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lines on the record: 328
first: 2017-05-24
most recent: 2018-12-14
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“In the field of nuclear security, Sweden and the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority have implemented numerous projects since 1992 in order to secure nuclear power plants and other facilities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia that store and use nuclear and radioactive materials. By definition, terrorist attacks are unpredictable. The increasingly decentralized nature of the terrorist threat and the increased incidence of attacks using simple means that create widespread disruption, including of critical infrastructure, call for increased vigilance, preparedness and cooperation.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“The European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection provides a framework for cooperation. It establishes a procedure for identifying and designating European critical infrastructure and for a common approach to assessing the need to improve their protection. The tools and assessment within the European Programme could be duplicated in other sectors and regions. In coordination with other members, including through the global partnership of the Group of Seven and other multilateral initiatives, Sweden is also engaged in international cooperation to reduce the threat of terrorists gaining access to weapons and materials of mass destruction.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Within the United Nations, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), the Office of Counter- Terrorism and the members of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force play important roles in such efforts. CTED's country visits are an important tool to help Member States to address such issues together and to inform capacity-building needs. In addition, it is important to enhance dialogue with international organizations, such as the International Maritime Organization, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, INTERPOL, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the World Customs Organization and others whose work is important to the maintenance of international critical infrastructure. The approach of the European Union may offer some examples of how to approach the issue from a regional perspective.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Exercises and scenario-training are one important way of ensuring effective coordination across the different agencies. We are currently conducting a large-scale multisectoral cooperation exercise to clearly identify areas of responsibility, reporting lines and processes for coordination in the event of a civil crisis. Determining what constitutes critical infrastructure is a national matter, but it cannot be treated in isolation. Interconnectedness across borders, jurisdictions, systems and networks is a fact of life. The ongoing threat from terrorism underlines the need to continue the interaction between counter-terrorism actors and those working on crisis management.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Connected societies require connected system- wide perspectives when it comes to the protection of critical infrastructure. The sheer range of actors alone necessitates robust legislation and platforms for cooperation. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency developed the Action Plan for the Protection of Vital Societal Functions and Critical Infrastructure in order to raise awareness, build resilience and prevent attacks, as well as increase cooperation among the relevant stakeholders. We also need to ensure day-to-day cooperation among the various entities that are responsible for vital societal functions. Sweden's Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Council brings together more than a dozen national agencies, from a wide range of areas, with the aim of jointly increasing our national capacity to counter terrorism.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Our modern societies are complex, interconnected and technologically advanced. However, the advances that are making our societies better able to meet the needs of our citizens also render them vulnerable. In interconnected societies and an interconnected world, the consequent effects of a terrorist attack are hard to predict. We must therefore recognize the need to build resilience into our thinking on critical infrastructure. The protection of critical infrastructure in Sweden is based on two pillars: first, to improve awareness, build resilience and prevent, respond to and recover from incidents and crises; and, secondly, to increase cooperation, including public-private cooperation, as well as international collaboration.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Let me start by thanking Ambassador Meza-Cuadra for his briefing in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter- terrorism. As we said last year when adopting resolution 2341 (2017) (see S/PV.7882), objects of critical infrastructure have long been attractive targets for terrorist attacks, with potentially devastating consequences. Attacks on so-called soft targets have also been a highly visible feature of the tactics of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. For that reason, we welcomed the initiative of the Ukrainian presidency of the Security Council to put this item on our agenda last year. It is appropriate that we now take stock of where we are in the implementation of resolution 2341 (2017). We live in a period marked by rapid change.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“For that reason, we are concerned about the management of Libya's frozen assets and about indications of a depletion of those funds. In our national capacity, we are committed to working with the United Nations and partners to explore ways of improving the current situation.