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“But we would like to make the following observations on how we can strengthen accountability for international crimes, highlighting three practical considerations and using powerful local examples and contexts. First and foremost, because deepening trust in national systems through capacity-building is a more sustainable and longer-term strategy to upholding international law, that should be reflected in how we fund and allocate resources to our respective national institutions. The last 30 years have provided useful examples of effective domestic justice mechanisms that are often best placed to navigate cultural issues and practical challenges in these environments. These go from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa to, most recently, Colombia’s Truth Commission and the Special Jurisdiction for Peace.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“We debate an issue, each with our own perspectives, cultural contexts and interests, and we reach an outcome that we can all subscribe to that moves us forward together. At the same time, we uphold these norms and rules most successfully and efficiently through our national State systems, applying these agreements in these international bodies in our national contexts. The United Arab Emirates believes that the development of international law is therefore an essential part of our collective evolution as an international system. Much of the focus today will rightly argue for the evolution of our institutions and mechanisms, to which we fully subscribe.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“When applied fairly, international law articulates State sovereignty; it does not undermine it. It is when it is misapplied or politicized that double standards emerge. Accountability cannot be looked at solely as an international mechanism at the expense of a domestic answer. International and domestic rule of law are the right and left hands of justice. The key to achieving an effective global culture of accountability is a balancing act that upholds universal standards while serving to strengthen State cohesion and its capacity to wield justice. We all subscribe to the idea that international norm- setting is beneficial and that there is value in reaching a shared understanding of rules and best practices. It is something that we do every day in this building.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“In addition to the unbearable pain and trauma that victims and survivors suffer, these crimes tear apart the social fabric and destroy the trust that should exist between communities, between citizens and their Governments, and between States. The widespread and systematic commission of serious crimes also undermines trust in the frameworks and institutions established to maintain peace and security and to protect those rights. There is no viable alternative to the Westphalian nation-State system in which we all coexist, but at the same time, sovereign State systems do not shield countries from international law or from responsibility. Rather, they strengthen international law for the benefit of States, their people and the international community.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“Indeed, the very first line of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes that justice, together with freedom and peace, are the universal ideals that we seek to achieve through recognition of the equality, inherent dignity and inalienable rights of all persons. We therefore commend Albania for its initiative to focus our attention today on a matter that not only lies at the heart of the Security Council’s mandate but is also an inherent feature of the human condition: the desire — the need — for justice and accountability so that rights are vindicated, and wrongs prevented and punished. That is a sensibility so innate to the human experience that children understand it and can convey it almost before they can talk. We know the harm caused by serious crimes is profound and enduring.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“Her briefing today reminds us all of the importance of her mandate and the work that she and her Office undertake within the United Nations system to promote and protect human rights. I would also like to thank Professor Dapo Akande for his expert briefing, which provided much food for thought. This year alone, we have met in this Chamber countless times to hear accounts of horrific crimes from conflicts from across all regions. And although those most affected by such crimes may differ in their geography and circumstances, they are nevertheless united in their call for justice — a concept that is rooted in all cultures and traditions.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“I would like to add my voice to those who have congratulated Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and the delegation of the United States for their very successful presidency of the Security Council in May. We offer our full support to Albania for its presidency this month and welcome your presence, Prime Minister Rama, and your country’s choice of this important topic for your first signature debate. I join others in thanking the Judge Joan Donoghue, President of the International Court of Justice, for her detailed briefing and for the critical work of the primary judicial organ of the United Nations. I also thank the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, for her remarks.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“We particularly note the breakthrough model that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) offers for bringing private capital to build renewable energy infrastructure that powers both peacekeepers and host communities, creating a positive legacy that outlasts the international presence. In conclusion, we would like to once again reiterate the commitment of the United Arab Emirates to promote peace, prosperity and stability in Somalia. We also commend the tireless efforts of ATMIS and the troop-contributing countries that support the Mission and continue to pay the ultimate price for achieving peace in Somalia. Furthermore, we also support the mandates of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia and UNSOM.