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“Public exchanges from Baghdad and Ankara continue to escalate. This is even more disturbing now as the Mosul liberation operation is in full swing, with all its risks and complexities. I urge the Governments of Turkey and Iraq to tone down their rhetoric and accelerate their bilateral efforts to find a mutually acceptable resolution of this problem and related issues in a way that will fully respect the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of Iraq, and to ensure that all activities that take place in Iraq are conducted in coordination and with the full agreement of the Government of Iraq, while taking into account the security concerns of both countries. As of 9 November, up to 42,000 people have been internally displaced as a result of the Mosul operation.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7804 (2016) · source
“Thus far, there have been only a few sporadic reports of violations committed by pro-Government forces, mostly of individuals committing ad hoc acts of revenge against captured Da'esh fighters or persons accused of supporting Da'esh. I am nevertheless concerned about possible vengeful violence, particularly by tribes and minorities who suffered atrocities committed by Da'esh supporters, and also against their own tribal members who joined Da'esh. Since last December, the presence of Turkish troops in Camp Bashiqa, which is considered by Iraq to be a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, remains unresolved. Although both countries have endeavoured to contain the situation through diplomatic channels and bilateral mechanisms, there has been no visible progress so far.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7804 (2016) · source
“Al-Hakim has called for the building of a country of coexistence where all Iraqis feel compelled to defend the unity oftheir lands, peoples and democracy. He also stressed that the division of Iraq should be rejected in all circumstances, and emphasized the importance of constitutional obligations. Credible reports suggest that Da'esh has been forcing tens of thousands of women, children and men from their homes in sub-districts around Mosul and forcibly relocating civilians inside the city itself, effectively using them as human shields. Forced out at gunpoint or killed if they resist or try to flee, these people are reportedly being moved to strategic Da'esh locations, including Tall Afar.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7804 (2016) · source
“Leaders of all components, communities and groups, including civil society and women, will have to address numerous grievances of the past and find a way to live together, after Da'esh, in justice and equality for all. Reconciliation at both the community and the national levels is the way to make military victories against Da'esh sustainable and to make Iraq truly peaceful and united. Encouragingly, the head of the Iraqi National Alliance, Ammar Al-Hakim, recently confirmed that the National Alliance, as the largest parliamentary bloc, is planning to submit "an important document for national compromise that considers an important political project to be implemented in conjunction with the liberation of Mosul to unify all Iraqis".”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7804 (2016) · source
“It has also carried out several complex attacks in Kirkuk and Rutba, and is planning more. There has been unprecedented cooperation over the planning and conduct of the Mosul liberation operation between the Governments of Baghdad and Erbil. As confirmed during the visit of President Barzani to Baghdad, his first since 2013, and the visit of Prime Minister Al Abadi to Erbil in recent days, this cooperation and dialogue have expanded to also cover a range of political, economic and administrative issues and arrangements on which future Baghdad- Erbil relations will be built. As the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, has said, "We need to find a new formula for coexistence in Iraq".”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7804 (2016) · source
“Based on lessons learned from the past, the Government of Iraq and the leadership of the Iraqi security forces and the Popular Mobilization Forces have prioritized the protection of civilians in an unprecedented way in the planning and conduct of the military operations. Also, the Shia religious leadership, the Marja'iya, has issued strong statements in that regard. The campaign for Mosul's liberation is in its twenty-fifth day and is progressing well. The progress is planned and controlled in order to avoid excessive risks, notably to the civilian population. The battle has already moved to the city of Mosul. Nevertheless, it is expected that the urban warfare may take some time, well into the harsh winter period. As expected, a desperate Da'esh has increased its terrorist activities throughout the country, mostly against civilians.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7804 (2016) · source
“Let us not forget that the people of Iraq also fight on our behalf in defence of human values shared by the whole world against the terrorism and intolerance represented by Da'esh and its underpinning ideology. Today, we also stand here in solidarity with the abducted, abused and violated women and girls, their families and communities. Women and children are the first victims of Da'esh crimes, and we insist on full accountability for the human rights abuses and atrocities perpetrated by Da'esh against civilians. We call for justice for all the victims of these heinous crimes, which may amount to crimes against humanity, war crimes or genocide.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7804 (2016) · source
“KubiÂ§z Let me start by congratulating the Iraqi security forces, the Peshmerga, the Popular Mobilization Forces and allied tribal and local volunteers, supported by the international community, on the steady progress in their historic battle to liberate Mosul. We honour the martyrs who have paid the highest sacrifice for a free Iraq. This liberation operation marks the beginning of the end of the so-called Da'esh caliphate in Iraq. Increased support of the civilian population for this and previous liberation operations speaks best about the fact that the liberation of Iraq is a fight of all Iraqis in their unity for the future of their country as the common house of all Iraqi people living together in justice, equality, peace and tolerance. We are witnessing the birth of a new Iraq.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7804 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Iraq to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jan Kubis, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2016/885, which contains the twelfth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013), as well as to document 8/2016/897, which contains the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to resolution 2299 (2016). I now give the floor to Mr. Kubis. Mr.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7804 (2016) · source
