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Mohammed

lines on the record: 364
first: 1996-08-28
most recent: 2023-10-12
sittings or episodes: 37
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“There are also suspicions of politicization vis-à-vis imposing or lifting these sanctions, which prompts us to question their legitimacy as a tool to exert political pressure. At present, the Sudan is targeted by sanctions imposed on it under resolution 1591 (2005) and subsequent resolutions. Although these measures are part of targeted sanctions in response to the situation that prevailed in Darfur more than 16 years ago, they nonetheless have had a negative impact on the country as a whole. This is an issue that has been flagged by a number of Chairs of the Sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005). Flows of foreign direct investment have been affected, which has generated a climate of mistrust and uncertainty, with negative consequences for the socioeconomic life of the people.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“These sanctions also give rise to a multitude of questions related to their effectiveness in the maintenance of international peace and security, as well as their potential impact on the achievement of socioeconomic development in the countries subject to these punitive measures. This debate also goes hand in hand with the overall discussion of and efforts to reform United Nations sanctions regimes, which is why today’s debate is so important. The Sudan is deeply concerned by the fact that the Security Council imposes targeted and non-targeted sanctions, which gives rise to ethical issues related to their unintended consequences for vulnerable populations in targeted countries.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Mr. Mohammed (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to warmly congratulate you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. We also thank Norway for its successful presidency last month. In addition, we thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo and Mr. Martin Griffiths for their briefings. We thank the delegation of the Russian Federation for organizing this important debate on “General issues relating to sanctions: preventing their humanitarian and unintended consequences”. The imposition of sanctions on certain countries by the Security Council has resulted in an ongoing debate on the adverse consequences of these sanctions for the attainment of the goals set out in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“The Council must play a constructive role in bringing closer together the positions of various Sudanese civil and military parties so that the country can pursue its democratic transition, which will be worthy of the sacrifices made by Sudanese women and youth and maintain the gains of the past two years, while preserving the security and stability yearned for by the Sudanese people and achieving freedom, peace and justice, in line with the principles contained in the Constitutional Declaration and Juba Peace Agreement. The Council’s support to the Sudan is very important in these circumstances in order to bring together the divergent points of view of the various Sudanese parties.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“I reaffirm the commitment of the Sudan to strengthening cooperation with South Sudan in order to enhance the work of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism and the Joint Oversight Committee in Abyei. We are also committed to establishing joint mechanisms between the two countries, based on the terms of the agreements signed between the two parties leading to a solution to the final status of Abyei in accordance with the agreed references. In conclusion, some delegations have voiced their concern about what is currently happening in the Sudan. While we understand such concern, we reiterate the need for the international community, and the Security Council in particular, to continue supporting the people of the Sudan during this critical and decisive period.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“Fourthly, the Sudan reiterates its commitment to fully cooperating with the Secretariat regarding the smooth replacement of the current forces of UNISFA with a neutral and multinational peacekeeping force that is better qualified and meets the conditions of the elements working in peace missions. We will commit ourselves to cooperating with the departing forces in accordance with our obligations under the status-of-forces agreement and our well-known customs and traditions, as well as in adherence to all other obligations dictated by other contractual or humanitarian considerations. Fifthly, we welcome the recommendation of the Secretary-General that the mandate of UNISFA be renewed for six months.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“The Sudan therefore calls for de-escalation, a reduction in tensions in the region and refraining from taking unilateral measures that could threaten stability in the UNISFA area of operations. In this regard, I offer my condolences to the family of the peacekeeper who lost his life during these events. Thirdly, we welcome the holding of the consultative meetings organized by the UNISFA community liaison office, which included Abyei community leaders. We hope that the various social components will take initiatives to maintain cooperation and peaceful coexistence so as to ensure peace and security for the communities in Abyei region.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“In this regard, I would like to stress the following five points. First, the Sudan is counting greatly on friendly relations with the State of South Sudan and on benefiting from the positive momentum to resolve all outstanding issues between the two countries, foremost among which is the situation in Abyei. That includes the establishment of temporary administrative and security mechanisms called for in the 20 June 2011 agreement, signed by both parties. Secondly, while the Sudan reaffirms its commitment to maintaining peace, stability and security in Abyei, we note with concern the events that have taken place in the region in recent weeks, leading to the withdrawal of team members of the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism from sites, which resulted in the closing of those sites and the evacuation of personnel to Abyei.