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“Our decision to vote against draft resolution S/2019/962 was based on a strong feeling that the unconstructive methods of proceeding with such an important document are not in line with the highest standards that the Security Council should embody. The draft submitted by the representative of Russia did not meet the conditions necessary to provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance to the people of Syria.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“Poland voted in favour of the draft resolution contained in document S/2019/96l and we regret that we were unable to reach a consensus. We voted in favour to express our strong support for the renewal of the mechanism, which enables humanitarian supplies to cross into Syria, provides aid to those in urgent need and supports basic service delivery. Without it, it would be impossible to ensure lifesaving assistance for millions and reach those in need. I would like to thank the Belgium, Germany and Kuwait co-penholders for their tireless efforts during the negotiations.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“I also thank my colleagues from the Polish Mission for their support and excellent performance in the Security Council and pay tribute to their commitment and dedication. Finally, I wish every success and best of luck to the incoming members of the Security Council.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“As this is probably the last time that I take the floor on the subject of Syria in the Chamber during Poland's term on the Security Council, I would like to thank Mr. Pedersen for his tireless efforts and assure him of my country's full support even once it has left the Council. Allow me also to say that serving in the Security Council has been an honour, privilege and unique and enriching opportunity. I would like to thank my fellow members of the Council for their support, friendship and excellent cooperation. I would like to thank the Security Council Affairs Division for its invaluable assistance. Special thanks also go to the interpreters, security staff and engineers. We all have worked incredibly hard over the past two years.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“We believe that a durable solution should guarantee the safe, sustainable, dignified and voluntary return of Syrians to their country of origin in accordance with international law and the principle of non-refoulement. We fear that the conditions for the voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees, as defined by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, are not in place. In addition, we reiterate that we will be ready to assist in the reconstruction of Syria only when a comprehensive, genuine and inclusive political transition, negotiated by the Syrian parties to the conflict on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex), is firmly under way.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“The most vulnerable groups in Syria, including people with disabilities, the elderly, women and children, have to be under special protection. In that regard, as discussed yesterday with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (see S/PV.8694), we condemn any attacks on medical facilities and their personnel anywhere in Syria. International humanitarian law is crystal clear. It requires all parties to the conflict to strictly distinguish between civilians and combatants and to take constant care to spare civilians in the conduct of military operations. I want to recall that we fully support the right to a safe return of Syrian refugees who have fled their homes.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“In that context, let me also underline the importance of civil society in the process of achieving sustainable peace and justice in any country. All parties to the conflict need to engage in confidence-building measures. In that connection, let me stress again that the Syrian war has brought unspeakable suffering to the whole country. Thousands of people remain in arbitrary detention. Moreover, thousands remain missing and their relatives deprived of any information on their fate, as our briefer mentioned. We call for their release, particularly children, women and the elderly. Progress in that area would help raise confidence among the parties and greatly contribute to the efforts to reach lasting peace in Syria. It is one of the most important confidence-building measures.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“At the outset, let me thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for his comprehensive briefing. Let me also thank Ms. Rajaa Altalli, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Center for Civil Society and Democracy, for her input. Poland has underlined many times that any sustainable solution to the conflict in Syria requires a genuine political transition negotiated by the Syrian parties within the United Nations-led Geneva process. We agree with the Special Envoy that the future of Syria belongs to the Syrian people and them alone. The work of the Constitutional Committee could be the beginning of a meaningful process in that regard. We urge all parties, including the authorities in Damascus, to engage in good faith in the work ofthe Constitutional Committee.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“We also call on Iran to continue to apply the Additional Protocol to its Safeguards Agreement and to formally ratify that Protocol in the near future. Poland is deeply concerned with the findings of the Secretary-General's report concerning Iran's engagement in ballistic missile tests and launches, its continued illicit transfers of arms, missiles and missile technology to actors in the region and its on-compliance with travel-ban provisions - actions that are inconsistent with annex B to resolution 2231 (2015). Dangerous trends associated with the proliferation of missile-related goods and technologies in the Middle East contribute to regional instability. We encourage Iran to cooperate closely and constructively with the international community in efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“Those actions by the crucial stakeholder of the JCPOA might not only endanger its further implementation, but may also make it difficult for the international community to defend the JCPOA in its current form. Poland echoes the Secretary-General's call on Iran to reverse those measures and refrain from taking further steps to reduce its agreed commitments. We welcome the International Atomic Energy Agency's efforts to strictly monitor and verify Iran's commitments in order to guarantee the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear programme in line with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the JCPOA. Poland has full confidence in the Agency's professionalism and impartiality. We call on Iran to uphold its commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and to never seek to develop or acquire any nuclear weapons.