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“Mr. Seck (Senegal) (spoke in French): The delegation of Senegal commends the unanimous adoption by the Security Council of resolution 2377 (2017), approving the Secretary-General's recommendations with regard to the size, operational modalities and the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. The new Mission, created pursuant to resolution 2366 (2017), testifies to the considerable progress achieved by the Colombian Government and the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun as part of the process of laying down arms. This new promising phase will enable the parties to take the necessary steps for a political, economic and social resolution of the crisis.”
2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8049 (2017) · source
“In that regard, my delegation wishes to hail and encourage the leadership of the Deputy Secretary- General, who spoke to us a few days ago about her joint visit with the African Union, highlighting the timeliness of reconciling efforts the United Nations, on the one hand, and the Congolese authorities, on the other, in order to prevent and stop the recruitment and use of children as well as violence, including and sexual violence, perpetrated against them, while combating impunity of perpetrators of such acts (see S/PV.8022).”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“In the same vein, with respect to vulnerability, particularly of women and children, in the prevailing atmosphere of insecurity, especially in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Kasai region, my delegation recalls the provisions of resolution 2360 (2017), adopted last June, which calls, inter alia, for "all those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law and violations or abuses of human rights including those involving violence or abuses against children and acts of sexual and gender- based violence, to be swiftly apprehended, brought to justice and held accountable" (resolution 2360 (2017), twenty-fifth preambalar paragraph).”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“Senegal, in the light of its involvement in United Nations peacekeeping operations, can only express its deep concern at the threats to the United Nations personnel on the ground. In this regard, my country supports the investigative and procedural efforts of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in collaboration with the United Nations and other interested parties, in accordance with Congolese legislation, in order to shed full light on these two murders and to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“In that regard, the solution could also come from strengthened cooperation on the international level and among countries of the region so as to dismantle the trafficking network and the supply chain of weapons and ammunition to negative forces. Strengthening the capacities of those countries in connection with the storage and management of their arsenals, as well as improving traceability systems, is an important part of the response to those challenges. With regard to cases of violations of international humanitarian law, my delegation would like to reiterate, as stated in the report, that the unconscionable killing of the two experts mandated by the Security Council constitutes an attack on this body and against the United Nations itself. It is a serious violation of international humanitarian law.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“Henceforth, although the system remains to be perfected in connection with dealing with cases of corruption and fraud, the same efforts and cooperation that were effective in dealing with the three Ts must also serve as a model for the gold-mining sector, which is considered the most lucrative source of income for armed groups and criminal networks. As we know, trafficking in natural resources is not the only challenge facing us in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. For there is also the illicit trafficking of weapons in violation of the arms embargo, which is one of the main causes of insecurity.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“At that meeting, through those exchanges, it became clear that cooperation on the international, regional and subregional levels can and must play a role in the various mechanisms to combat the illegal exploitation and commerce of natural resources, and that the capacity of the region and the Conference must be strengthened so as to implement effective and integrated control and traceability systems. As the report notes, the effectiveness of the traceability systems and the implementation of due diligence rules have halted the aims of armed groups that seek to profit from the exploitation of tin, tantalum and tungsten - the famous three Ts.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“Accordingly, that important issue was the timely subject of a meeting of the Committee pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which you chair, Sir, held on 4 August at your initiative. It was a very informative meeting that allowed for discussion on specific aspects of the sanctions regime with key stakeholders and partners, namely, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the region.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“Indisputably, although the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is primarily responsible for that, the work cannot be properly carried out without the renewed contribution of partners, including MONUSCO - which implies financial, logistical and technical support. The issue of natural resources play a prominent role in the final report of the Group of Experts and is a recurring theme. In particular, the illegal trade and exportation of natural resources continue to provide considerable income to armed groups and fuel the instability and insecurity in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while, at the same time, financing criminal networks inside and outside of the country.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“In that context, the Senegalese delegation would like to point out the resurgence of the ex-Mouvement du 23 mars, detected since mid-January, in order to stress the importance of strengthened regional and subregional cooperation so as to definitively eliminate the threat of that armed group's reconstitution. The same concern arises with regard to the remobilization of the Mai Mai groups involving former combatants who participated in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme. As the Group of Experts has recommended, we must also stress the need to assess and recalibrate the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, especially with regard to the reintegration component.