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Ugarelli

lines on the record: 184
first: 2019-04-02
most recent: 2023-10-20
sittings or episodes: 33
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“Thirdly, bilateral conflicts have a regional impact that can roll back progress made in various areas. The guarantor countries understood that and made every effort to fulfil their role. The experience of Peru and Ecuador, above and beyond it being a bilateral and regional achievement, shows the entire world what can be achieved when there is political will. Peru reaffirms its commitment to peace and the pacific settlement of disputes and offers its experience in that area. We call upon all Member States to take action in line with the purposes and principles to which we committed when we adopted the Charter. Only in that way can we build a more harmonious and prosperous future for our peoples.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It is imperative to underscore the fact that the commitment to resolving our international disputes by peaceful means has been assumed by each of the States Members of the United Nations. To that end, we have, first of all, the tools listed in Chapter VI of the Charter, which we can use without the need for our case to be placed on the agenda of the Security Council. Secondly, in his policy brief entitled “A New Agenda for Peace”, the Secretary-General rightly diagnosed the fact that one of our greatest collective shortcomings is the underutilization of the tools for peaceful dispute settlement referred to in Chapter VI of the Charter, specifically in Article 33. But for those tools to be effective, the political will of Member States is required.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That allowed us to overcome zero-sum logic and reach several agreements in those areas. Finally, to finalize the demarcation of our shared land border, we requested the guarantor countries to submit a proposal that would help to achieve the objectives of peace, friendship, understanding and goodwill. To that end, our Governments accepted the binding nature of that proposal, with the approval of our respective congresses. That is how we achieved the peace that our peoples now enjoy. We can list several lessons we can draw from that process that are relevant to today’s open debate. First, it should be recalled that, as Member States, we conferred on the Security Council the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“They assumed mediation, reconciliation and, towards the end of the process, arbitration roles, always within the context of the provisions of the 1942 Protocol of Peace, Friendship and Boundaries. The first stage was the establishment of the Ecuador- Peru Military Observer Mission, comprising officials from the guarantor countries, to supervise the ceasefire agreed in 1995 and to prevent future escalation. We then defined the remaining points of impasse and a framework for the substantive discussions required to resolve them. When negotiations stalled, a creative proposal from the guarantor countries allowed us to broaden our perspectives so that, in addition to the issue of the shared land border, we also addressed other issues, such as the freedom of navigation on waterways, border integration and military cooperation.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Peru thanks Brazil for organizing today’s open debate and for its mention in the concept note (S/2023/732,annex) of the comprehensive and definitive peace agreement signed between Peru and Ecuador in 1998, as a successful example of the peaceful settlement of disputes. We will mark its twenty-fifth anniversary on 26 October. In a process that lasted more than three and a half years, which began with the 1995 Itamaraty Peace Accord and culminated with the signing of the 1998 Brasilia Declaration, we used various tools listed in Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations and confidence-building mechanisms. We negotiated directly and bilaterally, and when we were unsuccessful in making progress that way, we turned to the guarantor countries — Argentina, Brazil, Chile and the United States.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The main objective of that process should be to persuade the parties to relax their positions and sit at the negotiating table, where they can address their differences in a transparent manner and begin to seek common ground in a spirit of peace, in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Consistent with that historical position, Peru supports the full implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), which calls for a halt to all settlement activity and the establishment of elements for a just and lasting solution so that the two States can live side by side, within secure and internationally recognized borders, on the basis of the 1967 boundaries and in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions. To that end, we reiterate that it is essential to support the mediation efforts of the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, and to endorse a realistic and comprehensive approach to the Middle East peace process.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It is imperative that the powers and prerogatives of custodianship and access over the holy sites conferred by international law on the Kingdom of Jordan be fully respected. Jerusalem is the centre of spiritual convergence of the three monotheistic religions, and its status as a universal meeting point of religious freedom and for the followers of various faiths must be respected. Holy sites must not be the scene of violence or the indiscriminate and illegitimate use of force by either side. In 1947, Peru was a member and Vice-Chair of the Special Committee on Palestine, which proposed the creation of two States — Palestine and Israel.