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1. “One ofthe main obstacles to a political settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains the ongoing Israeli occupation and the continued settlement activities in the territories occupied since 1967. We reiterate our position that Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories are illegal under international law and undermine the prospects for a negotiated two- State-solution. The continuing expansion of settlement activity, including the recent approval of 2,300 new housing units in October by the Higher Planning Council of the civil administration, and the legalization of settlement outposts by Israel are a matter of serious concern to us.”

   2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source

2. “We also support any attempt to restart meaningful direct talks in negotiations between the parties with the objective of reaching a just and lasting solution. Forgoing the most controversial questions of the peace process by taking them off the table or creating facts on the ground will not, however, lead to sustainable peace. We therefore call on the parties to the conflict, as well as other international stakeholders, to refrain from taking unilateral measures that risk undermining the viability of a negotiated two-State solution to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict on the basis of the internationally agreed parameters. We believe that international law provides the basis and framework for all political negotiations and finding an agreement that is acceptable to both parties.”

   2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source

3. “A political solution is required not only for Gaza but for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a whole. Germany remains firmly committed to a negotiated two-State solution based on the internationally agreed parameters. We believe that the two-State solution is the only viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that meets Israeli and Palestinian security needs, fulfils Palestinian aspirations to statehood and sovereignty, ends the occupation that began in 1967, resolves all permanent- status issues and guarantees equal rights for all inhabitants. We welcome and support any initiative aimed at reviving the peace process as long as it is based on a commitment to a viable two-State solution as internationally agreed and as long as it is acceptable to both parties, Israelis and Palestinians.”

   2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source

4. “While we stress Israel's right to self-defence and its right to react adequately to attacks against its territory, we are also concerned by reports about the killing of innocent civilians in Gaza. We have taken note of the announcement of investigations into incidents with civilian victims by the Israel Defense Forces. Last week's escalation in and around Gaza is deeply concerning. It reminds us once again of the urgent need for a sustainable long-term solution to the humanitarian, economic and political crisis in Gaza. As Ms. Hary illustrated in her briefing, freedom of movement of persons and goods is an essential aspect of any resolution of the dire humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza. We call on both Israel and the Palestinian authorities to do their respective parts in order to improve the situation in Gaza.”

   2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source

5. “Let me first of all thank Special Coordinator Mladenov and his team for the presentation and their dedicated work. Let me also express my thanks to Ms. Hary for her insightful presentation. Let me start with the recent developments in Gaza. Germany condemns all attacks on Israel in the strongest possible terms, including the recent firing of more than 400 rockets from Gaza into Israel. Such attacks are directed against Israel's security and cause casualties among Israeli civilians. Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad must stop firing rockets from Gaza into Israel. There is no excuse for the firing of rockets into Israel. Germany remains steadfast in its commitment to Israel's security. We will not be silent whenever Israel's security or right to exist is questioned or compromised.”

   2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source

6. “We know that women activists and human rights defenders in particular are frequently targeted, often to silence them and to create a climate of fear. We cannot allow that to happen. Women must be represented in political and social life and their voices must be heard. We will certainly continue to support Ms. Al Tubuly's work wherever we can. Before concluding, let me also take this opportunity to again encourage the Libyan authorities to continue their search for the House of Representatives lawmaker Siham Sergewa, whose whereabouts remain unknown.”

   2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source

7. “The signal that we send as the Council by not being able to agree on merely factual statements runs counter to what all our leaders reaffirmed in September, namely, that the United Nations and the Security Council are crucial. Secondly, I would like to refer to the issue ofrespect for international humanitarian law, human rights and women's rights. Unfortunately, as the presentation by Ms. Al Tubuly once again made abundantly clear, women, children, migrants and refugees are exposed to indiscriminate shelling, exploitation and sexual and gender-based violence. I would like to thank Ms. Al Tubuly for giving the Council first-hand insights into the situation within Libya. We commend her courage and dedication and that of Libyan civil society for their challenging work in a dangerous environment.”

   2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source

8. “For that reason, I would like to reiterate that Tunisia must abide by its obligations under the 1946 Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations and close all legal proceedings or request authorization to continue them in line with the Convention. Regrettably, the problem has been even further perpetuated. The Chair of the Committee will not be able to provide the periodic report of its activities to the Security Council because a purely factual rendition of the Committee's activities in the Kartas case was blocked. We expect Council members and Members of the Organization to honour their commitments under the Charter of the United Nations and all the conventions that they have signed.”