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“The Joint Political and Security Mechanism, which is the highest body responsible for the agreements on the joint cooperation between the Republic of the Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan, reached positive decisions that will strengthen relations between the two countries and support security and stability. The two parties agreed that the next meeting of the Mechanism would be held in January 2022. The positive environment of rapprochement between the two countries has cast a positive light on negotiations on the final status of Abyei, which the Sudan has repeatedly emphasized. The Sudan is committed to building on the development in bilateral relations between the two brotherly neighbours so as to enhance peaceful and social coexistence in Abyei, expedite discussions and reach an understanding on the final status of Abyei.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“They also reached agreements on eliminating all obstacles to banking transactions between the two countries. Abyei was the subject of important discussions during the visit, when an agreement was reached to closely follow the situation in Abyei through the joint security committees. In that context, another meeting by the Joint Political and Security Mechanism was held in Juba on 4 and 5 September, during which the Mechanism, under the presidency of the two Ministers of Defence of the Sudan and South Sudan, reviewed the implementation of the results of the preceding meeting held in Khartoum. They also reviewed a UNISFA report and a report of the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism in the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“Bilateral relations between the Sudan and South Sudan have continued to improve in recent months. Regular visits among officials of the two countries at various levels are but one example of that progress. At the top of the list of visits is that undertaken to Juba in August by the Sudanese Prime Minister. During his visit, he reaffirmed the importance of building the strategic relationship between the two countries. Moreover, three memorandums of understanding — on transport, trade and oil — were signed during the visit. The two parties reached agreements on opening passages to borders, discussed signing agreements on trade and the economic free zone, traffic arrangements and the resumption of moving goods and passengers by land, river and railway.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“Mr. Mohammed (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. We commend the vitality of the Council’s agenda during the presidency of your friendly country. We also express our appreciation to Her Excellency the Permanent Representative of Ireland for her successful presidency of the Council last month. We thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under- Secretary-General for Peace Operations, for his briefing on the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). We also thank Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa, and Mr. Thabo Mbeki for their briefings. The Sudan notes the Secretary-General’s report (S/2021/881) on the situation in Abyei.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“My Government assures the Council that it will work closely with the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) and other bilateral, regional and international partners to effectively address them. We call on the Security Council to continue to support the work of UNITAMS as the Mission carries out its mandate. For its part, the Sudan shall support UNITAMS in order to implement its strategic objectives, as mandated by the Security Council. The meeting rose at 11.10 a.m.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“The Juba Peace Agreement-mandated joint force, comprised of the Sudanese Armed Forces and former combatants of armed groups, is currently being deployed to improve civilian protection. While shouldering its responsibility to protect, the Sudan will ensure adherence to and compliance with international humanitarian law and human rights best practices. Let me take this opportunity to praise the contributions and sacrifices of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and its troop- and police-contributing countries throughout its 13-year existence in Darfur. The people of Darfur will remain thankful for their sacrifices and contributions to peace and security. We are aware of some remaining challenges in Darfur.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“As the mission enters its liquidation phase, we would like to emphasize that it is critically important for the Secretariat to carry out and complete environmental clean-up and restoration and dispose of hazardous materials, including expired ammunition, in accordance with the established practices in this regard. This task must be completed as soon as possible and prior to the end of the liquidation period. I would like to stress that the transitional Government of the Sudan is committed to carrying out its responsibility to protect its people in Darfur after UNAMID’s exit, in line with the national plan for civilian protection. With the Juba Peace Agreement, the protective environment in Darfur has been greatly strengthened and special emphasis is now being placed on displaced persons, children, women and other vulnerable groups.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“We would like to emphasize that during liquidation the UNAMID base in El Fasher will be protected by Sudanese guard units to enhance safety within the perimeter of the base and ensure that assets and contingent-owned equipment can be safely repatriated. We would like to note that the former UNAMID team sites in Darfur, which have been handed over to the local authorities, will be protected and used for civilian purposes, in line with the framework agreement. These facilities will be assigned and used for health care, education and other social services as identified by the local communities.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Atul Khare for his briefing. Following the termination of the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) by the Security Council in accordance with resolution 2559 (2020), Sudanese authorities at the federal and local levels fully cooperated with the mission to ensure an orderly and safe withdrawal of troops, personnel and equipment. In this regard, a framework agreement was signed last March between the Sudan and the Secretariat, represented by Mr. Khare, to govern this process. As the withdrawal phase has come to completion, the Sudan is committed to positively engaging with the Secretariat during the liquidation period.