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first: 2022-03-31
most recent: 2023-12-22
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“Albania joins others in congratulating Mr. Simão for assuming the role of Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel. I assure him of my delegation’s full support and call on all stakeholders to engage constructively with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in tackling the complex regional challenges. We also welcome the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mr. Touray, and thank him for his valuable insight. The situation in West Africa and the Sahel remains a pressing concern, encompassing political, security and humanitarian aspects. In that regard, allow me to make three points. First, on the political front, we welcome the holding of elections in several countries, promoting the consolidation of democratic processes.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the adoption, on 29 June, of General Assembly resolution 77/301, for the establishment of a new mechanism dedicated to clarifying the fate and whereabouts of missing persons in Syria and for addressing the humanitarian imperative. We must prove to the people of Syria that they have not been abandoned. They need help now more than ever.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“By preventing the Constitutional Committee from reconvening and making substantial progress towards the constitutional framework for Syria, as Special Envoy Pedersen underlined, the Al-Assad regime is reconfirming its lack of goodwill and good faith. We all know that the root cause of all suffering in Syria is political, and it can be alleviated only through a lasting political solution. Syrians have lost hope in the political process, and there is tremendous uncertainty about what the future holds. We remain convinced that respect for human rights and justice and ending impunity for serious crimes are indispensable for lasting peace in Syria.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“Syria remains an emergency, and the Al-Assad regime, with the complicity of Russia, has managed to politicize every humanitarian aspect of the crisis. There is no doubt — Russia is weaponizing humanitarian aid for political gain. In support of the humanitarian imperative, we again underline the need to ensure humanitarian access via all modalities, including cross-border and cross- line humanitarian aid and early recovery. I reiterate Albania’s firm position that humanitarian realities on the ground must drive us to find a solution through a Security Council resolution. We deplore the lack of progress by the regime to allow the political transition in Syria, in line with resolution 2254 (2015), which remains stalled despite the tireless efforts by the Special Envoy.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Director Rajasingham for their briefings. As we have just heard, the humanitarian demands of Syria remain the largest worldwide. We anticipate a dramatic increase in needs, exacerbating an already immense humanitarian crisis resulting from more than 12 years of conflict in Syria. The funding of the humanitarian response plan is at an all-time low. The cross-border authorization of Bab Al-Hawa was the lifeline for more than 4 million people in north-west Syria. The use of the veto by Russia on the renewal of resolution 2672 (2023) was a terrible setback. The sovereign decision of the Syrian regime, with conditions, does not provide sufficient predictability for the United Nations and humanitarian partners to deliver humanitarian assistance in a timely and efficient manner.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, we urge the transitional Government of Mali to fully cooperate with MINUSMA and respect the status-of-forces agreement and to guarantee the Mission’s freedom of movement in facilitating a safe and orderly drawdown, withdrawal and liquidation, including the transfer of any assets. It is crucial that risks associated with the withdrawal be mitigated as best as possible.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“We encourage the authorities to work towards credible and inclusive elections, leading to the restoration of constitutional order by March 2024, and to focus on implementing the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali emanating from the Algiers process, which remains central to achieving lasting peace across Mali. It is imperative that Mali uphold its international obligations, including ensuring the protection of civilians and conducting military operations in line with human rights and international humanitarian law. The presence of the Wagner Group and its disregard for international law constitutes a serious threat to the Malian people.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“Albania voted in favour of the resolution requesting the drawdown and withdrawal of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) (resolution 2690 (2023)), as requested by the transitional Government of Mali. We thank the France as the penholder for its work. We regret the turn of events in recent weeks and praise MINUSMA peacekeepers and personnel, under the leadership of Special Representative Wane, for their unwavering dedication and commitment. We pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty. The situation in Mali is fragile and precarious, with the country facing a multidimensional crisis.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“The fight against impunity should be an example of legality and inspire trust in the rule of law and justice. We encourage UNITAD and the Iraqi authorities to redouble their efforts in bringing to justice the perpetrators of sexual and gender-based crimes against women and children. There should be a special focus on the needs of all the communities affected. In conclusion, let me reiterate once again Albania’s unwavering commitment to accountability and a just peace for all Iraqi people. They are vital to stabilization, reconstruction and reconciliation in Iraq. The Security Council must show unity and support UNITAD and other United Nations mechanisms in order to prevent the resurgence of Da’esh and its affiliates in Iraq and elsewhere.