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Tanoh-Boutchoue

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first: 2018-01-05
most recent: 2018-04-16
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“We urge the Burundian authorities to engage in a constructive dialogue with the Human Rights Council-mandated Commission of Inquiry on Burundi in order to shed light on the allegations of extrajudicial executions, arrests and arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture and inhuman, cruel and degrading treatment. We remain concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Burundi. The fact is that despite the possibility of voluntary returns, the number of Burundian refugees living in neighbouring countries is still significant, and the country's socioeconomic situation does not seem conducive to their rapid return and sustainable reintegration into Burundi's social fabric.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source
“We urge the Burundian authorities to make every effort to investigate them and, if they are confirmed, to take all steps necessary to put an end to them and to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. We are also concerned about the massive displacement of people that has been adding to the number of Burundian refugees in neighbouring countries. We encourage the Government of Burundi and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to resume negotiations with a view to signing a memorandum of understanding on the legal framework for their cooperation and its practical aspects.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source
“However, we hope that the changes envisaged in the area of constitutional reform will not undermine the achievements of the historic Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi, which has enabled the country to enjoy 10 years of peace and stability and which, regardless of differences of interpretation, remains central to reconciliation between Burundi's political stakeholders. In that regard, we urge the parties in Burundi to begin an inclusive political dialogue and encourage the Government to work to establish a peaceful sociopolitical atmosphere that will enable all stakeholders to participate in the country's peace and reconciliation process, on the basis of the Arusha Agreement. Cote d'Ivoire is concerned about the persistent allegations of human rights violations in Burundi.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source
“With regard to the political process, we are concerned about the impasse in the political dialogue, despite the international community's mediation efforts. We regret the fact that the Inter-Burundian Dialogue conducted under the auspices of the East African Community, whose fourth session was held in Uganda between 27 November and 8 December 2017, has made no significant progress at a time when important deadlines such as the draft review of the Constitution, scheduled for May of this year, and the 2020 presidential election, are approaching.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation would like to thank Mr. Michel Kafando, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, for the quality of his briefing on the situation in Burundi, and we commend his very hard work in that country. We would also like to thank Ambassador Jiirg Lauber, Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for his briefing on the evolving sociopolitical situation in Burundi. cote d'Ivoire has taken note of the efforts that the Burundian authorities and the international community have made to stabilize the country in the past few years. However, we are still concerned about the state ofprogress in the political process, human rights issues and the humanitarian situation.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source
“The contribution made by all parties to the adoption of the resolution is aimed at saving the Syrian people from the horrific war plaguing that country, which is imperilling the lives of thousands of human beings, specifically civilians, including women and children. Cote d'Ivoire remains convinced that only a definitive end to the Syrian conflict through negotiations can enable all Syrians to restore peace, achieve reconciliation and rebuild their country, with a view to relaunching its economic and social development. We hope that the 30-day truce demanded by the Council will be the beginning of a process that will bring peace to Syria on the basis of the relevant conclusions and recommendations of all negotiations held in Astana, Sochi and Geneva concerning the country.”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'Ivoire, as a sponsor of resolution 2401 (2017), which we have just adopted and which is purely humanitarian in nature, commends its initiators, namely, your country, Mr. President, and Sweden. It welcomes the adoption of the resolution, which demands the cessation without delay of hostilities. This demand on the part of the Council must be upheld by all actors on every battlefield in Syria. Cote d'Ivoire also welcomes the efforts undertaken by all parties to arrive at a consensus within the Council. It thanks in particular the Russian Federation for its spirit of compromise.”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“According to the Panel of Experts, the Central African Republic authorities have also continued paying Yekatom and Ngai'kosset's salaries, in violation of the assets freeze. On behalf of the Committee, I once again urge the authorities to fully implement the sanctions measures and immediately freeze the assets of the individuals in question. In conclusion, I would like to inform the Council that this year I intend to visit the Central African Republic and several States of the region in order to be able to talk directly and frankly with the appropriate officials on the ground, convey the importance of ensuring that the sanctions measures are fully implemented and outline the relevant exemption procedures.