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Sven Jürgenson.

lines on the record: 527
first: 2020-03-31
most recent: 2021-06-28
sittings or episodes: 119
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“We are also extremely worried about reports of arbitrary detention and torture, ill-treatment and other serious crimes in detention facilities. We call on the respective authorities in charge of the facilities to fully cooperate with international observers and investigators and ensure their access to the facilities in question so that these allegations may be investigated. Estonia is furthermore concerned about crimes against migrants and refugees, and welcomes the ICC’s role in assisting States to prosecute cases in their domestic jurisdictions. In addition, we underscore that the use of excessive force against protesters is unacceptable and that all cases must be fully and promptly investigated.”
2020-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1108 (2020) · source
“In this context, we would like to take this opportunity to call on all States parties to the Rome Statute to fulfil their financial obligations vis-à-vis the Court in a timely manner. With regard to political developments on the ground, Estonia welcomes the 23 October ceasefire agreement of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, facilitated by the United Nations. We continue to call on States to respect and support the implementation of this agreement. At the same time, Estonia continues to condemn the violations of international law, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law, reported in Libya. We condemn the use of landmines and improvised explosive devices in the district south of Tripoli by the Libyan National Army and affiliated forces, which continue to pose a lethal threat to civilians.”
2020-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1108 (2020) · source
“I thank Ms. Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her report and for her briefing today. At the outset, I would like to reiterate Estonia’s continued strong support for the International Criminal Court as an independent and impartial judicial institution and an important pillar of a rules-based international order. We call on all States to uphold and defend the principles and values enshrined in the Rome Statute and to respect the ICC’s integrity and impartiality. We welcome the update provided by the Prosecutor on the progress achieved during the reporting period in the Libya investigations. We commend the overall significant advancement of the Court in its judicial activities despite the ongoing difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic.”
2020-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1108 (2020) · source
“On the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the signing of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we call on all levels of Government to work in solidarity and unity.”
2020-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1103 (2020) · source
“We welcome the progress made during the past few months, in particular the adoption of legislative amendments for the local elections in Mostar, which must lead to their organization on 20 December, for the first time since 2008. That is a major achievement. Estonia is certain that Bosnia and Herzegovina’s future is adjoined with the Euro-Atlantic path, in line with the legitimate aspiration of its citizens. We stress the importance of continuing with the implementation of the 14 key priorities of the European Commission’s opinion on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s application for membership of the European Union. To move forward, all the country’s political leaders should deliver concrete results and implement fundamental reforms.”
2020-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1103 (2020) · source
“We welcome the adoption of the Revised National War Crimes Processing Strategy by the Bosnia and Herzegovina Council of Ministers and encourage the authorities to implement it. A functioning Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitutional Court is of vital strategic importance for the country, and we fully support its members, particularly its international judges. We call on all political parties in the country to implement the important decisions of the aforementioned Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights. We strongly underline the need for the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities to work towards strengthening the rule of law, fight against corruption and implement binding judicial decisions. We hope that the municipal elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 15 November will be free and fair.”
2020-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1103 (2020) · source
“Estonia stands in strong support of the EU’s solidarity with the Western Balkans and its mobilization of a substantial financial support package of €3.3 billion to help the region to overcome the COVID-19 crisis. We commend the work and support of all others who have provided assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina during the pandemic, such as the United Nations Resident Coordinator and the United Nations Development Programme. This July, we commemorated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. The downplaying of that tragic historical event in any way is unacceptable. Spreading nationalist and provocative rhetoric, denying war crimes or glorifying convicted war criminals is not in line with the country’s Euro-Atlantic perspective.”
2020-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1103 (2020) · source
“It is of concern that the authorities of the Republika Srpska have continued divisive rhetoric and resorted to frequent actions targeting the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and even its Constitution. All political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina should refrain from any actions or policies that could destabilize the country. It is high time to put aside differences and focus on uniting to face the common challenges. As we learned from the High Representative’s last report (S/2020/1052, annex), the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with serious and potentially long-lasting consequences.”
