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first: 1993-01-29
most recent: 2022-06-13
sittings or episodes: 33
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“I congratulate Bissau- Guinean political actors for that positive development. I must also acknowledge the continued efforts of the international community to convey the need for urgency in the implementation of the Conakry Agreement, the commitment of the Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS to maintain their focus and engagement on the crisis, and their determination to impose, if need be, targeted sanctions on those who obstruct the implementation of the Conakry Agreement, as well as the intense facilitation efforts led by the group of women facilitators with advisory, technical and operational support from UNOGBIS. Next month, the three-month extension by ECOWAS of the mandate of the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB) to enable political actors to fully implement the Conakry Agreement will expire.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“Three months ago, tensions had reached a new peak, leading the Guinea- Bissau base group of international partners to publicly express, on 26 May, its concern about increasing inflammatory rhetoric and the threats of violence through demonstration, and to reiterate the calls for restraint made by ECOWAS and the Security Council, among others. By contrast, in recent weeks the tone of media coverage in the country has quietened down and dialogue aimed at resolving the political impasse within the framework of the Conakry Agreement has resumed between the parties to the crisis. In July, for the first time since the start of the crisis in 2015, bilateral discussions took place among the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the People's National Assembly and leaders of the main political parties.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“In that regard, I would like to underscore that the Conakry Agreement and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) road map remain the keys to resolving the current crisis and to helping Guinea-Bissau address the structural causes of its political instability and the recurring institutional deadlocks the country has faced since its independence. The implementation of the Agreement and the road map will require political will from within Guinea- Bissau, as well as long-term commitment from the international community. (spoke in English) The political situation in Guinea-Bissau has evolved since my last briefing to the Security Council in February (see S/PV.7883).”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate Egypt on its successful presidency of the Security Council during the month of August. It is indeed my honour to introduce the most recent report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS) (8/2017/695). I would like to provide my analysis of the most recent developments in the process to resolve the crisis in Guinea-Bissau, the immediate steps to be taken, as well as the role that the member States of UNOGBIS should continue to play in order to ensure long-term stability and realize the country's full economic and social development potential.”
2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source
“Guinea-Bissau will continue to need the special attention and support of the Security Council to find the path to political stability and socioeconomic development without delay. I take this opportunity to reiterate my call on all political leaders to ensure that all their actions and steps conform to the Constitution and the legislation governing the organs of State.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“(spoke in French) Guinea-Bissau being located in a subregion that faces important security challenges, it is critical that the international community strengthen the country's national capacities to address the complex problems facing it. The people of Guinea-Bissau are proud, peaceful, hard-working and aspire only to enjoy better living conditions. I appeal to the entire political class to reach beyond all partisan considerations, put the national interest above all else and focus on the real problems of the country, including the fight against poverty and the promotion of sustainable development. As the political landscape narrows, it is important to promote dialogue and consultation.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“In the face ofthis challenging political environment, UNIOGBIS will review its approach and restrategize in line with current exigencies. That was why a strategic review mission, led by the Department of Political Affairs, travelled to Guinea-Bissau in December to work with UNIOGBIS and the United Nations country team to agree on the strategic priorities for UNIOGBIS in the short to medium terms. The mission recommended some important structural adjustments to improve the internal performance of UNIOGBIS and enhance synergies with the United Nations country team for better delivery. The main recommendations of the strategic review mission have been outlined in the report of the Secretary-General. It is my hope that the Council will give positive consideration to these important recommendations.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“UNIOGBIS will continue its day-to-day technical and fmancial support to national dialogue efforts at various levels, in collaboration with the Peacebuilding Fund. In the continued absence of a fully functioning Government, the United Nations and international financial institutions must continue to coordinate efforts towards mitigating risks and reducing socioeconomic vulnerabilities, including through business-for-peace initiatives. To that end, we are currently working to take forward a partnership initiative between UNIOGBIS, the United Nations country team, the World Bank and other interested partners to effectively strengthen local resilience and promote peace in Guinea-Bissau, in line with resolution 2282 (2016) which calls for a more integrated political, security and development approach to sustaining peace.