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Singer Weisinger

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first: 2018-12-06
most recent: 2020-11-17
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“On another note, we congratulate the Office of the Prosecutor on the progress made in the pursuit of fugitives, as set forth in his May 2019 report (S/2019/4l7, annex II). We urge the international community to demonstrate solidarity and support the identification, investigation and arrest of individuals sought by the Mechanism. Lastly, we would like to make reference to the order for the early release of convicted persons. We express our concern that those orders are not yet subject to a specific regime of conditions, despite the provisions of paragraph 10 of resolution 2422 (2018). We believe it is essential to create an early-release regime that takes into account the need for victims and affected States and communities to participate.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8576 (2019) · source
“Similarly, we support the call by President Agius for the international community to join efforts, both bilaterally and multilaterally, to cooperate with the relocation of those who have been released or who have already served their sentences. These individuals have the right to receive their documents and to be able to reintegrate themselves into society. Furthermore, the States members of the Security Council have a special commitment to cooperate with the bodies and offices created through mandates of the Council. We therefore consider it imperative to support the budget of the Mechanism at the United Nations. Despite the cuts and administrative adjustments carried out by the President, there is no doubt that proper allocation of funds is essential to the success of the Mechanism.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8576 (2019) · source
“We hope to see some of them concluded by the end of 2020, as indicated by President Agius in his May 2019 report (S/2019/4l7, annex I). We also welcome the work done by the Mechanism to protect and support the approximately 3,150 witnesses. The Dominican Republic considers that the priorities of the new President of the Mechanism to be timely and valid. We support these priorities with their special emphasis on unifying and harmonizing the criteria, working methods and processes of the Chambers that make up the Mechanism in order to increase productivity and consistency, and thereby achieve the goals of the work for 2020.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8576 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We are pleased to welcome today's briefers, President Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz, and we thank them for their detailed briefings. We wish President Agius success in his new and difficult work. The existence of such bodies as the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals is crucial to achieving societies that are free of impunity. The work of the Mechanism reaffirms the commitment of the United Nations to protecting human rights and world peace. We commend the progress that the Mechanism has made in the cases of Prosecutor v. Maximilien Turinabo et al, Prosecutor v. Jovica Stanisic" and Franko Sirnatovic, Prosecutor v. Radovan Karadeic and Prosecutor v. Ratko Mlaa'ic.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8576 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, the Dominican Republic reiterates its recognition of the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. At the same time, we take this opportunity to highlight the continued efforts and customary support of the Organization and the international community to overcome the adversities suffered by the Ukrainian people in the midst of the conflict that has affected them for years. Accordingly, we call for the maintenance of conditions that allow for the continuation of the dialogue between the parties in the current Normandy format and the Trilateral Contact Group and insist on the full implementation of the Minsk agreements in order to put an end to the conflicts and restore international peace and security in Ukraine and the region.”
2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source
“The Dominican Republic urges the parties to ensure the collective interest and respect for human rights, guarantees and freedoms for all its inhabitants - for both those of the majority and those of the minority, including the rights and prerogatives relating to the language of the latter populations. In the context of today's meeting, it is essential to act on an impartial assessment of the situation of minorities. To that end, we reiterate that it is necessary to maintain a dialogue with all the relevant parties. It is also necessary to move forward without delay towards a sustainable solution. To achieve that, the parties are called upon to refrain from any unilateral action that might hinder the process of implementing the agreements and complicate the efforts being made to build peace in the Ukrainian people and their surroundings.”
2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source
“However, more than four years after the signing of the agreements, we continue to witness ongoing violations of the ceasefire, the worrisome need for humanitarian assistance for civilians in the conflict zone, the alarmingly high number of people - around 4 million - affected by hunger and misery and the painful reality that more than 1.5 million internally displaced persons are still unable to return to their homes. Added to that are the constant unilateral measures that, in fact, do not contribute to moving the peace process forward. We once again call on the parties to relax their positions and open the way to dialogue and to reaffirm their commitment to peace, multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to express our gratitude for the invitation to this meeting, as well as to Ms. DiCarlo and Mr. Zannier for their important briefings. The Dominican Republic takes this opportunity to salute the new Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi's inauguration. We welcome the pronouncements to prioritize the resolution of the conflict in the eastern region of his country. We wish him many successes in his Administration. The Security Council and the international community received the Minsk agreements as an expression ofthe parties' legitimate interest in achieving a sustainable and lasting peace.”
