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  1. “The political will of the leaders of neighbouring countries is the most effective instrument available to promote dialogue and trust among the parties. My delegation welcomes the positive ongoing dialogue among the Governments, including regular high-level contacts, and we sincerely encourage the parties to carry them forward. Unfortunately, there has been in an increase in political tensions inside the country, accompanied by provocative and aggressive rhetoric by certain representatives of the parties. That type of communication obviously affects negatively the political climate before the elections, overall stability and security, as well as the social and economic dimensions that impact the quality of life ofthe local population.”

    2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source

  2. “Kazakhstan reiterates its commitment to the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a sovereign and united country. We have witnessed substantial progress in the country in different fields; however, there are a number of issues that remain unresolved. The country is preparing for it general elections in October. As such, the efforts of all parties must be focused on the earliest possible adoption of the election law. We call on the leaders of the two entities to implement the Peace Agreement and observe all provisions and procedures that are integral components of that settlement, including the rulings of the Constitutional Court. We very much welcome the meeting held in March between the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Presidents of Serbia and Croatia.”

    2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source

  3. “We congratulate the Republic of Poland most warmly for assuming the presidency of the Security Council and cordially wish you, Madam President, great success in all your endeavours, especially during your stewardship of this main organ dedicated to ensuring global peace and security. We also commend you, Ambassador Joanna Wronecka and your team for choosing very timely and critical issues for consideration on this month's agenda. We look forward to the deliberations resulting in greater awareness and action. We thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his briefing and update on the recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also welcome the Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Milos Vukasinovic', to the Chamber.”

    2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source

  4. “Finally, a message was sent to the party to the effect that they should refrain from any escalation that could endanger the creation of conditions favourable to the political process or the finding of a mutually acceptable solution that is consistent with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.”

    2018-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8246 (2018) · source

  5. “Kazakhstan recognizes the important role played by the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara on the ground and voted in favour of renewing its mandate for the next term. We express hope that, during the new mandate, efforts towards rapprochement and negotiations will be redoubled. At the same time, it is obvious that the adoption by consensus of resolutions on mandate renewals of United Nations peacekeeping operations would send a stronger message to all of the parties concerned. It is also our understanding that the international efforts to advance political reconciliation should be consolidated under the United Nations-led efforts. It is important for the Council to maintain unity, support the work of the Personal Envoy and send a clear signal to the parties.”

    2018-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8246 (2018) · source

  6. “Kazakhstan recognizes that this conflict is one of the most long-standing ones in Africa and that the views of the parties do not converge. In that regard, we reiterate that there is no alternative to the process of reconciling interests, making compromises and seeking mutually acceptable solutions, without fuelling further confrontations. Kazakhstan welcomes the active efforts of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Mr. Horst Kohler, in exploring the positions of the parties and seeking ways to find compromises through a number of high-level meetings in the region and beyond. We see that as a promising sign and encourage Mr. Kohler to continue his engagement through a wide range of actors in order to broaden their support and commitment to relaunching the political process in the spirit of a new dynamic.”

    2018-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8246 (2018) · source

  7. “In conclusion, we fully support and welcome the presidential statement (S/PRST/2018/8) adopted today on UNMIL. We would like to express our appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Zarif, and the Mission's personnel for their contribution to restoring stability in Liberia. We also pay tribute to all United Nations peacekeepers who lost their lives in the pursuit of peace in the country. We look forward to the results of the study of the role of UNMIL in the resolution of conflicts in Liberia, and believe that the lessons learned will help to improve the effectiveness ofUnited Nations peacekeeping missions. I would like to once again reiterate Kazakhstan's commitment to working with members of the Security Council and others to ensure a peaceful and prosperous future for Liberia.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source

  8. “Fourthly, we believe that predictable and sustainable financial assistance will be critical to rebuilding Liberia, especially with regard to infrastructure, development, education, health, the rule of law, land reform and youth development. It is our earnest hope that the international community and donors will come forward to respond generously to the appeal for funds for the newly established multi-partner trust fund in order to enable Liberia's peacebuilding plan to reach its goals. At the same time, the Government should continue to reduce its dependency on aid and establish an environment conducive to foreign investment and economic and fiscal recovery. It will also be equally important to consolidate the Government, bring about national reconciliation and transitional justice, mitigate humanitarian crises and respect human rights.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source

