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“Germany not only mediates directly, as in the case of Ukraine, but also supports more than 30 peace processes by sending mediation experts and assists in dialogue processes on the regional and local levels. Independent and third-party actors are close and important cooperation partners in those endeavours. We also work in close cooperation with local communities, both on the settlement of disputes and climate protection issues. Many speakers before me have alluded to the important nexus between climate change and security. As climate change is often a driver of instability, we therefore feel that we have to look more Closely into that issue, including when it comes to conflict prevention and mediation. The nexus among climate issues, sustainable development, security and peace promotion is, from our point of View, very relevant.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Women mediators are an especially important part of successful and sustainable mediation efforts. Germany is an active supporter of the women and peace and security agenda, including during our time as an elected member of the Council. Before I conclude, let me say a few words on what we are doing nationally to promote conflict prevention and mediation. Our approach to peace mediation adheres to the United Nations guiding principles for mediation, and we will continue working closely with other United Nations Member States to increase the role of mediation as an instrument to prevent conflict and sustain peace. In two days, on 14 June, the Federal Foreign Office will launch its own peace mediation framework in Berlin and discuss it with cooperation partners.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Police work is often the best way to achieve prevention. In many operations, police can be used much more significantly, and we should always consider the use of preventive police work wherever it makes sense. Now, many colleagues have already alluded to the issue of inclusion, which I would also like to underline. When it comes to mediation and conflict prevention, what we always need is an inclusive process. Peace processes cannot be sustainable when they involve only those in power or those who hold guns. They obviously need to involve a broad range of parties, elites and local actors, including women and youth. Experience has shown that the most successful peace processes are supported by the population and benefit from the buy- in of all concerned groups.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“The same applies to conflict prevention. Conflict prevention remains a key priority for our membership of the Security Council. It is a topic in which we have invested politically and financially. We are the largest donor to the Joint United Nations Development Programme-United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Programme on Building National Capacities for Conflict Prevention and have also invested considerable resources into our own Foreign Office, with a dedicated early warning unit. At the same time, I would like to underline that the Council should use the entire toolbox at its disposal when it comes to conflict prevention. Very often, we focus on the use of the military in peacekeeping operations. We feel that we should invest more time and energy into considering the use of police in peace operations.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“The Council's work would be alleviated, much more efficient and much better geared towards fulfilling its mandate according to the Charter of the United Nations if it were not merely reactive. For example, when it comes to mediation, the transitions from peacekeeping to peacebuilding often occur in environments of political transformation of the peace process. Mediation on different tracks needs to be included when transforming the United Nations presence in a country in order to align international support to expectations and deal-making on the ground. We believe that the United Nations, and in particular its Mediation Support Unit, should remain a strong actor in mediation. That is also why we - Germany - are one of the main donors to the Mediation Support Unit, with a contribution of â‚¬3 million in 2018.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“That helps to identify grievances that, ifleft unaddressed, can lead to conflict. Human rights standards should not be used negatively only for naming and shaming, but should be used positively to provide a framework to devise sustainable solutions to address those grievances. Human rights can thus make mediation processes better geared towards conflict prevention. The Security Council can play a powerful role in preventing conflict and in mediation processes and should make use of it with regard to its mandate of maintaining peace and security. Our Indonesian colleague just reminded us of that core task of the Council. We also feel that the Council should, more often, not only identify early warning but go from early warning to early action. That would be very important.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“It can help bridge the societal and ideological divisions between conflicting parties because it covers the entire spectrum, from conflict prevention and supporting ceasefire negotiations to implementing agreements and the political reform processes arising from them. We are convinced that we need to think of prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding as a continuum. Mediation processes can serve as a starting point for additional support efforts, for example in cases of pending comprehensive transformation processes, such as demilitarization, promotion of the rule of law and security sector or constitutional reform. In such situations, mediating in conflict means creating entry points for further engagement. In all such efforts, human rights also play a very crucial role in mediation processes, as well as in conflict prevention.