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first: 2022-01-12
most recent: 2023-12-19
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“We are of the view that the Council must begin to consider a clear-cut process involving the parties and all other relevant stakeholders. Such an effort would require the good-faith commitment of all members of the Council and must be aimed at finding pragmatic and mutually acceptable solutions grounded in the rules of international law and the avowed values of the Charter of the United Nations. It is most pressing for the Security Council to find common ground upon which it can accelerate action for peace in Ukraine. As the body mandated to promote and maintain international peace and security, the Security Council shares a collective burden to restore peace to Ukraine and its people.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“While Ukraine has been the centre-stage of combat, the war has also deepened tensions in the inter-State relations between some of the most powerful nations and has elicited responses ranging from the imposition of sanctions to the provision of military assistance to Ukraine. We must also note the continuing impact of the unfolding war on the world economy. The food, energy and financial crises provoked by the war have caused many developing countries to experience receding economies and heightened chances of instability. International peace and security are under threat from the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Security Council must therefore strengthen peace efforts by drawing on the tools for pacific settlement provided under the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“Despite the echoing calls by members of the Security Council and the international community, the Russian Federation’s actions have demonstrated an unending disregard for the obligations of international law prohibiting the use of force as it engages in an intense fight to capture the city of Soledar and many other parts of the country. The multiple impacts of the war on the lives of Ukrainians, especially women and children, are tragic, to say the least. The destruction to civilian and critical energy infrastructure is monumental and requires extensive resources to be restored, where possible. We are particularly concerned by recent escalatory rhetoric and posturing, which carry the risk of a possible spillover of hostilities that could set the stage for a wider war, given existing global geopolitical fissures.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her comprehensive briefing on the security and humanitarian situations in Ukraine. Ghana appreciates and remains fully supportive of the crucial work of the different United Nations agencies aimed at addressing the several crises generated by the war. Ten months of the Russian Federation’s war on Ukraine has left many in fear of the great upheaval that lies ahead unless the war is brought to end sooner rather than later. We remain deeply concerned that belligerency appears to prevail over a reasonable approach, requiring a move away from the battle front and for the warring parties to resolve their dispute through dialogue. The prevailing conditions in Ukraine reinforce the critical need for the international community to intensify efforts towards a pacific settlement of the conflict.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“In its enduring wisdom, the Charter of the United Nations provides several modes of pacific settlement, which promise to deliver our present and collective aspiration for peace in Ukraine if undertaken with the genuine commitment and greater determination of the warring sides and all stakeholders. We must pursue the path of dialogue, as there can be no military solution to the conflict. Finally, we urge the parties to uphold the rules of international humanitarian law, in particular the requirements for distinction and proportionality to avoid causing needless harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“It is therefore our view that the preoccupation of the international community should be the immediate cessation of military hostilities, a key aspect of which is the unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine. We reiterate our call on the Russian Federation to end its aggression against Ukraine and respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in line with the norms and principles of international law. While diplomatic efforts to end the war may appear to have eluded the international community, we must remain steadfast and unified in our efforts to facilitate a political dialogue with credible guarantees of addressing the respective security concerns of the parties.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“With each passing day of missile attacks, the toll in civilian casualties and damage to Ukraine’s critical infrastructure continues to compound as the United Nations registers some of the worst humanitarian statistics since the Second World War. We also remain acutely aware of the looming danger of a nuclear catastrophe as the integrity of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant is persistently violated. Beyond Ukraine, the war has spurred unprecedented levels of global energy, food and financial crises, which have derailed the capacity of many developing States to rebound from the impact of the global coronavirus disease pandemic, further worsening socioeconomic conditions for many communities far removed from the theatre of war. It remains in our common interest to end the war and the trail of devastation that it is leaving in its path.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“Any contrary actions, as we witnessed by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, undermine the fundamental principles of international law and the values and purposes of the United Nations Charter and constitute serious threats to international peace and security. Over the past nine months, Ukraine has deployed its military and strategic capabilities in asserting its inherent right to self-defence against the armed attack of the Russian Federation and in a courageous endeavour to preserve its national interests. There is no prohibition om such action, neither do the rules of international law or the Charter prohibit the supply of conventional weapons to a State under armed attack by another. Regrettably, the war has come at the great cost of destruction, damage and the loss of lives.