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Ndong Mba

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“Theodor Meron in his capacity as President of the Mechanism, we would like to commend and acknowledge him for the leadership, effectiveness and professionalism with which he has helmed the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals from 2012 to date, and for his ongoing commitment to fighting for accountability by ensuring that justice is served for the victims of the worst crimes against humanity. We once again have a valuable opportunity to assess the work of one of the international criminal justice institutions created by the Security Council to uphold accountability and combat impunity, which are essential elements for effective conflict prevention. In that regard, we would like to make three observations relating to judicial activities, the regulatory framework and cooperation with States.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, allow me to express our gratitude to President Theodor Meron and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for their informative briefings and for the comprehensive and exhaustive report on the work of the International Residual Mechanism of the Criminal Tribunals. We also thank the Permanent Representative of Peru, Mr. Gustavo Meza-Cuadra, for continuing to chair the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals in a transparent, efficient and dynamic manner, as well as the Office of Legal Affairs. Before delving into the issue at hand, and given that it will be the last time we receive a report from Mr.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“That work - which should always be carried out while observing impartiality and independence, offering collective support to Iraq and adhering to optimal international standards and practices, with focus on those with greater responsibility in the commission of the crimes and in close collaboration with other international agencies in the region with competence on the issues - will allow the international community not only to know the magnitude of the crimes and their perpetrators and ensure accountability, but will inevitably awaken awareness of the need to stop and prevent the repetition of such acts in other armed conflict settings. In conclusion, our delegation wishes great courage, determination and success to Mr. Khan and his entire team in the formidable and complex mission that has been entrusted to them by the United Nations.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“That support should include clear political will so that that the Team can successfully carry out its work and eventually expose to the light of day all of the crimes that have been committed, including identifying the perpetrators.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“More than 200 mass graves have been discovered that hold the remains of many thousands of men, women and children - atrocious loss of human life, with the attendant terrible, horrendous suffering. In view of the devastating magnitude of those crimes, which are being discovered and will continue to be in future, and with the aim of clearly establishing responsibility so as to ensure proper accountability for those responsible for such acts, it is necessary that the international community and the United Nations provide the Investigative Team all the necessary support, including basic infrastructure, funding, logistical means, other resources and, even more important, as Mr. Khan states in his report, solidarity and unanimous support from the Council, its members and the States Members of the United Nations.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“There is no doubt as to the great and eager expectations for future reports to be presented to the Council on the crimes ofthe Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, given the monumental and terrifying details that have been emerging about crimes committed by Da'esh during the period between June 2014 and December 2017, during which Da'esh occupied, controlled and operated with impunity in large areas of Iraq, committing all kinds of crimes that involve serious violations of international law, human rights law, international criminal law and international humanitarian law, and which constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Several witness accounts confirm that during its occupation Da'esh carried out serious crimes against the civilian population in the territories under its control.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“The report of the Investigative Team, which we consider preliminary given the recent start of the Team's activities and the complexity of the work it must carry out, basically illustrates the details of the strategic vision for the activities that the Investigative Team will carry out as an independent and impartial mechanism pursuant to resolution 2379 (2017).”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“First of all, we would like to express our sincere congratulations to the Secretariat and Special Adviser Karim Asad Ahmad Khan and his team for their great efforts since the Council adopted resolution 2379 (2017), on 21 September 2017, which required the Secretary-General to appoint an investigative team to support the efforts of the Iraqi Government to establish responsibility for the crimes committed in Iraq by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh). Our delegation is very pleased that, following a very complicated, arduous and difficult process, Mr. Khan has presented us with the first report on his work (see S/2018/1031), following his appointment on 13 July.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to join other delegations in expressing our sincerest condolences on the passing away of a great statesman, on both the national and international stage, former United States President George Herbert Walker Bush. We convey our sympathy to his family and to the American people for this loss. Let me also express our sincere congratulations to Cote d'Ivoire on assuming the presidency of the Security Council. We wish it every success. We also pay tribute to China for its excellent presidency during the month of November.”
