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  1. “Religious and traditional leaders, representatives of women's and young people's groups, as well as election observer groups and the media, have made significant contributions to maintaining a transparent and peaceful electoral process. Liberia is still facing many challenges, including a dire economic situation, limited progress in addressing the root causes of conflict, and structural inequalities. It will be important to enhance accountable governance and build the democratic foundations of the nation. We therefore welcome the leadership shown by President Weah and his commitment to fighting corruption, promoting good governance and taking national reconciliation forward, as well as advancing constitutional reform and decentralization.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source

  2. “It is currently on the edge of a new era of greater inclusiveness and the equal participation of all Liberian citizens in the political and economic life of the country. The inauguration of President George Weah was a milestone on the path ofthe post-conflict transformation of the oldest republic in Africa. Poland congratulates the people of Liberia and their political leaders on the progress they have made in restoring peace and on their persistent resolve to remain peaceful throughout the electoral process. We also commend the National Elections Commission and the Supreme Court, which ensured the credibility of that process. We welcome the essential role played by civil society in restoring peace in Liberia.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source

  3. “I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Alexander Zouev and Ambassador Irina Schoulgin Nyoni for their very informative briefings. I also thank Mr. Chid Liberty for his valuable remarks on the essential role of civil society in Liberia. We meet today at a significant moment for the Government and the people of Liberia. The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) completed its mandate on 30 March after almost 15 years of service. Fifteen years ago, Liberia was a completely failed State. Half of the population was forcibly displaced. Many citizens were victims of human rights violations. Despite that very low starting point, Liberia has gone through a remarkable journey of transformation, with the assistance of UNMIL.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source

  4. “We note in particular the role of the United Nations Mine Action Service, which aims at bringing an end to the suffering of Colombians as a result of the widespread presence of landmines and explosive remnants of war. We believe that the stakes for peace in Columbia are higher than ever. Poland strongly supports the Colombian Government's efforts to make the peace process a success.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8238 (2018) · source

  5. “We cannot ignore the lack of coordination between the crop substitution programme and the Government's forced eradication efforts. Those issues are undermining trust between the Government and local communities. As we have stated before, current reintegration efforts lack a gender perspective and comprehensive initiatives made especially for FARC-EP women. Durable peace can be achieved only when all people - women and men - are equally and in a meaningful way involved in the peace process. In conclusion, Poland supports the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, which continues to play a vital role in supporting the Peace Agreement. We also commend the role of the United Nations country team and every United Nations agency for being present on the ground.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8238 (2018) · source

  6. “We welcome the recent progress made in the implementation of the Peace Agreement, in particular the setting up of the special transitional justice courts and the Commission on Truth, Coexistence and Non-Repetition. Police and military casualties have dropped, and the number of internal internally displaced persons has fallen significantly. At the same time, homicide rates remain largely unchanged, and violence in former FARC-EP strongholds increased dramatically in the first months of 2018. It is also worrying that the cultivation of illicit crops is steadily increasing. Many families have joined the crop substitution process, but little progress has been made in strengthening local markets for alternative products or in rural road construction.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8238 (2018) · source

  7. “We should be aware that the positive momentum may be gradually fading away. While awaiting appropriate legislative action, no land has been transferred to the collective agricultural projects. More than 600 FARC-EP members remain in prison due to bureaucratic delays in the implementation of the amnesty law. Development programmes and productive projects in the countryside should be approved, implemented and funded in a more coordinated way and without further delays. We reiterate the need to adopt a national reintegration plan linking reintegration to development. We strongly believe that the landmark decree enabling access to land ownership to former combatants will offer after its adoption the strongest incentive for a majority of former FARC-EP members, vastly helping them in the process of reintegration.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8238 (2018) · source

  8. “Voting and political participation reached new heights in virtually every department, showing the visible positive impact of the disarmament of over 90 per cent of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Eje'rcito del Pueblo (FARC-EP). In addition, the Ej ercito de Liberacion Nacional has upheld a temporary unilateral ceasefire with the Government. Thanks to the Peace Agreement, 10 seats in Congress will now be taken by the representatives of the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun (FARC) political party. FARC's political transition should soon bear fruit. Unfortunately, despite the fact that less than a year has elapsed since the disarmament of FARC-EP, there is growing mistrust on the part of ex-combatants that the Government will fail to completely fulfil its commitments to them.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8238 (2018) · source

