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Odd Inge Kvalheim

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2021-01-21
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2021-04-12
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  1. “We encourage the Special Envoy to continue to use the tools at his disposal to address root causes of conflict in the region, including the adverse effects of climate change, the illicit trade of natural resources and the need for reforms to end impunity. We welcome the new United Nations Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region, and we look forward to receiving the related action plan. All relevant stakeholders, including women, human rights defenders and civil society, must be actively engaged. Finally, Norway looks forward to continuing to work with the Special Envoy to promote stabilization and development in the Great Lakes region.”

    2021-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/351 (2021) · source

  2. “The continued implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes Region can bring stability and have a positive effect on the humanitarian situation in the region. However, enhanced protection of civilians is essential to making progress in this regard. We are deeply concerned about reports of continuing human rights violations and abuses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including against children. We are also deeply concerned about reports of attacks on health-sector personnel and humanitarian workers in parts of the region. Safe and unhindered humanitarian access to people in need must be guaranteed.”

    2021-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/351 (2021) · source

  3. “First of all, let me thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Huang Xia, for his insightful briefing. I would also like to thank His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Fathi Ahmed Edrees, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission. The challenges in the Great Lakes region demonstrate the need for close cooperation between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. Despite the challenges related to the pandemic, we are pleased to see signs of improved regional cooperation in the Great Lakes region. We therefore encourage all stakeholders, including the African Union, the Southern African Development Community and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, to build on recent progress and continue efforts aimed at strengthening regional diplomacy.”

    2021-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/351 (2021) · source

  4. “Allow me also to express Norway’s full support for Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ndiaye and MINUSCA, and our deep appreciation for the efforts of the United Nations in these very challenging conditions.”

    2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/76 (2021) · source

  5. “Accountability is fundamental to any sustainable peace process. The recent reports of desertions by the Armed Forces of the Central African Republic and the extreme violence of the past few weeks have rightly raised questions about MINUSCA’s capacities. Norway stands ready to discuss, together with the other members of the Council, how MINUSCA can be further strengthened. The safety of peacekeepers is an absolute priority, and we need to ensure the right configuration for the Mission given the current circumstances. Let me conclude by commending the efforts of the African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States to promote peace in the Central African Republic in close partnership with the United Nations and MINUSCA.”

    2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/76 (2021) · source

  6. “According to the independent expert on the Central African Republic of the Human Rights Council, armed groups continue to commit human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law. Those include obstruction of the election. In his latest report, the independent expert refers to widespread violence against civilians and the recruitment and use of children by the so-called Coalition des patriotes pour le changement. Norway condemns those violations, particularly those affecting children. Persisting conflict-related sexual violence must also come to an end. We also call for an immediate end to attacks against humanitarian workers. We urge the authorities of the Central African Republic to investigate and prosecute those crimes and call on MINUSCA to provide support.”

    2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/76 (2021) · source

  7. “According to recent reports, at least 100,000 people have fled their homes owing to violence. Since our discussions last week, the number of people fleeing to neighbouring countries has doubled, to nearly 60,000, and 58,000 more have been internally displaced within the Central African Republic — this in a country that already has some of the highest humanitarian needs per capita of any State in the world. We call on all parties to do everything in their power to protect civilians and uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law. We call also for safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all people in need of protection and humanitarian assistance.”

    2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/76 (2021) · source

  8. “We encourage the authorities of the Central African Republic to engage all parties, including the opposition, to find a way forward to reinvigorate the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. We call on MINUSCA to continue to help create the necessary space for a resumption of dialogue. We now encourage His Excellency President Touadera to step up efforts to show statesmanship and to be a President for all citizens of the country. If I may, Norway would be most interested in hearing more information from Madam Minister about President Touadera and the Government’s vision for peace and democratic development in the country. The deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic is cause for great concern.”

    2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/76 (2021) · source

  9. “The news on Monday of yet another two casualties, this time near Bangassou, brings the total number of Blue Helmets killed by enemy attacks since December to seven. That is completely unacceptable. We condemn in the strongest terms all attacks by armed groups against MINUSCA. We offer our condolences to the families of the victims, to MINUSCA and to the Governments and the people of Rwanda, Burundi, Gabon and Morocco. As we just heard in the briefing, the Constitutional Court confirmed the election results. We call on all parties to now respect the Court’s decision and to resolve any remaining disputes peacefully. Armed groups should immediately end hostilities, and an inclusive dialogue should be resumed. Furthermore, women’s full, equal and meaningful participation is essential to sustainable peace.”

    2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/76 (2021) · source

  10. “Let me start by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ndiaye for his insightful briefing. Many thanks go also to the three African countries members of the Security Council for keeping the situation in the Central African Republic high on our agenda by requesting this briefing. Let me also welcome Minister for Foreign Affairs Baipo Temon and thank her for her presence here with us today. I would like to address three issues today: first, the political and security situation; secondly, the worsening humanitarian situation; and, thirdly, the issue of the capacities of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Norway is deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Central African Republic.”

    2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/76 (2021) · source