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Singer Weisinger

lines on the record: 973
first: 2018-12-06
most recent: 2020-11-17
sittings or episodes: 161
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“To be clear, it is our View that support for the Government is required in order to strengthen the political and electoral systems and the rule of law and help to create the conditions necessary for the Government to put in place policies aimed at tackling social inequality, governance and the adverse effects of climate change and natural disasters. As to the electoral system, we agree with the Secretary-General on the need to set up a permanent electoral council to organize and manage electoral processes. It must be independent and credible and be provided with an appropriate legal framework that will ensure, at the very least, reliable voter registration, international election observation and timely results.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8559 (2019) · source
“The preliminary conclusions from both visits are dramatic and disheartening. A significant part of the international community has been calling for a comprehensive response to the situation in Haiti, and we join in that call. We believe that the political mission that is to replace MINUJUSTH must be strong, broad-based and adequately funded. The Secretary-General's proposal was not specific enough in terms of the objectives, nor was it sufficiently broad to preserve stability over time and place Haiti back on the track to development. It is our view that if we are to respond to the challenges facing Haiti, an approach that is based exclusively on public security will not suffice. The Dominican Republic believes that the Haiti mission must focus also on other key aspects to ensure peace and stability.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8559 (2019) · source
“We had wished for more thoroughgoing and horizontal talks so as to ensure a robust, multidimensional mandate, especially now given the clear deterioration of conditions in Haiti and the frustration of the international community. The security situation in Haiti is fragile, not only because the institutional capacity to support the security apparatus is itself fragile, but also because social conditions do not allow for the momentum needed to set in motion a virtuous circle leading to development. We must also point out that the economic situation is daily becoming more complicated, which means that there is a deepening of the crisis and greater social instability and violence. At the regional level, the Organization of American States just concluded a visit to Haiti, as did the Economic and Social Council last month.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8559 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): As we have stated on previous occasions, the political, economic and social situation in Haiti remains fragile and requires multidimensional support on the part of the international community based on national priorities. The objective, as we understand it, must be political and institutional strengthening so as to ensure a stable, economically prosperous and inclusive Haiti, one that is resilient in the face of the continuing ravages of climate change and natural disasters. For months now, we have been taking part in the process of the discussion and subsequent negotiation of the terms ofthe mandate of the special political mission that is slated to replace the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) in Haiti.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8559 (2019) · source
“I should like to conclude by saying that we will not achieve peace merely by making statements month after month. Let us not deceive ourselves. If we really want to achieve peace, the first step to that end is to end the hate speech by both sides. That is our opinion.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“We also condemn the firing of rockets and the launching of incendiary devices and explosives from Gaza into Israel by Hamas and other Palestinian militants. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical, heightened by an alarming environmental situation limiting access to drinking water and subsequently affecting health, food security and development, which is compounded by widespread insecurity, the electricity crisis and the lack of opportunities. We therefore commend the vital work on the ground by the relevant organizations and agencies of the United Nations system, such as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, as well as the support of friendly countries, to alleviate suffering and to bring about change.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“Accordingly, we stress that, with regard to Jerusalem, we recognize, in line with the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, the character and special status of the Holy City of Jerusalem, its spiritual, religious and cultural dimension and heritage, as a sacred place for the three monotheistic religions ofIslam, Christianity and Judaism, and we are opposed to any measure that alters or seeks to alter that character and status. At the same time, we condemn in the strongest terms all acts of violence continuing to take place throughout the occupied Palestinian territory, including the use of lethal force during demonstrations, clashes, security operations and other actions in Gaza and the West Bank, which involve children, women and medical personnel, none of whom should ever be targeted.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“Consistent with its guiding principles, the position of the Dominican Republic remains the same, including, inter alia, respect for the sovereignty and self-determination of peoples, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations with respect to the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force. We reject the expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“We continue to observe how the hopes of the Palestinian people to establish their own State are fading away in the face of the systematic expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, underpinned by a policy that seeks to legitimize them. The civilian population, both Israelis and Palestinians, including women and children, continue to be the victims of an environment marked by constant violence, fuelled by provocations and incitement and inflammatory rhetoric, which puts their lives in jeopardy and deprives them of the possibility of well-being, compounded, at the same time, with the inability to embark on a path leading towards a process of intra-Palestinian reconciliation to build a nation.