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“Accordingly, the Nigerian Government is implementing a comprehensive programme of assistance to support, protect and empower local communities, with a special focus on the most vulnerable parts of the country. The Safe Schools Initiative is one aspect of the programme. It is aimed at strengthening the security of educational facilities in states under emergency rule in order to keep our schoolchildren safe. Measures that are being taken under the Initiative include the construction of perimetre fences around schools and housing for teachers, improved community policing, the employment of school guards, and the installation of alarm systems and modern communication equipment.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“We believe that these global partnerships are critical to our campaign to confront the Boko Haram insurgency. The Government has no higher priority than routing and defeating Boko Haram and rescuing the almost 220 schoolgirls kidnapped from Chibok. Our concern is not only to rescue the girls, but to bring them back alive and intact - all of them. We are extensively and effectively utilizing all resources at our disposal in this effort. Let there be no doubt that the Nigerian people have mustered the will and determination to succeed in this effort. We recognize that a multi-track strategy represents the best chance of defeating Boko Haram.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“My delegation welcomes this opportunity to share its perspectives on children and armed conflict as they concern the activities of the infamous terrorist group Boko Haram, which has now been included as a party on the Secretary-General's list. Our nation has been particularly traumatized by the deplorable and inhuman acts of terror perpetrated by Boko Haram, particularly targeting schools. The Boko Haram ideology, which inherently opposes Western education, propels it to attack schools and educational institutions. The Nigerian Government and the Nigerian people have condemned these heinous acts in the strongest terms and are united in the determination to put a firm stop to them. We acknowledge with appreciation the support of the United Nations and the international community in our fight against Boko Haram.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“It has been established that, in conflict situations across the world, non-combatants, especially children, are often at the greatest risk. They risk being abducted, they risk being maimed, and they risk being killed. They are indoctrinated and recruited as child combatants. Their rights - notably, their right to education - are brazenly violated. The Council's debate today demonstrates remarkable leadership in drawing attention to and taking action on the children and armed conflict agenda. I want to thank all the briefers for sharing their profound insights on the subject, and especially acknowledge the presence and participation of Foreign Minister Asselborn at this debate.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Those are the principles that guide Nigeria's position and have informed our stance. We believe that only a diplomatic solution, which is achievable by direct dialogue between the parties, can resolve the current conflict. We urge those with influence on the warring parties to exert that influence and to bring it to bear on the situation in the interest of wider international peace and security.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“For its part, the Government of Ukraine must continue to accommodate the legitimate aspirations of all components of its citizenry and protect their interests. We are confident that strident efforts towards greater inclusiveness will foster the necessary national cohesion. That has the potential of reducing hostilities and acts of agitation and of establishing the foundations for building a peaceful, prosperous and united nation. Throughout our engagement on this issue, we have consistently stressed the need to uphold universally agreed principles and the sanctity of international law. That of course begins with respect for the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, and those are the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all States.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“We therefore urge both Ukraine and Russia to resolve their differences peacefully and through genuine dialogue and negotiation. Existing, relatively credible frameworks such as the friendship treaty between the two countries and the 17 April Geneva statement are valid points of departure towards reconciliation. Indeed, President Putin and President Poroshenko must maintain their dialogue and build on it like a scaffold: it is the only valid path to a mutually acceptable diplomatic solution to the crisis. A military solution, in our view, is not a viable one. A ceasefire should be urgently negotiated and agreed as the first necessary step in ending the conflict, which has left 2,000 people dead, more than 3,000 wounded and tens of thousands displaced from their homes.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing. The current situation in eastern Ukraine is tantamount to a dangerous escalation of the conflict between separatists, rebels and Government forces. New fronts have been opened in the conflict, and it is now spreading to a wider geographical area. Needless to say, that further complicates what was already a very difficult and delicate situation with an ever-increasing array of actors. Reports of Russian troops and military equipment moving into Ukrainian territory are a major concern to all of us. We note, however, that the Russian representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Andrey Kelin, has emphatically denied the reports.”
