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Pérez Loose

lines on the record: 702
first: 2023-01-05
most recent: 2023-11-22
sittings or episodes: 134
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“For that reason, we support the Secretary-General’s call to allow rapid, unimpeded humanitarian access of vital supplies to Gaza, such as water, food and fuel. We recognize those who are making efforts to ensure that is possible. Failing to achieve that would lead to an even greater tragedy. In that regard, we call upon all actors to exercise restraint, avoid exacerbating tensions and prevent an expansion of violence to other zones. As my delegation has said on numerous occasions, the only way to end this conflict is through a negotiated, definitive and just solution for the parties, with the existence of two States, Palestine and Israel, based on the 1967 borders and the relevant resolutions.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9443 (2023) · source
“They do not represent the Palestinian people, their inalienable right to self- determination or their legitimate aspirations to live in security, liberty and justice, with opportunities and dignity. As we speak, the tragic and unacceptable deaths of innocent Palestinian civilians, including women and children, continue to occur. We reiterate our solidarity with their families and the people of Palestine. We recognize Israel’s right to defend its population, and we recall that, in exercising legitimate defence, the principles of international humanitarian law — necessity, proportionality, distinction and humanity — must be upheld at all times. There is no justification for causing pain and death to innocent civilians. Therefore, all efforts must be deployed to avoid affecting civilians in that way.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9443 (2023) · source
“As this is the first time that I will be discussing this matter publicly, aside from the explanation of vote that we provided this morning (see S/PV.9442), I would like to reiterate in the strongest terms our firmest and most unequivocal condemnation of the unjustifiable terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas. We also express our condolences to the families of the victims of those heinous acts and our solidarity with the people of Israel and other countries whose citizens were affected, including Latin American countries. We demand the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages taken by Hamas. There is absolutely no justification for attacking innocent civilians or, worse yet, using them as human shields. Hamas’s terrorist attacks do not represent the Palestinian people.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9443 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the briefings we heard this morning and for the convening of this emergency meeting following the tragic news that is fuelling the escalation of violence that began on 7 October. I would like to express our profound sadness and condemnation in the strongest terms regarding the killing of hundreds of civilians at the Al Ahli Hospital, in Gaza. Hospitals can never be the target of attacks, under any circumstances or any pretext. There is absolutely no justification for what happened yesterday. Likewise, we condemn the killing of personnel of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) — teachers, doctors, engineers, psychologists and support staff. Humanitarian assistance personnel must always be protected.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9443 (2023) · source
“On 24 September 1973, Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ambassador Antonio Lucio Paredes spoke before the General Assembly and said: “it is equally necessary that the activities of the great Powers, that in one way or another support the parties to the conflict in the Middle East, must be directed to finding solutions for the establishment of constructive peace and not stand in the way of possible formulas of agreement and understanding. The conflict in the Middle East, because of its explosive nature, obliges the United Nations to try unflaggingly to end it.” (A/PV.2124, paragraph 145) Those words remain valid even though they were said more than 50 years ago.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source
“The Brazilian presidency’s draft resolution includes elements that are necessary in the face of a situation that is worsening by the minute. The credibility of the Council depends on our decisions at times like this. Ecuador abstained with regard to the amendments (S/2023/775 and S/2023/776), since the aspects therein were covered in the draft resolution. We regret the fact that once again the Council was unable to adopt a draft resolution due to the use of the veto. However, our efforts do not end here. We will do everything within our grasp to ensure that the Council can rapidly reach a decision and take action with regard to this conflict.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We voted in favour of the draft resolution proposed by the Brazilian presidency (S/2023/773), as did many other members of the Security Council. It was the result of a constructive and collective negotiating process that included all Security Council members, and we are convinced that collective work and good- faith negotiations are indispensable for effective multilateralism. They constitute the best pathway forward to fulfil the responsibilities placed upon us. We are convinced that the Council cannot continue to be silent in the face of events that are clearly a threat to international peace and security and that are already having grave humanitarian consequences.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source