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“Making our feelings heard, however, as we often do in this Chamber, does not relieve us of the primary responsibility conferred upon the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security, the success of which demands taking firm and effective action in tandem with our positions and in consonance with the authority and respect that this beacon of world order deserves. Given the absence ofsignificant political will and process and the division among positions, the inertia that we are experiencing with regard to the Israel-Palestine issue threatens to perpetuate the status quo leading to actions that are contrary and in clear violation of international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): As in the past, we thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for presenting today's report to us, while recognizing the significant challenge that his work entails in the most adverse of circumstances. Unfortunately, the current state of the situation in the Middle East and the direction it is taking continue be a cause of great concern and outrage for us, as we witness a progressively worsening trend that is bringing us dangerously close to the brink of the impossibility of achieving a just, lasting and comprehensive peace based on the two-State solution - the only viable one.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“It contains explicit provisions for Governments on ensuring the protection of persons with disabilities in humanitarian emergencies, including conflict situations. People with disabilities should be able to enjoy those rights, free from discrimination and stigma. We therefore call on all United Nations Member States to ratify the Convention and fully implement its provisions. In conclusion, in order to achieve a more durable peace, it is fundamental to include persons with disabilities and the organizations that represent them in conflict resolution.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8556 (2019) · source
“Governments of countries in conflict should ensure access to basic services as well as education, health care, information and communications technology and transportation systems. All the parties to a conflict should take measures to guarantee the rights of persons with disabilities and protect them from violence. When a conflict is over, they need access to justice if their rights have been violated. In order to focus our response, we need reliable data. And we should not forget people with disabilities that are not visible or who are subject to multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. The rights ofpersons with disabilities are enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is a landmark of international law and in the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8556 (2019) · source
“That is why we thank Poland and the United Kingdom for bringing this important text before the Council today. With resolution 2475 (2019), the Security Council affirms that inclusiveness is important everywhere. The importance of the issue was also highlighted by the Secretary-General on the occasion of the twelfth Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, when he stated, "I want our humanitarian, development and peace operations to fully recognize and advance the rights of persons with disabilities". In situations of armed conflict, people with disabilities can be disproportionally affected and often excluded from the humanitarian response. The actors in the field should therefore listen to and empower persons with disabilities in order to assess how their needs can be met.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8556 (2019) · source
“I am delivering this statement on behalf of Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru and my own country, the Dominican Republic. In April, the Council had the honour of listening to Nujeen Mustafa, the first person with a disability to brief the Security Council (see S/PV.8515). Her story about how she left Syria and arrived in Germany in a wheelchair was so compelling that we will remember it for years to come. Her willpower and resilience are an example to all of us. The adage that no one should be left behind means going beyond simple words. The situation of people with disabilities in armed conflicts deserves more attention from the Council than it has received in the past. It touches directly on human rights and international humanitarian law and is inextricably linked to peace and security.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8556 (2019) · source
“There must be zero tolerance for crimes committed against civilians and groups of demonstrators, such as those that occurred during recent events. The perpetrators must be brought to justice. Lastly, we call on the members of the Council to stand united in the struggle to alleviate the burdened people of the Sudan. Let us foster cooperation and encourage dialogue among the relevant actors. Let us support the work of the Court, a strategic ally in our common goal. The fight against impunity is key in the maintenance of peace and security.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“In addition, we encourage the authorities to hand over criminals being prosecuted by the Court, without prejudice to the principle of complementarity, in particular if it proves impossible for them to be granted a fair and impartial trial. The Dominican Republic applauds the recent decision of the Appeals Chamber, which establishes that States have the obligation to arrest Heads of State wanted by the Court, despite the immunity that their office provides. Impunity is an evil that corrupts a society's progress and can be eliminated only through the prosecution of those responsible for criminal acts, regardless of their functions or position. The time has come for the people of the Sudan to move to new leadership that bolsters respect for human rights and the protection of civilians.