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Pérez Loose

lines on the record: 702
first: 2023-01-05
most recent: 2023-11-22
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“As we have been saying in our statements, women’s participation is fundamental in the electoral processes and in the transition to peace, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1325 (2020). In that connection, we encourage the Government to redouble its efforts to reach the 35 per cent minimum quota for women in the transitional institutions and executive bodies, and we highlight the role played by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in training women towards that goal. My delegation also considers it necessary to preserve the civic space where dialogue can prevail, without restrictions on freedom of opinion and expression, and to open more avenues for journalists, human rights defenders, humanitarian personnel and media correspondents to carry out their work.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“Protection must be strengthened so that work can be carried out to provide assistance to the most vulnerable, and to demand free access for humanitarian aid, in accordance with international humanitarian law. Secondly, on the political aspects, we are concerned about the slow implementation of the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan and the delays in meeting the targets agreed in August 2022. For the political transition to finally be achieved, it is necessary for all parties to commit to the peace process and its implementation. In that regard, we call for there to be no new political deadlocks that could be perceived as a violation of the Revitalized Agreement and could hinder the mutual confidence-building measures between the parties.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Mr. Charles Tai Gituai and Mr. Marco Impagliazzo for their briefings. I acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of South Sudan at today’s meeting. The situation facing South Sudan is definitely one of the most complex in terms of humanitarian, political and human rights challenges. First, we are concerned about the humanitarian situation in the country, which has worsened since the beginning of the conflict in the Sudan, in particular with the displacement of refugees, adding to the nearly 2.2 million internally displaced persons in the country. This depletes available resources, creates tensions and has caused a serious humanitarian crisis in the areas surrounding the Sudan. We condemn the attacks on humanitarian convoys.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“We hope that the Central African Republic will continue to work with the Peacebuilding Commission to strengthen the judicial system. Finally, Ecuador appreciates the work of MINUSCA and its active cooperation with the Government of the Central African Republic. We encourage continued dialogue to provide better results for the population that the Mission has the mandate and obligation to protect.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source
“Efforts should be made to assist this population through voluntary contributions, and a support system is needed to open up financial flows that would enable the State to provide basic services for their development. We continue to receive information on violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. We deplore gender-based violence and the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war, as well as violations perpetrated against ethnic and religious minorities. We call for investigations into these violations, from wherever they come. Combating impunity is essential to ending cycles of violence and promoting reconciliation. We encourage the work carried out by the Special Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity, as well as the Truth, Justice, Reparation and Reconciliation Commission.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source
“The population continues to be victimized by these dangers, as well as by extortion and the imposition of illegal taxes, which is why we call for the continuation of MINUSCA’s joint efforts to clear these devices and protect civilians. We urge the Central African Republic’s neighbouring countries to cooperate in the fight against the illegal trafficking of arms and explosives. On the humanitarian situation, the report of the Secretary General (S/2023/442) indicates that due to the conflict in the Sudan, the number of people crossing into the Central African Republic is increasing. Humanitarian access to the displaced will worsen with the onset of the rainy season. It is estimated that 56 per cent of the Central African population will require humanitarian assistance.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source
“In terms of security, territorial control is essential, both for strengthening the rule of law and for institution-building and decentralization. For this reason, the progress made in the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic and the recent announcement of the disbanding of two armed groups are encouraging. We commend the work of the Government and MINUSCA in strengthening the presence of the State in some areas following six years of absence, as well as in initiating community efforts aimed at restoring the social fabric. We see with concern that the indiscriminate use of explosives and mines has increased.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source
“We urge continued efforts to reach the quota of 35 per cent participation of women in political office — a quota set in 2016. Efforts to advance the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, with progress on the joint road map for peace in the Central African Republic of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Luanda road map process, as well as the active contacts the Government pursues with neighbouring countries and the prefectures, in addition to broadening the process internally with the support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) — all show significant strides towards peace.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source