2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source
“We want to take the opportunity to present that scaffolding to the United Kingdom delegation as it assumes the presidency, and we do it with tremendous confidence, hoping that this will be the pattern for the future in the Council.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“In the face of what seemed like an apocalyptic end of the world, the Council kept the world in suspense for a while over an obviously amoral act capable of being replicated in other parts of the world. We can see the copy-cat tendency in the world today. The Council's eventual unified stance in denouncing and condemning the incident, with the adoption of resolution 2166 (2014), must be commended. In adopting the resolution, the Council has demonstrated that it is capable of speaking with one voice when it so chooses. That is precisely the higher moral ground that the world expects from this Council. Indeed, it must constitute the pattern for the future. It must serve as credible scaffolding on which the future of global peace and security will be built.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“I believe that our concern at this point must be to do everything possible to propel the parties to respect their commitments to a ceasefire that will permit the creation of corridors for the delivery of humanitarian supplies. While the Council responded swiftly by holding two emergency meetings, it is unfortunate that it could only agree on a presidential statement, three weeks after the outbreak of hostilities. In the future, the Council should aim for a quick and robust action - action designed to avoid colossal loss oflife and alleviate human suffering. The third issue, the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 on 17 July, was a very regrettable, tragic and unfortunate incident.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“This brings me to the debate that we held a few days ago on partnerships in peacekeeping operations (S/PV.7228). While we were distracted the regional arrangement was in full force, and that served to bridge the gap. I think that this phenomenon and such developments must be encouraged. The tensions over the kidnapping and killing of three Israeli students and the apparent revenge killing of a Palestinian teenager evolved into a major conflict between Israel and Palestine. The story has been replayed in this Chamber on and off. We regret that, despite the calls by well-meaning leaders around the world for de-escalation and restraint, the conflict has continued to deepen both in intensity and in its scope, claiming numerous lives, including those of women and children. As we speak, the death toll on both sides is on the increase.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“I believe that the challenge for the Council in the future will be how to maintain a prudent balance in its attention to threats to international peace and security. There is a tendency for us to concentrate our attention on the immediate conflicts while we forget others that are still going on. I draw on the analogy to the mother with sextuplets, all ofthem crying for attention. She has to be very creative in dealing with them. I think we are encouraged, in spite of this omission, by the regional initiatives that were taking place while we were paying attention to other things. For instance, in the Central African Republic, the signing of the agreement on cessation of hostilities and violence in Brazzaville on 23 July should serve as a point of departure in the search for peace in that country.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“Regarding the Central African Republic, the Council noted the state of preparations for the full deployment of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic as it is poised to assume full authority from the African-led International Support Mission for the Central African Republic on 15 September. The violence has imposed a very heavy humanitarian toll on the Central African Republic. It is important to note that this spate of tragedies in other theatres of conflict appeared for a while to distract the Council from the traditional arenas of conflict. Some time ago, I talked about the forgotten conflicts in Yemen, the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“I too want to join others in thanking you, Mr. President, and your very efficient team not only for your spirit of endurance in a tumultuous month, but especially for a superlative performance even in the face of the numerous demands for your attention. The wrap-up session offers us an opportunity for self- assessment, and you have gone further by providing a concept note to guide our discussion (S/2014/536, annex). I believe that we could utilize this opportunity for self-assessment as a springboard for the future. The month of July has been characterized by very robust engagement on numerous rapidly developing situations all around the globe. I want to limit my intervention to three issues, namely, the Central African Republic, the situation in Gaza, and Ukraine.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“Ultimately, constructive interaction among members of the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council on substantive issues related to peacekeeping remains relevant to creating a cost- effective and mutually beneficial United Nations and AU peacekeeping partnership. Indeed, a strategic framework embodying a common vision for such cooperation and a road map for its implementation can aptly guide this kind of interaction.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“There is considerable merit in the close collaboration between the AU Commission and the United Nations Secretariat, as well as the institutional mechanisms that have been put in place, such as the joint task force and desk-to-desk. Such mechanisms help to bring together the senior leadership and focal points in both organizations for discussion of issues of mutual interest. More attention should also be paid to information management in order to improve synergy in the implementation of mandates. As the AU-United Nations peacekeeping partnership continues to evolve, there is a need for intensification of the current collaboration between the two institutions in order to consolidate the gains already achieved.