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first: 2014-04-25
most recent: 2023-12-29
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“In that context, we believe that the Syrian Government’s recent decision to extend the opening of two additional crossings for another three months in response to the urgent needs resulting from the earthquake is a crucial step. That decision contributed to the transfer of thousands of tons of humanitarian aid across the Syrian-Turkish border. As for cross-line aid, we take note of the passage of an eleventh convoy for the first time since February this year, just days before the extension of the cross-border aid mechanism. We repeat our calls for increasing the number of those convoys consistently and regularly, with no impediments. We call on all parties to permit the passage of cross-line convoys and to refrain from obstructing the delivery of aid or using it as a bargaining chip.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“For that reason, and as we approach the end of the mandate for the cross-border aid mechanism, in accordance with resolution 2672 (2023), we stress the importance of extending it for 12 months, based on humanitarian principles and immense needs. That is also pertinent given that the Bab Al-Hawa crossing is considered essential as the point where 85 per cent of aid passes through the Syrian-Turkish border. We stress that we all have a moral responsibility that requires that we consider our humanitarian duty apart from any political considerations and solely with regard to meeting the needs of our brother people of Syria. We reaffirm the urgent need to deliver aid by every possible means in order to ensure access to all in need.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · 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 Ms. Najat Rochdi and Mr. Martin Griffiths for their important briefings. Nine years ago, the Security Council adopted the cross-border aid mechanism as an exceptional measure in response to the grave humanitarian repercussions of the Syrian crisis. Today the presence of the mechanism remains central to the delivery of relief aid. That is particularly true following the devastating earthquake that afflicted Syria at a time when humanitarian needs were already at their highest levels after 12 years of the crisis.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Griffiths for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/419, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the humanitarian needs in the Syrian Arab Republic; and document S/2023/464, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014), 2191 (2014), 2258 (2015), 2332 (2016), 2393 (2017), 2401 (2018), 2449 (2018), 2504 (2020), 2533 (2020), 2585 (2021), 2642 (2022) and 2672 (2023). The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. Rochdi.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Türkiye 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. Najat Rochdi, Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria; and Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2689 (2023). The meeting rose at 10.05 a.m. 2/223-18620”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9362 (2023) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/478, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the Russian Federation and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/400, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9362 (2023) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.50 p.m.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“I would like to express my apologies for the fact that, due to technical errors in the notes today, the established order of speakers was not followed. That does not set a precedent for future meetings of the Council. I now give the floor to the observer of the Observer State of Palestine.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“We look forward to seeing that accountability process realized, in line with Israel’s obligations to protect Palestinian civilians in the occupied Palestinian territory. Once more, the United Arab Emirates reiterates its commitment to a two-State solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace, security and mutual recognition. We must not let go of that objective in this Chamber. Our words and actions matter too much for the future of both peoples and the entire region. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Israel.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“Israel’s settlement activities violate international law and constitute a major obstacle to peace. The United Arab Emirates further calls on Israel to put an immediate stop to terrorist attacks by settlers, such as those that took place in the town of Turmus Ayya, and to prosecute those responsible to the fullest extent of the law. In that vein, we welcome the recent contact between President Herzog and President Abbas earlier today, in which President Herzog condemned the settler rampages in the West Bank. Additionally, we take note of the comments by the Israeli Defense Minister, emphasizing that the settlers who perpetrated violence against Palestinian citizens will be brought to justice.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, all the parties must refrain from unilateral measures and return to the commitments made most recently at the Aqaba and Sharm-el-Sheikh meetings. That is the only viable way forward. The most recent advancements of Israel’s settlement policies, including the approval of a law to ease and expedite settlement activities and the retroactive legalization of outposts, are only two on a long list of alarming developments undermining the prospects for a two-State solution and moving all of us towards a one-State reality. We unreservedly condemn the Israeli Government’s announcement of more than 5,700 new settlement units, making this year one of the highest in terms of such approvals. The Secretary-General’s most recent report on resolution 2334 (2016) also outlines that unprecedented pace of settlement expansion.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“It recognized hate speech as a contributor to fuelling grievance and a driver of outbreaks and escalations of conflict. There is no place on Earth where the raw elements of conflict fuelled by hate speech are more evident than in this part of the Middle East. We saw that play out with the burning of copies of the Qur’an by Israeli settlers last week in Nablus. Illegal practices in Jerusalem, particularly the repeated storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, continue to be a source of domestic and regional tensions. At a time when the region desperately needs peace and stability after decades of conflict, it is imperative to prevent such spillover. The sanctity of religious sites and places of worship must be upheld.