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“"The Security Council reiterates deep concern over the dire humanitarian situation caused by the activities of Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin region. In this regard, the Security Council calls on the international community to immediately support the provision of urgent humanitarian assistance for the people most affected by the crisis in Cameroon, Chad, the Niger and Nigeria, including by fulfilling the United Nations appeal for the Lake Chad basin region. It also urges national Governments to facilitate access for humanitarian organizations and to work with the United Nations and international partners to develop viable options for delivering aid.”
2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source
“The Security Council underscores the importance of a holistic approach to degrade and defeat Boko Haram that includes coordinated security operations, conducted in accordance with applicable international law, as well as enhanced civilian efforts to improve governance and promote economic growth in the affected areas. In this regard, the Security Council deeply regrets the tragic incident in Rann, north-east Nigeria, on 17 January 2017, which resulted in the deaths of numerous civilians, including internally displaced persons and humanitarian workers. The Security Council urges the Government ofNigeria to swiftly investigate the incident and recalls the obligation of all parties to armed conflict to comply strictly with the obligations applicable to them under international humanitarian, human right and refugee law.”
2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source
“The Security Council reaffirms that Member States must ensure that any measures taken to counter terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law. "The Security Council encourages Member States and multilateral partners to lend their support to the MNJTF to ensure its full operationalization, including the provision of modalities to increase the timely and effective exchange of intelligence to further the region's collective efforts to combat Boko Haram, whenever possible and appropriate.”
2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source
“The Security Council expresses particular concern about attacks on civilians, who are the primary victims of this terrorist violence. "The Security Council welcomes the subregional, regional and international efforts to mitigate the security, humanitarian and development consequences of Boko Haram's operations. The Security Council takes note of the progress made in the operationalization of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The Security Council urges the member States participating in the MNJTF to further enhance regional military cooperation and coordination, deny haven to Boko Haram and secure the conditions to enable humanitarian access and facilitate the restoration of civilian security and the rule of law in liberated areas.”
2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source
“In this regard, the Security Council requests the Special Representative, through his good offices, to continue facilitating interactions and negotiations aimed at ensuring a peaceful transfer of power from outgoing President Yahya Jammeh to President Adama Barrow. "The Security Council expresses its concerns over the prevalence of violent extremism, which can be conducive to terrorism, and terrorist threats in the region and their linkages to transnational organized crime. In this regard, the Security Council strongly condemns all terrorist attacks carried out in the region, in particular in the Lake Chad basin region, notably by Boko Haram. The Security Council stresses the need to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including by addressing the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism.”
2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source
“"The Security Council recalls press statement SC/12616, presidential statement S/PRST/20l6/19 and resolution 2337 (2017) and welcomes and is encouraged by the decision on the political situation in The Gambia of the fiftieth ordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States Authority, held in Abuja on 17 December 2016, and welcomes the decisions of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council at its six hundred and forty-fourth meeting, held on 12 December 2016, as well as its declaration at its six hundred and forty-seventh meeting, held on 13 January 2017, that, as of 19 January 2017, outgoing President Yahya Jammeh will cease to be recognized by the AU as the legitimate President of the Republic of The Gambia.”
2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source
“The Security Council encourages UNOWAS to support peacebuilding and sustain peace efforts in other countries in West Africa where democratic gains remain fragile, following the comprehensive United Nations inter-agency approach in Burkina Faso. "The Security Council welcomes the ongoing work of UNOWAS to promote women's participation in political, peace and security processes and, in this regard, welcomes positive developments in Liberia and Nigeria.”
2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the recent positive political developments in several West African countries, in particular the holding of free and peaceful elections in Cape Verde and Ghana, and the outcome ofthe political dialogue in Guinea. The Security Council welcomes the steps taken to develop and institute political, institutional and constitutional reforms in Benin, Burkina Faso, C6te d'Ivoire, Liberia, Senegal and Sierra Leone. "The Security Council takes note of the steps taken by the United Nations system, in partnership with the authorities of Burkina Faso, to pilot a new approach to peacebuilding and sustaining peace efforts in the country, including the development of a strategic framework to help consolidate stability in the post-transition period.”
2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the letter of the President of the Security Council dated 29 December 2016 and its annex concerning the extension of the mandate of the UNOWAS for a further period of three years, from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2019. "The Security Council expresses its full support to the Special Representative and looks forward to efforts to enhance ongoing activities undertaken by UNOWAS in the areas of conflict prevention, mediation and good offices, subregional and regional cooperation to address cross-border and cross-cutting threats to peace and security, the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, as well as the promotion of good governance, respect for the rule of law and human rights, and gender mainstreaming.”