2018-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8412 (2018) · source
“To conclude, allow me to quote the Ecuadorian political analyst Camilo Zambrano J auregui, who stated, "Definitively, the focal point for strengthening multilateralism is to generate greater legitimacy of the decision-making processes, be they by procedures or mainly by those institutions called upon to safeguard international peace and security."”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“It is within that same vision and approach that the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, as an elected non-permanent member of the Security Council, consistently advocates for consensus, the peaceful negotiation of conflicts, the total eradication of weapons of mass destruction, respect for the sovereignty of States and respect for humanitarian and human rights, and strongly supports the ongoing multilateral efforts towards peace on the Korean peninsula among the States that are directly involved - the United States, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea - with the support of the People's Republic of China.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has always focused his actions on solidarity within a multipolar spirit, as evidenced by the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences, our support for countries that have suffered natural disasters, assistance in the area of food security, support for countries that have fallen victim to pandemics and the fact that Equatorial Guinea has hosted, on several occasions, international and regional forums and international and regional sports competitions.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“For the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, the world of the twenty-first century is too interdependent and complex, to the extent that modern multilateralism requires a new framework of cooperation that, in addition to the inevitable balance of power, takes into account the diversity of the challenges and the need to reaffirm a normative model on a democratic basis. As a firm believer in multilateralism and international cooperation within the framework of the United Nations and other international, regional and subregional organizations, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Mr.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Such an approach would undoubtedly benefit the international community, because with that mere gesture alone many conflicts would be resolved, either as a result of a lack of arms supply or through achieving justice. Another challenge facing multilateralism is the great divergence of interests and positions within the international system. Defining the terms of action within the organizations that are dedicated to the topic under discussion has proved to be a rather difficult task, especially when we consider what is at stake. That strong contrast of interests has meant that the success of those organizations is measured by their ability to reach an agreement, and not by the true impact of their decisions.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“We note with much regret that, in recent times, we have been seeing not a true multilateralism, but rather a disguised unilateralism in a number of major Powers that have always tried to manage matters of international interest on the basis of their own national interests and through a process of coalition-building, consequently provoking more regional conflicts and armed struggles, to the point of leaving world peace to hang on a very slender thread. It has been suggested that those countries, aware of their military and technological capacity, should opt for peace and base their international coexistence on the friendly, objective, egalitarian and peaceful character that should be the foundation of the multipolar system that we support in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and in the United Nations.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Accordingly, reform is urgently needed if the United Nations is truly going to fulfil objectively and effectively its role as the core of the system of international relations based on a principle of multipolarity. A similar exercise should be carried out in all the other international organizations I mentioned, in order to adapt them and make them more transparent, thereby guaranteeing the equality of all their members - in short, to work to democratize multilateral institutions. In that regard, a plan for profound modifications and reforms to multilateralism is recommended, taking as points of reference the serious problems that currently plague the international community, thereby allowing for the creation of a strong multilateral international system.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Some of the changes include the reconfiguration of military forces and their Vital missions, the rearrangement of the world economy, and the respective weights that the different nations have in various institutions, including the United Nations, where the power of the veto continues to have an impact on all the important decisions that are necessarily taken within the Organization, which, among other things, allows for a growing body of evidence that the United Nations and its agencies and programmes have a limited role, with the decisions taken being relegated to a status subordinate to the underlying interests of some countries that have special privileges within the Organization.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Accordingly, we must strive to allow the entire United Nations system, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the World Trade Organization and regional and subregional governmental organizations, inter alia, to function in a democratic and transparent manner, each within its sphere of competence. With this reform and shift in outlook with respect to multilateral institutions, many of the challenges posed in today's international system, which itself is facing significant changes that in turn have structural consequences, will be responded to and made effective.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Therefore, coming to its aid and as a new edifice in the global architecture, multilateralism has appeared as an international political system that, in addition to showing its capacity to coordinate national policies among more than two countries, is required to preserve dialogue, non-interference in the internal affairs of others, international equality of States, mutual respect, fair distribution of the benefits brought by joint tasks and respect for biodiversity, inter alia. The goal of multilateral organizations should therefore be the achievement of global agreements in relation to issues of interest that affect the majority in different aspects of international affairs, such as climate change, trade, peace and security, biodiversity, the Sustainable Development Goals and so on.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“I would like to begin this statement on behalf of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea by stressing that modern international relations must make the effort to track the transformations of the contemporary world, adopting strategies that allow us to assimilate the daily changes in the international community that are occurring. The bilateral system that previously dominated the world, although it has not entirely vanished, feels irremediably incapable of addressing today's global problems.