“Porous borders provide corridors that enable organized crime to threaten the stability of the Central African Republic. The country’s heritage of natural resources continues to be spoils fought over by transnational armed groups. On the political front, we urge the Government to continue to promote dialogue so that the constitutional referendum can be held on 30 July in a civil manner and, above all, in a climate of peace. Democratic processes, particularly local elections, are vital for achieving decentralization. We hope that preparations for municipal elections slated for July will resume in September. We must more aid to the basket fund in order to ensure the holding of those elections. Ecuador will continue championing greater and more significant participation of women in national political life.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador): I thank Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for the Central African Republic, for her briefing. I also thank Ms. Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director of UN-Women; Mr. Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security; and Mr. Rhosyns Ngatondang, Head of Association, Jeunesse en Marche pour le Développement en Centrafrique, for their briefings. I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic to this meeting. The Central African Republic shares vast borders with five countries that are no strangers to political instability and violence. With that in mind, we recognize the challenges the country faces as it receives flows of migrants that are overwhelming humanitarian contingents.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source
“We should remember that those vulnerable groups must be treated with dignity and in accordance with international law and international humanitarian law. We would be remiss if we failed to mention the impact that the Libyan crisis is having on the entire region and by extension how important it is to counter situations that could further affect its stability and security. The support of the international community will therefore be vital to the intensification of all efforts in that regard, including those that help to dismantle the criminal and human trafficking networks operating in the region. In conclusion, I reiterate Ecuador’s support for the peace process in Libya and urge all the parties in the country to work constructively with Special Representative Bathily to find a solution that can end the political impasse.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“We commend the support of the military and security leadership for the political process and the creation of an environment conducive to the safe holding of elections. The significant progress on dialogue concerning the withdrawal of foreign forces and fighters and the reactivation of the liaison committees with neighbouring countries are important, particularly in the light of the developments in the Sudan. Their withdrawal must be carried out in a coordinated and gradual manner. We also encourage the Libyan authorities to take effective measures to address the plight of migrants and refugees. We remain concerned about the reports of possible arbitrary arrests of migrants and asylum seekers, including pregnant women and children.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“Ecuador hopes that such an inclusive process will contribute, as was noted in April (see S/PV.9306), to the adoption of a code of conduct that will allow the results of the elections to be accepted by all candidates. It is imperative that the election campaign be conducted in a safe and peaceful environment, free from hate speech and violence. To that end, the civic space must be protected. All Libyans must be able to express themselves freely and to assemble and associate peacefully. With regard to the security situation, we reiterate our thanks for the work of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission on the reunification of security institutions and the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“We hope that within a framework of cooperation and compromise, the Libyan actors will resolve the outstanding issues and reach the political agreement necessary for the holding of fair, transparent, inclusive and secure elections that guarantee a level playing field for all candidates, and that all political actors will refrain from any action that could delay the ongoing process. We encourage Special Representative Bathily to continue promoting alternative mechanisms aimed at ensuring the political transition in Libya and the holding of elections as soon as possible. We also encourage him to continue the rounds of consultations with the various sectors of Libyan society, including persons with disabilities, women, young people and ethnic minorities, in order to ensure their participation in the political process.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“Ecuador reiterates its support for Mr. Bathily and for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya team for the work they are doing there in the quest for a lasting solution to the political crisis and for peace and stability in the country. We note the outcome of the work of the 6+6 joint committee of the House of Representatives and the High State Council in reaching agreement on the laws laying the groundwork for the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for the end of this year. We join others in expressing our appreciation to the Kingdom of Morocco for its efforts to facilitate that meeting between the Libyan parties.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We join others in expressing our sentiments of sorrow today regarding the sinking of a ship that led to the death of many Libyan migrants — a incident that could have been prevented. I thank Ambassador Kimihiro Ishikane, Permanent Representative of Japan, for his report on the activities of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. We have also taken note of the briefing provided by Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, as well as that by Ms. Imneina, a member of civil society, and we very much regret that we could not hear her full statement due to an issue with the interpretation. We also welcome Ambassador Elsonni, the Permanent Representative of Libya, to this meeting.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“That is why my delegation reiterates its view that the only way to protect human rights is to agree that their application must be governed by the principles of universality, indivisibility and interdependence.