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1. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: His Excellency Mr. Cho Tae-yul, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea, in his capacity as former Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, and His Excellency Mr. Ion Jinga, Permanent Representative of Romania, in his capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/83, which contains the report of the Peacebuilding Commission on its eleventh session. I now give the floor to Mr. Cho Tae-yul.”

   2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8301 (2018) · source

2. “In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Coted'lvoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Russian): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2424 (2018). The meeting rose at10.10 am.”

   2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8300 (2018) · source

3. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2018/643, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/531, which contains the text of a letter dated 20 May 2018 from the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo addressed to the President of the Security Council. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

   2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8300 (2018) · source

4. “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 at11.25 a.m.”

   2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

5. “I thank Ms. Keita for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

   2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

6. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to take part in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2018/609, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on South Sudan, covering the period from 17 February to 3 June 2018. I now give the floor to Ms. Keita.”

   2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

7. “Unfortunately, our reasoning on this, which other delegations also talked about during the negotiations on the resolution, was not taken into consideration. This is therefore another de facto case ofpenholders abusing their rights. We believe that a note by the President of the Security Council aimed at a fair distribution of the relevant powers would be a good tool for rectifying this situation. The Russian delegation has circulated such a document and submitted it to the Council's Informal Working Group on Documentation and other Procedural Questions. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”

   2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source

8. “In particular, we oppose the use of the term "intelligence" in relation to the mandate of peacekeepers, based on the fact that the terminology should correspond exactly to the words of the report of the General Assembly's Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (A/72/ 19). We would like to draw the Council's attention to the resolution's provisions on climate and ecological issues. We believe that this issue, as it has always been, comes under the purview of the relevant bodies of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. Let us not poach from them. Besides that, the Council has neither the mandate nor the necessary expertise to deal with such issues. Its main aim, as established in the Charter of the United Nations, is to examine issues that directly relate to peace and security.”

   2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source

9. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Russian Federation. Russia supported the Council's adoption today of resolution 2423 (2018), which extends the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Our decision was based on the importance of maintaining consensus in the Security Council and on the understanding that in helping the Malian authorities to rectify the situation in the country, MINUSMA is carrying out a very important task. However, our agreement with the resolution does not mean that we are willing to subscribe to a number ofits provisions.”

   2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source

10. “The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2423 (2018). I now give the floor to those members ofthe Council who wish to make statements after the vote.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source

11. “In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, C6te d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source

12. “"In closing, I would like to urge you to continue fighting the good fight for a more just world, a world of peace." Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Mali Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali (S/2018/541) The President (spoke in Russian): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2018/639, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/54l, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source

13. “With the support of the President of the Republic, His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, and the Ivorian Government, Bernard was accompanied with all honours to his final resting place on 26 May, 2018. He is now at rest in his native village, Grand Lahou, in the south of Cote d'Ivoire. "The children of Bernard - Charles, Thierry and Marie Fatime - myself and our entire family in cote d'Ivoire have been deeply touched by your marks of sympathy. "Before leaving New York, I wanted to express our deep gratitude and appreciation on behalf of the Tanoh-Boutchoue family. "You should know that Bernard had great admiration and consideration for each of you. I know that he would have liked to say to you: 'Look at the life I am starting and not that which I have finished, because I fought the good fight. I finished the race. I kept the faith'.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source

14. “I should like to inform Council members that I have received a letter from Ms. Salamata Drame Tanoh-Boutchoue, spouse of the late Permanent Representative of Cote d'Ivoire, His Excellency Mr. Bernard Tanoh-Boutchoue, addressed to all members of the Council. As the letter is written in French, I shall read it out in that language. (spoke in French) "As you know, my husband, His Excellency Bernard Tanoh-Boutchoue, passed away on 18 April 2018. He was for each of you a colleague, a friend, a brother. From the announcement of his death until the departure of his remains to Abidjan in cote d'Ivoire, you have never tired in showing us your solidarity and your compassion. I thank you infinitely. "I would like to inform you that the funeral went well in Abidjan.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source

