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1. “We regret that the Security Council was unable to adopt draft resolution S/2017/1060 before us. Here in the Council, we recently outlined in detail the reasons that we disagree with the recognition by the United States of Jerusalem as the capital ofIsrael and with the plan to move the United States Embassy to that city. We voted in favour of the draft resolution for a number of reasons. First, it stresses that Jerusalem is a final-status issue and can therefore be resolved only through negotiations, in line with the relevant United Nations resolutions. Furthermore, it reaffirms that the holy city of Jerusalem, as a city holy to three religions, has a specific status.”

   2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8139 (2017) · source

2. “Sweden and the international community stand ready to support the Government and the people of Myanmar as the country continues its democratic transition. Now is the time to rebuild trust between the communities within Rakhine state and between Myanmar and its neighbours and the international community. Doing so can create the conditions for peace and development that will benefit all the people of Rakhine state and the people of Myanmar. We encourage the Government of Myanmar to seize this opportunity, including by implementing its commitments. The Security Council should remain very actively engaged.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

3. “The Commission's report provides the road map needed to deal with the root causes of this long-running crisis, in particular the systematic discrimination of the Rohingya, including by addressing the issue of citizenship. We encourage the Government of Myanmar to continue to cooperate with Bangladesh and countries in the region. We urge Myanmar to cooperate fully with the United Nations and to counter narratives and rhetoric that seek to undermine the Organization's ability to do its work. In addition, as mentioned in presidential statement S/PRST/2017/22, we continue to see value in giving consideration to the appointment of a special adviser, or envoy, to offer assistance to the Government.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

4. “Like others, we feel that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees must be invited to participate in the joint working group that will oversee the return so that the group can fully carry out its mandate and help work towards arrangements that would enable refugees to exercise their right to return, in line with international law. I also note Under- Secretary-General Feltman's recommendations today, including on the much-needed reconciliation efforts in northern Rakhine. The implementation of the recommendations set out in the report of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State is needed without delay.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

5. “It is unacceptable that humanitarian access in northern Rakhine is insufficient and still severely limited. Restoring peace and stability and ensuring full humanitarian access, as well as addressing the root causes of the crisis, will require real change in Rakhine state. Only then will the conditions exist for those who fled to return in a safe, dignified and voluntary manner. The people who decide to return should be able to do so to their places of origin. That requires the establishment of a credible verification mechanism. The creation of camps for internally displaced persons or camp-like conditions is unacceptable. We take note of the arrangement reached between the Governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh regarding the voluntary repatriation of refugees.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

6. “It is important that the facts and circumstances on the ground be fully established. The fact-finding mission mandated by the Human Rights Council is an important resource in that regard, and we urge the Government of Myanmar to provide it with full access. We have fully supported the Secretary-General's efforts to resolve the crisis in Rakhine state. After listening to Under-Secretary-General Feltman's comprehensive briefing today, it is clear that the three areas requiring urgent action identified by the Secretary-General when he briefed the Council on 28 September (see S/PV.8060) remain relevant and urgent. Ofimmediate concern is the need to ensure that assistance reaches the estimated 865,000 people who need it inside Rakhine state and elsewhere in Myanmar.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

7. “From the camps outside Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh, Minister Wallstrom was able to hear first-hand accounts, not only of the enormity of the humanitarian crisis but also of the horrific violence and abuse, including sexual and gender-based violence against the Rohingyas by Myanmar's armed forces. Ms. Patten's graphic briefing today and numerous reports, including from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, clearly illustrates the seriousness and horrific nature of those crimes. The Minister was particularly struck by the precarious situation of children and young people caught up in the crisis. Numerous reports of systematic, widespread and coordinated acts of violence strongly indicate that crimes against humanity have been committed.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

8. “Hundreds of people continue to cross the border into Bangladesh every day, having brought the number of refugees to well over 620,000, as we have heard. Reports of ongoing trafficking in human beings, including children, are extremely worrisome. The risk of radicalization in the camps is also a real concern. There are clear implications for regional peace and stability. It is essential that our attention not wane. Sweden's Foreign Minister, Margot Wallstrom, recently visited Bangladesh and Myanmar. While there, she engaged with the leaders of both countries. She also met with leaders from the region to hear their perspectives, and used the opportunity to convey the messages of the Council.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

