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lines on the record: 575
first: 2021-05-27
most recent: 2022-06-23
sittings or episodes: 87
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“Nonetheless, the prevailing security situation, as mentioned by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, continues to be a matter of concern. Al-Shabaab has stepped up its attacks and continues to try to disrupt the electoral process. Nearly 100 people have been killed in attacks by Al-Shabaab in the last few months. Al-Shabaab has also persisted with the recruitment of children and committing crimes against them. We strongly condemn such terrorist attacks and extend our full support to the operations conducted by the Somali forces and AMISOM against Al-Shabaab. We cannot afford to lose sight of our fight against terrorism, while we focus on elections. The role of AMISOM in providing an enabling security environment for Somalia’s progress cannot be overstated.”
2021-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8833 (2021) · source
“We therefore hope that we will continue to move forward in this spirit of consensus, which all parties have displayed so far. A peaceful, free and fair democratic election is extremely important for the future of Somalia, even as the Council continues to discuss the important security transition. Democratic institutions cannot have legitimacy without elections. A representative democracy will have larger influence in State-building, which, in turn, will positively impact the security situation. We encourage greater cooperation between the Somali National Army and AMISOM, for ensuring stability and smooth elections in the country. It is important to bridge the gap between the African Union and Somali authorities on AMISOM’s reconfiguration for the success of the elections.”
2021-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8833 (2021) · source
“We welcome the recent political developments in Somalia and hope that the Somali leadership and stakeholders will move ahead with the convening of elections. The 27 May agreement among the Federal Government of Somalia and federal member states’ leaders and the revised electoral timetable issued by the National Consultative Council on 29 June are positive developments in that direction. We also note that the Senate elections, although delayed, are being held in federal member states. The next step is the holding of elections for the House of People. The process was to begin on 10 August. We hope that the agreed timeline will be broadly adhered to and that presidential elections will take place as scheduled. We also hope that the agreement to have 30 per cent women’s representation in the Parliament will be a reality soon.”
2021-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8833 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of India. I thank Special Representative James Swan for his update on the situation in Somalia. We appreciate his continuous and close engagement on this very important issue. I also thank Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), Ambassador Francisco Madeira, for his briefing. I express my gratitude to Ms. Batula Axmed Gaballe, Chairperson of the Somali National Women’s Organization, for sharing her insights with us today. I would like to welcome the presence of His Excellency the Permanent Representative of Somalia at today’s meeting.”
2021-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8833 (2021) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/723, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia. I now give the floor to Mr. Swan.”
2021-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8833 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in the meeting: Mr. James Swan, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia; Mr. Francisco Caetano José Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia; and Ms. Batula Sheikh Axmed Gaballe, Chairperson of the Somali National Women’s Organization. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2021-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8833 (2021) · source
“On India’s part, we will continue to stand with Afghanistan in ensuring that peace and stability are restored through a legitimate and transparent democratic process, which is essential for the long-term stability of Afghanistan and the region. We will continue to provide all support to Afghanistan in realizing its aspirations for a peaceful, democratic and prosperous future free from terror, where the rights and interests of all sectors of Afghan society are promoted and protected. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion in closed consultations. The meeting rose at 11.50 a.m.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“For enduring peace in Afghanistan, terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries in the region must be dismantled immediately and terrorist supply chains disrupted. It needs to be ensured that Afghanistan’s neighbours and the region are not threatened by terrorism, separatism or extremism. There needs to be zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It is equally important to ensure that the territory of Afghanistan is not used by terrorist groups to threaten or attack any other country. Those providing material and financial support to terrorist entities must be held accountable. We, as the international community, must ensure that our commitments to Afghanistan, including to its various institutions, are maintained.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“Any regime devoid of legitimacy in Afghanistan will find it difficult to garner the much-needed humanitarian and development assistance from the international donor community. As the international community, we cannot afford to set the clock back. The future of Afghanistan cannot be its past. We support a leading role for the United Nations and call on the Secretary-General to take an initiative towards finding a lasting and durable outcome. We welcome any move towards a genuine political settlement that leads to those objectives. The only way forward is via negotiations that will provide an acceptable compromise, reflecting the Doha process, the Moscow format and the Istanbul process.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“Violence and military threat cannot be used to strengthen the negotiating position. A tangible demonstration of that commitment is required. India wishes to see an independent, peaceful, sovereign, democratic, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. I would like to reiterate our support for an inclusive Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan- controlled peace process. Any political arrangement or settlement in Afghanistan must ensure that the gains of the past two decades are protected and not reversed. Those gains are non-negotiable. It should therefore preserve the constitutional democratic framework and ensure the protection of the rights of women, children and minorities.