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first: 2012-11-20
most recent: 2015-04-15
sittings or episodes: 72
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“In that regard, we welcome the ratification by the Kosovo Assembly of the agreement between Kosovo and the EU establishing a specialized court to try cases arising from the findings of the task force. But it is important that the Government and the Assembly of Kosovo, as well as the European Union, take additional measures to expedite the establishment of the court in order to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable. It is unfortunate that the voluntary return of displaced persons to Kosovo remained low during the period under review. Nonetheless, we commend the Kosovo authorities for the implementation of the 2013/2014 confidence-building measures programme throughout the country, aimed at promoting genuine reconciliation among the communities.”
2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source
“However, we are encouraged by the establishment by Belgrade and Pristina of a working group, following a meeting held in July between both sides, under the auspices of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in Brussels, to discuss the matter. We hope that both sides will continue working together to avoid further security incidents. Rwanda takes note with concern of the findings of the EULEX Special Investigative Task Force, as presented by its Chief Prosecutor on 29 July. We were also alarmed by reports of ethnic cleaning targeting minorities, organized by former senior officials of the Kosovo Liberation Army, as well as a climate of intimidation against current and potential witnesses.”
2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source
“We believe it is one of the examples highlighting the crucial role that regional and subregional organizations can play in the maintenance of international peace and security. We note that the security situation in Kosovo has remained generally calm and stable despite various incidents, such as the incident near the villages of Orlovac and Kushtove/Kosutovo, of which the Council was informed by the Special Representative. In northern Kosovo, we deplore the incidents that occurred in June in the area of the main Mitrovica bridge, which led to rising tensions and protests, during which 13 police officers and 12 civilians were injured.”
2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source
“We commend the Kosovo authorities, working with the support of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, for the smooth organization of the elections. We extend our appreciation to the Kosovo police, which, in coordination with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and the Kosovo Force, provided security for the elections. We note, however, that owing to electoral and political procedures on both sides, the EU-facilitated process slowed down, as no high-level meeting was held during the reporting period. But we are confident that the parties will soon resume dialogue to iron out the underlying differences in that respect, and we call for the leadership of the European Union in facilitating the dialogue.”
2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source
“Let me at the outset thank Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for his comprehensive briefing and for his continued leadership at the head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). I also thank His Excellency Mr. lvica Dacie, Deputy Prime Minster and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Mr. Enver Hoxhaj of Kosovo for their statements. Rwanda welcomes the commitment of the new Government of Serbia to the dialogue with Pristina, facilitated by the European Union (EU), and to the full implementation of the First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations of 19 April 2013. We equally welcome the holding on 8 June of peaceful, transparent and well organized elections for the Assembly of Kosovo, following the dissolution of the previous Assembly.”
2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source
“The Council should have a serious conversation on how to be more flexible and more efficient and how better to manage its agenda. We believe that the frequency of our meetings should depend on the evolution of crises on our agenda, which should be addressed in a holistic manner, including sanctions. While some situations should be considered on a biannual or quarterly basis, other situations deserve monthly or even semi-monthly meetings, with a clear strategy on the part of the Security Council. To conclude, I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his usual availability to interact with members of the Council. I extend our appreciation to members of his administration, including members of the Security Council Affairs Division, for their usual assistance to Council members.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source
“We have appreciated the thematic open debate convened by the United Kingdom in the past week (see S/PV.7247) and the briefing provided by the Department of Political Affairs this week. But we believe the effective prevention of conflicts should be oriented towards regular, country-specific scanning based on actual threats to international peace and security. Beyond that, Rwanda noted over the past weeks and month not only the increase in emergency meetings but also the emergence of a practice whereby a Council member requests a meeting on an aspect of a particular crisis, while another one requests a meeting to discuss another aspect of the same crisis within the same period. We believe that this practice undermines the Council's ability to effectively address conflicts in a comprehensive manner.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source
