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“There are other mechanisms that are perfectly sufficient to achieve the desired goals in order to avoid prejudicing installations and water resources - for example, the Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses, adopted by the General Assembly in May 1997. We noticed a regrettable tendency by States that support the Court to promote it and to attempt to forcibly and arbitrarily make it a part of the United Nations system by inserting paragraphs in United Nations draft resolutions that have nothing to do with the Court. Such actions are controversial and have led to profound polarization.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Nine, we must intensify efforts aimed at helping those States that suffer from internal conflict to achieve peace and security and redirect resources consumed by war towards sustainable development programmes, including plans related to water. My delegation is of the view that it is inappropriate to mention the so-called International Criminal Court in today's concept note (S/2016/969, annex). That is because the Court has no relationship whatsoever to the issue we are discussing. It is not even a body affiliated with the United Nations. More than 60 per cent of the inhabitants of the world are outside its jurisdiction.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Six, we should support regional climate projects that contribute to the fight against desertification and increase level of precipitation -for example, the Great Green Wall, in which 11 African countries participate, stretching from Djibouti in the east to Senegal in the west. Seven, we should strengthen international cooperation in scientific research into the effective use of water - for example developing drought-resistant crops, reducing the use of water in construction and industrial applications, minimizing water evaporation, waste-water treatment and dealing with polluted water. Eight, we can establish a platform or a mechanism within the United Nations for those countries suffering from water scarcity to help them strengthen coordination and cooperation among themselves and to encourage an exchange of experiences and expertise.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“That could be achieved through the following steps. First, we need to increase the attention accorded to the issue of water resources in the United Nations and to promote cooperation among United Nations agencies and programmes in that regard. Second, cooperation among developing countries on water resource management and its sustainable use should be strengthened. Third, we need to increase the level of financial resources spent on research and development in areas related to greater water production, such as desalination and increasing the efficiency of use of aquifers. Four, the transfer of technology on water resources to developing countries should be facilitated on concessional terms. Five, the framework for institutional cooperation on water resources should be supported, especially in developing countries.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“That technological revolution could result in an increase in water resources and greater efficiency in the use of water. In another dimension, the universal trend towards emphasizing preventive diplomacy, as reflected in the recommendations of the report (see S/2015/446) of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations and those in the report the Independent Commission on Multilateralism, opens wide the door to international cooperation in the area of water. This trend makes this vital resource a bridge for cooperation among peoples and States, rather than a source of disputes and wars. The goal of ensuring that water serves as a means of cooperation among States is both possible and essential, but that will happen only if we show the necessary determination to avoid any and all conflict over water in future.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“The Sudanese delegation is convinced that the United Nations can play a pivotal role in guiding international efforts aimed at implementing sustainable development programmes on water and ensuring that this vital resource will be an element of cooperation among States and not a source of disputes between them, through broader use of preventive diplomacy. We are also convinced that there have been a number of positive developments in today's world that could make regional and international cooperation on matters relating to water into a tangible reality, freeing this important resource away from the spectre of conflict. The most important of these developments is the tremendous scientific and technological progress made, which has helped humankind to accomplish things that had been unimaginable in previous generations.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Given the recognition by African and Arab countries of the role of the Sudan in water diplomacy, in October 2015 we chaired the meetings of the countries of the eastern Nile basin, through a unanimous agreement among participating countries. We also chair the Arab Water Council. Internationally, in October 2016 a Sudanese expert, Professor Seifeldin Hamad Abdallah, head of the technical body for water resources, received the UNESCO-IHE Alumni Award for his expertise in water resources. In the past, the Sudan chaired the international conference on Arab waters under Israeli occupation. All this is proof of the acknowledgment of the positive role played by the Sudan in this vital area.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“That resulted in an atmosphere conducive to cooperation among the three States, within the framework of this and future projects. In the light of the growing interest in water issues, my country's delegation would like to confirm that the Sudan is determined to strengthen the role it plays in the area of water diplomacy. It hopes that the international community will step up its efforts to assist the Sudan to overcome the challenges that impede the achievement of that objective. Among them would be intensified efforts for peace in the Sudan so as to redirect resources wasted on conflicts towards efforts to implement sustainable development programmes, including on water issues, in addition to helping the Sudan benefit from the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Debt Initiative, and lift the unilateral sanctions against it.