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2019-10-28

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2020-03-11

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1. “In the context of its co-chairmanship with Germany of the Capacity-Building in the West Africa Region Working Group, the third plenary meeting of the Working Group was held in Lomé on 3 and 4 February, with a particular focus on developing implementation, cooperation and capacity-building efforts on counter-terrorism in the West Africa region, in line with the Working Group’s work plan for 2019-2021. Let me conclude by reaffirming Algeria’s strong commitment to global efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism at all levels and its readiness to contribute to the collective endeavour to curb the threat posed by terrorism and its narrative.”

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2. “In that regard, it should be pointed out that Algeria hosted the first general assembly of AFRIPOL, donated the communication and data system for AFRIPOL to all member States and piloted memoranda of understanding with all our police organizations, such as INTERPOL and EUROPOL. Finally, as part of its global efforts in countering terrorism and violent extremism, Algeria also works closely with other actors, particularly in global counter- terrorism forums.”

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3. “The African continent, through the African Union and its various institutions, as well as the countries directly affected, have shown resilience and determination in combating terrorism and addressing trafficking-related terrorist financing. Various continental collective security initiatives and arrangements have been established, such as the Nouakchott process and the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa. The African Police Cooperation Organization (AFRIPOL), as well as the African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism, both based in Algiers, also play an important role in strengthening the capacities of Africa in the fight against terrorism and organized transnational crime.”

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4. “Furthermore, Africa has presented to the AU a memorandum outlining seven pillars around which the organization could organise the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, which features, notably, the strengthening of the African framework for combating violent extremism and terrorism; addressing the issue of foreign terrorist fighters and their return to or movement on the African continent; tightening and drying up the many sources of terrorist financing; preventing and fighting radicalization; and, finally, promoting political, institutional and judicial frameworks that foster good governance, human rights, the rule of law, social justice and socioeconomic development.”

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5. “Radicalization, particularly among young people, is also gaining ground, including among the economically disadvantaged segments of the population. Likewise, the relationship between terrorism and transnational organized crime has grown to alarming proportions. The growing number of foreign terrorist fighters, of either African or non-African origin, has been observed in various parts of the continent, particularly in areas affected by armed conflict. Those individuals, who have been trained ideologically and militarily, compound the threat that terrorism poses to Africa.”

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6. “Such mechanisms contribute to enhancing security cooperation among the Sahel countries through the coordination and strengthening of border control measures, as well as through training and the sharing of intelligence and equipment. In its capacity as the African Union champion on the issue of combating terrorism and violent extremism in Africa, Algeria presents reports to the AU summits on a regular basis, outlining terrorist threats and trends on the African continent. The latest reports note that the various terrorist groups operating in certain parts of the continent remain active and continue to threaten peace, security, stability and social cohesion, particularly in the Sahel-Saharan region.”

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7. “Securing our border line and pursuing the fight against residual terrorism is also part of our overall counter-terrorism strategy. At the regional level, Algeria has consistently advocated an approach geared towards targeted and efficient action based on national ownership and aimed at combating terrorism and cross-border criminality, while assuming responsibility for security and stability within our territory, in keeping with our international obligations. Algeria has also engaged in a concerted approach with the countries of the Sahel through various cooperation mechanisms, such as the Joint Operational General Staff Committee, the Fusion and Liaison Unit for the Sahel and many other forums.”

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8. “Ensuring the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the involvement of local communities are also essential in that regard. Algeria has succeeded in defeating terrorism, as clearly reflected in the Global Terrorism Index 2019. Having faced the devastating effects of terrorism in the 1990s, my country is today at the forefront of the fight against that scourge and maintains a high level of vigilance and commitment in that regard. The focus is mainly placed on the implementation of policies, strategies and development programmes geared towards the fight against factors of exclusion, marginalization and social injustice, often exploited by terrorist propaganda for mobilization and recruitment purposes, as well as towards the promotion of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms.”

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9. “Africa has not been spared, as the continent has become the target of unprecedented terrorist attacks. Despite territorial setbacks endured recently, terrorist groups, particularly in West Africa and the Sahel, continue to display unprecedented levels of violence, while enhancing their recruitment and financing strategies. Addressing that scourge therefore requires our full and sustained attention. As stated in presidential statement S/PRST/2020/5, the importance of a holistic approach to address the threat of terrorism and violent extremism cannot be overemphasized. That should include the promotion of transparency and good governance and addressing the root causes, including the prevention of conflicts, strengthening State institutions and tackling poverty, inequality and radicalization.”

