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Nusseibeh

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first: 2014-04-25
most recent: 2023-12-29
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“Secondly, there is an urgent need for realistic initiatives that can contribute to building confidence between the conflicting parties and ensuring respect for international humanitarian law. For example, the remains of the dead should be identified and respected and, whenever possible, their return should be arranged. All people, including the wounded, sick and captured soldiers, are to be protected by the parties under international humanitarian law. Thirdly, we call on the international community to intensify efforts to urgently provide humanitarian support to Ukraine. That includes contributing to the United Nations humanitarian Ukraine flash appeal and the Regional Refugee Response Plan for Ukraine, as well as other initiatives.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8988 (2022) · source
“Humanitarian aid must reach those in need without being preconditioned on any ceasefire agreement. The safety of humanitarian personnel must be also ensured. We stress the need to stop hostilities to allow affected civilians to leave cities exposed to violence, including Mariupol, Kharkiv and Sumy. We deeply regret the collapse of the humanitarian corridors that have been agreed and recognize that humanitarian corridors are temporary and imperfect solutions. They are not an alternative to respecting international humanitarian law. However, properly established humanitarian corridors can be an immediate measure as we explore every means that can contribute to the protection of civilians.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8988 (2022) · source
“In light of these bitter realities, we as international community need to do our utmost to urgently alleviate the humanitarian suffering of Ukrainians, while we intensify our efforts to end the fighting and find a lasting solution to the current crisis. In that regard, the United Arab Emirates notes the importance of focusing on the following issues. First, we call on all parties to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. That includes ensuring, first and foremost, that civilians and civilian objects, including schools and hospitals, are not targeted. We further note that the destruction of Ukrainian infrastructure is severely affecting humanitarian conditions. Access to urgently needed services, such as water, health care and food supplies, is increasingly difficult.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8988 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Arab Emirates. At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Ms. Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, for their briefings. As those who have spoken before me have noted, the humanitarian situation in Ukraine has reached catastrophic levels. Today, more than 40 million Ukrainians, including 7.5 million children, face insecurity, damaged and destroyed infrastructure and a severe lack of basic services. As was mentioned earlier, nearly 1.7 million Ukrainians are either internally displaced or refugees, while the number of those who have been killed or injured continues to rise.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8988 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; and Ms. Catherine Russell, Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Griffiths.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8988 (2022) · source
“With regard to the conflict today, we again reiterate our call for a cessation of hostilities, for de-escalation and for dialogue mechanisms to be leveraged and supported by all of us. The risks of a failure in diplomacy are too grave to consider. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Ms. DiCarlo to respond to any comments and questions.”
2022-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8986 (2022) · source
“We will continue to make every possible effort to promote and maintain nuclear safety, and we support the Director General of the IAEA’s proposal for negotiations between the parties around this matter and the implementation of agreed procedures. We also welcome the second round of bilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia yesterday. The Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. As we know, nuclear threats are among the most devastating threats to humankind. The Council must make every possible effort to avoid a nuclear disaster, whether from direct attack on a nuclear facility or as an unintended consequence of conflict. Such a disaster would have grave ramifications for generations to come.”
2022-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8986 (2022) · source
“They must also ensure that the plant and the surrounding area are not a target and remain protected from conflict, as damage to the plant could lead to dire consequences for the entire region. For that reason, we urge all the relevant parties involved to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure and protect the safety of nuclear facilities in Ukraine and to establish a stable framework on the ground. There are clear reasons for having special protections in place under international humanitarian law for facilities such as nuclear power plants. We again stress that any direct attack on a nuclear facility has the potential to lead to catastrophic and unimaginable consequences. Nuclear safety is a critical issue for my country. Our participation on the IAEA’s Board of Governors is a recognition of that concern.”
