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Vitrenko

lines on the record: 354
first: 2011-01-21
most recent: 2022-01-25
sittings or episodes: 61
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“Ukraine aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. I will also make a few remarks in my national capacity. Allow me to begin by congratulating the delegation of the United Kingdom on fulfilling the duties of the presidency of the Security Council in a highly professional manner and efficient manner. I would also like to express our appreciation for your initiative, Mr. President, to convene today's discussion on mediation, which is a subject of particular importance for my delegation. As a country countering military aggression from its eastern neighbour, Ukraine firmly believes in the need to strengthen United Nations capacities in the sphere ofmediation, as well as to increase the efficiency of the Organization's respective efforts at all stages of the conflict cycle.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“Yet the past few years will be recorded in history as the time when repeated vetoes, primarily by Russia, stained the Council's reputation to a point almost beyond repair. However, it is never too late to stop abusing the veto right. Fully aware of the value of short statements, I will conclude with a remark that any effort to increase the openness and transparency of the Council will be warmly welcomed and strongly supported by the wider United Nations membership, including Ukraine.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“We hope that preventive diplomacy will gradually become one of standard marks of the Council's work. Currently, the question of the use of the veto remains one of the most divisive issues. Ukraine belongs to the group of States that support both the code of conduct regarding Security Council action in response to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes and the French-Mexican initiative on suspending the use of the veto in cases of mass atrocities. While we are fully aware that a Council without the veto is, unfortunately, a distant and uncertain reality, we believe that responsible members of the international community should be able to pledge not to resort to the veto when considering cases that have all the hallmarks of crimes against humanity and mass atrocities.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“We therefore introduced the practice of seeking the input ofMember States on issues which they would like Council members to consider. In the same vein, we are convinced that the timely issuance of monthly assessments is not something to be overlooked, since such assessments constitute a valuable source for preparing annual reports. All of this means that the working methods of the Council are what Council members do every day. Nothing is set in stone and positive change is possible and is taking place, even if at a slower rate than desired. We all have seen the Council's successful political intervention in the post-conflict electoral crisis in The Gambia. That achievement testifies to the Council's potential in the area of conflict prevention.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“We approached our duties as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013), concerning the Central African Republic, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005), concerning the Sudan, in the same way. We invited civil society representatives to informal briefings. We convened Committee meetings with the participation of regional States. My delegation also initiated joint informal consultations with other committees to ensure a holistic approach to addressing issues such as the cross-border spread of armed groups and illegal arms transfers. We also remain staunch supporters of the practice of formal monthly wrap-up sessions, which we see as an important element of the proper implementation of presidential note 507.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Over the past two years, we did our best to contribute to further opening up this body's activities to the outside world and to enhancing the role of elected members. We conducted our presidency exactly one year ago in that spirit of openness to dialogue and accessibility for all United Nations Member States. We clearly supported convening open Council meetings whenever possible. We underscored that closed consultations should be the exception rather than the rule. We proceeded from the understanding that if consultations are held, the outside world deserves to know what was discussed. We therefore endeavoured to summarize the respective discussions for further presentation at the media stakeout. It is encouraging to see that that trend of greater openness is receiving increasing support among Council members.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“I would like to pay tribute to the dedication and hard work of the Japanese delegation, which steered negotiations on updating presidential note S/2010/507 and on drafting presidential note S/2016/619, regarding the selection of Chairs of the Security Council's subsidiary bodies. The new document S/2017/507 is a significant achievement, aimed at further streamlining the Council's practices. We are also pleased that several okaraine's priorities are reflected in it, including those on making the Council's field visits more transparent. What is required now is meaningful follow-up, in particular the proper implementation of the relevant provisions for the organization of visits, as well as due preparation of reports following their conclusion. Ukraine has always been among the proponents of a more transparent Council.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Since this is Ukraine's first statement in the Chamber after we completed our two-year term as an elected member of the Security Council, I would like to take this opportunity to extend sincere congratulations to the six new members of the Council on a successful start to their work. I would also like to congratulate you, Sir, and wish you good luck in your presidency. We thank you for convening today's debate on such an important subject - the Council's working methods. The last time that the United Nations membership had a chance to engage in such a discussion was in July 2016 (see S/PV.7740). We are also grateful to Mr. Martin for his outstanding briefing today.