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation fully aligns itself with the statement to be made by Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed on behalf of the African Union. First of all, our delegation congratulates the People's Republic of China on having included this very important topical issue for an open debate in its programme of work. We followed with great interest the important statement made by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, as well as those made by Ambassador Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani, Ms. Inga Rhonda King and Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“We acknowledge that it is Libyans themselves who must lead the process, allowing for the full implementation of the United Nations action plan and achieving reconciliation through frank, inclusive and direct dialogue with room for all those voices in favour of national unification and the restoration of peace to be heard. In that context, the upcoming Palermo conference is of vital importance.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“What we are witnessing in Libya, where some 200 armed groups are vying for control of a natural resource, petrol, is something that we have seen in other countries of Africa where armed groups, financed by third parties, sow terror and destruction while the third parties go unpunished. We have always called for investigations to ensure that those groups, too, feel the weight of sanctions. In conclusion, we welcome with optimism the positive aspects outlined by Special Representative Salame in his briefing, such as the ceasefire, the resumption of oil production, which now stands at a rate of almost 1.3 million barrels per day, the prospect of elections and the possible establishment of peace. However, we recognize that much needs to be done in Libya.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“These measures are aimed at confronting that situation and sending a clear and direct message to the perpetrators of those barbaric violations that they may be held accountable for their actions before courts of law. We believe that we need to take further steps. It is no secret to any of us that groups that smuggle migrants and violate their rights are being financed by third parties. In our view, such activities are shameful. We therefore propose that an investigation be launched in order to identify those elements or groups to ensure that they feel the weight ofthe Council's sanctions.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“As it has in previous statements, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea expresses once again its deep concern over the sad situation faced by migrants and refugees trapped in Libya, who are subject to deplorable humiliation and continue to suffer arbitrary detention, who fall prey to illegal human trafficking networks and victim to systematic violations of human rights, and who in some cases are sold as slaves. They endure terrible conditions of extreme overcrowding, without access to health care or adequate food. They are subjected to torture and other ill treatment in detention centres, without minimum guarantees or basic humane conditions. For that reason, as we said on Monday, 5 November (see S/PV.8389), we welcome the updating of the sanctions regime and the inscription of new individuals on the list of sanctions.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea joins the voices of both UNSMIL and the United Nations in condemning the events that have taken place in Tripoli in recent days, in particular the attacks of armed groups and militias on hospitals and their medical staff, as well as on private entities, with the aim of intimidating and systematically instilling fear, emboldened by the prevalence of impunity for their actions. That is one of the issues that must be confronted in order to put an end to such cowardly, detestable and deplorable actions. We call for the absolute and immediate cessation of such actions. They must not happen again in future. We must remember that any attack on civilians or medical facilities and their personnel is prohibited by international humanitarian law, and that such actions can be considered war crimes.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): The Republic of Equatorial Guinea thanks Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), for his excellent briefing on the situation in Libya during the recent period, as well as for his commitment to carrying out his mandate. We also express our gratitude to Ambassador Olof Skoog, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, for having shared with us his impressions and what he experienced and saw during his recent visit to Tripoli.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is ready to work with the international community to support the process towards lasting peace and security and sustainable development in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation advocates full respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We commend the commitment of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina within his mandate and we emphasize our support for his efforts to promote the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement. We also welcome the extension of the mandate of the European Union-led peacekeeping force Operation Althea, which we have just unanimously adopted (resolution 2443 (2018)), and we hope that the mission will continue its important work of assisting the country and facilitating the process of achieving lasting peace and stability, as well as its support for the work of the High Representative and the United Nations country team.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“In that context, while we praise the progress made, we believe that there is still much to be done and that we must continue working towards a common vision of the future that will help to foster a lasting national unity that will cement Bosnia and Herzegovina's role in the Balkans, Europe and the world. We therefore encourage the parties to amend the laws regarding the House of Peoples of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to strengthen the rule of law, ensure the full implementation of the election results and pursue efforts to contain and eliminate ethnic divisions, crime, corruption, violent extremism and terrorism, which remain key issues in ensuring stability and prosperity in the country and the region.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we call on all parties to refrain from divisive rhetoric and actions that could endanger the stability of the country and hinder the implementation of the Peace Agreement. On the other hand, regarding the general elections on 7 October, the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea welcomes the fact that the elections were held without any serious security incident, as reflected in the report ofthe High Representative. At the same time, we regret that the parties did not implement the recommendations of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights in order to improve the integrity of the electoral process before the elections.