“Finally, I would like to encourage the international community, and first and foremost the Council, to maintain its commitment and its current level of cooperation in its approach to the situation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to assist the country in the positive trend it has demonstrated during the past two decades. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“It goes without saying that tangible results cannot be achieved and maintained in the struggle without the indispensible reinforcement, at all levels, of cooperation and dialogue among the authorities of the different components of the State. Senegal calls on the international community to continue supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina's efforts for greater resilience in the face of socioeconomic difficulties, support which should also involve capacity-building of the police force and the defence of the country so that they may overcome the strategic and operational shortcomings in a context where the terrorist threat remains pressing.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“As underscored by the report (S/20l6/9ll, annex) of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, the presence in the country of European Union military mission, which has an executive mandate, is still important in that it allows his Office and other participants from the international community to discharge their respective mandates and to reassure citizens from all ethnic groups regarding the safety and security of their environment. The fight against terrorism is a challenge that Bosnia and Herzegovina must handle with discernment, in a context of the return of foreign fighters and complex migratory flows that constitute an additional risk for the security ofthe country and the whole region.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“It is in that spirit that the Senegalese delegation call on all three ethnic groups to collaborate more closely and to further cultivate a common will to guarantee a stable, strong and prosperous State that can take its rightful place among the world's nations. It is in that spirit that my delegation commends the Council's decision to extend by 12 months the mandate of the European Union-led multinational stabilization force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, EUFOR ALTHEA.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“That progress has been consolidated with the ongoing assistance of the international community, prioritizing harmonious development, stability and the welfare of the population in order to contribute to mitigating the fragility of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in the region. At the institutional level, the Senegalese delegation reaffirms its support for the High Representative and encourages all parties to cooperate with him. This has to do with the preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as the political independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as guaranteed by the General Framework Agreement for Peace, by the country's Constitution and by international law.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“During the period under review, Bosnia and Herzegovina saw encouraging economic progress. In July, there was the adoption of the Stabilization and Association Agreement, followed on 23 August by the adoption of the Coordination Mechanism of the European Union. The country has also benefitted from support and assistance from the International Monetary Fund, which decided to earmark â‚¬553 million for a period of three years. There was also a notable increase in economic activity in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the first seven months of 2016, when compared with the same period in 2015. The unemployment rate fell by 4.2 per cent, compared with the same months of 2015. At the same time, the trade deficit saw a downturn of 4.1 per cent, and industrial production increased by 4 per cent, compared with 2015.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“The holding of the referendum constitutes an additional challenge with regard to carrying out the threats of secession proclaimed by the Republika Srpska - which, we remind the Council, had already called into question the competence of the Constitutional Court and the Office of the Prosecutor of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the competence and the decisions of the High Representative. My delegation is of the view that such a step undermines the work on the national construction of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which instead requires renewed commitments to strengthen the institutional architecture outlined in the Dayton-Paris accords, a calm atmosphere and frank dialogue among all the components of the State, all while respecting the Constitution and laws.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“On the political level, progress has certainly been made. On the one hand, we have seen the publication, on 30 June, of the results of the population census that had been under way since 2013. On the other hand, on 2 October, local elections were held across the territory, except, unfortunately, in the city of Mostar. We must recognize that the past six months have also been marked by a resurgence in some tension among Bosnian, Croat and Serb communities. The Dayton-Paris Peace Agreement, which ended one of the most terrible wars in the very heart of Europe, today seem fragile, not to say jeopardized, by the referendum organized on 25 September by the Republika Srpska. We warned against that referendum.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Senegal. At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the detailed briefing he hasjust given. The Senegalese delegation welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2315 (2016). More than 20 years have passed since the signing of the General Framework Agreement for Peace, the Dayton-Paris Peace Agreement. Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite the persistence of some pitfalls, is continuing its inexorable march towards reunification and nation-building. The Senegalese delegation's statement will concentrate - as it did six months ago here in the Chamber (see S/PV.7688) - on all the political, economic, institutional and security dimensions of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“I thank Mr. Inzko for his briefing. Members of the Council have before them document S/2016/935, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Angola, China, Egypt, France, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Senegal, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) The President (spoke in French): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2315 (2016). I shall now give the floor to the members of the Security Council.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2016/911, which contains a letter dated 28 October 2016 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the fiftieth report of the High Representative for Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. I now give the floor to Mr. Inzko.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Joao Vale de Almeida, Head ofthe Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“"The Security Council calls on Member States in the region, notably through the Group of Five for the Sahel and the African Union Nouakchott Process, to advance their cooperation with MINUSMA in order to strengthen regional security and facilitate the implementation of its mandate." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/20l6/l6. The meeting rose at 3 pm.”