15. “We also intend to increase our humanitarian assistance, particularly where providing the population with medical services is concerned. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Central African Republic.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

16. “We note the steps that Bangui is taking in the area of security-sector reform with a view to restoring its control throughout the country. That is needed to help normalize the situation in the Central African Republic, including with the support of the international community, and to fulfil the national defence plan approved by President Touadera in order to gradually transfer responsibility for running the country to its lawful authorities. For our part, we want to affirm that Russia will continue to support the authorities of the Central African Republic in reforming their national security sector. In 2017 our instructors trained 200 Central Africans, and we plan to hold similar training courses for 400 members of the Central African armed forces in 2018.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

17. “The road map for a settlement in the Central African Republic adopted through the mediation of the African Union in Libreville on 17 July 2017 constitutes a good foundation for launching an inclusive political dialogue. We share positive assessment in the Secretary-General's report of the progress made in implementing the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, for which the panel of facilitators conducted two full-fledged rounds of meetings on the ground with all the leaders of the main armed groups with the aim of consolidating their demands for the holding of further negotiations with the Government. In our View, it will be crucial to ensure that all parties to the Libreville agreements make additional efforts to implement the relevant provisions as soon as possible.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

18. “We are also concerned about the further deterioration of the socioeconomic and humanitarian situation. We urge all the parties to the conflict to ensure humanitarian access to the victims and the authorities to continue to work to create conditions conducive to the safe voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes. There can be no question that one of the key conditions for the long-term stabilization of the situation in the Central African Republic is the implementation of the programme for the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation of combatants. We hope that future progress with that initiative, and with involving the main armed groups in it, will help to normalize the situation.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

19. “There are intense clashes between armed groups over territory, resources and key trade routes. The rhetoric of hate speech is a catalyst in this. We want to emphasize that such behaviour should have no place in a country whose citizens are striving for peaceful coexistence. We would like to express our sincere condolences for the continuing losses among peacekeepers. The courage of the Blue Helmets in the Central African Republic cannot be overestimated. We fully support the efforts of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and of Mr. Onanga-Anyanga personally. We realize that the Mission has a difficultjob, considering the size of the country and the presence of so many armed groups.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

20. “I will now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Russian Federation. We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the African Union Bedializoun Moussa Nebie and Brigadier General Herminio Teodoro Maio for their briefings. We share the concern expressed by the Secretary- General in his report on the Central African Republic (S/2018/6ll) about the continuing unstable situation in the country, especially on the security front. A significant part of its territory is still controlled by armed groups. Despite some positive progress on the problem of expanding Government administrative control, the local authorities are still not fully functioning. The bloody inter-ethnic and interreligious encounters continue, and the confrontations between gangs are worsening.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

21. “In that way the Government's plans for its armed forces, based on the garrisoning of forces already trained or validated by EUTM, will perhaps be made possible and enable the authority of the State to be extended and exercised. National reconciliation is the ultimate goal in order to create the conditions for a MINUSCA exit strategy from the Central African Republic. The President (spoke in Russian): I thank Brigadier General Maio for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make a statement.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

22. “Despite the progress made in the FACA build-up, the crisis in the Central African Republic will not be resolved by military force. The increase of FACA capabilities and its operational deployment contribute to the creation of conditions conducive to the political negotiations process, leading to national reconciliation. In that context, the commitment of the countries of the region and the implementation of the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation process are absolutely essential ifpeace is to be achieved in the Central African Republic. In conclusion, MINUSCA support for the FACA redeployment is of the utmost importance.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

23. “Bouar will be established in accordance with the garrison model, where the authorities of the Central African Republic plan to deploy a battalion-size unit and create a non-commissioned officer school and training centre in close coordination with EUTM. The European Union is firmly committed to that plan and will be responsible for essential infrastructure projects. Other countries or international organizations could support similar projects in other regions of the Central African Republic, in accordance with the national defence plan signed by President Touadera. Last by not least, I would like to draw the Council's attention to the importance of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

