YouSaid · the spoken record

Singer Weisinger

lines on the record: 973
first: 2018-12-06
most recent: 2020-11-17
sittings or episodes: 161
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Under-Secretaries- General DiCarlo and Lacroix for their briefings. The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) represents a genuine and valuable opportunity to help the Sudan achieve lasting peace. The fact that the Mission has the unanimous support of the Security Council should not be taken for granted. However, the Mission is facing many challenges in achieving its objectives. The Sudan is in the midst of political reform and faces intense pressure from the Sudanese people to meet their needs. That is in addition to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the effects of climate change and an increase in humanitarian needs, driven primarily by an increase in intercommunal violence.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to highlight the role that the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, the African Union Mission in Somalia and UNSOM have been playing. At the same time, we recognize all the actors whose actions promote peace and stability in the country.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“Similarly, the participation of young people is necessary to help overcome the challenges in Somalia. That is why care must be taken to ensure an enabling environment for their development. We also express our concern about the fragile humanitarian situation in Somalia resulting from the triple threat posed by coronavirus disease, the desert locust infestation and the floods that have affected thousands of displaced persons in recent months. In this regard, we would like to acknowledge the tireless efforts of humanitarian partners in Somalia despite the difficult situation in the country. Accordingly, we also encourage the international community to contribute to the humanitarian assistance fund for Somalia in order to save lives and alleviate the needs of the most vulnerable.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“In addition, we recognize the efforts made by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and the United Nations Development Programme to train and raise awareness among the population on gender issues and on the women and peace and security agenda. Similarly, we welcome the establishment by the South-West state assembly of a parliamentary committee on women, human rights and humanitarian issues that could spearhead the promotion of legislation that empowers women and promotes gender equality. We understand that greater participation by women in the various areas of public and political practice is vital. Women have the power to change communities. Their representation in the political system is key to achieving sustainable peace.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“We are convinced that achieving consensus through dialogue among political actors in Somalia will be the driving force for unifying the country and making the upcoming elections viable and based on electoral modalities acceptable to all Somalis. We express our concern about the security situation in Somalia and condemn the attacks perpetrated by the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, some of which were carried out using improvised explosive devices. We particularly condemn the attack on 16 August on the Elite Hotel in Mogadishu. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and hope that those responsible will be brought to justice.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“We therefore urge the parties to continue to make the necessary efforts for the resumption of a constructive, inclusive and transparent dialogue in order to reach the political agreement that will make it possible to conclude the review process. Similarly, we commend the meeting between the Presidents of Puntland and Galmudug and their commitment to cooperating in the maintenance of peace, security and economic development, in particular in Mudug Region. We also commend the initiative of the President of Djibouti, Mr. Ismaël Omar Guelleh, to facilitate the resumption of dialogue between Somalia and “Somaliland”.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Mr. James Swan and Mr. Francisco Caetano José Madeira for the valuable and detailed information they provided. The Dominican Republic welcomes the resumption of dialogue and collaboration between the Federal Government and the leaders of the federal member states in July and the agreement to establish a technical committee to make recommendations on the modalities of the upcoming elections. In this regard, we commend the efforts of the United Nations and international partners aimed at fostering political consensus among Federal and state leaders in order to advance the implementation of national priorities in Somalia. A key element in achieving that objective is the adoption of the reformed constitution.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“Finally, we are concerned that, since the short ceasefire declared by the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) expired, violence and clashes have resumed in areas where the ELN and other illegal armed groups have a presence. We stress that the ELN must release all kidnapped persons and end all illegal activities as a gesture of goodwill and a demonstration of its determination for peace. We reiterate our strong support for the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia and its efforts to build lasting peace.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“The fact that 96 per cent of the families enrolled in the programme have fulfilled their commitment to substitute the coca leaf and move into the legal economy speaks to the success of the Government’s initiative. The Dominican Republic condemns all serious violations against children, in particular sexual violence and the recruitment and use of children, including Venezuelan children. We commend Government for its efforts to address that situation and ensure that the release and reintegration of children be conducted in line with international standards and with a community and family approach, while always ensuring the best interests of the child.