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1. “Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We too would like to express our thanks for the convening of this meeting and for the important briefings by Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, the respective Heads of the police components of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), and the Municipal Adviser from Bangui. First and foremost, we want to recognize the relevant functions that police personnel play in United Nations peace operations and their capacity to act in the maintenance, consolidation and upholding of peace in the countries where they are deployed.”

   2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

2. “Finally, we encourage the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the United Nations and international partners to provide the necessary support to the transitional Government of the Sudan in this vital phase for the country's future, as well as to continue to pool efforts so that the Sudan may achieve peace and reconciliation.”

   2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source

3. “We believe that the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) could contribute to this process through a renewed mandate that is tailored to current circumstances. We wish to highlight the responsibility of the Security Council in ensuring a successful drawdown of UNAMID that does not create a vacuum leading to tensions or new risk factors and that does not jeopardize the achievements made in the areas of protection, the rule of law, human rights and the realization of lasting solutions for internally displaced persons and communities throughout Darfur.”

   2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source

4. “In this context, we wish to stress the importance of the agreement to open a United Nations human rights office in the Sudan, and we hope that its operationalization will succeed in curbing the human rights violations taking place in Darfur. We commend the joint work being carried out by the United Nations and the African Union with the Sudanese authorities. The peace process in the Sudan will require the support of both organizations, as well as of the international community as a whole, in order to ensure that the people of the Sudan can address the root causes of the conflict and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. We support the prioritization of gender equality, the empowerment of women and youth as well as respect for human rights in the plans to carry out a peace process in the Sudan.”

   2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source

5. “The Sudan Liberation Army- Abdul Wahid faction (SLA-AW) continues to count civilians among its victims, including personnel from non-governmental organizations and humanitarian organizations. In the same vein, the special report (S/2019/816) indicates that, in general, the humanitarian and human rights situation has not changed in the period since the previous report. Intercommunal violence and clashes between the Government and the SLA/AW have caused numerous displacements and led to subsequent humanitarian repercussions. We condemn the recurring violations and abuses of human rights. Incidents of sexual violence continue unabated against women and children, who are not safe from these horrific actions, even within the camps for internally displaced persons.”

   2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source

6. “In this regard, we value the efforts of the Sovereign Council and the Government aimed at bringing all armed groups that are not yet participating in the negotiations to the negotiating table. We wish to emphasize that until an inclusive agreement is reached, it will be very difficult to transition towards peace and the achievements made to date will not last long. We are concerned about the security situation in Darfur. We note an increase in the levels of crime, particularly in internally displaced persons camps, the destruction of farmland and the illegal occupation of land, as a result of security gaps and the lack of effective civil authorities in Darfur. We regret that the violence in the J ebel Marra area continues to represent a challenge for the Government.”

   2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source

7. “Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the timely convening of this meeting and the valuable briefing delivered by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. Peru welcomes the recent political developments that have been taking place in the Sudan. We hope that the recent political agreements reached - such as the agreement of 17 August on the establishment of a new civilian-led transitional Government, the Constitutional Declaration and the Juba Declaration for Confidence-building Procedures and the Preparation for Negotiation of 11 September - mark the beginning of a new era of peace in the history of the Sudan. We believe that for peace to be possible, the commitment of all Sudanese people will be necessary.”

   2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source

8. “The peace process in Colombia must continue to set a good example for the world. To that end, Colombia will always have the support of Peru and, we are sure, of the Security Council and the international community.”

   2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

9. “We trust that this petty decision will not undermine the commitment of the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun and that of other former combatants to peace. Those involved will have to answer for their actions before justice and history. The contribution made by the institutions of the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparation, and Non-Repetition to the peacemaking process must be recognized, as they play a fundamental role in ensuring accountability, legal security and reconciliation and in honouring the memory of the victims. Lastly, we highlight the work of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, both in Colombia and in New York alike, for the dedication, professionalism and excellence with which it discharges the mandate that was unanimously renewed by resolution 2487 (2019) on 12 September.”

