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  1. “In that regard, my country welcomes next June's experience-sharing and lessons-learned mission to Colombia, supported by the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, with a View to taking inspiration from the successful experiences of that country with regard to victim compensation and reparations for victims of sexual violence in conflict.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  2. “I cannot conclude my remarks without reiterating the gratitude of my country to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and her team for their excellent work and efforts to support the Ivorian Government in its fight against this phenomenon. Cote d'Ivoire reaffirms not only its full readiness and willingness to share its experience but also to take up lessons learned from successes achieved elsewhere, with a View to strengthening the resilience of its people as well as existing legal and institutional frameworks, including better addressing issues related to gender-based sexual violence.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  3. “Notwithstanding the important progress achieved, my country remains aware of the remaining challenges with respect to the sensitive issue of reparations for sexual violence committed during the post-electoral crisis. Cote d'Ivoire would like to reaffirm its determination to conclude investigations into cases already identified and to support the victims, especially through actions undertaken and led by the Ministry for Women, Child Protection and Solidarity. Furthermore, in the context ofpreventing and deterring the new forms that sexual violence might take in times of peace, the Ivorian Government intends to continue those efforts and to make them a priority. That includes retaining the zero-tolerance policy currently in place in the Ivorian security and defence forces.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  4. “Thanks to all those efforts, today the Forces armees de Cote d'Ivoire are the first and only entity to be have been delisted from the annex to the report of the Secretary-General on conflict- related sexual violence. Moreover, our national social cohesion programme, which was implemented in 2012 and includes a gender dimension, resulted in the establishment of six posts between 2015 and 2017 dedicated to the role of women in peacebuilding in the western and central western regions of the country, which were affected very harshly by conflict in the past. That approach has had a major impact in terms of the provision of psychosocial support for victims of sexual violence and conflict.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  5. “My country welcomes the synergy of action between the Ivoirian Government and the United Nations system, brought about by the establishment in 2015 of the joint mechanism of the Forces armees de C6te d'Ivoire and the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire to follow up on human rights violations. In addition, that comprehensive cooperation has also resulted in technical assistance being provided by the United Nations Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict as part of the action plan of the Forces armees de Cote d'Ivoire, whose implementation led to, inter alia, the establishment of specialized police units.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  6. “The revised code of conduct of the Forces armees de Cote d'Ivoire also places a particular emphasis on crimes related to sexual violence. In addition, the recruitment of women to positions of responsibility in areas previously reserved for men, in particular the defence sector, has contributed to the effectiveness of the steps taken by the Government with regard to the scourge. Thus, following the implementation of the Government's strategy and other initiatives, such as the many awareness-raising and training sessions, the number of documented cases of sexual violence decreased from 478 in 2012 to 30 in 2014, 3 in 2015 and none in 2017.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  7. “In order to fight against this scourge, a national committee to combat conflict-related sexual violence was set up by decree. The committee seeks to strengthen the legislative framework by establishing a specific provision for the repression of rape. In the same way, the ownership of such efforts by the Government at the highest level of the ranks of the Forces armees dc Cote d'Ivoire clearly demonstrated its relevance in fighting against the scourge. Such ownership has led, among other things, to the higher ranks making specific commitments to train their staff on the issue of sexual violence. Issues of sexual violence, both in times of peace and of conflict, have now become an integral part of the training modules of training centres and military academies in Cote d'lvoire.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  8. “In that connection, it remains essential to increase our efforts for the inclusion, leadership and protection of women with a view to ensuring social cohesion and lasting peace. Following the post-election crisis in 2010 and 2011, in March 2012 C6te d'Ivoire was listed in the annex to the report of Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual violence (S/2012/33). It was delisted on 15 April 2017 in the light of the positive developments in the country with regard to stability and peacebuilding. That outcome is the result of the significant efforts of the Ivorian Government, which, since the end of the crisis, has made the fight against sexual violence a priority by implementing a national strategy to combat gender-based violence, in addition to the existing legal mechanisms.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  9. “In that regard, it is important to underscore the relevant provisions of resolution 1820 (2008), which recognizes that sexual Violence is a tactic of war that demands an appropriate security response. It is also worth recalling the provisions of resolution 2331 (2016), which links human trafficking, sexual violence and terrorism and, at the same time, calls for psychological, medical and legal measures, inter alia, as part of the reparations to which victims are entitled. Cote d'Ivoire remains convinced that an appropriate response to the problem of conflict-related sexual violence includes the increased participation of women in collective research and peacebuilding efforts, since, as resolution 1325 (2000) underscores, women significantly contribute to peacekeeping in their community and nation.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  10. “As noted in the report of the Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual Violence (S/2018/250), sexual violence is used by the warring parties as a strategy of war and terrorism against communities. It is increasingly a lucrative activity, fueling conflicts and terrorism. Unfortunately, rape, which is often collective, sexual slavery, forced prostitution and many other forms of sexual violence are tactics to force people or entire communities to flee their place of residence, leaving behind them their property to the benefit of their aggressors. That worrisome situation, which seriously undermineshumanrightsandinternationalhumanitarian law, has justified the international community and the Security Council taking robust measures to deal with that challenge.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  11. “The issue before us this morning offers the Security Council the opportunity to debate, once again, the issue ofthe important role of women in the peace and security agenda around the world. My country shares the View of experts that the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war represents a serious attack on the physical and moral integrity of its victims and is serious breach of society's moral values. Women and girls living in areas of instability are affected in an alarming way by sexual and gender-based violence. Such violence, which is usually perpetrated with the clear aim of impacting the identity and dignity of its victims, has disastrous consequences for them physically, psychologically and economically, as well as repercussions for peace and social cohesion.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  12. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I would like to commend your country, Peru, Mr. President, for including this important issue of sexual violence in conflicts around the world on our agenda during its presidency. The delegation of Cote d'Ivoire would like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed for her briefing on the report of the Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual violence (S/2018/250). We also thank Ms. Pramila Patten, Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and Ms. Razia Sultana, Senior Researcher of Kaladan Press, for their briefings. We thank Ms. Sultana for the important information she provided on the situation of women in Myanmar.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  13. “Cote d'Ivoire once again urges the members of the Security Council to unite with a view to putting an end to their differences and to effect the establishment of this mechanism to establish responsibility, which all the members of the Council would like to see set up. Cote d'Ivoire would like to reassert its conviction and its position of principle that the response to the crisis in Syria cannot be a military response. Quite to the contrary; it must be sought in the framework of dialogue and an inclusive political process, as envisioned in the road map set out in resolution 2254 (2015). The time has come to decisively give every opportunity for dialogue a chance and to make sure that the Council is in step with history.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

