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“Last week, on the International Day against Nuclear Tests, my delegation echoed the call of the international community for the swift entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. Promoting the universality and entry into force of the Treaty must be a priority in addressing the danger that the carrying out of nuclear tests poses to the international community. We regret the obstinate behaviour of North Korea. As has been pointed out several times here in the Chamber, it is the only country that has carried out nuclear tests in the twenty-first century. Its actions are a serious threat to international peace and security and a flagrant violation of the resolutions of the Council.”
2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source
“We believe that goes a long way towards lending transparency to the Council's working methods and helps optimize its operation. Uruguay expresses its most emphatic condemnation of the detonation of a nuclear weapon yesterday by North Korea - the sixth such test it has carried out since 2006. The paradox is that the world is moving in a different direction when it comes to weapons of mass destruction and denuclearization. No one carries out such nuclear tests anymore - only North Korea - in flagrant violation of Security Council resolutions, with a clear confrontational stance and, what is worse, in utter contempt of the adverse effects those tests could have on its own territory, its own people and its neighbouring countries.”
2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): The seriousness of the item under consideration notwithstanding, I would like to express my delegation's congratulations to you, Mr. President, upon your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council, as well as to thank Egypt for carrying out its duties as President of the Council during the month of August. We also thank the delegations of the United States, France, Japan, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea for having convened this meeting. I would also like in particular to thank the Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, for his briefing - which my delegation fully supports. Uruguay is gratified that an issue of this nature should be addressed today in an open meeting of the Security Council.”
2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source
“We fully agree with the remarks made by the Ambassador of Italy on his views of the Security Council's working methods. The meeting rose at 3.55 p.m.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8037 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation voted in favour of resolution 2373 (2017), which we just adopted. As a troop-contributing country to peacekeeping operations, Uruguay has always endeavoured to ensure that missions are able to discharge their mandates, achieve their objectives and carry out the duties entrusted to them. In our View, resolution 2373 (2017) further strengthens the role of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) by restoring its level ofinfluence and boosting its capacity for action in the field. UNIFIL has enormous responsibilities in an extremely sensitive area, with a highly complex political landscape. Consequently, UNIFIL must maintain an active and visible presence in its area of operations so that it can remain vigilant and ensure that it carries out its mission.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8037 (2017) · source
“The priorities in Syria have been clearly defined - achieving a political settlement that can end the war and pave the way for a peaceful political transition; consolidating local ceasefires; and ensuring humanitarian access to the millions ofpeople in need in areas that are besieged or hard to reach.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8036 (2017) · source
“For that reason, Uruguay supported the establishment of the International, 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, including those that constitute war crimes, such as the use of chemical weapons against civilians. Providing justice to the hundreds of thousands of innocent victims of that conflict will be essential for lasting peace in Syria and for that country and its entire population to overcome the horrors of the protracted war. It will also have a persuasive effect for the future. On a related note, we also support the Secretary- General's request that incidents in Syria be referred to, and considered by, the International Criminal Court.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8036 (2017) · source
“The ongoing fighting, security issues and - what is even more incomprehensible - the lack of authorizations and the bureaucratic obstacles imposed by the Syrian Government prevent humanitarian aid from being delivered to those who need it. As we have already said on previous occasions, that is not a failure on the part of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, but of the Security Council and of the Member States with influence over the parties. Thus far we have not been able to persuade all the various actors in the Syrian conflict to allow regular access to convoys with humanitarian aid. To date, all parties to the conflict in Syria have consistently ignored and violated that basic principle of international law.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8036 (2017) · source
“Stephen O'Brien mentioned the work carried out with the Russian Federation over the past days, but it is also necessary to ensure the unrestricted access of the United Nations to those areas. That should provide assurances that the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law, including the prohibition of forced displacement and the freedom of movement to enter and leave voluntarily those territories, will be respected. Regrettably, aid deliveries are increasingly being discontinued, thereby preventing the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs from being able to discharge its work.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8036 (2017) · source