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Let me also thank Her Excellency Ms. Mary Robinson and His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon for their briefings. Germany very much welcomes the Secretary- General's vision and priorities, which strongly focus on conflict prevention and resolution. We highly appreciate the work of the United Nations good offices, notably through the Special Envoys and Special Representatives of the Secretary-General. We need to support them in their often very challenging work. At the same time, we highly appreciate all the other ways in which the United Nations contributes to mediation efforts through special political missions and mediation support, which often remains invisible but is highly important for conflict resolution and prevention. Mediation is a key instrument for advancing the peaceful resolution of conflicts.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“I should just like to comment very briefly on a statement made by our Russian colleague. I want to register the fact that I found his remarks on the European Union, NATO and States that support Kosovo, as well as on the history of the conflict in 1998 and 1999, to be unfortunate, particularly unhelpful and partially insulting. I do not want to descend to that level and will therefore refrain from commenting in detail. The meeting rose at 1.25 pm.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“Let me conclude by citing another practical example for the need and benefit of closer regional cooperation. Together with our French partners, we have started an initiative to better control small arms, which are all too readily available in the region. Last week, the six countries met in Sarajevo to take stock of the situation, and we are encouraged by the progress achieved and the commitment to the initiative shown by the countries in the region.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“Before I conclude, let me cite two examples of our efforts, together with our partners, to implement Security Council decisions on the ground and to build sustainable peace by supporting concrete measures that meaningfully complement initiatives towards a comprehensive and sustainable agreement. The first example I would like to cite is that we support the effort in Kosovo to adopt and implement a survivor-centred approach to addressing conflict- related sexual violence, in line with resolution 2467 (2019). As mentioned by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2019/46l), the Jahjaga Foundation, the Embassy of Germany and the United Nations Kosovo team organized a conference on this topic on 8 March that adopted the so-called Pristina communique, focused on conflict-related sexual violence.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“That was very important, and it is equally important here that the immunity of United Nations personnel in each case be respected. I say that without prejudging any results of the ongoing investigation, obviously. With regard to the strategic review of UNMIK, we have stated previously that we believe it is high time for such a review. Since UNMIK was first mandated in 1999, the situation in Kosovo has changed drastically, and we believe that the Mission needs to adapt to that new reality. It is the Mission's operating environment that has changed, and it is time for a transition of many of the tasks of UNMIK, either to Kosovar institutions or to other international institutions that have taken over UNMIK's original role.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“Let me be clear regarding our views on this operation in general. Kosovo has every right to combat corruption and organized crime with determination and in accordance with the rule of law. We welcome efforts to combat criminal activities throughout Kosovo. These efforts should not be limited to but also include the north. At the same time, international personnel must be treated strictly in accordance with international law. We look forward to a swift and thorough investigation into the treatment of the personnel of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) on 28 May. Let me say in general that the immunity accorded to United Nations officials is very important. We discussed this in a different case about an expert on the Panel of Experts for Libya a few weeks ago.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“In that context, the vision of a greater Albania is counterproductive, and all the more so when it is uttered by leading politicians. We likewise urge the Serbian Government to refrain from actions that undermine an environment conducive to negotiations. This concerns, for example, efforts to persuade other countries to withdraw their recognition of Kosovo. Both parties need to tone down the rhetoric and communicate more clearly to their respective constituencies why comprehensive and sustainable agreement is in the mutual interest. Increased stability in both countries and the region brought about by such an agreement is clearly in the interest of all. Our position is well known. We remain convinced that border changes along ethnic lines do not contribute to such a solution. Let me just briefly refer to the police operation on 28 May.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“Pristina and Belgrade share the goal of EU membership and both sides share the responsibility to reduce tensions and continue the dialogue - "dialogue" meaning "real dialogue". Too often, this seems to be based on a belief in an equation that says monologue plus monologue equals dialogue. That seems to be a real problem. We need true, genuine and honest dialogue. We want to use our good offices to support that wherever we can. Good relations between both sides are in the interests of the people of Kosovo and Serbia. We call upon the Kosovo Government to revoke the tariffs on products from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Those tariffs contravene the Central European Free Trade Agreement and are a clear contradiction of Kosovo's regional integration efforts.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“Germany feels that this is a welcome opportunity to discuss forward-looking solutions. We are concerned that the Council should not be used or abused in attempts to rewrite or reinterpret history. We should try to come up with solutions in a concrete way. In that spirit, Germany affirms its commitment to the dialogue facilitated by the European Union (EU) and normalization between Pristina and Belgrade. Also in that spirit, Chancellor Merkel and President Macron hosted a meeting in Berlin on 29 April and will continue their efforts to support the EU-facilitated process and to restore the trust of both sides in the normalization dialogue. To that end, Chancellor Merkel also received Kosovo's Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj on 6 June in Berlin.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“The violations of the arms embargo therefore constitute a key impediment to a political solution, and the unhindered influx of weapons also carries the risk of a further destabilization of the neighbouring countries and the whole region. The European Union, as a direct neighbour, cannot and will not accept this. Lastly, the open breaches of the arms embargo imposed by this very Council diminish the credibility of the United Nations and the Security Council itself. It is time to redouble our efforts to assume our responsibility and act in close cooperation with Special Representative Salame to find ways to finally implement the arms embargo effectively.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8540 (2019) · source
