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“The United States reiterates its call for a full investigation and for those involved to be brought to justice as soon as possible. That video was the latest of many deeply disturbing reports about the treatment of migrants and asylum seekers in Libya. The fact is that ruthless smugglers are preying on desperate migrants and refugees with no regard whatsoever for human dignity. Human traffickers detain such people in appalling conditions, where beatings, torture and rape have become commonplace. Migrants and refugees who cannot afford exorbitant ransom payments are abused and exploited. They are forced to work on farms or construction sites or as part of armed militias in gangs or, as we saw, are sold off to the highest bidder.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“I thank Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and Mr. William Lacy Swing, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), for their timely updates. Over the past week, a video of African migrants sold as slaves in Libya has rightly sparked moral outrage around the world. It is an abomination to see human beings bought and sold. Those reports should be profoundly disturbing to all of us and should inspire us to act. As Ambassador Haley said last week (see S/PV.8111), there is no place in our world for slavery. We must hold the perpetrators of such acts accountable for their crimes. We welcome the condemnation of slavery and human trafficking by the Libyan Government of National Accord and its announcement that it is conducting an investigation into the latest reports.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“In a spirit of transparency regarding this Council- mandated management product, the United States urges the Secretary-General to share the full report with the Council so as to illustrate the challenges that United Nations field offices face in carrying out their critical peacebuilding missions.”
2017-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8112 (2017) · source
“This external third-party review, conducted by expert consultants from outside the United Nations system, provides excellent recommendations for improving efficiency and accountability in the field so as to enable the Council to make more informed strategic decisions on UNAMI's mandate and strengthen the Mission's ability to deliver on its mandate effectively. The United States supports the work of the assessment team and the creative solutions that it has put forward to promote more effective coordination and burden- sharing between the Mission and the United Nations country team, enabling them to be more responsive to Iraqis' needs. We hope the Secretary-General will give careful consideration to the team's suggestions and recommendations when he decides how best to address UNAMI's management and resourcing challenges.”
2017-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8112 (2017) · source
“I thank Special Representative Kubis and Major Patrono for their informative briefings this morning, as well as for the important work that both the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the Italian Carabinieri are doing in Iraq. I would like to take this opportunity to briefly highlight UNAMI's recently concluded independent external assessment, Whose results we welcome. The Council launched the pilot initiative in an effort to shake up the United Nations approach to management review and in support of the Secretary-General's reform agenda. The study marks the first-ever external assessment ofa special political mission's management structures and resources with a View to ensuring that they are being used effectively to optimize mandate implementation.”
2017-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8112 (2017) · source
“That is why it was important that the Council designated for sanctions two ships involved in the illegal petroleum trade earlier this year, and we should use all the tools we have to disrupt those criminal networks. But we all have to remember where so many of the challenges began. They began with regimes that did not respect the dignity and rights of their peoples. Stability in the Mediterranean is not just about addressing all of the short-term challenges around us; it is about learning from the recent past. It is about investing in real institutions that protect people's rights. It is about speaking up as a Security Council when we see Governments moving in the wrong direction. It is about remembering that when people are oppressed, the consequences go far beyond the borders of any one country, and that is what we must act on.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Transnational criminal organizations are responsible for so much of that illegal activity, and they are preying on the defenceless. We continue to hear sickening reports from victims inside Libya, including migrants who have been raped, sold into prostitution or subjected to forced labour. It is no surprise that those same criminal gangs have no concern for the lives of migrants at sea, where more than 2,900 people have died this year in the Mediterranean alone. We recognize the important work of the European Union's Operation Sophia, led by Italy, in combating smuggling and rescuing thousands of lives at sea, but the criminals are branching out, including through the illegal smuggling of Libyan oil and petroleum products.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Last month 36 bodies were found in a mass grave not far from Benghazi. The United States strongly condemns those incidents. As Mr. Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, stated yesterday (see S/PV.8104), there are also concerns that a number of the fighters who died last week in the Warshefana area, in western Libya, were killed in a manner that violates international law. Those responsible must now be held accountable in order to prevent such atrocities from happening in the future, and all sides must avoid further escalation. Finally, the United States agrees with many others in the Council about the importance of combating trafficking in persons and illicit smuggling.