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1. “The United Nations should be invited to assist in this process. UNHCR has a key role to play in providing support, expertise and experience in upholding international standards, and ensuring sustainable conditions for return. Sweden was one of the original 26 countries that negotiated the 1951 Convention. Since then, our commitment to the plight of refugees has not waned. Today UNHCR continues to have our full political support. The growing numbers of forcibly displaced people mean that there is also a need for enhanced and sustained financial support for UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations. Support is not needed only in those places that are currently grabbing the headlines, but also, as the High Commissioner reminded us today, in protracted situations that risk being forgotten, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

   2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

2. “We welcome the important financial contributions to the response made at the Myanmar conference in Geneva some weeks ago, and we encourage all Member States to ensure that he and his partners have the resources they need to do theirjob. If the Rohingya refugees are to return home, a political solution to the crisis is essential. Sweden fully supports the way forward laid out by the Secretary- General. We must address the immediate crisis by ending the violence and ensuring humanitarian access, while at the same time taking steps to achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict in Rakhine state. This includes the issue of citizenship for the Rohingya. Only then will refugees be able to return home voluntarily and to dignified conditions, where they can begin to rebuild their lives with confidence in the future.”

   2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

3. “At the same time, how the international community responds to forced displacement across borders has clear consequences for international peace and security. There are now more people than ever in need of UNHCR's assistance. We commend the High Commissioner and his staff for their continued leadership and for providing a voice to refugees, who arrive with nothing except heartbreak, fear and their futures stolen and erased by conflict and displacement. High Commissioner Grandi began his presentation at the border between Myanmar and Bangladesh. Like him, we are deeply concerned by the situation in Myanmar and Bangladesh. We know he needs our support to respond to the needs of those on both sides of the border.”

   2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

4. “Let me just start by saying how saddened we are at the horrific attack in New York. We convey our condolences to everyone affected, and our thoughts are with them. Let me also thank France for its presidency last month and welcome Italy as well as wish it good luck for this month. Let me begin by thanking the High Commissioner for being here and briefing us today. Our work and that ofthe High Commissioner and his Office are intimately linked. For when we fail to prevent or resolve conflict, it is the High Commissioner and the staff of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) that stand with neighbouring countries and humanitarian partners to provide refuge and relief to those forced to flee their homes.”

   2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

5. “That report clearly shows that supporting the social sectors in a participatory way at the local level leads to hope and a sense of belonging that counters violence and disruption. Inclusive societies, education, growth and globalization are central to those prevention efforts. Fully implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development can deliver that inclusivity, which is required to help prevent violent extremism and should be seen as integral to our efforts. Let me conclude by also stressing that, of course, the measures that we take against terrorism must always comply with international law, including international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law.”

   2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

6. “Sweden is committed to that work, as well as to working together with our European Union partners to that end. In a broader context, we also need to ensure continued efforts to prevent the emergence of radicalization and violent extremism. That work should be aligned with our common United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, as well as the Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism. The newly established United Nations Office of Counter Terrorism will be instrumental in seeing that work through. Among other actions, Sweden has supported work by the United Nations Development Programme in connection with the prevention of extremism, including the recently released report, Journey to extremism in Africa: Drivers, incentives and the tipping point for recruitment.”

   2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

7. “We recognize CTED's important work on developing thematic work streams on issues, such as gender and its inclusion in assessments, dialogues and analytical products. Such thinking must also be mainstreamed into UNOCT's work. Sweden will continue to propose that references to women, peace and security, as well as women's role in relation to terrorism and violent extremism, are included in relevant Council work, including in the new CTED mandate. As we said yesterday during our debate on aviation security (see S/PV.8057), there is no room for complacency in the fight against terrorism. The terrorist threat is always evolving, and attacks over the past year, including in Stockholm, have shown that we need to be constantly vigilant. We must continue working to improve our counter-terrorism efforts.”

   2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

8. “UNOCT's ongoing work to ensure implementation across all four pillars of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, as well as its bolstered capability to deliver capacity- building assistance to Member States, also represents invaluable support for national efforts. Special attention is needed with regard to the multiple roles played by women with regard to terrorism, including those of perpetrator, supporter, facilitator, Victim and preventer. Each of those roles requires different approaches and strategies as part of our fight against terrorism. It is important that CTED continue its work on promoting the role of women in countering terrorism and violent extremism.”