  9. “We commend its alignment of that strategy with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and call on the Government to continue its efforts to empower women and young people and to apply a whole-of-pillar approach to the security-development nexus, among other things. We also fully endorse and share in the words of Deputy Permanent Representative Pawel Radomski of Poland with regard to the role of religious leaders in fostering peace. We would like to remind our colleagues of the Arria Formula meeting on that subject that my Mission is organizing in cooperation with the Alliance of Civilizations, to be held next Tuesday.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source

  10. “To achieve those goals, Monrovia will require ongoing bilateral and multilateral political support and technical expertise from the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and neighbouring countries. That should be reinforced by active United Nations engagement through the United Nations country team, the Peacebuilding Commission and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel. Thirdly, we welcome the launch of an inclusive process for formulating a new national development agenda for the period from 2018 to 2024, as well as the Government's vision for addressing poverty and its people-centred approach to development.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source

  11. “First, we wholeheartedly congratulate the people of Liberia and the United Nations on the country's successful elections, its historic democratic transfer of power and the successful conclusion of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL). We commend the Liberian people for the fact that they have come such a long way in restoring peace in their country. They should be supported by the international community as they work to consolidate their hard-won achievements. Secondly, we are encouraged by President Weah's determination to address the remaining challenges - including, among other things, the economic situation, poverty, structural inequalities and, most of all, corruption - and to promote good governance and national reconciliation.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source

  12. “We thank Assistant Secretary-General Zouev for his insightful briefing on the final progress report (S/2018/344) of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL). (spoke in Russian) We thank Mr. Alexander Zouev. (spoke in English) We would also like to express our deep appreciation to our dear friend and colleague, Ambassador Schoulgin Nyoni, for updating us on the work of the Liberia configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. And we commend Mr. Chid Liberty, of Liberty and Justice, for his efforts to provide economic opportunities for Liberians. We would like to make four points on the subject of today's meeting.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source

  13. “We believe that this summit of the troika is an important step towards the settlement of the Syrian war. Lastly, we must focus on Syrian national unity, which is critical, particularly after the defeat of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. After the prolonged war, the question of boundaries and territories must be addressed in accordance with the Constitution in order to prevent a re-emergence of extremist groups. The issues before us are the legal and political future of Raqqa and must take into account the interests and rights of the various ethnic and tribal groups that compose the local population.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8236 (2018) · source

  14. “Kazakhstan supports all the relevant Security Council resolutions so as to ensure principled, sustained and improved humanitarian assistance to Syria in 2018. In the light of the prevailing circumstances, the need for all Council members to implement the recently adopted resolution 2401 (2018) is most critical. We look forward to ongoing frequent and periodic reporting to the Council on the implementation of resolution 2401 (2018) through the regular Syria briefings and the Secretary-General's reports, as stipulated in the resolution. In this context, we support the results of the second trilateral meeting of the Heads of States guarantors of the Astana process - the Presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran - that took place on 4 April in Ankara.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8236 (2018) · source

  15. “We support the proposal of the Russian Federation to establish humanitarian corridors for the withdrawal of refugees from the area of Al-Tanf and the Rukban camp, using as an example of corridors created by Russian and Syrian military during the crisis in Aleppo, when thousands of civilians left the city. We also commend the authorities in Jordan who, earlier this year, have allowed a one-off delivery of United Nations humanitarian aid by crane-lift to tens of thousands of displaced persons from Syria. Kazakhstan calls on all parties for an immediate suspension of all war activities in Syria, allowing humanitarian aid to reach all those in need, as well as evacuation of all patients requiring urgent treatment that cannot be provided there.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8236 (2018) · source

  16. “Many are ill and suffering from hunger and a lack of attention, owing to a shortage of doctors and medical supplies. We consider the camp to have the dangerous potential of turning into a place where anything goes - where foreign mercenaries, instructors and recruiters to the ranks of radical organizations operate without constraints. We are also alarmed at reports that armed groups do not allow humanitarian convoys of the United Nations and the Syrian Government into the security zone. We call for the World Health Organization and other United Nations humanitarian partners to be permitted entry into the camps.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8236 (2018) · source