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“I would like to recall here what our Minister for External Affairs said to the Council in June (see S/2021/601), namely, that a durable peace in Afghanistan requires a genuine double peace, that is, peace within Afghanistan and peace around Afghanistan. It requires harmonizing the interests of all, both within and around the country. India has been supportive of all efforts being made to accelerate the dialogue between the Afghan Government and the Taliban, including the intra-Afghan negotiations. If the peace process is to be successful, then it is necessary to ensure that the Taliban engages in negotiations in good faith, eschews the path of violence, severs ties with Al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations and fully commits itself to reaching a political solution.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“As we saw recently, not even the United Nations compound has been spared. The residence of the Minister for Defence of Afghanistan has been attacked. An Indian journalist was murdered while he was reporting. The fighting continues in Helmand, Herat and elsewhere. More than 100 Afghan civilians were mercilessly killed in Spin Boldak. The rapid deterioration of the security situation in Afghanistan constitutes a serious threat to regional peace and stability. It is therefore time for the international community, and the Security Council in particular, to take stock of the situation and decide on actions that would help to bring about a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire and ensure an immediate cessation of violence. Anything short of that will constitute a serious threat to regional peace and security.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of India. I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Deborah Lyons, for her detailed briefing. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan for his statement and Ms. Shaharzad Akbar for her briefing. As a neighbour of Afghanistan, the current situation prevailing in the country is of great concern to us. The violence shows no signs of abating. Reports from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan make it clear that civilian casualties and targeted killings have reached record levels. There have been targeted attacks on religious and ethnic minorities, girl students, the Afghan security forces, ulemas, women occupying positions of responsibility, journalists, civil rights activists and young people.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Afghanistan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Deborah Lyons, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan; and Ms. Shaharzad Akbar, Chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. Lyons.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to closed consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.35 a.m.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“As we have learned from the consequences of complacency against terrorism in the past, the international community cannot afford to ignore terrorist activities in Syria and the region. When the Council came together last month by unanimously voting in favour of resolution 2585 (2021), we showed the world that progress on the Syria file, even after a decade of conflict and impasse, is still possible, provided we were all willing to take that extra step and work in tandem while taking cognizance of each other’s concerns. Let us show the same resolve with regard to the chemical-weapons discussions. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor to make a further statement,”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“India is against the use of chemical weapons by anybody, anywhere, at any time and under any circumstances. India has consistently maintained that any investigation into the use of chemical weapons must be impartial, credible and objective, following scrupulously the provisions and procedures embedded in the Convention, and in conformity with the delicate balance of power and responsibility enshrined under it to establish facts and reach evidence-based conclusions. We encourage the OPCW to strictly adhere to those parameters. Since we joined the Council in January, India has been repeatedly cautioning against the possibility of terrorist entities and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons. We are concerned at the frequent reports of the resurgence of terrorist groups in the region.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“We also take note of the fact that the twenty-fifth round of the Declaration Assessment Team related bilateral consultations, originally scheduled to take place on 18 May in Damascus, has not yet taken place. We encourage Syria to continue its engagement and cooperation with the OPCW so as to resolve all pending issues expeditiously. India views the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) as a unique, non-discriminatory disarmament instrument that serves as a model for the elimination of an entire category of weapons of mass destruction. We attach high importance to the CWC and stand for its full, effective and non-discriminatory implementation. We support collective efforts by all to ensure that the credibility and integrity of the Convention is maintained to the fullest.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“I shall now deliver this statement in my capacity as the representative of India. I thank the Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Thomas Markram, for today’s briefing. I also welcome the representatives of Syria and Iran to today’s meeting. We have taken note of the contents of the latest, ninety-fourth monthly report of the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (S/2021/692, annex). We note that the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Syria has agreed to the proposal of the Director-General on convening an in-person meeting, which will help in addressing and clarifying concerns with regard to the OPCW’s mandated activities. In that context, Syria’s positive response to that proposal is a step in the right direction.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Markram for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Thomas Markram, Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/692, which contains the text of a letter dated 29 July 2021 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mr. Markram.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today’s meeting. I thank the Council members for their valuable contributions to this statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2021/14. The meeting rose at 11.45 a.m.”