2020-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1103 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his twenty- fourth regular report to the Secretary-General (S/2020/1052, annex) since assuming his post in 2009. We commend his work, in particular, as the tasks that he tackles remain closer to 100 per cent, although his team’s size and budget have considerably decreased in recent years. Estonia would like to state its full support for a robust and effective Office of the High Representative, which is necessary in order to fulfil its mandated responsibilities. In addition, we align ourselves with the statement submitted by the European Union (EU) (annex XVIII). The European Union-led Operation Althea is a strong contributor to the country’s work in maintaining a safe and secure environment, and we fully support its continued executive mandate.”
2020-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1103 (2020) · source
“As a member of the Security Council, which adopted resolution 1325 (2000) 20 years ago, we reaffirm our conviction that we need to do better and that we cannot take a step back from the clear commitments that we have made.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“In terms of resources, we need to back up commitments with funding. For United Nations peacekeeping and political missions, that includes supporting women protection advisers, gender advisers and human rights officers. It also means adequate resourcing and gender expertise in all sanctions expert groups. Furthermore, it entails support for women’s organizations and initiatives.Each of those challenges has been magnified by the coronavirus disease epidemic. The Secretary-General pointed out that there have been notable achievements on the women and peace and security agenda, but that progress has been too slow, too narrow, with setbacks and easy to reverse.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Given the shrinking political, civic, and physical space for women’s participation, the Council needs to speak up for this clearly. Cooperation by various stakeholders, in particular the key role of civil-society organizations and women peacebuilders, is important. The women and peace and security agenda would not have come into being and it would not have been possible to make it a reality without them. The cooperation of diverse women civil-society representatives with the Council needs to be broader and more meaningful. We need political will and joint action to stand up to threats and reprisals against women human rights defenders. The United Nations has verified that in the four years leading up to 2019, 102 women human rights defenders, journalists and trade unionists were killed for their work; in reality, this is an undercount.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Making women and peace and security an integral part of each Council discussion and outcome is vital. The Council has taken a clear decision in that regard. Yet often it is not able to agree to live up to its decision in mandate renewals and country-specific resolutions. We also need to improve our follow-up on the deliberations and recommendations arising from the Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security. With respect to participation, the data is clear: the inclusion of women increases the chances for sustainable peace and thus the effectiveness of Council action. Yet women constituted, on average, no more than 13 per cent of negotiators and 6 per cent of signatories in major peace processes between 1992 and 2019, and this proportion remains low.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Pushback on the human rights of women also weakens the women and peace and security agenda. We cannot accept that. Turning to implementation and accountability, all of us have undertaken concrete commitments on women and peace and security — nationally, regionally, at the United Nations and as the Security Council. Our record of fulfilling them is mixed. We welcome the steps to increase accountability for the implementation of actions related to the women and peace and security agenda. That was one of the reasons for Estonia’s decision to join the Generation Equality Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action as a catalytic member. We are also preparing Estonia’s third national action plan on women, peace and security. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/946) and its recommendations.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“We thank all briefers for their interventions. The objective of today’s debate is to address the main achievements and challenges in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. I would focus on the following points. The foundation of the women and peace and security agenda is built on human rights. Violations of human rights are recognized as one of the triggers of conflict. Restrictions on women’s full enjoyment of human rights and the absence of gender equality increase the risks they face in conflict and undermine their full, equal and meaningful participation in peace processes. Women’s access to sexual and reproductive health care and rights is equally relevant in conflict and can be life- saving for survivors of sexual violence.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Since August, reportedly more than 100 schools have closed in north-east Syria. Estonia deems it imperative that children regain access to quality education and continue the learning process in order to prevent a “lost generation”. We welcome the overwhelming support of the largest international donors to Syrians. The European Union and its member States’ contributions have enabled a scaling-up of critical programmes to support host communities and refugees in dealing with the impact of COVID-19 as well as to alleviate the suffering of Syrians inside the country. The fourth Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region”, hosted by the European Union and co-chaired by the United Nations earlier this summer, generated pledges totalling more than €12 billion, of which €4.5 billion has already been contributed for 2020.”
2020-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1049 (2020) · source
“However, we deplore yesterday’s Russian air strikes in the northern part of Idlib, which violate the ceasefire and underline its fragility. We call on the parties to de-escalate the situation. While the military situation is hopeful, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to affect Syrians across the country, with at least 12,000 cases and 500 people dead. Health facilities and human resources have been nearly depleted due to conflict, and the capacity to cope with the pandemic remains extremely limited. Like other Council members, Estonia deeply appreciates the efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in providing aid to millions of Syrians every month. We call on all parties immediately to provide unimpeded, safe and sustained humanitarian access to all parts of Syria.”