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Armed civil conflict among Libyans will only destabilize the country and play into ISIS's hands. Of course, civilians face dire risks every day from the fighting in Syria and Libya, too. Just this week, air strikes reportedly killed more than 50 civilians in a market in northern Syria. These were the latest incidents in the regime's long track record of flagrant disregard for the lives and welfare of the Syrian people. The Al-Assad regime's barbaric acts continue to play right into the hands of terrorist groups and undermine stability across the region. We are also seeing new risks for civilians in Libya. Just a few weeks ago, more than a dozen people were killed and many more injured in an air strike in the city of Derna, and its people desperately need immediate and unhindered humanitarian access.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Fighters on the run in Syria threaten to slip across borders as they try to return home or go to third countries. All Member States will need to increase their defences against foreign terrorist fighters, in line with the terms of resolution 2178 (2014). In Libya, we partnered with the Government of National Accord and its aligned forces as they expelled ISIS from Sirte, which was once the principal stronghold of ISIS outside Iraq and Syria. Yesterday, we heard from Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary General, on his mediation efforts (see S/PV.8104). The international community must help Special Representative Salame and the Libyan parties advance the country's political process, which is the only viable way to stabilize Libya and unify national security forces against the real threat, that is, ISIS.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“The answer to security challenges in the Mediterranean must therefore not be a misguided attempt to recreate failed political structures of the past; instead, we have to do better. All of us in the Council must work, in word and in deed, to support something different. We need political solutions to conflicts in Libya and Syria that empower people and that create strong representative institutions over the long run. That goal has to be what guides us in responding to the immediate challenges of the present. Of course, there is no shortage of immediate threats to confront. None is more pressing than defeating ISIS and Al-Qaida. The United States continues to lead, with important successes against ISIS in Syria. But we have to stay vigilant.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“In Libya, decades of misrule by Al-Qadhafi left the country with extremely weak institutions. When the revolution came, those institutions crumbled. Libya became a place where ISIS was able to set up an outpost and where illegal activity, such as trafficking in people and arms, could thrive as well. As with Syria, the Libyan people continue to pay a steep price. It is now time for all Libyans to support and engage constructively in the political process facilitated by the United Nations to achieve national reconciliation, end the conflict and build unified national governance and security institutions. Today we are facing the consequences of those decades of tyranny. Oppression at home in Syria and Libya created threats to international peace and security.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“The lesson is simple: the question of security in the Mediterranean is really a question of human dignity. When we support respect for human dignity and the rule of law, we can achieve lasting stability. However, ignoring such demands for human rights can sow the seeds of future conflict. In Syria, Al-Assad's brutality gave the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) and Al-Qaida a window of opportunity. As the Al-Assad regime rounded up, tortured and executed thousands of people, ISIS and Al-Qaida's violent ideology gained new traction. As Al-Assad's regime literally starved its people and bombed hospitals and schools, the migration exodus began. As long as the Al-Assad regime remains in power, the potential for instability and extremism will remain.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President - Foreign Minister Alfano - for presiding over this important discussion. I also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing this afternoon. Several members have already spoken about many of the specific challenges countries around the Mediterranean face. Terrorism, illicit smuggling, migration and development are all urgent issues that deserve our full attention. But let us step back for a moment. When we look at the Mediterranean, we can see that many of those challenges originate in conflicts in two places, that is, Syria and Libya. Both of those conflicts began when ordinary people demanded respect for their human rights and fundamental freedoms. Attempts by the Al-Assad and Al-Qadhafi regimes to suppress those demands by force created much of the instability we are now grappling with today.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Now is the moment for Libya's leaders to engage in good faith with the Special Representative. The United States will work to mobilize the international community against anyone who disrupts the United Nations process, but we hope that Libyans will be able to put their differences aside for the sake of their country's future. It is long past time for Libya to rebuild its institutions and its economy. The United States urges all Libyans in the east, west and south to come together in a shared effort to ensure Libya's security and prosperity.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“The Council, at the request of the Government of National Accord, has repeatedly condemned those illicit transactions. Earlier this year, the Council designated two vessels, the Capricorn and the Lynn S, for their involvement in illegal fuel smuggling. Those vessels remain sanctioned. Therefore, we remind all Member States, particularly those in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, that those vessels must not be permitted to enter their ports. We also reiterate that the flag States of those vessels must fulfil their obligation to direct the ships not to load, transport or discharge their cargo. Looking ahead, the United States believes that now is a crucial opportunity for Libyans to make real progress towards political reconciliation. Special Representative Salame' and the international community are aligned behind that objective.