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Nathalie Broadhurst Estival

lines on the record: 183
first: 2020-09-03
most recent: 2021-10-28
sittings or episodes: 34
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“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Carlos Ruiz Massieu for his comprehensive and enlightening briefing. I also welcome the participation of Ms. Blum de Barberi in our meeting. It is now more than four years since the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace was signed. Building peace is a long and demanding road. France therefore welcomes the progress made by the Colombian Government and people. But we must also look clearly at the road that remains ahead of us. With regard to the ambitions set in 2016, the implementation of several provisions of the agreement remains insufficient. I will come back to four specific aspects. First, the continuation of violence is worrisome.”
2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source
“To that end, the return of all parties to the Vienna agreement could contribute to restoring trust and opening up dialogue on those issues in order to find political solutions to the conflicts in the region and prevent any escalation. In that regard, it is important that Iran comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions on the prohibition of the transfer of arms to non-State actors in the Middle East. Along with its E-3 partners, France is ready to commit to a constructive dialogue on regional security issues with the Secretary- General, the countries of the region and the main partners, because the security of the region is also a matter of international peace and security and concerns us all. Since 2003, the E-3 has played a key role in the Iranian nuclear dossier.”
2020-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1324 (2020) · source
“The priority today is clear: to preserve the space for diplomacy in order to allow all the parties to return to the full implementation of the agreement. In a context in which the risks and challenges are many, there is no alternative to full compliance with resolution 2231 (2015) and the JCPOA in all their aspects. We are pleased that message was clearly expressed in the ministerial declaration adopted yesterday by the participants to the agreement. My third and final point is to echo what we unanimously agreed at the Security Council meeting on 20 October (see S/2020/1037), that is, that we must also address regional security concerns.”
2020-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1324 (2020) · source
“Their implementation would jeopardize the balance upon which the agreement was built by putting Iran in a more serious situation than it was in before the conclusion of the JCPOA. Our second priority is to ensure the full return of all stakeholders to full compliance with the agreement, as Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian clearly recalled yesterday during the meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission’s participating States. That is essential to preserving the JCPOA. In that regard, we are very encouraged by the recent statements made by the future American Administration with regard to the JCPOA, which could pave the way for the return of the United States to the S/2020/1324 Vienna agreement, opening the diplomatic prospect for the return of the United States and Iran to the agreement and for addressing broader concerns regarding Iran.”
2020-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1324 (2020) · source
“Our first priority is to end Iran’s violations of the agreement, which deprives it of its substance, and to prevent any action by Iran that would further weaken it. We are very concerned about Iran’s recent announcement of its intention to install three new advanced centrifuge cascades at the Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant and about the law recently passed by Iran’s Parliament, which if fully implemented would substantially ramp up the enrichment programme, significantly reduce the verification capabilities of the International Atomic Energy Agency and result in a resumption of activities that have no credible civilian justification and were abandoned by Iran some 20 years ago. Such measures would be absolutely incompatible with the JCPOA and Iran’s other nuclear commitments.”
2020-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1324 (2020) · source
“Together with Germany and the United Kingdom, France has worked tirelessly for the preservation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Iranian statements aimed at making the E-3 — France, Germany and the United Kingdom — responsible for the current situation are therefore particularly unwelcome. That agreement is an essential achievement of multilateral diplomacy and the non-proliferation architecture. We negotiated the JCPOA with the conviction that it would decisively contribute to international peace and security and to building confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme. It remains the best way to verifiably monitor Iran’s nuclear programme in order to ensure that Iran develops nuclear energy for exclusively peaceful ends. We stand today at a key moment for the preservation of that agreement.”
2020-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1324 (2020) · source
“The report not only recalls the Secretary-General’s unswerving support for resolution 2231 (2015) and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) but also shows the support provided day after day by the Secretariat for the concrete operational implementation of the resolution in its various dimensions, thereby confirming that resolution 2231 (2015) and the JCPOA remain the only legal framework in force today. The recently adopted report of the Facilitator (see S/2020/1244) for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) is also particularly useful in that regard, and I thank him. I would also like to stress that it is essential that the Secretariat continue to have the necessary means to monitor the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015).”
2020-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1324 (2020) · source
“I thank the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, the Head of the Delegation of the European Union and the Security Council Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) for their comprehensive and interesting briefings. First of all, I welcome the tenth report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/1177) on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), which was just been presented to us by Ms. DiCarlo.”
