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Oppong-Ntiri

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first: 2022-01-12
most recent: 2023-12-19
sittings or episodes: 81
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“I thank Mr. Gregorian, for his briefing. We have also listened to the views expressed by Mr. Sergey Chaulin. At the outset, I reiterate Ghana’s position against all acts of terrorism, wherever they occur and whosoever the perpetrators may be. Terrorism, as we know, is a canker on any society. We therefore reaffirm our support for accountability for any acts of terrorism that are duly established. The information provided must therefore be properly investigated if the conclusions being proposed are to be shared. My delegation is also mindful of the context of the ongoing aggression against Ukraine and the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, which affords Ukraine the right to self-defence against an existential threat to its independence and sovereignty.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“In our view, it is futile to use force in contemporary relations between States. While noting the breaches of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, we are also disturbed about the negative effect of the conflict on the global humanitarian situation. The war’s impact on world food prices is aggravating socioeconomic conditions in many countries that were already reeling from the adverse effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic. We therefore reiterate our call to the Russian Federation to immediately cease its attacks on cultural property that is protected by widely ratified international normative instruments, and once again call for both the Russian Federation and Ukraine to cease their hostilities. Dialogue is the path we must choose, and dialogue is the choice we must support.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9386 (2023) · source
“We therefore join UNESCO in condemning the increased attacks on a number of cultural sites, including the historic city centre of Odesa, a world heritage property. We want to point to resolution 2347 (2017), which condemns any unlawful destruction of cultural heritage during armed conflict, and note that such actions may constitute war crimes. We also recall the obligation of States to respect the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and the 1977 Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions. We emphasize the need for the parties to heed the calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities. We believe that further militarization of the conflict, fuelled by the manifest combative choices of the parties, would not change the dynamics of the conflict on the ground.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9386 (2023) · source
“I wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. Today alone, the Council has convened two meetings on the situation in Ukraine. That regrettably demonstrates the divergent interests in the ongoing conflict and the evolving complications that arise with the continuation of the war. We once again call on the Council and the wider international community to put aside all differences and make every effort to help the parties to stop the unjustified war. The recent escalation in violence by the Russian Federation against the port city of Odesa has raised concerns regarding the safety of the civilian population. We know that targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure is morally unacceptable and constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law and human rights law.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9386 (2023) · source
“We must find a pragmatic way to assist the parties in agreeing to a cessation of hostilities and in committing to dialogue that must lead to a just and sustainable solution to the conflict.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9385 (2023) · source
“As history has shown, some of the heinous crimes committed against humanity were premised on religion, especially in instances in which the lines between religion and politics seemed to be clouded. It is for that reason that we appeal to all actors to exercise tolerance of and mutual respect for other faiths, beliefs or religious preferences in order to harness the positive dividends of religion, including the hope and peace it brings to our world. We believe that a speedy resolution of the war remains critical in tackling the religious divisions that the war in Ukraine has generated and call on the Council and the international community to support such a goal by finding our common purpose.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9385 (2023) · source
“We also note with concern reports by UNESCO of approximately 110 religious sites that have been damaged as a result of the war. We recall that such attacks or destruction of religious places, sites and shrines violates international law, in particular international human rights law and international humanitarian law, as they have more than material significance for the dignity and lives of persons holding spiritual or religious beliefs. We underscore the importance of promoting tolerance and respect for religious and cultural diversity and the universal promotion and protection of human rights. Additionally, we encourage the resolution of systematic violations of human rights through appropriate human rights instruments, such as the Human Rights Council and the Council of the Europe, and not through other means.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9385 (2023) · source
“During the 17 January meeting of the Council on the subject (see S/PV.9245), we expressed the hope that the regulations deemed necessary by the authorities of Ukraine to combat alleged acts of subversion by some members of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church would be temporary and related only to the efforts to ensure public order during the war. We are, however, worried about ongoing reports of persisting restrictions on some religious sects, which have an impact on the rights of some segments of the Ukrainian population. Freedom of religion is a right intended to enhance the stability and cohesion of societies, and its curtailment could lead to an opposite outcome. We therefore urge for the respect of the rights of all nationals of Ukraine, throughout all parts of the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine, without discrimination.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9385 (2023) · source