  9. “Jean Arnault, for a very informative briefing. With parliamentary elections completed and the presidential elections just around the corner, we are approaching a decisive point in the Colombian peace process, which has been an undeniable success for that country's society, the Colombian authorities as well as for the United Nations community. Poland fully supports the implementation of the Peace Agreement and commends every effort made by the people involved in the process - from the former guerillas now establishing farms in Pondores to the brave police officers on the streets of Medellin to the officials in Bogota. The legislative elections that took place on 11 March were Colombia's most peaceful in over 50 years.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8238 (2018) · source

  10. “We have received the news of the sudden and completely untimely passing of Ambassador Bernard Tanoh-Boutchoue with deep sadness and disbelief. On behalf of Poland, our Permanent Representative, Ambassador Joanna Wronecka, and our entire delegation, let me express our heartfelt condolences to the family of Ambassador Tanoh-Boutchoue and the entire team of the Cote d'Ivoire Mission. We will remember Bernard as a great diplomat and a cordial friend and colleague. He served Cote d'Ivoire with grace, wisdom and dignity. We will miss him deeply. Inow turn to the topic of today's discussion. Iwould like to warmly welcome His Excellency Mr. Oscar Naranjo Trujillo, Vice-President of Colombia, and Her Excellency Ms. Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia. I would also like to thank our briefer, Mr.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8238 (2018) · source

  11. “As we have said many times, no such act can be left unanswered since it not only undermines the basic sense ofjustice, but also leads to the erosion of the non-proliferation and disarmament regimes, and in consequence undermines the security of all of us.”

    2018-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8237 (2018) · source

  12. “Let me recall that the European Council has agreed unanimously with the Government of the United Kingdom's assessment that it is highly likely that the Russian Federation is responsible for this incident. In that situation, we repeat our call on Russia to address the legitimate questions raised by the British Government and now corroborated by the results of the OPCW's technical assessment visit report, and to provide immediate, full and complete disclosure to the OPCW of any programme with relevance to the case. Poland would like to restate its strong conviction that those responsible for the use of chemical weapons must be identified and held accountable. The incident in Salisbury is yet another example of a violation of international law and the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention.”

    2018-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8237 (2018) · source

  13. “I would like to thank High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing. Poland has already expressed its grave concern about the use of the nerve agent in the attempt to murder Mr. Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia Skripal on 4 March in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The report of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has confirmed the findings of the British Porton Down laboratory on the agent used in Salisbury. It clearly indicates that the reaction of the international community in support of the United Kingdom was appropriate. We are grateful to the British Government for sharing, in the spirit of transparency, the results of the technical assistance visit. We also thank the OPCW leadership and the technical assistance visit members for the outstanding and professional work they have done in that regard.”

    2018-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8237 (2018) · source

  14. “In that regard, Poland commends the tireless efforts of the Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, to facilitate the implementation of all relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8236 (2018) · source

  15. “It will address the tragic humanitarian situation in Syria and reiterate the international community's support to those in need in Syria, as well as in neighbouring countries. We would like also to take this opportunity to reiterate our opinion that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict. We have always supported efforts to end the war in Syria. In conclusion, let me once again underline that a political agreement remains the only way to achieve a sustainable solution to this conflict, including the lasting eradication of violent extremism. That requires a genuine political transition in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique of 2012 (S/2012/522, annex) negotiated by the Syrian parties within the United Nations-led Geneva process.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8236 (2018) · source