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The firing of rockets into Israel in response must also be firmly denounced, as it only fuels violence. Peru condemns all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of terrorism, regardless of their origin. In such an unpredictable scenario in which there is no end to provocations, decisive efforts must be made to defuse the current situation and above all to revive the peace process through direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine, with the participation of the Quartet and international mediators. We deplore all acts that violate Security Council resolutions and the historical and legal status quo of Jerusalem and its holy sites. The Government of Peru joins the call of the international community for full respect for the historical and legal status quo of the Christian and Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Increasing tensions, systematic violence and the deteriorating situation in East Jerusalem and several West Bank cities continue to be of serious concern to the international community. The all-too-frequent escalations of hostilities, demolitions, forced evictions and settlement expansions and the deteriorating plight of Palestinian refugees persist. As noted, acts of violence, unlawful restrictions and the widespread, indiscriminate and unnecessary use of force at the Esplanade of the Mosques in East Jerusalem have occurred in recent weeks — precisely during the holy month of Ramadan, during which a large number of Muslim worshippers congregate at the mosques for prayer — with Israeli police violently removing Muslim worshippers.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Today the world is in a multidimensional crisis and the challenges are the decisions that the international community must take to restore peace throughout the world, particularly in Ukraine, and to recover the right of peoples to fulfil their own destiny, affirm their human rights and enjoy a decent life without discrimination of any kind.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“The Security Council must be prepared for new challenges, such as those posed by COVID-19, so that, in keeping with what it has achieved, it can continue to discharge its functions and dialogue can remain open, inclusive and transparent, in accordance with Article 37. There are circumstances in the life of institutions where procedural issues, such as working methods and procedures, tend to take on a unique significance and represent substantive decisions. That usually happens in times of major crises or in circumstances where the reality poses major challenges.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“The Security Council’s procedures and working methods are not ends in themselves, but enabling tools for the Council to fulfil its responsibilities. However, they can become factors that hamper decision-making processes or make them less transparent. Yet, at the same time, they can be drivers in contributing to effective, legitimate, lawful, transparent and participatory decision-making by all Member States, of course within the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. That is why they are important. In that regard, Peru will always collaborate in, and contribute to, our work.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“In that context, the most important aspect has been the broadcasting of Council meetings on the United Nations audio-visual system. That practice is a genuine democratic opening, not only for civil society but also for all the peoples of the world. In the case of the Arria Formula mechanism, it seems essential that its use should not be limited to launching consultations, which, in themselves, are already of great importance. It is necessary to provide some kind of follow-up. Likewise, dialogue under the Toledo format should continue to be conducted jointly and interactively in the wrap-up sessions convened by the Council presidencies on a monthly basis, with a view to a more analytical exchange. Both mechanisms will continue to enhance transparency and information regarding the Council’s work.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“The procedures and practices of the Security Council must be reformed and improved on an ongoing basis, always applying the principles of legality, effectiveness, timeliness, accountability and democratic openness to the participation of all Member States. Peru associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Switzerland in its capacity as coordinator of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group. In line with the points raised in the concept note (see S/2022/499, annex) prepared by the Council presidency, Peru wishes to emphasize the following. Peru believes that the process of innovation and application of digital technologies in the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has yielded results and that those procedures need to be refined.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“The issue of the Council’s working methods and procedures also becomes more critical if we take into account the ongoing polarization facing the United Nations, especially the Security Council. In recent weeks, we adopted a resolution, which, while it is true that it is not part of the Security Council’s normal procedures, , is destined to change many of the Council’s practices in a constructive way because of its enormous importance. I am referring to General Assembly resolution 76/262 of last April, adopted by the Assembly, whose first application is already showing positive results, since, for the first time in the history of the Organization, two Member States have substantiated why they resorted to the use of the veto. That is the path that we must follow — more transparency, more accountability and a more democratic practice.