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“The worsening humanitarian situation in Mali, including in the areas of food insecurity, malnutrition and fresh displacements in some regions, requires sustained contributions to the 2023 humanitarian response plan. It also requires protection for humanitarian workers to ensure the delivery of that vital aid. Ecuador therefore believes that the preferences set out by Mali on the future of MINUSMA should be accompanied by cooperation in building capacity and ensuring delivery of the Mission’s mandate. That would create openness, which would help ensure that States continue to contribute troops and thereby enable further implementation of the peace agreement, which is essential to building trust among all actors. In conclusion, we have heard the concern regarding the need to avoid the politicization of human rights.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“Mali’s return to the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel, and its close cooperation with regional organizations such as the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, will help to stabilize the region. We look forward to seeing the electoral process develop further and to the adoption of a new constitution on 19 June, with a view to achieving a political transition. We support MINUSMA’s efforts in the electoral process and in the broader political process, providing training for women from civil society in order to increase their participation. The Council must take decisions on the future of the Mission, which has worked intensively on the political transition and on the efforts to fully implement the peace agreement, as well as on training programmes and on consolidating peacebuilding.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“MINUSMA’s security and the need for greater openness and cooperation are essential to its ability to conduct activities related to the protection of civilians, which is seriously affected when a quarter of its requests are denied. Ecuador is concerned about the deadlock in the peace process. We commend the efforts of the Algiers process international mediation team and the visit to Bamako by Algeria’s Minister for Foreign Affairs at the end of April, which resulted in a renewed commitment by the transitional Government to implementing the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. The process must start with a resumption of the work of the monitoring mechanisms, which has been at a standstill since December.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“Terrorism continues to gain ground through the use of misinformation and disinformation, improvised explosive devices and suicide attacks. Combating such campaigns must be a priority, particularly when they jeopardize the safety of MINUSMA personnel and make it impossible for MINUSMA to carry out its mandate to protect civilians. The Secretary-General’s report (S/2023/402) reflects the position of the transitional Government regarding the fact-finding mission by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights into the Moura massacre. My delegation hopes that the transitional Government will accept the recommendations for an independent investigation. We again call for the lifting of restrictions on the Mission’s movement and for respect for the status-of-forces agreement.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), for his important briefing. I acknowledge the presence in this meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali. The situation in Mali remains complex, especially thanks to the precarious security situation affecting the entire Sahel region and the activities of terrorist groups, which have a direct impact on civilians, displacing them and forcing them to flee, and causing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Ecuador rejects the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): Ecuador appreciates the work done by the delegations of the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom during the negotiations on resolution 2686 (2023). My delegation voted in favour because we believe that intolerance in all its forms and manifestations undermines international peace and security. Ecuador underscores its principled position on, and boundless commitment to, the promotion of, and respect for, human rights and the fundamental freedoms of all human beings, including the freedoms of thought, expression and the press. My delegation highlights that nothing in the resolution should be read, interpreted or, much less, invoked in order to limit, constrain or place conditions on the free exercise of individual freedoms. The meeting rose at 1.05 p.m.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9347 (2023) · source
“In the face of new threats to international peace and security, I would like to conclude by recognizing that the implementation of the Strategy for the Digital Transformation of United Nations Peacekeeping is an opportunity to explore new ways to counter disinformation and the spread of hate through digital technologies. We agree with Secretary-General Guterres when he says that peaceful coexistence and inclusive development are threatened by a number of factors that must be addressed with new creative, innovative and coordinated strategies, with the ultimate goal of building peaceful and inclusive societies.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“We know that is a far-reaching challenge and that meeting it is more difficult in some States than in others, but it is a universal ethical imperative. Hate speech cannot be countered through criminal law or laws that muzzle the press, persecute journalists or impose censorship. Hate speech is countered with reasoning, education and science. A society that restricts its population’s access and right to education has no chance of overcoming conflict and achieving peace. Ecuador therefore reiterates its rejection of the institutionalized gender-based discrimination used by the Taliban and other regimes, which is contrary to the provisions established by the Security Council in resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“Secondly, we believe it is important to strengthen cooperation between the United Nations, regional organizations and States in order to establish normative frameworks and institutions that enable accountability and ensure that those who violate human rights and international humanitarian law are investigated and prosecuted in transparent processes, with a focus on reparations for the victims. There can be no peace without justice. We believe that is an essential step towards re-establishing democratic values, national reconciliation and lasting and definitive peace. Thirdly, it is essential to invest in education for solidarity and tolerance, as well as to explore tools that strengthen young people’s awareness in the face of radicalization and violent extremism.