2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/1072, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf: "The Security Council takes note of the report (S/2016/1072) of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Office in West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and welcomes the briefing on 13 January 2017 by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas).”
2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source
“It emphasizes that all stakeholders, inside and outside the Gambia, must exercise restraint and respect for the rule of law. We are confident that the regional mediators will continue working for a peaceful transition and the restoration of normalcy in the Gambia. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The meeting rose at 1.40 pm.”
2017-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7866 (2017) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity as representative of Sweden. Sweden welcomes the Security Council's adoption today of resolution 2337 (2017) and its display of unity once again on The Gambia. I would like to add my voice to those expressing appreciation for the work of Senegal in that regard. The resolution affirms the Council's political support for Mr. Adama Barrow as the democratically elected President and legitimate representative of The Gambia. It is an important effort for conflict prevention on the part of the Council and a positive example of action under Chapters VI and VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. The Council has given its political endorsement to the commitment of the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union to ensuring respect for the outcome of the election.”
2017-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7866 (2017) · source
“The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2337 (2017). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2017-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7866 (2017) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/55, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Senegal. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2017-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7866 (2017) · source
“A crucial confidence-building measure would be early ratification by Iran of the Additional Protocol. The historic agreement is one of the major diplomatic achievements of the past decade. Successful implementation requires the long-term commitment of all parties, based on mutual trust and respect. I hope we can all work towards that end. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Germany.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“Only the Security Council can determine when such travel is justified, and all countries must meet their obligations to prevent entry and transit through their territories of individuals on the list maintained pursuant to resolution 2231 (2015). Sweden calls on the Government of Iran to formally respond to the reports of activities undertaken contrary to the provisions of annex B to the resolution identified in the Secretary-General's report. We stress the importance of the Secretary-General receiving all the necessary information, including the opportunity to examine specific seizures of arms suspected to have originated in Iran. A close dialogue between Iran and the Secretary-General and between Iran and the facilitator is instrumental in that regard.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“The fact that there has been no information indicating activities in contravention of restrictions regarding ballistic missile activity and related technology is welcome. It is also promising that the procurement channel process is working, in line with the agreement. Despite the generally positive picture regarding implementation, a number of areas for concern remain, however. First, we are concerned about reports of arms transfers, alleged to have originated in Iran, having taken place. All supply, sale or transfer of arms or related materials from Iran must be authorized on a case-by-case basis by the Security Council. Secondly, there have been reported contraventions of the travel ban.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Sweden. Sweden warmly welcomed the agreement on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in July 2015. It is a victory for diplomacy and a prime example of peaceful dispute resolution and conflict prevention. Its successful implementation benefits both stability in the region and international peace and security. We call on all parties to fully honour their commitments and to build on the momentum provided by the agreement. Sweden welcomes the report of the Secretary- General (S/2016/1136), which finds that implementation, overall, is on track. We commend the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its compliance with its nuclear-related obligations, as evidenced by the reports of the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy, in his capacity as facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). I now give the floor to Mr. Feltman.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Germany to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following to participate in this meeting: Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and His Excellency Mr. Joao Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs; His Excellency Mr. Joao Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations; and His Excellency Mr.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“I thank Mr. Boukadoum for his briefing. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.05 am.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“I now give the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and African Integration of the Republic of Mali.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“I thank Mr. Ladsous for his briefing. (spoke in English) The representative of Uruguay has asked for the floor to make a statement.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/1l37, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali. I now give the floor to Mr. Ladsous.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs, African Integration and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali. Also in accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, and considering Algeria's role as Chair ofthe Comite de suivi de l'accord, I invite the representative of Algeria to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Sabri Boukadoum, Permanent Representative of Algeria. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“I want to begin by acknowledging the heinous attack on the Operational Coordination Mechanism in Gao, Mali. I express the Council's deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, the Government of Mali and the signatory parties of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, and wish a rapid and full recovery to the injured. In view of the agenda for today's meeting, I am certain that the Council will revert to the issue. