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Sinirlioğlu

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first: 2015-09-30
most recent: 2023-01-25
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“Crimes committed by terrorist organizations, such as Da'esh and Boko Haram, must be underlined in that regard. Furthermore, other terrorist organizations, such as the Kurdistan Workers' Party, the Democratic Union Party and the Kurdish People's Protection Units, continue to recruit young boys and girls, even those under the age of 15, to carry out terrorist attacks. Those children are driven to their deaths by the leaders of those heinous terrorist organizations. The international community must display joint and robust political determination and concerted action to address the situation of children in conflicts. With that understanding, Turkey continues to support the well-being of Children in various emergency, conflict and post-conflict situations through its comprehensive humanitarian and development assistance programmes.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Daunting acts and Violations, such as the widespread recruitment and use of children, mass abductions, torture and sexual Violence, attacks on schools and hospitals, and the prevention of humanitarian access have unfortunately become patterns of behaviour in conflicts. Such acts continue to have an immense and disproportionate impact on children. Regrettably, the international community has not been able to prevent the deaths of, and injuries sustained by, thousands of children during attacks and air strikes, which are often conducted indiscriminately on schools, hospitals, market places and internally-displaced- persons camps. Moreover, the increasing involvement of non-State armed groups and terrorist organizations in violating the basic rights of children is also a source of concern.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank the French presidency for organizing this open debate, and the Secretary-General and the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, for their briefings. The situation of children continues to be adversely affected by prevailing security and humanitarian challenges. We share the concern noted by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2017/821) regarding the scale and severity of the violations that continue to be committed against children in situations of conflict. Unfortunately, the changing and complex nature of conflicts has multiplied the challenges in that regard.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“It is also crucial to redouble our efforts to prevent women and girls from becoming victims of human trafficking in conflict and post-conflict situations. We can achieve meaningful progress on that front only through coordinated and consolidated measures. At a time when the causes and effects of conflicts easily spread across borders, regional and international coordination and cooperation remain important tools in addressing the challenges we face. With that understanding, MIKTA, as a cross-regional group of countries on different continents, underscores its readiness to contribute to international efforts for taking forward the women and peace and security agenda.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Massive forced displacements caused by the devastating effects of conflicts continue to be a source of grave concern. Women and girls face severe consequences in humanitarian crisis situations. The MIKTA countries are committed to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. It is imperative to develop gender-responsive humanitarian polices that ensure that women and girls have access to basic services, including health and education. It was encouraging to see that gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls emerged as an overarching theme of the commitments made at the first World Humanitarian Summit, held in Istanbul last year. It is important to transform such commitments into action.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“We attach importance to ensuring collaboration and coordination through the United Nations system in the implementation of those resolutions and continue to encourage more women to participate in the United Nations peacekeeping process and missions. Despite the progress achieved so far, we still face daunting challenges. Women and girls continue to be disproportionately affected by the impact of conflicts around the world. In that context, we are alarmed by the targeting of women and girls by gender-based violence, in particular rape and other forms of sexual abuse, in situations of conflict. Such appalling acts deserve to be condemned. The MIKTA countries also attach importance to the efforts to improve the United Nations system-wide approach to preventing and responding to sexual exploitation and abuse.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“We also believe in the need to increase the role of women in decision-making on conflict prevention and resolution. In that regard, let me note that all MIKTA countries are members of the Group of Friends for Gender Parity. The MIKTA countries believe that achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls are critical to conflict prevention, as well as the broader efforts to maintain international peace and security. That is also key for the fulfilment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We consider resolution 1325 (2000) to be an important milestone for addressing the impact of armed conflict on women and girls. Successive Security Council resolutions have also contributed to the establishment of a sound, normative framework in that regard.