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Sipaco Ribala

lines on the record: 62
first: 2018-05-15
most recent: 2019-07-26
sittings or episodes: 11
sources: un-security-council

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“In conclusion, we would like to stress our concern about the ongoing attacks on civilians and the level of sexual and gender-based violence that continue to occur in Afghanistan. In that regard, we join delegations in condemning yesterday's terrorist attack in the country.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“Our delegation supports a policy aimed at ensuring that the upcoming peace process in Afghanistan is as inclusive as possible by incorporating all social and political stakeholders in the country, including the opposition. That is why we welcome the fact that political leaders met with Taliban representatives in Qatar. We hope that the parties will respect their international obligations and protect civilians, among others, as an outcome of the talks. In that regard, we also believe that the peace process will be strengthened not only by the support of the United Nations, but also through partnerships with the international community and, in particular, countries of the region.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“In that context, we echo the recommendations of today's briefers, as well as those of those of Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security, established pursuant to resolution 2242 (2015), at its 10 July meeting, namely, for the purpose of resolving the conflict, to include support for the meaningful participation of women in any peace talks with members of the Taliban, as well as decision-making bodies involved in the peace process, including during informal and formal peace negotiations, while calling on the Government and international partners to dedicate the resources necessary to implement the national action plan on women, peace and security, demanding the protection of women human rights defenders and calling on the Afghan Government to sign the Arms Trade Treaty and to take meaningful steps to stop the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the country.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“We listened attentively to the information provided by the briefers, and we are certain that the various meetings held with political and religious leaders, as well as with various women's groups, during the visit by the high-level United Nations delegation last weekend will undoubtedly strengthen the Afghan peace process. We must all promote the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda and build peace through the political and economic empowerment of women.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“While we acknowledge that significant progress has been made in that regard, we encourage the Afghan Government to continue to include women at all stages of negotiations and decision-making in the peace and reconciliation processes. It is clear that we must ensure that the rights of women are always guaranteed at all levels of the peace talks. In that regard, we echo and support the message conveyed by the Deputy Secretary-General that women must be at the centre of efforts to achieve lasting peace and security in the country.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“We are confident that, despite the difficulties that their country has experienced, the Afghan people will maintain their resolve to elect their political leaders, based on universal suffrage, and we hope that the State institutions responsible for holding elections, political parties and international partners will ensure that the elections are credible and inclusive and that their outcome is accepted by all Afghan parties so as to ensure the success ofthe reconstruction process. At such a critical time - as we have stressed in this Chamber time and again - during the period leading up to the presidential elections, women must play not only a significant, but also a leading role.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“This briefing, as we shall see, will enlighten us on various aspects related to the woman and peace and security agenda, the reconciliation process and the inclusive participation in the upcoming elections in Afghanistan. Those issues are ofvital importance to achieving lasting peace and a truly inclusive political process. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea has consistently accorded great attention to the political and reconstruction process in Afghanistan, especially now as work is under way on the upcoming presidential elections, scheduled for September, and on sensitive peace talks.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“Mr. Sipaco Ribala (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to offer my condolences to Tunisia on the death of its President and to thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, not only for her excellent informative briefing but also for the outstanding work that she has been doing and her continued commitment to achieving international peace and security. I also thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under- Secretary-General for Peacebuilding and Political Affairs, for her informative briefing. I also thank Ms. Jamila Afghani, President of the Afghan section of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, for her valuable contribution. Last but not least, I commend the President of the Security Council, Ambassador Gustavo Meza- Cuadra, and the delegations of Germany and Indonesia for convening this meeting.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“Peace and stability in Syria require all the parties to compromise and fulfil their obligations to promote an inclusive and peaceful political process.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“Here we reiterate that in line with resolution 2449 (2018) and other relevant resolutions, cross- border assistance must remain a key component of humanitarian action, and the parties must not stint on efforts to allow humanitarian aid to reach Idlib and other areas of the country cut off by the fighting. Given the alarming levels of need and vulnerability with adverse humanitarian consequences in north-west Syria, the Government of Equatorial Guinea commends the work done by the humanitarian community, which, despite the many security restrictions, is resolutely committed to responding to the needs of the population affected by delivering emergency humanitarian aid. I conclude my statement by stressing that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Syria.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“The disastrous humanitarian situation is evident, as can be seen in the camps for refugees and displaced persons, including Al-Hol camp, where 73,000 people live in appalling conditions, and Rukban camp, which, because of the failure to deploy the third humanitarian convoy, some 14,000 people have been compelled to abandon owing to the horrendous humanitarian conditions there. We must not underestimate the seriousness of the situation in the two camps or substantially downplay the real magnitude of the humanitarian disaster they are currently facing.