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“The African Union has also taken the lead in various conflict situations in Africa, including Darfur, Somalia, Mali and the Central African Republic. It is evident that regional and subregional organizations tend to demonstrate more political will in dealing with conflicts, especially in their early stages. This can be attributed to the greater sense of urgency that members of regional organizations share when it comes to containing and resolving conflicts, particularly when there is a risk of mass atrocities or regional instability. In terms of collaboration and coordination, Nigeria fully supports the current deeper level of interaction between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council, conducted through the annual joint consultations between Addis Ababa and New York.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“Nevertheless, we believe that some form of bridging mechanism will be required until the AU logistics base becomes operational. In terms of the political elements of peacekeeping, we share the View that due to the factors of proximity and first-hand contact during an outbreak of conflict, regional organizations remain the most relevant in initial efforts to maintain peace. In West Africa, for example, ECOWAS has often taken the lead in peace efforts when conflicts have erupted. The Economic Community of Central African States has played a very strong leadership role in conflict resolution in the Central African subregion. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development has been instrumental in the quest for peace in South Sudan.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“The joint adoption of measures aimed at meeting evolving peace and security challenges is also relevant in the context of contemporary peacekeeping. Another critical operational challenge is logistics. Logistical deficiencies represent a well-documented and recurrent problem in AU peacekeeping missions that has compelled the AU to rely almost exclusively on assistance from outside the continent for logistics for its missions. A long-term solution would be for the AU to establish its own logistics base. We take positive note of the fact that the Department of Field Support is exploring the possibility of giving the AU access to United Nations logistics facilities and to a surge capacity for critical missions' start-up phase, as recommended by the Prodi report.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“The recommendations of the high-level panel chaired by Nigeria's former President Obasanjo on alternative sources of financing for the AU are also relevant in that regard. They should therefore be implemented in order to give the AU greater access to financial resources for funding its peacekeeping operations. It is worth noting that the AU has recently undertaken a comprehensive reform effort that has resulted in improved financial management. In terms of operational challenges, we believe that a great deal more could be done in the areas of United Nations-AU capacity-building programmes, joint assessment missions and planning exercises in order to enhance regional peacekeeping missions' performance.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“In resolution 1809 (2008), the Security Council recognizes that and calls for enhanced predictability, sustainability and flexibility in financing for regional organizations when they undertake peacekeeping under a United Nations mandate. In its efforts to meet its financial challenges in the context of peacekeeping missions, the AU has sought authorization for the use of United Nations assessed contributions for AU peace operations. That is in consonance with the Prodi report, which also recommends establishing a multi-donor trust fund for the purposes of supporting African Union peacekeeping capacity. We believe that effecting these recommendations will provide the AU with predictable funding for its peacekeeping efforts.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“The strengths indicate that significant efforts must still be made to enhance the peacekeeping capabilities of the AU for a more effective peacekeeping partnership with the United Nations. Two reports containing recommendations for improving the partnership between the two organizations are worth noting - the Prodi report of the African Union-United Nations panel on modalities for support to African peacekeeping operations (see S/2008/813) and the report of the Chairperson of the AU Commission on the need for greater coherence in the AU-United Nations partnership. They comprehensively address the measures needed to achieve an effective peacekeeping partnership between the United Nations and the AU. A major challenge limiting the peacekeeping capabilities of the regional organizations is financial resources.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“This situation has led African regional and subregional groups to take steps to enhance peacekeeping efforts on the continent. The AU is moving energetically towards establishing an African Standby Force; similarly, ECOWAS is developing a subregional standby force. Other African subregional organizations, traditionally focused on development and economic goals, are beginning to pay more attention to peace and security issues. The concept note provided for today's debate identifies the context of the challenge to the peacekeeping efforts of the AU and the constraints affecting the AU-United Nations peacekeeping partnership, which include logistical, operational and financial issues.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“We believe that the time is ripe for reflecting on ways of improving the peacekeeping capabilities of regional organizations in order to effectively complement United Nations peacekeeping efforts. A cursory overview of United Nations peacekeeping operations since 1948 indicates a total of 69 operations undertaken to date, of which 54 are past and 15 current. Of the 54 past operations, 22, representing slightly more than 40 per cent, were in Africa. Ten of the current 15 operations are in Africa. Of those 10, 5 have remained either permanent or recurrent, underscoring the critical importance of the Security Council's sustained engagement, together with the African Union, in order to improve their partnership for effective peacekeeping in the region.