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Sinirlioğlu

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first: 2015-09-30
most recent: 2023-01-25
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“Mr. Sinirlioğlu (Türkiye): I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the MIKTA Group of countries, namely, Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia. We would like to clearly express our appreciation to the Gabonese presidency for convening today’s Security Council debate on the women and peace and security agenda. The MIKTA Group of countries also thanks the Secretary- General for his recent report (S/2022/740), which provides valuable assessments and recommendations on the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. More than two decades ago, the Security Council adopted resolution 1325 (2000), which set the foundation for guiding the women and peace and security agenda. In doing so, the Council made it known to the world that there could not be lasting peace without gender equality.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We will continue the efforts under way to increase collaboration with other neighbouring countries, as well as with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on this issue. Syrians need our support. Turkey will continue to do its utmost to bring lasting peace to the brave people of Syria, and we urge the members of the Council to do what is right and to preserve the indispensable United Nations cross-border mechanism. The Council should not allow thousands of innocent people to freeze and starve to death in harsh winter conditions.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“In providing temporary protection to close to 4 million Syrians, we, as neighbours, have been proud to stand by our Syrian sisters and brothers in their most difficult time. Needless to say, our solidarity remains intact. At the same time, it is also crucial that Syrians be able to return to their homes in safety and peace, play a role in the future of their country and contribute to its reconstruction and the re-establishment of lasting peace in Syria. While addressing the needs of the Syrian refugees, we should also seek to create conditions conducive to their return in a safe, voluntary and dignified manner. That must be an integral part of the overall efforts for the settlement of the Syrian crisis.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“Türkiye will continue its resolute fight against all terrorist organizations threatening its national security in exercise of its inherent right of self-defence, as reflected in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, and in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions on the fight against terrorism. Our determination in that sense is also a guarantee for Syria’s territorial integrity and political unity. Those suggesting that we avoid escalation and instability in the region should review their own positions and demonstrate genuine solidarity in the fight against terrorism, which is, in itself, a major source of escalation, instability, human rights violations and humanitarian suffering.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“The PKK/YPG/SDF uses force to recruit minors and seize people’s property, imposes a controversial curriculum in schools and imprisons teachers who refuse to use that curriculum, attempts social and demographic engineering in line with its separatist terrorist agenda and impedes the freedom of movement of those who want to return to their homes. The so-called SDF carries out, on average, 100 terrorist attacks every month in northern Syria. In the past two years, around 500 Syrians lost their lives in those attacks. No one should expect us to remain indifferent to growing separatist terrorism in Syria. We cannot stand by and watch the PKK/YPG/Democratic Union Party terrorist organizations attacks that target not only Syrian civilians, but also Turkish security forces and civilians inside our borders.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“The PKK/YPG is a terrorist organization that indiscriminately targets Syrian civilians, as well as our citizens within our borders, using similar tactics as Da’esh. The so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is in reality nothing but the PKK/YPG terrorist organization itself. It follows a separatist terrorist agenda contrary to resolution 2254 (2015). As has been well documented by now, this terrorist organization is responsible for gross human rights violations in the areas under its control in north- eastern Syria. The approximately half a million Syrian Kurds hosted by Türkiye and the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq have not been able to return to their homes in north-eastern Syria because of PKK/ YPG operations.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“The Astana platform includes the Working Group on the Release of Detainees/Abductees, the Handover of Bodies and the Identification of Missing Persons. We are working hard to ensure that the Working Group is results-oriented. We also thank the Secretary- General for his recent report (A/76/890) on missing persons in Syria and take note of his recommendations. We will continue to work together with the United Nations and the international community with a view to facilitating progress on this — first and foremost — humanitarian issue. Protecting the territorial integrity and unity of neighbouring Syria, as well as the elimination of the threat posed by terrorist organizations operating in that country, are vital for us.