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“Against that backdrop, it would make sense to ask ourselves if the conflict might morph into a large-scale regional war or if, on the contrary, the Syrian Government will succeed in containing the jihadist threat and the rise of other armed groups. Objectively speaking, it is impossible to predict how the situation will play out. No one wants to pay the bloody price of an open war, including Syria's immediate neighbours. The parties must therefore spare no effort to rein in the increasing number of attacks against the population, defenceless civilians, civilian infrastructure and health-care centres.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“Mr. Sipaco Ribala (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Equatorial Guinea welcomes the holding of this meeting and reiterates its thanks to Mr. Mark Lowcock, Major General Alexey Bakin and Mr. David Lillie for the very useful information they have provided us. As has been described in detail, the situation in Syria, particularly in the north-western part of the country, is reaching alarming proportions. Over the past two months, we have lost count of the number of people, mostly women and children, who have been killed in the current escalation of violence. There can be no doubt that we are facing a genuine humanitarian tragedy with clear regional repercussions.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“In that vein, we hope that the Government will continue to implement policies that guarantee the elimination of any persistent obstacle to the participation of women in all spheres of public and political life, and that their inclusion will be a non-negotiable priority. In conclusion, allow me once again to express our full support for the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan to find lasting peace and stability, and to express our well-deserved praise and support for the important role that the personnel of UNAMA are playing, and in particular to Mr. Yamamoto for his dedication to the promotion of peace and stability in Afghanistan.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“We hope that the new composition of the electoral commissions - the Independent Election Commission and the Electoral Complaints Commission - will enjoy the support of all involved and interested parties. After the lessons learned from the parliamentary elections held in October 2018, it is now a priority to ensure that the presidential elections of 28 September are transparent, credible and inclusive. We have taken note of the progress made in achieving the meaningful participation of women, and we take this opportunity to celebrate the milestone of the election of two women as heads of the two electoral bodies. We have no doubt that with the support they deserve, they will do an excellent job.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“We encourage the Government of Afghanistan to pursue its efforts to achieve a comprehensive peace process, through direct talks between the parties involved, and inclusive and comprehensive talks among Afghans, with the participation of countries of the region. Likewise, we fully support the efforts of the international community, the countries of the region and UNAMA to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan in difficult conditions. As has always been pointed out in this Chamber, the strengthening of regional cooperation in all spheres, including in the political, economic, social and security spheres, is ofvital importance and benefits the entire region.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“In that same vein, we echo the words of the Secretary- General's call on all parties to comply strictly with their obligations under international law and international humanitarian law to take all possible measures to prevent attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure and the limitation of humanitarian access. My delegation welcomes all efforts and initiatives of the Government of Afghanistan to make progress in the peace process, such as the formation of a leadership council for peace and a negotiating team that includes representatives of the political opposition and women, and the convening of a loya jirga for peace in Kabul on 29 April, among others.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“In that context, we condemn n the strongest terms the deliberate attacks throughout the holy month of Ramadan, during which civilians were deliberately attacked by anti-Government elements. We also condemn the 8 May attack on the staff of non-governmental organizations in Kabul; the 24 May murder of a religious scholar in a place of worship; the incidents of 27 May and 3 June, respectively, directed at civilian servants; and the attack of 2 June on Shiite students. We express our solidarity with the people and Government of Afghanistan for those losses.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Civilians continue to be the main victims of the high level of instability and violence affecting the country, and although the report of the Secretary- General (S/2019/493) identifies a 23 per cent reduction in civilian victims compared with the same period in 2018, we still worry about the high number of civilian victims claimed by large-scale attacks perpetrated by anti-Government forces and terrorists, including those perpetrated with improvised explosive devices and suicide bombings, although there were fewer of the latter during the reporting period. Similarly, we are dismayed by the ongoing recruitment and kidnapping of and sexual violence against children, as well as attacks on schools and medical institutions, during the period covered by the report.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Mr. Sipaco Ribala (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and Ms. Sima Samar for their briefings and personal contributions to the achievement of peace and prosperity in Afghanistan. Despite ongoing efforts at the national, regional and international levels towards a negotiated peace agreement, Afghanistan continues to face multiple and complex difficulties in terms of security, stability and development.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, bearing in mind the fact that most of the States members of the League of Arab States are also members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and that another significant proportion belongs to the African Union, my delegation calls on the League of Arab States to partner with other regional organizations with a View to promoting joint coordination and economizing effort. Finally, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea notes the prevailing need for the Security Council, as the highest guarantor of international peace and security, to preserve the trend of integration of regional and subregional organizations into the collective system of global security as the best way to face the challenges that threaten the peace and security of our planet.