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1. “In that context, we must consider the report of the Advisory Group of Experts on the 2015 review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture, which noted that peacebuilding "must be the principle that flows through all the United Nations engagements, informing all the Organization's activities - before, during and after violent conflicts - rather than being marginalized." (S/2015/490, p. 3) We need to be aware that the under-resourcing of conflict prevention interventions remains an obstacle. South Africa believes that a commitment to sustaining peace and conflict prevention requires adequate and predictable resources in support of those priorities. That will invariably lead to less spending on costly interventions such as peacekeeping, humanitarian responses and the protection of developmental gains.”

   2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

2. “The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes that vital link. The nature of contemporary conflicts reveals that such conflicts are, to a large extent, precipitated by dispute-burdened economic development issues, including access to mineral resources, the disproportionate distribution of wealth and power, bad governance, the lack of people's participation in democratic processes, and corruption. Sustainable peace consolidation also requires the strengthening of political approaches, such as efforts aimed at preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention and management, mediation and peacebuilding.”

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3. “South Africa holds the view that, while we must, undoubtedly, seek to strengthen the tools at our disposal for addressing conflicts as they arise, we must also emphasize the preventive approach to addressing conflict and its root causes in order to prevent conflict and prevent countries emerging from conflict from relapsing into conflict. On his first day at the helm of the Organization, the Secretary-General called on all of us to resolve to put peace first. This debate, as the first open thematic debate of the Security Council this year, is therefore symbolic, as it places the emphasis on prevention and sustaining peace before moving to the task of resolving conflict once it occurs. South Africa is convinced that global peace and stability will remain elusive if we do not address the nexus between security and development.”

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4. “My delegation would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, and the Kingdom of Sweden on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council, and we express our appreciation to you for convening this important and timely debate on conflict prevention and sustaining peace. We once again welcome the new Secretary- General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, and thank him for his informative briefing and vision on today's topic. My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, as well as the joint statement made by the representative of Finland on behalf of the Group of Friends of Mediation.”

   2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

5. “We believe that the only way for collective efforts to succeed is to address the root causes through international cooperation. Promoting political solutions aimed at resolving conflict and creating the conditions for a better future for all over the long term will go a long way towards countering asymmetrical threats.”

   2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source

6. “However, at the same time, it is often regional organizations, such as the African Union (AU), that are the first responders and deploy early in order to stabilize conflict situations, as necessary, thereby enabling the United Nations to deploy when conditions are more favourable. Concerning, therefore, is the reluctance of the Council to fully fund AU-led peace operations that are carried out on behalf of the international community. In that regard, South Africa calls for the use of United Nations-assessed contributions to secure predictable, sustainable and flexible financing for AU peace operations authorized by the Security Council. In conclusion, my country reiterates its view that terrorism and violent extremism cannot be defeated militarily and cannot be dealt with solely through the use of force or coercive measures.”

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7. “Furthermore, in this modern age, we should make use of all relevant resources, including the use of technology, in order to enhance the effectiveness of United Nations peace operations in responding to asymmetrical threats. The deployment of the Force Intervention Brigade of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a credible example ofthe success that could be achieved to address potential threats to a peace mission. South Africa recognizes that the primary responsibility for international peace and security lies with the Security Council.”

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8. “Also, ifpeace processes are obstructed and non-military protection tools are inadequate, peacekeeping missions with an explicit mandate to protect civilians must play their part in the protection of civilians, including through the use of force, as part ofa robust response to these threats. Clarity must also be sought with regard to the concept of stabilization. Numerous missions seem to struggle in finding a working balance between stabilization and military tasks, bearing in mind that stabilization requires additional civilian and police activities within the ambit of security sector reform. There is therefore a need for greater understanding surrounding the context and planning of a peacekeeping mission before deployment.”

   2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source

9. “As the organ entrusted with the deployment of United Nations peacekeeping operations, the Security Council must ensure that these operations are fully resourced and entrusted with the appropriate mandate in order to respond to the context-specific environments in which they are deployed. As a troop-contributing country, South Africa believes that we have a responsibility to ensure that our troops have the capacity to operate in a secure environment. In the context of asymmetrical threats where our troops and United Nations personnel are vulnerable and the mandate of the peace operation is threatened, the mission must be sufficiently resourced and equipped to protect itself and defend its mandate.”

