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Wadid Benaabou

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2020-04-24
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2020-09-09
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  1. “France, which will organize the Generation Equality Forum in the first half of 2021, in partnership with Mexico and UN-Women, is more determined than ever. There is no time to lose. We must collectively intensify our efforts to enable the full implementation of resolution 2532 (2020). There is no alternative to effectively combating the pandemic. The Security Council can count on France’s continued and unwavering support.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

  2. “In this regard, we must support the efforts of the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO), which are coordinating the international response to the crisis. The WHO must be strengthened in its normative, warning and coordinating S/2020/897 role. This will not, of course, exclude the possibility of undertaking the necessary reforms and learning all the lessons from the management of the current crisis. Finally, resolution 2532 (2020) recognizes the essential role that women play in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the negative and disproportionate effects that the pandemic has on women, girls, refugees and displaced persons in particular. It is essential that we work together to minimize these effects and enable their full participation in the development and implementation of the response to the pandemic.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

  3. “Last June, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo to host one of the flights planned as part of this airlift, together with his Belgian counterpart and the European Commissioner for Crisis Management. Everything must also be done to ensure safe and unimpeded humanitarian access and to protect humanitarian workers and medical personnel, whose remarkable work I commend. The increase in attacks against humanitarian personnel is extremely worrisome. We will not compromise on this issue: the perpetrators of these crimes must be brought to justice. Respect for international humanitarian law is an obligation for all. Stability and peace also depend on the resilience of health systems.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

  4. “France is determined to do so. We are, in this regard, ready to welcome in our military hospitals foreign peacekeepers who are sick from COVID-19 and require urgent care. On the humanitarian front, we must collectively support the full and complete implementation of the Global Humanitarian Response Plan for COVID-19. France will continue to work to that end, through both its bilateral and multilateral support. President Emmanuel Macron was one of the first, last April, to call for massive support for the most fragile countries, particularly in Africa, to face COVID-19. Since the beginning of May, the European Union has coordinated more than 65 flights as part of a humanitarian airlift, transporting more than 1,700 humanitarian and medical personnel and more than 1,200 tons of aid.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

  5. “First of all, I would like to recall that the cessation of hostilities is an indispensable condition for an effective fight against the pandemic. While the Secretary-General’s appeal to that effect has been supported by more than 180 countries, more than 20 armed groups and numerous regional and civil society organizations, much remains to be done to achieve an effective cessation of hostilities. In Syria, Yemen, Libya, Afghanistan and the Sahel, the situation remains very unstable and civilian populations continue to pay the price. As Mr. Lacroix indicated, peacekeepers are relentlessly pursuing their efforts, often in very difficult conditions. I would like to pay tribute to them here. We must continue to support peacekeeping operations by enabling them to fully implement their mandates despite the pandemic.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

  6. “First of all, I would like to thank the Niger for organizing this meeting at the request of France and Tunisia. I also thank Rosemary DiCarlo, Mark Lowcock and Jean-Pierre Lacroix for their presentations. More than two months after the adoption of resolution 2532 (2020), the time has come to draw an initial assessment, but also, above all, to call for a collective awakening: as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread, the top priority must be the implementation of a cessation of hostilities and a humanitarian pause. The progress presented by our three briefers towards the implementation of the resolution is an important first step, and I would like to pay tribute to the work of all United Nations actors. But we are still a long way off, and it is time to put words into action.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

  7. “France regrets the closure of the Bab Al-Salam border crossing and the lack of consensus within the Council to reopen the Al-Yarubiyah border crossing, at a time when the spread of the pandemic and worsening food insecurity make the delivery of aid to the north-east and north-west even more essential. However, we cannot ignore the consequences of the adoption of resolution 2533 (2020): humanitarian operations in the north-west are now more costly, higher risk and less timely. In conclusion, only a political solution in line with resolution 2254 (2015) will put an end to the humanitarian tragedy and bring lasting stability to the country. As long as a credible political process is not firmly under way, France and the European Union will not finance reconstruction.”

    2020-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/866 (2020) · source

  8. “I am thinking in particular of the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, as well as civilian infrastructure. France will continue to strongly support all efforts to prevent and punish violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. Our collective priority today is to respond to the emergency and meet the ever- growing humanitarian needs not only in Syria, but also in Lebanon, where the needs of Syrian refugees and host communities are exacerbated by recent developments. The instrumentalization of humanitarian assistance must stop. All parties, in particular the Syrian regime, must ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all those in need of assistance.”