2021-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8829 (2021) · source
“I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Nicolas de Rivière, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of July. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador de Rivière and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council’s business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan”
2021-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8829 (2021) · source
“This came to light recently on 21 June, when thousands of Colombians participated in the International Yoga Day celebrations. As Colombia marches ahead in its journey towards peace, progress and prosperity, India, as Colombia’s long-standing friend and partner, will continue to stand in solidarity with the people and the Government of Colombia.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“Fifthly, the voluntary testimony before the Truth Commission acknowledging past crimes and seeking forgiveness is a welcome development and positively contributes to national reconciliation. Lastly, I would like to highlight the special relationship that India shares with Colombia. In 2019, India and Colombia celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries. We have now entered a new decade with the vision to further diversify and strengthen our relations. Over the years, the relationship has expanded in various areas of mutual interest, which is evidenced by growing trade and investments from India and the increasing presence of Indian companies in Colombia. There is growing interest with respect to India among Colombians, including its culture and heritage.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“Regular dialogue between former combatants and public security forces, including in the context of the Tripartite Security and Protection Mechanism, could help provide timely and more effective responses to the problem. Sustained measures should be taken to ensure the security of social leaders and human rights defenders, particularly women leaders and indigenous and Afro-Colombian leaders. Fourthly, strengthening judicial capacity, particularly in the regions most affected by violence, is also significant. The Special Investigations Unit of the Attorney General’s Office should be provided with resources to strengthen the campaign against impunity. The work of the National Commission on Security Guarantees must be encouraged in order to make effective progress on the issue of dismantling illegal armed groups.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“Secondly, the ongoing rural reforms, reintegration of former combatants, including those outside the Territorial Area for Training and Reintegration across the country, providing land and effective implementation of illicit crop substitution programmes, need to maintain momentum. It is important to ensure that the great majority of former combatants are involved in income-generating activities. Recently, progress made with regard to the allotment of land to former combatants for carrying out agricultural activities and rooting out use of illicit crops are welcome developments. Thirdly, the strengthening of protection and security for former combatants is an important element of the peace process.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“In view of the upcoming electoral cycle, the focused implementation of the five priorities proposed by the Secretary-General to reinforce the implementation of the Agreement in 2021 will be important. The authorities also need to take measures to provide safeguards to ensure an inclusive political atmosphere. In this context, I have the following observations to make. First, the national policy to dismantle illegal armed groups approved in March earlier this year is a positive step to augment the presence of State institutions, including the deployment of security forces. We hope that a road map to implement the national policy will be formulated soon. The integrated and enhanced presence of State authorities throughout the country is fundamental to lasting and durable peace.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“The transitional justice system to ensure truth, justice and reparations to victims is making headway, especial under the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and the Truth Commission. We therefore applaud the efforts of the people and the Government of Colombia aimed at realizing the achievements of the last more than four years. The progress in the last three months towards the implementation of the Final Agreement has been positive despite complex challenges, including the coronavirus disease pandemic. The nationwide strikes during the reporting period have again underscored the need for broader engagement among all stakeholders to address long-standing inequalities, security issues and crop substitution.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“It has helped and strengthened the efforts of national authorities to bring together communities and institutions to advance peace, development and the rule of law, especially in areas historically affected by the conflict. We reiterate our support for the Mission and for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We join others in strongly condemning the attack that targeted the Colombian president’s helicopter in the north-east of the country on 25 June. Colombia is witnessing considerable progress in the implementation of the Final Agreement for ending the conflict and building a stable and lasting peace. Today, democracy in Colombia is deepening through increased political participation.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Carlos Ruiz Massieu for updating us on the developments of the past three months on the peace process and activities of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) towards the implementation of its mandate. I particularly welcome the presence of Her Excellency Ms. Marta Lucía Ramírez, Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs, at today’s meeting. I also thank Ms. Melissa Herrera for her briefing. The UNVMC embodies the capacity of the United Nations to bring about positive change in both security and development aspects of post-conflict settings.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“India firmly believes that the long-term security and stability of the region can be achieved only by preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. We are deeply concerned at the involvement of external actors in Syria, which is making the situation worse. We also remain convinced that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict and reaffirm our commitment to advancing a Syrian-led and Syrian- owned, United Nations-facilitated political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2021-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8817 (2021) · source
“We also need to reflect on the humanitarian situation not just in the north-west but also on the rest of the territory of Syria. Both the Secretary-General and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs have repeatedly spoken about the worsening situation with respect to humanitarian operations on the ground. There is an urgent need for an active engagement between the international donor community, humanitarian agencies and financial institutions with Syria, consistent with the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria to address the humanitarian situation and reconstruction needs. Concrete steps need to be taken to address the hurdles that are obstructing the functioning of cross- line operations as well. We need a realistic basis to move forward.”
