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“Armed separatists have seized warehouses and factories, using the premises as training camps or military repair shops. Such actions, as well as their threats and intimidation, have led to the shutdown of many factories, causing unemployment in the region to soar. As the Assistant Secretary-General has just said, the separatists have abducted some 925 people, the whereabouts of 465 of whom remain unknown. Just this week, three Red Cross employees were reportedly kidnapped and are being held in detention by the armed militants. None of those actions, all of which are clear and criminal violations of human rights law, have ever been condemned by Russia, which has instead repeatedly sought the Council's condemnation of Ukraine for its legitimate efforts to restore law and order in the east of the country.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“The details provided by the report reveal the true nature of the militant separatists and their imported leaders, whom their main sponsor, Russia, has sought time and again in the Chamber to portray as mere peaceful protesters. The trademark activities ofthose so-called peaceful protesters, as the report points out, include intimidation, abductions, illegal detention, torture and ill-treatment, as well as the deliberate targeting of critical public utilities, the illegal occupation and seizing of public and private property, bank robberies and attacks on coal mines. To date, 104 buildings remain under the control of those illegal armed groups. Such illegally occupied public buildings are often used to detain and torture civil activists, journalists and political opponents.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“Those missions register the countless and ongoing human rights violations by the Russia-supported armed separatists, who, under the false pretexts of self- determination and violations of minority rights, have dealt a blow to the rule of law and human rights in the region as they persist in their efforts to erode Ukraine's sovereignty and to destroy its territorial integrity. As the Assistant Secretary-General has just mentioned, a reign of fear and terror in the rebel-held areas prevails. The most recent report also points out that law and order in the rebel-held areas has collapsed. The rule of law has in fact been substituted by the rule of the gun.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“1 would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Simonovic' for his extensive briefing. The presence of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in eastern Ukraine and their reporting from there remain essential. Such missions register and report facts on the ground, identify the existing gaps in Government policies and, in the case of the report ofthe Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, offer important recommendations to the Ukrainian Government. Such recommendations need to be followed up as the country's leadership undertakes the comprehensive constitutional and administrative reforms necessary for the country to recover after years of corruption and neglect, as well as the impact of the current crisis.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“As the Secretary-General's report notes, five FARDC and one Congolese National Police element were convicted by the Bukavu military court of raping children. We encourage the Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities to continue their efforts in pursuing justice for child recruits and child victims. We also stress the importance of an expeditious implementation of the provisions on a children's birth registration system. Ensuring accountability for gross human rights violations, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is paramount for restoring confidence in State institutions and sustaining peace efforts.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“We welcome the recent appointment by President Kabila Kabange of a special representative on sexual violence and child recruitment and hope her mandate will be strong enough to effectively combat these abhorrent crimes. A lot remains to be done in that respect. As noted in Secretary-General's report, so far the military court has delivered two rape convictions. Rape victims across the country remained countless, though, and evidence supporting that is ample. We therefore hope that the pursuit of justice for rape victims will continue. We welcome the steps taken by the Congolese Government to implement the action plan to prevent child recruitment and tackle other grave violations against children.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“The people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have suffered badly and continue to suffer from persistent human rights violations, including abductions, killings, expulsions, child recruitment, sexual violence and rape. MONUSCO's determination to enhance the protection of civilians through a more mobile, flexible and robust approach and the Mission's eastward reconfiguration have already yielded results and remain key for ensuring the effective protection of civilians. We welcome a reinforced Mission-level presence in Goma and are convinced that will be an effective deterrent against would-be perpetrators of human rights abuses and violations. At the same time, we note that putting an end to impunity and ensuring accountability constitute another element of deterrence.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“Combating illegal logging, the illegal extraction of natural resources, poaching and the illicit ivory trade and disrupting the chains of illegal trade in such resources must be tackled with resolve and determination. We welcome the actions undertaken by the Democratic Republic of the Congo to increase the transparency of the supply chains of natural resources, as well as MONUSCO's assistance to that end. We also welcome the fact that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now a full member of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Safeguarding peace and security requires addressing the issues of justice and accountability.