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“In that context, last week the United Arab Emirates, in cooperation with United Arab Emirates- based humanitarian agencies, announced a new financial assistance package to Somalia amounting to approximately $11 million dollars. Thirdly, we would also like to highlight the urgent need for ATMIS, the United Nations country team and others to build on the pioneering climate and peacebuilding work in Somalia. Coordinated investment in food, water and basic services in fragile communities is one of the best investments that the United Nations and its partners can make for stability and recovery.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“Secondly, the dire humanitarian situation in Somalia is also of concern, in particular since it is being further exacerbated by the worsening drought and subsequent acute food insecurity, both of which disproportionately affect women and children. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, nearly 800,000 people have been displaced by drought since early 2021, and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees recently reported that 4.8 million people are experiencing acute food insecurity. Therefore, my country calls on the international community to swiftly respond to the crisis, double its humanitarian aid to Somalia and ensure its safe and unhindered delivery.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“The United Arab Emirates condemns those terrorist acts and reaffirms its solidarity with the people of Kenya. My country also supports all efforts, including international partnerships, that seek to put an end to the growing transnational threats posed by Al-Shabaab in Africa. We remain concerned about reports on the smuggling of weapons between Somalia and Yemen, which risk falling in the hands of terrorist groups, such as Al-Shabaab and the Houthis, and threaten the stability of the region, international trade and the safety of navigation. In that regard, we stress the important role of the Combined Maritime Forces, which remains critical in combating the smuggling of weapons off the coast of Somalia, in cooperation with the Government of Somalia and in accordance with resolution 2607 (2021).”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“We reiterate our support for the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which remains a crucial partner in confronting Al-Shabaab and the affiliates of Da’esh in Somalia. In this regard, it is important to ensure that the transfer of security responsibilities from ATMIS to the Somali security forces be carried out carefully and effectively to prevent the creation of any security vacuum that could enable Al-Shabaab to expand its influence and scope. It is also important to note that not only does Al-Shabaab pose a threat to Somalia and its people, but it also undermines peace and stability elsewhere in the region, which was quite evident in Al-Shabaab’s cross-border attacks against neighbouring countries, including Kenya.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“For its part, the United Arab Emirates will continue to stand by the people of Somalia as they work to build a peaceful and prosperous country that reflects and fulfils their collective aspirations. In the light of the current developments, I would like to focus on three issues. First, we echo the call of the Secretary-General for continued security assistance for Somalia, so that it can strengthen its capabilities to confront the serious threats posed by the Al-Shabab terrorist group in terms of the security and stability of the country. Over the last few weeks alone, Al-Shabaab has continued to launch complex deadly attacks that have inflicted harm on the Somali people and weakened the Somali security forces, which could ultimately derail State-led efforts and State-building priorities.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank both the Special Representative James Swan, and the Special Representative Francisco Madeira for their comprehensive briefings. We also welcome the participation of the representative of Somalia in today’s meeting. I would like to join my colleagues in congratulating His Excellency Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on being elected President of Somalia and wish him success during his tenure. The United Arab Emirates welcomes the successful conclusion of the electoral process in Somalia, which serves as a definitive step towards peace and stability in the country. At this critical and historic juncture for Somalia, it is necessary to increase focus on addressing the urgent challenges the country faces, especially terrorism and the impact of drought.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“We actively supported implementation efforts and are encouraged to see the idea of establishing a global digital compact in the Secretary-General’s Our Common Agenda (A/75/982). We all need to further champion this multilateral work. The United Arab Emirates will continue to work with all gathered here and all stakeholders to ensure that the world benefits from digital technologies as a key enabler to bring about more resilient, equitable and inclusive societies.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Only 19 per cent of women in the least developed countries are using the Internet — 12 per cent less than men. Inequality in the physical world is clearly being replicated in the digital world. As we think of how innovation can help us amplify our impact, let us prioritize those who have yet to see the dividends of technological developments that are now commonplace in other parts of the world. As an early champion of frontier technologies, the United Arab Emirates is leveraging their benefits domestically and abroad. That is why, four years ago, we championed the establishment of the Secretary- General’s High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation, which reflected our belief that digital technologies can positively contribute to global peace and security.