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to thank Albania for the initiative of holding an open debate on a topic that is essential to ensure greater effectiveness, efficiency and transparency in the work of the Security Council so that it can fulfil its mandate. We are in the midst of a revitalization process of the United Nations system — a process of improvement and of optimizing our multilateral management, whereby decisions must have a positive impact and outcome. There are many challenges facing us as Members of this Organization and many expectations from our peoples, particularly given the seriousness of the current international situation, which is testing the effectiveness of the United Nations peace and security architecture.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“For that reason, the Government of Peru expressed its support for the presidential statement issued on 6 May by the Security Council regarding the maintenance of peace and security in Ukraine (S/PRST/2022/3). The statement recalled the obligation of all Member States to settle their disputes by peaceful means and expressed its firm support for the efforts of the Secretary-General in the search for a peaceful solution. COVID-19 taught humankind that no one is safe until everyone is safe. No country has guaranteed peace and stability until we all live in peace.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“That jeopardizes the smooth development of agricultural activities and their value chain, which has a negative impact on the agricultural sector and the Peruvian economy, with the consequent repercussions for end consumers and food security. The situation in Ukraine also has a socioeconomic impact owing to the rise in food prices, which will have an increasingly severe effect on developing countries, especially on the poor, who spend most of their income on food. That, in turn, entails a risk of increased global conflict owing to widespread social unrest. In accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the primary responsibility of the Security Council is to maintain international peace and security. Its States Members have the responsibility to fulfil that mandate.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is a factor that explains the increase, considering that both countries supply 30 per cent of wheat, 20 per cent of barley and 50 per cent of sunflower oil to global markets. Several countries, including Peru, were already foreseeing and preparing to face that three-sided crisis. Consequently, on 19 March, the Peruvian Government officially declared a state of emergency in the agricultural and irrigation sector, precisely because of the adverse effects of COVID-19 and a series of external threats that have triggered a constant increase in fertilizer prices worldwide, among which the Russian-Ukrainian conflict stands out. Russia is our main source of fertilizers. That situation has caused a 0.2 per cent reduction in planted land in Peru for the 2021 to 2022 agricultural year.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): The report on the global impact of the war in Ukraine on food, energy and finance systems, published on 13 April by the Secretary-General’s Global Crisis Response Group, has alerted us to the perfect storm on the horizon of the limited food availability and rising food prices, disruptions in energy production and upheaval in trade and finance. All of that is occurring in a world that has not yet recovered from the terrible economic and social consequences of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. It is particularly alarming that the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Food Price Index recorded a 34 per cent increase in April since last year, reaching its highest level since its creation in 1990.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“To achieve that goal, it is crucial to promote partnerships with international financial institutions and relevant regional and subregional organizations, as well as to carry out coordinated work with the public and private sectors and civil society, in order to achieve social cohesion, which entails equal access to opportunities for all, without discrimination or exclusion of women.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In order to achieve a new and genuine social contract, women’s active and equal participation in the leadership of such transition processes must be achieved. Their economic inclusion and involvement in decision-making are conducive to building trust in their communities and promoting partnerships with the public and private sectors. Finally, I would also like to highlight the key role of the Peacebuilding Fund and the Peacebuilding Commission in contributing to the economic empowerment of women in transition processes.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“They must also participate in the processes and spaces aimed at attaining their labour and productive inclusion, with the support of public-private partnerships and by seeking their active participation in legislation and policy development. The work with public-private partnerships should be geared towards companies promoting the inclusion and economic empowerment of women in their value chain, while encouraging investments in economic activities with greater viability in their communities. Those productive enterprises and strategies must ensure that women have the economic resources to enable them to drive productive projects under their leadership and the implementation of inclusive business models, in which they have access to ownership and financing modalities for those projects. We must be clear and transparent.