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“The technical committee for army reform, established in April this year, should draw up a work plan and proceed with its implementation without any delay. Broader reforms aimed at strengthening public finance management, consolidating State structure, a presence across the country, respect for the rule of law, justice and accountability are required in order to anchor the fragile progress achieved. My delegation notes the concerns expressed in Secretary- General's report (S/2014/450) with regard to the slow implementation of the 100 priority recommendations. Long-term stability inevitably hinges on addressing the root causes of the conflict. The ownership and management of land and natural resources are often at the core of conflict. Transparency and accountability for the extraction and management of natural resources must be ensured.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“As other speakers have said, the unconditional and voluntary disarmament of the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda (FDLR) remains key. It must be credible and time-bound, carried out within the shortest possible time frame, involving the FDLR leadership, and include the formal handover of all vacated territories. We stress the importance of the continued involvement of the countries of the Great Lakes region and SADC in those processes. As noted by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and others, should the voluntary process of FDLR disarmament prove unsuccessful, military operations against it remain an option. My delegation stresses the importance of accelerating the implementation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, as well as security sector reform.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“While the overall number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has decreased, we remain concerned about the man-made humanitarian crisis in Katanga, where the number of IDPs has seen an alarming increase. We need to ensure that protection efforts and humanitarian aid reach those in need in that part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well. We commend the efforts that led to the defeat of M-23 and the important actions undertaken jointly by MONUSCO and the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo (FARDC) over recent months, including against the Allied Democratic Forces - National Army for the Liberation of Uganda. Those advances were achieved at a human cost to the FARDC itself and offer a window of opportunity for extending and strengthening State authority in the areas freed from armed groups.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“It is essential to ensure that the electoral processes are peaceful, transparent and fully inclusive with a clear calendar and in accordance with the relevant constitutional provisions. We recognize the role of the good offices of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in the preparation of those elections. Even as we welcome the encouraging signs of progress in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we must bear in mind that the country continues to face significant challenges. Its security situation continues to be affected by the operation of some 40 armed groups, especially in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with grave consequences for local populations, including massive displacements.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“It is of paramount importance that the Democratic Republic of the Congo, together with regional and international partners, continue its efforts to tackle the multiple challenges in a determined manner and that the momentum of implementing the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region be maintained. Continued close cooperation among the countries of the Great Lakes region and an increased sense of national and regional ownership are key to sustaining progress. We commend the efforts undertaken by regional organizations, in particular the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union. Such efforts remain key, as the country is entering an electoral cycle, leading up to the general elections of 2016.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“Allow me to begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Martin Kobler, Special Envoy Mary Robinson, Minister Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco and Force Commander Dos Santos Cruz for all their dedicated work aimed at advancing peace, stability and security in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the region. It has been heartening to listen to the briefings earlier this morning. The recent developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo offer a window of opportunity and a sense of a different future, from improving economic growth and recovering markets to progress in tackling armed groups, including the defeat of the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) and actions against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“Russia, which has from the very beginning stoked the illegal war carried out by militant separatists against Ukraine, could have prevented the current humanitarian situation from developing long ago by disassociating itself from the militant separatism in eastern Ukraine, by cutting off all support for the insurgents, by securing its borders and by stopping the flow of Russian-made weaponry. As the Ukrainian forces do what they can to free the terrain from illegal armed groups and to ensure the unity of the State, we may have to wait a long time for any of that to happen.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“We reiterate the need for the Ukrainian forces to take all the necessary measures to prevent damage to civilian infrastructure and civilian casualties. At the same time, the efforts of the Ukrainian Government to continue the overall reform process of addressing the ills inherited from the previous regime must continue. On many occasions in the Council, we have called for de-escalation. De-escalation, however, can never be interpreted as Ukraine's unilateral surrender and acceptance of the dismemberment of the State.