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first: 2010-06-16
most recent: 2023-12-18
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“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Brazil. I thank Mr. Adedeji Ebo for his briefing, and I take note of Mr. Credico’s remarks. Brazil shares the concerns about the use, or threat of use, of weapons and ammunition with increasing lethality and destructive power in Ukraine. That trend, aggravated by the unacceptable threat of resorting to the nuclear option, hampers a peaceful solution to the conflict and portends even greater suffering for the civilian population. The scale of arms and ammunition transfers to Ukraine could leave a dreadful legacy for current and future generations.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Credico for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“According to my watch, you have been speaking for about 17 minutes, Mr. Credico. I would like to ask you to conclude your intervention within one minute.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“Allow me to interrupt for just a moment. The representative of the United Kingdom has asked for the floor on a point of order.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Adedeji Ebo, Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs; and Mr. Randy Credico. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Ebo”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“Before we begin, I would like to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Security Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Flashing lights on the collars of the microphones will prompt speakers to bring their remarks to a close after four minutes. I now give the floor to the representative of Belgium.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption2 (2023) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.10 p.m.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“Support from the international community remains vital in the short term. We commend the work of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the life-saving efforts of humanitarian agencies. While essential support and generous donations from abroad helped Somalia to tackle the worst aspects of a food-insecurity crisis last year, the challenges remain daunting. After all, nearly half of its population needs humanitarian assistance this year. By improving its security and stability, Somalia will free a significant share of its people’s precious time, energy and resources to pursue their ambitions and dreams. A developing country with such a promising young population deserves all the resources and support we can summon to promote its development. I resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“Her comprehensive briefing to Council members on 7 September made it clear that the engagement, in good faith, of all sides of the conflict is critical to solving the issues that have plagued the lives of civilians in the Sool region since last year. Dialogue facilitated by mediation is the best option available for reaching an agreement. We welcome the African Union Peace and Security Council’s efforts to operationalize the three-month technical pause requested by the Federal Government of Somalia. Brazil commends, in particular, the African Union’s commitment to durable peace in Somalia. As the most essential partner in Somalia’s security transition, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia deserves full support from the Council to fulfil its demanding mandate.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“We welcome the efforts to enhance governance at the federal and member state levels. President Mohamud’s remarks to the Council on 22 June (see S/PV.9356) highlighted how meetings of the National Consultative Council have resulted in agreements on elections, the allocation of power, judicial institutions and fiscal federalism. Despite that remarkable progress, Somalia faces significant challenges ahead. Al-Shabaab continues to pose the most dangerous threat. Despite the United Nations special political mission’s vital mediation efforts, the conflict in Laascaanood remains unresolved. We commend the tenacious efforts of Special Representative Laing and her team to bring about a peaceful solution to the violent clashes in Laascaanood.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Brazil. I thank Special Representatives Laing and Souef for their briefings. I welcome Ambassador Osman and the Somali delegation to today’s meeting. Brazil commends Somalia’s enduring commitment to improving security and stability. We underscore, in particular, the unprecedented liberation of dozens of communities from Al-Shabaab rule since July 2022. The national stabilization strategy and the revised stabilization plan provide solid conceptual frameworks to address the considerable needs of the newly recovered areas. By resuming long-term State-building processes in the liberated communities, the Federal Government of Somalia and the federal member states have unprecedented opportunities to promote local ownership and sustain peace.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Souef for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/758, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia. I now give the floor to Ms. Laing.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Catriona Laing, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, and His Excellency Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to documents S/2023/720 and S/2023/724, which contain the text of letters dated 29 September 2023 from the Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Al-Shabaab addressed to the President of the Security Council. At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by Ambassador Kimihiro Ishikane, Permanent Representative of Japan, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Al-Shabaab. I now give the floor to Ambassador Ishikane.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9441 (2023) · source
