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Ndong Mba

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“The solution to the crisis in Ukraine cannot be military but must be political. Therefore, the international community must continue to support all diplomatic efforts for a political solution to the crisis. In conclusion, we stress the need for the parties to continue to make use of established means to help resolve the conflict, such as the Normandy quartet, the Trilateral Contact Group and other key actors.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“We remind the parties that the solution to the crisis in the region can be achieved only by peaceful means through direct, frank and inclusive negotiations, and that they should aim for a final and just solution that will help to strengthen harmonious relations among the different ethnic groups of Ukraine and between Ukraine and the countries of the region. Of concern is the impact on the civilian population of the violence and instability of the protracted conflict, which is causing economic and human losses in the region, aggravating the suffering of the population and forcing the displacement of people from their homes. In that regard, we appreciate the work and effort of the humanitarian actors and the Office of the Coordinator of Humanitarian Affairs in providing humanitarian aid.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“That is why the continued non-compliance with the ceasefire on both sides is of great concern. In that regard, we condemn and regret the assassination of Mr. Alexander Zakharchenko on 31 August and call on the parties to respect the maintenance of the ceasefire and to cooperate and assist in reducing tension. We encourage the parties to refrain from actions that could aggravate and destabilize the situation, thereby undermining the efforts of the international community, including those of the Security Council, to seek a peaceful solution to the crisis.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Let me begin by thanking Ms. Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and Ms. Ursulla Mueller, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for their comprehensive and detailed briefings on the political situation in Ukraine, as well as the humanitarian situation. The Minsk agreements remain the basis of the international community's commitment to the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. We therefore call on the parties to the conflict to respect the full implementation of the Minsk agreements, signed in February 2015 and endorsed in resolution 2202 (2015), as the only way to achieve stability in the region. Reducing tensions requires the cooperation and effort of the parties involved in the conflict.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“Where hostilities are already occurring, we must ensure that the parties do everything possible to avoid the use of explosive weapons in populated areas and that combating terrorist groups is conducted in accordance with obligations under international humanitarian law. Moreover, it is essential to ensure that civilians who want to flee to other areas can enjoy the freedom of movement. No one, however, must be forcibly displaced from their homes, and those who stay must never become military targets. The conflict in Syria cannot be resolved by military means. We can achieve a robust, long-term armistice only through a political process in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“Moreover, we agree with the Secretary-General that in difficult-to-access areas, such as Deir ez-Zor governorate, which is currently the target of military attacks directed against the Islamic State, in Aleppo and Idlib, the United Nations Monitoring Mechanism for the Syrian Arab Republic should spare no effort to ensure cross-border assistance without restrictions pursuant to resolutions 2165 (2014) and 2393 (2017), thereby allowing cross-border assistance to reach those in need by the most direct routes so those who are vulnerable continue to enjoy access to the vital assistance they require. With regard to Deir ez-Zor governorate, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea believes that it is necessary to avoid an increase in violence at all costs.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“As the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/947) underlines, that camp hosts approximately 45,000 Syrians in terrible conditions. In order to remedy that situation and provide vulnerable people with protection and assistance, there is no option other than to guarantee access to humanitarian convoys in that area by the national parties to the conflict. In addition, the necessary conditions must be created to allow for the voluntary return of the mass of internally displaced persons to those cities and localities that have been liberated from the Islamic State.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“However, the demilitarization of Idlib governorate should first of all improve the precarious humanitarian situation of the almost 3 million civilians living there and its surrounding areas. Despite the sharp decline in military offensives, the presence of radical terrorist groups jeopardizes attempts to stabilize that part of Syria. In that regard, it is important to remind the parties that any further escalation in the conflict would entail consequences inevitably causing harm to civilians. We call on the parties to commit to the demilitarization of the area and to implement it in line with their obligations under international humanitarian law. The situation in the Al-Rukban camp, on the Syrian-Jordanian border, continues to be extremely worrying despite the fact that the Security Council has repeatedly called for it to be improved.