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“Sources on the ground note that the tendency over the recent days has been that when Ukrainian troops deploy sufficient manpower and firepower to pose a threat to the militants, the illegal armed groups redeploy to a nearby town, forcing the local population to flee as they install their armed vehicles, artillery and Grad rockets in residential areas. As fighting continues, Ukrainian authorities have been doing what they can to issue advance warnings to the civilian populations and establish unilateral humanitarian corridors in Donetsk, Luhansk and Horlivka in order to enable the population to leave combat areas. Ukraine, like any other country, has the right and duty to restore law and order within its borders and to protect its unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“Deliberate targeting by armed groups of critical utilities and illegal seizures of public and private property continue to take place. Armed separatist groups do not shy away from installing themselves among civilian populations, in the midst of towns, as they retreat under the pressure of Ukrainian forces. One recent example involved Ukrainian attempts to recapture the town of Yasinovataya, north of Donetsk. A few days ago, Ukrainian forces entered Yasinovataya, but due to the threat to the lives of civilians, a commander took the decision to return to their original positions on the outskirts of the town to avoid harming the local population.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“In Crimea, in contravention of General Assembly resolution 68/262, the laws and regulations of the Russian Federation are being applied, causing confusion and jeopardizing the rights of all those who are reluctant to take Russian citizenship. Harassment of and discrimination against the indigenous population of the Crimean Tatars and religious and other minorities continue to take place. No wonder the humanitarian situation is deteriorating in areas under the illegal rule of armed separatist groups. According to figures recently released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, some 117,000 people are displaced inside Ukraine and, as of 1 August, an estimated 168,000 people had left the country for Russia. In just the past seven days, more than 6,000 people have been forced from their homes.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“Fighters take selfies with the remains ofkilled Ukrainian soldiers. Last Friday, the self-proclaimed defence minister, Igor Girkin, declared a state of siege and the introduction of martial law in Donetsk. Warnings were issued that all troublemakers would be sent directly to courts martial. Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine have threatened medical staff, stolen and destroyed medical equipment and hospital furniture, compromised the ability of civilian patients to receive treatment and expropriated ambulances and used them to transport active fighters, as documented by non-governmental organizations. Attacks on hospitals with explosive weapons have also been reported. Such acts are strictly prohibited under international humanitarian law, which provides for special protections to medical units and personnel and to the wounded and sick.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“As the fourth report - which, as previous speakers have mentioned, we will have another occasion to discuss very soon - makes clear, the rule of law has collapsed in the areas controlled by the so-called Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic and has been replaced by the rule of lawlessness. Illegal armed groups are increasingly well equipped, with heavy weaponry, tanks and armoured vehicles capable of inflicting major damage and losses to the Ukrainian troops. Abductions and detentions of civilians, torture and ill-treatment continue in the parts controlled by pro-Russian militant separatist groups. Local administration buildings are still occupied, illegal parallel institutions are being put into place, and separatist leaders announce summary executions to maintain order in their ranks.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“I thank Mr. John Ging, Director of the Coordination and Response Division of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for his briefing. Perhaps no other crisis has given rise to as many meetings this year as the situation in Ukraine. The number has, ifI am correct, surpassed 20 and counting. Reports on the situation on the ground provided by the monitoring mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and other institutions have been essential in understanding the real situation on the ground. Earlier today, my delegation requested a briefing on the fourth report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights later this week.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“At the same time, I would like to wish the incoming United Kingdom presidency the greatest of success. It can count on our full support.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“As the most recent report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights testifies, egregious human rights violations continue to take place in territories controlled by pro-Russian militias, including intimidations, abductions, torture and killings. In spite of all the ample evidence, Russia has yet to disown and condemn the illegal armed separatist groups that bear full responsibility for the bloodshed in eastern Ukraine. To do any less is to give those illegal militants a carte blanche to continue their criminal acts. Detractory finger-pointing elsewhere will not change the reality of the facts. To conclude, let me once again thank the Rwandan team for its dedicated work in the presidency of the Council during the month of July.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“My delegation stresses once again the urgency of a full, thorough and independent international investigation into the shooting down of MH-17, as stipulated by resolution 2166 (2014). The perpetrators of the downing of the plane must be identified and brought to account. The tampering of evidence and obstruction of the investigation by pro-Russian armed separatists and the degrading treatment of the remains of the Victims, marauding and theft of personal items of the victims speak loud and clear to the true nature of the separatists. They who deny dignity to the dead have also perpetrated countless abuses and crimes against the living.