   2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

10. “The killings of former combatants and social leaders, exacerbated by the ongoing regional election campaign, mean that better schemes must be put in place to protect candidates and apprehend those responsible and bring them to justice. Upholding commitments, such as the National Pact for Political Culture and Non-Violence during the Electoral Campaign, signed in August in the presence of President Ivan Duque, is also vital. The Pact ensures respect for political opponents and seeks to ban violence during electoral campaigns. In that context, because we are also affected by the actions of criminal groups, we reiterate our categorical rejection of the announcement by Ivan Marquez and a small group of dissidents to return to arms.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

11. “The Government's continued efforts to implement the "peace with legality" strategy and development programmes with a territorial focus through a multidimensional and multisectoral approach to reintegration are consistent with that commitment, as is the transition process in the territorial areas for training and reintegration, the development of productive projects, collective and individual alike, access to land and effective integration into local communities. It is also important to strengthen support and protection mechanisms for more than two-thirds of former combatants who reside outside of the territorial areas for training and reintegration, while taking into consideration the specific needs of women and young people, as well as rural, indigenous and ethnic communities.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

12. “Today, we reiterate our confidence in the Colombian Government and people in their commitment to peace and to continuing to implement the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace in a comprehensive manner, including by strengthening State presence and through comprehensive rural reform, the crop-substitution programme, legal and security guarantees and the social and economic reintegration of former combatants.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

13. “Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Ruiz Massieu for his informative briefing and welcome Mr. Carlos Holmes Trujillo Garcia, Foreign Minister of Colombia, and Mr. Emilio Archila, Presidential Counsellor for Stabilization and Consolidation, whose continued presence at these meetings reflects the importance that the Government of Colombia attaches to the Council's support of the peace process. As this is possibly our last intervention on the issue, which is so close and important for Peru, I would like to recall our first intervention in the Chamber (see S/PV.8154), when we recognized that, although the implementation of the peace agreement would be a complex process with numerous challenges, we trust in its future with conviction and hope.”

    2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source

14. “We also welcome international support, such as that of the United Nations and MONUSCO, which is providing security to response teams, including in mining areas. In conclusion, we reiterate the commitment we have made to the Mission to continue contributing decisively to the efforts aimed at overcoming the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, furthering its inclusive economic development and, especially, combating sexual violence and promoting the participation of women in peace processes.”

    2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source

15. “The focus on ending the violence should not in any way overlook the urgency of dealing immediately and simultaneously with the worrying humanitarian situation that is threatening the Democratic Republic of the Congo and that appears to be worsening on the ground. About 10 per cent of the population is living with food insecurity. In addition, the population has been dealing with severe problems in the form of outbreaks of diseases such as cholera, measles and Ebola, of which the last has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization. We particularly commend the Government's commitment to addressing the scourge of Ebola by setting up a multisectoral expert committee to oversee the various national, regional and local outbreaks.”

    2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source

16. “We believe that the current environment makes the civilian component of MONUSCO's operations even more relevant, especially with regard to promoting dialogue, preventing cases of sexual violence among community members, building trust among the various actors in the country and coordinating support from international partners. We also encourage the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to work together with the various political forces to facilitate reform of the justice system focused on transforming it into a cornerstone of the fight against impunity and corruption in the country and combating the continuing alarming situation regarding human rights violations.”

    2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source

17. “In that regard, we approve of the initiative by President Tshisekedi launched at the thirty-ninth summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community, held in Dar es Salaam, to establish a regional coalition to eradicate armed groups from the eastern provinces in reaction to the acts of extremism and terrorism in the Beni area. Accordingly, we believe that it extremely important to intensify synergies between the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the Congolese security forces in order to neutralize the activities of those groups, which include the forced recruitment of child soldiers. That should be complemented by effective steps relative to the disarmament, demobilization and social reintegration of former combatants.”

