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first: 2017-03-15
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“Daniel Kipfer Fasciati, for his work, which is vital for the credibility, fairness and effectiveness of the sanctions regime. The fight against terrorism is not a sprint but, obviously, a marathon. Let me focus on four, although by no means exhaustive, key elements in fighting terrorism and conducting counter-terrorism operations from the point of view of Germany. First, measures must also include countering the financing of terrorism. As the current holder of the vice-presidency of the Financial Action Task Force, Germany is particularly committed to supporting its work as the international standard-setter in that regard.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“First of all, I thank Mr. Vladimir Voronkov and Ms. Michele Coninsx for their briefings. I also thank the various United Nations entities and the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team for preparing an excellent report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/6l2). As the report states, the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) remains imminent and substantial, albeit in a different manner. It is crucial that we continue our efforts to prevent the continuation of ISIL as an underground network. Terrorist groups like ISIL and Al-Qaida have proven that they are quick at adapting to changing circumstances. In that context, I want to commend the Ombudsperson of the ISIL/Da'esh and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, Mr.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“Therefore, we call on all sides to refrain from further escalation. Before I conclude, I will make two brief remarks. First, with regard to the importance of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in our view UNRWA remains indispensable to meeting the basic needs of Palestinian refugees. As the largest bilateral donor, Germany remains committed to UNRWA and continues to significantly contribute to the Agency's budget. Lastly, concerning Lebanon, in view of the recent incidents with regard to Lebanon, as we heard from the Special Coordinator, we call on all sides to cease violations of resolution 1701 (2006) and exercise maximum restraint in order to avoid any escalation.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“One of the main obstacles to a political settlement is the ongoing Israeli occupation and the continued settlement activities in the territories occupied in 1967. The continued expansion of settlement activity by Israel is a matter of great concern. We firmly reiterate our position that settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories are illegal under international law and undermine the prospect for a negotiated two-State solution. The recent decision of the Government of Israel to build more than 2,000 housing units in settlements in the occupied West Bank and this week's announcement of an additional 300 housing units in one of the Israeli settlements only fuel the already heightened palpable tensions between Israel and the Palestinian sides, especially in the run-up to the September elections in Israel.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“With regard to the recent developments that the Special Coordinator referred to, we are appalled by the repeated deadly attacks on Israeli civilians in the West Bank in the past weeks and strongly condemn the repeated rocket attacks by Hamas or other groups from Gaza into Israeli territory, which put Israeli security and the lives of civilians at risk. That increase in violence is deeply worrying. It makes the resumption of much needed dialogue even more difficult and will only create further suffering. It cannot be justified and must stop immediately. Concerning the recent incidents on the Al-Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount, we recall the paramount importance of the agreed status quo for keeping the peace at that unique site.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“Joint efforts to restore a political perspective for the resumption of the peace process are urgently needed. We support any attempts to restart meaningful direct talks and negotiations between the parties, with the objective of achieving lasting peace. We therefore call on all parties to refrain from taking unilateral measures and counter collectively the negative developments on the ground, which are undermining the viability of a negotiated two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on the internationally agreed parameters.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“Should such statements become Government policy or law, it would constitute a clear violation of international law, which prohibits the acquisition of territory by force. It is a truism that there is no fast track to peace. However, bypassing the most controversial questions in the process by taking them off the table or creating facts on the ground will not lead to sustainable peace. Germany will not recognize any changes to the 4 June 1967 lines, including with regard to Jerusalem, other than those agreed by the parties through negotiations. Nonetheless, I would like to underscore once more that Germany remains steadfast in its commitment to the security of Israel as a Jewish and Democratic State. We will not be silent when Israel's security or right to exist is questioned or compromised.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“First of all, let me begin by extending a very warm welcome to you, Mr. President; it is great to have you here in New York. Let me also thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his comprehensive and unfortunately, once again, very sobering report. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is first and foremost a political conflict that requires a political solution. Germany therefore remains fully and firmly committed to a negotiated two-State solution based on the internationally agreed parameters as the only viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As already stated last month (see S/PV.8583), we are extremely concerned about repeated statements from various sides in Israel calling for an annexation of all or parts of the West Bank.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“In our view, one possible option could be a special political mission, jointly led by the United Nations and the AU with a strong focus on peacebuilding and mediation. We now need to think strategically regarding the way ahead. The withdrawal of UNAMID must not be rushed but conducted in a responsible and sustainable manner in order to avoid a security vacuum and, most importantly, a possible relapse into conflict. The conditions on the ground must be right and international and national capacities must be in place first before the transition. It must be ensured that the UNAMID tasks are taken care of and that we do not leave a vacuum that provides a new opportunity for tension and conflict.