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“To meet the expectations of the victims, it is important that all actors contribute fully to the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition. The Dominican Republic welcomes the progress made in the cases initiated by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace. We also see as positive the possibility of adding the monitoring of transitional justice sanctions to the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia to be renewed in September. It is important that all efforts be victim-centred. In addition, we would like to congratulate the Government of Colombia, whose illicit crop substitution programme has enabled approximately 99,000 families, of which 35,304 are led by women, to move towards legal livelihoods.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“Therefore, we encourage the Government to take advantage of existing bodies, mechanisms and institutions, such as the Comprehensive Programme of Safeguards for Women Leaders and Human Rights Defenders, to guarantee the security of those individuals and their communities, particularly given the effects of the pandemic on their security. We hope that efforts will be made to implement the programme. We believe that it is important that more resources be allocated to protection services and justice for the victims of gender-based violence, primarily for Afro-descendent and indigenous communities, in line with the peace agreement and resolution 2366 (2017). That includes promoting the meaningful participation of those communities’ officials and of women’s organizations.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“We reiterate the support of the Dominican Republic for the peace process in Colombia and encourage all parties to continue to cooperate in a constructive spirit until the peace and national reconciliation to which Colombians aspire are achieved. The support and protection of women human rights defenders and social leaders must remain a priority as a path towards national reconciliation. Many of them continue to be murdered or, like Ms. Carabalí Rodallega, threatened. We remain concerned about violence against former combatants and community leaders. We support any action to ensure that human rights violations are properly investigated and that perpetrators are brought to justice.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to welcome Foreign Minister Blum de Barberi and extend our good wishes to the Colombian people. We thank Mr. Ruiz Massieu for his presentation and Ms. Carabalí Rodallega for sharing her experiences with us. Regarding the impact of coronavirus disease in the sister country of Colombia, we see in a positive light the prevention measures adopted by the Government and the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Común and encourage them to continue to move forward with the implementation of the peace agreement despite the challenges arising from the pandemic.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“Moreover, we acknowledge the important role played by civil society and by young people’s organizations and organizations led by young people, which have continually supported this initiative. We also thank Germany for having made it possible for to adopt this resolution today under its presidency.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8748 (2020) · source
“In order to be able to talk about the sustainable maintenance of peace and security, it is vital to recognize and support the role of young people in conflict-resolution and peacebuilding processes. To conclude, we wish to thank the countries that expressed support for the resolution through their written statements during the open video-teleconference on youth, peace and security held in April (see S/2020/465), as well as through their co-sponsorship. The co-penholders deem it vital that all Member States take ownership of the resolution. We wish also to warmly thank the bodies that have been working on the implementation of this agenda: the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, the United Nations Population Fund, the Peacebuilding Support Office and the United Nations Development Programme.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8748 (2020) · source
“The resolution also urges that the youth, peace and security agenda be integrated and mainstreamed into all planning and strategic documents and into United Nations analyses, frameworks, initiatives and guiding instruments, while strengthening the link between the youth, peace and security and the work of the Peacebuilding Commission. Finally, the resolution requests a biennial report on the issue from the Secretary-General, thereby fully incorporating the youth, peace and security agenda into the Security Council’s work. Young people are not waiting for us. They are also already taking concrete steps to face today’s challenges. The idea is to maintain a link between the Security Council and young people that is mutually beneficial.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8748 (2020) · source
“Moreover, we acknowledge the importance of young people becoming involved in planning and the humanitarian response, as well as of the vital role that young people play in responding to climate-related events and natural disasters, which are increasingly frequent and extreme in nature, and to the coronavirus disease pandemic and its direct impact on young people. The resolution also provides for a guide to be given to peace missions that will be used to establish a strategy for youth, peace and security. It also provides for Member States to create funding sources that are accessible to young people’s organizations and organizations led by young people.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8748 (2020) · source