2020-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1324 (2020) · source
“It is more necessary than ever that everyone act responsibly and demonstrate political courage. France will continue to work with its German, Egyptian and Jordanian partners to recreate a climate conducive to dialogue between the parties. It will spare no effort to promote the resumption of a credible political process, in consultation with all the stakeholders concerned, and will continue to give its full support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2020-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1275 (2020) · source
“Accordingly, France welcomes the resumption of cooperation between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, in particular through the resumption of the payment of tax clearances to the Palestinian Authority, following the Israeli authorities’ commitment to respecting the adopted bilateral agreements. We call on the parties to go further, to work together to implement the recommendations of the Special Coordinator referred to in his socioeconomic report of 10 November. In particular, it is urgent that Israel ease the restrictions in the Gaza Strip in the context of the coronavirus disease pandemic. Finally, there is an urgent need to strengthen the cohesion of Palestinian governance. That will require the organization of long-overdue elections. In that regard, we regret the absence to date of an agreement between the Palestinian factions.”
2020-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1275 (2020) · source
“The parameters of the settlement for the Israeli- Palestinian conflict are well known and are constantly recalled in the Security Council: two States, living in peace and security, within secure and recognized borders based on the 1967 lines, both with Jerusalem as their capital. Those parameters have been defined in order to bring about a fair and lasting peace in the region. They guarantee Israel’s security and respond to the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians, in accordance with international law. It is our responsibility to work together to make them a reality. To that end, we must first work to restore trust between the parties.”
2020-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1275 (2020) · source
“France will not recognize any changes to the 1967 lines apart from those agreed between the parties. It also recalls the obligation for all States, in their relevant dealings and exchanges, to distinguish between the territory of Israel and the territories occupied since 1967. That distinction must be made in particular in bilateral agreements and in all trade — for example, through the differentiated labelling of products from the West Bank and East Jerusalem settlements. The continuation of settlement activities at an accelerated pace threatens the two-State solution more than ever, which is why it is more urgent than ever today to relaunch a political process.”
2020-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1275 (2020) · source
“In that regard, my country has condemned the recent announcements with respect to Givat Hamatos. Together with our European partners, we called upon Israel to reverse that decision and all other unilateral measures that undermine the viability of a future Palestinian State. I reiterate that urgent call today. We are also very concerned at the sharp increase in demolitions and the seizure of Palestinian structures, some of which have been funded by international donors, including France and the European Union. France urges Israel to effectively implement the freeze on demolitions in the context of the pandemic and, when necessary, to compensate those affected. France also reminds Israel of its legal obligations as an occupying Power under the Geneva Conventions.”
2020-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1275 (2020) · source
“I thank the Special Coordinator for his briefing and extend our thanks to him for his tireless work over the past five years as Special Coordinator, as well as our warm congratulations on his new position. Almost four years after the adoption of resolution 2334 (2016), France regrets that the Security Council’s call to reverse the negative trends on the ground has not been heeded and the two-State solution is more in danger than ever. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/1234) is unequivocal: over the past four years Israel has advanced or approved 28,000 housing units in the West Bank and East Jerusalem and has issued tenders for another 12,000 units. France regularly condemns Israeli decisions on settlement activity, which as they stand only increase the risk of the de facto annexation of Palestinian territories.”