2021-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8817 (2021) · source
“I take the floor to explain India’s position on resolution 2585 (2021), which was just adopted. Allow me at the outset to thank the co-penholders, Ireland and Norway, for their efforts. The decade-long violence and terror has had a devastating impact on the lives of Syrians. Syria, which was the fulcrum of Arab culture and the leading voice in the region, is now facing a precarious situation. India has been calling for enhanced and effective humanitarian assistance to all Syrians throughout the country, without discrimination, politicization or preconditions. More than 13 million people across Syria need humanitarian assistance in one form or another. Syrian women and children and the elderly have been severely impacted in disproportionate ways. Today’s adoption, therefore, will reassure 3.4 million people in north- west Syria.”
2021-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8817 (2021) · source
“Since the AU is seized of the matter, it is important that all parties engage urgently to find a way forward. Based on our own experience, we know that transboundary-water disputes should ideally be resolved through mechanisms agreed upon by the primary stakeholders and taking into account the respective rights and issues of technical details, historical usage and socioeconomic aspects. India is of the view that the countries should continue their bilateral engagements, as well as cooperate fully in a focussed manner with the AU, to reach a mutually acceptable, long-term solution to the relevant issues. Only such a solution will endure and serve the developmental needs of upper- and lower- riparian regions. We also urge other countries concerned to support the efforts of the AU in that regard.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“The Chairpersons of the African Union (AU) — South Africa in 2020 and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2021 — have made commendable efforts to facilitate a meaningful discussion together with the observers. There were many meetings of the African Union on the issue last year. We understand from the 26 June AU communiqué that the tripartite negotiations have brought about agreement on 90 per cent of the issues, although not all the issues. As a lower- and upper-riparian State, India is only too aware of how difficult such negotiations can be. It is important that the AU continue with those efforts in good faith. We call on Ethiopia, Egypt and the Sudan to work constructively with the AU-led processes, with a view to resolving the outstanding issues in a purposeful manner and with the urgency it deserves.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“We recognize that the parties have already undertaken several initiatives to address issues arising out of the construction and filling of the GERD in Ethiopia. Those include the establishment of an international panel of experts in 2012 to examine the dam’s design and construction plans, a follow-up Tripartite National Committee in 2014 and the 2015 Declaration of Principles on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. We believe that those initiatives, particularly the 2015 Agreement on Declaration of Principles, provide a good basis to continue negotiations aimed at reaching an amicable solution that protects the interests of all three countries. It goes without saying that Nile water usage should benefit the people of all the countries, while respecting the rights of both upper- and lower-riparian States.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa, Mr. Onanga-Anyanga, and Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, for their briefings. I welcome the presence of the Foreign Ministers of Egypt and the Sudan; the Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy of Ethiopia; and the chargé d’affaires of the Democratic Republic of the Congo at today’s meeting. India is closely following the developments on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The river basin of the Nile encompasses 11 countries in Africa, which also includes Ethiopia, the Sudan and Egypt. Therefore, there is no doubt that this is a complex transboundary water dispute, involving many countries in the region as well as several legal and technical issues.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, India reiterates its strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ethiopia.”
2021-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8812 (2021) · source
“Instead, steps must be taken by all stakeholders to disengage and reduce tensions and work towards the restoration of normalcy in the lives of the people in the affected region. We call on the Ethiopian Government to sustain the ceasefire and find a way to address the conflict in a manner that serves the interests of all of its people, in line with the federal constitutional provisions. We also encourage the Government of Ethiopia to follow up on its commitment to investigate all allegations of human rights violations and to persist in efforts to hold the perpetrators to account, in accordance with the law. We look forward to an early conclusion of the investigation by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.”
2021-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8812 (2021) · source
“We appreciate the fact that Ethiopian authorities have not only provided humanitarian assistance but have also granted humanitarian access to a majority of areas under stress. We encourage them to continue on that path. We also underscore the importance of adhering to the United Nations guiding principles for humanitarian assistance. We also call for the protection of all humanitarian workers. India calls for restraint and engagement by all stakeholders in a spirit of dialogue and reconciliation. We urge that the space provided by the humanitarian ceasefire be used to open channels of communication, pursue dialogue and find a peaceful and sustainable solution. All stakeholders must desist from rhetoric and threats, spreading misinformation and raising tensions during the ceasefire.”
2021-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8812 (2021) · source
“We hope that today’s meeting will help de-escalate the situation on the ground and bring about reconciliation and peace in the region. We also believe that the presence of external armed actors in the Tigray region militates against a return to peace, and we call for an end to it. It is important that all stakeholders respect the ceasefire, allow humanitarian aid to reach all those in need and allow for regular farming activities to take place. The ceasefire period must be used for scaling up humanitarian aid immediately, which must reach those areas where access has been difficult due to the violence. We continue to urge all humanitarian agencies and the authorities to scale up and coordinate to bridge the gaps on the ground, especially since a cumulative set of factors has made the situation worse.”
