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Trullols Yabra

lines on the record: 132
first: 2019-02-11
most recent: 2019-12-20
sittings or episodes: 25
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“As this is the last meeting scheduled in the December programme of work, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the delegations of Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, Peru and Poland for their excellent work as non-permanent members of the Council and for their spirit of collaboration and fellowship, and to the President for conducting our work in a professional and transparent manner. I thank and congratulate one and all.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“Respecting ceasefire agreements, ending all arbitrary detentions, including those of health workers, and releasing arbitrarily detained persons are some of the measures that must continue to be implemented. We recognize the achievements of the working group within the framework of the Astana guarantors, and we urge them to aim for more ambitious outcomes in this area. Thirdly, my delegation believes that all refugee returns must be voluntary, safe and dignified, and take place within the framework of internationally established guidelines. Refugees should be allowed to return to their places of origin or of choice, have their basic subsistence and documentation needs met and be offered prospects for a better future in their country.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“After so many years of waiting, and so much mutual distrust, it is essential that both the Government and the opposition participate in those meetings empowered to carry out their functions with the understanding that the current situation is a point of no return in the Syrian peace process. They need our robust support. I would like to highlight some very specific aspects with regard to the issue we are considering today. First, we reiterate our conviction that the only way to resolve this very complex conflict is on the basis of dialogue and political negotiation. There is no military solution that can open the door to sustainable national reconciliation. Secondly, as the political process gains momentum and moves forward, it is critical to build intra-Syrian trust and confidence with concrete gestures from all the parties involved.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“The Dominican Republic regrets that it has not been possible for the small group to reach an agreement on the agenda for its deliberations in the framework of the second meeting of the Constitutional Committee. We hope that, in the not too distant future, both parties will be able to agree on common points to guide their discussions and proceed with a new round of meetings. We support the points just made by Ambassador Pedersen as immediate steps to be taken to that end. We are fully convinced that this process must be Syrian-led and -owned. We therefore understand that, as the guarantor of the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), the Security Council has the responsibility to continue to urge the parties to show the greatest possible degree of commitment and flexibility in order to promote its full implementation.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ambassador Pedersen for his briefing and renew our full support for his efforts to bring about greater rapprochement, reconciliation and dialogue among the Syrian Government, the opposition and civil society. We recognize the significant obstacles and challenges that have been overcome in order to reach the current situation. We urge him to continue, without wavering, along that path - sometimes with very sharp curves - towards broad political renewal in the Syrian Arab Republic in order to restore hope of a better future to a people beset by nine years of conflict. We are grateful for the participation of Ms. Altalli, whose perspective as a woman and an activist confirms the important role that women can and must play in the political process in Syria.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“For that reason and taking into account that the Iranian authorities have stated that the recent reduction of the country's commitments is a reversible step, we understand that the JCPOA can be preserved. To achieve that, however, the parties must narrow their differences through dialogue that facilitates the easing of tensions and the achievement of a solution that guarantees that Iran will not increase its nuclear capacity or pose a threat to international peace and security, especially in the Middle East, while it is safely reintegrated into the commercial and banking world and receives the previously agreed on economic benefits.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“Together, we encourage Iran to address the concerns raised by various States, including several parties to the plan, regarding activities that do not keep with the restrictive measures set forth in paragraph 3 of annex B of resolution 2231 (2015), which calls on Iran not to undertake any activity related to ballistic missiles designed to deliver nuclear weapons. Moreover, we call on Iran to avoid destabilizing activities, such as alleged transfers of weapons and related technologies to armed groups and States in conflict, which are also inconsistent with the aforementioned resolution. In conclusion, we wish to underscore that the Secretary-General's report indicates that Iran continues to comply with the Additional Protocol to its IAEA Safeguards Agreement, as well as transparency measures, which we commend.