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate that the Sudan is fully prepared to engage constructively with the Secretariat and the members of the Committee to develop clear and well-defined benchmarks, as stated in resolution 2562 (2021), to guide the Council in its review and lifting of the sanctions. A delegation from the Secretariat arrived in Khartoum yesterday to hold consultations with the Government of the Sudan in that regard. The Sudan is committed to working with the international community to build a new Sudan that lives in peace with itself and its neighbours, as well as in its regional and international environment. In the light of the substantive changes to the Sudan’s domestic political conditions two years ago, it is incumbent upon the Council to engage positively with the aspirations of the Sudanese people.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8795 (2021) · source
“I would like to point out here that the punitive measures imposed more than 15 years ago pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) and subsequent related resolutions are no longer justifiable at all. Darfur is currently undergoing a pivotal transition from war and conflict to peacebuilding, meaning that it is incumbent upon the Security Council to review and lift those sanctions in response to the positive developments on the ground in Darfur. An end to the sanctions will enable the Government to rebuild and strengthen the capacity of the security forces and law enforcement agencies in order to maintain and consolidate peace not only in Darfur but throughout the entire region, which has a long border where organized crime groups can perpetrate trafficking in persons and weapons, as well as other transnational criminal activities.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8795 (2021) · source
“In the context of the Government’s fulfilment of its responsibilities to protect civilians in Darfur, the Sudanese authorities are working diligently to protect and promote children’s rights in general and to normalize the situation of children affected by the conflict in particular, as children are among the most vulnerable groups in conflict areas. A plan of action for the protection of children from violations in areas of armed conflict was signed in March 2016, followed by the signing of a mainstreamed road map on the issue in August 2018. Units for the protection of women and children have also been established within the structures of the Sudanese regular forces, which endeavour to immediately detect and address any cases of violations against women and children.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8795 (2021) · source
“The first units of troops representing those parties have arrived in Khartoum and Darfur to implement the terms of the security arrangements and establish a joint force for the protection of civilians in Darfur. I seize this opportunity to reaffirm that the Government is determined to continue improving the security situation in Darfur by implementing the Juba Peace Agreement, collecting unauthorized weapons, upholding justice and accountability, implementing the national plan for civilian protection, involving the Abdul Wahid movement in the peace process and adopting measures to prevent the outbreak of intercommunal fighting.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8795 (2021) · source
“Mr. Mohammed (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan for his briefing with regard to the quarterly report on the work of the Committee. The security situation in Darfur is steadily improving day by day. The ceasefire that has been in place across the Darfur region that has not been breached since it was declared. Moreover, the provisions of the Juba Peace Agreement, which was signed last October, are being implemented by the Government on the ground in cooperation with the peace partners. The Sovereign Council and the Council of Ministers have both been reshuffled to include leaders from the parties to the Juba Peace Agreement.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8795 (2021) · source
“I would like to conclude by reiterating the AU’s commitment to fully assume its share of responsibility in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. However, we should also be mindful of the fact that the responsibility rests on all of us and that we need to act collectively to confront this scourge, which not only undermines international peace and security but also the very values and principles that have long characterized our diverse and democratic societies. All Member States must continuously seek to work together through approaches that do not cause harm, but rather reflect the principles that bind together our international community, with a sense of solidarity and responsibility for the immediate and long-term welfare of all societies across the globe.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Nonetheless, there is a need for policy responses that are specifically designed to address the local realities and the multiplicity of factors, whether economic, ethnic, political or religious. Thirdly, concerning the international community as a whole, we need to pay more attention to the factors that lie beyond the immediate local context. From the conflict in the Middle East to the rise of Islamophobia and right-wing extremist groups in the West, these issues are craftily integrated into the narrative of violent extremist groups to portray a global injustice and instil fear and hatred. We should therefore be mindful of the fact that conditions that provide fertile ground for violent extremism have to be addressed both locally and globally.