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“The fourteenth report (see S/2022/937) of the Facilitator on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015) was approved by Council members on 12 December. I would like to thank all Council members for their constructive engagement in this process and for their spirit of compromise and flexibility. The report provides a factual account of the activities that took place in the 2231 format of the Security Council, covering the period from 24 June to 12 December. It includes relevant communications, summarized in my report, as well as key aspects of the workings of the procurement channel. Council members may refer to the report for details, but I wish to mention three points in particular.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source
“We acknowledge the vital role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East for stability in the region and welcome the extension of its mandate for a further three years. We are particularly concerned about the situation in the Gaza Strip, where a vast majority of the population continue to depend on humanitarian assistance. Finally, let me assure members that even as our term on the Council concludes, Ireland will remain closely engaged on this conflict and will continue to monitor the situation very closely and intensively. Ireland remains committed to supporting all efforts aimed at achieving a just and lasting two-State solution, at the United Nations and beyond. We continue to believe that, with sustained political will, progress is possible, and that is now more important than ever.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we are alarmed about the reduced space for civil society in the occupied Palestinian territory, which is likely to come under further threat in the coming months. We reiterate our call on Israel to reverse its decision on the designation of human rights non-governmental organizations as terrorist entities. We are deeply concerned about reports that Salah Hammouri, a Palestinian-French lawyer and human rights defender, has been forcibly deported from the occupied Palestinian territory by the Israeli authorities. Mr. Hammouri’s deportation is a breach of international law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention. We condemn this action by the Israeli authorities. Mr. Hammouri must be allowed to return home.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“In Ireland’s first address to the Council on this issue in January 2021 (see S/2021/91), Minister Simon Coveney recalled that, during the lowest moments of our own peace process in Ireland, we never lost sight of the need for what we called then the “duty of hope”. Such hope requires all sides to exercise restraint and take steps towards de-escalation. We must urgently break the current cycle of violence. It requires us to redouble our efforts to deliver a political horizon, addressing the root causes and drivers of conflict. It also requires us to protect and empower those who contribute to peacebuilding and the delivery of essential services to Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territory and in the region.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“Forty-two Palestinian children and one Israeli child have been killed in 2022. That is more than double the number killed last year. Moreover, we share Mr. Wennesland’s deep concern about Israel’s widespread use of the administrative detention of minors. Ireland condemns in the strongest of terms the killing of 16-year-old Jana Zakarneh, who was shot dead on the roof of her own home during an Israel Defense Forces operation in Jenin. We reiterate our call for accountability in respect of all civilian deaths. Accountability is the cornerstone of a political horizon and a meaningful peace process.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“As we have repeatedly stated in the Council, settlements undermine prospects for the two- State solution and are a major obstacle to a just, lasting and comprehensive peace. We repeat our call on Israel to immediately cease all settlement activity and to comply fully with resolution 2334 (2016). There has also been a sharp rise in settler violence, with Israeli forces consistently failing to prevent settlers from harming Palestinians. It is imperative that Israel act urgently to prevent such incidents. We also wish to reiterate the importance of protecting the holy sites in Jerusalem, and our full respect for Jordan’s custodial role. As highlighted in Mr. Wennesland’s briefing, the level of violence against civilians we have witnessed this year is deeply alarming. Ireland is particularly concerned about the plight of children.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“Today we want to focus on three issues that are central to putting us back on the path to peace: first, the need to halt Israeli settlement activity; secondly, the need to protect civilians and ensure accountability; and thirdly, the need to rekindle hope through de-escalation, the restoration of a political horizon and support for civil society and humanitarian actors. Six years ago, the Council adopted resolution 2334 (2016), reiterating its demand that Israel immediately and completely cease all settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territory. Israel has ignored the Council’s demand. As Mr. Wennesland’s briefing today highlights, Israel continues to establish and expand settlements in flagrant violation of international law. That is simply unacceptable.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Wennesland for his briefing. He can be assured of our full and continued support for his work. Today’s meeting is Ireland’s last on the situation in the Middle East during our current term on the Security Council. While we would have liked to acknowledge progress on that file, the reality is that the prospects of reopening a political horizon and achieving the two- State solution are as remote today as when we joined the Council two years ago. The consequences of this have never been more stark. This month, we marked a tragic milestone — 2022 has become the deadliest year for Palestinians living in the West Bank since the United Nations began recording fatalities in 2005.