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Toroitich

lines on the record: 121
first: 2021-06-15
most recent: 2022-12-20
sittings or episodes: 28
sources: un-security-council

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“With political will and determination, such engagement will, in time, yield tangible results that will be of benefit to both countries and their peoples.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“There cannot be a military solution to any conflict, including this one. But the deployment of tools avail- able in the Charter of the United Nations for the pacific settlement of disputes, including consultations and nego- tiations, offer the best chances for a sustainable outcome. We therefore encourage the stakeholders to continue to work with the two sides in order to find a comprehensive and sustainable settlement to the conflict and to achieve the normalization of relations based on mutual recognition and respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within their borders. Let me reiterate that dialogue should be pursued as the primary and most viable option in resolving conflicts. The two countries need to engage in it in good faith.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča for his briefing. Kenya is deeply concerned about reports of ongoing blockades along the Lachin corridor, which, we understand, is critical for humanitarian access to the Nagorno-Karabakh region. We call on both sides to de-escalate the current tensions and cooperate in ensuring freedom and security of movement along the corridor, in line with the previously reached agreements. We underscore the need for the parties to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from any action that could escalate the situation. In particular, they should refrain from engaging in misinformation and disinfor- mation, including through social media, as it could spark panic among the people and undermine efforts to con- tain the situation and restore calm and understanding.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“Kenya therefore calls for specific and sustained efforts to reach arrangements to deliver a minimum level of de-escalation and deconfliction, while establishing channels of dialogue that will lead to stability. Lastly, we once again call for the cessation of hostilities and a political settlement that respects the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Ukraine.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“While conscripting for, training and equipping one’s army in times of war is expected, the impact of the proliferation of weapons is bound to have a significant impact not only in the country in conflict, but also beyond. We are faced with a multi-pronged global crisis resulting from the war in Ukraine. Besides the magnitude of the food insecurity, threatening developing countries in particular, and the more complicated multilateral order, we must now move to urgently address the unprecedented proliferation of weapons. None of those challenges can be effectively addressed as the war rages on. As the first and most effective step, the war needs to end.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Nakamitsu and Mr. Kovalik for their briefings. We note with extreme concern the ruinous damage that the war is causing to Ukrainian lives, as well as Ukraine’s legitimate right to sovereignty, territorial integrity and regional and international security. As the Security Council debates the conduct of the war, as we have done so often, including two days ago (see S/PV.9208), we must reiterate our calls that every effort be deployed to stop it. We must be more responsive to our fundamental mandate to maintain international peace and security comprehensively. We acknowledge the heavy responsibility Ukraine must bear in defending its internationally recognized borders.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“If the blockages continue, then the Council should adopt a draft resolution that all countries remove all barriers to the export and shipment of food and fertilizer products as key to the prevention of insecurity and threats to international peace.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“Such leadership will embrace discreet and even secret diplomatic channels. It will act on the understanding that peace in Europe requires a fundamental reset of the European security order. It will know the limits of using military means to rebuild that order, given the risks of escalation. It will have the political courage to pursue a practical strategic outcome for security and stability. Given the evidence since March, the Security Council will only endorse and give further legality to agreements reached. While waiting for such a welcome development, the Council must redouble its attention to the humanitarian situation arising from the war. Reports by the Secretariat need to inform the Council of the humanitarian impacts, not only in Ukraine but globally with regard to food and energy security.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“There must also be more visible action against the fear of sanctions exposure by the banking and insur- ance industries in dealing with food and fertilizer sup- ply chains. Countries through which those goods are shipped must remove all official and unofficial block- ading actions to reflect their humanitarian responsibil- ity. Of course, the most humanitarian action would be for the military attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity to stop. As long as the war persists, it can easily escalate to the use of weapons of mass de- struction. Such an escalation would no doubt further increase the suffering of Ukrainians and hundreds of millions of other people around the world. It is time for responsible leadership that has an appetite for the prevention and mitigation of the risk of escalation.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“We may recall the violent uprisings in 2011, which were credibly linked to high food prices. Similar protests may occur in the next few years, with results similar to the spread of terrorism that followed the political turmoil in 2011. In other words, higher fertilizer prices leading to further food insecurity and poverty may manifest as threats to regional and international peace and security. We therefore urge the Secretary-General, the World Food Programme and related institutions to link food and security. If they do so, they will realize the need to redouble their efforts to comprehensively open up the flow of phosphates, ammonia and other fertilizer components. The clearest metric of success is a return to the production levels prior to the war.