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first: 2013-09-05
most recent: 2017-10-27
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“Later that year, we came together as Governments, civil society and survivors from around the world to channel momentum and agree to a treaty banning antipersonnel mines. Twenty years later, we have undoubtedly come a long way, but 2015 showed what is at stake if we take our foot off the accelerator. That year saw a 75 per cent increase in casualties compared to 2014, and it was the most deadly year on record since 2006. That marked increased was largely due to the increase in the use of improvised anti-personnel mines by non-State armed groups in the Middle East. What is worse is that of the 6,461 people killed or injured that year, more than one in three was a child. The thousands who lost life and limb do not tell the full story.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“In 1995 our predecessors sat around this table and unanimously adopted resolution 1005 (1995), which recognized the global threat posed by those devices. At the time we focused on Rwanda and a select group of countries. Two years later, Princess Diana walked the streets of Cuito, Angola, greeting children affected by the scourge of landmines. She spoke with the survivors and saw the human face of an epidemic, a man-made epidemic, that took the form of a 100 million mines scattered throughout more than 70 countries. Twenty years ago, landmines claimed a new victim every 20 minutes. That was the state to play two decades ago. In the face of what seemed to be insurmountable odds, we collectively said then that this must end.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“Iwould like to thank Mr. Zuev and Ms. Ochoa Nifio for their vivid briefings. I want to thank you in particular, Mr. President, for bringing this issue before the whole of the Security Council. It is an issue that we seldom discuss, but one that has an impact on conflict after conflict ever since the United Nations came into existence. Sadly, that impact is still being felt in too many places today. To simply treat this issue as any other on our agenda would be a mistake. Anti-personnel landmines are nothing short of indiscriminate killers. They do not recognize sides in conflict; they recognize no age or affiliation. I am proud to represent a country that wants to see an anti-personnel-mine-free world.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“Over the past year, assets and personnel from EU member States have worked to deter those who wish to smuggle illegal arms into Libya, and Sophia is so far the only operation that has implemented such measures. Operation Sophia's efforts to deter and reduce the flow of arms into Libya have provided an important space for dialogue between the Government of National Accord and other Libyan actors. The recent clashes in Libya have only emphasized the importance of the international community's support for dialogue between Libyan stakeholders towards the political solution that is essential to achieving a more stable Libya. Today's resolution is an important part of that support.”
2017-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7964 (2017) · source
“As we all know, Libya continues to suffer from political instability. A comprehensive political solution, along with development and capacity-building, is urgently needed to improve its stability. But in the meantime, illegal arms smuggling into Libya is fuelling and prolonging its internal conflict, and that instability affects both the region and others farther afield. As the author of resolution 2357 (2017), we are therefore pleased that the Council has remained united on the issue of renewing the measures we put in place last year for a further 12 months, in order to help stop illegal arms entering Libya by sea. It demonstrates that the international community is serious about improving Libya's security. I also want to pay tribute to Operation Sophia ofthe European Union (EU).”