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“For its part, the Council has to closely monitor the implementation of resolution 2272 (2016) and continue to support relevant initiatives of the Secretary-General, including on the eradication of sexual violence in United Nations peacekeeping. In closing, I would like to reiterate that Ukraine has always been a strong and reliable partner of the Organization in terms of its peacekeeping activities. We will remain a steadfast supporter and contributor - even in times when my country itself requires United Nations peacekeeping assistance owing to well-known external factors.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“Any decision on enablers' draw-down, including aviation assets, must be taken with a due weighing of all existing risks on the ground, especially considering the limited scope of available high- performing resources, as stated by the Secretary- General. The recent tragedy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should serve as a bitter reminder to all of us that peacekeeping operations have to be provided with sufficient resources, technologies and intelligence in order to ensure the safety of their personnel as they implement their mandate. I pay tribute here to all peacekeepers who have lost their lives safeguarding international peace. Last but not least, we have to provide United Nations peacekeeping operations with properly trained and equipped personnel capable and ready to take robust action for mandate execution.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“Such reports should also be shared with relevant troop- and police-contributing countries in a timely manner. Fourthly, while considering the establishment or renewal of mandates, the Council should engage more actively and give all possible support to the Secretariat in securing the use of appropriate modern technologies in peacekeeping operations. Strengthening the intelligence capacities of operations to improve their situational awareness should also be envisaged. Due attention must be payed to securing proper funding and providing sufficient enablers, as needed. All of these aspects are critically important to ensuring the security and mobility of peacekeeping personnel.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“Secondly, missions should be provided with clear, coherent, achievable, sequenced and, at the same time, resilient mandates, drawn up in accordance with core tenets of the United Nations peacekeeping and with a focus on supporting a political solution to the conflict. In this view, the impartiality of a mission and its personnel should be a guiding principle. Thirdly, Ukraine believes that the Secretary- General's endeavour in restructuring the peace and security pillar of the Secretariat should result in strengthening strategic advice to the Council, including on the elaboration of effective peacekeeping mandates. It is also important to provide the Council with detailed and frank reports from the field - to give the information that is required, even if it is not what the Council members may wish to hear.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“At the same time, there is still plenty of room to make peacekeeping operations more capable of mandate delivery, especially in the light of oftentimes rapidly changing situations on the ground. Let we share some suggestions in this regard. First, as an active troop-and police-contributing country, Ukraine welcomes the work carried out in the Council on improving the dialogue among troop and police contributors, the Council itself and the Secretariat, as well as with host countries. It is necessary to continue the work on taking this triangular dialogue to a new level, especially during the establishment or renewal of peacekeeping mandates.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“Ukraine is proud to have been among the first States that joined the pledging process at the 2015 Peacekeeping Summit. We have been a participant in a number of subsequent conferences. My country joined over 80 Member States that took part in the most recent Vancouver Defence Ministerial Conference. We welcome the communique adopted at that meeting, which, we believe, should be factored appropriately into the activities of the Council and the General Assembly. In recent years, peacekeeping operations have become better adapted in terms of equipment and expertise to the execution of mandated tasks. Force generation has gained more flexibility and predictability.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“As my President said before the Council, in these dangerous circumstances, "[o]ur Organization, which was created to secure peace and stability in the world, cannot afford to stand aside. It must be proactive" (S/PV805], p. 12). In this regard, it is essential to ensure proper force generation for any peacekeeping operation to make it capable of delivering on the mandates devised by the Council. Therefore, my delegation considers this task to be an integral part of the comprehensive reform of United Nations peacekeeping, based on the recommendations contained in the report of the High- level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446). I cannot but agree with the Secretary- General that what is needed are the right capabilities, not the available ones.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for your initiative to take up once again in this Chamber the issue of improving force generation as one for the main prerequisites for successful peacekeeping. I am also grateful to Assistant Secretary-General Keita for her valuable briefing. Peacekeeping operations continue to be a reliable and commonly used instrument for curbing and, more importantly, preventing conflicts and ensuring sustaining peace. Yet, taking stock of the most recent discussion of peacekeeping reform in the Council, as well as the very comprehensive open debate we held yesterday (see S/PV.8144), it is evident that the world is not getting any safer. War and aggression are spreading, and peace and goodwill are in retreat.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“To give another quotation: "In the case of the Ukraine, security assurances were an essential condition for its accession to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. However, the credibility of the assurances given to Ukraine in the Budapest Memorandum of 1994 has been seriously undermined by recent events, such as the occupation of Crimea and parts of the Donbas. The implications are profound, both for regional security and the integrity of the nuclear non-proliferation regime." That is a quotation from a statement made by the Secretary-General at the opening meeting ofthe Nuclear Security Summit on 24 March 2014 at The Hague.