   2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source

9. “In that context, I will say a few words in my national capacity about the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. I think that it is fair to say that the work of the Libya Sanctions Committee is unfortunately probably now more important than ever. In that context, I would mention the case of Mr. Moncef Kartas, a member and arms expert of the Committee's Panel of Experts. Council members are aware of the case. Let me say that we understand and respect that this is a judicial matter in Tunisia but, at the same time, it is a matter of the Libya Sanctions Committee and ofthe Council.”

   2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source

10. “That is exactly what Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salame' suggested on 29 July, when he presented his three-point plan to the Council (see S/PV.8588). I do not want to go into all the issues that are on the agenda but wish to focus on two matters today: first, the arms embargo and, secondly, respect for international humanitarian law and human rights. Let me start with the implementation of the arms embargo. We all know that the decisive and swift action of the international community and the Security Council is becoming increasingly pressing in the light of the increasing number of civilian casualties. We therefore call on all United Nations Member States to immediately halt any arms deliveries. The illicit flow of arms needs to stop now. We all know that there cannot be any military solution to the conflict in Libya.”

    2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source

11. “From our point of view, that will be an important meeting. Let me just reiterate that the sole objective of the Berlin process is to provide support to the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salame and the United Nations to facilitate a political solution for Libya. That requires a more coherent approach by the international community to issues such as the arms embargo, the ceasefire, the return to the political process, respect for international humanitarian law and human rights and several reforms that are urgently needed. We think that, despite all open issues, we can move forward in our negotiations and support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and help the return to an intra-Libyan political dialogue.”

    2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source

12. “First of all, I would like to thank Special Representative Salame and his team at the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. I also thank Ms. Al Tubuly for her comprehensive and enlightening presentation. I particularly welcome the Foreign Minister of Libya to the Council. Let me first fully agree with what the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has said. It is somewhat of a cliche when we say that he said that the next days and weeks will be crucial for Libya. Unfortunately, that is very true given the situation today. He kindly referred to the Berlin process. I do not have a great deal to add. He spoke very comprehensively in that regard. But let me reiterate that in two days, another meeting of the so-called senior officials meetings of the Berlin process will take place.”

    2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source

13. “We have already heard a couple of insights and recommendations, but I am particularly interested in the following issue. We have unfortunately seen a very steep increase in terrorist attacks in Mali in recent months. So far, I think the issue has been dealt with primarily by the military. I would be very interested in his views on whether he sees or recommends a stronger role for United Nations police in combating terrorism in Mali.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

14. “Fourthly, as many others have already said, the number of women police peacekeepers should be increased. It is particularly important for community policing and peacekeeping operations. Agenda- sensitive policing is crucial in order to address the different security needs of women and men, girls and boys. The current rate of 18 per cent is good, but not good enough. We can certainly all do better. We very much welcome the ambitious goals of the Secretary- General in that regard. Fifthly, police play an essential role during transition phases of peace operations. It is important that police advice be taken on board more strategically by the Council from the very outset. Before concluding, let me ask Mr. Yacouba, from MINUSMA, one question.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

15. “First, strengthening United Nations police advisory capabilities and services is important with regard to prevention. United Nations police offer a first-class prevention tool that remains underutilized and should be used more systematically and strategically. Secondly, police commissioners play an important role that should be further strengthened. It is crucial that we integrate that into mandates as early and as comprehensively as possible. Thirdly, the level of police advice should be raised within the United Nations system. The Police Division must be adequately placed within the system. Police are not just an appendix; they are essential to sustaining peace, which must be duly reflected in United Nations structures. Significant steps in that direction have been taken, but we think that much more should and could be done.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

16. “However, if the Security Council were to ask whether we have exhausted the full potential of United Nations police, then the answer probably must be no. I think that we can do better and that we still have not tapped into the full potential of United Nations police across the board. Police have many unique advantages. United Nations police play a crucial role in all conflict phases, which I think is very important to underline. They play an important role in prevention, stabilization and post-conflict peacebuilding. Therefore, United Nations police need to be ready to advise Governments and the United Nations system in non-mission contexts as well. I think that is also a very important point. Let me offer a few ideas on where we could think about improving and strengthening United Nations police.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