2017-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7964 (2017) · source
“All Member States must do their part to fully implement the sanctions. We have a collective commitment to address the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's behaviour. We must show our collective resolve to bring an end to those destabilizing, illegal actions.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“Our signal is clear: we will not tolerate nor be distracted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's wide range of cover activities that prop up their illegal programmes. The resolutions adopted by the Council impose wide-ranging sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and they have bite. Through them, tangible pressure is being brought to bear on a regime that has acted with impunity for far too long. Let me be clear, it is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea that has a clear choice to make on the way forward: either continue its destabilizing, dangerous actions or change its behaviour and begin to build a future for its people. Together, we, the international community, must be steadfast when enforcing these new sanctions, as well as all previous measures adopted by the Council.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“We need to show that there are consequences and that the whole international community stands in support of the Council in tackling this threat. So, for the third time in 18 months, the Council has had no choice but to take decisive action. Through this resolution under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, we will restrict the ability of key individuals and entities from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to assist or finance illegal weapons programmes - building on the analysis and recommendations from the United Nations Panel of Experts. We will blunt their ability to generate the revenue needed to prop up the regime's illegal nuclear- and ballistic-missile programmes.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2356 (2017) today. Through the resolution and our unity, we have sent a clear message to the regime of the Democratic People's Republic ofKorea - faced with a sustained pattern of reckless, belligerent behaviour from Pyongyang, we, the Security Council, will act. Repeated missile launches threaten our allies and partners in the Republic of Korea, Japan and the wider region. With each and every launch and missile test, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea demonstrates a total disregard for international security. They put their destructive ambitions above the welfare of their own people. This pattern simply cannot continue. Multiple missiles have been fired this year alone. The regime's actions and rhetoric shows clear intent to pursue its illegal weapons programme.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“I am delighted that the experience is something that Cote d'Ivoire will be able to share on a daily basis with the Council when it joins in 2018. I congratulate the country on its election earlier today.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“As the recent unrest in the country illustrates, peace can be fragile if underlying issues are not resolved. I therefore encourage the Government of C6te d'Ivoire to make the most of this opportunity that it and the United Nations have worked so hard for. In conclusion, the story of Cote d'Ivoire is a positive one, with the end of a successful mission and an optimistic future for the country and its people. It is also a positive story for the United Nations and specifically for the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. UNOCI shows how clear mandates with a clear exit strategy can create the space needed for the political process to progress. It is a model that we should seek to emulate elsewhere across the world.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“That means that Cote d'Ivoire is now able to contribute to United Nations peacekeeping missions, and it has recently sent a contingent to Mali. To move from a nation benefitting from a peacekeeping mission to one that now contributes to peacekeeping is yet another marker of success. There can be no let up. There are tests ahead for Cote d'Ivoire. The 2015 presidential elections were peaceful, but of course UNOCI was present. The presidential elections in 2020 and a smooth democratic transfer of power to a new president will be crucial to building a peaceful and prosperous future for Cote d'Ivoire. This needs continued efforts to build the independence, credibility and authority of the electoral commission over the next two years. The credibility and legitimacy of the institutions of Government must continue to strengthen.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“The legacy of their sacrifice and of all their service must be a sustained peace in Cote d'Ivoire. With that in mind, I congratulate the Government for capitalizing on the space that UNOCI has given them. The country now has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. We stand with it as it continues along this positive pathway redoubling its efforts to ensure that all Ivorians feel the benefits brought by peace through social development. Progress in Cote d'Ivoire is not limited to just the economy. I also want to draw Council members attention to the Secretary-General's recently published report on conflict-related sexual Violence (S/2017/249), a topic that is of particular concern to the United Kingdom. With this report came the welcome news that the armed forces of Cote d'Ivoire have been delisted.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“A child born when the first UNOCI peacekeeper set foot in Cote d'Ivoire would have entered a world of uncertainty and insecurity. Today, that child is living in a country with real prospects not just for peace, but also for opportunity and prosperity. I congratulate the Special Representative and all her team for all they have done to help make this a reality. UNOCI has been an exemplary operation, one that has enjoyed an excellent relationship with the Government and with civil society and, importantly, one that it is now leaving harmoniously and at the right moment. As their mission nears its end, we must never forget that such stability did not come without cost; 150 military and civilian United Nations personnel have lost their lives in Cote d'Ivoire over the past 13 years.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“As this is our first public session in your presidency, I congratulate you, Mr. President, and wish you good luck. I would also like to thank Uruguay for its very efficient and open presidency last month. I join others in thanking Special Representative Mindaoudou for her briefing and for her tireless efforts over the past years and for her commitment to a sustained peace. I also want to welcome the Foreign Minister of Cote d'Ivoire to the Council and we really look forward to hearing from him shortly. We meet today at a significant moment for the Government and people of Cote d'Ivoire. By the end of the month, the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) will close after 13 years of service. In that time, Cote d'Ivoire has been transformed.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“Finally, it is not enough to simply counter terrorism. We must also ensure that we put the prevention of Violent extremism, in all of its forms, at the heart of our collective efforts. We have made good progress over the past year. The prevention of Violent extremism was recognized in the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy and was presented in the Secretary- General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism in January 2016. As we go forward, it is essential that we keep preventing violent extremism at the heart of all of our work.”