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Just a few days ago, I made a statement in which I quoted not a Ukrainian official, but the former Secretary-General of the United Nations. Allow me to briefly repeat it, followed by an additional quotation. "I am particularly concerned about the situation on and around the border between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. This remains a key obstacle to the de-escalation of the situation on the ground, as arms and heavy weaponry reportedly continue to flow unabated into Ukraine from Russia. There is an urgent need to ensure a secure border between the two countries, with international verification, as discussed in the Minsk talks." That quotation is from the Secretary-General's press conference on 29 August 2014, and if that is not sufficient evidence for the Russian Federation of its aggression against Ukraine, I wonder what is.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“As an occupying Power and a party to the dispute, and as an authoritarian regime under one of the highest number of bilateral and multilateral sanctions in the world, Russia, by virtue of the Charter of the United Nations, has neither the legal nor moral right to pronounce itself on Ukraine at the Council, let alone to lecture my delegation, or that of any other Member State. That will at least be the case until Russia returns Crimea to the Ukraine, withdraws its troops from the Donbas and pays in full for the damage done by its occupation.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“We regret that, despite numerous references to the General Assembly in its statements, the Russian delegation does not follow the work of that organ and the developments there - or, perhaps even worse, it is just intentionally addressing that body, the main organ of the United Nations representing the collective voice of all the States Members of the United Nations, with complete disdain. Just yesterday, the General Assembly reaffirmed the shameful status of the Russian Federation as an occupying Power in Ukraine (see A/72/PV.73), and, by extension, as a party to the international conflict. In that respect, we would like to simply repeat what has already been stated in the Security Council on numerous occasions.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Against that backdrop, the preservation of the mechanism of cross-border humanitarian assistance delivery is a matter of life and death for thousands of Syrians. In fact, as has already been pointed out here, the mechanism constitutes a vital humanitarian lifeline for 3 million people in Syria. In such circumstances, Ukraine strongly supported and wholeheartedly welcomes the adoption of resolution 2393 (2017) by the vast majority of Council members. It also highly appreciates the efforts invested in that endeavour by the humanitarian penholders. Our sincerest hope is that the cross-border assistance will continue to make a life-saving difference on the ground.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8141 (2017) · source
“As we see from the report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/1057), as from previous ones, the key negative trends that characterize the Syrian humanitarian track continue. Despite the appearance of active political engagement, we have not seen any steady progress in the area of sustainable humanitarian access. The situation with respect to the delivery of humanitarian aid remains basically the same as last year. There are still nearly 420,000 people trying to survive in conditions of total siege. That is unacceptable. Eastern Ghouta stands out particularly, with drastic food shortages and a lack of basic services. That area accounts for nearly 96 per cent of all the besieged population of Syria. There needs to be an immediate lifting of all sieges. Humanitarian access should never be employed as a war tactic.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8141 (2017) · source
“I apologize for taking the floor once again. The Russian representative omitted to mention one particular point, which is that Ukraine is defending its own territory, territorial integrity and sovereignty against Russian aggression. Lastly, the Russian delegation's carefully prepared statement and data speak to major preparation on its part for this meeting, which is somewhat ominous, as if Russia were preparing for a further phase of military aggression against Ukraine, which I hope does not materialize.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“I will be brief. Russia is the sole supplier of arms, heavy weaponry, mercenaries, ammunition and a whole host of other deadly weapons to Russian separatists and terrorists in eastern Ukraine, including the infamous Buk missile that downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH-17, killing the almost 300 people on board. Russia therefore has neither a moral nor legal right to lecture any delegation in the Council, especially given that it is recognized by the General Assembly as a party to the conflict and an occupying Power in Ukraine.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“We might also wonder which country would be willing to adopt Russian best practices, including in the area of small arms. Such deliberate criminal activity undermines not only subregional security, but European and international security as well, and is therefore the responsibility of the Council. In that regard, we urge the Secretary-General to include the relevant information in his next report on small arms. In conclusion, let me stress that we fully support the United Nations efforts, in cooperation with host Governments, to address the issues of weapons and ammunition management in conflict-affected areas, including stockpile management, physical security, marking, tracing, record-keeping and awareness- raising. We also reiterate our support for more frequent consideration of the small arms issue by the Council.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“"I am particularly concerned about the situation on and around the border between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. This remains a key obstacle to the de-escalation of the situation on the ground as arms and heavy weaponry reportedly continue to flow unabated into Ukraine from Russia. There is an urgent need to ensure a secure border between the two countries, with international verification, as discussed in the Minsk talks". The Russian Federation will be disappointed to learn that that statement was not made by Ukraine officials; it was made by the previous Secretary- General. He clearly articulated those points at a press conference held on 29 August 2014. We wonder if the delegation of the Russian Federation would now like to apply its propaganda cliche about anti-Russian hysteria to the institution of the Secretary-General.