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“The Sudan, concerned about water resources and the role they play in inter-State relations, almost two decades ago established a department for the management of water and natural resources at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in order to coordinate regional and international cooperation efforts on this important issue and lead State efforts in water diplomacy. Our multidirectional national efforts have produced very positive results at the regional level, the most important of which was the conclusion of an agreement on principles among the three States of the eastern Nile basin, namely, Ethiopia, Egypt and the Sudan, on the Ethiopian Great Renaissance Dam, signed in Khartoum on 23 March 2015 following eight rounds of negotiations, which also took place in Khartoum.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Mr. Mohamed (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your country's presidency of the Security Council this month. I would also like to thank Senegal for convening today's open debate on the theme of water, peace and security. The world's growing population, the increasing water consumption due in part to increased urbanization all over the world, especially in developing countries, climate change, drought, desertification and other factors have resulted in a scarcity of this vital resource and pushed some some States to the brink of water poverty. That has led to competition over water within States in some cases and between States in others. Such competition could develop into conflicts that negatively affect national, regional and international security.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to all of our partners who make efforts to facilitate the work of United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, in particular the Government of Ethiopia, the African Union Peace and Security Council, the AU Commission, the AU High-Level Implementation Panel on the Sudan and South Sudan and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan. We also commend the commitment of the Secretary-General and the positive elements in his report. We call for concerted efforts to continue along the positive path that will enable us to tackle the pending issues and make sure that the process is in no way hindered.”
2016-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7810 (2016) · source
“That serves to underscore the special relationship between the peoples of the Sudan and South Sudan - a unique and valued relationship that we will continue to foster. We will also continue to work towards stability in the states of Darfur. That all goes to show that my country has been right in its calls for beginning the implementation of a phased and smooth exit strategy for the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur.”
2016-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7810 (2016) · source
“My delegation agrees with the statement in the Secretary-General's report concerning the importance of the resumption of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC). We call for the holding of regular AJOC meetings. In that regard, we also call upon the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sudan and South Sudan, the African Union (AU) High-level Implementation Panel and other partners to redouble their efforts to encourage the Government of South Sudan to hold such meetings and to enable the J BVMM to work smoothly to remove all obstacles in its path. The Secretary-General's report refers to the fact that many citizens of South Sudan have gone to my country through territories of South Sudan, in particular to the states of East Darfur, South Darfur and West Kordofan.”
2016-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7810 (2016) · source
“In that connection, we commend the recent calls on our brothers in South Sudan by international partners for South Sudan to practically, fully and clearly end its support for the armed groups that are active in South Sudan, which they use as a springboard for sabotage operations in the Sudan. We also commend the recent announcements to that effect by the Government of South Sudan and we hope that those words will be followed by actions. On the deployment of the oil police in the Diffra oil complex, my delegation reaffirms the need for such a step, as the joint Abyei police has not yet been established. Another reason is that there are Sudanese rebel movement groups in South Sudan that can target those vital installations. That force is limited both in number and equipment.”
2016-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7810 (2016) · source
“They have overlooked the implementation of other agreements, particularly the Agreement on Security Arrangements between the Republic of the Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan, which includes provisions on ending the support for, and the harbouring of, rebel movements, the establishment ofthe Safe Demilitarized Border Zone and the establishment of the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JBVMM). In that regard, my delegation hopes that the Government of the Republic of Sudan will honour its obligations to implement all of the provisions of the Agreement on Security Arrangements so as to encourage cooperation between our countries. That would create an enabling environment for deciding on the final status of Abyei.”
2016-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7810 (2016) · source
“Those institutions are indispensable to managing the Area and providing the necessary services to its citizens, as well as establishing the appropriate conditions for resolving the issue of the final status of Abyei in a way that meets the expectations of all stakeholders, with a win-win formula that satisfies everyone. The Cooperation Agreement laid a solid foundation for normalizing relations between the Sudan and South Sudan, enhancing cooperation in all areas between the two and achieving sustained peace. It covered the areas of oil resources, trade, borders, security arrangements, the status of citizens and other themes. However, our brothers in South Sudan have so far been enthusiastic only about the implementation of the oil agreement.”