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10. “At the outset, I would like to congratulate China on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and underscore the relevance of this timely debate. I also wish to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, the Assistant Secretary- General and Director of the United Nations Development Programme Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, and the Permanent Observer of the African Union (AU), Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, for their very informative briefings this morning. Terrorism remains a serious global threat to which no country is immune. While showing a great capacity for mobility, adaptation and innovation, the scourge continues to raise serious concerns, spreading terror and destabilizing many regions of the world.”

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11. “We hope that our deliberations will pave the way for a courageous resolution that will end the current precarious situation in the Middle East.”

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12. “That is why, with regard to the situation in sisterly Syria, it is important to focus on the political solution and on national reconciliation so as to enable all Syrians to return to their homeland and start reconstruction in the context of preserving the unity and sovereignty of that fraternal country and safeguarding it from external intervention, pursuant to the Charter and international law. In conclusion, Algeria assures its unconditional support for all genuine initiatives aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. We are aware that the international community must ensure unity among the members of the Security Council and bear its historical and legal responsibility to restore lost justice. Their failure to do so will have an adverse effect on international and regional peace and security.”

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13. “Ever since Algeria gained its independence, we have adopted a clear and steadfast position based on two main principles in our foreign policy. The first is non-interference in the internal affairs of other States, which is a core rule ofinternational relations. The second is support for consensus-based political solutions that uphold the sovereignty and unity of Arab countries and meet the aspirations of the Arab people, without sectarian strife or foreign intervention, regardless of its manifestations or source.”

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14. “It must put an end to the practices and arbitrary occupations by Israel in Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Against the backdrop of a complete impasse in the peace process, which has been obstructed for years, Algeria calls for intensifying diplomatic efforts in the Council and, at the level of international and regional organizations, taking practical steps to defuse tensions in the region and creating the necessary conditions to break the current deadlock. We hope that such discussions will constitute an incentive for the United Nations to shoulder its responsibility and support the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people as they seek to regain their territory and establish an independent and sovereign State, on the basis of the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

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15. “That is a hostile and provocative act against the national rights of the Palestinian people and is in flagrant Violation of international law as well as an aggression against the international system including the United Nations. The unarmed Palestinian people are unable to enjoy their most basic national rights - including the right to return to their usurped land. We also condemn any attempt to alter the character of Jerusalem. Algeria again expresses from this Chamber its principled position regarding in support of the just question of the Palestinian people. We hope that the United Nations will shoulder its historic responsibility and allow the Palestinian people to decide their own fate. It must reject any unjust actions targeting the Palestinian people.”

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16. “It must act according to the law. It must fulfil its moral obligations to ensure accountability for those crimes and provide protection for the Palestinian people. The settlement activities carried out by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem and the occupied Syrian Golan, are attempts to impose a fait accompli, in flagrant violation of international law, including resolution 2334 (2016). It is regrettable that Israel seeks to dictate erroneous terms of reference and to suggest half solutions, claiming that they are realistic, even as it seeks only to undermine the legitimate right of the Palestinian people to self-determination. The world has shown broad solidarity with the Palestinian question and condemned certain countries for the relocation of their embassies to Jerusalem.”

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17. “The most recent tragic developments and the suffering of the Palestinian people indicate that prospects for a peaceful settlement have become elusive, as the occupying Power continues to defy international legitimacy, insists on imposing a fait accompli, reneges on its commitments and disregards all agreements with a View to eliminating the goal of establishing a sovereign Palestinian State. We express our deep concern about the general situation of the Palestinian question. In the light of the continued violations committed by the Israeli occupying Power, the international community must make greater efforts to ensure that the United Nations, in particular the Security Council, shoulders its full responsibility. The United Nations must honour its legal obligations, uphold the law and defend international order.”

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18. “Regrettably, we must acknowledge that the situation has deteriorated because the international community has been unable to adopt an appropriate approach that would allow for the settlement of those crises, according to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. That has led to greater chaos and confusion and an increased risk of the collapse of some Arab States. The Palestinian question remains at the core of the Islamic and Arab world. In remaining unresolved, it has led to greater tension and violence in the Middle East and the wider world.”

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19. “Mr. Mimouni (Algeria) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Madam President, and the delegation of South Africa on your tireless efforts in presiding over the Council, especially while addressing important international developments, such as those unfolding in the occupied Palestinian territories and the Middle East. I would also like to thank the Ambassador of the Russian Federation for successfully presiding over the Council last month. Allow me to also thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing on the developments on the ground. We meet today as the Middle East is undergoing a delicate and precarious phase. A number of brotherly countries have been hit by crises and suffer from the presence of terrorist organizations that threaten their very existence.”

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