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“Every effort must be made to safeguard those who have fled human rights abuses and violations in their home countries in search of refuge or a better future. We reiterate our call for full and unhindered humanitarian access to detention centres and for further efforts to turn detention facilities into open transit centres that meet international standards. In addition, investigations into crimes committed, including the slave trade, as well as accountability for those responsible, is crucial. We remain open to exploring the possibility of using sanctions to target smuggling and trafficking in persons. Finally, the assets of the Libyan people must be managed properly so in the future they can be used for the benefit of all Libyans.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“We welcome the participation of women in the drafting committee sessions in Tunis, and expect that upcoming gatherings, as well as the national conference, will be inclusive and will also provide opportunities for Libyan women's concerns to be addressed - for example, on issues of security and mobility. Such an inclusive peace process will open up opportunities for a more just peace, and is more likely to be perceived as representative and legitimate by the population at large. In Libya, we now need to seize the momentum and place women's full enjoyment of their rights at the core of international peace and security. This is not a women's issue, it is a peace and security issue. We remain deeply concerned about the suffering of migrants and refugees in Libya.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“We urge all Libyan political leaders to engage constructively in the election preparations and to help create the necessary political, legal and security conditions for elections in 2018. All Libyans have the right to live in a democratic State that upholds the rule of law and respects human rights. Ms. Sharief eloquently and forcefully communicated the indispensable role that women are already playing in building trust and reconciliation in Libya. Let me join her in reiterating the importance of women's fair representation and full participation in each step of the political process going forward.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“Special Representative Salame' can be assured of our full support as he continues to implement the United Nations plan of action for Libya.We are encouraged by his flexible and pragmatic approach and we remain committed to the Libyan Political Agreement as the only viable framework for the transitional period. After years of conflict and violence, rebuilding trust between communities is an essential prerequisite for rebuilding the country. We welcome the bottom-up approach to promoting reconciliation and unity - at local as well as national levels. We agree with Mr. Salame that this is also a crucial part of laying the foundation for elections. We are encouraged by the progress made to date in the voter registration exercise, with almost 2 million voters now registered by the High National Electoral Commission.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“I would like begin by to thanking Special Representative Salame for his briefing to the Security Council today and for his valuable efforts. We strongly support his work and that of the United Nations in Libya. I would also like to welcome the inspiring briefing from Ms. Sharief. I thank her for bringing the essential voice of civil society, particularly that of Libyan women, to the Council. We commend the efforts she is undertaking in a truly challenging environment. We have consistently advocated for the United Nations to play the leading role in the mediation efforts in Libya, and we are particularly encouraged by the recent visit of Under-Secretary-General Feltman. Continued high-level United Nations engagement in Libya is important for a reinvigorated, inclusive and long-term approach in support of the Libya-led political process.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“On 16 January 2018, the Committee received the interim report of the Panel of Experts pursuant to paragraph 14 of resolution 2362 (2017). The Committee is scheduled to discuss the report and its recommendations on 9 February.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“During the period under review, the Committee received a letter from the Syrian Arab Republic informing it that the Capricorn had unloaded diesel oil in the tanks of the Syrian Company for Oil Transportation and that the Syrian Government had since informed all concerned authorities not to receive this vessel again. The reply from the Committee is still under consideration. On 27 November 2017, based on information received from its Panel of Experts, the Committee updated the list entry of the Capricorn, indicating that the flag State, previously Tanzania, was now unknown. As regards the Lynn S, based on information received from Libya and from the Panel of Experts, the Committee has written letters to the reported States of destination, seeking their clarifications on the matter.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“The post-delivery notification from the Netherlands also contained such information. The Committee responded to a letter from Turkey that voluntarily provided information on the donation of certain items that fell within the scope of the exception to the arms embargo contained in paragraph 10 of resolution 2095 (2013). Concerning the assets freeze, the Committee responded to two requests for guidance, one received from Algeria and the other from a United Nations Department, on the scope and implementation of this measure. With respect to the measures aimed at preventing illicit exports of petroleum, including crude oil and refined petroleum products, from Libya, the Council will recall that two vessels - the Capricorn and the Lynn S - are currently included in the Committee's sanctions list.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“In accordance with paragraph 24 (e) of resolution 1970 (201 1), of 26 February 2011, I have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established by the same resolution. The report covers the period from 17 November 2017 to 17 January 2018, during which time the Committee dealt with various aspects of the sanctions regime via the written silence procedure. The Committee approved two requests for exemption to the arms embargo, both of them submitted under paragraph 9(c) of resolution 1970 (2011) by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The Committee also receivedtwo post-deliverynotifications, one from UNSMIL and the other from the Netherlands, for previously exempted items. The Committee further received an update from UNSMIL on issues faced during and after the transfer of exempted items.