“Recalling the press statement (SC/11533) adopted on Tuesday, 26 August, Rwanda welcomes the Security Council's clear and unreserved support for the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Southern African Development Community, which have clearly stated that a six-month period provided to the FDLR for its disarmament must be followed by military action should that genocidal organization continue its delaying tactics. We all know that the dramatic increase in and the worsening of conflicts around the world has enlarged the agenda for the Security Council. Unfortunately, the situation has also made our methods of work worse. I will not dwell too much on the need to shift our approach from a culture of management of conflicts to a spirit of prevention of conflicts.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source
“Nonetheless, the Security Council should closely follow the situation and be ready to take appropriate measures to help the parties achieve sustainable peace and stability. On eastern Ukraine, considered in an earlier meeting today (see S/PV.7253), we welcomed the regional summit held in Minsk on Monday, but we continue to be concerned at the dangerous escalation of the situation on the ground. We again call on the parties concerned to exercise restraint in respect to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and to continue dialogue for a political and diplomatic solution to the crisis. The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was also discussed in August during a high-level debate (see S/PV.7246) focused on the neutralization of the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda (FDLR).”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source
“Although Rwanda usually advocates for the peaceful resolution of conflicts, we believe that when the world faces terrorist and genocidal organizations, the only solution is to fight them and to defeat them. We cannot afford to contain or appease those violent groups. Cooperation and coordination among regional countries and world Powers on the Security Council are critical to achieving that goal. However, in this dark picture of international peace and security, we noted a glimmer of hope for the conflict in Gaza. The open-ended ceasefire in Gaza, brokered early this week by Egypt, could provide a fresh start for a political solution to the long-standing conflict in the Middle East.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source
“While we appreciated the successful Security Council trip to Belgium, the Netherlands, South Sudan and Somalia, we noted that the maintenance of international peace and security continued to be gravely challenged during the month of August. From Ukraine to the Central African Republic and through Syria, Iraq, Libya and South Sudan, conflicts around the world continued unaffected, many of them without any prospect of a peaceful resolution. More worrying is that terrorist organizations have moved beyond committing terrorist acts, and the Islamic State, Boko Haram and others have acquired the military might to conquer territories with a view to creating an Islamic caliphate.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source
“The barbaric killing of James Foley, a United States journalist, by a member of the Islamic State, including foreign terrorist fighters, is a tragic example of the need for the Council to tackle this scourge while enforcing the protection of civilians, including journalists. In connection with the protection of civilians, we also thank the United Kingdom for organizing, on the occasion of the World Humanitarian Day, on 19 August, a briefing on the protection of humanitarian workers (see S/PV.7244) in memory of Sergio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, and his colleagues killed in the terrorist attack against the Canal Hotel in Baghdad 11 years ago. Rwanda supports the draft resolution that the United Kingdom presidency has introduced in that regard.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source
“We extend our appreciation to the Deputy Permanent Representative and the political coordinator and his alternate, as well as to the whole Security Council team of the United Kingdom. I take this opportunity to congratulate Ambassador Samantha Power of the United States on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of September. We note that during its last presidency, in July 2013, the United States organized an open debate on the protection of journalists in armed conflicts (see S/PV.7003), and that this September, the United States has chosen foreign terrorist fighters as the main topic for its presidency.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source
“I thank the President for organizing this wrap-up session, the sixth since the beginning of the year, and the second in a row in the format of a public meetingn. The convening of these meetings, which provide an opportunity for the Security Council to assess its work and critically examine its progress and effectiveness, should be encouraged. I hope that more Council members, current and future, will continue this practice and that non-members of the Council will continue to participate. The delegation of Rwanda appreciates the way you, Mr. President, presided over the Council during the month of August, particularly your focus on effective management of time.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we urge all the original stakeholders to use their influence and to work towards peace and stability in the region.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“In any case, given the division in the Council, it is unlikely that a solution will come from New York. Only a genuine dialogue among Ukrainians, coupled with diplomatic talks between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, with the support of the United Nations and regional organizations, can provide a sustainable solution to the crisis. We believe that President Poroshenko's peace plan and the Minsk process can be a viable framework for achieving that goal. I will conclude by once again calling on all parties in Ukraine to respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Armed groups must cease hostilities, lay down their weapons in order to de-escalate the situation and give peace a chance.