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first: 2017-02-22
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“The Commission is uniquely placed to convene international actors for the kind of coordinated and strategic response for sustaining peace that we know full-well is needed. Secondly, as part of an integrated response aimed at building long-term peace, the peace and security instruments of the United Nations must work in tandem with development, human rights and humanitarian efforts from the start of every mission. Human rights violations can be drivers of conflict, and restoring respect for human rights will often contribute to addressing root causes and to sustaining peace. From the outset, the United Nations system must simultaneously promote development, including social service delivery, and aim to build the national capacities needed to address those challenges.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Lasting peace requires the involvement of the entire population, meaning that the full, equal and effective participation of women should be hardwired into all of our efforts towards sustaining peace. Building political strategies requires high-quality, context-sensitive and inclusive analysis across the whole of the conflict cycle. That should be prepared jointly by the whole of the United Nations system. Let me also mention here the role of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) to contributing meaningfully to the Council's efforts to adopt a sustaining peace approach in peacekeeping operations. Unlocking the full potential of the Peacebuilding Commission, not least during mandate discussions and transitions of peace operations, will require more informal and frequent interactions between the Council and the PBC on a wider range of issues.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“For this reason, we must recognize the primacy of politics in our strategies for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. Long-term political strategies that aim to prevent conflict and sustain peace by addressing root causes are essential. Effective political strategies should tie together all the international community's efforts in an integrated and mutually reinforcing way. Our work, including peace operations, needs to be people centred and results oriented. Improving the daily lives of people is paramount, including through core tasks such as protection of civilians' physical safety and their human rights. Peacebuilding should be truly inclusive, involving Governments and societies, and take into account local and national perspectives, which are crucial to enable informed decision-making.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank the Egyptian presidency of the Council for scheduling today's open debate, which creates the space for a frank and ambitious discussion in support of the Secretary-General's efforts to create a United Nations system ready to meet the challenges of sustaining peace in the twenty-first century. I would also like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed and their excellent and prominent briefers for their important contributions, which have helped frame today's discussion. Let me make three points on how we believe the Council and the United Nations system can best organize itself to not only respond to conflict, but more importantly, prevent it. First, neither conflict nor peace emerges from a vacuum. The drivers of conflict and the enablers of peace are essentially political.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“I would like to align myself with the statements to be delivered later this morning on behalf of the European Union and the Nordic countries. Maintaining international peace and security is at the core of the Organization's mission. Peace operations have been the most visible - and by many measurements successful - means by which we have sought to deliver on this aim. The important work of reviewing the United Nations role in peace and security that has taken place over the past two years has underlined the need to improve our efforts to prevent conflict from emerging, in managing and ending conflicts when they do, and in preventing a slide back into conflict when peace is achieved. It is clear that peace operations are integral to this work of sustaining peace.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Lastly, on 27 June, in my capacity as Chair, I participated in a joint open briefing of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism; the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities; and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, on challenges in countering terrorism in Libya. A summary of the discussions is available on the 1373 Committee's website. The Committee also received one implementation report from a Member State.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“Safia Farkash Al-Barassi, who had been authorized to travel between Egypt and Oman The Committee also approved an extension to the exemption request for Mr. Sayyid Mohammed Qadhaf Al-Dam, who had been authorized to travel between Libya and Egypt. Both listed individuals were authorized to travel on the grounds of humanitarian needs.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“In its response, the Committee encouraged further bilateral contact between Greece and Libya on the matter, and provided guidance on the requirements of the notification procedure. The Committee's consideration of an exemption request submitted by Canada, pertaining to an asset owned by a listed individual, is still ongoing. Two of the five Panel recommendations on which the Committee agreed to take action also related to the assets freeze, albeit one is pending further information from the Panel. The recommendations pertain to the Stolen Assets Recovery Unit of the Central Bank of Libya, and the Committee considers that a well-functioning Unit could be an important partner in monitoring the assets freeze and preventing the misappropriation of funds. On the travel ban, the Committee approved an advancement of the return travel of Ms.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“The Committee again notified Libya of the inspection. During the reporting period, the Committee also received the final report of the 1 May inspection from EUNAVFOR. I should recall here that the authorizations as set out in resolution 2292 (2016) were extended by the Council in its resolution 2357 (2017) of 12 June 2017, for a further period of 12 months. Also in the context of the arms embargo, the Committee received the names of the authorized signatories from Libya for requests for exemptions from the arms embargo and for end-user certificates, as per the requirements contained in the Committee's implementation assistance notice No. 2 concerning the arms embargo. A response is now under consideration. Concerning the assets freeze, the Committee received a notification from Greece under paragraph 16 (a) (i) of resolution 2009 (2011).”