“It is our responsibility as Council members to encourage de-escalation and the establishment of negotiations, either directly between the parties or through the good offices of neutral third parties or international institutions. Brazil supports efforts to prevent the diversion of arms and munitions and to increase the transparency and accountability of international transfers. We urge all Member States to adhere to the Arms Trade Treaty, uphold the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms and refrain from any transactions that may constitute a violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions. I resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“The introduction of increasingly more destructive weapons into this conflict and the inadmissible threat of use of nuclear weapons seriously undermine peace and security well beyond the battlefield and make peace even more elusive. Moreover, the extensive mining of land, including in the vicinity of populated areas, poses an enduring threat for civilians and has an impact on the use of agricultural land. Years after the suspension of hostilities, weapons used in conflicts may still affect civilians or be diverted to criminal or terrorist organizations, becoming a long- term factor of instability. We believe that those considerations should encourage a reflection on the current dynamics of the war in Ukraine. The continuation of the conflict comes at a heavy price, paid mostly by the civilian population — today or for years to come.”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“I will now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Brazil. I thank Mr. Ebo for his important briefing and Mr. Nixon for sharing his views today. I welcome the delegation of Ukraine to this meeting. Our position is well known, and it has not changed since the last Council meeting on the issue, in September (see S/PV.9424). Brazil supports the inherent right of all Member States to self-defence in the event of an armed conflict, in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. That obviously applies to Ukraine. However, massive transfers of arms and munitions to conflict zones pose serious, long-standing risks to peace and security.”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Nixon for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Adedeji Ebo, Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs; and Mr. Garland Nixon, political analyst. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Ebo”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“The collaboration between the two countries in other areas, as in the repatriation of Kuwaiti property and missing nationals, exemplifies that constructive and forward-looking diplomatic engagement can settle complex disputes. Finally, Brazil commends the ongoing efforts by the Government of Iraq, supported by the United Nations, to facilitate the return of displaced persons and repatriate nationals from Al-Hol camp in Syria. We acknowledge the Special Representative’s role in assisting Iraqi authorities in those efforts, including the reintegration of women and children within Iraq. That is an example of how to curb the threat that detention camps in the Middle East become breeding grounds for the radicalization of young generations. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Iraq.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“In their legitimate efforts to combat the threat posed by Da’esh or any other non-State actor, Member States must cooperate and abide by the prohibition on the use of force in their international relations, as per Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations. Brazil acknowledges the willingness of Iraq to cooperate with the international community, including neighbouring countries, in its fight against terrorism. The facilitation of regional dialogue is part of UNAMI’s mandate. Brazil welcomes the Mission’s offer to support negotiations between Iraq and Kuwait about their maritime border. We hope that the parties can engage in dialogue in good faith in order to reach mutually acceptable solutions.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“I would like to highlight some points of the most recent report of the Secretary-General’s on the implementation of resolution 2682 (2023) (S/2023/700). The Secretary-General refers to the link between power shortages in Iraq and the effects of unilateral coercive measures. Iraq’s impossibility to make payments for foreign gas does not contribute to the country’s stability. The Secretary-General’s report also provides information on the repercussions in Iraq of deplorable episodes of Qur’an desecrations in other countries. They are a reminder of the importance of promoting religious tolerance to achieve a culture of peace. We welcome Iraq’s firm commitment to protecting diplomatic and consular premises in the country. Counter-terrorism is another important aspect of the report.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“As a Chapter VI Mission, UNAMI’s mandate responds to the request by the Iraqi Government to support domestic efforts and processes, in full respect of Iraqi sovereignty and ownership. In line with the letter by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, Mr. Fuad Hussein, addressed to the Council in May, the latest renewal of UNAMI’s mandate offers an opportunity for the Mission to prioritize and streamline the areas in which assistance is most requested by the Government of Iraq. Brazil commends the progress achieved by Iraq on many domestic fronts since last May. That includes the passing of the federal budget, the scheduling of provincial and regional elections and the launching of a national plan to enhance women’s political participation. We also highlight Iraq’s accession to the Paris Agreement on climate change in December 2021.