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“That is evident in the joint efforts conducted by the United Nations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, NATO, the Organization of American States, the AU and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). For example, ECOWAS, through its peacekeeping arm, the ECOWAS Cease-fire Monitoring Group, responded effectively to situations in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau and helped to stabilize them prior to the deployment of United Nations missions. The increasing demand for peacekeeping missions, and the multidimensional nature of contemporary peacekeeping operations, calls for a more robust partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“In recognition of the complementary role that regional organizations can play in the peaceful settlement of disputes, former Secretary-General Boutros Ghali drew attention, in his 1992 report entitled "An Agenda for Peace" (S/24lll), to the promise of Chapter VIII of the Charter through regional action, which could foster security and contribute to a deeper sense of participation, consensus and democratization in internal affairs. He recommended that the Security Council grant authority to a regional organization during a crisis situation. United Nations peacekeeping efforts have since involved regional and subregional organizations in peacekeeping operations across the globe.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the delegation of Rwanda for organizing this important and timely debate and for the concept note (S/2014/478, annex) provided to guide our discussions. We would also like to thank the Secretary- General for his relentless pursuit of global peace. We also thank the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations and the Deputy Secretary General of the European Union External Action Service for their profound, thoughtful and inspiring briefings.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“The international community must continue to work towards a political settlement through dialogue and avoid a militarization of the conflict in Syria. In the current circumstances, the 30 June 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) offers the best way forward. We urge all parties to work towards its implementation. We welcome the appointment of Mr. de Mistura as the new Special Envoy for Syria, and call on the parties to utilize his good offices and his wealth of experience to achieve an amicable solution to the crisis. The Middle East today must retreat from the very dangerous precipice on which it has been standing for too long. The time is now, and we are all summoned to united collective action for durable peace.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“The resolution requires both sides to the conflict to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance by United Nations humanitarian agencies. We expect that, in the process of carrying out relief activities, humanitarian agencies, including the United Nations, will respect the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria. We hope that the relevant parties in Syria will work closely with United Nations humanitarian institutions and take effective and concrete measures to implement resolutions 2139 (2014) and 2165 (2014). We have been very unequivocal in our position that a military solution in Syria is unattainable. Comprehensive negotiations remain the most viable means to a sustainable resolution of the Syrian crisis.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“That has created a political vacuum since 25 May, when President Suleiman ended his term as President. We understand that the Speaker of Parliament has scheduled a ninth session of Parliament for 23 July. It is our hope that consensus will have been reached on who will become President before that date. We urge the leaders of Lebanon to walk together in the interests of their country and to elect a successor without delay. Nigeria remains deeply concerned about the conflict in Syria, which has caused the deaths of thousands and displaced many more. We welcome the unanimous adoption by the Council of resolution 2165 (2014), on humanitarian access in Syria. That indeed is a true reflection of the determination of the Council to address the humanitarian crisis in Syria.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“We are deeply concerned by the current presidential crisis, which could, if not urgently resolved, threaten the stability of the country. As the attention of the world is focused on more dramatic developments in other parts of the Middle East, including the war in Syria, the insurgency of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham in Iraq and the escalation of tension between Israel and Palestine, the potential dangers of the Lebanese situation could be ignored. The presidency of Lebanon has traditionally been considered as one that should unify the country, building bridges between the various communities. That is why it is very important for political actors to agree on who takes the mantle of the presidency. So far, eight sessions of Parliament have been held without a President being elected.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“According to various reports, the topics addressed were the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference and their relationship with immunity laws, transitional justice, democratic transition and the role of international actors and civil society. Transitional justice is a very important aspect of Yemen's political process. We commend the Government for its involvement in organizing the Conference, and the United Nations agencies for collaborating with the Government to hold the event. We acknowledge the support provided by Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, the European Union and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund to the transitional justice project in Yemen. Turning to the situation in Lebanon, we note that the political situation remains very delicate.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“We take particular note of the steps to implement the 20 points recommended by the National Dialogue Conference preparatory technical committee, as well as the 11 points appoint recommended by the Conference on the the southern and Sa'ada issues. We welcome the Government's designation of a competent authority to implement the recommendations of the Conference. That is a reassuring sign that the Government is committed to building a united, peaceful and prosperous Yemen. We take positive note of the two-day regional conference on transitional justice held in June jointly by Yemen's Ministry for Legal Affairs, the United Nations Development Programme and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The conference was designed to discuss transitional justice law and its implementation.