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Selim

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first: 2014-09-19
most recent: 2023-11-29
sittings or episodes: 10
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“Moreover, the Department of Fatwah in Egypt has created an observatory that uses scientific methodologies to monitor takfiri fatwahs and expose their defective nature. The Government of Egypt has also made great efforts to raise the standard of university and vocational education so as to nurture young people and help them to find decent work opportunities, which in turn will reduce unemployment and enable young people to engage in the attainment of sustainable development objectives. In political terms, young people are being invited to join the political arena. Once again, it is extremely important for us to continue discussing this issue and to build on efforts that have already been made, including those of the United Nations.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We need to adopt a comprehensive strategy in this regard. In addition to our international and regional efforts, we have taken a number of effective steps at the national level, including the numerous initiatives of Al-Azhar, with its moderate, tolerant and enlightened Views, to refute mendacious ideas that are affecting young people. These steps include various cultural events explaining the fundaments of the tolerant religion of Islam so that young people do not fall prey to those who spread Violence and the takfiris. Moreover, this mission has not been limited to Egypt; many Al-Azhar scholars have Visited a number of other countries to explain the moderate and tolerant Islamic way of thinking.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“On the other hand, it is necessary to implement the various relevant Security Council resolutions and hold accountable those States that instigate and provide support and funding to those who use foreign terrorist combatants. We must also recognize that this phenomenon is capable of refuting the argument that the reason for terrorism is the system of government and the economic and social pressures that bear upon society. The fact that this phenomenon is spreading in countries where remarkable gains have been made is itself testimony to the fact that there are organizations that are seeking to use religion for other objectives. We in Egypt have for many years understood and recognized the dangers of extremism and terrorism and the need for joint international efforts to address them.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“All of those factors must be addressed very seriously by strengthening cooperation, by adopting relevant strategies, by implementing the relevant Security Council resolutions and by refraining from extending support to extremists and terrorists. I would like to underline that the fact that today we see more youth from the Muslim and other minorities in Western States who seek to join terrorist groups as foreign combatants, especially in Iraq, Syria, Libya and in Africa, makes it necessary for those States to review their policies so as to integrate Muslims into their communities, curb transgressive acts against religion and prophets and adopt the necessary steps that would put an end to the recruitment by those terrorist organizations.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we must make sure that youth, who do not have the ability to correctly interpret those views themselves, are always informed by those who are able to provide them with appropriate interpretations, and that they are made aware of the nature of the exigencies of such interpretations with regard to their circumstances, so that there would be no discord or contention. In addition, there have been a number of economic and political reasons that have led to extremism among youth and to their resorting to violence, including access to adequate education, the lack of opportunities to make a decent living, unemployment, poverty, the marginalization of foreigners, foreign occupation and the lack of recognition of a people's right to self-determination.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“That is something that we have recognized in Egypt, where the President has recently called for the renewal of religious dialogue aimed at countering extremism and ensuring the necessary and appropriate interpretation of Islam and its tenets. We have taken serious steps in that direction. First, we must analyse extremism and terrorism and counter them with irrefutable arguments and evidence. The matter cannot be restricted to taking security measures. In that respect, we must adopt a consensus-based and tolerant method that leads not to half solutions, but to tolerant and consensus-based solutions. We must also avoid all obscurantist views that lead people who embrace such ideas to believe that the world is divided into only two groups - those who believe what they do and those who are infidels - only good and evil.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“One of our priorities should always be to keep them from falling into the clutches of extremism and terrorism in particular, because the youth in many of our States constitute the largest proportion of the population. We must also take into account the ferocious campaigns against youth in all States, in particular campaigns that have been orchestrated recently in an attempt to recruit young people as fighters in terrorist groups by using religion as a means to ends that have no connection whatsoever to any religion. At the outset, it is necessary to recognize that the phenomenon of extremism is a reality that we cannot overlook and that we must counter. In that regard, we have to address its causes.