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Rosselli

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“We acknowledge that there is broad potential for cooperation and complementarity between the efforts of the United Nations and those of regional and subregional organizations. In this framework, regional and subregional organizations devoted to the maintenance of peace and security are particularly important and share responsibilities with the Security Council with regard to international peace and security. Given the knowledge that these organizations have of the history, culture and geographical proximity, they bring a specific added value when it comes to prevention and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“The increase in transnational threats, terrorism and the spread of violent extremism, technological advances in war, cyberweapons and organized crime, among other factors, pose serious dangers and challenges to civilians and demand greater efforts at all levels. I come from a region with a long tradition of regional and subregional organizations, from the Organization of American States and the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, which was established by the Tlatelolco Treaty, as well as more recent organizations, such as the Union of South American Nations and the Caribbean Community, both of which made important contributions to the peace process that is taking place today in Colombia.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate and the Secretary-General for his briefing. We fully share his concern about the situation of the International Criminal Court. I would like to thank our briefers, Mr. Nikolai Bordyuzha, Mr. Rashid Alimov and Mr. Sergey Ivanov, for their statements and for the activities of their respective organizations. The report of the Secretary-General on the state of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations (S/2016/621) identifies some progress in this area, including those linked to the maintenance of international peace and security, humanitarian assistance and development. The international situation has undergone profound and swift changes that require coordinated responses by the international community.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“It is difficult to keep repeating that hostilities must cease immediately, that civilians must be protected and that the principles of humanitarian law must be respected. A few days ago, a Venezuelan colleague said that the responsibility for the crisis is shared by all members of the Security Council, but certainly it lies more heavily on those who support or finance either of the parties to the conflict. They bear greater responsibility for what is going on - a slaughterhouse.”
2016-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7795 (2016) · source
“The many initiatives for dialogue on Syria have come up against the inability of the Council to defuse the situation. The General Assembly has also held an informal meeting on the subject, and we have seen a New Zealand initiative, with backing from many States, aimed at finding points of convergence in order to improve the situation on the ground in any way possible. We have sought to find a way to have some impact - so that the bombing stops, so that people stop dying unnecessarily. We will support all of those initiatives since, in the face ofimpotence, we must do something. It is difficult to keep repeating our speeches, citing principles of international humanitarian law but not enforcing them.”
2016-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7795 (2016) · source
“Four months ago when we met, I believe it was on the topic of Syria, we recalled the words of the American poet Robert Allen Zimmerman and his well-known lyrics: "How many deaths will it take till he knows that too many people have died?" The only positive development over the course of those four months is that Mr. Zimmerman, that is Bob Dylan, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. That is the only good news in that regard. The scenario is increasingly discouraging. We continue to see a pitched battle in which thousands of defenceless civilians have lost their lives, hostages to a situation where they are neither perpetrators or accomplices. The situation has simply become their reality, controlled by those who manipulate their interests in that part of the world.”
2016-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7795 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2016/873) and Under-Secretary-General Stephen O'Brien for his briefing, even if it leaves us more anguished than before. Our delegation once again takes the floor in the understanding that it is our responsibility, as elected members of the Security Council, to give our electors, the membership gathered here, our opinion on the issue at hand, even if the situation has not changed much since we last discussed it. People tend to think that a great deal is accomplished in these sorts of deliberations. To save time, I could say that my statement last month (see S/PV.7780) could serve as my statement today, but I do not think that that is the case, because every time we meet the situation is more tragic.”
