-Assad regime has a well-documented history of corruption and of stealing aid and denying it to communities in need.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“I, too, want to thank the penholders for leading a process with integrity and an unquestionable commitment to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable Syrian people. The vote we took this morning is what happens when one Council member takes the entire Security Council hostage, with the lives of Syrian men, women and children hanging in the balance. Right now the humanitarian needs in Syria are greater than they have ever been. As other colleagues have noted, the Secretary-General asked for more. United Nations agencies asked for more. Non-governmental organizations asked for more. Syrians asked for more. All those voices told us that a straightforward, 12-month mandate for cross-border was the bare minimum and that now was the moment to step up. But one country, one member, has chosen not to put humanitarian needs first.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, recent months have witnessed some of the most significant progress towards peace in Yemen in years. But forging a lasting peace will require all the parties to take concrete action to demonstrate their commitment to this goal. The international community must be ready to support these efforts, while also holding all parties accountable for their actions.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“This is our best opportunity for action, as the risk of a spill will increase greatly this fall. Donors, including private sector actors, need to step forward now and fund the United Nations emergency project. We also urge immediate financial support to help the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism (UNVIM) for Yemen to close the funding gap of $3.5 million this year, which is urgently needed to facilitate the unimpeded free flow of commercial goods into Yemen. The United States contributed $1 million earlier this year to keep UNVIM operational, and we call on other donors to contribute. Today we also express our support for the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“We welcome the news that the Government of the Republic of Yemen and Saudi Arabia are accelerating the implementation of development projects and the disbursement of economic and electricity support. That support will bolster the important work of the Presidential Leadership Council to improve basic services and economic stability. We call on others in the international community and regional partners to support the efforts of the Presidential Leadership Council. We agree with others who have spoken before me — donors must take action now to avert an economic, humanitarian and environmental disaster in the Red Sea. Only an additional $20 million is needed to prevent a catastrophic spill from the FSO SAFER oil tanker, which would cost the region and beyond tens of billions in clean-up costs and lost revenue.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“We also recognize the constructive role that Jordan and Egypt have played by opening their airports to flights from Sana’a. Those regional and international efforts towards peace are significant and should continue. We demand that the Houthis unconditionally and immediately release the current and former United States and United Nations locally employed Yemeni staff they have imprisoned in Sana’a. It is long past time that the Houthis end such outrageous behaviour. Similarly, we remind all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law, and we call on them to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all in Yemen.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“Such an agreement can more durably halt fighting and begin to bring Yemenis together to decide on a brighter future for their country. In addition to action on Taiz, all parties must be prepared to engage fully and meaningfully in United Nations-led political talks. Only a Yemeni-Yemeni political settlement can provide durable peace in Yemen. Such a political process must be inclusive and consider the voices of women, civil society and members of marginalized groups and their calls for justice and accountability. The United States fully supports Special Envoy Grundberg’s efforts. We thank Saudi Arabia for its leadership in endorsing and implementing the terms of the truce, and we remain grateful for Oman’s important role.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“Unfortunately, as we have heard, we have not seen the same action from the Houthis with regard to Taiz — a city that has been under siege-like conditions for seven years. We join others in calling on the Houthis to demonstrate their commitment to the United Nations-led peace process and reciprocate those gestures by meaningfully improving access to Taiz. Doing so would alleviate human suffering and allow tens of thousands of civilians to access basic goods and see their loved ones. Immediate action to unblock the roads to Taiz is essential for maintaining the current truce. It will also help pave the way for a more comprehensive and durable agreement that can do more to bring resources, stability and opportunity to people across Yemen.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Grundberg and Assistant Secretary- General Msuya. We are grateful for their commitment and that of their teams to improving the lives of the Yemeni people. We welcome the fact that the truce in Yemen continues to hold. It has significantly reduced violence and improved the freedom of movement. It has created momentum towards peace. However, we must sustain and build on that progress as the Special Envoy noted. Doing so requires compromise by all parties. Our message today is clear. The Security Council must urge the parties to the conflict to continue to choose peace over violence and to fully implement the terms of the truce. We recognize the considerable leadership and flexibility demonstrated by the Government of the Republic of Yemen in facilitating flights from Sana’a and fuel imports to northern Yemen.