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Mali Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali (S/2016/1137) The President: In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“We hope that 2017 will bring about a surge in diplomacy for peace, as has been called for by the new Secretary-General. Pragmatism and compromise are essential for moving forward for the greater interests of all. History has shown that only peaceful coexistence is sustainable in the long term. The President: I now give the floor to the representative of Venezuela.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“In Lebanon, the recent election of President Michel Aoun and the subsequent formation of a national unity Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Saad Hariri, have been further positive developments. In his congratulatory message, the President of India expressed our hope that the new presidency will usher in an era of political stability and progress in Lebanon. We hope that those developments will also be helpful from the perspective of regional stability. Lebanon's example of resolving complex sectarian issues via institutional means through political processes can serve as valuable lessons for other similar situations in the region. ' Whether it is "salaam' or "shalom", the deep- seated yearning for peace across peoples is only too evident.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“During his recent visit to Syria, India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Mr. Mobashar Jawed Akbar, expressed the hope that the age of destruction would give way to reconstruction in Syria, and that the solution to the crisis in Syria should be worked out through a comprehensive political process that achieves and accommodates the aspirations ofthe Syrian people. We look forward to the outcome of the direct talks scheduled for later this month in Astana. It is encouraging that the process is committed to the principles of the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic and is led and owned by Syria. Meaningful involvement by the United Nations is also essential to the process.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“We stress that it is the collective responsibility of the two sides to ensure that they move closer to a solution. We welcome the latest efforts by the international community to promote peace through the recently concluded Middle East Peace Conference in Paris, in which more than 70 countries, including India, participated. At the same time, India continues to invest through its development efforts, including through capacity-building and skills- development, so as to empower Palestinian youth with opportunities to improve their lives. The truce in Syria, which came into effect on 30 December, was a much-needed positive development. We welcome all efforts to end violence in Syria and to jump-start the political process. In that context, we welcome resolution 2336 (2016), adopted a few weeks ago.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“However, international efforts have proved largely insufficient and ineffective in addressing the multiple challenges to peace and security in the region. Despite that gloomy backdrop, we can discern, as we commence a new year, at least some developments that can offer some hope, including the Middle East peace process, the recent Syrian truce and the formation of a national unity Government in Lebanon. The lack of any significant forward movement on the Palestine issue, ever since the collapse of talks nearly three years ago, continues to be a cause for concern. The past one and half years has seen a further deterioration of the security situation in Palestine. Only a negotiated two-State solution can bring about sustainable peace and lasting security. There is therefore an imperative need for restraint and moderation on all sides.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“I now give the floor to the representative of India. Mr. Lal (India). I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on the Middle East. These quarterly meetings of the Security Council serve as a stark reminder that the situation in the Middle East remains fragile and that peace and reconciliation continue to elude us. Violence and terror continue unabated, leading to widespread suffering and large-scale exoduses of refugees. Those effects are being felt far and wide. These quarterly deliberations are also a pointer towards the interconnectedness of peace and security across regions and the importance, therefore, that the international community attaches to the pursuit of a peaceful and just resolution of those conflicts.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“I remind speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes. Delegations with lengthy statements are encouraged to circulate their texts in writer and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of South Africa.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I wish also to inform the Council that we will be carrying on this open debate right through the lunch hour, as we have a large number of speakers. I now give the floor to the representative of Lebanon.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Sweden looks forward to a resumption of the United Nations-led intra-Syrian talks in Geneva on 8 February, in line with resolution 2254 (2015), and hopes that the Astana meeting can help create the right conditions for this. Syrian women must be fully involved in the process. We must also work together to ensure accountability for the atrocities committed during the conflict, some of which may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. The blinking lamp on the microphone signals that the time is up; it is not an encouragement to keep talking.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“We hope that these positive developments will now pave the way for parliamentary elections. We commend Lebanon for hosting more than 1.1 million Syrian refugees and call for the implementation of the shared commitments on refugees made at the London Conference on 4 February 2016. We support United Nations-led efforts on the ground. Finally, the situation in Syria is the crisis of our time, with a devastating toll in human suffering. We welcome the unity in the Council in December that led to the adoption of resolution 2336 (2016). Despite the reduced levels of violence resulting from the ceasefire, humanitarian access remains dismal. All parties to the conflict, not least the Syrian Government, must ensure full, timely, safe and unhindered access for humanitarian workers countrywide.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“The United Nations and its presence, through various United Nations bodies on the ground, play an important role in supporting the Palestinian people. We support a reinvigorated Quartet that moves forward to seek to facilitate the swift implementation of the recommendations contained in its report of7 July 2016 (S/2016/595, annex). We highlight the importance of implementing the Arab Peace Initiative of 2002. Finally, I would like to recognize the outgoing United States Administration for its efforts, including Secretary Kerry's remarks on 28 December. We look forward to continued United States engagement in support of the two-State solution. On Lebanon, Sweden welcomes the election of Michel Aoun as President on 31 October 2016 and the formation of a Government of national accord, led by Prime Minister Saad Hariri, in December.