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“I must mention the current unprecedented twenty- first century challenges in Europe posed by the use of illicit conventional weapons, including small arms and light weapons, as a result of Russia's ongoing military aggression and occupation of Crimea and part of the Donbas region of Ukraine. Time and again, we have drawn the attention of the Council to the continuing illicit supplies - both hidden and in plain sight - of deadly weapons, ammunition and gunmen to our territory by the Russian Federation through the uncontrolled sections of the Ukrainian-Russian State border. Just a few moments ago, the Russian delegation bragged about its experience in the area of small arms and expressed its readiness to share its so-called best practices. The following quote could be quite telling in that regard.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“We strictly adhere to the respective resolutions and decisions adopted by the General Assembly and the Security Council, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the international export control regime Wassenaar Arrangement. We continue to believe that the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects is an important and universal tool in global efforts to combat the threat posed by such weapons. We also believe that the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms continues to be an instrumental transparency and confidence-building measure in the field of the conventional arms trade. Ukraine is one of the countries that voluntarily report on small arms imports and exports in their yearly submissions.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“In addition to fuelling armed conflicts, illicit small arms have myriad adverse effects on human rights and lead to negative humanitarian and socioeconomic consequences, in particular for the security of civilians. Armed conflicts driven by such arms are the main reason people flee their homes in the quest for a better life and a more secure environment. Ukraine fully subscribes to the view that there are ever increasing links between transnational organized crime, illicit arms trafficking and terrorism. At the national level, Ukraine attaches particular importance to ensuring effective export control procedures in the sphere of conventional arms.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank the Japanese presidency for convening this important meeting, as well as Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her informative briefing. We would also like to commend Lithuania for initiating the important resolution 2220 (2015) during its Council presidency in May 2015, and which Ukraine had the honour of co-sponsoring. Ukraine remains gravely concerned over the fact that the illicit transfer, destabilizing accumulation and misuse of small arms and light weapons continue to pose threats to international peace and security, causing significant loss oflife and contributing to instability and insecurity in many regions of the world.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“We welcome the initial steps taken by the Myanmar Government in that regard, including the establishment of the ministerial-level committee for the implementation of the recommendations on Rakhine state. Ukraine calls on the authorities to fulfil those recommendations to the maximum extent possible and within a reasonable time frame.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“Ukraine is seriously concerned by the continuously worsening humanitarian situation of refugees and internally displaced persons, and stresses the need for full and unhindered humanitarian access for the United Nations and for international and non-governmental aid agencies across Rakhine state. We recognize that the situation there is an extremely complicated, sensitive and challenging issue that cannot be solved in the short run, but we are confident that the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State will help to address complex challenges and achieve peace, stability and development in the region.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“Given the fact that over 626,000 refugees have fled to Bangladesh to escape violence, we welcome the signing of the 23 November agreement on the return of displaced persons from Rakhine state between the Governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh. That document should serve the aim of creating proper conditions for the voluntary, safe and dignified return of refugees to their places of origin and providing non-discriminatory access to basic services and justice in Rakhine state. We express once again our support for the Government of Bangladesh in its efforts to provide shelter and aid to all those in need. We also strongly encourage enhanced partnership and cooperation between the two countries in addressing common challenges.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“We are grateful to the briefers for their detailed and, indeed, very sobering insights. We remain deeply concerned about the violence in Rakhine state and reports of serious human rights violations and abuses, including those of a gender-based nature. It is known that the recent, highly disturbing developments were triggered by the deadly attacks of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army against the security forces committed in August, but Ukraine reiterates that the targeting of any civilian population is totally unacceptable. We urge the Myanmar military to show restraint and ensure the immediate protection of all civilians in Rakhine state. We also call on the Myanmar authorities to ensure the swift establishment ofthe rule oflaw and to bring tojustice those responsible for committing atrocities.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“Finally, I would like to reiterate Ukraine's strong readiness and commitment to contributing to peace and reconciliation in South Sudan, including through our participation in UNMISS.