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“I would therefore like to urge the Central African Republic authorities and all States of the region to fully implement the sanctions measures, including by ensuring that fraudulent, counterfeit, stolen or lost passports, as well as invalidated diplomatic passports, are removed from circulation, as requested in paragraph 12 of resolution 2399 (2018). Turning to the assets freeze, in its final report the Panel of Experts highlighted the fact that Chad had frozen the assets of the listed individual Abdoulaye Hissene, while noting once again that the Central African Republic authorities have still not frozen the accounts and assets of Alfred Yekatom and Eugene Ngai'kosset.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“With regard to the travel ban, the Committee and the Panel of Experts have continued to actively engage with regional States, particularly Kenya and Ethiopia, in following up on reported violations, while emphasizing that appropriate exemption procedures aimed at promoting mediation activities may be used ahead of the proposed travel in accordance with the sanctions measures, as detailed in resolution 2339 (2017) and the Committee Guidelines. In that regard, I would particularly like to thank the Kenyan authorities for having communicated reliable evidence to the Panel of Experts indicating that a sanctioned individual, Mr. Francois Bozize, has been travelling under a different name, which has just been added to the sanctions list.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“During the reporting period, the Committee also worked closely with the Central African Republic, States of the region and other Member States to provide guidance on implementing the arms embargo. In that regard, the Committee and the Panel of Experts are committed to further dialogue with the national authorities in order to ensure that the arms embargo can be seen to be helping the Government to rearm the defence and security forces while fully complying with its provisions. The ongoing deterioration in the security situation, particularly in the south-eastern and north-western areas of the country, along with the easy availability of arms and ammunition, makes effective implementation of the embargo essential.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“On 29 December, in an example ofthe Committee's cooperation with the Central African Republic's national authorities, the Committee heard briefings on the implementation of the arms embargo via video teleconference in Bangui from the Ministers ofNational Defence and Interior and Public Security and from representatives of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, the European Union Training Mission in Mali and the Panel of Experts. While fully recognizing and understanding the Central African Republic authorities' legitimate efforts to rearm the national defence and security forces, the Committee also stresses the secure and safe management of arms and ammunition.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Thanks to the Panel's reporting - namely, its midterm and final report, as well as its progress updates, the most recent of which was circulated on 9 February - the Committee is well informed in connection with the implementation of the sanctions measures in the Central African Republic and the region. In that respect, it is important to note that, on 17 May 2017, the Committee added the name of one individual, Abdoulaye Hissene, to its sanctions list. I would also like to emphasize that in 2017, the Panel of Experts submitted three new statements of cases for possible sanctions designation as well as two updated statements. To date, the Panel has submitted a total of 32 statements.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“The Mine Action Service briefed the Committee twice in 2017, on 17 May and again on 4 December, regarding its assistance to the Central African authorities in the implementation of the 2017- 2018 small arms road map aimed at developing a national strategy and action plan. On 4 December, the Committee received a briefing for the first time from the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, which provided preliminary findings of its report on weapons and ammunition management that is expected to be published by the end of March. I also wish to underline the work of the members of the Panel of Experts, who are the eyes and ears of the Committee on the ground.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“It is clear to me that regional cooperation among neighbouring States in countering illicit networks, the illegal exploitation of natural resources and cross- border trafficking in arms and ammunition is key in addressing many challenges that countries in Central Africa face. However, without the sanctions regime and other assistance being provided by the international community, those steps may fall short in efficiently eradicating the root causes of the conflict. In that regard, I would also like to highlight the outstanding work of the United Nations Mine Action Service in ensuring the safe and effective management of weapons and ammunition in the Central African Republic, improving weapons and ammunition storage facilities and building permanent armouries outside Bangui.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“The Committee has continued to work closely with the Central African authorities, regional and neighbouring States, and, on 6 September and 26 January, convened its first open briefings, which were available to all Member States. Those open briefings have proven to be very useful and engaging, and have provided Committee members and the invited regional States with an opportunity to hear the views of the broader membership of the Organization on how to enhance the implementation of sanctions by regional States and those neighbouring the Central African Republic. Most important, though, they have allowed us to see the complete picture on the ways in which we can address cross-border arms trafficking and trafficking in natural resources.