   2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source

10. “The nature of conflict is evolving and new asymmetrical threats to global peace and security continue to emerge, which threaten the peace and stability of States and regions. Recent acts of terrorism across the world and against peacekeeping missions have exposed the callous and heinous nature of terrorism. South Africa stands firmly with the rest of the international community in its condemnation of such attacks and reiterates its stance that terrorism, in whatever form and from whatever quarter, must be condemned. The United Nations is presently deployed in a multitude of environments where it faces asymmetric and violent threats, as in Somalia, Libya, Mali, Iraq and Afghanistan.”

    2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source

11. “This is manifested by the proliferation of conflicts and the deployment of more than 125,000 personnel in 38 United Nations political and peacekeeping missions. South Africa holds the View that peacekeepers should be deployed in support of political or peace processes, thereby working for the objective of sustainable peace. We wish to state from the onset that it remains the primary responsibility of States to protect civilians within their borders, including against terrorist threats. As emphasized in the 2015 report (see S/2015/446) of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations, United Nations missions should not be mandated to conduct military counter-terrorism operations, because they are not suited for such actions.”

    2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source

12. “My delegation would like to congratulate Senegal on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and to expresses its appreciation for the convening of this important and timely debate on peacekeeping operations and the asymmetrical threats facing them. We would also like to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Senegal and Deputy Secretary- General Jan Eliasson or his pertinent remarks. My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and wishes to make the following additional remarks in its national capacity. In the 70 years since the establishment of the United Nations, the need for the Organization to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war has never been greater.”

    2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source

13. “The meeting, co-hosted by UN-Women and Norway and held on the margins of the general debate of the General Assembly at its seventy-first session, which explored the impact of violent extremism on women and children, was notable in that regard. In conclusion, South Africa looks forward to further cooperation and to sharing experiences with Member States, as well as with the Department of Political Affairs, UN-Women and other partners. That will enable us to improve our incorporation of gender perspectives and the concerns of women and girls into our efforts, with the goal of enhancing sustainable peace and security in all conflict situations.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

14. “My delegation would like to emphasize its appreciation for the active role and full participation in monitoring the implementation of those resolutions by the Executive Director for UN-Women and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. Resolution 2242 (2015) gives further impetus to the mandate established by resolution 1325 (2000). Over the past year, we have seen greater engagement on the part of the Council on matters relating to women and peace and security, including through the work of the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security. But we believe that more can be done to implement the recommendations of resolution 2242 (2015), including by interacting with women on the ground who are directly affected by conflict.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

15. “South Africa reaffirms its strong commitment to the full and effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and the subsequent related resolutions, as ground-breaking commitments to the advancement of the agenda on women and peace and security. Women and girls continue to be disproportionately affected by conflict situations, especially where sexual abuse and violence are concerned. That reality underpins the principles of resolution 1325 (2000), which addresses sexual violence in conflict and forms an integral part of the women and peace and security agenda. We stress that Member States have a fundamental responsibility to prosecute the perpetrators of human rights abuses, war crimes and crimes against humanity, including those relating to sexual violence against women and girls.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

16. “South Africa supports efforts to mainstream women's involvement in peace and security, which can be achieved through further coordination and cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations. That, we believe, can help to formalize the training of women mediators and ensure their effective mainstreaming into United Nations peacebuilding efforts. South Africa would like to encourage the United Nations to develop a database of women mediators that could ensure their meaningful participation in peacebuilding delegations. That would be in addition to cooperation between Member States on training courses designed to help build women's capacities in various specialized areas of the peace and security environment.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

17. “In 2015, the South African Government, in partnership with UN-Women, launched a training course tailored for female military officers stationed at the South African Army School's Peace Mission Training Centre in Pretoria. A second training course, co-facilitated by South Africa and Kenya, will take place in Kenya in November. The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation, in collaboration with the Government of Norway, has established an initiative for training and creating a network of mediators, with the ultimate objective of broadening the inclusion of women's mediation efforts all over the world. UN-Women and the United Nations Department of Political Affairs have also participated in that training programme, and the African Union has included it in its own work.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

18. “Women's participation in peacekeeping and peacemaking efforts is recognized as a contributing factor to the effectiveness and long-term success of United Nations deployments. The recognition of the importance of the role of women in the context of peace operations is a strong incentive to building women's capacities within the peacekeeping landscape. It also contributes to the accessibility and credibility of United Nations deployments in local communities. In that regard, South Africa has been developing the training programmes needed to equip our peacekeepers to deal with the unique Circumstances that may develop during peace operations.”

