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1. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): The Ivorian delegation thanks Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, and Ambassador Raymond Serge Bale, Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Congo, which chairs the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, for their updated briefings on the implementation of the Framework agreement on peace, security and cooperation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. Over the past three months, the Council has discussed the situation in the Great Lakes region on many occasions, addressing issues specific to certain countries of the region.”

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

2. “Only an inclusive political process can put a definitive end to this conflict. Such a political solution must be in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015) and imbued with the results of the Geneva negotiations. My country believes that the Geneva talks remain the right framework for achieving a lasting solution to the Syrian conflict.”

   2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

3. “Thirdly, Cote d'Ivoire notes with regret that resolution 2401 (2018), which remains the framework for our joint action, has not been implemented and that the humanitarian situation in Syria has further deteriorated. In the light of the distress of the civilian populations trapped in the fighting, the urgency for a cessation of hostilities remains more relevant than ever. In the face of the deteriorating situation, my country would like once again to call on all parties to the conflict to immediately cease hostilities and to respect international humanitarian law, including unhindered humanitarian access to persons in distress, in accordance with resolution 2401 (2018). In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire reiterates its conviction that the solution to the crisis in Syria cannot be military.”

   2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

4. “That is why we must engage in a unflagging fight against impunity in the use of chemical weapons and preserving the international chemical non-proliferation regime, which is one of the fundamental pillars of our common security. My second point concerns the need for the international community to put in place a mechanism for accountability and for the fight against impunity for those who use chemical weapons, in order to put an end to the repeated use of these weapons. In that regard, the Ivorian delegation expresses its readiness to work towards the establishment of such a mechanism and calls on the Council to return to the unity it had when it established the Joint Investigative Mechanism, whose mandate unfortunately could not be renewed despite our common efforts.”

   2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

5. “While reaffirming its categorical rejection of any use or resort to chemical weapons, be it in times ofpeace or in times ofwar, Cote d'Ivoire strongly condemns such acts and calls for these events to be placed under an intense spotlight, with the contribution of all stakeholders. In the face of allegations of recurrent use of chemical weapons by the warring parties in the Syrian conflict, the Ivorian delegation stresses that it is more important than ever that the international community send a strong signal to show, beyond the usual principled condemnations, its determination to put a definitive end to this infernal cycle. The use of chemical weapons violates the most fundamental norms of international law and poses threats to our collective security.”

   2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

6. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): The Ivorian delegation thanks Mr. De Mistura and Mr. Markram for their respective briefings on the latest developments in Syria, after the resumption of fighting in Douma and eastern Ghouta and the bombing of the city of Damascus, following the relative calm of recent weeks. My delegation would like to focus its statement on three main points. First, we remain deeply concerned about recent reports of chemical-weapons attacks against innocent civilian populations, which have reportedly resulted in numerous casualties who have shown symptoms of exposure to a chemical agent.”

   2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

7. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'Ivoire reiterates its principled position that all use of chemical weapons, in whatever form, in times ofpeace or in times ofwar, should be condemned. It stresses that it is imperative to shed full light on the use of chemical nerve agents in Salisbury, in collaboration with the relevant bodies, in particular the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). In that regard, my country urges all States to provide all necessary information to the OPCW with a View to assigning responsibility for the 4 March incident.”

   2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source

8. “We call on the Syrian parties to resume peace talks as part of an inclusive political dialogue, as provided for by resolution 2254 (2015), which sets out a road map for a political process to end the crisis in Syria. In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire urges the Council to restore its unity, without which it cannot take positive action with a View to establishing a consensus-based mechanism tasked with attributing responsibility for the use of chemical weapons in Syria, and thereby to end their use in any conflict once and for all.”

   2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

9. “My delegation therefore urges the Syrian authorities to continue their cooperation with the OPCW with a view to an adequate response to outstanding issues, in particular the complete destruction of the remaining chemical-weapons production facilities, the declaration of the Syrian Arab Republic regarding its chemical weapons arsenal, and the activities of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre. cote d'Ivoire believes that any use of chemical weapons is a violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the hard-won international standard that prohibits those weapons. It therefore encourages the OPCW, the Fact-finding Mission and the Syrian Arab Republic to continue their cooperation on eliminating chemical weapons in Syria. My delegation reiterates its call for a political settlement of the Syrian conflict.”

