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first: 2008-05-20
most recent: 2015-12-23
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“It addresses the key challenges that Libya faces, notably the threat posed by the Islamic State and other terrorist groups to the security of the country. Nigeria fully supports the formation of a Government of National Accord to unite the country and confront those challenges with a renewed sense of vigour. The people of Libya must seize the moment and the opportunity to rebuild their country. In that endeavour, all hands must be on deck to support Libya's comprehensive reconstruction.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“Nigeria welcomes the signing on 17 December of the Libyan Political Agreement of Skhirat, Morocco, which signals the acceptance by Libyan leaders of a political solution to the conflict in their country. Now, the people of Libya have chosen the path of truth - the path to lasting peace - as almost five years of conflict have proved that a military solution is unattainable. The Agreement is a crucial first step in stabilizing the country. The parties must now begin to implement it in good faith. Nigeria voted in favour of resolution 2259 (2015), which the Council has just unanimously adopted, with a sense of duty and responsibility. The resolution demonstrates the Council's commitment to the peace, security and stability of Libya.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“In a world that is increasingly disturbed by conflict, the Security Council is the body charged with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and the rest of the world looks up to it as 15 voices of reason. The world finds its anchor in this Chamber. For that reason, I want to believe that the Council is an orchestra that is always trying to play a symphony. Who writes the notes is left to the imagination, but the symphony must be played to alleviate the sufferings of so many people in dire humanitarian situations, people who have left their homes with nowhere to go, no bed to sleep on, no food to eat. They look up to the Council. My prayer is that we will always provide the succour that the world needs.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“As we make our exit from this hallowed Chamber, I am reminded of Shakespeare's metaphor in his play As You Like It. In the monologue, he depicts the world as a stage where all of the men and women are merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, he says, and each one, in his act, plays many parts. I believe that, as we collectively leave the Council, the five of us have indeed played our various parts. I believe that team Nigeria has played its part, albeit with the support of all of the Member States around this table. We pray for the same measure of support for our colleagues from the entering countries f the new actors on this stage, the new actors in the Security Council cast - Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“Success in that direction would promote transparency in non-proliferation - the second pillar of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Nigeria will continue to support efforts to establish nuclear-weapon-free zones, as we did in Pelindaba, in parts of the world where they currently do not exist. As we respond to the challenges of today, we must adopt a proactive approach that produces a long-term strategy to deal with potential avenues for the illicit acquisition and use of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons by non-State actors. We must remain especially vigilant to developments that may threaten international peace and security. Member States must stay abreast of and remain seized of emerging issues and maintain their commitment to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“It is our hope that that will yield positive results in the effort to promote compliance with the resolution. The introduction of training courses for national 1540 points of contact is a highly commendable innovation. According to the Chair's briefing, it has promoted an understanding of the obligations of Member States under resolution 1540 (2004). We express our appreciation to China for hosting the training course for national 1540 points of contact for the Asia-Pacific region in September. We also thank Chile for its offer to host the course for the Latin American countries in 2016. The establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones across the world, we believe, is a potent tool to prevent the vertical and horizontal proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“That should serve as a clarion call for us to vigorously confront one of the key security challenges of the century. Meeting this challenge and other evolving threats to international peace and security requires that we strengthen compliance with resolution 1540 (2004). We welcome the engagement of the Committee in regional partnerships and outreach activities, including its collaboration with the African Union, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, INTERPOL, the Financial Action Task Force and other relevant actors. We commend the Committee for adopting an original approach to improving its assistance to States with challenges in meeting their obligations under resolution 1540 (2004).”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“While the three main treaties on nuclear, chemical and biological weapons address non-proliferation, it is evident that they do not take into account the possibility of such weapons falling into the hands of non-State actors. Therein lies the significance of resolution 1540 (2004) in its complementarity to the three global treaties on weapons of mass destruction. Today we realize that the emergence of extremist groups has introduced a sense of urgency and the need for the international community to take stock of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and close the gaps that could be exploited by such groups to obtain and use weapons of mass destruction. As the Chair rightly underscored in his briefing, no State is immune from the threat and consequences of an attack with a weapon of mass destruction by non-State actors.