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lines on the record: 43
first: 2019-03-18
most recent: 2020-02-20
sittings or episodes: 7
sources: un-security-council

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“We urge the United Nations and all Haitian stakeholders to support B1NUH, especially in its advisory capacity in working with local authorities. South Africa will continue to support the presence of BINUH in Haiti as a contribution to the country’s stabilization efforts to overcome the current challenges through an inclusive national dialogue in support of national consensus on the country’s priorities. The critical role played by the entire United Nations system in addressing the challenges faced by Haiti, including building the capacity of its various institutions, is essential to Haiti’s stability and democratization in the long term.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“In particular, the limited access to essential services such as clean drinking water, basic health care and medical services, education and training for children and young adults negatively impacts the population and undermines their right to a decent life. The crises in Haiti are inextricably interlinked. We therefore urge all parties to continue to engage to agree on a new constitution that reflects the aspirations of all Haitians and will contribute to reforms to address the humanitarian situation. Let me conclude by highlighting my third and final point on the significant contribution of BINUH. We commend the efforts of BINUH in implementing its mandate, particularly in terms of combating community violence as well as sexual and gender-based violence.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“We welcome the efforts of the Haitian National Police and the support of BINUH in combating that violence. In particular, we commend the efforts of the Haitian National Police to develop a database of sexual assault complaints in order to accelerate case processing. That is an affirmation that the situation is urgent. Regarding the humanitarian situation, my delegation remains concerned about the negative impact that the political crisis is having on the economy. Although there have been efforts to address food insecurity, they remain insufficient, especially as the situation on the ground continues to worsen.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“We also take note with concern of the Secretary-General’s assessment that polarizing messages broadcast nationally over radio by both opposition and Government supporters, including incitement to violence, had most likely exacerbated political tensions. In that regard, we urge parties to refrain from actions and rhetoric of a divisive nature that will prolong and further deteriorate any prospect for constructive dialogue and negotiation. South Africa is concerned about the rising levels of violence, including kidnapping and sexual and gender- based violence against women and children. In addition, the impact of the crisis on the justice system and its institutions continue to hamper much-needed judicial and legal reforms, thereby impacting the monitoring of human rights and the maintenance of international law and human rights standards.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“We welcome the support of regional bodies and configurations such as the Caribbean Community, the Organization of American States and the Haitian Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as the role of the Holy See and the European Union, and the ongoing role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the United Nations Development Programme in facilitating dialogue alongside all Haitian stakeholders. Despite some progress in overcoming the political stalemate, serious challenges remain. The inability to appoint a Parliament is having a negative impact on the situation on the ground.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“Given recent developments in Haiti, I wish to focus my statement on the political situation there, the humanitarian conditions and the work of BINUH since its establishment. On the political situation, we welcome the efforts of the various parties in Haiti, including consultations with civil society, to come up with solutions to the political impasse and to address the unrest across some parts of Haiti. The efforts to appoint a new Prime Minister and the plans to hold parliamentary elections before the end of 2020 and presidential elections in 2021 signal political will to resolve the crisis. Furthermore, we hope that ongoing efforts to increase the participation and role of women in decision-making processes will soon bear fruit, resulting in a more inclusive Government for Haiti.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this very important meeting to enable Council members to interact, for the first time, on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) since its establishment in October 2019. The delegation of South Africa aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. My delegation wishes to express its appreciation for the informative and detailed briefings of Ms. Yolène Gilles, Executive Director of the Fondasyon Je Klere, and Ms. La Lime, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of BINUH. We also wish to thank Ms. La Lime for her tireless work and efforts in the region. Finally, we welcome the delegation of Haiti to the Chamber.