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“In that regard, the investigation of the Group of Experts is particularly informative in noting possible contributions by the diaspora to armed groups covered by the sanctions regime through websites. We encourage the Group to continue in that direction so as to establish the scale and extent of those operations and, depending on the situation, make recommendations aimed at ending their financing. In that regard, we would underline that the cooperation of Member States is essential for the full implementation of sanctions, in particular in this specific case.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“With regard to the final report of the Group of Experts under consideration, it need be noted that the situation with regard to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains a matter of concern with the active presence of armed groups, which remain the primary source of insecurity and threats for civilians. Such resilience on the part of those groups, which moreover tend to multiply despite the combined efforts of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, concerns us and reminds us that, in addition to military efforts, methodical and far-reaching work remains to be done so as to cut them off from their main sources ofrevenue and various outside sources of support.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“In that context, we call once again on the Congolese political stakeholders to resolutely step up their commitment towards a peaceful political transition by consensus that is respectful of the aspirations of the Congolese people within the framework of the rules and laws of the country. I would nevertheless also like to take this opportunity to urge the international community to provide the Democratic Republic of the Congo the necessary and pledged resources - especially financial resources - with a view to implement the political process launched following the political agreement, which was signed on New Year's Eve 2016.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“Today's meeting also makes it possible to highlight the work that the Group of Experts achieved in a particularly difficult environment, marked - as I have just said - not only by the deaths of two of their own, but by the heightened level of threats, particularly security threats. The decrease in cases of violence linked to the electoral process throughout the country, mentioned in the report, in addition to the progress noted in voter registration are encouraging developments that, by their nature, are conducive to a positive dynamic leading towards peaceful, democratic and transparent elections.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate to these family members and to the members of the Group our heartfelt condolences, profound sympathy, solidarity and support during this trying time, which they are undergoing. Our same heartfelt feelings go out to the delegations of the United States and Sweden. I would like to welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Leonard She Okitundu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His presence is an additional illustration of the resolve of his country to pursue its constructive engagement with the international community, in particular with the security Council, to respond to the security, political, economic, humanitarian, and development challenges, which concern us all.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“Mr. Seck (Senegal) (spoke in French): The Senegalese delegation thanks you, Sir, for convening this briefing and presenting us with a detailed report (S/2017/672/Rev.l) on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which you are chairing effectively and objectively. The Senegalese delegation would like to join previous speakers in expressing its appreciation to the Group of Experts for their outstanding work in drafting the report, which was submitted to us. That work is especially precious since it was carried out in particularly difficult and painful circumstances, clouded this past March by the murders of two members of the Group, Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan, whose families are honouring us with their presence at today's briefing.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“Seventy years after the adoption of General Assembly resolution 181 (II), the international community, in particular the Security Council, has no choice but to redouble its efforts to fully implement these texts, so that, like the Israeli people, who enjoy a prosperous State, the Palestinian people can see their legitimate aspirations for a sovereign and viable State fulfilled. Senegal will continue to support any initiative to achieve the two-State solution.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“In these difficult circumstances, we renew our appeal to the parties, in accordance with their repeated commitments to the two-State solution, to open negotiations that would lead to a definitiveg peace that responds to the security needs of Israel and the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians for a sovereign State. While renewing its support for the diplomatic initiatives undertaken by several countries - including Egypt, France, Jordan and the Russian Federation - my delegation also calls for the culmination of the ongoing efforts of the United States with a view to relaunching the peace process, on the basis of existing platforms such as the Arab Peace Initiative, which was reaffirmed at the latest Summit of the League of Arab States.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“Against that backdrop, we reiterate our support for ongoing efforts to ensure that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East has predictable, adequate and sustained resources, with a view to enabling it to continue its vital work for the benefit of millions of Palestinian refugees. Beyond the humanitarian aspect, however, with the support of the international community, the parties should work towards the recovery of the Palestinian economy, particularly in Gaza, which suffers from the decline in assistance from external partners.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“The Special Coordinator recently alerted us to the scale of the crisis, at the same time launching a call for $35 million in funding to cover emergency needs. In its report entitled Gaza Ten Years Later, the United Nations country team - which in 2012 had already pointed out that Gaza would become unliveable by 2020 should the trend continue - describes once again a most bleak humanitarian situation. In addition, there are structural problems linked to the supply of water and electricity, and to sanitation, not to mention the rebuilding of infrastructure. My delegation therefore urges Palestinian political actors to set aside their divisions in order to tackle humanitarian and socioeconomic challenges, in particular the electricity supply gap, which affects about 2 million people, half of whom are children.