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“The United States is particularly concerned about the recent air strike in Derna, which is a city in dire need of immediate and unfettered humanitarian access. We also join the Government of National Accord in condemning the uncovering of a mass grave in Al-Abyar, where 36 people were found shot to death. Those who are responsible for Violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of international human rights law must be held accountable. The United States is also concerned about the tense security situation in western Libya, including in Zawiyah and Warshafanah. Any destabilizing military activity could escalate quickly into significant armed civil conflict. Finally, turning to sanctions, we want to focus on the challenge of illegal smuggling of crude oil and petroleum products from Libya.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“They will benefit no one but political spoilers who think that, by dragging their feet and running down the clock, they can bypass the United Nations-facilitated political process. The Libyan Political Agreement remains the only valid framework throughout Libya's transitional period. We all want a swift political resolution to the conflict, but imposing false deadlines will backfire. Special Representative Salame announced the United Nations action plan in September. We must ensure that he has the time and support necessary to implement it. Any political and security vacuum will only undermine the reconciliation process and further destabilize Libya. We are concerned about recent increases in fighting in certain parts of Libya.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“Any attempt to impose a military solution will only further destabilize Libya, play into the hands of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham and other terrorist groups, and undermine efforts to address the challenge of migration. The Libyan people have suffered for far too long. Libyans have made clear that they are tired of insecurity and of spoilers undermining political transitions. Spoilers in Libya must not block or delay reconciliation any longer. That includes any attempt to undermine the integrity of the Libyan Government and Libya's core economic institutions. Some parties have asserted that the Libyan Political Agreement expires on the two-year anniversary of its signing on 17 December. The international community must reject those claims definitively.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“We look forward to maintaining close cooperation with Special Representative Salame as he continues to implement the action plan that the Council unanimously endorsed. We also recognize the leadership of Prime Minister Faiez Serraj and the Government of National Accord in advancing political reconciliation in Libya. As the United Nations action plan rightly envisions, the ultimate goal must be to help Libyans prepare for elections that will be broadly accepted. Elections should take place when the political groundwork is in place and when security conditions allow. Political dialogue is the only way forward in Libya.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“Libya's leaders can put the country on the road to greater stability and economic prosperity by fully engaging with the United Nations political process. Now is the time for all political actors to show leadership and to take decisive steps towards peace. We as members of the Council must also use all of our collective influence to support Libyans on that path. Of course, the road to peace is not always direct, and any mediation process will face setbacks. We are confident that those obstacles can be overcome through the international community's unified support to Special Representative Salame' and the United Nations-facilitated political process. All of us must speak in one voice in emphasizing the central role of the United Nations.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“Mr. President, your presence and that of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Libya, Mr. Mohamed Siala, underscore the importance of this briefing. We also thank Special Representative Salame' and Ambassador Skoog for their briefings. The United States joins the many others around this table in offering our full support for Special Representative Salame's many efforts. The United States commends all of his work to reinvigorate the political process in Libya and to help the Libyan people achieve political reconciliation. It should be clear from this meeting today that he has the strong backing of the Security Council. There is a real opportunity here for Libya to turn the page on years of strife.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“The United States voted in favour of today's resolution because we remain committed to supporting focused and effective peacekeeping missions that are working tirelessly to execute their mandate, thereby creating the conditions for improving the lives of the people they have come to serve. We recognize that this purpose goes hand-in-hand with building the capacity of the Central African Republic Government, including its armed forces, police and gendarmerie, so that they may take on the role of primary security providers for the people of the Central African Republic. We hope that the Government and MINUSCA will continue to work together to ensure that the citizens of the Central African Republic experience the peace and prosperity that has long eluded them.”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8102 (2017) · source
“However, simply adding troops will never be enough to guarantee success. As Ambassador Haley has noted previously, we should focus on the quality of troops deployed, not just their numbers. We must also be willing to address the Mission's shortcomings and take steps to improve troop performance. It took years for the peacekeepers to meet United Nations equipment standards, and numerous reports of sexual exploitation and abuse have long afflicted the Mission. We recognize that its leadership has confronted those obstacles head- on and is committed to having troops who meet the highest performance standards. Resolution 2387 (2017) outlines much stronger requirements for preventing and reporting on sexual exploitation and abuse and for reporting on performance indicators, so as to enforce effectiveness more broadly.”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8102 (2017) · source