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“In the spirit of frankness and respect, we have made clear that we expect all concerned to refrain from the excessive and disproportionate use of force and to ensure and respect freedom of expression, including on the Internet. Human rights violations in Iran must be separated from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Sweden and the European Union are very clear on their full support for the agreement. Its continued implementation is of crucial importance. The agreement is ensuring the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear programme, which contributes to stability in the region and beyond. It significantly contributes to strengthening the global non-proliferation architecture.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“Sweden unequivocally supports respect for democracy, human rights and the rule of law everywhere around the world. The human right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression must be respected. This must be the case in Iran as in any other country. The grievances aired in the protests should be listened to and the issues raised ought to be resolved through dialogue, as part of a democratic process. We have noted President Rouhani's reaffirmation of the people's right to protest peacefully. We expect the Iranian authorities to respond to protests in full compliance with Iran's obligations under international human rights law. In this regard, continued and close dialogue with Iran is of utmost importance. Sweden has been in contact with the Iranian authorities on recent developments.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“Allow me to startby congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency and welcoming the new members of the Council. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Taye-Brook Zerihoun for his briefing. We have closely followed recent developments in Iran. We condemn the excessive use of violence and the deplorable loss of lives. The Security Council has an essential preventive function and we should constantly consider means to follow up on early warnings in the most suitable and constructive manner, no matter what country is affected or which situation is involved. We do, however, have our reservations about the format and timing of this meeting. For Sweden and the European Union, human rights have always been a core issue in our relations with Iran.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“As we have reiterated at every meeting, there is no military solution to the situation on the Korean peninsula. As we approach the end of the year, we have seen, for example with Mr. Feltman's visit, the faint glimmer of an opportunity for diplomacy and dialogue. In 2018, we must grasp it. In the words of the Secretary- General, we need to spread and to deepen the spirit of hope and possibility. We need to ensure that, in the search for a comprehensive settlement, every avenue for peace is explored and exhausted. For the sake of the North Korean people and for the world, we cannot afford to fail.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“Sweden is contributing to those efforts. We welcome Under-Secretary-General Feltman's recent Visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as well as the Secretary-General's readiness to provide his good offices to that end. Furthermore, it is of the utmost importance that none of the measures adopted in today's resolution or in previous resolutions should prevent or impede the ongoing efforts of the United Nations and other humanitarian actors to reach those in need. The Council has the responsibility to uphold international peace and security. For that reason, the situation on the Korean peninsula has rightly occupied our time for much of this year. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has carried out numerous provocations, and the Council has been unified in its response by imposing unprecedented sanctions.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“Resolution 2397 (2017), which we have just adopted, reaffirms that the world does not accept the nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and that the Council continues to stand united in its resolve to address the urgent threat to international peace and security. In parallel to effectively implementing the sanctions regime, including through full cooperation with the Panel of Experts on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, further work to reduce tensions and to advance the prospects for a comprehensive settlement needs to be undertaken. Sanctions alone will not resolve the situation. Today, the Council has reiterated its commitment to a peaceful, diplomatic and political resolution. Creative efforts that pave the way for such a solution must be urgently pursued.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“The actions of the Democratic People's Republic ofKorea are violations of international law. Such actions are also contrary to the existing global norm against nuclear testing, stipulated in the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and global non-proliferation norms. The Security Council has responded to the actions of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in numerous resolutions. Resolution 2375 (2017), adopted in September, toughened the targeted sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which constitute the most rigorous sanctions regime ever imposed on the country. Today, in response to the North Korean launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on 28 November, which Sweden strongly condemns, the Council has strengthened those measures further.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“We welcome the Secretariat's initiatives to achieve gender parity and increase the amount of women in peacekeeping. We believe that the process of force generation can benefit from greater openness and transparency, increased frankness and better strategic military and police advice from the Secretary-General to the Council, as well as sequenced mandates with prioritized tasks and the use of enhanced new capabilities that reduce risks and enhance performance. Equally, it is vital to look into new ways of capacity-building, training and funding to achieve that. We will continue to contribute and do everything we can to ensure that United Nations peacekeeping can meet the challenges of the twenty- first century.