“We therefore very much support the call of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salame on all actors to strictly implement the arms embargo. The influx of weapons contributes to the escalation of the conflict and leads to more victims and destruction in Libya, as Special Representative Salame pointed out in his recent briefing to the Security Council. Furthermore, the seemingly unlimited arms supply fuels the erroneous belief in a military solution to the conflict and contributes to the unwillingness of actors on the ground to agree on a ceasefire and resume the political process, as proposed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and supported by the vast majority of members of the international community.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8540 (2019) · source
“We very much welcome this renewal of the arms embargo on Libya for another 12 months through the adoption of resolution 2473 (2019), and call on the Council to intensify its efforts to halt all breaches of the arms embargo in order to stem the weapons flow into Libya. Through its inspection and investigation activities, the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean has made an important contribution against illicit arms trafficking and continues to contribute through its ongoing activities. In today's environment in Libya, the strict implementation of the arms embargo is more important than ever. The ongoing and flagrant violations of the arms embargo must not be accepted by the international community.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8540 (2019) · source
“The immunity of United Nations staff and experts is an important element of our multilateral system. It must be protected and upheld. We are encouraged by the most recent news from Tunis in that regard. We look forward to receiving more detailed information on the way forward.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“Increasing numbers of heavy weapons are being brought into Libya, despite the arms embargo imposed by the Council. The enormous influx of arms made available to parties to the conflict is one of the core causes of the humanitarian disaster in Libya, and we are gravely concerned about the ongoing violations. We urge all State and non-State actors to immediately take the necessary measures to ensure the strict implementation of the arms embargo. Before I conclude, I would like to refer to the case of Mr. Moncef Kartas, a member of the Panel Of Experts on the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). The arrest and detention of Mr. Kartas is a very serious concern for us, since he enjoys immunity from arrest and detention in his capacity as a United Nations expert on mission.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“We support the Special Representative's call for a Council resolution, which should include three main elements - first, an immediate ceasefire; secondly, the resumption of the political process; and, thirdly, strict implementation of the arms embargo. On the resumption of the political process, we still believe that an including format, such as the national conference, offers the best chance for a peaceful and inclusive solution. We must return to the inclusive political process, which the Special Representative has been continuously working towards, as quickly as possible. On the issue of the arms embargo, the alarming and seemingly endless amount of arms used in Libya is truly shocking and contributes to further escalation of the conflict.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“Germany condemns attacks, intimidation and violence against human rights defenders, including women human rights defenders and journalists. We urge all parties to return to the negotiating table and commit to an immediate ceasefire, as proposed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. The Council must send a clear signal to the Libyan stakeholders - stop military offensives and work towards a political solution. We would like to reiterate our strong support to the Special Representative and the United Nations-led peace process, which we see as the only way forward to tangible results.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“In addition, the plight of many refugees and migrants in Libya is of particular concern, especially those held in so-called detention centres. Some of them are located in direct proximity to the fighting. We strongly condemn and are appalled by the attacks civilians, civilian infrastructure and health workers. We call upon all parties to the conflict to abide by international humanitarian law and secure and ensure safe and sustainable humanitarian access. Let me also say that many local civil society organizations are doing incredibly important work on the ground in the current difficult environment. In particular, I would like to highlight the work of human rights defenders, who often speak out in spite of considerable risks to their personal safety.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“First of all, let me thank our briefers for their informative, albeit sobering and, indeed, alarming briefings. We are gravely concerned about the continuation of the conflict and its potential for local and regional escalation ofviolence. It is the responsibility of all sides to do whatever is possible to avoid further escalation and seek a peaceful solution to the conflict. As we have learned once again from today's briefing, this conflict encourages and strengthens terrorists and extremists, primarily at the expense of the civilian population. The conflict in Libya has caused a humanitarian disaster. More than 75,000 people have fled their homes and more than 400 people have been killed since the beginning of the conflict.