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Voronkov

lines on the record: 208
first: 2017-09-28
most recent: 2023-08-25
sittings or episodes: 17
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“Along the Syrian-Iraqi border, the crossing of fighters in both directions presents a challenge. The most pressing challenge, however, is the untenable situation of the more than 100,000 people who remain stranded in detention and displacement facilities in the north-east of Syria, of whom more than 70,000 are women and children in the Al-Hol camp. Their situation has short-to-long-term implications that require the urgent attention and action of all Member States concerned. The humanitarian crisis on the ground, together with issues related to physical security, the risk of escapees and the potential radicalization to violent extremism in the facilities, must be addressed. Reports of children deprived of their liberty and interned in pre- and post-trial detention camps for their actual or alleged association with ISIL remain of concern.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“Their fate remains a major challenge to the international community. ISIL has become increasingly focused on freeing them. Meanwhile, most Member States have not yet assumed responsibility for the repatriation of their nationals. The report of the Secretary-General also highlights relevant activities of United Nations entities in support of Member States over the past six months, especially in the light of the requirements under resolutions 2396 (2017), 2462 (2019), 2467 (2019), and 2482 (2019). In the Middle East, ISIL’s reconstitution as a covert network in Syria follows a similar pattern to that followed in Iraq since 2017. The north-east of Syria has seen a spike in attacks targeting the international coalition against Da’esh and local non-State armed groups.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“ISIL has continued to seek resurgence and global relevance online and offline, aspiring to re-establish its capacity for complex international operations. ISIL’s regional affiliates continue to pursue a strategy of entrenchment in conflict zones by exploiting local grievances. Due to their high number, foreign terrorist fighters who travelled to Iraq and Syria are expected to continue to pose an acute short-, medium- and long- term threat, with estimates of those alive ranging from 20,000 to almost 27,000. The situation of ISIL fighters and associated family members in detention and displacement facilities in Iraq and Syria has worsened since I presented to the Council the ninth report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/612) on the threat posed by the group (see S/PV.8605).”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“Coninsx, and the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1526 (2004) and 2253 (2015), concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, led by Mr. Edmund Fitton-Brown, in close collaboration with my Office, with contributions from other United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities. ISIL lost its last stronghold in the Syrian Arab Republic in March last year and saw a change in leadership after the death of Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi in October; but this report shows that the group remains at the centre of the transnational terrorism threat. We must stay vigilant and united in confronting this scourge.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“Mr. Voronkov: Let me begin by expressing my sincere condolences to Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Nigeria, Somalia and all other Member States that recently suffered terrorist attacks. My heartfelt thoughts and sympathy go to the survivors and the families of the victims. I thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on the tenth report (S/2020/95) of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering the threat, as mandated by resolution 2368 (2017). As members of the Security Council are aware, the report was prepared by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), led by Ms.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to call upon all Member States, and especially those actively engaged in today's discussions, to make available national experts to United Nations programmes on countering the financing of terrorism so that beneficiary countries have an opportunity to learn good practices in this area. Significant financial support for more comprehensive packages of assistance is also necessary to increase Member States' capacity to prevent and detect terrorism financing. Only through strong collaboration and targeted efforts can we achieve concrete results in our fight against terrorism and terrorist financing. My Office is ready to play its policy development and capacity- building roles in the broader international efforts to counter the financing of terrorism.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, we must work more closely with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and FATF-style regional bodies on capacity-building assistance. I welcome the participation of the FATF in this forum. My Office remains committed to working with all our partners, particularly the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, to coordinate capacity-building support to interested Member States, which is in line with the Security Council's guidance under resolution 2395 (2017). We will use our inter-agency coordination platforms to extend such alignment of assistance and needs with other key bodies, such as the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and INTERPOL.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“First, we must expand our focus to include intelligence sharing, sectoral risk assessments and public-private partnerships to ensure that financial regulation is responsive, targeted, proportional and effective. Secondly, taking a cue from the resolution, we must look at countering the financing of terrorism as a comprehensive package comprising a variety of related topics. System-Wide awareness-raising, inter-agency coordination, judicial reviews and the continuous commitment of human and technological resources are equally important. Human rights and humanitarian law should be upheld and protected. It is only through a comprehensive and multidimensional approach that national and international financial systems and institutions can be properly safeguarded from terrorist abuse.