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which constitutes an integral part of the resolution, is an important achievement of multilateral diplomacy - a key element of the global nuclear non-proliferation architecture. However, the JCPOA is at a crossroads, as has been rightly pointed out by the Facilitator, Ambassador Marc Pecsteen de Buytswerve. We regret that the future of the agreement has been called into question as a result of the withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA and actions taken by the Islamic Republic of Iran since May 2018. We join other European Union partners in expressing our concern over steps taken by Iran to reduce its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA, as reported by the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“Iwouldliketothanktoday's briefers for their respective informative presentations. Poland supports the procurement channel and the Procurement Working Group, as well as the coordinating role of the European Union. We believe that that transparency, non-proliferation and confidence-building measure ensures the conformity of relevant transfers with resolution 2231 (2015) and contributes to supporting the non-proliferation regime. We note, however, the decrease in the number of proposals put forward in the latest reporting period. Poland welcomes the latest report (S/2019/934) of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). We consider it a well-balanced document.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“A dialogue is also under way with the Kurds about getting access to humanitarian assistance to the eastern bank of the Euphrates from within Syria itself rather than across the border. The Secretary General's latest report (S/2019/949) clearly indicates the volume of humanitarian aid being delivered through Al-Yarubiyah, not on a regular basis but as needed. The data clearly show that humanitarian convoys can be sent through official channels with the agreement of the Syrian authorities. As far as Idlib is concerned, we agree that this area of Syria is still in dire need of humanitarian assistance. Aid is being sent there through two Turkish checkpoints, Bab Al-Hawa and Bab Al-Salam. We support their continued functioning because it is based on the humanitarian needs of Syrians.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“We are not convinced by the argument that it is needed just in case. The situation in south-western Syria changed long ago, after the reconciliation achieved with Russia's assistance, and the Syrian authorities are working to rebuild the region, which endured years of crisis. There will be no "just in case" there, especially since normally there are official checkpoints that could be activated if humanitarian deliveries have to be made from Jordan. The situation on the Syrian-Iraqi border has changed radically. The border crossings controlled by the Syrian army have been reopened. The transfer of control over other checkpoints from the Kurds to the Syrian authorities is under discussion.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“However, owing to the desire of the armed groups there to maintain control, they are stalled. We hope that the problem of the IDPs and refugees there will soon be resolved. The situation at Al-Hol camp remains difficult and has been exacerbated by the significant number of refugees who have moved there from other camps in the north-east. More than half of the people in the camp are women and children. It is high time to think about transferring the illegally occupied territory to the Syrian authorities in the interests of resolving the IDP problem. We heard the assessment of how the cross-border operation is functioning. We want to make it clear that we are in favour of removing the Al-Ramtha and Al-Yarubiyah checkpoints for the following reasons. The Jordanian border crossing at Al-Ramtha has not been used since July 2018.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“We also urge the members of the international community to get involved in post-conflict reconstruction projects in Syria and lift unilateral sanctions in the interests of normalizing Syrians' lives, without surrounding them with political conditions. That would be a serious contribution to improving the humanitarian situation in Syria. Incidentally, if control of the illegally held oilfields were returned to Damascus it would go a long way to helping to provide Syrians with fuel and resolve humanitarian problems. With assistance from the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and the Syrian Government, together with the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross, efforts to resettle the Rukban camp have been continuing.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“More than 2 million Syrians have already returned to their homes so far, including more than 1.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). More than 1,500 houses, 95 medical facilities and 210 educational institutions have been repaired and begun functioning since the beginning of the year, and electricity, water and industrial facilities are being restored and built. The numbers are incontestable proof of how effective the measures taken by the Syrian authorities have been in creating the necessary conditions for the voluntary, dignified and safe return of refugees. We call on international organizations, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other humanitarian entities, to take action in this arena. Unfortunately, such activities are often being artificially delayed.