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“I thank Deputy Special Envoy Rochdi and Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for their briefings today. I would also like to thank our civil-society briefer, Mazen Darwish, for his valuable perspectives. I will focus on the political situation in my intervention, as my Norwegian colleague has spoken on behalf of Ireland on humanitarian issues. Ireland supports the Special Envoy’s efforts to de-escalate, both in the north and across Syria. Any military escalation would only add to the horrors endured by the Syrian people. However, the appalling loss of human life, including children’s, continues. In 2021 alone, nearly 900 children died or were injured, bringing the total number of children killed or injured since 2011 to almost 13,000. Ireland also supports the Special Envoy in restoring momentum to the political process.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“Contrary to some claims, there is no credible evidence of diversion and no indication that exports are taking place, other than in accordance with national laws and international procedure. That includes military support provided by the European Union to help Ukraine exercise its inherent right of self-defence and defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty. We would ask that Russia should stop trying to use the Security Council as a platform for its disinformation campaign, painting itself as the victim of its own aggression in the face of the heinous acts it has committed in Ukraine. We once again call on Russia to desist.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“Let us not forget that in the weeks leading up to Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable further invasion of Ukraine in February, Ukraine showed remarkable restraint in the face of Russia’s military build-up at its border and its use of provocative propaganda. Russia’s decision to recognize the non-Government controlled areas of the Donestk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine as independent entities has not changed those borders one iota. They did not change in 2014, and they have not changed since. Ukraine did not commit or threaten to commit an armed attack against Russia. It was Russia that attacked Ukraine and sought to justify its invasion by invoking Article 51 of the Charter. It is Russia that now seeks to deny a fellow United Nations Member that same right to self-defence.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“Ireland believes in, and is fully committed to, the core principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, which include the sovereign equality and territorial integrity of States. Ukraine has the same fundamental right as every other sovereign and independent State to choose its own foreign policy and to ensure the security and defence of its own territory. As the Secretary-General has said, the principles of the Charter are not an à la carte menu. Article 2, paragraph 4, applies to all Members of the United Nations — and so does Article 51. There are no exceptions or waiving of those principles.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I should also like to join other colleagues in conveying our deepest condolences to Ambassador Woodward, her team and the British people on the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We in Ireland recall with particular affection her State visit to Ireland in 2011 — the first such visit by a serving British monarch since its independence. That visit not only helped consolidate and cement the Northern Ireland peace process, but also affirmed the close bonds of friendship and affection between our two peoples and islands. It was a moment of genuine healing and reconciliation, and we thank her for that. May she rest in peace. I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu for her briefing. We also note the presence of Ms. Trifković.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“Allegations or incidents of mistreatment must be properly investigated and the perpetrators held accountable for violations. The International Committee of the Red Cross must be given access to all prisoners of war. Finally, we are deeply disturbed by the disrespect for international humanitarian law in this war and we are resolved to ensure accountability for any international crimes taking place in Ukraine. We cannot and will not accept impunity for such crimes, wherever they occur. Once again, we call on Russia to end its aggression, comply with its obligations under international law and withdraw unconditionally from the entirety of the territory of Ukraine.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“It is critical that the United Nations be granted access to all filtration centres. We know that displacement and conflict increase the scourge of sexual and gender-based violence. Indeed, the Council has already heard horrendous reports of sexual violence perpetrated by Russian soldiers against women and girls, men and boys. But let us be clear — rape is not a given in war, but rather a deliberate act that may constitute a war crime and has lasting effects on victims and survivors and their communities. There must be no impunity for such crimes. We are also very concerned about reports of the mistreatment of prisoners of war. All prisoners of war must be treated humanely in all circumstances, in accordance with the Third Geneva Convention.