2020-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1275 (2020) · source
“But that support is not blind; it is conditioned on the preservation of the democratic gains of the past 20 years. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that peace is not to be achieved at all costs. The fight against impunity for criminals is absolutely essential. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, must be an absolute priority, and all parties must respect their obligations in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“Pursuant to resolution 2513 (2020), the sanctions list can be revised only if the Taliban extends serious and credible pledges to reduce violence, commit to negotiations and renounce all activities that threaten the peace, stability and security of Afghanistan. As we demonstrated yet again at the 2020 Afghanistan Conference, held in Geneva, we are firmly committed to peace. Proof of that is the European Union’s commitment, last month, to provide €1.2 billion over four years in both emergency aid and long-term assistance to support the country’s modernization and sustainable democratic development, including the fight against corruption and in favour of institution-building, as well as to help improve the daily lives of Afghans, particularly by reducing poverty.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“In addition, as mentioned, the fight against drugs on all fronts — from prevention to the eradication of production — is also critical if we are to ensure lasting peace in Afghanistan. Thirdly, there can be no progress towards peace unless all parties to the conflict fully commit to talks. In that regard, the extent of the Taliban’s commitment remains to be demonstrated. As we consider the renewal of the mandate of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team attached to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), I would like first of all to commend the work of the experts and recall the relevance of the 1988 Sanctions Committee.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“Secondly, I would like to recall that the fight against terrorism must remain a priority for the international community. France condemns in the strongest terms the recent terrorist attacks, including the assassinations of journalists and media representatives mentioned in the briefings. Such attacks threaten the freedom of expression and the very foundations of Afghan society, and they hamper peace efforts. The current level of violence remains unacceptably high. The conflict in Afghanistan continues to claim the lives of too many civilians, particularly among women and children. The Secretary-General’s call for an immediate ceasefire, in accordance with resolution 2532 (2020), is essential.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“Shkula Zadran, whose powerful testimony, courage and determination are a sign of hope on Afghanistan’s long road to peace. I would like to share three points today. First of all, I wish to emphasize the need for intra-Afghan peace negotiations to finally get off to a substantive start. The agreement reached on 2 December on the code of conduct for those peace talks is an encouraging first step. I note, however, that it took three months to reach that agreement and that much work remains. In that regard, I note that, in line with the women and peace and security agenda, the full and complete participation of women is absolutely essential to achieving a lasting peace. The consolidation of democratic gains is, of course, a sine qua non for peace.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank today’s speakers for their briefings and their work to promote peace in Afghanistan, starting, of course, with Deborah Lyons at the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. I commend her and thank her for her efforts. I would also like to pay tribute to the remarkable work and unfailing commitment of Indonesia as Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), and as co-penholders alongside Germany. They have done a truly outstanding job. Finally, I thank Ms.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“I commend UNMISS for its work and want to emphasize that restrictions on its freedom of movement are not acceptable. In conclusion, France also supports maintaining the sanctions regime established by resolution 2206 (2015), including the arms embargo. Both South Sudan and the countries of the region must improve their implementation of the embargo. Obstacles to the work of UNMISS such as attacks on humanitarian personnel are grounds for designation, which the Council must use in view of the challenges on the ground.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“In what we can see is an extremely difficult environment, France commends the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for its commitment, its efforts to adapt and its work in general. I am thinking particularly of the transfer of responsibility for protection-of-civilian sites to the South Sudanese authorities. We will, of course, carefully examine the strategic review to ensure that the Mission’s mandate is geared more to a realistic objective, taking into account the will of the parties. The protection of civilians and the facilitation of humanitarian access will naturally remain at the heart of the Mission’s priorities, in any event. The South Sudanese authorities must increase their oversight in this area, with the support of UNMISS.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“France therefore calls on all parties to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. We condemn the attacks on humanitarian workers, which caused 14 deaths in 2020. Such violence must not go unpunished. It is important for the Council to be more systematic in sanctioning the groups responsible. At a time when humanitarian needs are immense and some regions are on the brink of famine, humanitarian workers must be able to move around unhindered and without fear of being targeted. The increasing number of kidnappings of civilians in the Equatoria region, attributable to the armed groups that remain active in the area, is also worrying. In that regard, France welcomes the mediation efforts of the Community of Sant’Egidio to engage the armed groups that are not signatories to the 2018 agreement.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“In the area of security and the fight against impunity, the formation of the unified forces and the establishment of the hybrid court for South Sudan should be progressing more rapidly. Secondly, while the security situation has certainly improved since 2018 and, as has been said. the ceasefire remains generally respected by the parties, the relative decrease in violence in recent months should not cause us to lose sight of the fact that the conditions for a resumption of violence during the dry season are still in place. The causes of conflict are aggravated by the lack of positive prospects for the implementation of the peace agreement but also, as the briefings showed us, by the deterioration of the economic and humanitarian situation.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Shearer, Mr. Lowcock and the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan for their comprehensive briefings. I want to emphasize four points. First, France is concerned about the lack of progress in the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. We welcome the progress on the distribution of portfolios at the state and county levels. However, we deplore the delays in the formation of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the appointment of a Governor of Upper Nile, as well as the lack of progress on the participation of women and young people.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“Yet civilians, particularly women and children, continue to face violence on the ground. The continuation of peacebuilding activities is also indispensable for building trust among populations who remain traumatized by the level of insecurity.Lastly, it is necessary to accelerate capacity-building and support the implementation of the peace process. In that regard, the participation of women is of course a major issue, as many speakers have stated. It is the responsibility of the Security Council to ensure that UNAMID’s withdrawal takes due account of the reality on the ground and all of its challenges, as it has always done for its peacekeeping operations. In that regard, I would like to thank Mr. Lacroix and Mr. Khare for setting out in detail the prerequisites of a process that the Security Council must now identify.”