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“Let me conclude by echoing the Special Representative’s call for a Libyan-led and -owned process, under United Nations auspices, that addresses the aspirations of the Libyan people to choose their own leadership. We urge all members around this table to remain united in support of those legitimate aspirations. The status quo, which serves only the few and not the many, is unsustainable and, frankly, unacceptable. We hope that 2023 will find Libyans on the path to a genuine and sustainable peace.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“The killing of at least 15 migrants and asylum seekers in Sabratha in October serves as a shocking reminder of that grim reality. We urge the Libyan authorities to address impunity and ensure accountability for all those who have suffered violations of international humanitarian law, as well as violations and abuses of human rights. Ensuring accountability and justice is essential not only for victims and survivors, but also to counter impunity and prevent future violations. We welcome efforts made by the authorities to advance durable solutions for internally displaced persons, including through the finalization of a national strategy in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“All actors have a responsibility to protect civilians and refrain from escalatory actions or rhetoric. We welcome the continued work of the Joint Military Commission, a key enabler of the ceasefire agreement. The establishment in November of a subcommittee on armed groups and the convening of the security working group in Tunis earlier this month are welcome steps. The unification of the military and security architecture is clearly a key component for any sustainable solution. On the other hand, we remain deeply concerned about the shrinking civil society space in Libya. The deliberate targeting of civil society, including women’s rights activists, as well as arbitrary detentions must end. Migrants and refugees continue to be subject to human rights violations and face serious humanitarian and protection concerns.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“We are very encouraged by the Special Representative’s commitment to an inclusive process for overcoming the deadlock. We welcome his visit to Sebha, in southern Libya, last month. We also agree with his assessment that Libyan women have a critical role to play in Libya’s journey to stability. We should not accept that only those who have been involved in conflict get a chance to shape the peace. The full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women and the inclusion of young people in all areas of Libya’s political, economic and security sectors must be secured. While the ceasefire continues to hold, we are concerned that the protracted political stalemate and prominence of politically aligned militias will lead to deeper instability and conflict, as we witnessed in Tripoli in August.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“Regrettably, since the postponement last December, we have not seen the progress required to bring us back to the ballot box. The prolonged divide over executive power is deeply troubling, and we are concerned that political and institutional divisions could become even more entrenched. There is an urgent need for all Libyan leaders to come together and agree on a constitutional basis for the holding of free, fair and inclusive elections as soon as possible. We urge all Libyan institutions, including the House of Representatives, the High State Council and the Presidential Council, to reinvigorate efforts to that end through good-faith dialogue. All stakeholders, both in Libya and internationally, must set aside self- interest in service of a peaceful, stable and prosperous future for the people of Libya.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for your briefing today and your work as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. I also thank Special Representative Bathily for his informative update. As this is Ireland’s last scheduled briefing on Libya during our tenure on the Security Council, I wish to acknowledge and express our appreciation for the vital work Mr. Bathily has done since taking office and assure him of our support going forward. Next week will mark one year since the postponement of Libya’s planned presidential and parliamentary elections. Those elections were intended to mark a crucial stage in securing a peaceful, stable and prosperous outlook for all Libyans. They were intended to return the future of Libya into the hands of the Libyan people.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“We have seen Council members block crucial decisions to protect themselves or their allies. Council members, whether permanent or elected, have reached this table in different ways. But once we are here in this Chamber, we have a shared and collective responsibility to defend international peace and security. We must live up to that responsibility, not abdicate it.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“Ireland will finish its term on the Security Council at the end of this month. Over the past two years, we have seen how an absence of trust has prevented the Council from effectively implementing its mandate. If Council members, particularly permanent Council members, deeply distrust each other, this organ cannot hope to meet the immense challenges it faces. Member States will continue to have differing perspectives on many of the issues on the Council’s agenda, but all Council members, permanent and elected, must find a way to work in genuine partnership and in good faith so that the Council can act with the ambition and determination that are required of it today — and that the world demands of it today. Too often, we have seen narrow self-interest take precedence in the Council.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“History will not judge us kindly if we allow this moment to pass. At a very minimum, all members of the Council, elected and permanent, should agree to refrain from blocking any draft resolution intended to prevent or stop mass atrocities. Finally, the Secretary-General’s Our Common Agenda (A/75/982) offers a path forward. Ireland will play an active role in its implementation. We look forward to working with partners on the New Agenda for Peace. We also look forward to supporting efforts to get back on track towards sustainable development, notably by co-facilitating negotiations for the outcome of the Sustainable Development Goal Summit in September. Ultimately, however, reforms alone will not make multilateralism work. The responsibility rests with us, the Member States.