“In that regard, it is appropriate to welcome the written advice of the Peacebuilding Commission, which addresses the issues mentioned and which also expresses the need to support the capacity of the countries of the region to conduct peaceful, inclusive and transparent elections. Finally, it is worth mentioning in particular the United Nations Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region, and I highlight its initiatives 3 and 9 which focus on women and peace and security, as well as responsible mining, with a view to reducing the threats to peace and which require strengthened financing for their implementation.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“We encourage the consolidation of regional policies to ban the recruitment and use of minors and ensure that they are treated in accordance with international laws on prevention and on the protection of the rights of children. Ecuador believes that, in order to consolidate peace, it is necessary to address the root causes of conflicts, one of them being the illegal exploitation of natural resources. That is why we must strengthen capacities to combat this scourge. The strengthening of women’s participation in national and local political structures is essential to make progress towards genuine peacebuilding.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“And in the context of the Nairobi process, it shows a willingness to resume an inter-Congolese dialogue and dialogue with armed groups. The deteriorating humanitarian situation requires the international community’s immediate attention. We therefore welcomed the high-level tripartite meeting held on 15 May by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to address the return of refugees of those nationalities. In that regard, it is relevant to support the building of institutions and capacities that will enable the implementation of national plans on women and peace and security, in accordance with resolution 1325 (2000).”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“The efforts under way are positive developments aimed at harmonizing and coordinating existing peace initiatives to address the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, such as the quadripartite summit of the East African Community, the Economic Community of Central African States, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Southern African Development Community. The summit was convened in Luanda under the auspices of the African Union on 27 June, and it should continue and be strengthened. Progress on the tenth summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region provides for regular meetings of the ad hoc verification mechanism to review the implementation of the Luanda road map.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“In that regard, my delegation reiterates the need to stop the advance of the armed groups that operate on the borders and in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and specifically of the Mouvement du 23 mars. Similarly, we encourage the continuation of regional and subregional efforts aimed at creating confidence-building measures as part of the mediation, as those are key to overcoming the stalemate. The Luanda and Nairobi processes underscore the importance of coordination and complementarity between the political and military initiatives, for which the support of the Secretary- General, through his Special Envoy, is crucial.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by thanking the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region, Mr. Huang Xia, for his briefing. I also want to take this opportunity to thank him for the support he provides for the implementation of the existing agreements that promote peace and regional integration and contribute to regional dialogue and peace. I also thank Mr. João Samuel Caholo, Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, and Ms. Joséphine Malimukono, President of the Concertation des Collectifs des Associations Féminines de la Région des Grands Lacs. According to the Secretary-General’s report (S/2023/730), the situation in the Great Lakes region remains volatile and unpredictable.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“In addition, we note that all elements of the text of the Russian Federation’s draft resolution were addressed in the draft resolution negotiated by the Brazilian presidency and that they continue to be the subject of consultations. For those reasons, we abstained in the voting on the draft resolution presented by the Russian Federation.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9439 (2023) · source
“It has been rightly noted that there are two inseparable dimensions of the unfolding tragedy. However, the draft resolution of the Russian Federation does not mention, much less condemn, the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas, which were the immediate cause of the escalation of violence and the resulting humanitarian crisis. Nor does it contain any mention of international humanitarian law and the obligation to respect that law. The urgency and seriousness of the situation cannot in any way be used to score short-lived political or media victories. The Council should adopt resolutions that seek to put an end to the human suffering in a serious and constructive manner.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9439 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): In my statement, I will refer to the draft resolution on which we have just voted (S/2023/772). My delegation regrets that the Russian Federation has presented to the Security Council for its consideration a draft resolution that was not the subject of a process of negotiation and that consequently reflects only the position of the proposing State. We were surprised to see the text in blue despite the requests of several members of the Council for an extension to the time for negotiations when it was clear that there were still unresolved concerns and when the President of the Council at the same time was seeking to incorporate the points of view of all members of the Council in a common text, pursuant to a collective appeal made at our meeting on Friday.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9439 (2023) · source