17. “Germany currently deploys police personnel to various peace operations, including, as mentionedjust a few minutes ago, to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), where we provide a specialist police team. We also gladly support United Nations police beyond contributing personnel - for instance, through financing the recent United Nations police commanders course in Berlin and the United Nations Standing Police Capacity in Brindisi. We are also very proud to chair the Group of Friends of United Nations Police here in New York City. We heard in all the briefings about the importance of United Nations police and how they play a tremendously crucial role in United Nations peacekeeping, which is almost a truism.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

18. “At the outset, let me thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and, in particular, all our briefers from the field for their insightful briefings. We are very grateful and sincerely thank them for the invaluable contribution they are making to United Nations missions. The many thousands of police peacekeepers deserve our deepest gratitude and recognition, and we would be very happy for the briefers to convey that to all those who work with them. The briefings have once again underlined the multifaceted role that the police play in peace operations. Police are indispensable in stabilizing fragile States and building security structures. Germany is convinced that the need for United Nations police is growing. Germany remains a steadfast advocate of strengthening United Nations police.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

19. “Observing and actually implementing the arms embargo require the support of a unified international community that rallies behind the efforts of Special Representative of the Secretary- General Salame and UNSMIL and a Council that unites behind its own decisions. In conclusion, let me express once again our full, continued and steadfast support for the ICC and the efforts of the Prosecutor in establishing accountability to enforce urgently needed respect for the rule of law. We call on the members of the Council and, indeed, on all United Nations Member States to support the Court in order to end impunity and ensure accountability. Let me also again call on those that have not yetjoined the Rome Statute to consider doing so.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source

20. “To take just one example, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) reports that there have been 57 attacks on health-care facilities in 2019. Attacks on civilians constitute a breach of international humanitarian law. Accountability for crimes under the Rome Statute and full respect for international law are prerequisites to sustainable peace in Libya. It is the duty of the international community to ensure that there will be consequences for the perpetrators. The absence of accountability encourages the repetition of crimes and impunity. Let me also say that the enormous influx of arms, despite the United Nations arms embargo, is one of the core causes of the humanitarian disaster in Libya. We have discussed this many times. Nevertheless, the flow of weapons and the fighting continue, all of which must stop immediately.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source

21. “Let me therefore again recall the sanctions listing criteria introduced by the Council on sexual and gender-based violence, which clearly recognize the devastating effects of such heinous crimes on peace and reconciliation in Libya. We welcome Libya's commitment to justice and call for the further strengthening of its cooperation with the Court. The competent authorities must ensure accountability for all crimes. Until such time as the Libyan authorities can prosecute all international crimes, the ICC must be there to ensure accountability. Let me also speak very briefly about the violations of human rights and international humanitarian law to which the Prosecutor referred in her briefing this morning. As the fighting in Libya persists, the human cost continues to rise. We have heard about that many times.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source

22. “We therefore encourage the ICC to step up its activities with regard to Libya and urge Member States to execute the arrest warrants. The full cooperation and assistance of Member States remain essential for the Office of the Prosecutor to fulfil its mandate. The fact that arrest warrants for Libyan nationals have not yet been executed is deeply worrisome. It is important to execute them in order to provide justice to the victims as well as to prevent such crimes from being perpetrated again. We are also highly concerned about the systematic use of sexual violence against refugees and migrants in Libya, as reported by the Prosecutor.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source

23. “Let me also at the outset thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her briefing. The ICC is, and remains, a crucial pillar ofa strong rules-based international order. We fully support the ICC. its impartial work and the values enshrined in the Rome Statute. In 2011, the Council referred the situation in Libya to the ICC so as to ensure accountability for the most serious crimes. We commend the Prosecutor for her commitment to ensure justice for the victims of atrocities in Libya. However, as we again heard in her briefing this morning, the security and human rights situation in Libya is extremely worrisome and her work is far from done. More needs to happen to fully implement the mandate of the ICC as well as her own mandate.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source

24. “At the same time, we think that the Council should encourage the United Nations and the African Union to continue their conversation with the Sudanese Government about a follow-on mission to UNAMID. Such a mission should, in our View, reflect the priority that the Government attaches to peacebuilding, reconciliation and tackling the root causes of conflict.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source

