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1. “We remind all parties involved of their obligations under international humanitarian law. Civilian casualties are no longer seen as a consequence of this conflict. Civilians and civilian infrastructure such as medical facilities are targeted as objectives to gain military advantage, particularly by the regime side. Despite resolution 2286 (2016), there have been over 400 attacks on medical facilities since the conflict began, with 30 hospitals reportedly attacked in April alone. This fundamentally undermines international humanitarian law. It is now incumbent on the Council to intensify our efforts to halt this trend and to build on the consensus during Thursday's important debate that civilians in armed conflict must be protected.”

   2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source

2. “The only way to end this humanitarian crisis, of course, continues to be a political solution, and we urge everyone to intensify their efforts in support of the next round of talks in the United Nations-led Geneva process. On Thursday of last week, Mr. President, we gathered in this Chamber under your presidency to hold an open debate on the protection of civilians (see S/PV.7951). Many of us spoke about the situation in Syria, where, as the Secretary-General has said, there are no events in recent history that compare to the current protection crisis. We reiterate our concerns about the forced displacement of civilians to areas where there is a severe lack of protection for them. Any evacuation of civilians must be safe and voluntary, and to a place of their choosing.”

   2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source

3. “As a co-penholder, Sweden has continued to engage with all the relevant stakeholders and partners in order to seize this opportunity. Expectations for the guarantors to deliver on their commitments are high. We are also concerned about the fact that armed opposition groups, listed terrorist groups and Kurdish local administrations are increasing restrictions to access in Idlib and elsewhere. We urge those with influence on them to use it to bring a halt to that trend. I would also like to underline that increased humanitarian access, including in the de-escalation zones, is critical to sustaining the Astana process and improving the conditions for achieving results in Geneva.”

   2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source

4. “We also urge the Syrian authorities to grant permission for humanitarian agencies to use the road between Aleppo and Qamishli, which has opened up for commercial traffic. The Duma convoy shows that access can be achieved with Russia's active engagement. My key message today is that I urge the Astana guarantors' working group to prioritize implementing the humanitarian provisions of their memorandum. We call on them to initiate a dialogue with the United Nations and its partners as soon as possible to agree on streamlined access procedures for the four de-escalation zones. As we heard today, the United Nations is ready to engage and has the capacity to deliver. Ifhumanitarian agencies are granted unimpeded access to those zones they could reach all of the towns besieged by the regime except one, which would be a significant breakthrough.”

   2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source

5. “It is essential to ensure that de-escalation in one set ofzones does not result in an escalation in violence or the siege of other areas. One of the primary sources of suffering for those in besieged areas is a lack of access to even the most basic needs, such as food. Humanitarian access to areas besieged by the Syrian regime in April and May has been deplorable, as we just heard, with only one convoy, to Duma, getting through, and that despite the decrease in violence. It is clear that a systemic change in the approval process is needed and long overdue. We therefore renew the call we have made on several occations to Damascus to provide safe, unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access to all in need.”

   2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source

6. “A whole generation of Syrian children have had their childhood stolen from them. We commend the efforts of UNICEF and its partners in responding to their needs, and we emphasize the importance of helping them to access their right to education and the psychosocial support they need. The overall level ofinsecurity within Syria remains difficult to comprehend for those of us on the outside. The Syrian people continue to face danger and the threat of death every day. Every avenue must now be vigorously pursued to end the violence, and we therefore welcome the recent reduction in violence, mainly in the four de-escalation zones, as a result of the most recent meetings in Astana. We are nonetheless concerned about the military offensives being conducted outside those zones, primarily by the Syrian regime.”

   2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source

7. “I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General O'Brien for giving us a very clear and sombre picture of the situation on the ground, and for being very clear about the demands that he, as a humanitarian actor, is making, very legitimately. I would also like to pay tribute to the United Nations and to Mr. O'Brien's staff and partners, who are doing very admirable work on the ground in very challenging circumstances. I would also like to particularly thank him for bringing up the situation of the 6 million children in need in Syria. Children are being killed and maimed in indiscriminate attacks on a daily basis. They are callously targeted in the schools and hospitals where they seek shelter and, perhaps, a modicum of normality in their otherwise shattered lives.”

   2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source

8. “That is not in doubt. By continuing the path of reform, the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina will take their place in a Union of over 500 million people committed to prosperity, peace, stability and equality for all its citizens.”