2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source
“On another front, the Investigative Team must maintain its independence and impartiality, working in collaboration with the United Nations mechanisms and the Iraqi authorities and respecting their sovereignty and jurisdiction, in accordance with the mandate of resolution 2379 (2017), the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. Finally, the dividends of justice will be determined to a large extent by the regional and international financial, legal and capacity-building support that Iraq receives to strengthen its institutions, in particular the judicial system. We therefore encourage the international community to work together to that end.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“For that reason, we consider the witness protection strategy established by the witness protection team, in the context of gathering evidence from testimonies, to be an excellent measure. We also urge the Iraqi authorities and the Investigative Team to pay attention to persons with family ties to members of the Islamic State, including women and children, and to prevent them from being prosecuted for crimes perpetrated by their relatives. Likewise, their protection and physical integrity and respect for their rights must be ensured, particularly in the case of minors, who under no circumstances should be treated as adults, including when they have allegedly been part of or collaborators with the terrorist group. They should be treated as victims, not perpetrators.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we are pleased to note that the Team undertook the first set of excavations of mass graves in the village of Kojo in March and April in order to exhume the remains of victims of the Islamic State. We applaud the fact that that process is being carried out with due regard for the customs and respect for the religious rites of the people. We are also pleased that special attention is being paid to survivors of crimes of sexual and gender-based violence. In that regard, we would like to emphasize that the investigations should focus on survivors, prioritizing their rights and needs as victims of sexual and gender-based Violence. It is therefore important to ensure that the investigation processes ensure protection and confidentiality for both survivors and witnesses.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“Similarly, we welcome the implementation plan established by the Special Adviser, which outlines the three initial specific areas for investigation. We would also like to highlight the readiness and cooperation shown by the Iraqi authorities with the Investigative Team in implementing the provisions set out in resolution 2379 (2017) in order to hold members of the Islamic State accountable for the crimes committed, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, to which the populations of Iraq and other States were subjected. It is therefore imperative that the Investigative Team function effectively so that those unspeakable crimes do not go unpunished.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Khan for his briefing and for the hard work he has been doing as Special Adviser. First, we would like to welcome the fact that, in its initial development, preparation and investigation phase, the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant has worked constructively and in joint coordination with the Iraqi authorities, local communities, the various agencies of the United Nations system and States where the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant has expanded its operational capacities and activities. We hope that that cooperation will continue and be strengthened as the Team reaches its operational phase.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“We believe that the meetings of the Working Group should be held on a more regular basis to follow the issues and processes of peace missions and therefore foster the most effective communication among the three pillars. In conclusion, we once again wish to reiterate our commitment to peacekeeping and our conviction that we must all shoulder responsibility for it. It is only through our determination and joint efforts that we will be able to successfully achieve lasting and sustainable peace.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“Similarly, rapid responses from the Secretariat to their requests for information are crucial. The open debates that are convened by the Security Council are another way of exchanging information on peacekeeping issues, in which the participation of TCCs and PCCs should be highlighted. The joint work of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations and troop- contributing countries is an additional mechanism that allows for close dialogue on peacekeeping issues. We should encourage the further strengthening of mission-specific meetings more actively to create an exchange of ideas and information that will contribute to boosting the efficiency of such dialogues.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“It should be stressed that it is important that the triangular dialogues be conducted in a participatory, timely and inclusive manner, while paying greater attention to the concerns expressed by the TCCs and PCCs and bearing in mind their knowledge of the existing realities on the ground, which can contribute to making effective decisions on peacekeeping operations, especially before the renewal, adjustment or reconfiguration of troops in a mission by the Security Council. That is why we understand that the suggestions made by troop-contributing countries are key in the design ofpeace missions. With regard to the preparation of meetings, we underscore the importance that TCCs and PCCs receive updated and regular information from the Secretariat on the situation in each peacekeeping operation.