    2020-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/866 (2020) · source

  9. “I thank Mr. Rajasingham for his briefing. As he pointed out, the coronavirus disease pandemic continues to spread, including in the north-west and north-east. We know that the reality of the pandemic is probably even more alarming than the figures he quoted, as the testing capacity is very low. In that context, an immediate cessation of hostilities and a humanitarian pause, in accordance with the terms of resolution 2532 (2020) and the appeals of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy, are more essential than ever. They are all the more necessary as the truce in the north-west remains fragile. We cannot say it often enough: respect for international humanitarian law is an obligation incumbent on all parties.”

    2020-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/866 (2020) · source

  10. “Finally, I would like to conclude with a mention of the victims of Da’esh and their families. I am thinking in particular of the Yazidis in the Sinjar district of Iraq, who, exactly six years ago, were victims of war crimes and abuses committed by Da’esh. Friday’s tribute to the victims of terrorism recalled the importance of placing victims at the heart of our collective action against terrorism. They have a right to justice. In that regard, France supports the activities carried out in Iraq by the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, as it supports initiatives aimed at combating impunity by prosecuting the alleged perpetrators of crimes as close as possible to where the crimes were committed.”

    2020-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/836 (2020) · source

  11. “Because the coronavirus disease pandemic has led, during periods of containment, to increased exposure to online terrorist propaganda, it is essential to regulate the use of the Internet, which cannot be a lawless zone, while imperatively respecting freedom of expression.This brings me to my fourth point. I would like to stress that the fight against terrorism, radicalization and violent extremism must be conducted in accordance with international humanitarian, refugee and human rights law. Similarly, that fight cannot justify attacks against civilians or the targeting of humanitarian actors and infrastructure. Respect for human rights and the rule of law, as well as education, inclusion and social cohesion, are in the long term key factors in any strategy to prevent and combat terrorism.”

    2020-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/836 (2020) · source

  12. “This is a priority for France, which drafted resolution 2462 (2019), adopted in March 2019. We call for its full implementation, including with regard to States’ compliance with their obligations under international humanitarian law. Thirdly, I would like to stress the importance of combating the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes. The Christchurch Call that we launched together with New Zealand in May 2019 now brings together some 50 States and partners, including major Internet companies. The participation of the latter is an essential condition for ensuring the effectiveness of the fight against online terrorist content.”

    2020-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/836 (2020) · source

  13. “It is also necessary to continue our efforts to effectively protect children from recruitment and indoctrination, including by terrorist groups. As the Council recognized five years ago in its resolution 2242 (2015), girls are particularly vulnerable to such recruitment strategies. In the same vein, we must continue our efforts in the area of humanitarian assistance to ensure dignified living conditions for the thousands of refugees and vulnerable persons in regions affected by terrorism and thus prevent them to the extent possible from joining the ranks of terrorist groups. Secondly, I wish to recall the need to effectively combat the financing of terrorism. Daesh’s financial capabilities remain at a high level. Those resources, which are diversifying, must be dried up.”

    2020-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/836 (2020) · source

  14. “In that regard, I would like to reiterate our conviction that there will be no complete and lasting victory against Daesh without a political solution to the Syrian crisis in accordance with the terms of resolution 2254 (2015). France is continuing to work to that end in support of the work of the United Nations Special Envoy. It is also contributing to the recovery of the Syrian territories and populations that were liberated from Da’esh thanks to the action of the international coalition and that are now facing a difficult humanitarian situation. In Iraq, it is essential for the international community to stand resolutely by the authorities to help the country strengthen its sovereignty and enable the economic development of its entire territory.”

    2020-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/836 (2020) · source

  15. “I would like at the outset to thank the briefers for their statements. I wish to highlight four points. First, I would like to reiterate France’s determination to pursue, along with its international partners, the fight against Da’esh within the framework of the international coalition. Da’esh lost its territorial foothold with the fall of Baghouz in March 2019, but the group still has many supporters in the Levant and beyond. It has shown its determination to exploit the opportunities created by the current health context to step up its violent actions not only in Syria and Iraq but also, through its affiliated groups, in Afghanistan, South-East Asia and Africa. The threat is far from having disappeared. We will continue our efforts, both militarily and politically, to address the root causes of Da’esh’s emergence.”

