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“In that light, we remain interested in receiving Special Representative Tanin's views on possible prospects of further downsizing the Mission's structure, size and tasks, as well as the possibility of adjusting the reporting and briefing period from three to six months, which is something we would support.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“The United Nations and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo have made an invaluable contribution to the progress made in Kosovo since the end of the conflict. Building on that progress to establish a truly peaceful and prosperous Kosovo, including by engaging women and youth, will require the constant vigilance and unwavering commitment by all political leaders. The EU integration process, including through the support of European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, provides the framework to deal with remaining challenges. By continuing to work towards Kosovo's European perspective, Kosovo's leaders can deliver on the expectations of their people for a better future.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“It is essential that the status issue does not hamper Kosovo's European perspective or prevent its membership in international organizations. We welcome the resumption of the EU-faci1itated dialogue, which provides an important contribution to the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia. Pristina and Belgrade must now intensify efforts to implement their respective parts of the agreements reached. In that regard, we welcome the recent integration of Serb judges into the Kosovo justice system as a most positive development. It is critical that parallel structures in Serb-majority areas be dismantled, and that the association/community of Serb-majority municipalities be established in a way that strengthens links between Kosovo-Serb citizens and the Pristina Government, and increases public trust in dialogue.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“We deem positive the fact that the first round of the municipal and mayoral elections in October was genuinely competitive and peaceful in most parts of Kosovo. However, we regret that there were cases of threatening behaviour and intimidation in certain Serb- majority municipalities in the run-up to the elections. The future of both Serbia and Kosovo lies within the European Union (EU). In order to achieve their European perspective, the normalization of relations between the two countries is essential. Regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations are pivotal for a stable, peaceful and prosperous Western Balkans. In that regard, it is crucial that all political leaders in the region refrain from provocative actions and statements.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“I want to start by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Tanin, for his briefing and also express appreciation for the interventions this morning by First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Daeic', as well as by Ambassador Citaku. We welcome the formation, since the Council last considered this agenda item, of a new government in Kosovo. We now encourage all political actors, both inside and outside of the government, to engage in constructive dialogue and to continue implementation of the reforms necessary to strengthen the rule of law and the fight against corruption and to stimulate Kosovo's economic development and create employment opportunities.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“It is essential to ensure that Eritrea cooperates with the Committee and the Monitoring Group so that this encouraging assessment can be verified once and for all. Based on that, the Council can initiate a review of the sanctions regime. The current situation concerning several border issues continues to jeopardize regional stability and obstruct regional cooperation and development. As the resolution makes clear, all Member States in the region have a responsibility to refrain from destabilizing acts and to work towards peace and prosperity in the Horn of Africa.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“The international community and the Somali people must stay the course in maintaining their momentum and building on what has been achieved. With regard to Eritrea, it is the Council's job to continually assess whether its measures are achieving its objectives. Sanctions are not an end in themselves, but a means to an end. We welcome the fact that in the resolution, the Council clearly states its readiness to regularly review the measures on Eritrea, as that country takes steps to deepen its cooperation with the Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea, and with the international community as a whole. We take due note of the fact that the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea, in consecutive reports, has found no evidence of Eritrean support for Al-Shabaab.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“Sweden welcomes the Council's adoption this morning of resolution 2385 (2017), although we regret that we were unable to reach consensus on it. We supported it because we believe that it is important to continue backing the wider effort to bring peace, stability and prosperity to the Horn of Africa, as well as to address challenges and disputes in the region. With regard to Somalia, the sanctions regime continues to play a critical role in supporting the international effort to defeat Al-Shabaab by blocking flows of illicit arms and preventing it from raising funds. Our continued strong support to the Somali peace- and State-building process is crucial if we are not to imperil the political and security gains already made. There is still a long road ahead for Somalia, with many important tasks remaining.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“We will continue to do our utmost over the coming weeks to seek to ensure the continuation of the JIM and the protection of its autonomous mandate. We will support all serious and genuine initiatives that aim to achieve that objective, and we stand ready to help in facilitating efforts to find a way forward in the Council. The Syrian people, who have been suffering for more than six years of conflict, deserve no less from us.”