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“On that occasion, Israeli and Palestinian participants, as well as experts and members of civil society from various backgrounds, with innovative ideas, urged the international community - in particular the Security Council, in View of its international obligations - to work tirelessly in support of the two-State solution, which is the only viable solution, as it would guarantee peace and security to both Israelis and the Palestinians, who are condemned by geography to live together. At a time when we agree on the need to give priority to conflict prevention, the disastrous humanitarian and socioeconomic situation in Gaza, which appears to be a time bomb, should receive our full attention.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“While expressing our condolences to the relatives of the victims of the recent violence, we reiterate our disapproval and condemnation of all forms and manifestations of violence and terrorism, regardless of the perpetrators or motives. On 19 and 20 June, here at OrganizationHeadquarters in New York, that Committee, in accordance with its mandate from the General Assembly, organized a forum to mark 50 years since the Arab-Israeli war.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“Mladenov urged. We reiterate our call for respect for the status quo of the Muslim and Christian holy sites, including the Holy Esplanade, and welcome the important role Jordan continues to play in that regard. The fourth International Conference on Jerusalem - whichjust took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 20 and 21 July, at the initiative of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, in cooperation with the Organization for Islamic Cooperation - rightly drew attention to the centrality of the issue of that city in the search for negotiated peaceful solution to the conflict.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“Mr. Seck (Senegal) (spoke in French): The Senegalese delegation, through me, would like to welcome the convening of this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, and to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, for the clarity of his briefing. The information he shared with us once again confronts us with the extreme volatility of the situation on the ground and in the peace process, which has clearly been struggling since 2014. Against the backdrop of the particularly tense situation in Jerusalem, a city that is a symbol of three monotheistic religions, my delegation calls upon the parties to work to reduce tensions, as Mr.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“As MINUSTAH is on the verge of completing its withdrawal, the Senegalese delegation urgently calls on the international community, beginning with the United Nations system and international financial institutions, as well as the Haitian Government, to join efforts so as, on the one hand, to prevent any form of security vacuum - because despite the outstanding work carried out by the Haitian National Police, the security and justice sectors remain vulnerable and need to be strengthened - and, on the other hand, help the country improve its resilience in the face of frequent natural disasters and lay the foundations for sustainable development. We must succeed in the transition between MINUSTAH and MINUJUSTH in close cooperation with the United Nations country team.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“In that regard, it is worth recalling that the recent call by Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Member States to contribute generously to financing the Secretary General's new United Nations approach to cholera in Haiti, the cost of which is estimated at $400, but for which only $2.7 million have been received to date.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“Accordingly, my delegation welcomed the visit to Haiti by the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti of the Economic and Social Council which provided the opportunity for examining ways to strengthen the partnership between the Government and the international community with a view to supporting the country's economic recovery and development. In supporting the Secretary-General's new approach to confronting the cholera epidemic that has affected Haiti for several years, my delegation believes that that should be better addressed by the international community in close collaboration not only with the Government, but also with the victims in Haiti.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“All of this goes a long way towards explaining the tremendous hopes that the Haitian people have pinned on MINUJUSTH, the new Mission, which we firmly hope will, in accordance with its mandate, help consolidate the rule of law through improving accountability, respect for and the promotion of human rights, the creation of a secure environment, and support for justice and the operationalization of the Haitian National Police (HNP) following the withdrawal of the military component of MINUSTAH. MINUJUSTH alone cannot do everything, thus Haiti stands in greater need than ever of the support of its development partners.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“Thus the international community, in particular the United Nations, must continue to support the Haitian Government in its efforts to relaunch the economy and improve the living conditions of its people. We must bear in mind, therefore, that in Haiti today 2.35 million people are living in a situation of food insecurity. Nor must we lose sight of the fact that cholera, although no longer as widespread as it once was, remains a threat; that infrastructure is insufficient; that the performance of judicial and administration of justice institutions must be strengthened and supported; and that residual insecurity remains a source ofconcern.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“All of these actions are complemented by the adoption of an ambitious joint legislative reform programme that includes 51 draft bills and is aimed at improving the business environment, strengthening the role and authority of the State and ensuring better land management, with a view to rehabilitating the damaged Haitian ecosystem. During its aforementioned visit, the Council witnessed the commendable efforts made by the Haitian authorities to turn the economic and security situation in the country around, and also was able to take stock of the magnitude of the remaining challenges stemming from the environmental, economic and social vulnerability of the country, which is exposed on an ongoing basis to the constant threat of drought and flood.