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“This is a moment of crisis for West Africa and the Sahel, but it can also be an opportunity to defeat terrorism, promote democracy and put the people of the region first. Let us all continue to work closely with UNOWAS to do just that.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“We especially support work through its partnerships with the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the United Nations Environment Programme. For our part, the United States continues to work with the Global Coalition to Defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. The Coalition welcomed Burkina Faso as its eighty-fourth member in late 2021, and Benin in spring 2022 as the Coalition’s eighty-fifth member. The Coalition also announced the formation of the Africa Focus Group in December 2021, which seeks to enhance African Coalition members’ civilian-led counter- terrorism capabilities. All those efforts are critical. We can stamp out terrorism only by working together.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“We encourage partners to prioritize productive engagement with the transition Government and to take into account Burkina Faso’s security and humanitarian challenges. Finally, at the regional level, terrorist violence against civilian and military targets in the Sahel is tragically rampant. The ongoing conflict in neighbouring Libya increases instability by contributing to an increased flow of arms and mercenary groups in the region. Working in that dangerous, complicated environment is not easy. We therefore applaud the UNOWAS efforts to address many of the region’s challenges, from climate change to security to development in West Africa.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“Those potential abuses and violations are exactly why we warn countries against partnering with the Russia-backed Wagner Group. Turning to Guinea, the transition Government must support the right of peaceful assembly and peaceful protest. It is long past time to return the country to constitutional, civilian-led democracy. In that regard, ECOWAS is an essential partner. We encourage its continued engagement and dialogue with all stakeholders. Likewise, in Burkina Faso, ECOWAS plays a key role in support of transition processes and security. We are encouraged by the transition Government’s proposal to ECOWAS for a two-year transition timeline to return Burkina Faso to democratically elected, civilian- led governance.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“Fortunately, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Mali came to a welcome agreement on a 24-month transition timeline, starting from March 2022. We trust that the transition Government of Mali will turn its full attention to implementing the benchmarks for the remainder of that transition. That is what we expect; that is what the Malian people expect; and that is what the entire international community expects. We will all pay close attention to those benchmarks in the days to come. I must stress that the United States Government is very concerned about the alarming increase in credible allegations of human rights violations and abuses carried out by the Malian armed forces, in conjunction with the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“Let me thank Special Representative Annadif, Ambassador Fatima and Ms. Magigi for their helpful and insightful briefings. As the number of coups and transition Governments have grown in West Africa, so has the importance of the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWAS). The United States strongly welcomes the UNOWAS efforts to support the democratic process in the Sahel and advise those transitional Governments, especially in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso. I therefore thank the Special Representative for that work. Today I would like to talk about how we can make progress in those three countries, as well as in the broader regional security threats. In Mali, the authorities must urgently restore constitutional rule by holding timely elections.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“I do not want to extend this any longer. I fully concur with the remarks of my colleague from the United Kingdom, and I want to reassure the Irish delegation that everything was done correctly. Our understanding is that the norm has for many years been that the facilitator’s statements are circulated as a courtesy, which is all that is required. We see no reason to change that process and believe that the Irish delegation has followed all norms and requirements for its role. We thank the delegation of Ireland for its work.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“Iran’s determination to continue to engage in such activities is evident in its announcement on 26 June that it had conducted a launch of its Zuljanah space launch vehicle. Launches using such technology are the exact type of activity that the Security Council clearly called upon Iran not to undertake in annex B to resolution 2231 (2015). The Security Council must be clear and united in condemning that activity. When Iran defies the Security Council repeatedly without consequences, it undermines the fundamental credibility of the Council. In the meantime, the United States remains ready for a mutual return to the full implementation of the JCPOA, which we are confident would significantly advance international security. The ball is in Iran’s court, and the choice to move back towards the full implementation of the JCPOA rests with Iran.