  14. “Cote d'Ivoire would like to take this opportunity to reiterate its unequivocal condemnation of the use of chemical weapons, no matter who is responsible, and we call for the establishment of a multilateral mechanism to attribute responsibility and to bring those responsible for the use of chemical weapons to justice in the appropriate international tribunals. In that context, my delegation reiterates its support for the investigation to be conducted by the Fact-finding Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in order to shed light on the allegations of the use of chemical weapons in Douma in eastern Ghouta.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

  15. “Based on its strong conviction in the virtues of multilateralism, my country therefore believes that resorting to force in order to maintain international peace and security must be authorized by the Security Council in order to preserve its essential legal authority and to thereby prevent any deviation or abuse. Only a Security Council that is strong and representative of our time will be able to mobilize all Member States of the United Nations in support of its primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. cote d'Ivoire would therefore like to express its deep concern over the inability of the Council to relaunch the dialogue in Syria and to sideline the supporters of a military solution.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

  16. “Is it necessary to recall that, by signing the Charter of the United Nations in 1945, the founding Members sought to establish a new world order based on multilateralism and its resolve to make peace a universal common good, the maintenance of which was entrusted to the United Nations and the Security Council as its primary responsibility? The Secretary- General has just reminded us of that. In every situation in which the Charter of the United Nations has guided the action of the international community, respect for its principles has always enabled us to overcome the most inextricable challenges, thereby preventing many disasters for humanity.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