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Brazil. I join others in thanking Ms. Jeanine Hennis- Plasschaert for her briefing. I also thank Ms. Dhefaf Al-Jarahi for sharing her experience and opinions with Council members on the promotion of women’s rights. And I welcome the Iraqi delegation to this meeting. I also add my voice to those who express their sentiments and sympathy to the people and the Government of Iraq for the tragic fire that broke out on 26 September and claimed more than 100 lives in Hamdaniya. Brazil values the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in helping the Iraqi authorities to achieve their objectives as set out in Iraq’s governmental programme.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Al-Jarahi for her important briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/698, which contains the thirty-eighth report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013), and document S/2023/700, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2682 (2023). I now give the floor to Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Iraq to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq; and Ms. Dhefaf Al-Jarahi, Country Manager, Iraq Foundation. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“Brazil concurs with the Secretary-General’s assessment of the need for a holistic approach to address the root causes of irregular migration, through enhanced cooperation and solidarity. In that regard, we underscore the importance of effectively implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. We also hope that the upcoming second Global Refugee Forum will foster ambitious commitments to improving the situation of those fleeing persecution. We must not allow for the horror that we have seen in the Mediterranean Sea to continue any further.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9428 (2023) · source
“They also must respect the principle of equality and non-discrimination, the principle of non-refoulement, the right to seek asylum, the right to life, the prohibition of torture, the promotion of gender equality, and the rights and best interests of children. Those measures must also comply with Member States’ search-and-rescue obligations under international maritime law. The coercive measures authorized by the Council under resolution 2240 (2015) have been in place for eight years. Yet, the situation today is unfortunately worse than ever. Without peace and sustainable development, migration flows will continue to increase. We will continue to witness death and suffering, including among children and other vulnerable persons.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9428 (2023) · source
“We echo the recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2023/640) on the implementation of resolution 2652 (2022), which extends the Council’s authorization to intercept vessels off the Libyan coast until 29 September. All actors involved must place human rights and the immediate needs of migrants and refugees at the core of their efforts to prevent and counter smuggling and trafficking. The issue should not be politicized and taken out of its already terrible context. As the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants has pointed out, States must ensure that border governance measures do not run against the prohibition of collective expulsions.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9428 (2023) · source
“I join others in thanking Directors Menikdiwela and Liljert for their briefings. The coercive measures exceptionally authorized by the Security Council under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, through resolution 2240 (2015), have been justified as necessary to combat the smuggling of migrants and trafficking of persons in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast, since they undermine the process of stabilization of Libya and endanger the lives of thousands of people. Those measures do not — and should not be taken to — criminalize migration. They must be implemented in a manner that is fully consistent with international humanitarian law, international human rights law and international refugee law for the benefit of all migrants and refugees who cross the Mediterranean Sea.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9428 (2023) · source
“Our commitment to adequately addressing those issues and others raised today is crucial if we are to preserve and enhance the effectiveness and legitimacy of peacekeeping operations.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9413 (2023) · source
“In its assessment, the Secretary-General rightly points out the evident gap between United Nations peacekeeping mandates and what missions can actually deliver. That is a pressing task we have in our hands. The impact of the women and peace and security agenda on operational performance is of particular relevance, and we welcome the integration of that agenda across the Action for Peace Plus priorities. In the context of an increasingly hostile environment for peacekeepers, we highlight the importance of strategic communications as a powerful tool to improve the overall performance of United Nations operations, not only in countering disinformation but also in promoting engagement with local communities.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9413 (2023) · source