2016-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7810 (2016) · source
“That status can be amended only through the Abyei referendum agreed on by the Governments of the two countries or through any other measure agreed to bilaterally by the two parties. My delegation would like to reaffirm that the path to sustainable peace and stability in the Abyei region and along the borders between the two countries is based on two main pillars, namely, the implementation of the interim administrative and security arrangements for Abyei and the implementation of all agreements under the Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of the Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan. The first agreement includes provisions on the establishment of the Abyei joint administration, its joint legislative council and its joint police.”
2016-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7810 (2016) · source
“I call on my brothers and sisters in the Government of South Sudan to engage in a positive manner with the Sudanese Government and the African Union in order to quickly establish insitutions in Abyei, as stipulated by the Agreement of 20 June 2011, with a view to determining the final status of Abyei, which remains the exclusive right of the Presidents of the Sudan and South Sudan in accordance with the signed agreements. We would like to stress that the Abyei region is Sudanese territory, and the Republic of the Sudan has full sovereignty over it in accordance with the provisions of international law, the decision of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague and the 2005 Abyei Protocol to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.”
2016-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7810 (2016) · source
“The Government of the Sudan reaffirms its commitment to all the agreements signed with South Sudan, starting with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement that led to the founding of the Republic of South Sudan in 2011; the 2005 Abyei Protocol and the Agreement between the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement on temporary arrangements for the administration and security of the Abyei Area, of 20 June 2011; and the Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of the Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan of 27 September 2012.”
2016-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7810 (2016) · source
“That has been the consistent approach of the Sudanese Government towards UNISFA since its establishment, and will contribute to achieving security and stability in Abyei. It is also of the utmost importance that UNISFA be committed to the limits of its mandate, as identified in resolution 1990 (2011), which established the Force and provides an environment conducive to achieving the desired outcome.”
2016-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7810 (2016) · source
“As we extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) for a further six months, I am pleased to note the positive roles played by the Force since it was established, in addition to the efforts deployed by the community and the Government, which have started to bear fruit as reflected in the onset of a stable security situation in Abyei and the remarkable progress made in asserting the notion of peaceful coexistence between the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities, as indicated in the Secretary-General's report. I would like to reaffirm to the Security Council that the Government of the Republic of the Sudan will cooperate fully and comprehensively with UNISFA so that it can implement its mandate.”
2016-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7810 (2016) · source
“Mr. Mohamed (Sudan) (Spoke in Arabic): I should like, at the outset, to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on presiding over the Security Council this month. I wish your friendly country and you personally every success. I should also like to extend to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, our congratulations on his wise leadership of the Council last month. I thank the Secretary-General for the report before the Council in document S/2016/864.”
2016-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7810 (2016) · source
“In keeping with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations, we call for the adoption of a comprehensive approach that takes the women and peace and security agenda into account in the resolution and settlement of conflicts, the need for capacity-building and the strengthening of technical assistance and cooperation with countries, given the fact that gaps and inequalities in development efforts are among the main causes of conflict. We call for the lifting of constraints on national efforts, including unilateral sanctions, and of foreign debt and sanctions imposed on countries affected by conflict.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“We also condemn the intolerance and violent extremism that are a source of concern for the whole world today, especially given the increase in the number and power of extremist groups that are attacking the principles of peace, justice, human dignity, in complete contravention to the basic tenets of the United Nations, as well as development efforts and human rights principles. The United Nations must confront those threats and take all necessary measures to protect women and children. We are gratified to learn of the Secretary-General's contribution in that field.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“The use of force is always a temporary measure dictated by the need to defend oneself, civilians or territorial integrity and to maintain law and order, but in the end there is always a need to achieve a negotiated solution. The earlier that is accomplished, the better. Early conflict settlement spares and saves a great many lives. When such an agreement is concluded, all parties, domestic and foreign, must refrain from undermining it. The United Nations must adopt that principle and tolerate no exceptions in that regard, in the context of peacekeeping operations. We condemn all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse carried out by United Nations peacekeepers, and support the Secretary- General's zero-tolerance policy.