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“Continued failure to implement the two resolutions must have consequences for those responsible. An Arria formula meeting last week with the participation of representatives of the International Commission of Inquiry on Syria reminded us once again of the scale and horror of crimes committed in that country and the imperative of putting an end to impunity. The flexibility and informality of Arria formula meetings is a great asset in our work and must continue unrestricted to provide additional insights into the issues on the Council's agenda. After 20 meetings on Ukraine, in July the Council managed to adopt resolution 2166 (2014), sponsored by 13 members of the Council, on the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH-l7, which cost the lives of 298 passengers from 11 countries.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“In our View, the rare brutality and methods of operation of that new breed of terrorists requires some fresh thinking on how best to employ existing counter- terrorism toolbox at our disposal in combatting radical extremism and terrorist threats. My delegation welcomes the appointment of Mr. Staffan de Mistura as United Nations mediator for Syria and hopes that his appointment will reinvigorate the search for a political solution to the Syrian crisis. Implementation of resolution 2139 (2014) and of resolution 2165 (2014), which was adopted unanimously on 14 July, must remain high on the Council's agenda. Although some humanitarian aid has recently entered Syria from Turkey, significant problems and failures to implement the resolutions remain, as discussed earlier today.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“The Security Council spoke with one voice last Sunday night by adopting a relevant presidential statement calling for a humanitarian ceasefire (S/PRST/2014/13). We urge the Secretary-General, the United States Secretary of State and all other actors with an influence an the parties to continue tirelessly their mediation efforts aimed at establishing a sustainable ceasefire on the basis of the Egyptian proposal and addressing the legitimate concerns of the parties. We welcome the Secretary-General's critical visit to Iraq whose unity and territorial integrity are being threatened by the spread of Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“In Afghanistan, the post-election power crisis needs to be carefully managed and resolved, and the United Nations and the Council have a critical role to play in supporting vote verification and helping the country steer towards a solution that would strengthen the political and democratic processes in the country. In recent days, the Middle East has seen some of the most dramatic mediation efforts. My delegation commends the determined and tireless efforts of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and United States Secretary of State John Kerry to find a solution to the crisis. The rapidly growing number of civilian casualties, many of whom are children, is heartbreaking and a stark reminder of the need by all parties to respect international humanitarian law and ensure the protection of civilians.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“As peacekeeping evolves into ever more complex, multifunctional and robust operations, we appreciate the Secretary-General's initiative to conduct a wide ranging review of United Nations peacekeeping ahead of the fifteenth anniversary of the Brahimi report (S/2000/809). The multiplication of conflicts and the inevitable finiteness of available resources necessary to tackle them reaffirms the importance of early warning and prevention. In that respect, the mediation work undertaken by the Department of Political Affairs and the mediation and good offices of the Secretary- General deserve our full support. Right now, efforts are required on multiple fronts.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“For some time now, the Council agenda has been expanding to unprecedented levels. The risk of peacekeeping overstretch may no longer be an issue for a distant future. Unless we manage to reduce the number of conflicts themselves, questions of how to make do with available limited resources, how to mobilize ever larger numbers of peacekeeping troops and handle the ever constant problem of critical enablers, inter alia, will become increasingly acute. We appreciate the organization by the Rwandan presidency of an open debate on United Nations partnershipswithregionalorganizationsinpeacekeeping (S/PV.7228), which provided an opportunity to explore the advantages and existing shortcomings as well as ways forward in making best use of peacekeeping synergies between the United Nations and regional organizations.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“For sanctions to work, in this as in other cases, we need coherent and determined actions by all actors. To do so, the complexity of targeted sanctions, existing legal challenges, lack of enforcement capacity and other relevant issues need to be addressed. In that regard, we found the informal discussion on sanctions with Under-Secretary-General Feltman earlier this month very timely. We encourage the Department of Political Affairs and other relevant United Nations departments and entities to continue their efforts and further engage with the Council on the matter. Peacekeeping is another area where Council decisions affect the wider membership, through assessed contributions, troop and material contributions, and at times by the loss of peacekeepers' lives.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“With respect to sanctions, for example, the Council may adopt all the sanctions it wants, but if the wider membership is unaware of the decisions or is unable or unwilling to engage with them, sanctions, no matter how well designed, will have no impact on the ground. Open briefings and direct engagement with a country's neighbours and other interested States raises awareness of existing sanctions regimes and helps to advance their implementation. As Chair of the Central African Republic sanctions regime during an open briefing in July (S/PV.7215), I stressed the need - and stress it once again - for the neighbours of the Central African Republic and the wider membership to cooperate on the implementation of resolution 2127 (2013), including by providing full support and access to the Panel of Experts.