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“Those that are most often the subject of Security Council discussions must have a meaningful, representative say at this table. But a more representative Council will not be enough. We must also change how the Council takes decisions. Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is an affront to the principles on which this Organization was built. It is a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, the very foundations of multilateralism. But, as in so many other cases, the Security Council has been unable to respond to this outrage due to the use or threat of use of the veto. That cannot continue. The veto is an anachronism. It prevents the Security Council from implementing its mandate; it allows aggressors to evade accountability. The urgent calls for Security Council reform grow ever louder. They must not go unanswered.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“And just last week, the Security Council adopted resolution 2664 (2022), which will help to ensure that humanitarians can continue their vital work without fear of inadvertently falling afoul of United Nations sanctions regimes. There are many other examples, but the lesson for the Council is clear — when we cooperate and act in good faith, progress and reform are possible and new norms can be established. Secondly, Security Council reform is long overdue. The Council, as other speakers have said, simply does not reflect the world of today. Ireland has worked in close partnership with our African colleagues and partners on the Security Council. The historic and unjust underrepresentation of Africa on the Council must be addressed.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“In April, we were pleased to be part of the core group of States, led by Liechtenstein, that brought the veto initiative to the General Assembly. The adoption of that resolution (General Assembly resolution 76/262) was a significant step towards increased scrutiny of the use of the veto, and indeed of the Council. Last month in Dublin, the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences arising from the use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas was adopted by 83 States. The Declaration is an important new instrument that will help to protect civilians from explosive weapons.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“In this Chamber, charged with the critical mandate to maintain international peace and security, too often we are unable to rise to that challenge. During the past two years of our term, we have seen Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in clear violation of the Charter of the United Nations, a vetoed climate and security draft resolution (S/2021/990), continued resistance to the women and peace and security agenda and no progress on realizing a two-State solution to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, despite monthly discussions on that issue. There is therefore much room for improvement. I would like to make three points. My first is that multilateral institutions and the rules and norms that underpin them must evolve to face the realities of today. Reform is never easy, but where there is political will we have seen that it is achievable.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“I thank the Indian presi- dency for organizing this very important debate. I also thank the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly for their briefings today and for their participation. Just last week, we marked the hundredth anniversary of an independent Irish State. One of its first acts was to seek membership of the League of Nations. Ever since, Ireland has remained steadfast in its commitment to multilateralism. We believe it remains essential to address the global challenges of today. To sit at this table with the mandate of election by the General Assembly is both a great honour and a great privilege. Those of us lucky enough to do so should be frank enough, honest enough, to admit that today multilateralism is struggling.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“Finally, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the staff of my own Mission, whose skill, professionalism and dedication have been crucial in supporting me in my role. I wish every success to my successors.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“Building on the excellent work of previous Facilitators, and with the support of the Secretariat, Ireland has done its utmost during the past two years to support and improve the implementation of the resolution. Our work included facilitating dialogue, promoting the procurement channel and effectively engaging with all Member States in support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). I would like to thank all Council members for placing their trust in us. Despite sometimes difficult challenges, Ireland sought throughout to maintain its role as an honest broker. I urge everyone to continue to support all efforts to restore the JCPOA. I hope that the sides can reach agreement to ensure that the JCPOA can achieve its goals for the benefit of all.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“Ireland strongly supports the work of the sanctions-monitoring experts, and we sincerely appreciated their thoughtful meetings and engagement with us. Finally, speaking as Chair of the Committee overseeing sanctions on Somalia, my predecessor and I have enjoyed very good relations with the Permanent Mission of Somalia to the United Nations. I would like to commend the commitment shown by the Federal Government of Somalia in its dialogue with the Committee and the Panel during our mandate. This continued spirit of partnership will be very important as Somalia moves toward peace and stability. I will now conclude with a few brief remarks on my role as Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) on Iran.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“Unfortunately, we did not manage to visit to Somalia during our time as Chair, due in part to restrictions imposed as a result of the coronavirus disease pandemic. I recommend that the visit should take place as a priority in 2023. The preservation of the humanitarian space has been an overarching priority for Ireland for sanctions regimes. In that regard, we recognized the immense value of the Somalia humanitarian carveout. We were therefore very proud to build on that by acting as co-penholder with the United States to introduce a draft resolution bringing forward a carveout across all United Nations sanctions regimes (resolution 2664 (2022)). I would like to commend the outgoing Somalia Panel of Experts and sincerely thank them for their invaluable work and investigations.