    2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source

18. “We also welcome the resumption of political and diplomatic relations between the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo and the countries of the subregion, such as Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and Angola. Nevertheless, we continue to be concerned about the deterioration of the security situation owing to the activities of both Congolese and foreign armed groups in the eastern part of the country and about pockets of intercommunal violence, which have continued to cause fatalities and forced displacement.”

    2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source

19. “Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (Spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the useful briefing by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Leila Zerrougui, to whom we reiterate our support for her efforts to bring about lasting peace to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the outset, we welcome the progress achieved in the political arena in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, under the leadership of President Felix Tshilombo Tshisekedi, which includes the formation of a coalition Government, the appointment of Mr. Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba as Prime Minister and the approval of the Government programme. As such, the necessary foundations that will lead to stabilization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are being laid.”

    2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source

20. “We would like to conclude by emphasizing that investment in developing and strengthening regional preventive capacities is currently one of the most important priorities for the efficient and effective exercise of our shared responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

21. “Here we would note the role played by the United Nations Political Offices in this respect, as well as their use as a timely source of early warning. It is key that such mediation activities have increased in many countries of the region in recent years, on the basis of successful experiences, and that the African Union has established a Mediation Support Unit. In that regard, we believe that it is crucial to develop multidisciplinary mediation teams in which women and young people are represented, as the briefers, Ms. Mulamula, Ms. Maite and Ms. Vilakazi, have just reminded us. Such teams should also have the necessary logistical and financial support.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

22. “We believe that this work is particularly relevant in terms of electoral processes, peacebuilding efforts and transition processes, with a view to preventing a relapse into instability. It would also be important to twin this approach with the setting up of national early-warning systems or bodies aimed at promoting options for the easing of tensions through an inclusive approach. We acknowledge also the importance of harnessing mediation as a way of resolving disputes in the framework of preventive action. This useful tool enjoys has a real capacity to provide positive alternatives for action before and during conflict, and, as it responds to a mandate of the parties, is helpful in taking account those parties' sensitivities.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

23. “It would be very useful to analyse the experience gained through these mechanisms, including on any potential logistical difficulties in obtaining sufficient information to undertake prevention work; the need for predictable and sustainable financing; and the need for a greater involvement by the private sector or global or subregional bodies that can bring to the table a better understanding of the realities on the ground, in particular in border areas. To that end, we deem necessary the establishment of innovative mechanisms aimed at overcoming potential difficulties on the part of some States in taking a preventive approach to crisis situations or to improve their policies in certain sensitive areas.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

24. “Against that backdrop, we believe that it is vital to promote greater involvement on the part of regional and subregional organizations, from the preventive perspective and when it comes to the promotion of peaceful means for the resolution of disputes. For that reason, we note with interest that in the framework of the African Peace and Security Architecture, mechanisms have been set up that are aimed at preventing conflicts from escalating, including a continental early-warning system, as well as mechanisms aimed at preventing structural conflict, which seek to focus on the root causes thereof and the promotion of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union's Agenda 2063, in coordination with the United Nations.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

25. “Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to express our appreciation for the convening of this meeting and for the informative statements made by the Secretary-General, Anto'nio Guterres, and today's briefers. Their briefings have underscored the critical importance of the primary goal enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, that is, the maintenance of international peace and security, and of the commitments we have undertaken to take collective measures to prevent and eradicate, in a just manner, threats to the peace. This is particularly relevant in a context in which these challenges are ever more complex and multidimensional, requiring a necessary shift towards preventive diplomacy at both the global and the regional levels, based on timely risk assessments, early warning and management plans.”

    2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source

26. “We believe that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 of the African Union should reinforce each other's work towards the ultimate goal of addressing the root causes of conflict, while establishing inclusive and accountable institutions. We emphasize in conclusion the importance that the Security Council remain firmly seized of this matter, which is central for the prevention and resolution of conflicts, for justice, for reconciliation and for building a lasting peace. We therefore look forward to the forthcoming report of the Secretary-General that is expected by May 2020.”