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19. “My delegation wishes to express its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his statement, as well as to Ms. Phumzile Mlambo- Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN-Women for her valuable contribution. The adoption on 31 October 2000 of resolution 1325 (2000) remains a significant milestone in the progressive march for women' rights and equality the world over, since it represents new progress in our efforts to ensure for women a significant and necessary voice in the area of peace and security. South Africa strongly believes in the involvement and empowerment of women in every aspect of peace, security and development. That finds a robust reflection in the fact that democratic South Africa has one of the largest contingents of women peacekeepers deployed throughout the African continent.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

20. “When the very people charged with protecting civilians become the violators, the trust established between these communities and United Nations missions is betrayed and the credibility of the United Nations compromised. In conclusion, we wish to reiterate that it is important for the Council to periodically evaluate its response to the protection of civilians, as the protection of civilians from the scourge of conflict is at the core of maintaining international peace and security.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

21. “The African Union (AU) has shown itself to be willing and able to take concrete steps to ensure peace and stability on the African continent. However, the lack of predictable, flexible and, increasingly, sustainable financing for AU operations can undermine the AU's efforts in this regard. The challenges faced by the African Union Mission in Somalia are a case in point. South Africa condemns sexual exploitation and abuses committed during armed conflict. We believe that protecting the most vulnerable populations - that is, women, girls and children - is central to any protection of civilians mandate. It is for that reason that any acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations peacekeepers are particularly deplorable.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

22. “That includes the appointment of protection of civilians advisers and the cooperation and use of military, police and civilian elements in carrying out this task. As the Secretary-General has noted, "the credibility of United Nations peacekeepers depends largely on their willingness and capability to act when civilians are threatened" (S/2016/447, para. 58). In order for the United Nations to be effective in its peacekeeping operations when carrying out its mandate to protect civilians, it should also, through the use of Chapter VIII of the Charter, make use of the comparative advantages of regional arrangements in advancing the protection of civilians in conflict situations, as demonstrated in Darfur and Somalia.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

23. “Ensuring accountability is vital to the credibility of the protection of civilians and is key to delivering global justice. Thirdly, and coming to the key aspects of today's debate, is ensuring that the peacekeeping operations deployed by the Council are adequately equipped and resourced to address their protection of civilians mandates. The High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations and the report of the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture (S/2015/490) stress that all United Nations peace operations have an obligation to protect civilians. We welcome steps taken by the Secretariat to ensure that peacekeeping operations develop strategies to protect civilians.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

24. “The link between economic development and peace requires that the United Nations principle organs and development agencies, within their respective mandates, address the root causes of conflict and contribute towards the realization of the sustainable development goals. Furthermore, strengthening and investing greater efforts in prevention and finding all-inclusive political solutions to conflicts is necessary. Settling conflict through pacific means should remain our priority, including by ensuring that our efforts in this regard are impartial and not selective. In this connection, the failure of the Council to address long-standing challenges in Palestine and Western Sahara will continue to undermine its credibility. Secondly, steps have to be taken to strengthen accountability for crimes committed against civilians.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

25. “However, the international community today is increasingly being challenged by the changing nature of conflicts, which requires us to adopt new, more holistic strategies in protecting civilians. I wish to focus my remarks today on three aspects in addressing our protection of civilians imperative. First, our action has to go beyond traditional peacekeeping and the use of force. It must begin with steps to prevent conflicts rather than respond to them after the fact. Addressing the social and economic development challenges facing civilians, as reflected in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1) is also crucial in that regard.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