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“The Committee also responded to a request for guidance received from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya concerning the scope and application of paragraph 10 of resolution 2095 (2013), which relates to supplies of non-lethal military equipment, and the provision of any technical assistance, training or financial assistance, intended solely for security or disarmament assistance to the Libyan Government. The Committee further received an initial report and a final report, submitted pursuant to paragraph 10 of resolution 2292 (2016), by EUNAVFOR MED Operation SOPHIA, of a vessel inspection undertaken on 19 June on the high seas off the coast of Libya. Arms and related materiel were found on board this vessel - the same vessel, on the same route, which had been inspected by EUNAVFOR once before, on 1 May.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“As some may recall, at its last briefing (see S/PV.7961), the Chair informed the Council that the Committee was considering the recommendations from the final report of the Panel under its previous mandate. Of the 16 recommendations, five were addressed to the Council, six to the Committee, and five to Member States, including Libya. The Committee has since agreed to take action on five recommendations, one of which was also discussed during the informal consultations of 21 August. With respect to the arms embargo, during the period under review, the Committee approved a request for exemption under paragraph 9 (c) of resolution 1970 (2011) from the Netherlands.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“The listings, which were accomplished in a matter of days from the time of notification, on 21 July and 2 August, are valid for a period of three months, unless terminated earlier by the Committee. In addition to the flag States, the Committee has written to several other Member States, such as the reported States of origin and destination, seeking any further relevant information. Concerning the second element, the Committee met on 21 August to hear a presentation by the newly reconstituted Panel of Experts on its work programme under the extended mandate. In the discussion, Committee members addressed questions or comments to the experts, who provided additional information and clarifications.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“Both of those elements have had an impact on the activities of the Committee during the current reporting period. With respect to the first element, following notifications received from the Libyan Government, the Committee included on its sanctions list two vessels - the Capricorn and the Lynn S - for attempting to illicitly export gasoil from Libya. The flag States of the two vessels, Tanzania and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, respectively, now have certain obligations vis-a-vis those vessels, and all Member States are required to prohibit the vessels from entering their ports unless such entry is necessary for the purpose of an inspection, in the case of emergency or in the case of return to Libya.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“In accordance with paragraph 24 (e) of resolution 1970 (2011), of 26 February 2011, I have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established by that same resolution. The current reporting period is from 8 June to 28 August 2017, during which time the Committee met once in informal consultations and conducted additional work via the silence procedure. At the outset, I would like to recall that on 29 June, the Security Council adopted resolution 2362 (2017). By that resolution, the Council inter alia expanded the applicability of the measures aimed at preventing illicit exports of crude oil from Libya to cover petroleum, including refined petroleum products. The Council also extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts on Libya to 15 November 2018.”
2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source
“Intensified cooperation between the AU and the United Nations related to women, peace and security benefits both organizations because it benefits the strive for peace and prosperity for all, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria. In such efforts, Deputy Secretary-General Mohammed, Ambassador Te'te Antonio and all colleagues of the Council can count on the full support of Sweden.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, today's briefing has shown that the women, peace and security agenda needs to be properly addressed when the Security Council debates geographic security challenges. It is now important to ensure the effective follow-up of that important initiative. We look forward to continued discussions in the Council and in the Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security. We need the whole United Nations system to more coherently report and act in line with resolution 2242 (2015) as a part of the follow-up. That initiative should serve as an inspiration for continued efforts in the field and we encourage similar trips to more countries and regions by United Nations senior leadership, United Nations Women and other relevant actors.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“It is, of course, the primary responsibility of States to ensure their citizen's safety and dignity and, when violated, accountability, but if States are unwilling or unable to do so, the the international tribunals have an important complementary role to play. The Security Council should also increase its attention to sexual and gender-based violence transgressions in the implementation of its mandates. We would also like to see enhanced attention to sexual and gender-based violence in both thematic and country-specific action when it comes to sanctions. We note that sexual and gender-based violence rarely receives the appropriate attention in United Nations reports.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“In Nigeria, encouraging local efforts to bring more women into decision-making positions are also under way, which is most welcome since women currently hold less than 6 per cent of the seats in the Parliament and in the courts. Efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Nigeria to enhance women's participation must be strongly supported by the international community. Thirdly, we need to strengthen our efforts to combat sexual and gender-based crimes. Violence against women and girls violates their human rights and hinders development. In Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, survivors of sexual and gender-based violence risk stigma of association with insurgents, creating further alienation and isolation which, in turn, risks leading to further socioeconomic frustration and the continuation of the conflict.