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“In this regard, we took note of the five-point approach proposed by the Chair of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, President Festus Mogae, aimed at ending the conflict in South Sudan, and Ukraine looks forward to the outcome of the meeting of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development currently under way in Abidjan. While Ukraine welcomes the recent tangible progress in the deployment of the Regional Protection Force, we are concerned by ongoing obstructions faced by UNMISS and humanitarian organizations. This situation requires redress as soon as possible, given that the Mission and humanitarian actors need to have unhindered access throughout the country, especially in the areas affected by renewed armed clashes.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“It is therefore vital that the unilateral ceasefire declared by President Kiir is upheld. For its part, the Sudan People's Liberation Army in Opposition must also cease all hostilities and engage in political dialogue. The recent armed clashes all but underline the urgency for parties to engage in the political process, which is the only way to achieve lasting peace in South Sudan. In this context, we welcome the approval by the South Sudanese cabinet of the constitutional amendment bill, which would pave the way to establishing institutions and mechanisms provided for in the 2015 agreement. Ukraine looks forward to swift certification of those amendments by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly. All efforts on the national level must go hand in hand with those of the region, which Ukraine fully supports.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Keita for her valuable briefing. Ukraine, like others, strongly condemns last week's armed clashes between Government and opposition forces in the south of South Sudan, resulting in many civilians and soldiers from both sides being killed. We are also outraged by the instance of shooting at personnel from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). We took note of President Kiir's order to South Sudan's security organs to tighten the current level of security in Juba and throughout the country. We hope that the order will help to ensure the safety of the South Sudanese citizens during the winter holidays. There is a risk that the onset of the dry season in South Sudan may lead to renewed fighting between the Government and rebels.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“In that context, achieving sustainable peace and stability in Libya and the region requires more investments in socioeconomic development. Without functioning Government structures, the provision of most essential social services, operational law enforcement and judicial organs, vulnerable communities in Libya and other conflict-affected countries will remain an easy target for criminals. Therefore, initiatives on fighting terrorism, fostering economic development, addressing migration flows and ensuring respect for human rights must go hand in hand and complement each other. Ukraine remains committed to contributing to that endeavour.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“We call on everyone involved to continue consultations until a compromise on amendments to the Libyan Political Agreement is reached. In our view, the Agreement remains the only viable framework to end the current crisis in Libya. Any attempts to undermine the process are unacceptable and should be rejected. The longer the limbo in Libya continues, the more the slave trade and other unlawful activities will become entrenched in the country. Ukraine believes that without economic opportunities, particularly for the youth in Africa, there is a risk that the North Africa and sub-Saharan regions will remain unstable zones, with terrorists and criminals exploiting the void left by the State for illegal trafficking in persons and arms.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“The lack of progress on the political track and the security vacuum have been exploited by criminal networks, which have flourished to an unprecedented degree. Arbitrary detentions, torture, kidnappings, unlawful killings, trafficking in persons and the smuggling of drugs and arms have all become a reality in the country. That is why only a comprehensive approach to the root causes of the current conflict may alleviate the suffering of the Libyan people. In that regard, we believe it is vital now to invest more efforts in the political process. My delegation reiterates its support to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salame' as he works with the parties to advance the implementation of the United Nations action plan for the resumption of an inclusive, Libyan-owned political process.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“As we stated in the Chamber just one week ago, Ukraine strongly condemns continuing violations of human rights in detention centres in Libya, where African migrants are being systematically abused and harassed (see S/PV.8104). Reports about slave auctions are shocking and horrifying. It is appalling that these heinous crimes are taking place in the twenty-first century. In that regard, my delegation joins other Council members in appealing to all the competent authorities in Libya to investigate this barbarism and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. We would also like to encourage the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to thoroughly look into those atrocities as well. The current situation of migrants constitutes just one of many elements of the ongoing instability in Libya.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“I want to thank the French delegation for initiating, and the Italian presidency for convening, today's briefing on the situation ofmigrants in Libya. We are equally grateful to the briefers. The international community, and the Security Council in particular, must respond to news reports about African migrants being sold as slaves. That is why we fully support the idea of a concrete outcome to today's meeting. The situation in Libya has already featured prominently on the Council's agenda during this month. It has a direct impact on the stability of neighbouring States, the Sahel and the Mediterranean. Largely owing to the current crisis in Libya, the latter is facing numerous challenges ranging from terrorist threats to irregular migration flows.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“In the light of some recent positive developments in the political dialogue, we would like to conclude by emphasizing the necessity of the international community further supporting the Libyan Government of National Accord in its efforts to restore law and order in the country, combat impunity and ensure the right to justice for all victims. The active role of the Office in further discharging its mandate independently and impartially will definitely accelerate that process.”