26. “Not only are civilians indiscriminately killed or injured, but they face such severe hardships as Violations of their basic human rights, including sexual violence and mass displacement. We stress that the Secretary-General should remain resolute regarding the identification of perpetrators. The protection of civilians must remain one of the core issues on the agenda of the Security Council if we are to save succeeding generations form the scourge of war. We all recognize that States have the primary responsibility to put an end to impunity and to prosecute perpetrators responsible for crimes against humanity and war crimes, including those relating to sexual violence against women and girls.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

27. “I would like to express my delegation's appreciation for the convening of this important debate, where we are considering what has become a central component of every United Nations peacekeeping mission. South Africa aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. We wish to begin by commending the Secretary- General for his latest report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2016/447) and the recommendations contained therein. The report is crucial in monitoring and reporting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The report paints a gloomy picture as it once again highlights the fact that civilians continue to suffer the most as a consequence or armed conflict.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

28. “Strengthening the legal framework to address issues of discrimination against women with respect to land ownership, access to economic opportunity and employment, education and health care is an essential component of gender-responsive peacebuilding. Ultimately, Member States have the primary responsibility to put an end to impunity and to prosecute perpetrators responsible for crimes against humanity and war crimes, including those related to sexual violence against women and girls. In conclusion, South Africa remains committed to addressing the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence against women in all its manifestations, and will work tirelessly in supporting the broader global response to ending this blight within the wider context of addressing the root causes of both conflicts and sexual violence in general.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

29. “We concur with the Secretary-General's recommendation that relief and recovery programmes should be put in place to begin to heal the psychosocial wounds that result from such heinous violations. A zero-tolerance approach should be adopted, and stricter and effective punitive mechanisms need to be put in place, such as improving conviction rates and integrating legal support options, as well as removing obstacles to reporting of such cases. We also support the recommendation of the Secretary-General to support capacity-building for civilians and military justice systems in order to safeguard against impunity. Furthermore, women's legal status and rights must be ensured in post- conflict situations.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

30. “Therefore, the interests of women and notions of gender equality should be mainstreamed into our governance and leadership mechanisms. Women should be involved in decision-making and participate in the economies of their societies so as to end the trend of sexual violence again women. Women's voices need to be heard, and they also need to be at the forefront of the war against impunity and the fight against poverty and finding the right solutions to ending such abuses during and outside of conflicts. While sexual abuses and exploitation in conflict situations need to be urgently addressed, due attention to the post-conflict situation, and in particular to the survivors of such abuses, needs greater attention.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

31. “However, we strongly support the Secretary-General's recommendation that mediators be called upon to include gender and conflict-related sexual Violence expertise as part of their mediation support teams. Furthermore, the appointment of senior-level women to mediation roles is also sorely needed. We recognize that the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence can be used as a tactic of war and of terrorism. While we agree with the Secretary-General that measures to address that should be aligned, allowing for broader strategies to prevent violent extremism, we believe that, like terrorism, sexual violence as a tactic is based on society's broader approach to how it treats women - in particular misogynistic tendencies inherent in patriarchal societies that allow for women to be treated with disdain and inhumanely.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

32. “South Africa welcomes the recommendation made by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2016/36l) on conflict-related sexual violence to ensure that troop- contributing countries abide by the measures required in resolution 2106 (2013). We are also encouraged by the leading role played by the African Union (AU) through its commitment to gender mainstreaming and its development and adoption of the Gender Training Manualfor AU Peace Support Operations. That is in line with the recommendation of the Secretary-General to train all peacekeeping personnel on gender sensitivity and address conflict- related sexual violence. South Africa has been actively involved in the training of women mediators in conflict.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

33. “In order to generate greater sensitivity with regard to women who are affected by the breakdown of State authority that many contemporary conflicts entail, it is necessary that they be included in the political decision-making mechanisms of any country. Furthermore, women have an important role to play in both peacekeeping and the mediation of conflicts. With regard to the former, greater participation by women at all levels in United Nations multidimensional peacekeeping missions would help provide a stronger approach to the implementation of the protection-of- civilians mandates of United Nations mission, in particular as it relates to sexual violence against women.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

34. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the French delegation for the convening of this timely open debate on sexual violence in conflict. Sexual violence in conflict remains one of the most harrowing and serious problems facing civilian populations, who have to endure the wanton targeting of vulnerable groups in times when State authority is undermined. Women are often considered the bedrock of any society. When they are targeted, the very heart of the population is threatened. It is therefore vital that we do all we can to refine our policies, but also to support States, which have the primary responsibility for ensuring the safety of their people.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

35. “The mutually reinforcing relationship between the United Nations and the AU should extend beyond the period of conflict and to critical areas, such as peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction and development. The nexus between peace, security and development underscores the imperative of peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction and development in post-conflict settings. In conclusion, the United Nations and regional organizations, such as the AU, have their respective comparative advantage. As the Secretary-General highlighted, our strategic partnerships need to be enhanced through closer collaboration and cooperation resulting in joint actions to address global peace and security.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

36. “There have been gains in the full operationalization ofthe African Peace and Security Architecture, which are illustrated by the developments in bringing the African Standby Force and its Rapid Deployment Capability to realization. However, we believe that it is the responsibility of the United Nations to provide predictable, sustainable and flexible financing to AU peace support operations, especially in those that are undertaken on behalf of the Security Council, and with a United Nations mandate. We must acknowledge that, notwithstanding the Security Council's responsibility in that regard, AU member States are making greater efforts to assume greater responsibility on those matters. In that regard, we note that African troop- contributing countries have committed and sacrificed their troops in lethal first- response situations.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

37. “The military solution that was opted for has resulted in instability, the rise of terrorist groups and large numbers of migrants fleeing the conflict, resulting in a serious humanitarian challenge for the region and beyond. The lesson we should draw from the Libyan experience is that greater political coherence and a common vision between the AU Peace and Security Council and the Security Council are critical to the resolution of African conflicts. The issue of capacity-building and sustainable resource allocation remains a fundamental challenge. In the past decade, the African continent has demonstrated sufficient political will and commitment to ridding the continent of all conflicts and wars.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

38. “In order to strengthen and sustain the vital relationship between the two organizations in addressing African conflicts, the interactions need to be consistent, and we should avoid a practice whereby the United Nations is selective in its approach and where the relationship is merely utilized in times of political convenience. We have seen situations where the significant role of the AU was ignored in the cases ofAfrican conflict situations, such as in Libya and Western Sahara, disregarding notions of comparative advantage and prolonging both those conflicts on the African continent and their negative impact on global security. In Libya, for example, the failure of the Security Council to support the African Union in pursuing its political solution to the crisis has resulted in a power vacuum in that country.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

39. “In spite of the adoption of resolution 2033 (2012) and the practical manifestation of cooperation, we believe that much still needs to be done to further enhance that relationship as a matter of utmost necessity for the sustainable resolution of conflicts on the continent. We are disappointed that the array of strategies available for ensuring greater strategic coherence through regular, timely and effective consultations have not been exploited by the Council. To that end, we must develop a more effective relationship between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council that extends beyond just their joint annual consultative meetings. That would also entail more regular consultation and coordination between the two Councils.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

40. “In that respect, the relationship between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council is of particular significance. Resolution 2033 (2012), adopted during South Africa's presidency of the Security Council in January 2012, recognizes that regional organizations are well placed to understand the nuances and complexities of conflicts. Furthermore, their proximity to the conflicts provides advantages in directly influencing the prevention and resolution of those conflicts. The complementary role of the United Nations and the AU in the resolution of conflicts and the maintenance of peace and security on the African continent has thus been affirmed by the Council.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

41. “Therefore, we should aim to deepen cooperation with regional organizations pursuant to Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. The relationship between the United Nations and the African Union is central to the implementation and the realization of a fuller understanding of the potential of Chapter VIII. We should recognize that the African Peace and Security Architecture has continued to play a vital role in the resolution of conflict on the continent since its inception, and is the central framework through which Chapter VIII engagement with the AU on peace and security matters should take place. To give effect to Chapter VIII of the Charter, there must be greater strategic political coherence between the two organizations in the resolution, prevention and management of conflicts in Africa.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