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“Finally, South Africa supports the observation of the Secretary-General that there should be strict adherence to the arms embargo, in accordance with resolution 2473 (2019), to prevent further violent escalations so as to enable all parties to agree to a ceasefire. The arms embargo measure must be fully implemented without exception. South Africa wishes to remind the international community of its commitments to end military support to all parties to the conflict and to uphold the existing arms embargo as a foundation for political negotiations and the implementation of a ceasefire. It is time to synergize all efforts to the attainment of that goal for the sake of the Libyan people and the achievement of peace and stability in Libya and the sub-Saharan region.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“In that regard, South Africa fully supports the goals of unifying the country’s institutions, holding national elections and enhancing the security, stability and living conditions of the Libyan people, including the unification and integration of the Libyan armed forces. The African Union is engaged in efforts to resolve the Libyan conflict through its Peace and Security Council and the AU High-Level Committee on Libya, chaired by the President of the Republic of the Congo, as well as the work of the AU Special Envoy for Libya. The AU High-Level Committee on Libya is meeting today in Brazzaville to further consider the African Union’s initiatives in that regard.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“South Africa is concerned that the air strikes have even targeted refugee camps and detention centres, resulting in casualties. Most troubling is the dire impact that the protracted conflict has had on civilians, particularly women and children. Thirdly, South Africa commends the efforts of Germany as the host of the Berlin conference in support of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) three-step process. We also note UNSMIL’s operationalization action plan from the Berlin process. We further call for greater cooperation with the African Union (AU), as lasting peace and stability in Libya can come only from an inclusive political solution. We emphasize a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned process without the interference of external actors.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“Even worse, the limited resources are now being diverted from socioeconomic-development programmes to security-related programmes, causing setbacks to the region’s achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. In this regard, South Africa wishes to reiterate the statement made by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, that the various threats of political and military interference in the internal affairs of Libya increase the risk of a confrontation and undermine the fundamental interests of the Libyan people in their aspirations for freedom, peace, democracy and development. Secondly, the impact of the conflict on migrants and refugees in Libya, including those in detention centres, warrants the Council’s continued attention.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“First, the insecurity seen in the Sahel region today is a direct result of the instability in Libya. The arms flowing into Libya also flow into the hands of the armed groups operating in the Sahel region and the Lake Chad basin. The spillover effects are seen today in armed groups operating in the Niger, Chad, Mauritania, Mali and Burkina Faso. More than a million people have been displaced in the aforementioned countries as a result of the jihadist insurgency that is rapidly spreading into sub-Saharan Africa. As we endeavour to realize the African Union’s aspirational goal to silence the guns by 2020, the endemic insecurity poses a threat to the legitimacy and stability of the Governments of the region.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“The fragmentation of State control and security has resulted in the proliferation of a multitude of armed groups vying for control of the country and its resources, which has resulted in one of the worst humanitarian crises on our continent, given the effects of the conflict on Libyan civilians, migrants and refugees. South Africa reiterates that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Libya. All Libyan parties, community leaders and non-governmental organizations should commit to political dialogue and refrain from military confrontation. The parties must urgently commit to a ceasefire and work towards a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process. Additionally, we call for an end to foreign interference in Libya. Allow me to focus on three issues.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Ghassan Salamé for his briefing on the situation in Libya. South Africa commends the United Nations Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr. Salamé, for their tireless efforts to bring together all the international players to the Libyan conflict at the Berlin conference that took place on 19 January, with the aim of finding a lasting solution to the Libyan crisis. My delegation also thanks Mr. Mathias Licharz, speaking on behalf of the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), for his briefing on the work of the Committee. The protracted nature of the conflict in Libya requires the Council to be frank about its genesis and the reasons why it has taken on a proxy dimension.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to express South Africa's continued strong support for the important work that UNITAD is engaged in and to encourage Member States to continue supporting its efforts to close this painful chapter in history inflicted by ISIL on Iraqis and on humankind generally.