    2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source

27. “It is also important to reflect on young people who find themselves in situations of vulnerability owing to their status as refugees or internally displaced persons, frequently living below the poverty line and exposed to situations of xenophobia, discrimination and exploitation. There could be no more important contribution to rectifying that situation than to find a lasting solution to the armed conflict that generated that situation and thereby facilitate their return home. From another point of view, having lived first-hand the consequences of conflict, those people are well placed to contribute to efforts to solve conflicts, which is something we should take advantage of. Another element we wish to highlight is the need to establish synergies between African Union initiatives and those developed at the global level.”

    2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source

28. “That approach seeks to redefine the mistaken traditional perception of young people as perpetrators or mere victims of violence, refocusing it instead on their status as agents of peace who represent a valuable resource to be leveraged to achieve and consolidate sustainable peace on the continent. To that end, we would like to underline the importance of revising regional policies to highlight the visibility and rights of young people and promote their active participation towards the goal of silencing the guns. In particular, we believe that the participation of women must be encourage more vigorously in that context.”

    2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source

29. “The World Youth Report: Youth and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development notes that for some young people armed conflicts represent the main source of employment; in many cases, social status and capital are closely linked to possession of a weapon. We therefore welcome the efforts of the African Union to establish the Youth for Peace initiative, under the African Governance Architecture, aimed at establishing guidelines for the participation of young people between the ages of 15 and 35 at the local, national and continental levels, and at removing barriers limiting their opportunities to take on leadership roles.”

    2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source

30. “The proper implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will also help tackle the root causes - such as poverty, lack of employment, access to drinking water, and natural disasters, among others - whose effects may in many cases lead young people to radical responses. Those objectives commit us to, among other things, creating decent employment for young people, guaranteeing equal opportunities, promoting peaceful societies and promoting human rights while safeguarding diversity and combating discrimination. There are 1.2 billion young people around the world, half of whom live in violent and conflict zones. In Africa, young people account for a large percentage of the population.”

    2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source

31. “First, we highlight the noble and ambitious goal, set by the African Union in 2013, aimed at achieving a conflict-free continent, which is consistent with the efforts of the international community to promote sustainable peace. Its success is closely linked to the active participation of younger generations. That was recognized in resolutions 2250 (2015) and 2419 (2018), which recognize the substantive contribution that young people can make to peace in all its phases, from conflict prevention to peacekeeping and peacebuilding, as emphasized in the 2018 Independent Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security. That enormous potential is also applicable within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals.”

    2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source

32. “Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to welcome South Africa's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to wish you every success, Sir, in your duties conducting the important work on our agenda over the month of October. Similarly, we once again commend the Russian Federation's conduct of the Council's work over the preceding month. Peru welcomes the convening of this important meeting on the consideration of young people as promoters of peace and development in Africa, in particular in the context of the Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative, endorsed by the Council. We welcome the informative presentations and stirring personal accounts shared by the guest speakers.”

    2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source

33. “We welcome the work being done in that respect under the Astana framework, but note the need for more substantial progress. In addition, we underline the importance of facilitating the voluntary, safe and dignified return of millions of internally displaced persons and refugees, under internationally recognized parameters, as an essential element of achieving reconciliation in Syria and building sustainable peace in that country. I conclude by reaffirming Peru's full commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of Syria. Any detente or other arrangements or the presence of foreign forces should always be temporary and not lead to a de facto partition of the country.”

    2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source

34. “We commend the efforts to make the Committee representative and inclusive of all segments of Syrian society. We especially emphasize that the final percentage of women members of the Committee is close to the 30 per cent quota initially envisaged. We encourage the meetings of the Committee and the various discussions held there to take place in a context of transparency so as to enable the international community, and the Council in particular, to monitor and support the implementation of any agreements and to inspire greater confidence among all the parties to the peace process. As we look towards the Committee's first meeting, we urge the parties to continue to work on measures to promote a better climate of understanding, including the release of detainees, the identification of missing persons and the transfer of mortal remains.”