2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source
“That is why the United Kingdom has been such a champion, in the Council, for aviation security - including through resolution 2309 (2016). Protecting civil aviation should be high on everyone's counter-terrorism agenda. We all need to follow the international standards and recommended practices for aviation security developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which are designed to keep pace with the evolving nature of the threat. Member States should recognize, support and draw on the cooperation between the United Nations and ICAO and take steps to strengthen that work. The CTC's upcoming meeting on aviation security in July is an important opportunity to focus on that issue, to share best practices and to explore how the United Nations and ICAO can best support Member States.”
2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source
“Thirdly, thanks to the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), we are taking tangible steps to prevent weapons of mass destruction from falling in to the hands ofterrorists and non-State actors. Sadly, as the Joint Implementation Mechanism has confirmed, this is no longer a hypothetical nightmare scenario. To adapt to this new reality, it is important that the Committee take account of new and emerging challenges from the terrorist threat, and advances in science and technology. And we must all do more, as others have said, to encourage Member States to submit their reports on the national implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). To defeat terrorism, we all need to play our part. The Committees cannot do it alone.”
2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source
“Secondly, thanks to 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 its Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team pursuant to resolutions 1526 (2004) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, we have a clear, up-to-date understanding of the evolving threat posed by Da'esh and Al-Qaida. I welcome the Committee's work in keeping the sanctions list up to date, ensuring that individuals, groups and entities joining or affiliating with those groups are listed.”
2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source
“We share a common threat, one that demands a shared response and is continually evolving. Just as terrorists pursue every means possible to carry out their hateful acts, so too must we pursue every available avenue to stop them. The three Committees are an important part of that effort, so let me take up each, briefly, in turn. First, I welcome the work that the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate are doing to galvanize our efforts to tackle terrorists on every front - whether combating illicit trafficking, the financing of terrorism or the abuse of the Internet and other forms of communication.”
2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source
“I thank the Chairs of the Committees for their briefings this morning. As they have set out clearly today, the Committees perform a crucial role in our continuing fight against terrorism. That work is intricate and vital, and I thank them for their service to the Security Council. The threat is one that so many countries around this table know only too well. The United Kingdom witnessed it less than two months ago in the horrific attack in Westminster, which claimed the lives of five people and injured more than 50 more. It speaks volumes of the threat we now face that the senseless actions of one man on one day could affect the lives of innocent men and women from 12 countries, including the United States, France, China and Italy, as well as peoples from my own country. That is just one example of many.”
2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source
“We must all stand with the Secretary-General to implement and deliver reform. That will be crucial for the United Nations and for collaboration with the European Union as we seek to tackle future threats to international peace and security together and strengthen the effectiveness of the multilateral system.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“In response to the Syria crisis, the EU and the United Nations are working together with refugee-hosting countries so as to address more effectively the needs of Syrian refugees and host populations. But United Nations-EU cooperation goes well beyond conflict resolution. As the Secretary-General said in this Chamber, the United Nations needs to reform so as to better contain and prevent modern-day threats and build peace after conflicts end. We need a United Nations that can prevent crises as well as end them. The United Kingdom shares the Secretary- General's commitment and the commitment that the High Representative just reiterated on behalf of the EU to reforming the United Nations so that there is a further strengthening of the nexus between peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“As the High Representative said, the EU approach links security, development and human rights just as many of us seek to do in the Council. The United Kingdom is proud to play its part in that regard. Tomorrow's London Somalia Conference, hosted by the United Kingdom's Prime Minister, the Secretary-General and the President of Somalia, will be an important moment to accelerate progress on security sector reform and to support Somalia's movement towards a political settlement. We are delighted that the High Representative will also be present at that conference. Furthermore, the European Union and the United Nations are working together to deliver inclusive development in protracted crises by implementing new approaches that bring together peacebuilding, development and humanitarian finance and expertise.