  17. “The team has reported, through facts obtained by the local council, on the extremely high level of destruction, with nearly 70 per cent ofbuildings either having been razed to the ground or damaged, and many services, such as water, electricity, and health care, lacking or severely limited. Some schools have resumed but are without school materials and other supplies. It is commendable that the United Nations and local non-governmental partners are providing assistance to those in need in the city, and also responding to gaps and priority needs in the areas of essential aid and basic services. We are also worried about the fate of the Rukban and Hadalat refugee camps, located on the way to the Jordanian border in the 55-kilometre-radius protected zone. According to our information, in both camps, about 85,000 refugees are living in tents.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8236 (2018) · source

  18. “We thank the delegation of the Russian Federation for initiating today's open briefing on the very critical humanitarian situation in Syria, and we thank Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his comprehensive and very informative briefing. Like others, we express our serious concern about the continuing severe and devastating nature of the humanitarian situation in Syria. Turning to the main topic of our briefing today, we welcome the assessment mission to Raqqa that had been conducted by our humanitarian colleagues from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on 1 April. It is indeed worrisome that despite a high level of unexploded ordnance on the ground, an estimated 100,000 people have reportedly returned to Raqqa.”

    2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8236 (2018) · source

  19. “We would like to conclude by paying special tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice of their life for the cause ofpeace.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  20. “We are convinced that the operationalization of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) will substantially reinforce the efforts of MINUSMA and the national security forces of Mali to combat terrorism and other cross-border threats that require innovative approaches to completely eliminate the scourge. We commend international partners for mobilizing financial support for the G-5 Sahel Joint Force at the Brussels conference, which will make the Force fully operational. We also support the decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council made on 23 March on the situation in Mali. Finally, we, like others, strongly condemn violent attacks perpetrated by terrorist groups against civilians, humanitarian workers, Malian security forces and MINUSMA.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  21. “Kazakhstan is deeply concerned by the significantly deteriorating, grave security situation in the north and centre of Mali. To address the capability gaps of MINUSMA, it is essential to provide better equipment and predeployment training for the contingents, with enhanced equipment, surveillance and more robust combat capabilities, which is needed as situations of asymmetrical conflict arise in Mali. We believe that the ongoing strategic review of MINUSMA will contribute to enhancing the Mission's capabilities and improving the security situation. In that vein, it is time to protect not only the Mission's personnel, but also Malians themselves. Most of the activities and the budget of MINUSMA, from now on, should be rearranged accordingly.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  22. “Another critical task is to ensure the transparent, fair, peaceful and inclusive holding of the 2018 presidential and legislative elections in one of the leading democracies in Africa, as stressed today by the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia. The assistance from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and from the international community will therefore be most critical for a successful electoral process and final elections, beneficial to all. Addressing the deteriorating humanitarian situation is equally important. We therefore call on international partners and donors to fund the humanitarian response plan for 2018, and urge all parties to comply with international humanitarian law and human rights law.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  23. “To achieve lasting peace and stability in Mali, it is necessary to implement the key provisions of the Agreement related to decentralization, defence and security areas. That should be accompanied by efforts to bring about national reconciliation, as well as ensure basic services, resilience-building, economic development, good governance and the rule of law. In that regard, we support the Government's multidimensional strategy for the central regions and emphasis on the importance of creating potential for the security-development nexus, as well as a revamped and innovative regional approach to finalize the development agenda for the northern regions. On the other hand, genuinely including women and youth in the peace process and decision-making is also important for enduring stability.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  24. “Kazakhstan welcomes the efforts of the Malian Government, with the support of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the African Union and regional actors, to work with all sides towards advancing compliance with the Agreement. We hope that recent developments, including the visits by His Excellency Prime Minister Maiga to Mopti and Kidal and the visits to Mali by the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017), concerning Mali, and by the United Nations Panel of Experts, as well as the establishment of the International Commission of Inquiry for Mali, will give impetus to the peace process. We encourage all parties to comply with the agreed road map to operationalize the "chronogram" for the implementation of the remaining provisions of the Agreement.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  25. “We join others in expressing appreciation to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Annadif and Ambassador Skoog for their comprehensive briefings. We also welcome to Chamber His Excellency Mr. Tieman Hubert Coulibaly, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali. We thank him for being with us today. We fully endorse the Secretary-General's well-reflected quarterly report (S/2018/273) and make the following observations and recommendations for the Security Council's consideration. It is clear that the accelerated implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali should be our main priority.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  26. “In that regard, the creation ofa full-fledged, impartial and independent investigative tool is of the utmost necessity for all. We have worked in earnest with the delegations of the United States and the Russian Federation. We must recognize that the use of chemical weapons in Syria continues, along with the persistent threat of chemical terrorism, to present a grave reality. In addition, many allegations of the use of chemical agents in Syria are still undisclosed. Based on the aforementioned circumstances and understanding the need to preserve this mechanism, we supported both draft resolutions intended to create new investigative mechanisms. We urge that we all work together for the maintenance and strengthening of international peace and security.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  27. “Our position remains unchanged and consistent. Due to well-known historical reasons, Kazakhstan has always taken a firm and resolute stance of uncompromising condemnation of any use of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical weapons. We do so as that is an extremely heinous action and an unacceptable war crime. We have also been in support of attaching paramount importance to the creation of a new investigative mechanism. That has been strongly reiterated, and we have pressed for its urgency. Impunity for chemical crimes is not acceptable. It sends the wrong signal to those who continue to use or intend to use such an extremely heinous weapon. However, in order to punish anyone, we must be able to prove guilt completely and irrefutably.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  28. “In that regard, the creation ofa full-fledged, impartial and independent investigative tool is of the utmost necessity for all. We have worked in earnest with the delegations of the United States and the Russian Federation. We must recognize that the use of chemical weapons in Syria continues, along with the persistent threat of chemical terrorism, to present a grave reality. In addition, many allegations of the use of chemical agents in Syria are still undisclosed. Based on the aforementioned circumstances and understanding the need to preserve this mechanism, we supported both draft resolutions intended to create new investigative mechanisms. We urge that we all work together for the maintenance and strengthening of international peace and security.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  29. “Our position remains unchanged and consistent. Due to well-known historical reasons, Kazakhstan has always taken a firm and resolute stance of uncompromising condemnation of any use of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical weapons. We do so as that is an extremely heinous action and an unacceptable war crime. We have also been in support of attaching paramount importance to the creation of a new investigative mechanism. That has been strongly reiterated, and we have pressed for its urgency. Impunity for chemical crimes is not acceptable. It sends the wrong signal to those who continue to use or intend to use such an extremely heinous weapon. However, in order to punish anyone, we must be able to prove guilt completely and irrefutably.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  30. “But we would now also like to underline Palestine's inalienable right to security. It is necessary to begin negotiations in the very near future on each outstanding problem, aimed at reaching agreement on pending issues and giving them a so-called final status. Only innovative policy, with a security-development nexus, a revamped regional approach and a more transparent, efficient and accountable United Nations delivering as one on the ground, will help the parties to escape the kind of tragedy that has occurred today.”

