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first: 2018-12-06
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“We urge the international community to provide financial support to the G-5 Sahel Joint Force and ensure that its troops are well equipped. We commend MINUSMA for its commitment and dedication to protecting civilians, even under difficult circumstances, as well as the technical assistance provided to the legal authorities of Mali in terms of combating terrorism and transnational crime, logistical support and support in investigating and training police and human rights training. We also continue to be concerned about the humanitarian needs of the population. According to the 2019 humanitarian response plan, it is estimated that, owing to the armed conflict, crime and severe flooding, approximately 7.2 million people will be affected, of which 3.2 million will require humanitarian assistance.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“We emphatically condemn all attacks on civilians, especially on women and children. We express our condolences to the families of the victims. We would also like to state our rejection of all violations of international human rights standards and international humanitarian law. We will make all the necessary efforts to ensure that those responsible for violations are brought to justice. Furthermore, we acknowledge the importance of the work of France, the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel), the European Union and MINUSMA, as well as the Malian defence and security forces. Their efforts to protect civilians, neutralize armed groups and prosecute those responsible for the crimes I mentioned.”
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“However, it is also important to address the increase in attacks that occurred in the country during the last few months of 2018. The attacks illustrate the deterioration of the security situation in the central part of the country and the need to take immediate steps. We are particularly concerned by the increase in attacks launched by extremist groups in the central and northern regions of the country against MINUSMA, against the Malian defence and security forces and against other international forces. In addition to those attacks, we are seeing acts of intimidation, kidnapping and selective killings of civilians and members of armed groups that are signatories of the peace agreement, especially in the centre of the country. Also, we are seeing intercommunal violence and fighting in the central parts of Mali.”
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“However, we must acknowledge that renewed commitment by the parties has made it possible for the adoption of certain measures, including the establishment of an accelerated process of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and integration and the establishment of the Ministry of Social Cohesion, Peace and National Reconciliation. That has made it possible to undertake initiatives aimed at increasing the participation of women in the peace process. All those political and institutional measures and other measures to strengthen security are aimed at accelerating the implementation ofa peace process that is more inclusive and that is in full compliance with the peace agreement. We would like to commend the people and the Government of Mali, as well as MINUSMA and other stakeholders, for achieving that progress.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Dominican Republic. First of all, I would like to thank Ms. Bentiu Keita, Assistant-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, for her briefing. We urge her and all the actors on the ground to continue their efforts in the search for peace and stability in the Republic of Mali. Those are the conditions that will make it possible to lay the groundwork for the country's economic and social development. We would also like to thank Her Excellency Ms. Kamissa Camara, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali, for being with us. We know that the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali has faced major challenges in establishing the necessary conditions for peace and lasting stability in the country.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Her Excellency Ms. Kamissa Camara, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/1174, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali. I now give the floor to Ms. Keita.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“In favour: Belgium, China, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Spanish): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2452 (2019). I now give the floor to the representative of Yemen.”
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“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2019/46, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2019/28, which contains the text of a letter dated 31 December 2018 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”
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“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at12.30p.m.”
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“In that regard, my Government commends and warmly thanks all those who stood by our side in good times and in bad and who offered their assistance when we needed it most. We are especially grateful to the Southern African Development Community, the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region and the African Union. We also express our profound gratitude to the troop-contributing countries and the United Nations, which have contributed so much to the restoration of peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. My delegation also reiterates its gratitude to all the members of the Security Council for their consistent focus on the situation in our country and, as the new year opens, we wish all members the very best in 2019. The President (spoke in Spanish): I now give the floor to Mr.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“Since the outbreak of the epidemic, the total number of cases reported as of 8 January is 628 - of which 580 are confirmed and 48 probable - with 383 deaths reported and 222 persons having recovered. In terms of treating those afflicted, a new centre opened on 3 January in the Katwa health district. Also, the Beni transit centre, which was destroyed during protests on 27 December, is once again operational. Before concluding, allow me to remind the Council that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is writing a new chapter in its history. It looks forward to the support of the international community and all its friends to help it usher in a new era in a calm and peaceful way.”