“The Astana process and other initiatives launched over the past months aimed at bringing about a cessation of local hostilities have led to a significant reduction in the violence in the country. We stress that it is truly important that those areas maintain a transitional status with a view to maintaining for the future the unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. We must, however, express our concern that for four consecutive months we have not received any information regarding the implementation of the memorandum of 4 May, particularly since, to date, unrestricted access has not been provided to the United Nations or to groups seeking to distribute humanitarian assistance to those areas.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8036 (2017) · source
“We therefore vigorously reject the unfounded accusations made by the Syrian delegation against the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) during our meeting on this agenda item (see S/PV.8015) in July. We firmly attest to the absolutely professional, impartial and depoliticized attitude of OCHA in Syria and wherever else it carries out its work, and we reiterate the full support of Uruguay for the Office. At this point in time, with the transition of leadership in the Office, we believe that Damascus should make the positive gesture of inviting its new Director to visit Syria, which could lead to a fluid relationship, thereby allowing for the regular delivery of humanitarian aid.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8036 (2017) · source
“Since Uruguay took up its mandate as a non-permanent member of the Council 20 months ago, we have focused our work on the protection of civilians and international humanitarian law, and have continuously worked to prevent efforts to hinder the access to and distribution of aid, while demanding the protection and safety of humanitarian workers in carrying out their work. Stephen O'Brien recalled that only a few days ago, we commemorated World Humanitarian Day, and my delegation recognized the hard work and personal sacrifice of every one of the thousands of humanitarian workers throughout the world, who, on a daily basis, put their lives at risk to help those most in need in the interests of peace and a more humane world. The case of Syria is the best example of that today.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8036 (2017) · source
“He is struggling in the worst of all situations, which is to a great extent the result of the absolute lack of political commitment on the part of all the opposition groups in Syria, which, through their disunion and lack of common interests, makes it very difficult for them to come to the negotiation table, because the same groups appear very far from finding the necessary common front to begin serious negotiations. Once again, we extend to Staffan de Mistura and his entire team our gratitude and prayers that he will never let up.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8036 (2017) · source
“Although during the past 20 months I have learned to appreciate each ofhis briefings, however frank they have been, they do not leave us feeling very much at ease, because ultimately they confront us with our failures and our inability to effectively contribute to stopping the horrors in Syria in an effective and swift manner, as is the case today. As Mr. O'Brien leaves us, he also leaves us with a major life lesson and has set the bar very high for his successor. On behalf of my Government, I wish him every success in his future endeavours. I should also like to take this opportunity to thank our tireless friend Staffan de Mistura, whom we have long admired for his unyielding optimism. He is determined and continues to do all that he can to carve out spaces and forums in which an agreement can be forged regarding the situation in Syria.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8036 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): During the past 20 months as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, I believe that I have already said on other occasions that it is always difficult to listen to the words of Mr. Stephen O'Brien because he confronts us with the uncomfortable reality of the horrors of war with absolute and uncompromising frankness. The Charter of the United Nations refers to the "scourge of war", and that scourge is represented to us in what Mr. O'Brien has shown us, regrettably not just this month but continuously, as he has briefed the Council with compassion, conviction and in a direct and frank manner - and I should say that he has been brutally frank.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8036 (2017) · source
“As a counterpart, the Government of Liberia has progressively assumed its responsibilities as a sovereign country. We hope that this transition will be concluded successfully and that the United Nations can use this case as an example to follow in the future.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“The United Nations system and its international partners have deployed many efforts to ensure the success of the transition of the United Nations Mission in Liberia. Responsibilities in the area of security were transferred to the Government over a year ago and the country is currently experiencing calm while, at the same time, presidential and legislative elections are being prepared, which will be held in the coming months. Also, the Liberia peacebuilding configuration is doing a commendable job in the area of establishing long- term capacity and stability. For its part, UNMIL has adapted its mandate based on changes in the situation on the ground and has progressively reduced the number of people on the ground, thereby guaranteeing peace until now.