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“Those who seek to leave or are forced to leave must be allowed to do so safely and for destinations of their own choosing — I repeat, of their own choosing. We are appalled at the evidence of horrific violations occurring in Ukraine. The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe have documented cases of enforced deportations, arbitrary detentions, abductions, torture and summary executions. There is evidence of the enforced deportation of Ukrainians, including children, to areas of Ukraine occupied by Russia or to the Russian Federation, and of the worrying use of so-called filtration centres as part of the process. Those violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law may constitute international crimes, including war crimes.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“That makes the destruction of the infrastructure they depend on all the more abhorrent. On 24 August, a missile attack near a train station in Chaplyne killed at least 25 people, including children, leading to yet more lives lost in an illegal war. Members of the Council have recalled many times in the past six months that the parties to a conflict must comply with international humanitarian law, including the obligation to distinguish between civilians and combatants. We condemn indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks. There are no excuses and no exceptions. That is why we once again call on Russia to comply with all its obligations. There must be full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to civilians, including those who choose to remain in Ukraine or are unable to leave. They are not combatants and must be protected.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo and Assistant Secretary-General Brands Kehris for their very concerning briefings and Oleksandra Drik for her testimony. Ireland continues to be disturbed by the continued shelling of areas containing civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. The first six months of war have already seen more than 12 million Ukrainians forced from their homes, creating a displacement crisis of enormous proportions. Those are not static numbers based on those of the first weeks of the war. The number of internally displaced persons rose by 330,000 just this past month. Nor are they mere statistics. We are talking about children, the elderly, the infirm and those with disabilities — vulnerable people caught up in a situation beyond their control, seeking shelter and safety, just as we would do.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“I urge the new Administration to grasp this opportunity to deliver for its people. There is no time to waste. Ireland, together with the European Union, will continue to support Somalia’s efforts to face those challenges, become a peaceful and stable country and take progressive ownership over its own national security.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source
“That includes the attack at the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu and on a civilian convoy in Hiraan, which was reportedly carrying much-needed aid. Those attacks are a stark reminder of the threat posed by terrorism in Somalia. Ireland condemns those senseless attacks in the strongest possible terms. Ireland urges the Government of Somalia to intensify its multifaceted approach to addressing the threat of Al-Shabaab. African Union peacekeepers and the Somali security forces play a crucial role in combating the extremists. We commend their bravery and sacrifices. However, military action alone will not be enough. Ultimately, good governance, justice, the protection of human rights, as well as economic development, will be the weapons that defeat Al-Shabaab once and for all. We have made a number of asks of the Somali Government today.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source
“We, in the international community, have a duty to provide the urgent surge in humanitarian aid that is needed now to avoid a catastrophe. We have no time to lose. Drought, the impact of climate change, conflict with Al-Shabaab and difficulty accessing food drive the humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, food costs and inflation are spiralling due to the knock-on effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The international community must do everything it can to support the Somali people at this time. It can count on our support. However, the response must be led by the Somali Government. It must live up to its commitments and deliver for the Somali people. Finally, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the families of those killed or injured in the recent Al-Shabaab attacks.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source
“In most countries, including my own, much more needs to be done to support the meaningful participation of women in decision-making positions. Nevertheless, the number of women appointed to the new Somali Cabinet falls short of Somalia’s own commitments. I urge the incoming Administration to build on its electoral promises and ensure the meaningful participation of women throughout the new Administration, including at senior levels. Secondly, the new Government faces a dire humanitarian emergency that is rapidly unfolding across the country. We have seen the reports of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of alarming levels of widespread hunger. Millions of people are being displaced and even more face the horror of famine-like conditions.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source