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“We offer a coordination platform for inter-agency dialogue through our United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Coordination Compact Working Group on Countering the Financing of Terrorism. We have also provided practical support to Member States on understanding and implementing effective measures to suppress terrorist financing. I thank the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United States of America, Japan, Switzerland and, most recently, India and the State of Qatar for making contributions to the counter-terrorism financing projects implemented by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. I would like to make three points on UNOCT's priorities in the field of countering the financing of terrorism.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“But the resolution the Counciljust adopted helps consolidate the various requirements into a single document and expands the focus to key emerging issues, including innovative terrorist financing typologies. I would like to particularly welcome the role that the resolution assigns to the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism in identifying ways to suppress terrorist financing and helping countries develop the capacities to implement key priorities. We at UNOCT are ready and willing to play an enhanced role in supporting Member States in implementing the resolution. The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and its Centre for Counter-Terrorism have focused an important of their policy, coordination and capacity- building work on countering the financing of terrorism.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Emmanuel Macron, President of France, where I represented the Secretary- General. As follow-up to the Paris Conference, this year Australia is leading the convening of the next international conference on countering the financing of terrorism. The adoption of resolution 2462 (2019) comes at a critical time. Recent terrorist attacks around the world demonstrate that financial flows continue to reach terrorist groups from both illegal and legal means. A concerted effort to redouble the world's attention on stopping the financing of terrorism is therefore a vital topic. Several Security Council resolutions have focused on countering the financing of terrorism.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Mr. Voronkov: I am joining the members of the Security Council today from Rome, where I have just a signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy's Guardia di Finanza, a major expert agency and capacity-building provider in the field of countering terrorist financing, to work together with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) on relevant activities around the world. Today's resolution 2462 (2019) is further evidence of France's leading role on strengthening international cooperation to counter the financing of terrorism. In that regard, I would like to recall the high-level International Conference on Combating the Financing of Da'esh and Al-Qaida, held in Paris last year on the theme "No money for terror" under the personal leadership of His Excellency Mr.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“The Secretary-General has stressed that despite recent successes against ISIL/Da'esh and its affiliates, the threat posed by returning and relocating fighters, as well as from individuals inspired by them, remains high and has a global reach. I would therefore emphasize that the recent ISIL losses should not lead to complacency at any level. The threat of terrorism is a global challenge. It has grown in magnitude and impact over the past several decades. It does not recognize any geographical or perceived borders. Given that complexity, it is only through a well-coordinated, multilateral response that we can address this challenge. I therefore, through the Council, request the continued support of Member States for the United Nations counter-terrorism work.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“These efforts will be strengthened by a clearer and more logical United Nations counter-terrorism architecture, put in place through the launch of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact by the Secretary-General in December last year. That is a major step forward in enhancing overall coordination and coherence across the United Nations system. My office is also working, jointly with Member States, to implement the outcomes of the United Nations High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies, held in June last year, and organizing thematic regional events on countering and preventing terrorism. One such event, being planned with the Government of Switzerland, will focus on the foreign terrorist fighters phenomenon.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Assistant Secretary-General Coninsx, in her intervention, will highlight some of these activities in a more detailed manner. I would also like to take this opportunity to highlight the fact that the Secretary-General, in this report, has encouraged my Office - the Office of Counter-Terrorism - to provide a forum in which relevant expertise and good practices can be shared in order to strengthen coordinated action to meet the ongoing needs of Member States. This is especially important in the area of addressing the flow of foreign terrorist fighters, including relocators and returnees.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General outlines work done by the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities - including CTED, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the United Nations Development Programme, UNESCO, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the International Civil Aviation Organization, INTERPOL and others - in the fields of prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration; international judicial cooperation; countering the financing of terrorism; border management and law enforcement; countering terrorist narratives and engaging communities in preventing and countering violent extremism when conducive to terrorism.