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“There have been important references confirming the League of Arab States as a necessary partner of the United Nations in addressing international conflicts. To cite just one, I would point to the Arab Peace Initiative, adopted for the first time at the Beirut Summit in 2002. Although it has not resolved the dispute, it continues to be cited to this day in most ofthe statements made and to be made, making it one of the best-known contributions to peace in relation to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“Since the last decade, many parts of the world have been especially affected by increasing political turbulence, wars and terrorist attacks - a situation that affects, in particular, various parts of the Arabian peninsula, northern Africa and the Horn of Africa. We believe that the League of Arab States, of which the majority of States from those regions are members, possesses special knowledge that enables it to deal judiciously with the cultural issues that have often been a factor in the conflicts of its member States. That cultural and linguistic expertise is invaluable when it comes to knowledge-based mediation, which gives the League of Arab States an advantage with respect to conflicts in its geographical region.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“So far this year, this is the third time we have had a meeting of this sort, which demonstrates the willingness of the Council to make more effective the implementation of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, which establishes the fundamental basis for the participation of regional and subregional organizations in this arduous task, which is the primary responsibility of the Security Council. This dynamic confirms the recognition of the United Nations of the need to work with these international partners, who benefit from their geographical proximity to the places threatened by international peace and security challenges.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“Like other delegations before us, we condemn the attack on ships in the Gulf of Oman and believe that meetings of this nature present a unique opportunity to reflect on possible ways to strengthen cooperation in areas where the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations share a common interest as it relates to the maintenance of international peace and security. Our delegation is from a country and a region that greatly value the efforts and mechanisms of the United Nations to respond to threats to international peace and security.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“Mr. Sipaco Ribala (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, Mr. President, our delegation welcomes your presence here in New York this week to moderate and enhance the work being done by the Kuwaiti presidency. We congratulate you and the team you represent for this excellent work. We also extend our thanks to Mr. Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States; and Mr. Jacek Czaputowicz, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Poland, for their valuable briefings, which contribute to a better understanding of the topic we are considering today.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“However, the numbers of internally displaced persons, refugees and asylum-seekers in the region is worrisome. Displaced persons must be able to find sustainable means of subsistence, and the best solution to that end is to return to their homes, with due consideration given to their dignity and rights. Moreover, their plight is aggravated by the destabilizing activities of armed groups and the constant attacks on their communities, which remain exposed to severe climate change, malnutrition and Ebola, which require the provision of adequate technical, health and financial assistance.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“Achieving the objective of the Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020 initiative would contribute significantly to saving successive generations from the scourge of war and to the African Union's efforts to ensure an integrated, peaceful, secure and prosperous Africa. Building on the same vision, as we approach 2020, when we will commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), the twenty- fifth anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, the tenth anniversary of the establishment of UN-Women and resolution 2457 (2019), aimed at Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020, I call on Member States to make 2020 a turning point in the women and peace and security agenda. In conclusion, we appreciate the measures implemented by the Governments of the region to address the humanitarian situation.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we applaud the various measures that have been adopted by the Cameroonian authorities to address this humanitarian and security situation, including, among other measures, the emergency humanitarian plan to provide assistance to internally displaced persons and refugees in the country and the National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Committee, which is responsible for the integration of former members of armed groups in the country. I take this opportunity once again to recall the adoption of resolution 2457 (2019), which exemplified the commitment and support of the international community, through the Security Council, to Africa's efforts to achieve sustainable peace and stability.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“The Government of Equatorial Guinea issued a communique on 8 January in which it strongly condemned and rejected the attempted coup d'etat and the acts of violence perpetrated in Libreville on 7January. We are aware that the humanitarian situation in Cameroon is aggravated by the influx of refugees as a result of the situation in some neighbouring countries and the subregion, including the persistent criminal activity of non-State actors.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“I take this opportunity to thank the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for hosting the forty-eighth ministerial meeting of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa, which took place from 27 to 31 May in Kinshasa. We further welcome the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, signed between the Government of that country and 14 armed groups, facilitated by the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation, and the current return to normalcy in Burundi, whereby the country has adopted a new Constitution, put in place measures for the holding of elections by 2020 and made considerable contributions of troops to peacekeeping missions, all of which exemplify the spirit of reconciliation and tolerance prevailing in Burundi.