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Tenya

lines on the record: 188
first: 2017-12-20
most recent: 2019-01-18
sittings or episodes: 38
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“Mr. Tenya (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to express our gratitude for the convening of this meeting and for the important briefings by Mr. Alexandre Zouev, the Police Commissioners of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) and Ms. Tuesday Reitano. We also wish to highlight the important functions performed by Security Council- mandated police forces, as well as the great potential that their participation in United Nations peace operations represents for the maintenance, consolidation and sustainment of peace in the countries where they are deployed.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source
“We believe that the decision of the National Assembly of the Republika Srpska to repeal the report on the Srebrenica genocide reveals a rejectionism that must be condemned. We note with particular concern that those tensions continue to hamper access to justice, reconciliation and the safe and dignified return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes, with full recognition of their ethnic and religious diversity. I conclude by stressing the importance of the parties' full cooperation with the High Representative and with the European Union-led peacekeeping force Operation Althea. They can count on Peru's full support in fulfilling the mandates we have just renewed.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“We underscore the importance of the amendments to the criminal procedure code that have been adopted in order to more effectively combat organized crime and corruption, as well as the need to complement them with the creation of a specialized prosecutor's office and criminal chamber. We also underline the importance of safeguarding the autonomy of the various parts of the system of administration of justice and of respecting the role that the press and civil society organizations are called upon to play in order to guarantee the rule of law in a democratic society. We deplore the rhetoric of hatred, ethnic confrontation, belligerence and the glorification of war criminals.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“We cannot continue to lament incidents of Violence. Political leaders must live up to their responsibility in that regard and share a vision for the future that is centred on the economic and social development of the country. In that regard, we emphasize the value of diversity and the importance of safeguarding it in order to build a strong democracy based on inclusive, transparent and accountable institutions that guarantee access to justice and the peaceful resolution of conflicts and prevent further Violence. We View positively the efforts aimed at European integration and compliance with the decisions of the Constitutional Court. With regard to the latter, however, we must stress the urgent need to harmonize local legislation.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“We consider the general elections of 7 October and the political process that led up to them to have been positive to the extent that they were carried out peacefully and inclusively. It is always important for citizens to be able to choose their representatives freely through free and democratic elections. At the same time, we must deplore the fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina's electoral procedures could not be amended to facilitate a more far-reaching democratic process and that ethnic confrontation prevailed over the constructive approaches that the country and its citizens require in order to build sustainable peace. Faced with such a situation, we must continue to emphasize the need to strengthen the rule of law, build inclusive institutions and, in that connection, promote political dialogue and reconciliation.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tenya (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We also thank High Representative Valentin lnzko for his important briefing. We would like to highlight the work done by his Office in support of the implementation of the civilian mandate of the General Framework Agreement for Peace and express our support for his leadership. Peru recognizes the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina and considers it necessary to move to strengthen its independence. For that reason, we note with concern the limited progress made on the implementation of the 5+2 agenda, which has five objectives and two conditions for the closure of the Office of the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“We would also like to highlight the progress made by the OPCW in terms of logistical planning for the effective implementation of the decision adopted on 27 June at the special session of the Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention. We consider it of the utmost importance that investigations enable the OPCW to identify the perpetrators of those barbaric acts. We stress that identifying those resposible and conducting fair trials that lead to punishing those responsible will enable justice to be rendered to the victims, while also effectively discourage the repetition of those atrocious crimes and safeguard the non-proliferation regime. That also means restoring the rule of law, which is required to build sustainable peace, in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex).”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“We reiterate that the Syrian authorities are legally and morally obligated to cooperate fully in order to clarify the remaining discrepancies and that the Council is responsible for safeguarding the non-proliferation regime. Moreover, we wish to reaffirm our confidence in the work being carried out by the OPCW Fact-finding Mission, whose professionalism and technical rigour have made it possible to determine that chemical attacks have occurred in Syria. We look forward to the findings of its final report on the events in Douma and its account of several additional incidents that have been reported regarding the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tenya (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We also thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu for her important briefing. We note with deep concern the growing number of allegations of the use of chemical weapons against the civilian population in the Syrian Arab Republic. Peru condemns those atrocious acts wherever they occur and considers them to be in open defiance of the non-proliferation regime and the maintenance of international peace and security. We are also concerned about the continued discrepancies, errors and omissions in the Syrian declaration. The recent information provided by the Government of Syria to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) was once again insufficient.