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“UNAMID continues to play an important role in protecting civilians, fostering the rule of law and tackling the root causes of the conflict. Crucially, it has a strong mediation capacity. UNAMID could be an important partner for peace for the new Government. The Security Council now needs to consider how the international community could best support peace in Darfur in the light of the new realities in the Sudan. As the Council, we must look into options to provide the necessary international support for the Sudan beyond the lifespan of UNAMID. Germany is therefore very interested in hearing from the United Nations and the AU in the joint report requested by the Council for October the nature of such support.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“That is why, among the many economic and political priorities with which the authorities in Khartoum are confronted, securing lasting peace in Darfur must not be an afterthought but at the core of the Government's agenda. The history of the Sudan has shown that the marginalization, exclusion and discontent on the peripheries lead to instability in the whole of the country. For that reason, from our point of view, it is crucial that the new Government take up the challenge and regain the trust of all Darfuris. Let me turn to the African Union (AU)-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), The United Nations and the African Union, through UNAMID, are partners for the new Government to secure lasting peace in Darfur.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“There are huge challenges ahead for the new Government in Khartoum regarding the unresolved conflicts in Darfur and the two Areas. There is no automatic peace dividend for Darfur emanating from the political changes in Khartoum. Under-Secretary- General Lacroix and Commissioner Chergui have just reminded us of the pending security challenges in Darfur. A comprehensive peace deal for Darfur is still missing. Hence it is important to recall and welcome the commitments of the new Government to conduct peace talks with armed groups. Peace in Khartoum must be extended also to Darfur. We fully agree with Commissioner Chergui's analysis that overall peace in the Sudan does not automatically lead to peace in Darfur but that the goal to achieve lasting peace also in Darfur needs additional efforts.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“The new Government and the people of the Sudan now need the substantial support of the international community to ensure a successful transition. We intend to use the opportunity of the upcoming ministerial week of the General Assembly for an in-depth exchange on how the international community can support the transition process in Khartoum. Germany has been actively engaged in the past and present through the friends of the Sudan on mediation and other stabilization efforts as well as in the field of humanitarian assistance. There is no question that we will continue to support the Sudan in these times of change. It is in that spirit that the German Foreign Minister, Mr. Heiko Maas, will travel to the Sudan next week.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“Let me first of all thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Commissioner Cherguifortheircomprehensiveandinsightfulbriefings. Let me start by commending the agreement signed on 17 August and the establishment of the transitional Government. We acknowledge and commend the people of the Sudan for bringing about that peaceful change. It is important that perpetrators should be held accountable for the violence against peaceful protesters and be brought to justice. What we are now witnessing in Khartoum are central steps towards achieving a peaceful future for the Sudan. That is good news, which the Security Council also underlined in its press statement (SC/13927) last week. It is indeed a unique opportunity.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“The achievements made under that Treaty in five decades are remarkable, but in 2020 we must build on those achievements and lay the groundwork for its future, which also requires a credible recommitment to nuclear disarmament.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“Secondly, we need a road map that will get us back on track with disarmament by preserving and further developing existing arms-control arrangements. The contribution of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty to security and stability cannot be overestimated. In the current security environment, it is essential to maintain verified limitations ofthe biggest strategic arsenals and to extend and build on that landmark Treaty. Russia and the United States have a responsibility in that regard. Before concluding, let me turn also to next year's fiftieth anniversary of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the bedrock of nuclear-disarmament and non-proliferation diplomacy.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“In spite of, and due, to these worrisome developments, Germany is more than ever convinced that the issues of non-proliferation, disarmament and arms control need to be priority issues on the agenda of the international community as a whole and at large. Against this background, two things are needed, and Foreign Minister Heiko Maas made these points on the occasion of the Security Council meeting on the NPT held in this Chamber on 2 April (see S/PV.8500). First, tangible steps must be taken to reduce the risk of inadvertent escalation. More transparency and dialogue on nuclear doctrines, force postures in military contexts, crisis-proof communication lines, declaratory restraint and reduced ambiguity can all significantly contribute to a more predictable and stable security environment.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“This is extremely regrettable because, in our view, we cannot afford an erosion of the global disarmament architecture and need to redouble efforts to preserve and strengthen it. The future of global arms control concerns us all and is a matter for the Security Council to discuss. The United States test of a conventional cruise missile by itself does not warrant the attention of the Council. Russia's violation of the INF Treaty is part of a broader pattern of behaviour in which Russia violates, circumvents and avoids the implementation of a number of its agreements in the area of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation. Russia's actions have contributed to a disturbing development, namely, the overall erosion of the arms-control architecture, the development of new capabilities and serious proliferation trends.