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“That reveals the nature of their clash with society, which is, in essence, nothing but an intellectual aberration, as they refuse to live or coexist with other segments of society. They do not wish to integrate into society, and they focus on and magnify points of discord. That leads to friction and strife, and impedes the progress of the State and individual citizens. Those individuals thereby isolate themselves by believing that the community in which they live is a pagan one that does not deserve to be lived in. Within that context and taking into consideration the various aspects of terrorism, we must give priority to addressing extremism wherever it is found, because it paves the way for terrorism. In all our actions we must give particular attention to young people and always keep them in mind.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“At the outset, I would like to extend our thanks to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for its initiative to convene this important meeting. We greatly value the presence of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan, presiding over this Security Council meeting on a very important issue that all of our countries must seriously address, as well as the consequences that could ensue and threaten the security of our citizens and even international peace and security. A number of factors together have led to the fact that our communities are now afflicted with currents in the form of groups and factions that have embraced extremist ideas and Views that have nothing to do with religion and tolerance. What is worse is that they have started imposing those views on people, in particular youth.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“I again express our sincere hope that the Council will deal with the crisis in Libya as a matter of extreme urgency, the utmost priority and as an issue that requires concerted efforts to confront a common danger that seeks to reverse the forward course of humankind. I trust that we as a community with a clear vision of its goals and aspirations will succeed in our mission.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“If the objective is to promote a political solution in order to let some impose their will on the Libyan people, I would ask the international community to make every possible effort to support the legitimate House of Representatives. The war against terrorism requires a national partner. There is no better partner than the Parliament of the Libyan people, which was elected through the ballot box. The current Government or its successor will gain the confidence of the House of Representatives if Mr. Leon is successful in his efforts, as we hope he will be. In conclusion, I thank Council members for their time.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“At the same time, I wish to reiterate that, while a political solution is an absolute necessity, it is not an alternative to militarily confronting terrorism. I have no doubt that, through the current political dialogue, the Government of national unity will continue to seek to combat terrorism as a matter of priority, just as it has been a matter of priority under the current Government, led by Prime Minister Abdallah Al-Thinni. We call upon the States represented here to do their utmost to support the legitimate House of Representatives. Waging the international community's war against terrorism requires the active participation of a national partner. We would like to deal with the honourable partners in Libya, and not those who are acting against the interests of their country.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“We fervently hope that the Security Council will respond positively to those calls. I trust that the Permanent Mission of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will circulate today a draft resolution for discussion in the coming days that will address the actions required to achieve a successful conclusion to the Libyan crisis. For this threat is a most dangerous one. Before concluding my statement, I wish to reaffirm that Egypt will continue to support the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Bernardino Leon, who is making great and appreciated efforts in Libya to achieve a political settlement to the crisis through the establishment of an inclusive Government that represents all political forces that have renounced violence and terrorism and that seek a negotiated settlement to the conflict.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“Egypt has decided to respond to the requests and needs of the Government of Libya and has provided military assistance. We will not hesitate to confront the terrorist threat that challenges our region with its ugliest face. This despicable organization is seeking to spread terror throughout the Arab and Islamic world - from Iraq to Syria to Libya and through them to the heart of Europe, which is the closest continent to our region and the most susceptible to the threat that this and similar organizations pose. We call for full support for Arab League resolution 7852 (2015), adopted on 15 January, which calls for extending all forms of support to the Libyan Government and asks the Security Council to lift the restrictions imposed on arming the Libyan National Army.