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Against this background of continuously evolving challenges and the importance of the prevention of radicalization in light of an upcoming wave of released foreign terrorist fighters, the United Nations system has received a framework from the Council and the General Assembly for how to support Member States in their efforts to effectively counter the rapidly evolving and transnational threat from ISIL.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Approximately 1,000 foreign terrorist fighters are reported to have travelled from the Western Balkans to the conflict zone in Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic; of those, 100 have been reported killed and 300 returned, with the remainder unaccounted for. In Afghanistan, ISIL is reported to control some training camps and to have created a network of cells in various Afghan cities, including Kabul. Furthermore, a close link between the local ISIL leadership and its core in the Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq is reported. ISIL also carried out several high-profile attacks throughout last year against a wide range of targets. ISIL has continued its attempts to expand its area of activity in Central Asia. For South-East Asia, the report observes an increasing role being played by young people and women in terrorist operations in the region.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“In the Middle East, the residual threat in Iraq is reported to emanate both from local ISIL remnants and from fighters crossing the border from the Syrian Arab Republic. Equipment has been retained from the time when its regime was intact. The report also highlights a threat posed by unarmed aircraft systems within the conflict zone. For Africa, the report highlights the threat posed by ISIL in Libya, where police stations in various locations and oil facilities have been targeted. In Europe, the number of returnees reaching the region in the period under review is reported to be relatively low.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Likewise, the handling of dependents, radicalized women and traumatized minors is pointed out as a challenge and potential serious threat. In terms of ISIL's financial strength, the report notes that despite some loss of revenue due to territorial setbacks, ISIL could sustain its operations through accessible reserves, in cash or investment in businesses, ranging between $50 and $300 million. ISIL cells are also reported to generate revenue through criminal activities. The report accounts for the evolving threat and ISIL's activities in different regions of the world, from the Middle East and Africa - particularly North, West and East Africa - to Europe, Central and South Asia, and South-East Asia.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Despite the more concealed or locally embedded activities of ISIL cells, its central leadership retains an influence and continues to seek to generate internationally directed attacks, thereby still playing an important role in advancing the group's objectives. That is exacerbated by the challenge of foreign terrorist fighters who are leaving conflict zones, returning or about to be released from prison. In this context, radicalization in prison settings is seen as a particular challenge in Europe and Iraq. The report also notes that so-called frustrated travellers - namely, those who have failed to reach the core conflict zone or have been redirected elsewhere either by ISIL or at their own initiative - may contribute to increasing the threat, which has already been observed in Europe and South-East Asia.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“The report illustrates how the United Nations has continued to support Member States in their efforts to address the threat since the Secretary-General's most recent report (S/2018/770), which was published on 16 August 2018. Let me illustrate some key aspects of the new report. With its centre of gravity in Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic, where it is reported to control between 14,000 and 18,000 militants, including up to 3,000 foreign terrorist fighters, ISIL has continued to evolve into a covert network that operates at the local level and organizes itself at the provincial level, with the stated intent of undermining any form of stabilization on the ground.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“The report was prepared by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) and the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, and in close collaboration with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and other United Nations entities and international organizations. The report highlights that ISIL remains a threat as a global organization with a centralized leadership despite the decrease in the number international attacks and plots in 2018. The threat is increased by returning, relocating or released foreign terrorist fighters.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Mr. Voronkov: On behalf of the Secretary General, I would like to start by expressing my sincere condolences to and solidarity with Member States where terrorist attacks have recently taken place, namely, the Philippines, Mali, Colombia, Kenya, Afghanistan and Pakistan, to name but a few. I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on the eighth report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/103) on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering the threat, as requested by resolutions 2253 (2015) and 2368 (2017).”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism looks forward to continuing to work closely with the Security Council, the Government of Afghanistan and other key regional and international partners to ensure a safe and secure future for the people of Afghanistan.