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“That is why we need to strengthen that triangular relationship to promote collaboration, cooperation and mutual trust. Triangular cooperation has been the focus of various debates and discussions, and they continue to identify the lack of timely information and effective dialogue among the three parties, which, in turn, has led to a sizeable challenge. In that regard, we understand that a balance must be struck between formal and informal consultations with efficient formats and effective and timely interactions. Similarly, such consultations are necessary in situations of transition from a peacekeeping operation to a peacebuilding operation and in cases ofa reduction or withdrawal of a mission.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we would like to thank Peru for convening this important debate. We also thank all the briefers for the most valuable insights they provided today. At a time when peacekeeping operations face constant and evolving challenges, as States Members of the United Nations we feel even more compelled to fulfil the objectives set out in the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. In that regard, it is imperative that we recognize the essential roles that the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries (TCCs) and police-contributing countries (PCCs) play in entrusting, planning, managing and executing peacekeeping operations.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“I also want to take this opportunity to thank Ambassador Ma Zhaoxu on his last day in the Council for his wise opinions. It has been an honour to be his colleague. He is a very intelligent and interesting person and I wish him every success in his future endeavours.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“We would highlight here the importance of closely cooperating with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and INTERPOL in analysing and exchanging the relevant information in order to help identify the criminal ties between terrorists and other criminal groups. Finally, putting an end to terrorism and organized crime is a fight we must all undertake. It is for that reason that we commend the time and effort put in by the Permanent Mission of Peru to bring to light the ties between terrorism and organized crime. As Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism, it held educational meetings on this important issue and is leading the current negotiations on a draft resolution on the same topic.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“On 7 June last, the Permanent Missions of the Dominican Republic, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Peru, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, along with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, organized an Arria Formula meeting on the issue of transnational organized crime and drug trafficking in the Caribbean region as a threat to international stability. This made it possible for Council members to debate the complex dimensions of these problems, including current trends and modalities, as well as the efforts of parties to combat these phenomena.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Terrorist groups resort to crimes such as abduction, trafficking in arms and drugs and trafficking in persons, among the others mentioned today, in order to finance their illicit activities. States must therefore strengthen the prosecution and criminalization of money-laundering and corruption, with the support of the judiciary, national financial analysis units and regional financial intelligence groups. The Dominican Republic attaches priority to prevention along with the dismantling of the ties between terrorists and drug traffickers. Drug trafficking, from production all the way through the illicit consumption of illegal substances, is a heinous cancer that is eating away at the well-being and progress of our peoples.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“The interconnection of these two great evils takes a high toll in human lives, brings political destabilization and undermines social and economic progress. It is therefore undeniable that the outcomes of the clear relationship between such criminal groups must be combated and prevented. Prevention plays a very important rule in this struggle, since by relying on measures to that end States can strengthen their response systems in order to improve their effectiveness. We must therefore strengthen public-private partnerships, international cooperation and relationships with both subregional and regional agencies, whose technical and logistical support are of considerable value.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening by the presidency of this interesting debate, organized by the Permanent Mission of Peru on an issue that clearly requires the attention of the Council. I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate Kuwait on its presidency and to welcome the new Ambassador of France, Nicolas de Riviere. We wish also to express our appreciation to today's briefers for the arduous efforts they are making in countering terrorism and for having enriched this meeting by their contributions, based on their practical experience. The link between terrorist groups and transnational and national organized crime has been recognized and proved by the Council as a threat to international peace and security.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we urge the parties to exercise the greatest possible degree of flexibility and constructiveness in the consultations and not to lose sight of the need to alleviate the suffering of a people battered by years of conflict and to chart their course towards a new future. In conclusion, we firmly believe that the goal proposed by resolution 2254 (2015), of promoting a broad political process that culminates in the holding of free, transparent and fair elections under the supervision of the United Nations, is still achievable. Despite the exhaustion that all of us who want a peaceful and sustainable solution to this crisis certainly feel, we must keep this legitimate aspiration alive and undertake all the necessary efforts to build the political will that the current situation deserves and achieve agreements in every area.