  17. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): The delegation of Cote d'Ivoire would like to thank the Secretary-General for his presence and for his briefing on the latest developments in Syria following the air strikes carried out by certain members of the Security Council during the night of Friday, 13 April. Cote d'Ivoire requests all the actors involved in the Syrian conflict at the various levels to show restraint and not to further complicate the disastrous situation in which the Syrian people find themselves. Weapons and bombs have struck Syria too often in disregard for our collective action towards peace.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

  18. “Cote d'Ivoire reaffirms our conviction and our principled position that there can be no military response to the crisis in Syria. The solution needs to be sought through dialogue and an inclusive political process, as stipulated in the road map set out by resolution 2254 (2015). My country remains convinced that dialogue alone will lead us to an equitable settlement of the conflict in Syria.”

    2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source

  19. “cote d'Ivoire reiterates its strong condemnation of any use of chemical weapons, by any party, during peacetime or during wartime. Once again we beseech members of the Council to unite so as to set aside their differences and successfully set up an accountability mechanism to ensure that those who use chemical weapons are held accountable. We remain alarmed by the tensions stemming from the current political impasse, and we encourage the Secretary-General to make use of his good offices with stakeholders to restore peace and calm, in order to prevent any further escalation of the situation. To that end, my country invites all parties to exercise restraint so as to peacefully resolve this issue and in so doing safeguard international peace and security, which is our shared legacy.”

    2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source

  20. “In the light of the continuing reports of the use of chemical weapons in Douma, the Council was unable to reach an agreement on a statement that at the very least would have conveyed our solidarity to the Syrian people at this difficult time. The delegation of Cote d'lvoire remains concerned by the current impasse in the Security Council, which has, unfortunately, prevented it from reaching agreement on a mechanism to combat impunity vis-a-vis the use of chemical weapons in Syria. In this context, we reiterate our support for the impartial, transparent, independent investigation to be conducted by the Fact-finding Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons with the aim of shedding light on allegations of the use of chemical weapons in Douma, in eastern Ghouta.”

    2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source

  21. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): The delegation of Cote d'Ivoire thanks Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his briefing on new developments in the critical situation in several countries in the Middle East, in particular Syria, since the Security Council considered the issue on 9 and 10 April (see S/PV. 8225 and S/PV. 8228). Despite the relative lull in the fighting in Syria, the humanitarian situation remains troubling in the light of the allegations of the recurring use of chemical weapons by parties to the conflict. As a result of its internal divisions, despite our goodwill, the Council has failed to ensure the implementation of resolution 2401 (2018), which we adopted unanimously in order to deliver humanitarian assistance to people in need.”

    2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source

  22. “We hope that the next review, planned for 2021, will make possible significant progress in the area of the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. In that regard, Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the adoption of the 2018 programme of work by the members of the Committee, which had been a priority. For its part, C6te d'Ivoire, in its capacity as a Vice-Chair of the 1540 Committee, remains firmly committed to the strengthening of the multilateral disarmament and non-proliferation regimes and is prepared to make a constructive contribution to achieving the goals of the Committee, to which it once again reiterates its support.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

  23. “My delegation welcomes the work done in that respect, which has enabled several Member States to submit their initial reports. Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the improved cooperation between the 1540 Committee and United Nations and non-United Nations bodies aimed at addressing non-proliferation challenges. In that light, we call on the Committee, based on its mandate, to step up dialogue with the relevant international, regional and subregional organizations so as to share experiences and lessons learned and to identify areas of synergy that could be leveraged in order to implement resolution 1540 (2004) to the benefit of their respective member States. Cote d'Ivoire also welcomes the second in-depth review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), conducted in 2016 and which gave rise to important recommendations.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

  24. “In this regard, the strengthening of national capacities, assistance and awareness-raising are important aspects of the implementation of the various international legal instruments. My delegation is of the View that the implementation of the various resolutions is a long-term goal that requires that all stakeholders involved, particularly Member States, international and regional organizations, the private sector and civil society, be vigilant and actively cooperate. States must work together in order to establish good practices that can prevent chemical agents from falling into the wrong hands. The Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) plays a key role in the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions on non-proliferation - something that must constantly be stressed.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