2020-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1049 (2020) · source
“It would be a clear violation of resolution 2254 (2015) and its road map to achieving peace. Estonia reiterates that meaningful progress on the issue of detainees and missing persons is another crucial element of resolution 2254 (2015), which could also serve as a confidence-building measure between the Syrian regime and its legitimate opposition. The release of arbitrarily detained people, respect for human rights and the holding of free and fair elections are the cornerstone of national reconciliation. Looking at the situation on the ground, we remain cautiously optimistic about the Russia-Turkey ceasefire agreement of March, which largely seems to be holding. That truce continues to provide the local population in Idlib a much-deserved break from violence.”
2020-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1049 (2020) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for their briefings on both the political and humanitarian situations in Syria. It is certainly regrettable that the Syrian Constitutional Committee was unable to meet this month in Geneva, especially given that this week marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Committee. Unfortunately, however, there have been little to no results from the whole process. The Committee’s meetings in Geneva have not become regular, and the Syrian regime’s representatives are resorting to delaying tactics. We conclude that there is no real will in Damascus to move forward with the new constitution or to engage genuinely in the political process. Plans for holding presidential elections next spring without a new constitution only confirm that assessment.”
2020-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1049 (2020) · source
“We call upon Israel to stop expanding settlements and end demolitions in the occupied Palestinian territories, including in East Jerusalem. We also condemn all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of terror and acts of provocation, incitement and destruction. The continued firing of rockets into Israel is not acceptable. In conclusion, I would like to once again urge both the Israelis and the Palestinians to generate positive regional dynamics, build trust and commitment to peace and re-engage in meaningful negotiations.S/2020/1055”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“In the light of the recent developments, we also urge Israelis and Palestinians to take further steps to build confidence, especially in the context of the coronavirus disease pandemic. We call upon the Palestinian Authority to resume cooperation with Israel based on previous agreements, and would like to wish the chief Palestinian negotiator, Mr. Saeb Erekat, a speedy recovery. We note positively that the Palestinian factions have reached consensus on holding elections. We hope that will soon translate into setting a date for said elections throughout the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as a commitment by all Palestinian factions to democratic principles. We call on all parties to refrain from any unilateral steps that might undermine the viability of the two-State solution.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“We believe that these historic developments can also give momentum to efforts to find a comprehensive solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel’s commitment to suspend the plan to extend its sovereignty over parts of the West Bank is a positive step. We urge both sides to re-engage in meaningful negotiations on all final- status issues in order to achieve a just and lasting peace. It is also important that all regional and international players, including the Middle East Quartet, continue efforts towards these negotiations. Our position regarding the Middle East conflict remains the same. A two- State solution and lasting peace can be achieved only through direct negotiations that take into account the legitimate aspirations of both parties and Israeli security concerns.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his briefing. First, I would like to state that Estonia aligns itself with the joint statement submitted on behalf of the European Union (annex 29). Estonia welcomes the signing of the agreements between the United Arab Emirates and Israel and between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel, as well as the recent announcement of the agreement between Israel and the Sudan. These are positive steps towards achieving peace and stability in the whole region. We acknowledge the constructive role that the United States has played in that regard. We encourage regional actors to embrace that spirit of compromise and continue to implement confidence-building measures to contribute to the long-term stability of the region.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“We also stress that respect of and cooperation with the Kosovo Specialist Chambers is an international obligation for Kosovo. As strong cooperation with the e European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo becomes increasingly more significant, we would welcome the strategic review of UNMIK in due course. Finally, we call on both parties to engage in further trust-building and refrain from negative rhetoric that could increase tensions and cause a setback in the dialogue. We expect both parties to engage in good faith and in a spirit of compromise and to work to reach a comprehensive, legally binding agreement on the normalization of relations in accordance with international law and the EU acquis.”