“Now is the time to get back to the core business of Government. There is an urgent need to address the challenges of State-building, humanitarian needs, economic development and tackling Al-Shabaab. Addressing those issues will require an inclusive, all-of-society, consensus-based approach. As we just heard from Mr. Swan, a strong working relationship between the Federal Government of Somalia and the federal member states will be vital. A return to the animosity of the past will help no one. In addition, Somalia, like all countries, needs to harness the potential of its whole population. That means that Somalia needs to ensure the full, equal and meaningful participation of women throughout society.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Swan for his briefing. I also thank Deputy Special Representative Lortan for her update on the work of the African Union, and we look forward to engaging with the new Special Representative very soon. I thank Special Representative Weber for her briefing. As she has made very clear, the European Union remains a steadfast partner of Somalia. Her upcoming visit to the region with High Representative Borrell Fontelles could not be timelier. I am also pleased to see the Permanent Representative of Somalia here with us today. We warmly welcome Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman. First, Ireland congratulates Somalia and its people on the successful completion of elections and, in particular, the recent appointment of the Prime Minister and establishment of the Cabinet.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source
“We should all support the efforts being put in place by the Secretariat to break the barriers to participation and leadership for women peacekeepers at every level. Ireland has taken on the role of an A4P women and peace and security champion and developed a series of recommendations with members from across regional groupings. We must be extremely ambitious in ensuring that the A4P’s call for the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in peacekeeping operations is fully addressed and realized. To truly contribute to peacekeeping reform, we must keep all those deployed in peacekeeping operations and the populations they protect at the forefront of our efforts. Let us strive to make peacekeeping better for those whom it affects the most.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“We know that to be effective, peacekeeping operations must be agile, peacekeeping- and intelligence-led, data-driven and technologically enabled. The development of the Strategy for the Digital Transformation of United Nations Peacekeeping is a key enabler in that regard. It is increasingly important that peacekeeping operations be capable of addressing emerging threats, such as the weaponization of new technologies, misinformation, disinformation and hate speech. As a State transformed by the digital revolution, Ireland supports the Strategy and has provided funding to a project with a view to bolstering the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. Finally, I would like to reiterate Ireland’s strong support of the women and peace and security agenda as a cross-cutting priority.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“The Secretary-General’s recent comprehensive report on transitions in United Nations peace operations (S/2022/522), based on a critical analysis of ongoing and recent transitions, recognizes the need for proactive and integrated transition planning, the critical importance of national leadership and ownership, including on the protection of civilians, and the importance of adequate resourcing. These findings are fully in line with the provisions of resolution 2594 (2021). The task for us now is to continue to support and implement the provisions of the resolution. Put simply, transitions will not just happen; they will require sustained political support and attention. Thirdly, I would like to highlight the importance of the safety and security of our peacekeepers.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Mandates must be informed by needs on the ground and nested within a broader political strategy in pursuit of a sustainable peace. Secondly, we must continue to enhance the links between peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts. Ireland led on the development and adoption of resolution 2594 (2021), which aims to ensure that as a United Nations peace operation draws down, it does so in a way that supports peacebuilding objectives and ensures that peace gains made are not lost.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“It is imperative that both A4P and the catalytic A4P+ continue to drive the formulation of effective and integrated political strategies, enhance partnerships and coherence, support the development of capabilities and improve leadership, accountability and performance. Successful and effective peacekeeping reform has never been more necessary, particularly as missions navigate increasingly complex political and security environments. I would like to highlight four areas that Ireland considers particularly relevant to the implementation of the A4P and A4P+ priorities. First, peacekeeping operations cannot be successful unless they have clear, credible and realistic mandates, coupled with realistic and adequate resources.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Lacroix for his very useful and informative briefing this morning. I would also like to join others in congratulating France on its forthcoming presidency and thank China for its very successful leadership last month. Ireland is a strong supporter of the Secretary- General’s Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) agenda. This agenda, coupled with the Action for Peacekeeping Plus (A4P+), is central to successful mandate implementation and to enhancing the safety and security of peacekeepers and the civilians they protect, and will help to create the conditions necessary for successful peace processes. That said, this work is far from complete and must continue to evolve to meet new operational challenges.