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1. “Kazakhstan is working to achieve the highest world standards in gender policy and strengthen the role of women in its sociopolitical and economic life by formulating new strong pro-women policies in its 2050 Strategy. The aim is to achieve gender parity in decision-making at all levels. In response to the Secretary-General's call to achieve greater gender balance in peacekeeping operations, Kazakhstan has since 2018 begun deploying women peacekeepers to the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara and United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. We plan to increase this number further. In conclusion, Kazakhstan pledges its unfailing support to ensure that women can be powerful catalysts and agents of transformation on all fronts.”

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2. “This month, the first group of 30 women began an eight-month English- language course leading to admission to Bachelor's, Master's and technical programmes in four very eminent Almaty-based institutions. It is our principled position that Afghanistan should not be Viewed as a source of challenges but as one of opportunities based on its economic integration into Central Asia and through connectivity and investments in regional infrastructure, trade and transit-transportation projects. As part of the country's rich human capital, women must be active in these processes, and we are privileged to be able to help. We encourage and appeal to donor countries to allocate more scholarships for women and girls from conflict-affected countries.”

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3. “Fifthly, women should be increasingly engaged in the women and peace and security agenda for conflict prevention and resolution and in transformative change across the three pillars ofthe United Nations. Likewise, Member States should decisively mobilize the Council's Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security; the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund; the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network; and the Peacebuilding Commission's gender strategy. Kazakhstan strongly believes that the education of women and girls, especially in rural areas, should be provided as a key to true progress on women's empowerment to bring about social transformation. Last year, together with the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme, Kazakhstan launched an education programme to train Afghan women in Kazakh universities.”

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4. “Secondly, Member States should fully implement the Secretary-General's policy of zero tolerance for infractions by United Nations personnel. Thirdly, efforts should be redoubled to support women in grass-roots organizations working for a culture of peace, community-based reconciliation and an end to all forms of impunity. Women must be given leadership training to raise political awareness and conduct peace education, as well as to engage in social reconstruction and integration activities. Fourthly, women should be involved in the management and security of camps for refugees and internally displaced persons, especially women and girls, and assist in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process.”

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5. “While, on the one hand, this is due to violent conflicts becoming more complex and fractured with the proliferation of non-State actors, there is, on the other hand, an existing gap between intentions and the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda in many key areas. Supporting the six proposals in the Secretary- General's recent report, we make the following five additional recommendations. First, greater focus should be given by troop- and police-contributing countries to providing special gender-sensitive training and to including more women in their national deployments to field missions. This approach must be accompanied by the appointment of gender specialists in every peacekeeping operation unit, including human rights, rule of law, security sector reform and humanitarian units.”

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6. “I thank the South African presidency of the Security Council for convening today's important and timely open debate on women and peace and security. I express my warm appreciation to all the briefers as well as civil society representatives for their determined efforts aimed at championing the women and peace and security agenda. We also welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2493 (2019) today, which we fully endorse. Despite commendable strides, we witness the lack of opportunities for women to assume leadership roles in times of conflict and peace alike. As the Secretary- General underscored in his recent report (S/2019/800), ensuring the meaningful participation of women in all phases of United Nations-backed peace processes remains a challenge.”

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7. “We hope that the recent positive steps in the right direction will provide an opportunity to revive the economy, resolve the humanitarian crisis and restore basic public services in Yemen. Finally, Kazakhstan reiterates its deep commitment to the multilateral effort to secure stability in the Middle East, which, at the same time, will hold great promise when peace prevails - a goal towards which we all should work.”

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8. “That should be done with the aim of reaching an agreement on mutually acceptable principles relating to the coexistence of two States based on international law and Security Council resolutions. Turning to Yemen, Kazakhstan welcomes the adoption, on 16 January, of resolution 2452 (2019), on the establishment of the new, political United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement by implementing the Stockholm Agreement between the Government of Yemen and the Houthi militia in the city of Al-Hudaydah and the ports of Al-Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Isa. Another important step towards peace in Yemen that we recognized was the meeting between the parties to the conflict held in Amman on 18 January to exchange prisoners.”