24. “Therefore, immediate deployments must be considered a transition phase, complemented by the garrison deployment, which is the base model for the new FACA, as established in the national defence plan. Garrison-model deployment will allow FACA to sustain operations if needed in the designated areas, thereby reassuring the population and contributing to a safe and secure environment. Nevertheless, garrison deployment will represent a major effort, especially with regard to infrastructure and sustained capabilities. The first step should be taken in Bouar, as an entry point for subsequent operations in western Central African Republic, thereby allowing control in a region that is critical to the country's economy.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

25. “As the letter of the Secretary-General states, "It is important to note that, should the operational and logistical support outlined not be provided by MINUSCA or through bilateral agreements, the ability of these Central African armed forces and accompanying police and gendarmerie to perform critical security tasks entrusted to them, and progress in the political process and stabilization of the country, may be significantly undermined." (S/2018/463, para. 38) Therefore, we stand by the recommendations on operational and logistical support outlined in paragraph 32 of the same letter. However, it is important to bear in mind the limits of FACA's immediate deployment, resulting from logistical and command-and-control difficulties to manage a multiplicity of operations across the vast territory of the Central African Republic.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

26. “Despite considerable logistical and tactical capabilities constraints, all operations are ongoing. Last week, the number of FACA personnel deployed out of Bangui reached 638. Reports on their performance in the joint operations have been favourable, both from the operational perspective and on the part of non-governmental organizations and public opinion. FACA troops trained or validated by EUTM. are now being armed and equipped by third States. We should not lose momentum in their redeployment and operationalization. To that end, MINUSCA remains a critical element. Continued support to FACA in joint deployments in limited military operations is essential.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

27. “RCA mandate establishes the need for close coordination with MINUSCA, including our role as an advisory body on defence issues for the redeployment of FACA countrywide. All political actors and international partners agree on the necessity to restore State authority quickly throughout the country as a key factor in resolving the crisis. Therefore, the progressive redeployment of the armed forces, as well as the internal security forces, is recognized as an urgent key element that would enable public institutions and services to be restored to the entire territory, deter armed groups and foster conditions for reconciliation and peace. The Council may be aware that armed forces trained by EUTM. have already started to deploy operations with the support of MINUSCA in Obo, Paoua, Sibut, and recently, in Bangassou.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

28. “Our Mission mandate includes providing strategic advice, education and training to the Ministry of Defence and the Forces armees centrafricaines and supporting the Central African authorities in modernizing FACA as an self- sustainable, credible, accountable and ethnically balanced armed force that is under democratic control. The EUTM. RCA is now completing its first two- year mandate. We have completed the training, or the validation, of nearly 3,000 soldiers, including three infantry battalions. Our future two-year mandate, which depends on the decision of Member States, will allow us to continue that training, enlarging our Mission area to a new training centre in Bouar, and to support the internal security forces. The EUTM.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

29. “I thank Mr. Nebie for his briefing. I now give the floor to Brigadier General Maio. Brigadier General Maio: I am grateful and very honoured to have this opportunity to address the members of the Security Council on the redeployment of the Forces armees centrafricaines (FACA) and the operational and logistical support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM. RCA) contributes to defence sector reform as part of the security sector reform coordinated by MINUSCA.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

30. “Ne'bie' and Brigadier General Maio are joining this meeting Via video tele-conference from Bangui. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/6ll, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic. I now give the floor to Mr. Onanga-Anyanga.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

31. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Central African Republic 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. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head ofthe United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic; Mr. Bedializoun Moussa Nebie, Special Representative of the African Union to the Central African Republic; and Brigadier General Herminio Teodoro Maio, Force Commander of the European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic. Mr.”

    2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source

32. “I thank Mr. Mladenov for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”

    2018-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8289 (2018) · source

33. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Mladenov.”

    2018-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8289 (2018) · source

34. “The Security Council further notes that the SPF will provide an opportunity to advance discussions on resilience and responses to the humanitarian situation. The Security Council will continue to follow progress closely, and reaffirms its support for peace, stability and development in Somalia." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2018/13. The meeting rose at 10.15 am.”