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“Exclusion will always result in inequality and the risk of continued conflict. Women's effective participation and full enjoyment of their human rights is crucial to achieving effective and sustainable peace. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, democratic and peaceful development requires the full implementation of the 31 December 2016 agreement, including women's full participation in the upcoming elections. We are encouraged by local efforts to increase the registration of female voters by, for example, keeping voter registration facilities open on Sundays. It is clear that there is no shortage of women wanting to get involved in Congolese politics, as the umbrella network Rien sans les femmes and other Congolese organizations have vividly demonstrated.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“There can be no humanitarian solution for a political crisis or for long-term development challenges, which was quite evident during our visit to Lake Chad in March where we witnessed first hand how the roots of the conflict run much deeper than the Boko Haram insurgency and how humanitarian assistance and military efforts must be supplemented by development assistance and investments. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sweden supports the Humanitarian Fund from both its humanitarian programme and its development programme to enable humanitarian actors to commit to longer-term engagement and planning. In all that we do, SDG 5 should guide our efforts to make sure that the needs of women and girls are heard and addressed. Secondly, nothing should be discussed about women without women.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“It is also at the heart of Sweden's feminist foreign policy. Combatting root causes is only possible with truly inclusive solutions. It is also why we remain a steadast supporter of UN-Women here today - to ensure that women will be a part of the solution in humanitarian assisstance, development and in peace and security. Going forward, we would also highlight three priorities. First of all, no sustainable peace can be achieved without effectively linking humanitarian, security, human rights and development efforts. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Sustaining Peace Agenda provides an integrated approach and the master plan for the United Nations in that regard.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Deputy Secretary-General Ms. Amina Mohammed, and the Permanent Observer of the African Union, Ambassador Tete Antonio, for their valuable briefings this morning and for the leadership that they have shown in women, peace and security. They illustrate how the African Union (AU)-United Nations partnership is growing even stronger, which we very much welcome. Sweden applauds the initiative for the joint visit. Today we put the women, peace and security agenda front and centre, thus enabling us to properly understand and respond to contemporary security challenges in Nigeria and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With resolution 2242 (2015), the Council should be shifting women and gender equality from a peripheral to a core issue in the Security Council.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“We strongly support today's resolution and stand firmly united with Council members in condemning the actions of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. But in parallel, creative diplomacy aimed at bringing about dialogue and negotiations is also urgently needed. We call again on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to re-engage in a credible and meaningful dialogue with the international community.”
2017-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8019 (2017) · source
“As a member of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission, Sweden strongly encourages the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to resume contact and cooperation with the Commission at the border station in Panmunjom. This would contribute to reducing tensions as well as increase trust and transparency. We must contribute to finding diplomatic openings, and we welcome all initiatives to facilitate a peaceful and comprehensive solution through dialogue. As we have said previously in the Council, it is deeply worrying that tensions have continued to rise in recent months, and the potential for mistakes, misunderstanding and miscalculation is high. A regional security mechanism should be the medium-term goal. There is no military solution to this situation.”
2017-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8019 (2017) · source
“The international community must, on its part, redouble efforts to effectively and fully implement current resolutions and to act swiftly to implement the new sanctions adopted today. All States Members of the United Nations must do their utmost in this regard. At the same time, sanctions alone will never solve this situation. Sanctions must be accompanied by dialogue and confidence-building measures so as to reach a long-term, sustainable solution. There is an urgent need to avoid escalation and to take steps to prepare for a peaceful, diplomatic and comprehensive solution to the situation on the Korean peninsula, and for the wider region. It is also of key importance to re-establish inter-Korean communication channels.”
2017-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8019 (2017) · source
“We express our deepest solidarity with the neighbouring countries and their peoples, living under the constant shadow of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's threatening behaviour. Sweden therefore condemns the latest tests in the strongest possible terms. We reiterate our call on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to cease all development of its ballistic-missile and nuclear-weapons programme. We urge it to take immediate steps towards complete, verifiable and irreversible dismantlement of the programme, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. We further call on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to speedily and unconditionally re-engage in a meaningful and credible dialogue with the international community, with a view to fulfilling the obligations laid out by the Council.”
