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2022-09-22
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  1. “It is the only way in which the people of the world will consider this institution legitimate enough to earn their regard and cooperation. I conclude by saluting those individuals, institutions and Governments, as well as United Nations bodies and agencies, that continue to help alleviate the suffering of those affected by the war in Ukraine. I reaffirm Kenya’s respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.”

    2022-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9135 (2022) · source

  2. “If there is a major result the world needs from Ukraine, beyond peace and security for the people of Ukraine, it is for such an announcement to lead to real change. The farmers, villagers, pastoralists, fisherfolk, traders and workers of Africa need their livelihoods protected from the climate crisis. They need the many serious conflicts on the Security Council’s agenda solved and not relegated to the margins because of the situation in Ukraine. Who will protect their interests in the Security Council with the means from an amended Charter of the United Nations? Only permanent membership for African States will do. In that regard, we call on the entire permanent membership to commit to fully embracing reforms.”

    2022-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9135 (2022) · source

  3. “Active hostilities should be replaced by a mediated agreement that secures the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, while addressing the security concerns of all parties and regional stakeholders. The situation in Ukraine is highlighting the need for serious reforms of the Security Council. His Excellency Mr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, in his speech yesterday to the General Assembly (see A/77/PV.6), called for the democratization of the Security Council if its damaged legitimacy is not to be totally destroyed. Our President made the clarion call that it was time that the Council more powerfully heed the voice and place of Africa through the reform of its membership. He also welcomed President Joe Biden’s announcement calling for the permanent and non-permanent membership of the Council to be expanded.”

    2022-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9135 (2022) · source

  4. “On the battlefield, civilians are being subjected to serious harm, in contravention of fundamental international law and human rights obligations. It is a vital priority to ensure that national authorities subject their soldiers to severe disciplinary action for any abuses, especially of civilians or captured combatants. Military commanders should surrender those suspected of such atrocities to the relevant authorities for prosecution. All parties, including those making allegations of human rights abuses or against whom allegations are made, should agree to prompt, independent and impartial investigations. Even as we justly condemn and call for accountability for war-related violations, we know that the truest protection of civilians comes from stopping the war. In that regard, Kenya calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities.”

    2022-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9135 (2022) · source

  5. “Kenya’s delegation commends you, Madam President, and France for your country’s able stewardship of the Security Council during the month of September. I also want to thank Secretary- General António Guterres and Mr. Karim Khan for their updates on the situation in Ukraine. The war in Ukraine is a serious breach of the Charter of the United Nations. The obligation to respect the territorial integrity of all Member States will be further undermined should any action be taken to change the legal character of areas in eastern Ukraine. We are in a moment of grave danger to international peace and security. The escalation of the war that the international community feared is under way. There are now clear threats being made about the potential deployment of weapons of mass destruction in the conflict.”

    2022-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9135 (2022) · source