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“It is clear that the rise of tension and rhetoric between Ukraine and the Russian Federation could, if not properly addressed, lead to a full-blown conflict between the two countries, thus further threatening international peace and security and worsening a very dire human rights and humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine and the wider region. The situation in Ukraine has been on the agenda of the Security Council since the end of February. We have been constantly meeting on this crisis. We have held 24 meetings, as Ambassador Power of the United States informed us. But, unfortunately, we have been unable to take any meaningful decision, with the exception of our adoption of resolution 2166 (2014), on 21 July, on the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“Unfortunately, the past few days were marked by renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine, particularly in the Donetsk region, where the town of Novoazovsk has fallen into the hands of armed separatists who now threaten to take over the strategic port city of Mariupol. In that regard, we were troubled by the information provided by one of the leaders of the armed separatists that 3,000 to 4,000 Russian nationalists had joined their ranks. We are also concerned at the accusations of border crossings by Russian elements into Ukraine.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this emergency meeting of the Security Council to address recent developments in eastern Ukraine. I thank Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his comprehensive briefing. We recognize the Secretary- General's good offices and the efforts by Mr. Feltman to find a solution to the crisis. Rwanda, like all other members of the Security Council, is extremely alarmed at the rapidly deteriorating situation in eastern Ukraine. The regional summit held on 26 August in Minsk - where Presidents Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine and Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation met for the first time since the election of the former in May - had raised hope for a ceasefire and a diplomatic solution to the conflict.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“It is also important to acknowledge the role of other organizations in supporting and complementing the United Nations in peacekeeping, mediation, facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance or in joint efforts in post- conflict reconstruction. In conclusion, I would appeal to the Security Council to explore ways to address conflict prevention not through an annual thematic debate, which has little impact on the ground, but through country- specific debates. We believe that a more frequent use of Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations and a more focused use of the horizon-scanning sessions and country-specific meetings of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa can help us respond to that call.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“That is why the international community, including the United Nations, should support Member States in strengthening the rule of law and capacity-building for accountability mechanisms, including judicial institutions. The evolving role of regional and subregional organizations in conflict prevention should not be underestimated. We recognize the important role of the African Union and its subregional organizations in preventing and mitigating conflicts on our continent. We also recognize the important role of the Peacebuilding Commission and its country-specific configurations in addressing the recurring relapse into conflict.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“Nonetheless, early-warning mechanisms are rarely used to respond to recurring crises, let alone to prevent them. We therefore call on the Security Council, especially its permanent members, to increasingly use and support the work of the Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and that of the Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect. The Secretary-General's Rights Up Front initiative should be supported and implemented so that the Organization can respond effectively and correctively curb the escalation of crises. Protecting human rights is one of the most effective conflict-prevention tools. Success in promoting and protecting rights and ensuring accountability for violations are effective means for de-escalating conflict and forestalling the human and financial costs of humanitarian crises.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“That is a conversation that Rwanda brought to the Security Council when, during our first presidency, in April 2013, we organized a briefing on preventing conflicts in Africa through addressing root causes (see S/PV.6946), which led to the adoption of a presidential statement (S/PRST/2013/4). As the Council is aware, one ofthe biggest challenges in the United Nations system has been the Secretariat's capacity in conflict prevention, as pointed out in the recommendations of the 2000 Brahimi Panel on United Nations Peace Operations. The adoption of the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1), which embraces the concept of the responsibility to protect and calls for the international community to support the United Nations in establishing an early-warning capability, was a positive step forward.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“The United Nations should be equipped to fully understand that different situations require flexibility as circumstances change and it should deploy a range of possible measures - both long-term structural changes and short-term operational changes - to deal with early warning signs ofa situation that might lead to conflict. We believe that the primacy of prevention resides in understanding the root causes of conflict, including the political, economic and cultural dimensions of each particular conflict, and that we must take effective measures to address them. Early-warning and response capabilities are a critical requirement for effective early prevention.