2017-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8019 (2017) · source
“Sweden welcomes the adoption of resolution 2371 (2017) today, which shows that the Council continues to stand united and that we are fully determined to deal with the growing threat posed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear and missile programmes. With this vote, the Security Council continues to shoulder its responsibility and assert its authority with respect to a situation that jeopardizes international peace and security. The latest missile test, again of intercontinental range, is yet another breach of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea international obligations, in defiance of numerous Security Council resolutions. This is a cause for utmost concern for the region and, indeed, for the whole world. The potential dangers are evident, and the threat is growing.”
2017-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8019 (2017) · source
“Furthermore, we would like to see gender analysis in the reporting of experts, including on the impacts of sanctions and counter-terrorism strategies and the gender dimensions of the flow of arms and the illicit trafficking in humans, drugs and natural resources. In conclusion, let me, once again, underline that sanctions are a key instrument in the limited tool box that the Council has at its disposal to prevent conflicts and promote peace. We hope that today's discussion, as well as efforts to implement the recommendations of the High-level Review, and, not least, the ongoing hard work in the sanctions committees will help to further enhance the effectiveness and credibility of this important tool.”
2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source
“Our common obligation to implement decisions by the Council coexists with obligations to respect fundamental human rights. By further improving fair and clear procedures, the Council would render the sanctions tool more effective and legitimate, thereby enhancing the authority of the Council and that of the United Nations, as a whole. We would also like to see greater attention being paid to women, peace and security and children in armed conflict in both thematic and country-specific actions on sanctions, for example, by adding sexual and gender-based violence as criteria for designation and inviting the Special Representatives of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and Children and Armed Conflict to brief sanctions committees.”
2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source
“The Council should also conduct periodic reviews oflisted individuals and entities in all sanctions regimes so as to ensure that information is up-to-date and that the listings remain appropriate. As we have heard from many colleagues here today, sanctions can never be successful in isolation. They must always be part of a broader political strategy, featuring elements of peacekeeping, peacemaking and peacebuilding. Sanctions must also be evaluated within an overall approach to support peace and security. When evaluating sanctions, one must remember that every sanctions regime is unique and that targeted sanctions have multiple purposes. It is important to safeguard and build upon the achievements made so far in the areas of the rule of law and due process, in particular through the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsperson.”
2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source
“Over the past quarter of a century, the Security Council has deployed sanctions with increasing regularity and with increasingly broad aims. We must build on that experience and learn from less effective measures, as well as draw lessons from the successes. The evolution from comprehensive to targeted sanctions has largely addressed many concerns about unintended consequences and adverse effects. Over time, assessments and pre-assessments have been conducted, and there has been a steady move towards standardizing humanitarian exemptions. The Security Council could, nevertheless, put even more emphasis on the assessment of the impact of its measures, both ex ante and ex post. Additionally, sanctions regimes and measures should be periodically reviewed by the Council to ensure that their objectives are being properly met.”
2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source
“Sanctions can be described as an effective measure between words and war. We believe that United Nations sanctions, when properly applied and well calibrated within a broader political strategy, can serve as a versatile tool for responding to security challenges. That is why we have supported the effective implementation of current sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and support swift additional measures in view of the recent violations, while at the same time underlining that creative diplomatic efforts and dialogue are urgently needed, in parallel, so as to find a peaceful, diplomatic and comprehensive solution. The legal basis for United Nations sanctions derives from the Charter of the United Nations. The sanctions instrument has evolved over time.”
2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source
“I, too, would like to thank Egypt for having organized today's briefing on this important topic and Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun for his valuable presentation this morning. In the mid-1980s, Sweden introduced economic sanctions against the apartheid regime of South Africa. Those sanctions were essentially unilateral in nature but had strong political symbolism. Since then, Sweden has been engaged in processes aimed at making sanctions more effective and transparent, including, most recently, the High-level Review of United Nations Sanctions (see S/2015/432). Existing efforts, such as the High-level Review with its 150 recommendations, remain relevant and should be followed up on so as to improve the implementation and effectiveness of United Nations sanctions.”
