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Singer Weisinger

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first: 2018-12-06
most recent: 2020-11-17
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“The Dominican Republic expresses its concern about the prevailing security situation in northern and central Mali, as well as intercommunal violence and the attacks perpetrated by terrorist groups against the Malian defence and security forces, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), international forces and the civilian population, in particular women and children. In that context, we commend the efforts of MINUSMA and the Government in combating impunity, and we welcome the inauguration of the regional office in Kidal of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission.”
2019-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8497 (2019) · source
“That lack of progress in implementing fundamental areas of the agreement contributes to the Malian people's loss of confidence and hope for change in their efforts to live in a nation of lasting peace and opportunities. We urge the Government and the Platform coalition of armed groups to continue their joint efforts to move forward the implementation of the agreement, for the welfare and progress of their own people. Moreover, we call for the necessary resources to be provided so that the interim authorities can effectively fulfil their commitment to implementing the agreements endorsed in resolution 2423 (2018).”
2019-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8497 (2019) · source
“However, we recognize and commend the progress made in the implementation of some areas of the Agreement, in particular with regard to the establishment of interim authorities, the launch of an accelerated disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, the resumption of the constitutional review process and the convening of consultations with human rights and civil society organizations on draft legislation for national agreement. However, we regret the slow pace of implementation of some essential areas of the agreement, such as reform of the security sector and the establishment of a northern development zone in Mali, among others.”
2019-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8497 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the presence of the Prime Minister of Mali and the other ministers who are attending this afternoon's meeting. The search for peace and reconciliation in Mali continues to face great challenges due to ongoing conflict among armed groups, intercommunal violence and delays in implementing essential parts of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation.”
2019-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8497 (2019) · source
“We must always work together to find a formula that ensures that the implementation of measures to prevent and suppress terrorism financing does not end up negatively affecting to the point of cancelling out the excellent work that those organizations do.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the Dominican State, since the enactment of Law 155-17 against money laundering and terrorist financing, has identified the importance of training the private sector on the scope of that law and has held frequent seminars on its application and implementation. The Dominican Republic stresses how important it is for States to work internally to implement the standards established in the text adopted today. That is essential ifthe resolution is to be an effective tool in the fight against terrorist financing. Finally, we call on the Member States to take account the relevance of the work carried out by non-profit and non-governmental organizations.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“The Dominican State understands the vulnerability of economic sectors to the financing of terrorism or terrorism-related activities. That is why we are working on an action plan to prevent and combat the financing of terrorism, as part of the strategic plan of the National Committee against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. In order to develop better communication and cooperation between Dominican authorities and the private sector, my country recognizes the importance of investigating and identifying the areas that should have priority in that bisectoral relationship in the fight against terrorist financing.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we applaud the efforts of all the delegations of the member countries of the Security Council, in particular the French delegation, which, through their tireless work and after long hours of negotiations, have succeeded in adopting today resolution 2462 (2019), which is yet another tool for combating terrorist financing activities. Security Council resolutions have laid a solid normative foundation that will serve as a frame of reference for the national legislation of the various States and strengthen the national legal framework established to criminalize and punish terrorist activities. For that reason, the Dominican Republic is pleased to be a co-sponsor of the resolution that we have adopted today.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We are pleased to congratulate the French Republic for the important work it has been doing in the fight against terrorism financing and for organizing this interesting debate where, without a doubt, we have enriched ourselves with the information shared. We are also grateful for the time taken by Mr. Voronkov, Mr. Billingslea and Ms. Buku to enhance this debate with their knowledge. The Dominican Republic reaffirms its commitment to combating all terrorist and terrorist-related activities.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“We must continue to work unrelentingly to universalize this important resolution, which is the cornerstone of the regime for the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“Cooperation and assistance are key to meeting those obligations and should be strengthened in order to better align the needs of the recipient State and the assistance offered. Incidentally, we deplore the fact that the professionals who make up the Group of Experts are having problems with bureaucratic procedures, which we hope can become more flexible and enable the situation to improve, since it is the Experts who ensure that the Committee functions well and honours its own commitments. In conclusion, we welcome the progress made in the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and related subsequent resolutions - as is the case with Mali, which is preparing its first implementation report - as well as in the various activities that the Committee has undertaken to meet its objectives.”