2016-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7795 (2016) · source
“The four years of negotiations were not easy and even now there are still clouds on the horizon, but the leaders on both sides continue to risk their personal prestige and political legacies in their stubborn and relentless commitment to peace, truly a lesson that hopefully can serve as an example to others.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“We welcome initiatives, including those of France and the Russian Federation, that can enable us to make progress in the quest for solutions to the Middle East peace process. However, none of those actions can replace the sole genuine path to peace represented by direct negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis. In that regard, and in conclusion, I am very proud to cite the hopeful message that has arisen in my own region, specifically in Colombia. Colombia is showing us that peace is possible, but it requires leaders to display the belief and courage needed to take risks in the cause of peace.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“The settlements are illegal under international law and contrary to the Quartet's recommendations. Uruguay therefore reiterates its call on the parties to refrain from unilateral decisions that present obstacles to dialogue and to compliance with their international legal obligations, and urges the State of Israel to stop building illegal settlements. Uruguay reiterates its firm condemnation of terrorist attacks, in the belief that terrorist and violent extremist attacks on the life and dignity of innocent civilians should not be tolerated anywhere. In that regard, we condemn the attacks on 9 October that took the lives of two Israeli citizens. Similarly, we lament the numerous cases of Palestinians who, despite being unarmed, have died at the hands of Israeli security forces.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we are concerned about the report's conclusion that if the current situation continues, a two- State solution will no longer be viable, owing to the continuing violence, terrorist attacks and incitement to violence; the continued policies of expansion and settlement building; the designation of land exclusively for Israel's use and the denial of development for Palestine; and the increase in illicit weapons and militant activity, the continued lack of Palestinian unity and the problem of the humanitarian situation in Gaza. In that regard, Uruguay remains concerned about the Israeli authorities' decisions to keep building houses in settlements, the most recent of them announced on 4 October for the occupied Palestinian territory in the West Bank.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“In that context, it is essential to ensure that both parties create the necessary conditions for resuming direct negotiations and that their actions and policies demonstrate their commitment to a two- State solution. Uruguay welcomed the report of the Quartet (S/2016/595, annex), which makes a significant contribution to identifying measures to enable progress to be made on resolving the Middle East peace process.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“Uruguay once again reiterates its support for the right of Israel and Palestine to live in peace within secure, recognized borders, free of any threat or action that would disturb peace in their territories. To that end, we support a solution based on two independent States, in the firm belief that is the only option that will enable Israel and Palestine to live in peace, side by side. We also believe it is crucial to urge the international community to step up its efforts to support that process and to encourage the parties to return to the negotiating table with the goal of achieving a peaceful, just, negotiated and lasting solution that takes into account the interests of both sides, in accordance with international law.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Mr. Stephen O'Brien, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for their briefings. I take this opportunity to reiterate Uruguay's full support for Mr. Mladenov in his work. Uruguay has been following the evolving situation in the Middle East and is extremely concerned about the increasing number of conflicts in the region and the lack of progress that has been made in reaching lasting solutions. This Organization has been trying to find a path to peace in the Middle East since its creation more than 70 years ago, and yet that goal still seems a long way off.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“With the same commitment that has driven us from the outset, today we understand that the gradual drawdown of MINUSTAH is a direction we must duly follow. Therefore a responsible transition process must be initiated, leading to the consolidation of the country's insititutions in order to achieve the development and well-being of its people. Allow me to conclude by once again expressing my country's recognition of the men and women working as part of MINUSTAH for their dedication and commitment to recovery and stability in Haiti. In many cases these people have given up their lives in the fulfilment of their duties, including Uruguayan members of the Mission, whom I acknowledge in remembrance now.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“We are pleased to see that, even in these difficult circumstances, the executive branch is committed to working jointly with the Provisional Electoral Council to organize elections as soon as possible so as to ensure the handover of power to a democratically elected President on 7 February 2017. We await with interest the new elections timetable. According to what we have heard, it should be provided tomorrow. Despite that, we remain convinced that the strategic assessment should be carried out independently and irrespectively of the electoral timetable. That necessary strategic assessment will allow us to determine which type of United Nations presence is really required in Haiti. Uruguay in particular has been on the ground in Haiti since MINUSTAH began, in 2004, and is there still today.