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Furthermore, political solutions must always guide the design and deployment of peacekeeping operations. Coordination between peacekeeping operations, the Peacebuilding Commission, United Nations country teams and the various development bodies working on the ground must be strengthened with a view to ensuring greater efficiency and effectiveness in critical tasks for peacebuilding and responding to urgent development needs. It is also essential to provide the necessary resources to attain the proposed objectives. The transition processes should ensure that the achievements obtained during the peace process are notjeopardized. In conclusion, I would like to refer to the case of Liberia as a clear example of a transition to the presence of the United Nations on the ground.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Once the deployment is decided, it is important to establish clear and achievable goals, the fulfilment of which will make it possible to plan the drawdown strategy of the mission and thereby prevent the creation of dependency and, at the same time, develop national capacities. It is also crucial that peacekeeping staff be properly skilled, trained and prepared to execute all the tasks specified in the mandate. In that sense, national restrictions - so-called caveats - whether they are stated or, worse, not stated; the absence of effective command and control; a refusal to obey orders; a lack of response to attacks against civilians and insufficient equipment cannot be tolerated, as they negatively affect shared responsibility in order to effectively comply with the mandates.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“We have a number of primary documents which have been issued following various reviews of the United Nations peace and security architecture; various resolutions, both of the General Assembly and the Security Council; and the results of the deliberations of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. Allow me elaborate some considerations that are of special importance to Uruguay with regard to contributing to peacekeeping operations with a view to sustaining peace. In designing and planning the deployment of a peacekeeping operation, it is important to conduct an exhaustive analysis of the operational environment in which the peacekeeping operation will be developed and the real possibilities of achieving the established objectives, as that is a key factor in determining its possible deployment.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“These Missions have fulfilled a wide variety of tasks, such as helping host countries to define priorities and essential strategies for peacebuilding, helping to create an environment that enables competent national and international bodies to carry out peacebuilding tasks and pre-peacebuilding tasks that help countries lay the foundations for peace and reduce their risk of falling back into conflict. We must also recognize that peacekeeping operations can and should contribute more to the goal of sustaining peace. We already have a wide frame of reference on this topic.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“We therefore note that we have moved from traditional missions to the increasing use of multidimensional missions mandated with new tasks and often focused on building and sustaining peace. The contribution of peacekeeping operations to the global strategy for building and sustaining peace is undeniable. This can be seen in what has been achieved by various missions in recent years, such as the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“The contributions they have made today through their briefings contain a cumulative weight of reflection that makes the poor thoughts I will be sharing today pale in comparison. The nature, origin and characteristics of the issues on the Security Council's agenda today are very different from those that were on its agendas in previous years. New threats to international peace and security require responses that are tailored to these challenges. In that regard, peacekeeping operations are one of various tools, perhaps the most visible, available to the Security Council in addressing these threats. For some years now, Member States have been working to adapt peacekeeping operations to the complexities of today's conflicts.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Iwould first like to thank your delegation, Mr. President, for organizing today's open debate, which definitely constitutes a valuable contribution to the process of reforming our peacekeeping operations and builds on other discussions that we have had in the past few months, while at the same time contributing to September's forthcoming high-level general debate. I am also grateful for the briefings from Mrs. Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Youssef Mahmoud, co-author of the report (see S/2015/446) of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations, and Ambassador Gert Rosenthal, former Chair of the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“This necessarily means that the Security Council will also be prepared to explore new avenues, keeping in mind what has been successful up until now, but also accepting the challenge of trying new options. The Council can choose to ignore reality, but it cannot ignore the consequences of having ignored reality.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“On previous occasions, with respect to other matters considered by the Council, we have maintained that continuing to do the same things over and over again can only lead to the same result. Sometimes the most serious things can be said through humour. In his celebrated book, The Peter Principle, the author Laurence Peter describes this situation in a sentence that I will read out in English because it does not translate very well into Spanish: (spoke in English) "If two wrongs don't make a right, try three." (Spoke in Spanish) Let us avoid the temptation to repeat mistakes. Let us keep an open mind and be forward-looking. Let us give Mr. Salame our undivided support so that he feels free to explore new alternatives.