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“Indeed, there has been a huge increase in the level of international preventive diplomacy, diplomatic peace-making, peacebuilding and peacekeeping operations - for most part by the United Nations and, more recently, in partnership with regional organizations. I would like here to pay tribute to the Secretary- General for his tireless efforts at conflict prevention, including by preparing important framework documents and by exercising his good offices around the world. As the Secretary-General stated, however, good news is not news, and most of his efforts have been fruitful.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“Although conlict prevention has become the centrepiece of the work of the United Nations in the wake of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, increasing intra-State conflicts, mainly on the African continent and in the Middle East, demonstrate that the concept of conflict prevention has become more of a theoretical concept than a practical reality. The activities of the Security Council in past years have shown more interest in crisis management than in conflict prevention, as the latter is considered, as a thematic debate, only once or twice per year. That is not to suggest, however, that the United Nations has remained idle in efforts to prevent the emergence or relapse of conflict.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“His presence here today once again highlights his commitment to conflict prevetion as being at the core of the work of his Office. I also thank United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay for her last briefing to the Council under that capacity. I wish her well in her future endeavours. The concept note for this open debate provided by the presidency pertinently highlights the need for the Security Council to shift from a culture of reaction to one of prevention. With the numerous tragic and pressing conflicts that persist in the world today, if the Council is to remain relevant, it is inevitable that it improve its record in fully understanding early warning signs of conflict and responding through early action.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“I thank you and your delegation, Mr. President, for organizing his important debate on conflict prevention and for the comprehensive concept note you circulated among States Members (S/2014/572, annex). Let me first acknowledge the dedication of the United Kingdom to conflict prevention in the Council. I recall that during the United Kingdom's previous presidency in June 2013 the President convened a meeting on conflict prevention (see S/PV.6982) with a focus on the effective management of natural resources. I take this opportunity to reiterate our support for today's resolution 2171 (2014), which was introduced by the United Kingdom and sponsered by a large majority of Council members, including Rwanda. I thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“Not only do they have to deal with the humanitarian consequences of increasing natural disasters, due mainly to man-made climate change, but they now also confront a concerning upsurge in man-made disasters - armed conflicts - that deserve from the Security Council and its influential members solution-driven consideration, instead of the current interests-driven approach.”
2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source
“Most important, as conflicts remain the major cause of human suffering, including the increasing number of refugees and internally displaced persons, we reiterate our firm belief that conflict prevention is the better way to provide protection, including for humanitarian workers. We should strive to address the root causes of conflict in the first place and put in place effective early-warning mechanisms and mediation tools. In that regard, we look forward to the open debate on the prevention of conflicts to be convened by the United Kingdom presidency on Thursday. I would like to conclude by paying tribute, on this International Humanitarian Day, to humanitarian workers and their organizations for their trememdous work on the ground.”
2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source
“We believe that the United Nations and humanitarian organizations can take advantage of the evolving role of regional and subregional organizations in building trust with parties to conflicts. Owing to their regional, cultural, linguistic and even religious proximity, such organizations are better equipped to conduct knowledge-based and culturally sensitive campaigns, including raising awareness on compliance with obligations under international humanitarian law. Furthermore, cultural proximity gives regional organizations access to specific conflict zones that would otherwise be risky or hard to reach by other organizations, including the United Nations.”
2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source
“The Security Council should ensure that the effective protection of humanitarian workers in armed conflict is clearly outlined when authorizing peacekeeping-mandated missions, as well as the means for carrying out such mandates, including an emphasis on the physicial protection of humanitarian workers. However, as recalled by the Deputy Secretary- General, military personnel should not be directly involved in humanitarian action, as that would associate humanitarian organizations - in the minds of local authoritites and populations - with political or military objectives, hence putting their mission in jeopardy. Peacekeeping missions, however, should help the host States in strengthening the rule oflaw and boosting their protective, investigative and prosecutorial capacities in order to ensure accountability and responsibility.”
2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source
“That requires continuous engagement with all the parties to a conflict and building trust with the relevant political forces at the local and national levels. As the maintenance of international peace and security remains an essential task ofthe United Nations, humanitarian organizations rely on the sustained efforts being made in this domain by the Organization, especially by the Security Council. Peacekeeping operations play an important role in that mission, as they are often the only reliable force on the ground to create conditions for humanitarian organizations to operate.”