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“The fact is that, since March, the transit and trans-shipment in ports of Russian fertilizers and raw materials through nearby countries have fallen by 90 per cent. Overall, Russian fertilizer supplies to world markets have decreased sharply, leading to the rise in prices. The consequences are being felt at families’ dining tables, as farmers pass on their higher costs and grow less food. The challenges will grow as the strategic grain reserves of several wealthy countries run low. They will probably return to the food markets to restock next year or in 2024, at a time when African farmers may still be struggling to afford fertilizers. The food prices in such a scenario will rise so sharply that widespread humanitarian suffering will be the result.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“Indeed, the strategic considerations of all the combatants and their allies indicate their continuing resistance to negotiation. If that persists, then we must insist on minimizing the harm to civilians by all actors agreeing to a humanitarian exception. We welcome the recent agreement by all parties to roll over the Black Sea Grain Initiative. We also applaud the efforts of the Secretary-General to remove the obstacles to exporting food and fertilizers, including from the Russian Federation. The Initiative, which is anchored by Türkiye and the United Nations, is the clearest example of the humanitarian exception. The humanitarian consequences of the war are not limited to Ukraine. Our own food security in Africa has deteriorated and may get worse if fertilizer costs remain high owing to the war.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Martin Griffiths for his briefing. We remain concerned by the persisting humanitarian suffering in Ukraine. It is a shocking statistic that an estimated 40 per cent of Ukraine’s power-generation capacity has been damaged or destroyed by direct attacks. That means that the country’s energy infrastructure will not meet the needs of civilians in the coming winter season, no doubt sharply increasing their suffering. We condemn all attacks on civilian infrastructure, in particular water and power infrastructure. We also note and condemn attacks on residential buildings and other civilian objects. Our repeated calls for a cessation of hostilities and for dialogue leading to a mediated settlement have not been heeded.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“We welcome the solid efforts of the Government of the Central African Republic, which have set the country on a path towards the stabilization of the political and security situation. We equally commend its frequent efforts to have its voice heard and responded to in the Council, as well as its commitment to cooperating with the United Nations. In conclusion, Kenya reaffirms its respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Central African Republic.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9190 (2022) · source
“We were also hoping to have stronger language condemning the activities of armed groups to send a strong message that the Council abhors their destabilizing activity. We urge the Council to revisit the important matter of the independent strategic review of MINUSCA, as requested by the Central African Republic, at the earliest possible opportunity and with clear timelines. On the overall conduct of the negotiations, we regret the manifest geopolitical considerations that dictated the positions of certain delegations. The attendant polarization, as it has come to characterize discussions on matters concerning the Central African Republic, destroyed any hope of consensus. The net result is that civilians in the Central African Republic suffer the consequences of rivalries they have absolutely no interest in.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9190 (2022) · source
“We would single out in particular the proposal for promoting the task concerning the extension of State authority, the deployment of security forces and the preservation of territorial integrity from the category of “other tasks” to “priority tasks”. The fact that it was moved up in the “other tasks” category is still not enough. In our considered view, that task, along with the protection of civilians, is the raison d’être of any peacekeeping mission that purports to robustly ensure that the host State eventually assumes its primary responsibility. The fact is that successfully implementing that and other tasks would result in the acceptance of any peacekeeping mission by host communities, as well as the safety and security of peacekeepers and the successful transitioning of the mission.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9190 (2022) · source
“It is also critical that both the Government and the Mission carry out their respective mandates with clarity, a willingness to consult and a spirit of professional regard and propriety. After consultations with the Central African Republic, the three African members of the Security Council — Gabon, Ghana and Kenya — presented proposals that would have improved MINUSCA’s mandate. While a few of the proposals were agreed on, important ones were left out. The resolution is therefore still not fully fit for purpose. We need to place that on record if we are to see improvements during the next renewal, because there remain critical gaps in the Mission’s ability to deliver effectively on its mandate.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9190 (2022) · source
“My delegation thanks France for facilitating the negotiations on resolution 2659 (2022), which was just adopted. Kenya’s decision to vote for the resolution was a fine balance between the notable improvement in the continued implementation by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) of its mandate in support of the Central African Republic and the critical need to improve the resolution in order to increase its chances of being more successful. We were persuaded by the need to give the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General time and support to build on the new impetus. We stress the importance of ensuring that MINUSCA coordinates appropriately with the Government at all times.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9190 (2022) · source