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“Secondly, the incitement of violence risks undermining what remains of the hard-won gains of the past and could also result in regional spillover. In a visit to an illegal outpost far into the interior of the West Bank, an Israeli senior official celebrated the settlement and called for the killing of thousands of Palestinians. That must be identified for what it is — dangerous and irresponsible incitement to violence — and condemned without prevarication. Such statements from the highest levels of Government fuel grievances and stoke tensions. Leaders should use their influential positions to responsibly renounce and condemn hatred and violence, not feed them. Two weeks ago, the Council adopted the landmark resolution 2686 (2023).”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“The international community must also firmly underscore to the parties that incitement begets incitement, violence begets violence, and security is ephemeral in the absence of justice, the rule of law and accountability. The Council must be unequivocal in its rejection of all illegal actions in the occupied Palestinian territory, including those at the core of the current heightened tensions. That includes Israel’s repeated and violent incursions into Palestinian cities and villages, especially Nablus and most recently Jenin. During this month, we also witnessed the first aerial bombardment in the West Bank since 2002 — another data point in an alarming deterioration on the ground that should set the Council’s alarm bells ringing.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“The spectre of the intifada and the widespread violence that gripped Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory more than two decades ago looms perilously large. We are courting disaster if we do not work collectively to avoid that outcome at all costs. Accordingly, I want to make three points. First, the situation is long past expressions of concern and condemnation. The Security Council and the international community must take on their responsibilities and move beyond the evidently failed status quo. It is time for determined, intensified action to help de-escalate the situation on the ground and revive the peace process. That means greater diplomatic efforts at both the regional and international levels.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Arab Emirates. I thank Mr. Tor Wennesland, the Special Coordinator, for his comprehensive briefing and his efforts against a deeply alarming backdrop. I am also grateful to Mr. James Zogby for his important remarks today. It will be crucial to ensure that the warnings we have just heard are heeded. Last week’s events mark a dangerous escalation — that much is clear. But we must acknowledge that they also represent the inevitable outcome of a moribund peace process. As others have said here today, the situation is approaching a point of no return, risking a complete breakdown of any semblance of stability and security.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Zogby for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Israel to participate in this meeting. I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in that regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process; and Mr. James Zogby, President of the Arab American Institute. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Wennesland.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2688 (2023). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9360 (2023) · source
“A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9360 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/469, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/431, which contains the text of a letter dated 13 June 2023 from the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, extended pursuant to Security Council resolution 2641 (2022), addressed to the President of the Security Council. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9360 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2687 (2023). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9359 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/474, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9359 (2023) · source
“None of us could have imagined in March 2022, during the first United Arab Emirates presidency of the Security Council, when the conflict had just started, that we would continue to see significant escalation almost a year later. We urge the international community to redouble all efforts aimed at ensuring that future generations are not scarred by the failure to maintain peace and security on our watch. In the meantime, the United Arab Emirates will continue its humanitarian work and its support for all mediation efforts. We stand ready to assist genuine efforts to bring the war to a just, sustainable end, in line with the United Nations Charter. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“We continue to monitor the situation closely, and we welcome the continued efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), including Director-General Grossi’s visit last week and the work of the IAEA teams on ground, to avoid a nuclear accident that would have devastating and long- lasting consequences for decades to come. The United Arab Emirates emphasizes the importance of the continued non-use of nuclear weapons. The world has avoided their use for the past 77 years. That must be maintained. Nuclear rhetoric is dangerous and destabilizing and undermines efforts to forge peace. We must all see this as a collective red line. Ultimately, de-escalation, diplomacy and dialogue are the only way forward.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“We are dismayed at reports of violations against the children of Ukraine. All parties must meet their obligations for the protection of children caught up in this war. Some 530 have so far already lost their lives and their futures. We stress once again the importance of humanitarian services reaching all those in need. The safety of humanitarians responding to the Kakhovka dam flooding must be ensured, all parties must comply with their obligations under international law, and we encourage all relevant actors to facilitate the life-saving work of humanitarian actors. We are also acutely aware of the dark potential of a nuclear accident at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. That has been addressed numerous times in this Chamber, and the name Chornobyl has echoed with good reason.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“Accordingly, the United Arab Emirates is distributing $100 million of aid for Ukraine. With 53 per cent of energy facilities in the country affected by the fighting, my country’s donation includes generators and light- emitting diode lights for civilians. We are also providing supplies for newborns and babies, as well as a grant of $4 million for programmes supporting the welfare of orphaned children through the Olena Zelenska Foundation. As the conflict prevents millions of children and students from attending classes, the United Arab Emirates will also donate 2,500 laptops to those affected so that they can benefit from remote learning. Children must remain the focus of our efforts, and their rights should be upheld and protected at all costs. The weight of war falls heaviest on children.