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“Libya remains mired in a situation of institutional ambiguity, in which there are at least two structures that give the appearance of Government, several armed structures with effective control over different areas of Libyan territory, frequent and bloody armed clashes, and a still visible presence of terrorist elements of the self-styled Islamic State that constitutes an additional threat to any peacebuilding or national reconstruction plans. The Government of National Accord envisaged in the Libyan Political Agreement has never materialized, and the Presidency Council has not succeeded in gaining the legitimacy necessary to become a valid actor that was respected by the parties.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“We would also like to thank Ambassador Carl Skau for his briefing on the activities of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. Moments of change are usually a good opportunity to review what has been done as well as to reflect on the way forward. After six years, it is very difficult to say that the intervention of the United Nations in Libya is a success story. Humanitarian intervention, regime change and nation-building are all expressions used with respect to the situation in Libya; however, the facts leave no room for doubt.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to welcome Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, in his first appearance before the Security Council. We wish him a successful tenure, which would be reflected in the future and well-being of all Libyans. He can count on the full support of Uruguay. We would also like to thank the previous Special Representative, Mr. Martin Kobler, for his valuable and courageous administration. If I may, an appropriate metaphor to describe his competencies would be to say that Martin had to pedal uphill and against the wind. He did that enthusiastically until the last day of his mandate.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“The sanctions regime as well as the list of individuals subject to sanctions pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012) have remained the same since their establishment, although the circumstances certainly have changed. The Security Council should initiate a frank, critical and constructive review on this matter, including the definition of criteria for an eventual removal of names from the list of individuals subject to sanctions.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“We believe that the penalties applied to certain high-ranked military officials in Guinea-Bissau have been a fitting and useful tool that has played an important role in the consolidation of the democratic order in the country, and we welcome the commitment and action of the international community in that respect. My interlocutors were almost unanimous in their view that, to date, the members ofthe military subject to sanctions have conducted themselves in a praiseworthy manner and have refrained from interfering in national politics. The individuals listed on the sanctions list in accordance with resolution 2048 (2012) are not responsible for the political impasse that reigns in Guinea-Bissau today.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“The worrying information contained in the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/695) concerning various restrictions on the freedom of expression is noteworthy. We encourage the authorities of Guinea-Bissau to ensure that fundamental freedoms are respected, promoted and protected for all of the country's inhabitants. In connection with the sanctions imposed under resolution 2048 (2012), allow me to offer some observations in my capacity as the representative of Uruguay, on the basis of the information I obtained at first hand during my visit to the country from 13 to 15 June, during which I met with the highest-ranking Government authorities, politicians and civil society groups.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“Today we are facing a political crisis with domestic roots, where the political class seems to ignore the support initiatives of the international community. The last and most important effort to resolve this crisis is the six-point road map and, within it, the Conakry Agreement. Uruguay urges that the provisions contained in the Agreement be implemented without further delay in order to find a solution to a crisis that primarily harms the civilian population of Guinea-Bissau. We commend ongoing efforts towards dialogue, which undoubtedly contribute to resolving the situation and to encouraging the participation of women in political decisions. However, we reiterate that tangible results will not be achieved until leaders take concrete steps to implement the Conakry Agreement.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“Let me point out that the political crisis in Guinea- Bissau is not based on ideological, partisan, religious or ethnic differences. Rather, it results from, and is fuelled by, the personal differences of some of its main political leaders. If we continue along that path, we will find ourselves only one step away from undermining all the efforts made to date. That is not because the international community has left Guinea-Bissau to its own devices. On the contrary, the United Nations, the countries of the region and other international partners have provided Guinea-Bissau with all the necessary tools to become a success story. But those efforts will continue to be in vain if its political leaders do not do their part.