    2018-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8219 (2018) · source

  31. “A significant reduction of its regular budget has already increased the anxieties of 5.3 million Palestinian refugees who have already suffered an extremely protracted refugee crisis. Kazakhstan also expresses great concern over the expansion of settlements, which are illegal under international law and in the View of the Middle East Quartet, and which are further escalating the tense situation around the status of Jerusalem, resulting in protests among populations. Lastly, we call upon the leaders of Israel and Palestine to take concrete steps to preserve the possibility of peaceful coexistence and the two-State solution and strengthen the prospects for peace. As we always say in the Security Council, this effort should be based on the inalienable rights of Palestinians to statehood and of Israel to security.”

    2018-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8219 (2018) · source

  32. “Kazakhstan considers it important to continue efforts aimed at consolidating Palestinian ranks in the Palestine Liberation Organization political platform as a necessary condition for the practical realization of the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people to create their own independent State. We note that the parties must find a solution for the difficult humanitarian situation in Gaza. The current situation requires coming up with confidence-building measures for an entire region, including in the economic field, with strong support from the international community. In that regard, Kazakhstan endorses the concern expressed earlier by the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process on the funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East this year (see S/PV.8214).”

    2018-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8219 (2018) · source

  33. “It is very important that Israeli soldiers correctly calibrate the volume of force used against peaceful demonstrators. We join the position of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which we, along with Kuwait and Cote d'Ivoire, represent in the Security Council, with condemnation of the use of weapons against them. We believe this turn of events could be a dangerous development in the situation in the Middle East region as a whole. In that regard, Kazakhstan calls on both sides to the conflict to exercise restraint. We also consider it necessary to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, identify the perpetrators and hold them accountable for what happened.”