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“That entails discussing concrete options for more flexible, predictable and sustainable funding for African Union peace operations, including access to assessed contributions. We look forward to the next report from the Secretary-General on strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. Thirdly, we need to better integrate a gender perspective and the protection of civilians into peacekeeping operations and their mandates, so as to ensure that missions are deployed with appropriate staffing and competence. In that context, it is important to stress the need to fulfil all obligations under resolution 1325 (2000). It is also of utmost importance to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse, and to investigate any incidents and hold to account those responsible.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“The Secretariat also needs to give informed, sound and frank military and police strategic advice, based on troop-to-task analysis, with regard to the expected delivery of any given mandate, which should have clear and prioritized objectives that can be measured through operational criteria for follow-up success and can help to sequence the campaign plan in accordance with the troops generated by the Secretariat and made available by Member States. Resolution 2378 (2017) reflects and acknowledges efforts of the African Union and subregional organizations to strengthen their capacity in the field of peace and security. The current momentum around the Framework for a Renewed United Nations- African Union Partnership on Africa's Integration and Development Agenda 2017-2027 needs to be capitalized on.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“Presidential statement S/PRST/2017/27, adopted earlier today, is a welcome step in that regard, further outlining the link between peacebuilding and sustaining peace and the mandates and configuration of peacekeeping missions. The frank and timely analysis of information is critical for effective conflict prevention, mediation, management and resolution. It is also essential for the Council to play its part in designing the mandates for peacekeeping operations. We welcome the Secretary-General's efforts to streamline and coordinate information and situational awareness within the Secretariat. Joint analysis and information-sharing need to be systematized from the outset of a mission, and intelligence needs to be integrated in each mission.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“Secondly, on the peace and security architecture, the range and nature of threats to international peace and security are complex and interlinked. We strongly support the Secretary-General's ambitious reform plans for the peace and security architecture, not least regarding an enhanced focus on prevention. The Secretary-General's proposal seeks, among other things, to strengthen the link between political strategies and operations. Delivering on that vision will require a system-wide approach to sustaining peace and the primacy of politics, which is reflected in how the United Nations operates. That will include closing the gap between peacekeeping operations and the development system.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“Examples of that are: courses at the Swedish International Training Centre and at the Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations, located in Sweden; mobile training-team support to peacekeeping centres in Africa, including the United Nations presence in Uganda; increasing the number of seats at courses for those that deploy gender advisors to United Nations peacekeeping missions; and mobile training-team support for an infantry battalion in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. We are ready to consider the same support to sector headquarters in the future. Peacekeeping benefits us all, and all contributions to peacekeeping operations count. We would welcome an increase in the number of contributing countries, including contributors from a wide range of regions.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“In the light of those challenges, it is important that all police- and troop-contributing countries live up to their responsibility to train and equip their units so that they can deliver on mandates, be present throughout their areas of responsibility and minimize the risks of casualties and wounded personnel. Sweden will continue to take full responsibility for its units, and ensure that they are fully trained and equipped to meet all challenges. At the same time, we will continue to support other police- and troop- contributing countries with training and capacity- building.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“We appreciate the efforts of the Secretariatto improve the strategic force generation of uniformed personnel, not only in terms of units and numbers, but also and equally importantly, in terms of new capabilities such as peacekeeping intelligence, warning radar systems, gender advisers and multinational air-assets, as well as increasing the number of female military observers and staff officers. We support the Secretariat's efforts to validate pledges in the Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System and evaluate mission headquarters, deployed units and staff officers in order to measure effectiveness and readiness and to meet the exceptional challenges of peacekeeping missions.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“The recent criminal and fatal attack on Tanzanian peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a reminder of the dangers that peacekeepers face everyday as they protect others. I would like to make three points today. First, on force generation, we look forward to reviewing the Secretary-General's report and his recommendations on force generation and on bridging capacity gaps, including effective and efficient training and capacity-building. We recognize that planning, pledges, performance and partnerships are the right way forward, not only to improve force generation and mitigate capacity gaps, but also to integrate gender perspectives and the protection of civilians, especially women and children, in peacekeeping operations.