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“Mr. President, I wish to congratulate you on your astute steering of the Council during the month of July. Our appreciation goes to you and your team, Sir, for your patient, professional and diligent work during a demanding and difficult month where multiple crises had to be tackled simultaneously. We appreciate the number of open events held by the Rwandan presidency, including this open wrap-up session in the public briefing format, the first since 2005. Open debates and public briefings play a vital role in keeping United Nations membership abreast of deliberations in the Council, which is only right, given that the implementation of Council's decisions behooves the entire membership.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“We now participate in the NATO Operation Ocean Shield to combat piracy off the Horn of Africa. In each case we are able to appreciate the value and effectiveness of cooperation between the United nations and regional organizations. Once again, we thank the Rwandan presidency for giving us this opportunity today to review the related successes as well as the concerns, especially in View of the larger review announced by the Secretary-General. Let me conclude by expressing our deepest appreciation and respect to the thousands of men and women peacekeepers - military, police and civilians - who dedicate themselves to the noble goal ofprotecting others and who all too often sacrifice their lives in the line of duty.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“While those peacebuilding processes can be started by the United Nations and regional actors, their sustainability can succeed only if national capacities are developed and national ownership of the processes is ensured. With the aim of assisting in developing such national capacities, the EU has established a number of military and civilians training missions in Africa and elsewhere, working in the areas spanning from enhancing border security and maritime capacities to combating terrorism and organized crime. Lithuania is proud to contribute to those efforts - in Mali, for example, where our military advisers are part of the EU training mission aimed at improving the military capacity of the Malian Armed Forces. In 2013, Lithuania also deployed troops to the EU anti-piracy Operation Atalanta.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“To address that, the EU, through its African Peace Facility capacity- building component, is working to increase the capacity of the AU and of the regional economic communities in the planning and conduct of peace operations. However, we are also keenly aware that as effective as peacekeeping cooperation may be, it can deliver only up to a point. However effective and well-coordinated a peacekeeping operation might be, comprehensive efforts are required, including putting an end to impunity, justice and reconciliation processes, the strengthening of the rule of law, institution-building, solid good governance and a human rights framework, as well as creating a solid framework for long-term economic development.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“Adequate training for troops, especially as mandates become more robust, with the critical tasks of the protection of civilians, is essential, as well as on international humanitarian law and human rights law. Targeted training on gender sensitivity, protecting women and children in armed conflict and combating rape as a tool of war must remain at the core of all peacekeeping training. To make United Nations and regional partnerships work better, the comparative strengths and requirements of all actors should be identified, mandates and responsibilities clearly defined, clear command and control structures put in place and resources ensured. As the concept paper rightly points out, the current planning processes of the regional partners in Africa could benefit from improvement.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“In view of the complexity of the tasks ahead, MISCA will transition to a United Nations operation by mid-September to benefit from the experience of the United Nations in deploying multidimensional operations directed at addressing the root causes ofthe conflict. Joint United Nations and AU efforts in the Central African Republic will continue to be complemented by an EU force aimed at ensuring a secure environment in the Bangui area. Those are but a few examples of the ever more complex and multidimensional peacekeeping missions with the involvement of regional actors, each offering specific lessons for future missions of the kind. A key element is to advance cooperative planning and early consultations on mission types, political strategic objectives, the desired end state, tentative timelines and exit strategies.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“That enormous task will continue to be undertaken by a number of United Nations system entities, as well as through regional efforts such as those by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the EU mission, which provides training to the Somali National Armed Forces, including on the protection of civilians, international humanitarian law and human rights. Turning to the Central African Republic, the stepping in of the African Union Mission for the Consolidation of Peace in the Central African Republic prevented even greater atrocities from happening. Its successor, the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic (MISCA), in cooperation with the French Operation Sangaris, made a critical difference in protecting civilians and restoring basic security.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“The African Union Mission in Somalia, with logistical and financial support from the United Nations, the European Union and other partners, has been instrumental in making considerable advances against Al-Shabaab militants. Its transition from maintaining an essentially defensive posture to mounting an offensive against militants was possible largely due to an increased number of troops and, most important, the willingness by the main troop contributors to robustly implement the mandate. The sustainability of military gains against Al-Shabaab needs to be reinforced through the establishment of effective local governance and addressing the security and economic needs of the population.