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Nusseibeh

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first: 2014-04-25
most recent: 2023-12-29
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“In that context, the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali remains essential, and we encourage the parties to engage openly with international mediation efforts. Secondly, the myriad security threats facing the country have clearly intensified. Among them, terrorist attacks, including transnational outbreaks, are the most pressing. We offer our condolences for the lives lost. Burkina Faso and Mali accounted for 73 per cent of terrorism-related deaths in the Sahel in 2022 and 52 per cent in sub-Saharan Africa. The escalation in violence is meanwhile spreading to neighbouring countries. Therefore, coordination on a national level alone is not enough. Domestic efforts must be complemented by bilateral and regional approaches.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“The United Arab Emirates firmly believes that those political processes should be inclusive, in order to shape the right approach to sustainable conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. The full, equal and meaningful participation of women is critical to achieving that. A welcome step in that direction would be the effective implementation by the Malian authorities of the country’s national action plan on women and peace and security. Also, in a country where roughly 50 per cent of the population is under the age of 15, the perspectives of the country’s young people should be part of that process. Dialogue is the cornerstone for overcoming difference and fostering trust.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Arab Emirates. I want to begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Wane for his valuable briefing today and welcoming the presence of Foreign Minister Diop in this meeting. The United Arab Emirates is committed to supporting Mali in this challenging period in full complementarity with the aspirations of the Malian people. We took careful note of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/402). In that respect, I would like to make three points. First, we must maintain a resolute focus on a sustainable political transition in Mali. The electoral timeline over the next 12 months will be crucial, including the constitutional referendum in two days’ time and the presidential elections set for February 2024.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Wane for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/402, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali. I now give the floor to Mr. Wane.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2686 (2023). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9347 (2023) · source
“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”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9347 (2023) · source
“To conclude, the United Arab Emirates reiterates its support for UNOCA’s work in favour of the countries of the Central Africa region and their people. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. 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 11.55 a.m.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“We are encouraged by the efforts undertaken in the region, including through UNOCA’s work to both mitigate and adapt to the ramifications of the changing climate. Such initiatives are crucial for protecting both ecosystems and livelihoods, but more needs to be done. To that end, together with Mozambique and Switzerland, we hosted an informal briefing of the Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security last Friday to highlight the link between climate and security. And at the twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which will be hosted in Dubai in November, we will have an opportunity to address the links between climate change and peace and security across the globe.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, as other colleagues have mentioned, climate change and peace and security in the region must be prioritized. The rainy season has begun in the region and, as every year, we are seeing increasingly erratic rainfall and its consequences. Heavy flooding across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon and Rwanda have caused the loss of hundreds of lives, destroyed thousands of homes, increased the numbers of refugees and displaced people and damaged critical infrastructure and agricultural plantations. Southern Angola faces the worst drought in 40 years, with 1.58 million people facing acute food insecurity, according to the World Food Programme. It is well- documented now that climate change is exacerbating tensions among communities, especially between herders and farmers across the region, and those issues cannot be ignored.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“The region faces challenges that are mostly transnational in nature, and the solutions must also be transnational. Local-level, cross-border forums between Chad and Cameroon, bilateral joint commissions and regional initiatives help stakeholders in the region to better align their priorities when it comes to managing borders. That is greatly needed, in particular to tackle the issue of terrorism and the activities of armed groups. We know, for example, that adequate border management can curtail the flow of arms and the illicit trade of natural resources. We are therefore also deeply concerned about the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in the Lake Chad basin. We reiterate the urgency in tackling the immediate threats posed by terrorist groups, while addressing the underlying causes of violence and extremism.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“In that respect, I would like to emphasize three points today. First, UNOCA should continue its support to the ongoing political and peace processes in the Central Africa region. We see the true value of ensuring that those processes are inclusive, allowing for the meaningful participation of women and the engagement of youth. On that point, I join the Secretary-General in welcoming the recent appointment of women to key political positions in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, the adoption of a national action plan on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in Chad and other similar efforts in the region. We are also encouraged by efforts to incorporate gender analysis in the reporting of UNOCA’s activities. Secondly, stakeholders at all levels must work together effectively to enhance cooperation and coordination on border management.