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“Along the same lines, we welcome the community violence-reduction projects implemented in the east of the country, which have given ex-combatants access to jobs and reduced the risk of young people being recruited by militias. Finally, we express our deep concern about the new outbreak of the Ebola virus, and regret that it has cost the lives of 120 people and threatens almost 200 other affected people, at the very least. We highlight and support the work of the World Health Organization and the United Nations to tackle the situation in coordination with the Government. However, we note with alarm that the virus is spreading in areas affected by constant attacks by armed groups. That obviously hampers prevention efforts for a timely and comprehensive response to the threat posed by the virus.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“We consider it essential that the armed forces, MONUSCO and the Intervention Brigade continue to work together to more effectively protect the civilian population, especially from Allied Democratic Forces attacks in the North Kivu region. We would also like to underline the organization of workshops to determine the humanitarian needs in the country, conducted by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. We believe that initiative will foster cooperation between Congolese authorities and humanitarian agencies at the national and sub-national levels. We also welcome MONUSCO's quite committed and steadfast work in the area ofhuman rights, in particular in the implementation of the road map to secure the release of children recruited by armed groups, and we stress the need to bring those responsible to justice.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“We also stress the important supporting role of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the African Union and subregional organizations, as well as that of neighbouring countries, in ensuring that the electoral process can become a turning point in the building of sustainable peace in the country. With regard to the security situation, we deplore the continuing attacks by armed groups against the civilian population in the east of the country and the inter-ethnic violence in the South Kivu region, as well as the theft of weapons from the armed forces by militias.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“We are confident that it will be possible to reach an understanding. We also hope that there will be adequate training on their use so that the Congolese people can express their will without major setbacks. Beyond the technical and logistical discussions on the process, we consider it essential that a healthy debate and exchange of ideas and proposals among the candidates be generated so that Congolese citizens are well informed when choosing their future leaders. We also express our concern about the arbitrary arrests of members of the opposition and representatives of civil society, which are contrary to the democratic climate in which elections must be conducted. In that regard, we underline the need to fully implement the confidence-building measures set forth in the 31 December 2016 political agreement.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we wish to acknowledge the efforts undertaken by the Government, in particular the firm commitment that the Head of State himself, President Kabila Kabange, expressed to us last week, for the success of the December elections. We also highlight the work of the Independent National Electoral Commission in complying with the electoral calendar. We reiterate the importance of the international community's support in that process, while respecting the principle of sovereignty. As has been mentioned, the members of the Security Council had an opportunity to get close to the situation and interact with Congolese authorities and civil society, to whom we are grateful for their generous hospitality. We take due note of the concerns voiced by the opposition with regard to the use of voting machines.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tenya (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the important briefings by Special Representative Leila Zerrougui and Special Envoy Said Djinnit. I would like to very briefly join the Permanent Representative of Sweden in expressing thanks to the leader of the Security Council mission, the Permanent Representative of France, and to the co-leaders, the Permanent Representatives of Bolivia and Equatorial Guinea, as well as the members of the Council secretariat, for their outstanding conduct of the mission. We would like to start by emphasizing the importance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo holding on 23 December free, transparent, inclusive and credible elections, allowing for the establishment of a new Government that will be called on to address the serious challenges that the country faces.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“We emphasize the importance and the urgency of having a minimum level of understanding to assist in the reversal of the negative trends on the ground and in the resumption of direct negotiations between the parties, all with a view to achieving the only viable solution: two States coexisting with secure and mutually recognized borders. I would like to conclude by commending the presentation last June, in written form, of the quarterly report (S/2018/614) on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), which was requested of the Secretary- General by 10 members of the Security Council (see S/2018/454). We hope to have a new written report in December in order to lend greater transparency to the treatment of this delicate issue.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“We must also reiterate the need to provide the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East with steady and predictable funding and to mobilize to that end the solidarity of the international community, in particular the countries with the greatest resources and those committed to peace and stability in the region. Lastly, my third point is that we believe that it is important to end the violence and to commit to achieving a political agreement. We regret the fact that the parties continue their hostile positions. Peru condemns the indiscriminate violence of Hamas, the disproportionate Israeli responses and the rhetoric of confrontation on the part of both sides.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the fact that the Special Envoy and his team have identified specific infrastructure and development projects in Gaza. We also believe that it is essential to advance the process of intra-Palestinian reconciliation and that the agreement reached last October under the auspices of Egypt be reflected in concrete actions and results. We believe that that should make it possible for the legitimate Palestinian Authority to regain effective control of Gaza and should facilitate the resumption of direct negotiations with Israel.