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Our delegation is grateful for the convening of this meeting and to Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his enlightening briefing. After eight years of strife and a death toll of several hundred thousands, no one can deny that the Syrian people are exhausted by war, violence, permanent- and sometimes forced - displacement and the uncertainty of their future. When the Russian Federation and Turkey signed the agreement establishing Idlib as a demilitarized zone on 17 September, we, the members of Security Council, lauded it because we believed that that commitment, as well as the environment conducive to peace that it would create, would allow for restarting peace negotiations aimed at achieving a lasting solution to the conflict.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“As members of the Security Council, permanent or non-permanent, let us demonstrate the humanist values that characterize our Organization and bring an end to this conflict by putting the well-being and legitimate prosperity of Syrians ahead of geostrategic interests. We call on the Government and the people of Syria to take into account their country's current political situation, support the efforts of the international community and undertake an inclusive debate among the various parties to the conflict within the framework of a constitutional committee and in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015), which was unanimously adopted by this Security Council at the proposal of the Russian Federation.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“Article 24 of Chapter V of the Charter of the United Nations confers on the Security Council the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. I therefore call on the Council to bring peace and security back to Syria. After eight years of conflict, the situation in Syria must no longer be a subject that crystallizes the division among the members of the Security Council. A sustainable solution cannot be achieved in Syria without the unhindered involvement of the members of the Council, whether they are allies of the belligerents or have the capacity to influence the national parties. The peoples of the world are watching us, and history will judge us.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“As Special Envoy de Mistura has stressed on previous occasions and again today, a credible and balanced committee could be the cornerstone of an inclusive political process for Syrians towards implementing resolution 2254 (2015). It is on this basis that the Government of Equatorial Guinea hopes that tomorrow's Syria summit between the Russian Federation, Turkey, France and Germany will significantly help to promote a political solution to the crisis by giving priority to the debate on the start of the committee's work. Additional steps to strengthen security and stability, as well as conditions for the return of refugees and the restoration of social and economic infrastructure, also need to be addressed.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“As has been emphasized, the main stumbling block remains the composition of the middle third list, of members of civil society, proposed by the United Nations. We appeal to the parties to spare no effort to establish a committee with extremely high credibility, which is crucial, and one that is as representative as possible. In addition, for the committee to be credible and legitimate, its composition, rules of operation and decision-making must be based on transparent mechanisms. National parties must also renounce their partisan interests and assume a position of equality of all so as to ensure the success of the constitutional committee's work.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“We welcomed the meeting in Damascus on 24 October between the Special Envoy and Syria's Minister for Foreign Affairs as part of the efforts to set in motion the constitutional committee to be charged with drafting a new constitution for Syria. We want to remind the parties that significant progress still has to be made, nine months after an agreement was reached in Sochi on forming the committee. In that regard, the demilitarization of Idlib favoured by the Astana guarantors offers an opportunity to give the political process greater impetus by creating an environment conducive to intra-Syrian peace negotiations. It is important to use this relatively peaceful environment to deal with the difficulties that have been preventing the committee from starting work without delay.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“While the Republic of Equatorial Guinea welcomes the Special Envoy's exemplary conduct and the way he has carried out his functions in extremely complex circumstances, we can only deplore the fact that today, after eight years of conflict, during which numerous meetings have been held in the Geneva and Astana formats, we find ourselves at a crossroads, as the representative of France eloquently pointed out at the 17 October meeting and mentioned again this morning. The spectre of military escalation and the difficult path towards a resumption of peace negotiations between the Syrian parties continue to be a focus of the international community's attention.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I would first like to thank the delegations of France, the United Kingdom and the United States for requesting the convening of this meeting and Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura for his informative briefing and hard work in facilitating the political process in Syria. The promptness with which this meeting has been convened, so soon after the Council's meeting on 17 October (S/PV.8373) and the 24 October meeting in Damascus, underscores the need for greater efforts to address and resolve our new challenges and to set up a constitutional committee without further delay, with a view to opening the way to a peaceful political solution to this long-running conflict.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“Lastly, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the United Nations and all its agencies on the ground, to Bangladesh and to all international actors providing assistance of any kind to the Rohingya refugees or working to facilitate their return. We also commend the People's Republic of China for its exemplary efforts as a liaison between the various parties concerned and encourage it to continue in order to ensure that Myanmar collaborates effectively with Bangladesh for the return of the Rohingya to their homes.