    2018-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8280 (2018) · source

35. “"The Security Council expresses concern about all violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights in Somalia, including the continued abduction and use of child soldiers and sexual and gender-based violence. "The Security Council stresses the importance ofthe protection of civilians, and calls on all parties to comply immediately with their obligations under international law including under international humanitarian law and international human rights law. "The Security Council notes that the Somalia Partnership Forum (SPF) will take place in Brussels on 25 and 26 June 2018 and looks forward to further progress on political, security and economic reforms.”

    2018-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8280 (2018) · source

36. “The Security Council urges Somalia to continue to demonstrate progress in order to build the fiscal and monetary track-record needed to advance the process towards normalization with international financial institutions and debt relief. "The Security Council expresses deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Somalia, including the continued risk of famine and the impact ofrecent flooding. The Security Council welcomes the establishment of a national flood committee by the Somali authorities to help coordinate the response. The Security Council underlines the importance of continued international support to address humanitarian concerns and to build long- term resilience.”

    2018-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8280 (2018) · source

37. “The Security Council further reiterates its call for new and existing donors to support AMISOM, and reiterates that regional organizations have the responsibility to secure human, financial, logistical and other resources for their organizations. The Security Council welcomes the efforts of the African Union and the United Nations to explore options for AMISOM. funding. "The Security Council notes that accelerating Somalia's economic recovery to support livelihoods and create jobs is an essential component of building peace and stability and supporting sustainable development. The Security Council welcomes the commitment shown by the Federal Government of Somalia to the current International Monetary Fund staff-monitored programme, and welcomes the outcomes of the Somalia round table at the spring meetings on 19 April.”

    2018-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8280 (2018) · source

38. “The Security Council pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of AMISOM and its police- and troop-contributing countries to advance peace and stability in Somalia, and looks forward to the recommendations of the fourth African Union-United Nations joint review of AMISOM. on how AMISOM. should be configured to support the transition. "The Security Council reiterates the need to enhance the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing for African Union-led peace support operations authorized by the Security Council and under the Security Council's authority, consistent with Chapter VIII of the Charter.”

    2018-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8280 (2018) · source

39. “The Security Council urges the Federal Government and federal member states to prioritize efforts in this regard, including by integrating and providing federal support to regional forces, as agreed by Somalia's National Security Council. The Security Council calls on international partners to support the transition and the implementation of the architecture, and to coordinate security assistance in line with the existing Comprehensive Approach to Security structures. "The Security Council notes that AMISOM's role in enabling the transition to Somali-led security will be critical.”

    2018-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8280 (2018) · source

40. “The Security Council commends the Federal Government of Somalia, together with the federal member states, AMISOM, the police- and troop-contributing countries, and international partners, for their collaborative approach to developing this plan, and calls for its effective implementation, starting with phase one, with the full participation of all relevant stakeholders. The Security Council underlines the need to ensure resourcing for the transition plan. "The Security Council furtherrecalls the critical importance of accelerating the implementation of the national security architecture agreement to provide the foundation for a successful transition.”

    2018-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8280 (2018) · source

41. “"The Security Council expresses serious concern at the ongoing threat posed by Al-Shabaab, and reaffirms its support for a comprehensive approach to security in Somalia, consistent with international humanitarian law and international human rights law as applicable and with full respect for the rule of law. The Security Council welcomes recent progress on developing a conditions-based transition plan with clear target dates for the progressive transfer of security responsibilities from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to the Somali security institutions, as endorsed by the African Union Peace and Security Council on 30 April 2018 and by international partners at the Somalia Security High-Level Meeting in Brussels on 2 May 2018.”

    2018-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8280 (2018) · source

42. “The Security Council underscores the importance of working to prevent destabilizing effects of regional crises and disputes from spilling over into Somalia, and the need for all stakeholders, including Somalia's international partners, to work constructively to support the federal system and its institutions and to respect Somalia's peace- and state-building process. "The Security Council stresses the importance of the full, equal and effective participation of women in the political settlement process and in all efforts towards the maintenance and promotion of peace and security, and urges the Federal Government of Somalia and the federal member states to continue to promote increased representation and participation of women at all decision-making levels in Somali institutions.”