2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source
“Today's vote is a temporary setback, but it does not signal the end of the JIM. and its mandate. (spoke in French) Now is not the time to sit back. (spoke in English) There are some 60 cases of alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria that are currently being examined by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, which could later be referred to the JIM. One can also not exclude the possibility of new attacks. If the JIM. did not already exist, we would simply have to invent it. Now is the time for the Council to roll up its sleeves, come back together and speak with one voice in support of the JIM. and accountability for the use of chemical weapons in Syria. That will demand good-faith negotiations on the part of everyone, but it is not impossible.”
2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source
“It is highly regrettable that the Council was unable to unite behind a technical extension of the mandate of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigate Mechanism (JIM), and that the draft resolution (S/2017/884) before us was not adopted. Sweden condemns in the strongest terms the repeated use of chemical weapons in Syria. We offer our full support for the JIM. and its objective, impartial and independent investigations. There must be no impunity for those responsible for chemical weapons attacks. The JIM, which was unanimously set up by the Council, plays a critical role in protecting the international disarmament and non-proliferation architecture. Its important work must continue. The JIM's mandate expires in less than a month and a timely renewal remains essential.”
2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source
“Next month marks the seventieth anniversary of the adoption of General Assembly resolution 181 (II), which recognized the two-State solution. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has lasted far too long. Countless Palestinians and Israelis have lost their lives. Fortunately, fatalities on both sides are at lower levels so far this year; however, a few weeks ago an attack in a settlement in the occupied West Bank led to three Israeli fatalities. Sweden unequivocally condemns this attack and all other acts of violence. The international community must do everything in its power to realize the two-State solution. The peoples of Israel and Palestine deserve no less.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“In the context of achieving a two-State solution, we would like to recall that resolution 2334 (2016) "Calls upon all States to distinguish, in their relevant dealings, between the territory of the State of Israel and the territories occupied since 1967" (resolution 2334 (2016), para. 5). In line with this, the European Union has a policy regarding settlement products. Furthermore, all agreements between the State of Israel and the European Union must explicitly indicate their inapplicability to the occupied territories. This policy does not constitute a boycott of Israel. We hope that the United Nations will be able to report on developments regarding this in the next reporting period related to the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016).”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“Settlements are resulting in the gradual fragmentation of the West Bank and have a negative impact on Palestinians' enjoyment of human rights, including freedom of movement, thereby severely impeding the right to education, health, work and family life. Our position and that of the European Union remains clear. We strongly oppose Israel's illegal settlement policy. Settlements dangerously threaten the viability of the two-State solution and destroy hopes for peace. This is why we condemn these Israeli decisions and we urge the Israeli Government to reverse them.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“We reiterate that settlements constitute a flagrant violation of international law and are contrary to numerous Security Council resolutions, including 2334 (2016). The Israeli Government announced yesterday, and even today, decisions to advance thousands of settlement units, including in East Jerusalem and Area C, deep inside the occupied West Bank. The fact that two days ago - for the first time in 15 years - the Israeli authorities issued permits for 31 new settlement units in the Palestinian city of Hebron is of particular concern. This represents a new, deeply worrying trend in a place where tensions are already running high.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“We also underline the need for unimpeded humanitarian access, as well as access for all international donors, to Gaza. My country is the sixth biggest donor to Palestine, including Gaza, in order to support the Strip's growth and stability, both within the European Union framework and through our own development cooperation, with between $40 and $50 million per year. Last month, we heard from Special Coordinator Mladenov that "Israel's illegal settlement activities have continued at a high rate - a consistent pattern over the course of this year" (S/PV8054, p. 2). More than 10,000 settlement units have been announced so far this year, which is more than twice as many as during the whole of 2016.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“We encourage all parties to seize this opportunity and to fully implement agreed provisions in order to reunite Gaza and the West Bank. The people of Gaza have lived in intolerable conditions for far too long. The population continues to suffer from the impact of only having electricity for a couple of hours per day and a lack of access to basic services, including water and sanitation, as we have just heard this morning. The return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza should swiftly lead to actions that improve the grave humanitarian situation. In addition, an immediate end to the Israeli policy of closure and a full opening of the crossings, in line with resolution 1860 (2009), are needed, while addressing Israel's legitimate security concerns.