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“Our Government will therefore continue to support UNOCA as it strives to foster synergies in order to promote bilateral cooperation among neighbouring countries and to strengthen cooperation with regional and subregional organizations in the areas of peace, security and conflict prevention, in particular with the African Union, ECCAS, the Central African Economic and Monetary Community, and the Gulf of Guinea Commission. With regard to the briefing by the Special Representative, we welcome the positive developments recently seen in the region, such as the holding of peaceful elections and the transfer of power in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and efforts to implement the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“Fall as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa. His tireless travels to the countries of the subregion enable him to keep abreast of the sociopolitical situations in each country. In that regard, we encourage Mr. Fall and his team to continue to pursue their political mission to strengthen the capacity of regional and subregional organizations to prevent conflicts in the Central African region and to push the parties to any dispute whose continuation might endanger the maintenance of international peace and security to seek, first and foremost, to settle their dispute by peaceful means.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“Francois Lounceny Fall, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), and his team for informing us in a comprehensive and illustrative way about UNOCA's activities, in compliance with the mandate that established the Office in order to strengthen the role of the United Nations in promoting peace and security in Central Africa, as well as the use of good offices, preventive diplomacy and mediation for conflict prevention, peacebuilding and the peaceful settlement of disputes. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea, as a member of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), expresses its sincere congratulations and appreciation for the arduous and dynamic work being carried out by Mr.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“Mr. Sipaco Ribala (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by congratulating the representative of Indonesia on his successful presidency of the Security Council in the month of May and to wish Kuwait an excellent presidency during the month of June. I would like to assure you, Sir, of the full support of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. I would like to thank Mr.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“Finally, my delegation would like to encourage the Iraqi Government to strengthen cooperation with Kuwait and other States on the issue of missing Kuwaiti citizens and third-country nationals and the return of Kuwaiti property, including the national archives.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we encourage all countries in the region to promote the development of good-neighbourly relations based on the fundamental principles of respect for the sovereign equality and territorial integrity of States. The Government of Iraq now faces the problem of taking in the large number of returning fighters from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and their families, including women and children. They all have different needs to be met. Obviously, the international community must support the Government in that arduous task. However, Member States must take responsibility for their own nationals and attempt to deal with them according to the law, such as through prosecution, rehabilitation or reintegration.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“As brothers, politicians in Baghdad and Erbil must recognize and accept that dialogue is the normal channel for dealing with matters that relate to them, and that the commitments between them must be fulfilled voluntarily in order to promote trust. In that regard, we hope that the adoption of the 2019 federal budget law will not be problematic for their relations. We welcome the initiative of the current Iraqi Government to strengthen relations with countries in its region for the sake ofmutual political, economic and security benefits, which would help to promote not only the positioning ofIraq but also that ofthe other States.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“We are also concerned that the delay in completing the formation of the Government could lead to neglecting the regular implementation of the governmental programme for 2018-2022, whose goal is to guide the Government's activities in response to generalized public concern regarding poor living conditions, the lack of basic services, unemployment and requirements for reconstruction. We welcomed the announcement in March by Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi regarding his Government's development of a comprehensive national anti-corruption strategy. We hope that the discussions in the Supreme Council for Combating Corruption on the challenges and priority areas for achieving greater transparency will produce results that can in practice be a true success and will gain public trust.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“We believe that this is the right direction to take and that the Iraqis should follow up as an important step forward towards full democracy, political stability and the creation of a sustainable and safe environment. We welcome the role of UNAMI throughout this process, as reflected in the continuing support it is providing to the local authorities in the various aspects of the process of the reconstruction of the Iraqi State. However, in order to be more effective, before anything else the process of forming the Government must be finalized. To that end, all stakeholders must overcome their internal differences and fill the vacant Government department posts as quickly as possible. Here we hope that the Government will consider appointing women and minorities, who can also play an important role throughout this process.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“Mr. Sipaco Ribala (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation wishes at the outset to thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), for her very detailed, clear and comprehensive report. At our most recent meeting, held in February (see S/PV.8463), on the situation in Iraq, we expressed our warm congratulations to the Iraqi people, Government and political leaders, who, despite the setbacks, were able to successfully navigate the major political events of 2018, which led to the creation of a new Government, a process that is about to be completed.