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“I thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing. My delegation has also taken note of the information provided by the civil society representative, Mr. Daniel Kovalik. I begin my statement by reaffirming Ghana’s complete and unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and affirm Ukraine’s inherent right to self-defence under customary international law, codified in Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. The stability of our international system has been carefully built on the established norms of inter-State relations, one of which is the cardinal prohibition on the use of force by one State against another.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“We also reiterate that all programmes and initiatives should be determined based on the needs and priorities identified by the Sudan. In conclusion, the A3 reaffirms its solidarity with the people of the Sudan and calls for a Sudanese-led solution to the political impasse to achieve sustainable peace, security and greater economic development. The A3 also supports the press statement, submitted by the United Kingdom, in respect of the signing of the Sudan political framework agreement on Monday, 5 December.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“We commend the efforts of international humanitarian donors, which continue to extend vital assistance to the people of the Sudan. The role of UNITAMS in supporting the democratic transition process and creating conditions for advancing socioeconomic development in the Sudan cannot be underestimated. We take note of the achievements of UNITAMS highlighted in section III of the Secretary- General’s report, and we pledge our support to the Mission in implementing the four objectives. We take note with appreciation of the continued efforts of engagement between UNITAMS and the Sudanese authorities, as well as other stakeholders, with a view to facilitating the expeditious implementation of the identified plans and programmes.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“The A3 continues to join the appeal by the Secretary-General for exceptional modalities to support vulnerable communities and protect human and social capital through continued international assistance for the Sudan so as to alleviate the suffering of the vulnerable, particularly women and children. The A3 wishes to draw attention to the fact that the Sudan continues to receive new refugees from neighbouring countries, and that compounds the current socioeconomic challenges being experienced by the country. The A3 again urges the international donor community and international financial institutions to reconsider the temporary suspension of aid to the Sudan and continue their support programmes and projects to sustain the lives and livelihoods of the civilian population.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“The A3 notes with concern the dire economic situation in the Sudan and the global food crisis, which has pushed the prices of staples beyond reach for many already vulnerable Sudanese. As noted in the Secretary- General’s report, the prices of sorghum and millet rose by between 10 and 35 per cent in August, reaching new record highs, and the 2022 harvested area and yields are likely to be affected due to climate change, as the Sudan has witnessed below-average early-season rains, resulting in localized losses due to floods and soaring prices of agricultural inputs, including fuel.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“Such clashes could undermine the ongoing political dialogue and peace efforts. The A3 is gravely concerned about the recurrent and deliberate destruction of farms during the rainy season, which exacerbates the already dire economic situation in the Sudan. We call on the Government of the Sudan to investigate those incidents of insecurity and criminal activities and hold the perpetrators accountable. While we welcome the steps taken by the Government of the Sudan to respond to the situation, more efforts are needed, including the expeditious implementation of the National Plan for the Protection of Civilians. We call on all parties to remain faithful to their commitments, including the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“The A3 appeals to the signatories to continue with their efforts to broaden the support base, particularly working with non-signatories to build consensus and address the remaining issues. Furthermore, we urge the Sudanese authorities, which have a fundamental responsibility for creating an environment conducive to viable inclusive political dialogue, to embrace the progress made by releasing all political detainees as a critical confidence-building measure in that regard. On the security front, the A3 remains deeply concerned that, despite the signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement on 3 August, there has been a recurrent outbreak of intercommunal violence in Darfur, leading to general insecurity, as well as intercommunal clashes, armed conflict and criminality, in Blue Nile state.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“We commend the inclusive manner in which the draft constitution was developed by a committee composed of various political party groupings, civil- society organizations and prominent academics and was signed by the Forces for Freedom and Change-Central Council, the Original Democratic Unionist Party, the Popular Congress Party and Ansar Al-Sunna, as well as a range of civil-society organizations, women’s groups and professional associations. We commend the trilateral mechanism, consisting of the United Nations, the AU and IGAD, for its continued efforts in supporting the Sudanese stakeholders in fostering a political dialogue leading to the signing of the political framework agreement.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“The Sudanese people have shown resilience, and we believe that, with the support of the Security Council, through the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS), as well as the leadership of the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the assistance of the international community, they will overcome the present political, economic, security and humanitarian challenges. Based on the contents of the Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/898), the A3 would like to focus its statement on the following four issues: the political, security and economic situations and the UNITAMS mandate. On the political situation, the A3 notes with appreciation the progress made so far in the drafting of a new constitution, spearheaded by the Sudanese Bar Association.