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“Our national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) is one of the measures we are taking to comply with our commitments. It was prepared in collaboration with the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) and presented to the Committee in 2015 ahead of the second comprehensive review of the status of the resolution's implementation. In that regard, we would like to highlight the work of UNLIREC, the Organization of American States Inter-American Committee against Terrorism, the Committee's Group of Experts, States and other regional and international organizations in providing assistance to our country and others and in fostering cooperation for the effective implementation of the resolution's obligations.”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“The Dominican Republic is committed to its obligations under international instruments that call for disarmament, non-proliferation and refraining from giving support to non-State actors seeking to develop, acquire, transfer or use any type of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. In that regard, as part of our commitment to implementing resolution 1540 (2004), together with Panama, we agreed to conduct a peer review to share experiences and good practices in its implementation. The topics to be evaluated are reviews of national and international legislation, strategic trade, safe transport and risk management in chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear and explosive emergencies. The assessments will be conducted in the Dominican Republic from 26 to 29 March and in Panama from 9 to 12 April.”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“Of course, we commend the political and diplomatic progress that has been made. However, there is evidence that nuclear facilities and ballistic missiles remain in operation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and continue to be developed. Efforts continue to disperse storage and test sites around the country. The situation highlights the importance of implementing resolution 1540 (2004) and should be considered a priority. Efforts by the international community to eradicate the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prevent their use by non-State and State actors alike must be strengthened.”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“As proof of that, we have the final report of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic, which confirmed the use of toxic chemicals as weapons containing molecular chlorine in the attacks in the city of Douma in April 2018, which left many injured and resulted in the deaths of 43 people, including women and children. That is in addition to the list of other cases involving the use of chemical weapons in Syria and Iraq, including those confirmed by the Joint Investigation Mechanism of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons of the use of mustard gas on several occasions by the terrorists of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. Another worrying matter is nuclear proliferation on the Korean peninsula.”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ambassador Djani for his briefing on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). We commend him for the efforts he has made since assuming the chairmanship of the Committee to effectively implement resolution 1540 (2004) and for his dynamism. We appreciate his delegation and that of the United Kingdom for using their good offices in order to ensure the timely adoption of the Committee's programme of work. We would first like to highlight the primary role of resolution 1540 (2004) in preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their access by non-State actors, including terrorists. The threat they pose today to international peace and security is real and worrisome.”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“As we commend the work of done by the European Union throughout the world, we urge the international community and all actors involved to continue to support the taking of measures before crises erupt and the preventive diplomatic efforts of regional organizations.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“The Dominican Republic notes with interest the policies and normative frameworks of the European Union in the fields of the prevention of and combat against terrorism. We believe that terrorism constitutes one of the chief threats to international peace and security. In addition to its toll on innocent human lives and on the environment, terrorism represents a threat to the rule of law, democracy, the peaceful coexistence of peoples and social and economic development. Finally, we reiterate our support for the relationship and cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. We express our confidence in the work of the European Union, as we view it as a key global political and economic player that contributes to the peaceful resolution of disputes.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“Our country is part of a region that champions political dialogue and action at the international level as a means of progressing towards common, beneficial goals. We therefore welcome the fact that the European Union, together with all its members, plays a crucial role in the resolution of many global challenges, including the food crisis, climate change and terrorism. Here we welcome the 2019-2021 strategic partnership between the European Union and the United Nations in the fields of peacekeeping and crisis management. We would highlight in particular efforts related to the issue of women and peace and security. We believe in the key role of women and youth in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, with a view to finding sustainable solutions.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“Moreover, in Africa the European Union continues to provide training and support to the security sector in Somalia, the Central African Republic and Mali. The Dominican Republic has taken note with interest of the painstaking work undertaken by the organization in conflict zones in promoting and protecting human rights. My country attaches great importance to the follow-up and monitoring of human rights in the field. It is for that reason that we deem it crucial to have in place early-warning systems and to be able to take preventive measures. Experience has shown the need for prevention, as otherwise the highest price will be paid by the most vulnerable groups, including refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“Thus progress has been made in the quest for sustainable solutions in the Balkans by facilitating dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina and reaching an agreement on the integration of justice, border management and the civil registry. Most importantly, tangible progress has been made towards stability and the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia. By the same token, the European Union-led multinational stabilization force in Bosnia and Herzegovina has helped to maintain political and social stability. In addition, the European Union has been consistently working to resolve the situation in eastern Ukraine, providing operational and practical support such as momentum in the implementation of the Minsk agreements.