“I thank the briefers for their perspectives on developments relating to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. More than 500 days after the Russian Federation first invaded Ukraine, the prospect of peace is still a distant one. The mistrust that the war in Ukraine has created among its country’s nationals is painful to see, but it is even more painful to see that religion, which is universally acknowledged as a rallying platform for peace, has been dragged into the ongoing conflict. We urge that religion not be politicized and that people of different faiths be encouraged to live together.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9385 (2023) · source
“Finally, we reiterate our call to the Russian Federation to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbour Ukraine through the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all its troops from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“As we are well aware, the conditions of women and girls in theatres of conflict are traumatizing enough, and for them to be subjected to such abuse is indeed tragic. All efforts must be made to hold the perpetrators of such offensive acts accountable for their actions. Moreover, it is critical that sufficient resources be provided to help victims overcome such ordeals. As with all other conflict situations, we believe that women’s conflict-resolution and peacebuilding capabilities must be harnessed through their full and meaningful participation in peace processes, as that has been established to enhance the success and durability of peace.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“With regard to nuclear safety and security, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency has warned that the situation at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant is extremely fragile and reiterated the call on the warring parties to adhere to basic principles designed to prevent a nuclear incident that would be catastrophic for Ukraine and the world at large. We therefore align ourselves with all demands to restore the integrity of the power plant and appeal to the parties to ensure compliance with the five basic principles for protecting the plant during the military conflict, as outlined by the Director-General in the Council in May (see S/PV.9334). I also wish to express our indignation at reports of ongoing gender abuse and conflict-related sexual violence against women and girls.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“We once more urge respect for the rules of international law and the principles and core values of the Charter of the United Nations. We further urge the parties to commit to engaging in constructive dialogue in good faith and with a view to narrowing down their differences. While reiterating calls for the cessation of hostilities, we remind the parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law to refrain from causing deliberate harm to civilians and avoid the deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“During the Ukraine Recovery Conference, held over the past two days in the United Kingdom, massive expressions of support and pledges have been made towards Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, which now runs into billions of dollars. Such support, at a time when the aggression is still ongoing, demonstrates a persevering commitment by the international community to a new dawn of peace and prosperity in Ukraine. We remain convinced that those shared aspirations can be attained by bringing into play the full range of tools for the pacific settlement of conflicts offered under the Charter of the United Nations. It is for that reason that we have consistently advocated for dialogue and diplomacy as the best channels for reaching a comprehensive, sustainable and durable peace between the two countries.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“Our fears of negative environmental and social impacts are being borne out as communities reliant on the dam for their water supply face challenges in accessing potable water. Reports also indicate the heightened risk of water-borne and hygiene-related diseases, as well as food security and livelihood challenges. It is a difficult task to chronicle the myriad suffering brought about by the war. Even more distressing is the growing intensity of hostilities as the parties remain polarized on a political settlement. With regard to our mandate of the maintenance of international peace and security, we cannot be despondent; rather, with unity of purpose, we must work together to restore the hope of peace to the people of Ukraine.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“We regret that despite the many calls for the protection of civilians from harm, they still remain targets of missile and drone attacks. Civilians, on a daily basis, suffer the consequences of a war they never asked for. From the onset of the war in February 2022 to 4 June this year, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has recorded no less than 24,000 civilian casualties, with close to 9,000 people killed and some 15,000 more injured. Those numbers, along with the widespread destruction of infrastructure across Ukraine, point to the gravity and abject futility of the war and reinforce the urgency of action needed to end it now rather than later. Over the past month, we also witnessed a complex mix of challenges brought about by the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“I join the previous speakers in thanking Under Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her informative briefing. We thank her for reaffirming the Organization’s commitment to support efforts aimed at finding a lasting solution to the raging conflict in Ukraine and providing the needed humanitarian support. From the beginning of the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine, the United Nations, through its agencies and partners, have performed the indispensable function of providing life-saving humanitarian aid and assistance to the suffering people of Ukraine, and we are very appreciative of their efforts. Ghana continues to be deeply concerned about the unfolding circumstances in several regions of Ukraine.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“As Council members may recall, Ghana and Norway, in 2022, facilitated the adoption of resolution 2634 (2022) to assist Member States in dealing with the menace. Ghana appreciates the unity demonstrated by the Council on this thematic issue then and hopes it will be sustained. We also commend the Peacebuilding Commission for focusing on the issue during its last meeting and for its continuous support of regional efforts, including its forward-looking recommendations contained in its advisory note provided to the Council in November 2022. In conclusion, I wish to assure Council members of Ghana’s commitment to the implementation of the regional instrument and encourage others to do the same while recognizing that deeper cooperation with and among international partners and Member States is key in the fight against the menace.