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“The United Arab Emirates is trying to do its part. We continue to support prisoner- exchange initiatives. We strongly support the renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which remains vital for global food security, and we will support its full operationalization with practical measures. Further, we encourage the full implementation of the memorandum of understanding on Russian fertilizer and food products in the ongoing discussion. Secondly, the humanitarian situation must remain our clear focus today and in the coming days and the weeks ahead. During her visit, Minister Almheiri had a direct and clear-eyed view of the dire humanitarian situation on the ground in Ukraine. She underlined the unwavering humanitarian support of the United Arab Emirates to all people affected by the conflict.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“To that end, I want to make two points today. First, we must continue to take meaningful steps towards a political resolution of this war. In her recent visit to Kyiv, the Special Envoy of the United Arab Emirates for Ukraine, Her Excellency Ms. Mariam Almheiri, conveyed to President Zelenskyy our steadfast commitment to a just and peaceful outcome in Ukraine and our support to the country’s humanitarian needs. We also welcome the efforts of the Africa Peace Initiative’s presidential delegation, which recently visited both Kyiv and Moscow and made a call for peace, demonstrating global support for the stabilization of the world order. While this conflict remains intractable, today we must engage in the practical steps necessary to alleviate human suffering and engage in trust-building exercises between the two countries.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Arab Emirates. I would like to join others in thanking Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo for her informative briefing, and I welcome Ukraine’s participation at today’s meeting. As Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo highlighted, the recent trend of military escalation and the threat of spillover is of huge concern. Both will serve only to cause greater suffering to civilians and create knock-on effects for regional and global stability. She also rightly underlined the importance of political and diplomatic efforts to set the conflict on the path to peace. We urge all actors working towards that end to combine their efforts and to heed her call for the full respect of international humanitarian law throughout the duration of the conflict.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Czechia, Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I also invite His Excellency Mr. Olof Skoog, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. DiCarlo.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.40 p.m.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“Recalling the Security Council’s commitment under note S/2017/507 to making more effective use of its meetings, I encourage all the remaining speakers to limit their statements to no more than three minutes. I now give the floor to the representative of Afghanistan.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“The United Arab Emirates firmly believes that practical engagement must remain the core focus of the international community and the work of the Security Council. We welcome the engagement of international actors who are using their contacts and leverage with the de facto authorities to influence their decision-making, as well as the Secretary-General’s continued leadership, initiated by the formation of a Special Envoy group that held its first meeting in Doha in May. As we said before, disengaging now will result only in even more severe consequences for the Afghan people. The United Arab Emirates will continue its engagement in a clear-eyed manner and continue our work towards setting Afghanistan on a positive trajectory. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“Those opportunities for unity among Council members demand an integrated and coordinated approach to address them. We welcome the appointment of Ambassador Feridun Sinirlioğlu as United Nations Special Coordinator for Afghanistan. The independent assessment that we collectively mandated in March provides an opportunity for all Afghan and international stakeholders to participate in the much-needed, inclusive conversation about Afghanistan’s future. We strongly encourage all actors to engage with the Special Coordinator in good faith, in pursuit of a more coherent and integrated strategy on Afghanistan. I would also reiterate that the mandate calls for consultations with Afghan stakeholders, particularly women and civil society. We look forward to the findings of the independent assessment in November.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“That demands the creation of favourable conditions for foreign investment and trade, as well as an educated and skilled workforce. There are some promising signals in the Secretary General’s latest report — on the management of the economy, curbing corruption and limiting narcotics production. It is in our joint interests that revenues from the narcotics trade not be channelled to fund organized crime and terrorism. As such, the progress that we see in that regard needs to be encouraged and seized upon to make further gains. Climate change is intrinsically linked to each of those four challenges. By uniting on the push towards mitigating and adapting to its impacts in Afghanistan, we will reinforce our joint efforts to make progress in each of those areas.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“The latest report (see S/2023/370) of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team provides a sobering assessment. The assertion that Afghanistan’s soil will not serve as a safe haven for threats against other nations has been one of the most fundamental demands by the Council and must remain so. That message needs to be part of every dialogue that the United Nations has, and part of the Security Council’s strategy for Afghanistan. It must also be part and parcel of the discussions between international actors with the de facto authorities. Fourthly, none of those actions can be realized unless the Afghan economy is revived. The economy cannot be sustained on humanitarian aid alone. Revitalizing the Afghan economy is the only sustainable pathway forward.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“Meanwhile, the Taliban are making it increasingly difficult for humanitarian organizations to carry out their functions. As we have said before, our recommendation is that the humanitarian aid space must remain fully depoliticized. Humanitarians cannot become a political bargaining chip. We need to confirm our commitment that humanitarian actors are compartmentalized from the political dynamics of the situation in Afghanistan. That is why it is more important than ever that the core humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality and humanity continue to drive those efforts. Thirdly, security, counter-terrorism and counter- narcotics is another issue where we share a collective interest. All of us agree that there cannot be a security vacuum.