   2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

10. “While it does not replace the long-standing instruments for combating the use of chemical weapons, such an initiative helps to strengthen the existing mechanism. In that context, my delegation would like to thank all States that have contributed to the Trust Fund for Syria Missions, established in November 2015 to support the OPCW and the Fact- finding Mission. It should be noted that, despite the encouraging progress, major challenges remain.”

    2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

11. “The cooperation efforts between the Syrian Government, the OPCW and the United Nations Office for Project Services, which led to the amendment in Beirut of the tripartite agreement on the destruction of the remaining chemical-weapons production facilites, are to be applauded and encouraged. Such cooperation, which is also reflected in the preparation and regular submission of Syria's monthly reports to the OPCW Executive Council, offers hope for the actual destruction of chemical weapons. In that regard, Cote d'Ivoire is pleased to have signed, in Paris on 23 January, the declaration of principles issued by the meeting held at the initiative of France on the topic of combating impunity through the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons.”

    2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

12. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'Ivoire thanks Mr. Thomas Markram, Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for his useful briefing on the most recent developments on the topic under consideration this morning. My statement will focus on two points, namely, the elimination of the Syrian chemical-weapons programme and the challenges ahead. The delegation of Cote d'Ivoire notes the destruction of all Syrian chemical weapons removed from Syrian territory by States parties to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), as well as 25 of the 27 chemical-weapons production facilities declared by the Government of that country.”

    2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

13. “I would also like to reaffirm the readiness of my country - which, thanks to the support of the United Nations, has emerged from a decade of crisis - to contribute, alongside the other members of the Security Council, to bolstering stability, economic growth and social development in Haiti.”

    2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

14. “Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the progress made in the fight against cholera and supports the new strategy put in place by the Secretary-General to eradicate this pandemic. In that regard, my country welcomes the commitment of the United Nations, alongside the Government and people of Haiti, to consolidating the progress made and to find satisfactory responses to ongoing challenges. We therefore urge the international community to support the economic and social development under way in Haiti. In conclusion, my delegation commends the work of the United Nations country team in Haiti and MINUJUSTH, and encourages the Security Council to provide them with the necessary means to ensure the success of the Mission within the framework of the renewal of the mandate of MINUJUSTH.”

    2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

15. “Cote d'Ivoire also encourages the Haitian authorities to pursue their efforts in the fight against corruption, in the protection and promotion of women's rights, as well as in the improvement of temporary detention procedures and the living conditions of the prison population. On the socioeconomic front, my country remains concerned about the country's persistent vulnerability and the deplorable living conditions of vulnerable populations. In the light of the people's limited access to drinking water and poor sanitation, my country calls on the international community to support the work of the Haitian authorities in order to promptly respond to the expectations of the populations in need.”

    2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

16. “Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to Haiti from 5 to 9 February, which gave her the opportunity to discuss issues relating to the gradual assumption of responsibility by the Haitian authorities in the field ofjustice and the rule of law, with a view to a successful withdrawal of the United Nations Mission. In that connection, my delegation supports the decision to establish in the near future, in collaboration with the Haitian Government, a mechanism to monitor progress in achieving the objectives of the crisis exit strategy, with a timetable and agreed indicators. On the security front, the progress made in professionalizing the Haitian National Police must not make us lose sight of the fact that the overall situation in the country remains precarious.”

    2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

17. “My country remains convinced that these measures will certainly contribute to Haiti's progress on the path of development, as envisaged in the United Nations Sustainable Development Framework 2017-2021. To that end, it welcomes the visit made by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, which reaffirmed the United Nations strategic partnership with Haiti in the context of support for the Haitian authorities in the area of sustaining peace and peacebuilding. Cote d'Ivoire is convinced that the presence of MINUJUSTH is a real opportunity to consolidate the achievements and support the efforts of the Haitian Government to achieve the objectives of development and stability, with a view to the bringing the current peacekeeping operation to an end. In that regard, it welcomes the visit of Ms.”