   2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

9. “Thirdly, as stability continues to be strengthened, there is a need for a discussion on the reconfiguration of the international presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the phasing out of the executive mandate of EUFOR Althea, to ensure stronger national ownership and responsibility. For that reason, we welcome the strategic review of the mandate of EUF OR Althea this autumn, which will serve as an important basis for evaluation of the continued mandate for the mission. Finally, as EU High Representative Federica Mogherini said in the Chamber only last week (see S/PV.7935), the countries of the Western Balkans, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, have made impressive steps forward towards peace, regional cooperation and economic growth. The European Union has been instrumental in these efforts by creating a European perspective.”

   2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

10. “All parties should do everything possible to avoid such rhetoric and actions, which undermine the reform process. Secondly, the Dayton Accords provide a framework for peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The unity of the country is crucial to its further development. It is important that efforts towards continued reconciliation and an inclusive society be supported. In that regard, crimes committed during the war, including sexual and gender-based violence, should be addressed. Impunity threatens stability and social cohesion, making reconciliation more difficult.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

11. “Minister Wallstrom urged Bosnia and Herzegovina's political leaders to remain focused on their common goal of a better future for all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, irrespective of party affiliation or ethnicity. While Bosnians will set the pace for their country's EU integration, Sweden will continue to assist, both politically and through our development cooperation. Looking forward, there are three points that I would like to make. First, we welcome the relatively calm and stable security situation, as reported by the High Representative. The recurrence of nationalistic rhetoric and incidences of ethnically motivated disputes is of concern, however, particularly in light of regional instability and the weak functionality of the Bosnia and Herzegovina state.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

12. “We have contributed personnel to the United Nations Protection Force, the Implementation Force, the Stabilization Force and, most recently, the European Union-led peacekeeping force (EUFOR) Althea. Sweden's Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom recently visited Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she welcomed progress in the country's EU accession process and reiterated our firm support for Bosnia and Herzegovina's continued EU integration, while underlining the importance of dedicated implementation of the reform agenda, focusing on challenges regarding socioeconomic development, corruption, organized crime and fundamental freedoms. These reforms, including that of the Election Law, need to be pursued in an inclusive and transparent manner in order to be sustained.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

13. “Despite the fact that challenges still remain, High Representative Inzko's briefing today underlines the remarkable progress that Bosnia and Herzegovina has made since then. This has happened thanks to the efforts and support of successive High Representatives and the international community, not least the European Union, which has remained committed to building an equitable, peaceful and prosperous Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sweden has shared the road with Bosnia and Herzegovina on its journey. During the war, Sweden offered refuge to many Bosnian refugees. Some returned after the war to rebuild their country, while others remained and have enriched our society, including on the football field.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

14. “We, too, align ourselves with the statement to be made by the Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU). I should like to thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for his briefing this morning and for the work he and his team are doing on the ground. Mr. Inzko is the seventh High Representative since the creation of the Office under the Dayton Accords 22 years ago. When Carl Bildt was appointed as the first High Representative in 1995, he said that "the history of the conflict in Bosnia - as well as in all of the former Yugoslavia - is the history of the most flagrant violations of human rights we have seen in recent European history".”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

15. “mentions that the women and peace and security agenda should be better integrated into UNSOM's mandate, thereby going beyond the protection of women and including their participation. The review's call for a strong emphasis on the good offices and conflict-resolution role of the Mission is also important. We look forward to discussing how that can be achieved in the updated mandate. Despite the challenges still facing the Government and the people of Somalia, the significant progress made in the reporting period underlines the potential for Somalia to move forward towards peace and stability. The outcome of the London Conference shows that the international community remains committed, but we must all now redouble our efforts to implement the outcomes for the good of all Somalis.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

16. “It is important that they now be implemented, particularly the recommendation regarding UNSOM's child protection mandate on the need to allocate sufficient child-protection capacity to the Mission We would also like to express particular concern with regard to the continued detention of children by federal and regional authorities. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the detailed reporting on cross-cutting issues, including on women's empowerment and women and peace and security in the Secretary-General's report. We also commend UNSOM. for having scaled up protection efforts in the light of increased incidents of sexual violence following the humanitarian emergency. We note that the Secretary-General's strategic review of UNSOM.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

17. “We are greatly concerned about the current drought conditions. As we heard this morning, the impact on the lives and livelihoods of Somalis is immense and devastating. While first and foremost a humanitarian issue, we must recognize that the drought could also have severe security and political implications. We commend the impressive efforts made thus far by the Government and the international community to respond, which have averted a more wide-spread famine. But it is essential that we sustain the effort to the end of the year at the earliest. However, urgent humanitarian assistance needs to be coupled with efforts to build long-term resilience to droughts and other crises. As Chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, I would like to highlight the recommendations concerning Somalia adopted last month.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