“It is important that international cooperation be redoubled to tackle illicit trafficking and human smuggling in the region and to bring the perpetrators to justice. On the security front, it is important that efforts aimed at building confidence between military and security leaders in support of the political process continue to be undertaken to create a security environment conducive to the holding of fair and secure elections. The recent clashes in Tripoli and Benghazi are a reminder of the importance of having unified military and security institutions in the country. UNMIL’s mandate is days away from expiring. My delegation will participate constructively in the negotiations on the draft resolution with a view to extending the Mission’s mandate and renewing the Council’s support for the political process in Libya.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“The impact of the disaster has underscored the urgency of overcoming the political stalemate. We note positively the work of the joint 6+6 committee in drafting the electoral laws, which were subsequently adopted by the House of Representatives. We trust that the relevant Libyan actors, supported by UNSMIL, will resolve any contentious issues to enable peaceful, transparent and inclusive elections to be held as soon as possible. My country reaffirms its support for the Special Representative’s efforts to reach a viable political agreement in the interest of all Libyans. Moreover, we must continue to pay close attention to the humanitarian situation of migrants and refugees in Libya.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“Ecuador hopes that this show of unity will be translated to all sectors of society. Now more than ever, the Libyan people need unity. Efforts aimed at the recovery and reconstruction of the areas affected by the disaster must be stepped up, with long-term strategies, focusing on the most vulnerable groups and prioritizing, among other things, psychosocial support for the affected populations. Ecuador echoes the call of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to all relevant national and local Libyan authorities and international partners to facilitate agreement on a unified and coordinated Libyan national mechanism to lead the recovery and reconstruction efforts and guarantee transparency and accountability, based on an objective assessment of the situation and the needs on the ground.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative Bathily and Ambassador Ishikane for their briefings. I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya, Ambassador Taher Elsonni. I would like to begin by expressing Ecuador’s solidarity with the people and Government of Libya following the devastating tragedy that occurred in Derna last September as a result of the passage of Storm Daniel. We express our condolences to the Libyan people for the loss of their loved ones. The reports of coordinated work for those affected within Libya are encouraging. It has been positive to hear that the natural disaster has created a sense of national solidarity in which Libyan citizens have left behind political questions and have united to help those effected.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“The African Union and the United Nations are natural partners, united by shared values, principles and objectives. Therefore, the United Nations and its Member States have much to gain from greater cooperation, coordination and consultations with the African Union. The stronger our relationship, the more effective we can be in our efforts on the ground, now and in the future.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“We are also convinced that our efforts to enhance cooperation between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the Security Council can be inspired by the unity regularly demonstrated by three African members of the Security Council and their cohesive political commitments, as underlined by Mozambique this morning. The invitations to senior officials of the African Union to brief the Security Council are key opportunities to gain first-hand regional and subregional perspectives on issues affecting the continent and should be more frequent. There is also a need to revitalize and continually improve the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa as a mechanism for regular exchanges between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we commend the progress made by the African Union, in particular the implementation of the Continental Framework for Youth, Peace and Security, the appointment of a Youth Envoy and five African Youth Ambassadors for Peace — one for each region of the African continent, the creation of the Youth for Peace Africa Programme and the institutionalization of the participation of young people in the African Union’s decision-making processes through an advisory council with a defined budget and mandate. We believe that those good practices should be disseminated and shared with other regional organizations, the United Nations and other strategic partners, with a view to mainstreaming the principles of the youth, peace and security agenda throughout the world.