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“During said visit, the Council was able to see for itself the remarkable progress made at the political level, with the return to constitutional order following a very successful transition, as reflected in the democratic election and investiture of President Jovenel Moise, after several years of institutional stagnation. Today, galvanized by President Moise, the Government of Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant has set itself the lofty goal of revitalizing the key sectors of agriculture, the environment, transport, security, justice, energy, education and health, as well as carrying out decentralization efforts, in order to meet the needs of Haitians throughout the country.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“At a time when MINUSTAH is moving towards its close, the Senegalese delegation would like to pay the Special Representative and all Mission staff well-deserved tribute for their work on behalf of the Haitian people during some of the worst times in their long history. From 22 to 24 June, that is, two months after the adoption of resolution 2350 (2017), which extended for a further final period of six months MINUSTAH's mandate and established the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), the Council undertook, under the Bolivian presidency, a historic visit to Haiti, its first to this country, which, I would recall, is the first black republic and the first democracy in the Americas hemisphere.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“Mr. Seck (Senegal) (spoke in French): The Senegalese delegation would like at the outset to thank the Chinese presidency for having convened this important debate on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). My thanks go also to Ms. Sandra Honore Braithwaite, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSTAH, for her excellent briefing on the situation in Haiti. It is my pleasure to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the key role played by the Group of Friends of Haiti, which, effectively coordinated by Uruguay, has been able to mobilize the international community in supporting Haiti.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“Along the same lines, the forum marking 50 years of occupation that the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People is planning to organize in New York from 29 and 30 June is part of the efforts to achieve greater understanding among the parties and a peaceful negotiated political solution to this dispute. In conclusion, I call on the international community, in particular the Security Council, to redouble its efforts with a view to returning to the spirit of the partition plan so that, like the Israelis, the Palestinians will also have a viable and sovereign State, on the basis of the 1967 borders.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“We also call on the international community to urgently provide sufficient, predictable and ongoing financing to UNRWA. The diplomatic initiatives undertaken by several countries - such as France, Egypt, Jordan and the Russian Federation - have now been joined by the efforts currently being made by the United States. In Senegal's opinion, the reaffirmation of the Arab Peace Initiative at the most recent Summit of the League of Arab States was a considerable step forward. Senegal strongly encourages and supports all such initiatives.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“With regard to the explosive and intolerable situation in Gaza, including the persistent electricity problem, which affects 2 million people, half of them children, we urge the Palestinian political stakeholders to work to find a definitive solution with the help of the parties concerned. In an area that is already dealing with extraordinarily difficult humanitarian and socioeconomic issues, a lasting settlement of Gaza's infrastructure problems of water, sanitation and electricity must be achieved. We reiterate our support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which is continuing its vital work, particularly in the areas of education and health, for more than 5 million Palestinian refugees.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“I would therefore like to reiterate our call to the parties to work resolutely on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions to reverse the negative trends on the ground that are threatening the possibility of a two-State solution. That is why there must be an end to the occupation and incitements to hatred and violence, wherever they originate, whoever are their perpetrators and whatever their motives. In that regard, we welcome the efforts of Israeli and Palestinian civil society aimed at building greater understanding between their peoples at a grass- roots level, with a view to using innovative ideas to contribute to the only valid solution, which is a two- State solution.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“Mladenov's report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), to the effect that the international community, and the Security Council first and foremost, has no alternative but to redouble its perseverance and creativity on the issue if we are to achieve a two-State solution. What is at stake is not only ensuring international peace and security but also enabling the forces of moderation to triumph in a context where extremism and terrorism are in the ascendant. We believe that an Israeli-Arab peace could be a powerful antidote to the plague of violent extremism and terrorism that is devastating the region and spilling over well beyond it.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“The information they have given us sheds light on the enormous challenges that, sadly, are still to be overcome if we are to put the Middle East peace process back on track. Seventy years after the General Assembly's adoption of resolution 181 (II) and 50 years after the occupation of the Palestinian territories began, we are dealing with two entities in the Middle East. On the one hand we have a democratic and prosperous Israeli State, as the resolution envisaged, and on the other the people ofPalestine, who are still seeking the fulfilment oftheir legitimate aspirations for an independent and viable State. Because the tensions have been exacerbated by the lack oftangible progress in the political process and the reality on the ground, we should recall Mr.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“Mr. Seck (Senegal) (spoke in French): Like others, Mr. President, the Senegalese delegation would like to thank you for organizing today's monthly briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, and in particular for producing the concept note that has helped us to focus our discussion this morning. I would also like to thank today's briefers * Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General; Mr. Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States; and Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, member of The Elders - and to acknowledge the participation of Mr. Michael Doran of the Hudson Institute.