   2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

9. “Nonetheless, it is clear that if we are to overcome the threat to our societies from terrorism, our work must be intensified, not least in the area ofinternational cooperation. The transnational nature of many terrorist operations make the prevention of terrorist attacks by any one country alone more difficult. We therefore welcome the Secretary-General's decision to establish the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) as the first of his reform initiatives. We look forward to working with Under-Secretary-General Voronkov going forward. Sweden greatly appreciates the work of the UNOCT, the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate. CTED's expert assessments and work to facilitate Member States' implementation of the Council's counter- terrorism resolutions is essential.”

   2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

10. “I would like to begin by joining others in welcoming Under-Secretary- General Voronkov to the Security Council for his first briefing. Let me also thank Ambassador Aboulatta and Mr. David Scharia for their briefings on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism (CTC), and of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), respectively. In his address to the General Assembly last week (see A/72/PV.3), the Secretary-General identified terrorism as one of the seven threats and challenges that are undermining our efforts to achieve peace and a better world. He also noted, however, that counter- terrorism efforts have disrupted networks, reclaimed territory, prevented attacks and saved lives.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

11. “Terrorist attacks and threats seek to undermine that sense of wonder, and replace it with fear and distrust. By working together, we can ensure that they do not succeed.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

12. “The aim of aviation security is, first and foremost, preventative. Today's discussion on aviation security is an important contribution to our collective efforts to counter and mitigate the direct threats terrorism can pose to civil aviation. In the broader context, we also need to ensure continued work, in compliance with international law, to prevent radicalization to violent extremism and terrorism in the first place, in line with our common United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy as well as the Plan ofAction to Prevent Violent Extremism. The newly established United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism will be instrumental in their implementation. We should not forget that, for generations, aviation has created a sense of adventure and opportunity for millions.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

13. “Partnerships with national and regional authorities play an important role in our efforts to build capacity in this area. Attacks in recent years, including those on airports in Brussels and Istanbul, have shown that there is no room for complacency. We need to redouble our efforts and constantly improve the level of aviation security. Our work on aviation security must dovetail with our efforts to ensure effective and secure border control, airport security and cargo security. In addition, more work is needed to address emerging areas of potential vulnerability, including the landside security of airports and how to deal with new cybersecurity threats. Sweden is committed to working at home and together with our EU partners to ensure that our contribution to the global chain of aviation security is strong.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

14. “That includes operational cooperation and information exchange, not least on information specifically related to terrorist threats to civil aviation. Further capacity-building in this area is essential. For the European Union (EU), as for so many others, the attacks of 11 September 2001 were a watershed moment. The new reality led to enhanced joint efforts on aviation security within the EU. A common legislative framework is now in place across the EU, which incorporates ICAO standards as well as annex 17 of the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation. That legislative framework covers, inter alia, the screening of passengers, airport security, aircraft security checks, as well as other types of screening. The EU also provides support for capacity-building as part of its development cooperation policy.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

15. “Aviation security is an area where significant international cooperation is already taking place. We commend ICAO for its role in this work, not least in providing capacity-building and technical assistance to States. We welcome the improvements in the implementation of ICAO's Standards and Recommended Practices. We also welcome the ongoing work on the development of a new Global Aviation Security Plan that will support collective action in support of aviation security. We appreciate the efforts of ICAO, the Counter- Terrorism Committee and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate to work together to find synergies among their respective areas of expertise. We need to support each other in effectively enhancing our aviation security.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

16. “However, the attack of 11 September 2001 brought about a new and unimaginable manifestation - the use of commercial airlines to commit the mass murder of civilians, both in the air and on the ground. Since then, we have increasingly seen attacks on the aviation industry that seek to spread fear and disruption. At the same time, international civil aviation is essential. Interconnectivity contributes to the globalization that has spread prosperity and greater understanding between different nations and cultures. Yet with this greater interconnectedness comes interdependence. That is particularly true when it comes to aviation security. Ensuring that aviation is safe and secure for all is truly a common task among nations: we are only as safe as our weakest link.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