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“Likewise, under the authority of the Security Council, the European Union also provides financing and equipment to peacekeeping operations and supports institutional development. In that respect, its presence in the international arena strengthens the scope of multilateralism, and its contribution promotes the quest for sustainable peace. That said, we are convinced that the European security and defence policy is an integral and complementary part of the architecture of the multilateral system. Currently 70 per cent of European Union missions and operations are carried out in parallel with the United Nations, reflecting the complementary nature of the work of both organizations.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“We understand that such relations are crucial to stability and security, Many of these regional organizations serve as natural mediators, and partnership with them can help to foster the conditions necessary for finding lasting and sustainable solutions, on the consistent basis of mutual benefit for States and the principles of international law, and in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. We welcome the laudable and intensive efforts of the European Union and its member States in the promotion of international peace and security. We acknowledge the ongoing support that the European Union provides to various countries through various channels, including good offices, mediation, support for the development of national capacity and training.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Ms. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, for her detailed briefing. The Dominican Republic recognizes that there are challenges are huge and complex in this millennium, and it is therefore essential to strengthen the links between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in order to broaden the scope, make the work more effective and increasingly ensure international peace and security. We recognize that cooperation with regional organizations is essential, as we share the same commitment to the pursuit of solutions to global problems.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“Finally, we would like to emphasize that we are likely at a decisive moment in reaching a negotiated settlement to end the long and devastating conflict in Afghanistan. We encourage the parties to continue their efforts, create conditions that are conducive to lasting peace and lay the foundations for the safe and dignified return of the Afghans who had to abandon their roots. The time has come to build confidence in a future of peace and guaranteed rights for the Afghan people.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“Similarly, it is important forparties to the negotiation process to support the independence and effectiveness of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, to prioritize support for, and allocation of, resources to women human rights defenders and to assist in the effective implementation of legal frameworks for the protection of women from violence. We also call on all parties to take measures to prevent and end all grave violations against children. In that regard, we ask the Government to take concrete actions to ensure accountability and end impunity for such violations, secure the necessary resources for the implementation of the national action plan on women and peace and security and the criminalization of sexual violence based on gender, and adopt legislation to prohibit the practice of bacha bazi.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“That progress must be continued and efforts redoubled to implement initiatives such as the national priority programme on women's economic empowerment. In that regard, we are concerned that Afghanwomenhavenotbeenparticipatingmeaningfully in the talks with the Taliban and decision-making peace bodies. It is key for Afghan women to be included in the negotiations, as well as young people and civil society representatives. Any peace agreement between the parties must be centred on the human rights of all people, including those of women and children. As First Lady Rula Ghani has said, women can be agents of change and should be integrated into all projects.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“We call on the Government of Afghanistan and the agencies of the United Nations system to continue to cooperate to overcome this serious humanitarian situation. On the other hand, despite the progress made, women continue to face violence and violations of their rights, especially those living in rural and Taliban- controlled areas. We cannot achieve peace at the expense of the rights and freedom of Afghan women, who fought for many years to get where they are today - a quota system ensures that 28 per cent of the representatives of the Parliament are women; women occupy prominent and leadership positions, such as Her Excellency Ms. Adela Raz, first woman Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United Nations; and a large number of women work in both the public and private sectors.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“Clashes between ethnic groups, as well as between Government forces and insurgents, and high-profile attacks are ongoing in the conflict. It is vital that initiatives such as the mutual ceasefire observed in June between the Taliban and the Government become the standard, not the exception. Another element of concern for the Dominican Republic is the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, where more than 6 million people are currently in need of humanitarian assistance. This is directly linked to the prevailing level of conflict, the severe drought and natural disasters. More than 13 million Afghans are facing significant levels of food insecurity, and more than 3 million are facing emergency levels of food insecurity. This requires a plan that will make it possible to overcome these conditions.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“These conditions will make it possible above all for the Afghan people to return to their places of origin. Regarding the results of the legislative elections, we call for confidence-building and for the Electoral Complaints Commission to take the necessary measures and enact the legal and technical reforms necessary to ensure that it can fulfil its mandate of holding transparent and credible elections, with the least disturbance possible. We call on the international community and the United Nations to continue to assist the Afghan electoral system in order to achieve credible, acceptable presidential elections. With regard to security, we are alarmed at the fact that the conflict is continuing to affect the civilian population and result in numerous civilian casualties.