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the efforts by the United States to achieve a return to meaningful negotiations, based on the relevant United Nations resolutions, international law and prior agreements. That is the only path towards realizing a two-State solution, ending the occupation and resolving all final-status issues. A unified Palestinian leadership is critical for a return to meaningful negotiations. We therefore commend the efforts in recent weeks to further intra-Palestinian reconciliation. We welcome the agreement signed by Fatah and Hamas in Cairo on 12 October, as well as Egypt's crucial engagement in that regard. This is an important step in enabling the full return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“First, I would like to thank Mr. Miroslav Jenca for the useful briefing this morning. I would also like to thank the observer of Palestine and the representative of Israel for their participation and contributions here today. Sweden aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later today by the observer of the European Union, including with regard to the Iran nuclear deal. Recent months have been extremely busy for the Security Council. However, despite the proliferation of new and re-emerging crises, we must also maintain our commitment to resolving one of the longest-standing conflicts on our agenda: we must continue to seek an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by reviving the peace process.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“We will continue to contribute and do everything we can to ensure that United Nations peacekeeping can meet the challenges of the twenty-first century.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source
“To sum up, we believe that force generation can benefit from greater openness and transparency in the process, increased frankness and better strategic military and police advice from the Secretary-General to the Council, sequenced mandates with prioritized tasks and the use of enhanced new capabilities that reduce risks and improve performance. My country has a long tradition of participating in United Nations peace operations, with more than 80,000 Swedish women and men having taken part in them to date. From our very first group of military observers, who participated in the Golan Heights in 1948, to our current engagement in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, Sweden's commitment has remained firm.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source
“We firmly support new capabilities, such as the use of modern technology, qualified air assets and peacekeeping intelligence assets. They are key force multipliers that can improve performance and reduce casualties. Denying the development of that type of capability hampers United Nations forces' ability to protect themselves and civilians. Those capabilities, together with enhanced training and equipment, will enable us to become more agile and do a betterjob with less risk. In addition, reaching the goal of at least 15 per cent female observers and staff officers in the field will increase missions' effectiveness.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source
“We commend the Secretary-General for his leadership on the issue, including the event on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse held during the high- level week. As requested in resolution 2272 (2016), we must be prepared to replace military units and formed police units when the appropriate steps to investigate allegations have not been taken. We are deeply concerned about the increasing risks that our Blue Helmets face in difficult and complex environments. The Council, together with the troop- and police-contributing countries, has a responsibility to ensure that the commanders and troops that we send into the field have all the tools they need to protect both the communities they serve and themselves.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source
“However, we should do more to realize the full potential for interaction between contributing countries and the Secretariat, thereby enabling the Secretary-General to provide the Council with in-depth and strategic military and police advice. For that reason, we need more predictable, uniform and coherent processes for triangular cooperation and dialogue. The additional TCC meeting on MINUSMA in January led to a more open process, which has contributed to the Secretariat's new and welcome approach to mission-specific strategic force generation. That resulted in the MINUSMA force generation conference in May. We truly believe that this format can strengthen the force generation process. As we all agree, troop-and police-contributing countries must fully adhere to the United Nations zero- tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source
“Another is multinational training teams with the ability to train personnel in United Nations mission headquarters in the field so as to improve cohesive command and control. We welcome resolution 2378 (2017) and look forward to the Secretary-General's recommendations on a mechanism to fill existing gaps in terms of force generation, including through effective and efficient training and capacity-building. Contributing countries have a responsibility to ensure that peacekeepers are properly prepared, trained and equipped to meet the challenges they will face in the field. Troop-contributing countries' meetings related to the mandates of peace operations are important.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source