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“As one of the proponents of the so-called linguistic turn in modern philosophy — I am referring to English thinker John Austin — pointed out, the ultimate purpose of language is not to merely depict reality. Narratives build realities and make us responsible for their consequences. Through words, lives and identities have been destroyed, roads to serfdom have been paved and prisons of terror have been built. The use of discourse and propaganda to incite hatred proved its destructive capacity in the years leading up to the Second World War, and it is therefore imperative to banish that once and for all. It is no coincidence that the dictatorships and autocracies of the twenty-first century are based on the suppression of discursive pluralism and the one-dimensional accumulation of nationalist and paranoid narratives.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“First, I would like to mention the potential of preventive diplomacy for creating early-warning systems that, through exercising their sovereignty and with the support of the international community, enable States to deploy all necessary diplomatic measures to avoid the escalation of violence and rein in the impact of conflicts, with a view to exposing innocent civilians to the least harm possible. We note with concern how some conflicts are exacerbated by the dissemination of narratives that incite hatred and intolerance against States, against communities made up of different ethnic, religious, cultural or belief groups and even against United Nations personnel. We reject that practice, which runs contrary to international norms.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“The universal premise of achieving a sustainable culture of peace and non-violence seems increasingly distant in the face of new threats that exacerbate the causes of conflicts and are manifested in intolerance, discrimination and disinformation. Focusing on the root causes of conflicts, the adoption of timely measures to prevent them, funding operations on the ground and the effective work of the special envoys and their teams are key to sustaining the peacebuilding agenda. In that context, my delegation would like to reflect on three concepts, which, when they have been applied in specific historical situations, have contributed to the restoration and maintenance of international peace and security.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I am grateful for the information provided by the Secretary- General, Mr. António Guterres; the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Sheikh Ahmad Muhammad Al-Tayeb; Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher; and Ms. Latifa Ibn Ziaten, Founder of Association IMAD pour la jeunesse et la paix. My delegation agrees with Secretary-General Guterres in his affirmation that peaceful coexistence and inclusive development are threatened by the persistence of conflicts, the unprecedented number of displaced persons, the devastation caused by natural disasters, impunity and the resurgence of hate speech, among other factors.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“We deem such initiatives to be complementary and positive in the context in which they are applied. Against that backdrop, the only solution is joint cli- mate action. For that reason, we urge developed coun- tries to lead the way in reaching net zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040. In the same vein, Ecuador supports the holistic integration of climate-related risks, particu- larly the gender perspective, as one component of the United Nations wide-ranging strategies on the matter. I will conclude by reaffirming that Ecuador sup- ports a pragmatic and constructive approach in further- ing analysis into the links between climate and security mentioned by the briefers in this meeting, considering the root causes of conflicts on a case-by-case basis, with a view to strengthening peacebuilding.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345 (2023) · source
“The conse- quences of prolonged droughts or floods leading to pop- ulation displacement, food insecurity and public health emergencies are, above all, humanitarian in nature. In that context, special political missions and peace mis- sions must work hand in hand with United Nations coun- try and regional offices, which benefit from staff special- ized in climate change. In that regard, I note the example of the United Na- tions Office for West Africa, which established, last year, the Regional Working Group on Climate Change, En- vironment, Security and Development in West Africa. Moreover, we welcome the regional initiatives that have developed specific road maps to address climate change and security, such as, for instance, the African Union and the Pacific Islands Forum.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345 (2023) · source
“In that connection, one effective way of address- ing and overcoming the challenges posed by climate change, in particular in countries beset by conflict, would be to crystallize the commitment of developed countries to mobilize $100 billion per year as of 2020 and to channel those funds via the financing mecha- nisms of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, making them available to develop developing countries, including for those eligible for priority access. The adverse effects of climate change lead to social tensions. They exacerbate, prolong or contribute to the risk of conflict and instability. In global conflict preven- tion strategies, we must take climate-related security risks into account as a central component.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345 (2023) · source