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, initiatives such as the Geneva Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan, which laid the groundwork for an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process; the convening this month by President Ghani of the Loya Jirga, to be attended by a grand assembly of prominent Afghans and all of the elite and influential figures of the country; the recent Moscow-format dialogues; and the talks between the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, and the Taliban delegation in Qatar are vital to the process of achieving a sustainable peace. The path to be followed involves the strengthening of alliances within Afghanistan, which eventually will lead to stronger institutions, an environment of respect for the rule of law and human rights, economic growth and a reduction in poverty.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“Several key events have given promising signs of this reality: the holding of the parliamentary elections in October, the upcoming presidential elections in July and the efforts of the Afghan Government and the Taliban movement to reach a political agreement. We cannot allow this window of opportunity to close. A commitment must be made to conduct a constructive dialogue between the Afghan Government and the Taliban.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): Before turning to the topic under discussion today, we wish to echo the expressions of deep sorrow in connection with the events that took place in Ethiopia yesterday. Our deep condolences go to all nations and United Nations agencies affected and to the colleagues, family members and friends of the victims. I wish to thank Mr. Yamamoto and Ms. Tapesh for their informative briefings on the situation in Afghanistan and to welcome the presence of Mr. Mohib, who is representing the Government of Afghanistan. There is a consensus today that the time has come for peace in Afghanistan.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance in 2019 is 7 million, half of whom are suffering from severe food insecurity. Given those circumstances and as we prepare to renew the UNMISS mandate, we need the political will and leadership to face these challenges. It is time to redouble our efforts in South Sudan. The failure of the peace agreement is unthinkable. Even though it is not a perfect tool, it is what we have available to ensure sustainable peace. As Mr. Shearer said, this is plan A. There is no plan B.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“It is the responsibility of UNMISS to support those processes and to promote the political will to implement them. It is crucial to invest in mediation and peacebuilding efforts that are led by women and youth. Even though the Revitalized Agreement includes important provisions on women and peace and security, including the requirement of a minimum composition of 35 per cent women in important decision-making bodies, only one of the mechanisms and committees have done so, while the Joint Transitional Security Committee and the Joint Defence Board do not have a single female member. The quota provisions are not optional. We therefore call upon the parties to the agreement to follow through on that commitment. This crisis has destroyed the living conditions of the people and forced more than 4.2 million people to leave their homes.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“We also commend the Government of South Sudan for ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict, and we hope that the Government's action plan on this issue will be revised to address the six serious violations committed against children. We also welcome the setting up of mobile courts and the upcoming launch of a special court in Juba to hear cases on sexual and gender-based violence. Nevertheless, it is vital to establish without delay the independent hybrid court for South Sudan and the other transitional justice mechanisms. It is also essential to provide comprehensive services to survivors of sexual violence and to ensure that conflict-related sexual violence is addressed as a central element of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“It is alarming that those instances of abuse are not investigated, persecuted or sanctioned, and that the Government's efforts to eradicate such actions are insufficient. That leads us to wonder whether there is truly the necessary will to put an end to this cruel reality. Impunity should be the rare exception, not the norm. We call on the Government of South Sudan and the parties to hold the perpetrators accountable, regardless of rank or seniority, and submit them to justice in accordance with the 2014 joint communique, and to honour their commitment to the action plan of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. In that regard, we welcome the initiative of the South Sudan People's Defence Forces to develop and endorse their own action plan, to be launched next week.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“The signatory parties must resolve their differences and put in place measures to reach a timely political solution to the crisis. Regional and international stakeholders must focus on and fully support the process to resolve the conflict and enable the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to play a supporting role. In addition to the political crisis, we are concerned about civilian vulnerability and the grim reports of human rights violations and sexual violence. It is unthinkable that in a period of 10 days, more than 100 women and girls were sexually assaulted in Bentiu, and that the prevalence of such acts in 2018 was significantly higher than in 2017. Such violations, kidnappings and other sexual crimes are a constant occurrence in this conflict.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“For example, the number of victims of political violence has decreased, opposition political leaders can move freely in Juba and can participate in the peace process and some displaced persons have returned to their places of origin. Nevertheless, that modest progress is fragile and easily reversible. In this precarious environment, threats against civilians and the humanitarian crisis persist. Sexual violence continues to rise, intercommunal conflicts linger and humanitarian personnel are still being blocked access. Humanitarian personnel must be able to move freely without restriction in those territories. The Government of South Sudan must also live up to its responsibility to protect, including through the full implementation of the Revitalized Agreement. More substantive progress is critical.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I extend my congratulations on the commemoration of International Women's Day, a day on which we celebrate the progress made and raise awareness on the work that lies ahead in order to achieve gender equality. Returning to the theme at hand, we wish to thank Ms. Angelina Nyajima Simon Jial and Mr. David Shearer for their important briefings on the situation in South Sudan. Since the signing of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan last year, some progress has been made in the situation in South Sudan.