“It has a clear exit strategy, the consent and full support of the Government of the Central African Republic and is making notable progress on its mandated tasks, including helping to advance a political solution. Today, the Security Council reaffirmed that it is invested in the peace and security of the Central African Republic, and we believe that MINUSCA is headed in the right direction. The United States considers each peacekeeping operation carefully to ensure that we have the most effective and efficient forces possible. In some cases, that has prompted us to call for a reconfiguration or reorientation of a mission. In the case of MINUSCA, we believe that additional capacity will give it the flexibility it needs to address emerging threats and fulfil its mandate to protect civilians.”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8102 (2017) · source
“I thank Ambassador Delattre for France's efforts to ensure that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has the mandate to address the evolving situation in the Central African Republic. It has been a challenging year for MINUSCA, as evidenced by the 12 peacekeepers who lost their lives in the cause of peace. We want the peacekeepers to know that their efforts have not gone unnoticed. In particular, I would like to highlight MINUSCA's efforts to protect the thousands of internally displaced Muslims who were trapped on the grounds of a church in Bangassou. MINUSCA remains focused on what we believe are core principles of peacekeeping.”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8102 (2017) · source
“In consulation with regional and international partners, and in view of the mixed results since the Council last renewed UNISFA, we support resolution 2386 (2017), renewing the overall mission mandate for another six months, while giving the parties a final four months to complete the steps to which they have previously agreed with respect to fully implementing the J BVMM.”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8101 (2017) · source
“In addition, we remain seriously concerned about reports that armed forces continue to occupy areas within the agreed Safe Demilitarized Border Zone and that Sudanese armed police still surround the Diffra oil complex. These actions are inconsistent with the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement on temporary arrangements for the administration and security of the Abyei Area, of 20 June 2011, as well as with several Security Council resolutions.”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8101 (2017) · source
“The parties agreed to take several important steps in that regard at the extraordinary session of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism, held on 14 and 15 May. We acknowledge that there has been limited progress in completing those steps, such as by authorizing UNISFA to use the helipad at Gok Machar and conducting aerial reconnaissance patrols to establish JBVMM. team sites. We note that a meeting of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism was held on 31 October, at which it reaffirmed the parties' commitments. It is unfortunate, however, that it took more than five months for that meeting to take place, especially considering the deadline the Council had given.”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8101 (2017) · source
“As a result, UNISFA has been regularly prevented from fully implementing its mandate, particularly with respect to supporting the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JBVMM), which has not functioned as intended for almost six years. When the Security Council unanimously renewed the UNISFA mandate in May 2017 under resolution 2352 (2017), the Council gave the parties a final six months to show their commitment to fully operationalizing the Border Monitoring Mechanism. While we continue to support the JBVMM. concept, the Security Council cannot continue to support and resource a mechanism that the parties themselves do not expeditiously take tangible steps to implement.”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8101 (2017) · source
“We appreciate the successful work of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in stabilizing Abyei. The mission's efforts in working with local communities to strengthen ties, resolve disputes and increase stability have greatly contributed to the general calm in that contested area between the Sudan and South Sudan. We commend Ethiopia for its contributions to UNISFA and for successfully achieving the mission's core mandate - the stabilization of the Abyei Area. Since 2011, however, the Sudan and South Sudan have made little concrete progress on implementing their agreements related to Abyei and the border.”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8101 (2017) · source
“Finally, we continue to strongly support full international recognition of Kosovo and Kosovo's membership in all relevant international organizations, including the United Nations and INTERPOL. We encourage States Members of the United Nations that have not yet done so to join the more than 110 United Nations Members that have already recognized Kosovo as an independent State.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we firmly believe that the Security Council should consider UNMIK in a format that will allow us to discuss in detail proposals to improve the Mission and to bring its resources in line with any needs on the ground. The current format has not allowed us as a Council to seriously evaluate and assess the Mission and its future. We also reiterate our call on the Council to adjust the reporting and briefing period for UNMIK. The Mission's reporting and briefing period should change from three months to six months or even longer. During the last briefing, in August (see S/PV.8025), we recommended that, in his next report, the Secretary- General provide an assessment of possible budget and staff reductions with a focus on reducing redundancy (see S/PV.8025). We reiterate our recommendation for such a report.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“We greatly appreciate the European Union's contributions as facilitator of the Brussels dialogue. We reiterate our support for the dialogue and encourage leaders in both Belgrade and Pristina to continue efforts to reach agreement on normalization. As we have repeatedly said in this Chamber, the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has long ago fulfilled its mandate in Kosovo. There is no doubt that over the years the Mission has successfully helped Kosovo build multi-ethnic democratic institutions that uphold the rule of law and respect human rights. The United Nations should be proud of these accomplishments and this success story. But it is now time for the Mission to make a transition. United Nations resources must be directed towards more critical issues.