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Finally, we have talked about the importance of digital technologies to protect humanitarian actors. Let us now talk about their role in scaling up humanitarian action. Digital innovations such as artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, digital cash transfers and blockchain technology can improve humanitarian operations. These emerging technologies not only help humanitarian actors anticipate and prepare for crises but also enable them to move more quickly and efficiently when such crises arise. As we consider digital innovation, let us not forget the digital divide. An estimated 37 per cent of the world’s population — almost 3 billion people — have never used the Internet. The divide remains wide, and it disproportionately impacts women and girls.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“We are in a Hobbesian state of nature regarding the use of technology by super-empowered non-State actors. Inaction is not an option because when there is no regulation, we are only encouraging proliferation. It is clear today by the evidence shown and other reports that terrorist groups and non-State actors increasingly have access to such technologies. We strongly condemn their use to conduct cross-border attacks, target civilians or civilian infrastructure, in violation of international law. But that threat will only grow more dangerous as technology advances, and it must be addressed in the United Nations. Governments should enhance coordination, support capacity-building measures and exchange good practices and guidance to counter that threat.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Fourthly, digital innovation is having an impact on the physical world, multiplying the possibilities of what devices such as drones can do. I mentioned this at the beginning of my remarks. Commercially available drones can now fly faster, travel further, carry larger payloads and leverage artificial intelligence and other tools to operate without manual control. And drones do not just operate in the air. On 3 March 2020, as I briefed the Council, the Houthi terrorist group used a remotely operated drone boat laden with explosives to attack an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen. Had it been successful, the attack would have had devastating effects — not only on the tanker and its crew, but on the environment, on global supply routes and on local communities along the Yemeni coast that depend on the sea for their livelihood.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, we should leverage digital technologies to strengthen the protection of civilians against harm. For example, in the physical world, medical and certain humanitarian actors use the red cross or red crescent emblems to signal their specific protection under international humanitarian law. As those actors are facing new digital threats from attacks on their digital backbones, we should start considering whether there might be a digital emblem to clearly signal that medical and humanitarian actors must never be targeted, online or offline. That emblem should not only reinforce the idea not only that those networks need to be protected but also that there should be accountability for any violations and that international law applies here.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Secondly, we must address the pernicious effects of online disinformation and misinformation campaigns using social media platforms, including on peace operations and humanitarian activities. These should be safeguarded. We have seen instances where peacekeepers and humanitarian relief workers, who are already putting themselves in harm’s way to protect civilians, become further imperilled by the spread of misinformation and disinformation against them. Effective responses to fighting disinformation are needed at multiple levels, including through the use of the private sector via rules and regulations, fact-checking, the labelling of information and media literacy campaigns. The suggestions made today by the briefers that the United Nations should scale up its capacity and ability in that regard should be welcomed.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“However, it has been clear to Governments for a while that business as usual is not enough, because terrorists and extremists continue to radicalize and recruit online. This problem is by no means limited to developing countries. The perpetrators of a number of recent high-profile hate crimes against religious and ethnic minorities in much of Europe and the United States have been radicalized through these online platforms, as were countless Da’esh recruits around the world. So although we have seen progress in recent years strengthening regulatory and legislative frameworks to protect users from terrorist and extremist content, we obviously need to fast-track these efforts, since the international normative framework is not catching up. This responsibility lies not only with the technology companies but also with Governments.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“It saves lives and helps prevent fragility from becoming a trigger of instability. As we consider the dual nature of digital technologies, it is time for the Council to move beyond admiring the problem and to discuss specific ways in which the Council can leverage technological innovations to contribute to sustainable peace and security. Today the United Arab Emirates would like to address five specific issues. First, as others have mentioned, terrorist and extremist groups such as Da’esh, Al-Qaida and many others must not be allowed to use the Internet to propagate their agendas and manipulate social media and its billions of users. Technology companies have increasingly invested in detection tools based on artificial intelligence and human moderation teams to remove such content from their platforms.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Digital technologies can also be peace enablers, as we heard today. For example, natural disaster warning systems, relying on the latest technologies and data, allow us to predict extreme weather events, such as droughts, hurricanes and floods, and pre-position aid accordingly. Successive anticipatory action programmes in Somalia have helped communities to address devastating water shortages and droughts. Thanks to such technologies, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other partners have been able to mitigate the loss of livelihoods and the decline in food consumption, ensure access to water and keep children in school, where they belong. Proper information puts the international community in a better position to respond to climate security threats.