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“We also commend the progress made by Bosnia and Herzegovina during the reporting period with respect to economic reforms in order to strengthen the economy, reform institutions and reduce unemployment. Those are all signs that there is a common Vision for Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, while significant progress has been made, we are concerned by the decision in August of the National Assembly of the Republika Srpska to revoke its support for the Srebrenica report of 2004. That revocation only serves to undermine the political stability and prosperity of the country, endangering all the achievements and efforts made by the parties for reconciliation among various ethnic groups and communities and prospects for the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to join previous speakers in welcoming to the Chamber Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to thank him for his report on the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/2018/974, annex). Our delegation has taken note of the report of the High Representative on the achievements and positive developments in the country over the past six months, such as the recent adoption of the long-awaited amendments to the code of criminal procedure by the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in line with international standards, as well as the completion of the country's eighth general elections on 7 October.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“It is a step in the right direction, as we firmly believe that it is the common responsibility of the entire international community to uphold the prohibition on the use of chemical weapons and prevent those abominable attacks from being repeated and by ensuring that no one can be exonerated from responsibility in the event of those situations. I conclude by reiterating the official position of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea: we oppose the production, trade, distribution, storage and use of chemical weapons by anyone and anywhere.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“We recognize the important role they have been playing and we hope that the parties concerned will adopt a constructive approach to find a solution through direct and unhindered dialogue, which can make it possible to prevent and put a definitive end to any further use of chemical weapons in Syria by any party that intends to use them. In that regard, we continue to emphasize the need for the establishment of a mechanism for attribution of responsibility, which would be essential in reaffirming the prohibition of the use of those weapons and to deter their use. We also welcome the decision of the Conference of the States Parties urging the Technical Secretariat to take steps in identifying those responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“We must remember that we are talking about the most effective, cheapest and easiest type of weapon available - certainly more so than nuclear weapons - and we must therefore prevent warring parties from using this weapon again in Idlib or any part of Syria at all costs. The demilitarization agreement on Idlib, which has brought about relative stability to the area, should make it impossible for chemical attacks to re-emerge. Let us not be deceived. Opposing positions in the Security Council show that the end of chemical weapons in Syria effectively depends on a political agreement. In that context, the Security Council and the OPCW are the main channels for addressing this thorny problem.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“With respect to the safety of OPCW personnel at investigation and inspection sites, our Government believes access to the sites of alleged incidents requires that the security of the mission be ensured on a permanent basis in accordance with the provisions of the Conference of the States Parties held on 26 and 27 June. In that regard, we reiterate the need for the Technical Secretariat to implement the new measures aimed at mitigating high-security risks proposed by the United Nations Department of Safety and Security. That would lead to better planning on the upcoming inspections planned at the Barzah and Jamraya facilities of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“It also aims to achieve the objectives of the original declaration on the Syrian Government's chemical-weapons programme. In that regard, we continue to commend the close cooperation between the OPCW and Damascus in order to clarify any discrepancies or inconsistencies that might have been observed in the original declaration and in the information exchanged in compliance with the obligations provided for in the Chemical Weapons Convention. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea takes note that the Fact-finding Mission has not yet reached conclusions with respect to the events of 7 April in Douma. However, we endorse the idea that further investigation into the indicent should be carried out with rigour and professionalism, as well as the other five incidents reported to the OPCW Technical Secretariat.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and express our thanks to Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu and her team for her informative briefing. We reaffirm the support of the Government of Equatorial Guinea for the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), whose personnel operate in very sensitive and risky conditions. We reiterate that the complete destruction of the 27 chemical-weapons production facilities declared by Syria is an important development that reflects the will and commitment on the part of national officials of the Syrian Arab Republic and of international parties, above all the Russian Federation, to take resolute steps towards the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013).”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“On the other hand, we tend to forget the fact that it is women who most suffer in situations like that prevailing in Libya, characterized by human trafficking, sexual violence, the abuse of immigrants, illegal arms trafficking and the illicit trade of crude oil on the black market, all of which simply prolongs the suffering and need of the Libyan people. We believe and hope that the renewal of the sanctions through resolution 2441 (2018), which we have just adopted, will contribute, as I said, to pacifying the situation in that brotherly country of North Africa, Libya. The meeting rose at 10.25 a.m.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8389 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is generally opposed to sanctions when they do not have a clearl and well-defined goal to improve or help to resolve the prevailing situation in the affected country or region. In the case at hand, bearing in mind not only the atrocious effects of the criminality in Libya, but also the fact that all of this is impacting West Africa and Central Africa, we believe that these sanctions could help to attenuate these effects.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8389 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the recent extension of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. In conclusion, Equatorial Guinea believes that in the light of the difficulties the Prosecutor's Office faces in carrying out its investigations, all that we can do is fully support its efforts, its wide range of activities and its requests for effective cooperation. That is why we ask the Council to take its recommendations into account and to take action accordingly. Once again, I wish Prosecutor Bensouda every success in the mission entrusted to her and courage in her complex and dedicated work in the context of the tangled conflict in which Libya is mired.”