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“Of course, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and Special Representative of the Secretary- General Yamamoto are involved in those discussions. They all expressed initial interest with regard to the idea of a conference. The Government of Afghanistan also discussed its counter-terrorism priorities, including addressing the evolving threat from foreign terrorist fighters, border management and aviation security, the prevention of violent extremism and the links between terrorism and organized crime. I will consult further with UNAMA, the Department of Political Affairs, CTED and other United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities to discuss how best to support Afghan counter-terrorism efforts.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“They told me that counter-terrorism efforts should be considered in the context of Afghanistan's peace and reconciliation process, while taking a long-term and regional perspective. They also indicated that they are strongly in favour of the peace process. To that end, they all proposed organizing a high-level conference in Kabul next year, with the support of the United Nations and regional and international partners, to develop a regional counter-terrorism strategy with a focus on Afghanistan. I shared that idea with the Ambassadors of the permanent members of the Security Council and Central Asian Ambassadors, as well as with the Deputy Commander of NATO's Resolute Support Mission during my meetings with them in Kabul.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“I am grateful that many Council members were able to join the Secretary-General and me last Friday at the launch of an exhibition to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. We must never forget the tens of thousands of people who have been injured, traumatized or lost their lives during terrorist attacks. Sixty-four thousand people were killed or injured in Afghanistant over the past nine years. During my mission to Kabul, I also had an opportunity to hold high-level consultations with President Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah, Foreign Minister Rabbani and other Cabinet members and senior officials of the Government of Afghanistan responsible for countering terrorism.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“In my keynote speech at the conference, I emphasized the need for solidarity with victims of terrorism in Afghanistan and around the world. I reiterated the commitment of the United Nations to listen to the victims of terrorism, respect their rights and provide them with support and justice. I also met with a large group of victims from across Afghanistan, who told me about the devastating impact of terrorism on their lives. They asked simple questions, which, however, were difficult to answer. For example: despite the preventive measures taken by the international community, why are terrorists still able to collect money, arms and ammunition and find new support that enables them to continue their horrible acts? We must look into that and other critical questions and meet the expectations of victims.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“In particular, he welcomes the Security Council's continued attention to the matter, as it is only through a sustained and concerted multilateral response that we can address the scourge of terrorism. As discussed with the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom in its capacity as President of the Security Council, I also avail myself ofthis opportunity to briefthe Council on my visit to Afghanistan last week. I travelled to Kabul from 14 to 15 August to participate in a conference organized by the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The Government of Afghanistan played a leading role in establishing the annual International Day of Remembrance on 21 August, through General Assembly resolution 72/165.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“More than 20 of the 40 projects focus specifically on returning and relocating foreign terrorist fighters. To counter the threat posed by ISIL and terrorism more broadly, international cooperation, information-sharing and capacity-building are critical. Moreover, the increasing sophistication of methods used by terrorists requires counter-measures, particularly technological ones that are commensurately complex and advanced. All those topics were discussed by Member States at the United Nations High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States, held this past June at the initiative of Secretary-General Guterres. The Secretary-General remains firmly committed to supporting Member States in the fight against terrorism, including ISIL and its affiliates.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“Together, the United Nations system is striving to address critical aspects, such as countering the financing of terrorism; organized crime; border management and law enforcement; international judicial cooperation; prosecution; rehabilitation and reintegration; and countering terrorist narratives and engaging communities. In particular, United Nations counter-terrorism bodies have continued to focus on the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters. The United Nations capacity-building implementation plan for countering the flow of foreign terrorist fighters, steered by the Office of Counter-Terrorism and CTED, has been updated and streamlined to reflect the priorities identified in resolution 2396 (2017). It now consists of 40 projects to be implemented by 12 United Nations entities.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“The ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions list also remains one of the key global instruments in that effort. The Secretary-General's seventh report also provides updates on how the United Nations system is strengthening the coordination, coherence and effectiveness of its counter-terrorism efforts in support of Member States. It highlights the work being done by various United Nations entities, in particular the close partnership between my Office - the Office of Counter-Terrorism - and CTED, in cooperation with other entities such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNESCO, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and UN-Women.