18. “The ongoing strategic review of the African the Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is equally important so as to ensure well-calibrated and well- coordinated support to Somalia. It is crucial that the projected drawdown of AMISOM. be conditions-based and synchronized with a corresponding strengthening of Somali security forces. A failure to carefully manage that process could imperil the political and security gains already made. We should not forget that AMISOM. has a critical role in counter-terrorism efforts in Somalia that have positive effects well beyond the borders of the country. Given its importance, we recognize that AMISOM. deserves more predictable and sustainable financing to carry out its mission, and we look forward to the Secretary-General's recommendations on how to achieve that.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

19. “Strengthening the capacity of local governance and institutions must be a top priority with the aim of building confidence in the legitimacy of State functions, including through the provision of basic social services. The agreements reached last week will be of fundamental importance for our continued and increased cooperation in support of those efforts. The United Nations has walked the difficult road of the past with the Somali people. Going forward, it will be essential that we configure United Nations support for Somalia appropriately as the outcome of the London Conference is implemented. Therefore, we welcome the strategic review of the United Nations presence in Somalia and look forward to engaging constructively with Council members on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

20. “We strongly welcome the outcome, not least of which was the security pact and the new partnership agreement concerning Somalia, which will guide our continued cooperation and support for the country. The important agreement between state and federal leaders on the architecture and accountability of Somali security forces was instrumental in making the security pact possible. Important peace- and State-building tasks remain. Those include a resumed review of the Constitution based on inclusive, transparent and broad-based consultations, and preparations for national elections in 2020 and 2021. Building trust and constructive relations within and between the federal member states and central Government will be key.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

21. “I would like to begin by thanking this morning's briefers, including Matthew Rycroft for his update on the London Conference on Somalia. I think that what we gather from the briefings and the report (S/2017/408) of the Secretary-General is that significant political progress had been made in Somalia during the reporting period. As everyone said, the political and security advances during the past recent months must be consolidated and built upon. It is clear that continued international support for the Government and the people of Somalia will be necessary as they seek to build on the promise of recent gains and confront the remaining challenges. In that regard, we would like to extend our thanks to the Government of the United Kingdom for hosting and arranging the very successful Conference in London.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

22. “However, the present challenges faced by the country must be dealt with, primarily within the framework of the European Union integration process, including through the work of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo. In light of that, we would be interested to receive the views of the Special Representative and the Secretary-General on the possibility of further downsizing UNMIK's structure, size and tasks, as well as on adjusting the reporting and briefing period from three to six months. The frameworks are in place to realize the vision of a stable and prosperous Kosovo with a normalized relationship with Serbia. However, to fully realize that vision, a more consistent and sustained effort by both Pristina and Belgrade is needed. Doing so Will have positive effects across the Western Balkans region.”

    2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source

23. “To achieve the aspirations of the Kosovar people, national leaders must find ways to work together so as not to undermine efforts to achieve the crucial reforms needed to benefit all of the people living in Kosovo. It is regrettable that the current political impasse has hindered concrete and meaningful reform efforts. We hope that the forthcoming elections will lead to strengthening the democratic institutions and continued reforms, especially on rule of law and socioeconomic development. The United Nations and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) have made invaluable contributions to achieving the level of peace and security that we see in Kosovo today. Kosovo will continue to need the support of the international community.”

    2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source

24. “The European Union-facilitated Kosovo-Serbia dialogue provides an important framework for finding pragmatic and mutually acceptable solutions to the concerns of both sides. It is an irreversible process that requires a firm commitment. We expect Pristina and Belgrade to engage constructively in the dialogue and to implement their respective parts of the agreement. That includes, most notably, the dismantling of parallel structures in Serb- majority areas and the establishment of the association/ community of Serb-majority municipalities. In addition, it is essential that the status issue not hinder Kosovo's European perspective or membership in international organizations.”

    2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source

25. “Delivering on Kosovo's European perspective and that of the wider western Balkans region remains a top priority of the European Union. Regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations are prerequisites for a stable, peaceful and prosperous western Balkans. We are therefore concerned about the hardened rhetoric in the region in recent months, as exemplified by the Special Representative today. We call on both sides to redouble their efforts for peace by refraining from rhetoric or actions that risk undermining trust and instead working actively to build confidence and mutual understanding across the region. It is clear that the future of both Serbia and Kosovo lies within the European Union. For that reason too, normalization of relations is essential.”