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“We hope that a solid agreement on those key aspects of the process will be reached at the upcoming consultations. We believe it is crucial to ensure that all those arrangements are fully aligned with the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015) and that they promote the consolidation of the United Nations as facilitator of the process. We reiterate the importance of including specific provisions to ensure the active and meaningful participation ofwomen at every stage, not in parallel or as contributors, but as entities with their own voices at the negotiation and decision-making table.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“The Dominican Republic understands that the combination of all these elements makes the political process even more fragile, and we emphasize that the Council must do everything to ensure the protection of the civilian population throughout Syria. It is therefore imperative to insist on the need for all parties to the conflict to comply with international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians. Measures to stop attacks on civil infrastructure, such as hospitals and schools, must be taken immediately. While it is still not enough, we acknowledge the progressthathasbeenmade onformingthe constitutional committee. We believe it is essential to make progress on designating the outstanding names, outlining the rules of procedure and establishing a concrete mandate for the committee' work.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“As a guarantor of the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), the Council is called on to ensure that the conditions that make a comprehensive, credible, revitalized and inclusive peace process viable and founded on the confidence of the entire Syrian population are preserved. That includes the millions of refugees who are out of the country and who will eventually return. However, it is impossible to build trust when the civilian population is still living in conditions of uncertainty, unrest and insecurity, and when so many families are separated without information about the fate of their relatives.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the briefing given today by Mr. Geir Pedersen, who can count on our full support. Of course, I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for your masterful steering of the work of the Council. We congratulate you and your entire team on your presidency. The Dominican Republic welcomes the efforts to bring the relevant actors in the political process closer and to build bridges between them, and we commend the broad consultations conducted in the framework of the quest for an inclusive and sustainable political solution to the conflict in Syria.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“The failure of the JCPOA would have negative effects in terms of non-proliferation and international security, and we must therefore endeavour to ensure its preservation, because this is a shared responsibility on the part of the States that are signatories to the agreement and the other States Members of the United Nations.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“We deplore this situation and hope that Iran will maintain the commitment that it has shown so far and continue to abide by the agreement and the provisions of resolution 2231 (2015) fully and effectively. Furthermore, we echo the call of the Secretary-General on States that use and fully support the procurement channel, as this is the key mechanism for building confidence and transparency. Finally, we call for a continuation of the cooperation that has been shown by the parties to the agreement so far. In that respect, we highlight the laudable role played by the European States in the implementation of measures that promote economic activity, so as to ensure compliance with the commitments in the agreement, including the lifting of the sanctions, with a view to delivering economic benefits to the Iranian people.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“We therefore call on Iran to refrain from taking measures that could undermine the agreement, such as involving itself in hostile activities that destabilize the region and engaging in aggressive rhetoric, which could lead to mistrust among the signatories to the JCPOA and the rest of the international community. It should also refrain from actions that contravene the obligations set out in resolution 2231 (2015). We are concerned at the statements made by Iran's authorities that it would not commit itself to respecting the limits on its enriched uranium stockpiles and heavy- water reserves and that it would suspend compliance with the uranium enrichment limits and measures to modernize and upgrade the Arak heavy-water reactor, if its demands are not met by the other parties to the J CPOA.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“However, we are concerned about the information provided in the seventh report of the Secretary- General (S/2019/492) and the allegations made by various countries with regard to Iran's activities that contravene the provisions established in paragraph 3 of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015), in particular the test flights of ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons, the launching of ballistic missiles against other neighbouring countries, and the transfer of Iranian-manufactured arms and unmanned aerial vehicles to various countries in conflict in the Middle East. We are likewise concerned by activities involving the transfer of weapons - unmanned aerial vehicles manufactured by Iran - to various conflict- affected countries in the Middle East.