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“Da’esh continues to be a serious threat across the Middle East and Africa and demonstrates the vital need for global cooperation and coordination if it is to be eradicated for good. Albania applauds Prime Minister Al Sudani’s commitment to restoring State authority over armed groups in Iraq. We reiterate our firm support for Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemn all efforts to undermine its stability and political independence. This is an unforgiving environment, charged with many dangers, but there can be no doubt about how urgent it is to ensure full accountability for serious crimes. It is equally important to ensure that the fight against impunity never loses sight of full adherence to international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“Such cooperation remains indispensable in enabling national justice systems to prosecute those responsible for financing, supporting and executing terrorist actions worldwide. The legal proceedings to ensure accountability for atrocity crimes committed in Iraq are encouraging and welcome. They represent positive steps towards ending impunity for atrocities in Iraq and serve as an example for the world. And what makes those commendable developments even more remarkable is that they are taking place in a very challenging environment, against a backdrop of political, economic and climate crises. We remain concerned about the continuing insecurity in Iraq, particularly in the light of ongoing armed attacks, including those carried out by Da’esh.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Adviser Ritscher for his work and his briefing today. Albania greatly values the investigations and evidence collection carried out by the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) to ensure justice for the victims of Da’esh. We commend the excellent work of the Investigative Team in Iraq in pursuing accountability for serious crimes. The collection and preservation of evidence of crimes, as well as new findings on development, manufacturing and use of biological and chemical weapons by Da’esh, are very important. UNITAD’s cooperation with Iraqi authorities, as well as with national judicial authorities, is commendable and we applaud it.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“Those threats are posed by armed extremists and transnational organized crime, as well as the growing role of private military companies, which undermine the rule of law and human rights. Those threats must be taken extremely seriously in efforts to strengthen the AU-United Nations partnership. In conclusion, Albania will actively support discussions on the revitalization of this important partnership. We need to do more, always putting human rights first, to ensure long-lasting peace in Africa.”
2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source
“The security threats that Africa faces require a long-term and sustainable strategy that allows for the mobilization of financial and political support to eradicate violence and restore peace and security. The strategy needs to be human centred, gender sensitive and advance the realization of equal rights for everyone, whereby no one is be excluded or discriminated against. All violations of human rights must be swiftly and effectively investigated, and their perpetrators must be held to account. We welcome the tripartite cooperation among the African Union, the United Nations and the European Union in that regard. Peacekeeping missions face a treacherous environment, with manifold lethal threats to civilians and peacekeepers themselves.”
2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source
“Peacekeeping missions, whatever their mandate, can succeed only if they put human rights at the heart of their activities and comply fully with human rights standards and due diligence. We welcome the determination of the African Union to assume a greater role in maintaining peace and security in Africa in partnership with the United Nations. We see a clear demand for a stronger AU- United Nations partnership to confront the immense challenges that the continent faces, including rampant violence, armed groups, terrorist activities and the failure of State institutions to provide basic goods. However, that will work only if we ensure steady and predicable financial support for peacekeeping and peace support missions in Africa in order to counter the daunting challenges that violate the vital interests of people across the continent.”
2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating our African colleagues on Africa Day. On this day, we also pay tribute to all those who have contributed, and are contributing, to peacekeeping operations. I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, His Excellency Mr. Adeoye and Director Tadesse for their valuable insights. I join others in commending the African Union (AU) on the significant progress made towards the implementation of resolution 2320 (2016), which calls for closer AU-United Nations partnership based on clear parameters and requirements. We are particularly encouraged by the progress made towards meeting United Nations standards in peacekeeping, especially with regard to the selection of personnel, the protection of civilians and the prevention and tackling of gender- based violence and exploitation.”
2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source
“Syria must declare the full extent of its chemical-weapons programme and return to full compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution 2118 (2013). We look forward to the meeting between the OPCW Director-General and the Syrian Minister for Foreign Affairs. With equal interest, we await the results of the ninth round of inspections of the Barzah and Jamrayah facilities, conducted in September 2022. Finally, we deplore the non-cooperative approach of the Syrian regime with the OPCW Technical Secretariat. Syria is playing for time in the hope that the issue of the use of chemical weapons will fade from the Council’s agenda. We should not let that happen.”