    2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source

26. “I would like to begin by thanking our friend Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing today and for the work he is doing with the Mission. I would also like to thank Minister Kuburovic' and Ambassador Citaku for their statements to the Council today. Sweden has long stood with the people of Kosovo in their efforts to leave behind the legacy of war and to build a peaceful and prosperous society. Sweden's Foreign Minister, Margot Wallstrom, visited Kosovo only two weeks ago to reiterate our firm support of Kosovo's European perspective. She also stressed the need for continuing reforms and normalization of Pristina's relationship with Belgrade as part of the process. We stand ready to help and will continue to support Kosovo's reform efforts through our bilateral development cooperation.”

    2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source

27. “We welcome the decision to hold a special meeting of the 1540 Committee devoted to intangible transfers of technology, since more attention should be placed on knowledge and information as central factors in the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.”

    2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source

28. “Thirdly, and finally, regarding weapons of mass destruction, resolution 1540 (2004) remains a central pillar of the multilateral disarmament and non-proliferation regimes. The goal of resolution 1540 (2004) i to stop non-State actors from acquiring weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery - is closely linked to global anti-terrorism efforts. The threat from non-State actors is real, and its urgency has become even more evident with the increased confirmed use of chemical weapons. We welcome the role of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) in facilitating technical assistance, in particular by engaging actively in matching offers and requests of assistance, including through a regional approach. Sweden is engaged in such cooperation with Ukraine in the area of export controls.”

    2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source

29. “The goal of all counter- terrorism activities must be to prevent terrorist attacks from being carried out in the first place. At the same time, fundamental principles, such as the freedom of information and of expression, online as well as off- line, and the freedom of association and assembly must be upheld. Those freedoms represent the basis of an open society that promotes critical thinking and, consequently, resilience against terrorist propaganda. Women play multiple roles in relation to terrorism, including those ofperpetrators, supporters, facilitators, victims and preventers. We encourage the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate to apply an integrated gender perspective in all its reports, as mandated in resolution 2242 (2015).”

    2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source

30. “We welcome the Chair's call for cooperation by Member States in the annual review of the 1267 list. For the sanctions regime to be credible and effective, the listings must be factual and correct. We recognize the important work carried out by the Ombudsperson in that regard, as well as the impartial and professional way in which she is carrying out her mandate. The sharing of information with the Ombudsperson by Member States helps to safeguard the credibility of the listings, thereby strengthening the sanctions regime. Secondly, with regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter- terrorism, Sweden welcomes the many opportunities for dialogue in the Committee on the current challenges in countering terrorism.”

    2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source

31. “Sweden has introduced new penal code provisions related to travel and financing so as to fully meet the requirements set out in resolution 2178 (2014). It is also important that we make use of existing international information systems, for example within INTERPOL. The Council has recognized sexual violence as a tactic of terror, and we welcome the adoption of resolution 2331 (2016) and the report of the Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual violence (S/2017/249), submitted to the 1267 Committee by his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. We look forward to reporting by the Monitoring Team on those issues, and, with regard to the protection of cultural heritage, we look forward to the Secretary- General's report at end of the year.”

    2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source

32. “The perpetrator of the attack in Stockholm last month is suspected of being a sympathiser or member of Da'esh. It is important that the Committee, with the assistance of the its Monitoring Team, continue to monitor and adapt its measures accordingly. The growing security challenges involving returning and relocating foreign terrorist fighters calls for enhanced information sharing. The advice of the Monitoring Team, as well as that of the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, in understanding those flows is extremely useful for Member States, including Sweden, to better combat the phenomenon. Every case must be assessed on its own merits and may require the involvement of many stakeholders at the local and national levels.”

    2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source

33. “We welcome and encourage the continued good cooperation and sharing of information between the three Committees, notably through close cooperation between their respective groups of experts. It is important to continue to find synergies while respecting their distinctive mandates and tasks. I would like to make three points in response to today's briefings. First, with regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, as Da'esh's power and attractiveness wane, its attacks have become even more bloody and indiscriminate. It is turning to increasingly desperate and malicious means to secure funds, including kidnapping for ransom. Da'esh is a threat to us all.”