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“I was able to see first-hand how the African Union Peace and Security Council and the Security Council have strengthened their strategic partnership to address the challenges related to peace and security in Africa and are making continuous efforts to enhance coordination and information-sharing to achieve common objectives. I was also able to observe first-hand the important work of the United Nations Office to the African Union and receive valuable information from its head, Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa, Ms. Hanna Tetteh. As I said in my visit to Addis Ababa, Ecuador and the African Union share priorities such as the youth, peace and security agenda.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I am grateful for the briefings this morning on cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union on issues of peace and security in Africa. As we have said before, Ecuador considers that cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations goes beyond what is stated in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations on regional arrangements and is indispensable to uphold the three fundamental pillars of this Organization: the maintenance of international peace and security, the promotion and protection of human rights and the implementation of the sustainable development agenda. Just last week, I had the honour of participating in the Council’s visit to the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“As we approach the halfway point of the 15- year deadline for the implementation of the Final Peace Agreement, I would like to reiterate Ecuador’s support for the peace process in Colombia and the implementation of the agreement within the framework of the “total peace” policy, including initiatives aimed at ensuring better security conditions and sustainable development for marginalized populations, particularly those in border areas.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source
“Ecuador echoes the Secretary-General’s call for all armed groups to put an end to violence against civilians, participate in good faith in peace initiatives and demonstrate their willingness to work for peace. We welcome the approval by the National Commission on Security Guarantees of the public policy aimed at dismantling illegal armed groups and criminal organizations, which we hope will help to stop violence in the conflict-affected areas. The Security Council looks forward to hearing the results of the pilot plans that have been implemented in the Magdalena Medio, Caguán and northern Cauca areas. We also hope that the department and municipal elections to be held on 29 October will be held in a safe, peaceful and respectful manner, with the broad participation of the public.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source
“On the other hand, at a time when the SJP is approaching the phase of issuing the first restorative sentences, it is important for the Colombian State to undertake efforts to ensure favourable conditions for carrying out those sentences and for them to be accepted by Colombian society. It is important to acknowledge the reports of a decrease in violence as a result of the ceasefire reached with the Ejército de Liberación, and those concerning the ongoing talks with the Estado Mayor Central Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejército del Pueblo, which could result in a ceasefire agreement with specific provisions on the protection of civil society.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source
“The recently adopted national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) is an essential instrument to promote the active participation of women in peacebuilding processes. Ecuador recognizes the work of the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition as an international reference point for the application of transitional justice. The opening of Case 11 by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SJP), which will investigate sexual and gender-based violence committed in the context of the conflict in Colombia, is another element that contributes in that regard.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I welcome the participation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia, Mr. Álvaro Leyva Durán. I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Mr. Rodrigo Botero García for their briefings. I also thank the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission for his intervention. The Commission’s recommendations should always be taken into account by the Council. The progress reflected in the report of the Secretary- General (S/2023/701) is encouraging, especially that derived from the attention paid to gender provisions in the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source
“How many children have to die before the Russian Federation ends this absurd invasion? We demand compliance with international humanitarian law. Lastly, and in view of all of this, we insist once again on the need for the Council to equip the Secretary- General with better tools to contribute to a peaceful settlement based on respect for the sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, including its territorial waters.”
2023-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9431 (2023) · source
“During the high-level week of the General Assembly, the delegations of the Security Council and the Member States of the Assembly sent a strong message to put an end to this military aggression, to withdraw the occupying forces and to establish a peace based on respect for territorial integrity. Today we once again urge the Russian Federation to put an end to its invasion, which continues to cause so much pain and destruction. We reject in the strongest terms the recent attacks in Hroza in the Kharkiv region, which hit residential areas, destroyed civilian infrastructure and killed more than 50 people. In the face of such events, accountability is essential. In that context, we wonder how much more critical infrastructure needs to destroyed? How many more children’s parks or playgrounds need to be destroyed?”