2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source
“France, together with its European partners and the European Union, will of course play its full part. In that context — and this will be my last point — France supports the swift operationalization of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) and the appointment of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General to continue United Nations support on the ground. In Darfur, the transition from the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) to UNITAMS should be carried out in an orderly fashion. France recognizes the willingness of the Sudanese authorities to assume full responsibility for the protection of civilians in Darfur and encourages the Government to continue implementing its national plan for the protection of civilians, with the assistance of UNITAMS.”
2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source
“As President Emmanuel Macron has promised, France will organize a high-level conference to support the Sudanese transition as soon as the Sudan is removed from that list. The event could be held in the first half of 2021. A number of challenges further compound the difficulties of the transition itself. The acceptance of reforms has been weakened by economic difficulties, and the humanitarian situation has worsened in connection with the persistence of insecurity in Darfur, the effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic, the effects of the floods and the situation in Ethiopia. As such, we welcome the Sudan’s efforts to host nearly 50,000 Ethiopian refugees in eastern Sudan. The mobilization of humanitarian assistance from all United Nations agencies and the Sudan’s international partners is absolutely necessary.”
2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source
“We further welcome the Sudan’s efforts to tackle impunity and ensure respect for human rights, particularly through cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the International Criminal Court. The planned ratification of two important conventions, including the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, is extremely encouraging. Those advances must of course be followed up by tangible action. We hope that the procedure for removing the Sudan from the United States list of State sponsors of terrorism will be completed as soon as possible. That is indeed a crucial step towards achieving a successful democratic transition.”
2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Ms. DiCarlo, Mr. Lacroix and Mr. Khare for their briefings. I would like to emphasize three points. First, France’s priority remains supporting the democratic transition in the Sudan. I pay tribute to the political will that the transitional Government continues to demonstrate in a context of increasing difficulties. That is reflected in the pursuit of institutional, economic and financial reforms, as well the efforts to begin the implementation of the Juba peace agreement. I refer in particular to the Government’s efforts to engage in discussions with all parties. We call on those who remain outside the peace process to join it without further delay.”
2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source
“This is all the more crucial as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread in the country at an extremely worrisome rate. Vaccination campaigns must scale up, given that the pandemic has led to a 20 per cent to 30 per cent decrease in vaccination rates in the country. We have a collective responsibility in this regard to prevent avoidable outbreaks of polio or measles. As mentioned by the Special Representative, there are many challenges. But France is determined to stand with Iraq at this important time in its history.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“We therefore welcome the Iraqi Government’s strong commitment to balanced S/2020/1144 S/2020/1144 and good-neighbourly diplomacy. The recent progress in the return of remains of Kuwaiti and third-country nationals is a testament to that. It is important that those actions continue. Lastly, and this is my third point, I would like to say a word about the humanitarian situation. Every effort must be made to ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all those in need of assistance in Iraq. I refer in particular of the hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons, who must be able to continue receiving assistance when they leave the camps. Camp closures must be implemented in a coordinated manner and accompanied by a concrete plan to support the return of people.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“The fight against Da’esh is not over. The international coalition’s military contribution in support of the Iraqi authorities remains crucial, and its operational modalities can be adapted to the changing threat. The work of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant is essential in combating impunity. It is also crucial that the Iraqi State maintains its monopoly on use of force in the country. The action of certain armed groups is very worrisome, in particular the unacceptable attacks on diplomatic missions. We welcome the efforts of the Iraqi Government to stop them. In that context, it is all the more crucial to ensure that Iraq remain unaffected by regional tensions and that its sovereignty and territorial integrity be respected.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“France will contribute €1 million to fund UNAMI activities in this area. We encourage the entire international community to work to ensure smooth elections and full confidence in the electoral process. We also welcome progress in the dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil. The Sinjar agreement is very promising in this regard. The health projects we endorse in the region will also foster support for this movement to the benefit of the population. Despite the promising announcements and progress on the ground, we remain concerned about the attacks targeting demonstrators, members of civil society, human rights defenders and journalists. It is imperative that the perpetrators be prosecuted, as trust cannot be built without justice. My second point concerns security challenges in Iraq. Terrorism ranks first and is our common challenge.