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“First, legal restrictions placed on the ability of the legitimate Government and the Libyan National Army to procure their defence needs should be lifted so that they may be able to confront terrorism and achieve stability and security. Secondly, concrete measures should be taken to prevent the acquisition of arms by all non-State militias and entities through the imposition of a naval blockade on arms being sent to areas of Libya outside the control of the legitimate authorities. Thirdly, States wishing to assist the legitimate Libyan Government in confronting terrorism and imposing security should be allowed to do so in the light of the severe difficulties the legitimate Government faces in that regard, with the condition that such assistance be provided in coordination with the Libyan Government and with its approval.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“As the international community, we have to assume the historic responsibility placed on our shoulders and on the shoulders of the Council in dealing with the clear threat to international peace and security posed by the current situation in Libya. If we are to rectify past complacency in dealing seriously with the Libyan crisis, we then must actively cooperate to support the Council of Deputies and the Libyan Government in order to enable them to extend their legitimate authority and sovereignty to all Libyan territory and to combat terrorism wherever it exists in all parts of Libya - north, south, east and west. That will require the following measures.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“I have no doubt that the Council has followed those and other developments closely. Therefore, I will not delve into this any more. I do, however, wish to reiterate them today, because of the complacency of some in confronting those who seek to impose their will through the use of arms. Unfortunately, this comes at a time that is crucial in the history of the Arab people - when democracy and the free expression of their will should have enabled them to advance and modernize their societies, and not regress to the Dark Ages. Today, in the light of the enormity of the danger the recent events in Libya pose, not only to that country's people or its neighbouring States, but to humankind as a whole, we simply no longer have the luxury to repeat past mistakes. Our peoples will judge us.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“When parliamentary elections were held in June 2014, in which political Islam gained only 10 per cent of seats, it confirmed once more the moderation of the Libyan people and their clear inclination to support democratic forces. At the time, Egypt warned that extremists would again impose their domination through the use of force in an attempt to accomplish what they failed to do through the ballot box. Nevertheless, the international community took little notice when extremists resorted to arms and occupied Tripoli, along with its airports and Government institutions, thereby forcing the legitimate Parliament to vacate the capital and to resort to holding its sessions elsewhere in Libya. That, in turn, prompted ludicrous objections from the extremists that the Parliament was convening its sessions outside the Libyan capital.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“In addition, there were other indications of the deterioration of the situation in Libya, including the kidnapping of Prime Minister Ali Zeidan and attacks on Embassies. Attacks on Embassies, the assassination of the United States Ambassador in Benghazi, the kidnapping of Egyptian Embassy staff and other grave incidents are listed in the letter I addressed to the Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council on 17 February. However, the international community's actions were insufficient to preserve the security of the Libyan people and those of Libya's neighbouring States on the Mediterranean. Nor did the international community move effectively to counter the threats posed to international peace and security.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“But, owing to the limitless financial and military resources that violent political Islam possessed, it was soon able to superimpose its will on the Libyan people's true aspirations. Threats, kidnapping and assassinations of members of Parliament and attacks on Government institutions, with the aim of passing laws and setting policies, soon became the norm. That seriously undermined Government institutions and enabled extremists to place those institutions firmly under their control. No doubt, everyone remembers the circumstances under which the political isolation law was passed, a law that effectively barred many Libyans who did not subscribe to political Islam from running for Government office. Among them was the Speaker of the General National Congress.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“However, at that time, we were concerned that the ultimate benefactors would be violent extremists, given that many of those fighting on behalf of the revolution were in fact backed quite generously by regional Powers that sought to install themselves in power in Libya after the fall of the regime. Despite our repeated warnings, through diplomatic channels, about the dangers of relying on extremist elements that did not represent the Libyan people, our fears were materialized. Extremists assumed a prominent position in the post-Al-Qadhafi regime. The Libyan people elected a new Parliament - the General National Congress - which was dominated by liberal national views. Libya was the only Arab State where violent political Islam had failed to achieve a majority.