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“Myanmar is a cruel reality that represents an affront to the international community, which, because of a lack of consensus, to date has not taken action. The Rohingyas, the entire population of Myanmar and the whole world is watching us. The time for action has arrived.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“The Council must assume its responsibility and agree to a constructive and coordinated process and use all the tools at its disposal in the interest of achieving tangible progress and a lasting settlement of this crisis, a process that links with the Government of Myanmar and with continued support for a process of accountability. That link is essential. The isolation of the Government does not produce positive effects in the eradication of the root causes of this crisis. On the contrary, it could exacerbate the underlying factors of the crisis. Last but not least, the Dominican Republic would like to acknowledge the efforts undertaken by the Government of Bangladesh. We call on the international community, especially Council members, to continue to support Bangladesh in that task.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“It is imperative that significant actions be taken for these purposes. According to the report of the United Nations fact-finding mission on Myanmar (A/HRC/39/64), the judicial system in Myanmar cannot conduct a just and independent investigation -a process that undoubtedly will have to be led by the international community. All options should be considered, including a referral to the International Criminal Court. It is imperative that a clear signal be sent to other Governments that might be tempted to follow that path of military brutality and violation of rights.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“Access for the Special Rapporteur has been rescinded and journalists have been arrested for investigating and verifying crimes committed. In short, there has been no process of accountability. Above all, we are concerned about the victims of gender-based violence, the degrading and cruel acts of sexual assault that have been committed against women and girls. Those levels ofbrutality and violence indicate a clear trend of using those crimes as a strategy to intimidate and punish the civil population. We urgently call for the launching of relevant investigations to identify those responsible for those horrendous acts, so that they are brought to justice and we can avoid a situation of impunity with regard to these atrocity crimes, which constitute a serious violation of human rights and international law.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“The responsibility to ensure the dignified return of refugees lies with the Government of Myanmar, which must create the necessary conditions for the return of refugees with the cooperation of the international community, particularly United Nations agencies. We must remember that a solution is possible and that we must prevent a repetition of the failures of the past. Human rights and humanitarian principles cannot be applied selectively, watered down or disregarded. I would now like to refer to another aspect of this crisis - the attribution of responsibilities for perpetrators of atrocities committed against the Rohingya population. There has been no type of investigation to date or access allowed for fact-finding.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“We urgently call upon the Government to implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, which include, among other issues, the implementation of strategies for socioeconomic development, citizenship, freedom of movement, community participation and representation, intercommunal cohesion and the security of all communities. It is also essential to fully comply with the memorandum of understanding, which will allow Rohingya communities a dignified and sustainable return that adheres to human rights standards and will ensure unrestricted access of humanitarian assistance to all displaced people. That will enable us to effectively mitigate the impact of this regrettable human and humanitarian crisis.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“Such strong and regrettable descriptions require action commensurate with their severity. The Security Council seems paralysed and inert, but the time has come for us to mobilize and act to prevent further atrocities, protect vulnerable populations and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions. However, collective responsibility begins with individual responsibility. It is also time for the Government of Myanmar to assume its responsibility to protect its citizens on its territory.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the Dominican Republic reiterates its strong condemnation of the serious human rights violations and horrendous crimes that have affected the Rohingya community in Myanmar and recognizes the Council's responsibility to address the crisis and respond appropriately to it. The Council to date has addressed this issue on several occasions and in different formats. However, there are no clear indications of a sustainable and lasting solution that would allow the Rohingyas a dignified, secure and voluntary return to their territories. According to published data, the current displaced and refugee population totals nearly 1 million people. The displacement has been generated by what is described as ethnic cleansing, genocide and atrocity crimes.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“The Rohingya crisis continues to affect nearly 1 million refugees in Bangladesh and the remaining Muslim Rohingyas in Rakhine state, who suffer from segregation and limited access to essential services. Ethnic conflicts are on the rise, the peace process is on the verge of collapse and insecurity has intensified, creating opportunities for armed groups to engage in illicit drug production and human trafficking. This human catastrophe on both sides of the border represents a threat to international peace and security and has generated numerous situations that require the immediate attention of the international community.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): Since this is the last public meeting of your country's presidency of the Security Council, Sir, my delegation wishes to thank your delegation. It was an honour to have your Foreign Minister participate throughout the month. The debates that you organized had a great impact. I truly congratulate you. It was the second Council presidency in 2019 that was led in Spanish. As a result, many ambassadors have now learned the language. We would first like to thank Ms. Christine Schraner Burgener for her detailed briefing on the situation in Myanmar and the latest developments on the ground.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source