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Singer Weisinger

lines on the record: 973
first: 2018-12-06
most recent: 2020-11-17
sittings or episodes: 161
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“Such changes are necessary to ensure that pending electoral processes and other challenges are conducted and overcome smoothly and that progress is made in creating better opportunities for West African societies. The lack of opportunities exposes populations to recruitment by armed groups. It provides the ideal scenario for such groups to expand their operations and increase the number of attacks against civilians and the military in order to exercise control. There is an increasing need for greater cooperation in advancing the battle against the threat of terrorist and criminal groups.”
2020-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8698 (2020) · source
“Communities are also deeply affected by the effects of climate change and must be assisted in building a strong resilience to the many adverse factors. With regard to women, we agree with the fact that their role in politics should not be limited to mobilization and support functions. We therefore expect more inclusive and meaningful participation of both women and young people in peace and decision-making processes. We hope that the holistic approaches and measures put in place by countries to alleviate political and security tensions will be supported by all actors in society and lead to changes in political, governance, development and human rights trends.”
2020-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8698 (2020) · source
“We hope that those responsible will be brought to justice and that the Multinational Joint Task Force and the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) will receive the necessary resources and training for enhanced joint cross-border operations. It is important that the memorandum of understanding between the Economic Community of West African States and the G-5 Sahel be implemented in order to deepen their cooperation on security and development issues and strengthen the implementation of the G-5 Sahel and INTERPOL security coordination platform. The high number of deaths and clashes between farmers and cattle breeders keep a region that is already affected by mass displacements of innocent people on edge. There are reports of serious human rights abuses, food insecurity and an adverse impact on education and health services.”
2020-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8698 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, we thank Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas for his briefing. The Dominican Republic commends the peaceful electoral processes in some countries of West Africa and the Sahel. At the same time, we acknowledge the considerable efforts made by countries of the region and regional and international actors to address the ongoing deterioration of the political and security situation in the Sahel, in particular in Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger. These countries face recurrent attacks, which cause mass displacement of people, instability and poverty. We condemn intercommunal violence and terrorist attacks against humanitarian actors and civilians, in particular women, and the numerous casualties suffered by the security and defence forces of Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger.”
2020-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8698 (2020) · source
“We hope that the talks between Washington and Pyongyang will resume and will facilitate an immediate halt to all destabilizing activity on the Korean peninsula, including ballistic-missile launches, regardless of their range, while an agreement is being negotiated for complete, irreversible and verifiable denuclearization under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards. In conclusion, we reiterate our call for unity on the part of the Council, which we see as the primary actor in the proceedings for taking diplomatic initiatives and resuming dialogue with a view to achieving our overall goal of ensuring lasting peace and the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“We also note with concern the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's continued violations of the provisions of its sanctions regime, including its continuing illicit ship-to-ship transfers, which are a clear evasion of the annual import limit of 500,000 barrels of refined oil established by Council resolution 2397 (2017). We are also concerned about the diversion of national resources to the country's nuclear and ballistic programme and its acquisition of new technologies enabling it to expand its armaments capacity while at the same time worsening its current critical humanitarian situation. It is therefore crucial to make greater efforts to ensure full compliance with the Council's resolutions.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“We also regret that since May Pyongyang has actively resumed its ballistic- missile tests, including of submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and is working on the possibility of a space launch and intercontinental missiles. A single mistake or mechanical failure in those tests would have devastating and unimaginable consequences for humankind. We therefore categorically condemn these launches and all the destabilizing activity in the region and urge the authorities to show restraint, refrain from aggressive and defiant rhetoric and return to a dialogue that facilitates meaningful negotiations on denuclearization.