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“Through our direct presence on the ground, we ascertained that the civilian infrastructure has been almost entirely destroyed. The work on rubble removal and demining the area has still not been completed and there are shortages of drinking water, medicine and food. We share the concerns expressed about the increasing terrorist threats in various parts of Syria, including in the north-east. We call on those who managed and built prisons there not to shift onto others the responsibility for preventing jihadists of every sort from scattering throughout the region. Together with the Government of Syria, Russia is taking steps to create the necessary conditions for the return of refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“With regard to north-eastern Syria, Russia is working with Ankara to implement the memorandum of 22 October in the interests of preventing armed clashes and restoring the humanitarian situation. We are also working to establish contacts between the Kurds and Damascus and to repair the damage caused by the illegal occupation of the area and the dangerous experiment in demographic engineering undertaken there. We want to draw the Council's attention to the dire situation in Raqqa, which was subjected to massive bombardment by the so-called international coalition and held captive for more than four years by militants of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. On 7 December a Russian contingent conducted a humanitarian operation there.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“As the guarantor nations of the Astana process, Russia, Turkey and Iran are ready to continue to assist the Syrian parties and Special Envoy Pedersen in the quest for a political solution to the Syrian conflict. The relevance of the Astana process was confirmed at another useful meeting of the participants in the format in Nur-Sultan on 10 and 11 December. We have once again been hearing accusations that the Syrian Army and its allies have been targeting civilian facilities in Idlib with air strikes. And we once again assert that the Syrian authorities are observing the ceasefire and that the military activity is in response to violations of the ceasefire by terrorists.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“There are reports of executions, detentions and the brutal dispersal of ordinary people protesting the terrorists' control in Idlib. Some of those incidents are mentioned in the United Nations reports. These acts of terror should be firmly condemned and appropriately repudiated. We see in the silence about such crimes an attempt to whitewash these bandits as the so-called moderate opposition. But those who want to solve the problems in Syria peacefully long ago joined the negotiating process, including in the framework of the Constitutional Committee, while those who have continued their armed struggle, including against Syrians, are militants who have rejected dialogue.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“While in November the city's residential areas were shelled 191 times, the corresponding total for the first half of December is already 139. The use of multiple launch systems and mortars is increasing. In the first week of December there were 32 missile launches in residential areas of Aleppo. In November and December 11 civilians died and 41 were injured in Aleppo alone. On 4 December, jihadists shelled a sports club in Tal Rifaat in Aleppo governorate, killing eight children. And for some reason not a single person has wondered where these militants continue to get their munitions from. Unfortunately, neither have our colleagues' statements mentioned the many incidents in which militants are terrorizing local populations and using civilianinfrastructure formilitarypurposesandcivilians as human shields.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“The most problematic humanitarian and military situation is still in the territories outside the control of the Syrian Government on the eastern bank of the Euphrates, in the Idlib de-escalation zone and the United States-occupied zone around Al-Tanf. We have carefully studied the assessments of the situation in the Idlib de-escalation zone, which continues to be a breeding ground for international terrorism, especially Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham. We regret the fact that information on the shelling of the surrounding areas where militants have established themselves takes up only a single line in the United Nations reports. We have established that there were some 600 such attacks and assaults in October, and the intensity of the radicals' firing on Aleppo has increased in the past two weeks.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“In our opinion, the international community and especially the Security Council should vigorously advocate for health care and the protection of civilians, especially women, children and persons with disabilities, as stated in resolution 2475 (2019), which we adopted in June. As we are going to discuss the political track tomorrow, I want to conclude by underlining that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict. A political agreement remains the only path to peace. Mr. Nebenzia (Russian Federation) (Spoke in Russian): We thank Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller for her briefing and also welcome the participation of Mr. Khaled Sulaiman Aljarallah, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kuwait.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we would like to reiterate our strong support for the renewal of the mechanism that enables humanitarian supplies to be brought into Syria, provides aid to those in urgent need and supports the delivery of basic services. Without it, it would be impossible to ensure life-saving assistance for millions and to reach those in need. The scale of the Syrian crisis and humanitarian needs remain enormous. I want to stress our concern about the terrible state of health-care facilities in Syria. Most are not functional and those still operating are too poorly equipped to provide proper care to patients.