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“For individuals who are also subject to an assets freeze, the Committee would like to highlight that 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. The Committee has written to the three countries in connection with Mr. Dorda's travel and has received a response from one of them.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“A travel-ban exemption request had previously been approved for Ms. Al-Qadhafi. Also with respect to the travel ban, the Committee approved a second exemption request pursuant to paragraph 16 (a) of resolution 1970 (2011) for Ms. Al-Qadhafi. Furthermore, after receiving additional information from the Panel of Experts, as well as from Libya, the Committee determined that the travel of Mr. Abu Zayd Umar Dorda, from Libya to Egypt through Tunisia, on 17 February 2019, constituted non-compliance with the travel-ban measure. While appreciating Mr. Dorda's reported medical condition at the time of travel, the Committee would like to highlight that its travel-ban exemption procedures allow for the consideration of cases of emergency medical evacuation.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, the Committee received three inspection reports, conveyed by the European Union, on vessel inspections conducted by the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean under the authorization provided by resolution 2292 (2016) and extended in resolution 2420 (2018). The Committee recalls the arms embargo established pursuant to Security Council resolutions 1970 (2011), 2009 (2011), 2095 (2013) and 2174 (2014) which obliges all Member States to take immediate steps to ensure full and effective implementation of the arms embargo. With regard to the assets freeze, no negative decision was taken by the Committee on a basic-expenses notification submitted by the United Kingdom in connection with medical and related travel expenses for Ms. Aisha Al-Qadhafi.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“The Committee is closely following the situation and calls upon the Secretariat to keep the Committee informed. During the reporting period, the Committee concluded its consideration of two of the four communications previously submitted by Libya with reference to paragraph 8 of resolution 2174 (2014). In those two cases, the Committee determined that the items and services in question fell under the exception to the arms embargo contained in paragraph 10 of resolution 2095 (2013), provided that all of the conditions of the exception were met. The Committee also responded to a guidance request from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya related to the arms embargo.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“Since that time, the members of the Committee have received five written notes and one oral briefing from the Secretariat with respect to this matter. On 18 April, in my capacity as Chair, and accompanied by the Secretariat, I met with the Charge' d'affaires ad interim ofthe Permanent Mission ofTunisia to the United Nations, as agreed during the informal consultations of the Committee on 15 April. In its most recent written note of 13 May, the Secretariat informed the Committee that following a careful review of the information submitted by the Tunisian authorities to the Secretariat relating to the legal proceedings in relation to Mr. Kartas, it reaffirmed the immunities enjoyed by Mr. Kartas and requested his immediate release and that the charges against him to be dropped.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“In accordance with paragraph 24 (e) ofresolution 1970 (2011), of26 February 2011, I have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established by the same resolution. The report covers the period from 21 March to 21 May 2019. At the outset, I would like to highlight three developments relating to the work of the Committee. First, the Committee received the interim report of the Panel of Experts, pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 2441 (2018), on 2 May. Secondly, the Committee received an ad hoc report from the Panel on 3 May. A Committee meeting with the Coordinator of the Panel is scheduled for 31 May. Thirdly, a member of the Panel of Experts, Mr. Moncef Kartas, was arrested and detained in Tunisia on 26 March.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“Crimes and atrocities already committed on all sides during the Syrian conflict, including horrific accounts of murder, torture, sexual violence and crimes against children, must be investigated and the perpetrators brought to justice. Finally, before concluding, I would add that the Syrian regime continues to arbitrarily prevent humanitarian access from reaching more than a million people living in areas under its control. We urge the Syrian regime to grant immediate, unimpeded and lasting humanitarian access to all people in need.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“It is absolutely essential to create a safe, calm and neutral environment in which political change can take place. That will require, first and foremost, a change in the behaviour of the Syrian regime. Violations of international humanitarian law and abuses of human rights must finally stop. It is the responsibility of the Syrian Government to provide credible security guarantees that would enable the voluntary, safe and dignified return of Syrians to their country. We emphasize again that it is first and foremost the Syrian regime's policies of repression, persecution and injustice that is keeping internally displaced persons and refugees from returning home. Regime-sanctioned arrests, torture and killings continue to create a climate of fear.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“The formation of a credible, balanced and inclusive constitutional committee, with a clear mandate and transparent operating procedures under United Nations auspices, is overdue and urgently needed as a point of entry into a political transition process. The second observation I would like to make is that the Syrian regime has to start to live up to its responsibilities. That is part and parcel of a future political solution. As long as basic human rights continue to be massively violated on a daily basis; as long as there is violence in Syria; as long as civilians are being killed, arbitrarily detained, tortured and denied access to humanitarian assistance; as long as we do not see accountability; and as long as there is no sustainable solution to the Syrian crisis, the Council will need to keep its attention on the situation in Syria.