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), namely, Gabon, Kenya and my country, Ghana. I thank Special Representative Volker Perthes for his briefing. I welcome the participation of the representative of the Sudan in this meeting. Even as we meet, the Sudan continues to experience significant economic, security and political challenges. However, we welcome the signing of the political framework agreement between civilian political forces and the military institution on 5 December, which is an important first step in returning the country to the democratic transition process. We commend the political progress being made in the light of the ongoing dialogue among the various political stakeholders in the Sudan.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“I also want to reiterate that the sanctions regime was established for the sole purpose of helping to bring peace to Darfur. It is not intended to punish the Sudan but to support the attainment of sustainable peace. The 1591 Committee reiterates its commitment to working together with the Sudan and all relevant stakeholders to make that a reality.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9210 (2022) · 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 Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan, covering the period from 13 September to today. During the reporting period, the Committee received the second quarterly report of the Panel of Experts on the Sudan. The Panel updated us on the implementation process of the Juba Peace Agreement, the regional situation, the status of armed groups and the protection of civilians. The Panel is currently conducting its investigations in the Sudan, including in Darfur. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Government of the Sudan for extending its full cooperation to the Panel.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9210 (2022) · source
“We once again express our solidarity with the people of Ukraine in these perilous times and reaffirm our support for all international efforts to restore peace in Ukraine.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“We reiterate our call for an end to the hostilities and call on the Russian Federation to end its aggression against Ukraine. The immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces from the internationally recognized territories of Ukraine would provide a much-needed window for diplomatic consultations towards a peaceful and comprehensive settlement of the conflict that lies between the two countries. We reiterate further our call on the warring sides to take the necessary measures to protect civilians from harm and avoid the targeted attacks on Ukraine’s energy and other critical infrastructure. There is also a continuing need to address nuclear safety concerns. In conclusion, I reiterate Ghana’s unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“We, who now bear the responsibility of promoting international peace and security, must therefore intensify our efforts to bring an end to the war on Ukraine and, indeed, all conflict situations the world over. The war in Ukraine, in our view, has come at a cost to the world and is an expense that we cannot continue to afford. We must therefore continue in our efforts to bring the parties to the negotiating table in order to chart a political process and a peaceful settlement of the conflict through the channels of dialogue and diplomacy. We welcome reports on the progress being made to resume ammonia exports through the Black Sea ports. The unimpeded export of Ukrainian grain and Russian fertilizers is critical, respectively, to avoid a rebound in global food price increases and avert a food shortage in the coming months.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“The scaling-up of humanitarian assistance, especially the provision of winterization support, is important. However, as we have indicated in previous statements to the Council, such measures are insufficient to mitigate the full impact of the war. The war must end, and it must end now to prevent further debilitating humanitarian conditions. At the founding of the United Nations, world leaders, having witnessed the ugliness of the two previous World Wars on our common humanity, pledged to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. While a third world war has been kept at bay, the war in Ukraine has had far-reaching global consequences.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“We register our strong condemnation of all forms of violations against the rights of children and strongly support investigations into such cases so as to avoid impunity against children in Ukraine. We welcome the differentiated humanitarian assistance that would ensure that we can meet the specific needs of the children, especially their psychosocial, health and nutritional needs. We urge international support for the restoration of Ukraine’s energy and water supply infrastructure that have been damaged or destroyed and hope that the international conference announced by the French Government to be held in Paris on 13 December will help to mobilize resources in order to complement the efforts of United Nations humanitarian agencies and further enhance resilience in Ukraine.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“We are concerned that those attacks are happening at a critical time when temperatures are dropping and many homes are already without access to heating or water, thereby further worsening the humanitarian conditions of the people. We are particularly disheartened by the plight of Ukrainian children, whose childhoods have been upended by the war. It is not only unfortunate, but also unacceptable that children — anywhere — should suffer from the scourge of armed conflict. Thousands of Ukrainian children have been either killed, maimed or displaced to unfamiliar environments as a result of the war. The physical and psychological well-being of those children is under constant threat from the persisting violence, disruptions to their education and, in some cases, sexual abuse and violations.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for his briefing. The Security Council is once again convening, in close succession, on account of the humanitarian crisis resulting from the unrelenting military bombardments on civilian populated areas in Ukraine. Despite several calls by the Council for the protection of civilians, the war in Ukraine continues to unfold, with devastating impacts on civilians and civilian infrastructure critical to the survival and livelihoods of the people. The ordinary people of Ukraine continue to suffer attacks, in blatant violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. We continue to be deeply concerned about military hostilities across several front lines, especially the new wave of missile attacks that began yesterday and have reportedly claimed some civilian lives.