2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source
“Human rights and fundamental freedoms, online as well as offline, and open societies are critical for fostering resilience against terrorism. Member States working together, based on these agreed norms and standards, is the only and most effective way to counter the great threat of international terrorism. Our hope is that resolution 2370 (2017), which we have just adopted, and this meeting will contribute to those efforts.”
2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source
“Transit countries should also join, as they risk becoming unwitting links in the physical shipment of arms to conflict areas. Resolution 1540 (2004) is also a very important resolution in that context. It aims to stop non-State actors, notably terrorists, from acquiring weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. Resolution 2370 (2017) constitutes an important complement to resolution 1540 (2004), since it encompasses conventional arms and the illicit flows of small arms and light weapons, as well as explosive elements for the manufacture of improvised explosive devises. In conclusion, let me underline that all counter- terrorism measures must be carried out in accordance with international law, including international human rights law, humanitarian law and refugee law, as reiterated in numerous resolutions.”
2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source
“Moreover, Security Council arms embargos must be fully respected and properly implemented, in accordance with relevant resolutions and legal instruments. Today, we would have liked to see the Council urge all Member States to accede to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) . The ATT is the first legally binding instrument for the regulation of the international arms trade. In order to achieve the effective control of arms flows, it is important that all arms-producing countries accede to the Treaty. Illegal arms are usually start off as legally produced and traded weapons. However, their irresponsible export can cause as much damage as and lead to illegal flows. Furthermore, it is crucial that importing countries join the ATT, as inadequate control leads to the diversion of arms to the illegal market.”
2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source
“A coordinated response is necessary in order to eliminate the supply of weapons to terrorists and to prevent the illicit trade of weapons. The relevant national law enforcement agencies need to cooperate and share information in order to combat illicit firearms trafficking, as well as to ensure adequate marking and tracing procedures for weapons. The full implementation of existing multilateral agreements, such as the Arms Trade Treaty; the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects; the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons; and the United Nations Firearms Protocol are also essential in preventing terrorists from acquiring weapons.”
2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source
“Let me join others in congratulating Egypt on assuming the presidency for the month of August. We wish Egypt all the best. I would also like to thank the Chinese delegation for an impressively effective presidency in July. I would also like to take the opportunity to welcome our new colleague, Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia as the new Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation. I would like to thank Egypt for organizing today's briefing. I would also like to thank the briefers for their valuable presentations. International terrorism is clearly one of the greatest threats to international peace and security. The fight against terrorism requires greater cooperation across national borders and across policy areas. In that regard, we thank Egypt for introducing resolution 2370 (2017), which was just adopted.”
2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source
“Unless we act, we are moving rapidly towards not only perpetual occupation, but a one-State reality, which would not be in the interests of the State of Israel. The United States has always played a leading role in efforts to advance peace in the Middle East. We are encouraged by continued efforts by the United States Administration, and we welcome the holding of the Quartet meeting of 13 July. We hope that it will constitute the first step towards relaunching a meaningful peace process, leading to the achievement of the two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“All Palestinian factions need to engage in good faith in a reconciliation process that leads to a unified Palestinian leadership and the reunification of Gaza with the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Fifty years ago, the Council affirmed that the fulfilment of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations required the establishment of just and lasting peace in the Middle East, including the right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries, free from threats and acts of force. Today, 50 years later, we have yet to realize that just and lasting peace. Ending the occupation and achieving a two-State solution is the only way forward. The two-State solution reflects the consensus of the international community and must not be called into question. However, it is becoming more distant by the day.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“The energy crisis, which has resulted in lack of access to basic essential services, including water and sanitation, is an assault on their human dignity. Sweden is one of the major donors to Gaza and recently made additional funding available, given the gravity of the situation. While humanitarian assistance is needed to mitigate the effects on the people of Gaza, it alone will never resolve the problem. All Palestinian factions must commit to finding a solution to the energy crisis. Furthermore, while fully understanding the legitimate security concerns of Israel and Palestine, full and sustained access for humanitarian actors and all donors is crucial. An immediate end to the Israeli closure policy is therefore necessary. The question of Gaza should not be separated from the peace process.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“We call on the Israeli authorities to immediately reverse that decision. We unequivocally condemn all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of terrorism. We condemned the attack on 14 July in the Old City of Jerusalem and we welcome the swift and firm condemnation by President Abbas in that regard. In line with resolution 2334 (2016), we reiterate the call for immediate steps to prevent such violence, as well as all acts of provocation and destruction, and for accountability in that regard. We are extremely worried about the situation in Gaza, particularly the humanitarian consequences of the energy crisis and Israel's policy ofclosure. Civilians, including women and children, should not pay the price for this long-lasting crisis. However, they continue to do so on a daily basis.