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“We hope that the ninth round of the Constitutional Committee will be held as soon as possible under United Nations-facilitation and with a results-oriented approach. Türkiye will continue to support every effort, including those of the United Nations and the Special Envoy, towards a political solution that will ensure a united, free, safe and democratic Syria. The fate of tens of thousands of missing persons and detainees remains an open wound in the hearts of the Syrian people. Hardly any Syrian family is left untouched by this scourge. There is an urgent need to ensure that they be informed of the fate and whereabouts of their loved ones. Türkiye is doing its part in order to reach that objective.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“Therefore, while humanitarian action can address these symptoms, it alone cannot solve the problem. As we reiterate every month in the Chamber, a sustainable solution to the Syrian conflict can be achieved only through political means, in line with resolution 2254 (2015). There is no way to end the conflict other than through United Nations-supervised elections. That is the political solution defined in resolution 2254 (2015), and it has to be agreed upon by all segments of the Syrian people, while meeting their legitimate aspirations. The Constitutional Committee is the only mechanism in place to advance that political track, but it can make progress only if the regime starts to reciprocate the positive approach of the opposition.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“We would also like to caution against unrealistic plans developed without consulting the Syrian opposition or local actors, which, in our assessment, cannot yield the desired results. Regarding the water disruption from the Allouk water station, the reasons behind the problem are well known to United Nations agencies. Water is supplied from the Allouk station to the south through water pumps that operate on electrical power coming from the Al-Dirbasiyah substation. The electrical power from that substation is being deliberately cut on a regular basis by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party/People’s Protection Units (PKK/YPG) terrorist organization. While addressing the humanitarian crisis in Syria, we should not forget that the actual cause of the crisis is the 11-year war waged against the people of Syria.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“The fundamental issue and overall objective concerning north-western Syria is the protection of millions of vulnerable civilians, as well as civilian facilities and infrastructure. In Idlib, ceasefire violations by the regime and its backers continue unabated. Those non-stop violations also constitute the most important obstacle to regularizing the cross-line activities in the region. Similarly, despite the support extended by Türkiye and the relevant actors on the ground, the two cross-line deliveries planned to be carried out before the expiry of resolution 2585 (2021) — one to Idlib and another to Ras Al-Ayn — could not be realized due to the negative attitude of the regime and its backers. We expect the United Nations to accurately reflect those facts in its reporting to the Security Council.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“In the meantime, Türkiye will continue its constructive engagement for the implementation of resolution 2642 (2022), including by continuing to facilitate the cross-line missions to Idlib. However, we reject arbitrary interpretations or implementation of the resolution, which would undermine its integrity. Cross-line aid should continue, but it cannot be an end in itself. It is essential that humanitarian aid be delivered through the safest and most direct route and that humanitarian planning be based on independent- needs assessments and not one-sided preferences. We also find it inexplicable to unilaterally focus on north-western Syria while ignoring the problems of cross-line access to Rukban camp and other parts of Syria, such as Ras Al-Ayn and Tal Abyad.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“In the face of an ongoing and extremely complex humanitarian crisis, the cross-border aid mechanism of the United Nations continues to be an irreplaceable lifeline for millions of Syrians. The mechanism is also a reflection of the international community’s commitment to maintain accountability, as well as to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. It is crucial that humanitarian considerations prevail in the coming months and that the cross-border mechanism be extended for 12 months in January. This is not business as usual. If the cross-border mechanism is not extended, the hope of the Syrian people who are impatiently waiting for help will be further dashed.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sinirlioğlu (Türkiye): I thank Under- Secretary-General Griffiths and Deputy Special Envoy Rochdi for their briefings. After more than a decade, the war in Syria continues to be a major threat to regional and international peace and security. It is also the fundamental breeding ground for one of the gravest humanitarian and displacement crises since the Second World War. Humanitarian needs in Syria are today at their highest level since the beginning of the conflict, more than 11 years ago. We cannot afford the humanitarian situation in Syria to be sidelined on our global agenda. Even though 11 years have passed, we do not — and should not — have the luxury of becoming desensitized. We owe that much to the Syrian people, to future generations and to humankind.