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“In the framework of lessons learned, I refer to two provisions of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, which guarantees the rights of women in all executive, legislative and judicial bodies and incorporates all provisions of resolution 1325 (2000), concerning women and peace and security. The resolution calls for the strengthening of women's participation in peacekeeping operations and all efforts aimed at establishing and building peace. Strengthening women's participation in decision-making is necessary to achieve inclusive and sustainable development. The protection of women also requires our attention, especially in the case of conflict or natural disaster. Anything that impacts women also impacts children. There can be no lasting military solution to an armed conflict.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Women's associations have contributed to expanding women's participation in many fields, thereby strengthening the implementation of international strategies and policies, including in the context of relevant Security Council resolutions. The Sudan continues to abide by its commitments in that area. Indeed, we have adopted a strategy for women covering close to a quarter of a century, from 2003 to 2027. We have adopted a national strategy to combat violence against women, a national policy to empower women, a national demographic policy, a national plan for Sudanese women, and a national law against human trafficking, including of women and girls.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“They are and have always been essential partners within the framework of the national dialogue launched in 2014 by the President of the Republic, the results of which we celebrated on 10 October. Women make up 66 per cent of the civil servants of the Sudan. We can therefore rightly state that women in the Sudan serve as an example, as they have enjoyed all of their rights for almost 60 years. As one example, Sudanese women enjoyed the right to vote and to run for office back in 1955, well before women in many other countries around the world, including those of the other continents. Women also participate in and are members of our security and police forces. They are legal practitioners and work in the diplomatic services. We consider their participation in civil society to be essential.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Mr. Mohamed (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): I should like to start by saying how pleased I am to be able to participate in this debate on women and peace and security. I wish also to thank the two briefers for their presentations and also to welcome the efforts made by the Secretary-General within the framework of this issue. We also reiterate our support for the implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 2242 (2015). Sudanese women have always been essential partners in preparing and participating in parliamentary and presidential elections, including those held this past year. Today, 30 per cent of our parliamentarians are women. Women hold important positions in Government.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Images of Darfur and its war were everywhere, and now we are talking about reconstruction, development and an exit strategy. Now is not the time to allow spoilers wearing various disguises and masks to prolong the conflict in the Sudan and destabilize the country. They will not budge but, together, with the Security Council, we are now more confident that that will not be allowed to happen.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“(spoke in English) Finally, 13 years ago, in 2003, conflict erupted in Darfur. At that time, it was considered to be the worst conflict in the world. In 2004, the N'Djamena Agreement was signed and followed up by the Abuja Agreement in 2006, but to no avail. Spoilers from within and outside of the Sudan effectively joined hands. In 2011, thanks to the joint efforts by the Government of the Sudan, the United Nations, the African Union and the Arab League, the Doha Agreement was concluded and eventually implemented up to September this year, when we officially celebrated the end of the conflict. During his meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Sudan last week, the Secretary-General thoughtfully and earnestly stated that, together, we had charted troubled waters and come a long way.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“There was also reference to the activities of armed groups. The Government's efforts to ensure peace and security in Darfur are also stressed in the report. Once again, I would like to reaffirm that our Government is determined to cooperate and coordinate efforts with the Mission to ensure that it is able to fully carry out its mandate, including the exit strategy, according to resolution 1769 (2007). Our Government has made a firm commitment to the Mission since its deployment to date and until the very last soldier leaves. I would also like to share the comments made by the Head of the Mission, who said that the issuance of visas is no longer a problem for the Mission and that the Sudanese Government has taken the necessary action in order to allow containers of rations to be shipped through.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“I would like to reiterate that it is high time to begin implementing the exit strategy for African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur to draw down on troop levels in a mission where there is really no more need for such troops, in particular in the west, north and south of Darfur. Once again, the Sudanese Government would like to see that drawdown carried out in a gradual manner, in several stages, to ensure that the Mission is handed over to the United Nations country team to work to rebuild peace and security in the country within the framework of development. The report of the Secretary-General highlights several positive aspects in Darfur, notably the rebuilding of peace and a reduction in crime and banditism. The report also mentions the reduction in the number of tribal conflicts during the reporting period.