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1. “That demonstrates a commitment to ensuring the equal representation of women in the political process, as well as addressing the needs of the multitude of Syrian women that the Advisory Board represents. In that regard, we particularly encourage the inclusion of economic and social empowerment programmes that target women, refugees, internally displaced persons and those in need of humanitarian assistance. On the security front, the air strikes that continue to be reported in north-western Syria, as well as the attacks using improvised explosive devices in Afrin and Dara’a, are endangering many people’s lives, which is deeply concerning. We condemn those incidents, including the recent attack on a prison, which has claimed several lives and left many people injured.”

   2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source

2. “There is also a need for the relevant regional and international stakeholders to do more within the context of resolution 2254 (2015), with a special focus on the missing persons and detainees file, early recovery activities, addressing socioeconomic conditions and mitigating the effects of sanctions. All regional and global actors in Syria must also engage in a coordinated manner so as to contribute positively to the political process in their pursuit of peace, stability and economic development. We once again commend the Special Envoy’s continued engagements with the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board, including in the meeting that is currently under way in Norway.”

   2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source

3. “While we commend the Special Envoy’s continued engagement in Damascus, we regret the lack of agreement on the methodology for convening a seventh round of consultations of the Constitutional Committee. Kenya reiterates its plea to the parties to agree to that undertaking and engage meaningfully and constructively in the interests of the millions of Syrians who are counting on their leadership to achieve a brighter future. We take particular note of the Special Envoy’s transactional diplomacy approach, aimed at identifying and agreeing on incremental, reciprocal, mutual, precise and verifiable steps, in parallel with the efforts of the Constitutional Committee. We think it can truly build the trust and confidence that is needed to move the political process forward.”

   2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source

4. “We would like to thank Mr. Pedersen and Ms. Thuraya Hijazi for their briefings this afternoon. As we begin another year of monthly deliberations on the political situation in Syria, the need for progress that can deliver a long-desired peace to the Syrian people is more compelling and urgent than ever. As we have said before, there can be no military solution to the conflict in Syria. I therefore reaffirm Kenya’s solidarity with the people of Syria in their quest for peace, which we believe can be achieved only through a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political dialogue, with the support of the international community. The Constitutional Committee’s achievement of meaningful progress is a crucial key to unlocking the political track.”

   2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source

5. “In conclusion, Kenya reiterates its solidarity and support with the people of Syria as they continue to seek a sustainable solution through an inclusive Syrian-led dialogue aimed at a political resolution that genuinely responds to the will and needs of the millions of Syrian people who have endured suffering for far too long.”

   2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source

6. “As we have said before, an expeditious closure of investigations into the use of chemical weapons in Syria will allow the Council to support the Syrian people more meaningfully in their quest for lasting peace. Consequently, we encourage enhanced cooperation and engagement between the Syrian Arab Republic and the Technical Secretariat, particularly regarding the identified gaps, inconsistencies and discrepancies that remain unresolved. In that regard, we note the expressed intention of the Director-General to deploy the Declaration Assessment Team to conduct the twenty- fifth round of consultations in Damascus, as well as the fact that the Syrian Arab Republic has indicated that the consultations can take place in October.”

   2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source

7. “It is unfortunate that, eight years on and despite the monthly meetings taking place on the matter, there is hardly any significant progress to speak of. Nonetheless, resolution 2118 (2013) remains clear. The use of chemical weapons anywhere constitutes a threat to international peace and security. Kenya reaffirms its firm conviction and belief that the use of such weapons anywhere and by anyone constitutes an unacceptable violation of international law. Kenya supports the mandate of the OPCW as the technical body overseeing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. However, if it is to make good progress, its mandated activities pertaining to the elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme should be supported by all and must be depoliticized.”

   2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source

8. “We join others in congratulating you, Madam President, and your team on your country’s assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. We assure you of our cooperation and support. We also wish to commend India for its successful presidency. I also thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing. Kenya takes note of the monthly report of the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (S/2021/764, annex) as well as the submission of the report by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic. The purpose of our monthly meetings is to review the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013) and the OPCW Executive Council decision of 27 September 2013.”

   2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source

9. “As we have stated time and time again, Kenya’s firm conviction is that the solution is a Syrian-led and -owned process that ensures that a wide spectrum of Syrians are at the forefront.”

   2021-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8817 (2021) · source

10. “We are therefore delighted that we resolutely made the decision to pursue this endeavour. Kenya continues to support the provision of humanitarian assistance through all available modalities, including cross-border and cross-line deliveries, in line with applicable commitments of international humanitarian law. My delegation also commends the efforts of the international community and international humanitarian organizations, people who risk their lives every day in their commitment to provide humanitarian assistance to the people across Syria with great efforts and efficiency. In conclusion, I reiterate that the only sustainable solution to the humanitarian crisis is a political solution to the conflict in Syria.”

    2021-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8817 (2021) · source

11. “Kenya takes the floor to explain its vote. We would like to sincerely thank and commend the co-penholders for their resolute efforts. We also applaud the cooperation that has produced this text — sponsored by the co-penholders, the United States and Russia — in a spirit of compromise and unity. Our affirmative vote reflects our strong commitment to the well-being of all Syrian people. Our applause for resolution 2585 (2021) is a clear signal that common ground can be found even on the most complex matters. Month after month, Kenya has reiterated its position to stand with the Syrian people and has continued to underscore that the Council’s decision on the cross-border humanitarian aid mechanism should be underpinned primarily by the needs of the Syrian people and the practicalities ensuring that those needs are met.”