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“We also stress the importance of the joint working group meetings held in recent months between Myanmar and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Development Programme, which in our view help to reinforce their respective commitments. The meetings should be frequent, productive and exemplary in order to build more trust and pursue their shared goal, the creation of a safe sociopolitical environment that can guarantee the refugees' return to their homes. Before concluding, Equatorial Guinea urges all members of the Council and the international community to support all initiatives based on peaceful negotiations and the encouragement of contacts as the only way to reach a sustainable and lasting solution to this thorny situation.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“Burgener and having in-depth exchanges with her on the issue of Rakhine. We must all support her work and give her time for a more thorough and appropriate investigation that will better facilitate her dialogue with local Governments. We also welcome the ministerial meeting held in August between Myanmar and Bangladesh, at which they discussed the implementation of the bilateral repatriation agreement and reached consensus on issues such as forms of verification, displaced persons in the border area and the establishment of a direct line of communication between their Ministers. We encourage the parties to continue working together constructively.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“The international community and Myanmar must understand that, but they must also respect the generous hospitality of Bangladesh, and that obliges us to redouble our efforts to advance the process of ensuring the return of the Rohingya. We hope that the Government of Myanmar has made progress with the initiatives it laid out in a letter submitted to the Council on 20 July through its representative in New York (S/2018/726) on humanitarian access, accountability for human rights abuses and the implementation of the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, which were also the main areas identified by the Council. We welcome the fact that since the office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar became operational, Myanmar and Bangladesh have been receiving regular working visits from Ms.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“Nor should we forget the direct and continued support supplied by the various agencies of the United Nations system on the ground. During those visits, the delegations were able to confirm the deplorable situation of the displaced Rohingya in the settlements in Cox's Bazar, where hearings and meetings were also arranged with the local authorities in Myanmar and Bangladesh, with whom they had important exchanges with a view to finding a solution to the conflict. It will be impossible to ensure a dignified and prosperous future for young refugees with the very limited education prospects and ways to earn a living available to them, so if they remain there a long time an entire generation of a people will be condemned to poverty.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“We hope that this major humanitarian effort can continue while the international community works together with Myanmar and Bangladesh to ensure the entire population's dignified and sustainable return to their homeland. Despite the well-known difficulties surrounding this issue, our delegation certainly appreciates the work that has been carried out by the United Nations this year. Among other things, it includes the important visit by members of the Council in the second quarter of this year and the June visit of the Secretary-General, in which he was joined, significantly, by the President of the World Bank. We also highlight the Secretary- General's April appointment of his Special Envoy on Myanmar, who has made several trips to explore and familiarize herself with the area since then.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At our last meeting on this subject, on 28 August (see S/PV.8333), together with other members of the Council, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea again reaffirmed its profound concern for the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya who, for fear of violence and atrocities, have been forced to flee their homelands and property in Myanmar to Bangladesh. We applaud the solidarity of the Government and the people of Bangladesh who, with the support of the United Nations, its partners and non-governmental organizations, continue to provide security, accommodation, assistance and humanitarian aid to an enormous number of refugees.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“Finally, we suggest that the Council visit this suffering brotherly country in the course of this year to bring a message of encouragement, support and solidarity to its Government and the population, just as the Holy Father, Pope Francis, did a few years ago.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“I would like to reiterate our congratulations to the Special Representative Onanga-Anyanga for his considerable efforts and leadership in successfully completing the process of peace and political development, in spite of the extremely difficult context, as well as to His Excellency President Touadera and the Central African Republic Government for the efforts being made in favour of peace and reconciliation. I would also like to express the support of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea for the recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his latest report of 15 October (S/2018/922) on the extension of MINUSCA's mandate for one more year until 15 November 2019, which is why we have already expressed the Republic of Equatorial Guinea's support for the draft resolution that is soon to be presented by France in that regard.