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“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to first thank Mr. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States, for presiding over this briefing and to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his comments. We are thankful to the presidency of the Security Council for having organized this open briefing, which is of particular importance at a moment when tensions in the Korean peninsula have risen to unprecedented levels. I recall that, last year, my delegation requested on more than one occasion the convening of an open meeting of the Security Council to address this matter, on the understanding that such a meeting could contribute in some way to enhance the way the Organization deals with this particular item.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source
“In their memory and in that of the hundreds of thousands of people who have died in Syria and the millions of victims who have fled the conflicts in the Middle East, we reiterate that only a political negotiation can make it possible to reach the agreements necessary to ensure that, in the not-too-distant future, the region will no longer be synonymous with war, grief and devastation, but will gradually begin to see a more promising future.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“We vigorously condemn the chemical attack that took place on 4 April in Khan Shaykun, and we trust that a complete, impartial and independent investigation can be carried out to identify those responsible for this war crime, so that its perpetrators can be brought to justice. We call upon all actors in this conflict to remain calm and not take any unilateral action outside of the United Nations that could endanger the possibility of reaching a peaceful solution to the crisis and stability in the region. The most recent chapter in this string of horrors was written last Saturday, when, during the evacuation of Fo'ah and Kafraya, a brutal attack killed almost 130 people, half of them children. They were innocent civilians who, after suffering siege and hunger for many years, had hoped to begin a new life.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Finally, I should like to mention once again the conflict in Syria, the worst crisis of our time and one that requires greater efforts in order for it to be resolved peacefully. Well into the twenty-first century, we are still seeing chemical attacks, sieges, famines, the use of civilians as human shields, brutal public executions, forced displacement of the population, attacks against schools and hospitals, the recruitment of minors as soldiers and the destruction of the historical and cultural heritage of humankind, all of this met with frustrating inaction on the part of the Security Council.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Humanitarian assistance is critical in order to enable them to survive in the situations in which they find themselves; this is particularly crucial for the most vulnerable groups, such as women and children. Also particularly pressing are the situations in Yemen, Iraq and Libya, where we are seeing a combination of political, security, economic and humanitarian crises, with the potential of giving rise to truly disastrous situations if we do not take action immediately. In Yemen, whose humanitarian crisis could become even worse than the one in Syria, is on the verge of famine, and the population continues to be the target of indiscriminate attacks against hospitals, schools and markets.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“These measures, as well as the recent episodes of violence and terrorist attacks, the incitation thereto and their glorification, do not help in the least to move towards peace together and also risk endangering the possibility of a two-State solution. Uruguay welcomes all international initiatives that would allow us to move forward in the quest for solutions in the framework of the Middle East peace process, in order to achieve a peaceful, just, negotiated and lasting solution, in accordance with international law, that takes into account the legitimate aspirations of both parties. Throughout the open debates on the Middle East in which we have taken part, we have reiterated the vital need to protect civilians.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“To achieve that goal, we must reverse the current trends on the ground identified in the most recent report of the Quartet, failing which it will be difficult for Palestine to strengthen its State. The adoption of resolution 2334 (2016) was a Clear sign of the importance that the international community attaches to the peaceful and successful conclusion of this process. The announcements made in the past three months by Israel on the expansion of its settlement policy violates the provisions of that resolution and of resolution 242 (1967), which states that the acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, owing to its duration and its spillover into the rest of the region, remains the most relevant of all of the situations that affect the Middle East. Uruguay reaffirms once again, as we have been doing since 1947, its unwavering support for the right of Israel and of Palestine to live in peace, within secure and recognized borders, in a framework of renewed cooperation and free of any threat or action that would breach that peace. Likewise, we reiterate our support for a solution involving two independent States, convinced that this is the only option that will allow the peaceful coexistence of Israel and Palestine, and in this respect we call once again for the resumption of negotiations between the parties, which is a crucial step towards achieving that goal.