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“In that regard, it is clear that UNITAD plays a vital role as an impartial, independent body operating within the United Nations Charter and employing United Nations best practices, in line with the relevant provisions of international law, including international human rights law, in supporting Iraqi authorities in the challenging and harrowing endeavour of seeking justice for the crimes committed. While we are aware of the sensitive and challenging legal questions that UNITAD has addressed with the Iraqi authorities concerning the eventual sentencing of those convicted, we have full confidence that they will be resolved in a mutually satisfactory and cooperative manner, and we welcome the prevailing spirit of cooperation in that regard.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“We also note with concern the recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/612) indicating that despite the setbacks that it has suffered, ISIL remains apervasive threat in Iraq. Clearly this poses a destabilizing threat not only to Iraq but also to the entire region. In this context, having heard of the bravery that Mr. Kachi demonstrated, which is clear from his account of his experiences, we deem that the role of UNITAD remains vital in implementing other efforts to end the threat posed by ISIL, particularly in ensuring that justice is served for the terrible crimes for which the group is responsible.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“We are also pleased about the close cooperation between UNITAD and the Iraqi authorities in developing mutually supportive mechanisms to ensure that the shared aim of prosecuting the perpetrators of ISIL's crimes in the country is achieved. Although ISIL has suffered significant setbacks as a result of the military defeat of its self-declared caliphate as well as the recent death of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, it is clear that the threat posed by the remaining elements, including affiliate groups that have taken root in Africa and elsewhere in the world, as well as the spread of the group's poisonous ideology by means of the Internet, are issues that we must continue to confront.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“Khan, that significant progress has been made in establishing a fully-fledged, modern and professional investigative unit employing the latest technology and international best practices, and staffed by international experts from a wide range of relevant fields. Importantly, as we went through the report, we deemed it impressive that the investigative capacity is already yielding results, with UNITAD having gathered large amounts of evidence in various forms, including digital evidence, witness testimonies and forensic evidence. It is clear to us that much thought and planning has gone into the strategic focus of UNITAD's present investigations in Iraq.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“I, too, join other Council members in paying tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in Mali. I thank the Special Adviser and Head of the Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) for his informative briefing on the work ofUNITAD. We commend him and his team on their continued progress and significant achievements in their important task of seeking accountability for the grave crimes committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)(Da'esh). I also thank Mr. Kachi for sharing his experiences with the Council. It is clear from the detailed recent report (S/2019/878) on the activities of UNITAD, under the capable leadership of the Special Adviser and Head of the Investigative Team, Mr.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“South Africa calls on the Security Council to support the agreement of both the Government of National Accord and General Haftar to accede to calls by the Secretary-General, Special Representative Salame and the Security Council for a humanitarian truce. This positive development, which all of us have been working towards, requires nurturing by all. This humanitarian truce opens a window of opportunity for all of us to focus on encouraging all parties to return to negotiations and towards finding a lasting political solution to the situation in Libya. South Africa reiterates her position and that of the African Union that there is no military solution to the Libyan crisis. Lastly, in conclusion, we urge the Council to support the African Union in bolstering the political process to find a settlement to the conflict in Libya.”
2019-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8595 (2019) · source
“To date over 1,100 people have been killed, with more than 100,000 persons being displaced. Equally dire is the price paid by the African migrants who endeavour to cross the Mediterranean Sea seeking safety. We wish to remind the Security Council that the humanitarian ship Open Arms has remained stuck in the Mediterranean Sea off Italy's southernmost island for nine days, having received no offer for safe harbour for the 121 migrants aboard. We therefore call on the Council to treat all issues related to the Libyan conflict with the same sense of urgency, which includes the plight of and attacks on migrants. All human life matters equally.”
2019-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8595 (2019) · source
“At the outset, my delegation wishes to extend its sincere condolences to the families of the United Nations staff members who lost their lives. South Africa also wishes a speedy recovery to all those who were injured. My delegation thanks Ms. Bintou Keita, the Assistant Secretary-General, for her briefing on the events surrounding today's incident. South Africa echoes the Secretary-General's condemnation ofthe car- bombing incident that took place outside the mall in the Al-Hawari neighbourhood of Benghazi. We further call on all parties to the conflict to respect the humanitarian truce that they have committed themselves to during the Eid Al-Adha holiday, and we urge them to turn this truce into a permanent ceasefire. My delegation remains deeply concerned with the human cost of the battle for Tripoli.”
