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1. “Kazakhstan pays special attention to the physical protection of nuclear facilities and infrastructure, as well as other facilities that have abundant potential to draw criminal and terrorist groups interested in acquiring nuclear and other materials for creating dirty bombs. Kazakhstan is a committed member of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, which was launched by the United States of America and the Russian Federation in order to strengthen the interaction of the international community in preventing nuclear materials from falling into the hands of terrorists. As part of the global fight against the illicit trade in conventional arms and their transfer and use for terrorist purposes, we believe that the following important tools should be used.”

   2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

2. “Despite the fact that resolution 2370 (2017) updated provisions related to strengthening control over and preventing conventional weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists, it is appropriate to highlight the efforts and aspirations of terrorist groups to obtain weapons of mass destruction. Therefore, it is necessary to raise levels of security in order to protect facilities containing nuclear, chemical and biological materials, as well as their components and manufacturing technologies. It is necessary to strengthen control and determine appropriate conditions for personnel who are allowed to work with them.”

   2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

3. “The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the Monitoring Team of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida,and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, along with other sanctions committees, play an important role. In addition, it is necessary to take measures to disclose and eliminate sources of the financing of terrorist groups and their accomplices. Particular attention should be paid to strengthening national expert control mechanisms. When exporting weapons and dual-use technologies, mandatory verification of end-user certificates should be carried out in strict compliance with sanctions regimes for the supply of weapons.”

   2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

4. “The international community needs to expand its cooperation and interactions in order to include a more rapid and timely exchange of information providing, if necessary, full support to carry out activities to identify and prevent the acquisition of arms or suppress the intentions of terrorists to illegally acquire weapons. That collaboration should be at the regional and global levels. It should involve the mechanisms of international and regional organizations, primarily the United Nations system, including sanctions committees.”

   2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

5. “The delegation of Kazakhstan welcomes the adoption of resolution 2370 (2017) on preventing terrorists from acquiring weapons, which was put forth by Egypt. The resolution will significantly enhance our effectiveness in countering the illicit arms flow and monitoring the arms embargo. It will also contribute to the efforts of the United Nations in the framework of the Arms Trade Treaty and implementing resolution 2220 (2015) on the illicit transfer and misuse of small arms and light weapons. We are convinced that the only effective way to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists and terrorist groups is to create and effectively implement relevant norms at the national, regional and international levels.”

   2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

6. “At the outset, I would like to congratulate Egypt on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of August. It has laid out a very comprehensive coverage of key items on our agenda. Likewise, I offer our most sincere appreciation to the Chinese presidency for its very capable and outstanding stewardship of the Council in July. I also congratulate and welcome Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia as the new Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation and look forward to working with his delegation to take the work of the Council forward. Our delegation offers its condolences to Afghanistan for the most recent terrorist attack in Herat province and, like others, we condemn the attack in the strongest terms. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack.”

   2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

7. “Only coordinated and united efforts will bring about the long-awaited peace and stability to South Sudan. It is our strong conviction that the Government should speedily allocate personnel to operate the proposed one-stop-shop, which would the free up the Mission's operations and the movement of UNMISS patrols. We would like to pay sincere tribute to UNMISS personnel and Special Representative for South Sudan Shearer for working in such a difficult environment on the ground. To conclude, Kazakhstan fully supports the concerted efforts of the United Nations, the African Union and IGAD. We will work with the Council and key actors to find a lasting solution to the conflict in South Sudan, which should remain high on our priority list.”

   2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8008 (2017) · source

8. “It will allow parties to discuss how to effectively implement the peace Agreement and prepare for the forthcoming democratic elections. We hope that the outcome of the forum will lay the necessary foundations to help build stable State institutions. Simultaneously, we need to ensure that the national dialogue launched in May is thoroughly inclusive and transparent. In order to achieve true political progress, we urge the transitional Government to demonstrate political will and engage positively with the United Nations and regional actors. There is a need for closer cooperation and assistance from the United Nations, the African Union, IGAD, the Chair of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, leaders of neighbouring countries and other international partners.”