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“The Iraqi authorities conduct very ambitious reforms in a context made even more difficult by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. As the Special Representative said, these reforms are essential to meeting the legitimate aspirations of Iraqis by modernizing the economy, reforming the Administration, strengthening the protection of human rights and remaining steadfast in the fight against corruption. We welcome the announcement of early elections in June 2021. UNAMI’s support to the Iraqi authorities and the Independent High Electoral Commission in the organization of these elections is extremely valuable in ensuring free and transparent elections. The participation of all groups in society, in particular young people and women, will be crucial in building the democratic future of the country.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her briefing. The Special Representative has the full support of France. I would like to commend the outstanding work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) under her leadership, as well as that of the entire United Nations family in Iraq. Today I would like to address three points. First of all, I would like to express France’s support for the Government of Iraq, led by Mr. Al-Kadhimi, as the President of the French Republic did during his visit to Iraq in September and again during the Iraqi Prime Minister’s visit to Paris in October. Together with the Iraqi Government, we will continue our efforts to mobilize the country’s regional and international partners in support of an initiative to strengthen its stability and security.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“In that regard, I welcome the Somali Government’s recent appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the attacks against journalists. In conclusion, the first bulwark against terrorism is the resilience of societies. And from that point of view, France joins the many observers who have expressed their concern about the legislative developments in Somalia with regard to sexual violence and early or forced marriages. That is an extremely significant and worrisome setback in relation to the international and regional commitments to which Somalia is party, and can only weaken society.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1136 (2020) · source
“The fight against Al-Shabaab cannot be viewed as a security issue alone, as has been pointed out by other speakers as well. I welcome the adoption of resolution 2551 (2020), which renews the sanctions regime and strengthens in particular the fight against the financing of Al-Shabaab. The fight against terrorism will be effective only if it forms part of supporting the country’s governance and economic recovery. That is a major task — a long-term task in which the United Nations, the African Union and the European Union are engaged, and one that we must pursue. In that regard, we support the continued efforts to strengthen the rule of law and establish democracy in Somalia. The adoption of the constitutional review, respect for human rights and the fight against impunity are absolutely essential for building lasting peace.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1136 (2020) · source
“We also call for the full implementation of the conclusions of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, which were adopted in August. Al-Shabaab is also targeting Somali security forces and all those who support them, starting with the African Union Mission in Somalia. France underscores that the Mission will have to drastically evolve after 2021 in order to enable a handover to the Somali security forces. In that regard, France fully supports Lieutenant General dos Santos Cruz and his team, who have been mandated by the Security Council to carry out an independent assessment. We call on all actors to act constructively to ensure that the assessment can take on board all points of view and deliver its report in a timely manner, on 10 January 2021.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1136 (2020) · source
“The full participation of women will be important, especially in this year of commemoration of the women and peace and security agenda. We also call for the participation of young people, in line with resolution 2535 (2020). My second point concerns the humanitarian and security situation. France remains extremely concerned about that situation. Al-Shabaab is continuing its deadly action against civilian populations, whose fate, as we know, is already being aggravated by the coronavirus disease pandemic and by the ravages of climate change, whether it be the locust crisis or the extremely severe weather conditions. In that context, France calls for humanitarian access to be guaranteed for populations in need. We condemn the attacks against humanitarian and health workers and the obstruction of humanitarian access.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1136 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank all of the briefers for their extremely valuable analyses to aid our understanding of the situation in Somalia. I will make three points today. First, I would like to turn to the elections. While the recent electoral agreements demonstrate a welcome dynamic of rapprochement between the Somali Federal Government and the federal member states, we regret that the principle of one-person, one-vote was not retained and that not all Somalis will be able to take part directly in the next elections. Our priority must nevertheless be to ensure the credibility of that electoral process — meaning that the elections must therefore be held within the planned time frame — as well as its inclusiveness, as mentioned by many of today’s speakers.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1136 (2020) · source
“I also have a question for the Police Commissioner of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, Mr. Champion. What concrete actions are UNPOL implementing in the Central African Republic in support of the redeployment of internal security forces throughout the national territory? With respect to the elections of 27 December, which will clearly be a critical and capital moment in the consolidation of democracy in the Central African Republic, how are the United Nations police preparing for this deadline, in particular within the framework of the integrated security plan that was adopted in early October?”