  16. “We would like to reiterate our strong call on all parties affecting the situation on the ground, especially the Russian Federation and Iran, to take all actions necessary to arrive at the full cessation of hostilities across the entire territory of Syria. We insist that all parties in Syria comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. Some small positive steps involving some eight convoys were taken in mid-March, which shows that it is possible to make progress even though much more is needed. Unfortunately, we have not yet seen any significant changes in that area. In that connection, we call on Russia, Iran and Turkey to fulfil their obligations and responsibilities as Astana guarantors. Like many others, we would like to underline the importance of the upcoming second Brussels conference.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8236 (2018) · source

  17. “At the outset, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his comprehensive briefing. Once again, Poland would like to strongly emphasize the utmost importance of providing sustained and uninterrupted access for all humanitarian actors in the whole of Syria. We call upon all parties to the conflict to implement the ceasefire and ensure humanitarian access and medical evacuations as unanimously agreed in resolution 2401 (2018). We remain deeply concerned about the situations in Idlib governorate, which is struggling with the influx of new internally displaced persons, and in Aleppo province. In this context, we believe that military operations in north-western Syria have further complicated the situation and led to significant displacement of the local population, which is another source of our grave concern.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8236 (2018) · source

  18. “With regard to the ongoing hostilities in Yemen, we again call upon the parties to refrain from taking action that might lead to the escalation of fighting. Poland strongly condemns all indiscriminate attacks, including air strikes, which have a disastrous impact on civilians. We also strongly condemn ballistic- missile attacks carried out by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia. All parties are obliged under international humanitarian law to ensure the protection of civilians and humanitarian infrastructure. We also call upon all sides to fully cooperate with the group of international and regional eminent experts on Yemen to allow for a comprehensive examination of all alleged human rights violations and abuses. Finally, we reiterate the call for a cessation of hostilities in Yemen.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8235 (2018) · source

  19. “We believe that, in order to improve the situation of civilians, it is essential to ensure that public sector salaries are paid across Yemen in order to enable the resumption of essential public services, including health care and education. Sustained deliveries of humanitarian and commercial goods, including food, fuel and medical imports, must be guaranteed. Therefore, we urge all parties to the conflict to fully comply with the provisions of the presidential statement adopted by the Council on 15 March (S/PRST/2018/5) and ensure that all Yemeni ports remain open and fully functional. We also urge the parties to facilitate access for humanitarian operations across the whole territory.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8235 (2018) · source

  20. “I would like to express Poland's highest appreciation to the Governments of Sweden and Switzerland, which, together with the United Nations, hosted the high-level pledging event for Yemen earlier this month. Like other members of the Council, we welcome the outcome of that event, which confirmed the commitment of the international community to alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people. As we have heard from Mr. Mark Lowcock, despite some positive developments, the humanitarian situation in Yemen remains desperate. The widespread fighting, severe economic decline and food insecurity continue to take an enormous toll on the population.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8235 (2018) · source

  21. “Only a genuine, inclusive, intra-Yemeni political process can bring about long-standing peace and put an end to the tremendous suffering of civilians, who continue to bear the brunt of ongoing hostilities. We perceive Mr. Griffiths's assumption ofthe post of Special Envoy as a unique opportunity to resume peace negotiations, which should be carried out with the full participation of all relevant parties and stakeholders, as well as all groups of Yemeni society, including women and youth. We encourage actors in the region with influence on the parties to the conflict to convince them to engage constructively with Mr. Griffiths and his Office and to participate in the United Nations-led process in good faith and without preconditions. Let me turn to the humanitarian situation.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8235 (2018) · source

  22. “Let me begin by welcoming the new Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr. Martin Griffiths, and by expressing Poland's full support to him and his Office in their endeavour to relaunch the political process in Yemen. I also thank Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock for his comprehensive briefing on the humanitarian situation in the country. First, I would like to underline the urgent need to resume the political process in Yemen. Poland is deeply convinced that the primary responsibility of the Security Council is to pave the way for a peaceful solution to the conflict. Let me echo what has been said by many speakers.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8235 (2018) · source