2020-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1040 (2020) · source
“We particularly appreciate UNMIK’s support for women’s participation in decision-making processes, as well as for initiatives aimed at young people and the fight against gender-based violence. During the critical time of the coronavirus disease pandemic, we commend the supportive actions taken by UNMIK in helping Kosovo to alleviate the challenges caused by the pandemic. We welcome that the new Government of Kosovo has confirmed its strategic commitment to the EU path. Now all political actors should demonstrate that they can work together and build political consensus towards common goals. It is essential for Kosovo to reinvigorate the reform processes and ensure that citizens receive the necessary medical assistance and economic support.”
2020-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1040 (2020) · source
“We encourage both parties to advance engagement with their civil societies, in particular with women and young people, as they can significantly contribute to solutions on the issues at the negotiation table. We welcome that both the Government of Serbia and the government of Kosovo have confirmed their strategic commitment to their European Union (EU) future. The EU-facilitated dialogue is a key condition for taking steps in their respective European path. Estonia commends Mr. Tanin for leading the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in helping to advance Kosovo’s democratization process and promoting human rights.”
2020-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1040 (2020) · source
“We would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his briefing as well as the Foreign Ministers of Serbia and of Kosovo for their statements. The normalization of the relations between Serbia and Kosovo is the key to regional stability. We strongly support the efforts of the European Union-appointed Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristine dialogue and other Western Balkans regional issues, Miroslav Lajčák. We welcome the resumption of the dialogue process on 12 July. The two sides have shown commitment and engagement and we are encouraged by the substantial work done since July. It is crucial that, ultimately, all open issues will be resolved.”
2020-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1040 (2020) · source
“The initiatives to ensure security and stability of the entire Middle East must come from the region itself. We believe that only a broader regional security dialogue among the countries of the region can lead to a long-term solution. This will enable the full potential of the societies in the region, which are aspiring to touch the stars — and I mean that literally, as we recently witnessed the United Arab Emirates launching its first-ever space mission to Mars earlier this year.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“Still, the Security Council and the European Union put its faith in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and Iran’s commitment not to develop a nuclear weapon. Estonia believes that the fulfilment of all nuclear-related commitments under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, as well as the JCPOA, remain a fundamental precondition for regional and international peace and security. There is a need for a systematic approach to establishing a security system in the Gulf. This includes stopping the wars in Yemen and Syria, supporting Iraq in its recovery from violence by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, encouraging Israel and Palestine to start direct negotiations, and ending the blockade of Qatar with a political compromise.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“Instead, regional conflicts and the instability they cause are a result of denying individual freedoms and carrying out expansionist foreign policies. Saddam Hussein’s internal terror, crimes against the Kurds and attack on Kuwait in 1990 are examples par excellence. Unfortunately, such suppressive politics continue; only the aggressor has changed. The recently published Arab Opinion Index revealed that every second Iraqi and every third Saudi finds Teheran’s actions to be the most threatening to their security. There is no surprise there; Iran has hijacked oil tankers, sent arms to radical groups and financed militants across the region. These acts have increased regional insecurity and made it difficult to justify the expiry of the Iran arms embargo.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“We acknowledge the constructive role that the United States played in this regard. We encourage regional actors to embrace this spirit of compromise and continue to implement confidence-building measures that would contribute to the long-term stability of the region. However, one must not forget that the foundation for the settlement of conflicts is international law, including the Charter of the United Nations and Security Council resolutions, to which all parties must adhere. The current regional conflicts, such as the ones in Syria and Yemen, are not a consequence of cultural factors. Consolidation of regional relations around the idea of eliminating terrorism is fruitless. Estonia believes that religious extremism does not represent the Arab world or Muslim communities.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“I thank the Russian Federation for organizing today’s debate, which has brought together the Security Council and some regional actors to discuss the situation in the Gulf. I highly appreciate the Secretary-General’s briefing, as well as those made by Mr. Robert Malley and Mr. Vitaly Naumkin. The security of the Gulf region is instrumental to the security of the entire Middle East, from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. We cannot talk about security in the Gulf without mentioning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has been at the root of a multitude of tensions in the region. I am glad to say that some of those tensions were eased by the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain normalizing relations with Israel. That is a positive step towards achieving peace and stability in the Gulf.