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tanin for his briefing. I also wabt to thank Ambassador Citaku and Minister Daeic' for their participation. We congratulate Kosovo on formulating a new Government following free, fair and peaceful democratic elections in June, which clearly demonstrates Kosovo's democratic maturity. We also welcome the successful local elections that Kosovo held on 22 October, which is further evidence of Kosovo's continuing progress. We urge Kosovo's newly elected leaders to use their mandates wisely to advance the welfare of all of Kosovo's communities and to maintain progress towards Euro-Atlantic integration. We also welcome recent advancements in the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue with a successful integration of Kosovo Serb judges, prosecutors and administrative staff into the Kosovo judiciary.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“We support Somalia in its efforts to lay the foundation for a more stable, representative and inclusive Government. The United States stands by Somalia, and the international community and the Security Council must remain engaged to ensure the region realizes a more peaceful future. By supporting the full implementation of the measures reflected in today's resolution, Member States will help promote the long-term peace and stability of the Horn of Africa and the wider region. We join Council members in sending that strong message today.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“We note with grave concern the Monitoring Group's reports regarding the group's enhanced revenue from Somalia's natural resources, and the United States strongly reaffirms the ban on the import and export of Somali charcoal. We expect all Member States to fulfil their obligations to ensure full implementation of this ban and look forward to additional detailed reporting from the Monitoring Group on the sources of Al-Shabaab's funding. Similarly, the presence of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant in Somalia is a serious warning against complacency. Somali authorities must continue to work with the international community to neutralize this threat. Resolution 2385 (2017) highlights the importance of good governance, the gains already made in the country and the prospects for future progress.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“We also expect Eritrea to share any additional available information in order to resolve any lingering questions regarding any Djiboutian prisoners in its custody. Turning to Somalia, we acknowledge the ongoing efforts made by the Federal Government of Somalia aimed at security sector reform and at complying with its reporting requirements under the sanctions regime. More broadly, it is clear that Somalia has an important opportunity to solidify its political and security gains. Now that the Federal Government of Somalia has a president, prime minister and cabinet in place, the Federal Government and Somalia's federal member States must focus on providing effective governance to the people of Somalia. The continuing threat posed by the Al-Shabaab cannot be overlooked.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“While we appreciate our dialogue with Eritrea, we must note our disappointment that the Monitoring Group and the Chair of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 75l (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea continue to be prevented from visiting the country. That lack of cooperation hinders the Monitoring Group's ability to fulfil its mandate to fully assess Eritrea's compliance. It will be essential to confirm that compliance in order to ease the sanctions regime. Allowing the Monitoring Group to visit and fulfil its mandate is a necessary initial step. We remain deeply concerned about the Monitoring Group's reports of possible sanctions violations, including the interdiction of military encrypted radios being shipped from North Korea to Eritrea, as well as Eritrean support to regional armed groups.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“The United States strongly supports the Council's adoption today of resolution 2385 (2017), an important resolution that renews the mandate of the Somalia and Eritrea sanctions regimes. The renewal reflects the Security Council's understanding that those regimes are a significant part of the international community's comprehensive response to the situation in the Horn of Africa. By renewing the mandate of the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea, we signal our commitment to greater security and peace for the region. We would like to acknowledge the recent engagement between the Government of Eritrea and the United States and the international community generally. We encourage Eritrea to continue to work to address the Security Council's concerns.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“Before closing, I would be remiss not to convey the United States' position with respect to recent developments relating to the situation in Afghanistan. The United States believes that any ICC investigation or other activity concerning United States personnel is wholly unwarranted and unjustified. The United States is deeply committed to complying with international law and has a robust national system of investigation, accountability and transparency that is among the best in the world. The United States has a long-standing and continuing objection in principle to any ICC assertion of jurisdiction over United States personnel. More generally, we do not believe that an ICC investigation would serve the interests of either peace or justice in Afghanistan.”
2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source
“To that end, we stressed that the summary killings in Al-Abyar, as well as other reports of unlawful killings in Benghazi, must be fully investigated by the authorities on the ground. We have also noted the ICC accusations against Major Al-Werfalli of war crimes in relation to the killing of 33 people in Benghazi. We are deeply concerned by allegations that Al-Werfalli has carried out additional killings in Ajdabiya despite the ongoing investigation into his activities, as well as by reports that Al-Werfalli has returned to active duty despite the charges against him. The United States urges the relevant Libyan authorities to ensure that Al-Werfalli is brought to justice in accordance with international law.”