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“In addition to violating stipulated provisions, this has created an atmosphere of uncertainty both regionally and internationally. Considering that, it is clear that the discussion ofthis issue is a very important one that should continue to be a priority on the Council's agenda. On the other hand, we want to emphasize that last year's political and diplomatic advances between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States and the rapprochement between the two Koreas were important steps in establishing relations, reducing tensions and building confidence, which we commend. However, these positive events nonetheless failed to result in concrete progress towards the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the United States for convening this briefing. We also thank Mr. Khiari for his report this afternoon. We would first like to stress that the nuclear and ballistic-missile programme of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea poses a serious threat to international peace and security, in flagrant violation of Security Council resolutions, the non-proliferation regime and international law. We are very concerned about the fact that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has continued actively developing and improving its nuclear and ballistic-missile programme, which we see as a challenge to the international community compounded by its nuclear deterrent effect and defiant attitude.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“In addition, we would like to touch on the subject of orders for the early release of convicted persons. We are concerned about the fact that such orders are not yet regulated by a specific set of conditions, despite what was agreed in paragraph 10 of resolution 2422 (2018). We believe that it is vital to set up an early-release regime that provides for the participation of victims and the States or communities affected. Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Peru, the outgoing Chair of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, for its excellent work during its two years leading the group.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source
“Security Council members also have an obligation to work with the bodies and offices established under its mandates. We therefore consider it vital to support the Mechanism's budget in the relevant United Nations forum. Even with the cuts and administrative adjustments that the President of the Mechanism has made, there can be no question that the allocation of sufficient funds is essential to the Mechanism's success. On another note, we congratulate the Office of the Prosecutor on the progress made in prosecuting fugitives, as described in its most recent report (S/2019/888, annex II). We urge the international community to show solidarity and cooperate on the identification, investigation and capture of individuals sought by the Mechanism.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source
“We also recognize the work that this judicial body has done to protect and support some 3,150 witnesses. The Dominican Republic reiterates its support for the work of the President of the Residual Mechanism, whom we especially commend for his dedication to the task of unifying and harmonizing the requirements, working methods and processes of the Chambers that make up the Mechanism with a View to increasing productivity and consistency and achieving its goals for 2020. We also support Mr. Agius's call to the international community to join the bilateral and multilateral efforts to cooperate on the relocation of released persons and those who have served their sentences, who have a right to have their documents restored to them and to be reintegrated into society, in keeping with the relevant international standards.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We are pleased to welcome today's briefers, Judge Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz, to whom we express our gratitude for their comprehensive reports. The existence of bodies such as the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals is crucial to achieving societies free of impunity. The work of the Residual Mechanism reaffirms the commitment of the United Nations to the protection of human rights and the world peace that we all long for. We commend the Mechanism's progress in the cases of Turinabo et al., Stanisic' and Simatovic', and Karadeic' and Mladic'. We hope to see the conclusion of the outstanding cases by 2020, as anticipated by President Agius in his assessment in May (S/2019/417, annex I).”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source
“We hope that the parties will continue to strengthen their cooperation until the matter is resolved and to provide the families of missing persons with as much information as possible on the whereabouts of their loved ones. In conclusion, we underscore the need to respect the sovereignty and integrity of Iraq. The primary tool to resolve the current situation is dialogue, exclusively between the Government, other political actors and all segments of Iraqi society, a process we believe should be supported by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, we support the Government's proposal for structural reform that includes, among other things, economic and legislative measures, the appointment of new ministers, including more women and young people, and the establishment of a central court to combat corruption. We hope that the appointment of the first woman Cabinet member as Minister of Education will be the first step towards the inclusion of more women in decision-making and leadership positions in the country. With regard to the unresolved issues with Kuwait, we commend the efforts made by members of the Tripartite Mechanism to move forward on the search for prisoners and missing persons reported by Kuwait and the return of human remains, assets and national archives.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“We also call for the integrity and protection of journalists to be guaranteed, for their rights to be respected in the performance of their duties and for the various media, which are responsible for informing the nation and the rest of the world of developments, to be permitted to do their work. We welcome the fact that, prior to the announcement of Prime Minister Al-Mahdi's resignation, steps were taken to address the demands of protesters, including the creation of employment and housing opportunities and the establishment of a high commission of inquiry to identify and bring to justice perpetrators of violence during demonstrations, which we see as the initial step towards accountability.