2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source
“The perpetrators of such acts must be prosecuted and held accountable. We reiterate our call on all parties to conflict to observe strict compliance with international law, to avoid targeting humanitarian workers and their assets, to stop militarizing United Nations and humanitarian facilities and to allow unhindered access to humanitarian aid for affected people. We believe that effectively protecting humanitarian workers requires concerted efforts by all stakeholders, including the United Nations, in building a security strategy that ensures broad-based acceptance of the impartiality, neutrality and independence of humanitarian organizations based on the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols.”
2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source
“Combatants in various theatres of conflict are behaving with disregard for the rule oflaw, including the principles of distinction and proportionality. The continued targeted attacks on civilian areas and infrastructure, coupled with the use of heavy weaponry, put civilian lives in danger. It is unfortunate that, 11 years after the fateful date of 19 August 2003, when a terrorist attack against the Canal Hotel in Baghdad killed 22 people, including Special Representative of the Secretary- General Sergio Vieira de Mello, whom we remember today, humanitarian workers continue to be attacked or killed while working in conflict zones. Moreover, discrimination and the restrictions imposed by belligerents around the world continue to hamper the delivery of humanitarian aid, endangering the lives of people in need.”
2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source
“I thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for organizing this timely and relevant briefing. I also thank Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Peter Maurer, and Director and co-founder of The Liaison Office Masood Karokhail for their respective briefings. I have expressed my concern to the Council on several occasions, whether on thematic issues or country-specific situations, that despite recent strides in strengthening the ability of the United Nations to protect civilians, conflicts around the world are still characterized by a prevailing disrespect for the core principles of international human rights and humanitarian law, including the responsibility to protect people from genocide and other mass atrocities, as reaffirmed by resolution 2150 (2014).”
2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we call on all parties to respect the ceasefire, de-escalate the situation and engage in an open political dialogue to find a lasting solution to the crisis, based on President Poroshenko's peace plan. We do not want to find ourselves with another long-lasting crisis, adding to many others already on the agenda of the Council. We urge all members to consider the lives of Ukrainians and to use any influence they may have to encourage political dialogue. Failure should not be our default option, as it will continue to undermine the credibility of this institution.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“With regard to the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7, Rwanda remains deeply concerned that the ongoing investigation is being hindered by the fighting around the crash site. It is imperative that the utmost security be guaranteed for the international investigators to carry out their mandate. Let us not forget that the families are still grieving for their loved ones. We owe them respect and the dignity they deserve. The remains of those killed must be immediately returned for proper burial, and the consequences of the plane crash must be determined with a sense of urgency. Finally, let me reiterate our call for the need to respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“The growing trend and tactics being deployed by armed groups, including abduction and torture, is extremely worrying. Also worrying are reported cases of reprisals and illegal detention by the Government, including the illegal detention of a Russian journalist for a long time and in an unknown place, as well the anti-Russian hate speech in the social media and the targeting of Russian-owned banks and businesses. All those serious human rights violations must be thoroughly investigated and those responsible must be held accountable. We urge the human rights monitoring mission and the national preventive mechanism to redouble their efforts in ensuring that human rights are upheld and respected.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“On the other hand, Ukrainians, including children, are caught between fights of armies that continue to deploy heavy weaponry in disregard of human life and seriously damaging civilian infrastructure. We agree that this could amount to violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. Rwanda condemns the use of civilians as human shields by armed groups, such as the incident of 14 June where two people were killed and eight were wounded. We urge all parties involved to act proportionately and to protect civilians as a matter of priority. The issue of abduction and detention is of particular concern, with more than 900 people reported to have been abducted since mid-April, among whom there are a large number of women and girls.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“I would like to recall that, in the same meeting, Rwanda proposed holding a monthly meeting under the agenda item "The situation in Ukraine", in order to have a comprehensive view and a regular assessment of the crisis in Ukraine, instead of the current ad hoc, piecemeal and letter- based approach. The report under review gives a gruesome description of the situation in eastern Ukraine. Since April, more than 15,000 innocent civilians have been killed and 4,000 injured. In only five days - between 10 and 15 July - about 478 people were killed, including women and children. Furthermore, the population in areas controlled by armed groups has been subjected to abduction, arbitrary detention, forced labour and forced recruitment, sexual harassment, torture and execution.