2019-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8595 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, South Africa believes that the only sustainable solution to the Syrian question remains the achievement of a political solution through an inclusive Syrian-led dialogue. We support the efforts of the Secretary-General's Special Envoy, Mr. Geir Pedersen, to facilitate these inclusive negotiations. In this regard, we look forward to Mr. Pedersen's upcoming report on his recent engagements.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“Let me turn now to the situations in the Rukban and Al-Hol camps. I would like to reiterate South Africa's position that while we welcome reports that more than 17,000 people have left Rukban, there are those who do not have the resources to leave. It is essential that those who remain in Rukban be provided with the assistance they require, and we call on the relevant parties to grant the required approvals for the delivery of additional aid to the camp. The situation in Al-Hol remains of concern, especially as the rising temperatures in the region create additional challenges. We welcome the work of the numerous humanitarian agencies that provide food, water, sanitation and hygiene services, as well as education and health services, to the camp.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“South Africa condemns the continued attacks on humanitarian workers, who have put their lives at risk to support and assist those who are in critical need of basic services but are not spared from the continued violence. South Africa urges all parties to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. It is also important that the signatories to the September 2018 ceasefire memorandum adhere to its provisions. South Africa reiterates that while we acknowledge the threat of and violence committed by terrorist groups, it is also necessary that no action taken to counter terrorist activities be undertaken at the expense of innocent civilian lives. Any such action should be taken only within the parameters of international law.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“It has been reported that during the same period, 47 schools and several water stations were damaged or destroyed by air strikes or shelling, disrupting access to clean water and education for hundreds of thousands of people. This is not to mention the mental scars that children will carry with them for decades as a result of the traumas they have experienced. The continued displacement of a large proportion of the population has also led to a number of challenges, including the disruption or, indeed, absence of education at all levels for hundreds of thousands of children and limited access to health care and other basic social services.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“My delegation is particularly concerned about the attacks in north-west Syria in which civilians, particularly women and children, were killed as a result of air strikes on marketplaces and residential areas in several towns. Those actions have had a particularly severe impact on women and children, who make up 76 per cent of the population. South Africa is also concerned about the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure. Since late April, at least 37 incidents involving health facilities or personnel have been reported, killing and injuring civilians and damaging or destroying vital health facilities that are essential for the survival and well-being of the people.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for the outstanding manner in which you have guided the work of the Council during your presidency this month. We thank you for your conduct in this regard. I also wish to thank Mr. Lowcock and Ms. Sirkin for their briefings to the Council this morning. South Africa remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Syria. Since the beginning of the escalation of hostilities in late April, hundreds of civilians - many of whom are women and children - have lost their lives and countless others have suffered severe injuries that are, in many cases, life-altering, leaving them permanently disabled.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“Doing so would severely undermine previous peacemaking efforts, accelerate the demise of the two-State solution and fatally damage the cause of a durable peace for both Palestinians and Israelis alike. As many in the Council have stated today and on many other occasions, the only credible solution to the situation in the Middle East is that of a two- State solution, within the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestinian State. Every effort must be made to bring all sides to the negotiating table to allow them to find a long- term peaceful solution. The Council must do its part to support the parties in that endeavour and not condone any violations of its resolutions.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“My delegation once again reiterates its call for the full implementation of all General Assembly and Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 2334 (2016). As we have just heard from the Commissioner- General of UNRWA, which is tasked by the United Nations to assist Palestinian refugees in the region, the Agency is having immense difficulty in carrying out its mandate due to a lack of funding. That, in turn, also has a negative impact on the quality of life of Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territory. In conclusion, it must be unequivocally stated that any proposed peace plan should not allow Palestinian statehood to devolve into an entity devoid of sovereignty, territorial contiguity and economic viability.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“The cumulative impact ofunilateral actions has had a destructive impact on the lives of all who live in the occupied Palestinian territory and has further hindered the prospect ofthe long-standing aspiration for peace in the Middle East, based on the established parameters. Key among those actions is the continuation of illegal settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territory, in direct contravention of a resolution of the Council. Resolution 2334 (2016) is clear in stating that any settlements built on occupied land have no legal validity and are a flagrant violation of international law. The blatant paralysis in addressing systematic violations damages the credibility of the Council.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“That has shattered any prospects for normal economic and social development for the 2 million Palestinian people trapped in what has been called an open-air prison. In that regard, South Africa reiterates its call for the complete lifting of the illegal Israeli blockade, which continues to cause untold humanitarian, social and economic suffering for the Palestinian people. We would like to acknowledge the efforts of all parties, particularly Egypt and the United Nations, through the Office of the Special Coordinator, in brokering a ceasefire agreement in Gaza earlier this month. My delegation reiterates that violence in all its forms and from all quarters is unacceptable, and calls on all parties to adhere to their commitments under the ceasefire agreement in order to prevent a further escalation of violence in Gaza.