17. “Let me join others in welcoming to the Security Council the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Ms. Fang Lui. I thank her for her informative briefing. Let me also thank Ambassador Aboulatta for his briefing as Chair of the Counter- Terrorism Committee. We sit in a city that will forever stand testament to the vulnerability of civil aviation to terrorism and to its tragic consequences. Since the beginning of civil aviation, terrorists have found it to be an appealing target. In the past century, the hijacking of airplanes and the taking of innocent passengers as hostages for ransom or to achieve political gains was one ofthe most well-known manifestations of terrorism.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

18. “The pursuit of weapons of mass destruction represents an extremely grave threat to international peace and security. Preventing the development and use of such weapons is one of the Council's crucial responsibilities. Sweden stands united with Council members in condemning actions that jeopardize international peace and security.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

19. “The Council should make full use of the tools at its disposal, and in that context, we look forward to the briefing on 11 September by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) and to discussing further measures to strengthen the implementation of the sanctions already in force. Sanctions alone, however, will not solve the situation on the Korean peninsula, and there can be no military solution to this tense situation. In the light of the continually growing tensions, we urgently need to avoid escalation and take steps to prepare for a peaceful, diplomatic and comprehensive solution to the problem. Intensified, creative diplomatic efforts are urgently needed. A medium-security mechanism should be a medium-term goal.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

20. “The Council must deliver a firm response and remain united in the face of the threat to peace that the actions of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea represent, not only to its neighbours and the region but to global non-proliferation generally. We are ready to explore new sanctions, but to have the desired effect, sanctions must be duly implemented. That is also a matter of credibility for the United Nations system. All countries have a duty to effectively implement the relevant sanctions in line with the Security Council's resolutions. Yet the sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea continue to be implemented inadequately and extremely inconsistently. All States Members of the United Nations must do their utmost in that regard.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

21. “This latest action further raises the tensions in the region, already heightened as a result ofthe Democratic People's Republic of Korea's actions in recent months. The potential for mistakes, misunderstandings and miscalculations is high. There is a pressing need for measures to reduce those tensions and to consider how the Council can facilitate a comprehensive solution to the situation. We renew our call to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to abandon the dangerous path it is pursuing, comply with its international obligations and take positive steps in line with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

22. “I would like to thank Mr. Feltman for his briefing. Just a few days after we last met to discuss the Democratic People's Republic ofKorea (see S/PV.8034), we once again find ourselves called together to respond to Pyongyang's provocative actions. Sweden condemns yesterday's nuclear test in the strongest possible terms. It clearly represents a threat to international peace and security, an unacceptable provocation and a breach of the international obligations of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in defiance of numerous Security Council resolutions. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's dangerous and destabilizing course of action further exacerbates its precarious humanitarian situation in another example of the regime's determination to pursue its nuclear ambitions with utter disregard for the well-being of its own people.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

23. “Separately, we must draw lessons from possible failures in the system, and we will carefully study the Board of Inquiry's conclusions and recommendations in this regard. It is the Council's duty to ensure the safety of the United Nations personnel mandated by it. What happened to Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp should never happen again.”

    2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source

24. “We look forward to the Democratic Republic of the Congo's close cooperation with the United Nations and the Council going forward. One of the recommendations of the Group of Experts is that the United Nations continue its investigations into the murders of the experts. We share that view. No stone should be left unturned in our efforts to deliver justice for those who lost their lives in the service of the United Nations. Now that the Board of Inquiry has delivered its report, we welcome the fact that the Secretary-General is looking into which follow-up mechanism would best serve our joint efforts to establish the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice, as well as supporting the ongoing national investigations. We support the establishment of such a mechanism by the Secretary-General.”

    2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source

25. “There can be no peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo without democratic progress. We continue to call for the full implementation of the New Year's Eve agreement, in good faith and by and with all Congolese stakeholders. Free, fair, credible and inclusive elections remain the only viable and peaceful way out of the current political crisis, which otherwise, as the conflict in Kasai illustrates, fuels further conflict and instability. To promote peaceful development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we would like to underline the importance of joint efforts by the African Union and the United Nations, such as the recent high-level visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo led by the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Mohammed. In the same vein, we welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. She Okitundu here today.”