25. “That would respond to the continued need for stabilization in Darfur and preserve the international engagement at such a crucial time, while peace talks are being held, and would enable uninterrupted, continuous support to the ongoing mediation by the Joint Special Representative and his team. If we take our commitments to improve peacekeeping seriously, we should not wind up a peacekeeping mission at precisely the moment when peace talks have just been revitalized, even more so because they have the potential of ending a decades-old conflict. Taking a disruptive decision against UNAMID now would turn our joint commitment to the primacy of politics on its head.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source

26. “As we just heard from Under-Secretary- General Jean-Pierre Lacroix, that is an aspect that was also recently emphasized by Prime Minister Hamdok during the recent United Nations-African Union Visit to the Sudan. Secondly, in the medium term we should provide a tailored, joint United Nations-African Union support package that helps the Government achieve lasting peace in Darfur and beyond. That is why we think that we should not jeopardize UNAMID's ability to support the peace process by directing the mission to focus on completing its drawdown. Continuing UNAMID for a further period oftime, as suggested as one option in the report of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (S/2019/816), would indeed, in our View, be the prudent way forward.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source

27. “How can we help implement the priority that the transitional Government attaches to ending the conflicts in the country, as clearly stated in the constitutional agreement and so convincingly articulated by Prime Minister Hamdok here in New York? One important tool of the Council is the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and it is clear to us as co-penholder that we as the Council members should live up to our responsibility by working towards two goals with regard to UNAMID. First, in the short term, we must provide the best stabilization efforts in Darfur and ensure immediate expert support to the ongoing peace talks. We need to secure UNAMID's investment in peace and stability in Darfur - an investment that is needed more urgently than ever at this decisive time for the future of the Sudan.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source

28. “Let me first of all thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and extend a special welcome to the Ambassador of the Sudan. Needless to say, we will listen very carefully to how the Government of the Sudan wants to take forward the issue under discussion today. Like many among us, the German delegation was extremely impressed with the way the Sudanese delegation, led by Prime Minister Hamdok, articulated its vision for a new Sudan during the high-level week. Our German Foreign Minister, Mr. Heiko Maas, expressed that during the high-level meeting on the Sudan when he offered Germany's full and concrete support for the transitional Government and the people of the Sudan. I think that the Security Council must ask itself the exact question of how we can best support the Sudanese vision for peace.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source

29. “On a more general note, Germany calls on all parties involved in the conflict to ensure the freedom of movement of all United Nations personnel so that they can carry out their task.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source

30. “With these generous contributions, further pipeline breaks have been averted, and funding for the majority of humanitarian programmes was secured at the very last minute. In order to ensure reliable assistance, we call upon all donors to provide funding that is as flexible as possible, in a timely manner and without conditions. Let me also touch upon on our concern that the United Nations has still not been granted access to the abandoned floating storage and offloading facility, the FSO SAFER oil tanker, in Al-Hudaydah. We must not allow a potential oil spill that would lead to an unprecedented environmental disaster in the Red Sea to happen, and we call on all actors, especially the Houthis, to allow the United Nations assessment team to access the tanker.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source

31. “Secondly, on the issue of access, we are seeing an increasingly restrictive environment, especially in the north, to the extent that humanitarian actors are not able to provide principled humanitarian assistance to people in dire need. Over 5 million people cannot be reached as a result of restrictions on access. For that reason, we urge all parties to facilitate unhindered access for humanitarian assistance and reduce bureaucratic impediments. We call upon all parties to refrain from interfering with humanitarian assistance in a way that goes against the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. Thirdly, on the funding of humanitarian operations, we very much welcome the recent disbursements by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait of the funding pledged in Geneva.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source

32. “Lowcock's briefing was very clear, and we urge the parties to the conflict to facilitate safe, rapid and unhindered humanitarian assistance in compliance with resolution 2451 (2018) and to fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian law. Commenting very briefly on the first three priorities outlined by Mr. Lowcock, let me start by saying that, first and foremost, we have to ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, for it is the most vulnerable, in particular women and children, who feel the impact of war the most. I do not want to go into further detail, but the 30 active front lines Mr. Lowcock mentioned speak for themselves. It is good that the situation in October was slightly better than in previous months, but, of course, the overall picture remains extremely grim.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source