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“At the same time, we note with concern that as a result of the reimposition of sanctions in July, Iran has begun to reduce its commitments agreed to in the agreement, including by exceeding the limit of 3.67 per cent of enriched uranium. We therefore urge Iran to avoid taking further steps that would violate the agreement, the nuclear architecture and the trust placed in it by the parties. We call on Iran to return to full compliance with the provisions of the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015), as the most viable way to ensure that its nuclear programme is peaceful and solely for the well-being of the Iranian people.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“It is therefore imperative to continue to undertake comprehensive efforts to preserve it and not to toss aside the years of hard work that led to its adoption. In that regard, we welcome the good offices of the stakeholders, as well as the cooperation of other States in upholding the agreement, as is the case of the European Union, which has implemented various measures such as the establishment of the financial institution Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges to promote legitimate commercial activities to ease the economic restrictions of the unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran. In that regard, we regret the withdrawal of the United States from the agreement, the reimposition of sanctions and the recent cancellation of exemptions on nuclear non-proliferation projects under the plan and commercial oil activities.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the briefers for their remarks this afternoon and for their commendable work in effectively implementing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and resolution 2231 (2015). We welcome the eighth report of the Secretary- General (S/2019/934) and the latest report issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). In that regard, we wish to highlight the verification and monitoring undertaken by the IAEA to ensure the implementation of the JCPOA and the use of nuclear energy for exclusively peaceful purposes. The Dominican Republic strongly supports the JCPOA and its full implementation, as it is a successful product of diplomacy, multilateralism and the non-proliferation architecture.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“We therefore call once again on the Security Council to show unity and focus its attention on the lives and the survival of the civilian population, which has paid the highest price in this human tragedy. This afternoon, we will return to this Chamber with the conviction that, despite our differences, we have managed to build the bridges needed to reach an agreement and, as I said before, restore a spirit of humanity to the crucially important decisions we must take.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“The Dominican Republic reiterates its support for the extension of the cross-border humanitarian assistance mechanism in the Syrian Arab Republic because it is the only means of survival for millions of people. Today, and whenever necessary, we must be on the side of Syrian men, women, young people and children who expect us to meet their needs and to live up to their legitimate aspirations. Our collective obligation is to provide the help they deserve, prevent further suffering and lay the groundwork for a peaceful future, including a credible and inclusive political process that sets the stage for broad-based renewal by and for Syrian women and men of goodwill.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“It is at times like this that it is more crucial than ever to place humanitarian imperatives at the centre of the decisions of the Security Council. Restoring a spirit of humanity to our political decisions is a task in which we at times fall short. Today, the responsibility to safeguard humanitarian assistance for 4 million people in northern Syria through the cross- border mechanism has been placed on our shoulders. This is an exclusive responsibility of the Security Council - a non-transferable, moral responsibility that we cannot delegate. That is to say that each ofus has the chance to allow or halt the passage of 41 per cent of the humanitarian assistance provided in Syria. Hungry, in acute need and in mortal danger, these people deserve from us courage, political will and determined action.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“In the north-east, the situation following the Turkish incursion of October remains fragile: 75,000 people remain displaced, and hundreds of thousands are enduring critical shortages of water, shelter and health care. These conditions also affect the Al Hol camp, populated mainly by women and children, whose situation requires an urgent humanitarian response, including the repatriation of non-Syrian nationals to their countries of origin. However, in the north-west, despite the most recent ceasefire, we continue to observe the occurrence of attacks and crossfire that have already claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands more, including women and children. Without a doubt, the situation in Syria remains critical, fragile and volatile.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ms. Mueller for her briefing and express once again our profound gratitude to the humanitarian workers and organizations that continue to provide life-saving assistance in the Syrian Arab Republic despite the many obstacles. At the outset, we wish to reiterate our commitment to the provision of humanitarian assistance based on the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence - principles that take on paramount importance in a situation as complex as this one, not only on the ground but also in the context ofa polarized Security Council. As Ms. Muller reiterated, humanitarian needs in Syria are vast and continue to grow with each escalation in violence.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“The new Sudanese leadership is tasked with strengthening the protection of human rights and eliminating impunity in order to promote the resilient advancement of Sudanese society.