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“As Chair of the MIKTA Group for 2017, Turkey has the honour to deliver the following statement on behalf of the MIKTA countries, namely, Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Turkey and Australia. At the outset, we would like to express our appreciation to the French presidency of the Security Council for organizing today's open debate. We also thank the Secretary-General for his recent report (S/2017/861). The MIKTA countries welcome the continued attention paid to the women and peace and security agenda at the Security Council. We recognize the key role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding. We underscore the importance of their equal participation and full involvement in all efforts in the maintenance and promotion of peace and security.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“The progress made in the implementation of the agreement is encouraging, and we were pleased to see them participating in the Kabul process meeting. Enhanced cooperation and increased dialogue among the countries of the region is also necessary. In fact, it is the region itself that has the greatest role, interest and responsibility in establishing and sustaining a secure, prosperous and peaceful Afghanistan. In that regard, Turkey will continue its contributions to Afghanistan, inter alia within the multilateral platforms, including through the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“The case needs to be handled in a way that will not put at risk the support provided to the National Unity Government or create further deterioration of the security situation, especially in northern Afghanistan. We support Afghan-led and -owned peace and reconciliation efforts, which aim at achieving lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan. The first meeting of the Kabul process for eace and security cooperation conference, held on 6 June, was a positive development in that direction. The meeting also provided the international community with an opportunity to display its solidarity with Afghanistan in a difficult period. We hope that the agreement between the Afghan Government and Hezb-i Islami will serve as a model for others.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“In line with the international community's continued support to Afghanistan, we welcome the anti-corruption efforts of the Afghan Government. We attach importance to the functioning of the National Unity Government, as it symbolizes Afghan unity. The international community should continue to support the National Unity Government and encourage its components to work in harmony with each other. We are closely following the developments regarding First Vice-President Dostum, who is currently in Turkey for medical purposes. He will return to Afghanistan upon completion of those medical procedures. We agree that upholding the rule of law and eliminating impunity are imperative for stability in Afghanistan. However, the case against First Vice-President Dostum might not be the most appropriate occasion to prove that point.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“The continued support of the international community during the transformation decade is crucial. We are pleased to see that the international community reiterated its support for Afghanistan in the NATO Warsaw Summit and the Brussels Conference last year. It is imperative to live up to the commitments made to Afghanistan. Turkey upheld its previous development contributions and pledged another $150 million for the period 2018- 2020. We are also providing $60 million to sustain the ANDSF for the period 2018-2020, in line with the NATO Warsaw Summit decisions. We will contiue to support the Afghan Government's security and development efforts, both bilaterally and on multilateral platforms. In that context, our support through the NATO Resolute Support mission and the training of Afghan women police officers in Turkey will continue.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“We also commend the role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in standing with the Afghan people and coordinating the efforts of the international stakeholders in Afghanistan. We will continue to support UNAMA's activities and efforts in that regard. I would like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/20l7/508). We share his concerns regarding the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan. We also applaud the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) for their determined stance against terrorism. We acknowledge the sacrifices of the ANDSF. The presence of Da'esh in the country is also a cause for serious concern and constitutes yet another reason to continue supporting Afghanistan. The achievements of the past 15 years need to be consolidated.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“We thank Special Representative Yamamoto for his briefing, and the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, His Excellency Mr. Mahmoud Saikal, for his statement. At the outset, let me reiterate our heartfelt condolences for those who lost their lives in the series of terrorist attacks that began on 31 May in Kabul. We once again strongly condemn those heinous acts of terror. Turkey will continue its support to the Government of Afghanistan in its fight against terrorism and in its efforts to bring peace, security and stability to the country. I would also like to take this opportunity to commend the members of the diplomatic community in Kabul for their perseverance in the execution of their duties despite all the challenges they face.