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“We would like once again to request detailed information on the cross-line missions to north-east Syria. Finally, we want to see real progress on the water issue in Al-Bab, which has been left unaddressed for too long. The promise of access to Ayn Al-Baida came very late. We will follow that issue closely. Türkiye will continue supporting all segments of the Syrian population without discrimination on humanitarian issues. We call on all other responsible actors to do the same. Our support for a political solution in Syria in line with resolution 2254 (2015) that is acceptable to the people of Syria will continue unabated. The meeting rose at 12.15 p.m.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“We also expect the United Nations to officially report that the most important obstacle to cross-line activities to Idlib is the non-stop ceasefire violations by the regime and its backers in the region — just like in Ras Al-Ayn, where the negative attitude of the regime and its backers prevented planned cross-line deliveries. We also have difficulty in understanding why both the United Nations and some donor countries are hesitant in extending aid to the opposition-controlled areas in Syria and implementing humanitarian assistance projects. Inaction in that regard cannot be justified by any of the excuses put forward. Selectivity and discrimination have no place in delivering humanitarian aid. In that regard, I would like to know the reasons that there are no cross-line deliveries to Rukban camp.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“On our part, we will maintain our support to the United Nations and the international humanitarian community in providing cross-border assistance to Syria. As seen with the six cross-line aid deliveries to Idlib so far, Türkiye provides the greatest support to the implementation of the resolution. We will continue to do so. However, we are against the arbitrary implementation of the resolution. The cross-line modality should continue, but it cannot be the ultimate aim. The ultimate aim should be to deliver humanitarian aid. Ignoring cross-border deliveries in other parts of Syria cannot be justified by increasing the number of cross-line deliveries.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“It was disappointing, to say the least, that despite the strong calls from the United Nations and the humanitarian community for a 12-month extension, the Council had to settle for a six-month renewal of this lifeline operation (resolution 2642 (2022)). We are glad that 4.1million people living in north-west Syria are safe for now. But when the mandate of the cross-border mechanism comes to an end, on 10 January 2023, it will be in the depths of winter. That is literally the worst time one can think of to reconsider life-saving humanitarian support. It is critical that the cross-border mandate be extended once again in January, as foreseen in resolution 2642 (2022). We call on all relevant parties to act responsibly and support the Syrian people without discrimination.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“As I have said time and again in this Chamber, Türkiye will continue its resolute fight against all terrorist organizations threatening its national security in exercise of its inherent right of self-defence, as embodied in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter and in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions on the fight against terrorism. Our determination in this regard is also a guarantee for Syria’s territorial integrity and political unity. Our past operations against the PKK/YPG terrorist organization have made us ready to cooperate with all actors that have a genuine interest in and determination to preserve the unity of Syria as well as an interest in the fight against terrorism. The humanitarian crisis in Syria continues unabated, and other conflicts have also had a negative impact on the already dire situation.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“The images the SDF has shared on its social media accounts are not those of their fighting Da’esh, but rather of attacks on Turkish security forces, accompanied by expressions full of hatred and hostility. These images are unfortunately no surprise to us, but we wonder if and how the supporters of PKK/YPG/SDF are responding to them. Let me repeat once again: the real fight against Da’esh can and must be carried out only with legitimate actors. The mentality that a terrorist organization could be fought with the so-called help of another terrorist organization is fundamentally flawed and doomed to fail.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“The so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is actually nothing but PKK/YPG, carries out on average a hundred terrorist attacks every month in northern Syria. In the last two years, around 500 Syrians have lost their lives in these attacks. Türkiye’s borders have been targeted more than 10 times in the last two years. Most recently, on 16 August, two Turkish soldiers were killed as a result of a mortar attack on our border province of Şanlıurfa, launched from an area under the control of the SDF. No one should expect us to remain indifferent to these attacks. The countries that support the PKK/YPG/SDF, including those in this Chamber, should understand that the main purpose of these terrorist organizations is not to fight Da’esh, but to support separatist terrorism in Syria and Türkiye.