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“We must put practical measures in place to effectively prevent or minimize civilian casualties and incidental damage to civilian facilities. While I am touching on practical issues, I want to underline how enormous the humanitarian needs are in Syria. On average, in every month in 2019 the United Nations has reached around 5.6 million people in need all over the country, including children. In November, humanitarian assistance provided by United Nations agencies included the delivery of food for 4.2 million people. For a population that is highly vulnerable, cross-border humanitarian assistance remains vitally important.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“It is unacceptable that health-care and education facilities continue to be attacked. Just two days ago, the air bombardments in Idlib intensified, killing children and wounding other people. We therefore reiterate our call to the parties to the conflict to implement all ceasefire agreements and ensure unhindered and safe humanitarian access for all humanitarian actors to the whole of Syrian territory. Access should first be granted to priority areas, including for cross-border deliveries of humanitarian assistance in which the safety of humanitarian personnel is ensured. We also want to underline the obligation of all parties to the conflict to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. The protection of civilians, including children, in armed conflict should be at the centre of our debate.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller for her briefing and to express our gratitude for the tireless efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in support of the people of Syria. I would like to also welcome the presence in the Chamber today of Mr. Khaled Sulaiman Aljarallah, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kuwait. As we have just heard, civilians in Syria continue to face significant hardships. We have to acknowledge that the conflict has caused violence as well as violations and abuses of international law, including human rights law, and has brought suffering to the civilian population of Syria on a scale that is unique in today's world. It is civilians, including children, who continue to pay the highest price in the ongoing hostilities in Syria.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8694 (2019) · source
“Poland hopes that future Security Council decisions in that regard will be based on reality on the ground so that two decades of United Nations peacekeeping efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are not lost. Let me end by expressing our gratitude for the tireless efforts of the entire MONUSCO team to support peace, security and stability in the country.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source
“The neutralization of armed groups and the reduction of intercommunal violence remain necessary conditions for improving the security situation and ensuring respect for human rights in the country. In that regard, we believe that the implementation of the crucial disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme should be complemented by the community violence reduction approach. It is essential that more emphasis be put on the civilian and police components of the Mission, which would not only support dialogue and mediation at the central and local levels but also promote the inclusiveness of the political process. Looking ahead, it is of the utmost importance that the Security Council remain in a constructive, honest and open dialogue with the authorities about the prospects of the United Nations presence in the country.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source
“Allow me to take this opportunity to thank France for its excellent work during the negotiation of resolution 2502 (2019). Over the past year, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has achieved an important political transformation, and that effort is appreciated. Poland welcomes the fact that the Security Council was able to maintain a constructive position on the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo (MONUSCO) and adhere to its main priorities. We believe that this will help the Government to increase the State's ability to provide minimum conditions for the gradual transfer of responsibilities from MONUSCO to the national authorities in the future.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, both sides have a legal and moral obligation to fully protect the rights of children and prevent violations and abuses of their rights. Neither Palestinian nor Israeli children must suffer the consequences of this conflict. Allow me to conclude with a word about the United Nations Reliefand Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The Agency remains a key contributor to the stability and security of the region. Accordingly, Poland welcomes the General Assembly's renewal of the UNRWA's mandate last week (resolution 74/83). We will continue to support the Agency in its efforts aimed at providing necessary services and assistance to Palestinian refugees.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“Such attacks are prohibited by international humanitarian law, and Palestinian militants must cease the practice immediately. The security situation in Gaza remains very fragile, with three serious military escalations occurring in 2019. The killing of the nine members ofa family in an Israeli air strike, whose home was mistakenly targeted, must be investigated. The situation continues to be at risk of a major escalation, and the immense suffering of the people continues. Let me stress that the Israeli security forces must fully comply with the principles of necessity and proportionality when using force. On the other hand, relevant authorities and protest organizers in Gaza must ensure that protests remain peaceful.