   2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8008 (2017) · source

9. “Such hostile actions undermine efforts made by the transitional Government and the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission to facilitate the peace process, further deteriorating humanitarian and security conditions. In that regard we urge that all parties to the conflict immediately cease hostilities, especially in Equatoria and the Greater Upper Nile region. We also urge all parties stop attacks on humanitarian workers, so that access to famine-affected locations is not impacted. We also urge that UNMISS staff members not face arbitrary arrests or detention. We welcome the recent decision of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to convene a revitalization forum, which will include all parties.”

   2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8008 (2017) · source

10. “I would like to join previous speakers in thanking Assistant Secretary- General Wane and President Mogae for their comprehensive, insightful briefings. My delegation would like to make the following observations and recommendations. We are gravely concerned that, despite the unilateral ceasefire declared by the transitional Government in May, the Sudan People's Liberation Army continues to fight. It is also equally alarming that incidents concerning humanitarian access and violence against the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and humanitarian personnel have sharply escalated, which has led to an increase in internally displaced persons.”

    2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8008 (2017) · source

11. “In the process of furthering our national capacities in countering the threat posed by mines and explosives, my country has established and developed a demining centre. Kazakhstan is committed to joining the multilateral effort to ensure the safety and security of civilians and to sustain peace and reinforce stabilization.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source

12. “The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs can share good practices and develop guidance on mitigating the threat of explosive weapons in populated areas. The Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction has, since its entry into force, played an important role in addressing humanitarian issues related to the use of such weapons. We fully share and support the humanitarian objectives of the Convention. Based on the importance of the humanitarian aspects of this issue, from 2003 to 2009 Kazakhstan's engineer sapper unit in Iraq neutralized more than 4.5 million explosive devices and provided specialized training to the Iraqi security forces.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source

13. “We urge the international community to support, through predictable, earmarked United Nations funding, the activities of UNMAS, which has proved to be an invaluable and efficient tool in mitigating the hazards of mines. Effective mine action should include the five pillars, the first of which is to clear, remove and destroy landmines and explosive remnants of war and mark or fence off contaminated areas. Education about risks, safety and identifying mines and explosive remnants is essential. Medical assistance measures and rehabilitation services for victims, advocacy for a world free from the threat of landmines, and the need for countries to implement international treaties remain crucial. At the same time, countries should be helped to strengthen their national capacities to deal with the threat posed by mines and explosives.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source

14. “Mines and explosives take a high death toll and mutilate their victims, restrict the movement of people and humanitarian aid, make land unsuitable for cultivation and deny citizens access to water, food, care and trade. Contamination by mines and explosive remnants of war affects civilian populations, United Nations operations and global peace and security. The growing number of intra-State conflicts and the expanded range of explosive hazards have led to growing requests for United Nations emergency humanitarian mine-action assistance. Mine action enables the safe return of internally displaced persons and refugees and ensures access for humanitarian actors and peacekeepers.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source

15. “We thank the Bolivian presidency for having brought the hazards of mines and explosives to the attention of the Security Council. My delegation expresses its appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Mr. Alexander Zuev and Ms. Nathalie Ochoa Nifio for their insightful briefings and commends their efforts to bring about stability in the world. We also value highly the work done by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in this regard and especially the successful mine action in Mali, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Iraq and Colombia. My delegation would like to make the following observations and recommendations. Mine action is at the core of post-conflict humanitarian response, recovery and development in all 70 States affected.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source

16. “Through interpersonal interactions and online communication, new revised and inspiring messages must be presented to the younger generation. That calls for working with parliamentarians, religious leaders, educators, the private sector, civil society and the media. Much work has to be done in families, schools, communities and prisons, the latter being a fertile environment for radicalization. Partnering with deradicalized extremists, who after conversion can become powerful allies and agents of change, will improve public diplomacy. Kazakhstan is fully committed to being a most engaged partner in the multilateral action to combat terrorism through the effective implementation of resolution 2253 (2015).”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

17. “Along with monitoring progress on resolution 2253 (2015), it is equally important to monitor progress in the implementation of related resolutions, namely, resolution 2341 (2017), on protecting critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks, resolution 2347 (2017), on the destruction and trafficking of cultural heritage by terrorist groups in situations of armed conflicts, and resolution 2354 (2017), on countering extremist narratives. We need to deter the increasing number of sympathizers of terrorism, who are lured by false propaganda utilizing sophisticated digital technologies and social media. The challenge is not only to achieve a true balance between the rights and duties ofcitizens, but to halt such influences. The use of military action alone will be ineffective.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