2022-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8986 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Arab Emirates. I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Director General Rafael Grossi for their briefings. My country too is following the situation at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant with deep concern. The reports that we have received about fires affecting the plant suggest a dangerous development in the conflict. The humanitarian and environmental catastrophe resulting from a serious nuclear incident would be hard to contain and recovery would be difficult. We clearly remember Fukushima and Chernobyl. The human costs are indeed incalculable in terms of both human health and the environment. We all must prevent such accidents from happening again. The parties must therefore ensure the safety of the plant, as well as its reactors.”
2022-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8986 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs; and Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Ms. DiCarlo.”
2022-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8986 (2022) · source
“The only solution is through concerted efforts to find a political solution that is Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned, under the auspices of the United Nations, and in accordance with the three terms of reference, namely, the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcomes of the Comprehensive National Dialogue and the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2216 (2015).”
2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8981 (2022) · source
“The resolution also seeks to prevent their aggressive actions against trading vessels and their threat to international trade and navigation routes, as well as to end the suffering of civilians in Yemen and in the neighbouring countries caused by their terrorist actions. We therefore call on the Houthis to stop their cross-border terrorist attacks and return to the negotiating table to begin a serious political process. We reiterate that there is no military solution to the Yemeni crisis.”
2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8981 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to thank the penholder, the United Kingdom, for its efforts to converge the views during the negotiations. We would also like to thank the Member States for their cooperation during the short period of the negotiation process. The United Arab Emirates welcomes the adoption of resolution 2624 (2022) and the addition of the Houthis to the sanctions list, as well as the imposition of an arms embargo on this terrorist group, pursuant to resolution 2216 (2015), in response to its flagrant violations and vicious attacks. The purpose of the resolution is to limit the military capacity of the Houthis and end their escalation in Yemen and the region.”
2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8981 (2022) · source
“The United Arab Emirates restates its commitment to the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of all Member States of the United Nations. We urge an immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities and we once more underscore our readiness to work with members of the Security Council towards that goal. The results of the voting were a foregone conclusion, but the avenues for dialogue and diplomacy must remain open more urgently than ever before and we must pursue them together. That is the clear sentiment that the Council is united on.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source
“We believe that every Member State of the United Nations has the right to security, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Being from the Middle East, we are intimately aware of the critical importance of a stable regional security environment and of de-escalation, diplomacy and dialogue as the basis of that security. Similarly, we understand from experience — and share — the need for inclusive and consultative processes. We support the draft resolution’s emphasis on the need to adhere to the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. That must be the basis of the resumption of dialogue and the pathway forward now that the draft resolution has not been adopted.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source
“We all agree that the serious developments in Ukraine undermine regional and international peace and security. Throughout this crisis, my country has consistently called for de-escalation and dialogue. We placed great hope in the various diplomatic initiatives and channels aimed at resolving the crisis and those calls reflected our alarm at the consequences of this crisis for civilians present in Ukraine, as well as for the region and the international community. We emphasize the importance of ensuring that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need and we call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law, prioritize the protection of civilians and allow for the unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source
“We hope to continue building on such positive steps to close all the outstanding issues under the agenda item on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait. In particular, we hope to see further progress on the issue of missing Kuwaitis and third-country nationals, as well as the issue of missing Kuwaiti property, including items from the national archives. We also commend the current cooperation between the two countries on this issue. We reiterate the firm position of the United Arab Emirates in support of the sovereignty and unity of Iraq and Kuwait, and we wish both brother countries greater security, stability and prosperity in the future so that they may achieve their peoples’ aspirations.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“We commend the efforts made by Iraq, especially given the challenges it has faced, to pay all of its compensation payments, as decided by the United Nations Compensation Commission and in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 687 (1991), and the decisions of the Commission’s Governing Council. We also welcome the decision issued by the Governing Council during this month’s sixteenth special session of the Compensation Commission regarding the completion of its mandate, based on its confirmation that Iraq has paid all the required reparation payments. We commend Kuwait’s close cooperation with Iraq and the Commission on the matter. The efforts made by both countries reflect their sincere desire to conclude this dossier and move forward.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank Ambassador Michael Gaffey, President of the United Nations Compensation Commission, for his valuable briefing. I also welcome the participation in this meeting of Mr. Fuad Mohammad Hussein, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, and Ambassador Mansour Alotaibi, Permanent Representative of Kuwait. The Security Council’s adoption today of resolution 2621 (2022), concluding the work of the United Nations Compensation Commission, which was established under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations to deal with the damage caused by the invasion of Kuwait in 1990, represents a historic moment for the agenda item on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“The United Arab Emirates reiterates the importance of dialogue, as others have said, de-escalation and diplomacy, and of continuing all efforts to reach a peaceful solution consistent with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, particularly the principles of territorial integrity, independence, sovereignty and good-neighbourliness. We believe that the Minsk agreements form a good basis for that and that adherence to those principles is indeed a sustainable pillar of a peaceful pathway forward.”