“We continue to look forward to further reporting on that issue, and we call on the Libyan authorities, the European Union and other interested parties to earnestly seek to address the push factors of migration. Finally, we want to assure the people of Libya of our support in their quest for peace through a Libyan-led and -owned peace process, and to reaffirm our commitment to Libya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2022-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9187 (2022) · source
“During the Council’s meeting on 28 April (see S/PV.9024), we called on the Prosecutor to provide further reporting on crimes against migrants, which he had said could constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes. We take note of the Prosecutor’s reports on the efforts deployed along those lines of investigation and urge for greater efforts and action, especially considering the increasingly complicated extraregional interests at play with regard to migrations across the Mediterranean from Africa into Europe. It is also important to consider how the explicit and implicit national policies of countries claiming to assist in preventing irregular migration may be contributing to the continued indignities visited on migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.”
2022-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9187 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we reaffirm our support to the people of Libya in their pursuit of accountability and justice within the broader framework of the peace process. The referral of the situation in Libya to the Court under resolution 1970 (2011), as with any other international or regional assistance or cooperation, is also subject to the principle of complementarity. Noting the increased interaction between the Court and the Libyan authorities, as indicated in the Prosecutor’s report for the current reporting period, we urge for an increase in support for Libya’s national capacity in the areas of investigation, prosecution and the judiciary, as well as for closer collaboration in information-sharing, including on the outcomes of fact-finding exercises.”
2022-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9187 (2022) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Khan for his briefing and for his Office’s twenty-fourth report on the situation in Libya, pursuant to Security Council resolution 1970 (2011). We welcome the fact that the Prosecutor is briefing the Council from Libya and take note of his engagement with the Libyan authorities and stakeholders. I also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Libya in today’s meeting. The first responsibility of a State is to deliver justice and accountability to its people. That principle forms the basis on which international support can be extended to any Member State of the United Nations. Kenya therefore reiterates its long-standing position that international support with regard to justice and accountability must be underpinned by the principle of complementarity.”
2022-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9187 (2022) · source
“I join others in thanking Mr. Navid Hanif, Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development, and the other two briefers for their statements this evening. Europe and the world cannot afford any escalation or spread of the war in Ukraine. Many countries that were already struggling to build back after the coronavirus disease pandemic are bearing the brunt of the war’s impact, including a surge in food, energy, and farm input prices. That is why Kenya continues to call for an immediate cessation of hostilities to allow space for diplomacy in the search for a political solution that is aligned with the Charter of the United Nations and that safeguards Ukraine’s territorial integrity while being sensitive to the security concerns of all parties.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9144 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, I reiterate that dialogue should be pursued as the primary option in resolving conflicts. The two countries should engage in good faith for their mutual benefit, as well as regional peace and stability.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“In that regard, Kenya urges the parties to refrain from further escalation of the situation. They should exercise maximum restraint and strictly observe the ceasefire agreement made in their statements of November 2021. Kenya supports any efforts to mediate a resolution of the conflict, especially the important role of the co-Chairs of the Minsk Group of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. In that regard, we urge all relevant regional and international actors to actively work with the sides to achieve an urgent end to the fighting and return to negotiations towards a comprehensive and sustainable settlement— a settlement that would lead to the normalization of relations between the two neighbouring countries based on mutual recognition and respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča for his briefing on the most recent developments. I also welcome the participation of Armenia and Azerbaijan in this meeting. Kenya is gravely concerned by the recent reports of renewed fighting along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, with both sides trading accusations of shelling and the amassing of heavy weaponry, as well strikes against settlements and civilian infrastructure, leading to civilian casualties. We recall that this conflict has previously led to multiple deaths and many injured and displaced persons. It has also led to the destruction of critical civilian infrastructure, including schools and markets, as well as water supplies. Clearly, every effort must be expended to avoid another cycle of violence.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“Such a cessation should set the foundation for the negotiation of a lasting peace settlement that guarantees the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine while taking into consideration the security concerns of the Russian Federation. Finally, I reaffirm Kenya’s respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.”