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“We will continue to encourage the opposition in this direction. Throughout the eight rounds of the Constitutional Committee, the opposition’s positive approach was clearly seen and appreciated by the United Nations and other observers. However, progress can be made only if a similar approach is displayed by the regime. We hope that the ninth round will be held as soon as possible under United Nations facilitation with a results-oriented approach. Eliminating the threat posed by terrorist organizations in Syria, primarily the Kurdistan Workers’ Party/People’s Protection Units (PKK/ YPG) and Da’esh, requires joint efforts. The terrorist organization PKK/YPG continues to attack Syrian civilians as well as our own citizens within our borders, using the very weapons provided to them to fight Da’esh.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“Our longest land border is with Syria — 911 kilometres in length, to be exact. The protection of the territorial integrity and unity of Syria is therefore indispensable for us. Equally vital is the elimination of the threat posed by terrorist organizations to both Syria and Türkiye. It is also crucial that Syrians are able to return to their homes in safety and peace, play a role in the future of their country and contribute to its redevelopment and to the establishment of lasting peace. We believe that a political solution based on these elements is not impossible if all segments of Syrian society make sincere and constructive efforts. Türkiye will not withhold its support for efforts made in this direction. The Syrian opposition has so far acted in good faith to contribute to the success of the political process.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sinirlioğlu (Türkiye): I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Assistant Secretary-General Msuya for their briefings. Let me start by emphasizing that it is vital to accelerate efforts in favour of a political solution in Syria. For its part, and from the very beginning, Türkiye has been supporting every effort towards a political solution that will ensure a united, free, safe and democratic Syria. We have played a constructive and leading role in all initiatives that aim to reach a lasting solution as soon as possible. At the forefront of these efforts is the political process based on resolution 2254 (2015). As we have underlined time and again, there is no way to end the Syrian conflict and offer a lasting settlement other than a political solution to be agreed upon by all segments of the Syrian people.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“Türkiye is also proud to support the United Nations and the international humanitarian community in delivering life-saving cross-border humanitarian aid to 4.1 million people in need in north-west Syria. In that context, I reiterate our strong call for the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations cross-border humanitarian aid mechanism. As Secretary-General Guterres underlined, the continuation of that most scrutinized and transparent cross-border aid operation is a moral and humanitarian imperative. Let me conclude by reiterating our strong determination to address the plight of the Syrian people and actively contribute to a political settlement that will meet their legitimate aspirations. As to the previous speaker, I will not honour him with a reply.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“Facilitating the return of refugees should be an integral part of the overall efforts in the political process. While addressing their needs, we should also aim to create conditions conducive to the return of refugees in a safe, voluntary and dignified manner. Türkiye has facilitated the voluntary and safe return of more than 500,000 Syrians to the stabilized areas. Efforts are under way to increase cooperation with other neighbouring countries and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Türkiye has been providing assistance to millions of Syrians within and across our borders. Our humanitarian efforts for the wellbeing of the brave and resilient Syrian people have been recognized by the entire international community.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“As we have consistently expressed for years now, Türkiye is committed to combating all terrorist organizations that threaten its security, in line with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant Security Council resolutions. We will not hesitate to continue to take all the necessary measures to deal with all threats against our vital security interests. Nobody should expect us to remain indifferent to a growing terrorism threat emanating from Syria. We will not stand by and watch the PKK/ YPG terrorist organization’s attacks targeting not only Syrian civilians, but also Turkish security forces and civilians inside our borders. Türkiye’s determination in that regard is also an assurance for Syria’s territorial integrity.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“Since the beginning of 2020, the terrorist organization Kurdistan Workers’ Party/People’s Protection Units (PKK/YPG) has carried out at least 1,750 terrorist attacks against Syrian civilians. Those attacks have been taking place in a context where that terrorist organization is also illegally preparing so- called elections and social contracts on the ground. Those initiatives, led by a self-proclaimed illegitimate autonomous structure, once again confirm the separatist character of that organization. It truly defies logic that some Member States still insist on portraying the PKK/ YPG as a reliable partner in the fight against terrorism. The real fight against Da’esh can be carried out only with legitimate actors.