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation reaffirms its readiness to work with the other members of the Security Council to make a positive contribution to the relevant draft resolution that your country, Sir, has submitted for its consideration.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“The use of such weapons, in particular by non-State actors, such as terrorist groups, in a volatile and unpredictable environment similar to that in which the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali operates, is an additional challenge to peace soldiers. We take this opportunity to commend the tireless efforts of the United Nations, and in particular of the United Nations Mine Action Service, through cooperation, capacity-building and technical assistance to achieve a world free of such explosive devices, which are responsible for the indiscriminate killing of children and adults, civilians and military personnel.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“In that regard, Senegal, which does not possess such weapons and is committed to honouring its obligations, along with its international partners, will continue to raise awareness among other States in order to make the Convention on Cluster Munitions universal, as it is essential to international peace and security, and in particular the protection and dignity of civilians. As a major contributor of troops to United Nations peacekeeping operations, Senegal commends the attention paid to the threats posed by landmines, the explosive remnants of war, improvised explosive devices and cluster munitions in the context of discharging mission mandates. Similarly, my country commends the fact that this dimension is under consideration by the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“Since its entry into force in August 2010 with 101 States parties and 18 State signatories, the Convention on Cluster Munitions has enjoyed the growing support of the international community, which has fully taken note of its legal and moral accountability in attaining a world free of cluster munitions. It should be recalled that those weapons have reprehensible traumatic and psychological effects on civilian populations. We are pleased to state that, in the same spirit that inspired the parties to the Ottawa Convention, African countries, including my own, play a key role in the implementation of this international legal instrument.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“From 2008 to date, thanks to the Senegalese National Mine Action Centre, an area of more than 1.8 million square metres spanning four communities has been completely demined. Similarly, Senegal focuses all the required attention on other important aspects of humanitarian demining that are elements of mine action, including risk-reduction education, advocacy, assistance to victims and the destruction of stockpiled mines. With regard to the astronomical costs of demining efforts, the Government of Senegal has decided to earmark a portion of its budget every year to that important endeavour. It will not be sufficient, however, and that is why we require the support of our partners in order to remove all anti-personnel mines by 2021.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“Since Senegal incorporated the Ottawa Convention into its domestic laws and implemented relevant institutional mechanisms, it subsequently destroyed its stockpile of anti-personnel mines between 2000 and 2004. Since then, my country has continued to ask countries that produce such weapons to demonstrate greater political will in limiting their manufacture in line with the goal of the total destruction of such weapons and explosives. With the support of its bilateral and multilateral partners, a humanitarian demining programme has been launched in southern Senegal with a view to removing landmines from the entire area in order to ensure the effective return of the population to the area and the resumption of economic activities in a region with vast economic potential.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“Since the adoption, 20 years ago, of the the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, otherwise known as the Ottawa Convention, significant efforts have been made to combat anti-personnel mines - as evidenced by the accession of 162 Member States to that Convention. Senegal is one such State. Despite the mobilization of the international community, those explosive devices continue to be a genuine threat to international peace and security, in particular in a context of a growing number of non-State actors, such as terrorist groups. Even more concerning, as mines get cheaper because they are easy to produce, their removal becomes exponentially more expensive - with a devastating impact on the socioeconomic development of contaminated areas.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“Mr. Seck (Senegal) (spoke in French): Against the backdrop of the proliferation of asymmetric conflicts, Senegal commends the Bolivian presidency for holding a briefing on a topic that is so important to international peace and security - demining. I would like to thank our briefers today, Mr. Alexander Zuev, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, and Ms. Nathalie Ochoa Nifio, of the United Nations Mine Action Service in Colombia, for their instructive briefings. Ms. Ochoa Nifio explained why humanitarian demining was a precondition for peace, reconciliation and development and a real turning point for the Colombian Final Peace Agreement, which her country signed.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“Obviously, the commitment of my country has been constant, in particular through the rapid intervention force and the aviation unit that we deployed within UNOCI, and through the ceasefire agreement of 17 October 2002 between the mutineers and the loyalists mediated by Senegal. In conclusion, I would like to invite the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Mr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, to continue following the situation in C6te d'Ivoire as part of his regional mandate.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“To that end, alongside the Government of Cote d'Ivoire, the United Nations country team, the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union, the United Nations and all bilateral and multilateral partners must remain watchful and continue supporting Cote d'Ivoire in its efforts to make peace permanent. In this regard, the delegation of Senegal welcomes the United Nations country team's effort to draft a $50-million joint peacebuilding programme following the departure of UNOCI. I cannot conclude without paying well-deserved tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. A'ichatou Mindaoudou.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source