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“On the social front, the Government has managed to pay salary arrears of several months, particularly in the health and education sectors. On a related note, I am also pleased to report encouraging steps towards fostering national reconciliation and social cohesion. From 8 to 11 February, the organizing commission for the national conference organized an international symposium on the theme "Facing the past to build the Guinea-Bissau of tomorrow", at the National Assembly's premises. The symposium was a welcome step forward for the peace and reconciliation efforts in an otherwise deadlocked political environment. The President of the Republic attended the symposium and promised that he would convene the honorary committee of the national conference, over which he presides.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“Any breakthrough in the political dialogue will remain short-lived if the structural causes of the instability are not addressed. It will therefore be critical for all national actors to strictly implement the provisions of the Conakry Agreement, which remains the framework for any effective and sustainable resolution of the current political crisis. Despite the political crisis, Guinea Bissau's economic performance has been remarkable. According to the World Bank, the economy is estimated to have expanded by 5 per cent in 2016, reflecting the impact of a bumper cashew harvest. That is consistent with the level of growth recorded in 2015 and compares favourably to the 2.3 per cent growth in 2014. Sustaining this economic growth, however, will require stability and statesmanship.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“The Council reiterated its support for the ECOWAS-led mediation process and urged all parties to refrain from any act susceptible of further escalating the situation. I would like to seize this opportunity to reiterate my appreciation to the Heads of State of ECOWAS and in particular to its Chairperson, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, for persevering in their mediation efforts and to the ECOWAS Mediator for the country, President Alpha Conde of Guinea, for his crucial role. The United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), in collaboration with the P-5 partners, will work to support the timely deployment of a planned high-level ECOWAS mission to Guinea-Bissau to help advance the political dialogue.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“On 8 February, the Bureau of the National Assembly rejected a request by the Prosecutor General to lift the parliamentary immunity of PAIGC President and former Prime Minister Domingos Simoes Pereira to be heard as a witness in connection with past contracts reportedly signed by his Government with private banks. The Bureau decided that Mr. Simoes Pereira should be heard by the National Assembly instead. Yesterday, the African Union Peace and Security Council convened in Addis Ababa to examine, among other items, the situation in Guinea-Bissau. The Council expressed concern over the deteriorating situation in the country and the lack of progress made in the implementation of the Conakry Agreement.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“Both the Office of the Speaker and the Parti africain pour l'independance de la Guinee et de Cabo Verde (PAIGC) have blamed the Government and linked this incident to earlier accusations made by Mr. Nuno Nabiam, the runner- up in the 2014 presidential election. The latter had alleged that there was a plot to force the convening of a parliamentary session to adopt the Government's programme through the removal of the Speaker and the replacement of the National Assembly's Bureau. The Prime Minister has, however, dismissed these allegations, stating that no hostile actions would be taken against the National Assembly and its leadership.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“What we are seeing is growing mistrust among the political stakeholders, fueled by verbal escalations, reciprocal accusations and myriad accusations. (spoke in English) On 5 January, the Government dismissed all regional Governors and the Mayor of Bissau. It also appointed new officials to various governmental and security institutions. On 20 January, the decision to rotate the security personnel deployed at the National Assembly prompted a swift condemnation by the Permanent Commission of the National Assembly as being illegal and made without prior consultations with the Speaker. Four days later, on 24 January, unknown elements reportedly broke into and took documents from the Office of the Speaker.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“The dialogue, reconciliation and mutual concessions that characterized the spirit and letter of the Conakry Agreement have been superceded by dissent and the polarization of positions. Following the Abuja summit of 17 December, the ECOWAS Heads of Government expressed their serious concern in that regard and urged the stakeholders to comply strictly with the provisions of the Conakry Agreement. The United Nations reiterated that call. Despite that urgent appeal, the political rifts continue to deepen. In that context, on Monday, 6 February, the Prime Minister submitted on schedule the Government's programme to the Speaker of the National Assembly. The Assembly's timetable for consideration of the programme has yet to be established.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“On 14 October, stakeholders of the political elite of Guinea-Bissau signed the Conakry Agreement, paving the way for the country's return to political and institutional stability and creating the long-term conditions necessary for the enactment of key reforms laid out in the road map of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has been endorsed by the African Union, the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries, the European Union and the United Nations. In essence, the Conakry Agreement was intended to mark a definitive departure from the recurring episodes of instability and create a foundation for a political renaissance in Guinea-Bissau. Four months later, the stalement continues with each passing day.