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“Furthermore, the regime continues to pursue its shameful policy of removing medical equipment and medication from humanitarian convoys. Ifwe are to transform the recent advances achieved in the normative framework under today's agenda into concrete action on the ground, the implementation of our existing obligations and commitments must take place in Syria and in other ongoing conflicts. Turkey stands ready to support the relevant United Nations-led efforts in achieving that objective.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“We have been facilitating the work of the United Nations agencies in their vaccination campaigns for Syrian children and that of medical non-governmental organizations across the border who treat civilians targeted by barrel bombs, shelling and chemical weapons. Inside Syria, Turkey has been supporting the Security Council-mandated cross-border shipments that have delivered more than 11,500 truckloads of humanitarian assistance since July 2014. Those efforts helped the United Nations and its partners to reach more than 13.5 million Syrians with health assistance. In blatant disregard of international humanitarian law, the attacks on medical staff and their equipment and facilities have been more brutal in Syria than anywhere else. Most of those attacks were perpetrated by the Syrian regime.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“In Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia, Turkish assistance has strived to strengthen the national health systems. In Yemen, we have been providing medical assistance in Turkish hospitals for those affected by the ongoing conflict. In Libya, just yesterday Turkish aid agencies delivered to the Libyan Government of National Accord, more than 22 tons of medication and health kits so as to support the various hospitals and medical facilities. However, more than anywhere else, Turkey's humanitarian and medical efforts have been focused on Syria. Since the beginning of the crisis, Turkey has maintained an open-door policy, including for urgent medical evacuations. Today, Turkey provides free health care to the more than 3 million Syrians in Turkey.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“Other commitments demonstrated a collective desire to address the root causes of conflict, increase conflict prevention and resolution capacities and learn from successful prevention practices. Those commitments can make a meaningful change in the lives of 130 million affected people only if they are implemented. As President Erdogan underscored in his message to mark the anniversary of the Istanbul Summit, it is important to maintain the momentum generated by the World Humanitarian Summit, and we call on all stakeholders to uphold their commitments. Turkey has been carrying out activities to reinforce the respect for the protection of the wounded and sick, to ensure access to assistance, to raise awareness with regard to the protection of health care and to support efforts to increase accountability.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“In view ofthe continuing disrespect of international humanitarian law, including through the actions of criminal and terrorist networks in our neighbourhood, Turkey appreciates the Security Council's sustained attention to this issue, with a view to reinforcing the normative framework. Furthermore, we take note of the recommendations presented by the Secretary-General. Beyond the Security Council, the World Humanitarian Summit, the first anniversary of which we just marked, generated over 3,000 commitments by Member States and other stakeholders. Some of those commitments highlighted actions to strengthen the protection of civilians, including women and children, and the promotion of the centrality of protection.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“We thank Uruguay for organizing the first open debate on the protection of civilians and medical care in armed conflict since the adoption of resolution 2286 (2016), the first on this subject, nearly a year ago. We also thank the Secretary- General and the briefers for their insightful remarks. Turkey joins the concerns expressed by many delegations with regard to the ongoing pattern of destruction of medical care in too many conflicts today. Those trends pose an immediate danger to the millions ofpeople affected by man-made crises, as well as the health systems supporting their well-being and lives. With that understanding, Turkey co-sponsored resolution 2286 (2016), which demonstrated the determination of Member States to strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“The Free Syrian Army, supported by the Turkish armed forces and coalition air forces, cleared an area of 2,015 square kilometres, creating in practice a terror-free zone. Nearly 50,000 Syrians returned to areas liberated by the operation. More will return if their safety can be ensured. Turkey, together with its partners, will continue its efforts to address the plight of the Syrian people and find a solution to the conflict that will meet their legitimate aspirations.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“It is crucial to maintain the momentum achieved in the latest round of the Geneva talks. The regime representatives should not be allowed to poison the upcoming talks either by violations on the ground or by using threats at the table. It takes a multidimensional strategy to achieve to the dual objectives of eliminating terrorism and stabilizing Syria. Turkey's resolve to fight Da'esh and other terrorist organizations in Syria remains firm. Operation Euphrates Shield - launched on 24 August 2016, in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations - was successfully concluded on 29 March 2017. The operation not only eliminated the strike capabilities of Da'esh in northern Syria, but also contributed to the preservation of Syria's territorial integrity and unity.