  23. “For male survivors, sexual violence remains hidden owing to cultural taboos. The hesitancy of male survivors to speak about sexual violence makes impunity for such crimes even more likely. We urge States to remove all structural and legal obstacles that prevent the investigation and prosecution of rape and other forms of sexual violence committed against men and boys. The latest Secretary-General's report makes it clear that we should spare no effort in combating sexual violence. Only by shedding light on the issue can we lift the long shadow of sexual violence in conflict from all its survivors and prevent it from happening in the future.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  24. “Children born of rape are often ostracized by their families and communities. Children living on the margins of societies are not only deprived of basic human rights, but are at a higher risk of being recruited by armed and organized-crime groups, thereby posing a direct threat to peace and security. My third point relates to sexual violence directed against men and boys in armed conflicts. We welcome the attention that the Secretary-General's report gives to this issue. The devastating effects of sexual violence on male survivors and their families should be discussed openly in this forum. The great reluctance of many men and boys to report sexual violence makes it very difficult to accurately assess its scope. Almost certainly, the limited statistics that exist vastly understate the number of male victims.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  25. “Beyond the immediate cruelty of sexual violence and its consequences, victims are still all too often stigmatized and rejected by their families and communities. In their desire to avoid stigma and discrimination, the majority of victims do not report rape or other forms of sexual violence. That not only contributes to a culture of impunity, it also prevents survivors of sexual violence from accessing medical care and legal assistance. We support the Secretary-General's call to traditional, religious and community leaders to address harmful social norms and help to redirect the stigma ofrape from the victims to the perpetrators. In particular, we want to draw attention to the social stigma experienced by children conceived through rape. Women with children born of sexual violence are the most marginalized of all.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  26. “Poverty and social exclusion are risk factors associated with gender- based violence. The economic empowerment of women means ensuring proper funding for programmes that address the economic and social needs of survivors, as well as implementing initiatives aimed at changing the conditions that enable violence to occur in the first place. We also believe that there is a need for a broader discussion in the Security Council of the importance of women's economic empowerment in post-conflict settings in more general terms. Peacebuilding and recovery funding still largely ignore women's economic role. Let me now turn to the second question of the stigmatization of victims of sexual violence.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  27. “As many speakers have noted, sexual violence is increasingly used as a tactic of warfare and constitutes a flagrant and unacceptable violation of international humanitarian law and human rights law. We are all aware that the already staggering number of reported cases of sexual violence in conflict represents a mere fraction of the true number. One of the greatest challenges that the victims of these crimes are facing is the lack of accountability for their perpetrators. The recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/250) highlights the various challenges that we face in addressing conflict- related sexual violence. I would like to emphasize three areas that merit our particular attention today. First, we welcome the focus of this year's report on economic empowerment as a tool for eliminating conflict-related sexual violence.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  28. “We commend Peru for convening today's important debate. Poland aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the observer of the European Union. I would like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed for her remarks. I also thank Ms. Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, for her comprehensive briefing. We greatly appreciate her tireless and dedicated work. We are honoured by the presence of Ms. Razia Sultana among us today, and we deeply appreciated her moving and inspirational testimony on behalf of the Rohingya women and girls who have suffered from sexual violence. As a voice representing civil society, hers is important for all of us to hear. We are outraged by the persistent and widespread incidence of sexual violence in armed conflict.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  29. “The use of such weapons is unacceptable and should be prosecuted vigorously in every instance and location in which they are used. Poland calls for refraining from actions that could escalate the situation.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

  30. “We fully understand the reasons behind the action taken last night by the United States, the United Kingdom and France against Syrian chemical-weapons capabilities. We support that action, as it is intended to deter chemical-weapons attacks against the people of Syria. Let me underline that it is the primary responsibility of the Security Council to set up an investigative mechanism to examine the use of chemical weapons in Syria. In that context, we reiterate our disappointment with the politically motivated Russian veto on the proposal for establishing an independent, impartial investigative mechanism on the use of chemical weapons in Syria. Poland will continue its international efforts aimed at the complete elimination of chemical weapons.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

  31. “I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. Poland views the recent events in the context of repeated chemical-weapons attacks against Syria's civilian population as a consequence of the impunity enjoyed by the perpetrators so far. The lack of an appropriate response encourages a greater number of attacks with the use of weapons that are both banned under international law and blatantly inhumane. In such circumstances the international community cannot remain passive. It should take all the necessary measures to prevent such attacks from being repeated in the future, in particular against a defenceless civilian population. At the same time, the competent international bodies should take decisions that will enable the perpetrators to be identified and brought to justice.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