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Arab Emirates. First of all, I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Abarry, Ambassador Da Piedade Veríssimo and Ms. Tamoifo for their insightful briefings today. I also wish to support the remarks made by the representative of Gabon on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique — and build on the views expressed in that statement. It is clear that the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) continues to pave the way for the United Nations and regional partners to better support the countries in the Central Africa region, in particular through preventive diplomacy and mediation — efforts that are essential in fostering peace, security and prosperity.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Tamoifo for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/389, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa. I now give the floor to Mr. Abarry.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Abdou Abarry, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa; His Excellency Mr. Gilberto da Piedade Veríssimo, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of Central African States; and Ms. Marie Tamoifo, Founder and Regional Coordinator of the Network of Young Leaders for Sustainable Management of Central African Forest Ecosystems. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“The press statement outlines the expectations of the Security Council. It stresses the need to immediately cease hostilities, to ensure the protection of civilians and the United Nations and to facilitate humanitarian access. It also reminds parties that the Juba Peace Agreement is binding. The United Arab Emirates therefore strongly supports strengthened international coordination to enable the Sudan to achieve those expectations. We support the African Union (AU) road map for the resolution of the conflict in the Sudan, and we will remain actively engaged with all partners, including UNITAMS, the AU, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the League of Arab States in support of the Sudan. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9337 (2023) · source
“We are also extremely alarmed by the obstruction of humanitarian access, which is a lifeline for those in need. For those reasons, the United Arab Emirates voted in favour of today’s resolution. We did so following extensive consultations among the members of the Security Council and in continued communication with the Sudan. That decision was borne out of a firm belief that it is the Security Council’s responsibility to send a clear message on what is at stake if a permanent ceasefire arrangement is not reached. We support the renewal of the mandate of UNITAMS because we seek to maintain a fully fledged United Nations presence in the Sudan. That is crucial at this time, especially considering the vital role that UNITAMS plays in engaging with other stakeholders and coordinating humanitarian assistance.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9337 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates welcomes the adoption of today’s resolution 2685 (2023). We thank the United Kingdom, in its capacity as penholder, for its efforts in facilitating the consultations for both the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) and the substantive press statement on the concerning developments in Sudan (SC/15305). We reiterate the United Arab Emirates’ full support to the United Nations and the Secretary-General for their commitment to peace and stability in the Sudan at this critical juncture. We join others in expressing our deep concern at the grave violations of the ceasefire agreement, reached in Jeddah, which have led to serious harm to civilians.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9337 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2685 (2023). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9337 (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/2023/399, 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”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9337 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 14 votes in favour, none against and one abstention. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2684 (2023). I now give the floor to the members of the Council who wish to make statements after the vote.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9335 (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/2023/388, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France and Malta. 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, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: Russian Federation”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9335 (2023) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to recognize, on behalf of the Council, the work accomplished by the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. I thank Her Excellency Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl and her team for their robust efforts. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Libya”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9335 (2023) · source