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“It is my honour to introduce the report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (S/2017/111). I should like to inform the Council of developments that have arisen since the report was published. First, however, I should like to describe the context in which these developments have unfolded.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“The people of Guinea-Bissau are resilient, peaceful, decent and hard-working. All they aspire to is to improve their daily lot and overcome the harshness of poverty. Those aspirations should not be held back or constrained by political contingencies. While we continue to work with the Bissau-Guineans for the return to full stability, we should design resilient policies and programmes for their benefit that would be impervious to fragility and instability. The people of Guinea-Bissau are counting on the support of the Security Council and that of the international community at large.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“Earlier this month, a delegation of the Organizing Commission for the National Conference, with funding from the Peacebuilding Fund, visited Timor-Leste to learn fromthat country's experiences innational dialogue and transitional justice processes. That experience will no doubt feed into the impending dialogue. As we all know, there is no development without stability. The path to stability in Guinea-Bissau will require a pragmatic and integrated approach. That means that, in addition to the current focus on achieving stability from the top down, we should also invest energy and resources to foster stability from the bottom up. To that end, I call upon the donor community to consider allocating more resources to the social sectors, including health and education, and to programmes that empower women and create opportunities for our youth.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“While addressing the current impasse remains the immediate priority, breaking the stalemate should also provide an opportunity for the political actors of Guinea-Bissau to reflect on ways of ending the recurrent cycle of institutional paralysis and ensuring sustainable stability. That can be achieved only through genuine and inclusive dialogue among the citizenry. Such an exercise has the potential to stabilize institutions and pave the way for tackling related priorities, including justice and reconciliation, the reform of the defence and security sectors and the fight against drug trafficking and other forms of transnational organized crime. In that connection, it is heartening to note that preparations for the National Conference are on course.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“The ongoing political impasse can, and must be, resolved. The parties to the crisis should be urged to honour their commitment to make the necessary sacrifices and concessions needed to end the parliamentary stand-off and put the Government machinery back on track. In that regard, I call upon the political leaders to put aside partisan considerations and focus on the national interests, as well as the welfare of the suffering population. I am also pleased that the military continues to demonstrate restraint and neutrality in the face of the political stalemate. Many of them look forward to receiving pledged support for their demobilization and socioeconomic reintegration. For the sake of the stability of Guinea-Bissau, we must not fail them.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“(spoke in English) As part of the efforts of UNIOGBIS to assist in resolving the political crisis, I have continued to engage with multiple stakeholders in furtherance of the Secretary-General's good offices, including through meetings with regional Heads of State to advocate for support to Guinea-Bissau. I also convened several meetings with ECOWAS, the African Union, the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries and the European Union, as well as with key bilateral partners and national stakeholders, to promote the coordination of mediation efforts to break the political gridlock. I have been greatly encouraged by the commitment of all international partners to remain engaged in the country. I am pleased to note the collective commitment by national stakeholders to engage in dialogue.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“We strongly welcome that initiative and count on the sense of responsibility of the leaders of both parties as well as that of the entire political class of Guinea-Bissau for a definitive way out of the crisis in the very near future. It is important to underscore that, in the absence of a programme bearing the imprimatur of those elected by the people, accompanied by a corresponding budget, it will be difficult for the Government to undertake essential reforms for the sustainable return to institutional stability and implement policies and strategies to boost inclusive economic growth and address the real problems of Guinea-Bissau, namely, combating poverty and improving the living conditions of the people.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“Subsequently, we conducted a series of consultations with all the political parties represented in Parliament, the Prime Minister, the Supreme Court, the group of 15 expelled PAIGC members of the Assembly, as well as civil society and religious and traditional leaders. The consultations sought to gather the views of national stakeholders on the current situation and explore solutions for a way out of the crisis. Other steps have also been taken, which include compiling of a list of 57 signatures of members of Parliament, including those of the PRS, that was sent to the Speaker of the National Assembly on 22 August, to convoke a plenary session. Since 26 August, the PAIGC and PRS have started negotiations to reach consensus in order to end the political deadlock.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“On 16 August, the President of the Assembly invited the African Union, the Economic Community ofWest African States (ECOWAS), the European Union and the United Nations to a meeting during which he shared the results of this initiative, his analysis of the situation and his proposal to end the crisis. He asked the organizations to convey his proposal. The next day, representatives of those organizations and I met with President Jose Mario Vaz to discuss the opportunity ofa dialogue that would be carried out with our support. The President of the welcomed the initiative and assured us of his willingness to explore solutions that could help resolve the crisis.