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“I therefore appeal to the international community and the Council to bring pressure to bear on all those who do not wish to join in the efforts of national dialogue. I would remiss were I not to mention the signing by some armed groups and political parties of the road map in Addis Ababa, under the auspices of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel. On the other hand, Abdul Wahid and his rebels have rejected all initiatives and appeals for peace and negotiation and are counting on support offered by some countries. From this forum, I would like to call upon all of those providing protection and support to put an end to it and to put pressure on the movement to ensure that it joins efforts in Darfur.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“That was also demonstrated by their participation in the administrative referendum and other activities, including construction, in order to change the face of a region that we hold very clearly. The Sudanese Government is sparing no effort to ensure sound and comprehensive peace in the country, while pushing back the spectre of violence and war. The President of the Republic launchedthe National Dialogue initiative, with a special oversight committee that began deliberations so as to submit recommendations during to the National Dialogue Conference on 10 October. The door is open and everyone has been invited - those who hope to join these efforts for peace, stability and rejection of violence. We would like to build a country on a foundation of unanimity and consensus.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“At the beginning of September, with His Excellency the President of the Republic of the Sudan and the participation and support of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar, the President of Chad and the President of the Central African Republic, Darfur marked the end of the Darfur Regional Authority, which had been established pursuant to the 2011 Doha Document for Peace in Darfur to supervise the implementation of the Agreement's provisions. That Agreement, and in particular the administrative referendum, was fully implemented, in which the people of Darfur decided to keep the current system with the five states. There was broad participation, which means that the region's residents are now enjoying security and their rights and freedoms.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“More than 150,000 IDPs have returned to their villages and enjoy security and basic services in those villages, provided, most notably, by the brotherly State of Qatar and the Arab League under the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. The Sudanese Government is also doing its utmost to address the needs of displaced persons and those who wish to stay in camps by integrating such camps into villages and providing the necessary services.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“The Sudan Armed Forces have succeeded in pushing back against rebel groups in all of the states and subregions of Darfur, with the exception of certain pockets of Jebel Marra, a subregion of Central Darfur, which is one of the five administrative units of Greater Darfur. I am just explaining the geography of the area we are looking at today. It is the subregion of the Jebel Marra that is being used by the/Abdul Wahid rebels. The five Federal states of Darfur and the Government in Khartoum have spared no effort in restoring security and to prevent tribal conflicts. The number of conflicts has declined and their consequences are now almost non-existent. According to humanitarian statistics, after the security situation improved, the number of voluntary returned internally displaced persons (IDPs) increased.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“Mr. Mohamed (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on taking up the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I also express my thanks and esteem to the outgoing President, the Permanent Representative of New Zealand, for his able guidance of the Council's work in September. I further thank the Secretary- General for his report (S/2016/812), and Mr. Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his briefing. The situation in Darfur in the reporting period reflects great improvement on the security front.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation will continue to cooperate with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and her team to protect the rights of children and enable the provision of correct, accurate information and data. My country also reaffirms its commitment to implement all regional and international instruments on protecting the rights of children. We are party to all such instruments. We also reiterate our commitment to the implementation to the plan of action signed with the United Nations to protect children.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“We reiterate the importance of supporting technical cooperation to achieve the noble joint goal of protecting children from all types of violations. The report also includes paragraphs concerning violations against children by the Arab coalition in Yemen. We would like again to emphasize the important positive role of those forces in restoring legitimacy in Yemen and protecting civilians, especially children, following the military escalation that undermined security, peace and stability in the country and the region as a whole. We stress the noble objective of the Arab coalition to achieve a political transition in Yemen in accordance with all the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. Restoring legitimacy quite simply means restoring peace, which in turn means the sustainable and full protection of children in Yemen.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“That was an illustration of the positive development with regard to the situation of children and armed conflict. My delegation avails itself of this opportunity to renew its commitment to implement the plan of action, which was reached thanks to the commendable efforts of the Special Representative. We also take this opportunity to thank the individual countries and groups of countries that have expressed their apreciation for the signing of the plan of action. We think that such positive comments serve to place great responsibility on our shoulders. We are aware of that and are ready to assume that responsibility so that we can cooperate with the United Nations and the international community in this area.