2016-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7801 (2016) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its serious concern over the insecurity which hinders humanitarian access, condemns attacks against humanitarian personnel and emphasizes the need for all parties to respect the principles of humanitarian assistance - humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence * in order to ensure the continued provision of humanitarian assistance. The Security Council also emphasizes the need for all parties to ensure the safety and protection of civilians receiving assistance and the security of humanitarian personnel operating in Mali.”
2016-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7801 (2016) · source
“"The Security Council acknowledges the significant capability gaps within MINUSMA and underlines its request to the Secretary- General to expeditiously identify options and take all appropriate additional measures to enable MINUSMA to fully implement its mandate and to ensure the safety and security of its personnel. The Security Council urges Member States to urgently provide adequate capabilities to MINUSMA, in particular aviation and transportation capabilities, to fill in these gaps.”
2016-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7801 (2016) · source
“The Security Council emphasizes that the Malian authorities have primary responsibility for the provision of stability and security throughout the territory of Mali. "The Security Council strongly condemns the continuing attacks, including terrorist attacks, against the Malian defence and security forces, MINUSMA and the French forces. The Security Council underlines the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice. The Security Council urges the Government of Mali to take measures to ensure that those responsible for these attacks are held accountable.”
2016-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7801 (2016) · source
“"The Security Council encourages bilateral and multilateral partners to increase their support to accelerate the redeployment of the Malian Defence and Security Forces, once reformed and reconstituted, to the north of Mali, particularly by providing relevant equipment and training, in coordination with the Government of Mali and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and within the framework of the Agreement. "The Security Council reiterates its concern over the expansion of terrorist and other criminal activities across Mali, and in particular into central and southern Mali, as well as the intensification of intercommunal violence in the centre of Mali.”
2016-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7801 (2016) · source
“"The Security Council urges the Government of Mali to engage with the Secretary- General, through his Special Representative for Mali, to establish concrete benchmarks and timelines to assess the progress towards the full implementation of the Agreement and recalls its request to the Secretary-General to include them in his December 2016 report. "The security Council calls on members of the Comite de suivi de l'Accord and other relevant international partners to sustain their support to the implementation of the Agreement. The Security Council emphasizes the central role the Special Representative of the Secretary- General should continue to play to support and oversee the implementation of the Agreement by the Government of Mali, the Plateforme and Coordination armed groups.”
2016-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7801 (2016) · source
“The Security Council underscores the pressing need to deliver tangible and visible peace dividends to the population in the north and other parts of Mali in order to keep the momentum of the Agreement. "The Security Council urges the Government of Mali, the Plateforme and Coordination armed groups to take urgent and concrete action to fully deliver on their obligations under the Agreement without further delay, in particular to deploy joint security patrols, to accomplish the process of establishing interim administrations in the north of Mali, to operationalize the commissions for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of armed combatants, and to accelerate the redeployment of the Malian Defence and Security Forces throughout the country within the framework of the Agreement.”
2016-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7801 (2016) · source
“"The security Council urges the Government of Mali, the Plateforme and Coordination armed groups to fully and sincerely maintain their commitments under the Agreement. The Security Council recalls its readiness to consider targeted sanctions against those who take actions to obstruct the implementation of the Agreement as well as those who resume hostilities and violate the ceasefire, as expressed in its resolution 2295 (2016). "The Security Council acknowledges the steps taken by signatory parties over the last year to implement the Agreement, welcomes the progress towards establishing interim administrations in the north of Mali and expresses its deep concern over the persistent delays for the full implementation of the Agreement.”
2016-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7801 (2016) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Following consultations among members of the Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf: "The Security Council strongly condemns the repeated violations of the ceasefire arrangements by the Plateforme and Coordination armed groups in and around Kidal over the last months, which threaten the viability of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. The Security Council urges the signatory armed groups to cease hostilities immediately, to strictly adhere to the ceasefire arrangements and to resume dialogue without delay for the implementation of the Agreement.”