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“After years of conflict and a vigorous fight against terrorism, the Iraqi people yearn to lead normal lives in a functional and inclusive society, where young people have opportunities for employment and sustainable development and where impunity and corruption do not prevail. Accordingly, we support their legitimate right to peaceful protest, but we condemn the use of violence by some demonstrators, as well as the destruction of public and private property. Similarly, we call on the authorities to respect the rights to freedom of expression and protest and to refrain from using lethal weapons and force against demonstrators. We strongly condemn the acts of violence that have taken place, the excessive use of force and the deliberate killing of demonstrators, who did not represent a threat to the lives of others.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we wish every success to the United States as it discharges its mandate as President of the Security Council for this month. We also congratulate the United Kingdom on the outstanding manner in which it steered the work of the Council during the month of November. We also thank the briefers for their presentations and for their commendable efforts to promote stability, sustainable development and peace in Iraq. We would first express our concern at the volatile situation and escalation of violence in south and central Iraq since early October, which has claimed hundreds of lives and injured thousands of people. We regret that this situation has arisen barely a year after the current Government was installed.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“We also encourage the Investigative Team to continue to attach particular importance to survivors of sexual crimes and gender- based Violence through its special unit, as well as the witness support and protection unit, which helps to ensure witnesses' rights, integrity and confidentiality. Finally, we reiterate that the Investigative Team must maintain its independence and impartiality in working with other United Nations mechanisms and in consultation with the authorities of Iraq, while always respecting the country's sovereignty and jurisdiction. We believe that Iraq's collaboration is essential to ensuring the effective performance of the Investigative Team and the achievement of its agreed objectives, in line with the mandate established for it in resolution 2379 (2017).”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“We also welcome the fact that Iraq has taken significant steps towards the introduction of legislation that will enable the prosecution of acts committed by the Islamic State such as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. On another aspect, we take note ofthe progress that has been made through the excavation of graves and the collection of evidence and testimonies in Sinjar, Mosul and Tikrit, as well as of the fact that the framework of research priorities has been expanded, which is enabling such activities to be carried out in other communities directly affected by terrorism.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“First and foremost, we want to commend the effective and expeditious way in which the Investigative Team reached its fully operational phase, as well as the spirit of collaboration that has characterized its work, thanks to the direct participation of various stakeholders, especially the Government of Iraq, the Kurdistan Regional Government and local communities, including victims and witnesses of the crimes perpetrated by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. The Dominican Republic supports Iraq's efforts to fight terrorism and work closely with the Investigation Team to establish accountability and bring to justice those responsible for the crimes committed by the Islamic State on its territory.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): The Dominican Republic also wishes to express its sincere condolences to France following the loss of 13 of its soldiers in Mali. We thank Mr. Khan for his detailed report (S/2019/878) and his commendable performance in leading the work of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD), which we strongly support. We would also like to express our gratitude to Mr. Kachi for sharing his moving story with us and for the valuable support he provides to UNITAD in its investigation processes.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“That is true, but we advocate treating this tragedy as the force driving every sector of the population in Syria, wherever they may be, together with all of us who want peace, to make real progress in achieving the Syria that its people aspire to and deserve.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8674 (2019) · source
“It is worth stressing the importance of providing specific assurances that all counter-terrorist activities will be carried out in strict adherence to international humanitarian law, which establishes limits even on hostilities. Those limits are clear - they apply to civilian populations and infrastructure. In that regard, we regret and condemn the reports of missiles being launched from areas controlled by the Syrian Government that have claimed the lives of 12 people and injured 56 others, including children. Many will say that no political process can bear fruit while a humanitarian tragedy continues, and that this would be too much to ask for.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8674 (2019) · source