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“Poland welcomes ongoing discussions on the holding of Palestinian general elections - the first Palestinian elections to be held since 2006. They must be organized across the occupied Palestinian territory, and a broader intra-Palestinian agreement must be reached on the modalities of these elections. It is critical that the important Egyptian-led intra-Palestinian reconciliation efforts continue. We remain gravely concerned at the continuing violence, terrorist attacks against civilians and incitement to violence that greatly exacerbate mistrust between Israelis and Palestinians, and which are incompatible with a peaceful resolution. There is no justification for terrorism. The indiscriminate rocket and mortar attacks against the Israeli civilian population are totally unacceptable and must stop.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“Poland would like to echo the concern with respect to the demolitions and seizures of donor-funded humanitarian projects. Let me now turn to the situation in Gaza, which remains dire. We call on all parties to take urgent steps towards achieving a fundamental change in the humanitarian, political, security and economic situations in Gaza by ending the closure policy and facilitating the sustained opening of the crossing points important for the daily lives of the people of Gaza. At the same time, we must address Israel's legitimate security concerns. On the political track, we have to acknowledge that the process is currently almost entirely blocked. Intra-Palestinian division only aggravates the situation of the people of Gaza and weakens the national aspirations of the Palestinians.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“The only way forward for the Palestinians and Israelis is to negotiate a two-State solution - the State of Israel as an independent and democratic State and a viable Palestinian State in the West Bank and Gaza, the two living side by side in peace and security, with borders negotiated on the basis of the 1967 lines. Poland's position on the Israeli settlement policy is clear and remains unchanged. It is also the European Union's position. All settlement activity is illegal under international law. The illegal Israeli settlements erode the viability of the two-State solution and the prospects for a lasting peace. We also reiterate our concern about the calls for a possible annexation of areas in the West Bank. Such a move would constitute a serious breach of international law and deeply damage peace efforts.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“At the outset let me thank Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing. Let me also thank Ms. Adele Raemer for her input. Regrettably, as we have just heard from the Special Coordinator, the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate. The reporting period was characterized by acts of violence, including the firing of rockets by Palestinian militants from Gaza against civilians in Israel, on the one hand, and by Israel's use of lethal force against Palestinians, on the other hand. Casualties occur on both sides of the conflict. In 2016, the Security Council adopted resolution 2334 (2016), reaffirming its previous resolutions with regard to applicable international law and the parameters of a peaceful solution through the Middle East peace process.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“We commend the involvement of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and its member States and continue to believe that the region's role in ensuring the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement and holding the parties to it accountable cannot be overestimated. We are also convinced that the issue of the status of Mr. Riek Machar should be resolved as soon as possible. Since it is most probably my last chance to speak in the Chamber on issues related to South Sudan, allow me to conclude by expressing Poland's appreciation and gratitude for Special Representative David Shearer and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, as well as the United Nations country team and humanitarian actors in South Sudan, for their dedication, professionalism and tireless efforts in supporting peace and stability in South Sudan.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“While we take it as a good sign that the permanent ceasefire has been largely respected across South Sudan, we are concerned about the clashes in Central and Western Equatoria and their consequences on the civilian population. We remain deeply concerned about the cumulative effects of years of prolonged conflict, persisting humanitarian crisis and levels of intercommunal violence, as well as serious human rights violations and abuses, which include grave violations against children and incidents of conflict- related sexual violence. We call on the Government to spare no effort in bringing the perpetrators to justice and to fulfil its obligations with regard to protection of civilians. Another important factor, crucial for the sustainability of peace in South Sudan, is regional engagement.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“Nevertheless, we welcome the decision of the Government of South Sudan to allocate funds for the implementation of security arrangements to speed up the necessary processes in the pre-transitional period to ensure a unity Government is formed in February 2020. We remain convinced that there is no durable peace without inclusiveness. We call on all South Sudanese political actors to put into practice the provisions of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan with regard to women's representation in the pre-transition, transitional and other decision-making bodies and institutions. We believe that the participation of women in the political process in South Sudan is indispensable. Only by ensuring inclusive implementation does the Revitalized Peace Agreement stand a chance of being durable.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“It is our firm belief that a functioning, inclusive transitional Government is what the citizens of South Sudan both expect and deserve. We call on all signatories to the peace agreement to work together in a spirit of goodwill and compromise so as not to fail their citizens any longer. We took note of another extension of the pre-transitional period, but we remain deeply concerned with the pace of putting the necessary arrangements in place. We are also increasingly worried that there is not enough political will among the signatories to step up efforts in preparation for a successful transition and the formation of the transitional Government.