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“Turning to humanitarian concerns, the many population displacements due to the insecurity created by the armed groups of which we have just spoken, the resurgence of certain diseases and the unscheduled return of several thousand of our compatriots from Angola along the border with that country are issues of concern to the Government to which it is working to find urgent solutions. It goes without saying, moreover, that any assistance from our partners to ease the suffering of those in need will always be welcome. Turning to the Ebola virus, which is raging in the Beni and Butembo regions, efforts continue to be undertaken by the Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization and a number of other partners, to combat the disease.”
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“The commanders also committed to implementing a road map, which, in addition to preventing grave child rights violations, also requires them to take measures to stop and prevent sexual violence." The Council will agree that, in the context of the restoration of State authority and peace, my Government is waging a great struggle to eradicate armed groups that disturb the peace and sow insecurity in the communities where they operate. The FARDC is assisted in this fight by MONUSCO. We ask ourselves therefore how MONUSCO is able to maintain relations and collaborate with the armed groups it is supposed to fight alongside the FARDC.”
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“With regard to child protection, the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/6) states in paragraph 52 that: "MONUSCO continued to engage with armed groups in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu, resulting in the release of more than 440 girls and boys. During October and November, six commanders of armed groups signed a declaration stating that they would no longer recruit children or commit other grave, child-related violations. That brought the total number of armed groups who have signed engagements with MONUSCO to eight, five of which are listed by the Secretary-General for child recruitment.”
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“Particularly with regard to the Allied Democratic Forces terrorists who, in recent months, have distinguished themselves with a series of deadly attacks against our people in Beni and Butembo and against MONUSCO and FARDC troops, Council members will recall that following the dismantling of their main strongholds early last year, their operational capacity was appreciably diminished. Their current modus operandi is unusual and should lead MONUSCO and the FARDC to review their strategies and join forces to do away with these terrorists and put an end to the suffering endured by the populations of Beni and Butembo.”
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“In that context, it shares the desire expressed in the various pre-reports of international election observers to see this electoral cycle continue in a calm manner until the local and municipal elections. The Government therefore invites all stakeholders in the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to combine their efforts responsibly to ensure a soft landing for the aforementioned process. The security situation prevailing in the eastern part of our country continues to be an issue of concern for my Government. The Forces armees de la Republique Democratique du Congo (FARDC), in collaboration with MONUSCO, is pursuing military operations in that part of the country.”
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“Joseph Kabila Kabange, President of the Republic, who honoured his commitment to respecting the Constitution by not seeking a third term and leading the country towards the organization of free, democratic and transparent elections. In the same vein, the Government should be commended for the efforts made to fully fund the elections with its own funds. CENI is also to be congratulated on having remained on course despite interference and pressure. It can be proud today of the work accomplished. Finally, the Congolese people, who have demonstrated maturity and patriotism throughout this process, must be congratulated. My Government, as the principal body responsible for ensuring the well-being of its people and for consolidating democracy, has a duty to ensure by all legal and regulatory means that the electoral process succeeds in peace.”
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“In view of the foregoing, we feel it important to urge our partners and friendly countries not to pour oil on the fire by speculating on the results, but instead to work to strengthen democracy and peace by encouraging all political actors and their supporters to exercise restraint, to prioritize the greater interests of the nation by avoiding any act of violence likely to compromise social calm, and to resort to legal channels if necessary. It is important that the peaceful climate that prevailed during the elections continue after the publication of the results until the peaceful and historic transfer of power at the highest level of State between an outgoing Head of State and an incoming Head of State occurs. I cannot close this chapter without paying due homage to His Excellency Mr.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“My delegation draws the attention of the Council to the fact that the Democratic Republic of the Congo, like any sovereign State, has institutions established by the Constitution and the law of the land to settle disputes. Many Council members have advised us to resort to that procedure. However, it is not good policy for the international community to impose requirements on the Democratic Republic of the Congo that are likely to replace those institutions.”
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“Given the low percentage of votes - 20 per cent - counted in the two or three days preceding the scheduled date of 6 January for the publication of the provisional results, CENI deferred the publication, which occurred on 10 January, opening the way for a changeover at the highest level of State for the first time in the history of our country. The results that were released to the public were received favourably across the country. It goes without saying that, in the event ofa possible challenge by those candidates who do not agree with the results, especially with regard to the presidential election, they have remedies similar to those available in other countries. According to the Constitution and the laws of the Republic, the deadline for appeal is 48 hours after the publication of provisional results.”