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“Its record of protecting civilians has been subject to criticism. The Office of Internal Oversight Services described it as "highly ineffective" and "generally passive", while other reports highlight an unwillingness to report human rights abuses, and the Khartoum Government's involvement in supporting armed groups. That prompted some serious thinking about the mission's future and refocusing of its mandate, which will, hopefully, result in more effective mandate-implementation. In that respect, this particular mission can offer useful lessons for the future that could enable new missions to avoid some of the difficulties UNAMID had to go through.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur replaced the African Union operation in 2008, with the aim of bolstering the protection of civilians and supporting the overall peace process by deploying additional troops and increasing financial resources dedicated to the task. Six years later, it is the second-largest United Nations mission, with almost 23 ,000 personnel, and its most expensive one, at a cost of $1.3 billion annually, drawing criticism from various sides. While undoubtedly UNAMID has had a positive impact on the situation in Darfur, it has also suffered from a number of problems, including a high number of casualties among peacekeepers, a lack of cooperation from the host Government, chronic shortages of equipment and enablers, as well as capability deficiencies and internal coordination issues.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“Close cooperation, coordination and synergies between and among regional actors and the United Nations therefore play an essential role in ensuring mission success. Drawing and applying lessons from such joint undertakings for the sake of mission effectiveness and success is therefore key. As seen from the assessment of existing missions involving United Nations and regional components, the experience to date, although generally positive, definitely offers room for improvement. The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) is an important case in terms of lessons learned.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“These organizations, in close cooperation with the United Nations and other regional actors, perform an essential function in peacekeeping itself, as well as in conducting critical mediation efforts in times of crisis. IGAD's role in the case of South Sudan, one example among many, is an excellent case in point. In the case of Mali, again, a number of regional actors, including the AU, ECOWAS, the EU and others, have been continuously engaged in searching for durable solutions. Regional partnerships, however, are not immune to the most critical obstacles faced by United Nations peacekeeping operations in general, including clarity of the mandate, capability and training gaps, logistical hurdles, a lack of critical enablers, or insufficient coordination among mission components.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“The involvement of regional or subregional actors, as noted in the presidency's concept paper (S/2014/478, annex), also brings better understanding of the context and root causes ofa specific conflict, thereby enabling us to address the situation in a more specific and effective manner. The active engagement of the African Union, as well as of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Southern African Development Community and the Economic Community of Central African States with the United Nations in bringing peace to conflict torn areas speaks for itself.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“Whether through troop deployment, the provision of logistical and financial support, or working side by side in implementing multidimensional mandates, the participation of regional and subregional actors today is an indispensable and increasingly regular part of modern peacekeeping. Regional peacekeeping frequently offers faster deployment timelines and much-needed troop numbers that can literarily make a difference between life and death. Such involvement strengthens regional ownership of the peace efforts and bolsters the continued commitment of the countries of the region, which share a strong interest in the sustainability and success of the peacekeeping effort.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“Like others, I thank the Rwandan delegation for organizing this timely debate on United Nations and regional partnerships, with a focus on Africa. Africa's regional and subregional organizations have been actively involved in seeking solutions to conflicts on the continent, and their cooperation with the United Nations and other regional partners, such as the European Union (EU), has evolved significantly over the years. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and the representatives of the African Union (AU) and the European Union for their briefings. We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2167 (2014) on regional partnerships in peacekeeping, and appreciate the efforts of the Rwandan presidency in leading the negotiations. Lithuania aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“In closing, I would like to assure Council members that, as Chair of the Committee, I will do my utmost to ensure that the Committee makes a meaningful contribution to the efforts of the Council, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and international partners to bring an end to the ongoing violence that threatens to completely destroy the social fabric of the Central African Republic in order to set the country on a path of reconciliation, durable peace and sustainable development.”
2014-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7215 (2014) · source
“I strongly encourage Chad to investigate the matter further and provide all relevant information to the Committee. I also invite all the neighbouring countries of the Central African Republic to cooperate fully with the Panel of Experts and provide it with all necessary support. It is my intention to visit the Central African Republic later this year in my capacity as Chair of the Sanctions Committee and to meet with the representatives of the transitional authorities in order to present the sanctions regime and discuss various related aspects with them. I will inform Council members of the details of the visit planned as they become available.”
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