“We have strengthened the protection framework for the human rights of young people who are working to maintain peace and security, as well as the civic and political space. We call for the development of a guide dedicated to the protection of young people, including those who become involved with the Security Council. It encourages capacity-building, including the appointment of focal points for youth, peace and security both within the United Nations system and in countries and regional organizations. The youth, peace and security agenda cannot be disassociated from the women and peace and security agenda. Gender equality is a principle of the Charter of the United Nations that we must uphold if we are to achieve gender equality. The impact of youth is directly proportional to the full and effective participation of young women.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8748 (2020) · source
“This year we are celebrating the fifth anniversary of resolution 2250 (2015) and the seventy- fifth anniversary of the United Nations. In that vein, we would underscore a particular point of the Declaration for the Commemoration of the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the United Nations: “We will listen to and work with youth. Youth is the missing piece for peace and development. As we benefited from the foresight of the founders of the United Nations, young people today will have to live with the consequences of our action and inaction.” That is the reason for which we wish to present the resolution that we have just adopted. From the very beginning of our work, we were focused on the goal of further accelerating and operationalizing the youth, peace and security agenda. With this resolution, we have achieved critical gains.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8748 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of the co-penholders, France and the Dominican Republic, we are pleased to see the strong support of the Council for the unanimous adoption of resolution 2535 (2020), on youth, peace and security, which reflects the Council’s recognition of and support for the pivotal role that young people play in the maintenance of peace and security. We are particularly grateful to all members of the Council for their support and their spirit of compromise. We also thank them for their active and constructive participation in the negotiation process. The achievements made would not have been possible without the work undertaken by Jordan, Peru, Sweden and South Africa, with their respective initiatives undertaken prior to the adoption of the resolution.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8748 (2020) · source
“It is on their behalf, now more than ever, that we must reach a broad and inclusive political agreement based on mutual respect and full compliance with the commitments undertaken. We reiterate that only an inclusive, sustainable and credible peace process can definitively open the door to avenues for development and prosperity for the Yemeni people. We reiterate our readiness to support Yemen and its people in achieving that fundamental goal.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to the economic situation, the Director of the Yemeni Banking Association has indicated that banks cannot provide the population with sufficient cash. He stressed that the problems faced by the banks relates to the duplication of banking and financial regulations between two central banks in Sana’a and Aden, between which there is no coordination. A solution needs to be found to alleviate the economic situation in the country and avoid an economic collapse. The statistics that continue to come out of Yemen about people who depend on humanitarian assistance for their livelihoods, which Mr. Rajasingham has already mentioned, are terrifying. We are talking about real people.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“As we had warned, there has been an unprecedented outbreak of desert locust swarms in recent weeks, including in areas that are rarely affected by that phenomenon. The Yemeni Government has requested a rapid intervention to support efforts to combat what it considers to be a serious pest threatening food security in the country. We call for support from the international community in that matter. Yemen, as we know, was on the brink of famine in 2018. If we do not take immediate action now to counter that scourge, we could find ourselves in a similar situation. The parties must facilitate access to relevant organizations in order to avoid an even more catastrophic situation.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“The devastating impact of the situation on the civilian population makes an immediate nationwide ceasefire more urgent and the need for justice and accountability more pressing. We are greatly concerned about the growing lack of institutions and condemn the arbitrary actions committed against civilians in Houthi-controlled areas. We reiterate that the parties to conflict have an obligation to respect international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law. Secondly, the deterioration of the humanitarian situation, with the associated risks on the ground for an already highly vulnerable population, compels us to reiterate, once again, that all parties to the conflict have an obligation to allow safe, unrestricted humanitarian access. The situation of the FSO SAFER oil tanker, for example, is truly untenable.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“It has been courageous and has driven many of our decisions in the Security Council, and I know that it will continue to do so in her future endeavours. I wish her all the best. (spoke in Spanish) We thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham for their contributions. We reiterate our appreciation of their efforts, in their respective fields, under the complex circumstances described in their presentations. I would like to highlight a few points. First, we remain concerned about the increase in hostilities that began at the beginning of the year and which seems to be continuing unabated. In particular, military engagements are on the rise, putting at risk the political progress that has been so painstakingly achieved. Tensions in southern Yemen are also a cause for concern.