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Keita for her comprehensive and clear briefing. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Canadian delegation, its partners and the Secretariat for the successful United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial meeting in Vancouver last month. The focus on innovation, training and capacity-building that we saw in Vancouver is essential for successful and modern peacekeeping and for bridging capacity gaps. Allow me also to pay tribute to the men and women of all countries who have served with United Nations peace operations. Their commitment and dedication have saved countless lives. Many have lost their own lives in the service of the United Nations, and, as others have said, we owe them a huge debt of gratitude.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“For that reason, in all measures to combat terrorism, States must comply with their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, as well as the principle of the rule of law.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“Since the adoption of resolution 2178 (2014), many States, including Sweden, have criminalized terrorist travel. Today's resolution emphasizes that obligation, while also recognizing that the threat has evolved. Children travelling with foreign terrorist fighters cannot be doubly victimized when they return to their home country. It is reassuring to note that the new mandate given this week to the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate includes, for the first time, the rights of children in its operative paragraphs. Earlier this year, the Secretary-General told the General Assembly that: "As soon as we begin believing that violations of human rights and democratic freedoms are necessary to win the fight, we might as well have lost the war" (A/72/PV3, 17.2).”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“We welcome the international momentum in that regard. A range of United Nations agencies and programmes are taking the lead in creating interventions aimed at tackling the underlying causes. The Secretary- General has spearheaded the Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism and the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy gives a clear mandate to address the conditions conducive to terrorism. Some 300 Swedish citizens have joined various terrorist movements in Syria and Iraq. Preventing future radicalization to violent extremism is now a Government priority, with the backing of all major political parties. Our long-term view of that challenge has led us to create a national centre for the prevention of violent extremism, and we urge others to think in similar terms.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“We welcome the fact that the resolution underscores that measures taken to counter terrorism need to comply with international laws and that it so clearly underscores the fact that respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law is complementary and mutually reinforcing with effective counter-terrorism measures. Aggressive counter-terrorism operations should not inadvertently fuel other conflicts and deepen the disorder that terrorist actors so expertly exploit. With this resolution, the Security Council is imploring Member States to forcefully address the challenge of foreign terrorist fighters in a way that builds resilience, solidifies the rule of law and strengthens the legitimacy of the State. During the negotiations, we insisted on the need to balance necessary security measures with preventive action.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank the United States for introducing resolution 2396 (2017). We welcome its unanimous adoption and recognize the new obligations that it creates. We are pleased to have been a sponsor. We hope that the implementation of the resolution will make a meaningful contribution to our common commitment to impede, impair, isolate and incapacitate the threat of foreign terrorist fighters. Ensuring that States cooperate in identifying suspected terrorist travel and notify others when interventions are made is one of the key deliverables of the resolutions.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“Our expectations for UNAMA in that regard are high. Sweden's assistance to the people of Afghanistan has remained steadfast for over four decades. Afghanistan is Sweden's single-largest development- cooperation partner, and our support will continue, including for reform efforts aimed at building strong and independent institutions. The Afghan people can count on our continued backing as they advance their efforts to build a peaceful, stable and inclusive future.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“In addition, civilians continue to bear the burden of the conflict, with women and children increasingly under threat. We are equally deeply concerned about the increased recruitment of children by armed groups, in particular by the Taliban, and call for an immediate end to that practice. Finally, I would like to reiterate our strong support for the outcome of the strategic review of UNAMA and the Secretary-General's recommendations. It is now important that the recommendations be implemented without delay. With its unique field presence, UNAMA can contribute to making a tangible difference on the ground and provide important support for efforts to attain lasting peace. An integrated United Nations approach, linking together peace, development and human rights work in Afghanistan, is crucial to delivering results.