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“There is a need to focus more on prevention, while integrating security and law-enforcement responses, as well as sustainable post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction. Secondly, more work is needed to understand the motivation, particularly for young people, to join the ranks of violent extremist groups. The dominant and stereotypical explanation has been that they are unemployed and marginalized individuals who have succumbed to the appeal of charismatic fanatical leaders who provide opportunities otherwise unavailable to them. But research conducted on the continent indicates that that is not always the case. In fact, there is often a combination of factors, some of which are neither religious negotiationsor ideological. That is not to say that ideology and religion do not play an important role in many instances.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“In addition to that, AU peace support operations, such as the African Union Mission in Somalia and ad- hoc security coalitions, such as the Multinational Joint Task Force and the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel, have demonstrated to the rest of the world the commitment of Africa to eliminate terrorism. The international community has therefore understood the urgent need to provide those mechanisms with the predictable and sustainable support that is commensurate with the challenges at hand. Against that background, I would like to emphasize three points, based on our experience in Africa. First, as we manage this scourge, we have recognized more than ever that reinforcing our efforts to ensure the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism must be addressed in an integrated and comprehensive manner.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“The AU institutions have also continued to build the capacities of intelligence services, law enforcement agencies and other institutions to prevent and combat terrorism, in line with the African Union instruments and frameworks. Those institutions include the African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism, the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa and, most recently, the AU Mechanism for Police Cooperation. Furthermore, the Nouakchott and Djibouti Processes for Enhancing Security Cooperation in the Sahel and East Africa regions, established under the auspices of the AU, have served as catalysts for cooperation among the intelligence services of the countries and regions concerned.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“As early as 1992, the AU took steps to address terrorism through the adoption of resolutions and declarations on strengthening cooperation among its member States. In the late 1990s, the continent recognized the need for a robust multidimensional approach and therefore adopted the 1999 Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism, which provides, among other things, measures to counter terrorist financing, strengthen the criminal justice response to terrorism and foster inter-State police and judicial cooperation. In 2004, the Convention was supplemented by a Protocol, which addresses the convergence of terrorism and organized crime. That was done at a time when piracy and kidnap-for-ransom appeared as new means of securing funds for terrorist groups.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Extremist and other criminal groups use social media and online recruitment platforms to spread radical propaganda to the general public in various languages. We must also recognize that the sophistication of terrorist groups does not stop at their radicalization and recruitment strategies. Over the years, they have morphed into well-organized shadow Governments, providing services and in some cases acting as the judge, jury and executioner. Terrorism is also fuelling intercommunal violence. We have seen in the past how terrorist groups have exploited tensions among communities in several countries. The complexity of terrorism and violent extremism on the African continent defies generalizations and one-size-fits-all policy responses. The AU approaches have therefore evolved in response to such complexities.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Populations have lost their homes and livelihoods, while basic infrastructure has been devastated, reversing development gains and threatening prospects of any kind of future for the people of those regions for decades to come. In the meantime, the tools employed by terrorist groups are becoming increasingly sophisticated. The double-edged sword of technology is a reality we have to grapple with as techniques become more sophisticated, as we have seen with the reality of drone terrorism. Terrorist groups have also perfected the art of recruitment, facilitated by the use of cyberplatforms and structural vulnerabilities, such as poverty, ethnic and religious fissures and competing political ideologies.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Today’s meeting is indeed taking place at a time when terrorism and violent extremism are assuming unprecedented scales of expansion and intensity within and beyond the African continent. In addition to the situations in the Sahel, the Lake Chad basin and the Horn of Africa, terrorism is now spreading to other parts of the continent previously spared by the menace. Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo elaborated on that fact in great detail. We cannot ignore the fact that those regions are at war today — a real war in which dozens of soldiers and civilians die almost every week. Thousands of children have seen their schools closed either because they are destroyed or because teachers and pupils alike have been forced to flee.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Ms. Mohammed: On behalf of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, I wish to start by congratulating your delegation, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month and thank you for extending an invitation to a representative of the African Union (AU) to speak at today’s timely and very important debate. You also have our support as we work to strengthen the partnership between China and Africa for the benefit of peace, security and stability on the continent. We congratulate your delegation on the successful conclusion of the negotiations of the presidential statement to be adopted later today.