18. “It is crucial to mobilize the United Nations and all stakeholders, including intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations, as well as international, regional and private banks, in consolidating, integrating and exchanging information on early-warning signals, financial intelligence, movements of terrorists and the financing of terrorism. Equally important is taking further comprehensive measures to shut down the channels of illegal transportation of hydrocarbons and the smuggling of artefacts and other valuables from Syria and Iraq. It is also crucially important to fully implement Security Council sanctions resolutions and regimes. To that end, inter-State cooperation is most essential. We appreciate the noble efforts of the United Nations system in that regard.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

19. “We have successfully completed phases I and II of our plan of action and are going to launch phase III at the High-level Dialogue on the Implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy for Central Asia, to be held on 13 June in Ashgabat. We are honoured to welcome the presence of Secretary- General Guterres at that event. As of today, Kazakhstan has donated $300,000 to support activities ofthe United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Centre in Central Asia, which is more than 10 per cent of the funding for the project. We are therefore both a sponsor of the Strategy and the leading donor country in the region.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

20. “In his policy address to the United Nations entitled "Kazakhstan's Concept and Vision on Sustaining Global Partnerships for a Secure, Just and Prosperous World", dated 10 January 2017, the President ofKazakhstan, His Excellency Mr. Nursultan A. Nazarbayev, underlined that countering terrorism is one of the priority axes of Kazakhstan's membership in the Security Council. He called for unity among Member States and the establishment of a global anti-terrorist coalition under the auspices of the United Nations. Soon after the adoption of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in 2006, Central Asia was the first region to develop ajoint plan of action for its implementation, which was a good model for cooperation and one that could be applied in other parts of the world.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

21. “More challenging are the perpetrators who, without ever leaving their home countries, have become self- radicalized as "lone wolves" or have made contact with terrorist facilitators and have copied scenarios they have found on the Internet. We fully support Secretary-General Guterres' vision of giving priority to a preventive agenda and taking comprehensive measures at international, regional and national levels to prevent the dissemination of radical ideology and thereby effectively counter terrorism. We are convinced that the establishment of a single United Nations structure for countering terrorism will give a new impetus for a systematic approach and increase the effectiveness of United Nations activities in this area.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

22. “We therefore call for rigorous concerted action to control and prevent such brutal acts. We call for the breaking up of terrorist networks and the bringing to justice of the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of such violence. We are seeing members of terrorist groups relocating to the different parts of the world, including to the Sahel region, South-East Asia and Afghanistan. We are also seeing closer interaction and cooperation among terrorist groups with different ideological platforms. The recent tragic events show that, at an increasing rate, foreign terrorist fighters are going from hot spots to other States or returning to their homeland.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

23. “While the military pressure in Syria and Iraq may have somewhat reduced the strength and numbers of militants in centralized locations and caused their financial revenues to diminish, ISIL/Da'esh and Al-Qaida have intensified their terrorist activities across the world. The most recent terrorist acts have been as widespread in Europe - Saint Petersburg, Stockholm, London - as in Africa, with the attack in Alexandria, in Asia, with the attacks in Kabul, Manila and Tehran, and in Oceania, with the attack in Melbourne. They have all caused unspeakable human suffering and resulted in appallingly high losses of life. Kazakhstan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We reiterate that all acts of terrorism - wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed - are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

24. “Joining previous speakers, I wish to offer Kazakhstan's deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Iran for the horrific terrorist attack that took place in Tehran on 7 June. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. I thank the Bolivian presidency for convening today's briefing, and Secretary-General Guterres for his comprehensive report (S/2017/467) on the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh), Al-Qaida and their associates. I also wish to express appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his insightful remarks. My delegation would like to make the following observations and recommendations. Terrorism today has become one of the main threats to international peace and security.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

25. “An important point is that UNMIL reports provided candid assessments of the situations throughout the country. The experience of the United Nations Mission in Liberia shows that the strong political commitment of all stakeholders and effective coordinated peacekeeping operations bring real success in achieving peace. In conclusion, I would like to underline that United Nations Force Commanders' recommendations, based on their rich experience and lessons learned, provide important input for increasing the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping operations and contribute greatly to the success of our common efforts to keep peace around the world.”