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“The Plan of Action has worked, and it has been possible to achieve the primary objectives it established, despite the great challenges the Plan faces, including the withdrawal of the United States, which has generated significant challenges for the Plan's implementation and brought about economic restrictions that directly affect the Iranian people. We also note with satisfaction that all the reports issued by the IAEA since the entry into force of the JCPOA to date have shown that Iran has complied with its commitments under the Plan and the Additional Protocol to the IAEA Safeguards Agreement and is under the most stringent monitoring and verification regime in the world.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the briefers for their presentations today and for their hard work in carrying out their respective functions. First of all, we would like to support the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which is a successful outcome of multilateralism, diplomacy and dialogue, and represents a breakthrough in the non-proliferation regime. Similarly, we wish to highlight the commendable monitoring work being done by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as well as its efforts to ensure that nuclear energy is used only for peaceful purposes. In this vein, we welcome the commitment and determination shown by the parties to the full and effective implementation of the JCPOA.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Uncertainty with respect to the future and lack of information about their relatives have triggered rising tensions. It is therefore vital that sustained humanitarian access be maintained and that solutions be considered with respect to the thousands of foreign citizens who are living in the annex to the camp. The situation of those people remaining in Rukban camp and awaiting humanitarian assistance continues to be a source of concern for us, especially since we heard that permission for the entry of a new convoy had been denied. We therefore urge the authorities to continue to work with the United Nations and its partners in the quest forjoint solutions in order to help those persons wishing to leave the camp and deliver humanitarian assistance to those who remain.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to highlight a few points that, from our perspective, could contribute to alleviating the suffering of so many millions of people through flexible, comprehensive and needs- based humanitarian assistance. In order to be able to assess and respond to the growing needs of the affected population, all parties exercising control on the ground must facilitate safe, sustained and unhindered access to the United Nations and its partners to all of Syria. The parties must adhere to the rules of international humanitarian law and refrain from attacks on the civilian population and infrastructure. That includes counter-terrorist offensives. The lives of the 72,000 people living in Al-Hol camp, the vast majority of whom are women and children, remain at risk.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“Understanding that the situation in Idlib directly influences the stability of the political process, we reiterate the need for the full implementation of the Russian-Turkish memorandum of September 2018 and for all parties to the conflict to comply with international humanitarian law and the obligation to protection of civilians. We insist that attacks on civilian infrastructure such as hospitals and schools, as well as other civilian spaces, cease immediately. Such attacks fundamentally disrupt the provision of basic services such as education and health care, especially for women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities and young people.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“We have already directly explained on several occasions my country's position on the appalling humanitarian situation in Syria. The solution to this long-standing conflict is not military, but political. Humanitarian action cannot replace the primary responsibility of the Syrian Arab Republic and the entire international community to protect the civilian population from indiscriminate attacks, in accordance with international humanitarian law. It is precisely now, when for the first time in a long time there seems to be a window of opportunity to advance the political process, that the Council must assume its role and seize this opportunity to redouble efforts to support this process and defend it tooth and nail.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this meeting. We thank Mr. Lowcock, Major General Bakin and Mr. Lillie for their valuable briefings. Once again, we commend all humanitarian actors who continue to provide essential and urgent assistance in conditions of insecurity, including in areas highly contaminated by explosive remnants and landmines. The degree of vulnerability in the Syrian Arab Republic is worrisome. Most of Syria's population is already living in extreme poverty, with limited capacity to endure further attacks and with acute humanitarian needs. But the statistics, reports and figures do not manage to reflect one iota of the suffering that these people must feel as they leave everything behind in order to save their lives and those of their loved ones.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“Now is the time to take advantage of the momentum and foster political will and diplomatic creativity to avoid the failure of the revitalized agreement. This is the tool we must use; there is no contingency plan.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“We also welcome the initiative of UNMISS and the United Nations Development Programme to hold discussions with the authorities regarding the future establishment of mobile courts and the deployment of prosecutors in areas with insufficient or no prosecutorial capacity. All avenues must be pursued in order to establish accountability and put an end to this outrageous culture of impunity, while investing in mediation and peacebuilding efforts with the participation of women and youth. It is imperative that this political process not become stagnant and that this new deadline be utilized in a wise and steady manner in order to ensure a sustainable South Sudanese-led peace process with enhanced regional and international support. There are no shortcuts or express routes to achieving peace in South Sudan.