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9. “Kazakhstan reiterates the critical need to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the light of a decade of blockades that have deprived the people of their basic rights and left two-thirds of the population dependent on humanitarian aid. At risk are education, health care and emergency and social services that contribute to the dignity and hope of 5.4 million Palestinian refugees. More importantly, meeting human needs leads to social content and subsequently to the stability of the region. We also express our concern at Israel's intention to close UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem. Astana encourages Member States with influence, in particular the Arab countries, the United States, Russia and the European Union, to urge Israel and Palestine to return to the negotiating table.”

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10. “We condemn all acts of violence and terrorism, in particular against innocent civilians. We would like to underline that the rapidly expanding construction of new Israeli settlements, in violation of resolution 2334 (2016), has become a major obstacle to peace in the region and has brought about intense suffering and hardship for the Palestinians. The deliberate policy of demolishing Palestinian buildings, the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem and the transfer of land for the exclusive use of one party undermine the viability of the two-State solution. The Council must ensure compliance with resolution 2334 (2016). Turning to Gaza, the difficult humanitarian situation there should remain of great concern to all of us.”

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11. “We fully support the two-State solution and call for the early resumption of negotiations in the bilateral format and without preconditions. That should be done in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, relevant Security Council resolutions and other mechanisms and initiatives, such as the road map for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative, the Madrid principles and the land-for-peace formula. We fully support the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the creation ofa free, sovereign and independent State within the international borders of 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Jerusalem is the common homeland of different ethnicities and religions. Palestine and Israel must respect each other's right to existence and avoid taking provocative actions that might further escalate the situation.”

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12. “At the outset, I wish to join previous speakers in congratulating the Dominican Republic on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We wish it every success in carrying out the work of the Council. The dynamics in the Middle East continue to worry the international community, and Kazakhstan therefore wishes to echo the concerns that the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, has expressed today. We are alarmed to note the tragic loss of the lives of almost 300 civilians - including more than 50 children - as well as 29,000 casualties among Palestinian civilians in 2018. The Israeli security forces must calibrate the use of force and employ lethal force only as a last resort. Our position on the Middle East peace process remains unchanged.”

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13. “In that regard, we welcome the convening of the first annual Youth Regional Forum for Peace and Security, held in Ouagadougou this month, and call on all parties to redouble their efforts to strengthen the role of young people in the consolidation of peace and security in the Sahel. In joining multilateral action, Kazakhstan therefore remains committed to assisting the Sahel countries to fulfil their vision for peace, progress and prosperity. We will continue to work together with the Council and key actors to find a solution for achieving lasting peace in the region.”

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14. “We therefore strongly support United Nations peacebuilding programmes, as well as all the regional and international efforts aimed at building resilience in human and environmental systems and increasing peace and prosperity in the region. We commend in particular the Alliance for the Sahel initiative for launching development and rapid-impact projects aimed at creating new jobs and supporting rural areas with improved infrastructure and services. Finally, we underscore the importance of preventing the radicalization of young women and men by investing in education and employment and promoting the meaningful inclusion of women and youth in political and development processes.”

    2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source

15. “Secondly, we share the assessment of Special Adviser Thiaw that, in order to effectively address instability in the region, any military approach and humanitarian assistance should go hand in hand in addressing the root causes of conflict and development efforts in an integrated, complex and well-coordinated manner, reinforced by long-term sustainable funding. Our efforts need to focus on the structural drivers of instability by decreasing poverty, providing basic services, creating better opportunities for education and employment, strengthening local governance and mitigating the impact of climate change.”

    2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source

16. “We welcome increased national and regional ownership in addressing the threat posed by terrorism and extremism, and support the full operationalization of the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel. In order to succeed, there is a need for the unanimous political support of the Security Council, increased technical assistance from Member States and predictable and long-term sustainable funding. In turn, the G5-Sahel States should strengthen coordination and complementarity between the Joint Force and other security forces in the region, including the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, and ensure that operations are better aligned with broader regional initiatives.”