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“In Indonesia, Jamaah Ansharut Daulah - an ISIL-linked local network of cells - launched a series of deadly suicide bombings in May, while setting the disturbing precedent of using families to launch attacks. In Europe, there are concerns about the high volume of commercially encrypted messages, as well as radicalization in prisons. The report highlights that Member States and the international community must renew their efforts to effectively counter the rapidly evolving and transnational threat posed by ISIL. It also notes that the role of the Security Council has been instrumental in that regard, especially through the various resolutions it has adopted over the past few years on the various aspects of countering terrorism, as well as on the threat posed by ISIL.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“For instance, ISIL's finances in the Middle East are harder to detect and analyse now that administrative functions to manage finances have gone underground. In the wake of its structural changes, ISIL remains able to channel funds across borders, often via intermediate countries, to their final destinations. Moreover, in considering ISIL's activities in various parts of the world from the Middle East, Africa - particularly North, West and East Africa - to Europe and Central, South and South- East Asia, the report notes ISIL's continuing presence and influence, particularly through its affiliates. ISIL has also continued attempts to expand its presence in Afghanistan, and the terrorist threat extending from Afghanistan into Central Asia is perceived to be increasing.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“The flow of foreign terrorist fighters towards ISIL in Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic has essentially ended. However, the reverse flow - although slower than anticipated - remains a serious challenge. Moreover, the rising threat from ISIL's global network, particularly from foreign terrorist fighters, will be multidimensional and difficult to predict. For example, the report notes that expertise garnered in conflict areas is one of the dangers posed by returning foreign terrorist fighters -such as with regard to the skills required to prepare improvised explosive devices and weaponize drones. Thirdly, ISIL's evolution from a proto-State structure into a covert network brings with it new challenges.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“Overall, current ISIL membership in Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic is estimated at more than 20,000, divided fairly evenly between the two countries. Some ISIL fighters are fully engaged militarily, and others are concealed in sympathetic communities and urban areas. ISIL has also decentralized its leadership structure to mitigate further losses. Therefore, an ISIL core is likely to survive in Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic in the medium term owing to the ongoing conflict and complex stabilization challenges. In addition, significant ISIL- affiliated members also exist in Afghanistan, South- East Asia, West Africa and Libya, and to a lesser extent in Sinai, Yemen, Somalia and the Sahel. Secondly, the challenge posed by returning and relocating foreign terrorist fighters remains complex.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“The report explains how ISIL continues to present a serious challenge, especially with regard to its transformation into a covert network, the activities of its regional affiliates and the complex threat posed by returning and relocating foreign terrorist fighters foreign terrorist fighters and their families. It also elaborates on how Member States and the United Nations continue to strengthen, refine and promote the effective use of tools and measures to address the evolving transnational threat posed by ISIL. Allow me to briefly touch on several key highlights of the report. First, the report notes that, although the so-called ISIL caliphate has suffered significant losses, it remains a serious and significant concern. Since the end of 2017, ISIL has been defeated in Iraq and is in headlong retreat in the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“The report was prepared with the input of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) and the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, and in close collaboration with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and other United Nations entities and international organizations. As requested by resolutions 2253 (2015) and 2368 (2017), the report contains a strategic-level threat assessment, as well as an update on the United Nations contributions in support of Member States' efforts to counter the threat.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“Mr. Voronkov: On behalf ofthe Secretary-General, I would like to start by expressing my condolences and solidarity with countries where terror attacks have recently taken place. I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on the seventh report (S/2018/770) of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering the threat.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“The Office of Counter-Terrorism will continue working closely with Afghanistan and other Member States to support the victims of terrorism, including by producing a documentary on Afghanistan in our Victims of Terrorism documentary series project, implemented by the Office, in collaboration with the Department of Public Information. To further raise awareness on the issue of victims of terrorism, I would like to invite representatives to an event on the sidelines of the High- Level Conference, entitled "Standing in Solidarity for the Rights of Victims of Terrorism", and organized by the Office of Counter-Terrorism, which will be held today in conference room 1 at 6:15 pm.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“The Office of Counter-Terrorism has recently launched a Victims of Terrorism programme that will demonstrate solidarity with victims, raise awareness on their needs and work towards the fulfilment of their rights through practical activities, such as building the capacity of victims to put forward counter-narratives to those of violent extremists; strengthening mechanisms to provide practical resources to victims, through the United Nations Victims of Terrorism Support Portal; and building the capacity of victims associations and Member States to better support and assist the victims of terrorism.