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu for her comprehensive briefing. Under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, almost 3,000 ground-based intermediate-range missiles were verifiably destroyed. The INF Treaty was an important pillar and a real cornerstone of Euro- Atlantic security and a contribution to disarmament in the context of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Germany has followed the recent demise ofthe INF Treaty with great concern. But let us be very clear: the Russian Federation bears the sole responsibility for the recent demise of the INF Treaty. It is the Russian Federation that developed and fielded a missile system - the 9M729 missile system - which violated the INF Treaty and causes significant risk to Euro-Atlantic security.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“We call upon the Somali Government to advance gender equality and ensure women's full and effective participation in the implementation of the transition plan as well as in current electoral processes. On a more positive note before I conclude, we very much welcome the commitment of the Somali Government to work with the United Nations and the Office of the Special Representative to develop a new national action plan to end sexual violence in conflict. Thirdly and lastly, I would also like to add my words to those who strongly encourage the Somali authorities to cooperate with the United Nations Panel ofExperts to address the shortcomings in implementing the sanctions regime.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“As documented in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/661), cases of conflict-related violence are still often underreported throughout Somalia, especially due to cultural and social factors and the limited availability of police and justice services. Access to justice and the enhancement of respective capabilities within Somali institutions are therefore essential to enforce accountability. In line with resolution 2467 (2019), survivors must be at the centre of all efforts, and medical and psychological care and opportunities for economic participation and legal protection are some of the key aspects. In order to actively prevent and address sexual violence, it remains essential to recognize and tackle gender inequality as the root cause and driver of sexual violence.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Lastly, on the humanitarian situation, given what we have heard today, we continue to be deeply concerned about the very difficult humanitarian situation. More than 2 million people are severely food-insecure, and that has worsened due to insufficient rainfalls and ongoing conflicts. In 2017, the Federal Government, the federal member states, the United Nations and humanitarian organizations, together with donors, were able to avert an even worse humanitarian catastrophe. It continues to be urgent to continue those efforts. Secondly and briefly, on Special Representative of the Secretary-General Patten's briefing, we very much welcome her visit to Somalia.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Although we are in the very last hours before those elections take place, we still hope that such a compromise can still be reached. With regard to security, for the effective and timely implementation of the security transition plan, a comprehensive approach involving joint and coordinated planning and operation is essential. In particular - as noted by many, especially by the African Union Mission in Somalia itself - force generation and integration, as well as the training of new police officers, are key. That requires Somali ownership and buy-in from all stakeholders and partners. The progress made in the preparations for the building up of five forward operating bases for the Somali police is yet another milestone in strengthening the role of the Somali police and the security architecture.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“We believe that coordination meetings should be resumed and take place regularly in order to resolve the remaining differences. In View ofthe 2020 elections, political processes must noticeably catch up. We see federalism as key to achieving sustainable peace. A strong Federal Government and strong federal member states do not exclude but support one another. As many other speakers before me have said, we are also deeply concerned about the electoral process in the federal member states, especially in Jubaland tomorrow. There is high potential for escalation, which could potentially destabilize the region. Right now, we still have two separate processes, but we need a single agreed electoral process, and that requires some compromise.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“We fully support the efforts of the United Nations and joint international efforts to help stabilize Somalia. The upcoming Somalia Partnership Forum will be a good opportunity to take stock of mutually agreed commitments and to set priorities for the coming months. With regard to the coming months, we agree with Special Representative of the Secretary-General Swan's assessment that we need accelerated efforts in the next month to reach the ambitious goals for the 2020-2021 general elections. For that to succeed, we need constructive cooperation between the Federal Government of Somalia and the federal member states on accomplishing the constitutional review, adopting the electoral law and delivering on the security reform agenda.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Let me begin by thanking our two Special Representatives of the Secretary- General, Mr. James Swan and Ms. Pramila Patten, for their comprehensive briefings. I would also like to extend a particularly warm welcome to Mr. Swan, who is joining us in the Council for the first time. I further thank Ambassador Madeira and Ms. Amina Arale for their very insightful briefings. The situation in Somalia continues to be volatile and fragile, and, for that reason, I will make a few remarks from our point of view on three aspects. First, I will address the political, security and humanitarian aspects. We would like to start by expressing our appreciation for the work of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, James Swan, and his team.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“In that vein, we also call on all United Nations Members to fully respect their obligations to contribute to Libya's peace and stability, and in particular to respect the arms embargo, in line with relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2019-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8595 (2019) · source
“To that end, it is imperative that all Libyan parties commit to a permanent ceasefire and a return to a United Nations-facilitated political process that paves the way for lasting peace, political stability and unified institutions. We therefore call on all parties to return to the negotiating table. We strongly support the three-point plan that Special Representative Salame has proposed, aimed at reviving an inclusive political process under United Nations auspices. We ask all international actors to support the implementation of the three-point plan and use their influence to bring all parties back to the political process.”