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“Ms. Pierce is leaving us, but not before having left a deep mark on the Council. As a woman ambassador, she has shown what is possible to the many women out there who sometimes do not believe that there is a space for them in politics and diplomacy. She has increased the visibility of women in international affairs and provided an example of bridging the gender gap and the empowerment of women. We appreciate that, during her tenure, she has strived to ensure that women’s rights and gender equality were on the table and that our societies are more inclusive and just. For that, we are grateful. I congratulate her once again on her appointment as the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the United States, the first woman to hold that position. Her voice has always been an inspiration.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“The fight against terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism requires the full and effective implementation of the relevant resolutions, including those on the prevention and suppression of the financing of terrorism, as well as all relevant sanctions measures against individuals, groups, enterprises and associated entities. That is where cooperation among States and the support of subregional and regional organizations becomes indispensable. We therefore commend the efforts and progress made in that regard by African countries, the African Union and other subregional and regional entities, as well as the ongoing support of relevant entities of the United Nations system.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“This will require a holistic approach, with a focus on the whole of Government and all of society, including civil society organizations, in efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism, by creating development opportunities, such as education and jobs, and minimum guarantees of governance and security. At the same time, we continue to be concerned about the threat posed by the number of foreign terrorist fighters returning to their countries of origin or relocating to terrorist groups, which represents an enormous challenge for African countries both in terms of resources and logistics. In that regard, we call for ongoing international support to strengthen their capacities for prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration, among many other areas.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“It is a true synergy of evil that is weakening the structures of States, slowing their development and distorting their social fabric. Consequently, we advocate, as we always do, especially in the context of peace and security in Africa, a proactive and broad participation of women in the development of comprehensive strategies to address the structural causes of the security crisis and actions to combat terrorism and prevent violent extremism leading to terrorism, recognizing the role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, in peacebuilding and in the management of post-conflict situations. It is also important to strengthen the role, in particular in decision-making, and to address the needs of youth, who represent the vast majority of the population.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Such a high number of unjustified deaths is an urgent call to be attentive and take bold and seamless measures, based on a profound reflection that not only assesses the limitations of these States in effectively confronting the presence and threats of terrorist groups and violent extremism leading to terrorism in their territories as an additional element that exacerbates conflicts in the region, but more importantly considers the causes that give rise to it, its spaces and its followers. We must pay particular attention to the dangerous connection and collaboration of terrorist groups among themselves and with transnational organized crime syndicates that engage in trafficking in drugs, human beings, illicit arms and cultural property, piracy, exploitation of natural resources, among many other crimes.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“The dramatic deterioration of security in West Africa, particularly in the States of the Sahel region — in Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger — as a result of violence caused by terrorism is simply alarming, having increased fivefold — according to known official estimates, to more than 4,000 reported deaths in 2019 compared to 2016. Together with the international community, the Dominican Republic expresses its strongest condemnation of the terrorist attacks that have caused these regrettable deaths, with the expression of our most heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and our solidarity with the affected countries.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, we extend special thanks to the Chinese presidency for convening this debate on such a critical and worrying topic, which deserves our full attention and commitment. We are pleased with the presence and the words of Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, and the briefings by Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, and Mr. Abdoulaye Mar Dieye, Assistant-Secretary-General and Special Adviser to the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“By the same token, we believe that the cooperation of the United Nations will remain vital in the context of the various peace talks to help make the most of existing dialogues and to address issues relating to a reduction in violence and the promotion of a ceasefire. The Dominican Republic believes that the resolution contains the tools necessary for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, the Government and the international community to be able to continue to work to bring about lasting peace and stability in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“We therefore voted in favour of resolution 2513 (2020), which we have just adopted, because we believe that the text is balanced and marks the historic moment of the signing of the peace agreement. We also recognize the great deal of hard work done by the co-drafters on the resolution. The Dominican Republic deems crucial the effective and meaningful participation of women, young people and minorities. We urge the parties to ensure that any political agreement reached protects the rights of those groups. To conclude, we would like to commend the support shown by the delegations that are members of the Security Council with respect to the adoption of the resolution.”