    2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source

17. “Such a comprehensive overall strategy would prove to be a most effective and sustainable tool to address common threats facing the Sahel and neighbouring countries. In our View, the recently calibrated United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, the United Nations Support Plan for the Sahel and the reviewed African Union Strategy for the Sahel Region will form a robust and comprehensive framework that will embrace all the measures needed to achieve peace and prosperity in the Sahel. We call on all stakeholders to make every effort to implement those strategies. Let me focus on some issues that we believe are important for the overall success of those strategies. The first concerns the joint regional counter- terrorism efforts through the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel).”

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18. “The effects of climate change, food insecurity, forced displacement, rapid population growth and weak governance also add to the complexity of the situation. Kazakhstan is a strong proponent of the three-pronged strategy to achieve regional peace and stability through: first, strengthening the security- development nexus; secondly, adopting a regional approach; and, thirdly, streamlining the United Nations system to deliver as one. While we welcome the United Nations reform on repositioning the development system with greater coordination among the various relevant United Nations agencies at the country level, we now have to go further and increase coordination at the regional level to advance peace and development on a comprehensive and efficient basis.”

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19. “Thiaw and Special Representative of the Secretary- General Chambas for advancing the recalibration of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. We support strengthened regional and subregional cooperation, which is extremely vital in order to have an effective impact. Such collaborative efforts have yielded the latest positive political and economic developments that we have witnessed in Sahel countries. At the same time, several challenges continue to affect stability in the region. The security situation continues to deteriorate owing to the further spread of terrorist and extremist groups. That insecurity is further aggravated by the alliance of those groups with actors involved in transnational organized crime and drug and human trafficking, as well as arms proliferation in the region.”

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20. “We commend the presidency for putting the spotlight on a comprehensive approach to building and sustaining peace in the Sahel region. The delegation of Kazakhstan would also like to thank Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for the Sahel; Mr. Ion Jinga, Permanent Representative of Romania, in his capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission; Mr. Hafez Ghanem; and Mr. Remy Rioux for their insightful briefings. We would like to commend the Government of C6te d'Ivoire, other countries of the region and regional and subregional actors, as well as the World Bank and international donors, for their efforts to strengthen peace and security throughout the region. We also praise Mr.”

    2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source

21. “We therefore suggest that the Court take into consideration the unified position of the African Union and establish dialogue with the AU Open-ended Committee of Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the ICC. We encourage the Court to join regional and international efforts by enhancing the Sudan's capacity to promote the rule of law and protect human rights. In conclusion, we believe that only joint efforts and mutual trust between all parties and institutions will lead to a stable, peaceful and prosperous Sudan.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

22. “We encourage the Government of the Sudan to maintain this positive movement and continue to work diligently with all relevant parties towards advancing the peace process, addressing the root causes of the conflict and achieving peace and prosperity for the entire Sudanese population. We also need to acknowledge the Sudan's constructive efforts to address regional peace and security issues, including terrorism and human trafficking. It is commendable that the Sudan has been playing an important role in advancing the peace process in South Sudan. Kazakhstan underscores the critical role of regional cooperation in resolving the crisis in Darfur and its return to peace, justice and stability.”

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23. “We note that Khartoum has been able to consolidate its authority across the Darfur area and has demonstrated its political will to sustainably address the challenges in the region. These positive results would not have been achieved without respecting the national ownership, sovereignty and independence of the Sudan. Kazakhstan is confident that constructive and inclusive dialogue, in accordance with the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, is the only way to establish peace, stability and justice in Darfur. We therefore welcome the signing of a pre-Doha negotiation agreement between the Government of the Sudan, the Sudan Liberation Army-Minni Minawi and the Justice and Equality Movement on 6 December.”

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24. “I would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her semi-annual briefing to the Council and her efforts to uphold the international rule of law, justice, transparency and accountability. We take note of the twenty-eighth report of the Office of the Prosecutor and would like to make the following observations. Kazakhstan welcomes Khartoum's commitment to stability in Darfur and its strengthened cooperation with the United Nations and the African Union (AU). These efforts have resulted in the continued improvement of the security situation in Darfur, as well as an overall reduction in intercommunal clashes, criminal activities and human rights incidents.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source

25. “As the United Nations system prepares for a smooth and effective transition towards a non-peacekeeping United Nations presence, we also draw the attention of the different United Nations entities on the ground and at Headquarters to continue working as One United Nations through a more integrated and coordinated approach. It is necessary to break down silos so as to achieve optimal results for sustainable development in Haiti. In conclusion, we strongly believe that the Government, the Mission, the United Nations country team and all international and regional partners should continue to work together to plan for the transition and beyond. It will also be absolutely vital to anticipate, address and mitigate all challenges that may emerge from the transition towards a non-peacekeeping United Nations presence in Haiti.”