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, as we reaffirm our support for resolution 2118 (2013), we renew our call for enhanced engagement between the OPCW Technical Secretariat and the Syrian National Authority to address all outstanding issues that constrain meaningful progress on the full implementation of the resolution.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“Meanwhile, we acknowledge the generous contributions and pledges by a number of countries of up to €37 million for the OPCW’s Trust Fund for Syria Missions, which was established in November 2015 to support the Fact-Finding Mission and other remaining activities of the OPCW in the country, including the work of the Declaration Assessment Team and the Investigation and Identification Team. We remain committed to the established norms against the use of chemical weapons and support all efforts to eliminate their production, storage and use. The A3 collectively reiterates its position against the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstances.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“The prompt resolution of the investigation will allow both the Syrian National Authority and the Security Council the opportunity to rededicate precious time and resources to the other existing challenges facing the Syrian people. We remind the international community that the use of chemical weapons in Rif Dimashq on 21 August 2013 and the resulting deaths of civilians, which outraged the world and spurred it into action, should continue to galvanize us in our quest to completely eliminate the country’s chemical weapons programme and ensure justice for the victims.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate our call on the Syrian National Authority to engage constructively with the Technical Secretariat of the OPCW in order to satisfactorily resolve all outstanding issues and hold the twenty-fifth round of consultations with the Declaration Assessment Team. It is our hope that the ongoing communication between the focal points of the two sides to agree on the agenda for the proposed high-level meeting will yield the desired outcome and will ultimately lead to the establishment of a road map to address the persistent divergence between the positions of the OPCW and the Syrian authorities with regard to the outstanding gaps, inconsistencies and discrepancies.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“We underscore that the full cooperation of the Syrian National Authority with the OPCW and its compliance with all aspects of the decision by the Executive Council of 27 September 2013 is critical to the breaking of the current impasse on the elimination of the country’s chemical weapons programme. To that end, we regret that the meeting between the Technical Secretariat of the OPCW and the Syrian Arab Republic scheduled to be held in Beirut on 15–16 November this year to deliberate on matters pertaining to the country’s chemical weapons programme did not take place as agreed.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“We also note the Syrian Arab Republic’s submission to the Technical Secretariat on 15 November of a document entitled “The General National Document Regarding the Cooperation of the Syrian Arab Republic with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons between 2013 and 2022” and look forward to receiving a copy of it. However, we are deeply worried about the lack of tangible progress by the stakeholders to fully address the issue in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution 2118 (2013) and bring closure to the matter.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“I deliver this joint statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, namely, Gabon, Kenya and my own country, Ghana (A3). We thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her briefing and welcome the participation in this meeting of the representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Türkiye. We take note of the 110th monthly report of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (see S/2022/897) and welcome the submission to the OPCW of the 108th report of the Syrian Arab Republic. We are reminded yet again of the lack of substantive progress in efforts to eliminate the country’s chemical weapons programme.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“In a similar vein, we would like to emphasize that any comprehensive attempt to establish global accountability for the crimes perpetrated in Iraq must continue to include UNITAD’s cooperation with other Member States. In that regard, we urge the Team to build on its accomplishments and continue to improve how it supports domestic processes around the world. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Ghana’s support for the work of UNITAD under the leadership of Special Adviser Christian Ritscher, as well as its expectations for the successful implementation of the Team’s mandate, which is critical to delivering justice for victims and genuine national reconciliation.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“In that context, we look forward to the completion during the next reporting period of the case assessment reports on the destruction of cultural heritage by ISIL in Iraq, ISIL leadership and hierarchical structure in Mosul and Tal Afar and crimes committed by ISIL against other communities in and around Sinjar. UNITAD’s commitment to enhanced cooperation and improved information-sharing with the Government of Iraq remains vital to the implementation of its mandate. We applaud the Team for its continued cooperation with the Iraqi authorities and encourage it to continue to sustain the healthy cooperation and coordination that have characterized its relationship with Iraq’s political and judicial authorities.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“We also welcome the progress made across all investigative lines of inquiry during the reporting period, particularly the completion of a first case assessment focused on crimes committed by ISIL against the Christian community in Iraq, as well as deeper insights into the development and use of chemical and biological weapons. As well as attesting to the Team’s commitment, those developments are critical to the evidence-gathering process in support of domestic investigations and prosecutions that can deliver justice to victims and survivors.