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Neither the international community nor the Council can stand by in the face of such disregard for international law and the principles that underpin our common commitment to humankind. We owe it to the Afghan people to listen, to heed their warnings and to act. Ireland stresses again the importance of including Afghan civil society in the Chamber. The international community must demonstrate its solidarity with the Afghan people by holding the Taliban to account. Last August, we shared our view that the Council must be prepared to consider further measures from the toolbox at our disposal. That includes revisiting the broad-based privileges that were granted to the Taliban for the purposes of pursuing peace and security. On the basis of what we have seen to date, we cannot and should not take a business-as- usual approach.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“Last August, we sat in the Chamber and insisted that the international community would now have to address the consequences of not heeding the many warnings of Afghan civil society. Despite repeated assurances in the weeks following its takeover, the Taliban has shown utter contempt for its commitments made to the Afghan people and the international community. It vowed to respect the rights of women — instead, women have been forcibly and systematically excluded from public life. It promised that girls would return to school — instead, girls have spent 345 days banned from their classrooms. It promised to counter and combat terrorism — instead, we have seen frequent attacks on the Afghan people, particularly minorities, and evidence that Al-Qaida continues to operate with the full knowledge of the Taliban.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we therefore strongly supported the adoption in December of resolution 2615 (2021), which provides a humanitarian exemption from sanctions imposed under the resolution 1988 (2011) Taliban sanctions regime. Such efforts to provide clarity and facilitate the provision of much-needed humanitarian aid are essential, and we support the introduction of licences to further aid delivery. However, as a result of the Taliban’s policies, dire humanitarian need remains, as does the imperative to find solutions to relieve the effects of economic collapse. We must also be clear on the solutions that lie within Afghanistan. Economic recovery is impossible while half of Afghanistan’s workforce are confined to their homes and denied economic opportunity. Any future economic growth is impossible without girls graduating from high school.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“More than 19 million people remain food- insecure, with children suffering the most. Afghanistan now has the highest number of people in emergency food insecurity globally and its health system is on the brink of collapse. Overwhelming humanitarian need has been compounded by natural disasters, most recently devastating flooding in central and eastern Afghanistan. We applaud the work of United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations on the ground. They have stayed and delivered in the most challenging of circumstances, preventing a spiral into widespread famine. The preservation of the humanitarian space is an overarching priority for Ireland across the sanctions regime.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“They are quite literally being systematically wiped from public life. Banned from most places of work and subject to onerous restrictions on when they can leave their homes, Afghan women are living a nightmare. Despite international condemnation, the Taliban continues its draconian assault on human rights. The vacuum left by Afghanistan’s Independent Human Rights Commission, dissolved by the Taliban in May, makes robust international monitoring all the more important. Support for the work of the United Nation Assistance Mission in Afghanistan’s human rights service and the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan is essential. The past year has been one of unconscionable hardship for the Afghan people, with economic collapse spurring one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Griffiths, Deputy Special Representative Potzel and Ms. Morgan Edwards for their briefings today. Two weeks ago, we marked one dreadful year since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. One year on, the Taliban has proved that it has not reformed. It has shown the same unjust and cruel behaviour it had in the past, using repression and fear. Fundamental freedoms have been severely curtailed, while Afghanistan’s once vibrant civil society and media landscape have been violently suppressed. Those who raise their voices in opposition, including women protesters, are met with intimidation, arbitrary arrest and detention or enforced disappearance. Human rights defenders, activists, and journalists remain among the most at risk. The Taliban has sought to render women invisible.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“Justice for Syrians includes the transparent and verifiable release of all those arbitrarily detained, as well as the provision of information on the fate and whereabouts of missing persons. We look forward to seeing the report of the Secretary-General on this very important issue soon. In closing, I would like to acknowledge the work of civil society actors in Syria and note the importance of supporting and protecting them, particularly those who continue to document casualties and violations.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“We urge the Syrian Government to put the best interests of the Syrian people first and engage constructively with the Special Envoy and his efforts. Ireland recalls the European Union’s position that there will be no normalization with Damascus until an inclusive political solution, in line with Security Council resolution 2254 (2015) is firmly under way. We know the pivotal role that women have to play in building a sustainable, lasting peace for Syria; their full and meaningful participation in the political process must be enabled. Ireland will continue to support all efforts to pursue justice and accountability for crimes committed in Syria. Lasting peace in Syria is not possible without justice.