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“How will States, including those around this table, respond to such an attack in the future legally and in accordance with international humanitarian law. To prevent that dystopian future, we need to take urgent action now in the United Nations, the Security Council and other forums. What is clear is that we should not expect meaningful answers to emerge from the political and ethical debates that have been raging for more than two decades and that have not caught up with the technologies that are now ubiquitous and that have the potential to be utilized in such destructive ways. There is no doubt that digital technologies bring their fair share of risks and challenges, particularly as that force multiplier for terrorist groups. But, as we also heard, that is not the whole story.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Fast-forward a decade, Google was in everyone’s smart phone, and it was an indispensable part of work and life, bringing about enormous progress and change. Let us now imagine the same warp speed on the nefarious side of technology happening today, as we heard, under our watch. For example, ongoing advancements in digital technologies are multiplying the possibilities of what devices such as drones are able to do. In the near future, it will be possible that swarms of drones, utilized by terrorist groups, could carry out cross-border attacks, using facial technology and other features enabled by artificial intelligence, without the possibility of attribution to either a State or a non-State group.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“The United Arab Emirates would like to thank the United States for organizing this meeting on an issue of increasing importance that the Security Council should address together beyond specific conflicts and very much in its own right, in the view of the United Arab Emirates. We also thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, Ms. Nyabola and Mr. Druet for their really insightful briefings today. Digital technologies advance at a dizzying speed. Let us think back to 1989, when the World Wide Web was created. By the end of the next decade, Larry Page and Sergey Brin had invented Google. Little did we know at the time that that new idea, coming from a garage in California, was going to change our lives forever.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“That is particularly important because the current humanitarian response is unsustainable, owing to persistent gaps in funding. It is therefore important to scale up international investment in food and water as part of early-recovery efforts in order to help to strengthen the humanitarian response for Syrians.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“In that context, it is important for the camp to preserve its humanitarian and civilian nature and for citizens of other countries to be repatriated. In that regard, we welcome the recent repatriation of 500 families from Al-Hol to Iraq, most of them women and children. We encourage other countries that have citizens in the camp to take similar steps. Syrian women must also be supported and protected, and their resilience strengthened, especially in the camps, where women and girls are at risk of sexual and gender-based violence. Finally, we urge the international community to make additional efforts to support the speedy restoration of civilian infrastructure and vital sectors, especially education and health, that have been affected by the conflict.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“At the same time, we must work to increase the number of cross-line aid deliveries, and all the parties on the ground should work together to remove any security obstacles that could hinder the delivery of aid. We are deeply concerned about the dire security situation and the accompanying deteriorating humanitarian situation in Al-Hol camp, especially with the recent increase in murders and violence this past week, including violence committed against humanitarian actors. We want to stress that our success in addressing the humanitarian conditions in the camp depends on addressing the security conditions there, which are impeding the delivery of drinking water and halting life-saving activities.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“While the cross-border aid delivery mechanism is not perfect, it remains necessary at this stage in order to ensure the delivery of all aid to all in need in north- western Syria. In that context, the United Arab Emirates supports the delivery of humanitarian aid by every means, including cross-line assistance. We welcomed the extension of the United Nations operational plan until December, as well as the deployment of a fourth cross-line convoy to north-western Syria, which included vital food aid. Given that the Bab Al-Hawa crossing is the only humanitarian passage for cross- border aid delivery to Syria, its security and stability must be maintained by all parties.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“After 12 years of crisis, Syrians are still living in camps that do not meet the most basic human needs. In order to move beyond short-term solutions, the international community must take concrete steps to end the humanitarian crisis in a sustainable manner and ensure that the Syrian people live in dignified conditions. In the light of the upcoming mandate renewal of resolution 2585 (2021), I would like to reiterate our calls to consider the renewal of the cross-border aid mechanism to Syria as a critical decision that must be made in an objective and logical manner that reflects the facts on the ground. Regardless of any differences over other dossiers, we need to work together on this one to ensure that cross-border and cross-line aid reaches those in need.