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“We are pleased to see that international assistance is already arriving in the country and that the United Nations and the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) continue to play an important role on the ground. We are also pleased to hear of a new focus, on the part of the Secretary-General, in confronting the cholera epidemic on two levels. The first seeks to organize support and response efforts in the fight against cholera and the other will supply material assistance to those most affected by the cholera epidemic. We welcome the ongoing progress made by the Haitian National Police and encourage further efforts to make it better able to provide security to the people.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore, for her introduction of the report of the Secretary-General (S/20l6/753). We align ourselves with the statement to be made by the representative of Peru on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti. My country conveys its solidarity and condolences to the people and the Government of Haiti for the lives lost and material damage caused by the passing of Hurricane Matthew. As noted by Mr. Stephen O'Brien, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, the hurricane has caused the worst humanitarian crisis in Haiti since the 2010 earthquake.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“Finally, Uruguay regrets every civilian death over the past few months, including those that occurred during the Kinshasa protests on 19 September and those in Beni in the month of August, allegedly carried out by armed groups.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7788 (2016) · source
“Political actors, which should act in the interests of the country and its inhabitants, have an enormous responsibility of garnering the necessary consensus to hold credible elections without undue delays, if they are to avoid an escalation of tension and violence. Similarly, we once again call upon the political groups that have not yet joined to dialogue process to do so and to play a constructive role that will contribute to the timely holding of credible elections. We are also concerned about reports on increases in civil and political rights abuses, including violations of the freedom speech and assembly, committed even by Government linked forces or personnel. In that regard, it must be clear that sooner or later those responsible should be brought to justice and held accountable for their actions.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7788 (2016) · source
“I should like to reiterate Uruguay's commitment to the stability and the establishment of peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, not only as an elected member of the Security Council, but also as a country contributing troops to MONUSCO, which we have been doing without interruption for the past 16 years. Uruguay is deeply concerned about the stalled electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is increasing political tensions and generating numerous incidents. There is a pressing need to unblock that situation, and the only way to do so is through inclusive, good-faith and transparent dialogue among all national political actors.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7788 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Maman Sidikou, for having introduced the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (8/2016/833). I should like also to thank Mr. Sidikou's entire team, as well as the personnel of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), for the work that they have been doing in the country. I should like also to thank the Permanent Representative of Egypt, Mr. Amr Aboulatta, for his introduction in his capacity as Chair ofthe Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7788 (2016) · source
“We all know that there is a strong discrepancy between those members who would sign the agreement and those who would not, and it is not up to the Security Council to mediate in that regard. Regarding substance, the draft resolution does not address something that is vital at the present stage, namely, putting an end to the bombing in Aleppo. My delegation is committed and will continue to work in the Security Council to relaunch a process of negotiation that will contribute to ending the current situation and channeling Syria towards a better future.”
2016-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7785 (2016) · source
“Allow me to add that the babies being pulled from the rubble in Aleppo are not terrorists; the old people crushed in the debris of their homes are not terrorists; the patients buried in the rubble of hospitals in Aleppo are not terrorists; and the children buried in the remains of their schools are not terrorists. Regarding the draft resolution in document S/2016/847, my delegation abstained for reasons of procedure and of substance. Regarding procedure, the draft resolution was presented yesterday at 5 pm. as a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. There was no possibility of negotiation. Moreover, after briefly reading through it, we noted that it included a bilateral agreement on which the Security Council had no say or any reason for being aware of it.”
2016-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7785 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): In this very Chamber, we have already said that we are pained by the situations in Syria, Yemen, South Sudan and in all other parts of the world where the civilian population is subject to the brutalities of war. We have also said in this very Chamber that, as we give speeches, we are pained by the fact that bombs continue to fall on the civilian population, hospitals and schools. In this very Chamber, we have also said that what is happening in Aleppo is, without any doubt, a true massacre. Today, an end to hostilities, bombings and carnage are of the utmost importance.”