    2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source

26. “It has been highlighted during open debates on peacekeeping operations that we need more flexibility. In this context, and having practical experience and knowledge of the challenges of the current peacekeeping operations, we would appreciate hearing the vision of the Force Commanders on possibilities for greater flexibility in United Nations peacekeeping, especially on counter-terrorism issues. With regard to drawdown considerations for peacekeeping operations, the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) is widely acclaimed as a success story in United Nations peacekeeping. Among the reasons for the success of UNMIL are the massive show of force, a clear and comprehensive mandate, a strong and capable Force Command and well-balanced military- police civilian components.”

    2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source

27. “We have come to an understanding that, to deal with modern security challenges, there is a need to adapt the existing approaches and implement new strategies. As the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (S/2015/446) states, United Nations peace operations are not appropriate tools for military counter-terrorism operations. In this regard, we acknowledge that regional forces are better able to fight them, as seen in the case of the African Union Military Observer Mission in Somalia successful combating of Al-Shabaab. Therefore, we need multistakeholder approaches and greater corporation with regional and subregional organizations. The division of labour and even outsourcing for some peacekeeping tasks can be good incentives that will increase the overall effectiveness of our peace operations.”

    2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source

28. “We commend and most sincerely thank the presidency of the Security Council, as well as the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support, for having this discussion, which gives us an opportunity to get firsthand insights on very important aspects and challenges of peacekeeping. The missions, represented in this Chamber by their Force Commanders, evidence the diversity of challenges that modern peacekeepers face: long-lasting conflict, the challenges of protecting civilians, and robust peacekeeping and peacekeeping operations drawdown considerations. For the Security Council, it is very important to see how decisions taken in New York on specific missions are implemented on the ground.”

    2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source

29. “Furthermore, social stability is achievable only with the full engagement of the United Nations country team, regional and subregional organizations and civil society groups working to achieve sustaining peace and, thus, further peacebuilding, conflict prevention and mediation in Kosovo. Progress and the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia remains of crucial importance for regional and international security. We call on both sides to exert great political will to overcome differences through genuine political dialogue, so as to ensure peace and security in the region.”

    2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source

30. “It is critical to communicate extensively and accurately, with both parties and communities, the kinds of social and economic benefits gained by the local population in Kosovo. Residents need to know that dialogue is the only means to bring about good governance and the rule of law, and to tackle the issues of unemployment, education, health care, pensions and other entitlements. All of those activities will assist in gaining the much-needed support. On the topic of human rights, we need to focus on implementing resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, and subsequent resolutions for enhancing gender equality and empowerment.”

    2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source

31. “The full implementation of language laws, with the protection of minority communities, is critical to ensuring equal rights for all and preserving the cultural diversity of Kosovo and Serbia. Both sides should take measures to implement language laws and show full respect for each other's cultural heritage. The protection of religious and cultural heritage should be a priority policy, so as to build trust and confidence among communities in Kosovo and Serbia. We commend the additional measures and initiatives of civil society to foster dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo. All interested parties must boost and encourage steps that promote the liberation of the people of Serbia and Kosovo, and convince the local population in Kosovo to accept their outcome.”

    2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source

32. “The parties need to focus on confidence-building measures and political, military, economic, environmental and human dimensions, in compliance with resolution 1244 (1999) and under the auspices of the United Nations, with the involvement of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and other relevant regional organizations in order to maintain comprehensive and durable security and stability in Kosovo. At the same time, no initiative should cause further tensions and instability. The situation in Kosovo still needs the continued attention of the Council as a matter on its current agenda. There are yet a number of difficult issues, such as the lack of intercommunal trust and cooperation, increased hatred, missing persons and the right of each - the Serbs in Kosovo and the Albanians in Serbia - to use its native language.”

    2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source

33. “We thank Special Representative Tanin for his substantive and comprehensive briefing. We thank all of the briefers for their updates on recent developments. My delegation would like to offer some observations. The developments of the past months highlight the need for the increased engagement of both sides so as to facilitate constructive dialogue, as set forth in the First Agreement ofPrinciples Governing the Normalization ofRelations.”

    2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source

34. “Kazakhstan shares the conviction in the dignity and empowerment of women with other Member States and will join the international community in every multilateral action to promote these essential elements for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the new agenda for peace.”