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“Since its first unsuccessful meeting, on 28 July, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, an organ that is designed to prepare, inter alia, the agenda of the plenary session, has been unable to meet owing to the decision of the majority party, the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cabo Verde (PAIGC), to suspend its participation in those efforts. Among the reasons that the PAIGC has given for that is the arrest of a member of Parliament with parliamentary immunity and the need to clarify the status of members of Parliament who were expelled by the party in January. Faced by this impasse, the President of the National Assembly launched a mediation initiative between the parliamentary groups of the two main political parties, namely the PAIGC and the Party for Social Renewal (PRS).”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“I have the honour to speak before the Security Council to present the report (S/20l6/675) of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea- Bissau (UNOGBIS). Today's meeting marks the second since the Security Council visited Bissau. As if there were a need to, that shows the particular and sustained attention that the Council accords to Guinea-Bissau. As I address the Council, ongoing consultations are being pursued in order to break the deadlock prevailing in the People's National Assembly. The Assembly has yet to consider the Government's programme, although it has been in place for nearly three months. The normal legislative process, which should lead to the convening ofa plenary session to discuss the programme, appears to be paralysed.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“That would contribute to greater stability, while fostering dialogue with authorities on development and reform priorities as leverage for peace and development. The attention given by the Security Council to the situation in Guinea-Bissau and its support to the search for a sustainable solution to the political and institutional challenges in the country are of the utmost importance.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7714 (2016) · source
“In a country where the official development assistance amounts to about 15 per cent of gross domestic product and almost 80 per cent of the budget, the current suspension of disbursements and direct budget support from the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the European Union and the African Development Bank creates financial pressure that could negatively affect the running of the State, including the payment of salaries. The current situation calls for innovative strategies to deliver services and support the resilient population of Guinea-Bissau. With the United Nations country team, I shall continue to engage with partners to support the population, especially those most vulnerable.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7714 (2016) · source
“While we focus our energies on finding a political and sustainable solution, it is also important that we continue to provide the required support to the people of Guinea-Bissau, whose lives and livelihoods have been adversely impacted by the country's recurrent instability. We have seen in March and April how strikes in the health and education sectors seriously affected the school year and deprived citizens of key preventative and medical services, including maternal and child health. The longer the crisis continues, the more likely it is that we will see a setback to the gains of the post- electoral period, including positive economic growth, increase in revenues and commitment to key reforms in defence and security, justice and public services.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7714 (2016) · source
“In addition, they directed the ECOWAS Commission to consult with the CPLP with a View to convening a meeting of the International Contact Group on Guinea-Bissau. My Office stands ready to provide any assistance required to ensure the implementation of these key decisions. Soon after the ECOWAS Summit, in an effort to maintain the Dakar momentum, I travelled to Abidjan to meet with President Alassane Ouattara and had follow-up conversations with his peers, the Presidents of Senegal and Guinea. In the days ahead, I shall also engage with the new Chair of ECOWAS, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and with President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7714 (2016) · source
“Marcel de Souza, Chairperson of the ECOWAS Commission; President Alpha Conde of Guinea, in his capacity as the ECOWAS Mediator for Guinea-Bissau; and President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of Mali to enlist their support in favour of an extension of ECOMIB and to help mediate a sustainable solution to the situation in Guinea-Bissau. In this regard, we welcome the decision of the ECOWAS Heads of State of 4 June to extend the mandate of ECOMIB for another year, on the understanding that the international community would provide funding, as appropriate. As Council members are aware, the Heads of State also entrusted a high-level delegation, comprising the Presidents of Guinea, Senegal, and Sierra Leone, to engage with political stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau and better assess the situation in the country.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7714 (2016) · source
“Earlier today, that parliamentary session was closed; the next one is expected to open later this month. Against this backdrop, and since my arrival in Bissau, I have engaged in an intensive round of consultations with national and regional leaders, as well as international partners. I have specifically sought to shore up the commitment of ECOWAS to the presence ofECOMIB. In the lead-up to, as well as on the margins of the forty-ninth ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, I met with President Olusegun Obasanjo, Special Envoy of the Nigerian President, in his capacity as Chairman of the Regional Contact Group on Guinea-Bissau; Mr.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7714 (2016) · source