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Nor can we overlook another evident reality that explains how these extremist groups have managed to survive, despite their savage acts and their total contempt for human life, as an ongoing presence in the contemporary history of the Middle East. This reality is the military, logistical, financial and political support of some States of the region as well as outside of the region, which use them as tools in order to pursue their own agendas and interests, as they do with the armed militias and groups that I have mentioned. Several of these groups, which try to hide behind the label of "moderate opposition", have perpetrated acts that are just as, or even more, reprehensible as those committed by the terrorists themselves, with whom they sometimes ally themselves, depending on the circumstances.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“We have also witnessed the rapid growth of terrorist groups such as Al-Qaida, Jabhat Fath al-Sham - better known as the Al-Nusra Front - and Da'esh, all of which have exploited the institutional vacuum in various countries of the region. Such absence of State power in many cases stems from foreign military interventions that were not authorized by the Charter of the United Nations or by the Council and that in recent years have led to chaos and death for the civilian population. Of course, this is not the only cause of terrorism, which also feeds on the deep religious, sectarian, ethnic and tribal divisions that have dominated the region for centuries, as well as the evolution of these societies, in which we sometimes see a lack of political freedom as well as the excessive repression that fuels radicalization.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Like my colleagues before me, I congratulate you, Madam President, on organizing this open debate, and thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his informative briefing. I again reiterate Uruguay's full support for his work. The Middle East remains the epicentre of numerous armed conflicts of extreme complexity, including sectarian and inter-faith elements. Participants in those conflicts include not only regional and other States, but also various non-State entities, such as militias and armed groups, that claim supposed religious affiliations based on intolerance and fundamentalism that violate the population's most basic human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Lastly, we would like to emphasize the importance of the nexus in the cooperation and flow of information between the Security Council and the Human Rights Council through information procedures and mechanismsthat enable them to coordinate their actions within their respective mandates and develop the system's preventive capability. While they are clearly two independent organs with different functions, that should not be an obstacle to the importance of ensuring the complementarity of their work.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“It is therefore appropriate that the Security Council should receive periodic reports on every situation, without exception, where there are serious human rights violations. The Council should give greater attention to signs, such as serious violations of human rights, that foreshadow the start or escalation ofa conflict, because that is the only way it can take measures in time to prevent conflicts. The fact is that the sooner those signs are identified, the more time the Council will have to act in order to mitigate their possible consequences.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“We therefore echo the words of the Secretary-General on the importance of emphasizing the prevention of conflicts, since we put so much energy and resources into dealing with those that arise rather than preventing their occurrence in the first place. In that context, we would like to mention the 13 June 2016 appeal in which a group of 69 countries, including Uruguay, demanded, through their missions in Geneva, that human rights be put at the heart of conflict prevention. Today, the protection of human rights is part of the mandates of nine peacekeeping operations and five special political missions. In that regard, Uruguay believes that the human rights components in peace operations contribute to their effectiveness in achieving the purposes for which they were deployed.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“on effective rule of law and good governance at all levels and on transparent, effective and accountable institutions" (General Assembly resolution 70/], para. 35). The occurrence of violations and abuses of human rights certainly set the foundation for the emergence of conflicts. If we look for the root causes of the conflicts of today, in most cases we will find serious human rights violations. The systematic violation of human rights is inherent to conflicts, which, in turn, can threaten international peace and security. Until now, the Council has generally reacted to such situations after the fact, once the events have already taken place.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, "sovereignty is threatened when leaders responsible for crimes against humanity go unpunished, and a culture of impunity feeds future cycles of Violent instability across whole regions." Uruguay is of the view that ensuring the protection of all human rights and peace is a precondition for the sustainable development of countries. As expressed in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, "Sustainable development cannot be realized without peace and security; and peace and security will be at risk without sustainable development. The new Agenda recognizes the need to build peaceful, just and inclusive societies that provide equal access to justice and that are based on respect for human rights...”