2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source
“It is also essential that the IAEA be allowed to send a mission of nuclear safety, security and safeguards experts to the site as soon as possible to conduct safeguards verification activities. Beyond the dangers posed by an insecure nuclear power plant, Kenya remains gravely concerned about the unabated strikes and shelling in various parts of Ukraine. With no meaningful ceasefire in sight, this war continues to cause untold suffering to the Ukrainian people. It also threatens to usher in a new era of major global wars. Kenya continues to call for the parties’ restraint in taking any action that may further escalate the situation. We reiterate the need to shift focus to an immediate cessation of hostilities and the deployment of available diplomatic tools.”
2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source
“Kenya therefore reaffirms its belief that the total elimination of nuclear weapons remains the only absolute guarantee against the use of or threat of use of nuclear weapons. In that regard, we are deeply concerned by the reports of the shelling of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. Fully aware of the catastrophic effects of stray or deliberate targeting of such an installation, we note with relief that no damage was caused to the reactors themselves, and neither was there any radiological release or reports of injuries. We urge the need to safeguard the seven indispensable pillars of nuclear safety and security, as echoed by the Director General. We further urge the parties to refrain from any military action that could jeopardize nuclear safety and security in Ukraine.”
2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for his briefing. We are having this discussion against the backdrop of the tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, taking place on these premises. The objective of the Treaty is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and further the goal of achieving nuclear disarmament and general and complete disarmament. We are all alive to the fact that the use of such weapons, whether intentional or accidental, can have an apocalyptic effect on humankind, biodiversity and the environment.”
2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source
“We would therefore have preferred that the resolution placed a stronger focus on positively supporting Mali in its efforts to rebuild its democracy, protect civilians and counter the effects of climate change in order to reflect the situation and needs on the ground.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9082 (2022) · source
“Kenya’s vote in favour of resolution 2640 (2022) is based on our belief that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) plays a key role in Mali. We also note an overall improvement in the adopted resolution as compared to the original draft resolution. Nevertheless, the growing security threats posed by terrorist acts, as well as the lack of adequate resources, leave Mali struggling to secure its borders with very limited resources. Kenya also believes that a legitimate Government in Mali remains the key to establishing the conditions required for effective counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency actions. The worsening effects of climate change, which trigger food insecurity, poverty and displacement in Mali, are also a major concern for us.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9082 (2022) · source
“Finally, Kenya reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and stands ready to support all endeavours aimed at securing their safety and well-being.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“Kenya deeply regrets that it has been almost 279 days since the Taliban suspended school for girls in sixth grade and higher. There is no justified excuse to discriminate against women and girls. As a country that hosts a large number of refugees, we further recognize, with praise, Afghanistan’s neighbours for generously opening their borders over the last few months, especially during this difficult period. We therefore urge the international community to support their efforts through predictable funding. On behalf of my delegation, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Ms. Lyons for her work and dedication to UNAMA. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“The bleak economic situation, fuelled by several internal and external factors, is pushing millions of Afghans into situations of dire need. As we discuss the economy, we cannot ignore the important contribution of women to economic development. Their underutilization and exclusion in the talent-and-labour force will continue to restrict economic growth in Afghanistan. Therefore, at the minimum, we expect the Taliban to engage women at all levels and incorporate their voices into mapping out non-discriminatory policies that address the political, economic and security challenges facing the country. To address some of the funding gaps, there is also an emerging need to consider how frozen Afghan assets can be deployed within an agreed framework for accountability into the ailing economy as part of efforts to revamp it.