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26. “In that regard, we encourage the Government to redouble its efforts to strengthen the rule of law, fight impunity and address corruption, which are the basic prerequisites for long-term stability in Haiti, especially in the light of the upcoming elections in 2019. That will require the concerted efforts of key actors from all branches of the Government, Parliament, judicial system and civil society to work together towards that common goal. It is necessary to focus on ensuring that the objectives of the MINUJUSTH exit strategy are implemented in a coordinated manner.”

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27. “We call upon the Government of Haiti to make sure that the HNP strategic development plan is implemented efficiently and in a timely manner in order to further enhance professional training and experience. With a view to consolidating security and stability in the country, it is critical that MINUJUSTH maintain its focus on HNP capacity-building. The recent massive demonstrations have underscored the importance of building broad- based political support to implement key economic reforms and rebuild trust and public confidence in the Government's institutions, thereby creating the necessary conditions and legal framework to attract investments. We consider all those steps essential for fostering development.”

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28. “First of all, we join others in thanking Special Representative Helen La Lime for her informative briefing. Since this is her first briefing as Special Representative, we would like to congratulate her on assuming this important position and wish her every success in all her endeavours. Kazakhstan would like to commend the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) for implementing a number of important projects and initiatives, in close cooperation with the Government and civil society of Haiti. We also commend the professional operations of the Haitian National Police (HNP) during the nationwide demonstrations on 17 October and 18 November.”

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29. “We also welcome the Prosecutor's strengthened cooperation with the Rwandan authorities, which will improve access to evidence. I would like to mention the work that the Mechanism is doing with regard to the archives of both Tribunals, which is truly priceless for both practical and research purposes. We support its implementation of an integrated system for managing archives and records. In conclusion, we affirm our firm commitment to upholding the principles of justice, accountability and the rule of law around the world by supporting the Mechanism in every aspect ofits work until it completes its mandate.”

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30. “We are pleased to hear from Judge Meron that the Mechanism benefited from the recommendations of the Office of Internal Oversight Services, thereby ensuring the efficient and effective fulfilment of the Mechanism's mandate. Given the paramount importance of Member States' cooperation with the Mechanism to ensure that international justice is served, we call on all States to fully engage with it and comply with its judgments. We also encourage the Security Council to be united in its support for the Mechanism. In the context of the Mechanism's task of locating and arresting remaining fugitives, we are pleased with the Prosecutor's more proactive efforts in that regard and hope they will be arrested and brought to justice as soon as possible.”

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31. “Kazakhstan greatly appreciates the Mechanism's role and place in the administrative system of international justice, in helping to preserve our faith in international law and ensuring that those guilty of grave crimes will not go unpunished. My delegation notes with satisfaction the successful continuation of the Mechanism's core responsibilities inherited from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, such as the enforcement of sentences, the protection of Victims and witnesses and the management of archives. We welcome the fact that despite the difficulties the Mechanism has faced owing to constraints on its resources, it has made significant progress in establishing itself as a small, temporary and effective structure.”

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32. “I would like to thank Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for their informative and comprehensive briefings on the Residual Mechanism's semi-annual progress report. We would like to take this opportunity to express our deep appreciation to the outgoing President of the Mechanism, Judge Meron, for his outstanding and invaluable work, and to wish him every success in his future endeavours. We also want to commend Ambassador Gustavo Meza-Cuadra of Peru for his able chairmanship of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, as well as the Office of Legal Affairs for its continued support.”

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33. “Adequate and sustainable financing aimed at ensuring that UNMISS has sufficient gender expertise, authority and capacity is equally important. To conclude, Kazakhstan pledges its unfailing support to efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in South Sudan and reaffirms the special contribution of women to making it a reality.”