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“I should emphasize that, despite some scattered incidents during the electoral campaign that have already been mentioned and occasional voting machine power failures registered on polling day, which were repaired by CENI technicians, it is important to recognize that the elections went smoothly in general. The candidates for the three polls conducted their campaign freely, and voters came out in large numbers and expressed their choice with complete peace of mind. Similarly, the candidates' observers, deployed in all constituencies across the country, also performed their duty freely. As for the duly accredited national and international observers, they welcomed the smooth conduct of the elections. In the end, the voting machine that was disparaged by some was not only appreciated but was also used by the population and all candidates.”
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“As the Special Representative highlighted in her briefing, the electoral process has just reached a milestone with the organization of elections on 30 December 2018 throughout the country, with the exception of the region of Beni and Butembo in North Kivu province, where the Ebola epidemic has been raging for several months, and in the Yumbi territory of Mai-Ndombe province, which has seen violence causing loss oflife. The elections were postponed until March 2019 for all of those regions. The Council is already aware that Mr. Fe'lix Tshisekedi Tshilombo was proclaimed the winner of the presidential election by the Commission electorale nationale independante and will be invested as President of the Republic as soon as the Constitutional Court publishes the final results.”
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“Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO); the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Zambia; the Permanent Observer of the African Union Mission to the United Nations; the President of the Commission electorale nationale independante (CENI); and Monsignor Marcel Utembi of the Conference episcopale nationale du Congo (CENCO) for their briefings on developments in the electoral process in my country. I, in turn, should like to convey the position of my Government developments in that process.”
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“I also thank you for having taken the initiative of convening this important meeting to consider the situation in my country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I take this opportunity to once again express the thanks and gratitude of the Congolese people and their Government to all members of the Security Council for the tireless efforts they continue to make in seeking solutions to ensure that my country regains the peace and stability it so badly needs for its reconstruction and development. My delegation thanks Ms.”
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“We urge the Congolese people to undertake the process of transition in a peaceful climate, to look to the future with optimism and to participate actively in the construction of an inclusive country, in a climate of peace and lasting union that will bring stability to the entire Central African region. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mr. Gata Mavita Wa Lufuta (Democratic Republic of the Congo) (spoke in French): At the outset, Sir, I am honoured to congratulate your country, the Dominican Republic, on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and to express our full appreciation for the good manner in which you are leading our debates.”
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“We support the statement of the Secretary- General, calling on all actors to channel any electoral dispute through the established institutional channels. Similarly, we trust that they will act responsibly by putting the democratic stability of the Democratic Republic of the Congo above all other considerations. To conclude, we trust that the conclusion of the recent elections and the presence of new actors in the national political life will open a new stage of open dialogue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and contribute to the development of an increasingly participatory democracy, with the inclusion of all sectors of the population.”
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“However, we regret the loss of lives and the episodes of violence that occurred during and after the process, and offer our condolences to the relatives of the victims. We received with interest the publication by CENI of the preliminary results of the presidential elections. We also understand that the incoming Government should enjoy the maximum possible consensus, which would guarantee a climate of stability and governability in the country. We therefore urge all actors to do their best to ensure that the final results accurately and beyond all doubt reflect the decision of the majority of the Congolese people and that this decision is respected. We also trust that the process of the transfer of power to the winners is carried out peacefully and with respect for the Congolese Constitution.”
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“I also want to highlight and commend the valuable briefings delivered by the President of the Commission electorale nationale independante (CENI), as well as by the representatives of the African Union, the Conference episcopale nationale du Congo and the Southern African Development Community. We commend their dedication and valuable contributions to the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In particular, the Dominican Republic wishes to congratulate the Democratic Republic of the Congo for undertaking this historic election process. We recognize the sign of maturity and political determination that the Congolese people have shown, as evidenced in the high rate of participation and in the good management of the organization of the electoral contest, despite the challenges that arose.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. First of all, we thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2019/6) on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), as well as the good offices of Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We urge her to pursue her efforts in the post-electoral stage and in the implementation of the mandates of MONUSCO in order to successfully conclude the election process and continue making progress towards the political, economic and social stability ofall the Congolese people.”