  32. “Poland voted against the draft resolution (S/2018/322) presented by Russia. We believe that the draft resolution submitted originally by Sweden was an honest attempt to enable the Security Council to respond promptly to the horrific act of violence that occurred in eastern Ghouta on Saturday. To that end, the Security Council needs to re-establish a professional, truly independent and impartial accountability mechanism. The draft resolution proposed by the Russian Federation is missing that important provision. That is why we had to vote against it.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  33. “Poland supports the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, the Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011, the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons, and other instruments that might facilitate bringing the perpetrators of chemical attacks to justice. We will join all genuine efforts to achieve that goal.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  34. “Because of the use of the veto by the Russian Federation, the Security Council failed once again today to establish an accountability mechanism. By that act, Russia undermined the ability of the Council to fulfil its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations: to maintain international peace and security. We are disappointed that, for some States, political alliances and calculations proved to be more important than the need to end the horrors confronting the civilian population and the unacceptable loss of human life in Syria.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  35. “The use of chemical weapons is a serious atrocity, which may amount to a crime against humanity and a war crime. Accountability for such acts is a requirement under international law - and central to achieving sustainable peace in Syria. Draft resolution S/2018/321, presented by the United States, addressed the most pressing needs related to the use of chemical weapons in Syria, including the role of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and its Fact-finding Mission, securing humanitarian access and, last but not least, creating a new, truly independent and impartial accountability mechanism. We thank the American delegation for its ongoing leadership in the negotiations. We appreciate its flexibility and fully understand and share the rationale behind putting this text to the vote today.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  36. “Poland voted against the draft resolution (S/2018/322) presented by Russia. We believe that the draft resolution submitted originally by Sweden was an honest attempt to enable the Security Council to respond promptly to the horrific act of violence that occurred in eastern Ghouta on Saturday. To that end, the Security Council needs to re-establish a professional, truly independent and impartial accountability mechanism. The draft resolution proposed by the Russian Federation is missing that important provision. That is why we had to vote against it.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  37. “Poland supports the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, the Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011, the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons, and other instruments that might facilitate bringing the perpetrators of chemical attacks to justice. We will join all genuine efforts to achieve that goal.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  38. “Because of the use of the veto by the Russian Federation, the Security Council failed once again today to establish an accountability mechanism. By that act, Russia undermined the ability of the Council to fulfil its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations: to maintain international peace and security. We are disappointed that, for some States, political alliances and calculations proved to be more important than the need to end the horrors confronting the civilian population and the unacceptable loss of human life in Syria.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  39. “The use of chemical weapons is a serious atrocity, which may amount to a crime against humanity and a war crime. Accountability for such acts is a requirement under international law - and central to achieving sustainable peace in Syria. Draft resolution S/2018/321, presented by the United States, addressed the most pressing needs related to the use of chemical weapons in Syria, including the role of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and its Fact-finding Mission, securing humanitarian access and, last but not least, creating a new, truly independent and impartial accountability mechanism. We thank the American delegation for its ongoing leadership in the negotiations. We appreciate its flexibility and fully understand and share the rationale behind putting this text to the vote today.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  40. “We appreciate the efforts made to implement of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. However, more progress is still required in that regard. The full implementation of the Framework is in the interests of all its signatory States. They should increase their commitment and ensure that the achievements in that regard will not be lost. We should bear in mind that the conflicts in different parts of the region have various causes. More effort should be put into preventive diplomacy and the promotion of good practices. The international community must demonstrate its continuing interest in the situation on the ground.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  41. “Countering illegal cross-border activities is an essential condition for the limitation of the destructive activity of armed groups and for the successful submission of combatants to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme. We are concerned about the recent significant increase in the number of refugees and internally displaced persons, as there is a clear link between forced displacement and instability in the region. We also believe that greater attention must be paid to the human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, South Sudan and the Central African Republic. An effective international response is needed to put an end to violence and human rights violations and abuses, especially in the case of attacks that target women and children.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  42. “Tensions around the political processes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi, as well as South Sudan and the Central African Republic, still remain great obstacles to stability in the region. The political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has strategic importance. Implementing the confidence-building measures and ensuring a peaceful electoral process by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are critical to the stability of the Central Africa region. Moreover, cross-border issues related to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are of importance in order to address the root causes of the conflict in the region.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  43. “Allow me to start with expressing my thanks to Special Envoy Said Djinnit and Ambassador Serge Bale of the Congo for their very informative briefings. Let me first focus on the current political and security situation in the Great Lakes region, since it has a huge impact on the large population movements and directly affects the humanitarian situation of the people on the ground. The preconditions for stabilization in the whole region are well known. They include conducting reliable electoral processes that build the trust of citizens in the authorities, re-establishing the rule of law and respecting human rights and good governance, since, despite all the efforts to date, the number of serious violations in those areas has been increasing.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  44. “Let me conclude with expressing once again our satisfaction with the progress made by the Haitian Government and its people in building a better future for their country. We believe that further presence of MINUJUSTH will support those efforts.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8226 (2018) · source