    2021-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8817 (2021) · source

12. “In conclusion, Kenya commends the tireless efforts of the Special Envoy in supporting the Syrian political process. We reiterate that the long-term solution to the Syrian crisis lies in a Syrian-owned and Syrian-led political dialogue that speaks to the needs of the people of Syria.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

13. “Such women, who work hard against many odds to support their families, are often rejected, stigmatized and denied their human right to dignity by the society. As we mark the second anniversary of resolution 2474 (2019), on missing persons in armed conflict, we call for renewed attention to resolving the issue of detainees and missing persons as a confidence- and trust-building measure among the Syrian parties. With more than 3.4 million people in need of humanitarian aid in north-western Syria alone, the cross-border aid mechanism remains a critical avenue for humanitarian assistance, including coronavirus disease vaccines, to reach the millions in need. I reaffirm Kenya’s position that the cross-border and cross-line mechanisms must coexist and complement one another for effective humanitarian access.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

14. “It is regrettable that there have been no meaningful developments in the work of the Constitutional Committee. We continue to encourage the resumption of the sessions and call on the Syrian parties to be objective and pragmatic in their engagements. Kenya commends the Special Envoy’s continued robust engagements with civil society, including the Women’s Advisory Board. Those groups can make significant positive contributions to the political process if they are meaningfully included. With regard to the plight of detainees, abductees and missing persons, Kenya encourages programmes for psychosocial support and coping mechanisms, particularly for women whose spouses have been detained, abducted or are missing.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

15. “Also alarming is the increasing terrorist activity, including wanton attacks against civilians and control of swaths of territory by terrorist groups, such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and other armed groups. In that regard, Kenya reiterates the following three points. First, all parties must honour the ceasefire and do their best to ensure that it holds. Secondly, there is a need for renewed unified action against terrorist groups, including holding to account those responsible for heinous crimes, in accordance with international law and applicable United Nations resolutions. Thirdly, all parties, including foreign armies, should exercise maximum restraint and refrain from actions that would jeopardize the safety and security of the people and the country.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

16. “I thank Special Envoy Pedersen — it is good to see him in person — and Ms. Hussein of the Syrian Women’s Political Movement for their briefings today. As we have stated before, the reality of the situation in Syria is an indictment on multilateralism, particularly on the Security Council, whose primary mandate is the maintenance of international peace and security. The renewed incidents of daily shelling, air strikes and violence among non-State armed groups and the prevalence of explosive hazards continue to generate unnecessary causalities and displacements, with the most vulnerable suffering the worst consequences, particularly women and children.”

    2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source

17. “In that regard, the world must speak in one voice and take collective action against all threats to the security and commercial viability of those maritime domains. In conclusion, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Griffiths and Mr. Lowcock for their hard work and commitment to Yemen. We look forward to working closely with Mr. Griffiths in his new capacity and wish Mr. Lowcock all the best in his future endeavours.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

18. “We encourage them to honour and sustain their commitments. On that note, and in line with the Hodeidah Agreement, we urge the relevant authorities to ease the restrictions imposed on fuel imports, which create an additional burden due to their impact on the price of basic commodities, humanitarian operations and essential public services. Kenya welcomes the discussions between the United Nations Office for Project Services and the Houthi technical team on the FSO SAFER oil tanker. We hope the talks will lead to the rapid deployment of the inspection team so as to avert a looming environmental catastrophe that would have a devastating impact on Yemen and the surrounding region. I reiterate that the security of the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean is vital to international trade and commerce and should not be put in jeopardy.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

19. “We strongly recommend that the peace resolution and recovery process incorporate disarmament, demobilization and reintegration plus, conducted in a fashion that ensures that reintegrated former fighters do not relapse to armed conflict or become radicalized by terrorist groups. Peace efforts must also recognize that a generation of Yemeni youth have been denied access to education by virtue of the protracted conflict. The international community must therefore deliberately invest in the young population through capacity-building in order to equip them with skills that would enable them to make a decent living and contribute to national development. With regard to the dire humanitarian situation, Kenya welcomes the steps taken by donor countries to increase their funding for humanitarian relief efforts.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

20. “We must remain acutely alert to these emerging threats and undertake pre-emptive measures. Otherwise, Yemen could become a net exporter of terrorism and violent extremism to the region and across the Gulf of Aden, to the Horn of Africa and beyond. It is disappointing that some parties are capitalizing on the intensive diplomatic engagements to scale-up their military interventions with a view to shifting the trajectory of negotiations. We therefore urge all the parties to display sincere and genuine political commitment through the cessation of violence, at the minimum. Kenya hopes that the ongoing diplomatic process will result in an inclusive settlement that takes into consideration the needs of the population.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

21. “I thank Mr. Griffiths, Mr. Lowcock and Ms. Al Naggar for their briefings this morning. The escalating level of violence in Yemen amid all the de-escalation efforts is unsettling. Kenya strongly condemns the two separate incidents of missile attacks launched in Ma’rib in the past 10 days, resulting in the loss of lives of innocent civilians. We convey our condolences to the affected families, the Government and the people of Yemen for the lives lost in those horrific and despicable attacks. No effort should be spared in bringing to justice the perpetrators of those abhorrent attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. The recent explosion in Abyan that claimed six troops belonging to the Southern Transitional Council is a stark warning of a possible surge in terrorism.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source