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“We align ourselves with the press release on 19 September by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, which underscores the need for political actors in the Central African Republic to fully and in good faith take ownership of the peace and reconciliation process in their country, in the knowledge that the countries of the region and partners cannot substitute the Central Africans themselves in seeking a sustainable solution. In that regard, the words of Mr. Nebie concerning the meeting held by Mr. Mahamat with former Presidents Francois Bozize' and Michel Djotodia fill us with optimism and hope, the result of which we hope will lead the way to reconciliation and peace in Central Africa.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“The need for all countries in the subregion to continue to participate constructively and for all mediation efforts to be closely coordinated within the framework of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic to strengthen the peace process is also of fundamental importance. Likewise, we must achieve an inclusive and transparent electoral process that will lead to the presidential and legislative elections of 2020 and 2021, respectively, as an integral part of the political process.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Consequently, we urge Government and non-State actors to agree on and implement a structured commitment within a set time frame to prevent and respond to those violations, including the development of a comprehensive national strategy on sexual and gender-based violence. In accordance with the Protocol on the Provision of Assistance to Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, the alleged victims must be assisted by the United Nations system through medical and psychosocial support. Looking to the future, we must continue to strive to transform the political and security context and support national efforts to bring the country from war to peace.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“The absence of peace and stability in the country requires us to go beyond simply containing violence. We must build a resilient society and institutions that guarantee human security in Central Africa. On the other hand, we remain concerned about widespread rape and sexual assaults on women committed by ex-Sele'ka and anti-balaka armed groups and the Lord's Resistance Army, who maintain a strong presence in various areas. The vast majority of identified cases of sexual violence of an ethnic and sectarian nature impede the mobility necessary for women in the Central African Republic to carry out vital economic and livelihood activities, such as gaining access to crop fields, markets and adequate education.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Despite all those efforts in the reconciliation process of this brotherly country and the achievements made, the Central African Republic remains an extremely fragile State, threatened by a risk of reversion. The Central African Republic is on the verge of a humanitarian crisis in the absence of opportunities for development and recovery due to continuing insecurity and a lack of purchasing power for its better development. In that regard, we reaffirm the notion that the multifaceted problems faced by the Central African Republic cannot be solved by focusing on security-based solutions alone. The Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea believes in a comprehensive and sustainable solution to respond to instability in Central Africa.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“We also want to highlight the role of the Central African Government in the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation programme, which is supported by MINUSCA and was successfully launched in the western part of the country with seven armed groups. As we speak, the Government continues to work with other armed groups to reach new agreements and extend disarmament and demobilization to other parts of the country. It should be emphasized that the programme constitutes a precondition for the establishment and strengthening of State authority, and therefore for the full training and rearmament of the Forces armees centrafricaines.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“In Bangui, for example, intercommunal dialogue in the third district facilitated the gradual return of displaced persons following Operation Sukula. Local peace and reconciliation processes in Markounda and Zemio helped to reduce violence and increase the freedom of movement, as well as facilitating the return of State authorities. Our delegation also welcomes the valuable contribution of the Sudan and the Russian Federation to efforts aimed at achieving peace by organizing and supporting a meeting with the three main ex-Seleka factions and an anti-balaka faction in Khartoum on 28 August. In their statements, the armed factions committed themselves to support peace and dialogue within the framework of the African Initiative.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea firmly believes in supporting the African Initiative in strengthening the general framework for dialogue between the armed groups and the Central African Government. We recognize and appreciate the efforts of MINUSCA in playing a more important role in the Initiative process. In that context, it is necessary to welcome the continued progress made by MINUSCA in the implementation of its political strategy in support of Government reform efforts and the national peace process through agreements at the national level, adapted to specific local contexts and prevailing armed groups. Those efforts have had a significant impact on the decrease in attacks against civilians in recent months.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission; and Mr. Ahmad Allam-Mi, Secretary- General ofthe Economic Community ofCentral African States. The meeting undoubtedly made it possible to reaffirm the importance of an inclusive political process in the Central African Republic, as well as reforms in the security sector, through the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation. Moreover, political efforts and dialogue are the only alternatives likely to bring about long-awaited peace dividends and national and regional stability. They are also the most likely means to incite armed groups to sign a peace agreement with the Government, hand over their weapons and engage in the country's development efforts.