2022-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8970 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the Under-Secretary- General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, for her updates and briefing this evening. I would like to refer to the statement that the United Arab Emirates delivered in this Chamber on 17 February on the same subject (see S/PV.8968). I would like to emphasize once again the importance of de-escalation and restraint in order to maintain regional and international security and stability. We believe that now is the time to engage constructively and in good faith to address the current situation and mitigate its impact, of course, on any civilians and civilian infrastructure and to chart a diplomatic path forward.”
2022-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8970 (2022) · source
“We therefore emphasize the importance of not escalating existing tensions, as that may cause serious harm to civilians. In that regard, we call upon all parties to refrain from obstructing access to humanitarian aid or the movement of civilians in conflict areas in accordance with their obligations under international law. Finally, we reiterate the importance of respecting international law and the Charter of the United Nations, particularly the principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty and good neighbourliness, as they are essential references for resolving the current crisis and calming tensions in the region. In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates reiterates the importance of constructive dialogue and ongoing efforts to reach peaceful solutions consistent with international law and the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8968 (2022) · source
“In this context, we urge all stakeholders to avoid steps that would make the implementation of the Minsk agreements more difficult. We also note the important role of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, the presence of which supports efforts for dialogue and confidence-building between the parties and contributes to easing tensions. At the same time, we must pay attention to the critical situation of civilians in eastern Ukraine, where United Nations reports mention that 3.4 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, 55 per cent of whom are women and 16 per cent children. Furthermore, there are obstacles for the delivery of humanitarian assistance to some of those in need, particularly in areas near the contact line in eastern Ukraine.”
2022-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8968 (2022) · source
“We also welcome the further engagement within the Normandy format and hope that these discussions will continue. Such structured formats, particularly those bringing together Russia and Ukraine, along with other stakeholders, are important for furthering dialogue and reducing tensions. They will also help us to find a peaceful and sustainable solution addressing all parties’ security concerns. In this regard, my country stresses the need to maintain and build the current momentum in diplomatic efforts, in particular through steps taken by all concerned parties to engage in constructive dialogue in the interest of de-escalation and the maintenance of regional security and stability. We stress the importance of all parties’ implementing the Minsk agreements in full and in good faith, in line with resolution 2202 (2015).”
2022-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8968 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding Affairs; Mr. Mikko Kinnunen, Special Representative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group; and Mr. Yaşar Halit Çevik, Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, for their comprehensive briefings. We also took note of the briefing by Ms. Tetiana Montian, Ukrainian civil society activist Since our meeting on 31 January (see S/PV.8960), we have seen intensive diplomatic efforts at various levels — including at the highest levels — to reduce the current tensions in Eastern Europe.”