  25. “The delegation of Cote d'Ivoire would also like to draw the attention of the Council and the international community to the issue of the security of the numerous stockpiles of fissile material that are not covered by any international regulation and that could be used to manufacture weapons of mass destruction. The existence of such stockpiles increases the likelihood of such substances falling into the hands of terrorist groups. Here Cote d'Ivoire calls on Member States, with the help of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, to meet their international obligations under the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

  26. “That is why we strongly support efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery, and to put in place appropriate oversight mechanisms in order to prevent their trafficking. My delegation reaffirms the importance of international cooperation and coordination to the effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), with a View to putting an end to this genuine threat to international peace and security. Moreover, it is important to ensure the effective application of and strict respect for international legal norms relating to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. In this regard, strengthening cooperation in the areas of border controls, the monitoring of financial flows and Internet networks, and legal assistance is more necessary than ever before.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

  27. “However, 14 years later, our world continues to live under the persistent threat of weapons of mass destruction, which represent a clear and present challenge to the non-proliferation regime. This very real and constantly evolving threat is of concern to the entire international community. Of course, we welcome the significant progress made in implementing resolution 1540 (2004) and subsequent resolutions, but we must admit that a great deal remains to be done given the threat of the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors, particularly terrorist organizations. cote d'Ivoire remains extremely concerned by the risk of seeing such non-State actors develop, acquire, manufacture, possess, transport, transfer or use nuclear, chemical and biological weapons or their means of delivery.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

  28. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): The delegation of cote d'Ivoire would like to thank Ambassador Sacha Sergio Llorentty Soliz, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Bolivia and Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), for his briefing on the activities of the Committee charged with following up on the implementation of resolutions on weapons of mass destruction. The subject at hand today is particularly important and poignant given the recent allegations of the use of chemical weapons in Syria. By adopting unanimously, on 28 April 2004, resolution 1540 (2004), the Council addressed the challenge of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, thus making the resolution an important part of the global security architecture.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