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“Such offences must not be tolerated and their perpetrators must be brought tojustice. We urge the new Sudanese authorities to prioritize the fight against sexual abuse and gender- based violence in their plan for governing. Addressing such harmful actions is crucial to the healthy and safe development of Sudanese children and the elimination of violence against women. We warmly welcome the news that the buildings belonging to the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur that were seized by armed forces will be handed over to the authorities for the purpose of providing health care, education and other social services. Lastly, the Dominican State reaffirms its support for the International Criminal Court, and we urge the international community to join the efforts to assist the courageous people of the Sudan.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“Al-Bashir to two years' imprisonment for corruption. However, we are concerned that the crimes in question are minor and different from those established in the International Criminal Court's indictments. We therefore want to remind the new authorities in the Sudan of how important it is that States cooperate with the Court so that it can achieve its objectives. We regret the loss of life in the Jebel Marra area resulting from disputes between the Government and the Sudan Liberation Army-Abdul Wahid. We urge the parties to the conflict to ensure the protection of civilians. We also call on the members ofthe Council to unite their efforts to reduce crime in the refugee camps that are home to thousands of people displaced by the conflict. In the Dominican Republic's view, eliminating sexual abuse as a war crime is a priority.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome Prosecutor Bensouda, whom we thank for the information she has presented to the Council in her role as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, and which highlights the great challenges facing her Office. We would like to begin by expressing our satisfaction with the progress made since the last report. We warmly welcome the signing of the Juba Declaration for Confidence-building Procedures and the Preparation for Negotiation. Ensuring the ceasefire and humanitarian actors' access to the various areas of conflict in the Sudan is essential if Sudanese society is to continue advancing towards peace. We are pleased that the national justice system is investigating the cases of Mr. Hussein, Mr. Harun and Mr. Al-Bashir. We welcome the recent conviction of Mr.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“We urge all parties to act with the utmost restraint in order to guarantee the maintenance of the ceasefire and the protection of the civilian population.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“We therefore support the 2020 humanitarian response plan for the occupied Palestinian territory and encourage donor countries to contribute to its full funding so as to meet the most basic needs ofthe Palestinian population living under occupation and working to lay the development foundations to break free from it. In conclusion, the Dominican Republic reiterates its emphatic condemnation of rocket launches on areas populated by civilians. There is no justification whatsoever for carrying out those indiscriminate attacks that end the lives and dash the dreams of real people. It is imperative that we undertake all efforts necessary to achieving a speedy, comprehensive and definitive de-escalation of the situation.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“We encourage the Palestinian leadership and the international community to direct all their efforts towards strengthening national unity and supporting the election process. Restoring hope among Palestine's young people should be a priority for the authorities, which bear the responsibility for a better future for them and future generations. The Gaza Strip continues to be a theatre for persistent violence that undermines the right of both Israelis and Palestinians to coexist in conditions of peace and security. While the humanitarian situation in that area is less severe, the constant threat of fresh violence makes it more fragile and hampers economic development, leading to an increase in poverty, unemployment and food insecurity, as well as other central drivers of humanitarian need.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“The Dominican Republic considers the Israeli policy to be illegal under international law, including under resolution 2334 (2016), and that its continuation also has serious consequences for the civilian population, which is forced to move without protection guarantees. Not only do the settlements contribute to an escalation of tensions on the ground, but they increasingly hinder and reduce the possibility of a peaceful two-State solution based on social inclusion and hope for lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Atthe sametime,theDominicanRepublicrecognizes the need for an intra-Palestinian reconciliation process that allows for the national consolidation necessary to advancing the country's legitimate aspirations and paves the way for a process of political renewal based on free and inclusive elections.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): As always, we are grateful to Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing, as we are to Ms. Adele Raemer. Unfortunately, the current state and trends of the situation in the Middle East continue to cause us great concern. We are witnessing an ever-worsening downwards spiral, jeopardizing the possibility of achieving just, lasting and comprehensive peace based on the only viable solution to the protracted conflict - two States that align with the 1967 borders and supported by serious dialogue between both parties. We would once again like to reiterate our position concerning the Israeli settlement activities taking place throughout the occupied Palestinian territory, including in and around East Jerusalem.