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“As the High Representative said, Security Council support for that has been absolutely vital. In Ukraine, the European Union is using targeted sanctions to help that country in the face of Russian aggression. The European Union also helps the United Nations to resolve conflict through its mediation capacity as an honest broker and a bridge-builder. We see that in Syria and the Horn of Africa, where the European Union is supporting the United Nations to foster political dialogue with key actors so as to provide urgently needed humanitarian assistance. Such activism can also be seen with regard to Iran, where the EU, through the Office of the of the High Representative, continues its key role as coordinator of the joint commission contributing to the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“From Russian aggression in Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea to instability in Libya, the Horn of Africa and the migration crises, Europe is sadly all too familiar with the threats to security in its region and across the globe. In those cases, the EU has demonstrated its ability to support the United Nations as a global security provider. We see that in our peacekeeping partnerships in Somalia, in Mali and the Central African Republic, where EU, United Nations and African Union peacekeeping missions are doing a vital job in maintaining peace and providing security and training. As others said, Operation Sophia continues saving lives in the waters of the Mediterranean, bringing traffickers to justice, countering illegal migration and interdicting weapons that can fuel violent extremism.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“Those values are just as relevant today in a world that faces a different sort of challenge than those that the founders of the United Nations and the European Union envisaged. Terrorism, violent extremism, organized crime, uncontrolled migration, Climate change and globalization have created even more protracted and complex conflicts and humanitarian crises. In the face of these challenges, the United Nations and the European Union need each other more than ever. Today we need to develop smarter approaches to ensure that efforts across both organizations are complementary and collaborative in order to resolve conflicts, promote peace and build long-term development.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“It is good to see the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Ms. Federica Mogherini, back in the Security Council. I wish to thank her for the range and depth of her comprehensive statement. As the representative of Sweden mentioned, it is fitting that we meet today on what is both Europe Day and the Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War. The Europe Union (EU), just like the United Nations itself, emerged as a direct consequence of that terrible conflict. Born of the same scourge of war, both organizations have shared the same values since their inception, cooperating closely to advance international peace and security, democracy, the rule of law and human rights.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“Today's resolution is an important tool in support of the negotiation process and the efforts to achieve a mutually acceptable political solution. The United Kingdom, as ever, stands ready to support both parties in their efforts to achieve that goal.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7933 (2017) · source
“I especially welcome the strong commitment and support of the Secretary-General to relaunch the negotiating process with the aim of reaching a mutually acceptable political solution. I hope his personal involvement and the swift appointment ofa new personal envoy will encourage all parties to cooperate fully with the United Nations over the next 12 months to achieve real progress. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Christopher Ross for his tireless commitment over the past eight years and for his endless search for a solution to this problem. In conclusion, it is clear that this issue can be resolved only if progress is made on the political track. The Council has an important role to play in supporting MINURSO, the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7933 (2017) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of resolution 2351 (2017), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) and provides clear direction for the crucial work of MINURSO over the next 12 months. I particularly want to thank the United States for its hard work on the text of the resolution and my fellow Council members for the positive and constructive spirit in which negotiations took place this year. Today's forward-looking resolution marks an important step in the path towards finding a solution to this decades-old conflict. Through this unanimous adoption, we have demonstrated the support within the Chamber for the vital mission ofMINURSO.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7933 (2017) · source
“It is the duty of all countries in the Council to support that course and to do all we can to implement our own resolutions. Given the significance that Ethiopia has already talked about in terms of the wider strategic posture in this region, it is really important that we all do our best right now.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“We urge the Government to enable implementation of resolution 2303 (2016) and to allow the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to conduct its work without hindrance and cooperate fully with the commission of inquiry which was mandated by the Human Rights Council. I agree with Egypt and Sweden that the Peacebuilding Commission has an important role to play in all of this. We know how difficult it is to bring peace and stability to a country or region after conflict, but we also know that it can be done and that there is nothing inevitable about the future. The Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi can step back from their current courses; they can take decisions in the interests of their people, and they can avoid bloodshed and instability in this very fragile region.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“The Government still shows no sign of acting in the interests of its people and seems to be concerned only with clinging onto power. Moves by President Nkurunziza to enable him to remain in power for a fourth term, and possibly beyond, risk bringing the country to the brink once again. The Government's refusal to engage with the international community is especially worrying, and some of the language and activity of the Imbonerakure, as others have said earlier in this meeting, is truly horrific. Here, in this open meeting, I call on the Government of Burundi to participate fully in the talks being led by former President Mkapa. These talks, which must be open and sincere, as France has said, remain the best hope of resolving the crisis peacefully.