2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source
“To that end, we welcome the steps that have been taken in line with the United Nations action plan that was announced in September, and we reiterate our full support for the leadership of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salame in the ongoing mediation efforts. As delegations from the House of Representatives in the State Council negotiate amendments to the Libyan Political Agreement, we encourage all Libyan parties to support the United Nations political process and work together in the spirit of compromise towards the common goal of a more peaceful and prosperous Libya. We also call for those responsible for human rights violations and abuses or violations of international humanitarian law to be held accountable; they cannot act with impunity.”
2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source
“All those responsible for the crimes committed during the 2011 revolution must be held to account. Today much has changed in Libya. However, the country is not free from horrific acts of violence. We continue to call for respect of human rights in Libya. We note with deep concern the recent air strike in Derna - a city that remains in need of immediate and unfettered humanitarian access. We also strongly condemn the deplorable acts in A1 Abyar, where on 26 October the bodies of 36 men who had been shot to death were discovered. The insecurity in the country highlights the urgent need to find a solution to the political crisis in Libya. National political reconciliation is key to ending the violent unrest that continues to plague the country.”
2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source
“We thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda for the update on the work of the Office of the Prosecutor, pursuant to Security Council resolution 1970 (2011). Six years ago, the Council referred the situation in Libya to the International Criminal Court (ICC), given the context ofthe appalling violations of human rights that were perpetrated during the 2011 revolution. The ICC has charged Saif Al-Islam Al-Qaddafi with murder and persecution committed during the 2011 revolution, and we have called on all relevant Libyan actors to facilitate his transfer to the Court. We also note the arrest warrant issued by the ICC for Al-Tuhamy Mohamed Khaled and emphasize the need to bring to justice those involved in the horrific acts committed by the Libyan Internal Security Agency against perceived opponents of the regime of Muammar Al-Qaddafi.”
2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source
“The sad reality is that without action by their Government and the engagement of the international community, they will likely end up like their parents, with their fathers pulled off to war and their mothers living in constant fear. However, we can change that. If those children can have hope in such a dire situation, so should we. We must translate that hope into concrete action to change their lives for the better. We owe it to them and to children all over the world to take our mandate as a Council seriously and to hold those Governments accountable when they fail to protect their people. Only then can we do our part to create a future where they can live, live out their dreams and fulfil their potential. We want those children to know that we hear their voices, we are here for them and we will act for them.”
2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source
“However, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week, Ambassador Haley met with women in camps who described living in absolute fear - fear that if they left the camp, they would be raped, and fear that if their children left the camp, they would be abducted. No person should have to live like that. No individual should have to experience what those individuals experience each and every day. But in the photos from Ambassador Haley's trip of those same camps, there are children smiling and waving, showing the innocent hope and joy that they still have while living in a world where horrible things are happening all around them.”
2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source
“Given the magnitude of this global crisis, the UNHCR 2018 budget and the wider global humanitarian appeals have once again climbed above last year's figure to historic highs, reflecting the extraordinary humanitarian needs of forcibly displaced people all over the world. The United States provided over $8 billion in humanitarian aid in the fiscal year 2017 - representing a historic high - including nearly $1.5 billion to UNHCR. We must all follow through on our commitments to increase contributions to humanitarian appeals and promote durable solutions for the displaced. We all too often throw around numbers - 20 million, 4 million, 600,000 - to describe people in a way that is easier to handle. We talk about numbers instead of actually talking about real people.”
2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source
“Boko Haram, for example, has continued to drive the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria and the Lake Chad basin to devastating proportions, while recent gains against Boko Haram and ISIS in West Africa have led to nearly 1.3 million persons returning to areas of origin; nearly 2 million still remain internally displaced or are refugees in neighbouring countries. Ultimately, in each of these situations and in others around the world, a sustainable resolution to the underlying political conflict and development are essential to ending the global refugee crisis. The Council must therefore take action towards these ends. We also have a duty to press Member States to step up and ensure that UNHCR is fully resourced for delivering on the growing demands it faces.”
2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source
“Those who make it out alive have fled, largely to neighbouring countries like Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon, which are playing an indispensable role in providing safety and support to these refugees in the midst of the unimaginable and indescribable conditions caused by both the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) and the Al-Assad regime. The spread of violent extremism over the past decade has also created a new wave of suffering and displacement, characterized by unthinkable violence and inhumanity.”
2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source