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“Inclusivity within the process must be ensured but, above all, it must take into account the legitimate aspirations of the Sudanese people to achieve a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace that addresses the root causes of the crisis. There is a clear way forward - if both leaders decide to take it, thereby assuming their responsibility to build a peaceful future for their people.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“In that vein, and as a positive note, we commend the efforts ofUNMISS in coordinating and expanding mobile courts to areas with limited access to justice and its continuous rapprochement with the South Sudanese police and pro- Machar forces for the implementation of action plans to address conflict-related sexual violence. We would also like to underscore the need to continue promoting the meaningful participation of women, youth and civil society in the formation of the Government of national unity. In conclusion, we understand that the process of forming the Government of national unity must be focused on confidence-building among all stakeholders.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“We are also concerned by the ongoing widespread sexual violence in conflict, as well as the obstructions faced by United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and other humanitarian personnel in accessing those in need. We condemn the attacks against humanitarian workers in recent months, while calling on the parties involved to put an end to the violence. We strongly reiterate our appeal for all possible measures to be taken to end sexual and gender-based violence and the recruitment and use of child soldiers. We also call for the signing of the memorandum of understanding on the hybrid court for South Sudan.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“We regret, however, that this very backdrop of political harmony is being overshadowed by intercommunal tensions, as well as a dire humanitarian situation. Approximately 40 per cent of the population is suffering acute food insecurity, which has been worsened by recent floods that have submerged entire communities and led the Government to declare a state of emergency. In that regard, it is vital that, in parallel with the political process, programmes be promoted for the development of resilience and the mitigation of risks resulting from climate change, including water and food scarcities and climate-induced vulnerability.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“The implementation of the agreement has not only political implications, but also constitutes a moral and ethical obligation with untold sociopolitical and economic benefits for a people that has already suffered enough. In that connection, we welcome the recent meeting between President Kiir and Mr. Machar, in which the unresolved issues that have thus far hindered the implementation of the revitalized agreement were once again up for discussion. Both parties announced their decision to form the Government of national unity, even if they fail to resolve all their differences before the deadline. Moreover, we are pleased with the Government's pledge of $40 million for implementation efforts, which we hope will be fulfilled in its entirety within the established time frame.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to thank Mr. Shearer and Ambassador Wronecka for their important briefings. We are concerned that, even today, we are facing an extension of 100 days to the pre-transitional period and that the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan remains largely unimplemented, leaving controversial issues unresolved. Nevertheless, beyond resolving issues such as state delimitation, cantonment and military redeployment, it is important that those pending issues in the process be addressed from a human- centred approach.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“Its work and its achievements in the various aspects of its mandate must be further shored up, so as to guarantee an enduring peace and a new future for the people of Afghanistan.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“There is also a need to foster economic development and job creation among a population that is predominantly young and whose participation continues to be crucial for peace and development in Afghanistan. The security risks faced by humanitarian personnel in certain parts of the country are unacceptable. During the most recent reporting period alone, six humanitarian workers were killed, nine injured and 16 abducted. We urge all parties to the conflict to ensure access and security for humanitarian personnel and to be unstinting in their efforts to bring to justice the perpetrators of such attacks. In conclusion, we acknowledge the role played by UNAMA to promote peace in the country.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“We categorically condemn such violations and attacks against children. The only way to break with this horrifying trend is for both the Government and the Taliban to comply with peace initiatives aimed at ensuring a permanent ceasefire. Despite the difficulties that we have already mentioned, we welcome the fact that the Government continues to enhance measures aimed at eliminating violence against women and girls. In that same vein, we reiterate the need to achieve significant participation by women in the peace process and in all areas of decision-making in Afghanistan. While progress has been made, much remains to be done. Poverty, inequality, illiteracy, harmful traditional practices and violent extremism mean that women, particularly in remote provinces, are vulnerable to violence and abuse.