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“Again, that type of collaboration, and the building upon synergies, should be considered by future Chairs. Sanctions must be a dynamic tool. Dialogue and engagement with key stakeholders is critical if regimes are to remain effective and evolve in line with changes on the ground. We commend the United Kingdom for its work during the most recent mandate renewal to reinforce the focus on engaging with Somalia to support its capacity to tackle key challenges, including degrading Al-Shabaab. During our time as Chair, four senior Al-Shabaab members were listed under targeted sanctions. That shows the utility of the regime and the fact that it can be used as an accountability tool in Somalia.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“In that meeting, Special Representative Gamba de Potgieter said that the level of violations against children had been high and alarming and, like Special Representative Patten, she called on the Committee to use the tools at its disposal to provide accountability. We believe that that is a briefing that should take place more regularly in the future in the Committee. Another innovation during Ireland’s tenure as Chair was a joint meeting with the Yemen Sanctions Committee. The meeting came at the recommendation of the Yemen Panel of Experts and was a successful example of coordination between different, but linked, regimes. For example, it was clear that there are links in terms of illicit smuggling routes and that the respective Panel of Experts should continue to coordinate and share information.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“The Committee has the tools at its disposal to deliver on justice and accountability measures, and the Special Representative called on us to use them. The relationship between gender rights and sanctions is one that should be considered in other United Nations sanctions regimes. Similarly, we were the first to invite the Secretary- General’s Special Representative for Children in Armed Conflict, Mrs. Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, to brief the Committee. Grave violations against children have been consistently highlighted in Somalia, and there is a clear link to the work of the Committee.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“They were instrumental in supporting me and my team and their tireless work in managing the daily tasks of both bodies. That ensured that their mandates were implemented proficiently. As Chair of the Somalia, and now the Al-Shabaab, Sanctions Committee, Ireland has tried to be as innovative as possible in the role, including by broadening the scope of Committee discussions. We looked for new voices to brief the Committee. To take one example, we invited the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, to provide her perspective. That was the first time that the Special Representative on that important and relevant topic had briefed the Committee. There has been a dramatic increase in conflict-related sexual violence violations in Somalia, mostly affecting women and girls.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“I have the privilege of chairing the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992), concerning Al-Shabaab. I want to begin my remarks by acknowledging the effective skill and leadership shown by my predecessor as Chair, Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason. It has been an honour to exercise this important role, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to share my reflections and observations, particularly for the benefit of the incoming elected members of the Security Council. Before remarking on the specifics of the bodies, I would like to thank the staff of the Security Council Affairs Division and its Subsidiary Organs Branch for their invaluable advice and enduring courtesy over the past two years.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“Russia has responded with a barrage of missile strikes, bringing with it further death and destruction and further worsening the humanitarian crisis that Russia’s war has caused. We ask that Russia stop trying to use the Security Council as a platform for its disinformation, to paint itself as the victim of its own aggression, in the face of the heinous actions it has committed. Instead of using disinformation to falsely blame others, Russia should cease its aggression against Ukraine, and it should do so immediately. Ireland once again calls on Russia to withdraw its troops and engage in good faith in dialogue and diplomacy to bring about a peaceful resolution of the conflict in line with international law and the Charter of the United Nations. Millions of lives in Ukraine depend on that.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“We are greatly concerned by the manner in which Russia is acquiring and using unmanned aerial vehicles in Ukraine, as well as reports of ballistic missiles obtained from Iran in contravention of resolution 2231 (2015). The comments by the Ambassador of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to Moscow that his country is to supply Russia with ballistic missiles in contravention of resolution 1718 (2006) is also of serious concern. Russia’s actions risk undermining those essential resolutions and the authority of the Council. For its part, Ukraine has sought to restore peace. President Zelenskyy has offered a road map to peace: his 10-point peace plan to end this senseless war.