33. “Turning to the humanitarian and human rights situation, which is obviously still extremely dire, I would like to begin by referring to the report of the Independent Group in Geneva, which shows that basic human rights are constantly being violated by all parties involved in the conflict. There is no excuse for killing, torturing or abusing innocent people, and all parties need to comply with their responsibilities under human rights law. The perpetrators must be held accountable for their crimes. In that context, we would also find it useful to hear from the Group of Eminent Experts directly. As for the humanitarian situation, Mr.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source

34. “With regard to the broader consultations, the process must be inclusive, as many speakers have mentioned before me, and involve women, youth, civil society and different regional groups. The failure to fully implement the Stockholm Agreement - a failure that we deplore - must not prevent the parties from participating in the Special Envoy's process towards a broader political settlement to finally end the conflict without any further delay. We call on all actors to engage constructively with the proposals presented by the Special Envoy. Let me also mention that Germany remains committed to playing its part in supporting the political process wherever we can, for example, by facilitating meetings at different levels.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source

35. “We would also like to commend the ongoing talks in Jeddah facilitated by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. We welcome the significant progress achieved so far and hope for the swift and successful conclusion of the talks. This dialogue is an important contribution to the political process and underlines the importance of an inclusive approach to a broader political framework agreement. The preservation of the territorial integrity of Yemen should be an underlying principle of the talks. In addition, we support the Special Envoy's continued efforts to build confidence among the parties, in particular with regard to the port of Al-Hudaydah, the use of revenues and the Sana'a airport.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source

36. “First of all, let me thank our briefers, Martin Griffiths and Mark Lowcock, for their comprehensive briefings. We very much welcome the encouraging signs of hope for the political process referred to by Martin Griffiths, while we recognize that these signs are still extremely fragile. We welcome the fact that concrete steps have been taken in the last days and weeks that have led to a positive change. We welcome the announcement by the Houthis to suspend missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, which has been followed by a reduction in the number of attacks and by the release of several hundred prisoners. These are steps in the right direction, and we hope that they will contribute to building confidence among the parties and open the door for re-engagement in the political process.”

    2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source

37. “We must remain closely engaged and be ready to adapt our response to the crisis quickly and nimbly, including in the start-up phase of BINUH, which we wish every success in implementing its important mandate.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

38. “We therefore encourage the Haitian Government and opposition to make use ofinternational assistance by accepting offers of mediation. Finally, with regard to the development of the Haitian National Police, and looking back at the progress that has been achieved over the past 15 years, we welcome and salute the increasing self-sufficiency of the Haitian National Police in providing security across the country, while also recognizing that certain gaps still exist, as the Under-Secretary-General pointed out in his briefing. It will be imperative to further strengthen the capacity of the police. In conclusion, I want to say that the past weeks have proved how volatile and unpredictable the situation remains.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

39. “Any spoilers of the transition, including criminal gangs and those who support them, need to understand that there will be consequences and that there will be no impunity for crimes. Like France, Germany would strongly support the Council publicly expressing its concerns about the situation in Haiti in the follow-up to today's debate. Ending a l5-year United Nations peacekeeping engagement is the very opposite of business as usual and deserves the Council's appreciation. It also provides a good opportunity to say something about the way ahead and the continued United Nations commitment to Haiti in difficult political circumstances. We are worried about the persistent political deadlock in Haiti and deeply disappointed with the failure of the national authorities and political stakeholders to find a lasting solution.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

40. “Rather than sticking mechanistically to benchmarks, we must take a regular and comprehensive look at the security and socioeconomic situation. In that context, we very much welcome the fact that the President of the Economic and Social Council has joined us at this morning's briefing. The transition to a non-peacekeeping United Nations presence in Haiti comes at a moment when the country finds itself in the midst of a multidimensional crisis. We are deeply concerned about the recent developments and violent events in Haiti. It goes without saying that freedom of assembly and freedom of expression must be respected. But all protests have to be peaceful; collaborating with armed groups is completely unacceptable. We strongly condemn all actions that undermine democratic processes and the rule of law.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

41. “Haiti is one of the countries in the world most vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. For Haiti, the effects of climate change constitute a threat multiplier, as they threaten to further destabilize the country, create new conflicts over increasingly diminishing resources and derail peacebuilding and stabilization efforts. As the Security Council, we need to include the security-related effects of climate change into our overall assessments and decision-making. To do so, we need a proper information base, including a substantial risk assessment. With regard to the way forward, we encourage BINUH and the Government of Haiti to agree on specific targets for each indicator as soon as possible. Today, it is crucial that we get the transition right.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