“While we had hoped that the Council would be able to find a path to consensus, the United Arab Emirates nonetheless voted in favour of the draft text. We did so because it signals that the sanctions regime is responsive to progress on the ground and reflects the further achievements that have been made on the benchmarks established by the Council, and that trajectory needs to be continued. We look forward to further progress in adjusting the sanctions regime to reflect the ongoing situation in South Sudan.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“I too would like to start by thanking the penholder, the United States, for facilitating the consultations on resolution 2683 (2023). The United Arab Emirates affirms its commitment, alongside all the other members of the Security Council, to supporting all efforts towards peace and stability in South Sudan. We engaged constructively in the negotiations on the resolution and felt it was crucial that regional perspectives, including, and most importantly, those of South Sudan, were taken into account when considering Council resolutions, particularly those related to sanctions regimes. During the negotiations on the text, we consistently sought to amplify those regional perspectives, as put forward by the three African members of the Security Council.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“The United Nations, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the League of Arab States have been committed to supporting the Sudan on its path to peace. The solution does lie in a broad regional approach with a strong international backbone. The United Arab Emirates believes that the continued engagement of the United Nations, through the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan, is critical, and we support the renewal of its mandate. We also support the work of the many United Nations agencies operating on the ground. The international community must remain resolute in its commitment to safeguarding the future of the Sudanese people.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“We commend the courageous efforts of the Sudanese front-line responders providing emergency services and reiterate our call for all actors to abide by their commitments. Measures such as flights between Port Sudan and Addis Ababa are pivotal for the welfare of civilians, but they are simply a stopgap for the permanent ceasefire that we want to see in place to ensure the continuity of relief services. The only sustainable end to this situation is through a political track, which must include a broad array of civil and political actors, including women. The United Arab Emirates will continue to work with all key partners to support coordinated mediation efforts at all levels.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“Fuel shortages mean that hospitals do not have consistent power. The ongoing fighting makes it difficult to replenish dwindling food supplies, and there are reports of food shortages in many areas. The alarm bells continue to ring for all of us. Tragically, the lives of many children have also been upended or cut short by the fighting. According to UNICEF, 190 children were killed during the first 11 days of the fighting alone, with another 1,700 injured. Most worrisomely, those numbers are underreported. Children are entitled to exceptional protections under international humanitarian law, and the Council has called for special measures to be taken to protect them, including in its resolution 2601 (2021).”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“Together they must be built on within a wider format, including with partner countries, to promote confidence among the parties. From what High Commissioner Filippo Grandi told the Security Council last week, as well as recent data from Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, we know the number of refugees is increasing. More than 200,000 refugees have now crossed over into neighbouring countries. That is accelerating a humanitarian crisis for the region at a time when the Sudan’s neighbours are themselves under great strain. We commend those neighbouring Governments that have allowed people to seek refuge despite their own difficulties. The millions who remain in Khartoum and other areas of the Sudan face unacceptable danger and are struggling to meet their basic needs.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“The United Arab Emirates dispatched 229 tons of aid to Chad to support displaced Sudanese and the Government of Chad’s humanitarian response, and we encourage all who can to support the displaced. There still remains much work to be done. The seven-day ceasefire and humanitarian arrangements signed over the weekend build on the Jeddah Declaration, by which the parties agreed to facilitate the safe passage of aid workers and the distribution of humanitarian supplies. They also agreed to allow the unimpeded flow of goods, restore essential services and withdraw forces from hospitals and essential public facilities. We hope they will be able to make good on those commitments. The United Arab Emirates will support the Security Council’s endorsement of the Jeddah Declaration and the short-term ceasefire and humanitarian arrangements.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“In the meantime, we stress that the details of the recent agreement must be fully implemented. The work of the United Nations on the ground and of diplomatic missions has been exceptional in extremely challenging circumstances. We strongly condemn the vandalizing of diplomatic premises, including the latest incidents at the Embassies of Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar. Diplomatic premises must be protected in accordance with international law, including the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Since the beginning of the fighting, the United Arab Emirates has sent nine planes to the Sudan, evacuating nearly 1,000 people. We continue to host and care for nationals from 26 different countries. We are also supporting neighbouring countries that have taken in refugees.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking our briefers today for their very comprehensive updates on the developments in the Sudan, and I welcome the participation of the Ambassador of Sudan in this meeting. The United Arab Emirates welcomes the short- term ceasefire and humanitarian arrangement agreed and signed in Jeddah over the weekend. The agreement reinforces the 11 May Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan and forms part of a step-by-step approach agreed by the parties. We thank the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States for their extensive efforts in facilitating those important developments. We urge for more talks to improve the security and humanitarian conditions for civilians on the ground and to enable the necessary political solution to this crisis.