9. “I thank you, Mr.President, for convening today's meeting. I also thank Mr. Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and Ms. Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, for their engagement, briefings and appeal to act. We recognize the commitments made by the Government of Myanmar since the adoption of the presidential statement S/PRST/20l7/22, on 6 November, but urgent action is now required to implement those commitments and achieve real change on the ground. The support and continued engagement of the international community and the United Nations system, including the Security Council, remain important. The crisis is far from over.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

10. “Sweden encourages the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to cooperate with the international community and to engage constructively with the United Nations system, including the Office ofthe High Commissioner for Human Rights. The Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea must realize that its system of repression cannot survive indefinitely. People will always find ways to evade it, gain access to information and even escape. History has shown us that the human spirit will eventually triumph. The same will one day be true for the people of North Korea.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

11. “Our embassy in Pyongyang has been in regular contact with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea authorities and humanitarian organizations. We understand that the ability of those organizations' ability to provide much-needed assistance has been reduced. Other reports have confirmed those worrying findings. We remind the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea of its obligation to provide to humanitarian organizations the access they need to perform their work. It is of the utmost importance that the humanitarian exemptions provided for under the sanctions are upheld, as underlined by the Secretary- General through Assistant Secretary-General Jenca today. Today's meeting of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) is an important opportunity to discuss these issues further.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

12. “The Council has previously expressed its regret that the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea diverts critical resources into expensive weapons programmes despite the fact that the humanitarian needs in the country remain enormous - not least as regards food security - as we heard this morning. The responsibility to protect and uphold the well-being of its people indisputably falls on the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The humanitarian crisis is a manifestation of its disregard for the human rights of its people. Sweden and other parts of the international community continue to provide life-saving assistance. But more is needed, including support for the United Nations' humanitarian appeal for the country, which remains severely underfunded.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

13. “We welcome the important work carried out by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Seoul and the work of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and strongly urge the Government to grant the Special Rapporteur and other mandate-holders full, free and unimpeded access to the country. In that respect, we welcome the visit of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as a step in the right direction.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

14. “We welcome the report of the group of independent experts on accountability for human rights violations in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and its recommendations. We further welcome the steps identified by the group that can be taken immediately to contribute to a comprehensive approach towards accountability in the country. Despite the time that has passed since the release of the report of the commission of inquiry on human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in 2014 (A/HRC/25/63), the relevance and urgency of the Commission's recommendations have not diminished, and need to be implemented.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

15. “It also includes a lack of the right to food and the right to health, leading to severe hunger and malnutrition, which is hitting women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons disproportionally hard. Sweden notes the importance of the issue of international abductions and remains very concerned at the lack of positive action by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on returning abducted Japanese and other nationals. We must make every effort to end impunity, seek accountability and secure truth and justice for all victims. Any attempt to achieve lasting peace and stability demands justice and redress for the victims of human rights Violations in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

16. “However, the reports of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, successive reports by the Secretary-General and other information, including from civil society organizations, are all consistent in describing the very serious human rights situation in the country. The list of violations is long, and the violations are systematic, widespread and gross. Violations cut across all areas of human rights, including civil and political as well as economic, social and cultural rights. The list includes reports and witness testimonies of public as well as extrajudicial, summary and arbitrary executions; torture, rape and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence; and systematic violations of the freedoms of thought, expression and religion.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

17. “In today's Democratic People's Republic of Korea, its leadership's pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles is built on the back of an unparalleled system of repression directed towards ordinary North Koreans. The links between a lack of respect for human rights, humanitarian crisis, and the threat to international peace and security is clear. Conversely, respect for human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea would not only contribute to the well-being and dignity of the people of the country, but also promote security and stability in the region and beyond. It is very difficult to obtain comprehensive information about the human rights situation in the country.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

18. “I should like to begin by thanking Mr. Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Mr. Miroslav Jenea, the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for their very powerful interventions today. We welcome the discussion today in the Council on the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Serious human rights violations, such as those described by the briefers should also be seen in the broader context. A lack of respect for the human rights ofone's own people is a signpost to a wider disregard for the international norms and standards that form the basis of our international community.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