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“Mladenov mentioned, houses a community of 181 Palestinians, more than half of whom are minors. Such practices must cease, in strict compliance with the resolutions adopted by the Security Council, in particular resolution 2334 (2016). My second point is that we believe that it is important to reverse the deteriorating humanitarian situation. We note with dismay the profound and ongoing deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, exacerbated by the recent incidents of violence and the cuts in the funding of assistance programmes. In order to overcome that reality, we believe that it is essential to address the lack of basic goods and services, as well as the blockade to which millions of Palestinians are subjected and which provides an ideal setting for those who promote violence and extremism.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tenya (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting. We are grateful to Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for his detailed briefing this afternoon, which draws attention to the tragic situation in Gaza. We would like to emphasize three points that we believe need urgent attention. First is putting an end to the settlement, demolition and eviction practices in the occupied Palestinian territories. Peru regrets and notes with concern the continuation of such practices, which are contrary to international law, seriously jeopardize the territorial integrity of the Palestinian State and undermine the possibility of reaching a political solution. We are particularly concerned about the humanitarian impact that would arise from the demolition of a group of structures in the village of Khan Al-Ahmar, which, as Mr.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“Nicholas Haysom as Special Envoy for the Sudan and South Sudan and wish him every success in his new and sensitive post as Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“The withdrawal of armed and security forces who are alleged perpetrators of crimes is one of the recommendations put forward by the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, which will be important to consider for the purposes of preventing and punishing conflict-related sexual violence. We also believe that it is necessary that the Council remain united in its support for the South Sudanese peace process and maintain close coordination with the African Union and IGAD. We hope that the recent Peace Agreement and the winds of change in the Horn of Africa subregion will be the start ofa new era for the people of South Sudan. In conclusion, we would like to make mention of the crucial role and efforts of Mr.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“The parties' commitment to building sustainable peace must also lead to strengthening the cooperation and national capacities required to meet the urgent needs of the people and to promote the sustainable development of the country, in particular in the areas of health care, nutrition and education. To that end, we believe that the recent visit of Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and the emphasis placed on the participation of women in the political life of the country are important, as is the need to take specific measures to address sexual and gender-based violence.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and UNMISS have documented the magnitude of forced displacements, attacks against civilians and the particular vulnerability of women and children. Against that background, we would like to highlight the important initiatives involving traditional leaders that have been promoted by UNMISS in order to promote social cohesion, dialogue and reconciliation, as well as the efforts of UNMISS to protect civilians, especially the most vulnerable. We underscore the need for the Government of South Sudan to develop capacities to investigate, prosecute and punish serious allegations of violations and abuses of human rights and international humanitarian law, including sexual violence and the recruitment of children for conflict.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“South Sudan is the most violent country in terms of providing humanitarian assistance, despite the status-of-forces agreement signed by the Government in connection with the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS). We would like to stress the importance of the South Sudanese parties remaining committed to the implementation of the new Peace Agreement. The people of the country and the international community need to see a substantive change in their actions in order to be able to support sustainable peace. In that regard, we express our regret with regard to the high number of fatalities caused by clashes between communities.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tenya (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and for the important briefings by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Mr. Ismail Wais and Ms. Grace John. Peru welcomes the signing of the revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. We would like to highlight the good offices deployed for that purpose by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Governments of the subregion. However, we must recall the repeated violations of the Ceasefire Agreement and other commitments undertaken by the parties, which Clearly have undermined their credibility.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“We regret, however, that those advances are continually overshadowed by systematic errors and omissions in Syria's declaration, five years after its accession to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction. We hope that the documentation recently provided by the Syrian Government, which is currently under evaluation by the OPCW, will finally make it possible to clear up the existing discrepancies. In conclusion, we reaffirm that Peru will continue to be guided by a comprehensive evaluation of the situation and by our ongoing commitment to international law and the protection of civilians on this matter.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“We believe it to be critical that such investigations be able to identify the perpetrators of those serious crimes, with a view to guaranteeing accountability and access to justice, as well as the effectiveness of an international rules-based order. On that note, we wish to reaffirm our full confidence in the professional work being carried out by the OPCW in Syria and our recognition of the dedication of its personnel in particularly difficult conditions. We note some progress, such as the completion of the process of destruction of the 27 chemical weapons-production facilities recognized by the Syrian Government.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tenya (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, for the valuable information she has provided. Peru condemns any use of chemical weapons. We believe that such a practice constitutes, in and of itself, a threat to international peace and security, a heinous crime and a flagrant violation of the non-proliferation regime and international humanitarian law. With that in mind, we note with deep concern the recurrent allegations regarding the use of chemical weapons in Syria, and we are keeping a close eye on the results of the investigations being carried out by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“Salame for his work and reaffirming our support to his team and to UNSMIL as a whole in this historic context of defining the future of Libya.