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“The people of the Sudan long for justice, a fair trial and the prosecution of the perpetrators of crimes. That will require a safe justice system in which impunity is a thing of the past and legal responsibility makes way for a new present and a hopeful future for all victims of the terrible crimes that took place during Al-Bashir's regime and, regrettably, continue to occur. To that end, the Sudanese authorities must recall their international obligation to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court, as set out in resolution 1593 (2005). We therefore call on the Sudanese authorities to cooperate with the Office of the Prosecutor, beginning by allowing their representatives access to Darfur in order to conduct effective, impartial and independent investigations.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to the Council. As usual, we thank her for her work on the ground and for her interesting briefing today. The situation in the Sudan is undoubtedly very worrisome. As the Prosecutor said, acts of violence continue and dialogue between the relevant parties to the conflict has come to a halt. The continued occurrence of incidents of gender-based sexual violence, including the rape of internally displaced women and girls, has led to restrictions on their freedom of movement in reception centres and areas of origin. The courage and bravery of the Sudanese people have been tested in recent months, leading to far- reaching changes that will certainly change the history of the Sudanese people.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“Today more than ever before, we are compelled to shoulder our responsibility to match the efforts being undertaken by Ambassador Pedersen to benefit strategically from the opportunity that lies before us. Regrettably, the fragility of the political process as it stands today is inextricably linked to the situation developing in the north-west of Syria, something that is reflected in the position adopted by the Security Council in response. That is why we continue to call upon the parties to move decisively towards concrete outcomes, while making an inclusive transition their guiding principle towards a future of hope and justice for all Syrians. It is our moral responsibility to help make that aspiration a reality. We cannot continue to fail those who need us.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“What more needs to happen for the parties involved - and those with influence over them - to grant a respite to a people that have endured nine years of conflict? What more needs to happen for the Council, with a unified voice, to demand an immediate ceasefire to avoid military escalation and protect the civilian population? We must not forget that the Council, as the guarantor of the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), is accountable for ensuring that the conditions conducive to a revitalized and inclusive peace process - based on the will of the entire population, including the millions ofrefugees scattered beyond the borders of the country - are viable. All of us here in the Chamber have expressed our support for the political process.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“Even now, air strikes endangering the lives of civilians continue unabated. The number of deaths currently stands at approximately 300, which includes more than 80 children. The forced displacement of civilians has reached exorbitant levels. Many of those people flee on foot and, as their journeys continue, they end up selling the few belongings they possess in order to pay for some means of transportation. Others have no choice but to seek shelter under trees, without any form of protection whatsoever. Women, children, the elderly and people with disabilities continue to be the most vulnerable. In the light of this awful situation, we must ask ourselves: what more needs to happen?”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“To add insult to injury, the humanitarian operation for the course of this year has reached only 20 per cent of its financing requirements. Despite multiple reports by the Secretary-General and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, testimonies by people directly affected by the conflict and ongoing words of concern expressed in this Chamber, the Security Council has been unable to make a unanimous demand for the cessation of hostilities in the north-west of the country. That has produced a disconcerting seeming indifference to the number of deaths, injuries and attacks on civilians and civil infrastructure and areas. The figures that Mr. Lowcock has presented, on behalf of the United Nations and its partners on the ground, speak for themselves. Let us not deceive ourselves.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the presidency for convening this meeting, and Ms. DiCarlo and Mr. Lowcock for their briefings. We take this opportunity to reiterate our country's admiration for all humanitarian actors, who, in the worst conditions of insecurity, continue to extend assistance to save the lives of more than 11 million vulnerable people in Syria. With the majority of the population living in extreme poverty, it greatly concerns us that the existing humanitarian operation is on its knees, struggling to meet the increasingly acute and urgent needs of the Syrian people. In that sense, the suspension of operations by several humanitarian partners due to the woeful security situation constitutes an equally alarming factor.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“With regard to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, we note that incursions into the buffer zone continue, in violation of resolution 2453 (2019). What other preventive measures do the Force Commanders think could be taken to reduce such violations? In conclusion, we would like to reiterate that peace missions are a vital tool in peacebuilding and peacekeeping and that only with will and joint efforts will we succeed in achieving lasting peace.