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Despite all those advances, however, the heightened level of violence in the south-east and north-west last year has reminded us of the worst developments in the country in 2013 and 2014, with the number of internally displaced persons and refugees reaching unprecedented levels, while civilians, Blue Helmets and humanitarian actors have been regularly attacked by predatory armed groups. Since my predecessor's last briefing, the Committee has convened a total of eight meetings - on 23 February, 31 March, 12 May, 21 July, 6 September, 4 and 29 December 2017 and 26 January 2018. While press releases summarizing those meetings are available on the Committee's webpage, I wish to highlight several activities of the Committee that speak to the implementation of sanction measures.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I have the honour to brief the members of the Council in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013), concerning the Central African Republic. In my statement, I intend to provide an overview of the Committee's work since my predecessor last briefed the Council on 15 February 2017 (see S/PV.7884), and in so doing highlight the activities of the Committee and the Panel of Experts. Over the course of 2017, there were a number of positive developments in the Central African Republic, including the start of political consultations within the framework of the African Union initiative and the progress achieved in engaging representatives of armed groups in disarmament and demobilization and security sector reform.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Finally, in the light of the tragic humanitarian situation in eastern Ghouta - which Mr. Lowcock so somberly described earlier - Cote d'Ivoire supports the draft resolution proposed by the delegations of Kuwait and Sweden, calling for a cessation of hostilities for a period of 30 days with a view to allowing immediate humanitarian access to the besieged populations of the region. The Council must set aside all political calculations and other distractions and undertake the commendable task of rescuing the inhabitants of eastern Ghouta and other regions of Syria, who also happen to be Syrians, from the hell in which they are living.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“In the face of this extreme escalation of hostilities, my delegation would like, following the call issued yesterday in this Chamber by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (see S/PV.8l85), to appeal to the sense of responsibility of the parties involved to end the tragedy of eastern Ghouta. It urges them to exercise restraint with a view to an immediate cessation ofhostilities in order to enable the resumption of the delivery of humanitarian aid, including medical evacuations, to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian population. Cote d'Ivoire reiterates its conviction and principled position that the response to the crisis in Syria cannot be military. On the contrary, it should be pursued through an inclusive dialogue and political process, as provided for in the road map set out by resolution 2254 (2015).”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to thank the Russian Federation for having called for this meeting. I also thank Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, for his helpful briefing on the latest developments in the humanitarian situation in Syria, which has reached a critical threshold. Cote d'Ivoire remains deeply concerned by the ongoing deterioration of the humanitarian situation, largely due to the resurgence of fighting on the ground, particularly in eastern Ghouta where since Monday, I regret to say, 40 civilians have been killed and more than 150 wounded, and many hospitals and schools have been destroyed.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, on the basis of enhanced cooperation, we encourage the Palestinian parties to continue to pursue dialogue with a view to achieving an effective return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza, which would allow for a better handling of current humanitarian issues.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“Cote d'Ivoire also believes that the final status of the City of Jerusalem must be negotiated as part of a mutually agreed solution between the two parties, as provided for in the relevant United Nations resolutions. The consequences of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it should be recalled, are disastrous for the people living in the Gaza Strip, who have been faced with an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, a high youth unemployment rate of up to 47 per cent, and shortages of water and electricity. My delegation therefore calls for the resumption of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“My delegation continues to believe that peace between Palestinians and Israelis is still possible, despite the current impasse. My country remains convinced that there is no alternative to peace, which is why we call on the parties to the conflict to engage in constructive dialogue in order to overcome the obstacles. In that context, Cote d'Ivoire calls on the parties - for both sides - to renounce any unilateral initiative that could only jeopardize the chances of a political and peaceful settlement of the crisis. We would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm our principled position in favour ofa two-State solution as the only viable option to enable the Palestinian and Israeli peoples to live and coexist in peace and security.