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate once again that it is the responsibility of Governments to guarantee and to promote the enjoyment of human rights by the inhabitants of their countries, whether they be residents or persons in transit. Uruguay is committed to the promotion and protection of, and respect for human rights, as a fundamental basis for sustaining fundamental freedoms and democratic life in all nations. Therefore, it does not recognize limits or exclusivity with regard to the forums in which human rights may be discussed. Moreover, it therefore does not accept the excuse of sovereignty or domestic jurisdiction in efforts to prevent the examination of the human rights situation in Member States. To borrow the words of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“It is in that ability to choose that the rights of the person - human rights - as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of 1966, are developed. Even where there is complete freedom, it is still necessary to safely ensure the movement from mere statements to the full exercise of those rights. However, we can categorically assert that where there is no freedom, human rights are violated entirely. Where there is no freedom, there will always be tensions that can lead to violent changes and the outbreak of conflict.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to thank you, Madam President, and your delegation for taking the initiative to hold this meeting. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing today. Our delegation stands ready to join and support him in his efforts to reform the Organization. Freedom is the foundation essential to the full exercise of human rights. Freedom, understood in the broadest possible way, presupposes the ability of a person to choose their destiny. Choose their way of life. Choose their form of Government. Choose their leaders. Choose the person with whom they wish to share their life. Choose their religion. Choose to have a religion or not. Choose their education. Choose to procreate, and how to do so or not. Choose where to live. In short, choose their life.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“I would like to make it clear that in the negotiation process of the resolution, the Group of Friends worked strenuously, as usual, to submit to the Security Council a resolution that enjoyed consensus. However, at the end of the negotiating process within the Group of Friends, language was was introduced into the resolution that had not previously been discussed and that, in the view of many, did not do justice to the outstanding work performed by MINUSTAH for all these years.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“We also underscore the importance of the new Mission's ongoing cooperation and assistance so that Haiti can achieve sustainable development. We also reiterate our congratulations and best wishes to the people and the Government of Haiti, which Uruguay, as a friendly country, has supported throughout every stage. We reiterate our support for Brazil and the work of Ms. Sandra Honore, as well as to all the men and women who have participated and will continue to participate in MINUSTAH as it completes his mandate professionally and responsibly. At the same time, we are grateful for all the cooperation we have enjoyed from the Group of Friends of Haiti throughout the years.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“Uruguay voted in favour of resolution 2350 (2017) on the basis of our belief that this is the best way to support the continued transition going forward in Haiti. The new United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti will focus on three key areas: the rule of law, security and human rights. With the extension of the current mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) until October, we will be able to draw to a close a very successful United Nations peacekeeping operation. For the past 13 years and under the leadership Brazil, MINUSTAH has played an intense role in difficult circumstances - complicated at the outset by natural factors, such as the earthquake of 2010 and last year's hurricane - and has always fulfilled its functions.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“We would like to reiterate our position and the position of the 121 signatories to the Code of Conduct, according to which those members in possession of the right of veto must refrain from the use of such veto when faced with war crimes, which the recent attack in Khan Shaykhun clearly is.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“Unfortunately, events have come together in such a way as to prevent that from happening, and once again the Security Council has embarked on a process that resembles the novel of Garcia Marquez, "Chronicle of a Death Foretold". The privileges that distinguish the various Council members calls to mind an expression from the novel of George Orwell, "Animal Farm", namely, that some animals are more equal than others. That legal, but dishonest, imbalance means that many members are in a situation where they have to choose the lesser of two evils in terms of the options before them.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“In the twenty-first century there still seem to be people that believe that God is to be found wielding the barrel ofa gun. We voted in favour of the draft resolution because, on the one hand, we firmly condemn the continued use of chemical weapons in Syria. Secondly, the draft made explicit the information required to conduct a broad- ranging, thorough and independent investigation. We need to find the truth. A group of members of the Council sought, throughout last week and in the beginning of this week, to try to find a balance between the different positions around this table, in order to enable a broad and thorough investigation that would bring us closer to the truth.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): There is a cliche' that says that the first victim in war is the truth. Although that applies to wars of any kind, it is particularly true of this war. We have States and non-State actors participating. Some States seem to have been internationalnvited to participate, while other States seem not to have been invited but consider that they have every right to interfere. There are terrorists, both blatant and disguised. There are dozens of armed groups that supposedly stand for something. Some claim to have religious affiliation. That, of course, complicates everything, because if in a war somebody thinks that God is on their side, then it is difficult to persuade them to lay down their arms without being considered an apostate or a traitor.