“And it must oversee their implementation in a systematic manner in order to adjust them in the light of changing situations. For example, when dealing with complex, multidimensional mandates — which is increasingly the case — the Council should ensure that the missions have the tools appropriate for the effective discharge of their duties. It should also be able to detect in a timely manner when conditions on the ground no longer require, justify or allow for the presence of United Nations peace operations. We commend efforts to identify gaps and formulate updated policies, such as those recommended by the Action for Peacekeeping initiative of 2018 and the Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative. We also support the approach proposed in the New Agenda for Peace on the need to strengthen peace operations and partnerships.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9413 (2023) · source
“We have recently witnessed worrisome events involving the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, as well as the decision to withdraw the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. In the Sudan, the deteriorating conditions have affected the capacity of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan to discharge its mandate. The reasons for and the magnitude of such tensions vary considerably. In any case, the Security Council should take responsibility and react according to its duties under the Charter of the United Nations. It must design mandates that are both realistic and fit for purpose.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9413 (2023) · source
“In our view, it is key to invest in the security pillar while solidly laying the ground for sustainable development initiatives, bearing in mind that security and development are closely interlinked and mutually reinforcing. We concur with the Secretary-General’s view that peacekeeping remains a central component of the continuum of United Nations responses to threats to international peace and security. For that to be maintained, peacekeeping must abide by the basic principles of the consent of the parties, impartiality and the non-use of force, except in self-defence and in defence of the mandate. The United Nations peacekeeping system is at a critical juncture. Tensions between missions and host countries and recurring violent incidents point to an increasingly challenging environment for peacekeeping.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9413 (2023) · source
“I join others in thanking the Albanian presidency for organizing this meeting, as well as Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing. Brazil knows first-hand the importance of United Nations peace missions. In the past 70 years, more than 55,000 Brazilian military and police personnel have participated in United Nations missions across the globe. We fully appreciate and are immensely grateful for those who often risk their lives in hostile environments. They deserve our wholehearted support. Men and women peacekeepers have a crucial task, which is to help create the conditions for durable peace and sustainable development.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9413 (2023) · source
“As always, Brazil firmly condemns the development, storage and use of chemical weapons anywhere, by anyone, in any circumstances. Incidents must be addressed with transparency and subject to thorough and impartial investigations, in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention. We continue to support action-oriented engagement between the OPCW Technical Secretariat and the Syrian Arab Republic as the only path towards resolving all outstanding issues in the Syria chemical-weapon file.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9411 (2023) · source
“I thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her briefing today. As we have done in the past, we have read the latest report (see S/2023/637) of the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) closely and have been unable to identify any new information for the reporting period. We are therefore forced to reiterate our suggestion that we reconsider the frequency of these meetings. In the absence of new developments, Brazil reaffirms that chemical weapons are utterly incompatible with international humanitarian law and therefore must have no place in the practices and doctrines of today’s world. The use of such weapons violates international agreements and poses serious threats to international peace and security.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9411 (2023) · source
“After 12 years of an assets freeze, the preservation of Libya’s frozen assets requires closer monitoring and updated measures by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, adapted to present-day circumstances. The paralysis of the political process in Libya should in no way justify paralysis in the Sanctions Committee in the face of reports of the depletion of funds or threats of confiscation of Libya’s sovereign wealth. Brazil stands ready to explore technical improvements to the assets freeze within the Committee and the Council, as may be required.”
2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source
“Agreement between the House of Representatives and the High State Council, based on the work of the 6+6 committee, in preparation for national elections, aligns with that key principle. We trust that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya will continue facilitating intra-Libyan dialogue to establish conditions conducive to the unification of the Government. Brazil reiterates its support for the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General to mediate among Libyan stakeholders in accordance with the principle of national ownership. We were encouraged by the announcement on 20 August of the reunification of the Central Bank of Libya after nearly nine years of division. We are hopeful that the decision will have a positive impact on the Libyan economy and serve as a catalyst for the unification of other institutions.”