42. “We would like to emphasize the need for BINUH to be appropriately equipped and staffed from the time it begins its operations. A seamless transition from MINUJUSTH to BINUH is crucial. Germany strongly supports the new approach to the benchmarks, which reflects the mutually supportive relationship between the peace and security pillar and the development pillar of the United Nations system. We especially welcome that two of the benchmarks are contextual, as they reflect minimum conditions for socioeconomic progress to sustain stability in the country and enable progress towards sustainable development. We welcome in particular that one of the proposed indicators refers to increasing resilience to climate-related threats, including through disaster management and risk mitigation.”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

43. “First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his comprehensive briefing. I would also like to extend a particularly warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Gustavo Meza-Cuadra, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru. Today's withdrawal of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) marks the first time in 15 years that Haiti will not have a United Nations peacekeeping operation present on its soil. We would like to commend the women and men of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti and MINUJUSTH who dedicated their efforts and sacrifices to contributing to the stabilization of Haiti. Today, the United Nations is embarking on a new partnership with the country. We enthusiastically welcome the start- up of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH).”

    2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source

44. “Lastly, we encourage the Government to extend the presence of State institutions to remote and conflict- affected areas in order to create a secure and stable environment for all Colombians.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

45. “In connection with the security situation, which remains concerning, especially in rural areas, social leaders and human rights defenders who support the peace agreement and the resulting policies, such as land restitution, continue to be at particular risk. We are also worried that indigenous leaders, women leaders and women's rights defenders are facing additional security threats. The elevated number of killings that Mr. Ruiz Massieu mentioned in his briefing obviously remains alarming, especially within the context of the upcoming holding of local and regional elections, which might lead to further tensions. Therefore, we also welcome the signing of the National Pact for Political Culture and Non-Violence during the Electoral Campaign by 12 political parties.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

46. “Reforms that may lead to a growing sense of uncertainty about their legal status among former fighters could be seriously detrimental to the consolidation of the peace process. With regard to the relevant institutions and the issue offunding, which other colleagues have also mentioned, it is important to ensure that all Ministries and entities entrusted with the implementation of the peace process receive adequate funding. Therefore, we very much welcome the fact that the proposed budget includes a 15-per cent increase for the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

47. “In that regard, we would like to commend the Mission for its youth, peace and security strategy and regular reporting on the issue. A second more specific point concerns providing support for the institutions of the peace agreement. The extremely valuable work of the Truth Commission, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, and the Unit for the Search for Persons deemed Missing in the Context of and Due to the Armed Conflict gives hope that Colombia will be able to overcome the deeply entrenched legacy of conflict and achieve true reconciliation. The independence and proper functioning of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and the other components of the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition are of crucial importance.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

48. “Following the expiration of the legal status of the territorial areas for training and reintegration, we commend the Government for its responsible handling of the transition and the FARC for its constructive role. We welcome in particular their joint visits to the territorial areas. However, we also call on all actors to pay more attention to the situation of the more than 8,000 former combatants who reside outside the former territorial areas for training and reintegration and face even greater challenges in terms of security, basic services and productive opportunities. In the context of the reintegration of former FARC-EP members, we are also convinced that even more attention needs to be paid to the implementation of the gender provisions of the peace agreement, and the same applies to young people.”

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49. “Council unity and engagement on Colombia remain equally important and must be preserved, particularly if and when the peace process is faced with obstacles. The support of the international community has helped Colombians realize their aspirations for a more peaceful future. In that regard, let me commend the key role that is being played by the United Nations Verification Mission and agencies working in Colombia. Let me also underline that Germany will also continue to strongly support Colombia on its way to sustainable peace. Among several other specific aspects relating to the implementation of the peace agreement, one is obviously the reintegration of former FARC-EP members.”

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50. “We strongly condemn the decision by a group of former commanders from the Fuerza Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) to take up arms again, but we welcome the immediate rejection of their announcement by the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun (FARC) party and the widespread expressions of commitment to the peace process from former combatants across the country. We also very much welcome President Duque's reaffirmation of his commitment to reintegrating the vast majority of former combatants who laid down their weapons in good faith and remain part of the reintegration process. It is now even more important to redouble our efforts and accelerate the implementation of the peace accord in a comprehensive way to prove the FARC-EP dissidents wrong.”

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