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), Ambassador Roman Oyarzun Marchesi, for his briefing and by commending him greatly for his effective leadership. The adoption of resolution 1540 (2004), almost 11 years ago, signalled the Security Council's determination to respond robustly to the threat posed to international peace and security by the proliferation of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their means of delivery. As the second Council resolution to invoke Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations outside of a country-specific context, resolution 1540 (2004) has been aptly described as filling a gap in international law by addressing the unacceptable risk of non-State actors obtaining and using weapons of mass destruction.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“It is our hope that they will build a scaffolding on top of the gains of the first round to produce an outcome that will end the conflict in Yemen.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“Particularly noteworthy are the confidence-building measures agreed by the parties, including the release of prisoners and the facilitation of humanitarian access. We are concerned, however, that a permanent ceasefire has not yet been agreed. An enduring ceasefire, we believe, will be the most effective confidence-building measure. We encourage the parties to extend the current temporary ceasefire to make it permanent. Even with a temporary ceasefire in place, numerous violations have rendered it tenuous. It is not enough to have a ceasefire; the parties must refrain from violence during the ceasefire. That is a crucial first step in de-escalating the conflict and improving the humanitarian situation in Yemen. We look forward to the resumption of talks on 14 January.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting. We are also grateful to thebriefers - Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, whom I welcome back to the Council, and Ms. Kyung-wha Kang. We wish to thank them for their updates on the situation in Yemen. We have very closely followed the mediation efforts of Special Envoy Ould Cheikh Ahmed. We commend him for his commitment to searching for peace in Yemen. Getting the Government of President Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi Mansour and the Houthis to engage in discussions for the first time is in itself is a very encouraging development that we can describe as a significant silver lining in the cloud. We wish to welcome the agreement reached by the parties on the broad framework for ending the conflict.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“We urge the warring parties to build on the momentum of the resolution to bring the conflict to an end and restore the much- needed peace, security and stability in Syria.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“The presence of key international and regional stakeholders in the Group is a clear indication that the international community is prepared to work in unison to resolve the Syrian conflict. We note the outcomes of the Group's meetings of 30 October and 14 November, held in Vienna, and the meeting held today in New York. We support the efforts of the Group to resolve the Syrian conflict on the basis of a Syrian-led political process and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). The unanimous adoption of resolution 2254 (2015) today is an unequivocal indication of the commitment of the Council to resolve the Syrian conflict. Indeed, as others have aptly noted this afternoon, it presents a clear road map on the way forward.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“They are committing war crimes and crimes against humanity and, to that extent, they constitute a grave threat to international peace and security. Containing and defeating the terrorists should be a top priority for the international community. Achieving that will require that the Syrian conflict be resolved urgently, expeditiously and comprehensively. The warring parties must agree on a ceasefire without delay. That is a crucial first step and a valid point of departure to de-escalate the conflict and create the conditions for achieving a political solution. The establishment of the International Syria Support Group has given much-needed momentum to the search for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Syria.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“We would like to thank the delegation of the United States for convening this meeting on a subject of vital importance to international peace and security. We also want to acknowledge the presence of participating Foreign Ministers and to welcome them to the Security Council. We listened attentively to the Secretary-General's briefing, and we thank him not only for sharing his perspectives on this subject, but also for being a moral voice in global politics. The conflict in Syria is a matter of concern to Nigeria as well. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham, the Al-Nusra Front and other terrorist groups associated with them are taking advantage of the situation to entrench themselves and consolidate their positions.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“Those entities may also help to identify gaps in Member States' competencies that diminish their capacity to detect and disrupt terrorist financing, and make appropriate recommendations on how to bridge those gaps. It is essential that the international community develop a harmonized and decisive response to cut off the sources of financing that sustain ISIS and other terrorist groups. This is a critical first step in degrading and defeating them. To achieve this, information sharing, cooperation and coherence must be enhanced at all levels. In that regard, we believe that resolution 2253 (2015), just adopted this afternoon, is a vital step forward and a practice point of departure toward our common purpose.