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“Lastly, we also need to take a cue from the recommendations in the report of the Secretary-General issued on 1 November 2022, which called for the need “to undertake a comprehensive review of the status of implementation of the Yaoundé Architecture to identify challenges, define the most optimal use of available resources, and outline a strategic vision for the next decade” (S/2022/818, para. 57). While encouraging countries of the region to demonstrate strong political will and commitment in carrying out that recommendation in the report, it is important for the international community, including the Security Council, to lend its support to the region in carrying out that very important review to help ensure the mechanism’s effectiveness.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“On partnerships, we share the view that in addition to regional mechanisms, we should leverage the tools available in the multilateral system and strengthen cooperation under such continental initiatives as the 2050 Africa Integrated Maritime Strategy with critical agencies in the United Nations family, such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the International Maritime Organization and the Office of Counter-Terrorism. Enhanced cooperation should also include continued engagements with such key stakeholders as the European Union, the Group of Seven Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea, and the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum and its Shared Awareness and Deconfliction group.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“We should also embrace a multidimensional and whole-of-society approach, integrate gender perspectives into maritime security strategies and recognize the intervening role of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in providing self- sustaining support in such areas as, inter alia, building entrepreneurial skills and agricultural self-employment. At the national level, investing in research, capacity- building, strengthened inter-agency collaboration and media reportage on maritime-security issues are all useful tools that could help to comprehensively deal with the issue.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“To help fight the menace, we also need to encourage Member States that have not yet enacted legislation that criminalizes piracy to the full extent set out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to do so. With regard to the root causes, these can be effectively addressed if we prioritize non-security investments aimed at building resilience and resolving increasing levels of poverty, high unemployment, especially among the region’s youth, and other aggravating factors, such as climate change and the disproportionate impact of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the region.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“First, we need to prioritize the implementation of regional instruments designed to tackle maritime insecurity; secondly, we need to take on the root causes of piracy and armed robbery at sea; thirdly, a whole-of-society approach that includes the private sector, local communities and civil society organization participation should be adopted; and fourthly, we need to leverage partnerships. On the issue of regional mechanisms, it is important for States Members of the United Nations to renew their commitment to implementing the Yaoundé Code of Conduct since it is at the heart of dealing with the menace in a sustainable manner. However, we note the operational, logistical, funding, technical and capacity-building gaps hampering its implementation, and we welcome efforts to address them.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“Despite the modest gains made, we note that the region is not yet out of the woods, as we continue to witness vestiges of piracy, armed robbery and illegal fishing in the region, all of which threatens the maritime space. Other aggravating factors, including climate change and environmental degradation, are also of concern. The decade-long existence of the regional mechanism provides us with an opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved so far and what needs to be done now and in future to ensure the mechanism’s effectiveness. It is against that backdrop that Ghana believes the following actions need to be taken to help win the fight against the menace.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“The adoption of resolutions 2018 (2011) and 2039 (2012) laid the foundation for the adoption of the regional mechanism in 2013. While welcoming the decline in maritime insecurity in the region in recent times, we note that that did not happen by chance. This positive development can be attributed to a number of factors, including strong concerted action in strengthening cooperation among stakeholders at the national, regional and international levels, increased naval presence and intelligence-sharing, and strengthened judicial processes that have led to the prosecution and conviction of pirates. These efforts need to be sustained.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“I thank the United Arab Emirates for convening today’s briefing on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. Ghana welcomes the briefings by Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee of the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations; His Excellency Mr. Gilberto da Piedade Veríssimo, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of Central African States; His Excellency Mr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States; and His Excellency Mr. Jose Mba Abeso, Executive Secretary of the Gulf of Guinea Commission. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct, and, as we celebrate this milestone, we acknowledge the significant progress made by the region in tackling piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“On 6 June, the Sudan Panel of Experts submitted its first quarterly update to the Committee. The Panel updated us about regional dynamics and conflict dynamics in Darfur, including about escalating violence in parts of Darfur.”