2016-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7801 (2016) · source
“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.25 am.”
2016-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7800 (2016) · source
“I thank Mr. Djinnit for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to the member of the Council who Wishes to make a statement.”
2016-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7800 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to the Great Lakes Region, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/840, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, and to document S/2016/89l, which contains a letter dated 4 October 2016 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mr. Djinnit.”
2016-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7800 (2016) · source
“"The Security Council expresses its appreciation for the International Support Group for Lebanon and calls on the international community, including international organizations, to ensure continued support to Lebanon in addressing the economic, security and humanitarian challenges facing the country. The Security Council reiterates its support to the Special Coordinator for Lebanon, and encourages her to pursue her good offices role in this crucial period for Lebanon, in close coordination with the International Support Group." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2016/ 15. The meeting rose at 3.20pm.”
2016-11-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7799 (2016) · source
“"The Security Council affirms that the preservation of Lebanon's stability is essential to regional stability and security. The Security Council underscores its previous calls on all Lebanese parties to recommit to Lebanon's policy of dissociation and to cease any involvement in the Syrian crisis, consistent with their commitment in the Baabda Declaration. "The Security Council commends Prime Minister Tammam Salam for his leadership throughout the difficult period and his efforts to enable the Government to function effectively without a President. The Security Council further commends Speaker Nabih Berri for his efforts at fostering continued dialogue among all Lebanese parties.”
2016-11-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7799 (2016) · source
“The Security Council urges the new President of the Republic of Lebanon and Lebanese leaders to build on their efforts thus far by continuing to work constructively to promote the country's stability and by swiftly forming a Government. "The Security Council stresses that the formation of a Unity Government and the election of a parliament by May 2017, in accordance with the Constitution, are critical for Lebanon's stability and resilience to withstand regional challenges. The Security Council encourages all parties in Lebanon to demonstrate renewed unity and determination to that end, in order to ensure Lebanon's ability to address the growing security, economic, social and humanitarian challenges facing the country.”
2016-11-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7799 (2016) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its the agenda. After consultations among Council members, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf: "The Security Council recalls all its previous resolutions and the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, including its statement of 22 July 2016 (S/PRST/2016/10). The Security Council reaffirms its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon, in accordance with resolutions 1701 (2006), 1680 (2006) and 1559 (2004). "The Security Council welcomes the election of the President of the Republic of Lebanon, Michel Aoun, in accordance with the Lebanese Constitution. The election is a long-awaited and critical step to overcome Lebanon's political and institutional crisis.”
2016-11-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7799 (2016) · source
“As this is the first public meeting of the Council for the month of November, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Ambassador Vitaly Churkin, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, for his service as President of the Council for the month of October. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Churkin and his delegation for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in the Middle East The President (Spoke in French): In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Lebanon to participate in this meeting.”
2016-11-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7799 (2016) · source
“In the same vein, Senegal encourages the continued efforts of the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism, taking into account the importance of resuming port and airport activities so that highly needed aid, including fuel, gets to Yemen. In his briefing, Mr. O'Brien stated that there can be no humanitarian solution to the crisis in Yemen. The only solution is political. Senegal, together with the other members of the Security Council, reiterates its support for the Special Envoy's efforts to find a swift political solution to the crisis.”
2016-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7797 (2016) · source
“We know that terrorist groups are the only ones that profit from the instability of countries in crisis, exacerbating the threat of terrorism throughout the world. My Government therefore calls on the parties to the conflict, particularly the Houthis and their allies, to quickly resume in good faith negotiations and show a realistic attitude and mutual trust-building, so as to foster the necessary conditions to end the crisis which has disastrous humanitarian and security implications. Senegal urgently calls on the international community to support the humanitarian action plan crafted for Yemen aimed at providing humanitarian assistance, which is vital for millions of individuals.”
2016-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7797 (2016) · source
“Unconditional and uninterrupted access to humanitarian aid must be provided to all those in need ofit. Once again, we would like to recall that the challenge to the legitimacy of the Yemeni Government is at the basis of the crisis. The conflict has overflowed in the form of missile attacks on Saudi Arabia in Jeddah and the holy site of Mecca. Senegal vigorously condemns those missile launchings and agrees with Egypt that that is a red line, which must not be crossed. The political solution remains possible on the basis of negotiations between the parties, taking into account the initiative proposed by the Gulf Cooperation Council, as well as its implementation mechanism, and in line with Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2216 (2015). My delegation would like to condemn the presence of Da'esh and Al-Qaida in Yemen.”