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): The Dominican Republic welcomes the stated intent of all Afghan parties to work towards the success of an inclusive intra-Afghan political agreement and a definitive and comprehensive ceasefire within the framework of the signed Joint Declaration between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United States of America for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan and the Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan between the United States of America and the Taliban. This historic agreement, signed by the United States of America and the Taliban, seeks to put an end to this protracted conflict.”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“Peace will not be achieved if there is no resolve to bring to justice those guilty of crimes against humanity. In conclusion, we would like to emphasize the need to promote the meaningful participation of women, young people and civil society in the formation of the Transitional Government of National Unity. We continue to call for achieving 35 per cent participation of women in leadership positions within the Government.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“In particular, we call for the implementation of transitional justice mechanisms, such as the hybrid court for South Sudan. In that vein, we would like to acknowledge the ratification by the Government of South Sudan of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the signing of the comprehensive action plan by the Government and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces. The culture of entrenched impunity and the lack of accountability prevailing in South Sudan have been the main triggers of violence and must therefore be addressed in order to bring about genuine democratic transformation. The Transitional Government must urgently prioritize accountability and national reconciliation.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“That situation is exacerbated by the recent floods and the continuing threat of diseases such as Ebola. Also of concern is the serious threat in the Horn of Africa of an outbreak of desert locusts, whose reproduction is linked to the effects of climate change and which has been described as a disaster by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. In that regard, it is necessary to promote State policies for the development of resilience and the mitigation of the undeniable risks resulting from climate change. Meanwhile, we emphatically reiterate our call for the implementation of all measures to end to sexual and gender-based violence, the recruitment and use of child soldiers and human rights violations in general.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“At the same time, we regret the recent incidents of intercommunal violence, which have exacted a high toll in terms of the dead and injured, as well as the volatile security situation along the border. While it is clear that this rapprochement between the parties is an important step forward, it is no less certain that it will be successful only if it results in the eradication of the root causes of the conflict. It is of great concern that the recent report of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (A/HRC/43/56) notes that more than half the population is acutely food insecure. It is urgent that such a commitment be reflected in an improvement in the quality of life of a population where more than 7 million people are in need of life-saving assistance.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Shearer and Ms. Sunday for their important briefings. South Sudan has officially formed the Transitional Government of National Unity. We welcome that agreement and the readiness of the parties to put aside their differences and make way for a sustainable peace process. In that regard, we would like to acknowledge the role of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and other regional and international actors for their mediation efforts in that process. We hope that that encouraging step will make it possible to advance the agreed reforms, particularly those relating to transitional justice, accountability and transparency in public administration.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, we hope that UNAMI’s efforts will facilitate national reconciliation through dialogue among political actors and other sectors of society, allowing for comprehensive reform that addresses the population’s demands and opens the door to the development, peace and security desired in Iraq.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“We urge the parties to show maximum restraint, avoid any destabilizing actions or inflammatory rhetoric that could deteriorate the already fragile situation of this nation, and respect the territory and sovereignty of Iraq. With regard to the humanitarian situation, we commend the rehabilitation and aid-delivery efforts made by United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations, despite the operational and security challenges they face. We stress the importance of continuing to address the needs of internally displaced persons and refugees and to provide durable solutions that facilitate their return in a safe, voluntary and dignified manner.