    2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source

26. “Thorough investigation and prosecution is necessary in order to ensure justice for those victims. In that regard, we would welcome further collaboration among the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Sanctions Committee. That could entail sharing information more regularly, including through meetings, on groups and individuals that meet the criteria for listing. Most important, though, the sanctions regime must be upheld and implemented by all parties, and the Group of Experts must have the adequate means to carry out its mandate. Sweden supports the Group's recommendation to extend the mandate to 18 months and to allow time for information-gathering under a more stringent security regime.”

    2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source

27. “The report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of 4 August recounts a terrible situation in the Kasai region, with violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law. That includes summary executions, extrajudicial killings, the recruitment of children into militias and horrifying testimonies of mutilations, sexual violence and rape. The scale of the violence has a direct negative impact on peace and security. There must be no impunity for those crimes. The Kavumu case in South Kivu province, with 42 incidents of aggravated rape of children, is another example of barbaric crimes being committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sweden welcomes the arrest of a number of suspects for those crimes.”

    2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source

28. “As a partner and donor to the Congolese disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process, Sweden supports the recommendation by the Group of Experts to revise the implementation of the DDR programme, with a particular focus on job creation and professional training. Revenues from conflict minerals fuel the ongoing insecurity. Sweden is pleased that our hard work has resulted in a European Union regulation that requires importers of conflict minerals to control their supply chains. This is one example of relevant instruments in the fight against the international trade in conflict minerals. It is clear that more needs to be done. Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is not confined to the east; it touches both Kasai and Tanganyika.”

    2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source

29. “In honour of Zaida Catalan, Michael Sharp and of their colleagues, we would like the focus of today's meeting to be on their report and on how we can bring peace andjustice to all those who suffer in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sweden welcomes the report, which illustrates the fragile and worrying security situation in the eastern part ofthe Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, including its ethnic dimensions. In that context, information about ex-combatants being re-mobilized is worrisome. The reintegration of former combatants, notably child soldiers, must be significantly improved and attention given to the needs of both female and male combatants.”

    2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source

30. “Zaida Catalan was the humanitarian expert of the Group of Experts. She was recognized for conducting her work with skill and integrity and for standing up for human rights and international humanitarian law. The same commitment and dedication led her to become a strong advocate for the human rights of the Congolese people. We know that Michael Sharp was a deeply appreciated coordinator of the Group and that he brought with him equal dedication. We recognize the particularly difficult circumstances under which the colleagues of Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp worked to finalize the report (see S/2017/672/Rev.l), and we commend them for their indispensable work.”

    2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source

31. “I thank you, Mr. President, for your briefing as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is highly appreciated. Let me start by acknowledging the presence of the families of Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp.On behalf of Sweden and me, personally, I extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt to them. I would also like to acknowledge His Excellency Mr. Leonard She Okitundu, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Once again, we strongly condemn the murders of Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp. It is intolerable that those tasked by the Council to investigate violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law are brutally killed.”

    2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source

32. “Tanin's view on the possibility of downsizing further the mission's structure, size and tasks, as well as on the possibility of adjusting the reporting and briefing period from three to six months.”

    2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source

33. “We note that the report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/640) describes that UN-Women, together with the Specialist Prosecutor's Office, organized an expert meeting on conflict-related sexual violence. Sweden would welcome the inclusion, in the next report of the Secretary-General, of reporting on these matters, as well as gender-aggregated data. The United Nations and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo have made invaluable contributions to bring us where we are today. Present challenges, however, must be dealt with within the framework of the EU integration process, including together with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo. In conclusion, we reiterate our interest in receiving Mr.”

    2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source

34. “To that end, the normalization of relations is key. Regional cooperation and good-neighbourly relations are crucial for a stable, peaceful and prosperous Western Balkans. Pristina and Belgrade need to re-engage and revitalize the EU-facilitated dialogue. Both parties must implement their respective parts of the agreement, most notably with respect to the dismantling of parallel structures in Serb-majority areas and the establishment of the association/community of Serb-majority municipalities. It is essential that the status issue does not hinder Kosovo on its European path or prevent its membership in international organizations. Within the framework of the normalization process, women's participation is key to foster sustainable and inclusive peace and stability.”