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“I would like to welcome you to the Council, Madam President. We are delighted that you are presiding over our deliberations today. I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Mladenov for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East, particularly the question of Palestine, and Mr. Pierre Krahenbiihl for his briefing on the status of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The security and humanitarian situation in all of the occupied Palestinian territory continues to be of great concern to my delegation. The escalation of violence in Gaza has only worsened the already dismal humanitarian situation, which has persisted for years. It cannot be denied that the grave situation in Gaza is a direct result of the illegal Israeli blockade and occupation of the area.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“South Africa encourages all those countries and partners that have economic interests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure that the natural resources of the country are used for development and the benefit of the Congolese people.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“South Africa also emphasizes the need for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration strategies and support provided by MONUSCO to take into account the socioeconomic environment and economic prospects of demobilized combatants. We call for support to be provided for skills development for demobilized individuals in order to facilitate reintegration and economic development in communities. South Africa continues to support a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse. In that regard, South Africa has institutionalized in its legislation the zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse. In that regard, we call for the necessary support and mechanisms to be established to support victims of sexual exploitation and abuse and enable the reporting of such incidents.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“Ultimately, South Africa sees the protection of civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as dependent upon the broader stabilization of the country. In that regard, we call for a more proactive approach through mechanisms such as the International Security and Stabilization Support Strategy in order to support and fulfil the implementation of the broader Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. South Africa calls on the Security Council to reaffirm its calls for all signatories to the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework to implement their commitments under the Framework to ensure long-term, sustainable peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“South Africa reaffirms the importance of fully supporting the Force Intervention Brigade, in collaboration with the Forces armees de la Republique Democratique du Congo, in order to neutralize belligerent groups, such as the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda, the Allied Democratic Forces and other armed groups that continue to threaten the stability of the entire region. We commend the complementary support provided by the Force Intervention Brigade in containing the Ebola epidemic. South Africa emphasizes that it is of the utmost importance to uphold and implement the protection-of- civilians mandate, which should be conducted without any hindrance and in a manner that strengthens the trust among the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Government and MONUSCO.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“South Africa therefore calls for the strengthening of the multidimensional nature of MONUSCO in order to address the challenges ofpeace, security, governance and development in a concurrent manner, based on the understanding of the nexus between peace and development. South Africa welcomes the contribution made by all troop-contributing countries (TCCs) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We further call on all TCCs and police-contributing countries to make a concerted effort to increase the participation of women peacekeepers in MONUSCO to address those and other challenges. South Africa welcomes the positive developments in the Kasai region with the laying down of arms. As such, we encourage other regions to do the same.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“In that regard, South Africa would like to emphasize considering a 12-month mandate renewal, taking into cognizance that there is a newly appointed Government. As such, South Africa believes that the new Government should be given time to determine and outline its priorities prior to the drawdown of MONUSCO, while mitigating a security vacuum. The South African delegation therefore further supports the Secretary-General's proposed strategic review of MONUSCO. Furthermore, any consideration of an exit strategy should be based on the positive evolution and evaluation of the security situation on the ground.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“In that regard, South Africa calls for a sharper focus on the situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while acknowledging the importance of addressing the intercommunal violence in provinces such as Mai- Ndombe and Kasai. We therefore support the Secretary- General's call for MONUSCO's adjustment to redirect the priorities of the Mission to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where instability and violence remain prevalent. South Africa supports the Secretary-General's recommendation for a 12-m0nth extension of the mandate of MONUSCO. That will enable adequate time for a more comprehensive review of MONUSCO, in full consultation with the Democratic Republic of the Congo Government, as well as SADC and all the relevant stakeholders.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“We encourage the Congolese people and political actors to continue with their peaceful conduct during the local Government elections and approach those elections with the same spirit as they did in the presidential and legislative elections. We furthermore encourage reconciliation in the post-election period to build a peaceful Democratic Republic of the Congo. We commend the opening up of the political space by President Tshilombo Tshisekedi, marked by peaceful demonstrations and access to media. South Africa welcomes the important role played by national and regional observation missions, including by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“At the outset, let me join others in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Ms. Leila Zerrougui, as well as Ms. Anny Tenga Modi, of the civil society organization Afia Mama. South Africa welcomes the peaceful holding of the elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We congratulate the millions of Congolese people who went to the polls. True to his promise to not hold onto power, former President Joseph Kabila Kabange peacefully transferred power to the opposition-party leader President Fe'lix Tshilombo Tshisekedi. We commend that young leader's positive legacy in the Central African region.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source