    2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source

35. “We therefore wish to emphasize the importance that the Committee be effective and diligent in fulfilling its mandate and that it produce tangible results under deadlines that are in keeping with the sense of urgency inherent in the seriousness of the humanitarian situation and the latent threat of terrorism in Syria. That implies that the parties show genuine signs of disinterestedness, be flexible in their respective positions and come to the table with a renewed willingness to engage in a different yet constructive dialogue. Furthermore, we note the central role of the Special Envoy as facilitator of the process and promoter of consensus to that end. In that connection, we underscore that the international community should provide him with broad support.”

    2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source

36. “We wish to commend the developments described by the Special Envoy on the upcoming implementation of a Constitutional Committee that the Syrian people and the international community will be able to acknowledge as legitimate, balanced and inclusive, as set out in the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). We echo those who underscored the role played in this regard by the Astana guarantors as well as the constructive participation of the Syrian Government and opposition groups. We would highlight the fact that the elaboration ofa new Constitution will be necessary if we are to lay fresh political and institutional foundations in Syria. However, we must also be careful, as the reality today points to the fact much remains to be done to put an end to the suffering of millions of Syrians.”

    2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source

37. “Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to welcome the presence of Sergey Vershinin, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and to echo other delegations in congratulating the presidency on the successful manner in which it has helmed the important work and agenda of the Security Council. We are also grateful for the convening of this briefing and thank Mr. Pedersen for his comprehensive presentation. We acknowledge his intensive and always careful work and reaffirm our commitment to continuing to contribute in a positive fashion to the discharge of his mandate.”

    2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source

38. “Bearing this in mind, we must also recognize the courage and role of the victims of terrorism in our efforts to prevent and combat this scourge. We would therefore like to highlight the initiative of the Secretary-General to organize the first International Congress for Victims of Terrorism as part of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations. To conclude, I wish to reiterate Peru's wholehearted commitment to preventing and combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, particularly through actions that the Council is in a position to take thanks to our shared consensus.”

    2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source

39. “Such strategies should also adopt a gender perspective and safeguard the rights of children. The addendum to the Madrid Guiding Principles and the key principles for the protection, repatriation, prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration of women and children linked to United Nations-listed terrorist groups are excellent tools for this purpose. While the crimes committed, including those related to sexual violence, must not go unpunished, accountability should contribute to strengthening justice, reconciliation and non-recurrence. We must prevent prisons from becoming environments that foster radicalization and recruitment and ensure that freed combatants can properly reintegrate into society.”

    2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source

40. “Criminal activities such as drug trafficking and trafficking in persons or cultural property not only represent a source of financing but also a mechanism for logistical support. In that regard, we welcome the work of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the importance of close cooperation with UNOCT and CTED, as well as the efforts of the international community, including the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum, with a view to improving our understanding and response to this global phenomenon. The challenge posed by the return of foreign terrorist fighters merits particular attention, especially when they are incorporated into national criminal justice systems. It is necessary to develop appropriate policies for prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration while fully respecting human rights and due process.”

    2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source

41. “We believe that it is essential, in accordance with international law, to combat the abuse of information and communication technologies, as well as the non-profit organizations used by Da'esh to raise funds, recruit followers, justify its actions and continue promoting its terrorist narrative. In that connection, we agree that the fight against its financial and logistical capacity must be a priority. Da'esh retains considerable wealth. Its financial flows must be limited as we tackle the issue of money laundering. We highlight the importance of resolution 2462 (2019) to prevent and combat the financing of terrorism. We join other countries in highlighting the adoption ofresolution 2482 (2019), on the links between terrorism and organized crime.”

    2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source

42. “Preventing and combating terrorism require a holistic approach in line with the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the concept of sustainable peace, while recognizing that peace and security, development and humans rights are mutually reinforcing. The transformation of Da'esh into an underground organization seems to have fostered action by regional terrorist groups, through which Da'esh has become a kind of franchise. Without necessarily needing to develop operational or logistical links, Da'esh is now able to claim responsibility for attacks by such local groups.”