2023-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9317 (2023) · source
“Syria continues to put unreasonable conditions on the consultations and asks to exclude the main technical expert from the DAT, contrary to its obligations under the Convention and resolution 2118 (2013). We regret this persistent obstruction by the Syrian regime. Nevertheless, the Technical Secretariat offered to deploy reduced DAT teams to carry out limited activities in Syria. We await with interest the conclusions of their visit in April. Many important questions regarding Syria’s chemical-weapons programme remain unanswered. The two most recent reports of the OPCW Technical Secretariat confirmed clearly persistent gaps and discrepancies in the initial Syrian declaration. The current 20 outstanding questions must have an answer.”
2023-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9317 (2023) · source
“This is the ninth instance of the use of chemical weapons independently attributed to the Syrian regime by the United Nations and OPCW mechanisms. The use of chemical weapons constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, a war crime and a crime against humanity. We condemn in the strongest terms the Syrian regime’s repeated use of these atrocious weapons, in flagrant violation of international obligations. Those responsible for the use of these weapons must be brought to justice. The most recent consultation between the Declaration Assessment Team (DAT) and Syria took place in February 2021. The organization of the twenty- fifth round of consultations has still not taken place.”
2023-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9317 (2023) · source
“I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her presentation. Ten years after the adoption of resolution 2118 (2013), we still have not seen any evidence of Syria having destroyed its chemical weapons programme. That is troubling and deplorable. We commend the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in shedding light on allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria, including through the work of the Fact-Finding Mission and the Investigation and Identification Team (IIT). Albania welcomes the publication of the third report of the IIT, which concludes that the Syrian Arab Air Force used chemical weapons on 7 April 2018 in Douma, killing 43 people. The report further confirms Syria’s systematic non-compliance with its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution 2118 (2013).”
2023-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9317 (2023) · source
“We strongly support the Council’s referral of Syria to the International Criminal Court to investigate the atrocities committed there. Our response to the legitimate demands of the Syrian people for justice and dignity is a test of our determination, as the international community, to uphold basic norms and principles. We must renew the faith of the Syrian people in the international community and redouble our efforts to meet their aspirations with concrete action, starting from within the Council.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“The political transition to a democratic Syria cannot happen without transitional justice and full accountability for all the gross violations committed against the Syrian people. Without justice, the possibility of peace, democracy and prosperity remains a mere illusion. If we condone impunity, we jeopardize the future of Syria. That is why we support all efforts and mechanisms aimed at ending impunity and delivering justice, including the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 and the creation of a new body to clarify the fate of missing persons.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“We call on the Al-Assad regime to halt its indiscriminate air strikes and shelling of civilians once and for all, and to respect international humanitarian law. We need to continue our quest for a lasting and comprehensive political solution in Syria and to pave a path towards a genuine and inclusive political transition, with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and civil society, in line with resolution 2254 (2015). We fully support the efforts of Special Envoy Pedersen to implement that Council resolution in full, including his step-for-step approach in furthering the political process and resuming the work of the Constitutional Committee. There is a need for coordinated and sustained diplomacy at the regional and global levels in order to move the political process forward.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“Needs must determine access. The reopening of the Bab Al-Salam and Al-Rai crossings is a welcome measure aimed at meeting the ever-growing needs, and they must be kept open for as long as necessary. We reiterate our position that aid must reach those in need through all modalities, including cross-line and cross-border assistance. We count on the Council to find the resolve and unity to ensure that all impediments to aid are removed. We will continue to work constructively with all to ensure that the Council renews the cross-border mechanism in July. The Syrian people find themselves in this intolerable situation because of the Syrian regime and its allies, which are responsible for gross violations of human rights, including by deliberately targeting civilians. We, the international community, must renew our efforts to end the violence.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Ms. Doughten for their briefings. The Syrian people have just entered the thirteenth year of their descent into deeper despair, destitution and destruction, without an end in sight. The magnitude of the humanitarian catastrophe that has befallen them is simply unimaginable. The disastrous earthquakes and flooding and the ongoing violence only magnify the endless misery. In such unbearable adversity, the people of Syria should be able to count on our empathy and commitment to putting their plight at the heart of our deliberations. It is never justifiable to politicize humanitarian aid and access to those in dire need. Aid must be people-centred and needs-based. It is in that spirit that we support uninhibited humanitarian access to all those in need across the Syrian territory.