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“We are also concerned by the limitations faced by UNMISS personnel in terms of their capacity to address, monitor and investigate these violations. With regard to crimes of a sexual nature, we are concerned that these cases of abuse are not being investigated or prosecuted and that the Government's actions to eradicate this scourge are inadequate. Impunity should not be the norm. We urge the Government to establish a process of accountability against perpetrators and we call for the provision of comprehensive services to survivors of sexual violence. In this regard, we commend the Sudan People's Liberation Army for launching an action plan for sexual violence in conflict, focused on the accountability of commandos for acts perpetrated by their subordinates.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“It is therefore essential that the militias and Government forces allow humanitarian personnel to move freely and without restrictions on the ground. We are particularly concerned that 57 per cent of the population are suffering from severe or worse levels of food insecurity, with 45,000 persons enduring a potentially catastrophic situation. This reality is exacerbated by the negative impact of the lack of rain and the effects of climate change, in addition to the latent threat posed by the incidences of Ebola reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Beyond this political and humanitarian crisis, we are concerned about the vulnerability of the civilian population and serious reports of human and sexual rights violations.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“In this context of political uncertainty, we are encouraged by the sustained ceasefire, ongoing rapprochement between the Government and the opposition, and the tireless initiatives of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and other international actors, such as the Vatican which have enabled the revitalized peace agreement to survive and created forums in which to discuss ways to move forward and fulfil all pending tasks. Unfortunately, this scenario has been plagued by threats against the civilian population and by a serious humanitarian crisis, including increasing acts of sexual violence and intercommunal conflicts, as well as the obstruction of access to United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and humanitarian personnel.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to thank Ms. Minagano, Mr. Gilmour and Mr. Shearer for their important briefings. The period under consideration saw some important developments in the process of implementing the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, which has been characterized thus far by its slowness. In May, the parties agreed by consensus to a six-month extension to the pre-transitional period in order to facilitate the resolution of critical aspects such as the delimitation of state boundaries and military cantonment and redeployment, inter alia. Progress in these areas has been limited and lacking in coordination and order.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“Experience and the complexity of the current situation leads us to conclude that this mandate will not be enough to achieve these objectives. We cannot but be disheartened at seeing that this opportunity to contribute actively to improving the future of Haiti and to show our genuine commitment to one of the communities that is suffering the most on our continent has been reduced to a mission with limited resources and functions.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8559 (2019) · source
“There is no debating the fact that Haitian ecological conditions are truly precarious and represent a cause of displacement and suffering and a threat to stability and peace in the country. We understand that based on the principle of complementarity, this new mission, along with the United Nations country team in Haiti, could have begun its work by dealing with all of the aspects requiring urgent action. Our position in this debate has always been the same: promote a strong mission with broad scope and capacities and with sufficient financing. The mission should be able to truly bring peace and lasting stability to Haiti and genuinely reflect the solidarity of the international community with the people of Haiti.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8559 (2019) · source
“The strengthening of national institutions, especially political ones, remains one of the major challenges to the stability and sustainable development of the Republic of Haiti. It is our understanding that the special political mission must play a key role in this area so as to promote continuity in public policies. Another key aspect for our delegation is Haiti's vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters. As all are aware, our country and the Republic of Haiti share the same ecosystem, Hispaniola. This puts us in a unique position to deal with this issue. Our island, a fragile ecosystem with limited resources, is highly vulnerable to climate change.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8559 (2019) · source
“The proposed text of the draft resolution (S/2019/519) does not capture this idea or give any specific mandate concerning the institutional structure that should be created in support thereof. Turning to inequality and its link with public security, the Dominican Republic suggested that the special political mission should be directly involved in helping to build the necessary capacities within the Government so that it can coordinate economic and social development initiatives. We also deem this key to improving living standards in the most vulnerable areas as well as to enhancing peaceful coexistence in public spaces. This is without a doubt the way to address the root causes of the social problems that are leading to violence and social instability.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8559 (2019) · source