“We fully agree that releasing women, children, the elderly and the disabled and people who have been arbitrarily detained who have become ill would contribute significantly to that and would also provide families with credible information about the whereabouts of missing loved ones. However, perhaps it is up to the Syrians themselves, whether under the auspices of the Committee or another platform, to define what other measures the Government and the opposition can undertake so that the civilian population can see tangible change in their lives. That is to say, hope must be rebuilt. We believe it is more important than ever to reach a lasting national ceasefire that provides relief and calm to the civilian population.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8674 (2019) · source
“Against the current backdrop, my delegation would like to highlight the following points. It is essential to build trust through a broad-based political process, for which the Constitutional Committee is undoubtedly key. If it does its work effectively, it will strengthen the Syrian belief that their legitimate aspirations are attainable. But the work of the Committee will not be enough and will not succeed in contributing to that broad-based process if the conditions for building a unified national vision are not put in place, starting with meaningful and robust support to its constituent sectors. Progress on mutual confidence-building measures is crucial to that process.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8674 (2019) · source
“Following the first round of negotiations, Ambassador Pedersen described the constitutional talks in Geneva as successful, intense, substantive and very professional. He also stressed that in many ways they were painful, and that is a good thing. We are hopeful that, through the facilitation of the United Nations and on the basis of mutual respect, dedication, commitment and trust, it will be possible to build bridges and make progress even in the most difficult areas. We therefore urge all the members of the Committee, based on their shared beliefs and common interests, to continue their deliberations with enthusiasm. Women in particular have a decisive role to play in these talks, which is why their participation rate of at least 30 per cent is so crucial.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8674 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ambassador Pedersen for his briefing but especially for his tireless determination, which has succeeded in getting Syria's Government, opposition and civil society to sit face to face around the same table in the framework of the Constitutional Committee. We welcome Ms. Sabah Al Hallak and thank her for sharing the insights of her extensive experience working for the good of Syrian civil society. We also thank the presidency for inviting her to our meeting today so that through her we could learn about the Views and aspirations of civil society, and of women in particular, as they seek to build a new future for the country.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8674 (2019) · source
“The Council remains united in the face of the situation afflicting the people of Yemen, recognizing that the only answer is a political solution that once and for all lays the groundwork for putting an end to the conflict.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8672 (2019) · source
“Allow me also to note our concern at the current state of the abandoned floating storage and offloading facility, the FSO SAFER oil tanker, in Al-Hudaydah. We must not allow a potential oil spill that would lead to an unprecedented environmental disaster in the Red Sea, and we call on all actors, especially the Houthis, to allow the United Nations assessment team to access the tanker. This concern has been repeated countless times in the Council, but nothing happens. It is crucial that in the light of the advances towards peace in Yemen, efforts continue to be made to seek a political solution, including through the significant participation of women and young people in the conflict-resolution processes in Yemen.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8672 (2019) · source
“At this crucial juncture, it is more necessary than ever for the parties to refrain from escalating the situation. We wish to highlight the situation of persons internally displaced by the war, migrants and refugees, many of whom are women and children, and the exceptional work being done by United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations in providing assistance to those vulnerable groups. These efforts must be underpinned by humanitarian access and security guarantees. The humanitarian needs of women, children and other vulnerable groups must figure prominently on the agenda, and assistance must be provided to Yemen to allow it to improve its economy and therefore to meet the basic needs of its people.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8672 (2019) · source
“The agreement marks a pivotal moment that opens the door to broader consultations that could lay the foundations for peace to be achieved across Yemen. While we welcome all of the efforts to exercise restraint, which have led to a decrease in the number of air strikes within and outside Yemen, we stress that protecting the civilian population and civilian infrastructure are fundamental principles of international humanitarian law, and therefore condemn the attacks carried out across the country. Turning to the implementation of the Al-Hudaydah Agreement, we echo the call made on the parties to abide by the ceasefire in that governorate and to guarantee the necessary freedom of movement to the staff of the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen so as to allow them to carry out the required monitoring.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8672 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Ms. Ursula Mueller for their briefings. A negotiated political agreement as the basis for an inclusive dialogue is the only way to resolve disputes and address the legitimate concerns of all Yemeni people, including those from the south of the country. We therefore acknowledge the efforts being made in the region to bring peace to the people of Yemen. We are optimistic about the progress achieved and wish to thank the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its mediation efforts, which have helped to bring about the signing of the Riyadh agreement between the Government of Yemen and the Southern Transitional Council.