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“We support the Special Envoy and his efforts to make progress on these issues. The presence of Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition elements in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is destabilizing. We welcome the efforts by Special Representative Sidikou as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to find a solution and their engagement with regional partners. We need to find a regional solution urgently to avoid exacerbating tensions in fragile local communities. We ask that the Secretariat keep the Council updated. Turning to the concerning situation in Burundi, the regime claims that normality is returning to the country. It is not. A climate of fear persists as disappearances, arbitrary arrests and killings continue almost daily.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“This underlines the importance of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the Joint Human Rights Office investigating violations and abuses of human rights and international law. Those who commit human rights violations must be held to account. We are also concerned about the ongoing threat from armed groups, including the resurgence of the Mouvement du 23 mars (M23) in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We reiterate the need for dialogue, not just a military effort, in order to tackle armed groups. The resumption of talks between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 is vital, as is the implementation of the Nairobi declarations and the repatriation of M23 and Forces democratiques de libe'ration du Rwanda rebels.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“The appointment of a new Prime Minister by President Kabila last week was an active step, and I agree with France that it is a worrying one. It went against both the spirit and the letter of the agreement. This appointment will not help to restore the broad national consensus that lies at the heart of the agreement. Until that consensus is built, the uncertainty of the politics of the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo risks being mirrored in the security situation, which continues to deteriorate. We are particularly concerned about the increase in violence and reports of atrocities in the Kasai region.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Today I personally want to focus on two countries in the region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi. As we heard last month, the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains deeply troubling. I pay tribute to the Conference nationale episcopale du Congo for its mediation efforts, but it is up to the Government and the opposition to deliver the 31 December agreement in letter and in spirit, with purposeful speed. What we have actually seen is stalling and obfuscation, particularly by the Government. This is not only hindering implementation of the agreement, but also is distracting attention from the real prize that is at stake: peaceful and credible elections to take place this year, enabling the first democratic transition of power in the country's history. Sadly, the obstacles to this goal go beyond inertia.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Ithank you, Madam President, for convening today's important meeting and for maintaining the Security Council's focus on conflict prevention in Africa. I join others in thanking Special Envoy Said Djinnit for his briefing, but also for the critical role that he has played in keeping preventive diplomacy active and in including women in peace processes, as already mentioned by the representative of Sweden and others. As Mr. Djinnit and others have made clear today, the Great Lakes region continues to face many challenges. In response, it is clear that a structured approach to regional stability is needed. We support work to reform and reinvigorate the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. It needs needs active engagement from its members and guarantors to have high impact, and that impact, as we have heard, is vital.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“A two-year exit strategy should safeguard Haiti from the risk of a sudden and hastily planned withdrawal or, quite differently, the quagmire of a mission that never ends. That does not signify the end of the United Nations commitment to Haiti, and it is not an end of the United Kingdom's commitment, either. Even with the leadership and the resilience of its people, Haiti will still require development support from the international community for peace to be sustained. The decisions that we make in the Council are critical to that goal. We need to select the right United Nations tools to provide the right support, and we need to show the courage and discipline to let Haiti stand on its own.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“We want to see a phased withdrawal over the next six months and a successor Mission continue some of MINUSTAH's work. To be effective, that mission must have access to the most appropriate personnel and equipment. It should be underpinned by high- quality training and skilled leadership alongside clear accountability for underperformance and misconduct. The successor to MINUSTAH, like all peace operations mandated by the Council, must have a clear exit strategy. That exit strategy should be established at the beginning of the mission, not at its end, and include clear benchmarks covering a two year-year period. Joint analysis and planning with the United Nations country team are critical, as is the gradual but steady handover of responsibilities to Haiti's Government and national institutions.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“I urge others to step up and make what contributions that they can so that together we can rid Haiti ofthat horrific disease once and for all. Despite those challenges, Haiti in 2017 is a different country than that of 2004, the year in which the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) began. As President Moise said in his inauguration speech in February, it is time for MINUSTAH to go. A great deal has been achieved by the Mission during those 13 years. On behalf of the United Kingdom, I want to offer our thanks to everyone involved in MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team for their hard work in securing that outcome. I would like to particularly express my thanks to Sandra Honore for her services as Special Representative for almost four years.