“As many colleagues have already said, improving the Council's ability to give dynamic and strategic mission mandates will demand greater frankness in the manner in which the Secretary-General reports to it and presents options for its consideration. A stronger common understanding of operational needs, shared with troop- and police-contributing countries during the force generation process, will also make it possible for smaller contributing countries to join together to provide the United Nations with unique capabilities. One example of that is the contribution by my country, together with Norway, Portugal, Denmark and Belgium, of C-l30 air transportation for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source
“To achieve that, we must empower those on the ground and strengthen leadership capacity, as the Secretary-General proposes. Operational plans based on clear and measurable objectives, accompanied by benchmarks for follow- up and reporting back to the Security Council, should guide integrated mission planning and leadership. The inclusion of operational criteria for success can help to sequence the campaign plan and thereby mitigate capability shortfalls. All of the above require informed analysis from the Secretariat, including sound, strategic military and police advice, based on troop-to-task analysis.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source
“It is important to keep in mind that reform and efficiency are not primarily budgetary questions. They are about delivering better with the resources available. Efficiency should be measured in deliverables, the criteria for success and the performance indicators on how well we keep the peace and protect those who need protection. Mandates that are more realistic, prioritized and flexible, and better tailored to their context, will increase the potential for a successful outcome. There must be opportunities to make course corrections and adjust when things are not working. That requires frank input from across the system and from troop- and police-contributing countries. Flexibility will ensure that operations are tailored to the specific challenges on the ground.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source
“For us, the Secretary-General's proposal for reform of the peace and security architecture aims to create a better framework for more effective United Nations peace and security efforts. It is vital that we give him our full support and stand united behind him in that endeavour. Among other things, his proposal seeks to strengthen the link between political strategies and operations. That is a prerequisite for success and must remain our point of departure when we consider how best to configure peace operations. It is essential to ensure that peacekeeping operations have the capabilities they need from the start. We must also continue to explore concrete options for more sustainable and predictable financing for all Security Council-mandated peace operations, including through assessed contributions.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing and the representative of Canada for his update on the upcoming Defence Ministerial Meeting in Vancouver and for hosting it. I would especially like to commend and thank Bangladesh for its contribution today. The input of Bangladesh, as a major troop-contributing country (TCC), is very important. I would also like to take this opportunity to express our condolences to Bangladesh for its recent loss of peacekeepers in Mali just a few days ago. Let me begin by paying tribute to all the men and women who have served in United Nations peace operations. Their commitment and dedication have saved countless lives. Many have lost their lives in the service of the United Nations and, as others have said, we owe them a huge debt of gratitude.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source
“In this instance, that means making sure that the mandate to verify the ceasefire agreement with the ELN is realistic, including with regard to allocating the right resources. It also means making sure that the United Nations Verification Mission can live up to the mandate to carry out the additional task of verifying the ELN ceasefire agreement without affecting the implementation of its previously mandated tasks under resolution 2366 (2017). We look forward to the Secretary-General's report, expected on 8 December, which will give us the opportunity to review the situation in order to ensure that the resource allocation is realistic and that the mandate is up to date.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8063 (2017) · source
“We are happy to see that the Security Council could once again show its unity and strong support for the peace process in Colombia by quickly adopting a resolution that approves the recommendations of the Secretary-General to verify the ceasefire between the Government of Colombia and the Ej e'rcito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) - a ceasefire that once again shows the commitment of Colombia to moving forward, building on the momentum of last year. We want to praise the courage and leadership of the Colombian Government in that regard. In our discussions as a Council, we repeatedly say that mandates must be clear, realistic and up to date, and that we must allocate the necessary resources for missions to deliver on those mandates.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8063 (2017) · source
“We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2381 (2017) this afternoon. We commend the strong commitment of the parties in Colombia to peace. It is important that the Council stand with them. The United Nations Mission in Colombia has played an important role in supporting the peace process. We would like to thank the Mission and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jean Arnault for their excellent work. We would also like to thank the Special Representative for the efforts of the Mission on the inclusion and participation of women and we trust that this will be continued in the second mission.”