“Following a decision of the new Cabinet on 3 June to dismiss the director of the national radio, the latter has filed a case with the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the presidential decree of 26 May, appointing Mr. Dja as Prime Minister. As Council members may recall, it was the same action by this appellant, after having been dismissed from the same post, that triggered the Supreme Court's proceedings that voided the appointment of Mr. Dja in September 2015. Regardless of the judicial outcomes, a sustainable solution to the ongoing political crisis can only be found through genuine political dialogue. Yet, one of the primary forums for such dialogue - the National Assembly - suspended its current session on 18 May as a result of disputes over the agenda and the status of the 15 Members of Parliament.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7714 (2016) · source
“Earlier on the same day, following consultations among international partners, the representatives of the African Union, the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union and my Office had issued ajoint communique expressing our support for a peaceful solution to the impasse. The peaceful resolution of the stand-off may have helped avert a potentially serious crisis. However, further challenges loom ahead. The PAIGC has initiated legal proceedings challenging the President's recent appointments. Furthermore, the status of the 15 Members of Parliament expelled by the PAIGC in January, as well as the ongoing impasse at the National Assembly, add to the legal confusion and institutional uncertainty facing the country.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7714 (2016) · source
“Pereira's funeral ceremony, I issued a condolence note that was broadcast on the radio, calling on all stakeholders to remain calm in this moment of national mourning. In the end, the funeral was held peacefully. Following intense overnight negotiations involving representatives of civil society, religious leaders, the Economic Community of West African States Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB) and the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau, on 9 June the remaining members ofthe dismissed Cabinet and their supporters peacefully vacated the Government Palace, ending a 14-day stalemate.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7714 (2016) · source
“Carmen Pereira, a historical figure of the country's liberation struggle who was also a veteran of the PAIGC and a staunch supporter of the dismissed Government - compounded the already tense situation and raised additional tensions between the sworn-in Government and the PAIGC over the organization of her funeral. In an attempt to defuse tensions, I met with President Vaz, the dismissed Prime Minister Carlos Correia, the President of the opposition Parti du renouveau social, Mr. Alberto Nambeia, and the President of the PAIGC, Domingos Simoes Pereira, appealing for restraint, political dialogue and respect for the rule of law. I also mobilized the international community in Bissau to explore options for a peaceful solution to the stand-off at the Government palace and the handling of Ms. Pereira's funeral. On 8 June, the day ost.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7714 (2016) · source
“Correia insisted that he and his Ministers would hand over their responsibilities only to a Government nominated by the Parti africain pour l'independance de la Guinee et de Cabo Verde (PAIGC), as the party that holds the absolute majority in the Parliament. (spoke in English) The prolonged impasse over the new Cabinet, the fourth since the legislative elections of May 2014, came close to a confrontation as security forces strengthened their presence at the Government palace, following a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Prosecutor General on 3 June. Further events - notably the death on 4 June of Ms.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7714 (2016) · source
“It is my honour to brief the Security Council for the first time since my appointment on recent developments in Guinea-Bissau. As Council members are aware, on 26 May, the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Jose Mario Vaz, appointed Mr. Baciro Dja as Prime Minister by presidential decree. Mr. Dja's Cabinet was sworn in on 2 June. The new Cabinet consists of 19 Ministers and 12 Secretaries of State. However, two critical ministerial positions - Interior and Foreign Affairs - remain vacant. The appointment of the new Prime Minister triggered a political stand-off, whereby members of the dismissed Cabinet led by Mr. Carlos Correia refused to leave their offices, claiming that the recent presidential decree on the appointmentwas not in line with the Constitution and the Supreme Court's decision of 8 September 2015. Mr.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7714 (2016) · source
“My delegation would like Council members to join the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly in calling on countries to continue to contribute to the Trust Fund, as the money raised is still far below the needs to effectively combat this unprecedented Ebola epidemic.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“Therefore, we believe that efforts to support economic and social recovery must be undertaken now simultaneously with those undertaken to stop the spread of the disease in the three most affected countries, which are also all on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission. In that connection, I would like to thank the Chairs of the country-specific configurations on Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone for their commitment to undertaking an in-depth study on the impact of the Ebola virus on peacebuilding in our countries. In conclusion, I want to thank all the donors that have already contributed to the Ebola Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“Other areas of collateral damage caused by the Ebola virus include, among others, care for orphans and families bereaved by the epidemic, the stigmatization against people who have come in contact with the virus and Ebola survivors, the situation of food insecurity in Ebola-affected areas, the decline in health-care indicators linked to cases of non-Ebola diseases, and the closure of primary and secondary schools and universities. The considerable progress made in recent years with the support of bilateral and multilateral partners in terms of economic recovery, social cohesion and the democratization of political life risks being compromised by the far-reaching consequences of the Ebola virus disease.