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“1 would like to thank Special Representative David Shearer for his very informative presentation. Allow me to complement today's briefing with some additional remarks in my national capacity. Poland welcomes last week's meeting between President Salva Kiir and Mr. Riek Machar, which we see as an important step towards the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. We consider those face-to-face meetings to be an extremely valuable confidence-building measure, but they cannot replace genuine implementation of the provisions of the peace accord, in particular with regard to security arrangements and the number of states and their boundaries.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“I would like to reiterate my call to all Member States to increase their engagement with the Committee, seek clarifications on the measures and related exemption procedures and submit requests for exemptions to the arms embargo, the travel ban and the assets freeze.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“The Committee received a briefing on 21 August by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. During the informal consultations held on 18 November, the Committee heard a presentation by the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts on the Panel's interim report (see S/2019/897), submitted pursuant to paragraph 3 of resolution 2471 (2019), and also discussed the findings and recommendations contained in the report of my visit to South Sudan, Uganda, the Sudan and Ethiopia from 6 to 15 October. Finally, since my previous report to the Council, the Committee received four requests for exemptions to the arms embargo, all of which were granted. No exemption requests were received concerning the travel-ban measures.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“During the joint informal consultations of the Security Council Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1591 (2005), 1970 (2011) and 2206 (2015), concerning the Sudan, Libya and South Sudan, respectively, held on 21 June, the Panels of Experts on the Sudan, Libya and South Sudan delivered briefings and the Committees held an interactive discussion on the importance of using a common approach in addressing the presence of Darfuri armed groups in Libya and South Sudan and preventing those groups from engaging in destabilizing activities. The Committee heard a presentation on 9 August by the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts on work plan of the Panel, the mandate of which was renewed pursuant to resolution 2471 (2019).”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“To date, the Committee has met on five occasions in informal consultations, and has held one joint informal consultation with the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. On 8 February, the Committee heard a presentation by the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan, open to Member States, concerning the Panel's interim report, document S/2018/1049, submitted pursuant to paragraph 19 (e) of resolution 2428 (2018). During the informal consultations held on 29 March, the Committee heard a presentation by the Panel of Experts on South Sudan concerning the Panel's final report, S/2019/301, submitted pursuant to paragraph 19 (e) of resolution 2428 (2018), and discussed its recommendations.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“I will simply remind the Council that the Panel of Experts has presented its findings with regard to the political and security situation in South Sudan, violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, the illicit exploitation of natural resources, the implementation of the arms embargo, including the provisions related to the exemptions to the regime, and the implementation of the targeted financial and travel-ban measures. In that context, I would like to reiterate the importance of ensuring that the States of the region, particularly South Sudan's neighbours, continue strengthening their cooperation with the Panel of Experts and the Sanctions Committee. For the third and final element of my statement today, I would like to provide a brief overview of the Committee's work since my briefing to the Council last December.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“Let me now turn to the second focus of my briefing, the interim report of the Panel of Experts submitted pursuant to resolution 2471 (2019) and, more specifically, the actions taken by the Committee in response to the Panel's findings and recommendations. 1 will not repeat the contents of the interim report in detail, given that it was transmitted to the members of the Council and is now available as document S/2019/897.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“As a result of my visit, the Committee agreed on several proposed actions based on my recommendations, which included transmitting follow-up letters expressing appreciation for the hospitality extended and reiterating the importance of the effective implementation of the measures and the need for more support for the Panel of Experts. It was also agreed that the Committee would organize an open briefing where the views of my recent visit could be expressed. The Committee also decided to organize a briefing by the Chair of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development on the status of the peace process in South Sudan. And, finally, the Committee is considering transmitting a note verbale to all Member States on the measures in place concerning South Sudan and reminding them of their obligations.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“I remain concerned about the fact that the region is nottaking concrete actions regarding the implementation of the sanctions regimes, and I encourage neighbouring States to conduct inspections in accordance with paragraph 8 of resolution 2428 (2018) in connection with the arms embargo. It is also lamentable that sanctioned individuals continue to travel unimpeded throughout the region, sometimes with passports from the region, and that in only a few cases have Member States transmitted travel-ban exemption requests to the Committee.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source