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“We deplore the recent execution of five prisoners, and urge the Government to reinstate the de facto moratorium on the death penalty with a view to abolishing this cruel and inhumane punishment. We appreciate the efforts of UNAMA in the area of human rights, not least pertaining to its work on children and armed conflict and civilian casualties. We encourage them to continue that important work. Attacks against humanitarian and development workers, health-care professionals, medical transport, hospitals and other medical facilities, as well as schools, continue and are deeply concerning. Such attacks not only impede efforts to aid the people of Afghanistan, but infringe upon their enjoyment of the right to education, health and life, which are crucial in building sustainable peace.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“Every effort must now be made to ensure that difficulties are overcome and that elections take place. We welcome to the Secretary-General's emphasis in his report on women's participation in elections. We urge the electoral management bodies and the Afghan Government to take all the necessary steps to ensure women's full participation in the elections, as both voters and candidates. Secondly, respect for human rights and international humanitarian law is vital to the achievement of sustainable peace. We congratulate Afghanistan on its election to the Human Rights Council. As an elected member of the Council, we expect Afghanistan to uphold the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“Ensuring that the whole population - meaning both men and women - can participate effectively is vital for the achievement of sustainable peace, as is the active participation of civil society. The regional context is important, as many of the challenges facing Afghanistan cannot be dealt with in isolation. We urge all stakeholders, especially Afghanistan's neighbours, to assume responsibility and to work together towards a political settlement. There is tremendous potential in increased regional cooperation, and we welcome the engagement of the Central Asian States in that regard. It is imperative for Afghanistan's future stability that parliamentary elections take place in 2018 and presidential elections in 2019, as announced, and that the elections be conducted in an inclusive, credible and transparent manner.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“First, only the Afghan people, working together, will determine the future for Afghanistan. An Afghan- owned and Afghan-led peace process remains essential. We therefore welcome the Afghan Government's strong commitment to engage in the political process. The upcoming meeting in the Kabul process will be an important step towards creating an environment conducive to that. We strongly encourage the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to actively support the efforts of the Afghan Government to ensure that the Kabul meetings result in a sustainable peace process. During her visit to Afghanistan in October, the Swedish Foreign Minister met with representatives from all parts of society and underlined the importance of an inclusive peace process.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“I would like to align myself with the statement to be made later on behalf of the European Union and its member States. Let me begin by thanking Special Representative Yamamoto, Executive Director Fedotov and Ambassador Umarov for their comprehensive briefings. Let me also extend a special welcome to Ms. Frogh and thank her for bringing the voices of Afghan women into the Chamber today. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/1056) underlines the continuing instability and volatility that affect the lives of the Afghan people on a daily basis. At the same time, as Special Representative Yamamoto pointed out today, opportunities exist to break the cycle of violence that has afflicted the country for four decades. I would like to make three points today.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“Impunity and the lack of accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of international human rights law can never be accepted. We must give the Court all our support as it carries out its important work.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“In that regard, as the Prosecutor has said, we urge any State party that identifies a challenge precluding it from fully cooperating with the ICC under the Statute to consult with the Court in a timely manner so as to resolve the matter. We also believe that the Council should stand ready to meet with the Open-ended Ministerial Committee of Ministers for Foreign Affairs on the ICC, established by the African Union. We note in the report that the number of reported cases of rape in Darfur has declined, but the issue of sexual and gender-based violence remains a serious problem. A holistic approach for sustaining peace and addressing the root causes of instability, including building effective rule-of-law institutions, is essential as we address remaining challenges.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“In order for the ICC to fulfil its important mandate, and without its own enforcement mechanism, the Court relies on the cooperation of States, including for the implementation of arrest warrants. As we said when we last met on this item, the Council should approach cases of non-cooperation in a structured manner and - as a minimum - discuss which tools it has, if any, for an appropriate response. Sweden recognizes the ongoing debate on the ICC among African countries. The ICC was not set up to be a court for Africa. The Rome Statute for the ICC is based upon global values and needs more States parties, not fewer. We stand ready to listen to the concerns of States parties and discuss the challenges experienced in their relations with the ICC.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“We echo the declaration issued on 14 November by the European Union and its member States, which expressed regret regarding President Al-Bashir's recent visit to Uganda, a State party to the Rome Statute. We also note yesterday's finding of the Pre-Trial Chamber of the Court regarding Jordan. We urge States parties and other Member States to cooperate fully with the Court and to arrest and surrender suspects. As stipulated in the Rome Statute and, as the Court has concluded, the official capacity of a person shall not bar the Court from exercising its jurisdiction over such a person. Like others, we continue to raise the issue of non-cooperation with the relevant Governments.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source