2022-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8968 (2022) · source
“We condemn all violations by the Houthis against humanitarian workers, as well as the continued diversion and obstruction of aid. We also condemn Houthi violations against women, including sexual aggression, and against children by recruiting them into their military ranks. In that connection, we reaffirm my country’s continued solidarity with the Yemeni people while providing them with humanitarian and development assistance to alleviate their suffering. In conclusion, we stress that a political solution is the only way to end the Yemeni crisis. We reiterate the importance of continued United Nations and international efforts to that end. It is time for the Security Council to put a stop to the Houthi militia’s senseless actions so that Yemen can recover and build a secure and stable future.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“Moreover, we reaffirm our steadfast position in support of a political track that reflects the reality in Yemen and addresses its challenges in a tangible way that contributes to ending the crisis, as is embodied in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s initiative. We also support the resumption of political negotiations among the Yemeni parties. However, it must be noted that the Houthis have demonstrated that they will not commit to any agreement without clear international pressure. As we have seen with the issue of the FSO SAFER oil tanker, the Houthis continue to break their promises and block the United Nations team from making its necessary assessments. Lastly, we express our deep concern over the deterioration of the humanitarian and economic situations in Yemen.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“Such pressure begins with imposing further sanctions on them and cutting off their funding sources, as well as enforcing the arms embargo imposed on Yemen by resolution 2216 (2015) and imposing a maritime ban and enhanced enforcement. We refer to the recent report of the Panel of Experts (see S/2022/50), which unequivocally documented the continued violation of the arms embargo. We condemn the Houthis’ continued violations of the Stockholm Agreement, as they have militarized Al-Hudaydah port to store weapons and launch attacks that threaten the navigation security and the countries of the region. Accordingly, we call for the presence of the United Nations in the port to monitor it and prevent its use for military purposes. The Houthis have committed terrorist acts and should be designated as such by the international community.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“That escalation reflects the nature of the Houthis’ aggressive behaviour in the region, which has reached unprecedented levels. They continue to target the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and threaten international navigation and the global economy. Therefore, stopping the Houthis’ aggression requires the international community to take serious, decisive and tangible steps, all of which keep in mind the nature of the Houthis’ extremist ideology and their true intentions. As a priority, the international community should place significant pressure on the Houthis and their supporters to stop all their violations and attempts to impose control over Yemeni territory by force.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“However, after United Arab Emirates civilian infrastructure was subjected to terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of innocent civilians, we can only ask when the appeasement of that terrorist group will end? On its part, the United Arab Emirate reaffirms its sovereign right to take all the measures necessary to protect the security and stability of its territories as well as the safety of its citizens and residents from any terrorist attacks, in accordance with its obligations under international law. We reiterate that the Houthi terrorist attacks are flagrant violations of all norms and international law and have persisted despite condemnation by the Security Council and by more than 120 countries and international organizations.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank both Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths and Mr. Ferit Hoxha, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), for their valuable briefings. We also listened to the briefing by Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. What we have heard today confirms the continued failure of the political process under the leadership of the United Nations to deal realistically and firmly with the continuously intransigent position of the Houthi militias and their dangerous escalation, which makes it impossible to reach a political solution to the Yemeni crisis. Over the past months, we have heard numerous briefings, including from Mr. Grundberg, calling on us to give him an opportunity for his efforts to bring the Houthis back to the negotiating table.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“Fourthly, respect for, and adherence to, international law is essential to ensure that the situation in Eastern Europe does not deteriorate further. We also stress the importance of the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and good-neighbourliness, which are imperative for the maintenance of international peace and security. In conclusion, my country reiterates the importance of constructive dialogue to resolve differences. The role of the Security Council, as the organ responsible for maintaining international peace and security, is essential to providing a diplomatic platform that enables States to present and resolve their differences peacefully.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“Diplomatic efforts must be supported and provided the opportunity to achieve the desired results. My country also stresses the importance of maintaining security and stability, as well as the centrality of the Minsk agreements and the need to adhere to them and ensure their implementation. That will contribute to reaching a comprehensive regional understanding that maintains the security and stability of the countries concerned and addresses all their legitimate concerns. Thirdly, escalation must be avoided, as it could have a significant negative impact on civilians and exacerbate the fragile humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine. In that regard, we stress the importance of taking into account the humanitarian needs of civilians and preventing the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the region.