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“We have followed the outcomes of the meeting held in November of the Regional Committee on the Fight against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources, and we encourage countries of the region and those of transit and destination to reinforce their cooperation in curbing that illicit trade by improving transparency and the monitoring of the entire supply chain. Lastly, we affirm our support for the Special Envoy and commend him for his leading efforts in implementing the United Nations Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region, as well as its action plan.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“In that vein, the eleventh summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism, postponed to May, is an opportunity that should not be squandered. The missions conducted by the operational cell of the Contact and Coordination Group on non-military measures in South Kivu and Ituri provinces are critical steps in building a pathway towards the disarmament and repatriation of more members of foreign armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We have repeatedly emphasized that the region will not be able to find peace without dealing with the underlying sources of the conflict. The illicit exploitation of natural resources is a fundamental one, allowing armed groups to finance their horrors.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“In particular, groups such as the Allied Democratic Forces, the Coopérative pour le développement du Congo and Zaire have used the vacuum left by the Congolese security forces to gain a stronghold in those areas by attacking civilians fleeing their homes. The number of refugees and displaced persons all over the region is alarmingly high. The States of the region should make comprehensive and sustainable efforts to enable their return and improve their living conditions. Albania sees the Luanda and Nairobi processes as complementary and crucial to the political efforts to defuse regional tensions and bring armed groups to the negotiating table. As such, both processes should be supported, while the States of the region should renew their commitment to fully implementing the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“Albania urges both parties to refrain from blaming each other and to come to a reasonable settlement of disputes within the existing regional mechanisms. No military strategy can resolve the long- standing grievances. Regrettably, armed groups that had already chosen to disarm have taken up arms again, forming new alliances and creating new enemies. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be respected and any support for the Mouvement du 23 mars must stop. We take note of that group’s partial withdrawal from some areas in North Kivu and call for its complete retreat from all controlled territories. We also repeat our call for all Congolese groups to participate in the disarmament process and for foreign armed groups to leave the country immediately.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“We thank Special Envoy Huang Xia and Ambassador Šimonović for their informative briefings. We also welcome the participation of the representatives of Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in today’s meeting. Ten years after the signing of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, a crucial instrument for achieving peace and stability in the region, Albania is profoundly concerned about the deterioration of the security situation, despite the relative calm in recent days. It has seriously eroded progress on regional cooperation and economic integration. The heightened tensions between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda can trigger a spiral with irreversible consequences.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“We stress the importance of cooperation among regional and subregional organizations in the fight against arms trafficking and diversion. In conclusion, we believe that transparency measures, such as arms export controls, contribute to the strengthening of mutual trust between States. Mutual trust is essential in the defence and promotion of the principles of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation. It serves to maintain the international order based on rules established in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“We support the universalization of the Arms Trade Treaty as a crucial instrument capable of mitigating risks. We call on all States, in particular major arms exporters, importers and transit States to ratify and accede to the Treaty without further delay. We also encourage the effective implementation of the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons and the International Tracing Instrument, which constitute the main framework of measures to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms in all its aspects. We reiterate the importance of arms embargoes and their implementation by all Member States. We encourage States to strengthen their monitoring capacities, the enforcement of arms embargoes and, finally, to support the work of United Nations expert groups.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“Unfortunately, we are witnessing a worrisome trend where a number of States are stepping away from their obligations. One of the most worrisome examples is the policy adopted by Iran, which, by its actions, including the illegal transfer of weapons to its proxies in the region and other countries, seeks to undermine peace and security. We have also, more than once, highlighted in this Chamber the most recent policies of Russia, which, in violation of Security Council resolutions, is using weapons purchased from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Iran to feed its illegal war and destroy Ukraine. Illicit small arms fuel armed violence and organized crime, global terrorism and conflict. They pose a serious threat to peace, reconciliation, safety, security, stability and sustainable development.