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34. “It is therefore critical to build women's capacity, improve their access to the country's political leadership and, most of all, empower them to be engaged in early-warning, mediation and confidence-building processes among local populations. True progress on women's empowerment in South Sudan, as in many other countries, requires a total social transformation involving the State, the judiciary and the educational system, grass-roots communities, religious leaders and civil society. It is evident that lack of access to high-quality, inclusive education is the main obstacle to achieving women's empowerment in South Sudan. Efforts must also be made to strengthen women's economic security and promote their economic empowerment.”

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35. “The parties need to implement a permanent cessation of hostilities and take all appropriate measures to ensure the safety, security and freedom of movement of the personnel of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The Council, in turn, needs to remain united in supporting the parties in South Sudan, UNMISS, IGAD and the AU in implementing the provisions of the Agreement. The international community should also make every effort to build trust and confidence between the parties and provide adequate and sustained funding for humanitarian assistance, peacebuilding and economic development. Women and young people play an important role in implementing the Agreement.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

36. “Civilians, especially women and children, continue to bear the brunt of the crisis, suffering violence and displacement. Food insecurity is at a critical level. The hostilities between the Government and the opposition, as well as violations of the status-of- forces agreement, persist. The latter relate in particular to restrictions on movement, interference with the implementation of mandated tasks for the protection of civilians, and the monitoring and investigating of human rights. We thus call on all parties in South Sudan to demonstrate genuine political will to implement the Agreement, stop the ongoing violence by bringing their forces under control and strictly comply with international humanitarian law.”

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37. “The signing of the revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan on 12 September was a significant step towards peace in the country. We highly commend the concerted work of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the AU and the United Nations, as well as the mediation efforts of Ethiopia, the Sudan and Uganda, which helped to secure the peace deal. This is a good example of the cherished notion of African solutions to African problems. We have high expectations that this historic agreement, signed after five years of fighting, will lay the foundations for durable peace and stability in the country and finally put an end to the human suffering. However, it is deeply worrying that the humanitarian and human rights situation in South Sudan remains very difficult.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

38. “We thank Under- Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix; African Union (AU) Commissioner Smai'l Chergui; and UN-Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka for their comprehensive briefings on their joint visit to South Sudan. The delegation of Kazakhstan commends them for their efforts to promote to promote the meaningful participation of women in the peace process and congratulates them on the successful first-ever joint trip to South Sudan. We also thank the Government of South Sudan for facilitating this visit. We welcome the increased collaboration between the United Nations and the African Union, as well as between the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and UN-Women, aimed at enhancing the women and peace and security agenda as an important tool for conflict prevention and resolution in South Sudan.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

39. “With regard to the epidemic situation, we would like to note that while collective measures to tackle the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are working, the epidemic remains dangerous and unpredictable. It is occurring in an area of active conflict, so physical insecurity is a persistent challenge and complicates the ongoing response efforts. We pay tribute to the dedicated staff of the World Health Organization, MONUSCO, the Ministry of Health and all partners who are fighting a dangerous outbreak in extremely difficult conditions. It is obvious that further effective response measures on the part of the international community are needed.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source

40. “Although the elections are an important step in stabilizing the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we would like to stress the importance of addressing the root causes of the conflict through enhanced support of the international community and regional partners. On the security front, we are deeply concerned by the continuing activities of armed groups in the east of the country, particularly in Beni, which pose a major challenge to the protection of civilians. We strongly condemn such attacks on civilians, including the abduction of children. Enhancing the response capability of the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo is therefore crucial.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source

41. “We also note the peaceful nature of the demonstrations authorized by the Government that were held recently in Kinshasa, and call on all parties to continue to engage in a tolerant and constructive manner. It is also important to provide security for the elections at all stages, which is a prerequisite for credible and peaceful elections. In that regard, we encourage the Congolese authorities to ensure the capacity and coordinated work of the national security forces, with the support of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source

42. “Further efforts must be made by all key political actors to establish a constructive and inclusive dialogue to achieve political progress, and to build confidence in the electoral process. The recent nomination of the joint opposition candidate for the upcoming presidential elections was a positive sign of constructive engagement. We further reiterate the importance of all parties implementing the political agreement of 31 December 2016. We commend the committed determination of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to assume full responsibility for organizing the elections. In this regard, we welcome the measures taken by the Congolese Government to supply the Independent National Electoral Commission with the means of transportation necessary for the timely deployment of electoral materials throughout the country.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source