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8672 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to acknowledge the important role of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, the African Union Military Observer Mission in Somalia and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia 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 that will promote the development of an increasingly participatory democracy by contributing to the search for lasting solutions to the many challenges that the Somali people are facing.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We condemn the attacks perpetrated by the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, which continues to be the main source of violence, targeting Government facilities and personnel, security forces, and public places through the use of improvised explosive devices. The humanitarian situation in Somalia is of particular concern because of the high level of widespread severe acute malnutrition at a time when humanitarian operations continue to be hampered by restricted access to vulnerable areas. It is therefore essential that all local actors contribute to facilitating humanitarian access and that the international community redouble cooperation efforts as part of the humanitarian response plan for Somalia in order to save lives and alleviate the needs of the most vulnerable.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Just two days ago, her sister, Ilwad, was in this Chamber urgently calling on us to protect the humanitarian workers and human rights defenders who continue to be killed, disappeared and abducted (see S/PV.8668). We will therefore continue to support the struggle of the Elman sisters. Those responsible for this inhumane act must be identified and brought to justice. The inclusion of women and young people has great potential to transform societies, which is Why we must increase their political participation and power- sharing. Women must be involved at all levels in order for them to reach a minimum of 30 per cent of seats in the 2020 elections.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We stress the need for further progress on the legal framework for the 2020 and 2021 elections and urge the Federal Government and the federated member states to spare no effort in reaching an agreement on a comprehensive political framework for the key electoral issues. We welcome the Federal Government's efforts in the constitutional review process and its commitment to finalizing the Constitution by June 2020. We urge the parties to continue pursuing constructive, inclusive and transparent dialogues based on consensus. We strongly condemn the assassination of Almaas Elman and would like to express our condolences to her family and to the people of Somalia. We have lost a brilliant young peacebuilder and a great humanitarian.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the briefers for the information they shared with us today. The Dominican Republic welcomes the forum held on 1 and 2 October in Mogadishu, in which specific and priority commitments were defined, such as the holding of elections at the end of 2020 or the beginning of 2021, the adoption of the draft electoral law by December 2019 and the completion of the constitutional review by June 2020. The political stalemate continues to be an obstacle to achieving significant progress, making it necessary for Somali leaders to redouble their efforts aimed at finding solutions to problems through consensus, prioritizing the interests of the Somali people.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Finally, we call for continued progress on the operationalization of the Joint Force, including the conduct of a number of operations in the three demarcated border areas, the implementation of the human rights and international humanitarian law compliance framework in order to improve the security of the population in the course of military operations, and the deployment of the police component, whose coordination with the justice systems in the G-5 Sahel countries will be essential to combatting impunity and bringing to justice those responsible for crimes.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“Secondly, the offensive against the violence committed by armed groups and terrorists and the transnational organized crime prevailing in the Sahel must be strengthened, and the international community must continue to support national security forces and the Joint Force, whose operations are essential and complementary to those of other actors present in the region. In that respect, we call for continued and improved cooperation among the various security forces operating on the ground.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“First, we urge the Government of Mali, signatory armed groups, civil society in general, including women, youth and religious leaders, to pursue efforts towards common empowerment and to resolve their differences through a national inclusion dialogue with a view to effectively implementing the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali without further delay. In that regard, we commend the work and role played by civil society organizations, such as that represented by Ms. Diallo.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“We recognize that this task is not an easy one owing to the complexity of the security situation prevailing in the Sahel, particularly in Mali, where terrorist groups are taking advantage of the vacuum created by States' limited capacity to ensure security, justice, governance and economic opportunities for their mostly young population. In the light ofthe situation, we stress the importance of continuing to decisively support Sahel countries, including the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), in their domestic struggle to achieve the peace, security and political and economic stability to which their citizens are entitled. In that connection, recognizing that the solution cannot be exclusively military, I wish to highlight some elements that we believe are priorities at this critical juncture.