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“To that end, efforts must be redoubled to achieve an effective, full, equal and meaningful participation of women in those processes, taking the dual dimension of women into account: on the one hand, as active agents of peace and, on the other, as beneficiaries of peace. Such empowerment is currently a challenge for the economy and post-conflict areas in transition to development given the ongoing inequalities between men and women. That requires the coordinated work of local governments, the private sector, academia and civil society in order to achieve women’s involvement in the processes of economic recovery and access to resources. Women must be involved in the transformation of their communities and societies and in the markets and economic activities that begin to be generated in the post-conflict phase.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We once again call for an immediate cessation of hostilities, the resumption of diplomatic dialogue, in accordance with the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes, and immediate attention to the situation of the hundreds of thousands of refugees and internally displaced persons, in accordance with the obligation of all States to respect measures under international humanitarian law. Returning to the issue at hand, we believe that it is essential to include women and gender approaches in processes aimed at building tolerant, diverse, cohesive and peaceful societies.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to thank the Emirati presidency of the Security Council, and Her Excellency Ms. Mariam Almheiri, Minister for Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates in particular, as well as today’s briefers, for taking the initiative to convene this debate on the theme of women’s economic inclusion and participation as a key to building peace, which coincides with International Women’s Day. Before I turn to the issue before us at this meeting, my delegation wishes to reiterate its deep concern about what is happening in Ukraine, as well as the humanitarian situation directly affecting women and children and causing their daily suffering.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The current international system, characterized by instability and inequality among nations and segments of society within States, requires a new world governance that builds peace from a structural and multidimensional perspective in which actions to prevent terrorism and mitigate the consequences of climate change contribute to the maintenance and consolidation of peace. In that regard, we support the new United Nations guidelines for both peacekeeping operations and the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission to include the continuous evaluation of both phenomena in their areas of work.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Efforts to prevent violent acts related to terrorism must consider approaches based on respect for human rights and the rule of law and, at the same time, promote inclusive pluralism to help avoid the threats posed by the rise of xenophobia, racism and other forms of intolerance, be they in the name of religion or belief. The twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, recently held in Glasgow, which focused on global warming, places us at a crossroads between immobility and ambitions far removed from the demands of the climate crisis, which is manifested in floods, droughts and other related consequences leading to individualism characterized by human need and misery, and which, as a whole, contribute to generating conflicts.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Peru agrees with what the Secretary-General sets forth in his report Our Common Agenda (A/75/982) in that our collective peace and security are increasingly threatened by new risks and dangerous trends that are very difficult to address with traditional methods of prevention and management, given that they involve transnational networks and new actors that are often linked to terrorism. Peru shares the report’s vision, given that the consequences of climate change contribute to instability, the displacement of entire populations, desertification and consequently limit access to the means of subsistence and resources, resulting in scarcity, which is often the trigger of conflicts.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“The importance of prioritizing joint efforts to appropriately determine actions to address climate change and terrorism, as root causes of conflicts, must already be part of our agenda and must be aimed at strengthening multilateral commitment as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, the peaceful settlement of disputes and the principle of collective security, given that both phenomena develop transnationally, are limitless in their devastating effects and know no borders.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“In a world marked by an increase in situations of violence and in which ensuring transition processes from conflict to peace and development are becoming increasingly important, safeguarding civilian populations from terrorist threats and poor environmental management as a risk multiplier in terms of their consequences for ecosystems, water supply and food security, calls on us to determine the best way to generate synergies among States, regional and subregional organizations, civil society and the United Nations system for the management, prevention and mitigation of such risks.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I thank the Niger presidency of the Security Council, especially President Mohamed Bazoum, for taking the initiative to convene this open debate, which is providing us with an opportunity to jointly assess the issue of international security in the context of terrorism and climate change, as their implications constitute a threat to the maintenance of peace.