    2018-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8219 (2018) · source

  34. “My delegation is grateful to the Kuwaiti delegation for calling for today's meeting on the situation unfolding in Gaza. We also express our appreciation to Assistant Secretary- General Taye-Brook Zerihoun for his comprehensive and objective update. We are very concerned about the increasing death toll caused by the escalation of violence on the border of the Gaza Strip and Israel. My delegation wishes to convey its condolences to the Palestinian people for the tragic death of civilians during what was supposed to be a peaceful demonstration. We consider this occurrence to be an irreparable and senseless loss of life. Kazakhstan also fully supports the right of the Palestinian people to self-expression and peaceful demonstrations.”

    2018-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8219 (2018) · source

  35. “Such a strategy should be implemented in close cooperation with the affected countries. We therefore welcome the holding of the first regional stabilization conference in the Lake Chad Basin region as an initial step towards that purpose. As proved time and again, in conflict situations a regional approach is one of the most effective ways to move forward. We therefore commend the measures of the United Nations and the African Union, together with other international organizations and Governments, to introduce peace initiatives in the Lake Chad basin region. That in turn requires a synthesis between bottom-up and top-down strategies to bring about a true and lasting transformation.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

  36. “We note the efforts of the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, as well as for Central Africa, to enhance coordination and the support of regional partners, with a focus on joint support for the LCBC and on combating Boko Haram in addition to other areas of cooperation. We would like to stress the importance of strengthening the nexus between security and development as the bedrock of the stabilization, reconciliation and development of the Lake Chad region. We also firmly believe that the United Nations and regional organizations, such as the Economic Community of West African States and the Economic Community of Central African States, should develop a single and comprehensive operational strategy that addresses the root causes of the crisis.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

  37. “On the security front, we strongly condemn the attacks on the civilian population by Boko Haram insurgents, especially the abduction of children, women and girls for sexual exploitation and for the purpose of suicide bombing. Commendable results have been achieved by the Multinational Joint Task Force in reducing the operational capacities and the geographical reach of Boko Haram. Likewise, it is critical to continue to strengthen the partnership among regional countries through the Joint Steering Committee of the LCBC and the African Union with a view to also mobilizing support for the urgent operational needs of the Task Force. However, United Nations support and engagement in regional issues are vital.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

  38. “Along with the efforts of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to address security issues, it is urgent that international partners and donors support projects such the Inter Basin Water Transfer, aimed at restoring Lake Chad. Such a measure would foster not only regional integration but also development. We commend the Government of Nigeria and the Commission for hosting the international conference on saving Lake Chad, held in Abuja last month. We emphasize the importance of the United Nations continuing to carry out risk assessments of climate-related security challenges, when appropriate, and to highlight the need to implement the relevant Security Council documents to mitigate the surge.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

  39. “In addition, approximately 4.5 million people are currently food insecure. We therefore call on the international community to increase its support for humanitarian assistance in the affected countries. Sustained humanitarian efforts must be accompanied and reinforced by support for recovery and increased development efforts. The worsening ecological situation in the region also has a deep impact on its socioeconomic prospects. It is estimated that 40 million people depend on Lake Chad for crop and livestock farming, fishing and trade. Over the past 60 years, the size of Lake Chad has decreased by 95 per cent as a result of the consequences of an extended drought and climate change, affecting both the ecosystems and the economy of the region. Consequently, unemployed youth fall prey to the extremist group Boko Haram.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

  40. “As an observer State of the African Union, Kazakhstan commends the Kingdom of the Netherlands for selecting a very timely and critical issue for consideration during its presidency of the Security Council this month. We look forward to a discussion that results in greater awareness and action. We also thank our briefers, Deputy Secretary- General Amina Mohammed; the representative of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, Mr. Bila; and Senior Conflict Adviser at Adelphi, Ms. Chitra Nagarajan, for their updates. We also welcome the delegation of Nigeria to the Chamber today. The humanitarian situation across the Lake Chad region is presently one of most severe in the world. This year approximately 10.7 million people are in need of relief assistance and persistent insecurity and violence continue to drive displacements in higher proportions.”

    2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source

  41. “In that regard, Kazakhstan commends the active efforts of the Special Representative and encourages him to continue his engagement with a wide range of actors so as to broaden support and their commitments to the political process. Lastly, concerning the sanctions regime, it is vital that Libya's oil resources be used for the benefit of Libyans. The smuggling of fuel continues to be a prosperous activity and generates a significant flow of income to boost local armed groups and cross-border criminal networks. In that regard, strict compliance with the embargo on the supply of arms to Libya must be reinforced.”