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Governments must also approach those laws in a whole-of-Government approach that implements the United Nations sanctions regimes, identifies terrorist financing risk and develops effective ways to detect, disrupt, deter and prosecute terrorist financing. We must devise mechanisms to identify, monitor and take action against unregulated money transfer services and strengthen the transparency of financial flows. The ability to detect, analyse and share information about financial flows is essential to financial investigations. National financial intelligence units and other competent national authorities must be empowered to effectively discharge these mandates. This may require capacity-building intervention on the part of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and other relevant entities.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“The regulation empowers the Central Bank to diligently enforce measures to counter money-laundering and the financing of terrorism, as well as to ensure compliance by all financial institutions in the country. In addition to setting up those units in all financial institutions and banks, the regulation requires financial institutions to report all suspicious transactions to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit. The regulation is consistent with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force concerning resolutions 2170 (2014) and 2178 (2014). It is not sufficient to establish laws and regulations to disrupt terrorist financing. We must ensure that they work effectively.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“They have enhanced cooperation among their national agencies and with international partners. They have also strengthened their investigative and prosecutorial capacities. At the national level, Nigeria has enacted legislation to combat terrorist financing. In 2014, the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism in Banks and Other Financial Institutions Regulations were adopted. The objective of the law is to provide compliance guidelines for finance institutions to counter money-laundering and the financing of terrorism that are consistent with international best practices under the regulatory purview of the Central Bank of Nigeria.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“At the regional level, specifically in West Africa, the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering (GIABA) - an institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) - is playing a key role in the efforts of ECOWAS member States to comply with international standards in combating money-laundering and countering terrorist financing. In addition to its engagement with Governments, GIABA also works with financial institutions that operate in ECOWAS States in order to strengthen their capacity to combat money-laundering and the financing of terrorists. In response to the threat of terrorism, ECOWAS has taken a variety of measures, including the enactment of laws to combat terrorist financing and the establishment of the relevant institutional frameworks.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“It requires urgent action at the international, regional and national levels. At the international level, the Security Council has provided effective leadership in countering the financing of terrorism through instruments such as Al-Qaida sanctions regime and resolution 2199 (2015). The Al-Qaida sanctions regime requires United Nations Member States, among other things, to freeze the assets of ISIS, Al-Qaida and other listed entities and individuals. Resolution 2199 (2015) specifically targets the oil trade, the trade in cultural property, kidnapping for ransom and other sources of funding exploited by terrorist groups. All of this demonstrates the commitment of the Council to advancing the countering terrorist financing agenda.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Cutting them off is therefore of critical importance and should be a top priority for the international community. That also applies to Al-Qaida, the Al-Nusrah Front, Al-Shabaab, Boko Haram and other terrorist groups. Criminalizing the financing of individual terrorists and terrorist organizations, implementing the relevant United Nations sanctions regime and multilateral action are some of the most most potent weapons in the arsenal of the international community in the war against the financing of terrorism. International cooperation must be strengthened to achieve the goal of stifling the funding of ISIS and other terrorist groups. A comprehensive approach within the scope of the rule of law and due process, respecting all principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international human rights and humanitarian law, is essential.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Terrorist groups have developed an insatiable appetite for territory. They are increasingly laying claim to territory and, indeed, setting up administrative structures to support them. They continue to gain access to significant funding streams, which they use to support their destabilizing activities. Nowhere is that more profound than in the case of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS). The ISIS phenomenon demonstrates a new type of terrorist organization. The group sustains its operations through funding, illicitly generated within the territory that it occupies. That is primarily from looting banks, exploiting oil fields, kidnapping for ransom and robbing economic assets. Those funding streams are crucial to the activities of ISIS.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“I want to thank the delegation of the United States for convening this seminal meeting to address a very critical dimension of terrorism. Being the first Security Council meeting held at the level of Finance Ministers, it underscores the readiness of the Council to adopt a holistic approach to examining terrorist financing. We acknowledge the presence of participating Finance Ministers and welcome them to the Security Council. I want to thank the Secretary-General for sharing his perspectives on this subject. Mr. Shin, President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has provided significant insights into countering the financing of terrorism, and we are indebted to him. The threat of terrorism is expanding and intensifying. This scourge is affecting a greater number of States throughout the entire world.