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“And today it is providing life-changing support for the education of girls in the country. Secondly, the impending humanitarian crisis in the country must remain a joint concern for Council members. By removing women as actors in the delivery of humanitarian aid, the Taliban are not only limiting equal access to life-saving aid, but they are also weakening the ability to prevent, address and respond to sexual abuse and the exploitation of aid beneficiaries. That is inexcusable. Last week the Council adopted landmark resolution 2686 (2023), which recognizes that gender discrimination and acts of extremism can contribute to driving conflict. The resolution urges all of us to speak up against such extremist ideologies. The work by and for women is crucial at a time when humanitarian needs are at their highest.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“We must see progress on the provision of education at all levels and up to internationally expected standards and benchmarks. That is non-negotiable, as we heard from our civil society briefer today. On a practical level, there are real concerns that the latest decision by the Taliban requiring the handover of educational programming will result in subsequent donor funding withdrawal and the eventual collapse of the educational system. That would be a tragedy, not only for women and girls but the entire country, whose prosperity relies on a well-educated workforce. Online interim efforts and interim support measures by neighbouring countries should be encouraged and funded. We must safeguard women and girls’ access to the Internet across the country, as it is the only space where they currently move freely.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Basij-Rasikh for her briefing. I shall now make a statement as the representative of the United Arab Emirates. I thank Special Representative Otunbayeva and Ms. Basij-Rasikh for their very insightful and moving remarks. Throughout the past six months, the Security Council unanimously adopted three resolutions on Afghanistan. Maintaining that unity remains crucial going forward. The United Arab Emirates, alongside Japan as co-penholders, will continue to strive for the consensus that we have seen on Afghanistan, because it is through our unity that we can make a difference on the ground. Today I will focus on the four areas where the United Arab Emirates believes that we can solidify our efforts. First, we must continue to insist on the inclusion of women and girls in Afghan society. That starts with education.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Afghanistan, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan 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. Roza Otunbayeva, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan; and Ms. Shabana Basij-Rasikh, co-Founder and President of the School of Leadership, Afghanistan. The Security Council will now begin its considera- tion of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. Otunbayeva.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“This week, the Security Council adopted resolution 2686 (2023) to that effect, condemning misinformation, disinformation and incitement to violence against United Nations peacekeeping operations as harmful to peace and security. Mali is a case in point. By capitalizing on resolution 2686 (2023), MINUSMA can better monitor data related to hate speech, racism and acts of extremism that might affect peace and security and lead to increased threats against peacekeepers on the ground. The United Arab Emirates remains committed to ensuring a safer, more peaceful future for the people of Mali. Finally, let me take this opportunity to extend the United Arab Emirates’ congratulations to Mozambique for its successful completion of its disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, the United Nations work on the ground through the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) remains essential to creating and maintaining a stabilizing environment in Mali. We therefore believe that it is imperative that the Council renew the MINUSMA mandate and support its work on the ground. The best chance of success for the mandate will come about if Malian authorities and MINUSMA build a stronger relationship based on cooperation. Greater dialogue between the United Nations and Malian authorities is an opportunity to have their security concerns met and for deeper cooperation to emerge. This would be welcome to the United Arab Emirates. It will also help combat the problem of disinformation and misinformation that we have witnessed there.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“That hinders seasonal agricultural work, leaving Malians without food, employment and other basic needs, rendering them increasingly vulnerable to recruitment into Mali’s armed groups. In that regard, we reiterate the need to ensure that the Secretary-General’s reporting on Mali include data and analysis on how the adverse effects of climate change could drive conflict or instability in Mali. In the same vein, we welcome Mali’s launch of a new project, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme, aimed at enhancing climate security and the sustainable management of natural resources for consolidating peace.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“The absence of adequate action and basic services renders the dire situation even more fragile and undermines confidence in the State. The international community must continue to collectively support Mali’s efforts to increase State presence to ensure the protection of all civilians. In that increasingly challenging security and humanitarian environment, climate change is acting as a risk multiplier. The United Arab Emirates has consistently flagged the connection between climate change and peace and security. Mali is a place where we see those circumstances writ large. Increased desertification and reduced rainfall is shrinking the already-scarce food and water supplies in the country.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“And, to be successful, they must be developed with the views of the communities most affected in mind. It is clear that those security challenges feed into the devastating humanitarian situation across the country, which I will now turn to. Thus far this year, 8.8 million Malians need humanitarian assistance and protection across the country — a 17 per cent increase from last year. As always, women and girls are hardest hit. Women-headed households are twice as likely to suffer from food insecurity. In May, the overall displaced population was nearing 400,000 people. We are particularly concerned about levels of insecurity in central Mali, Gao and Ménaka, where the most intense fighting is occurring, and the numbers of those internally displaced continue to grow.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source