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“Secondly, with respect to the security situation, we are concerned about the high number of victims resulting from the continued hostilities and attacks. No political or peace process can move forward in a hostile atmosphere. We would recall the parties' obligation to respect international humanitarian law and to refrain from carrying indiscriminate attacks against civilians, whom they have an obligation to protect. We welcome the recent approval of the law on the protection of children, which is another milestone towards renewal and hope for children and all people in Afghanistan. It is truly alarming that Afghanistan continues to be the most deadly conflict in the world for children, with more than 2,000 children killed or injured in the first nine months of the year.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“it is vital to preserve the integrity of the process and to ensure that the electoral institutions fully exercise their responsibilities. The concerns raised must be addressed institutionally and through the appropriate channels. We believe that the international community, including the Council, must play a key role in accompanying the process of building a definitive political solution in Afghanistan. The Dominican Republic therefore believes that now is the time to redouble efforts to that end on the basis of the achievements already made. First, we believe that dialogue and direct negotiations between the Government and the Taliban are the best way to put an end to the conflict, which continues to cost lives and delay the sustainable development of the country, which the Afghan people so strongly hope for.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to thank Mr. Yamamoto for his briefing and Aisha Khurram for her inspiring words. We also take this opportunity to thank Mr. Yamamoto for his years ofservice and his great dedication to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We wish to express our recognition to the Afghan people for having decisively stepped up to exercise their right to vote, despite the obstacles and threats to their security. We extend that recognition to the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces for their efforts to ensure security during the electoral process. We deplore the fact that consensus has not yet been reached regarding the results of the elections. In that regard.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“From our own experience, our country recognizes and promotes the positive and catalytic impact that rural investment generates. We commend the efforts of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel and the Economic Community of West African States to promote the systematic participation of women in initiatives to combat terrorism and prevent violent extremism. The role of women as mediators in the prevention and resolution of conflict, as well as in peacebuilding and post-conflict situations, is essential, as is the development of comprehensive strategies to address the structural causes of crises. The Council must continue to work in a unified manner to address the threats, challenges and opportunities in a coordinated and comprehensive manner in the light of their multidimensional nature.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“When weighing the lines of action to pursue in order to remedy the situation, we encourage collaboration with regional bodies that strengthens local mechanisms with a focus on peacekeeping, consolidating social cohesion and addressing structural causes through, for example, job creation initiatives for rural youth aimed at reducing inequalities and social divisions, as well as addressing the governance deficit in some of those areas. Given the context of the security crisis in West Africa and the Sahel, particularly in areas where people depend on agriculture and livestock for their livelihoods, investment in rural areas is essential to creating opportunities, especially for young people, as a means to prevent and mitigate conflicts over natural resources.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“Particular attention should be paid to the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the region, which has changed the nature of intercommunal violence, having made it increasingly deadly owing to the increased migration of transhumance flows of farmers and livestock, which, as I just said, is recognized to have been triggered by climate change and the challenges that exist with regard to providing equitable and lasting solutions.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“This impact is tangible for a large part of the population of the region, which, every day, is faced, inter alia, with water scarcity, the decrease of cultivable areas, soil erosion and droughts. All of that affects people's food security, health and livelihoods. It is therefore necessary to continue to support the affected countries in assessing their risks, designing strategies to mitigate them and constructing their resilience.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“It is clear that the issue of intercommunal violence and other conflicts requires us to tackle the structural causes thereof, including shortcomings in economic and social governance, which in turn undermine the capacity of the authorities to meet such basic needs of the population as food, education, health, water, energy and limited or unequal political representation. Consequently, improving living conditions, particularly for the region's young people - who are estimated to make up 65 per cent of the population and thus constitute a growing majority - is a priority. Another major issue whose consequences are becoming increasingly palpable is the impact of climate change as a security-risk factor.