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“The challenges facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain numerous and diverse: armed group violence and its links to the illicit trade of natural resources, floods and the Ebola virus disease, now in the west of the country, in addition to the pandemic. I would like to end my statement by commending MONUSCO, the Congolese authorities and all partners for their continued commitment to establishing peace in the country.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“The development of the joint transition strategy and its benchmarks must be conducted together with the main humanitarian partners and other international and national civil society organizations. This would help ensure that the strategies and activities of various stakeholders are aligned, and that the activities supported by MONUSCO will not be disrupted. Strong cooperation with the Congolese authorities must tackle the large number of human rights violations, which remains a significant problem. Accountability for such violations must be established in order to avoid the prevalence of a culture of impunity and build trust in the country’s security forces. Strengthening of rule-of-law and of justice institutions is a critical component of efforts addressing the root causes of conflict.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“This violence will continue to require a rapid, robust and effective response from MONUSCO, in particular from its rapid reaction force and force intervention brigades, together with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. MONUSCO is reporting a significant increase in the number of human rights abuses and violations, which reached 2,140 last quarter. This highlights the challenges facing the Mission and possible plans towards its exit from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The gradual transfer of MONUSCO’s responsibilities has to ensure that there are no setbacks in the progress made; it must not undermine the safety and security of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for convening today’s meeting and I also thank Special Representative Zerrougui and Ambassador Abarry for their valuable insights. I would like to begin by commending the actions of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) that have enabled the protection of civilians and the continuation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, despite the coronavirus disease pandemic and the increased violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Many armed groups have not responded to the call for a global ceasefire and continue their attacks.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“Accordingly, we encourage all international actors to support the parties in achieving these aims, which are also implicit in the road map for peace set out in the resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communiqué (S/2012/522, annex).S/2020/936”
2020-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/936 (2020) · source
“We thank the Office of the Special Envoy for facilitating the dialogue between Syrian parties. The legitimate claims of the Syrian opposition must be taken into account when looking to the future and rebuilding Syria. Estonia believes that, in order to allow genuine exchange of ideas among parties to the conflict, the next important step is to make Constitutional Committee meetings regular. Delaying tactics of any sort cannot be accepted. Nevertheless, we wish to emphasize that, by itself, a new Constitution is not enough to solve Syria’s problems. Releasing arbitrarily detained people, respect for human rights, and the holding of free and fair elections are the cornerstone of national reconciliation. Estonia and the European Union remain committed to finding a lasting and credible political solution to the conflict in Syria.”
2020-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/936 (2020) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing on the recent political and military developments in Syria, as well as on the most recent Syrian Constitutional Committee session of meetings, which was held in Geneva last month. Like many other members of the Security Council, we are cautiously optimistic about the Turkish-Russian ceasefire agreement from March, which seems to be largely holding. We believe that six months of relative peace can pave the way for renewed dialogue between the Syrian opposition and authorities in Damascus. In the light of that, we also welcome the latest round of Constitutional Committee talks. We appreciate the fact that despite the challenges posed by the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, the parties are still engaged in the political process.”
2020-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/936 (2020) · source
“In order to effectively respond to security threats posed by climate change in the Lake Chad basin region, we need comprehensive national, regional and international collaboration, as well as strengthened coordination and integration within the United Nations and its agencies and missions. Finally, it is important to continue our efforts to find pertinent solutions. That is not a quick fix, but it is the only way forward.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“Therefore, it is important to create well-designed resource-management policies and to invest in building the resilience of the most affected regions. However, the implications of climate-related security risks are not just a local or a national problem but a cross-border phenomenon, and day by day the latter worsens in areas with permeable borders and insufficient State authority. Consequently, this calls for duly multilateral coordination and an uncompromising humanitarian response, including better implementation of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“Also, it will enable a systematic approach to including climate-related security risks in the work of the Security Council — an approach that is urgently needed and an idea that could become a reality if the Security Council were to receive systematic reporting by the Secretary-General on climate-related security risks. It is clear that climate change poses a real and current threat to peace, security and stability in many regions around the world, including the Sahel region. Populations that depend on economic activities such as farming, herding and fishing are extremely exposed to such risks and are affected by food insecurity. Climate change brings competition for energy and natural resources.