42. “I thank you, Mr President, and the Egyptian delegation for convening this timely open debate on United Nations-African Union peace and security cooperation. South Africa aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representative of the African Union (AU) and by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. International peace and security in an increasingly globalized world are contingent on ensuring the stability and prosperity of the broader international community. In that regard, we wish to reaffirm the primacy of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security. In doing so, we should be cognizant of the fact that security matters on the African continent constitute the largest share of the work of the Security Council.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

43. “In this context, terrorism should not be equated with the legitimate struggles of peoples under foreign occupation to achieve their inalienable right to self-determination, as recognized by the United Nations. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate my delegation's commitment to continuing to work within the United Nations and other multilateral structures to seek ways to counter effectively and efficiently the threat posed to international peace and security by terrorist acts.”

    2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

44. “There is no one-size-fits-all approach to countering this threat; it is up to each subregion and country to define its specific conditions and take appropriate action in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and in observance of international law. Terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality or civilization. We therefore welcome and support initiatives and efforts that promote dialogue, tolerance, diversity and understanding among peoples, cultures and religions. Acts of mobilization directed against individuals, communities or nations simply because of their faith, language or race cannot be justified. The international community should seek political solutions to resolve long-standing conflicts.”

    2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

45. “South Africa continues to support a multifaceted, comprehensive approach to dealing with terrorism in all its complexity. Terrorism cannot be defeated militarily and cannot be dealt with solely through the use of force or coercive measures. To counter the narratives and ideologies of terrorism in the medium- to long-term, international cooperation must also address the factors that give rise to this scourge. There is an urgent need to understand and address the conditions and contexts that make terrorism an attractive option for the disaffected. Engagement, including through education, eliminating inequalities and working with disadvantaged groups of society, particularly young people, and developing appropriate strategies at the national, regional, and international level remain critical.”

    2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

46. “The General Assembly, with its universal membership, has a valuable contribution to make, especially with regard to the upcoming review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Together with the Secretary-General's Plan to Prevent Violent Extremism (A/70/674), it provides a valuable opportunity for all Member States to assess the progress thus far and to make recommendations for more effective cooperation in countering terrorism, particularly with regard to the creation of new mechanisms. It is my delegation's view that the creation of any new mechanism should be measured against its contribution to facilitating and assisting international counter-terrorism efforts, rather than duplicating work that has already been done in other structures.”

    2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

47. “The United Nations, with the broad range of expertise and tools at its disposal, is best placed to lead the coordination of international efforts in this regard. South Africa continues to support the central role of the United Nations in countering terrorism and strengthening the multilateral system to take effective measures within the framework of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. Initiatives to support improved coordination and cooperation among United Nations entities involved in countering terrorism, and improved coordination between the United Nations and regional structures, should be encouraged and supported. We acknowledge the work being done by the General Assembly and the Security Council in guiding the international community's response to that challenge.”

    2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

48. “Terrorist groups' adept use of modern communications technologies to recruit, to incite violence and to spread their distorted ideologies of hate and intolerance poses a serious and ever more complex threat to international peace and security. Through fear and force they sow instability and continue to deprive those they control of the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The threat of terrorism is universal, transcending borders, and we have reached a stage where no country can declare itself free of this scourge. Similarly, no country can deal with it on its own. For that reason, it is important that the international community adopt adequate measures to counter it.”

    2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

49. “My delegation would like to congratulate Egypt on its assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month, and we wish to express our appreciation for the convening of this important debate on countering the narratives and ideologies of terrorism. We also thank you, Mr. President, for providing us with a comprehensive concept note (S/2016/416, annex) to guide our discussions. Indiscriminate attacks - such as the three bomb attacks in Iraq today on innocent civilians, including women and children - by increasingly ambitious terrorist groups persist with alarming frequency across the world. This is leading to untold human suffering and is provoking an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in some regions of the world.”

    2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

50. “In conclusion, we acknowledge the valuable role the United Nations continues to fulfil in countering this scourge. With its global reach and mandate and itself the target of devastating terrorist attacks, the United Nations is best placed to deal with this threat in all its forms, while helping to ensure that global efforts are rooted in respect for human rights, the rule of law and the peaceful resolution of conflict.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source