  29. “In order to be effective, the security approach to restoring peace and stability in Mali must be supported by strong initiatives to provide lasting solutions to structural development challenges, such as employment for women and young people and their engagement in the political process, as well as the fight against poverty and regional disparities. By addressing the root causes of conflict and its effects, we will be able to rebuild the foundations of lasting peace and security in Mali. In conclusion, I would like once again to make an urgent appeal to all Malian stakeholders and convey to them our country's faith in their ability to overcome their differences in the best interests of the people in order to resolutely implement the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  30. “In that vein, my delegation also welcomes the adoption by the G-5 Sahel States of a compliance framework on respect for human rights in order to ensure the necessary coherence between the military operations of the Joint Force and their obligation to protect human rights. Respect for the compliance framework, which incorporates the principle of accountability, reflects not only donor demands, but also the need for the engagement ofthe local population, which is a prerequisite for the success of the Joint Force operations.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  31. “The improvement of MINUSMA's logistical capabilities through the provision of armoured vehicles and air assets for force projection and the evacuation of victims remains crucial. However, it must be preceded by calibrated training for troops on the asymmetric peacekeeping environment specific to northern and central Mali. Our delegation welcomes the convergence of views and the unity of action prevailing among Council members with respect to MINUSMA's support for the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel). We welcome the signing of the technical agreement among the United Nations, the European Union and the G-5 Sahel States, pursuant to resolution 2391 (2017) of 8 December 2017, with a view to providing, through MINUSMA, specific operational and logistical support to the G-5 Sahel Joint Force.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  32. “If they are to be effective, those efforts must be accompanied by support for the National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission of former combatants and the National Council for Security Sector Reform. Indeed, that support is essential to countering the illicit traffic in weapons and building a republican national army for peace and development in Mali. Cote d'Ivoire condemns the attack on a MINUSMA camp in Aguelhok on 5 April, which claimed the lives of two soldiers and wounded a dozen troops in the Chadian contingent. We salute the memory of the deceased soldiers and wish the wounded a speedy recover. That attack prompts the Council to consider the importance of bridging MINUSMA's capacity gaps in terms of protecting its camps and securing roads and supply convoys against attacks by terrorist groups.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  33. “With regard to national reconciliation, the Ivorian delegation would like to express its support for the recent visit undertaken by the Malian Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga to Kidal, Gao, Tessalit and Timbuktu. That visit, the first by a Malian Prime Minister since 2014, enabled an easing of tensions and restored trust by conveying a message of peace and reconciliation to the people and political actors of the region, who have suffered greatly as a result of the crisis. In view of the persistent security threats in certain regions and the emergence of new hotbeds of intercommunal tensions, MINUSMA should continue to support the redeployment efforts of the national Administration and strengthen the capacities of institutions responsible for security in order to enable the State to ensure the protection of civilians.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  34. “To that end, Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the adoption, on 16 January, by the Agreement Monitoring Committee at its twenty-third session, with support from MINUSMA, of a timeline for priority actions set forth under the Agreement, particularly in the areas of political and institutional reform, defence and security, economic and social development, elections, justice and reconciliation. Cote d'Ivoire encourages the Agreement Monitoring Committee to seek national consensus on the need for all Malian stakeholders to take ownership of the Agreement and to work together to implement the Algiers road map with the valuable support of Algeria, which is leading international mediation efforts, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  35. “We reiterate our support to the Government of Mali in the comprehensive and inclusive implementation of the Peace and Reconciliation Agreement in the context of a peaceful and sustainable resolution of the current crisis. While the delegation of Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the demonstrated progress in Mali, it also shares the Secretary-General's concerns about the delays in the implementation of the Agreement and calls on all actors to truly commit to its implementation, particularly with regard to keeping to the timeline for the upcoming local and presidential elections. Time is running out, and the progress towards the implementation of the Agreement would undoubtedly be a symbolic and irreversible gain for a peaceful electoral process and a source of stability.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  36. “Annadif's briefing adequately informed us on the encouraging indicators in the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, but also alerted us to the persistent threats, specifically the resurfacing of security, humanitarian and socioeconomic challenges in northern and central Mali. Those challenges remain a concern for the Council and remind us of the need to pursue multidimensional support for MINUSMA, the Malian Government and all stakeholders in the crisis, with a view to sustainably restoring peace and stability to Mali. Cote d'Ivoire, neighbour to Mali, is closely following the developments in the political and security situation in this brotherly country.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  37. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): The delegation of Cote d'Ivoire would like to thank Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing on the progress in the peace process in Mali and the support efforts of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). We would also like to thank Ambassador Olof Skoog, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017), concerning Mali, for his briefing. We would also like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali, Mr. Tie'man Hubert Coulibaly, to New York to take part in these meetings. Mr.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  38. “It is time that efforts be made to unify the Council if we want truly to work to achieve international peace and security.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  39. “Concerning the second reason, Cote d'Ivoire believes that the text of the draft resolution provides guarantees with regard to the credibility of the outcome of investigations. The text insulates such investigations from any political influence and clears a path for the experts' professionalism and independence and the impartiality of the mechanism itself. By voting in favour of the draft resolution, the Ivorian delegation wanted to show its solidarity with Syrian victims who are suffering from the consequences of an endless war and to help meaningfully safeguard international peace and security. Sadly, my delegation notes that divisiveness within the Security Council prevented the adoption of the American draft resolution, which Cote d'Ivoire painfully regrets.