    2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source

34. “I would like to thank the Permanent Representatives of Egypt, Kazakhstan and Bolivia for their briefings and their leadership as Chairs of their respective Committees. Acts of terrorism continue to pose a threat to international peace and security and affect all regions of the world. We View such acts as attacks on democracy and on our open and tolerant societies. Terrorism in all its forms must be opposed, and those responsible, obviously, held accountable. At the same time, all counter-terrorism measures must be carried out in accordance with international law, including international human rights law, humanitarian law and refugee law - a fundamental principle reiterated in numerous Security Council resolutions.”

    2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source

35. “A fast and efficient humanitarian response that reaches those who are most vulnerable is contingent on continuing, and deepened, coordination and cooperation between our two organizations. In conclusion, the European Union's Global Strategy for Foreign and Security Policy gives it a renewed framework for global action in support of peace and development, as we just heard. We hope it can contribute to strengthening the partnership between our organizations even further. The European Union is a champion of multilateralism and a shining example of what multilateralism can achieve. While the challenges that Europe and the international community face today could not have been imagined by the EU's founders, the principles on which they built it remain relevant as we seek to build a better future for all.”

    2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source

36. “It has done so, for example, from its contribution in Colombia, to the Aceh Monitoring Mission in Indonesia, to stabilization in Iraq and Afghanistan, to its maritime operations off the coast off Somalia and Libya, to its comprehensive policy in cooperation with countries and regional actors for security, peace and development in the Sahel, to its support for African Union peace operations - not least the African Union Mission in Somalia - through the African Peace Facility. Finally, as the world's largest humanitarian donor, the EU provides needs-based humanitarian aid, in line with humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. Cooperation between the EU and the United Nations is strong, as was evidenced by the process leading to the agreement on the ambitious Grand Bargain.”

    2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source

37. “That is why the EU has reiterated its unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Secondly, through its enlargement and neighbourhood policies, the EU helps strengthen democracy and human rights among its eastern and southern neighbours. In the western Balkans, the Security Council has handed over primary responsibility for security and stability to the EU in countries that were once subject to large United Nations operations and that, in many cases today, are turning into security providers in their own right. Thirdly, the European Union has actively contributed to peace and security beyond the region of Europe and across all continents.”

    2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source

38. “The United Nations reviews on peace and security emphasize the need for strengthened partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations. In that context, the strategic partnership between the EU and the United Nations in the fields ofpeacekeeping and crisis management is important. I would like to thank the European External Action Service and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for their efforts in implementing that partnership. The European Union seeks to actively contribute to peace and security in Europe and beyond. It does that as a committed partner of the United Nations, in many ways. Let me highlight just a few. First of all, the European Union is an advocate for international law and for a rules-based international order with a strong United Nations at its heart.”

    2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source

39. “Therefore, it is clear that a strong United Nations is a cornerstone of the EU's common foreign and security policy, and that a strong EU can significantly contribute to a strong United Nations. The opening line ofthe Schuman Declaration called for creative efforts proportionate to the dangers which threaten world peace. This call to adapt in response to a changing world is as relevant today as it was in 1950. The Secretary-General is seeking to respond to that imperative through his renewed focus on conflict prevention and sustaining peace and through his efforts to reform how the United Nations works to make it more effective in dealing with the challenges of today and tomorrow. We fully support his efforts.”

    2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source

40. “Because of the foundations upon which it is built, the European Union is a natural partner and ally to the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security. We are also joined in our common commitment to deliver a more peaceful, equitable and sustainable world, as envisioned in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. We share a commitment to a world based on the core principles of democracy, the rule of law, and the universality and indivisibility of human rights. That commitment to the United Nations is clearly stated in the Treaty on European Union, which enshrines the core principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Effective multinationalism is at the heart of how the European Union engages with the wider world.”

    2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source

41. “The European project has been the single most important institutional source of peace and stability in Europe since the end of the Second World War. With a vision of Europe whole and free, based on democratic values, a rules-based security order and shared economic prosperity, it has been the ultimate conflict-prevention mechanism. Today should also be seen as a celebration of the power of multilateral cooperation to deliver peace and development. That belief was at the heart of Europe's founding fathers, who, in the words of the former Italian Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alcide De Gasperi, believed that the future would "not be built through force, nor the desire to conquer, but by the patient application of the democratic method, the constructive spirit of agreement, and by respect for freedom".”