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, the Secretary-General’s report finds that unmanned aerial vehicles used in attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates contained components that the Secretariat had previously assessed to be of Iranian origin. The United States strongly condemns those attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Iran’s continued proliferation of weapons to its proxies and partners in the region must stop. Iran also continues to carry out activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons, in defiance of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015). Launches of space launch vehicles on 30 December 2021 and 8 March 2022 relied on technology virtually identical to, and interchangeable with, those used in ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“It is also important that Member States continue to fully implement the relevant measures in annex B to resolution 2231 (2015). For instance, restrictions remain in place on transfers to and from Iran of certain ballistic missile- and nuclear-related items and technology, and individuals and entities on the list established pursuant to resolution 2231 (2015) remain subject to an assets freeze. We appreciate the Secretariat’s continued reporting on the implementation of those measures. The report’s findings that ballistic missiles and cruise missiles launched into Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, or their component parts, are of Iranian origin underscores the destabilizing nature of Iran’s continued development and proliferation of missile technology.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“We remain concerned by the steps Iran has taken recently that undermine the verification and monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of JCPOA commitments, including the removal of JCPOA- related cameras and monitoring equipment. Such steps make a mutual return to the full implementation of the JCPOA more difficult. The IAEA has our full support in carrying out its critical verification and monitoring responsibilities in Iran for both safeguards and JCPOA purposes. On 8 June, the IAEA Board of Governors expressed profound concern that safeguards issues in Iran remain outstanding due to insufficient cooperation from Iran. The Board called on Iran to act on an urgent basis to fulfil its safeguards obligations. Iran must provide the required cooperation necessary to resolve the IAEA’s concerns without further delay.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we would like to thank the European External Action Service and High Representative Borrell Fontelles for going, quite literally, the extra miles in support of concluding an understanding on mutual return to the full implementation of the JCPOA. In the light of those efforts, we were all the more disappointed that, during High Representative Borrell Fontelles’s visit to Tehran on Saturday and the indirect discussions conducted by the European External Action Service in Doha this week, Iran continued to make demands that go well beyond the JCPOA. Iran has yet to demonstrate any real urgency to conclude a deal, end the current nuclear crisis and achieve important sanctions lifting.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for the Secretariat’s work on the report (S/2022/490) of the Secretary- General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015) and her briefing to the Security Council. I would also like to thank my colleagues Ambassador Skoog and Ambassador Byrne Nason for their briefings as well. The United States remains committed to a mutual return to the full implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). We have been prepared for months to conclude a deal based on the understandings negotiated in Vienna. Such a deal has been available since March, but we can conclude a deal and implement it only if Iran drops its additional demands that are outside the scope of the JCPOA.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“Cutting off that assistance would be devastating for millions of Syrians, so we urge all fellow members to support and strengthen that essential lifeline for the Syrian people. I would like to conclude by reiterating that the only way to end the dire humanitarian crisis is through a credible, inclusive political process as described in resolution 2254 (2015).”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“The clear responsibility for that lack of progress lies solely with the Al-Assad regime, as it continues to stall the chance for any fruitful dialogue through its intransigence. It would be helpful to take stock of the process to date and determine how best to take it forward. We hope that the ninth round of talks, to be held in Geneva next month, will offer an opportunity to make some of the long-overdue progress that the Syrian people deserve. Finally, the United States looks forward to working collaboratively with other Security Council members in the coming days to reauthorize and expand the mandate for the United Nations cross-border humanitarian assistance mechanism into Syria. As we heard, the mechanism provides a critical lifeline of assistance.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“Safety and security, including such concerns with regard to the rule of law as we see today, remain major obstacles to any potential returns, and I believe they explain the statistic that the Special Envoy shared with us on the percentage of refugees who want to return. We reiterate our call for a nationwide ceasefire, which is another key aspect of resolution 2254 (2015). We are also concerned about any potential decision by Türkiye to take military action on the Syrian side of the border. Nothing should be done to break the ceasefire lines that have already been established. We appreciate the Special Envoy’s efforts on the Constitutional Committee. We know that he shares our disappointment that, after eight rounds and more than two years, there have been no significant outcomes from those discussions.