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“They are not covered by the Idlib agreement and their attacks endanger the well- being of the people they pretend to govern. However, the fight against terrorism, as so many have already said today, can in no way justify indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Counter-terrorism operations do not diminish the responsibility of parties to protect civilians, nor should they impede impartial humanitarian action. Like my colleague from Kuwait, I would also like to say a few words on the broader political picture. First of all, let me reiterate that we continue to fully support all the efforts of Special Envoy Geir Pedersen. We remain convinced that only a political solution on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015) and the full implementation of all its elements can achieve sustainable peace and stability in Syria.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“I too would like to start by thanking our briefers, Mr. Mark Lowcock and Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for their comprehensive, albeit alarming briefings. As the representative of Belgium has delivered a statementonbehalfofthethreeco-penholders-Belgium, Kuwait and Germany - I will limit my remarks on this particular issue and simply say again that it is absolutely unacceptable that civilian infrastructure is being targeted. We supported the people of Hama and Idlib while they were under dual pressure from the regime and terrorist groups like Islamic State. It did not go unnoticed that the medical facilities that we supported have been reduced to rubble, leading to deaths, displacements and an even more dire lack of medical care for civilians. We are unified in our rejection of terrorist groups such as Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“We commend the Government of Burkina Faso for this timely initiative and hope that this is only a first step in a longer, fruitful partnership that will lead to fast results for the country's people.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“I think one of the most important takeaways from the Visit was that it is important to work together to prevent a further escalation of the situation. We welcome the fact that the Secretariat has demonstrated its willingness to shift gears and adapt the United Nations country office to the new challenges. We encourage it to make progress in that regard and to advance the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. Before concluding, I would just like to say a few words about today's meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission this afternoon. We feel it is a very important step in rallying and coordinating international support in the light of the tremendous challenges that Burkina Faso is facing.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“The proliferation of terrorist networks and organized crime across the Sahel, resulting from largely uncontrolled border areas, emphasizes the fact that we are dealing with regional rather than national challenges. We therefore encourage our friend and partner the Government of Burkina Faso to intensify its efforts to seek regional and international partnerships aimed at countering such developments. We must do that together. During the Security Council's March Visit, led jointly by France, Cote d'Ivoire and Germany, Council members learned about the security challenges first-hand, and we would again like to thank the Government of Burkina Faso for its generous support to the Security Council mission.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“We are particularly alarmed about the tremendous surge in human rights violations and the rising numbers of civilian casualties, and our thoughts are with all the victims of terrorist attacks, particularly those soldiers who recently sacrificed their lives in the fight against terrorism. In that context, I would also like to express my condolences regarding the French force members who recently paid with lives in a hostage situation. Germany honours their sacrifice. While those who fight terrorism are a very important factor in our overall strategy, we all benefit from their efforts to increase security and stability in the region and beyond.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“Since we have the honour of having the Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso with us today, I would also like to say a few words about the situation in his country. Burkina Faso is a crucially important partner in the stabilization of the Sahel region. We are therefore witnessing the deteriorating security situation there with great concern. In the past year there has been a significant increase in terrorist attacks across large parts of the country, and the reports of recent attacks in the north and east, as well as the imminent risk of the further spread of terrorist activities towards the south, only highlight the fragility of the situation.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“That also guides Germany's bilateral and regional support to the G-5 Sahel countries. In total, Germany has been providing at least â‚¬l.7 billion to the countries of the Sahel for the period from 2017 to 2020, and â‚¬l billion through development cooperation. During her recent visit to the region, Chancellor Merkel announced that Germany will make an addition â‚¬60 million available for regional development. During his recent visit to the region, our Foreign Minister, Heiko Maas, announced that Germany will be providing â‚¬46 million for security and stabilization in Burkina Faso and its border region. In total, Germany's support to the G-5 in terms of civilian crisis prevention, security and stabilization has amounted to more than â‚¬l45 million since 2016.