2023-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9348 (2023) · source
“In accordance with paragraph 3 (a) (iv) of resolution 1591 (2005), I have the honour to brief the Security Council on the work of the Sudan Sanctions Committee, covering the period from 21 March 2023 to today. During the reporting period, the Committee met once in informal consultations and received the Sudan Panel’s first quarterly update. On 12 May, the Committee heard a briefing by the Sudan Panel of Experts on its work programme for the period 2023 to 2024 and on the current situation in Darfur. The Coordinator provided the Committee with an overview of the Panel’s intended areas of investigation and monitoring, in accordance with the mandate as extended by resolution 2676 (2023). On 18 May, the Committee issued a press release (SC/15288) regarding that briefing.”
2023-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9348 (2023) · source
“We share the concerns of the civil society briefer on the impact of climate change as a factor in exacerbating conflict in the developing world. As the United Arab Emirates is preparing to take on its presidency for the twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, we need to remind ourselves of the devastating effects of climate change and our collective obligation to adopt mitigation strategies to deal with the challenge. In conclusion, we remain resolute in our support for deeper and more productive cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States to address the region’s challenges.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“We must not waver in our commitment to advancing the peace process to give rise to a two- State solution based on the pre-1967 borders to give true meaning to the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people in a way that guarantees security for the State of Israel. As a troop-contributing country to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, we remain concerned that the socioeconomic and financial crisis in the country continues to affect ordinary citizens severely. The League and the United Nations need to redouble efforts to assist the Lebanese people in putting in place an effective political leadership to urgently navigate the people of Lebanon out of their current predicament through meaningful political, economic and financial reforms.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“In Libya, for instance, bolstering the support of the three organizations for national dialogue and reconciliation efforts and the holding of inclusive elections in the country this year could help quicken the pace of the resolution of the crisis. As we reaffirm our support to African leadership in the search for peace in the Sudan, we underscore the need for coordination of the various roles played by the United Nations, the AU, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the League of Arab States to ensure coherence and effectiveness in the efforts to secure a viable peace process and the resumption of the transition to democracy in the country. More important, there is a need to deepen collaboration between the United Nations and the League of Arab States to help revive the Middle East peace process.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“Those renewed efforts should complement the ongoing work of the United Nations in charting an inclusive political path to a sustainable solution that will address the concerns and grievances of all the parties to the Syrian conflict, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). To that end, we encourage the Committee to reach out to all parties, including women, with a view to comprehensively addressing all grievances fuelling the conflict. Thirdly, we support strengthening trilateral cooperation among the League of Arab States, the African Union (AU) and the United Nations. Strengthening cooperation among the three organizations is critical to effectively deal with the challenges affecting countries such as Libya, Somalia and the Sudan, considering their dual membership of the AU and the League of Arab States.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“Secondly, the recent readmission of Syria into the League of Arab States gives the League a strategic stake in the quest for a solution to the Syrian conflict. We fervently hope that the members of the League of Arab States will leverage the reinvigorated bond of fraternal relations to help end the country’s crisis. The setting-up of a ministerial committee made up of the Secretary-General of the League, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Egypt is a step in the right direction, and we call on the Syrian authorities to engage constructively with the committee to address the main drivers of the conflict and pertinent issues of concern to its Arab neighbours.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“First, we welcome the recent restoration of diplomatic ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran as a positive development, as improved bilateral relations between the two countries could be instrumental in the peaceful resolution of some of the conflicts in the region. In particular, we note the positive and detailed discussions currently engaged in by the parties to the Yemeni conflict, with the support of regional stakeholders. The United Nations and the League of Arab States must seize this moment to get the parties to reach a permanent ceasefire agreement to create the conditions needed for resuming a Yemeni- led, Yemeni-owned political process under the auspices of the United Nations.