2016-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7785 (2016) · source
“As we have pointed out on several occasions in relation to operations in other areas, my delegation attaches particularly importance to the issue of States' compliance with their obligations in relation to United Nations operations in their territories. In conclusion, I would like to express Uruguay's gratitude to all of UNAMID's personnel and the United Nations humanitarian country team and its partners, who continue to work tirelessly, often in difficult conditions, to achieve a sustainable peace in Darfur.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“It is also crucial that the Government of the Sudan guarantee without delay unhindered access for UNAMID and the humanitarian partners to the communities affected by the conflict with a view to carrying out monitoring and verification missions as well as to deliver humanitarian assistance. Furthermore, while we note that there has been a relative improvement in the issuance of visas for UNAMID personnel and the dispatching of rations containers for the troops, we reiterate that in accordance with its obligations under the Status of Forces Agreement, the Government of the Sudan must take urgent measures to eliminate all bureaucratic obstacles and ensure that UNAMID enjoys the conditions necessary to full compliance with its mandate.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“With respect to the humanitarian situation, Uruguay reiterates its concern for the more than 2.5 million people who have been displaced, and we are encouraged by the reference in the Secretary- General's report to the fact that open hostilities have generally diminished in Darfur in recent months. In accordance with the information provided by the United Nations humanitarian team, more than 80,000 people, particularly women and children, have allegedly been displaced in Darfur since the beginning of the year, especially due to the clashes in the Jebel Marra area. Against this backdrop, it is crucial that UNAMID personnel comply fully with the provisions of its mandate and that humanitarian actors have the necessary conditions to provide humanitarian assistance to the people affected by the conflict.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“The agreement the new signatories joined, which was facilitated by the African Union High-level Implementation Panel and had already been signed by the Government of the Sudan, has the objectives of paving the way to putting an end to the conflict in Darfur and the Two Areas and of addressing urgent humanitarian needs and the underlying causes of conflict. Unfortunately, as was also pointed out by Mr. Ladsous, we have not obtained entirely positive results and we are particularly concerned about the absence from the negotiating table of certain groups, including, and more recently, the Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid, which continues to reject any type of dialogue.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“It was a particularly difficult month, not only in terms of logistics, but also in terms of the various developments that took place. I thank Under-Secretary-General Herve' Ladsous for his introducing the report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/812). In my brief comments, I shall refer to three points: the political process, the humanitarian situation and the restrictions on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and humanitarian actors. Uruguay welcomes the various steps forward mentioned by Mr. Ladsous that have taken place since the signing of the road map agreement last August 8 by various movements, including the Sudan Call, the Justice and Equality Movement, the Sudan Liberation Army/Minni Minnawi, and others.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I have requested the floor in the understanding that these informational briefings for the members of the Security Council could also benefit from members expressing their opinions, without prejudice to the consultations that will follow, where we can address issues that require greater confidentiality. Since this is the first time I am taking the floor under the your presidency, Sir, I congratulate you on having taken up this new responsibility. I also pledge the full support of my delegation. At the same time, I would like to thank Ambassador Gerard van Bohemen, Permanent Representative of New Zealand, and his entire team for the excellent work they did during their presidency in the month of September.”
2016-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7781 (2016) · source
“All preventive measures are necessary and indispensable, but we must also recall that war crimes must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and that we must therefore take all measures necessary to ensure thatjustice is served and the guilty are duly punished.”
2016-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7779 (2016) · source
“Peter Maurer - we have taken very good note of his comments - and to the International President of Medecins Sans Frontieres, Ms. Liu. We fully support the proposal to establish a post of special representative of the Secretary-General to investigate attacks on hospitals and hospital staff. My briefing was going to be somewhat longer, but my colleague Roman Oyarzun Marchesi basically read out my speech with his comments. I endorse each and every one of his words. Therefore, the only thing that I will stress in particular is the need and the commitment to investigating and punishing these horrendous acts.”
2016-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7779 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Today brought us the terrible news of the death of Shimon Peres, to whom we pay deep and sincere tribute. A couple of hours later, we learned of renewed bombings of hospital installations in Aleppo. It would seem that this is a without end tragedy. The five pages of resolution 2286 (2016) apparently have not been worded strongly enough to protect these hospital installations and medical personnel against these horrendous - and as the Secretary-General has called them - cowardly attacks on hospitals and medical personnel working in them. We thank the Secretary-General for the recommendations that he has prepared, which my country fully supports. We are also very grateful to the International Committee of the Red Cross, through our friend Mr.”