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and comply with their obligations under international law. There can be no military solution to the conflict in Syria. Conditions for the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of refugees remain to be fulfilled in Syria. Ireland believes it is imperative that host countries continue to uphold the principles of refugee protection. It is deeply regrettable that last month’s ninth round of the Constitutional Committee did not go ahead, following the decision by the Syrian Government not to participate. We reject any attempts to undermine the efforts of the Special Envoy to facilitate a Syrian- led and a Syrian-owned political process. We maintain that the Constitutional Committee should convene in Geneva as agreed by the delegations.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“We are appalled by the attack in Al-Hasakah on 18 August that killed four women and girls, and injured 11 others, and the attack on 19 August on a busy market in Al-Bab city that killed at least 13 civilians, including four boys and one girl, and injured dozens of others. Ireland unequivocally condemns deliberate attacks on civilians and the civilian harm resulting from indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks. International humanitarian law is clear: any attack must comply with the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution. We continue to see children in Syria paying a heavy price in the ongoing violence. We remind all parties that civilians must never be targeted, and we particularly deplore the impact of the violence on children.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“While resolution 2642 (2022) allows the vital work of the cross-border mechanism to continue for six months, it is imperative that the Security Council confirms the decision to further extend its mandate. The cross-border mechanism remains a critical, irreplaceable lifeline for millions. As co-penholders, Norway and Ireland will continue to be guided by the deep humanitarian needs of the people of Syria. The Council must work together, with the addressing of these needs as our focus. I will now focus on the political situation and make a statement in my national capacity. First, I wish to thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing. Ireland is seriously concerned about the continuing escalation of hostilities in northern Syria.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“It is extremely concerning that the World Food Programme has been forced to reduce rations to less than 1,200 calories per person in north-western Syria and to below 1,000 calories in other areas. Increased funding is urgent, not only to expand the vital work of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations, but to maintain the life-saving assistance currently in place. Soaring heat and critically low water supply are placing lives at risk. Civilian access to water is curtailed in numerous areas, and a lack of irrigation is threatening crop production as well as seeds for next year’s yield, exacerbating already significant food insecurity. We knew that this season would come, just as we know that winter will present further fatal challenges.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“That important work must continue. As co-penholders, Ireland and Norway strongly support the use of all modalities to deliver aid to the millions of Syrians in desperate need. We welcome the completion of the sixth cross-line delivery, earlier this month. We encourage continued progress on cross-line missions and again commend the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other United Nations agencies for their significant efforts in that regard. We reiterate the call for all parties to support cross-line deliveries, including by providing timely security guarantees. Soaring food prices magnified by global inflation rates and the economic crisis have exacerbated food insecurity.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“It is deeply disturbing that many of the attacks resulting in those deaths appeared to target civilians or to take place near locations of a civilian character. We call on all parties to comply with international humanitarian law, including the prohibition on indiscriminate attacks and the obligation to take all feasible precautions to avoid harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure. We commend the United Nations and its partners for their considerable work across all 14 governorates, in a challenging humanitarian landscape. We welcome progress on early recovery and the commitment shown to continue in that regard, including the 51 projects that contribute to the provision of electricity to support basic services. Almost 1.7 million people benefited directly or indirectly from early-recovery and resilience efforts in June and July.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for your warm welcome this morning. I am honoured to join everyone here at this table and look forward to working with them in the coming months in order to advance the vital work of the Security Council. I deliver this statement today on behalf of Norway and Ireland as co-penholders on the Syria humanitarian file. I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Msuya for her briefing today. As ever, the severe need of those on the ground is clear. Humanitarian needs are at their highest levels, and civilians continue to suffer due to armed conflict and violence. Eighty-seven civilians, including 25 children, died between 1 June and 25 July as a result of hostilities.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source