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“Twenty-five years after the signing of the Oslo Accords, hopes for a peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have dwindled, and the compromise solution of two States living side by side in peace and security seems increasingly to recede. This lack of political prospects has contributed to a serious deterioration of the humanitarian situation for the Palestinian communities in the West Bank. Given this alarming situation, my delegation is worried about a renewed outbreak of violence and confrontation, which would put at even greater risk the possibility of a peaceful settlement of the Israeli- Palestinian crisis. After the clashes of recent days that caused the deaths of two Palestinians and wounded Israeli soldiers, we therefore call on the Israeli and Palestinian parties to exercise the utmost restraint.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the holding of today's meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, and thanks the Secretary- General and the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, for the quality of their comments and briefings on the subject under consideration. We also welcome the presence among us at this morning's debate ofthe President ofthe Palestinian Authority, His Excellency Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, as well as the Permanent Representative of the State of Israel to the United Nations.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“My country reiterates its appeal to all stakeholders in the crisis in Guinea-Bissau to participate fully in the efforts of the international community, in particular of ECOWAS, to promote the comprehensive implementation of the Conakry Agreement, which guarantees a way out of the political impasse that the country has long suffered. I would like to finish by thanking Ambassador Mauro Vieira of Brazil, Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for all the information that he has kindly provided to the Council.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“Cote d'Ivoire encourages its international partners, in particular the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, the CPLP and ECOWAS, to cooperate more closely with regard to their work on the ground to ensure greater effectiveness. My country also welcomes the strong involvement of Guinea-Bissau women in the political process, and in particular their role in facilitating dialogue between the parties. With regard to the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau, I would like to inform the members of the Council that Cote d'Ivoire will soon submit a draft resolution for adoption on that issue. At the same time, ifit is acceptable to all members of the Council, a draft press statement will also be submitted for adoption.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“With regard to the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau, my delegation welcomes the various initiatives to support the political dialogue and the national reconciliation process. Furthermore, we encourage ongoing consultations in order to make progress on security sector reform and to meet the needs of the peacebuilding mechanism under way in Guinea-Bissau. My delegation thanks the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau for his efforts in mediation, promoting the rule of law and building the capacity of the Guinea-Bissau institutions.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, my delegation urges the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP), the European Union and the United Nations to also support the efforts of ECOWAS to effectively implement measures that seek to ensure that the Conakry Agreement be upheld. Institutional and political stability, peace and security in Guinea-Bissau depend primarily on the people of Guinea-Bissau themselves. To achieve that, we call on them to take ownership of the Conakry Agreement. Without the involvement of the parties themselves, the prospects for finding a solution to the crisis and for restoring lasting peace to Guinea-Bissau will remain illusory.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“My country congratulates ECOWAS on taking those courageous measures, which will serve as a wake-up call to the Guinea-Bissau political class, and looks forward to their effective endorsement by the African Union. Cote d'Ivoire invites the Council to fully support ECOWAS in the interests of peace and national cohesion in Guinea-Bissau. To that end, my country calls on the Security Council to adopt by consensus the draft resolution on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau, which also requires the endorsement of those sanctions.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“The sanctions are a strong signal of the resolve of ECOWAS to bring the country out ofa crisis that has persisted too long. Those measures - which specifically involve the suspension of the participation in the activities of ECOWAS of all persons concerned, a travel ban on travel, the denial of visas to them and their families, and the freezing oftheir financial assets - must be applied with utmost rigour. The sanctions, I recall, are based on the Supplementary Act of 17 February 2012, which imposes sanctions on Member States that fail to honour their obligations vis-a-vis ECOWAS, and article 45 of the Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“Cote d'Ivoire calls on the parties to implement the Conakry Agreement in good faith and without delay. My delegation once again commends ECOWAS for its leadership and the ongoing commitment of its leaders, the Chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority, President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo, and the ECOWAS Mediator for Guinea-Bissau, President Alpha Conde of Guinea, in the quest for a solution to the political impasse in Guinea-Bissau. Cote d'Ivoire also commends the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau for its invaluable contribution to stability in the country. ECOWAS, after a lengthy process of futile warnings, decided to adopt individual sanctions against 19 persons considered to be hostile to the process of ending the crisis in Guinea-Bissau.