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“However, to be clear, to date the regime has released only a few hundred prisoners — a small fraction of those who remain detained by the regime. We urge the Al-Assad regime to fully, transparently and effectively implement the decree so that a much larger proportion of detainees can be released. We also urge the regime to coordinate directly with the International Committee of the Red Cross and other non-governmental organizations to ensure that those efforts are humane and transparent. The amnesty should not be used to justify or encourage refugee returns before there are real conditions in place that facilitate the safe, voluntary and dignified return of refugees.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“The United States fully supports the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 and efforts to ensure accountability for all those crimes. We urge enhanced efforts towards the implementation of all aspects of resolution 2254 (2015), including by addressing the issue of arbitrarily detained and missing persons. Each month, the United States notes its concern about the more than 30,000 Syrians who are arbitrarily detained or missing. We very much appreciate Special Envoy Pedersen’s focus on that issue. We take note of the Al-Assad regime’s decree of 30 April and reiterate our calls for further information on that announcement.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“We were reminded yesterday of the stark realities of the horror of the Syrian conflict by a number that was released by the United Nations: 306,887 — that is the number of civilians who have been killed since the beginning of the uprising in March 2011 to the end of March 2021. It is of course more than a sobering statistic for all of us. Those people had hopes and dreams; they had hobbies; and they had families and many loved ones, as we just heard. The human scale of the conflict should shock us all, and we should all be compelled to redouble our efforts to find a solution to the crisis.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing and, as always, for all his hard work to encourage a political process that might bring the conflict to an end. I also want to extend a special thanks to Mr. Alshogre for his powerful testimony today, which was both compelling and painful to hear. It was also important for all of us to hear the voices he brought to us. The only message I could possibly hope to leave him with today is that the United States is very proud, as a country, to have been able to take him in after what he experienced and stands firmly with the Syrian people.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“Importantly, the resolution clearly puts a check on all support provided by MINUSMA to the Malian Defence and Security forces. MINUSMA’s support must comply with the United Nations Human Rights Due Diligence Policy across all phases of operations, ensuring that the recipients comply with the status-of- forces agreement and human rights and international humanitarian law.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9082 (2022) · source
“Through this important vote, the Council has renewed MINUSMA’s critical mandate to monitor, investigate and publicly report on the human rights situation in Mali and to protect civilians from further attacks. The resolution sends a clear message that MINUSMA’s freedom of movement must be respected in order for it to do its job. Along those lines, we supported this mandate renewal because the resolution also calls on the transition Government to respect the status-of-forces agreement and end restrictions on MINUSMA’s flights and movements. I would like to underscore the need for the Malian authorities to immediately grant access to the reported massacre site and mass graves in Moura and all other such sites of reported attacks against civilians.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9082 (2022) · source
“We believe it was important to vote for this renewal so that the Malian transition Government has a renewed opportunity to work with MINUSMA to fully implement the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, hold free and fair elections, and protect civilians. We hope to see the Malian transitional Government and the Economic Community of West African State reach agreement on a robust monitoring mechanism with tangible benchmarks for the remainder of the transition. We also voted in favour of the resolution because it strongly condemns the alarming increase in violations and abuses against civilians and again calls for all parties to cease committing or abetting any violation or abuse. That includes terrorist armed groups, the Malian armed forces and the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9082 (2022) · source
“The United States voted in favour of resolution 2640 (2022) to extend the crucial support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) to the people of Mali for another year. We are grateful to France for its collegial engagement as the penholder on this important resolution. However, we regret the fact that two Council members abstained and stood in the way of the Security Council’s unanimous adoption of today’s renewal of the mandate for MINUSMA — a Mission that has enjoyed unanimous adoption every year since its establishment in 2013.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9082 (2022) · source