    2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source

42. “I am delighted to see High Representative Mogherini in the Security Council this morning. Her briefing was truly inspirational. Her points about the win-win nature of a cooperation approach, of a rules-based international order and of strong multilateralism with the United Nations at its centre is an important message. It is particularly fitting that she is in the Council today on Europe Day, 9 May. As she said, today we mark 60 years since the Treaty establishing the European Community and 67 years since the Schuman Declaration, which set the European continent on an unprecedented j ourney from the ashes of war and division towards recovery, reconciliation and, ultimately, to the European Union (EU) we know today.”

    2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source

43. “The work of the Office of the Prosecutor and the ICC will continue to be important and can make an important contribution to post-conflict reconciliation. Therefore, in conclusion, let me convey the full support of my Government to Ms. Bensouda as she continues her very important work.”

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

44. “We also welcome its initiative to explore possibilities to investigate crimes related to networks engaged in the trafficking of persons and the smuggling of migrants. The situation in Libya remains one of concern. Every effort must be made to find a political solution that sets Libya on a path towards peace and reconciliation. We are encouraged by signs of an increased willingness by parties to engage in dialogue. All those who can influence the situation must now engage constructively to move the political process forward. The United Nations has a key role to play and should now urgently pursue a reinvigorated broad and long- term approach to the country. Therefore we welcome the continued commitment of the Secretary-General to addressing the situation in Libya.”

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

45. “The repeated targeting of medical facilities continues to be of grave concern. We are also alarmed by reports of arbitrary detentions, torture and of women facing sexual and gender-based violence in migrant detention centres, as well as in regular detention centres. We urge all parties to provide for greater international access. Sweden would also like to encourage the Office of the Prosecutor to apply an integrated gender perspective in its fourteenth report, including through the use of gender-disaggregated data when possible. We welcome the proposal of the Office of the Prosecutor to assess whether crimes against refugees and migrants fall within the jurisdiction of the Court.”

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

46. “Al-Senussi, we would welcome the Prosecutor's assessment on the findings in the report of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and her views on next steps, if any, for the Office in relation to this file. In relation to the case against Mr. Al-Tuhamy, we note the recent decision to lift the seal on the arrest warrant and the reclassification of the warrant as public. We hope that this will facilitate his speedy arrest and transfer to the Court. Thirdly, Sweden supports the intention of the Office of the Prosecutor to continue to monitor human rights violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law in Libya. This includes incidents such as those that took place in the Ganfouda neighbourhood of Benghazi in March, including allegations of executions of detainees, other killings and desecration of corpses.”

    2017-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7934 (2017) · source

47. “Secondly, Sweden commends the efforts of the Office for its work on ongoing cases, despite the security situation making it impossible for the Office to carry out investigations in situ. In this context, it is encouraging to hear of the substantial support and cooperation being extended to the Office by the Libyan Prosecutor-General's Office. We take note of recent developments in a number of cases. These include the Pre-Trial Chamber's decision that the request for Mr. Al-Qadhafi's arrest should be directed to the de jure Government. We appeal to the Libyan authorities to facilitate the surrender and transfer of Mr. Al-Qadhafi to the Court. Regarding the case against Mr.”

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48. “The breakdown of the rule of law has resulted in widespread human rights violations and abuses and breaches of international humanitarian law by all parties to the conflict, including against children. Those responsible must, of course, be held to account. For this reason, the work of the Office of the Prosecutor is essential, and I should like to make three brief points in this regard. First, the Office should be equipped to do the work that is needed. Its call for adequate resources and for the full backing of the Security Council and Member States must be heeded. Let us not forget that the Council decided to refer the Libya situation to the International Criminal Court (ICC). We must enable the Office of the Prosecutor and the Court to carry out its mission.”

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49. “Can I start by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. We feel that we are in very safe and steady hands and look forward to supporting you in any way possible. I would also ask the representative of the United States to please convey our appreciation for the effective way in which Nikki Haley and her team conducted business in April. I should like to begin by thanking Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for her briefing and extending our appreciation to the Office of the Prosecutor for its commendable and tireless efforts. Since the onset of the conflict in Libya, the civilian population has borne the brunt of the violence, as the Prosecutor rightly said. They continue to pay a bitter price for the military escalation and security vacuum in the country.”

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50. “Special Representative of the Secretary-General Shearer and the United Nations Special Envoy for the region, Nicholas Haysom, have particularly important roles in these efforts and deserve our strongest support. The longer this conflict is allowed to continue, with the deepening of ethnic hatred and fragmentation in South Sudanese society by the day, the harder the road for recovery, reconciliation and peace will be. We must therefore make every possible effort to find a way to urgently to break this spiral of violence.”

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