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“Lastly, we must express our concern about the continuing reports of violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Libya. It will be crucial to address the vulnerable situation of the country's thousands of migrants, particularly women and children, and the unscrupulous activities of organized crime and its links to terrorist groups. In that regard, we want to support the Secretary-General's call for the closure of the detention centres and to salute the valuable work of UNICEF, the International Organization for Migration and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in their efforts to protect unaccompanied migrant children. I would like to conclude by thanking Mr.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“We believe that the Mission can use its good offices to promote those efforts, which should include independent audits and actions aimed at facilitating the legitimate Libyan authorities' financial control over the entire territory and its resources. It will be important to ensure that there is no repetition of the incidents regarding the control of oil terminals and increase security at production facilities. The international community must also be firm and united in recognizing the legitimate representatives of the Libyan Government. In that regard, we would like to highlight the decisions agreed on at the economic dialogue in June, and wejoin the Secretary-General's call to the Libyan authorities to comply with the economic reforms agreed there.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“On another topic, we note with concern the deterioration of the Libyan economy and its potential impact on the country's stability. If the conflict is to be overcome, a commitment on the control and the transparent and efficient management of the hydrocarbons that represent the country's main resources is essential. In that regard, we eagerly await the proposals that the Secretary-General has requested for improving Libya's financial institutions' transparency, unity and operation, based on some essential reforms that can ensure that the country's public resources are managed appropriately, transparently and efficiently.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“It will also be essential to continue working to ensure that the parliamentary and presidential elections scheduled for December take place as agreed on at the Paris conference. It is urgent that the relevant rules be adopted and the necessary security and financing guaranteed. We also want to emphasize the importance of mass participation by the country's citizens, particularly women and young people, as well as the various political forces' commitment to accepting the election results within the current legal framework and avoiding any deterioration of security in Libya. We also underscore how important it is that the international community and regional organizations maintain their support throughout the process.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we would like to highlight the role of the National Conference, promoted by the Special Representative, which has enabled the direct participation of more than 7,000 citizens in more than 40 cities, and has channelled their concerns and expectations in an open and inclusive dialogue. We look forward to his final report on that. However, we have to express our concern about the lack of progress in realizing the changes proposed by the Political Agreement, owing to the stagnation in the negotiations between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State. It is essential that the parties make a good-faith commitment to reversing the situation.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“We have been closely following the progress of the implementation of the United Nations action plan for Libya, as well as the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to facilitate a political solution, led by the Libyans themselves, that will produce institutions capable of exercising authority over the entire territory. In line with the presidential statement of 6 June (S/PRST/2018/11), we consider the Libyan Political Agreement to be the only viable framework for overcoming the current political stalemate among the main stakeholders, and in order to do that we want to emphasize the importance of improving the participation of civil society, especially women and young people.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tenya (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the important briefings by Special Representative Ghassan Salame and Ambassador Skoog of Sweden, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. Peru deplores the outbreaks of violence in Tripoli in the past few days, especially where they have led to the death of civilians, including children. We urge all the parties concerned to respect the ceasefire and protect civilians. We support the efforts and good offices of the Special Representative in that regard.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to underline the importance of maintaining and strengthening the support and assistance of international and regional communities in these efforts. We particularly want to highlight the coordination between the Peacebuilding Commission and UNIOGBIS, as well as the involvement of the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union, the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries and the European Union, among others.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we believe that in the future it will be essential, first and foremost, to work to strengthen the rule of law and establish inclusive democratic institutions in Guinea-Bissau, as well as to promote national reconciliation and sustainable development. It is also crucial that the various efforts, initiatives and mechanisms deployed in the field can maintain political and operational coherence, reflecting and responding to the needs and priorities of all sectors of the population. To that end, increasing the involvement of women and young people in the political life of the country is vital. In that regard, we would like to welcome the establishment of the Bissau- Guinean Council ofWomen, which seeks to improve the participation of women in peacebuilding, reconciliation and the political processes at the national level.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“As the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and several of my colleagues who spoke before me have already made clear, we are concerned about the presence in the country of transnational organizations involved in illicit activities, in particular the increase in activities such as drug trafficking that undermine the social fabric and the institutions required to build a sustainable peace. We appreciate the work being done by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Guinea-Bissau, together with the United Nations Integrated Office for the Consolidation of Peace in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), to overcome those challenges, including the reactivation of the Transnational Crime Unit. Third is comprehensive attention to the root causes of the conflict.