    2018-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8211 (2018) · source

  42. “We commend the efforts of the of the United Nations development system in drafting a strategic framework for Libya for the period from 2019 to 2020 with the active participation of humanitarian agencies, Libyan officials and civil society representatives. Fourthly, issues concerning impunity related to migrants, the violation of their human rights and their humanitarian plight and dire situation should be addressed properly. Moreover, we believe that international initiatives to advance political reconciliation in Libya should be consolidated under the leadership of United Nations- led efforts. It is important that the Security Council maintain unity and support the work of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salame and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.”

    2018-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8211 (2018) · source

  43. “First, a referendum should be held to approve a new constitution, as the Supreme Court of Libya ruled in favour of the draft constitution on 14 February, thereby removing all legal obstacles. Secondly, free and fair parliamentary and presidential elections should be held, which would mark the end of the transitional period. We fully support the observations made by the Secretary-General in his latest report on Libya (S/2019/140) that it is essential to enjoy broad political consensus concerning the elections and to encourage both participation and acceptance of the results. It is also critical that the appropriate legal framework be in place. Thirdly, priority shouldbe placed onthe development agenda.”

    2018-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8211 (2018) · source

  44. “We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salame' and Ambassador Orrenius Skau for their comprehensive updates on the situation in Libya and the activities of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya, respectively. We fully support the view that the solution to the situation in Libya must be solely a peaceful one and that the Libyans themselves must have ownership over the political process. The Libyan Political Agreement remains the only viable framework throughout the transitional period to end the protracted political crisis. However, we need to move from the transitional phase to permanent stability in Libya, and we believe that the following steps should be undertaken.”

    2018-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8211 (2018) · source

  45. “The international community should make every effort in addressing the suffering of the Congolese people in a spirit of solidarity and sense of unity inspired by the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

  46. “The role of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is absolutely strategic and must reinforce operational and cost effectiveness, thereby contributing to filling gaps, together with other actors, especially with Government and international development stakeholders. We are convinced that all United Nations agencies should deliver as one United Nations in providing assistance in a more coordinated, transparent and efficient manner. We also emphasize the crucial role of confidence-building measures, as mentioned by the Permanent Representative of Kuwait. Lastly, every human life is sacred, and people are the main asset and resource of any nation.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

  47. “The security track is closely interlinked with development through a range of multifaceted, mutually reinforcing factors. Investments in development are therefore critical as they validate the often-demonstrated formula of strengthening the security-development nexus, which is a key path to achieving sustainable peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the wider region. We also commend the tireless efforts of humanitarian organizations and their personnel on the ground, while selflessly risking their own lives for the sake of saving others. We call on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to facilitate and ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access across the country.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

  48. “Women activists, organizations and civil society networks must be guaranteed security. TheOfficeoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has a central role to play in ensuring that protection is mainstreamed across the humanitarian action. The caseloads of refugees, returnees, internally displaced persons and host communities are large and diverse. UNHCR therefore requires adequate funding for its life-saving work. We need to address the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by looking at it through the prism of innovative strategy, as it influences the entire region and its causes and repercussions are interconnected with similar challenges in neighbouring states. Accordingly, we encourage all international and regional partners to actively engage in addressing the crisis through a revamped regional approach.”

    2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source

  49. “Women and children are the most vulnerable category of the country's population, leaving their homes to escape the horrific inter-ethnic violence and sexual abuse and, as a result, being exposed to difficult living conditions. With humanitarian needs having doubled since last year, more than 4.6 million Congolese children are acutely malnourished, including 2.2 million severe acute cases. Moreover, epidemics are spreading, making for the worst outbreak of cholera in 15 years. Gender equality in all stabilization and development processes is important. The role of women in the political process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo cannot be overestimated. The broad participation of women in the upcoming elections and further nation-building measures should therefore be encouraged.”

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  50. “The international community must support the Democratic Republic of the Congo in laying the foundations for good governance, the rule of law and reform of the security, law enforcement and judiciary sectors. The Government needs to encourage women and young people to participate in those processes. Food security is also severely affected by the ongoing armed conflict, forcing farmers to flee and to miss the planting seasons. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, UNICEF and the World Food Programme, only 400,000 ofthe 3.2 million severely food insecure people in Kasai received assistance in December last year.”

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