19. “In 2014 Sweden decided to recognize the State of Palestine as a logical consequence of our support for the two-State solution. For decades, the United States has played a key role in the quest for peace in the Middle East. We note the stated intention of the United States Administration to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to facilitate a peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians. Words must now be followed by deeds and ideas by proposals. We encourage the United States to follow up its statement with action towards the two- State solution. Now is the time to move forward with a detailed peace plan that enables the State of Israel and the State of Palestine to live side by side in peace and security, with Jerusalem as the future capital of both States. The Council also has a responsibility.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

20. “We should not forget the strong ties to Jerusalem of both Israelis and Palestinians, and that approximately 40 per cent of the inhabitants of Jerusalem are Palestinians. Thirdly, despite its stated intention to the contrary, it risks prejudging the outcome of negotiations on final-status issues, such as Jerusalem, and therefore threatens prospects for peace itself. As the Secretary- General has stated repeatedly, there is no alternative to the two-State solution and no plan B. Yet that vision is threatened now more than ever before. Sweden has a long-standing and firm commitment to the two-State solution. Seventy years ago, Sweden was one of 33 States Members of the United Nations that voted in favour of General Assembly resolution 181 (II), which paved the way for the establishment of the State of Israel.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

21. “However, it does not affect the position of Sweden, the European Union or the wider international community, which, up to now, has been in line with international consensus on the status of Jerusalem. Secondly, it is fuelling tensions and increasing instability in an already volatile and turbulent region. The question of Jerusalem has an impact far beyond the region - and there are already strong reactions to that decision around the globe. Clashes yesterday and today have already resulted in more than 100 people injured. We call on all parties to maintain calm, show restraint and refrain from violence. The conflict must not be turned into a religious one. Jerusalem is a holy city for the three Abrahamic religions. Now more than ever, we need respect, tolerance and dialogue to prevail over division and antagonism.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

22. “It was only one year ago that the Council again stated that "it will not recognize any changes to the 4 June 1967 lines, including with regard to Jerusalem, other than those agreed by the parties through negotiations" (resolution 2334 (2016), para. 2). The European Union (EU) has a clear position on Jerusalem, which explains why all EU member States on the Council were united in requesting today's meeting. We consider Jerusalem to be the future capital of two States. We have never recognized Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem, and we therefore consider it to be part of occupied territory. As I stated, we believe that the future status of Jerusalem can be resolved only through negotiations. The statement made by the President of the United States is at variance with the plea of many friends of the United States and Israel.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

23. “Jerusalem is a final-status issue, and can therefore be resolved only through negotiations agreed upon between the parties. In 1947, the United Nations attributed to Jerusalem a special legal and political status as corpus separatum. In 1980, when Israel attempted to declare Jerusalem its capital, the Council stated, in resolution 478 (1980), that it was a violation of international law. Furthermore, the Council declared that attempts to change the character and status of Jerusalem were null and void, and called upon all States to accept that decision, as well as to withdraw their missions from Jerusalem. Until now, all States have abided by the Council's call.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

24. “I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's emergency meeting. I also thank Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his very clear briefing. We requested today's meeting, together with seven other members of the Security Council - Bolivia, Egypt, France, Italy, Senegal, the United Kingdom and Uruguay. Sweden took that step in anticipation of the repercussions that the statement made by United States President Donald Trump with regard to Jerusalem on 6 December would have. We clearly disagree with the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and with the plan for a move of the United States Embassy to Jerusalem for number of reasons, which I will now outline. First, it contradicts international law and Security Council resolutions.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

25. “Therefore we ask that informal consultations be convened immediately following this meeting to ensure that we are absolutely convinced that we have exhausted every avenue and every effort before the mandate of the JIM. expires later tonight.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8107 (2017) · source

26. “I will be brief. In my grief, I do not need to repeat what I said in the Chamber yesterday (see S/PV.8105) about the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) and the importance of maintaining it. We appreciate the efforts made by you, Mr. President, and other partners in trying your very best to extend the mandate of the JIM. We deeply regret that again this was not possible. We believe that we all as, members of the Council, have the responsibility to do everything possible to ensure accountability for the use of chemical weapons and that there is no further proliferation of such weapons.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8107 (2017) · source