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“Secondly, we acknowledge the crucial role played by peacekeepers deployed in highly dangerous missions. That sacrifice requires that the necessary measures be taken in order to equip personnel with the skills that would enable them to develop and thereby ensure efficient and effective performance on the ground. In that regard, what additional measures or programmes are being considered to strengthen the training of peacekeepers prior to deployment in order to ensure optimum performance as they carry out their functions and the effective fulfilment of mandates? It is important that peacekeepers be trained on gender issues, which requires the deployment of gender advisers and women's protection advisers and the strengthening of zero-tolerance policies for sexual and gender-based violence committed by peacekeepers.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“In the Sudan there is a need for an inclusive and transparent political process, led by civilians, that allows for the restoration of democratic order and good governance. That would ensure that the State is committed to cooperating closely with UNAMID and implementing the proposed exit strategy. Such cooperation would make it possible for both the mission and the State to have the tools needed for the transfer of responsibilities. Our delegation would like to take this opportunity to express the following concerns. The first pertains to the work with communities in countries affected by conflict. How do they think we could strengthen the mandates of peacekeeping operations to ensure closer collaboration with communities and, specifically, with young people and women?”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“The consent ofthe host country is key for the effective discharge of mission mandates. At times, we have seen the use of tactics that obstruct and affect the performance of mandate activities or delay the political process that the missions must support. We thank Lieutenant General Ngondi for his briefing and note with concern the impact recent political developments in the Sudan could have on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). Such developments are marked by the lack of cooperation between the Sudanese State and the mission. A successful exit requires close cooperation between the host country and peace missions and allows for the effective transfer of responsibilities from the mission to the State.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, we would like thank the briefers for their briefings today. We express our most sincere condolences following the death of Major General Francis Vib Sanziri. There is no denying the important role played by peacekeeping operations, which are a vital tool for achieving international peace and security, as set out in the Charter of the United Nations. Peace operations are conducted in the context of daily life and therefore involve several disciplines. We must stress that it is important for missions to strictly adhere to the basic pillars of peacekeeping: consent of the parties to the conflict, impartiality and the non-use of force, except in cases of legitimate self-defence and in defence of mandates.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“The Council remains united in the face ofthis situation afflicting the people of Yemen, as it recognizes that there can only be a political solution that, once and for all, will lay the foundations for ending one of the worst and most tragic humanitarian crises of all time.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“While some measures have been put in place by the parties to mitigate grave violations against children, the number of cases continues to rise, due primarily to children being recruited in recent months, which is unacceptable. We therefore call on the parties to the conflict to prioritize the protection of children and to ensure that all incidents are duly investigated. Despite the conflict and fear of reprisals, young people remain hopeful and involved in their communities, and aspire to lasting peace. We therefore reiterate that the key to the permanence of a political solution is the meaningful participation of women and young people in conflict resolution processes. Finally, we pay tribute to the humanitarian workers who daily face the human face of this war.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“We recall that all military action directed against civilians, public spaces, residences or medical and educational facilities, as well as the launching of missiles and the deployment of anti-personnel mines, are contrary to international law and international humanitarian law. Such actions could constitute crimes against humanity to be investigated and punished by international tribunals. With regard to the situation of children in this conflict, we recognize the efforts of the Government of Yemen to identify 90 focal points within the Yemeni armed forces to be trained in the identification and documentation of children within their ranks.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“Beasley presented today. We reiterate that humanitarian access must not be politicized or used as a weapon of war. All parties must facilitate the collection of objective data in order to produce reliable assessments of people's needs. The international community must continue to influence all parties to conflict in order to allow timely, safe and unhindered humanitarian access. We note with concern and condemn the growing hostilities between the parties, as evidenced by attacks carried out by both sides. The parties and the States that support them must do more to protect civilians.