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“It is Russia that now seeks to deny Ukraine its entirely legitimate right of self-defence, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations Ireland, along with all European Union (EU) member States, rigorously implements its international obligations. We apply the EU common position under which EU member States assess exports of military technology and equipment against a range of criteria, including a specific criterion on the risk of diversion. Attempts by the Russian Federation to frame the urgent and necessary support for Ukraine’s defence as an uncontrolled supply of weapons are, once again, a poor attempt at obfuscating its grievous actions. The EU and its member States are determined to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“I thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing. I note the presence of Mr. Kovalik. The facts surrounding the war in Ukraine are clear. Ukraine was a peaceful, independent country. Russia chose to upend that peace and to violate Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. It did so in 2014 when it illegally annexed Crimea. It did so again this year when it launched its brutal war of aggression. What is less clear is the justification for today’s meeting, called by the Russian Federation. Ukraine did not commit or threaten to commit an armed attack against Russia. It was Russia that attacked Ukraine and that cynically sought to justify its invasion by invoking Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“However, for today, we can rest assured that the Council has taken decisive action in response to appeals by humanitarians worldwide. The resolution will have a tangible, positive impact for those working in some of the most challenging environments across the globe, who can now continue helping the world’s most vulnerable with the knowledge that even where United Nations sanctions are in effect, their activities are permitted. Lastly, we want to thank all Council members for their engagement on this important file and the humanitarian community for its long-term advocacy and technical support for this effort. We also thank the more than 40 Member States that sponsored the resolution, demonstrating that the commitment to protecting the humanitarian space is a global concern. And we recognize the Secretariat for its support.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“Resolution 2664 (2022) exempts humanitarian assistance and other activities that support basic human needs from the scope of asset-freezing measures imposed by United Nations sanctions. That provides certainty and clarity for humanitarian actors, donors and implementing partners alike by confirming in one horizontal resolution that the provision of humanitarian aid is permitted. The resolution, while significant, is not a panacea. It may take some time for its effects to be implemented by States and executed by all relevant stakeholders. More broadly, there remains work to do on other aspects of United Nations sanctions, such as due process. We look forward to supporting the Council’s work in that regard moving forward, including as a member of the Group of Like-Minded States on Targeted Sanctions.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“More than 300 million people will require humanitarian aid next year to survive. More than 800 million people worldwide do not have enough food to eat. The resolution safeguards humanitarian action to assist them in contexts in which the Council has also had to impose sanctions. It demonstrates that the Council can still take action to respond to those in greatest need. It is clear that the use of sanctions has faced criticism in recent years. A key factor in that has been reports from humanitarian actors that sanctions can impede their work. Although it was never the Council’s intention, the reality is that the imposition of United Nations sanctions does not always coexist harmoniously with the need to ensure that legitimate humanitarian activity is uninterrupted. Today’s vote marks a turning point.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“Ireland welcomes the adoption of resolution 2664 (2022), which introduces a horizontal humanitarian carveout to Security Council sanctions regimes. This is a landmark resolution. As co-penholder with the United States, we took time over its negotiation. We are conscious that its effect on the United Nations sanctions landscape will be significant. With this resolution, we diminish the unintended consequences of sanctions without diminishing United Nations sanctions themselves. The protection of the humanitarian space is an overarching priority for Ireland, and this vote is therefore of particular significance. From our extensive outreach, it is clear that Council members share the desire to mitigate any inadvertent effects that sanctions might have on humanitarian activity.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“In addition, Ireland supports the proposal for a press statement welcoming the political agreement, as mentioned by the representative of the United Kingdom.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“It has also emboldened some actors to take advantage of the crisis in order to seize resources and positions. The rise in subnational violence has been alarming. A return to a civilian- led Government and security sector reform is key to resolving conflicts such as those we have seen in Blue Nile, Darfur and Kordofan. Finally, we remain very worried about the humanitarian situation. It continues to deteriorate and is made worse by the economic crisis, the effects of climate change and hunger that is exacerbated by conflict. Ireland and the European Union will continue to support the Sudan in alleviating this humanitarian crisis. Indeed, this month Ireland made an additional contribution to humanitarian partners in the Sudan. We will continue to stand with the Sudanese people as they emerge from the shadow of the coup.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“Perthes, there are a number of vital issues that need to be resolved in the coming weeks. In particular, accountability and transitional justice will be crucial to lasting peace. As the accord acknowledges, that must deliver justice for the victims of both current and past crimes in the Sudan. The important work done by Sudanese experts during the previous transitional period can be a useful starting point. The Sudan can also draw upon United Nations expertise and lessons from other countries — such as Colombia — that have found ways to deliver victim-centred justice. As the United Nations High Commissioner said after his recent visit to the Sudan, human rights and justice have to be at the core of that transition. The political crisis has distracted the authorities from delivering on their responsibility to provide security in the Sudan.