2016-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7797 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): Senegal thanks you, Sir, for convening this meeting. My delegation would like to thank Mr. Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Muhannad Hadi for their briefings and poignant descriptions that they have provided us with regard to the situation in Yemen. Their combined work on the ground allows us to entertain the hope of the cessation of hostilities, better access to humanitarian aid and a final political solution. Senegal regrets the deteriorating situation in the country and the innumerable lives lost, including those who died during a funeral procession, which was targeted on 8 October. We must remind all the parties to the conflict, including the Houthis and their allies, their obligation to protect civilians in accordance with international human rights laws.”
2016-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7797 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to point out that improving women's access to justice, the fight against impunity and the effective empowerment of women remain priority objectives in terms of the full implementation of international, regional and national instruments to promote and protect women's rights, as resolution 1325 (2000) calls on us to do. Last year, at the global leaders' summit meeting presided over by the Chinese President here in New York, at which Senegalese President Macky Sall participated, strong and encouraging commitments were made in favour of the full participation and better representation of women at all levels. The effort to fulfil these commitments will be the price we have to pay to achieve peaceful and inclusive societies by 2030.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Similarly, we have to think about strengthening dialogue between women and national and regional authorities on women's rights and the involvement of women in peace and security processes. Accordingly, we must further encourage the holding of regional events on conflict before, during and after elections. It is also crucial to promote education focused on peace in order to create a true culture of peace in all States, while further sensitizing defence and security forces, legal practitioners and religious and traditional leaders on all the implications of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“It is along the same lines that my country joined the wonderful Spanish initiative that my colleague Roman Oyarzun Marchesi has so eloquently spoken about, namely, the establishment of the national focal point network for women, peace and security. The first meeting of that network took place on 23 September, with the participation of Senegal. Despite these commendable efforts, much remains to be done because it is very clear that women and girls continue to suffer disproportionately in conflict zones and during conflict periods around the world. That is why, in the context of emerging challenges in terms of peace and security, it is urgent to invest further in national early-warning and rapid-response mechanisms in order to ensure the full participation women and civil-society organizations in peace processes.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“In this respect, we welcome regular holding of consultative meetings among the member States of the African Union to assess regional mechanisms for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The most recent of these meetings was held in Addis Ababa in December 2015 at the initiative of Mrs. Bineta Diop, African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, who is also the person who conceived, hosted and popularized the situation room I referred to earlier. We welcome her leadership and tireless efforts to guarantee the safety of women and children in countries affected by conflict in Africa. Senegal also actively participates in other regional initiatives such as the intergenerational dialogues on peace and security involving women and girls.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“The second pillar is participation, favouring the involvement of women in the conflict- prevention, management and resolution mechanisms and in traditional governance bodies. The third pillar is assistance and restructuring, which are primarily aimed at protecting the physical and mental health of women, their economic empowerment, specific support for women from vulnerable groups, and the launching of programmes and structures that take into account the specific needs of women in conflict and post- conflict phases. It is in this spirit that many efforts are currently being made in Africa, where the commitment ofregional organizations clearly shows that peace is inextricably linked with gender equality.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“With respect to the Economic Community ofWest African States (ECOWAS), Senegal has participated actively in the planning, organization and monitoring of periodic regional conferences where experiences with the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) are shared. At the first such conference, organized in September 2010 in Dakar, the ECOWAS Regional Action Plan on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) was adopted. It was pursuant to this regional action plan that Senegal drew up its own national action plan for implementing resolution 1325 (2000), which revolves around three pillars. The first pillar is prevention, which involves setting up monitoring structures to better detect and fight against all forms of violence against women.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“On another level, in Senegal, a sectoral strategy implemented by the Ministries of Defence and Security has led to the institutionalization of the gender approach in actions taken by the Senegalese defence and security forces. Senegal has also adopted the United Nations zero-tolerance policy on sexual or gender-based violence, particularly in peacekeeping operations. Furthermore, Senegalese civil society organizations are very active when it comes to advocating for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), primarily by providing support for capacity-building for women and girls. Senegal has expressed its national commitment in favour of resolution 1325 (2000) at the West African subregional level, at the African continental level and at the international level.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“At the same time, we have pushed for the adoption by the African Union of the same full gender parity within the governing bodies of the African Union Commission. Senegal is also the first African country to have successfully tested the powerful mechanism of the "situation room", the crisis- management tool through which women deploy all their energy, all their commitment and their entire sense of responsibility in order to ensure that election processes are as free, transparent and peaceful as possible. Senegal has also taken the innovative approach of translating resolution 1325 (2000) into the main popular languages of Senegal in order to facilitate ownership of its contents by the population and to promote capacity- building for women, for therein lies the success of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source