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Mr. Martin Griffiths for his important briefing today. We welcome the recent visit of Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya. We also thank Dr. Farida Almouslem for her briefing, which highlighted the difficult conditions for women in Syria. At the outset, we would like to commend the convening of the sixth Brussels Conference earlier this month, which we believe is a positive step that we can build on to support the future of Syria and the region. The Conference also emphasized the international community’s continuing solidarity with the Syrian people. Although the provision of basic humanitarian assistance remains a critical issue, the scope of current talks should be broadened to include discussions on how to restore security, stability, and prosperity to Syria.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“That can improve our response, the effectiveness of our actions and support those most disproportionately affected. Furthermore, we need a proper public-private partnership aimed at ensuring women’s full, equal and meaningful inclusion and participation to improve food security. Women have a role that is critical to the well-being and resilience of all members of society, particularly during stabilization efforts and in ensuring a sustainable post- conflict recovery. The global level of food insecurity today, and the likelihood of growing needs in the foreseeable future, is a flashing alarm signal for peace and security. It is time for us to come together and commit to taking concrete steps towards securing food for everyone around the world.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source
“A correction there would be a major contribution to food security and conflict prevention, and the Council’s normative endorsement of investment targeting fragile settings would be an important signal for the future allocation of resources. In the same way that the Group of Seven is working on energy transition packages for coal-consuming countries, it would be timely for a multilateral workstream, perhaps facilitated by the Secretary- General, to apply the same concept to climate adaptation for fragile and vulnerable countries. It will be critical to identify and to finance country-specific projects and policies that can prevent food insecurity. Thirdly, the Council should continue to bring attention to and be briefed on the specific gender and age dimensions of food insecurity.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source
“Secondly, the Council should follow up on its many calls for risk mitigation strategies in the context of climate change and other threat multipliers. Last year, the United Arab Emirates was proud to launch the Agricultural Innovation Mission for Climate with the United States and other countries. Many of those strategies ultimately rely on international public financing for food, water and social protection systems in fragile countries. Despite the proven cost- effectiveness of those investments, the United Nations Development Programme reports that just $2 per person of climate finance flows to highly fragile countries.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source
“First, we already know that food insecurity is both a root cause and an accelerator of conflict, and it has a disproportionate impact on people already living in fragile and conflict-afflicted situations. In that context, we urge continuing to actively call for full respect for international humanitarian law, including where it relates to the rapid and unimpeded passage of impartial humanitarian relief to all those in need, as well as the protection of civilian objects that are critical to ensuring that civilians have sufficient access to food. Additionally, we must continue to ensure that sanctions include the necessary exemptions on food and agricultural inputs critical to communities and do not impact the free flow of essential commodities in any way or impede the passage of impartial humanitarian relief to those in need.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source
“The United Nations Food Price Index also reached an all-time high this year, with an impact on Governments, farmers and tens of millions of the world’s most vulnerable people. Fertilizer price increases are already undermining future planting seasons, laying the ground for a protracted food security crisis. Risks of large-scale domestic and international migration, criminality, human trafficking and sexual exploitation, domestic unrest and even conflict will continue to grow until the issue is addressed urgently at the global level. The Council has a critical role to play in addressing the intersection of food insecurity and conflict, and we would like to highlight three potential actions that the Council could take that build on resolution 2417 (2018), unanimously adopted four years ago.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source
“Price increases on foodstuffs of up to 30 per cent threaten communities across Africa and the Middle East. Data from the World Food Programme (WFP) show that before the conflict in Ukraine began, some 276 million people were already in the grip of acute hunger globally, and the WFP now projects that the figure could rise to 323 million in 2022. We cannot ignore the devastating impact on children in particular. According to UNICEF, at least 13.6 million children under five suffer from severe acute malnutrition, resulting in one in five deaths among the age group. The situation is simply untenable and morally unfathomable when juxtaposed against $430 trillion of wealth on the planet today.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source
“As a country that imports 90 per cent of its food, the United Arab Emirates sees food security as a top priority both for itself and for our region more broadly. We are deeply concerned about the alarming rise of global food insecurity, driven or exacerbated by conflicts, climate change and the coronavirus disease. As yesterday’s call to action reaffirms, we need to act with urgency and at scale, and in concert with other international stakeholders. No country is immune to these shocks. We listened to African leaders yesterday describe how from Cairo to Cape Town, Africa is facing an acute shortage of food that will undermine stability, security and sustainable development. And we all heard Secretary-General Guterres sound the alarm today.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source