    2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source

35. “We welcome the fact that the early elections in June were genuinely competitive and peaceful in most parts of Kosovo, although we regret the incidents that took place in certain Serbian-majority municipalities. We now look forward to the completion of the constitutive session of the Assembly and the formation of a Government. A new Government needs to swiftly start implementing necessary reforms for the benefit of the people living in Kosovo. Sweden looks forward to continuing its bilateral development cooperation with Kosovo, as well as its provision of political support for Kosovo's progress in the areas of democracy, human rights, rule of law and sustainable and socioeconomic development for both women and men. The peoples of Serbia and Kosovo are looking towards a future, together, within the European Union (EU).”

    2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source

36. “Let me begin by the thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, Mr. Tanin, for his comprehensive briefing today. I would also like to thank the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs ofthe Republic of Serbia, Mr. Daeic', and Ambassador Citaku for their statements to the Council. Clear and undeniable progress has been achieved in Kosovo since the end of the conflict, now almost two decades ago. However, building peaceful and prosperous societies requires constant vigilance and unwavering commitment from all political leaders, as well as from the international community that stands with them.”

    2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source

37. “Wane's view that those aspects must be further developed and clarified, not least in the light of the important role of women in peacebuilding, as highlighted in resolution 2359 (2017). We therefore ask for further details on how the joint force aims to take those perspectives into account in the implementation of its mandate. Lastly, and related, the civilian component is paramount to the success of the joint force. We would ask actors to clarify its structure, size and function as a matter of urgency. Let me conclude by reiterating that the challenges of the Sahel concern all of us and require multidimensional and coordinated investments in both security and development throughout the region. Sweden remains fully committed to supporting those efforts.”

    2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source

38. “Similarly, and considering the amount of stakeholders and security actors in the Sahel, it is crucial to ensure coordination both on the ground - not least with MINUSMA and European Union capacity- building missions in the region - and on a political level. Embedment within the African Union peace and security architecture is desirable, as is consideration of other regional initiatives. Secondly, while the general concept of operations of the joint force includes references to human rights, protection of civilians with particular attention to women and children, gender, respect for international humanitarian law and the right of pursuit across borders, we welcome and Mr.”

    2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source

39. “I agree with colleagues who state that while the primary responsibility for the operationalization of the force lies with the States members of the G-5 Sahel, the support of the international community and the United Nations is needed on the basis of a clearly defined catalogue of capability gaps and needs. Let me therefore also highlight some issues that we believe remain to be clarified, in order to ensure the full efficiency and success of the G-5 Sahel joint force. First of all, an overarching political framework and a coherent strategy should guide the force's activities. Command and control structures must also be well defined.”

    2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source

40. “In that regard, I commend the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) countries' collective efforts to move towards the full operationalization of the G-5 Sahel joint force. In order to respond to those challenges and the regional implications of terrorism, we need regional, multidimensional and coordinated solutions. The G-5 Sahel joint force is one part of that response. A sustainable solution will, however, also require continued and increased attention to the root causes of instability. We must ensure that the young women and men of the Sahel envision a future without having to migrate or join criminal or extremist networks.”

    2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source

41. “I thank Assistant Secretary-General Wane for his briefing. Please allow me to begin by expressing my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of Sunday night's atrocious terrorist attack in central Ouagadougou. Let me also express my condolences for the loss of a peacekeeper, alongside a Malian soldier, in Douentza yesterday, and for the loss of lives of employees of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the Malian gendarmerie during the attack in Timbuktu yesterday. Our thoughts go out to the families of the victims and we hope for the speedy recovery of those injured. Those tragedies and heinous attacks are stark reminders of the challenges facing the Sahel countries.”

    2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source

42. “Sweden is a State party to all the relevant conventions banning or regulating the use ofnon-controllable mines, anti-personnel landmines, cluster munitions and the handling of the explosive remnants of war. We believe that the full implementation of those conventions is the most effective means for countering the risks associated with the use of such weapons. We remain firmly committed to the international frameworks put in place to end the scourge of the explosive remnants of war. We will continue to work for their full universalization and urge others to join us in that endeavour.”