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“That involves promoting a democratic climate and ensuring the broad participation of citizens, particularly women and young people, and of all the country's political forces. It will be essential to take special care of the technical, logistical and financial aspects of organizing the elections. We welcome the support provided by the United Nations Development Programme in that regard, and we note the importance of ensuring that the international community continues to cooperate with the process. My second point is about the fight against organized crime.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“We believe that those developments are encouraging and should make it possible to move forward with the full implementation of the Conakry Agreement and the Guinea-Bissau six-point road map, established to resolve the political crisis in the country. We would also like to take advantage of this meeting to emphasize three specific aspects where we believe we must redouble our efforts in order to consolidate the progress that has been made and achieve a sustainable peace in Guinea-Bissau. The first is the holding of legislative elections in November. Establishing a free, transparent and inclusive electoral process will help to ensure the normal conduct of the 2019 presidential elections.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tenya (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of today's meeting and appreciate the briefings by Special Representative Jose Viegas Filho, Ambassadors Anatolio Ndong Mba and Mauro Vieira, and Ms. Tavares Pinto. We would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Aristides Gomes, Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, and to take the opportunity of his presence here to highlight the political progress that has been made in recent months in Guinea-Bissau. We welcome his appointment by consensus, the formation of an inclusive Government, the reopening of the National Assembly and the establishment of the date of 18 November for holding legislative elections.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“Our Organization, and the Security Council in particular, has a fundamental role to play in tackling terrorist threats, fostering cooperation among all Member States and among regional and subregional organizations, and it can count on the fullest commitment of my delegation in that regard.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“We therefore welcome the progress made by the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011, as well as the operationalization of the Investigative Team into crimes committed in Iraq. We also welcome the appointment of the Ombudsperson to the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, which will allow that important subsidiary body to function in accordance with rules guaranteeing due process.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“In connection with this problem, we must draw attention to the increasingly clear links between transnational organized crime and terrorist organizations - a reality reflected in the report, especially the links between terrorist financing and money laundering, as well as other sources, including trafficking in people, drugs and weapons. In that regard, we deem it essential to gain a deeper understanding of these dynamics, as stressed in the Security Council presidential statement of 8 May 2018 (S/PRST/20l8/9). We reiterate that the crimes must not go unpunished. We must ensure accountability. To do so, the collection of evidence in conflict zones and of digital evidence represent a principal challenge.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“I must draw particular attention to the role of prisons when foreign terrorist fighters enter national criminal justice systems: it is essential to ensure that prisons do not serve as venues for further radicalization and recruitment. Da'esh financing is further cause for particular concern, especially as the organization operates in a covert manner and no longer tries to administer larger territories, although it maintains some sources of income from oil wells in eastern Syria, forced expropriations and kidnappings. Against that backdrop, it is crucial for Member States to bear in mind that, in addition to strengthening financial intelligence systems, it is important to take measures to monitor cash used by terrorists.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“That includes promoting the development of critical thinking in the digital realm among the target audiences for such propaganda, especially young people. Moreover, as stated in the report of the Secretary- General (S/2018/770), the return or relocation of foreign terrorist fighters, as well as the growing number of "frustrated travelers", also represent significant threats, albeit to a lesser extent than anticipated. We therefore underscore the need to pursue comprehensive criminal justice strategies that incorporate full respect for human rights and due process. Such strategies must also take gender into account and integrate an approach aimed at safeguarding the rights of children, especially when it comes to the families of returning or relocating fighters.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“In that context, we would like to highlight the focus the United Nations has placed on the counter-terrorism agenda over the past six months, as reflected in both the sixth Biennial Review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the successful holding of the first High- level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States, in late June. Despite the military setbacks the international community has inflicted on Da'esh, the terrorist organization is seeking to maintain its influence by using the Internet and social networks to instigate, mobilize and direct its followers to perpetrate attacks in their countries of origin as well as to raise funds and attract new followers. I underscore the need to continue strengthening policies aimed at counteracting such manifestations of global terrorism.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“Mr. Tenya (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome your presence here today, Sir, thank you for convening this meeting and commend the excellent work of the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom to the United Nations in conducting its presidency of the Council this month. We also thank Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Ms. Michele Coninsx and Ms. Joana Cook for their briefings. We note with concern that the so-called Islamic State, although weakened, nonetheless continues to become a covert global organization with a strong presence in Iraq and Syria and, through affiliated organizations, other areas of the Middle East and Asia as well as on the continent of Africa.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source