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“We call on the ex-Se'le'ka coalition and the anti-balaka groups operating in those regions to put an immediate end to all attacks against the civilian population and to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. We stress that only a comprehensive and inclusive political solution that supports the development of effective and inclusive public institutions and guarantees accountability for such acts will help to put an end to the attacks against the rule of law and civilians. The Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is optimistic about the high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the current session of the General Assembly, co-chaired by the President of the Central African Republic, His Excellency Mr. Faustin Touadera; Secretary-General Antonio Guterres; Mr.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea expresses its deepest condolences to the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the Central African Republic for those irreparable losses in human life, while expressing our solidarity with the families of the victims of the attacks. We wish those who have been injured a swift recovery. As we commend the excellent work being carried out by MINUSCA in the Central African Republic, the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea encourages it to persist and to spare no effort to support the Central African authorities in order to ensure that the perpetrators of such criminal acts are prosecuted and brought to justice.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“The Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea remains concerned about the sporadic resurgence of violence and the virulence with which the ex-Seleka and anti-balaka armed groups have taken control of part of the country and are attacking civilian and military targets. We strongly condemn the incidents that took place on 4 October in the town of Sosso- Nakombo, in the south-west of the country, where three Chinese citizens were killed by residents of the area and another three were injured. We equally condemn the attacks against civilians in the town of Bria and on the Bria-Irabanda route, in the south of the country, where at least 30 people died and four were injured. We recall that such attacks are unacceptable and can constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to express my delegation's thanks to Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA); Mr. Bedializoun Moussa Nebie, Special Representative of the African Union to the Central African Republic; Mr. Koen Vervaeke, Managing Director of the European External Action Service for Africa, as well as Ambassador Kacou Houadja Leon Adom, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013), concerning the Central African Republic, for their comprehensive briefings on the current situation in the Central African Republic.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“We encourage them to continue in their intercommunal and governmental mediation efforts to improve the lives of the people of Darfur, so that the precarious and relative peace and tranquillity in the region at the moment become sustainable peace throughout the Darfur region. I conclude by expressing our resolute support for the recommendation made by Mr. Mamabolo for the Council to consider taking action against recalcitrant groups of rebels and armed groups that do not yield to reason and come to the negotiating table, by adopting sanctions as was done is the case of the leader Abdul Wahid.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“To that end and to show the Council how it can support efforts to break the deadlock in the negotiations between the Government and the rebel movements in Darfur with regard to the implementation of Doha Document for Peace, which was adopted in 2011, we believe that it is necessary to invite the Chair of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, former President Thabo Mbeki, to brief the Council about the efforts being undertaken to that end. The last time President Mbeki delivered a briefing to the Council was on the 12 January 2017, almost two years ago. My delegation warmly congratulates the Government of the Sudan, Joint Special Representative Mamabolo and all UNAMID personnel for the commendable work they are doing.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“The full implementation of that programme is necessary not only to improve the relative calm that prevails in Darfur, but also with a view to restoring definitive peace in the region, particularly since that important programme is now being carried out in the Jebel Marra area. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea urges the Government of the Sudan to ensure that, just as we have seen in the security situation, improvements also be achieved in the political situation through the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur to reach a total ceasefire. In that regard, support must be lent to the political process being carried out by the African Union High-level Implementation Panel.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“In order to achieve that goal, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea believes that in the current phase, the United Nations, the African Union, the international community and the donor countries should lend greater support to the Government of the Sudan and UNAMID so that they can together address the root causes of the crisis, which continue to cause isolated acts of violence over land disputes, such as intercommunal attacks, which require mediation and reconciliation efforts in order to prevent and put an end to those conflicts. The other aspect is the overriding need to support the Government of the Sudan in its weapons-collection campaign.