27. “The new types of complex security Challenges facing the Mediterranean region are by no means unique. They are being replicated in different regions throughout the world. Responding will require us to work together, with the whole of the United Nations system supporting national and regional efforts with a range of flexible, integrated and innovative tools. Only by joint action can we respond to those overlapping challenges and ensure a better future for all.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

28. “Finally, in order to adopt an approach that is truly comprehensive, we need true partnerships among States, regional organizations and among people. We are very encouraged by the ever-increasing cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations and we support, as others have said, the Group or Five for the Sahel in all its efforts. The European Union has a key role to play in promoting security and prosperity inside and outside the borders of the Union. The upcoming African Union-European Union Summit in Abidjan at the end of this month provides an important opportunity to strengthen crucial partnerships, with a timely focus on regional investment in youth. Situated at the intersection of three continents, the Mediterranean has acted throughout history as a melting pot for culture, trade and people.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

29. “That includes addressing youth unemployment, social exclusion and inequality; respect for, and enjoyment of, human rights, including freedom of expression and of assembly; creating economic opportunities and a society built on the rule of law; and sustainable growth - just as you stressed, Mr. President. Above all, we need to see dedicated and determined implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which, with its aim to leave no one behind, in itself constitutes a powerful tool for prevention. There are established links between gender inequality, political instability and underdevelopment. For that reason, the full and effective participation of women in decision-making at all levels is necessary in order to create stability and achieve sustainable development in the region.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

30. “That includes identifying and responding to the risks of instability and insecurity arising from the interaction of climate change and social, economic and political factors. The Council has already recognized the adverse effects of climate change on stability in the Lake Chad region, and called for adequate risk assessments, risk-management strategies and early-warning mechanisms. The Council must remain alert to those issues. Fourthly, we know that many of the challenges facing the Mediterranean region originate in chronic underdevelopment, poverty, human rights violations and abuses, weak governance and a lack of opportunities. Hence, any long-term strategy needs to tackle those issues as a matter of priority.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

31. “Building on the sustaining peace agenda, the Security Council and the United Nations system as a whole must be more effective in addressing conflicts in the Mediterranean and neighbouring regions early on, including by enhancing analysis, understanding of root causes and information sharing. The Council needs to draw upon more integrated analysis from the entire United Nations system in order for it to effectively assess, address, prevent and respond to conflicts and threats to international peace and security. I very much believe that the reform effort of the Secretary-General is meant precisely to improve that part of our work. Thirdly, we need to expand our ability to manage long-term structural risks.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

32. “We are particularly concerned about the current situation for refugees and migrants in parts of the Mediterranean region. The Secretary-General has very often f and I think very rightly - spoken about the need to enhance the dignity of refugees. And he has often stressed the need to re-establish the integrity of the refugee-protection regime. All States must comply with the international human rights and refugee frameworks, particularly when it comes to detention. As I said in this Chamber only yesterday (see S/PV.8104), the situation in Libya is unacceptable in that regard, and further efforts are needed to ensure that international standards are met. Secondly, our overarching focus must be on sustaining peace and preventing conflicts from emerging in the first place, or when they do, responding and resolving them quickly.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

33. “Today marks a welcome opportunity for the Council to zoom out and to take a broader perspective in order to discuss the root causes of security challenges in the Mediterranean region and how to address them. With that in mind, I want to make five brief points. First, the most vulnerable within society are hit hardest when factors such as instability, underdevelopment and terrorism combine. It is essential that we continue to respond to the needs of those people in the short and medium term. That includes providing lifesaving humanitarian assistance, while at the same time building the resilience of individuals and communities against future shocks. It also means responding to the needs of those displaced as a result of poverty, conflict and insecurity, whose human rights must be upheld.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