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we refer to the Normandy format and the initiative of the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe that aims to initiate a genuine dialogue on European security to address the security concerns of the countries of the region. We also welcome President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s appeal for calm. We hope to build on it for establishing further confidence in the region. Secondly, my country welcomes the announcement made at the Normandy format meeting on 26 January, at which the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine confirmed their intention to implement an unconditional ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. We are counting on the various initiatives currently under way to enable dialogue, including between the United States and the Russian Federation.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, for her informative briefing. The United Arab Emirates is closely monitoring recent developments. In the context of our discussion today, we would like to focus on the following aspects. First, my country firmly believes that the dispute in Europe requires a serious dialogue among the various States of the region based on the values of stability, coexistence and peace. We stress the importance of reaching a negotiated solution to this issue through the available mechanisms and with the support of regional organizations.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates looks forward to supporting international efforts to achieve security and stability in Afghanistan and we hope to see positive developments in that direction so that the aspirations of the Afghan people for a dignified life and stable prosperous future can be met.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“Lyons mentioned on the positive engagement of the Taliban with UNAMA, we hope they will contribute to ensuring the success of the Mission in implementing its mandate. We take this opportunity to stress the vital role that UNAMA and all United Nations personnel play in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan. We thank them for their work. The United Arab Emirates believes that, going forward, the situation will require a robust UNAMA mandate so that it is best able to contribute to maintaining international peace and security in Afghanistan.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“We stress here that terrorism in Afghanistan is an international threat, the fight against which requires regional and international support and cooperation. Supporting the social and economic development of Afghanistan will also significantly contribute to preventing the spread of extremism, as others have said earlier today. We also affirm the need to promote peaceful coexistence in Afghanistan and protect the full fabric of Afghan society, including religious minorities, who have been targeted in recent attacks. We look forward to reviewing the Secretary- General’s strategic and operational recommendations for UNAMA’s mandate that will be issued at the end of this month. With regard to the developments that Ms.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“We welcome Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lyons’ update that she is closely cooperating with the OIC Special Envoy for Afghanistan as an important step in that direction. The United Arab Emirates also joins the international community in expressing its deep concern about the threat posed by terrorism to the security of Afghanistan and neighbouring and regional countries. Over the course of the recent period, we have witnessed violent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan that have claimed the lives of hundreds of innocent civilians. We condemn those attacks in the strongest terms and call on the Taliban to take the necessary measures to combat terrorism in Afghanistan, sever ties with all terrorist groups worldwide and prevent such groups from using Afghanistan to threaten or attack other countries.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“In August 2021, we launched an air bridge, which to date has carried more than 485 tons of humanitarian aid, including medical and food supplies. We have also assisted in the evacuation of more than 40,000 individuals from Afghanistan who requested that support or whose Governments requested it. That is of course not sustainable and we must work collectively to stabilize the situation on the ground and the liquidity crisis as well, in a robust and accountable way. The United Arab Emirates will continue to provide assistance through its humanitarian institutions, while at the same time coordinating its approach to Afghanistan as a proactive member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“We reiterate the importance of contributing to the United Nations humanitarian response plan, which seeks to provide relief to the 22 million people in need in Afghanistan today. We also call on the Taliban to continue to facilitate and allow United Nations organizations and humanitarian actors to enjoy safe and unhindered humanitarian aid access to the areas and groups most in need. We welcome the consensus adoption of resolution 2615 (2021), which decided that humanitarian assistance and other activities that are in support of basic human needs in Afghanistan are not in violation of the assets freeze imposed by the 1988 sanctions regime. The United Arab Emirates continues its support for international efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable future for the Afghan people.