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“The death toll stands at almost 500 people in Tripoli alone, and more than 75,000 persons have been displaced, according to official figures. These numbers will only increase if we fail to find an immediate solution. We reiterate that there can be no military solution to this conflict. The ongoing human rights violations remain on the agenda, in particular the plight of the more than 6,800 migrants and internally displaced persons being held in detention centres by armed groups and traffickers. The Libyan people require unflagging international support in order to address the crisis through dialogue, reverting to the framework of the United Nations action plan, as had been envisaged.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“We take this opportunity to reiterate our rejection of any external interference, encouraging third parties to bring their influence to bear so as to achieve an immediate cessation of hostilities, rather than stoking tensions. Such interference only makes the situation worse, and the Council must take this fact into account and undertake the appropriate measures in response. Actions of this kind must be condemned and totally eradicated. In that respect, we believe that the Security Council must undertake a process of in-depth reflection on the continuing violations of the arms embargo, as this is yet another element that adds complexity to the conflict. To conclude, I would like to underscore my delegation's concern about the humanitarian situation, which is reaching alarming proportions.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“The exacerbation of the crisis lays bare the Council's difficulty in finding a solution to the conflict, which could have been averted in the first place, as we have stated previously, which is why there is a need to redouble our efforts to get the process back on the track of dialogue and find a political solution as quickly as possible. In the light of the aforementioned, and echoing the communique issued by the African Union on 24 April, we reiterate the call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for respect for the sovereignty and unity of Libya and for the protection of civilians and migrants. We would also remind the parties of their obligation to respect international humanitarian law and international human rights law in order to guarantee the security of civilians.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“Sma'il Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, to whom we express our deepest gratitude for voicing in this Chamber an African perspective on today's topic of discussion. We welcome his contribution and hope that in future such input will continue, given the need for partnership and coordination between the United Nations and the African Union in addressing issues ofthis nature in the context of all the crises facing the African continent. We further convey our gratitude to Ambassador Schulz, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, for his briefing. Eight years after the crisis began, the situation in Libya, far from having improved, is deteriorating by the hour, which is causing us a heightened sense of alarm.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“Mr. Sipaco Ribala (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I wish at the outset to thank Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, for his comprehensive briefing. We take this opportunity to wish him the blessings of peace and calm in Libya during this holy month of Ramadan, to the extent possible, and reiterate our strong support for him and for the entire Mission team in their difficult task ofachieving a peaceful, negotiated political solution in Libya, despite the difficult situation in the country, especially in Tripoli, the result of the escalation of the military offensive that began on 4 April. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by Mr.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“Moreover, in relation to the terrorist groups that are fuelled by the sale of narcotics and the payment of ransoms, is there no method of effective international cooperation that would allow us to cut off supplies from third countries more easily, thereby hindering the livelihoods of such groups? In addition to coordinating with a country's local police when dealing with terrorist groups, such as Boko Haram and others, we believe that there should be better coordinated cooperation with the police of the countries of the subregion in order to guarantee successful and more sustainable operations.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source
“Mr. Sipaco Ribala (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank the briefers and acknowledge the quality of the work they carry out. In addition to the difficulties faced by the various peacekeeping missions, they must combat organized crime - in many cases financed by the illegal exploitation of natural resources - as well as ensure the safety of civilians, where the fight against sexual exploitation and other great scourges also become daily components of their task. However, our delegation is interested in knowing whether there are any conflicts with local police with regard to competencies when it comes to investigating or designing operations?”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source
“We hope that that approach will help to limit the spread of the pandemic. Before concluding, my delegation once again urges the parties to abide by the rules of international humanitarian law and guarantee the protection of civilian infrastructure and the rights of civilians, so that the Yemeni population can find a way out of the crisis and return to their homes. Moreover, we ask that all the parties involved in the conflict participate in the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and resume negotiations to reach a political solution, given that frank and inclusive dialogue among the parties is the only way to end the conflict.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source
“In that regard, and in compliance with international humanitarian law, the warring parties must refrain from carrying out acts that prevent regular access to those supplies, in addition to guaranteeing their safe transport to distribution sites, while ensuring that they reach all those in need. Since April of last year, very recent data shows 1.2 million alleged cases of cholera and more than 2,500 deaths associated with the disease, making this one of the worst outbreaks in recent history. In that regard, the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea welcomes and congratulates the joint efforts, supported by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, that have just led to the conclusion of a robust vaccination campaign, vaccinating hundreds ofthousands ofpeople.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source