“The Secretary-General has suggested some timely initiatives, such as the Early Warnings for All initiative, which is focused on climate change adaptation, and the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator, which enables the most vulnerable countries to be able to submit financially viable projects to multilateral funds. In addition, the establishment of the loss and damage fund at the twenty-seventh Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was a milestone which vindicated the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and we hope that it will be operationalized as soon as possible.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345 (2023) · source
“That calls for an objective analysis that both complements and contributes to, but does not duplicate, the roles of the climate architecture and does not disrupt its financing. National ownership is acknowledged as a guiding principle in peacebuilding, and the same principle is the cornerstone of the Paris Agreement. Indeed, the Agreement’s main tool is to channel common efforts in climate action to nationally determined contributions. For that reason, it is crucial to build national capacities for countries in situations of conflict. Peace and security, as well as a reinvigorated rule of law and robust institutions, are all essential in that regard.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345 (2023) · source
“The first time the Security Council discussed the issue was in 2007 (see S/PV.5663), but we have not yet been able to reach a common reading of the subject. However, we have been able to navigate the scenarios that are likely to take into account the adverse effects of climate change as risk multipliers. As recognized in all United Nations forums and international declarations, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement constitute the principal intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change, providing the guidance for comprehensive management of the issue. What we are concerned with today is exploring how the Security Council might ensure that climate change does not become a risk multiplier for the conflicts in the countries in which it works.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary- General for Peace Operations, Mr. Juan Manuel Santos Calderón, former President of Colombia, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and member of The Elders, and Ms. Salma Kadry, Climate, Peace and Security Expert at the Consortium of International Agricultural Research, for their briefings. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concluded in its most recent report that human-caused climate change is already affecting many meteorological and climate phenomena, rendering them extreme in all regions of the world and, without a doubt, most severely in the poorest and most vulnerable countries and those in conflict situations. Paradoxically, those countries have contributed the least to climate change.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345 (2023) · source
“The establishment of a panel of judges to assess the character and duration of the Mechanism’s remaining judicial functions, together with their potential transfer, is an outstanding initiative that my delegation supports. Achieving a smooth transition will be one of the most effective ways to preserve the legacy of the International Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. In conclusion, we would be remiss if we failed to express our concern about the increase in the denial of genocide, historical revisionism and the glorification of war criminals, which seeks to dehumanize the victims and deprive them of justice. Ecuador condemns and rejects all such practices, which undermine efforts to achieve reconciliation, cohesion and inclusion in the communities concerned.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“We thank South Africa for its cooperation in complying with its obligations under international criminal law, and we congratulate the Office of the Prosecutor on its work and encourage it to continue investigations to ascertain the whereabouts of the three remaining fugitives. The Mechanism should continue to help States strengthen their national investigative and prosecutorial capacities so that they can meet their responsibilities for ensuring justice and accountability for crimes committed on their territory. Thirdly, we support the initiatives that the President has proposed in order to continue the Mechanism’s transition from a purely operational court to a genuinely residual body. We are aware of the challenges that the work will entail in terms of downsizing staff, executing sentences, protecting witnesses and preserving archives.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“We would also like to welcome the appointment of Judge Lydia Mugambe Ssali, who will replace Judge Elizabeth Ibanda-Nahamya, who unfortunately passed away in January. Secondly, we emphasize the essential role of the cooperation of States in enabling the Mechanism to fulfil its functions and therefore urge all States to intensify their cooperation with the Mechanism and to provide the necessary assistance. We cannot forget that we have a collective responsibility to ensure that such horrendous crimes as genocide and war crimes do not go unpunished. The arrest on 24 May in South Africa of Fulgence Kayishema, who was indicted for organizing the murder of approximately 2,000 Tutsi refugees during the 1994 genocide, was a clear result of effective cooperation between States and the Mechanism.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“First, we note with satisfaction that since the presentation of its previous report (see S/PV.9217), the Mechanism has made decisive progress in fulfilling its judicial functions. That included the judgment issued by the Appeals Chamber on 31 May in the case of Prosecutor vs. Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović, which constituted a milestone in the history of international justice, marking the conclusion of all the trials before the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), and which was issued during the month of the thirtieth anniversary of the historic decision adopted by the Security Council to establish that Tribunal. We take note of the judgment issued by the Trial Chamber on 6 June in the Prosecutor v. Félicien Kabuga case and will closely follow the next procedural steps arising from that decision.