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Turkey has been undertaking intensive efforts to end the violence in Syria and reach a political solution based on the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex), as outlined in resolution 2254 (2015). While a genuine political transition is the only way to end the Syrian conflict, negotiations to that end will not bear fruit if the fighting continues. That is why we facilitated and became the guarantors of a nation-wide ceasefire agreed with the Russian Federation and Iran. The Astana meetings, which are complementary and supportive of the United Nations-led general political process, aim at strengthening the ceasefire and adopting confidence-building measures. However, the process remains fragile and requires all the relevant actors to assume their responsibilities and use their influence.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“We offered emergency medical assistance to those affected by the chemical attack, facilitated the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) mission in Turkey and engaged with the World Health Organization. In accordance with resolution 2235 (2015), we shared the findings of our national analysis on the victims of the attacks, which point to the use of sarin gas, with the relevant United Nations authorities. We will continue to support the investigation conducted by the OPCW, as well as steps to prevent the repetition of such brutal attacks. In that regard, the operation by the United States targeting the Shayrat air base was a proportionate and timely response to the regime's appalling acts.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The failure to do so has led to mass atrocities, terrorism and the forced displacement of millions of persons. The use of chemical weapons, which constitutes a crime against humanity and a war crime, has been one of the most horrendous aspects of the conflict. The brutal attack in Khan Shaykhun is the latest example. Despite the previous reports of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism, confirming the regime's failure to fulfil its obligations, lack of a timely and decisive response encouraged the regime to continue its relentless attacks with impunity. We have been closely following the developments in the aftermath of Khan Shaykhun.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“In addition, we are supporting the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in view of its essential role in the lives of the Palestinian refugees. In February and March, Turkey, together with Switzerland, led broad consultations on the financing of the Agency in response to the Secretary-General's request. We hope that Member States and key stakeholders will give due consideration to the recommendations outlined in the Secretary-General's recent report (A/71/849), which was drafted based on those consultations. Since the very beginning of the crisis in Syria, Turkey has emphasized the need to address the root cause of the problem, which is the fact that the Syrian regime has waged war against the Syrian people.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Israelis are expected to listen to those calls, take the hand extended with the Arab Peace Initiative, end the occupation and step into a future of harmony with their neighbours. The preservation of the historic status and sanctity of Al-Haram al-Sharif and the prevention of provocative steps in relation to Jerusalem are of the utmost importance to that end. Fully aware of the dire humanitarian situation in Palestine, especially in Gaza, Turkey is pursuing its efforts to improve the living conditions of Palestinians through development assistance and reconstruction projects. Currently our technical teams are working in cooperation with the authorities of the State of Palestine on possible ways to remedy the grave scarcity of water and electricity in Gaza.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“That is the only way to ensure peace and security for both sides. In that regard, we have welcomed recent initiatives to revitalize the Middle East peace process. We all know that those steps will make a difference only if they are fully implemented in good faith. Resolution 2334 (2016) placed on record once again the destructive effect of Israel's illegal settlement activities on lasting peace. The recent, notable increase in settlement activity not only hampers the possibility of a viable Palestine, but also eliminates the hope for a possible future coexistence. The Paris peace conference in January provided an opportunity for the international community to reaffirm its strong commitment to the two-State solution based on established parameters, including relevant United Nations resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Nikolay Mladenov, for his presentation. While brutal oppression of people, sectarian and divisive policies, terrorism and humanitarian catastrophes sweep through the Middle East, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a major source of instability. It continues to undermine the prospects for lasting regional and global peace. Failing to address the dismal reality of 50 years of occupation deepens the sense of injustice, breeds desperation and creates fertile ground for extremist groups to exploit. Turkey is determined to continue undertaking efforts to contribute to a just, comprehensive and lasting peace leading to the establishment of an independent State of Palestine within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“We need to keep in mind that the historical injustice perpetrated against the Palestinian people is fueling hatred, alienation and radicalism across the region. It is time for a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the two- State vision, without further delay. Despite all challenges, we are confident that the proud peoples of the Middle East and North Africa will succeed in their efforts to revitalize their deep-rooted culture of tolerance and peaceful coexistence.