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“The Sudan has seen enough of those after over 30 years of dictatorship and war. The years since the 2019 revolution have seen a widening trust gap. That must be addressed during this second phase of the negotiations. Youth, civil society, women and the community-level resistance committees have played key roles in the Sudan’s journey towards democracy. Women were missing from the room on Monday. The commitment of 40 per cent participation by women, set out in the new accord, must be realized. They must be at the negotiating table, in decision-making bodies and in all areas of public life. We encourage all stakeholders to meaningfully engage in the political process and to put aside vested interests and entrenched positions. A spirit of consensus is now needed to deliver for the people of the Sudan. As we just now heard from Mr.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“It must create a conducive environment for the next stage of the political process. In practical terms that means that the military and security services must stop the use of force against protesters, halt unlawful detention and ensure the right of peaceful assembly and association. The release of high-level political prisoners earlier this week was a critical confidence-building measure. However, other ordinary Sudanese people who simply called for the return to democratic transition remain in detention. Their freedom would truly be a sign that this agreement marks the beginning of a return of the people to power. A lasting political agreement requires the buy-in of the people of the Sudan — not just in Khartoum, but throughout the country. It cannot be just another elite bargain.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Representative Perthes for his briefing, and we welcome the presence of the representative of the Sudan in today’s meeting. Ireland welcomes the breakthrough in the political process towards a new democratic transition in the Sudan. We commend the Sudanese people on taking this important step on the road back to a hopeful future, and we very much appreciate the efforts of the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in supporting and facilitating that progress. We have seen the damaging consequences of last year’s coup on all aspects of Sudanese life — from politics and security to the economy. For the Sudan to recover from this setback, the military must now live up to its commitment to hand over power to a civilian-led Government.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“As she previously informed the Council, the failure to acknowledge and investigate such crimes is the surest sign that violations will continue unabated. I conclude, as I always do in our discussions on Ukraine, with the unfailing demand that Russia cease its senseless war. Russia is the sole party that has brought war, terror, conflict and hunger to the people of Ukraine since its illegal invasion in February. I speak to Russia directly, therefore, when I say that it is never too late for dialogue and diplomacy. Ireland renews its call on Russia to immediately cease hostilities, withdraw its forces and commit to resolving all outstanding issues peacefully and in line with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“A new wave of displacement would exacerbate concerns for the protection of women and children, who as we know are particularly vulnerable to trafficking, sexual exploitation and abuse, as highlighted earlier by Under-Secretary-General Griffiths. As the Council has heard before from Special Representative Patten, conflict-related sexual violence, including mass rape and the rape of children, has been a consistent feature of the war. But rape is not an inevitable by-product of war; it is an act that may constitute a war crime, leaving victims and their communities with life-long effects and trauma. Ireland strongly supports Special Representative Patten’s calls for swift and rigorous investigations to ensure accountability as a central pillar of deterrence, prevention and non-repetition.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“We are talking about children, the elderly, the infirm and those with disabilities — vulnerable people in a situation beyond their control who seek shelter and safety. As we know from our work in the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, children in war suffer most, often with life-altering consequences. Millions of children across Ukraine are being robbed by the war of their childhoods and futures, forced to leave their homes and communities, their educational facilities destroyed by Russian missiles and their right to education denied. That will have profound impacts, not only on their development but also on society as a whole. The reverberations of the war reach far beyond Ukraine’s borders and will also reach beyond this generation of children in Ukraine.”
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“Ireland regrets that the insecurity and obstacles imposed by Russia continue to restrict humanitarian access along the front lines and in areas not under Ukraine’s control. Those actions are simply inhumane and unacceptable. The level of damage or destruction to other civilian infrastructure, including homes, hospitals and schools, creates further challenges this winter and may well provoke a new wave of displacement. Ireland is deeply concerned by the reports of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees that this unjustified war has led to 6.9 million internally displaced people in Ukraine and more than 7.8 million refugees. Those are not merely statistics — each person has had their life upended.”
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“Ireland condemns in the strongest possible terms the attacks by the Russian Federation on critical civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. We recall yet again the basic principles of international humanitarian law, which must be respected; they include the prohibition of indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks and the obligation to take all feasible precautions in attack. Russia often tells us — as we have heard again here today — that those attacks have been on military targets or on infrastructure supporting the Ukrainian military, but the images of people living in the dark, queuing for life-sustaining food and huddling together to stay warm tell a very different story.”
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