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Finally, given the delicate situation in the Persian Gulf, we join calls on the leaders of the main stakeholders involved to show concrete signs of moderation, commitment to peace and respect for international law and the Charter of the United Nations.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“We urge the Iranian authorities to reverse these measures, to exercise restraint and moderation, and to prioritize diplomatic channels. To this end, we must stress the crucial supporting role that IAEA plays in the implementation of the plan. We particularly highlight its rigorous and impartial work, and the value of its comprehensive reports on its verification and monitoring activities in Iran. We also consider it vital that the Council remain united in its responsibility to ensure the full validity and implementation of the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015), so as to preserve the non-proliferation regime and maintain international peace and security.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“The JCPOA should therefore be preserved. We are following the implementation of the plan with particular attention, both in the Security Council and in the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). With regard to the latter, we take note of the comprehensive report submitted by its Director General. Peru, like other Members of the United Nations, regrets the withdrawal of the United States from the plan, the reimposition of national sanctions and the application of various actions that hinder the capacity of the parties to implement it in its entirety. We also deplore the measures that Iran has taken in response since the middle of this year, aimed at reducing its commitments under the JCPOA.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the valuable information provided by Assistant Secretary-General Rosemary Di Carlo. We also thank Ambassadors Marc Pecsteen de Buytswerve, as Facilitator of the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), and Olof Skoog, representing the European Union, for their briefings. In line with its foreign policy objectives regarding the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, Peru attaches high priority to compliance with resolution 2231 (2015), whereby the Council endorsed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). We believe that that instrument, and the follow-up and monitoring regime it provides for, reflect the values of multilateralism and diplomacy in peacefully resolving acute international disputes or situations of high tension.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“In that context, we wish to reiterate our support for the important work of the Prosecutor of the Court and her team. We encourage her to continue her efforts to fulfil her mandate and uphold the values of the Rome Statute. We believe it is necessary to reaffirm the need for States, including members of the Security Council, to cooperate with the International Criminal Court and its Prosecutor to achieve justice for the crimes perpetrated in Darfur. It is our conviction that the primary responsibility of the Council to maintain international peace and security and the competency of the Court over the most serious crimes must be understood as complementary and interdependent tasks. That constitutes a commitment that we made to universal jurisdiction and to the victims of the atrocities committed in Darfur.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“In line with the principle of complementarity, that involves allowing the Court to fulfil its primary responsibility, which is to prevent the most serious crimes from going unpunished. In particular, we must ensure that the crimes of which former President Omer Al-Bashir is accused, as well as those of other suspects with a current arrest warrant, are held to account. Similarly, it will be necessary for the Sudanese authorities - as well as all States - to spare no effort to comply with the obligation to detain and hand over fugitives suspected of crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide. Moreover, it will be important for the International Criminal Court to cooperate with the Sudanese Government to pursue those goals.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“Also important are the efforts of the Sovereign Council and the Government to bring to the negotiation table armed groups that are not yet party to those agreements, in particular the Sudan Liberation Army-Abdul Wahid faction, which continues to pose a security challenge, especially to the civilian population and humanitarian personnel in the Jebel Marra area, and whose actions are leading to newly internally displaced persons. We are also pleased that the new Sudanese authorities have visited Darfur and expressed their willingness to consolidate peace in that region, which includes meeting the demands of victims for justice and developing a constructive relationship of cooperation with the International Criminal Court.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and the informative briefing by Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda. Peru welcomes the political developments that have taken place in the Sudan since the 17 August political agreement aimed at the establishment of a civilian- led transitional Government. We also welcome the signing of the constitutional declaration and the Juba Declaration for Confidence-building Procedures and the Preparation for Negotiation, and the opening of the country to humanitarian access.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8691 (2019) · source