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“The stalemate heightens raises concerns not only of a detrimental delay in the electoral calendar, which calls for the holding of legislative elections in May 2018 and presidential elections in 2019, but also of the exacerbation of political tensions and the growth of the criminal economy linked to drug trafficking. My country welcomes the ongoing efforts of ECOWAS to definitively resolve the crisis in Guinea-Bissau, in strict compliance with the communal arrangements and constitutional framework of the country. The current deadlock in Guinea-Bissau is the culmination of a prolonged deterioration of the political situation and the manifest lack of will on the part of the political actors to commit themselves to a consensual settlement of the crisis, despite the appeals and efforts of ECOWAS.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“My country and West Africa are concerned about this situation, which is characterized by a political impasse and requires the Council to act with greater firmness alongside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union to bring the political actors of Guinea-Bissau to honour their commitments. Indeed, despite the signing on 14 October 2016 of the Conakry Agreement, which was supposed to favour the appointment of a consensus Prime Minister and the establishment of an inclusive Government, the country is again without a Government and confronted by a blockage of Parliament and a deep lack of trust between the President of the Republic and his party, the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I would like to begin my statement by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Modibo Toure, for his insightful briefing on the situation in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau. I will focus my statement on two main points: the implementation of the Conakry Agreement by the Guinea-Bissau signatories and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau is going through a new phase in the serious and deep political and institutional crisis of recent years.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“In order to prevent a further deterioration of the humanitarian situation, my country urges the parties to the conflict to work together towards a lasting political solution, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015), which is the only way to end the violence and tragedy being experienced by the Syrian people.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“We once again thank the United Nations for its ongoing efforts to protect and to provide humanitarian assistance to the besieged people of Syria. In particular, my delegation would like to extend its support to the draft resolution initiated by Kuwait and Sweden to put in place a 30-day ceasefire in Syria, which would allow the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to the populations in distress. In the light of the tragic situation in Syria, we call on the members of the Security Council to show flexibility in order to reach a compromise that will allow the safe delivery of humanitarian aid so as to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“Likewise, we encourage the various initiatives that have been undertaken, in particular in Sochi, Russian Federation, with a view to calming and definitively resolving the crisis in Syria in accordance with the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015). My delegation regrets the fact that, despite the declared will of the various stakeholders, the most recent initiatives in the context of the political dialogue among the Syrian parties have not led to any significant progress on the ground. On the contrary, we have for some time been witnessing a military escalation and an upsurge in violence, which, ifleft unchecked, may lead to a spillover of the conflict. My delegation would therefore like to call for a ceasefire and an immediate de-escalation of the conflict in Syria at the risk of witnessing a greater humanitarian catastrophe.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'Ivoire would like to thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, for the quality of his briefing on developments in the political process in Syria. It must be acknowledged that the situation is becoming increasingly alarming and of concern on the military and humanitarian fronts. My delegation also congratulates him on his tireless efforts for political dialogue among the Syrian parties in order to find a lasting solution to the protracted crisis in the country. Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the holding ofintra-Syrian peace talks in Vienna on 25 and 26 January as part of the political dialogue of the Geneva process.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“C6te d'Ivoire world like to reaffirm once again that it is willing to work with all its bilateral and multilateral partners to ensure that counter-terrorism efforts are successful, in particular as they pertain to the risk terrorism poses to our countries' critical infrastructure. Our States must constantly coordinate their policies to combat the terrorist threat, whose human and material toll is increasingly heavy. This scourge must never triumph over our determination.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Specific intelligence services have been established within different forces and benefit from the support of some of our bilateral partners. At the operational level, the Government of Cote d'Ivoire has set up specialized units within various contingents of the Defence and Security Forces of cote d'Ivoire whose task is to intervene in any terrorist attack. The units regularly receive appropriate training and the necessary material resources. Also with regard to training, with France's support, Cote d'Ivoire will host a region-wide school in July to train military and civilian officers on counter- terrorism. Furthermore, Cote d'Ivoire authorities have taken measures to prevent the financing of terrorist groups and have established a counter-terrorism action plan for the country.