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, we hope that investigations will continue with a view to identifying and prosecuting the perpetrators of acts of violence during the demonstrations. With regard to security, we regret the events that took place at the beginning of the year as a result of clashes between two nations allied with Iraq. The high levels of tension at the national, regional and international levels generated by this situation led in turn to the decision by parliament to call on the Government to cancel support for the international coalition to counter the Islamic State. We hope that this decision will not reverse the successes achieved so far in the fight against terrorism, opening the door for the remnants of the Islamic State to regain their strength anew.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“We therefore call on political actors to reflect on their decisions and to place the well-being of the population, not partisan or personal interests, at the centre of their objectives. We also urge them to take into consideration social demands for a Government restructuring that guarantees functional institutions, the provision of quality basic services, employment opportunities and growth in an inclusive society free from corruption and impunity. We reiterate our call on the authorities to respect the right to free expression, protest and peaceful assembly and to refrain from all acts of violence and repression against demonstrators, within the framework of respect for their fundamental human rights.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“First, with regard to the political situation, we support the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) to find a solution to the political impasse by promoting dialogue among the parties on Iraq’s political and social spectrum, boosting institutional strengthening and providing assistance for electoral processes. We welcome the adoption of the new law on the Independent High Electoral Commission for the appointment of nine electoral commissioners, including the election of a woman to the executive board. On the other hand, we note with concern that a consensus has not yet been reached on the election of the prime minister and the formation of a Government.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, Mr. President, I would like to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and I wish you every success. I would also like to highlight the excellent way in which the Belgian delegation conducted the work of the Council in February. We thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing and for the hard work she is doing with her team in these complex circumstances. We welcome her to New York.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“As on previous occasions, we would like to express our concern about the security situation in Somalia and the attacks perpetrated by the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, which continues to be the main source of violence in Somalia. We particularly condemn the attack on 28 December 2019 in Mogadishu, which killed 90 people, and we express our condolences. In conclusion, we recognize the role that the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, the African Union Mission in Somalia and UNSOM have been playing in achieving lasting peace and stability in the country. We are confident that the process of preparing for and holding future elections will be a gateway to a new stage of dialogue in Somalia that will promote the development of a participatory democracy and lasting solutions to the many challenges facing the Somali people.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“In addition, those who have already been displaced due to conflict and violence are disproportionately impacted. That has increased the humanitarian needs of the population, including food insecurity. It is therefore essential to continue to provide both the relevant authorities and those called on to support their efforts with the necessary tools for preparation, analysis and response regarding the negative impacts of climate change. As we are already seeing in Somalia, that would make it possible to comprehensively address the root causes of the current climate and humanitarian crises in the country and to provide sustainable solutions to them.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“The seasonal rains and rapid shifts to severe droughts, combined with the vulnerabilities and lack of resilience of communities, have resulted in a worrying increase in humanitarian needs in the country, where humanitarian assistance is needed to survive. In that regard, we particularly appreciate the briefing by Mr. Dan Smith, who informed us about the effects of climate change on the security situation in Somalia and the great effort being made by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) to respond to the increasing impact of climate change on that country. Somalia’s vulnerability to climate change is reflected by the repercussions it has on the population, who are forced to flee their homes in search of basic services.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“We welcome the positive developments in the subregion, resulting in the agreement signed by President Farmajo and President Kenyatta on restoring bilateral relations and the joint plan of action for 2020 and beyond between Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia. We welcome the adoption of the amended electoral law. We call for ensuring the 30 per cent quota of women and a broad participation of the public, particularly young people, in the electoral process. In that context, we believe the adoption of the amended federal constitution to be essential and we urge the parties to continue working towards holding a constructive, inclusive and transparent dialogue. The effects of climate change continue to pose a challenge to Somalia.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source