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“I have come to the Council to affirm that what is in fact required is to adopt strong and genuine positions and concrete measures to face the dangers posed by Daesh and its ilk, who are familiar only with the language of criminal violence and killings. I have come here to say that the blood of Egyptians is precious, just like that of any other victims of heinous barbaric acts. I believe that they deserve our seriousness in fighting this scourge in every corner of the Earth. I should like to review with the Council a little of the history in order to shed light on how and why we have reached the current situation in Libya. When the international coalition decided to support and defend the Libyan revolution in 2011, Egypt was a firm supporter of the aspirations and hopes of our brothers in Libya.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“Mr. Selim (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I am fully confident that you will guide the deliberations of the Council with the utmost efficiency. A few days ago, we were horrified to witness the slaughter of21 Egyptian citizens on abeach in the Libyan city of Sirte. I should like to express our appreciation to all those who have condemned that barbaric act and expressed their condolences and their solidarity with the Egyptian people at this pivotal moment. Expressions of condolences and solidarity, while important, are not sufficient to confront the dangers and existential threats that civilized human beings face today.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“That is important, as they are a threat to international peace and security. At a time when we are stressing the importance of not ignoring the political and social reasons for the emergence ofISIL, the international community must be fully aware that it cannot stop at containment and half- solutions in confronting such extremist organizations. We must confront the States that are helping the terrorist organizations to achieve their narrow political aims on the international scene. We have to assume our common responsibility and acknowledge our common humanity in order to confront and defeat this barbaric phenomenon.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“Ideology is being used to justify barbaric acts against anyone and anything that is different. ISIL is not limited to one or two or three movements. It is one evil ideology that expresses itself under various slogans and names and is developing in different parts of the world. At the end of the day, it is a worldwide organization. Egypt, more than any other State, is well aware of the threat of such terrorist organizations. We have confronted that phenomenon and its evil plots. Such confrontations led, on 30 June, to our elimination of the Muslim Brotherhood, with its ideology based on violence - the very ideology that is the basis of all contemporary terrorist organizations. Those and similar organizations need to be confronted - in fact, they have been: in Libya, for example.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“We hope that the new Government will represent all parts of Iraqi society and that it will be able to face the threat of terrorism and sectarianism. Egypt is stands ready to provide all support necessary to help Iraq. We will cooperate at the regional and international levels in the effort to overthrow ISIL and all heinous terrorist organizations throughout the world. Allow me to repeat in the Council Egypt's position, which is that every effort must be made to revitalize the concept of the nation State free from any sectarianism. We met in Jeddah and we are meeting again in this Chamber today to support Iraq against ISIL. It represents a global threat that faces us all, particularly in the Arab region, and it runs directly counter to the concept of a modern State.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“And, last Monday, Egypt participated in the Paris conference on peace and security in Iraq, at which the Iraqi Government reaffirmed its request for military assistance to combat terrorism and the provision of assitance to terrorists. Our meeting today in the Security Council is an expression of the international determination to coordinate the efforts of all institutions and regional powers in confronting the Iraqi crisis. That coordination is needed. Egypt hopes it will continue and be strengthened to maintain the overall momentum that we have seen in the recent past. It is logical for such action to be taken in a country like Iraq, with its vast territory and rich heritage. We look forward to relations of mutual respect among the States of the region, including respect for their sovereignty and security.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“That requires the mobilization of an international effort that can take unified action against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and other terrorist groups, both in Iraq and throughout the region, in order to pave the way for eradicating a scourge that has festered and intensified in the past decade, especially in the Middle East. Egypt joined a number of other Arab States and the United States of America at an important meeting in Jeddah on 10 September to consider how to deal with the spreading terrorism in Iraq and in the Arab region in general. We focused on addressing ISIL because it is the gravest threat currently confronting our region. That is in accordance with resolution 2170 (2014) and the ministerial decision of the Arab League of 7 September.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for your kind words. We have undertaken that work in the context of our responsibility and have been reinforced by your support, so I thank you for all the efforts you have exerted. (spoke in Arabic) Let me at the outset affirm the importance of this call by the United States to convene this meeting of the Security Council, since the Security Council has now held a meeting following a series of other meetings on regional and international efforts in order to help achieve security and stability in Iraq.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source