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“We have witnessed credible and fair elections, as the Special Representative just outlined, which have led to a peaceful transfer of power and a return to constitutional order. We were all shocked when Haiti was struck by natural disasters, but we have also seen the resilience of the Haitian people and the process of rebuilding. Clearly this is not a story of uninterrupted progress. There is much more to be done, especially where protecting human rights, empowering women, widening access to justice and, of course, achieving long-term development are concerned. Along with many others in this Chamber today, the United Kingdom is gravely concerned about the continued presence of cholera in the country. We have contributed more than $600,000 to the United Nations Haiti Cholera Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative Honore for her briefing this morning, and to join others in expressing my condolences to Egypt for the terrible attacks that took place there on Palm Sunday. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. At the outset, I think it is important to point to the progress that Haiti has made over the past 13 years. In these meetings we often discuss the most pressing and recent developments, and that can occasionally mean that we lose sight of the overall trajectory of countries on our agenda. For Haiti, that trajectory is upwards. We have seen the professionalization and reform of the Haitian National Police, and we have seen the improvement in the security section.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“It is unacceptable that MINUSMA should work hard, at a great cost in terms of human life and financial commitment, to maintain a stable environment in which peace can take root if the parties to the Agreement do not take advantage of that and deliver on their promises. Our central message therefore - to be absolutely clear - is that we urge the Government of Mali and opposition groups to seize the opportunities, build on recent progress and press on with implementing the Peace Agreement. MINUSMA is helping to establish the conditions for peace, the only people who can make that peace are the parties themselves.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“Nevertheless, the staff of MINUSMA and the French forces of Operation Barkhane continue to do their utmost for the people of Mali and the region in general. As others have mentioned, that task is made more difficult by the continued shortfall of troop numbers and equipment. It is clear that air cover, reconnaissance capability and armoured personnel carriers in particular are urgently required. We therefore call on potential contributing countries to follow up on the offers that they made to join the Mission, and we welcome Senegal's substantial offer of helicopters. As I said at the beginning of my statement, political reform is the key to halting the instability.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“To add to the historic presence of Al-Qaida- aligned organizations in Mali, there is now a new threat from Islamic State-affiliated groups along the border between Mali and the Niger, which is fuelled by the lack of a State presence. Both the representatives of France and Italy have already set out the strategic context of the threat. Should it continue unchecked, the impact on Mali and the wider region could be grave. I would like to pay tribute to the ongoing work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Mali, Mr. Annadif. Both the military and the civilian components of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) are operating in challenging circumstances. The threat to United Nations personnel from spoilers intent on disrupting the peace process continues to grow.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“Addressing impunity is an essential component of reconciliation and of peace. In that regard, I also think that, more broadly, the link between human rights and peace and security could not be more clear or stark, as we will be debating in this Chamber next week. With regard to security, that continues to be a significant concern. Despite some improvements, there is a real danger of reversing previous gains. The challenges facing the country are numerous and clear. The secretary General's latest report details the porous nature of Mali's borders and indicates that both violent extremist groups and organized criminal gangs continue to exploit the ungoverned space of the country.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“Nevertheless, I think I should be as frank in public as we are in private consultations. We remain seriously concerned about the apparent lack of political will among the signatories to really implement the Algiers peace accord. Progress is too slow. It is unpredictable and it is slender. Now is the opportunity to change that. It is in that context that the human rights situation in Mali needs close attention. The Secretary-General's latest report (S/2017/27l) details consistent human rights violations, including summary executions and enforced disappearances by members of the Malian defence and security forces and the Platform and the Coordination des mouvements de l'Azawad. There cannot be an excuse for such actions, and perpetrators of those abuses must be held accountable.”
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“As the French Permanent Representative and others have just said, the establishment of interim authorities in three of the five northern regions is a positive step, as is the launching of some mixed patrols that include northern groups and the Malian armed forces. It is also welcome that the National Reconciliation Conference has taken place, which reflected the healthy cross-section of civil society in Mali, including women's organizations, youth groups, non-governmental organizations, business leaders and former combatants. The United Kingdom has consistently pushed for better inclusion of women in the peace process, which, as the representative of Sweden already pointed out, is a critical driver for success. It is therefore good that debate was inclusive, positive and focused on the future of the country.”
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