    2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source

35. “All peacekeeping missions need to have protection as a fundamental element in their mandates, with a greater employment of women military and police officers with full training prior to deployment. Kazakhstan is presently contributing by fielding its highly qualified military observers with gender competence to the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, and we are working on expanding this deployment in the future. Sexual violence affects every aspect ofa survivor's life, child and adult. The victims of human trafficking and sexual violence should receive full, competent and speedy attention and support, with increased access to health care, social support, legal assistance and social economic reintegration.”

    2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source

36. “We need to ensure accountability for all cases of sexual violence in conflict and bring an end to impunity. States need to work with Security Council sanctions committees, which should include sexual violence as a designated criterion for sanctions and the freezing of assets and finances of organized networks. Information sharing should take place not only across committees, but also across countries. Kazakhstan calls on all to abide by the international principles of the rule of law and human rights and to fully implement the relevant Security Council resolutions. We also fully support the United Nations zero-tolerance policy on all forms of sexual exploitation and strongly believe that preventing sexual abuse by peacekeepers should be an absolute priority.”

    2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source

37. “The State has the primary responsibility of enhancing legislation to respond to sexual violence and other atrocity crimes, and of strengthening their law enforcement and criminal justice system. In addition, national legislative responses around the world should also be harmonized with United Nations standards to be made compatible for cross-regional action. In that regard, we commend the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in conflict for its continued technical assistance to Member States. States should also be helped to implement resolution 1325 (2000) and other subsequent resolutions, including 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1960 (2010) and 2106 (2013), to counter violence at all levels and across all segments of society.”

    2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source

38. “This scourge therefore requires cross-national interventions. All efforts of UN Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict, with UN-Women as the lead agency, require coordination with regional and subregional structures. These must be coordinated with international organizations, especially the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime as well as Interpol, and parliamentary religious leaders, non-governmental organizations and civil society. The object is not only to identify and monitor such abuse, but to take action against perpetrators, change extremist narratives, promote education at all levels, and create awareness around the empowerment of women.”

    2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source

39. “Kazakhstan thanks the Uruguayan presidency for convening today's important meeting. We also thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Mohammed, the Under- Secretary-General, Mr. Dieng, and the representative of the non-governmental organizations, Ms. Jaf, for their briefings. Today sexual violence in conflict must be fully addressed in all its dimensions, as it is linked, directly or indirectly, to the nature of conflict, the profile of the perpetrators and the nature of violence in its horrific forms. The escalation of sexual violence in conflict has reached alarming and unprecedented proportions. Sexual violence is aggravated by transnational crimes and human trafficking and has become a tactic of war, a core element of the ideology of terrorist groups and a source of their income.”

    2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source

40. “Such stability and security requires the unification and rebuilding of all national institutions, including political authorities, security and defence forces. In that regard, we welcome the recent meeting of Prime Minister Serraj with General Haftar in Abu Dhabi, and consider that meeting as an important step to advancing the political process in Libya. Finally, we commend the remediation efforts of regional organizations - such as the African Union, the League of Arab States and the European Union, as well as neighbouring countries - to support the Libyan political process.”

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

41. “We take note with concern of the information on increasing numbers of migrants, smuggled or trafficked through Libya to Europe, who have been inhumanly detained, extorted and sexually assaulted - a serious violation of human rights and international humanitarian law. We urge all parties to refrain from unlawfully targeting civilians and migrants, and call for those responsible for serious crimes to be held accountable. Kazakhstan believes that an effective and credible Government is crucial to bolstering Libya's commitment and capability to restore and promote the rule of law, to address impunity, to protect basic human rights and to provide justice for past violations. To that end, the international community's support of Libya remains vital to restoring stability and security throughout the country.”

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

42. “First of all, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency and to assure you of our full support and cooperation. I would also like to convey our appreciation to the United States delegation for their leadership during last month's presidency. I would like to thank Ms. Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for her briefing. We have taken note of the Office of Prosecutor's report and update on the activities regarding the situation in Libya. The current security and political situation in Libya continues to create a breeding ground for the growing impunity of terrorist groups and armed militias. Widespread violations and abuses continue to be committed against civilians and vulnerable populations.”