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we need enhanced collective regional and international efforts to find lasting solutions to the conflicts in the Arab world. With a view to making a meaningful impact in resolving the crises in the region, we express our full support for the conscious incorporation of local and regional concerns and perspectives into every peacebuilding initiative. We believe that the United Nations Liaison Office to the League of Arab States, if properly equipped, will be instrumental in spearheading that push for renewed coordination and collaboration in addressing challenges confronting the region. It is against that backdrop that I would like to make the following points.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“Harnessing the combined global experience of the United Nations and the local knowledge of regional organizations of the dynamics of the political, security and other development challenges in their respective regions is critical to resolving many of the crises that are confronting us. The intractable nature of some of the issues in the Arab world on the agenda of the Security Council, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Lebanese crisis and the Yemeni conflict, justifies today’s meeting, as it offers an opportunity to rethink our strategy and approach in dealing decisively with the challenges. Those conflicts continue to undermine the stability and development potential of the region, with security implications for the rest of the world.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“My delegation welcomes your participation, Mr. President, and thanks you for presiding over today’s important meeting on cooperation between the United Nations and subregional organizations, focusing on the League of Arab States. We thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and League of Arab States Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit for their insightful briefings. We are also grateful to Ms. El Omrani for her perspectives on the subject. Close cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations remains indispensable to addressing the peace and security challenges confronting various parts of the world. It is not surprising that Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations acknowledges the critical role of regional organizations in the maintenance of peace and security in the world.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“Through those efforts, we can contribute to the timely implementation of the Team’s mandate, hold perpetrators accountable and help ensure that justice is served. In conclusion, allow me to reaffirm Ghana’s support for the Team, under the leadership of Special Adviser Christian Ritscher, and the relevance of its work in the pursuit of accountability for crimes committed by Da’esh in Iraq.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“With regard to UNITAD’s engagement with other Member States, it has become increasingly evident that the Team’s support to ongoing investigations and prosecutions in national jurisdictions helps to foster universal accountability. We support the call for UNITAD to continue strengthening its ability to support domestic proceedings in line with its mandate in order to enable the prosecution of those who support, finance and carry out terrorist activities worldwide. Lastly, the work of UNITAD is contingent on the continued support of the international community, including the Council. It is imperative that we keep up our efforts to sustain our involvement in the pursuit of accountability, including by providing UNITAD with the requisite assistance.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“We therefore urge the Team to continue working closely with the Iraqi authorities to achieve that objective. Ghana reiterates that continued cooperation between UNITAD and the Iraqi authorities remains vital in our collective quest for accountability and in the ongoing initiatives to build and enforce the capacities of relevant Iraqi stakeholders, particularly the Iraqi judiciary, reinforce national capacities to hold perpetrators accountable and foster genuine national reconciliation. In that context, we applaud the Team’s efforts and emphasize that it is only through such comprehensive coordination and collaborative efforts that the effective implementation of the Team’s mandate can be fully achieved.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“Those developments continue to help to produce dedicated case files and identify persons potentially responsible for the crimes committed. We also acknowledge the great strides that the Team has been making in digitizing the physical evidence obtained. That undertaking is particularly important, because it represents a vital step in duly preserving the records of Da’esh’s international crimes in Iraq and shaping the path towards securing justice in relation to the crimes committed. While that phase in the work of UNITAD represents a key step in support of the eventual prosecution of perpetrators, it will be pivotal to move the accountability process forward, particularly through the timely transfer of the evidence collected to the Iraqi authorities.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“Ensuring meaningful accountability for the crimes committed in Iraq remains crucial if the international community is to win the global fight against terrorism and fulfil its collective duty to seek justice and redress for victims of Da’esh’s heinous international crimes in Iraq. We were therefore pleased to note that during the reporting period the Team made significant progress in its investigative priorities, including the launch of new lines of inquiry into the development and use of biological and chemical weapons and the destruction of cultural and religious heritage, as well as crimes committed against various communities in Iraq. The notable progress that has been made in investigations into the financing of Da’esh crimes and crimes against children is also encouraging.