“The elected officials of the Democratic Republic of the Congo should clearly and unequivocally condemn the use of such language in public forums and on any social media platform. The region is all too familiar with what can happen when groups manipulate their perceived differences to incite hate and violence against one another. We cannot allow that to happen again. In closing, I want to call once more on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and other EAC members to de-escalate tensions and work to find a lasting solution to the violence and instability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“The United States insists that the deployment of any additional force in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo must be closely coordinated with MONUSCO and must be conducted in conformity with the parties’ respective commitments under international law, including international humanitarian law. It must also be conducted in line with existing Security Council sanctions resolutions, and the Council must be formally notified prior to deployment. Finally, I want to return to a theme I raised at the top of my remarks. The United States joins its allies in encouraging all actors to refrain from using rhetoric that might spark violence against United Nations peacekeepers or against Kinyarwanda speakers or people of Rwandan origin in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“Such statements encourage hostility to MONUSCO peacekeepers, and they are unacceptable. To be clear, any rhetoric inciting violence or otherwise increasing the risks to MONUSCO personnel and their safety and security is unacceptable. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, of course, bears the primary responsibility for protecting its own citizens. The United States pledges its continued support through our privileged partnership with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially at this challenging time. I would urge East African Community (EAC) leaders to prioritize dialogue-based approaches to the crisis.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“Armed-group activity in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as we have just heard, has very real and horrific human consequences. It drives displacement and unprecedented humanitarian needs and poses a major challenge to humanitarian access and the delivery of life-saving assistance. For example, reporting by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) from Ituri province highlights that armed groups killed nearly 800 civilians during this most recent reporting period alone. We are extremely troubled by Rwanda’s statements questioning MONUSCO’s impartiality. The Mission has worked hard to carry out its mandated objectives impartially in what is an increasingly complex environment.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“Further, we encourage all groups from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to participate in the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization programme without conditions and for foreign armed groups to return to their countries of origin. We ask the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to continue positive steps towards de-escalating tensions. We note our support for the Nairobi process and for the high-level engagement of the Presidents of Kenya and Angola on this issue. We wish to take this opportunity to highlight that all countries must respect their neighbours’ territorial integrity. We have made clear that any entry of foreign forces into the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be done in cooperation with the Democratic Republic and must be done transparently.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Keita for her compelling and useful briefing this morning. I also want to thank Ms. Lusenge for her insights and her recommendations to the Security Council. The United States remains deeply concerned by the continued campaign of violence by the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) in North Kivu province and by the tensions at the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. We also echo the Secretary-General’s calls for the M-23 and all non-State armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic to cease violence against civilians, disband and lay down their weapons.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“How many more attacks will there be before those on the Council who continue to tap dance around Russia’s culpability demonstrate that they care more about the protection of civilians than protecting their own interests, and start speaking of the steps Russia needs to take to resolve the crisis that it started? Russia started this war. Russia is the one committing atrocities against civilians. And only Russia can end this war by withdrawing its forces from Ukraine and reaching a political settlement with Ukraine’s democratically elected Government. Let us all continue to do everything in our power to see that day soon.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“We have welcomed the International Criminal Court’s decision to open an investigation into atrocity crimes committed in Ukraine. And together with our European Union colleagues, we are supporting the Ukrainian national authorities — specifically the Office of the Prosecutor General — as they investigate and prepare to prosecute war crimes cases. At the same time, the world has come together to say enough is enough. Just yesterday, leaders of the Group of Seven countries reaffirmed their solidarity and unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty. Our leaders made it clear that we will help Ukraine defend itself and choose its own future, free from external pressure or influence. The United States and the world will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes. We will not rest until Russia ends this cruel and senseless war.