2019-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8595 (2019) · source
“The Eid truce could be the first step and the parties need to hear an unequivocal message from the Council today. The truce needs to hold so as to relieve the suffering among civilians and to open the door for a return to the negotiating table. The only solution to the conflict is political, not military. Therefore, we appeal to all international actors to impress upon the parties the importance of preserving the truce. Today we focus on the next hours and days in Libya. The commitment of the parties to honouring the truce is of key importance and no effort should be spared to successfully implement it. At the same time, we need to look simultaneously beyond the next few days and hours.”
2019-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8595 (2019) · source
“We express our firm support to all UNSMIL staff members, under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Mr. Salame', and their tireless work for peace and stability for the benefit of all people in Libya. Secondly, these events also remind us of the tragedy suffered by the people in Libya and of the extremely high number of people in Libya who have lost their lives or been injured or displaced due to the outbreak of hostilities since the beginning of April. We therefore very much welcome the announcements by the parties to honour the truce proposed by Special Representative Salame on 29 July for the Bid Al-Adha festivities. It is high time for the fighting to stop and for the humanitarian disaster caused by it to finally end.”
2019-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8595 (2019) · source
“We thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Africa for her update and briefing. We strongly condemn the cowardly attack that took the lives of staff members of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and injured others, including Libyan nationals. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and the people of those injured and killed. Our thoughts and prayers are with them today. We look forward to the results of the investigation into the incident by the local authorities and trust that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. Today's events remind us of two things. First of all, they again remind us of the laudable courage and determination with which United Nations mission staff all over the world carry out their duties in difficult and dangerous environments.”
2019-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8595 (2019) · source
“It therefore has a crucial role to play in the prosecution of crimes committed during the Syrian conflict. We will continue to support the work of the International Impartial and Independent Mechanism and of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic and to pursue accountability in order to achieve justice for the victims and eventually enable national reconciliation and sustainable peace.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“The Syrian regime should also provide families with notifications of the burial sites of all detainees, abductees and missing persons who have deceased. Not even allowing families to grieve and to know about their loved one's fate only adds to the abominable crimes committed by the regime in its prisons. The crimes and atrocities committed on all sides during the Syrian conflict, including horrific accounts of murder, torture and sexual violence in Syrian prisons, must be investigated and the perpetrators brought to justice. National reconciliation and lasting peace in Syria will not be possible without accountability. The International Impartial and Independent Mechanism has become a central repository of information and evidence of the crimes committed in Syria.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“The Syrian regime must immediately release all political prisoners and arbitrarily held detainees. It must agree to a timetable for identifying and releasing all detained individuals. It is crucial that the Syrian regime publish a comprehensive list of the names of all detainees and inform the families of the tens of thousands of missing persons about the fate of their loved ones. As we heard this morning during the briefing, the regime simultaneously issued thousands of death notifications for detained and missing persons - listing heart failure or stroke as the cause of death. Often, groups of people detained in the same facility share death dates, making summary executions seem likely. That must be further investigated.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“Calling them terrorists in order to create a pretext for their arrest and torture is scandalous and extremely cynical. The crimes committed against detainees in the Syrian regime's prisons are broadly documented. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry has rightfully named such crimes war crimes. Arbitrary arrests, torture, sexual violence, enforced disappearances and executions in Syrian prisons must stop immediately. While we welcome the four prisoner exchanges facilitated by the Astana working group on detentions and abductions in the Syrian conflict, given the high estimates of detained and missing Syrians, those reciprocal low-level exchanges are clearly insufficient. Considering that the majority are being detained by the Syrian regime, the regime's insistence on reciprocal exchanges is unacceptable.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“According to estimates by the Syrian Network for Human Rights, around 1,700 persons were arbitrarily arrested and more than 140 persons died from torture in the Syrian regime's prisons this year alone. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic has called this systematic pattern of mass arrests and enforced disappearance by the Syrian regime a widespread and systematic attack against the civilian population. The Syrian regime continues to arbitrarily detain thousands of innocent Syrians merely because they dare to make use of their freedom of expression. It has tortured thousands of innocent Syrians to death merely because they dared to ask for political reforms and freedom in Syria. We are talking about ordinary people and engaged citizens.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“Resolution 2254 (2015) is very clear. It calls on the parties to immediately release any arbitrarily detained persons, particularly women and children. But today's meeting on detainees and missing persons in Syria reminds us that, eight years after the beginning of the conflict and five years after the publication of the Caesar photos, the situation in Syrian prisons is still unbearable. For example, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, at least 140,000 individuals are still detained or have disappeared at the hands of the main parties to the conflict in Syria. It is important to note that it is reported that Syrian regime forces account for around 90 per cent of those cases. More than 14,000 have allegedly died due to torture. And this gruesome practice is still ongoing.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“First, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing, as well as Ms. Amina Khoulani and Dr. Hala for sharing their moving stories with us. The losses and heavy blows of fate they and your families have suffered stand for thousands of other Syrian families who have lost loved ones in Syrian prisons or are still left in the dark about their fate or whereabouts. We welcome that Special Envoy Pedersen has made concrete action on the issue of detainees, abductees and missing persons one of his five priorities. We support his efforts and his engagement with the Syrian parties and all the relevant States. We hope that his efforts will soon result in meaningful and tangible progress on this issue. We agree with his assessment that progress on this issue would be an important confidence-building measure.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“It is clear, however, that for long-term reconciliation and reintegration of children affected by armed conflict, we need community-based programmes anchored in a child-rights approach that complements accountability mechanisms. All too often, staying with armed groups appears to be a more viable option for children than being released into an environment with no basic services, no education and, crucially, no psychosocial support. That underlines the urgent need for more predictable long-term resources for integration, and we are encouraged by the work of UNICEF and the Special Representative in looking at reintegration more fundamentally. We hope to soon be able to examine concrete suggestions for improvement.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“In that context, we particularly look forward to the upcoming debate about the Geneva Conventions, under the Polish presidency's initiative. Lastly, I want to share a few words on accountability and integration. In our view, the most effective way to prevent grave violations is to ensure that there is accountability instead of impunity. Impunity regarding violations against children must be stopped. In Myanmar, for example, accountability for mass atrocities, including sexual violence, killings and maimings in Rakhine, is wanting. Germany also reiterates its fullest confidence in the work of the International Criminal Court in ensuring accountability as well as that of international investigative mechanisms, such as those set up by the Human Rights Council.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“Finally, as initiators of resolution 1998 (2011), on attacks on schools and hospitals, we condemn all such attacks, which contravene international law, in the strongest terms. We have seen such attacks in Syria and Afghanistan. With 225 recorded attacks on schools and hospitals in Syria, the number for 2018 was at an all- time high since the beginning of the conflict. We urge all States to sign on to the Safe Schools Declaration. Germany is working hard to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law so as to prevent all six grave violations documented by the Secretary- General's report (S/2019/509). That is why, together with France, we are drawing up a humanitarian call for action to improve compliance with international law and humanitarian principles, to be presented in September.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“Despite the strict verification requirements, the Secretary-General was able to confirm appallingly high figures in some cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Somalia, for example. In April this year, the Security Council called for a more consistent focus on the gender-specific nature of sexual violence against all affected populations, including men and boys, and recognized the situation of children born out of sexual violence. We will keep our attention on these issues and we need to ensure non-discriminatory and multisectoral assistance to all child survivors of sexual violence. That also must include access to sexual and reproductive health services.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“We deeply regret, as many speakers before is have, that 10 years after the adoption of resolution 1882 (2009), there seems to be no end in sight for the killing and maiming of children. In fact, we have been reminded of the fact that the numbers are unfortunately at a record high. The Secretary-General has identified Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen as cases of particular concern. The use of explosive weapons in populated areas needs to be avoided at all costs in that regard. In Syria alone, air strikes, barrel bombs and cluster munitions have killed and maimed over 1,850 children, which is both unacceptable and tragically unnecessary. We also deeply concerned about sexual and gender- based violence, the levels of which are constantly underreported in the monitoring and reporting mechanisms, owing to the difficulty of verification.