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“We thank all the countries and international organizations that have supported those efforts, and we welcome the fact that other countries now want to join. In those consultations, it was made clear that many in the post-Oslo generation, on both sides, had lost hope that the two-State solution is attainable. We need to engage civil society to revive a public debate on the prospects for peace and the two-State solution. We need to show young women and men that there is an alternative to the current violence, the depressing status quo and the continuously negative developments on the ground. Sweden will therefore host a civil- society forum this spring. We fully support the efforts of the United Nations, the Quartet and the League of Arab States.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“More than 70 countries met in Paris last Sunday in order to save and promote the two-State solution. We commend France for its initiative - a much-needed recommitment to the peace process. We welcome the adoption of the joint statement of the Paris Middle East Conference, especially the recommendation to refrain from unilateral steps that prejudge the outcome of negotiations on final status issues, including the future status of Jerusalem, and the stated readiness of the interested parties to meet again before the end of the year to review progress. As part of the French initiative, Sweden convened a working group on civil society, which heard the voices of 150 civil-society organizations in Israel and Palestine.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Sweden's long-standing engagement on the Middle East peace process is based on international law, including human rights law and international humanitarian law. It was our support for the two-State solution and our desire to make the parties less unequal that led us to recognize the State of Palestine in 2014. The international community has an important role to play in moving from words to action by helping to break the current deadlock and by finally ending the occupation that started 50 years ago. We welcome the adoption of resolution 2334 (2016), which is a milestone towards resumed efforts to save the two- State solution. We must now encourage the parties to swiftly implement its provisions, as has been stated by everyone in the Chamber today.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Sweden. First, I would like to thank Special Coordinator Mr. Mladenov for his tireless work and that of the entire United Nations staff on the ground. The international community is committed to a two-State solution with an independent, democratic, contiguous and viable Palestinian State, living side by side with Israel in peace and security, and with Jerusalem as the future capital of both States. However, the two- State solution is becoming more distant each day. The constant deterioration in the situation on the ground, with continued settlement expansion, demolitions and violence, is destroying the hopes for peace. We must avoid a move towards a one-State reality and perpetual occupation.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“I thank Mr. Mladenov for his briefing. I now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Mladenov is joining us today via video- teleconference from Jerusalem. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I also invite the following individuals to participate in this meeting: His Excellency Mr. Joao Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, and His Excellency Mr. Dian Triansyah Djani, Vice-Chairman, Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Mladenov.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Argentina, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Norway, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Uzbekistan and Venezuela to participate in this meeting. I propose that the Security Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at10.25 a.m.”
2017-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7862 (2017) · source
“I thank Mr. Chambas for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to the member of the Council who wishes to make a statement.”
2017-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7862 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, to participate in this meeting. The Security Councilwill now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/1072, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel. I now give the floor to Mr. Chambas.”
2017-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7862 (2017) · source
“I also heard support for more long-term and sustained engagement from development partners in the region, which would include addressing the root causes of the problems and the underlying needs. Finally, there were calls for more regular and sustained engagement on the issue on the part of the Council, and it was proposed that the Council visit the region. Let us make every effort to ensure that 2017 does indeed become a turning point for the people of the region of the Lake Chad basin. The meeting rose at 5.15 pm.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“I would like once again to thank the three briefers and the representative of Nigeria for their participation in today's meeting. And, of course, I thank the members of the Council for their statements and, more important, their engagement on this issue. We have noted and welcomed the progress made by the Governments in the region to push back Boko Haram and improve humanitarian access. That progress must be consolidated, sustained and supported. I heard support around the table for a reinforced humanitarian engagement, working with the Governments of the region to meet the growing humanitarian needs there. In that regard, the conference in Oslo in February will be an important milestone.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“As many have mentioned, we need to support Governments in their fight against Boko Haram, so as to replace Boko Haram's savagery with the rule of law, justice and benevolent State authority. The nature of the crisis, which involves challenges that do not respect borders, requires an integrated and comprehensive response for the whole region. I think the idea behind today's briefing was precisely to raise awareness, but we must remain engaged across the board and follow up. As the next step, I think that it makes perfect sense to follow up with a trip by the Council to the region. I now resume my functions as President ofthe Council. I give the floor to the representative of Nigeria.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source