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“In conclusion, in reiterating CENCO's sincere gratitude to the Security Council, we once again wish members a happy 2019 and commend the Council to God so that, through its constructive deliberations, peace can be achieved in our country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. The President (spoke in Spanish): I thank Monseigneur Utembi for his briefing. I now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”
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“We call for a recommendation to be made based on the solidarity of the United Nations with the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and call on the Security Council to ask the Commission electorale nationale independante to publish, as soon as possible, the records of the polling stations so as to enable candidates to compare their data with that of the Commission. That would dispel any doubts regarding the number of votes among the people and the candidates, and thereby put their minds at case. In the case of any potential challenge to the outcome, the Security Council could invite the relevant stakeholders to prioritize the path of truth and peace, which would go a long way towards maintaining peace and stability in our country.”
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“CENCO took note of the publication of the provisional results, which make it possible, for the first time in our country's recent history, to embark upon the path leading to a peaceful transition of power at the highest levels of the State. However, in its analysis of certain elements that it has considered objectively, the CENCO observer mission noted that the results ofthe presidential election, as they appear in the publication issued by the Commission electorale nationale independante, do not correspond to the data collected by the mission originating at the polling and counting stations.”
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“Lastly, voting trends remained relatively similar following the counting of 71.53 per cent ofthe legitimately cast votes. Concerning the 30 December 2018 holding of elections, voting took place throughout the entire country, with the exception of a few areas, namely, Beni territory and the cities of Beni and Butembo, in North Kivu province, and Yumbi territory, in Mai Ndombe province. Our observers noted a significant level of voter participation, although some of them were unable to participate effectively in the voting owing to unforeseen circumstances. The provisional results of the 30 December 2018 elections were made public by the Commission electorale nationale independante on 10 January.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“In terms of analysis, in order to analyse the number of votes received by the various candidates for the presidency of the Republic, the CENCO election observermission usedaparallel vote tabulation based on a representative sample of 10.72 per cent of the polling stations, applied proportionally to each of the electoral wards of the provincial deputies, that is, territories in rural areas and communes in urban areas, resulting in a sample of 7,886 polling stations for parallel vote tabulation. That sample was selected randomly and has a strict margin of error of 1 per cent, with a confidence level of 95 per cent. In addition, a further verification measure was taken based on a representative sample of 42.92 per cent of the votes legitimately cast that confirmed the trends just mentioned.”
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“In order to enable data to be transmitted back to the centre from areas lacking cell-phone network coverage, during the period when texting service was suspended, the CENCO observer mission had the use of 600 Thuraya telephones, which enabled the CENCO mission to collect data relating to more than 13,110,999 of the 18,329,318 votes cast that were reported by the Commission electorale nationale independante, which translates into more than 71.53 per cent of legitimately cast votes counted by CENCO.”
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“It is worth noting that our observer mission worked synergetically with other accredited observers, in particular those of the Church of Christ in the Congo and of the Synergie des Missions d'Observation Citoyenne des Elections, but it worked independently from all parties and political platforms and received no financing from them. With respect to methodology, in terms of the collection and transmission ofdata, the CENCO observer mission had a data collection and analysis hub with a call centre staffed by 408 agents who were in contact with observers on the ground.”
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“That represents 100 per cent comprehensive coverage of the polling stations, as foreseen by the Commission electorale nationale independante, with a ratio of one observer to every one to two polling stations. Of the 40,850 observers, 959 were deployed to Beni, the cities of Beni and Butembo, and Yumbi. Rather than the 40,000 short- term observers who were initially planned for, only 39,824 were effectively deployed. Until the very moment when text messaging services were cut off, the CENCO observer mission had already received at least 43 per cent of the data transmitted by its observers in areas covered by mobile-phone networks, as well as those who were in areas lacking such coverage but had access to Thuraya satellite phones.”
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“With regard to the electoral mission, CENCO participated in observing the elections through its Justice and Peace Commission in order to contribute to the credibility of the electoral process in our country. For the presidential, national and provincial legislative elections of 30 December 2018, CENCO's electoral observer mission trained 41,026 short-term and long- term observers. It obtained the accreditation of 40,850 observers. One hundred and seventy-six candidates did not receive accreditation. However, they assisted in monitoring incidents outside the polling centres. From the pool of accredited observers, at least one was deployed to each of the 21,784 polling stations throughout the entire country.”
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“First, recalling the sociopolitical commitment ofthe Church, since 2003, the Catholic Church has supported the Congolese people through numerous actions, in particular through civic and electoral education, to promote the dignity of the human person and to strengthen democracy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That commitment was also expressed through mediation, which resulted in the comprehensive and inclusive political agreement known as the Saint- Sylvestre agreement, which essentially focused on the electoral process to ensure the legitimacy of the elected institutions. Through a pastoral approach, CENCO enabled the parties involved in the electoral process to resolve certain differences and to reach agreement, inter alia, on the electoral register and on the use of voting machines for the elections that have just taken place.”