    2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

18. “The establishment of MINUJUSTH on 16 October 2017 was an important part of the transition towards a United Nations presence in Haiti that is not a peacekeeping operations, as provided for by Council resolution 2350 (2017). Echoing the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/241), my delegation welcomes the political, security and socioeconomic progress made in Haiti over the past year. At the political level, my delegation appreciates the efforts undertaken by the Haitian authorities to strengthen the country's institutions, in particular the judiciary and the Haitian National Police. It also welcomes the measures aimed at strengthening the rule of law and the promotion and defence of human rights.”

    2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

19. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation congratulates Peru on its assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of April and assures it of our full support. We also commend the Kingdom of the Netherlands on its presidency for the month of March and on its outstanding conduct of the work of the Security Council. My delegation thanks the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, for his informative briefing on recent developments in the Republic of Haiti, as well as on the activities of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH).”

    2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

20. “All parties to a conflict must ensure respect for peoples' right to access humanitarian aid, which means opening and securing humanitarian corridors is essential for the delivery of such aid. Finally, to be effective, emergency humanitarian relief must be coordinated between the structures involved in humanitarian operations, in addition to being associated with long-term development goals in order to address structural development challenges, such as youth employment and social cohesion.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

21. “As conflicts are one of the major causes of hunger and food insecurity, we believe it is essential to work towards strengthening the resilience ofState and regional actors to crises, specifically on the African continent. To that end, we must bolster cooperation among States with a view to improving the living conditions of the people who are in search of a better life. Humanitarian access to populations facing hunger and food insecurity is a sacred right, non-respect of which constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law. The perpetrators of hindering international humanitarian assistance must therefore be identified and held accountable before international courts.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

22. “Furthermore, due to massive population displacements and the resulting densely populated concentrations, armed conflicts and Violence lead to the overexploitation and depletion of water resources and arable lands, as well as increased strain on the environment. As evidence of that, the region of the Lake Chad basin, which has experienced an alarming 90 per cent drop in water volume over the past 40 years, has recorded more than 2.2 million displaced people since the 2009 Boko Haram insurrection. It is undeniable that, in a context strongly marked by the effects of climate change, such massive displacements of people exacerbate the tensions between host communities and refugees for control of arable lands.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

23. “Such agricultural policies must also take into account the empowerment of women, who can play a leading role in strengthening food security and combating climate change. Eliminating hunger is therefore a collective responsibility that requires us, in our opinion, to fight upstream against all the factors that can lead to poverty and food crises, which constitute real threats to international peace and security. It is regrettable to note that countries in conflict or weakened by the persistence of political crises devote a significant portion of their financial resources to military spending, to the detriment of the agricultural sector, while better targeted investments could contribute to boosting resilience to food insecurity and hunger.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

24. “Certainly, finding solutions to the underlying and various causes of conflict is the best way to prevent the outbreak of conflicts and reduce the risk of food insecurity. In that context, Member States must continue their efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law and inclusive development and fight against corruption, the dividends of which will benefit the entire population. As for the United Nations, it must continue relentlessly in the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals by encouraging Member States to prioritize food security in their policy-making by developing an agricultural policy that requires targeted investments as a matter of priority with a view to satisfying the basic needs of the populations.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

25. “The latest report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published in 2017, which unfortunately portrays a particularly alarming situation, clearly highlights with evidence the strong correlation between armed conflict, hunger and food insecurity, and appeals to our conscience for us to commit to collective action towards lasting conflict resolution. According to the report, 489 million of the 815 million food insecure and chronically undernourished people in the world live in conflict-affected countries, including in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. While recognizing that armed conflict and hunger are intertwined, my delegation believes that identifying root causes and the nature of conflicts could provide a lasting solution to the problem.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

26. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'lvoire thanks your country, Madam President, for organizing this important discussion on the topic of conflict and hunger. This highly relevant theme is of great concern to the Security Council in the light of the numerous conflicts taking place in the world and the serious humanitarian crises they engender. Cote d'Ivoire also extends its gratitude to Mr. Lowcock and Mr. Beasley for their briefings on the matter at hand. Not a day goes by without United Nations humanitarian agencies, non-United Nations humanitarian organizations, the international media and human rights organizations issuing urgent appeals to the international community, particularly to the Organization and the Security Council, on conflict- related hunger and food insecurity.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

27. “Considering the drastic drop in the lake's depth and area, it will be crucial to speed up the quest for innovative ways to restore it. In that regard, we welcome the conclusions and recommendations of the international conference held in Abuja from 25 to 28 February on the theme of saving Lake Chad to revitalize the basin's ecosystem for sustainable livelihood, security and development. In conclusion, cote d'Ivoire would like to affirm its commitment, together with the other members of the Council, to contributing to resolving the current crisis in the Lake Chad basin, once again emphasizing the importance of strengthening the coordination mechanisms for the relevant subregional and regional organizations in order to ensure that their joint actions are effective.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

28. “It is also important to continue and strengthen the coordination of the United Nations and African Union efforts, as well as the cooperation between the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel and the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, in order to address the challenges in the region of the Lake Chad basin. One ofthe biggest challenges in the region continues to be the collective commitment to initiating genuinely dynamic development in the area of the Lake Chad basin. While that certainly means a greater commitment to combating the terrorist groups, it also depends on devising a strategy for finding a solution to the shrinking of Lake Chad, the epicenter of every socioeconomic activity for the peoples of the area.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

29. “Cote d'Ivoire appreciates the Secretary-General's determination and commitment to support the countries ofthe region in their efforts to end the ongoing violence and mitigate the people's suffering. We continue to believe that only greater cooperation at the regional and international levels will enable lasting solutions to the crisis to be found while taking into account the specifics of the individual countries concerned. In that regard, my delegation backs the Secretary-General's willingness to commit the United Nations and its partners to advancing the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel in order to comprehensively address the relevant security and development issues, including in the Lake Chad basin.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

30. “In that regard, we welcome the recommendations made at the second meeting of the Joint Steering Committee of the Lake Chad Basin Commission and the African Union, held from 18 to 20 December of last year, particularly concerning the importance of speeding up the process for making additional support available through the use of funds from international partners in order to meet the urgent Joint Task Force's operational needs. The humanitarian aspect of the crisis in the region also remains worrying and will require the Governments of the region and the international community to synergize their efforts to provide assistance to the populations in distress.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

31. “My country believes that the key priorities are ensuring equitable access for the people of the region to resources and services, together with sustainable economic growth. We therefore commend the Security Council's determination to work to restore an atmosphere of peace in the region with a view to enabling those priorities to be implemented. The Secretary-General's report contained in document S/2017/764 has given us some insight into the actions being taken to deal with the threat posed to the region by the terrorist group Boko Haram in particular. My delegation is pleased with the success of the Multinational Joint Task Force's operations, despite the fact that Boko Haram is still active and dangerous.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

32. “The fact is that beyond the security crisis in the region, there are several other interrelated factors, such as socioeconomic and environmentally related poverty, affecting the populations living in the Lake Chad basin. In this case, the problem is one of increasingly scarce natural and economic resources, a lack of jobs and sources of income, especially for young people, and issues of governance and administrative decentralization. In considering these factors as the main causes of the crisis, the Security Council addressed the situation comprehensively in resolution 2349 (2017). While welcoming the efforts of the Governments concerned, the Council has also urgedthem to effectively implement programmes aimed at building and sustaining peace, as well as tackling the root causes of the crisis.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

33. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'Ivoire would like to thank Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, for her briefing. Our thanks also go to Mr. Mohammed Bila, representative of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, and Ms. Chitra Nagarajan, Senior Conflict Adviser of Adelphi, for their information and suggestions. In putting the issue of the Lake Chad basin on the agenda for today's meeting, the presidency has encouraged the international community to consider this complex and multidimensional crisis with the aim of investigating its underlying and interdependent causes, for which we thank you, Sir.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