2023-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9431 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s meeting, at the request of Ukraine, in accordance with Articles 34 and 35 of the Charter of the United Nations. I acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of Ukraine in the Chamber. I thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, and Ms. Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for their briefings. Every day that passes in this war — this senseless invasion — means yet another day of mourning.”
2023-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9431 (2023) · source
“Lastly, we encourage countries able to do so to support the Mission that we have just authorized, as requested by Haiti, and to increase their support and economic and social cooperation, which will enable the Haitian people to overcome the current — and most precarious — humanitarian situation.”
2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source
“We also included robust language and provisions concerning human rights, sexual violence, prevention, accountability, the protection of children, and appropriate wastewater management and other safeguards to guard against the introduction and spread of communicable diseases. And decisive progress was made on efforts to prevent the transfer and illicit trafficking of arms and ammunition into Haiti, which is a long-term commitment. We also included provisions such as the call for the Mission to support the Haitian National Police in its efforts to protect and guarantee access for humanitarian aid. We underscored the importance of the political process, in which the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti will continue to play a key supporting role.”
2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source
“On 14 July, I explained that resolution 2692 (2023) was an important step, but not the end goal (see S/PV.9377). The crisis in Haiti is multidimensional and therefore requires a comprehensive response. For the same reason, I reiterate today that the resolution that we have just adopted is not the final goal either. It is a historic and significant milestone on which we can build. The resolution that we have adopted reaffirms the Security Council’s strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and unity of Haiti. At all times during the negotiation process, we bore in mind the importance of not repeating past mistakes.”
2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, I would be remiss if I failed to mention African leadership with regard to Kenya’s willingness to consider leading the Mission, the broad support provided by the three African members of the Council and the support shown by several other member States of the African Union, all of which clearly exemplifies South-South cooperation. I am particularly grateful for the close and continued cooperation of the United States delegation, as co-penholder of the resolution throughout the process spanning the months of August, September and even the first weekend of October. We hope that the adoption of this resolution will send a clear and strong message to the leaders and members of the gangs that are plaguing Haiti. Strategic communications therefore remain key, including before deployment.”
2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source
“I acknowledge Brazil’s central role in both the adoption of resolution 2692 (2023) of 14 July, which proposed the deployment of a support mission for the Haitian National Police, and the negotiations process to adopt the resolution authorizing United Nations Member States to form and deploy the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti. I also acknowledge the valuable contributions by all delegations, which have undeniably strengthened the resolution authorizing the Mission’s deployment at a time when Haiti needs it the most.”
2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I acknowledge the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Haiti at this meeting. I also acknowledge the presence of the delegations of Jamaica, Guyana and Kenya. I commend Albania on its presidency for September, and I wish Brazil every success as President of the Council for October. What better way to begin the Brazilian presidency of the Security Council than with the adoption of the resolution authorizing the deployment of the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti (resolution 2699 (2023))?”
2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source
“I would therefore like to reiterate that it is appropriate to continue the ongoing investigations in line with the fundamental principles of the rule of law.”
2023-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9424 (2023) · source
“On top of that, we have also emphasized our concern about the fact that acts such as these, in an extremely complex global geopolitical situation, exacerbate tensions and could have unpredictable consequences, which is why we have continued to urge States to avoid speculation and act with maximum restraint. Ecuador will continue to be guided by the information that has been provided to the Council in the past by Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, who has called for avoiding disruptive actions that could affect or obstruct the quest for the truth. The information provided by Sweden, Germany and Denmark in document S/2023/517, which was circulated a little over two months ago, reflects the complex nature of the national investigations, which involve technical, scientific and logistical aspects, among others.”
2023-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9424 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I have listened carefully to the speakers. As we mark the year that has passed since the explosions that occurred in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, and as it is clear that they were acts of sabotage, I want to reiterate my delegation’s condemnation of the incident. There can be no justification for attacks on essential civil infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, and we deplore the fact that they put the safety of maritime and air navigation at risk. We have also repeatedly deplored their environmental impact, with incalculable consequences for the contamination of marine life, as well as potentially for the climate through the release of hundreds of millions of cubic metres of gas into the atmosphere.”