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“As this is unprecedented, States Members of the United Nations and public opinion worldwide have every right to feel worried. We are in this Chamber to discharge our responsibility as a member of the Council, in respect of the rules of procedure that govern this body, and in no way to provide the current presidency with moral credentials. Albania attaches great importance to disarmament, non-proliferation and arms-control instruments. We stress the need not only to preserve, but also to further strengthen, these instruments. The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) recognizes the legitimate interests of States in transferring arms. The faithful implementation of the ATT is a humanitarian imperative to prevent serious violations of international humanitarian law.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. As this is the first formal meeting of the Security Council for this month, I would like, as other colleagues before me have done, to thank Mozambique for having presided over our work in a very thoughtful and professional way in March. I very much hope that we will be able to proceed in a normal way during this month, bearing in mind that we find ourselves in an unusual situation and in unchartered waters. The contradiction could not be more unsettling: a country that has brutally violated the Charter of the United Nations and the very basic rules that govern relations among States is presiding over the body responsible for peace and security. That country, a permanent member of the Security Council, has done everything it can to undermine peace and security, and it has endangered the world.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“Finally, we believe that close cooperation between the African Union and its member States and the United Nations, as well as with other regional and subregional organizations and partners, would further enhance good governance, sustainable peace and development. Also, streamlining the agendas of the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Peacebuilding Commission and the Economic and Social Council is necessary in promoting and building a durable peace and sustainable development in Africa.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“States should invest more in building and promoting a culture of peace and respect for cultural differences in order to counter intolerance and forms of violent extremism. We find the decision of the African Union to proclaim September of each year as Africa Amnesty Month, to encourage civilians to voluntarily surrender illicit weapons in their possession, to be very wise. Thirdly, corruption and illegal activities continue to worsen the trust in governmental institutions in Africa. We encourage African partners to address that problem with accountability, to accelerate their efforts in strengthening governance and anti-corruption mechanisms and to cut any links that enable non-State actors and their sponsors to access weapons and State assets.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“It is fundamental for States to increase their presence, including over the cross-border routes of illicit trafficking. We strongly encourage a whole-of- society approach, creating a multi-stakeholder network, establishing the rule of law and building trust in institutions in marginalized and conflict-affected areas. We support United Nations recommendations to engage meaningfully with traditional and religious leaders, civil society, humanitarian workers, women and young representatives. They can provide avenues for the peaceful resolution of disputes and nation-building efforts. Outreach to families — especially to young people through sustainable education and development programmes — is particularly important.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“For that to succeed, it is essential for all African partners to join the Arms Trade Treaty and ratify it as soon as possible. We encourage additional efforts at all levels related to the implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. Secondly, we echo the Secretary-General’s report on the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (S/2022/959), which clearly identifies the lack of governance institutions as a serious obstacle to the ability of African States to deliver sustainable development outcomes, putting at risk peace and security. As we have seen, the lack of governance leads to the empowerment of terrorists and armed groups, thereby generating more violence and instability.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“I thank Mozambique for convening today’s important open debate. I also thank the briefers for their insightful remarks. We see value in re-engaging the Security Council on this important issue. We welcome the guiding spirit of the African Union’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want Master Roadmap. In that regard, regional efforts are important. The challenges Africa faces are enormous. They have a direct impact on the people of the continent and the rest of the world. Allow me to underline three points. First, we believe that African leaders must make it a priority to properly address the illicit flow of weapons, their transfer, diversion, theft and the mismanagement, and the misuse of small arms and light weapons, their stockpiles and ammunition.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“We strongly support the full implementation of resolution 2672 (2023) and the renewal of cross-border aid operations in north-west Syria, as well as the opening of new border-crossing points to meet the rising demand for humanitarian aid, which must never be politicized. Coming to the rescue of those most in need is the very least that the international community can do to show the Syrians that they have not been abandoned, so that they can survive and maintain their faith in humankind.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“We have failed to hold the regime accountable for the gravest crimes — war crimes, crimes against humanity and the repeated use of chemical weapons with total impunity. There can be no peace in Syria without securing justice and accountability. We strongly support all attempts to force the Syrian regime to abide by the Council’s resolutions and begin to cooperate in good faith to start the political transition in Syria. We strongly support the creation of a new mechanism to clarify the fate and whereabouts of missing persons, as recommended by the Secretary- General in August 2022.