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“Allow me to express my strong support for all Afghan victims and survivors of terrorism and praise the resilience of the Afghan people. The leadership of Afghanistan helped to establish the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism on 21 August through General Assembly resolution 72/165.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“I am delighted that Afghanistan has actively collaborated with the United Nations both on the development and the implementation of the Plan. I hope that Afghan counterparts will participate in the upcoming United Nations training sessions on border security, countering the use of the Internet for propaganda and recruitment purposes by terrorists and tackling drug trafficking as a means to finance terrorism, organized under the umbrella of the Joint Plan of Action. It is clear that terrorism has a very real and direct impact on the enjoyment of human rights. Counter-terrorism efforts should be based on respect for human rights and the rule of law. The Office of Counter-Terrorism stands ready to provide capacity- building in that regard.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“The Office of Counter-Terrorism has been working in collaboration with the Government of Afghanistan on how it can best support Afghanistan's needs in the areas of countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism, both at national and regional levels, based on the CTED's priority recommendations. In May, the Office of Counter-Terrorism and the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, located in Ashgabat, launched the third phase of the Joint Plan of Action for the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, entitled "Towards a Comprehensive Implementation of United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia". The new initiative sheds light on the emerging challenges faced by the region, including the spillover of the conflict from Afghanistan.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“In October 2017, the Counter-Terrorism Committee approved the mission report, which identifies 24 priority areas where Afghanistan would benefit from receiving technical assistance, including with regard to legal matters, international cooperation, countering the financing of terrorism, law enforcement and border security and countering radicalization and incitement to commit terrorist acts. To support Afghanistan's implementation efforts, the Counter-Terrorism Committee held an informal meeting on 28 November 2017 to discuss the challenges, focusing in particular on the 24 priority needs. On behalfofthe Office of Counter- Terrorism, I participated in the meeting, together with the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan, a representative of Afghanistan's National Security Council, UNAMA, other relevant entities and INTERPOL.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“Nonetheless, having the framework is not enough. A stronger focus on implementation is needed. Afghanistan genuinely needs and continues to request legal technical assistance and capacity-building projects to strengthen its national criminal justice framework to combat terrorism. I am grateful for the information provided in that regard by the Counter- Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED). Acting on behalf of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the Executive Directorate visited Afghanistan in early 2017 to monitor its implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001), 1624 (2005) and 2178 (2014) and identify its related technical assistance needs.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“In just two days, we will host in New York the first ever High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States. We hope the Conference will provide an opportunity for frank and candid discussions among counter-terrorism practitioners and boost international counter-terrorism cooperation. It is very important that civil society take part in the meeting. The international community has a solid foundation on which to build. The international legal framework, including counter- terrorism conventions and protocols, relevant Security Council resolutions and the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism strategy, which Member States are currently reviewing for the sixth time, all provide that foundation. I hope that final discussions on the review process will be successful and that we can approve the outcome document.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“The use ofimprovised explosive devices caused 1,018 civilian casualties - 311 people were killed and 707 injured. Two heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks took place in Nangarhar on 16 and 17 June, which left at least 43 people dead and 45 injured, and there was a suicide bombing in Kabul on 11 June, which claimed lives of 17 people and injured at least 40. I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Government of Afghanistan. Such attacks target not only Government officials, Afghan police and security forces, but also civilians, causing the deaths of innocent people and instilling fear throughout the country. Secretary-General Antenio Guterres has made countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism the highest priorities on his agenda.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“Mr. Voronkov: I would like to begin by thanking the Russian presidency of the Security Council and the members of the Council for this opportunity to speak about the challenges facing Afghanistan when it comes to preventing and countering terrorism. Last month, when I briefed the Security Council on the outcomes of my mission to Iraq, together with Assistant Secretary-General Ms. Michele Coninsx (see S/PV.8271), I started by expressing our solidarity with the victims of multiple terrorist attacks in many regions of the world, including in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, the deadly violence continues across Afghanistan. According to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), there were 5,675 security incidents between 15 February and 15 May.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source