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Special Adviser Christian Ritscher for his presentation of the tenth report on the activities of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (see S/2023/367), which reflects advancements in the Team’s investigative work during the reporting period. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Iraq to today’s meeting. Ghana joins other Council members in acknowledging the commendable work being done by the Team in fulfilment of its mandate regarding accountability for international crimes committed by Da’esh.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“It is important to acknowledge that this unfortunate development is taking place in the context of the Russian Federation’s unjustified aggression against Ukraine, and without an end to the war, all other critical infrastructure in Ukraine remains at risk of accidental or deliberate damage. We re-echo the appeals for peace and the immediate cessation of hostilities through the Russian Federation’s unconditional withdrawal of its troops from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine. Finally, it is my delegation’s expectation that the Council will be provided with more clarity on the situation.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“We urge restraint by the parties from further actions that could risk the safety and security of other highly sensitive infrastructure, which, if compromised, could bring catastrophic consequences for the people of Ukraine and beyond. We further urge the parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law requiring conflicting parties to ensure distinction, necessity, proportionality and humanity. As we understand from the unfolding situation, many people are likely to be displaced by the flooding. We therefore welcome the immediate deployment of humanitarian support by the United Nations in coordination with the Government of Ukraine, as indicated by the Secretary-General. In this regard, we reiterate the call for humanitarian access to all affected settlements and communities.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“I too thank Under- Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for his briefing. My delegation is deeply alarmed by emerging reports of extensive damage to the Nova Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant and its consequential flooding of several settlements in the Kherson region. We are particularly concerned by the further disruptions to the lives of civilians in the region and those that rely on the dam for energy and water supply. We are equally concerned about the immediate and long- term ecological and economic fallouts, as well as the possible risks to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. It is important that the circumstances surrounding the damage to the dam are independently verified to prevent future occurrences and ensure accountability where necessary.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“Having been granted EU candidate status in December of last year, Bosnia and Herzegovina and its leaders have a good opportunity to advance State reforms that can foster the country’s EU-integration perspective. In conclusion, I reaffirm Ghana’s commitment to the preservation of the sovereignty and integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina in line with the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations and in the spirit of the General Framework Agreement for Peace.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“Rising tensions threaten to tear apart this multi-ethnic nation and reignite a political crisis, which its people and, indeed, the rest of the world can ill afford at a time of heightened global political tensions. We therefore urge for the continuing support of the Security Council and the international community in the implementation of the Peace Agreement and its objectives of peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Pending the completion of the 5+2 agenda, we encourage all sides to respect and work collaboratively with the Office of the High Representative. We also urge the High Representative to exercise his responsibilities with due regard to the enabling laws, and we emphasize the importance of respect for all national institutions.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“We also note the continuing divergences in the Presidency on matters relating to the constitutional order, as well as internal and foreign policy issues. We reiterate our call on the leaders to work collaboratively to advance areas of commonality and find pragmatic approaches to outstanding concerns. In our view, little progress can be made on the many contested issues unless and until all leaders commit to a constructive dialogue in a spirit of mutual respect, cooperation and consensus-building in the interests of their constituents. It would not be far from the truth to observe that Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently more divided and less stable than it has ever been since the end of the horrifying war.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“However, a number of complex challenges remain in the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In particular, we are concerned about the divisive rhetoric and actions marking the period under review. Escalatory language and hate speech diminish the prospects for reconciliation and peaceful coexistence among the many ethnic societies of Bosnia and Herzegovina and must be avoided as much as possible. We urge all parties to remain faithful to their commitments under the General Framework Agreement and underscore that all legitimate nationalist aspirations should be realized through dialogue in good faith and in a manner that does not destabilize the country’s fragile peace.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source