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“As the Secretary-General rightly stated in his report, "[t]errorism is a global issue and the entire international community has a responsibility to contribute." (S/2019/868, para. 38)”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“The African Union continues to provide support to the G-5 Sahel by advocating for the mobilization of resources pledged at the Partners and Donors Coordination Conference that the G-5 Sahel held on 6 December 2018 in Nouakchott to finance its priority investment programme. In addition, the African Union recently held a regional conference in Niamey on the issue of climate change in the Sahel and adopted pertinent resolutions in that regard. As I conclude my remarks, I would like to stress that the support of the countries in the region as well as that of the African Union, the United Nations and the entire international community, is an absolute priority for winning the fight against terrorism in the region.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“I must also recognize the efforts of the member States of the Economic Community of West African States, which decided earlier this year at their Extraordinary Summit held on 14 September to mobilize support for the Sahel countries. The African Union supports that initiative and calls upon the international community for substantial assistance. On the political level, the African Union also remains committed to the peace process in Mali and Libya and will continue its efforts to resolve the crisis in those countries. In the area of development, the African Union is supporting the countries of the Lake Chad basin as part of its regional strategy for the stabilization, recovery and resilience in the areas affected by Boko Haram.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“I take this opportunity to recall the persistent request from the Heads of State of the G-5 Sahel for direct funding from the United Nations to the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel and for the Joint Force to operate under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, as recommended by the Secretary-General. Moreover, it should be recalled that the international community's efforts should be part of a global vision, taking into account the other challenges faced by the Sahel region, such as in the areas of governance, development and climate change. The African Union aligns itself with that vision, which we believe that will bring more hope to the people.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“In particular, we express solidarity with the G-5 Sahel countries and, of course, welcome the establishment of its Joint Force. That decision, which entails a great deal of responsibility, is very much in line with the philosophy of the African Peace and Security Architecture. In that regard, during its recent meeting on 9 April, the African Union Peace and Security Council renewed the mandate of the Joint Force. More than ever before, the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel requires adequate resources in order to be in an offensive position. This is urgent and of absolute necessity moving forward.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“We have also heard that in Burkina Faso there is clearly a fury of terrorist attacks. We are witnessing an extension of those attacks, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the north. Sometimes the attacks target civilian groups, but other times they can also target places of worship and schools. And we have also witnessed in recent weeks the great losses suffered by defence and security forces. Chad is also not spared in that context. It is also facing insecurity due to activities linked to terrorist groups, particularly Boko Haram. We have seen attacks, particularly in the north, earlier this year in January and February. Once again, the African Union condemns these heinous attacks and expresses its solidarity with the countries of the region.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“That continues to be of great concern to the African Union. We have heard that there has been a sharp increase in terrorist attacks in Mali, both in the north and in the centre of the country, targeting mainly the Malian armed forces and their posts and camps. Dozens of people, including civilians, have been killed in those attacks. The latest attack, on 18 November in Tabankort, in the Gao region, during a joint operation by the Malian and Nigerian armies to secure the common borders, killed 13 Malian soldiers and wounded 29 others, and also caused extensive material damage. We have also heard that the Niger continues to face terrorist attacks in its border areas, particularly on its border with Mali, and also insurgent attacks from Boko Haram in the southern part of the country, particularly in the Diffa region.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“Ms. Mohammed: On behalf of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and to express our gratitude for the invitation to brief the Security Council on the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel). I would also like to thank His Excellency Mr. Alpha Barry, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Burkina Faso, and Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa and the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. I also look forward to hearing from the two additional briefers, Mr. Vervaeke and Ms. Assitan Diallo. As requested, I will try and keep my remarks as brief as possible. We have heard from both briefers today about the increasing deterioration of security in the Sahelo-Saharan region.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“My second to last point regards what the Deputy Secretary-General said about girls' education, which, I believe, clearly translates to women's economic empowerment. We have seen that in so many different country situations where it can be seen how, by educating girls, eventually even the mothers are educated by proxy just based on the experiences they have on the ground. So that should definitely be fully encouraged. Finally, I believe the Peacebuilding Commission provides an opportunity. It is currently engaged in the greater Horn of Africa. I hope that with the upcoming review, opportunities such as with regard to coherence, financing and ownership will be explored, particularly at the regional level and working with the regional mechanisms and regional economic communities.