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“They should have access to quality education that prepares them to participate in building Yemen, rather than be coerced into joining Houthi summer camps and centres. These Houthi programmes, with their extremist curriculums, seek to indoctrinate the children with an extremist ideology. In conclusion, we have a unique opportunity to make real progress towards resolving the crisis in Yemen despite the precarious situation. To that end, we must send a united message prioritizing the interests of the Yemeni people and asserting that a political solution is the only assurance of a brighter future for all Yemenis.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“While discussions and mediation efforts continue, we must not overlook Yemen’s severe humanitarian and economic crises, which require unimpeded assistance delivery to all those in need, economic support and the reopening of major roads. However, we note that improving those conditions in a tangible and sustainable manner cannot be done without ending the conflict. We stress the importance of lifting the Houthi- imposed restrictions on the work of humanitarian agencies and, particularly, female aid workers. Such restrictions limit women’s participation in public life and hinder the access of women and girls to assistance. We also stress that the children of Yemen must be afforded the opportunity to lead a safe and normal life.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“We commend the efforts of the Special Envoy to build on the current momentum, as well as the key role played by the United Nations over the past year, which saw a significant decrease in hostilities. We call on the Houthis to seize the present opportunity and engage positively with the peace requirements. Any further delays will serve only to prolong the suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people. It has become evident that dialogue remains the sole path to achieving a political settlement. A belligerent stance and reliance on armed coercion are not only unacceptable, but also detrimental to the welfare of the Yemeni people.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“We commend the central role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in resolving the conflict in Yemen through its initiatives and diplomatic efforts, as well as its engagement with all Yemeni parties in order to reach a comprehensive political solution that meets the aspirations of the Yemeni people. In that regard, we also welcome the recent visit made by the delegations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Oman to Yemen, which the Security Council recognized as valuable steps towards enabling intra-Yemeni political talks. We also appreciate the flexibility and constructive engagement of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council in the political process.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Mr. Hans Grundberg and Ms. Edem Wosornu for their briefings, and I welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Yemen in today’s meeting. I also take note of the briefing delivered by Ms. Yasmeen Al-Eryani. In recent weeks, we have witnessed concerted efforts to create suitable conditions for a Yemeni- owned and -led comprehensive political process under the auspices of the United Nations. Some welcome steps have already been implemented, such as prisoner exchanges and the maintenance of relative calm for more than a year. However, we look forward to additional confidence-building measures, along with a permanent ceasefire agreement, which remains essential to ensuring the success of the political process.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“The international community should rally behind all efforts that can lead to a cessation of hostilities and pave the way for just and lasting peace — one that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“While the importance of Black Sea Grain Initiative is widely appreciated for its practical benefits, we also hope that in reality it is a trust-building mechanism. The ability to reach an agreement on that Initiative and other successful negotiated outcomes, such as exchanges of prisoners of war, demonstrates that there remains some degree of willingness to negotiate a pathway forward. We are cautiously hopeful that such efforts can be a conduit for building trust between all the parties and for reminding them of the benefits of peace. The United Arab Emirates has consistently held that there can be no viable military solution to this war, and we will not waver in that belief. We call for de-escalation, diplomacy and dialogue as the way forward.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“So far, those efforts have successfully contributed to alleviating the mounting pressure on global food prices and the inevitable knock-on effects of a destabilized food system on the world’s poorest. We have been encouraged that the vital Initiative has continued and commend the earnest efforts of the United Nations and Türkiye to bring all the parties to the table in order to find solutions to outstanding issues. We are pleased to hear that the United Nations will continue to work closely with all sides to ensure that the Initiative operates smoothly. At the same time, we continue to call for the full implementation of the memorandum of understanding on Russian fertilizer and food products and to support efforts to that end.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“The United Arab Emirates continues to provide humanitarian assistance to those impacted by the conflict, including its recent donation of ambulances. We also continue to support civilian energy needs. We have sent 2,500 generators and will send additional energy-efficient power supplies in the near future. The war in Ukraine has had far-reaching consequences beyond the battlefield, as the ripple effects have exacerbated global food crises. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has proved vital against that backdrop. The world has seen the safe export of more than 30 million metric tons of grain and foodstuff from Ukraine since the beginning of the Initiative.