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“Only through a political process mediated by the United Nations and agreed to by the Syrians can we find a solution. We would like to reiterate our strongest condemnation of the continued use of chemical weapons in Syria. That applies to last week's attack and all others. An impartial, independent investigation is required to identify who is responsible for this crime and to hold them accountable. We reiterate our appeal to stay calm and refrain from any unilateral action that might lead to an escalation of tensions. The Syrian conflict should be dealt with in a multilateral framework. We are aware that the absence of a negotiated settlementhas only one victim: the Syrian people -those in the street, men, women, children and the elderly. Our collective responsibility is to them.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“De Mistura has been working specifically on that task, but he is not a person who can make decisions on behalf of the Syrian people. They have to make those decisions themselves. Another subsidiary responsibility falls on third- party States. They ought to stop interfering in the Syrian conflict in order to advance their own interests. Another responsibility that is no less important falls on the Security Council. The Security Council must exert pressure and seek to persuade the parties to continue negotiating. We should take advantage of the current momentum, which started in December 2016 with the most recent cessation of hostilities and continued with the Astana process and the ceasefire mechanism. The events of last week strengthen our conviction that there is no possibility of a military solution to the conflict.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Envoy for Syria De Mistura and his whole team for their tireless work and determination to move forward in spite of all the difficulties faced. We are also very happy to hear that he will continue moving forward in the face of such difficulties. We fully trust Mr. De Mistura and the efforts of Secretary- General Guterres to continue the search for a political solution to the crisis in Syria. Neither Mr. De Mistura nor Secretary-General Guterres is the main actor in this tragedy. The primary responsibility in this situation falls on Syrians - the Government, the opposition, civil society and religious leaders. It is up to them to assume responsibility for determining their own futures. There is only one way to do that - sitting down and engaging in discussions. Mr.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“In the conviction that a military presence is not needed in Haiti today, Uruguayan troops will withdraw from the country on 15 april. and will do so with a sense of fulfillment. I also wish to reiterate our public recognition of the work of all MINUSTAH personnel, especially the women and men of my country who are deployed or will be deployed to it, and our heartfelt recollection of all those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. All have demonstrated throughour the past 13 years their dedication and commitment to the recovery and stability of Haiti.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“We welcomed with great satisfaction the new United Nations approach to cholera, and in our capacity as Chair ofthe Group ofFriends ofHaiti, we coordinated the efforts towards the adoption of General Assembly resolution 71/161, which welcomed that new approach. Today, we also welcome the references to cholera contained in the report of the Secretary-General, in particular the reference to the certain political role for the new mission, in complement to the efforts of the United Nations country team. In conclusion, we wish to reaffirm Uruguay's commitment to and solidarity with Haiti. Uruguay has been on the ground at its side since MINUSTAH was launched in 2004, contributing, at the time of its greatest deployment, two battalions, a maritime unit, an air force unit, police officers and staff officials.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“We believe that part of our responsibility consists in determing the best way to support Haiti in the current situation. In that regard, the strategic assessment mission has provided important factors for evaluation. These indicate that there is no reason today for MINUSTAH to remain in Haiti beyond 15 October. They also show that the current needs of the country require another type of United Nations presence and another type of support. We are aware of the recommendation for the establishment of a new mission with the main function of assisting the Government of Haiti in the institutional strengthening of the rule of law, supporting and strengthening the Haitian National Police and monitoring, reporting and analysing the human rights situation . The issue of cholera in Haiti deserves special mention.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Haiti has been facing huge difficulties, including serious natural disasters, and has yet to overcome numerous and complex challenges in strengthening its democracy, political stability, the rule of law and the Haitian National Police, protecting human rights and promoting economic and social development. Haiti no doubt still needs the international community's assistance to make the structural reforms necessary to achieve sustainable development. It is also evident that the situation in Haiti is not as we found it 13 years ago, when the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) was established. Security is among the sectors that has seen progress, including the increased capacities and growing professionalization of the Haitian National Police.