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“The budget deficit continues to grow because of a sharp drop in revenues and the sky- rocketing unbudgeted expenses. Investment projects, including in the mining sector, have been suspended because of partners" reticence. Social tensions, which are already threatening the social fabric, are evident in areas where reluctant populations are not cooperating with the national and international Ebola-response efforts.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“For we are convinced that a selective, uncoordinated approach to the response has little chance of succeeding given the porous nature of borders and the mobility of the population. Coupled with that already worrying picture, we must recall that besides the medical and humanitarian aspects, the Ebola virus epidemic continues to have very negative consequences for the economy, social cohesion and the political and security situation in the country. The economic growth rate will be significantly lower than what it was prior to the Ebola outbreak. The sudden drop in trade following the closing of the borders, the decline in agricultural production and the loss of jobs are affecting household incomes and the livelihoods of populations, and the most vulnerable groups - women, young people and the elderly - are being hit the hardest.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“Guinean medical personnel have also paid a heavy price, with 88 health- care workers having been infected and 46 of them having died while doing their jobs. That is why we believe that the struggle against the Ebola virus epidemic can be sustainably effective only if the current health infrastructure in the affected countries, which was already showing signs of weaknesses, receives substantial support in conjunction with the Ebola response in order to continue to treat diseases not related to Ebola and to address any new health-care emergency. Due to the current crisis, many health-care centres are not even functional today. In that regard, my delegation reiterates once again the need for a subregional approach.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“In that regard, it is vital that the deployment of staff from the United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response to the affected areas be further speeded up. Indeed, the implementation of efforts designed to control infection by treating confirmed cases and monitoring their contacts is barely enough to stabilize the rate of new cases. That is exacerbated by mass hysteria, nationally and internationally, which is an obstacle to economic activity and creates a social climate that is not conducive to eradicating the epidemic. The Ebola crisis has severely tested our health- care system and affected people's perceptions of it to the point that they are abandoning our health centres. Poor funding of the health-care system, combined with the sudden outbreak of the Ebola virus, has further weakened the health-care system.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“It is true that the response is beginning to have an effect on the spread of the disease, and we are learning which measures do not work and how to improve the effectiveness of those that produce positive results. We welcome the fact that the outbreak is slowing in some places, but the battle is far from over. We must not let our guard down, because the road is still long and the challenges enormous, particularly regarding inadequate real-time management of information from the field; weak monitoring and evaluation of interventions; and continued reluctance to accept intervention, mainly owing to communication problems in some areas. Added to that is the large number of partners, which makes coordinating action difficult.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“The results ofefforts to date include the completion of three Ebola treatment centres and construction begun on seven others in the affected areas; five transit centers with between 10 and 30 beds made operational; the deployment of 903 community workers who will monitor 95 per cent of contacts; neighbourhood awareness campaigns through outreach committees and 23 rehabilitated rural radio stations; the establishment of 13 prefecture coordinators, enabling decision-making to be decentralized at the local level; the establishment of 42 active teams tasked with ensuring dignified, secure burials; and support for the food needs of affected populations.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“The successful implementation of our accelerated plan basically depends on rapid mobilization of human, financial and logistical resources; Guineans' commitment, individually and at the community level, to halting transmission of the Ebola virus; and ensuring real-time operational mobilization ofresources based on the transmission trends ofthe virus.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“To achieve those strategic goals, we will focus on four areas: first, communication through increased community involvement designed to gain the people's trust and improve the local impact of the response; secondly, close monitoring of 100 per cent of contacts in order to identify and diagnose cases early; thirdly, treating and isolating patients rapidly so as to break the chain of transmission as soon as possible and increase patients' chances of survival; and fourthly, ensuring that corpses have secure and dignified funerals and promoting good hygiene practices.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source