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“We call on all fellow Council members, including those who are failing to condemn what is in front of them, to speak the full truth. We all have a responsibility to make clear the moral culpability that Russia holds in this war of choice. There is no such thing as “both sides” when it comes to these recent attacks. The international community must hold those who perpetrated and ordered these crimes to account. Justice must be served. Justice must come for Russia’s military and political leadership as well as for its military rank- and-file who commit war crimes or other atrocities. The United States supports all international investigations into these crimes, including those being conducted by the International Criminal Court, the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“And make no mistake — deliberate and indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian objects constitute war crimes. The United States has previously assessed that members of Russia’s armed forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine. Let me be clear: war crimes. The evidence is mounting, and it cannot be ignored. We have seen too many credible reports of the bombing of schools and hospitals, like the maternity hospital in Mariupol, the killing of aid workers, the targeting of civilians attempting to flee for their lives — or standing in line for water, as the President just reminded us. We have seen the forced relocation of thousands of Ukrainian civilians and the brutal execution-style murder of those going about their daily business in Bucha.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“The Kremlin has demonstrated time and time again that it is trying to subjugate Ukraine — its sovereignty, its people and its spirit. Putin keeps trying to intimidate and divide Ukraine’s partners. We have shown, and will continue to show, that our support for Ukraine is resolute. I expect that in a moment the representative of the Russian Federation will try to obfuscate, avoid responsibility and blame others for this tragedy. But no one here will be fooled. We all see the grim reality for what it is, and the reality is that Russia’s war of choice has led directly to the destruction of crowded malls, grocery stores, theatres, hospitals and schools — and the innocent civilians inside them. Make no mistake, there is ample, publicly available evidence that Russia, and Russia alone, is responsible for these attacks.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her compelling, if ultimately heart-breaking, briefing. I thank President Zelenskyy for addressing the Security Council again today. While we were honoured by his presence, I think we are all horrified by the circumstances under which we are meeting. We express our deepest condolences to him and to the people of Ukraine for the horrors they continue to suffer on a daily basis, including the senseless attack by Putin’s forces that destroyed the shopping centre in Kremenchuk. America stands, as always, united with Ukraine. It would already be an outrage if yesterday’s attack was a horrific exception. But it is not even that. The attack fits into a cruel pattern, one where the Russian military kills civilians and destroys civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“I would also like to point out and echo the comments just made by the representative of the United Kingdom and to note that, contrary to the wild claims made about a neocolonialist plot, the United States has never blocked the appointment of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. We have welcomed the appointment and supported several candidates. I do not believe the same can be said of the Russian delegation.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“I will be brief. I too feel the need to respond to comments made by the Russian delegation today. The United States categorically objects to accusations of obstructing a Security Council product on Libya today. To the contrary, the United States joined the majority of the Council in submitting constructive edits to strengthen a product, including by lending support to the United Nations efforts in Geneva this week. Those were legitimate and supportive edits aimed at strengthening a Council product, not obstructing it. I would remind our Russian colleagues that Council members who wish to lead Council efforts on a Council product must take into consideration the views of all Council members in an objective manner.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, it is now also time that the Security Council provide UNSMIL with a clear and comprehensive one-year mandate so that the Mission can work confidently to address the many issues facing Libya. UNSMIL needs the Council’s backing if it is to be most effective, and a substantive mandate renewal for a full year is the best way to convey that support.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“It can be a catalyst that sets the country on the path to free and fair elections. Let me join other speakers in also offering our gratitude to Special Adviser Stephanie Williams for answering the United Nations call, first, to work with the Libyans to help bring about the 2020 ceasefire and the stabilization that followed and then again to convene and support the parties towards the brink of an agreement on the constitutional framework for elections. We call on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to fully implement the recommendations made by the independent strategic review to better position itself so that it can effectively carry out its mandate and support the people of Libya in their demand for stability, peace and prosperity.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source