34. “It invites the donor community and funding partners to take active part in the very first high-level international humanitarian conference for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which will be organized by the United Nations, the European Union and the United Arab Emirates on 13 April as part of a rapid and adequate response to the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

35. “In conclusion, my delegation stresses the importance of mobilizing the resources necessary to remediate the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and to that end encourages the international community and all bilateral and multilateral partners to increase their support not only to the Government of that country, but also to the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

36. “My delegation welcomes the work undertaken by international humanitarian organizations in a complex and difficult environment, and invites them to maintain their valuable support for refugees and internally displaced persons, with special emphasis on women and children, who are most vulnerable in conflict situations. Cote D'Ivoire also encourages States signatories to the Framework Agreement for Peace, Security and Cooperation for the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Region to put an end to the recurring cycles of conflict that fuel the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and jeopardize the stability and development not only of that country but of the entire Great Lakes region.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

37. “In that regard, Cote D'Ivoire calls on the international community to support the efforts of the Congolese authorities and local non-governmental organizations by increasing assistance to displaced persons and refugees and by strengthening actions to improve the security situation in the country. My country appreciates the efforts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's neighbouring States that are hosting the flow of refugees, and encourages them, in collaboration with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to create conditions conducive to a voluntary and safe return to the countries of origin.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

38. “These attacks are the main cause of forced displacement and mass exodus of populations to neighbouring countries. Similarly, the humanitarian crisis situation in the country has been made more complex by inter-ethnic conflicts and intercommunity violence in some of the country's provinces, fuelled by traditional rivalries between communities and the difficulties of gaining access to or delivery of humanitarian assistance. In view of the scale of the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we must act without delay to provide for the basic needs of the populations on the ground, which, according to the United Nations, have grown twofold since the end of last year and are estimated to be $1.7 billion for this year.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

39. “The report also indicates that 7.7 million people suffer from severe food insecurity and that more than 2 million children are acutely malnourished, all of whom require urgent assistance. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is also experiencing a major cholera crisis, with nearly 3,000 suspected cases reported. These figures call on us not only to respond urgently to the continuing deterioration of the security situation, but also to take into account the necessary support of the international community for the efforts of the Congolese authorities. Cote d'Ivoire believes that it is important to combat the insecurity prevailing in the country, caused by attacks by armed groups against civilian populations and by clashes among these groups.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

40. “It welcomes the presence of the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo at today's meeting. Cote d'Ivoire remains concerned about the serious humanitarian crisis being experienced by its sister republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, because, in addition to the tragic briefings we have just heard on the situation in the country, according to the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/174) on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), there are at least 13 million people, including 4.5 million internally displaced persons and 670,000 refugees in neighbouring countries, in particular Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Angola and Zambia, in need of urgent humanitarian assistance and protection.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

41. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the initiative taken by Ms. Sigrid Kaag, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to organize a visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in order to learn about the humanitarian situation on the ground. We also thank Mr. Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for HumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinator, who also recently visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for his briefing on the humanitarian situation in the country. Finally, the Ivorian delegation thanks Ms. Jeanine Bandu Bahati and Abbe Donatien Nshole for their poignant and informative contributions on the experience of the populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

42. “In that regard, Cote d'Ivoire hopes that the Astana meeting will lead to a lasting ceasefire, improve the humanitarian situation and establish the conditions for advancing the political process. My country welcomes all initiatives aimed at reviving the inter-Syrian dialogue and encourages Mr. De Mistura to continue undertaking, within the framework of the Geneva process, the steps needed to set up the committee responsible for drafting Syria's new constitution, as agreed at the meeting in Sochi in the Russian Federation. In conclusion, my delegation urges the Syrian parties to give priority to dialogue, which is the only way to advance the political process with a view to a definitive end to the crisis, in accordance with the road map laid out by resolution 2254 (2015).”