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“The political process we should vitalize would lead to a united, democratic, secular, non-sectarian, multicultural Syria without Al-Assad. An outcome based on those principles will be the best guarantee to reverse the tide of extremism and eradicate once and for all the terrorist threat that Syria has become home to. In Iraq, the Government needs to be supported with the challenges it faces, and the Iraqi Government must effectively embrace all segments of society. In Libya, national reconciliation and the formation of a national unity government would be the most effective response to terrorism and all other scourges. We cannot ignore the plight of the Palestinians who are living under occupation.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Here are the main parameters of a comprehensive strategy for a way forward. First, we must do all we can to downgrade and defeat terrorist organizations like Daesh, the PKK, the DHKP-C and their kind. There can be no room for moral relativism in the fight against terror. Secondly, we need to create safe areas in Syria that have been cleared from Daesh, where protection will also be provided to the civilian population against attacks from the air. Such zones, if implemented with determination, can keep Syrians in Syria, lead to the voluntary return of refugees and encourage people to believe again in a stable future for their country. Thirdly, we should all work for a solution to the conflict that meets the legitimate demands and aspirations of the Syrian people and ensures a managed and orderly transition to real political change.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“The suppression of the democratic aspirations of the Syrian people, divisive sectarian policies and the war crimes and massive violations of human rights that have been committed with impunity by the Al-Assad regime have combined to create fertile ground for radicalization, extremism and the recruitment of foreign terrorist fighters by Daesh. In fact, it was the tactical cooperation and operational air support by the terrorist Al-Assad regime and its sectarian collaborators that enabled Daesh's rapid expansion in Syria. The reprehensible methods and actions of Daesh should not confuse us about what we should prioritize as we move forward. The international community and the Security Council need to address the root cause of the problem in Syria through resolute action.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Since its creation, while many other partners struggle to understand the threat, Turkish authorities spared no effort to counter Daesh. Currently, we have been carrying out joint air operations against terrorist targets as part of the international coalition that brings together more than 60 countries. While fighting Daesh, we should harbour no illusions about the conditions that led to its rise. Daesh did not suddenly spontaneously appear out of nowhere and spread like a cancer on its own. It was aided and abetted by the politically defunct totalitarian Al-Assad regime, which, in its desperate drive to retain power at all costs, has deployed any means available to it, including chemical weapons and barrel bombs, to kill, maim, oppress and otherwise terrorize its own people into submission.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“We should be clear on two points. First, terrorism and extremism are not a Middle Eastern/North African phenomenon. Terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, ethnic group or geographic region. Secondly, no region in the world is immune from violence today. Terrorism is a global and transnational phenomenon that needs to be addressed through effective bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Terrorist groups such as Daesh cannot be defeated without addressing the root causes that created it. Daesh is an overriding national security threat for Turkey, together with other terrorist organizations like the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C), which operate in the same environment.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“For centuries, the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa lived together in peace and harmony regardless of race, religion, language, sect or ethnicity. They did so and flourished politically, economically, socially and intellectually - always with a sense of shared destiny and all the while embracing their differences as a perpetual source of wealth, and not weakness. Today's reality differs dramatically from that history, and the region is confronted with many complex challenges. Sectarian and divisive policies, brutal oppression of legitimate demands for democracy and unresolved conflicts resulting in mass displacements, coupled with feelings of resentment due to growing discrimination and xenophobia in other parts of the world, have combined to create a breeding ground for violent extremism and terrorism.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source