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  40. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution initiated by the United States (S/2018/321) for two main reasons. With regard to the first reason, Cote d'Ivoire believes that the draft resolution conforms to our firm belief that any and all use of chemical weapons in wartime as in peacetime must be condemned and requires investigation to determine those responsible for such acts to hold them accountable. In that regard, the draft resolution submitted by the United States clearly conveys the resolve of the international community to see perpetrators of chemical attacks identified and prosecuted so that they are accountable for their acts.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  41. “It is time that efforts be made to unify the Council if we want truly to work to achieve international peace and security.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  42. “Concerning the second reason, Cote d'Ivoire believes that the text of the draft resolution provides guarantees with regard to the credibility of the outcome of investigations. The text insulates such investigations from any political influence and clears a path for the experts' professionalism and independence and the impartiality of the mechanism itself. By voting in favour of the draft resolution, the Ivorian delegation wanted to show its solidarity with Syrian victims who are suffering from the consequences of an endless war and to help meaningfully safeguard international peace and security. Sadly, my delegation notes that divisiveness within the Security Council prevented the adoption of the American draft resolution, which Cote d'Ivoire painfully regrets.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  43. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution initiated by the United States (S/2018/321) for two main reasons. With regard to the first reason, Cote d'Ivoire believes that the draft resolution conforms to our firm belief that any and all use of chemical weapons in wartime as in peacetime must be condemned and requires investigation to determine those responsible for such acts to hold them accountable. In that regard, the draft resolution submitted by the United States clearly conveys the resolve of the international community to see perpetrators of chemical attacks identified and prosecuted so that they are accountable for their acts.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  44. “For the countries of the Great Lakes region, regional organizations and the international community, this remains the framework for adequate cooperation to tackle in a concerted manner the structural causes of the instability plaguing the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. To that end, cote d'Ivoire calls upon the United Nations and the whole of the international community to scale up their support to promote the more effective implementation of the agreement, which is crucial to peace and stability in this important area of Africa.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  45. “We further commend the efforts undertaken by the international community, humanitarian organizations, neighbouring States and local non-governmental organizations to deliver humanitarian assistance to people in need. We encourage donors to contribute to the success of the high-level international conference for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, scheduled to be held on 13 April in Geneva. The Addis Ababa Framework agreement sets out the outlines for the main national, regional and international measures that are necessary to end the persistent violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the region.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  46. “The consequences thereof include a mass exodus of people, which is fuelling a large flow of refugees and displaced persons, and the ensuing humanitarian crisis in those countries, specifically in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hence my delegation welcomes the renewed willingness of the United Nations, during the eighth high-level meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, to neutralize armed groups by stepping up the means afforded to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Intervention Brigade, jointly with the Congolese authorities.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  47. “My delegation further welcomes the decision taken by the Heads of State of the East African Community during the organization's summit, held on 23 February in Uganda, to continue to support the Burundian political process. We therefore invite all Burundian stakeholders to participate in this process, which should be both inclusive and aligned with the spirit of the Arusha agreement. The deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation is especially alarming, particularly in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is attributable to the attacks and violence by armed groups against civilians and United Nations forces, community-level conflicts and persistent clashes in the Central African Republic and in South Sudan.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  48. “Given the persisting tensions in some countries of the region, cote d'Ivoire encourages all stakeholders in the political processes and dialogues to increase their engagement in order to reach a definitive and lasting resolution of current crises. My country calls on all parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to implement the 31 December 2016 agreement, in an atmosphere of calm, with a view to holding credible elections on 23 December 2018. Turning to Burundi, cote d'Ivoire commends the efforts of the facilitator, Mr. Benjamin Mkapa, to relaunch the inter-Burundian political dialogue under the auspices of the East African Community.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  49. “In that regard, Cote d'Ivoire commends the combined actions of the signatory States to the Framework agreement, as well international organizations such as the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the Southern African Development Community and the East African Community, in synergy with the African Union and the United Nations, to provide appropriate responses to the security, political and humanitarian challenges in the region. My country also invites the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Djinnit, to pursue his efforts towards the effective implementation of the Framework agreement, and supports the priorities jointly defined by the leaders of the signatory countries of the agreement and the Secretary-General with a view to the implementation of paragraph 24 of resolution 2389 (2017).”

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  50. “Today's briefing provides us with a complete picture of the situation, in view of the progress made in the implementation of the Framework agreement on peace, security and cooperation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes Region and the region, signed in Addis Ababa on 24 February 2013. Despite that progress, it is clear that the prospects for lasting peace and security in the Great Lakes region continue to face security, political and humanitarian challenges.”

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