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Nevertheless, I want to take this opportunity to convey my immense gratitude to all the members of both Committees for their assistance and their cooperation during the course of our stewardship. I would also like to acknowledge the sustained support of the Secretariat. The officials who worked with us consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism and were always available to facilitate the activities of the Committees. We are greatly indebted to all of them.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“There is no doubt that the continued engagement of the international community will remain vital not only during, but especially in the aftermath of the recovery period. Concerted action by the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union, the European Union, the United Nations and the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries will also be vital during this time. Concerning the 1518 Committee, we have a spate of communications in connection with the sanctions list, which currently stands at 86 individuals and 208 entities. That is the second largest list of all Security Council sanctions regimes, after the Al-Qaida sanctions list. Unlike my other colleagues, my burden has been lighter. And that explains the brevity of my report.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“Clear benchmarks that would determine readiness for the lifting of sanctions should include the completion of the retirement and demobilization processes for military personnel; the full re-establishment of civilian control over the military; the completion of the reconciliation process; and the establishment of an effective and efficient judicial system. Those are all components of security sector reform. We also believe that the time has come for the Council to review the situation with respect to the 11 sanctioned individuals to determine if they still meet the listing criteria. In the same vein, a periodic review of the sanctions regime should be undertaken to determine its effectiveness.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“Maintaining the sanctions regime will send a clear message to the people of Guinea-Bissau that those who impede the process ofpeace and security will be held accountable, without exception - not only for their actions, but the Council stands ready to adopt additional measures and designations as and when required. We observe a yawning gap in the Committe, namely, the absence of a panel of experts. We believe that the establishment of a panel of experts will go a long way to support the work of the Committee and enhance its effectiveness. That would not only ease the monitoring of established benchmarks, but also facilitate the surveillance of threats to stability and reconciliation.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“I believe that the implementation of the sanctions regime, despite its limited scope, has indeed contributed to the achievement of the desired objective, namely, the pursuit and achievement of a lasting political solution in Guinea-Bissau. In my view, continuous monitoring will remain necessary in the short run to accurately assess the journey towards stability and development. I believe that giving consideration to the recommendations ofthe Secretary-General will enhance the effectiveness of the Council in administering the sanctions regime in Guinea-Bissau.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“My first words must be to thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity for stocktaking and to brief the Council as Chair of the Security Council Committees established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012), concerning Guinea-Bissau, and resolution 1518 (2003), concerning Iraq. The Committee established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012) convened twice in informal consultations to exchange views on the situation in Guinea-Bissau. Most recently, it was briefed on the findings and recommendations contained in the report (S/2015/619) of Secretary-General on the progress made with regard to the stabilization and restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau. That has been the fulcrum of peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“The link between human trafficking and international peace and security is evident from what I have heard today, and what needs to be done to combat human trafficking is clear. States must meet their obligations under the Palermo Protocol. The Security Council must demonstrate greater leadership. Indeed, all hands must be on deck. On our part, we remain committed to collaborating with all actors at the national, regional and international levels in our common fight against trafficking in human persons.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“Regular briefings by those agencies would permit the Council to stay abreast of developments in conflict zones as they concern trafficking in persons. The Council should also consider expanding the protection of civilians mandate of peacekeeping missions to include a counter-trafficking dimension. That could be particularly helpful in conflict situations where displaced persons are at great risk of being trafficked. That would, of course, involve the specialized training of peacekeeping and humanitarian personnel to work with victims and potential victims of trafficking. In post-conflict situations, initiatives aimed at the rehabilitation of victims should be integrated into United Nations-led transitional justice and accountability processes.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“That underscores the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Government to the fight against human trafficking. We believe the Security Council, for its part, should play a more central role in the global fight against human trafficking. One way to achieve this would be for the Council to specify the trafficking in persons in the context of conflicts as a stand-alone thematic issue on its agenda. I believe you mentioned this, Madam President, at lunch this afternoon. The Council should also strengthen and enhance its engagement with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Organization for Migration and other relevant actors with experience in counter-trafficking activities.