“I would like to begin by joining others in commending the United States and Secretary Blinken for focusing the Security Council’s attention on food insecurity at this critical time. The global food insecurity crisis is indeed untenable, and we need to join forces to address the growing supply and distribution challenges. I want to thank the Secretary-General and the briefers for their valuable insights. I was particularly struck by the data presented by Ms. Sara Menker, which sounded a very clear alarm to the Council on how close we collectively are to the brink. As she also said, we all need one another to work through this crisis, and no nation can do that alone. Our agricultural system is truly global.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source
“Finally, and in the context of current geopolitical crises and tensions that have created global food insecurity and other spillover effects, we would like to stress the need for the Security Council to prevent these issues from undermining our ability to work together to address other issues on our agenda, including the Sahel.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, the complexity of crises in the Sahel requires the international community to respond in a coordinated, urgent and comprehensive manner. We appreciate the initiative of the Secretary-General, ECOWAS and the G-5 Sahel States to launch a joint strategic assessment to enhance support for the Sahel. The United Arab Emirates looks forward to seeing the results of these efforts, as well as the results of the independent high-level panel on security and development in the Sahel. We must also continue to support sustainable development efforts in the region and enhance the resilience of its societies, including by providing economic opportunities, empowering women and providing basic services to the population.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Secondly, the response to the deteriorating security situation in the Sahel region requires constructive participation from all stakeholders, foremost of which is the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel and its partners. This enables Governments to address cross-border challenges, which can have an outsized impact on initiatives and institutions that seek to maintain regional peace and security. We must continue to combat terrorism and transnational crime in the region with a comprehensive approach that accounts for the specific context in each country, including the increase in terrorist activity well as various ongoing internal crises. We express our deep concern about the multiple terrorist attacks targeting civilians and United Nations personnel. The perpetrators of these attacks must be held accountable.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“These challenges require comprehensive political dialogue at the domestic and regional levels to achieve necessary reforms and strengthen the capacities of political institutions in the Sahel region, especially in Mali. The international community must prioritize the needs, aspirations and security of the people of the region, while ensuring that these efforts include the voices of local communities, especially women and youth, given their vital role in building peaceful and prosperous societies. We appreciate in this regard the important function that MINUSMA plays in supporting the achievement of these goals, and we look forward to renewing its mandate soon so that it can continue this important role in the region.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“In this regard, we need to strengthen joint action and improve coordination and cooperation at the regional and international levels to face these challenges, including through the collective efforts of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the African Union. In the light of the developments in the region, I would like to emphasize three points. First, political instability is undermining the capability of the region to respond effectively to current challenges.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“The United Arab Emirates appreciates the efforts of the Secretary-General in supporting peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel, including his recent visit to the region and his important message, when he said, “Establishing peace, stability and prosperity across the Sahel remains an absolute priority for the United Nations”. It is important that we all stress this issue, especially considering the difficult and complex security, political and humanitarian challenges that the region faces.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, Ms. Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, for her comprehensive briefing and tireless efforts, and Ms. Solange Bandiaky- Badji for highlighting the serious security challenges that the Sahel region is facing owing to climate change. We also thank Mr. Eric Tiaré for his briefing in his capacity as Executive Secretary of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel).”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Those words will remain an inspiration for the Government of the United Arab Emirates and for the next generation of our people, under the leadership of the elected President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. I thank you once again for your expression of support and your condolences, Madam President. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Peace and security in Africa Report of the Secretary-General on the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (S/2022/382)”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“But perhaps more important than any of those achievements as a great statesman is the fact that he was a truly kind man who cared deeply about other people. That has been evident in the outpouring of grief from the people of the United Arab Emirates, but also in the tributes we have heard from both colleagues in New York and the stream of dignitaries who have come to pay their respects in Abu Dhabi. We are sincerely grateful for the kindness that others have shown to us as we mourn. Sheikh Khalifa followed in the path of the United Arab Emirates’ founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who once said that a leader must bear in mind that he has to perform his duties, shoulder his responsibilities and make use of a country’s God- given wealth for its people’s welfare, happiness, security and stability.”
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