“Despite that uncertain scenario, we hope that the collective interest will prevail and enable a definitive ceasefire, as well as the allocation of the announced funds for the transparent and effective implementation of the agreement. I conclude by expressing my conviction that the Council will remain united in providing the support and political follow-up required to cement the peace process in South Sudan, in close coordination with the regional leadership carried out by the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, whose actions will play a decisive role in what we hope will soon be a successful transition period and in consolidating peace.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“At the same time, we are also concerned that despite a decrease in political violence, conflict-related sexual violence has persisted. We hope that the endorsements of the respective action plans of various armed groups will be accompanied by concrete measures to hold the perpetrators of those crimes accountable for their actions. We also regret that, despite the decrease in conflict, the humanitarian situation remains critical. The World Food Programme has recently warned of a possible famine in South Sudan that could affect more than 5.5 million people, as a result of the disastrous impacts of drought and flooding and the fragile economic situation in South Sudan.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“We call on the parties to pursue their dialogue and identify a process that will enable those disputes to be resolve progressively, while also preventing conflict from resurging in different areas of the country. We are concerned about the persistence of ethnic and intercommunal violence and sporadic clashes between the Government and opposition forces in the Equatorias region. We reiterate our call on non-signatory groups to join the commitment to peace in South Sudan, because dialogue is the only means through which lasting peace can be achieved. We regret the continued reports of incidents of human rights violations and abuses, which have resulted in the deaths of 133 civilians in the past three months, as the current situation in that territory is one of impunity.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“We trust that the parties, aware of their responsibilities to ensure the future of the country, will fulfil their commitments and make the necessary progress within the framework established. In that regard, we stress the urgency of enabling greater progress in transitional security arrangements. The joint security mechanism workshop that was convened in November was a positive step in that regard, and we hope that it will result in concrete measures to enable the inauguration of the transitional Government. We are confident that the recent meeting between President Kiir and Mr. Machar will contribute to achieving that objective and to laying the groundwork for progress on the issue of the number of states and boundaries.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, for his important briefing. We are also grateful for the information provided by Ambassador Joanna Wronecka and offer her our special appreciation for her excellent work as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan. Peru, which is closely monitoring the renewed peace process in South Sudan, reiterates its disappointment at the continued delays in completing the required tasks with a view to forming of a revitalized transitional Government of national unity. Those outstanding issues contribute only to generating uncertainty among the people of South Sudan and increasing ethnic and intercommunal violence.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to express my delegation's sincere gratitude to all who supported us in executing our mandate, especially the members of the Sanctions Committee that we chaired and the very efficient and dedicated staff of the Secretariat, and to express our wish to Ambassador Rhonda King, the Permanent Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and her team for a productive term as they steer the Committee's work.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“We believe that the rapprochement that we have been promoting with our various Government interlocutors in the region should not be a one-time exercise but that we should organize similar efforts in the next few months aimed at continuing constructive dialogue and making tangible progress on the process of a political solution promoted by the United Nations. To that end, I would like to underscore the importance of continuing firm support to the Panel of Experts that so efficiently and professionally supports the 2140 Committee. We consider it essential to ensure that the Panel continues to carry out its work independently and impartially, protecting it from pressures motivated by political and strategic considerations that might seek to control the aims and outcome of its investigations.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“It was in that context, under Peru's presidency of the Security Council, that the Committee paid its first visit to the region, in what was a valuable exercise in raising awareness of the purposes of the sanctions and measures imposed by the 2140 Committee and obtaining first-hand information on their implementation. It also helped to foster greater interaction, dialogue and cooperation between the Committee, its Panel of Experts and the States in the region, and to familiarize us with the latest political, security and humanitarian developments in Yemen related to the Committee's mandate.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“Lastly, I would like to touch on Peru's chairmanship of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), on Yemen, which Peru has considered a top priority in view of the impact and scale of the humanitarian tragedy affecting the country's population. That is why, in tackling that very delicate responsibility, we sought to send a strong message to the various actors concerned that there was no room for a military solution and that new violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in Yemen would not be tolerated.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source