2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8063 (2017) · source
“We urge the Government of Myanmar to take this opportunity to bring an end to the conflict once and for all, allowing the country to move forward with its important development efforts and to continue its democratic transition with all communities in peace. It is important too that the Council remain seized and stand united in finding and helping a peaceful resolution to this crisis.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“The Government must work to counter narratives and rhetoric that seek to undermine the ability of the United Nations to do its work. Going forward, the United Nations also has the capacity and is ready to support the Government as it implements the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, led by Kofi Annan. It is now urgent to put an end to violence and to ensure immediate, full and safe humanitarian access. Safe and dignified return must be ensured as soon as the situation allows. At the same time, the decades- long cycle of violence and displacement suffered by the Rohingya people must be addressed. The report of the Advisory Commission provides the way forward.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“Those responsible for human rights abuses and violations, as well as other crimes, must be brought to justice. It is important that the facts and circumstances on the ground be fully established. The Government must therefore engage with the fact-finding mission of the Human Rights Council, and we urge the Government to provide access without delay. The international community stands ready to support the Government and people of Myanmar in their efforts to resolve the crisis in Rakhine state and to provide urgent humanitarian assistance. In that regard, we encourage the Government to cooperate with Bangladesh as well as to continue to engage with ASEAN. We also urge the Government to cooperate fully with the United Nations.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“People who decide to return must not be placed in camps or camp-like environments, which risk becoming long-term. We welcome the Government's commitment to implement the recommendations set out in the report of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State within the shortest time possible, and we urge it to do so without delay. Those recommendations provide a clear road map for addressing the root causes of this long-running crisis, most notably by addressing the situation of citizenship for the Rohingyas. Full implementation of the recommendations would deliver development and benefit all communities in Rakhine. Ending incitement, defusing intercommunal tension and rebuilding trust between the communities in Rakhine will be important in that regard.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“We note ongoing discussions with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) regarding the humanitarian response, and we also note and welcome the tireless efforts of the Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs. Ending the violence and ensuring access to all populations in need of humanitarian assistance is critical and urgent in order to save lives and prevent human suffering. However, that alone will not end the crisis. It is essential that the Government of Myanmar, with the support of the international community, now move swiftly to ensure that those who have fled the country can return to their places of origin in a safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable manner. Ensuring that refugees are registered in line with international standards will help facilitate that.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“We therefore call on Myanmar to ensure the immediate suspension of all military and security operations. All violence must end. The Government has the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of all communities without discrimination. Secondly, we urge the Government to grant immediate, full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to the United Nations and its partners in all areas, so that they can reach those in urgent need of life-saving assistance. The humanitarian actors are ready to respond. The assistance arrangements in northern Rakhine organized by the Red Cross Movement are insufficient to address the massive needs.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“My country has contributed significantly to efforts to increase the humanitarian response capacity in Bangladesh, and we call on others to do the same. The crisis in Rakhine state is complex and multidimensional. It requires a comprehensive and sustained response, with support from the international community. At the same time, in the light of the immediate needs of those displaced inside and outside the country, a number of issues now need to be addressed urgently. First, we note the statement by the Government of Myanmar that security operations in Rakhine ceased on 5 September. However, displacement has continued since then. The continuing reports of violence are deeply worrying, including reports of the burning of Rohingya villages and of violence against civilians.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“The level of displacement has led to a crisis described by High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi as the most urgent refugee emergency in the world today. Those arriving in Bangladesh have given horrific and heart-breaking accounts of unimaginable violence and abuse. Reports of sexual and gender-based violence are gravely worrying. In addition, large numbers of people, including non-Muslims, have been displaced within Rakhine. However, the total number of internally displaced people has not been established. Their level of need is unknown, owing to the lack of access. Let me take a moment here to pay tribute to the Government of Bangladesh for their hospitality and generosity to the refugees. I also thank the humanitarian agencies for their swift response.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, and I thank the Secretary-General for his very clear briefing and for his leadership in responding to the situation and the crisis in Myanmar. As Minister Margot Wallstrom said in the General Assembly last week (see A/72/PV.16), the situation in Myanmar is a haunting example of where the seeds of conflict have gone unresolved, with tragic consequences. Once again, we see the human cost of not investing enough in prevention. The crisis in Rakhine state, which has existed for decades, has dramatically escalated. The situation is now critical, with devastating humanitarian consequences, and there are clear implications for regional stability. Two thirds of the estimated Rohingya population in Rakhine state is now in Bangladesh.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“We encourage UNMISS to support women's full and active participation of in those processes and encourage the Secretary-General to continue to highlight both violence against women and the participation ofwomen in his reports. The suffering of South Sudan has gone on far too long, and we call on all stakeholders to end the conflict. The current efforts of IGAD and the African Union need our full support. The momentum must not be lost.”