    2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source

43. “In that regard, the fight against Da'esh remains a huge challenge for all States, including the issue of the return of foreign terrorist fighters and their families, attacks on critical infrastructure and vulnerable targets, the use of the Internet and social networks and the use of sexual Violence as a strategic and ideological goal. It is also essential to coordinate the international community's efforts in support of regional and international organizations, especially the United Nations. In that regard, we highlight the efforts of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), as well as the role of the Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact.”

    2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source

44. “Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We also wish to express our appreciation for the convening of this meeting and the valuable briefings given by Under-Secretary-General Voronkov and Executive Director Coninsx. Despite the military defeat of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) and the loss of its territorial control, we know that it continues to pose a serious threat to international peace and security as it seeks to maintain its global influence through its network of affiliated organizations, as well as inspiring attacks through its hate narrative.”

    2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source

45. “I would like to conclude by underscoring the work of the African Union Mission in Somalia, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, in support of the efforts of the Somali authorities and people to build lasting peace, in spite of the remaining difficulties and challenges. We also commend the efforts of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the United Nations to provide the necessary conditions for the construction of a Somali State.”

    2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source

46. “We expect that the national development plan 2020-2024 will enable Somalia to overcome poverty and food insecurity, which are seriously affecting 2.2 million people. Peru notes with concern the precarious humanitarian situation faced by internally displaced persons and marginalized communities in Somalia, which is exacerbated by adverse climatic conditions and requires urgent and increased financial contributions from the international community. We commend Ms. Pramila Patten on her trip to Somalia in July to work with the Government of Somalia on the issue of eliminating conflict-related sexual violence. We trust in the Government's strong commitment to developing the national action plan to end that scourge.”

    2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source

47. “Peru regrets, however, that, despite the increase in security measures by the Government of Somalia, Al-Shabaab continues to show resilience and carry out abhorrent terrorist attacks with' improvised explosive devices, which can be countered only through adequate cooperation between the Federal Government and the federal member states. With regard to that last point, we would like to highlight the progress made in the coordination efforts of the Federal Government and the authorities of South- West State. They are an encouraging collaboration model, which, if replicated in the other states, would make it possible for Somali forces to regain control of security in 2021. We also welcome the fact that the Somali Government's efficient financial management has enabled it to qualify for debt relief from the International Monetary Fund.”

    2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source

48. “In that regard, we encourage the state and federal authorities of Jubaland to reach a consensus on the upcoming elections for the state Assembly and state President so that they are held in a transparent and peaceful manner, while avoiding parallel and unrecognized electoral processes. We also underscore the importance of promoting the active participation of women in the political life of the country. We hope that reforms by the Government will include gender- sensitive provisions and that the means for achieving a 30 per cent quota of women in the Federal Parliament in 2020 and 2021 will be provided.”

    2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source

49. “The country cannot waste valuable time and requires the consensus and cooperation of both levels of Government to move forward on the key issues necessary for consolidating the Federal State, such as federal elections, security and debt relief. We recognize the efforts of the Federal Parliament to move forward the legislative agenda and welcome the resumption of cooperation between the Upper and Lower Houses of that body. We ask the Somalis to accelerate their efforts to advance the federal election process with the same momentum. We stress that, to a large extent, the success of the elections will depend on the consensus reached by the Federal Government and the federal member states on the political framework and key issues for the upcoming national and regional elections.”

    2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source

50. “Mr. Ugarelli (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the holding of this meeting and the important presentations by the briefers. We also welcome and wish Mr. James Swan every success in his endeavours, whose work we hope will mark the beginning of a new phase of cooperation between the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations. At the outset, we reaffirm our conviction that it is only through close cooperation and coordination among the Federal Government of Somalia, the federal member states, the African Union, the United Nations and other international partners that we will be able to achieve the priority objectives laid out for Somalia. We therefore call on the Federal Government of Somalia and the federal member states to resolve outstanding issues through dialogue.”

    2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source