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“Some 18 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, while more than 8 million people are refugees across Europe, and an additional 5 million people have been displaced within Ukraine. Humanitarian access must therefore be ensured in order to allow much-needed aid to reach the civilians caught in the fighting. In recent weeks, there has been a noticeable uptick of missile and drone strikes, which have damaged or destroyed civilian infrastructure. Humanitarian facilities have been hit. Last week, a Ukrainian Red Cross Society warehouse and mobile health clinic were destroyed. We once again reiterate our call on the parties to the conflict to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law. Civilian objects must never be the target of an attack.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“I would like to join others in thanking Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for his informative briefing today. His sobering report is a reminder of not only the importance of why we are here but also what we must do our utmost to avoid: losing our sense of urgency about the conflict. And we should not stand idly by as the war transforms into a protracted years-long conflict. The consequences are too grave for all of us. Yet fighting has been continuous, with the price being paid by civilians, who bear the brunt of the suffering. The scale of devastation and the dire humanitarian situation in Ukraine cannot be truly conveyed by the statistics that we heard today. In the past 14 months of war, there have been more than 23,000 verified civilian casualties, the actual number of which is likely to be considerably higher.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“Finally, this draft resolution also underscores that the protection of aid workers and United Nations officials who risk their safety while serving humanitarian and United Nations objectives is fundamental to the well- being of Afghan people. That process cannot be achieved without women, and that is why the draft resolution makes a clear demand on all to allow rapid and safe access to humanitarian actors, both men and women. We want to thank and recognize all Council members for their constructive engagement with the text, their flexibility and their active support to us, the co-penholders, throughout the negotiation process. It is our shared intention that the people of Afghanistan have the opportunity to build the future that they deserve, especially the women and the girls.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9314 (2023) · source
“At the same time, the draft resolution recognizes that dialogue and engagement among all relevant Afghan stakeholders, the region and the wider international community is critical for turning a page on this chapter of Afghanistan’s history. Today’s draft resolution also reflects our unyielding commitment to the welfare of the Afghan people, while echoing our profound concern about the exceptional set of challenges facing them: the unsustainable economic situation in the country, the dire humanitarian needs and the importance of the presence and operations of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9314 (2023) · source
“By adopting this draft resolution, the Council would send an unequivocal message of condemnation and a clear call for the swift reversal not only of this latest ban, but of others restricting the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. We are pleased to be joined by over 90 States co-sponsoring the draft resolution not just from the Security Council, but from Afghanistan’s immediate neighbourhood, from the Muslim world and from all corners of the Earth. This cross-regional support makes our fundamental message today even more significant: the world will not sit by silently as women in Afghanistan are erased from society. The draft resolution also makes it clear that stability, economic recovery and political reconciliation are not possible in Afghanistan without the inclusion of Afghan women and girls.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9314 (2023) · source
“I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of Japan and the United Arab Emirates in our capacity as co-penholders on the Afghanistan file. I would like to start by thanking the Russian Presidency for its flexibility in scheduling today’s vote. Today Security Council members are voting on a draft resolution (S/2023/292) condemning the decision by the Taliban to ban Afghan women from working for the United Nations. Such restrictions are unprecedented in the history of the United Nations, and they put the very presence of the United Nations in Afghanistan in jeopardy. But as we all know, this is just the latest in a wave of restrictions that we have witnessed over the past year and a half.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9314 (2023) · source
“For that future to be secure and stable, we look to Serbia and Kosovo’s leaders to maintain their commitment to EU-facilitated dialogue and to implementing the agreements that have been reached. In doing so, they can ensure that the hard-earned peace endures. For our part, the United Arab Emirates is fully committed to supporting these efforts so that the next chapter ushers in an era of peace and prosperity for the peoples of Serbia and Kosovo, but also the wider region — one that all these people so rightly deserve.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9312 (2023) · source
“We have witnessed in our own region, the Middle East, the value and the tangible impact that intercommunal dialogue can have. That process is essential for securing prosperity, not only within Kosovo, but also in the wider region. That said, we know that the path to reconciliation is fraught, and we remain deeply concerned about the continued reports of vandalism and theft targeting cultural and religious sites in Kosovo. Though not widespread, acts such as these can sow division and should be dealt with firmly. We support efforts from Government and civic leaders to counter such acts. In conclusion, we cannot change the past, but we can shape our future.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9312 (2023) · source