2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source
“We commend UNMISS for its continuing efforts to protect civilians, but we are still very concerned about the allegations of violations and abuses of human rights and international humanitarian law, and regret the fact that UNMISS's ability to monitor and verify such violations and abuses, including sexual violence, is hindered by insecurity and restrictions on its freedom of movement. We stress the importance of establishing a Hybrid Court without delay and welcome the African Union efforts to finalize a memorandum of understanding with the Government towards that goal. It will be an important step towards combating impunity and hopefully a strong deterrent to atrocity crimes. With initiatives for peace in South Sudan moving forward, we should consider ways to strengthen the participation of women in the process.”
2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source
“That means standing by the provisions of the presidential statement (S/PRST/2017/4) that we adopted six months ago, including preparing for further measures if needed, in lockstep with the African Union Peace and Security Council. As we heard at last week's high-level meeting on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan, the situation for the people there continues to worsen, with more than half of the population in need of assistance. We call on the Government to facilitate the work of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and humanitarian organizations, and to ensure that relief workers are protected. In that regard, we welcome the deployment of the first company of the Regional Protection Force and expect that the outstanding issues regarding its full deployment will be resolved swiftly.”
2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source
“To that end, an immediate cessation of hostilities by all parties - the Government and armed groups alike - is paramount, not only to alleviate the suffering of civilians but to enable a meaningful and inclusive political process. Under the current circumstances, with massive displacement, elections cannot be held in a free, fair and inclusive manner. The Security Council must remain united in its support for intensified regional efforts. We must strive to bring the international community together so as to speak with one voice, as many have said here today and as the African Union Peace and Security Council communique calls for. As Council members, we must also live up to our own responsibilities by being prepared to follow through on our decisions.”
2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source
“We call for the swift convening of IGAD's high-level revitalization forum on South Sudan and urge that it be substantive. It represents a unique opportunity to bring all the stakeholders together, and we urge all parties to engage in the process in good faith. The steps outlined in the African Union Peace and Security Council communique of 20 September provide a road map for the way forward. We welcome the proposal to convene regular tripartite meetings between the United Nations Special Envoy, the AU High Representative and the IGAD Special Envoy as a way to ensure better coordination and impact. As we discussed in detail during our recent visit to Addis Ababa and with the African Union, only a political solution will end the crisis.”
2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative Shearer and President Mogae for their sobering reports on the situation in South Sudan. Like others, we are deeply concerned about this level of continued fighting. After four years of conflict, the civilian population continues to suffer from a lack on the part of the stakeholders of the political commitment and will needed to find a peaceful solution. But momentum is now building around regional efforts to end the conflict. We welcome the strong leadership shown by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU) and fully support the process for revitalizing the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, as was discussed at the IGAD Plus Plus meeting last week.”
2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source
“In line with the Secretary-General's approach, we have adjusted our policy and our very concrete support to focus more on conflict prevention and peacebuilding, including through mediation training for Afghan women. I would like to assure Afghanistan's Minister for Foreign Minister Affairs that, as the Afghan people enter this next phase in efforts towards peace, they can count on my country's continued support for State- and peacebuilding efforts towards a prosperous and peaceful Afghanistan.”
2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source
“In order to fulfil the important responsibility of the United Nations in Afghanistan, the UNAMA leadership and the United Nations country team should make full use of the review and fully implement its recommendations. They should do so in the spirit of the One United Nations initiative and the sustaining peace agenda by working in a coordinated fashion for peace, development, human rights and humanitarian assistance. Socioeconomic improvements and service delivery throughout the country continues to be critical to maintaining support and momentum for the peace process. Sweden's support to the people of Afghanistan has remained firm for over three decades.”
2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source