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“We expect the Taliban to renew its commitment to fighting terrorism and ensuring that Afghanistan is not a haven for Islamic State or Al-Qaida terrorist groups. Moreover, the Taliban must ensure that the territory of Afghanistan shall never again be used by those terrorist groups to export terrorism to other regions. That should be conducted in a manner that respects basic human rights and upholds the dignity of the Afghan people. We commend the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and other humanitarian agencies that continue to operate in an increasingly complex and challenging environment. Their versatility and ability to perform under these unique circumstances calls for enhanced and predictable support by the international community.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“At the outset, Kenya joins others in expressing its heartfelt condolences to the people of Afghanistan following the devastating earthquake in Paktika province. We commend the rapid mobilization by the authorities and humanitarian actors to provide emergency-response and search-and- rescue efforts. I thank Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Alakbarov and Under-Secretary- General Griffiths for their briefings and updates on the latest developments in Afghanistan. I would also like to thank Ms. Yalda Hakim and Ms. Yalda Royan for their sobering messages. Kenya is concerned about the fragile security situation in Afghanistan. We have witnessed an increase in terrorist attacks perpetrated against civilians, especially minority groups, which continue to undermine peace efforts.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“To conclude, I reaffirm Kenya’s solidarity with the people of Ukraine and our support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Ukraine.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“Such efforts should be located within a global Internet governance framework that addresses organized misinformation and disinformation. History has taught us that accountability for past crimes constitutes a critical element of the prevention of future acts. Serious allegations by all parties should be treated with the seriousness they deserve by the Council and relevant United Nations bodies. The conflicting parties should agree and facilitate prompt, independent and impartial investigations of all allegations. The conflicting parties should also cooperate with the United Nations organs and agencies charged with the responsibility for preventing misinformation and hate speech. They should cooperate with investigations and abide by the findings thereof.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“It is important that efforts be pursued to contain the proliferation of provocation, misinformation and incitement. In that regard, Kenya calls on the United Nations to undertake a thorough investigation into the human rights violations being committed in Ukraine. It should pay special attention to the misuse of accusations of genocide, which only weakens global resolve to prevent the occurrence of that greatest of crimes. We reiterate our call for a collaborative approach— not just to Ukraine but also globally— among Member States, the United Nations and major social media companies towards combating hate speech and incitement, in particular by developing a global code of conduct for companies and early-warning tools to detect escalation and facilitate pre-emptive measures.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“Returning to the urgency of the situation in Ukraine, we strongly urge all leaders in the warring countries, as well as their allies and supporters, to cease using derogatory concepts about the people of Ukraine or any other peoples. They should ensure that their media outlets are held to a standard that demands accountability for hate speech and incitement. The leaders should also impress on their military and security personnel, particularly in the field, that they must not target civilians. They must also maintain consistent discipline against soldiers who abuse the human rights of civilians and captured personnel. We also urge all mainstream media and social media outlets to remain vigilant in their due diligence, verification and dissemination processes to prevent the misuse of their platforms.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“We provide those examples to emphasize our conviction that practical and bold action is necessary, not just in Kenya but worldwide. At a time when conflicts that have been sparked and intensified along the lines of identity are leading to protracted and deadly wars, we must act to inclusively manage diversity as a core State competence and priority. At the top of such an agenda is combating hate speech and incitement. That was a consistent message from our delegation during our recent term in the Council, as reflected in the open debate presided over by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta in October 2021 (see S/PV.8877) and the subsequent Arria Formula meetings on hate speech, which were mentioned by the representative of the United Kingdom.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“Our Constitution limits the right to the freedom of expression, which does not extend to war propaganda; incitement to violence; hate speech; or advocacy of hatred that constitutes ethnic incitement, the vilification of others or incitement to cause harm. On that constitutional basis, we have enacted laws against hate speech and established a national cohesion and integration commission to continuously work towards strengthening cohesion and challenging division and civic hatred. Just under one week ago, the commission launched its national action plan against hate speech. The timing was to ensure that our upcoming elections in August are not marred by that dangerous crime. Kenya’s Chief Justice has responded to the moment by gazetting five courts to deal with hate speech prosecutions.