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“Syria remains a killing field, drenched in the innocent blood of civilians, including women and children, and with more than 100,000 Syrians forcefully disappeared or detained by the horrific Mukhabarat. There is no political process in Syria. The stillborn Constitutional Committee shows no signs of life. Seven years after its adoption, resolution 2254 (2015), a sine qua non condition for the resolution of the conflict in Syria, remains a dead letter. The Al-Assad regime is chiefly responsible for Syria’s ranking as the third least peaceful country in the world, according to the Global Peace Index in 2022. We have collectively failed to stop the Syrian regime from slaughtering its own people.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Petersen and Mr. Talahma for their briefings. It saddens us deeply that every time we take the floor to speak on this file, we struggle to find the words to describe the deterioration of the catastrophic situation in Syria, which is entering its thirteenth year. The humanitarian crisis deepens by the day. More than 70 per cent of the population needs urgent humanitarian aid to survive. We commend the European Union and international donors for pledging $7.5 billion during the fundraising conference in Brussels on Monday this week to help Türkiye and Syria in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. The conflict is anything but frozen, with people being killed every day by bombs dropped from the sky, tanks or terrorist attacks.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, Albania reiterates its strong support for the trilateral mechanism and commends the work of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan and its dedicated team led by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Although international assistance remains crucial, all stakeholders involved need to seize the momentum and put their own personal interests aside because it is only through a civilian-led political process, spearheaded and owned by the Sudanese people themselves, that a resolution can be achieved. The Sudanese people must be offered the chance for a stable country that can provide basic services for all. That is what they deserve.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9289 (2023) · source
“The current state of humanitarian conditions, grave violations of human rights and the socioeconomic situation in the country are worrisome and require immediate attention. Albania is deeply concerned about the instances of sexual violence against women, particularly in internally displaced persons camps in Darfur. The fact that these incidents are underreported due to the victims’ fear of shame, stigma and retaliation should alarm all of us. Additionally, violations against children — boys and girls — by unidentified perpetrators are extremely troubling. Shockingly, survivors and victims of sexual violence are often themselves considered to be perpetrators of immoral activity. This practice, coupled with a lack of accountability, leads to the silencing of survivors and denying them access to justice.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9289 (2023) · source
“We strongly encourage the parties to honour their commitment to including women in their delegations, with a level of representation of 40 per cent, including in leadership positions and in future transitional institutions. Despite the progress on the political front, we remain concerned about the impact of intercommunal clashes in Blue Nile, West and South Kordofan and Central, North and South Darfur states. Humanitarian needs remain at a record high. Some 18 million Sudanese will be under acute food-insecure conditions in 2023, and a record of 11.7 million people — almost a quarter of the Sudan’s population — are currently facing hunger. We therefore call on the Sudanese authorities to provide unhindered humanitarian access to all affected.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9289 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, to be sustainable, the political process must be comprehensive and have widespread public backing. While it welcomes the release of hundreds of Darfuri detainees from prisons throughout the country, Albania remains concerned about the numerous reports of the excessive use of force on protesters. The current situation in Darfur and across the country demonstrates the urgent need for implementing the Juba process. We urge the authorities to investigate effectively, impartially and in a timely manner any allegation of unlawful use of force or other alleged violations by members of the security forces. Demonstrators must be allowed to fulfil their right to peaceful assembly. Moreover, regrettably, women have continued to be underrepresented.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9289 (2023) · source
“Allow me to express my gratitude to Special Representative of the Secretary- General Perthes for providing us with an informative update on the situation in the Sudan. I also welcome the representative of the Sudan to today’s meeting. The 5 December signing of the Framework Agreement has renewed hope for a civilian-led transition, including the holding of elections, which meets the aspirations of the Sudanese people. We commend the civilian and military signatories for the progress made so far, including the launching of the final phase of the political process in Khartoum on 8 January, facilitated by the trilateral mechanism. Albania urges non-signatories to join the political process and engage in meaningful talks to resolve remaining differences, and it calls on signatories not to lose sight of this momentum.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9289 (2023) · source
“It has only managed to misuse the Council, its time and resources, in repeated ways, with empty shells that sound hollow.”
2023-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9280 (2023) · source