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I will now make a statement in my national capacity. I would first like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Modibo Toure, as well as the Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Mauro Vieira, for their briefings today. The situation in Guinea-Bissau has improved as compared to that of five years ago and, in that regard, the international community has made tireless efforts to consolidate constitutional order in the country. However, Guinea-Bissau has been undergoing a political crisis over the past two years and, although the situation remains stable in general, the uncertainty surrounding a possible resolution of the crisis threatens to undermine the calm in the country.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“The visit reflects the positive momentum of the cooperation between the Committee and the Government, which should be maintained and increased. I submitted a report to the Committee on 17 July and made recommendations. In particular, I focused on the need to review the list of sanctions, taking into account the current situation and developments in Guinea- Bissau, as well as the views expressed by those I spoke with during my visit. I also believe that we should exercise caution during the review process. I would like to thank the authorities of Guinea- Bissau for their warm welcome and the fruitful meetings. I also wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Modibo Toure, and the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea- Bissau for the excellent support provided during the visit.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“That is a positive sign that Member States are increasingly vigilant and are striving to implement sanctions. There is still some confusion as to the scope of the restriction on the travel ban. In that regard, I made sure to explain the procedures to the authorities during the visit and also provided them with a copy of the guidelines for carrying out the work of the Committee. In a number of meetings, many emphasized the positive role played by the Economic Community of West African States Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB) in helping to prevent the constitutional order from being challenged, although it is clear that the role of ECOMIB is very symbolic and that, in the event of large-scale armed intervention by military forces, the Mission would be ill-equipped to match it due to its limited capacity.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“However, while the sanctions were considered to be effective, many pointed out that the measures did not appropriately target those who merited sanctions and called, in turn, for sanctions against civilians, particularly politicians. Those who were not part of the Government indicated clearly that the responsibility for the political crisis lay with the political class, political parties and, in general, civilians driven by personal interests rather than the interests of the entire country. Since last year, two designated persons have travelled outside of Guinea-Bissau. However, they were detained at the destination airport and repatriated to Guinea-Bissau. No other report has indicated that other persons have violated the travel ban.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“Almost all the interlocutors pointed out that since 2012 the military had respected the constitutional order and the laws of the country, including refraining from interfering in the political life of Guinea-Bissau. Many speakers believe that it would be appropriate to remove persons from the sanctions list on the basis of their commendable conduct. It should be noted that the persons who are subject to sanctions continue to serve in the the army and some have been promoted to higher ranks, which has contributed to the feeling, within a segment of the population, that there is a climate of impunity. The general feeling among most interlocutors was that sanctions remained effective as a deterrent to possible disruptive elements, both military and civilian.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“I think it is important to emphasize that the current situation might not be sustainable for much longer and that the patience of the military and the population could end at any time. That is why it is urgent to find a political solution to the crisis. Many interlocutors pointed out that the political crisis was generally perceived to have been caused by the lack of political will to arrive at a solution and was based on personal interests and ambitions rather than different religious, ideological, ethnic or philosophical considerations. In that regard, while all political actors expressed their readiness to engage in dialogue and find a solution to the political crisis, they each blamed some group or person for the stagnation. That shows an uncompromising attitude, whereas what is needed are specific concessions.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“In addition, uncertainty in the political environment has eroded the confidence of donors and investors, as the root causes of instability in Guinea-Bissau remain unresolved. International and regional efforts to find a durable solution to the political crisis appear to have no effect on the ground, since none of the provisions of the Conakry Agreement have yet been implemented, mainly due to a lack of political will. The country continues to be affected by the uncertainty of the political situation without any clear signs of substantive progress towards a solution in the near future. However, thus far, the security situation has remained stable without episodes of violence - the army has not interfered in political controversies; human rights, in general, seem to be respected; and constitutional order is not directly challenged.