2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source
“All of that must be done within a framework of respect for Libya's sovereignty and integrity, as well as for its laws, internal rules and customs, which in turn must ensure justice within a framework of respect for human rights and international law. In that context, based on our assessment and Prosecutor Bensouda's report, it is clear that the country's judicial institutions feel unable to detain and prosecute Mr. Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi, Mr. Abdullah Al-Senussi and Mr. Mahmoud Mustafa Busayf Al-Werfalli, among others. The International Criminal Court must therefore work closely with the Libyan Government in order to facilitate the Prosecutor's work. It must also continue to make efforts to establish mechanisms that will restore peace and stability in Libya.”
2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source
“That is why it may be necessary to try a new strategy and focus efforts on determining how to reduce the presence and influence of armed groups and militias in this process within an appropriate legal framework, including measures to support and cooperate with the Libyan Government in the prosecution of the most serious crimes and to ensure the most effective and robust accountability possible, without forgetting that those measures must be impartial and applied equally, regardless of who commits the crime. To that end, it is essential to maintain strict, objective and transparent cooperation between States and international organizations, the International Criminal Court and the Council, with a view to seeking real solutions that will help put an end to this type of situation, while putting aside any unilateral interests or actions.”
2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source
“That demonstrates the gravity of the current situation and the existing limitations, both those that I have mentioned and for the Libyan Government, which we encourage to continue collaborating to the extent possible with the Office of the Prosecutor, despite those limitations. While taking all of this into consideration, we believe that the problem is bigger than that. The prevailing impunity and the large number of grave violations of international law and of serious multidimensional crimes, as Prosecutor Bensouda just informed us - such as murder, sexual violence, human trafficking, torture of immigrants and extortion of every kind - continue to be a source of concern.”
2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source
“Focusing on the issue before us, we must recognize that it is not easy to tackle issues as complex as those we are dealing with today, especially given the current situation in Libya, a country that is going through terrible times on the political, economic and social fronts and where, as everyone knows, the security situation continues to be highly volatile, owing to the prominence and influence of the dozens of militias and armed groups that in practice are in control of much of the country. We consider that to be one of the main obstacles to carrying out an investigation aimed at clarifying specific facts in any field, as is currently the case with the Office of the Prosecutor.”
2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Let me join others in congratulating you, Mr. President, on the assumption of the presidency of the Council by the People's Republic of China. We wish you every success and pledge you our full support. My delegation would like to once again thank and commend Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her courageous work and for her sixteenth report, which she has just done an excellent job of presenting to us today.”
2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source
“It is necessary for transparency and the spirit of permanent consultation to prevail throughout the process so that all parties, including the members of the Council and the parties involved, be kept up to date on the process. That should result in a climate of trust and facilitate decision-making on the matter at hand. Finally, we commend the full readiness of the parties to the conflict to participate in December's round table. We are hopeful and optimistic with regard to the meetings, while acknowledging that the Kingdom of Morocco has added a number of helpful ingredients that could greatly facilitate the achievement of a constructive solution during the negotiations. Meanwhile, we call on all the parties to refrain from any action that could undermine the prevailing environment of calm in the region.”
2018-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8387 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea voted in favour of the resolution just adopted on the renewal of MINURSO'S mandate because we believe it important that the parties continue to receive the support, vigilance and facilitation of the United Nations in reaching a just and lasting political solution that is mutually acceptable to the parties to the dispute. We therefore urge the international community to support the efforts of the parties and encourage them to find a definitive solution. We also urge the parties to the conflict to facilitate the work of the United Nations, above all that of the Personal Envoy, to achieve a lasting peace and put an end this long-standing conflict.”
2018-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8387 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to express my gratitude to the United States for its efforts to ensure the adoption of resolution 2440 (2018), as well as to the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Mr. Horst Kohler, and all of the personnel of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for their hard work. We wish them every success in meeting the ongoing challenges of the period that begins today.”
2018-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8387 (2018) · source