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“It is a statement without weight that will not positively change the policies and behaviours of the armed movements, nor influence our unwavering commitment to end the recruitment and use of children. The report of the Secretary-General indicates that we have signed a joint plan of action with the United Nations to protect children in armed conflict. The Special Representative visited the Sudan in March as part of the joint cooperation between the Government of the Sudan and the United Nations to pursue efforts to protect children. The Executive Director of UNICEF commended the signing of the plan of action during the high-level event heald at Headquarters on 11 July on the theme "Rehabilitation and reintegration of children affected by armed conflict: sharing best practices in psychosocial rehabilitation and social reintegration".”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“And we have developed a plan for their reintegration and rehabilitation. We would like to reiterate that we have taken steps on the ground and at the highest levels to release the detained children. We will soon provide the Council information on the steps taken. I would like to thank Special Represenative of the Secretary- General Zerrougi for her full cooperation, which produced excellent results. Paragraph 145 of the report states that the leaders of the Justice and Equality Movement, the Sudan Liberation Army/Minni Minawi and the Sudan Liberation/Abdul Wahid issued a join statement promising to desist from grave violations against children. We think this is meant only to cover up the actual violations they commit against children. That can be seen in their forced recruitment and abuse of children in armed conflict.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“The recruitment procedures for our Rapid Support Forces are based on the merits of each individual case. Similarly, we require birth certificates or age estimation certificates. Applicants also undergo medical exams, which makes us confident that there are no minor children in the ranks of the Rapid Support Forces. Secondly, the reports claims in paragraph 140 have not been verified. We therefore wonder why unverified information is included in the report. Furthermore, children captured in the battles of Goz Dongo and Fanga were conscripts in the armed movements. They are still in the ranks of the armed movements and are being used by them. The Government has dealt with those children in accordance with national and international humanitarian law. We have provided them with the necessary humanitarian and psychological support.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“In that regard, I would like to refer to the statements made by the representatives of Egypt, the Russian Federation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other States at this crucial meeting on an important issue. Paragraph 140 of the report refers to the recruitment of four boys by the Sudanese Armed Forces in West Darfur. I should like to clarify the following. First, since the establishment of the Sudan Defence Forces before the Second World War - even before independence - our country had in place laws and regulations banning the recruitment of children under the age of 18. The recruitment form, knows as Form 5-A, includes a paragraph stipulating the age of the applicant and requesting the submission of a birth certificate or an age estimation certificate as further proof to confirm the information.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“Secondly, paragraph 136 notes that two schools and three hospitals were attacked by the Sudanese Armed Forces without specifying the names of the hospitals, despite the fact that in Darfur, like elsewhere in the Sudan and throughout the world, hospitals are clearly marked and known. Nor does the report mention the date of the attack or the number of casualties. Also, the report does not cite the source for its information or whether it is a United Nations source or a source of the opposition forces or of the 22,740 non-governmental organizations that operate in the conflict zone. We note with satisfaction the increased interest among United Nations States Members to cite the sources of information in full transparency and clarity.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“First, paragraph 135 refers to documented cases of rape by Sudanese Armed Forces elements and aligned militias. We note in that regard that the relevant Sudanese civil and military law imposes maximum penalties for proven violations. Cases are referred to the judicial authorities, where they are speedily investigated regardless of the position of the accused. It is also worth noting that the Independent Expert, Mr. Aristide Nononsi, issued a report on the humanitarian situation in the Sudan, covering the period from October 2015 to June 2016, that points to a decrease in cases of rape to the lowest level recorded in any conflict zone. That is testimony from an official who is authorized to conduct monitoring and surveillance in my country.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“Mr. Mohamed (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): I should like at the outset to thank and commend Malaysia for convening this important meeting to address the issue of children and armed conflict. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report of 20 April (S/2016/306). We further thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, and the Executive Director of UNICEF, Mr. Anthony Lake, for their informative briefings to the Council and for their references to the joint efforts of the Sudan and the United Nations to protect children in conflict zones in the Sudan. We should like to provide the Security Council with clarifications concerning a number of paragraphs of the Secretary-General's report.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, we welcome the diagnostic tool developed by the United Nations and the World Bank. We in Kenya actually know the wisdom and the value of deploying technology in the service of humankind. We have developed three such technologies and applications: the "Umati" project for crowds; "Wiano" for reconciliation; and "Ushahidi", which means "witness" or "testimony". The Ushahidi project was used in Kenya, Haiti and Japan, among other places.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source