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank President Gatti Santana and Prosecutor Brammertz for their briefings, and I am pleased to welcome to this meeting the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Rwanda and Serbia. I would like to begin my statement by expressing my country’s support for the role of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in rendering justice and protecting the rights of victims of war crimes and genocide. Its work is a fundamental component in the fight against impunity for the grave violations of international law perpetrated in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. With regard to what we have heard today, I would like to highlight three points.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“Ecuador encourages enhanced coordination among the Working Group on Children in Armed Conflict, United Nations specialized agencies and the monitoring committee to stop violence against children of the League of Arab States. The foremost mission of multilateralism is to promote preventive diplomacy and life-saving cooperation. Therefore, we encourage the United Nations and the League of Arab States to deepen strategic coordination to enable early warnings of violence, strengthen cooperation to combat terrorism and contribute to building resilient, inclusive and peaceful societies.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“The Amman declaration outlines a road map that will allow Syria to emerge from the crisis and to focus regional efforts on the most relevant areas, such as the establishment of a transparent system of transitional justice, which will make it possible to lay the foundations for national and regional reconciliation. My delegation believes that the principles contained in both the Council’s women and peace and security agenda and in the Arab Women’s Committee must be consolidated to implement concrete actions to improve the situation of women and girls in the Arab region. We believe that coordinated work could lead to greater and more meaningful participation of women and young people in mediation and peacebuilding processes.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“In the case of Yemen, for example, it is clear that coordinating the individual mediation efforts of the United Nations and the Arab League has made it possible to enhance political negotiations, strengthen bilateral relations, promote the joint fight against terrorism and explore new development strategies. Furthermore, in an effort to support the victims and survivors of the 12 years of conflict in Syria and the victims of the earthquakes that devastated that territory in February, diplomatic and financial efforts have been key to delivering assistance to those who depend on humanitarian aid through cross-border crossings and all possible modalities. We hope that Syria’s return to the League of Arab States will open a window of opportunity towards a lasting ceasefire.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“Both bodies share the view that conflicts should be resolved peacefully, prioritizing dialogue, mediation and justice and respecting the principles of sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity set out in the Charter of the United Nations, in the products of the General Assembly and the Security Council, as well as in the strategic plan of action of the Arab League. The results achieved as a result of that strategic and operational partnership in promoting peace, security and stability in the Arab region are indisputable, and we look forward to its strengthening in the short term. In that regard, we underline the enormous efforts undertaken by the League of Arab States in the face of current challenges, such as the situations in Libya, Syria, the Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon and Palestine, to name a few.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“The cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States demonstrates the potential of that relationship in addressing the conflicts, threats and risks in that region. The Arab League has an unquestionable historical knowledge of the roots of the conflicts, the regional dynamics and the identities of the actors involved. For its part, the United Nations, has the experience and technical capabilities to promote global initiatives, negotiate them and implement them successfully on the ground.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“Cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations is indispensable to supporting the three fundamental pillars of this Organization: the maintenance of peace and international security, the promotion and protection of human rights and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The United Nations has a history of working collaboratively with the Organization of American States, the African Union, the European Union, the League of Arab States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, among other regional and subregional organizations, with the aim of achieving an international order that prioritizes a culture of conflict prevention and global solidarity.”
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“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing on this important issue. We are also grateful for the information presented by the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and by the Youth Envoy for the President of the twenty- seventh Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Ms. Omnia El Omrani. We welcome the Permanent Representative of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Building synergies in the multilateral sphere is an effective strategy to address the demands of the different regions of the world.”
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“Thirdly, we note with satisfaction the collaboration detailed in the report between UNITAD and other United Nations agencies — such as UNESCO, the Mine Action Service, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights — within their respective areas of competence. We call on UNITAD to strengthen such collaboration, as we consider that coordinated work between the various agencies to be an essential component to ensure the coherence of the United Nations system and to avoid any duplication of efforts and the consequent loss of resources. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate my country’s support for UNITAD and its contribution to the rule of law and to reconciliation and sustainable peace in Iraq.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source