2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source
“Without going into details, all of these cases are being undermined by one similar and crucial problem. On the one hand, the Court continues to demonstrate its dedication to investigating crimes under the Rome Statute, but on the other hand, those in Libya with authority and control over the suspects did not provide assistance to transfer them to the Court. In that respect, we attach considerable importance to Libya's recent reaffirmation of its commitments to uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability, as well as to cooperate with the ICC. We look forward to concrete steps from Libya, in accordance to its legal obligations, to facilitate the surrender of suspects to the ICC.”
2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source
“We strongly believe that difficult security or political conditions cannot be permanently invoked by any State to justify its non-cooperation with the ICC, especially in situations referred to the Court by the Security Council. It is completely evident to Ukraine, as a country whose situation is under preliminary examination in the ICC, that full cooperation with the Court by all States parties and non-States parties, including members ofthe Council, as well as concerned regional and international organizations, is of the utmost importance for the successful fulfilment of the Court's mandate. We are also grateful to the Prosecutor for providing additional information about ongoing cases against Mr. Al-Werfalli Mr. Al-Tuhamy, Mr. Al-Qadhafi and Mr. A1-Senussi.”
2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source
“In this context, we echo the Prosecutor's call on all parties to the conflict to ensure respect for human rights and international humanitarian law in accordance with the provisions of the Rome Statute relating to the responsibility of commanders and superiors to prevent or repress the commission of crimes by their forces. The next issue I would like to focus on is abuses against migrants and refugees in official and unofficial detention centres in Libya. I am referring to arbitrary detention, torture and rape and other forms of mistreatment. In our view, the activities of the Office in the collection of information and evidence relating to alleged crimes against those vulnerable groups may help prevents such crimes and the illegal activities of human trafficking and smuggling networks in Libya.”
2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source
“In the past few months, Tripoli has seen fighting between rival militias, including shelling of the city's main airport and surrounding areas. The increasing use of heavy artillery and rockets has resulted in high numbers of casualties, including among civilians. We are especially concerned about the situation in Derna, where protracted fighting has reportedly gravely affected civilians. We also condemn in the strongest terms the killing of 36 people, whose bodies have been recently found in Al-Abyar, some 70 kilometres east of Benghazi. A full, proper and immediate investigation is needed to uncover the truth.”
2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source
“Let me also start by thanking International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Bensouda for her valuable update on her Office's work regarding the situation in Libya. At the outset, I want to express once again my country's full support of the activities of the International Criminal Court, which promotes the rule of law and fights against impunity for perpetrators of the most serious crimes. During the reporting period, the security and humanitarian situation in Libya continued to deteriorate. We all saw numerous reports from various sources on human rights abuses and violations, such as unlawful killings, kidnappings and forced disappearance, torture and others. Like in many other conflict situations, people in Libya have grown accustomed to constant clashes among armed groups and to the existence of parallel institutions.”
2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source
“In that light, we thank UNHCR and its international partners, including individual Member States, for the valuable assistance provided in response to the displacement crisis in Ukraine. For our part, we will continue to actively support the activities of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, including those in my country.”
2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source