2016-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7779 (2016) · source
“Uruguay would particularly like to emphasize the importance of protecting civilians, particularly children, women and the elderly, and we urge the Federal Government of Somalia to pursue mediation and stability, especially in areas where access to supplies and humanitarian aid is Vital. We reiterate that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, AMISOM. and the international community should work more closely than ever, and with better coordination, with regional administrations and the Federal Government in order to prioritize capacity-building and the strengthening of regional institutions, so as to help regional administrations to consolidate and gradually create the conditions needed for providing governance, security and basic services to local populations.”
2016-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7778 (2016) · source
“Despite the significant commitments for protecting children that the Somali authorities have made in the past few years, the detention of children for alleged links to Al-Shabaab is still worrying. Uruguay calls on the Government of Somalia to ensure that children are treated primarily as victims and that its guiding principles are the best interests of the children involved and international standards for their protection. The death sentences that have been given to children in Puntland are unacceptable and violate international instruments regarding children.”
2016-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7778 (2016) · source
“Operations with the regional forces should be planned and coordinated in order to facilitate more effective participation by the National Army in joint operations with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), which will enable the Federal Government's security forces, including the police, to take on more responsibility for maintaining peace and security and protecting Somali citizens. Uruguay is very concerned about the increased violations of human rights in the first half of the year, mainly as a result of security operations and Al-Shabaab's activities. The measures in place for preventing sexual violence and protecting people from it are still inadequate, and the issue is a particular problem for internally displaced persons and civilians affected by the conflict.”
2016-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7778 (2016) · source
“Uruguay deplores the continuing threat of the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, which is the main threat to peace and security in Somalia. It continues to be a latent problem in the centre and southern parts of the country in spite of the efforts to deal with it. Unfortunately it appears that Al-Shabaab is likely to step up its activity during the run-up to the elections. In our view, it seems clear that security sector reform is key, especially regarding the provision of fast and effective training for the Somali National Army.”
2016-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7778 (2016) · source
“Uruguay believes that we have seen genuine progress in recent months in creating a federal State in Somalia, including preparing the framework needed for a political transition this year. Somalia has embarked on the process of transitioning power that will eventually produce a new Parliament and Government. It is a decisive and historic moment on the country's path to consolidating a democratic, inclusive, stable and fully empowered State. Somalia has also begun to prepare the way for general elections in 2020 on the basis of one person, one vote. That progress could still falter, however, which is why Uruguay was very sorry to hear the news received in just the past few hours of another postponement of the election dates previously announced for October and November. We strongly urge the Somali authorities to stick to the new dates.”
2016-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7778 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation has asked for the floor in the belief that today's meeting is informative not just for the Security Council but for the membership in general. As an elected, non-permanent member of the Council, we feel that it is up to us to share the information with the membership that elected us - that is, to share our opinions about what is discussed at such meetings. We feel that this helps improve transparency in our work. I would like to thank Mr. Keating and Mr. Madeira for their detailed briefings, and especially for their excellent work and untiring dedication in what is an extremely difficult area in every sense. We saw the difficulties on the ground for ourselves when we visited Mogadishu in May.”
2016-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7778 (2016) · source
“We believe that many things have occurred to along the way to pull them apart. Nonetheless, following the example of our constant hero, we ask that they display a similar level of constancy and continue to work together because they will certainly find support among the vast majority of the members of the Council to help to gradually restore peace in Syria and give its people a semblance of a normal life.”
2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source
“(spoke in English) He is our constant hero, but he is not a superhero. If Staffan could make progress on his own and - we say this very frankly - if two members of the Security Council - I am referring to the United States and Russia - could resume talks and manage in some way to restore the process, my delegation and others could support it. Once again, we urge the Russian Federation and the United States to attempt to meet as they have done many times in the past to resume the process. Without them, bombs will continue to be dropped, people will continue to die and the war itself will continue - we know that wars can be interminable - and the horror will continue. We believe that both the Russian Federation and the United States have acted in good faith as they worked together.”
