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Sipaco Ribala

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2018-05-15
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2019-07-26
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  1. “There is an urgent need for the international community to find a support strategy to stop the continued deterioration of the Yemeni rial, which has more than halved in value since the beginning of the conflict, creating more development problems for the population. In that regard, we trust the words of Mr. Griffiths, who this month in Abu Dhabi hinted at a possible master plan entailing a set of concerted measures among the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the agencies of the United Nations, the Gulf countries and the Yemeni Government. For the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, the security of airports and ports, which are gateways for humanitarian aid and goods, is another very disturbing issue.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source

  2. “Three years of uninterrupted conflict and the consequent economic decline have exhausted coping mechanisms and the livelihoods of the population, thereby exerting enormous pressure on the institutions that provide essential basic services, causing irregularities and interruptions in salary payments and interrupting the provision of operating costs for social facilities. Approximately 1.25 million civil servants have not received wages, or have only received them intermittently, since August 2016. It is estimated that that wage gap is affecting one quarter of the population, including public officials and their families, leaving them without a regular income at a time of scarcity and rising prices, according to a report by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source

  3. “Mr. Sipaco Ribala (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for requesting the convening of this meeting on the humanitarian situation in Yemen, as well as Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for the detailed briefing that he just delivered. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea reiterates its concern stated barely one month ago (see S/PV.8361) about the hostilities that the Yemeni people are suffering, hostilities that are increasingly exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source

  4. “Indeed, since the signing of the agreement, there have been fewer clashes between the Syrian army and armed opposition groups, and that should enable the political process to move forward. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the importance of making progress in the search for a political settlement based on negotiations and of establishing an intra-Syrian constitutional committee, under the leadership of the Special Envoy, as soon as possible. However, while we should always respect the sovereignty and independence of the Syrian people, priority should be given to the quality of the composition of the constitutional committee so as to make it impossible for external forces to impose plans that have not been agreed to by the Syrian people or their legitimate representatives, as has been stressed on numerous occasions.”

    2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source

  5. “However, the most difficult task continues to be convincing the jihadist groups to definitively abandon the area. We call on all parties to the conflict not to weaken the agreement and to accept the conditions agreed in Sochi. In order to do that, they must refrain from armed provocations and take the path towards a peaceful settlement of the situation in the areas under their control. Equatorial Guinea sees no alternative to the political process in Syria. We will continue to insist on the facilitation of the political process in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). The demilitarization of Idlib has changed the tone of efforts aimed at settling the conflict, making it more political than military.”

    2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source

  6. “The Government of my country believes that it is essential for the Security Council and the international community to listen carefully to the actors and countries involved or directly or indirectly affected by these long years of conflict. On 18 September, Equatorial Guinea, along with several other countries, applauded the signing of the agreement between Russia and Turkey on the establishment of a demilitarized zone in Idlib, which has undoubtedly prevented a large-scale offensive with catastrophic consequences for Syria and the region, and has given a major boost to the ongoing peace negotiations. We welcome the removal of heavy weapons from the future demilitarized zone in time to meet the deadline agreed in the agreement.”

    2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source

  7. “Mr. Sipaco Ribala (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): The Republic of Equatorial Guinea welcomes the convening of today's meeting and thanks Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura for his informative briefing. We join the previous delegations in thanking him and expressing our gratitude for the firm commitment and passion he has shown as Special Envoy. We hope that under Mr. De Mistura's leadership a representative and much-desired constitutional committee will be established before he retires as Special Envoy. We welcome the participation of several member countries of the contact group in today's debate.”

    2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source

  8. “Despite all that, and according to reliable reports on the situation, Somali security and State institutions are not yet able to provide proper security and socioeconomic conditions throughout the country in the short and medium term. Therefore, the work and support of UNSOM, AMISOM. and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia continue to be indispensable. We believe it is important to secure prior funding to enable efforts to continue.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source

  9. “To that end, Somali politicians should commit to understanding each other in order to create a healthy political environment that encourages support from, and collaboration with, international actors. Nonetheless, we commend President Farmajo and other politicians on their efforts to promote national reconciliation, as demonstrated by the smooth election of the former Minister of Defence as the new Speaker of Parliament following the resignation of his predecessor, ending weeks of political crisis that could have increased the security threat. However, more must be done. We also commend the President, who, in spite of insecurity in the country, decided to visit the federal states of Puntland and Gamuldug in an attempt to address their problems.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source

  10. “In spite of international support, Somalia continues to face monumental challenges, first and foremost the mighty threat posed by the Al-Shabaab terrorist organization, which, despite financial pressures and counter-terrorism activities, including air strikes, continues to commit murders and detonate bombs throughout the country. That ongoing threat could be linked to the country's socioeconomic ills, such as the lack of educational and work opportunities for young people, unfulfilled demands flowing from unresolved disputes, a weak national justice system and the interests of third parties. The differences between some leaders of a number of federal states and the federal authorities constitute a major obstacle to reforms seeking to promote national reconciliation and reconstruction.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source

  11. “He outlined a political programme that convinced his own people, as well as the international community, and encouraged international partners to continue to support the process of national reconstruction. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea would like to take this opportunity to express its gratitude and appreciation to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and other international actors for their contributions to address the major challenges encountered during this important political process.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source

  12. “Mr. Sipaco Ribala (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): As on previous occasions and on behalf of the delegation I represent, I would first of all like to thank Mr. Michael Keating, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), and his team for the clear and detailed briefing on the most recent developments in the country. His briefing reflects a situation that is of concern, in particular with regard to issues of State-building, the strengthening of security institutions and economic fragility. Somalia has made very significant progress since successful parliamentary and presidential elections transferred power to the current President, Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo, nearly a year ago.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source