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“We have noted how restrictions on the movement of assets and personnel due to continued fighting and bureaucracy constitute one of the greatest obstacles facing humanitarian agencies, with areas declared as military zones by the parties to the conflict. The movement of goods from the port of Al-Hudaydah to the rest of the country must be accelerated in order to alleviate the suffering of the population and to make it possible to use port revenues to pay the salaries of civil servants, which would boost the economy. Above all, the promised financial resources must be disbursed in order to comply with the humanitarian response plan for Yemen in order to implement without delay the comprehensive response aimed at saving the lives of millions of people. We have listened with great attention and concern to the information Mr.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the information provided by the briefers. At the outset, we would like to commend Mr. Griffiths for the leadership he has shown in this very delicate phase in the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement and extend him our full support in calling on the parties to cooperate constructively, in good faith and without preconditions for the benefit of their people. In his statement, Mr. Lowcock once again spoke of the crux of this conflict - the humanitarian situation affecting millions of people after years of war and economic and institutional debacle.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“Those actors have been restricted in carrying out their work, to the extent of having to leave the country, while others have become victims of arbitrary arrests.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“In addition, the State must guarantee the safe return of those who, owing to the terrible situation, have sought refuge. With a view to promoting State cooperation with international bodies and non-profit organizations that are working to improve the situation in Burundi, the Dominican Republic urges the Burundian authorities to cooperate with the International Criminal Court, which is currently undertaking preliminary examinations of cases of killings, imprisonment, enforced disappearances, torture, gender-based and sexual crimes and violence against civilians and human rights activists. Finally, we underline the need to cooperate with humanitarian actors, whose main objective is to bring relief to a population affected by the difficult humanitarian and human rights situation.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“We believe it important that the recent measures impeding the freedoms of expression and the press through media and social networks be reconsidered and brought into line with the demands of today's society. We are also extremely concerned about reports of persecution of religious minorities. We therefore urge the State to fulfil its obligation to support, respect and guarantee religious freedom and non-discrimination on the basis of religion and to promote recognition of the importance of the inclusion of minorities in social and public life. The exodus of those communities from their homeland has triggered a series of tragic events that violate the rights to freedom of movement, education and food, among others, not only of adults but also of children.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“However, we also recognize the challenges facing them, such as developing capacities through an exchange of experiences with other women who work in conflict resolution in other countries, as well as communication and transport barriers, in facilitating dialogue in communities and raising awareness among other women with regard to peacebuilding. It is therefore vital that women have the necessary financial support to further develop their activities. In a spirit of fraternity and solidarity with the Burundian people, with whom we recently established diplomatic relations, the Dominican Republic calls on the authorities to implement and respect international standards to ensure and protect freedom of expression, freedom of the press and access to information.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“Therefore, we advocate that the return of the refugees take place through transparent refugee status determination procedures. In addition, we are pleased that the Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission visited Burundi from 5 to 10 May to learn first-hand about the impact of the support of the Peacebuilding Fund in Burundi through the joint project launched in October 2018 by UN-Women, the United Nations Development Programme and the International Organization for Migration to strengthen local mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution in Burundi. It is also very positive that he met with the network of women mediators in the country. In that context, we highlight the role of the network in enabling women to be part of the dialogue in their communities and to play a role in peacebuilding.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate that it is essential to guarantee the protection of all civilians, including journalists and human rights defenders, guaranteeing their safety and free movement in the exercise of their functions in Burundi. Therefore, we regret the closure of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Burundi. Women and girls continue to be reported as the main victims of cruelly perpetrated acts of sexual and gender-based violence. They also continue to be victims of ethnic or political hate speech. They are also the most affected among refugees, and the lack of access to education impacts their opportunities to develop skills, resulting in increased vulnerability to exploitation and abuse.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Oscar Fernandez- Taranco, Mr. Chergui and Mr. Lauber for their valuable briefings. The Dominican Republic notes that the security situation in Burundi has remained stable despite an atmosphere of tension between the Government and the opposition. We are concerned about the tense relations that persist between Burundi and the East African Community, and which have affected the inter-Burundian dialogue. We understand that dialogue is the most important tool to achieve the smooth unfolding of the electoral process, scheduled for next year. Therefore, we urge the Government of Burundi to fulfil its commitment to end the political crisis. We call on the East African Community to extend its good offices to the situation.