34. “Likewise, we are also recognizing that modern conflicts are being driven not by one issue, but are a function of how different drivers - such as poverty, inequality and climate change, to name a few - interact with one another, and of the cumulative impact on individuals and societies. It is clear, therefore, that our responses must follow a similar logic if we are to be effective. We must meet people's present needs based on their realities, while at the same time building resilience and investing in peaceful societies. Protecting human dignity and human rights is not only the surest way to prevent conflict, but also the foundation for building peaceful, prosperous and sustainable societies.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

35. “They include conflict, terrorism, violent extremism, multidimensional poverty, climate change, forced displacement, organized crime and political instability. They are all transboundary in nature. Overcoming them requires comprehensive approaches, regional perspectives and new partnerships at all levels. This is not the type of discussion we normally have in the Security Council. Most days we meet to discuss one report, one country, one conflict. Yet it is becoming more and more evident that most of today's conflicts do not exist in a vacuum, within neatly defined borders.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

36. “It is really humbling to speak in this debate after the briefing, as always stimulating, by the Secretary-General, and now by the representatives of Italy and Egypt, two prominent Mediterranean countries. I want to thank you, Mr. President, as well as Italy, for initiating this discussion. As the Secretary- General clearly articulated, the security challenges in the Mediterranean region are the consequence of a confluence of factors at play in the immediate region and beyond. Today, perhaps more than ever, the prosperity, stability and security of the peoples of the Mediterranean region and their neighbours are bound together by challenges that are interlinked and mutually reinforcing.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

37. “It is our assessment that there should be room to reach compromise. The JIM. was set up by the Council with a very clear objective. That objective remains. Renewing the JIM's mandate should be possible, but it can be achieved only if the Council unites. We believe that all efforts to reach agreement must continue. We will support all serious and genuine attempts to renew the JIM's mandate. We will continue to engage to find a way forward.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source

38. “The sarin attack in Lataminah on 30 March, cited in the most recent report of the Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic (S/2017/931), is a case in point. It is our duty as members of the Council to do what we can to enable all of those attacks to be investigated, and to hold those responsible to account. Chemical weapons use is illegal; it constitutes a threat to international peace and security and can amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. There can be no impunity for such crimes. Thirdly, we believe that the JIM. has an important deterrent effect. The risks of new chemical weapons attacks in Syria might increase on our watch if we do not renew the JIM. We have listened carefully to all arguments made by members of the Council over the past few weeks.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source

39. “The Joint Investigative Mechanism and its objective, impartial and independent investigations have our full support. We have confidence in its professionalism, technical expertise and comprehensive forensic analysis. We have provided technical expertise and financial support. The mandate of the JIM. must urgently be extended for the following well-known reasons. First, the JIM. plays a critical role in protecting the international disarmament and non-proliferation architecture, as the French Ambassador just stated. Secondly, there are still some 60 cases of alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria being examined by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons that could be referred to the JIM.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source

40. “Today's meeting is indeed a regrettable one. I hope that the victims of chemical weapons attacks have not been watching our debate so far, and, in particular, the vote on today's draft resolution, which we strongly supported. I must say that it is highly regrettable that the Council has again failed to unite behind an extension of the mandate of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons- United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM). Many commendable efforts have been made, in particular in the past few days to make that happen. The Mechanism was unanimously set up by the Security Council and with a clear objective. That objective remains; so too does opposition. Nonetheless, allow me to reiterate a few points. We unequivocally and in the strongest terms condemn the repeated use of chemical weapons in Syria.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source

41. “It is essential that all Libyan stakeholders engage constructively and for the good of the Libyan people and that the Council and the wider international community come together in support of those efforts.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

42. “That was significant, and we share his grave concerns, which others here today have echoed, about the suffering of migrants and refugees and about the conditions in detention facilities. Clearly, further efforts are needed to turn them into open-transit centres that meet international standards. Support is also needed for the important work being carried out in Libya by the International Organization for Migration and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and to find sustainable alternatives to detention, especially for vulnerable groups. In conclusion, as all the speakers before me have stressed, we must now seize the window of opportunity that exists to advance the political process in Libya and lay the foundations for long-term peace and stability.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