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“We also affirm the need for Afghan women and girls to have full, equal and meaningful participation in all fields, as that is an essential element of development, peace and security on the ground in Afghanistan. In that context, we must reject the exploitation and distortion of religion or culture as an excuse to deprive women and girls in Afghanistan of their basic rights. There is no religious basis for that in Afghanistan or indeed in Islam. In fact, the opposite is true. The international community must show its solidarity with the Afghan people by providing them with the necessary life-saving humanitarian aid as they face one of the fastest-growing humanitarian and economic crises in the world.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“Our meeting today offers an important opportunity to consider the best way to achieve stability and security in Afghanistan, as well as how to fulfil the aspirations of the Afghan people. It is important for tangible and measurable progress to be made with respect to the challenges facing Afghanistan, specifically with regard to forming an inclusive Government, protecting women’s rights, combating terrorism and supporting humanitarian and development needs. Security and stability in Afghanistan cannot be achieved without addressing those issues. I will start with our key priorities. First, ensuring and protecting the rights of women and girls in all aspects of society must remain a priority, including their right to equal access to education.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“We thank Secretary-General António Guterres, Ms. Deborah Lyons, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and Ambassador Tirumurti, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), for their thorough briefings. We also welcome the civil society briefer, Ms. Mahbouba Seraj, and thank her for her very valuable insights today. Since August 2021, the United Arab Emirates has followed developments on the situation in Afghanistan with great concern, particularly the continued deterioration of the humanitarian and economic conditions on the ground.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“The United Arab Emirates remains committed to working with the United Nations and its Member States to prevent conflicts and take collective action in the Council to promote the protection of civilians at all times.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Fourthly and finally, protection and reconstruction strategies are more effective when women and men are equally included in consultation and decision-making. It is therefore crucial that women and girls be empowered in such a way that enables them to participate fully, equally and meaningfully in those efforts. Their inclusion in all sectors — public and private — is critical for effective recovery as well as for helping prevent the resurgence of conflict. Urban areas are key hubs of civilian life; we must ensure that the people, infrastructure and environment within them are protected. We recognize that the best way to protect civilians is indeed to prevent conflict at its onset.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, we must more systematically support early-recovery and reconstruction efforts to restore critical infrastructure and basic services that are damaged and disrupted by the impact of hostilities in cities. The current pandemic makes that commitment even more critical given that the heaviest toll of urban conflict falls upon children. We welcome the fact that resolution 2601 (2021) highlighted the importance of the continuity of education in conflict and the potential of technology, particularly digital platforms, to mitigate disruptions to education. Developing and supporting ways to allow children to continue their education, even in the midst of conflict, is essential for their development and contributes to the achievement of peace and security.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“First, international law provides the necessary framework for the protection of civilians in urban warfare, and full compliance is even more critical in the complex environment of urban warfare because of its devastating consequences for civilians and essential infrastructure. Training, capacity-building and sharing best practices with parties engaged in armed conflict can help strengthen compliance. Secondly, sanctions remain an important tool of the Security Council for achieving various objectives, including the protection of civilians. They can work either to deter or coerce actors into compliance with international law. To achieve the intended results, however, they must be carefully designed to ensure that humanitarian actors can continue to deliver their essential work in those urban settings.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Yet some non-State armed groups exploit that challenging environment and deliberately choose cities as a primary battleground in complete disregard for human life. The Houthis and other terrorist organizations not only deliberately target civilians and civilian objects, but also use schools and civilian infrastructure to store weapons or to launch attacks, and they use civilians, including children, as human shields. That must stop, and it is the responsibility of the Council, among other bodies, to make it stop. Against that backdrop, the United Arab Emirates would like to make the following four suggestions aimed at more effectively protecting, and mitigating the cumulative impact of urban warfare on, civilians and civilian infrastructure.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“As a country that has recently defended itself against multiple terrorist attacks by the Houthis within the space of just one week, targeting civilian infrastructure in densely populated urban areas, I could not agree more with the Council’s condemnation of those heinous attacks, not only within armed conflicts but also in peaceful havens, such as the United Arab Emirates. Since the Council adopted resolution 1265 (1999), we have seen conflicts in urban areas proliferate and take a devastating toll on civilians, with a disproportionate impact on women and children. With rapid urbanization continuing across the globe, particularly in fragile settings, and the increased density of cities, urban warfare has become more complex and the fundamental principle of distinction more challenging for parties in armed conflict to apply.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source