  45. “Poland welcomes the adoption of resolution 2410 (2018) extending the mandate of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). However, it is unfortunate that we were not able to maintain the good practice ofhaving an anonymous adoption of a resolution that technically rolls over the mandate. Poland voted in favour of the resolution, hoping for the unity of the Council. Another division of the Council sends a negative message to a place that needs positive signals now, as it is right in the middle of the process of transition. It is time not to point fingers, but rather to find a way to avoid such a situation in the future for the sake of the Council's credibility and efficiency.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8226 (2018) · source

  46. “As has been stated many times by members of the Council, as well as United Nations officials and European Union representatives, it is highly regrettable that the renewal of the mandate of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism was vetoed, thereby allowing those responsible for the subsequent chemical attacks to remain unpunished. Today we face the results of that impunity, witnessing further attacks against civilians with the use of chemicals as weapons. We urge all our partners in the Council to engage in a serious discussion in good faith in order to re-establish an accountability mechanism for chemical attacks in Syria. That is the minimum that we owe the victims of Ghouta, Khan Shaykun, Al-Lataminah and the numerous other places where chemical weapons have been used.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

  47. “That atrocious crime seems to be a cynical response to the debates in the Council last week, when we commemorated the first anniversary of the attack in Khan Shaykun (see S/PV.8221). We call on the actors affecting the situation in Syria, especially the Russian Federation and Iran, to take all the necessary actions to prevent any further use of weapons of mass destruction and to achieve the full cessation of hostilities in the whole territory of Syria. We insist that all parties to the conflict comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

  48. “Allow me to thank Special Envoy Mr. Staffan de Mistura and Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Mr. Thomas Markham for their important briefings. We are horrified by the news of another deadly attack in eastern Ghouta, which took place on Saturday evening. Dozens of people perished as a result of a vicious act of violence against civilians in Douma. The available information about the symptoms of the victims affirm that they are consistent with those caused by a chemical agent. Poland condemns that barbaric attack, and expects that it will be possible to hold the perpetrators accountable. No military or political goal canjustify the extermination of innocent vulnerable people, especially those seeking help in medical facilities.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

  49. “As we have already stated on other occasions, we support the decision of the United Kingdom to call on Russia to address the legitimate questions raised by the British Government and the international community and to provide an immediate, full and complete disclosure of its Novichok programme to the OPCW.”

    2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source

  50. “At the same time, we welcome the ongoing cooperation between the United Kingdom and the OPCW in full compliance with the CWC. We look forward to a further discussion on the matter once the results of the ongoing independent investigation by the team of experts of the OPCW are known. We would like to recall that, on 22 March, the European Council unanimously agreed with the assessment of the United Kingdom - that it is highly likely that the Russian Federation is responsible for the attack in Salisbury and that there is no credible alternative explanation.”

    2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source