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“Since its inception, the Agency has provided an effective and comprehensive legal and institutional framework for the prohibition, prevention, detection, persecution and punishment of crimes of human trafficking. The Agency, with the active collaboration of international partners, has made very significant contributions to the fight against human trafficking. Some of the achievements of the Agency include securing convictions against human traffickers and facilitating the rescue and reintegration of trafficked persons. In recognition of the new trends in human trafficking and the need to further strengthen the institutional framework. The Trafficking in Persons Prohibition, Enforcement and Administration Act 2015 was enacted by the legislature.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“Laws and procedures that protect victims will encourage them to come forward, as Nadia has done today, and testify against traffickers and their organizations. Protection is also an integral part of the process of rehabilitation and the reintegration of the victims. In this connection, there is a need to support the laudable work of various stakeholders, including national and international non-governmental organizations, striving to provide rehabilitation for victims of trafficking. The fight against human trafficking is a national priority for Nigeria. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, which was established in 2003 - I think Nigeria was one of the first States in the world to establish an organization of that nature - is the principal institution charged with the responsibility of leading this fight.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“In very broad terms, eradicating human trafficking and other forms of modern day slavery is beyond the capacity of any single State. It requires concerted international action by a broad range of stakeholders, including nation States, international organizations, civil society, non-governmental organizations and community leaders. We appreciate the efforts of humanitarian actors that are undertaking advocacy campaigns to publicize the risks of trafficking, the tactics employed to coerce and traffick victims, and what victims could do to protect themselves. In addition to taking preventive measures, States must engage in the protection of victims. The Palermo Protocol specifically requires States to protect the human rights of victims and to provide measures for the physical, psychological and social recovery of victims of trafficking.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“Terrorist groups, such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham and Boko Haram, operating with total disregard for international humanitarian law, have brazenly introduced a new dimension to trafficking in persons and the sexual exploitation of women and girls in conflict situations. Those groups have committed outrageous horrifying acts of depravity that constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Nigerian State assures the international community of its unwavering determination to contain, degrade and defeat Boko Haram with the support of our contiguous neighbours: Cameroon, Chad, the Niger and Benin. Indeed, the military establishment has rescued a significant number of women and girls held hostage by Boko Haram and will not rest on its laurels. We are assured that all hostages will ultimately be rescued.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“We want to thank you, Madam President, for taking the initiative to convene this seminal briefing and for the concept note that you provided to guide our deliberations. We want to thank Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson for setting the tone for our debate this afternoon. Our appreciation also goes to Executive Director of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Yuri Fedotov, and Mr. Grono for sharing their perspectives on an issue of grave concern and considerable contemporary significance. The testimony of Ms. Nadia Murad Basee Taha is heartrending, to say the least. It is better imagined than experienced. We appreciate her courage. In an increasingly evil international environment, conflict situations expose civilians to very grave risks. Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are some of those risks.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“As the Secretary-General is embarking on the strategic review of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel by the end of this year, we look forward to recommendations that can not only deepen the partnership of the United Nations with key regional stakeholders but also strengthen regional ownership of the process of implementing the Strategy. We want to take this opportunity to pay special tribute to the Special Envoy, Ms. Sellassie, for her astute leadership, and we assure her of our continued and unalloyed support.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“While we welcome the initiatives of the United Nations, we acknowledge the significan efforts of other stakeholders to address the challenges of the Sahel. They include the African Union Strategy for the Sahel, the ECOWAS Sahel Strategy and the Maghreb Arab Union' ssubregional programme to combat desertification in the Maghreb. Others include the European Union Strategy for Security and Development in the Sahel and the commitments of multilateral actors such as the Group of Five for the Sahel. We believe that those initiatives can gain from close coordination, based on the capabilities and comparative advantages of the various stakeholders.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“We note the outcome of the Platform's third meeting, held in November 2014, concerning the establishment of thematic groups for addressing issues of governance, security, resilience and development. We expect that to facilitate implementation of the Sahel initiatives and strategies. We strongly support efforts to strengthen regional ownership of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. The Strategy's prioritization of flagship projects is indeed a positive development. We are convinced that emphasizing such projects will help to mitigate the overlapping security risks in the Sahel. Nigeria believes that resolving the multifaceted problems in the Sahel requires a holistic solution, and that the path to a holistic solution lies in a comprehensive and coordinated approach.