2021-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8812 (2021) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo and Acting Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Ramesh Rajasingham for their briefings on recent developments in the Tigray region in Ethiopia. I also welcome the presence of His Excellency Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon and of the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia at this meeting. The people of the Tigray region in Ethiopia have suffered during the eight-month-long fighting. The announcement of a humanitarian ceasefire in the Tigray region is therefore a welcome development. We commend the Government of Ethiopia for taking that decision and welcome the measures it has taken to address the humanitarian situation. That positive step should help ease tensions and the suffering of the people.”
2021-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8812 (2021) · source
“It is important that terrorists and terrorist groups not take advantage of violence and instability and spread their tentacles further in the region. India has been assisting the Central African Republic through its development partnership, including lines of credit for several projects, as well as through capacity-building programmes. India has also supported MINUSCA by contributing more than $1.5 million over the past year. In conclusion, let me say that the Central African Republic has a historic opportunity to move forward towards sustainable peace. All stakeholders must bury their political differences and work together to ensure that. The international community, including the United Nations, the AU, the Economic Community of Central African States and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region can play a positive role.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“We must consolidate the early gains and ensure that the requisite systems are put in place. There has been a considerable increase in violations of the status-of-forces agreement during the reporting period, which has put the safety and security of peacekeepers in jeopardy. That is a cause of very serious concern. We need to protect those who are protecting us. We take note of President Touadera’s personal assurances to the joint United Nations-AU mission earlier this month and hope that there will no impediments to MINUSCA’s operations. The authorities of the Central African Republic, MINUSCA and other troops on bilateral arrangements must work in a coordinated manner. We also welcome the establishment of an independent international commission by the Central African Republic and Chad to examine the 30 May border-post incident.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“The international community should extend all possible assistance to address the humanitarian situation. The deployment of local authorities in the prefectures of the Central African Republic is a right step in implementing the peace agreement. We also welcome the improvement in the deployment of judicial personnel, the holding of disciplinary hearings and the opening of investigations, including into the attacks against MINUSCA peacekeepers. MINUSCA should extend assistance to the Central African Republic, in line with its mandate, towards the extension of State authority across the country. We also call on all partners, including countries assisting the Central African Republic on a bilateral basis, to continue to coordinate closely with MINUSCA on the reform of the justice and security sectors.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“The continuing violence in the Central African Republic remains a cause for concern. Armed groups continue to challenge the authority of the Government and pay no heed to the peace agreement that they signed. We condemn the violence and attacks perpetrated by the armed groups, especially those against innocent civilians, including women and children. It is regrettable that we are witnessing an increase in serious human rights abuses, including sexual violence, in areas dominated by the rebels. That constant state of unrest is a major cause of the deteriorating humanitarian situation. The increasing population displacement, food scarcity and malnutrition, compounded by the effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic, need urgent attention.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“The holding of national consultations and the announcement of a republican dialogue are positive developments, even though the CPC has refused to join. It is important that the authorities reach out to the elected opposition members and parties, putting aside their political considerations in the interest of peace. The stakeholders, particularly the CPC, must heed that call and participate in the dialogue. The full implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic is the only way forward to achieve national reconciliation, end political tensions and bring stability to the country. In his inaugural address, President Touadera emphasized the implementation of the Political Agreement, good governance and reconciliation. We look forward to follow-up actions on the ground.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“The legislative elections took place in line with the constitutional timelines despite the precarious security situation and boycott by the opposition Coalition des patriotes pour le changement (CPC). We commend the role played by the National Electoral Authority, in collaboration with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the United Nations country team, in holding those elections. We hope that the authorities will hold the local elections as scheduled in 2022. We also take note of the convening of the new Parliament and the appointment of the new Prime Minister. We wish the Prime Minister well in forming an inclusive Government and focusing on advancing institutional reforms.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by warmly welcoming the President of Angola, His Excellency Mr. Lourenço, to today’s meeting. We greatly value the thoughts and insights that he shared with us. We appreciate the role of Angola in this particular matter. We would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ndiaye, European Union European External Action Service Managing Director for Africa Rita Laranjinha and African Union (AU) Commissioner Bankole Adeoye for their respective briefings. I also welcome the representatives of the Congo, Chad and the Central African Republic. The developments following the presidential elections held in December 2020 have provided hope for peace and reconciliation in the Central African Republic.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source