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“While we are hopefully close to a solution to the immediate crisis, we must not lose sight of the urgent need to find a just, comprehensive and sustainable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Developments on the ground, unfortunately, continue to take us further away from the two-State solution. We are deeply concerned about the recent Israeli announcement of the issuance of building permits for 1,500 new settlement units in East Jerusalem. As reaffirmed in resolution 2334 (2016), the establishment of settlements by Israel in occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, constitutes a flagrant violation of international law. Settlements further constitute a major obstacle to peace and, if not reversed, will render the two-State solution impossible.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“Since the Council met yesterday, we have learned that Israel has decided to remove the metal detectors at the entrances of the Holy Esplanade - a key demand from the Palestinian side, as well as Jordan and many other Arab countries. That is a step that we hope can pave the way for de-escalation. It remains of great importance to uphold the historic status quo at the holy sites. Jerusalem is home to three religions, and it has a special status granted by the United Nations in 1947. The special role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and of His Majesty King Abdullah II, as recognized in the peace treaty between Jordan and Israel, is key, and we appreciate the efforts that Jordan, as well as many others, are making to find a solution to the crisis.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“I would like to align myself with the statement to be made later today on behalf of the European Union. I would also like to thank Special Envoy Mladenov for his timely briefing to the Security Council this morning. Together with Egypt and France, Sweden called for yesterday's discussion in the Council because we were deeply concerned by the heightened tensions and violent clashes, including loss of life in and around occupied East Jerusalem, particularly at Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount. It is critical to avoid any further escalation of the situation, which, as highlighted by Mr. Mladenov, could have consequences far beyond the walls of the Old City.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source
“In addition, ensuring respect for humanitarian principles, human rights and international humanitarian law should always be an integral part of United Nations missions. Building peaceful and inclusive societies is not easy. It takes patience, courage and determination from all the parties involved. We must now ensure that the gains made in Afghanistan are not lost. Renewed efforts from Afghan leaders and the international community are needed to move the country down the path to peace. Sweden has provided assistance to Afghanistan for more than three decades, and we are committed to stand with the Afghans for the long term.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“Thirdly, there is a need for a stronger political mandate for the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, including on regional issues related to peace efforts, and with sufficient resources to implement this political mandate. Fourthly, we see the need for improved donor coordination, with a continued sharp focus on development, humanitarian and human rights issues. Fifthly, women's participation and integration into the political, economic and social life of Afghanistan must be at the core of UNAMA's activities. Finally, children continue to suffer disproportionately from the violence in Afghanistan. We welcome an enhanced focus on children and armed conflict. Words must now be translated into action with respect to this agenda.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“We welcome the ongoing strategic review and await the final report. Looking forward, Sweden sees the following priorities for United Nations support to Afghanistan. First, there is a need for a comprehensive approach that includes development, human rights, the rule of law and humanitarian assistance. Providing appropriate support will require a coherent and well-coordinated United Nations. Secondly, it is important to continue UNAMA's field presence at current levels, so as to safeguard crucial contacts between international and local actors, build local capacities, as well as facilitate humanitarian access.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“Regional tensions continue to undermine Afghanistan's long- term stability and economic growth. We call on all parties to act constructively and responsibly and work together towards sustainable peace. Enhanced dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan is an important part of this complex puzzle. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) continues to play a critical role in supporting the Government and the people of Afghanistan as they work towards building a democratic, prosperous and peaceful society. However, significant challenges to that goal remain. Against that background, an efficient, effective and appropriately configured United Nations presence in Afghanistan - in Kabul, as well as in the provinces - continues to be vital to support efforts to achieve lasting peace.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“With that in mind, we commend the Afghan Government on the first meeting of the Kabul process for peace and security cooperation. We look forward to the next meeting under the process and to cooperating closely with the Afghan authorities to ensure women's participation. A peace process without women is not a peace process. Sweden remains fully committed to supporting an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process. We also echo the calls of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the need to restart the dialogue with the Taliban towards a lasting political settlement. All ofus, but particularly the countries ofthe region, have an interest in a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. In turn, sustained and constructive engagement by the region will be essential to make that a reality.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source