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“We call on the regime to stop its delaying tactics and start demonstrating serious and sincere engagement at the next session to be held in July. From the very beginning, Türkiye has been encouraging the legitimate Syrian opposition to actively contribute to the success of that process. We applaud the opposition’s continued constructive attitude despite all kinds of obstacles and provocation. In order for the efforts exerted as part of the political process to yield results, it is also essential that the ceasefire and the calm on the ground be preserved, including in Idlib, where the regime’s ceasefire violations targeting civilians continue unabated.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sinirlioğlu (Türkiye): After 12 long and painful years, the war in Syria continues to pose a major threat to regional and international peace and security. The need to address the tragic situation in Syria in all its dimensions remains as urgent and critical as ever. Finding a sustainable political solution should remain our overarching goal. Special Envoy of the Secretary- General Pedersen has our full support in his efforts towards that objective. The political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Astana process are central in our efforts for achieving lasting stability and peace in Syria. Regrettably, the eighth session of the Constitutional Committee, which was held earlier this month, once again failed to yield concrete progress.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“His presence here is an affront to the millions of Syrians who have suffered countless crimes at the hands of the regime. Therefore, I will not dignify his delusional accusations with a response.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“That is a moral and legal responsibility that rests with the international community, including the members of the Council. The world entrusted the permanent members of the Security Council to protect the people whom we have pledged to serve, including the millions of Syrians whose lives depend on us. They want to see a united Council able to make the right decisions and uphold its moral obligations. The Council must heed those calls and the joint appeal made by the heads of the relevant United Nations agencies last week. We urge Council members to do what is right and preserve the indispensable United Nations cross-border mechanism. As to the hallucinatory statement made earlier by the representative of the criminal Syrian regime, I will repeat that I do not consider him as my legitimate counterpart.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“Together with around 330,000 international protection applicants and status holders of other nationalities, Türkiye has hosted the largest number of asylum seekers and refugees in the world since 2014 — bringing the total to more than 4 million refugees under Türkiye’s pro tempore protection, which is a statistic that exceeds the total population of many United Nations Member States. We will continue to do our utmost to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the brave and resilient Syrian people. Yet on this World Refugee Day, let me reiterate that the scale and magnitude of Türkiye’s efforts in the humanitarian response to the Syrian crisis, including the refugee aspect, calls for greater international solidarity and burden-sharing.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“The question therefore is: Can anyone who respects human life and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations afford to disrupt such a vital system? Türkiye constructively facilitates cross-line humanitarian deliveries and will continue to do so. Further progress on cross-line access, including to Ras Al-Ayn, also requires increased engagement from the United Nations country office in Damascus, the Russian Federation and the regime. Türkiye is providing temporary protection to close to 4 million Syrians with access to health care, including COVID-19 vaccines, education, the labour market and social assistance and services. In the past 11 years, more than 750,000 Syrian babies have been born in Türkiye.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“A halt in the delivery of United Nations food assistance, critical medical supplies and other life-saving aid would threaten the lives of the millions of people who rely on us to keep them alive. As the Secretary-General recently emphasized, the extension of the cross-border mandate is a moral and humanitarian imperative. It must be guided solely by humanitarian considerations and should not be politicized. We would like to remind all Council members that, in the absence of the Monitoring Mechanism, humanitarian operations will only become less transparent, accountable and effective. Make no mistake: the Mechanism is a reflection of the international community’s commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“They are in need of cross-border humanitarian aid, and the best way to deliver it is through the United Nations cross- border operations. We are talking about one of the most sophisticated, scrutinized and transparent humanitarian assistance systems ever put in place by the international community — one that includes multiple layers of checks to ensure the highest possible degree of transparency and the United Nations full control of the entire operation humanitarian. The humanitarian nature of the cross-border assistance is consistently inspected by the United Nations Monitoring Mechanism for the Syrian Arab Republic at the trans-shipment hub in Hatay province. The Secretary-General’s reports have confirmed time and again that there have been no incidents of non-humanitarian items being found among those consignments.