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“The surprise expressed in so many European forums that such a catastrophic war and violations could be happening in Europe signals a historical blindness that has helped escalate the risks that turned into this war. Europe, probably more than any other region, has experienced multiple genocides, with hundreds of years of repeated pogroms and large-scale atrocities due to ethnic, religious and racial hatred. Based on the historical record, there is little doubt that hate speech and incitement are a precursor and catalyst for atrocities against civilians. Kenya has learned from its own history and from Europe’s dire experience. We have therefore taken action to limit the threat to our democracy and security arising from hate speech and incitement.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“I thank Ms. Nderitu, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, for her briefing and the work she is doing on the important agenda of addressing hate speech. I also thank Ms. Tsybulska and Mr. Cohen for their presentations this morning. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, who are suffering due to the failure of the Security Council to carry out its mandate. We welcome the focus on the extensive hate speech and incitement that is linked to the many atrocity crimes perpetrated in Ukraine. It is clear that organized State and non-State actors are aggressively utilizing hatred and incitement to manage perceptions about the war. Even accusations about human rights violations and war crimes have been weaponized as part of the information war. The people of Ukraine, the victims and the survivors deserve better.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate that the United Nations and the international community must make active use of efforts by regional and subregional organizations and support them to the maximum extent. The principle of national ownership and priority for regional leadership should, however, remain the guiding pillar in our collective response in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“The first way is through support for adequate training, capacity-building and equipment in order to strengthen and scale up autonomous peace operations of African defence and security forces, including through EU missions and assistance measures, as well as support for law-enforcement capacity-building. The second way is through continued support for African-led peace support operations and ongoing discussions on the use of United Nations-assessed contributions for operations authorized by the Security Council. The third way is through a renewed focus on prevention and peacebuilding through support for measures to address the root causes of conflict, including development and economic empowerment.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“Those collaborative efforts have also been instrumental in facilitating various Intergovernmental Authority on Development initiatives, including the South Sudan peace process. Structured collaboration among the United Nations, the AU and the EU is critical to enhancing synergies and unity of purpose and reinforcing peace and development efforts by the three organizations on the continent. Those efforts should buttress the actualization of the commitment of the AU and EU to a renewed and enhanced cooperation for peace and security in several ways.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“These build on the commitments made under the 2018 memorandum of understanding between the AU and the EU on Peace, Security and Governance, designed to combat instability, radicalization, violent extremism and terrorism, tackle the root causes of conflicts and address the entire conflict cycle through an integrated approach. In that regard, Kenya welcomes the growing and expanding collaboration between the United Nations, the AU and the EU in the search for sustained peace and stability in conflict situations in Africa. We appreciate the long-standing EU logistical, technical and financial support of the African-led peace support operations. That was clearly demonstrated during the recent strategic review and the reconfiguration of the African Union Mission in Somalia to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“That was clearly demonstrated during the informal meeting between the members of the Security Council and the EU Political and Security Committee, held on 4 May. Kenya appreciates the EU’s strong investment in multilateral partnerships for addressing contemporary threats to international peace and security. Indeed, the EU’s historical strong partnership with the African Union and its subregional organizations has been invaluable in supporting the development and implementation of the African Peace and Security Architecture. We welcome the outcomes of the sixth EU- African Union (AU) Summit, held in February, which committed to a joint vision for a renewed partnership to build a common future, as the closest of partners and neighbours.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source