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“There are tools available; the key is to use them. In order to understand the consequences of climate change in armed conflicts, such as in the Sahel region, data is a fundamental prerequisite. We need reliable and accurate information. Therefore, it is important to improve the collection and quality of data and to find, inter alia, innovative solutions to analyse the exacerbating role that climate change plays in the context of armed conflicts and humanitarian emergencies. That will allow for both better risk assessment and better risk management.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“I thank the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Peter Maurer; the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw; and Land Ambassador Ms. Inna Modja for their informative and insightful briefings. The significance of the link between climate change and peace and security was first addressed in the Security Council 13 years ago, in 2007 (see S/PV.5663), during the United Kingdom’s presidency of the Council, and today it is more relevant than ever. In order to improve people’s livelihoods in Africa, including in the Lake Chad basin region, it is important to address this link more efficiently. Many of the countries vulnerable to climate change do not have the capacity to cope with climate-related security risks and need assistance from the international community.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“Porous borders and the easy availability of small arms in Darfur and the region mean that illicit flows of weapons in and out of Darfur continue and pose a threat to security and stability both in Darfur and neighbouring countries. The Panel reported that the implementation of the travel ban and assets freeze also remains a challenge. In connection with the sanctions list, I would like to note that, as of 31 August 2020, the Committee has been considering a proposal, submitted by a Member State, for the delisting of four individuals. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate that the sanctions regime was established for the sole purpose of helping to bring peace to Darfur. It is not to punish the Sudan, but to support to achieve sustainable peace.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source
“The Panel also reported that most Darfuri rebel groups remain in Libya, where they have participated in large numbers in military clashes in 2020, including in Tripoli and Sirte. These rebel groups have grown significantly over the last six months, engaging in large-scale recruitment and obtaining new equipment. We would like to recognize the Government of the Sudan for increasingly acknowledging the issue of sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations in Darfur, and would encourage them to address this issue. Regarding the implementation of sanctions, the Panel reported that parties in the Sudan have continued to transfer arms and other military material into Darfur, in violation of the arms embargo.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source
“The Panel reported that the security environment in Darfur has been volatile and has deteriorated in several areas. Bolstered by new gold-mining revenues, the Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid has been able to increase its capability in Jebel Marra by recruiting new fighters and purchasing weapons, though the movement is divided by internal infighting. Intercommunal clashes and related attacks on civilians have increased since May, especially in West and South Darfur. Attacks on civilians have increased, in particular on internally displaced persons and farmers trying to return to their land. The Sanctions Committee recognizes the willingness of the Government of the Sudan to respond to the security incidents and the need for the necessary capacity- building to be provided in order to address this issue.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source
“All representatives expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to share with the Committee and the Panel their views on the final report. We discussed with our interlocutors the issue of peace in the Sudan, borders, security and armed groups in the region. In accordance with paragraph 2 of resolution 2508 (2020), the Panel submitted to the Committee its interim report, which the Committee discussed during the informal informal consultations held on 18 August. Due to the restrictions warranted by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the Panel continued to collect and verify the information remotely. For the benefit of the Council, so that it can provide the best support to the Sudan regarding the most recent developments on the ground, I would like to highlight the following elements from the Panel’s reporting.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source
“The purpose of this informal meeting was to discuss the final report of the Panel of Experts (see S/2020/36) with the regional Member States and to continue strengthening the dialogue between the Committee and the regional Member States, in accordance with the mandate of the Committee. I convened a meeting in accordance with paragraph 28 of resolution 2340 (2017), by which the Security Council “[e]mphasize[d] the importance of holding regular consultations with concerned Member States, as may be necessary, in order to ensure full implementation of the measures set forth in this resolution”. After a brief presentation by the Panel’s Coordinator, the representatives of the Sudan, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Uganda made their statements.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate the Sudan, on behalf of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan, on reaching the historic peace agreement. We commend the commitment of the transitional authorities to prioritize peace, and urge the parties that have not yet joined the peace agreement to do so urgently. We hope that this peace deal will pave the way to sustainable peace for all people in the Sudan. In accordance with paragraph 3 (a) (iv) of resolution 1591 (2005), I have the honour to brief the Security Council on the work of the Sudan Sanctions Committee, covering the period from 9 June to 14 September 2020. On 13 July 2020, the Committee held its first informal informal consultations remotely.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source