43. “We join others in thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Leila Zerrougui for her insightful briefing. We also extend appreciation to Ms. Josephine Mbela for her informative update. On the political front, Kazakhstan positively notes the progress made by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the process of preparing for the elections on 23 December, in accordance with the electoral calendar. This nationally owned process should be held with respect for the sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and unity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We call on the Congolese authorities to continue executing measures to create conditions conducive to holding credible and transparent elections, with the meaningful participation of women in the process.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source

44. “We firmly believe that the only possible solution to the Libyan crisis is political, not military, and that all differences should be resolved through political and diplomatic means, with a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue. In conclusion, my delegation would also like to commend the recent visit to Libya of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, led by Ambassador Skoog, the first such visit since the sanctions regime began in 2011. We look forward to the Chair's report in due course.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

45. “In that context, the agreement between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State on a mechanism for restructuring the Presidency Council is a welcome step towards that goal. There is hope that that newly restructured body could act as a Government of unity for all of Libya. We reiterate our appeal to all Libyan parties and stakeholders to maintain a strong commitment to the common goal of seeking a political settlement to the lasting crisis by implementing confidence-building measures. Kazakhstan welcomes the upcoming international conference on Libya to be held in Palermo on 12 and 13 November, which will bring together the main Libyan stakeholders and international actors.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

46. “We thank Special Representative Ghassan Salame for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in Libya. At the outset, our delegation would like to commend him and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya for their work and successful mediation efforts to facilitate a ceasefire agreement and bring an end to the violence between the armed groups in Tripoli. We once again reiterate our call for focusing on strengthening Libya's State structures, including its armed forces and security sector. Without that, we will continue to see a breeding ground created for the emergence and illegal activities of terrorist, extremist and other destructive forces in Libya. Timely action will also prevent the recent tragic events in Tripoli from recurring.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

47. “We believe that the capabilities of the Collective Security Treaty Organization could strengthen United Nations policing in terms of proper training and capacity-building. We also agree with the speakers who mentioned that increasing the presence of women in the United Nations police strengthens the force's ability to establish trust with local populations and also contributes to creating a safe environment for the victims of sexual violence to report crimes. Finally, let me reiterate that Kazakhstan will work with the UnitedNations to achieve stability and peace and is always ready to engage in reaching higher standards and capabilities for United Nations policing, which is an integral component of peacekeeping operations.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

48. “Today's peacekeeping operations involve concurrent operations by military and police units, especially with regard to the protection of civilians. They also call for new modalities and approaches of coordination between the police and the military in various overlapping protection situations, based on the type of violence and other community- based variables. In that regard, we would like to learn from the reflections of the briefers, especially those from the field missions, about the mechanisms and operational strategies that must be instituted between the police and military components on the various aspects of the mandates. Sixthly, we will also need to address the broader capability and training gaps by expanding the number of police-contributing countries with high capabilities for a larger deployment ofwomen in their forces.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

49. “Community outreach and addressing issues on the ground are necessary through confidence-building measures on our part. Fourthly, in the light of the overall United Nations reforms, and especially in peace operations, we need to develop clear mandates and directives for police contingents, with strong units for the rule of law, security sector reform, the protection of civilians and human rights and the empowerment of youth and women, especially by ending all impunity for gender- based violence. Only then will we have national stability in host countries and direct strategies to build capacity in order to prevent new conflicts, as well as relapses or recurrences of existing ones. Fifthly, collective actions require unity of effort and close collaboration.”

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50. “Secondly, even though our efforts may be multilateral, the concept of national ownership is imperative. The priorities identified by host nations have to be given the highest consideration. Our efforts should be consistent with their cultures and legal traditions, yet non-contradictory to international norms, which would provoke greater tensions and therefore worsen the humanitarian situation. Thirdly, restoring and maintaining peace and stability in countries that undergo conflict are long-term processes that require consolidation and cooperation among all the relevant stakeholders, such as Parliament, political and religious leaders, the private sector, academia, civil society and the media - all of which have a great impact.”

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