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“Although the pursuit of accountability and justice is a painstaking process, Ghana is encouraged by the significant progress that the Team continues to make to bringing ISIL perpetrators to justice. We are particularly pleased to note that during the reporting period the Team continued to intensify its focus on transitioning from investigating to building targeted case files focused on individual perpetrators, including through capacity-building efforts. That phase of the work of UNITAD is crucial if we are to advance the delivery of its mandate and move the accountability process forward through the transfer of evidence gathered by the Team to Iraqi authorities and the subsequent prosecution of individuals responsible for international crimes.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“As the Council has repeatedly stated, pursuing justice and seeking redress for the victims of heinous international crimes committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is a collective duty that we owe to international justice and to humankind. Any failure on our part to establish meaningful accountability for atrocities committed by ISIL will only undermine the global fight against terrorism, thereby diminishing the aspirations of victims and survivors for justice. We must not allow that to happen. Ghana holds the view that maintaining the momentum in the global response to accountability for atrocities committed by ISIL is crucial if we are to deal decisively with the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“Let me first join others in congratulating you, Madam President, on your country’s assumption of the presidency of the Security Council, and assuring you of our full support during the month of December. I thank Special Adviser Christian Ritscher for his briefing on the ninth report of the Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) (see S/2022/836), which reflects the progress made by the Investigative Team during the reporting period in ongoing investigations. My delegation would also like to welcome the Permanent Representative of Iraq to today’s meeting.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · 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.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · 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: Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria; and Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. The Security Council will now begin its consideration the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Pedersen.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · 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 4.45 p.m.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“We call on the parties, particularly Ansar Allah, to take immediate steps towards lifting the siege to help ease the suffering of the affected people. On the issue of the FSO SAFER oil tanker, we commend all stakeholders who have made various contributions to enable the first phase of the operation to commence, and we call for expedited action by the United Nations and all those involved in the process so as to avert humanitarian and environmental disaster. In conclusion, we entreat the parties to be flexible and make the needed concessions to renew the truce agreement in the interest of all Yemenis. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Yemen.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“We remain concerned about the fate of missing and detained humanitarian workers in the country and call for necessary information on their whereabouts as well as for their immediate and unconditional release. As highlighted in today’s briefing, the danger posed by explosive remnants of war in Yemen, particularly in Al-Hudaydah remains high. We are deeply concerned that notwithstanding the lull in hostilities, landmines continue to claim the lives of many Yemenis. We call for global and concerted efforts to address the problem. It is regrettable that the continuing blocking of roads into and out of the city of Ta’iz remains one of the main sticking points in the negotiations to extend the truce.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“In this regard, as we welcome the continuing engagement of the Government of Yemen with the Special Envoy in his quest to extend the truce, we urge the two parties, especially Ansar Allah, to be flexible and undertake constructive dialogue in the spirit of compromise and with a view to reaching a peaceful resolution of the conflict. On the humanitarian front, we call for continued international support to address the widespread food insecurity in Yemen that puts parts of the country’s population at high risk of famine. International support in that regard must be increased to help bridge the humanitarian funding gap and make food and other essential supplies reach all those in desperate need in the country.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“We condemn recent reports of attacks in the country, including the aerial attack against a vessel at Al-Dubba oil terminal in Hadramaut governorate on 21 October 2022, for which Ansar Allah claimed responsibility. We remind the parties that any escalation of hostilities will reverse the marginal progress made under the truce agreement and exacerbate the humanitarian situation in the country. We therefore implore the parties, particularly, Ansar Allah, to refrain from actions that may derail the relative calm and tranquillity that the people of Yemen have enjoyed in recent times. It is imperative that the interests of the people of Yemen should reign supreme as the parties engage in negotiations.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ghana. Let me begin by thanking Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Ms. Reena Ghelani for their briefings. At the outset, we note with regret the continuing inability of the parties to reach an agreement to extend the truce in line with the proposal of the Special Envoy, since it elapsed early last month. We renew our appeal to the international community to take the necessary steps to prevail on the parties to renew the truce agreement and forestall any possible escalation of military hostilities with its attendant consequences for civilian lives. Regional stakeholders with influence over the parties must leverage those relationships to get the parties to end the conflict and take the path of peace.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“I thank Ms. Ghelani for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Saudi Arabia and Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen; and Ms. Reena Ghelani, Director for Operations and Advocacy, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Grundberg.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source