2020-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1092 (2020) · source
“I too would like to end my statement with a few questions. I address the first to the Police Commissioner of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), Mr. Yacouba. Several tasks under the MINUSMA mandate are indeed based to a large extent on its police component, in particular in central Mali, where the priorities are support for the redeployment of Malian internal security forces and the protection of civilians. I therefore want to ask Mr. Yacouba if he could tell us about the progress made in integrating military operations with police operations within the Mission in order to fulfil these tasks, and what are his recommendations in this area?”
2020-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1092 (2020) · source
“The second priority I would highlight is that the United Nations police must pursue their efforts to become more efficient. France is contributing to this by supporting training actions before and during deployment, as well as increased use of police experts, support for mastering the language of the host country and gender- balanced contingents. This aspect is also key to strengthening police effectiveness. France fully supports the objective of increasing the deployment of women in all positions, including those with responsibilities. The new system for monitoring the performance of peace operations, set up by the Secretariat, is also very useful for improving the effectiveness of UNPOL, wherever their units are deployed, to help scale up local police forces and the protection of populations.”
2020-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1092 (2020) · source
“First, it is essential that UNPOL support the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. At the heart of this objective, of course, are the populations served. Indeed, the establishment or re-establishment of a relationship of trust between the population, public authorities and institutions is an indispensable condition for the return to lasting peace. This implies the strengthening of the rule of law, the support of national internal security forces, the protection of all and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. In the context of the coronavirus disease pandemic, this trust is even more difficult to gain and maintain since every gendarme and police officer in contact with the population must abide by strict health-related rules in order not to be perceived as a vector for the spread of the virus.”
2020-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1092 (2020) · source
“I would also like to welcome the Secretariat’s efforts to enable the police components of missions to reconcile security and performance. France continues to support the implementation of the Action for Peacekeeping initiative and currently has 21 gendarmes of all ranks deployed in three missions: the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. France is and will continue to be a committed, constructive and reliable partner in enabling United Nations police to fully exercise their missions. As the year 2020 marks the sixtieth anniversary of UNPOL, I wish to highlight two priorities.”
2020-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1092 (2020) · source
“I thank the Under-Secretary-General and the heads of the police components for their briefings today, which allow us to accurately assess the challenges faced by United Nations police (UNPOL) and gendarmes in the field. I pay tribute to these men and women, who are carrying out their missions in demanding conditions with particularly heavy health-related constraints. In this difficult context, I would also like to commend the Secretariat — in particular the Department of Peace Operations and its Police Division — for their unflagging investment in and optimization of the use of UNPOL. The mission of the United Nations police is at the heart of partnerships and operational cooperation between the United Nations and national authorities, making UNPOL an invaluable asset in peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”
2020-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1092 (2020) · source
“Finally, France is absolutely convinced that Serbia and Kosovo have a common European future. The European Union, which is the largest trading partner of, the largest investor in and the largest donor to both countries, will continue its efforts to facilitate the conclusion of a comprehensive and legally binding agreement between the two parties, which will contribute to the lasting stabilization of the Western Balkans and the European rapprochement of the two countries. France remains deeply committed to this issue, in support of both parties and the European Union mediation.”
2020-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1040 (2020) · source
“In particular, UNMIK and the United Nations agencies in Kosovo have played a major role in helping Kosovo cope with the coronavirus disease pandemic, in addition to the massive amount of aid provided by the European Union. UNMIK’s efforts must continue, in coordination, of course, with the initiatives of other regional and international actors, in particular the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX). France reiterates its full support for the EULEX mission, in particular in the context of its support activities for the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. France reiterates its commitment to the fight against impunity for perpetrators of serious crimes. We therefore call on all actors to continue to support and cooperate with the Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office.”
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“We welcome the initial progress made in the framework of that dialogue, particularly on three issues: economic cooperation; internally displaced persons and refugees; and missing persons. We call for those negotiations to continue and for concrete progress to be made. It is vital that all contentious subjects, including the most sensitive ones, be dealt with, in particular that of the Association of Serb Majority Municipalities. We invite the actors involved in this issue to support the European Union mediation and to coordinate their efforts with it. We welcome the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), which is working tirelessly to promote security and stability as well as the strengthening of the rule of law and the protection of human rights in Kosovo and the region.”
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