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

43. “The parties to the conflict should comply forthwith with their obligations under the relevant international law and take all the appropriate steps to protect those civilians who have ceased to take part in the hostilities, including members of ethnic and religious communities. Political tensions that produce such a level of human suffering can have no military solution. Kazakhstan therefore calls on the members of the Security Council and the parties to the conflict and those who have influence on them to work to achieve a political settlement of the conflict in Syria so as not to further escalate those tensions and undo the progress that has been made in Geneva and Astana.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

44. “Undoubtedly the recovery process should serve as a powerful impetus for the return of refugees and reduce the social base of the armed and terrorist groups. We welcome the humanitarian response plan for Syria for 2017, with its budget of $3.4 billion for comprehensive humanitarian assistance. We thank the donors for their continued support and urge them to honour their commitments and pledges so that the United Nations can maintain operations on such a large scale throughout the country. We are concerned about the continuing indiscriminate attacks that result in innocent civilians' death or long- term injury and impairment.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

45. “Thirdly, we need to strengthen the commendable efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Syrian Red Crescent Society and the relevant United Nation agencies. We pay tribute to the large number of United Nations personnel and humanitarian workers who labour in such hazardous conditions, some of whom have sacrificed a great deal for the noble cause of peace. Equally important are the efforts of the international community to restore the damaged infrastructure and develop an integrated programme to rebuild the country's economic potential, by providing, inter alia, electricity and water supplies and education for children and by setting up schools and hospitals in areas liberated from terrorists. These measures must commence now and not wait until after reaching an agreement.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

46. “We express our deep appreciation for Under-Secretary-General O'Brien's update and commend him for his commitment and that of the staff of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to mitigating the grave humanitarian suffering in Syria, which has reached unprecedented proportions. We are concerned about the grave humanitarian catastrophe in the country, which must be addressed on various fronts. We believe that the solution of the military problems requires serious progress on the following issues. First, we must see further advancement of the political process facilitated by the Geneva and Astana processes. The ceasefire agreement is crucial for humanitarian action to be possible and should be preserved. Secondly, countering terrorist groups needs unified actions that will significantly improve the humanitarian situation.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

47. “The Security Council must therefore provide its full support to Special Representative Shearer and the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict in their efforts to get the Government and other stakeholders to take serious steps to close security, legal and logistical loopholes and end the inhumane treatment of children. In conclusion, we would like to commend Special Representative Shearer and the UNMISS personnel for the work they are doing in such a difficult environment on the ground in support of the people of South Sudan. We would also like to express our appreciation to Ambassador Fode Seck, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan, for his exemplary commitment to pursuing such a difficult assignment.”

    2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source

48. “South Sudan has become the most dangerous country in the world, with an alarmingly high death rate among humanitarian workers, and we urge the Government to ensure their security and bring their killers to justice. Children continue to be severely affected by the unprecedented violence of the ongoing conflict. Hundreds of them have been killed, maimed, raped, abducted or recruited in the conflict, which has now spread throughout the country. The United Nations estimates that nearly 16,000 children have been recruited since the conflict began in December 2013.”

    2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source

49. “Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chair of the African Union Commission, President Kiir reaffirmed his consent to it. We commend the Governments of Ethiopia and Rwanda for successfully coordinating all aspects of the deployment of their contingents to the regional protection force. We also hope that as part of the ongoing negotiations between the Government and some of the other troop- contributing countries, the remaining procedural issues will be finalized in a timely manner. We welcome the Government of Kenya's decision to join the regional protection force by June, which will bolster the force's capabilities. Given the gravity of the humanitarian crisis and food insecurity in South Sudan, both the Government and the non-State actors involved should ensure unhindered humanitarian access to those in need, especially in areas affected by famine.”

    2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source

50. “The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) cannot be a substitute for a political process, and the international community should therefore give all possible support to the national dialogue in South Sudan. KazakhstanisconcernedaboutthefactthatUNMISS regularly encounters obstructions, bureaucratic impediments and restrictions on its operations and freedom of movement while implementing its mandate. To be effective, any peacekeeping mission needs its host Government to comply with the obligations set out in its status-of-forces agreement. We believe that UNMISS's operations will be greatly enhanced by the speedy deployment of a regional protection force, and we welcome the fact that during his meeting on 26 and 27 March in Juba with Mr.”

    2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source