2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source
“What will be the result of our deliberations in the face of this horrendous situation? Regrettably, I have come to the conclusion that, whatever we say in our respective speeches here to voice our disdain and reiterate our positions on the situation - I could reiterate our call to uphold humanitarian law, protect civilians amid the horror of war and for each sector to shoulder its responsibility - if the ghastly bombing of eastern Aleppo and its civilian population continues, the people there will not end up in the hands of the terrorists, they will simply be exterminated. I could also reiterate our support for Mr. Staffan de Mistura. When my colleagues in Geneva and I talk about Staffan, we always refer to him as our constant hero. We are fascinated by his constancy and unfathomable optimism.”
2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): As we talk here, bombs continue to fall in Aleppo. Children continue to die. Women continue to die. The elderly continue to die. Civilian protection, which we always claim to be a State's primary responsibility, does not seem that be much in practice today when we consider the intensification of events taking place in Aleppo. What is happening is none other than a massacre. That is what occurs when bombs are dropped on the civilian population, medical facilities and schools. Nothing justifies a massacre - absolutely nothing. We thought that we might have been able to relax somewhat on the weekend after we bade farewell to our respective delegations, but last night we were summoned to this meeting. And now we ask, what will the Council do for Syria?”
2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source
“Uruguay is very pleased to point out that this was a process initiated and led by Colombians, with Colombians as the main focus of its future success. We believe that hallmark of the process is an example for the international community. We will continue attentively to follow each step forward in this new phase of the process in the same spirit of supporting the Government and the people of Colombia at such a crucial stage of their national history and that of the entire American continent.”
2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7768 (2016) · source
“The implementation of the agreement will put an end to the last and oldest conflict on the hemisphere, while consolidating Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace. My country also acknowledges the ongoing efforts of Cuba and Norway as guarantor countries, as well as the work of Chile and Venezuela as supporting countries during the peace negotiations. We are also grateful for the complete and detailed report (S/2016/729) of the Secretary-General, which informed the drafting of today's resolution and which details the complex work still ahead, which we trust will be concluded successfully. At this new stage in the process, Uruguay reaffirms its support for peace in Colombia and reiterates its readiness and willingness to continue to work with the parties in any way they deem we can be useful.”
2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7768 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks the delegation of the United Kingdom for its work in leading the negotiations on the drafting of resolution 2307 (2016), which we adopted today in the beliefthat it will help to consolidate and strengthen peace at this hopeful stage for Colombia. Uruguay commends the Government of Colombia and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia - Eje'rcito del Pueblo for the historic agreement reached on 24 August on ending the conflict and building stable and lasting peace in Colombia, which made it possible for us to adopt today's resolution. My country acknowledges and highlights the commitment and courage of the parties during the four years of negotiations.”
2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7768 (2016) · source
“That having been said, it is important in this critical situation for the Government of South Sudan to end its obstructionist activities and those that violate the status-of-forces agreement, and to enable UNMISS to fulfil its principal mandate to protect civilians.”
2016-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7754 (2016) · source
“In the provisions of the resolution adopted today, the Council has taken into account the views of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union, as well as their request for the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to be adapted to the current situation in South Sudan. Uruguay stresses the importance of ongoing consultations with the Government of South Sudan and the countries of the region to ensure the timely and full implementation of the resolution. To that end, we hope to count on the cooperation of the Government of South Sudan and the States members of IGAD. We reiterate once again that the primary responsibility for protecting civilians lies with the authorities of the State in question.”
2016-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7754 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Uruguay voted in favour of resolution 2304 (2016), aware of the grave humanitarian, human rights and security situation resulting from the profound political crisis in South Sudan, for which the country's main political and military leaders are responsible. Violations of human rights in South Sudan are of major concern to Uruguay, due not only to their gravity but also to the systematic way in which they are being committed by members of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and the SPLA in Opposition.”
2016-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7754 (2016) · source