43. “Summary executions, kidnappings, torture, rape and other forms of sexual abuse must stop and be investigated, and those responsible must be brought to justice. In the absence of accountability, those crimes also contribute to a dangerous spiral of revenge and retaliation that threatens the promise of peace in Libya. I thank Mr. Salame for stressing those issues today, and we encourage the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to step up its human rights monitoring. I also took careful note of his thoughts on how justice can be improved, including through international joint mechanisms. We welcomed the first visit to Libya by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in October.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

44. “Going forward, we emphasize the critical importance of women's representation and full and equal participation in each step of the process, and of ensuring that upcoming committee gatherings, as well as the national conference, will provide opportunities for their concerns to be addressed, including with regard to security and mobility. We took careful note of Mr. Salame's pertinent observations on the depletion of funds and the management, or perhaps mismanagement, of Libyan assets. Like him, we are deeply concerned about the widespread abuses and violations of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law being perpetrated by all sides, from Derna and Al-Abyar in the East to Warshefana in the West, almost always with complete impunity.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

45. “The Secretary-General's vision for a reinvigorated and long-term United Nations approach has provided a blueprint for our concerted action. Mr. Salame' can count on our continued and full support for his efforts to implement the action plan for Libya. We will continue to support efforts to amend the Libyan Political Agreement, which is the only viable framework for the transitional period into 2018, and to agree on a reformed Presidency Council, with a View to preparing for elections and promoting national reconciliation. To that end, we welcome the proposed next steps that Mr. Salame outlined for us today and, as others have, we call on all the parties to engage constructively with him in that process. We welcome the participation of women in the drafting committee sessions in Tunis.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

46. “I thank you, Mr. President, for your presence here this morning and for presiding over this important meeting, which is very much appreciated. I also thank Special Representative Salame for his valuable and informative briefing and, even more importantly, for his commitment and that of the Secretary-General to actively leading as well as coordinating the international community's efforts in support of peace and security in Libya. I also want to acknowledge the presence of Mr. Mohamed Siala, Libya's Minister for Foreign Affairs, and to thank him for being here today. I look forward to hearing his statement later on. We have consistently advocated for the United Nations to play the leading role in the mediation and support efforts in Libya.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

47. “Finally, on 10 November, the Committee convened informal consultations jointly with the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan on the subject of the presence and activities of Darfuri armed groups in Libya and South Sudan. That was an initiative of the Chair of the 1591 Committee following his visit to the Sudan in May 2017. During the discussion, the Panels of Experts assisting the three Committees shared their findings on the illicit cross-border activities of the Darfuri armed groups, including fighting as mercenaries for different sides in Libya, engaging in actions that violated the arms embargo in relation to Libya, and participating in or facilitating fuel smuggling and migrant trafficking in Libya.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

48. “There was no agreement on the Committee on follow- up action with regard to recommendation 5 contained in the final report of the Panel of Experts (S/2017/466), which relates to the arms embargo. With regard to the assets freeze, the Committee sought further clarification on an exemption request, submitted by Switzerland pursuant to paragraph 19 (b) ofresolution 1970 (2011). The Committee also continued its consideration of an exemption request submitted by Canada, without reference to any specific exemption provision. The Committee is also considering technical updates to its guidelines for the conduct of its work. The previous time such an exercise was undertaken was in October 2011.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

49. “As the Council will recall, the vessels were included on the sanctions list for attempting to illicitly export gasoil from Libya. During the reporting period, the Committee also responded to a request for guidance from Egypt on the scope of the measures contained in paragraphs 10 (a) and 10 (b) of resolution 2146 (2014), as they relate to vessels transiting the Suez Canal. With respect to the arms embargo, the Committee approved two requests for exemption, submitted under paragraph 9 (c) ofresolution 1970 (2011). Those requests came from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Netherlands, respectively. The Committee also received, and did not object to, a notification submitted under paragraph 13 (b) of resolution 1970 (2011) from UNSMIL, and received two post-delivery notifications from the Mission.”

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50. “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 the same resolution. The report covers the period from 29 August to 16 November 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 note that, based on the requests of the Libyan Government, on 20 and 31 October, respectively, the Committee renewed the listings of the Capricorn and the Lynn S vessels for a further period of 90 days each. Pursuant to information received from the Panel of Experts on Libya, the Committee also updated the most recently known locations of those vessels on its sanctions list.”

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