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“However, I would also like to re-emphasize that whatever support and encouragement we give, we have to also consider the fact that there are some basic needs of that women peacekeepers have and that must be taken into consideration in Somalia. We heard from the African Union Special Envoy for Women, Peace and Security about basic needs, such as bathroom facilities that are exclusive to women and having privacy - for example, sanitary towels and being able to have access to communications to speak that to their families on a regular basis. These are simple things that can easily be overlooked but make a huge impact in supporting them or encouraging them to actually stay on the ground, including when they are deployed.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“Regarding Somalia, which I believe was also mentioned a couple of times, and the resumption of the dialogue between the central Government and the federal member states, as I mentioned briefly last week also within the framework of our cooperation with the United Nations (see S/PV.8650), we have started exploring the development of a political strategy to facilitate coherence in our engagements in the country. I would also like to express appreciation for the four points that were mentioned by Indonesia regarding the primacy of peaceful settlements and disputes, particularly the fact that we work with a united front and, by confronting some of these common challenges, we will be able to have more of an impact. Regarding encouraging more female peacekeepers, I think that the Deputy Secretary-General has addressed that point.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“Last week, the Council had such an opportunity by hearing first- hand from some of the actors that are actually on the ground (see S/PV.8649), and such engagements should be encouraged in order to raise their voices. On South Sudan, something that has also been mentioned a couple of times is the need for accelerating the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. The international community needs to maintain pressure. That also has to be supported, and the fact that there is a major humanitarian crisis in that country should not be overlooked. Women and children are the ones who suffer the most in that situation.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“Ms. Mohammed: Before I comment, I would like to say that it is quite refreshing to have the opportunity to actually engage, and I hope we will have more such opportunities during this presidency. A number of questions were asked, which I will try and answer in general, with just a few country-specific comments. First, regarding the Sudan, the implementation of the 17 August Constitutional Declaration, which was mentioned several times, needs to be encouraged and accompanied. But, most important, the sanctions need to be lifted in order for the Sudan to be able to move forward and, of course, we must continually encourage it to support more women's participation.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“Allow me to end by commending the efforts undertaken by the women and leadership of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia. The African Union remains firm about the urgency of supporting those regional efforts to ensure the full rebirth of the Horn of Africa in line with our continental aspirations for peace, security and development.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, women peacekeepers in the African Union Mission in Somalia are playing a key role in the sensitization of Somali women to leadership and community engagement. It is important to continue to support their endeavours and provide them with adequate gender-sensitive facilities to create a better working environment for them. Lastly, the new era of peace in the Horn of Africa provides an immense opportunity for enhanced regional cooperation. It is an opportunity to show true solidarity with the people and the Governments of the region. I call on our two institutions to be at the vanguard of that solidarity and to respond to the aspirations of the people of the Horn of Africa for a peaceful, stable and integrated region.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“It is important that our organizations continue to support women's initiatives, as they have impact on communities. At the African Union Commission, under the women, peace and security framework, we want to emphasize the implementation of commitments by various actors and strongly believe that partnership with women's organizations will provide the vehicle for concrete actions. On that note, I would like to conclude with the following points. First, the Horn of Africa must be encouraged and supported to invest in its women and youth. Secondly, we saw women's initiatives to enhance participation in peace efforts, governance and development geared towards service to the community in all the countries we visited. They need Member State and partner support.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“Substantive support to their organizations and projects and continued engagement with member States to create the conducive environment for women's participation in decision-making, at all levels, from grassroots to higher office, should be prioritized. In French they say "Z'union fail la force" - there is strength in unity. Indeed, concerted efforts between our two institutions, guided by the frameworks of cooperation on peace, security and development, provide an immense opportunity to bridge the gaps on women's leadership. I had an opportunity to brief the Council last week (see S/PV.8650), alongside Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hannah Tetteh, on AU-United Nations cooperation, which continues to strengthen as we make significant progress in a number of areas.”
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“Despite the positive perceptions garnered from the initiatives on the ground, there is no doubt that efforts have to be redoubled in order to ensure that we remain on track towards achieving the development goals we have set for ourselves. Last week, during the open debate on women and peace and security (see S/PV.8649), we were reminded that the realities on the ground are far from reflective of the pronouncements and commitments in our deliberations and decisions. It is time for us to break that cycle. Women's aspirations and initiatives that we heard and saw in our interactions across the four countries provide a clear basis to affirm that women's participation is imperative if we want to deliver on our commitments.”
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