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We also thank Mr. Ivan Simonovie, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, for his briefing on the human rights situation in Ukraine. We also commend the entire team of the United Nations human rights monitoring mission, who continue to diligently perform their mission in that difficult environment. Earlier this week, the Council met on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine (see S/PV.7234). We expressed our concern with regard to the recent developments, including the rapidly growing number of refugees and internally displaced people, as well as the deteriorating humanitarian situation.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“We believe that the Government of Ukraine has a right to restore public order on its territory, provided that right is exercised in a proportional manner with a view to preserving the chance for a genuine and inclusive dialogue among all Ukrainians. In conclusion, Rwanda notes that today the Security Council is considering the humanitarian situation in the Ukraine and that in two days it will hold another meeting focused on the human rights situation in the country. We believe that such a piecemeal approach of considering different aspects of a particular crisis is not helpful, as all of them are interconnected. Consequently, Rwanda suggests holding a monthly meeting on the situation in Ukraine. That would enable us to remain seized of this matter and to consider the Ukrainian crisis in all its aspects.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“We also appreciate the initiatives of the trilateral contact group of senior representatives of Ukraine, the Russian Federation and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as well as the commitments contained in the joint Berlin declaration of2 July of the ministers for foreign affairs of Germany, France, the Russian Federation and Ukraine. Let me reiterate our call for the respect of the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. In that regard, we urge all armed groups in eastern Ukraine to disarm and adhere to a ceasefire in order to de-escalate the situation.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“Also, the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine, although it has not reached the level of that of Syria or Gaza, should be a wake-up call for the Council and for all stakeholders to redouble their efforts and take meaningful action towards a sustainable solution to the cr1s1s. It is true that the volatility of the situation on the ground continues to hinder political and diplomatic efforts to find a sustainable solution to the Ukrainian crisis. We thank the Secretary-General for his good offices and continued efforts for a peaceful settlement of the conflict. In that respect, we reiterate our support for President Poroshenko's peace plan, which should be the basis for a long-term solution to the crisis.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“Meanwhile, Rwanda is concerned at the continued fighting around the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, preventing international investigators from doing their work. Those continued violations of resolution 2166 (2014) cannot be tolerated, particularly as we know that some family members have not been able to receive the remains of their loved ones. We renew our call on all parties - as they committed themselves to doing on 31 July - to allow unhindered access in and around sites so that the investigators can safely perform their duties in an expedited manner. Given that context, it is unfortunate that the Council continues to be deeply divided on the crisis in Ukraine. The risk of a full-blown war will remain as long as there is division among Council members.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations refugee agency, reported that 117,000 people have been displaced inside Ukraine and that a total of 740,000 people have crossed into the Russian Federation since the beginning of the year. Some are displaced because of fear of persecution for political views, ethnicity and possible recruitment in eastern Ukraine, but the large majority are Ukrainians caught in the crossfire, fearing for their own security and seeking a safe location. We commend United Nations agencies and other humanitarian actors for their work on the ground, and we support UNHCR's call for the establishment by the Ukrainian Government of a central registration system for internally displaced persons.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this emergency meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and for your kind words to Mr. Gasana and the delegation of Rwanda concerning the presidency in July. Let me also thank John Ging, Director of the Coordination and Response Division of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), for his briefing. The humanitarian crisis in eastern Ukraine, especially in the regions of Luhansk and Donetsk, has fast deteriorated over the past weeks. The violence continues to put the lives of Ukrainians in grave danger, particularly women and children; 3.9 million people live in areas affected by violence, a number of them deprived of basic services, including water, electricity and health services.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“I thank Mr. Krahenbiihl for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at10.30 am.”
2014-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7232 (2014) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Pierre Kreihenbiihl, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Krahenbiihl, who is joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Gaza City. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Ms. Valerie Amos.”
2014-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7232 (2014) · source