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“We remain extremely concerned about the deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in the Sahel, fuelled by the spread of terrorism and the increase in intercommunal violence, with the mounting latent risk that the situation may spread to other countries in the region, threatening the stability of the whole of West Africa. It is therefore essential to redouble our efforts and act firmly to contain and respond to the threat, adopting a comprehensive approach that takes the political dimension, security and development into account.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank all of today's briefers and extend a warm welcome to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Burkina Faso, His Excellency Mr. Alpha Barry. I wish to begin my statement by conveying our deepest sympathy to the families of those who were killed and to the authorities of Mali, Burkina Faso and the Niger following the recent terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of dozens of members of those countries' security forces, including the attack on Monday, with reports suggesting the lamentable loss of 24 soldiers of the Malian armed forces, as well as the continuing loss of innocent civilian lives as a result of the intercommunal violence and terrorism that are plaguing the Sahel subregion. We fully condemn those attacks and acts of irrational violence.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“Looking ahead to the Agency's prospects for the immediate future, we reiterate our call to support its human development and humanitarian assistance initiatives, which provide relief for the suffering of Gaza's inhabitants and Palestinian refugees throughout the region. Finally, the Dominican Republic believes that it is critical to embark upon an intra-Palestinian reconciliation process that will enable the national consolidation necessary to advance its legitimate aspirations as a nation and will lead to a process of political renewal based on free and inclusive elections.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“We urge concrete action to broaden consensus rooted in the peaceful resolution of conflicts, international law, multilateralism - recognizing the important mediation role of the United Nations - and previous agreements, based on a two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security within secure borders. The Dominican Republic would like to express its gratitude to Commissioner-General Pierre Krahenbi'ihl for his commitment and dedication in the leadership of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and to Palestinian refugees. The extraordinary circumstances in which the Agency continues to operate, with significant financial and political challenges, continues to be a source of concern.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“Guided by respect for human rights and international law, we are deeply concerned about continued Israeli settlement activities throughout the occupied Palestinian territories, including in and around East Jerusalem. We continue to see how the hopes of the Palestinian people to consolidate their State are dashed by the systematic expansion of the settlements, accompanied by a policy that seeks to legitimize them. Women and children continue to be victims of an environment of ongoing violence, which removes all possibility of well-being. The situation limits the lives and movement of the affected population. We agree with international consensus that the only way forward for Palestinians and Israelis is through the negotiation of a two-State solution.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“Safeguarding the lives and ensuring the safety of Palestinian and Israeli civilians must be at the heart of all international efforts, bearing in mind that such acts of violence increase the humanitarian needs of the population and serve only to hinder any possibility for understanding and progress towards a peaceful, just and lasting solution to the conflict. According to the World Health Organization, during the period from 12 to 14 November, Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip killed at least 34 Palestinians and injured 111. According to Gaza's Ministry of Health, eight of the dead and 46 of the wounded were children, who are paying a high price for a conflict over which they have no control. Similarly, injuries were reported in Israel from the firing of rockets from Gaza.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Mladenov and Ms. Hary for their briefings. At the outset, the Dominican Republic emphatically condemns the recent escalation of violence in the region. The firing of rockets into civilian areas is absolutely unacceptable. We insist that there is no justification whatsoever for carrying out such indiscriminate attacks and that it is imperative to make every possible effort to achieve an expeditious, complete and definitive de-escalation.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“As an example, the Dialogue for the Future initiative developed under the auspices of the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and implemented in conjunction with United Nations agencies, the Republic of Serbia and Montenegro, is a concrete example of a project that creates more spaces for constructive dialogue among various communities and leaders at the highest level, alongside young people. The social capital of young people must be seriously taken into consideration in peacebuilding processes. We call on Governments, regional organizations, United Nations country teams, peacekeeping and political missions and stakeholders to involve young people in political dialogue and formal and informal reconciliation processes so as to ensure that their participation be structured and systematic.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source