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“Above all, those negotiations must facilitate a process of accountability that brings to justice those responsible for acts of violence against the civilian population and that enables an independent investigation of such acts. Ifa peaceful Sudan is to resurface, those responsible for atrocities must be brought to justice. The dignity, respect and democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people must be ensured, but above all, Sudanese women must be made whole and their participation in decision-making must be ensured.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“Of the reported cases, 80 per cent are rapes, of which 30 per cent are carried out by members of the Rapid Support Forces militia and the armed forces. It is imperative to ensure the monitoring, analysis and reporting of these cases, even after UNAMID's departure from Darfur, with the deployment of women's protection advisers on the ground. We need to rethink the exit strategy and focus on preserving the mission's capacities to protect civilians and monitor human rights abuses and then, after a reasonable time, resume talks on a gradual withdrawal of UNAMID. The recent events in Khartoum open up a range of opportunities for transparent, political, civilian- led negotiations through open dialogue, with the participation of all actors, for the restoration of order and peace for the Sudanese people.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“The death toll, human rights violations, the displacement of people, food insecurity and the effects of climate change continue to require a strong international response that fulfils the mandate to protect the civilian population, and an effective commitment by the Government to the well-being of the Sudanese people. In that regard, we are concerned, on the one hand, about the devastating effects of climate change and environmental degradation as a multiplier of conflict. In the case of the Sudan, ifthe drought trends continue, the country will face significant food shortages and large-scale migration due to the loss of livelihoods, which would aggravate the already difficult situation facing the Sudanese people. Moreover, we are alarmed by the growing trend of conflict-related sexual violence, many cases of which go unreported.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“A clear sign that the architects of the violence in the Darfur conflict still retain political and military power is the issuance by the Transitional Military Council ofdecree 102, instructing the handover of UNAMID team sites to the Rapid Support Forces, in violation of Khartoum's commitments, including the status of forces agreement between UNAMID and the Government of the Sudan. In that regard, we welcome the decision by the United Nations to suspend the handover of those facilities, which should be made to the appropriate institutions for peaceful purposes and for the benefit of the civilian population. Twelve years after the deployment of UNAMID, the conflict in Darfur seems to be continuing. Despite the relative calm achieved, recent events in Khartoum have accented the political and logistical challenges on the ground.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“But for others like Adam, a 54-year-old displaced person in Sortony, the presence of UNAMID is a threat to the security forces who wish to mistreat the people and commit atrocities. In some areas of Darfur, such as Jebel Marra, UNAMID's protection is urgent and essential. That urgency is compounded by recent events in Khartoum, where the Rapid Support Forces attacked protest sites and opened fire on protesters, killing more than 100 people. We are concerned that that same militia, responsible for the atrocities committed in Darfur, is part of the Transitional Military Council. The Sudan is in the midst of a political crisis that requires that we proceed with caution and not rule out the possibility of an increase in violence against civilians in Darfur.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“Regrettably, Darfur remains an area plagued by injustice, human rights violations, primarily against children and women, unresolved intercommunal conflicts, with more than 2 million internally displaced persons and an area where humanitarian and information access is routinely restricted. In addition, there are reports that Government forces and associated militias have destroyed and burned villages in Jebel Marra. Unlawful killings, sexual violence, systematic looting and forced displacement have been documented. Against that reality, we are on the cusp of UNAMID's mandate renewal, and there are many and frequent questions regarding the future of the mission and when and how it will exit. It is clear that for some that time has come.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): First, I would like to thank Mr. Lacroix and Mr. Gilmour for their briefings. The Dominican Republic fully supports the press communication of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki on 3 June, given the recent developments and tense situation in the country. The mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) indicates that its priority is its responsibility to protect the civilian population. Based on that premise and in line with the most recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2019/445), which outlines the moderate impact of incidents in Khartoum on the security situation in Darfur, it is understood that the mandate is being implemented.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source
“We also welcome today's meeting today's meeting and its effective follow-up, aware that the Council can only benefit from a deepening of the cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States in areas related to security policy, thereby contributing to the collective effort aimed at resolving the conflicts that persist in the Middle East in fulfilment of the legitimate aspirations of the peoples of the region to live in peace and security.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source