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“The briefing that we have just heard highlights a relative improvement in the general security situation in Darfur, where there were no significant clashes between the Government forces and the armed groups during the period covered by the report, which is worthy of note. However, the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is concerned about the humanitarian situation in the region, which remains precarious. While we commend the Sudanese Government for providing an environment conducive to a continued improvement in the situation in Darfur, we urge it to keep working in that respect, as it did in deciding to unilaterally extend the ceasefire until 31 December. In that regard, Equatorial Guinea lends its full support to the Sudanese Government in seeking a definitive solution to bring irreversible peace to Darfur.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): As this is the first time that I am taking the floor since the Plurinational State of Bolivia assumed the presidency of the Council, allow me to sincerely congratulate you, Madam, on the dynamic activity and important programme of work of the Council throughout the month of October, particularly its visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would also like to commend and express gratitude for the comprehensive report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/912) that was introduced to us by Mr. Jeremiah Mamabolo, Joint Special Representative for Darfur and Head of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). His briefing fully illustrated the current situation in the Darfur region.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“Haysom for the successful and noble work he carried out in South Sudan, where he leaves with his head held high and duties fulfilled upon the signing of the Peace Agreement. We wish him the same success in Somalia and hope that he can contribute to the return of peace and stability in that sister nation in the Horn of Africa.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“For Equatorial Guinea, the reports on the humanitarian situation and human rights are a matter of concern. We hope that there will be improvement in that regard. In conclusion, our Government commends the recent news of moving displaced persons from the United Nations protection sites to new locations within the community, as well as the conviction by a South Sudanese military court of 10 soldiers to serve life sentences for the commission of various atrocity crimes. We hope that the Government of South Sudan will continue to demand accountability for all those guilty of heinous crimes, not just against humanitarian personnel but also against the people of South Sudan, who so fervently hope for peace and tranquillity. I would like to end by paying well-deserved tribute to Mr.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“We hope that, with the signing of the revitalized Agreement, a new phase will also give way to create more opportunities to provide assistance to the local population - from food assistance to the repatriation of displaced persons to their homes of origin. As the reports presented to us have pointed out, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan continues to be of great concern. The problem of famine and the issue of human rights must be addressed urgently so that they receive the priority attention they deserve. The Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea urges the Government of South Sudan to continue with its consistent cooperation with UNMISS, IGAD and the African Union so that together they can achieve their sole objective to achieve the peace and stability that the people of South Sudan deserve.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“The commitment of the parties to the agreement is key, as is the support and due attention of the international community when it comes to the effective materialization of this significant agreement. Through it, it will be possible to effectively achieve the peace so yearned for by the people of South Sudan. However, we would like to point out that the signing of the Agreement does not complete the work of the United Nations, or that of the regional actors, including IGAD, the African Union and neighbouring countries. The post-conflict period, which is extremely complex and requires special attention, must now be effectively managed. On the basis of what happens on the ground, UNMISS must adjust its activities, focus on direct support for the effective implementation of the Agreement and ensure a sense of calm in the country.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea expresses its great satisfaction at the signing of the final Peace Agreement last week in Addis Ababa by the parties involved in the South Sudan conflict, under the auspices of IGAD, the African Union and countries of the region. We offer our warmest congratulations to all, but especially to the Government of South Sudan, for this definitive Peace Agreement that broadens out a new horizon of hope for the country and its people. We may finally see lasting peace established, which should bring with it the dividends of development in all aspects. However, that new horizon will become a reality only ifall ofthe parties to the recently signed Agreement comply with and respect all its clauses.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“We appeal to the sense ofresponsibility of all parties to the conflict; we remind them of the historic moment for which they are responsible before people and the international community and we strongly condemn the attacks. We want to remind all parties involved that, in addition to seeking peace, they have an obligation to meet the humanitarian needs of the population, which is dealing with poverty, food insecurity and a shortage of basic services. The fulfilment of that obligation will be successful only when humanitarian operations are able to take place and when threats and risks to humanitarian organizations and their courageous personnel are eliminated.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source