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“We welcome the report of the Secretary-General of 17 March (S/2017/223), presenting the findings of the multidisciplinary strategic assessment mission carried out in early February under the leadership of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. The assessment was produced at a moment of great importance for Haiti, since the newly elected President was inaugurated on 7 February, marking the return of the country to constitutional order. We therefore congratulate the people of Haiti, President Jovenel Moise, Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant and the new Government team, wishing them success in this new stage of such importance to Haiti.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, Madam, I join in your expressions of condolence over the attack that took place in Egypt. We offer our sorrow, solidarity and commitment to continuing to fight all manifestations of terrorism and barbaric extremism. I thank you for convening this debate on the question of Haiti. I also particularly thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore, not only for her comprehensive briefing but also for dedicated work and leadership of the United Nations activities in Haiti. Uruguay associated itself with the statement to be pronounced by the Permanent Representative of Peru on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Uruguay, as a signatory to the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency Group code of conduct, calls once again on the members of the Council to commit to not use the veto in situations ofthis kind. The use of the veto strips the Council of its functionality and effectiveness and further imbalances its work. We reiterate the importance of resuming all multilateral negotiations under way so as to bring about a solution to the conflict that is afflicting the Syrian people.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“However, in the midst of all of this we must not overlook the Council's duty to identify those responsible for the chemical-weapon attack in Khan Shaykhun. Up until a few hours ago, the Council was intensively negotiating to adopt a draft resolution that would facilitate the conduct of an investigation aimed at determining who was responsible. Now more than ever before, the Council must shoulder its responsibilities so as to clarify that incident and demand accountability for the abhorrent crimes committed. We must also reflect on the situation in which the Council finds itself owing to the existence of the privilege of the veto in the adoption of its resolutions, and the aggravating factor of the use or threat of the use of the veto with respect to resolutions relating to crimes against humanity.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“Uruguay believes that the principles of international law must be considered as a whole and that therefore another key principle here is absolute respect for international humanitarian law and international human rights law. In the past six years, we have seen the worst atrocities committed against the civilian population. The investigations carried out by the Joint Investigative Mechanism have revealed the use of chemical weapons by both the Syrian Government and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham/Da'esh terrorist group. The most recent example was Tuesday's horrendous chemical-weapon attack, a war crime that should receive the strongest possible condemnation on the part of the international community, as the use of chemical weapons poses a threat to international peace and security.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“Uruguay, throughout its history, has consistently rejected the unilateral use of force, including in such cases as the 1950s Korean invasion and the invasion of Hungary, as well as the use of force against Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Afghanistan and Iran. We have always rejected the unilateral use of force. Uruguay hopes that this individual incident, which occurred against the backdrop of the inability of the main Powers to resolve the conflict in Syria, does not lead to additional attacks and that the parties will refrain from further actions that will only aggravate the situation and lead to an endless spiral of violence that could also spread, directly or indirectly, to other neighbouring countries.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“We must resolutely reinvigorate and strengthen the political nature of the three primary forums in which the issue has been discussed - the Security Council, the Geneva negotiations and the Astana talks - so as to strengthen the ceasefire and contain the use of violence. The fundamental principles that guide the conduct of Uruguay at the international level are deeply rooted in its character as a small country without an army posing a threat to absolutely anyone else. The non-use of force in international relations is therefore a cardinal principle Uruguay's foreign policy. We accept the use of force only in accordance with the principles of international law and the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. Uruguay deems any other use of force illegitimate.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his briefing and for relaying the message from the Secretary-General. In the midst of horrendous attacks, several decades ago the British people coined an expression that is truly appropriate for today: "Keep calm and carry on". We believe that today more than ever our first priority should be to keep calm and continue in our work. For despite its complicated and long-running, the Syrian conflict must remain within the multilateral.And that is precisely why the Security Council has a primary responsibility.