    2020-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/836 (2020) · source

  16. “Finally, France continues to strongly condemn the glorification of war crimes and criminals, whatever their community of origin. National and international justice has done a remarkable job in prosecuting and convicting those responsible for atrocities committed during the conflict. It is unacceptable to challenge judicial decisions. I am thinking in particular of the genocide in Srebrenica as we commemorate its twenty-fifth anniversary this summer. Transitional justice and reconciliation processes remain the only solid foundation for the future of the country. In that regard, I fully concur with what the German Ambassador said about the French-German reconciliation, which can be a source of inspiration.”

    2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source

  17. “We welcome the agreement reached last week among the three members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the implementation of the European Commission’s recommendations regarding the rule of law and democratic functioning in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We hope that that agreement will pave the way for the resumption of the normal functioning of State-level institutions. Reforms in the economic and social fields, the rule of law, democratic functioning and human rights are more necessary than ever for the development of Bosnia and Herzegovina and for European rapprochement. I also recall the important contribution to the stability of the country by the European Union-led military Operation Althea, mandated by the Security Council.”

    2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source

  18. “We call on all stakeholders to respect the rulings of the Constitutional Court and to enable the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina to function normally as soon as possible. The 2020 budget must also be adopted in order to enable the State to function. In addition, we call for the formation of the Federation entity Government and the holding of local elections in Mostar. Thirdly, I wish to reaffirm France’s conviction regarding the European perspective of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans. The European Union remains fully committed to this issue, as demonstrated by the organization today of a leaders’ video-teleconference of the EU and the six Western Balkan countries.”

    2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source

  19. “The swift reaction of the authorities at all levels and the good coordination among all actors made it possible to keep the spread under control despite the political crisis. The European Union has also demonstrated its solidarity by delivering assistance in order to respond to the most urgent medical needs and to ensure economic recovery, supplemented by bilateral aid from its member States. Secondly, the formation of the Council of Ministers at the level of the central State last December was a positive development that had long been awaited since the general elections of 2018. However, we regret the decision to block the normal functioning of the State-level institutions that was taken in mid-February following a decision of the Constitutional Court.”

    2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source

  20. “I would like to thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ms. Irena Hasić, the representative of the non-governmental organization Youth Initiative for Human Rights, for their presentations. I also welcome the presence at this meeting of the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and the European Union. France fully aligns with the statement that the representative of the European Union (EU) delegation will deliver. The challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina remain significant, as the High Representative has explained. However, I note several positive developments that show that cooperation and unity can prevail. First of all, I would like to welcome the response of the leaders and citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the challenge of the coronavirus disease pandemic.”

    2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source

  21. “Those efforts must continue, in conjunction with the initiatives of other regional and international actors, in particular the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo. France is convinced that Serbia and Kosovo have a shared European future. In order to build that future, we will continue to support the reforms needed to consolidate the rule of law and socioeconomic development. In support of the EU-led mediation, we will ramp up our efforts to facilitate the conclusion of a comprehensive, final and legally binding agreement between the two parties, which will contribute to the lasting stabilization of the Western Balkans.”

    2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source

  22. “The COVID-19 crisis nevertheless shows that cooperation is the best way to fight against common challenges and, in that respect, I welcome the cooperation on the ground between Belgrade and Pristina to fight the pandemic and hope that it will help rebuild trust between the parties. In addition, bearing in mind the political situation in Kosovo, we call on all stakeholders to set aside their political differences and prioritize the fight against COVID-19. In addition, I reiterate France’s support for the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, which works tirelessly to promote security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo and the region. Its work in bringing communities closer together and promoting the women, peace and security agenda is essential and must be commended.”

    2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source

  23. “We fully support mediation by the European Union, given that the dispute is a European security issue. We call on the leaders of Kosovo and Serbia to engage with Mr. Lajčák. Secondly, we welcome the announcement on 1 April by the caretaker Government of Kosovo of the full suspension of the 100 per cent tariffs on goods from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is an important step in the right direction. The flow of goods between Serbia and Kosovo has restarted, which is an important development. We encourage both sides to take further steps to enable the resumption of the EU-led dialogue. We are aware that the pursuit of that objective is taking place in a difficult context owing to the mobilization of all resources for the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”

    2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source

  24. “I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Zahir Tanin, for his briefing. I also welcome the participation in this video- teleconference of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia and of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo. Concerning Kosovo, one of France’s utmost priorities is the normalization of relations between Pristina and Belgrade, within the framework of the dialogue conducted under the leadership of the European Union (EU). That objective is our compass, and I would like to make two remarks in that respect. First, France welcomes the appointment on 3 April of Miroslav Lajčák as the European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue.”

    2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source