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“We strongly condemn the activities of the armed groups in Amran, which have left scores dead and displaced families. According to the Yemeni Red Crescent, 15,000 families have already fled the fighting. That situation underscores the need for the Yemeni authorities to expedite action in the implementation of the recommendations of the National Dialogue Conference, which have clearly addressed the roots of the conflict. We see a silver lining in the cloud, that is, the political transition process, which has remained on course in spite of the security challenges. The confidence-building measures being undertaken by the Government are commendable.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“We also welcome the Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire and note that Israel has accepted it. We urge Hamas also to accept it. In the current circumstances, a ceasefire represents the best opportunity for a cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue. Indeed, the Secretary-General's summary constitutes the guidelines for the contending parties. He said, in summary, stop the fighting, start a dialogue and address the root causes. The situation in Yemen is part of the Middle East calculus. Al-Qaida and other terrorist groups continue to pose a challenge to the efforts of the Government to restore stability. In addition to the attacks by terrorists on civilians and security forces, the country is embroiled in a conflict with separatists in the south and Houthi militias in the north.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“That is unacceptable, and we urge Hamas to put an immediate halt to those attacks. The cycle of violence will not solve any problem; it can lead only to a hardening of positions, which will not serve the long-term interests of either party. We call for an urgent de-escalation of the conflict and a cessation of hostilities. Leaders on both sides must demonstrate maximum restraint, both in their actions and utterances. There must be an intensification of diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. We therefore urge leaders around the world to bring their influence to bear on the situation, in the hope that such efforts will facilitate a return to the November 2012 ceasefire. The Secretary-General's shuttle diplomacy and engagement with leaders in the region provides for us a ray of hope. We express our full support for his relentless efforts.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“The net result is that residents of Gaza face untold hardship. As with every sovereign State, Israel has an inherent right to defend itself and to keep its citizens safe. However, we view its military response in Gaza as needlessly excessive and in violation of international humanitarian law. There can be no justification whatever for the wanton and unrelenting killing of civilians, including women, children and senior citizens. We call for an immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The immediate cause-and-effect relationship of this conflict cannot be ignored. The indiscriminate rocket attacks by Hamas amount to a violation of international humanitarian law. Firing rockets against non-military targets serves no purpose other than to terrorize civilians.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“I believe we owe the Secretary-General a debt of gratitude, not only for his efforts in the Middle East but especially for his briefing this morning. We also want to thank Minister Asselborn for his presence and for labouring with the Security Council for a second consecutive day. My comments will focus on the questions of Palestine, Yemen, Lebanon and Syria. The death toll in the war between Hamas and Israel is mounting at an alarming rate. The humanitarian dimension of the conflict on the Palestinian side has reached crisis levels; thousands have been displaced. Health facilities have been stretched beyond their capacities and medicines are in short supply. Those problems have been compounded by acute shortages of water and electricity, as well as the massive destruction of infrastructure and residential buildings.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the involvement of the International Civil Aviation Organization, which has the appropriate expertise to share with the parties involved in the investigation. No less significant is the question of accountability. The Security Council has demanded that those responsible for that heinous act be held accountable. We would like to emphasize that it is the obligation of States to cooperate fully in the efforts to find and to bring to justice those responsible for this brazen act, which violates not only international law but also the peace of the human race.”
2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source
“In adopting the resolution, the Council has once again demonstrated that, when it is united in purpose, it is capable of speaking with one voice in sending a strong message on matters of international peace and security. The resolution takes into account the concerns not only of members of the Security Council but also of well-intentioned nations around the world, in particular States that lost citizens in the crash. Principal among those concerns is the need for a comprehensive, thorough and independent international investigation in accordance with international civil aviation guidelines. It is crucially important for the outcome of the investigation to be credible and unimpeachable.”
2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source
“In our intervention last Friday during the briefing on the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7 over Ukraine on 17 July (see S/PV.7219), we noted that the tragic and unfortunate incident could potentially mark a new dimension in the Ukrainian crisis that represented a grave threat to the safety of international civil aviation. That new global threat spurs us to consider what insecurity means to the human race. For that reason, we not only voted in favour of resolution 2166 (2014) but also sponsored it. Respect for international law, to the extent that it prohibits acts that threaten the safety of international civil aviation, is our guiding principle in the matter.”