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“Combating the problem is therefore crucial to improving the security situation in the region. That will of course require concerted action on the part of the international community, regional organizations, States and other stakeholders, including arms producers and exporters. States in the region must intensify their efforts to achieve the African Union's goal of silencing the guns. We believe that full compliance with the Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons, their Ammunition and other Related Materials of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) would aid that concerted effort. We would like to commend the Office of the Special Envoy for the Sahel for its support to the Ministerial Coordination Platform for the Sahel and other regional mechanisms.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“It is in recognition of that fact that members of the Lake Chad Basin Commission - Chad, Cameroon, the Niger and Nigeria, along with Benin are actively collaborating within the framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force in order to combat and defeat Boko Haram. The effectiveness of our joint action is evident in the steady progress the Task Force had made in the war against Boko Haram. Territory has been reclaimed and socioeconomic activities, including education, have resumed in the liberated areas. To sustain those gains, the Nigerian Government has begun to implement rehabilitation and reconstruction programmes in the areas of the country affected by Boko Haram. The proliferation of small arms and light weapons is another principal cause of insecurity in the Sahel.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“We would like to thank Special Envoy Sellassie for her briefing today. We see considerable merit in increasing the frequency and tempo of the Council's engagement with the Special Envoy. The Sahel is facing multifaceted challenges - drug trafficking, human trafficking, irregular migration, environmental degradation and the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons. All of these remain matters of great concern. Armed groups, terrorists and criminal gangs continue to pose a potent threat to peace and stability in the region. As their activities are clearly transboundary, addressing them will require the close cooperation and collaboration of the countries in the region.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“The Council should also work more closely with the Peacebuilding Commission, the United Nations Development Programme and other key actors within the United Nations system to promote peace, stability, security and development in countries emerging from conflict.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“We have also created greater economic opportunities and provided life skills to those at risk of radicalization. Security and development are two sides of the same coin, in both concept and practice. One aims to increase freedom of choice, while the other seeks to ensure that those choices can be made in a secure environment. The Security Council can provide the leadership that is so essential to promoting synergy in the United Nations partnership for peace, security and development. The Council must accord a more central role to preventive diplomacy in its policies and strategies in the maintenance ofinternational peace and security.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Experience has shown that promoting greater inclusion is a viable path to creating peaceful societies. At the national level, the Nigerian Government is taking concrete steps to meet our security challenges and foster peace through inclusive development. Our soft approach to countering violent extremism has adopted a multidimensional strategy to addressing the root cause of radicalization and violent extremism, and is designed to employ practical measures to halt violent extremism in the short term and prevent future occurrences in the long term. The programme has been successfully employed to address some of the key economic, social, religious, political and cultural issues that fuel the radicalization upon which the insurgency feeds. Through that soft approach we have instituted a wide range of reforms in our educational system.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“At the regional level, it is noteworthy that African economies have attained some measure of growth over the past few years. Today, Africa should begin translating those economic gains into social gains for all members of society. That is why we see merit in the Council's support for strengthening institutions and mobilizing resources for inclusive development. States can be sensitized to the need for the mutual exchange of information and support with regard to the scope, sequencing and pace of the reform efforts required to sustain the long-term development agenda. African States are already incorporating the SDGs into their development outlook as outlined by the African Union's Agenda 2063. We expect that to give impetus to the objectives of maximizing the use of Africa's resources for the benefit of its people.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“That situation is more delicate in conflict-prone areas, where the risk of the recruitment, coercion and indoctrination of young people into armed groups and terrorist organizations is higher. Mitigating that risk requires a concerted effort on the part of Governments, communities and other stakeholders to create opportunities for young people and give them a greater sense of belonging. Nigeria would like to see the Security Council adopt a comprehensive approach that prioritizes renewed and strengthened partnerships with other United Nations entities, such as the Peacebuilding Commission, the Economic and Social Council and the United Nations Development Programme. That, we believe, would facilitate access to economic opportunities for young people.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source