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“Through the Bab Al-Hawa crossing alone, the United Nations cross-border mechanism delivers aid to the most vulnerable 2.4 million people in the area, with an average of 800 trucks a month. Since July 2014, more than 47,000 truckloads of aid have been delivered via the Bab Al-Hawa crossing point. More than 2 million doses of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines, as well as more than 221,000 childhood vaccines, have been delivered to north-west Syria through the United Nations cross-border mechanism. As we have said before in this Chamber, there is no hidden agenda at issue here. The aim is nothing other than to save lives. We simply cannot turn a blind eye to the millions of Syrians squeezed in north-west Syria, most of whom are living in desperate conditions. We cannot abandon them to their fate.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sinirlioğlu (Türkiye): I thank the Secretary- General for his remarks. I also thank Under-Secretary- General Martin Griffiths and Mr. Iyad Agha for their briefings. The worst man-made humanitarian crisis since the end of the Second World War continues unfolding in Syria, and today needs are at their highest level since the beginning of the conflict 11 years ago. Let me remind the Security Council of the picture we are looking at: 4.4 million people live in north-west Syria; 4.1 million of them are in need of humanitarian aid; 2.8 million are internally displaced persons, 80 per cent of whom are children, elderly persons and women living in overcrowded camps, with most of them having been displaced multiple times.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“Principled, responsive and effective action is needed now more than ever to alleviate the humanitarian crisis and produce a lasting political solution to the Syrian conflict. Regarding the hallucinatory statement made by the representative of the criminal Syrian regime — I repeat that I do not consider him as my legitimate counterpart — I will therefore not respond to his delusional accusations. The meeting rose at 12.05 p.m.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“The extension of the cross-border mandate is a moral and humanitarian imperative, which should be guided solely by humanitarian considerations and not be politicized. This week the United Nations is hosting the first- ever International Migration Review Forum. We have heard many wise words and strong commitments from Member States in that regard. As the representative of the largest refugee-hosting country in the world since 2014, let me also highlight the burden on the shoulders of the neighbouring countries, which should not be forgotten. We all know that the only way to stop the suffering in Syria is a comprehensive political solution to the conflict, in line with resolution 2254 (2015). The longer we fail to effectively address the root causes of the crisis, the more acute its repercussions will become.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“In the face of the extremely precarious humanitarian situation, the United Nations cross-border mechanism has proved itself to be a life-saving instrument for millions of Syrians. It is one of the most sophisticated, scrutinized and transparent humanitarian assistance systems ever put in place. The most recent cross-line humanitarian aid delivery to Idlib took place this week. Turkey remains committed to facilitating the safe continuation of those missions. However, the cross- line convoys cannot in any way replace or replicate the size and scope of the enormous cross-border operation. There is simply no alternative to the cross-border operation for addressing the acute needs. The members of the Council have an obligation to provide the millions of Syrians squeezed in the north-west with long-term support and certainty.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“That is evidenced by United Nations reports indicating that the number of people in need of humanitarian aid in north-west Syria rose from 3.4 million in 2021 to 4.1 million in 2022, for an increase of more than 20 per cent. That means that 93 per cent of the entire population in north-west Syria depends on international aid. Some 3.1 million people need medical assistance, while more than 2.8 million people remain internally displaced — not to mention the fact that 58 per cent of the people in displacement sites are children. According to the World Food Programme, food prices are up by as much as 67 per cent since the start of the war in Ukraine, which has become an added cause of food insecurity, impacting 3.1 million people in north-west Syria.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“This war is still the primary breeding ground for one of the most urgent humanitarian crises in the world — a crisis of catastrophic proportions. Yet the United Nations Syria humanitarian response plan received only 46 per cent of the funds required for the year 2021. That comes at a time when the needs have reached unprecedented levels. For the 2020 to 2023 period, the United Nations will require $4.4 billion in funding to be able to fully support everyone in need within the country. To put it simply, more will be needed, not less. The international community has to ensure that humanitarian aid continues in an increasing manner and without interruption. We are now weeks away from the renewal of the United Nations cross-border mechanism. The humanitarian situation in north-west Syria continues to deteriorate.