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“Unfortunately, it is against a backdrop of pain, a sense of powerlessness and collective insecurity that we must stand ready and alert to try to resolve the situation being endured by the peoples of West Africa and the Sahel, who are the victims of violence in many forms, as well as terrorism. We are gravely concerned by the dramatic deterioration in the security situation in the region as a result of the spread of violent extremist groups. These groups exacerbate tensions between communities, including between farmers and herders, and are linked to transnational organized-crime networks devoted to trafficking in drugs and persons, maritime piracy and the exploitation of resources, among other crimes.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas and Mr. Sma'il Chergui for their briefings. Before I start, we wish to express our sincere condolences to the authorities and the people of the Niger, as well as the families of the victims, in the wake of Wednesday's atrocious terrorist attack against a military camp, which claimed the lives of 71 people. We also wish to convey our condolences to Nigeria following the execution on Friday of four humanitarian workers who had previously been abducted. We condemn those acts in the strongest possible terms. As we witness, once again, deplorable acts such as the foregoing, we underscore the urgent nature of the issue that brings us together this morning.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“We call on the parties to honour their commitments under the Brussels Agreement and to comply with resolution 1244 (1999). In conclusion, we take this opportunity to congratulate the delegation of South Africa on the extraordinary work carried out in the Council under its presidency.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“We take this opportunity to applaud the work carried out by the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo through its monitoring and operations pillars. We hope that the outcome of the investigations being carried out by the ad hoc investigation team regarding the detention of two members of the Mission will be able to provide a detailed explanation of the incident and respond to the concerns of the international community in relation to that confusing situation in order for the necessary measures to be taken to correct any irregular action. We reiterate our support for and recognition of the work carried out in Kosovo by UNMIK, the Kosovo Force, the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe with a view to achieving sustainable peacebuilding.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the Dominican Republic also welcomes the renewed work to search for missing persons through, inter alia, the amendment made to the Law on Missing Persons in Kosovo. In addition to being a key element for reconciliation, we wish to recall that families have a right to know the whereabouts of their loved ones. A final aspect that should be highlighted is the importance of making headway in addressing the needs of victims of sexual violence, who continue to be affected after the conflict and are currently excluded from the Government's reparation plans. We believe that the counting of victims should not stop upon the cessation of conflict, especially when it comes to cases of sexual violence. The harm done to victims must be assessed and taken into account in any Government action on that conflict-related scourge.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“We therefore urge the parties to pursue formal talks in the current format, and we call on both parties to reconsider all unilateral measures that are slowing the return to dialogue. Measures aimed at building confidence among the population play a decisive role in fostering the aforementioned negotiations. The activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in promoting youth empowerment, multilingualism, intercommunal dialogue and respect for human rights are fundamental in that regard. Similarly, the participation of women and young people in the democratic process and in decision-making is a necessary tool to advance towards a leadership that contributes to achieving a peaceful society on the path towards development and inclusion for future generations.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and to Special Representative Tanin for his briefing and the laudable work carried out by his team on the ground. We also thank Mr. Ivica Daeic', First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and Ambassador Vlora Citaku for their briefings today. The Dominican Republic would like to commend the electoral authorities in Kosovo and the population in general for the success of the parliamentary elections held on 6 October. However, we note with concern the apparent impasse in the process ofnormalizing relations between Belgrade and Pristina. If that deadlock were to endure, it could jeopardize the stability achieved so far.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to emphasize that peaceful, transparent and credible dialogue is the key element to achieving the political, social and economic stability that will strengthen democracy and build lasting peace in Burundi.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“We therefore urge all stakeholders of the Tripartite Commission for the Voluntary Repatriation of Burundian Refugees to work arduously at its next meeting, to be held in November, to promote initiatives that protect the rights of both refugees and displaced persons. We underscore the idea that all activities by the United Nations and other regional entities and international partners must reflect a clear understanding of the challenges facing the people of Burundi and be carried out in a way that strengthens the bonds of mutual trust, respect and honest and transparent collaboration. We stress the need to consolidate the considerable progress achieved through the Arusha Agreement and its centrality for stability in Burundi.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source