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“Therefore, we fully support the human rights compliance framework of the Joint Force and thank the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for its dedicated work in that regard. Fourthly, Germany is equally convinced that a military approach to fighting terrorism and insecurity will not be successful in isolation. Human security should be increased through civilian police capabilities that can remain engaged even when serious threats of terrorism are gone. We therefore strongly support police cooperation and training in the context of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. If we take a more strategic, comprehensive, holistic look at the challenges at hand, we see that what is needed is a joined-up approach encompassing various fields - specifically, security, peacebuilding and development.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“Secondly, Germany is certain that the Joint Force has the potential to develop into a key player for achieving more security in the Sahel, but we are not there yet. That is why we are convinced that there is a continued need for an international security presence in the Sahel region for the time being. That includes the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, which should be equipped with the necessary resources to implement its mandate. Thirdly, Germany strongly believes that safeguarding human rights and building inclusive societies are in fact prerequisites to successfully counter terrorism and extremism. The experience of injustice often is a decisive factor in breeding extremism. When combating terrorism and extremism, there cannot be any compromise when it comes to respecting human rights.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“Because of the pressing challenges, we expect more rapid progress with regard to the operationalization of the Joint Force and the political integration of the G-5 Sahel as a regional organization. Let me focus on four specific messages in that regard. First, Germany is a strong partner of the G-5 Sahel and has contributed about â‚¬28 million in support to the Joint Force so far. The Joint Force must now quickly increase its operational capabilities, as we have heard from many of those who briefed us. In that regard, we expect to see stronger engagement by all G-5 Sahel countries. We also call on all international partners that have pledged support to increase the predictability of funding for the Joint Force.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank all our briefers for their very insightful and comprehensive statements. I extend a very warm and special welcome to Mr. Barry, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso. Germany attaches great importance to peace and stability in the Sahel region. Chancellor Angela Merkel underlined that during her visit to the region only two weeks ago at a Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) summit in Ouagadougou, where she met with the Heads of State of the G-5 upon the invitation of President Kabore. The Chancellor made very clear during her visit that Germany supports the G-5 Sahel, and the Joint Force in particular, and is ready to consider ways to increase support for the G-5 Sahel Joint Force by the Council.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we call on all parties to refrain from politicizing humanitarian aid or diverting aid for other purposes. Moreover, the Security Council, its members and the international community should step up action to support humanitarian access and the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid. I think we have to think even more creatively about concrete steps to achieve that and about how to achieve real and lasting improvements in that vein. In conclusion, I also want to emphasize the worrisome increase in cholera cases since the beginning of this year, which Ms. Fore also pointed out. Priority must be given to providing funding for cholera preparedness interventions.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“The humanitarian situation remains catastrophic and for that reason has to continue to be on the priority list of the Council. I think it is very important to remind the parties of their obligations - as was mentioned in the briefings - under international humanitarian law and human rights law to protect civilians, in particular the most vulnerable groups, namely, women and children, and to respect civilian infrastructure, in particular hospitals. We also call on parties to disburse pledges made in Geneva without further delay in order to avert so-called pipeline breaks of major United Nations programmes. We strongly encourage the disbursement of those pledges through the humanitarian response plan of the United Nations. The people in Yemen need a strong and coordinated response that is in accordance with humanitarian principles.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“With the exception of Al-Hudaydah, violence has flared up throughout the country, and we have heard about the 30 or so active conflicts that he referred to. Despite being a long and difficult road, the political process must resume in order to pave the way for a comprehensive and inclusive political solution. Germany is prepared to support that. We reiterate our readiness to host a next round of talks, if they happen. Thirdly and lastly, I have a word to say concerning the humanitarian situation. A very bleak picture has been painted, and it is very alarming. Unfortunately, it is not the first time. We have taken note of some of the positive developments referred to, but of course those developments need to be seen in the broader context of a still very frightening and alarming situation.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“As soon as redeployment is complete, it is of critical importance to upgrade port facilities, as the port of Al-Hudaydah is the lifeline for the north of Yemen. Germany stands ready to offer the United Nations any support needed in that regard. My second point - and here I can be brief - is to stress the need to return to the political process in Yemen, as the Special Envoy and others have said very strongly. We are very ready to support that. The implementation of the Stockholm Agreement is obviously of utmost priority, but we must not lose sight of the overall situation in the region and in Yemen. The Special Envoy talked about that in his briefing today, and we are very concerned about other current developments.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source