2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source
“We reiterate our support for a two-State solution, with both Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“In the same vein, we urge Hamas to put an immediate end to its indiscriminate rocket attacks, which have terrorized Israelis and disrupted their lives. Violence begets violence and makes reconciliation almost impossible. We believe that a de-escalation of the conflict is now urgently required. That implies that the leaders of both sides must demonstrate maximum restraint. Countries with an influence on the warring parties should leave no stone unturned to facilitate a return to the ceasefire of November 2012. It has been established that there can be no military solution to the question of Palestine. The only path to sustainable peace between Israel and Palestine is through negotiations. The doors to a diplomatic resolution must therefore remain open. We urge both parties to embrace dialogue by reviving the stalled peace talks.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“I want to thank Under- Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing. The ground invasion launched by Israel into Gaza has led to a further escalation of the conflict with Hamas. We regret that, despite the calls of well- intentioned leaders around the world for a de-escalation and restraint, the conflict has increased in both intensity and scope. Indeed, this conflict has claimed numerous lives, including those of women and innocent children. While we recognize Israel's inherent right to protect its citizens from attack, its response must be proportionate to and in accordance with international humanitarian law. The civilian toll on the Palestinian side, especially the killing of women and children, is simply unjustifiable.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source
“Noting that the plane went down in an area under the control of armed rebel groups, we urge that those groups cooperate fully and unconditionally with the investigation into the crash. We have no doubt that, without the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the widespread insecurity and lawlessness engendered by the activities of the rebel groups in the eastern part of the country, this tragic accident would not have occurred. We want to renew our call for a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and a return to dialogue and negotiation, within the framework of the Geneva statement of 17 April and the 2 July four-party talks in Berlin. Let us together resolve this issue. Let us together close this war front, before its reverberations become manifest in other parts of the world.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“Enough is enough. The fact that this incident occurred as the plane flew over eastern Ukraine, which, for some time now, has been a zone of conflict, indicates that the accident may be connected, in one way or another, to the conflict. But this is not the time to play the blame game. If it is established that the plane was shot down deliberately, it will mark a new dimension in the Ukraine crisis, one that represents a grave threat to the safety of international civil aviation. At this point, it is of critical importance for the facts surrounding the crash to be dispassionately well- ascertained. In that regard, we would like to express our full support for an independent international investigation, as called for by the Secretary-General.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“I first want to say to our colleagues whose citizens were involved that we convey our deepest condolences to their families, citizens and Governments. Yesterday at noon, the world watched in horror the downing of the Malaysian jetliner. What happened yesterday seemed to be an apocalyptic end to the world. I think Ambassador Power described it similarly. The spectacle is graphically described, respectively, in chapters 8 and 9 of the Book of Revelation: "hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the Earth", "the sun and the air were darkened". That was what I saw yesterday. No matter our religious beliefs, that scenario may become a self-fulfilling prophesy if States continue to choose to open or support theatres of war and conflict in every corner of the world. What will happen is that the world will self-annihilate.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“We have stood on the frontline of global peacekeeping and peacebuilding effortsandhavebeenamemberofthePBCOrganizational Committee since its inception. Indeed, Nigeria is a member of all the country-specific configurations of the PBC. We shall remain fully engaged in the discussions related to the scope and content of the 2015 review of the peacebuilding architecture. We welcome the ongoing process of deliberations and consultations on this matter and look forward to the second review of the PBC, which can effectively put that fledgling intergovernmental entity on a firmer footing to propel it to its full potential.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“All stakeholders, national and international development partners alike, that are actively engaged in peacebuilding should be guided by those principles as they help post-conflict countries in their recovery efforts. More important, expressions of support must move beyond rhetoric and mere proclamations to specific action, which must be results-oriented. In that connection, through its Technical Aid Corps, Nigeria offers to place its expertise in a framework for South-South cooperation to support the countries on the PBC agenda in their civilian capacity-building requirements. We call on Member States capable of offering assistance to forge similar partnerships with the countries concerned as a way of complementing their efforts to build national capacities. Nigeria is firmly committed to the peacebuilding efforts of the United Nations.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source