    2018-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8280 (2018) · source

43. “These include power- and resource-sharing, the constitutional review, fiscal federalism, preparations for one-person-one-vote elections in 2020/2021, support for regional security forces, and finalizing the justice and corrections federal model, all of which require political agreements that can form the basis for legislation in the Federal Parliament. "The Security Council reaffirms its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia. The Security Council notes with concern that internal and external pressures risk undermining Somalia's political unity.”

    2018-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8280 (2018) · source

44. “The Security Council urges parties to implement, without delay, their commitment to international partners to an immediate cessation of hostilities, including refraining from statements or actions that may raise tensions, and further urges parties to pull back their forces and engage in dialogue. The Security Council notes with concern that the fighting has exacerbated the humanitarian situation and calls on all parties to allow and facilitate full, safe, rapid and unhindered humanitarian access. "The Security Council welcomes the resumption of high-level dialogue between the Federal Government of Somalia and the federal member states to make further progress on key priorities.”

    2018-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8280 (2018) · source

45. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. After consultations among Council members, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf: "The Security Council welcomes the progress made to date by the Federal Government of Somalia on security sector, economic and political reforms. The Security Council welcomes the peaceful election ofa new Speaker ofthe House of the People and the resumption of the Federal Parliament's activity. The Security Council underscores the need for the Federal Government of Somalia, the Somali Federal Parliament and the federal member states to work together in the interests of all Somalis. "The Security Council notes with concern recent fighting in the $001 region of northern Somalia.”

    2018-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8280 (2018) · source

46. “We do not believe that the Council should get embroiled in discussing countries" domestic political situations, usurping the role of other United Nations structures in Geneva, giving someone or other some advice or other on State structure and lecturing them on democracy and how people should live. Today, unfortunately, we had a lot of people wanting to tell an independent Government what to do. Let us respect ourselves and others. Exercises such as these definitely do nothing to enhance the Security Council's authority in the eyes of African Governments.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

47. “That could send those who do not enjoy support in Burundian society the wrong message about the Security Council's attitude to the situation there. The reality of the security situation in Burundi is surely testified to by the fact that the seventy-second session of the African Inter-Parliamentary Union will be held in Bujumbura from 22 to 23 May. We urge that be taken into consideration, including when considering the rationale for keeping the Burundian dossier on the Security Council's already overburdened agenda. Ultimately, there are always problems in any country. However, it is important to ensure that the Council considers only those issues that represent a threat to international and regional peace and security.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

48. “The results showed an impressive - even unheard-of, among African countries - turnout of 96.24 per cent, with an overwhelming majority of voters - 73.26 per cent - supporting the constitutional amendments. We believe that the referendum took place in calm circumstances and was preceded by a democratic and transparent campaign, despite some problems. We would like to draw our colleagues' attention to the fact that the alarmist predictions made in this Chamber only a few weeks ago were not justified. On the contrary, in general we see positive momentum in the way the situation in the country is developing. We are not idealizing it, but we also see no reason to get worked up about it, as some of our colleagues have done today.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

49. “The Russian Federation continues to be of the View that the referendum on 17 May on amending the Constitution is a strictly internal affair for Burundi. As we know, the changes were initiated by the National Commission for the Inter-Burundi Dialogue, which included representatives of various sectors of society, encompassing members of all the parties represented in Parliament, including the opposition, as well as non-parliamentary political associations, the clergy and civil society. The Commission's high level of representativeness, even during the referendum's preparatory stages, has meant that we can say that the people supported the idea of holding the referendum.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

50. “Mr. Polyanskiy (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Special Envoy Michel Kafando for his briefing on the constitutional referendum held in Burundi and the development of the situation there. We have taken note of the report of Mr. Jiirg Lauber, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations, in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). We welcome the configuration's balanced and equidistant approach to the issue of a Burundi-owned settlement, which has made it one of the most trustworthy channels for communication with Bujumbura. We support the PBC's efforts to revitalize cooperation with Burundians by discussing issues related to the country's socioeconomic development and re-establishing donor confidence.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source