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Following the sad terrorist attack in Cote d'Ivoire's coastal town of Grand Bassam in March 2016, my country's authorities bolstered its counter-terrorism arsenal by taking steps to increase the level of vigilance in order to prevent any further terrorist attacks, including by stepping up intelligence, strengthening the operational capacity of our counter- terrorism units, increasing material resources, training and international cooperation, and by raising awareness among the population on how to act in the case of a terrorist attack. In order to ensure better surveillance at sensitive sites, my country's authorities have emphasized prevention focused on two major areas, namely, intelligence and operations.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“At the regional level, strengthening cross-border efforts is therefore desirable by pooling counter-terrorism tools and by sharing information, experiences and best practices. Protecting critical infrastructure is at the heart of the counter-terrorism programme in cote d'Ivoire. In 2015, the National Assembly of Cote d'Ivoire adopted a law on the suppression of terrorism. Cote d'Ivoire has also signed and ratified the main counter- terrorism legal instruments at the regional and international levels.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“The transnational nature of terrorist acts calls for States to be more vigilant and requires a comprehensive, coordinated and effective response. The protection of critical infrastructure must also be paid particular attention by States in order to protect the lives of their people. That is why my delegation reiterates the need for every State to increase its level of vigilance, raise awareness among its population and to equip itself with the appropriate means of prevention and protection. Cote d'Ivoire remains convinced that the effective and more comprehensive implementation of the various legal counter-terrorism instruments could effectively contribute to protecting critical infrastructure.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tanoh-Boutchoue (Cote d'lvoire) (spoke in French): Allow me to thank Ambassador Gustavo Meza-Cuadra, Permanent Representative of Peru and Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism, for his briefing on protecting critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks. The current situation of widespread cross-border terrorism represents a major challenge facing us all. In that regard, my delegation appreciates your initiative, Mr. President, to include this item on the agenda of our work. In adopting resolution 2341 (2017), the Security Council gauged the scale of the damage caused by terrorist acts to critical infrastructure, in particular ports, airports, nuclear facilities, hospitals, schools and transport systems.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“In that regard, it welcomes the actions taken by the States of the region, in particular the mission by the Parliamentarians for Human Rights of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which visited refugees on the ground. Similarly, cote d'Ivoire calls on the international community to play a decisive role in supporting Myanmar in its search for peace and stability, as well as in its national reconstruction efforts.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“C6te d'Ivoire is particularly concerned about recent reports concerning the summary and extrajudicial executions of Rohingya individuals by the Government armed forces, militias and self-defence groups. My country urges the Myanmar authorities to halt such acts and bring their perpetrators to justice. With regard to the third point - the need to maintain peace and security in the region - my delegation condemns the attacks perpetrated by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army against the Myanmar security forces. Cote d'Ivoire is concerned about how terrorist groups such as Al-Qaida and the Islamic State might exploit the situation under the pretext of solidarity with Muslim communities, thereby leading to destabilizing terrorist activities. Before concluding, my delegation encourages a regional approach to resolving the crisis.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“My country encourages the Government of Myanmar to make greater efforts to ensure peace and security in the country and improve the living conditions of all segments ofits population. Cote d'Ivoire also welcomes the commitment of the Government of Myanmar to implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, led by former Secretary- General Kofi Annan. Concrete solutions that ensure a decent and sustainable future for returnees are needed as part of an approach based on the inclusive economic and social development of Rakhine state. With regard to the fight against impunity, my delegation condemns the serious human rights violations, the incitement leading to religious and ethnic hatred and the violence directed against Rohingya people.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“Accordingly, my country now calls on the two States to take all appropriate measures for the effective and successful implementation of that agreement for the well-being of the Rohingya people, and on all other actors, in particular the international community, to support those countries in their efforts. My country is concerned about limitations that have been placed upon humanitarian access, the freedom of expression of the media and the freedom of movement of independent observers. Needless to say, such obstacles cast doubt on the possibility of a safe return of refugees. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire commends the Government and the people of Bangladesh for the humanitarian commitment that they are showing towards those who have been affected by the crisis.”
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