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, allow me to assure the Council of Uruguay's commitment to continuing to work in the reform process of United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“On this point, I wish to stress the contribution of the Kigali Principles on the Protection of Civilians, which Uruguay has joined, with the understanding that they recognize the importance the protection of civilians has at present in preserving the physical and moral integrity of people in conflict situations, particularly the most vulnerable populations. My delegation understands that the Kigali Principles can greatly contribute to the reform process because they are geared towards improving efficiency in the protection of civilians, through training, the behaviour of peacekeeping personnel on the ground and the important element of accountability, especially when they do not rise to occasion of the circumstances.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“It is essential that the deployed peacekeeping personnel is properly trained, skilled and equipped to carry out all of the tasks set forth in the mandate. Therefore, national restrictions - known as caveats - whether they are declared or, worse, undeclared, the absence of effective command and control, the refusal to obey orders, the failure to respond to attacks against civilians and inadequate equipment cannot be tolerated because they have an adverse effect on the shared responsibility for effectively discharging the mandates. Unfortunately, we have seen this type of situation in several peacekeeping operations, and not only at the level of the contingents and the police forces, but also in the leadership of the missions and their chain of command, especially in high-pressure environments where civilians need protection.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“Therefore, any violation of these agreements is simply unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. Such actions seriously affect the performance of missions and prevent them from faithfully discharging their assigned tasks. I would mention here limitations on the freedom of movement, restrictions on access to certain areas, bureaucratic obstacles with respect to the delivery of visas or the shipping of containers with United Nations equipment, refusal to allow the deployment of new forces, or expulsion of peacekeeping personnel, all of which impede the full functionality of a mission. Troop- and police-contributing countries must also shoulder their share of the burden, as they are the ones acting on the ground and they have to implement an operation's mandate.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“Over the past few months, we have seen efforts undertaken to that end, for example, the development of the mandates for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where tasks have been established based on clearly defined priorities. However, much remains to be done. In addition, once a peacekeeping operation has been deployed with a valid mandate, the Security Council is duty-bound to require and obtain from host States full respect for and compliance with the terms agreed upon in the relevant status of forces agreement. These documents are the guarantees that protect the personnel that a country voluntarily contributes to peacekeeping operations.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“Furthermore, and notwithstanding the unity in the Security Council, the primacy of politics is the responsibility of national institutions and their political stakeholders. The United Nations and regional organizations can only back and facilitate the peace process, but not much can be achieved if national stakeholders do not show a genuine commitment to a peaceful solution to the conflict. Another critical responsibility of the Security Council is to ensure that peacekeeping operations are more flexible, have clear, priority-based mandates, and are capable of adjusting to changing realities on the ground.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“Therefore, as mentioned in the HIPPO report, political solutions must always underpin the design and deployment of peacekeeping operations, and political momentum must be maintained. We must always bear in mind that lasting peace is not achieved by nor is it maintained through military and technical interventions, but rather thanks to political solutions. Accordingly, the political strategies underpinning peacekeeping operations must have the support of a united Security Council. Experience has shown and continues to show that when there is a lack of unity in the Council and the lack of a clear role in the support of the peace process, the success of a peacekeeping operation can be seriously compromised. Such was the case - let us be sincere here - with the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“As a State Member of the United Nations, an elected member of the Security Council and a troop- and police-contributing country, Uruguay supports the peacekeeping operations review process with a view to making it more efficient and effective, and to ensure that they can truly fulfil the purposes for which they were designed. In our view, peacekeeping operations are the shared responsibility of three actors: the Security Council, States or parties to peacekeeping operations, and countries contributing troops and police personnel. Each of these actors has its role to play; each has a responsibility to shoulder. The Security Council must assume its multiple responsibilities to ensure that peacekeeping operations are efficient.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the United States for taking the initiative to convene today's meeting. I wish in particular to thank the Secretary-General for his presence here today and for his statement and the concepts set forth in it. We have taken note of the nine points that formed the basis of his briefing. Almost two years since the publication of the report of the High-Level Independent Panel on Peace Operations, better known as the HIPPO report (see S/2015/446), Uruguay believes that the report's recommendations are still valid and that the Member States must continue to work towards implementing them. In that regard, many of the questions raised in the presidency's concept note (see S/2017/287, annex) are found in the HIPPO report and its recommendations.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source