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“Since the war broke out in Ukraine, the international community has engaged in a colossal mobilization to help the millions of innocent civilians in the middle of Europe. We have done so rightly and will continue to put forward all the efforts that we can. By the same token, we cannot and should not forget our responsibility towards the millions of Syrians who have been suffering all kinds of attacks and violations at the hands of a brutal regime and terrorist organizations for more than a decade now. We simply cannot afford to let the humanitarian situation in Syria be sidelined on our global agenda. Let us not forget that the Syrian conflict continues to pose a grave threat to international peace and security.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sinirlioğlu (Turkey): I would first like to thank Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for his briefing. I also thank Dr. Farida Almouslem for her remarks. The conflict in Syria has now entered its twelfth year. As the war persists year after year, the scale of the humanitarian suffering also continues to grow. This year, an estimated 14.6 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, a number that has grown by 9 per cent since 2021. We may reference such statistics somewhat easily in this Chamber, but behind each number and percentage there are real human beings — mothers, fathers, children, wives and husbands — each with their own story, pain and loss, and very often with their own shattered hopes for the future.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“Yet that is a moral and legal responsibility that rests with all of us, especially the members of the Security Council. The world has entrusted the permanent members of the Council with maintaining world peace, upholding the Charter of the United Nations and protecting the people we have pledged to serve. We have elected the non-permanent members to do the same thing. So far, the Security Council has failed the Syrian people. We implore all Council members to act now and save the people of Syria and their future. As for the hallucinatory statement made by the criminal representative of the Syrian regime, I repeat that I do not consider him my legitimate counterpart and therefore will not give him a response.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“Similarly, coordination between the United Nations and Syria’s interim Government is crucial to cross-line requests to that region, where medicines and childhood vaccines are a priority. For our part, we will continue to constructively engage in and facilitate the efforts for cross-line convoys. But we would like to caution against preparing plans based on the regime’s unilateral timetables without prior agreement with the Syrian opposition and local actors. Additionally, we want to point out that cross-line aid cannot replace or replicate the size and scope of the cross-border operation. There is simply no alternative to the cross-border mechanism. The Syrian people deserve our collective action. Turkey will continue to do its utmost to bring peace and justice to the brave Syrians, who have suffered too much for too long.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“Syrians living in the north-west are among the most vulnerable, with increasing protection and humanitarian needs. The need for the continuation of the United Nations cross-border mechanism in July is therefore first and foremost a humanitarian imperative. We have also heard from Under-Secretary- General Griffiths about the developments concerning cross-line access through Idlib. Continuing the United Nations dialogue with relevant local actors will be useful with regard to the request for additional cross- line convoys. The preservation of the parameters in this area, which continue to function, will facilitate the planning and execution of that activity.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“Most recently, on 20 April, the PKK/YPG targeted a family in Jarabulus and attacked the civil-defence teams that subsequently came to the family’s help, killing one person and injuring five others. While all that was happening, the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces issued statements of open support for the PKK, revealing once again that they are part of the same terrorist entity. We assure the Council that all terror organizations, whether PKK/YPG or Da’esh, will pay for the atrocities they commit. We will not tolerate the presence of any terrorist organizations, and neither will they find safe haven along our borders. Humanitarian needs in Syria are at their highest level since the conflict began, with 14.6 million people across the country in need of humanitarian assistance.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“We have consistently warned the international community about that terrorist organization. On numerous occasions we have expressed our concerns about the fact that members of Da’esh are being released in exchange for bribes, which will only aid Da’esh in its resurgence. We also want to briefly address the PKK/YPG’s acts of aggression. Last year it attacked Al-Shifa hospital in Afrin, recruited child soldiers, prevented civilians, including Kurds and Yazidis, from returning to their homes, violently suppressed peaceful civilian protests and arrested teachers of Arabic. Those acts and atrocities have been well documented in the reports of international and non-governmental organizations.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source