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“We also very much appreciate her cooperation with the European Union and with NATO, where we have supported the position of Senior Children and Armed Conflict Adviser. Since much of the work on children in armed conflict is entrusted to child-protection advisers in United Nations peacekeeping operations, Germany underlines the need United Nations missions to be given adequate resources in this regard, which is especially important since human rights and other protection functions have in some cases been consolidated, and thus the distinct role of child-protection adviser needs to be preserved. Secondly, let me say a few words on the grave violations described in the report.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“It will open further avenues for engagement by the United Nations. We would therefore encourage Special Representative Gamba to continue to work towards concluding and implementing action plans with the listed parties and further engage the countries mentioned in the narrative of the report. In this vein, we also welcome Special Representative Gamba's recent travel to Mali and the Central African Republic, her recent public statements about situations of concern and her successful efforts to conclude an action plan with the Syrian Democratic Forces. We encourage her to dig even deeper into the issue of children deprived of liberty for alleged association with armed groups, for example in Nigeria and Iraq. We will specifically be providing funding to her Office to engage in more regional prevention programmes as per resolution 2427 (2018).”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“We take our commitment to children's rights seriously and see our engagement in the Working Group on Children in Armed Conflict as an important part of that. I would like to thank Belgium for its excellent chairmanship of the Working Group. We are pleased that under Belgium's leadership the Group has been able to agree on strong conclusions on Syria and Myanmar this year and has developed more innovative ways of following up on its conclusions. Let me focus on three brief points. First of all, on the United Nations framework for children in armed conflict, we welcome the annual report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/509) and note the listings contained in the annexes. We are aware that this is not an easy exercise, but there is intrinsic value in the report and the listing.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Poland, His Excellency Mr. Jacek Czaputowicz, for convening this important debate. Today some 420 million children worldwide are affected by conflict. We therefore face the real danger that the Security Council sits idly by as a whole generation of children grows up without knowing peace and without having access to basic services and education. We need to change that, and I would like to extend our utmost appreciation to Ms. Kamara and Mr. Awan for briefly showing us the way forward and reminding us of the brutal realities on the ground. I also thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Gamba for Children and Armed Conflict and Ms. Henrietta Fore for their outstanding and important work. Germany is proud to be one of the largest donors to UNICEF.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“I am pleased to note that, via an update of 22 May, the Secretariat informed the Committee that a Tunisian appeals court had decided to release Mr. Kartas from detention. The Committee continues to follow the case, which has legally not been concluded, and looks forward to a further update from the Secretariat in due course on the status of the legal proceedings in Tunisia against Mr. Kartas, while recalling resolution 2441 (2018), paragraph 16, which "urges all States to cooperate fully with the Committee and the Panel", as well as the 1946 Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations.”
2019-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8588 (2019) · source
“The Committee would like to highlight that for individuals also subject to an assets freeze who seek to travel, the Council has provided for exemptions in paragraph 19 of resolution 1970 (2011) and that the Committee has elaborated corresponding exemption procedures in its guidelines. In connection with the sanctions list, I would like to note that, as of3 July, the Committee is considering proposals, submitted by a Member State, for the designation of three individuals involved in a criminal network that illicitly exploits crude oil and other natural resources in Libya. Finally, in my previous report to the Security Council (see S/PV. 8530), I had referred to the arrest and detention in Tunisia of a member of the Panel of Experts, Mr. MoncefKartas, on 26 March.”
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“The Committee has been dealing with guidance requests from Member States - one on the scope of the arms embargo, which is still under consideration, and another on the applicability of the assets freeze measures in relation to a particular entity. With respect to the travel ban, the Committee is considering an exemption request, pursuant to paragraph 16 (a) ofresolution 1970 (2011), for Ms. Aisha Qadhafi. Furthermore, the Committee determined that the continued presence, beyond 23 May, of Mr. Qadhaf Al-Dam in Egypt, in the absence of an approved extension of the exemption by the Committee, was in non-compliance with the travel ban measure. Previously, Libya, as the country of nationality, had sought such extensions from the Committee.”
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