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“I also stressed that the international community continued to support Guinea-Bissau but that it was necessary to take concrete measures to create a stable political environment and to receive the pledged funds in Brussels in March 2015. I further highlighted that the situation in Guinea-Bissau remained of great importance to the Security Council. While the situation in Guinea-Bissau remains stable overall, uncertainty over the resolution of the current political crisis could easily undermine the calm in the country. Thus far, the constitutional order does not seem to be directly challenged, but the ambiguity in the division of powers between the President and the Prime Minister continues to foment political strife.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“Accordingly, I had the impression that the political actors and civil society were interested in engaging in dialogue and presenting their Views to the Committee. That is why I believe that it is essential to have greater dialogue between the Committee - and the Council - and the citizens of Guinea-Bissau. I was happy that I was able to get to know all the interlocutors that were included in the mandate issued by the Committee and to have been able hold fruitful discussions with them. During our conversations, I stressed the importance of pursuing dialogue and collaboration with the various interested parties - national and international - with a View to resolving the political crisis andfinding a lasting solution.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): In my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012), on Guinea-Bissau, I have the honour of briefing the members of the Council on the visit that I conducted to Guinea-Bissau from 13 to 15 June of this year. The purpose of the visit was to collect first-hand information on the effective implementation of the sanctions imposed under resolution 2048 (2012) and assess the political developments in Guinea-Bissau. I was accompanied by the Political Coordinator of Senegal and the Secretary of the Committee, who took part in all the meetings we had in Bissau. In the five years since sanctions were adopted, this was the first time that a Chair of the Committee visited the country.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“I would also like to take this opportunity to reiterate our appreciation for the courage and dedication of UNMISS staff and of humanitarian actors, who continue to protect and assist millions ofpeople who are victims of a humanitarian catastrophe in an extremely hazardous operational environment.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8030 (2017) · source
“That will be a good opportunity for the United Nations, the African Union and IGAD to demonstrate their joint work and express an unequivocal message regarding the restoration of the permanent ceasefire, the full implementation of the peace Agreement and the holding of democratic elections at the end of the transition period. With regard to the Regional Protection Force, we note the extremely slow progress towards its complete deployment. We reiterate our urging of the Government of South Sudan to fully cooperate with the implementation of resolution 2327 (2016), to cease restricting the activities of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and to allow forthwith the full functionality of the Regional Protection Force.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8030 (2017) · source
“We therefore urge all parties and armed groups to immediately cease hostilities throughout the territory and to commit now in good faith to dialogue that will enable the revitalization of the August 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. Faced with this difficult scenario, I would like to acknowledge the tireless efforts ofthe African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission to relaunch a credible political process. We welcome IGAD's decision to convene a high-level forum in the near future to revitalize the peace Agreement.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8030 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, allow me to thank Mr. Wane and Mr. Haysom and His Excellency Mr. Mogae for their briefings today. I will be very concise because, regrettably, the situation in South Sudan has hardly changed since the Security Council addressed the issue one month ago (see S/PV.8008), which is why Uruguay reiterates its deep concern and alarm over the crisis in the country, whose political leaders are primarily responsible for the current situation. We are particularly concerned, as mentioned in the statements made by our three briefers, about the continuing impact of the situation on the civilian population - hampered humanitarian access, the looting of food reserves - because what is most important is protecting civilians.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8030 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to recall the importance of systematic political commitment to the correct implementation and design of sanctions regimes, which are always understood as a means or tool of the Security Council aimed at achieving an ultimate goal.”
2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source
“It is also appropriate to highlight the importance of cooperation between States for the effective implementation of sanctions regimes. For that level of cooperation to be viable, two variables come into play: the capacities of States and their political will. Frequently, the effective implementation of sanctions regimes requires an infrastructure and logistical capacities that are often lacking in developing countries. That may include software, intelligence, data cross-referencing, cutting-edge technology, etc. That sort of lack directly affects the implementation of the provisions of the various sanctions regimes and undermines their legitimacy.”
2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source