2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source
“The Commission can help to foster dialogue among all relevant actors and contribute to the Security Council’s consideration of the situation in Libya. The linkages between the situation in Libya and in neighbouring countries, particularly in the Sahel, also require close collaboration in the region. We acknowledge the contribution of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission to coordinating positions among relevant Libyan actors on the withdrawal and repatriation of foreign forces from Libya and to neighbouring countries. We acknowledge and commend the engagement of the African Union in support of the national reconciliation process in Libya. We hope it can contribute to sustainable solutions in the political sphere as well. The establishment of a unified Government should be the result of a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process.”
2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source
“The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of armed groups into Libyan society are also key to any successful strategy to improve the security conditions in the country. At the root of the current political impasse, there is an obvious and profound lack of trust and of social cohesion among key Libyan institutions and stakeholders. Those circumstances also enable external interference that reinforces the current political deadlock. Peacebuilding efforts can establish an environment conducive to political and social reconciliation. In that sense, we recall the role that the Peacebuilding Commission can play, upon Libya’s request, to mobilize international attention towards nationally determined peacebuilding needs and priorities.”
2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative Bathily for his briefing. I also thank Ms. Al Jerbi from civil society for her contribution, and I join others in welcoming the Libyan delegation to this meeting. Brazil has followed with deep concern the recent armed clashes that erupted in Tripoli on 14 and 15 August. We deplore the return to hostilities and urge all parties to refrain from further violence. We call upon all parties with authority over armed groups across the country to redouble their efforts towards establishing a unified and accountable security architecture in Libya. The threat of the resurgence of conflict in Libya is a stark reminder of the urgency of supporting the implementation of the October 2020 ceasefire, including through security sector reform.”
2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source
“I would like to conclude by posing a couple of questions to the briefers. The first question is: What is the single most relevant emerging challenge faced by United Nations peacekeepers in protecting civilians? And the second question is: How can military components broaden their work with local communities to raise awareness of the dangers of misinformation and disinformation?”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“By updating and detailing mandates, the Security Council should continue to encourage the marked improvements in strategic communications we have seen in United Nations peace operations recently. Radio networks are a vital method of communication with large-scale and diverse communities, particularly in locations where the Internet connection is poor. Radio Miraya in South Sudan, Radio Okapi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guira FM in the Central African Republic and Mikado FM in Mali, for instance, provide access to credible and trustworthy sources of information for local populations. Those radio stations debunk rumours and fake news by operating as part of United Nations peacekeeping missions, especially for communities that do not access information regularly online.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“Present-day dynamic operational landscapes include new threats, such as misinformation and disinformation. Those hazards can become tools to sow discord, undermine trust in institutions and incite violence. In an era when State and non-State actors are intensifying the misuse of communication and Blue Helmets face increasingly hostile environments, competent use of strategic communications is critical for efficient peacekeeping and for the safety of the peacekeepers. We commend military components for engaging with local communities to raise awareness of the dangers of misinformation and disinformation and for monitoring and analysing online and offline information flow to identify and track threats.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“Like others, I thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix, Lieutenant General Subramanian, Lieutenant General Rodrigues De Miranda Filho and Major General Lázaro Sáenz for their insightful briefings. I also thank all those who serve as peacekeepers and are essential to the Organization’s long history of protecting civilians worldwide. I join others in expressing condolences to Ghana on the recent loss of one of its peacekeepers in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. I commend the United Kingdom for convening the annual briefing by the heads of United Nations military components from selected missions and for addressing the protection of civilians. The protection of civilians, which is an increasingly important matter for United Nations peacekeeping missions, is a complex and challenging task, as we know.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, we are concerned about the persistent humanitarian crisis in several parts of the region, marked by violence, displacement and food insecurity. The figure of 6.3 million people displaced is staggering. Addressing that critical situation requires the combined efforts of all the countries concerned in the region, supported by the international community and in line with the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. In conclusion, Brazil reiterates its full support to UNOWAS as it carries out essential work in its extensive area of operations. We remain willing to work alongside all the members of the Security Council as we help the region strive for peace, stability and sustainable development in all of its countries.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source