2023-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9424 (2023) · source
“For that reason, we reaffirm our support for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and our intention to support any initiative aimed at giving the Afghan population the opportunity to live in a State capable of protecting their human rights and guaranteeing their well-being and security.”
2023-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9423 (2023) · source
“My delegation takes note of the bilateral and regional efforts and mechanisms for cooperation and dialogue that exist with the Taliban regime; however, we call for those efforts to have as their fundamental objective the promotion of the effective implementation of human rights policies and the reconstruction of an inclusive, participatory society that is consistent with international law. Faced with the lack of flexibility of the Taliban regime, we call for global solidarity and for concerted political action in the region and the international community. The situation in Afghanistan must continue to be a priority for the Council.”
2023-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9423 (2023) · source
“Ecuador reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security and weakens the rule of law and democracy. We reiterate the importance of implementing coordinated actions among the competent bodies of the United Nations system, regional organizations and neighbouring countries to step up the fight against terrorism, illicit arms trafficking, violent extremism and drug trafficking. The current funding crisis is unprecedented. We encourage donors not to falter when it comes to fulfilling their commitments. In the case of Afghanistan, less than 30 per cent has been raised up to the month of September, which jeopardizes the continuity of the programmes that have been easing the situation of 29 million of people in need.”
2023-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9423 (2023) · source
“We would sound the alert with respect to the abuse and violations that have occurred against political representatives from various sectors, human rights defenders, former government officials and armed forces. Possible constitutional and legal reforms should be geared towards strengthening institutions and the participation of all actors. The most recent report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team (see S/2023/549) notes that there is evidence that various terrorist groups, including Al-Qaida and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan Province, could have greater margin for manoeuvre to finance and organize their operations.”
2023-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9423 (2023) · source
“The crisis in Afghanistan involves a number of facets: a lack of institutions; the violation of human rights, the deterioration of socioeconomic indicators; the increase in the number of people who require humanitarian assistance to survive; the recruitment and use of children; and the obstacles that the Taliban impose on the deployment of humanitarian aid. The persistence with which the Taliban regimes continues its violations against human rights and fundamental freedoms is the most worrisome, specifically regarding the situation of women and girls, given the deepening of its policies on the refusal to allow work and education, as well as their resistance to repealing the edicts that institutionalize gender discrimination and that practically constitute apartheid.”
2023-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9423 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Roza Otunbayeva, the Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Sima Sami Bahous and Ms. Karima Bennoune, civil society representative, for their briefings. I welcome the presence of the representatives of Afghanistan, India, Iran and Pakistan. The content of the Special Representative’s briefing, specifically with regard to the lack of results in restoring the rights and freedoms of women and girls, the difficulties in getting humanitarian assistance to the population most in need and persistent security risks, is a cause for concern and vigilance for the Council.”
2023-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9423 (2023) · source
“We continue to support the work of UNMISS and all efforts to reduce violence perpetrated by the military through an appropriate accountability mechanism. Finally, I should point out that illicit trafficking in weapons worsens the situation of the civilian population and threatens security in other countries in the region, causing fragile areas to deteriorate further. It is time to silence the guns in South Sudan and pave the way for a civilian democratic transition in the country.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source
“We should emphasize the women participants’ involvement in those events and recall the commitments undertaken in the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan on gender provisions. Women’s participation is key in electoral processes and the transition process towards peace. Greater efforts must therefore be made to ensure their inclusion and that of a gender perspective in the discussions. I also want to reiterate that it is especially necessary to preserve dialogue itself, without restrictions on freedom of thought or opinion. It is also essential to open more avenues enabling journalists, media correspondents, human rights defenders and humanitarian workers to carry out their work. The sexual violence, murders and kidnappings that we are seeing are alarming and must be punished.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source