    2017-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7992 (2017) · source

43. “I thank you, Mr. President, and Bolivia for your efforts to raise the profile of this important issue by putting mine action on the Security Council's agenda. That has led to the adoption today of resolution 2365 (2017) - the first on mine action - which we welcome. As we stated during the open debate on 13 June (see S/PV.7966), the terrible legacy of landmines and explosive remnants of war in the communities where they are found cannot be overstated. Sweden fully shares the concerns expressed regarding the serious post-conflict humanitarian problems caused by landmines and explosive remnants of war. It is essential that we step up our efforts to minimize the occurrence, effects and risks from that threat. Sweden underlines the obligation of all States to respect, and ensure respect for, international humanitarian law.”

    2017-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7992 (2017) · source

44. “Sweden, in cooperation with the Secretary-General and partners concerned, will continue to look into concrete proposals on how the United Nations system, including the Council, can further support the ongoing national investigations, in order to establish the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice. One such option would be a special investigation mandated by the Secretary-General. We must also draw lessons from possible failures in the system so that what happened to the experts cannot happen again. Sweden supported the prompt establishment by the United Nations of a so-called Board of Inquiry. We look forward to the report to be presented by the Board of Inquiry next month. The Council should follow up on its recommendations, including when the resolution is discussed again in the fall.”

    2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7981 (2017) · source

45. “In the case of the murders of Catalan and Sharp, our continued priority is to determine the facts and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. The Democratic Republic of the Congo must swiftly and fully investigate the killing of the two members of the Group of Experts and bring all perpetrators to justice. FulI cooperation by the Democratic Republic of the Congo with United Nations inquiries, as well as our own and the United States criminal investigations is essential, as highlighted by today's resolution. No stone should be left unturned in our efforts to deliver justice for those who lost their lives in the service of the United Nations.”

    2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7981 (2017) · source

46. “It is important that the international community continues to monitor and address the situation. The sanctions regime plays an important part in that endeavour. As members of the Group of Experts, Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp were vital to this effort. We again strongly condemn their murder. It is intolerable that those tasked by the Council with investigating grave abuses and violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law, for the sake of peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are brutally killed. The safety of United Nations personnel must be ensured. In the light of the killings, Sweden put forward and actively supported the inclusion of attacks against members of the Group of Experts as an explicit designation criterion.”

    2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7981 (2017) · source

47. “Sweden welcomes the renewal of the sanctions regime and the extended mandate for the Group of Experts for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and wishes to thank the delegation of France for its work on resolution 2360 (2017). It is imperative that the Group of Experts can continue its important work, including by completing its final report, and that the Council subsequently follow up on its recommendations. It is a grave concern that the humanitarian and security situation continues to deteriorate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with harsh implications for its population. Horrific violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law, including sexual violence and other rampant abuses, as well as increased recruitment and the use of child soldiers, reinforces the vicious cycle of violence.”

    2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7981 (2017) · source

48. “By adopting resolution 2357 (2017), the Council has sent a unified message on its continued commitment to peace, security and stability in Libya.”

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49. “In fact, more civilians were killed or injured in May than in any other month this year, falling victim to, for instance, gunfire, airstrikes and explosive devices. All actors have a responsibility to ensure the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law. As of today, the European Union Military Operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED) Operation Sophia is the only actor implementing resolution 2292 (2016), now extended by resolution 2357 (2017). Through its concrete interventions and deterrent effect, it is contributing to the implementation of the arms embargo. In light of the challenges facing Libya, we welcome the renewal of Operation Sophia's mandate to continue its important work. We wish to thank the United Kingdom for its work on the renewal.”

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50. “I would like to briefly echo colleagues in expressing support for the unanimous adoption of resolution 2357 (2017), which provides a legal framework for the implementation of the arms embargo on the high seas offthe coast ofLibya. The continued proliferation and smuggling of weapons to and from Libya remain a serious threat to peace and security. They escalate the already volatile situation on the ground, fuel the threat of terrorism and contribute to the destabilization of Libya and the wider region. In addition, they risk undermining the only path to long-term peace and stability in Libya, namely, a Libyan-led, United Nations-supported political process based on an inclusive Libya Political Agreement. Breeches of the weapons embargo and the military escalations are directly impacting the security of the civilian population.”

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