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“I thank Mr. Malanji for his briefing. I now give the floor to Monseigneur Utembi. Monseigneur Utembi (spoke in French): On behalf of the Conference episcopale nationale du Congo (CENCO) and in my personal capacity, we would like to sincerely thank the Secretary-General and the members of the Security Council for the special attention that they pay daily to the situation in our country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the beginning of this new year of 2019, we would like to express our best wishes to them. We are pleased to have this opportunity to provide a general overview of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, focusing on a few points.”
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“I thank Ms. Mohammed for her briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Joseph Malanji, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Zambia.”
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“I thank Mr. Nangaa Yobeluo for his briefing. I now give the floor to Her Excellency Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union.”
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“Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; and Monseigneur Marcel Utembi, President of the Conference episcopale nationale du Congo. Ms. Zerrougui, Mr. Nangaa Yobeluo and Monseigneur Utembi are joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Kinshasa. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l9/6, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I now give the floor to Ms. Zerrougui.”
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“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia to participate in today's meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Joseph Malanji, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Zambia, who is joining today's meeting via video- teleconference from Johannesburg. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Mr. Corneille Nangaa Yobeluo, President of the Commission e'lectorale nationale inde'pendante; Her Excellency Ms.”
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“I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 11.40 am.”
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“In that regard, in its presidential statement of 10 August (S/PRST/2018/16), the Security Council acknowledged the adverse effects of climate change, environmental change and natural disasters in the region of West Africa and the Sahel. We encourage UNOWAS and the international community to continue their efforts to overcome this great challenge at a time when we are welcoming the conclusion of the first stage of the analysis of the options available for tackling it from a conflict-prevention perspective. In conclusion, despite the great challenges facing this region, we urge UNOWAS to continue working together with regional and international partners to implement joint solutions to ensure peace and stability, stimulate sustainable and inclusive economic growth and establish the conditions necessary for a better life.”
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“In that regard, we commend the meeting of the Economic Community of Central African States and the Economic Community of West African States for its contribution to reaffirming their commitments to cooperating on efforts to deal with their regions' shared challenges. The Dominican Republic is concerned about the effects of natural disasters and extreme conditions related to climate change in West Africa and the Sahel, including floods, droughts and prolonged periods of famine, which is to a great extent responsible for undermining the means of subsistence available to the people of the region, and which leads to a struggle for survival and mass population displacements.”
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“However, we should continue to redouble efforts to increase women's empowerment and political inclusion. We also urge UNOWAS to continue supporting processes for security-sector reform, and we call on the region to maintain an integrated approach to combating insecurity. Controlling the spread of conflicts to neighbouring countries and ensuring that the perpetrators of crimes are brought to justice is crucial to achieving lasting peace in the region. The quest for solutions to cross-cutting threats to peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel should focus on joint initiatives such as the operationalization of the Mano River Union cross-border security strategy and other related projects.”
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“We urge the international community to redouble its efforts to implement the necessary mechanisms for protecting those who are most vulnerable. The Dominican Republic firmly condemns the sexual violence, corporal punishment and arbitrary detention to which women are subjected by terrorist groups, and we urge that efforts continue to be made to adopt appropriate legislative frameworks to eradicate and prevent such abuses. We deplore the fact that despite the progress that has been made, the representation of women in high-level public positions in the region is minimal. We believe that the launch of the Women's Platform of the Group of Five for the Sahel and the adoption of a road map for the Platform's activities represent a positive step in this direction.”
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“We urge the countries that will be participating in the next cycle of elections to work to minimize tensions and manage their differences with a View to ensuring peaceful elections. In that context, we commend UNOWAS efforts to promote dialogue between the parties so as to fulfil their political agreements. We are concerned about the security problems in the region, especially the growing numbers of attacks on civilians and soldiers by extremist groups, relapses into violence between communities and piracy, among other things, all of which lead to the loss of lives, violations and abuses of human rights, displaced populations and the destruction ofproperty, as has already been pointed out today. This situation, which is exacerbated by external factors, has meant that some 24 million people in the region are in need of humanitarian aid.”
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