    2018-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8206 (2018) · source

43. “My country therefore calls once again for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urges the international community to work together towards the effective implementation of resolution 2401 (2018). That resolution, which was unanimously adopted by the Security Council, calls for establishing a humanitarian cessation of hostilities of at least 30 days so as to allow for the safe, lasting and unhindered access of humanitarian convoys to deliver essential supplies to the people of eastern Ghouta and other areas in Syria. Should it be implemented, such a temporary cessation of hostilities could not only alleviate the suffering of millions of people living in distress and hopelessness, but also allow for the resumption of political talks among Syrian parties in a peaceful environment.”

    2018-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8206 (2018) · source

44. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote D'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'Ivoire thanks Mr. De Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, for his briefing on the latest developments in the political process and the situation in the country, and for his work to find a solution to the ongoing crisis. The Ivorian delegation remains concerned about the upsurge in fighting, which with every passing day further distances us from finding a peaceful settlement through political negotiations. Despite the efforts of the international community to establish a ceasefire, we continue to witness indiscriminate attacks and bombardments in eastern Ghouta and other areas in Syria, thereby resulting in a large number of casualties among civilians and the destruction of important infrastructure.”

    2018-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8206 (2018) · source

45. “Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'Ivoire was saddened to learn about the use of a chemical nerve agent on British soil on 4 March in Salisbury. It expresses its sincere solidarity with the British Government and wishes those affected a speedy recovery. Cote d'Ivoire has always condemned the use of chemical weapons, regardless of the method employed. It also demands that light be shed on the incident in Salisbury.”

    2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8203 (2018) · source

46. “In conclusion, my country congratulates Ambassador Joanna Wronecka for the work she has done in her capacity as Chair of the 1591 Sudan sanctions committee, and reaffirms its support for her upcoming visit to the region. It also congratulates the Sudanese Government on its work in improving the security and humanitarian situation in Darfur.”

    2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8202 (2018) · source

47. “Concerning UNAMID, my country commends its efforts to stabilize Darfur and congratulates the Mission on the scheduled launch of phase two of the reconfiguration pursuant to resolution 2363 (2017). Accordingly, Cote d'Ivoire welcomes improved cooperation between the Sudanese Government and UNAMID. The opening of the G010 team site demonstrates the Government's willingness to assist the Mission in that important process towards establishing lasting peace in Darfur. C6te d'Ivoire therefore calls on the Sudanese authorities to pursue their work and ensure that the terms of the status of forces agreement are respected so as to enable UNAMID to carry out its mandate without hindrance.”

    2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8202 (2018) · source

48. “It is nevertheless concerned about the recent displacement of persons during the reporting period, as registered in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/154), as well as the heightened risk of food insecurity. My delegation therefore calls on the international community to provide assistance to those people in need, and urges the Sudanese authorities to continue to work to establish an environment that is conducive to the return of people to their areas of origin. Likewise, Cote d'Ivoire encourages UNAMID to maintain its assistance in strengthening the capacity ofjudicial and human rights institutions so as to address allegations of human rights violations more effectively.”

    2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8202 (2018) · source

49. “While we welcome the initiatives taken by the African Union High-level Implementation Panel for the Sudan and South Sudan in resuming the national dialogue and implementing the Doha agreement, Cote d'Ivoire calls on non-signatory armed groups to prioritize the interests of the people of Darfur and join the agreement. Similarly, owing to the importance of land management in the Sudanese conflict, Cote d'Ivoire encourages the Government of the Sudan to implement the "Right to land restitution policy" so as to provide a solution to one of the root causes of the conflict as quickly as possible. With regard to the humanitarian situation, my country welcomes the improvement of humanitarian access in Darfur, including in Jebel Marra.”

    2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8202 (2018) · source

50. “The Ivorian delegation welcomes the extension of the ceasefire effected and agreed upon by the Sudanese Government and rebel groups, and calls on the latter to show a greater willingness to reach a permanent ceasefire through dialogue. Concerning the political context, Cote d'Ivoire is concerned about the stalemate in the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. My country encourages stakeholders to fully implement the terms of the agreement with a View to finding a lasting solution to the root causes of the conflict in the interest of the Sudanese people.”

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