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first: 2018-01-05
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“Mankeur Ndiaye, and wish him all the best in discharging his heavy responsibilities at this important stage of the political developments in the Central African Republic.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Poland commends the Peacebuilding Commission's efforts to bring improvements to the lives of the people of the Central African Republic, as well as the progress made on the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan. In conclusion, Poland commends the important work that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is doing to protect civilians and support the peace process in extremely difficult conditions on the ground. I would like to take this opportunity to express our special thanks to Special Representative Onanga-Anyanga for his valuable contribution to a better future for the Central African Republic during his term as Head of MINUSCA. We also welcome his successor, Mr.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“We also acknowledge the primary responsibility that the subregional partners and neighbouring countries have for stabilizing the Central African Republic by addressing cross-border challenges such as the smuggling of arms and natural resources, including gold and diamonds, trafficking, illegal trade networks and irregular migration, which have a critical impact on the whole region. With regard to the socioeconomic situation, the political crisis has had a negative impact on the country's economy and humanitarian situation. We share the view that the peace agreement represents a possibility for expanding economic recovery and good governance throughout the country.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“With regard to the regional dimension, Poland believes that it was the genuine engagement of the international partners and the Central African Republic's close neighbours that made it possible to reach a comprehensive peace agreement, and we hope that commitment will continue. We encourage the African Union, the United Nations, the European Union and all other partners to give constructive support to its operationalization, especially the transitional security arrangements, participate actively in its follow-up mechanism and continue their cooperation in assisting the people of the Central African Republic.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“We also believe that the mixed security units will help to stabilize the situation in the areas worst affected by the conflict. It is reasonable for society in the Central African Republic to expect the reconciliation process to bring security and justice, among other things by holding those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights to account. It is important to address the fight against impunity through transitional justice mechanisms in a way that contributes to efforts to achieve sustainable national reconciliation.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Ensuring that State authority and resources are gradually decentralized is a top priority, and we hope that the necessary related legislation will be enacted as soon as possible. Besides that, redeploying the national security forces remains a key element in the restoration of State authority. We greatly appreciate the work that the European Union Training Mission is doing to train and enhance their capacities, and we encourage them to further coordinate their efforts. At the same time, Poland urges all the armed groups to immediately end their violence against civilians, United Nations peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel and engage effectively in the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation programme.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“It will require strong engagement and good faith on both sides, and the upcoming elections in 2020 and 2021 will be a clear demonstration of adherence to the commitments made. It will be critical to ensure that the Agreement is implemented speedily, transparently and with the participation of representatives of civil society, including women and young people. My second point concerns the extension of State authority. It is important to ensure that the reconciliation process goes hand in hand with an extension of State authority throughout the country. Poland welcomes the progress that has been made in deploying civil servants across the territory of the Central African Republic, but a far bigger presence of State institutions outside the capital is needed to support long-term stability.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“With regard to the political process, Polandwelcomes the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, reached in Khartoum between the Central African Government and 14 armed groups and signed in Bangui, as a positive and long- awaited step in the ongoing dialogue under the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation. We hope it will enhance the country's peace process and pave the way for lasting stability there. We call on all the signatories to the Agreement, who are ultimately responsible for delivering concrete results for the people of the Central African Republic, to honour their obligations and ensure that the Agreement's implementation responds to the aspirations that the people have expressed.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“I would like to welcome Ms. Sylvie Vale'rie Ba'ipo-Temon, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic, and to express my thanks for their comprehensivebriefings to Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General; Mr. Sma'il Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security; Mr. Koen Vervaeke, Managing Director for Africa of the European External Action Service; Ambassador Omar Hilale, Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission; and Ambassador Gbolie Desire Wulfran Ipo, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic. I will focus on four points.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“We strongly urge them to extend all possible support for United Nations personnel in Yemen, including through assistance in advancing the additional deployment of United Nations staff and equipment.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, it is also very important that the parties accelerate efforts to implement the other important steps to which they agreed in Stockholm, namely, the exchange of prisoners and the settlement of the situation in Taiz. We call upon the Government of Yemen and the Houthi to continue to cooperate closely and constructively with the Redeployment Coordination Committee, the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement and the Special Envoy in that regard. In conclusion, let me reiterate the parties' obligation to guarantee the safety and security of the advance team and all United Nations personnel and ensure their unrestricted access and freedom of movement.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“Secondly, Poland remains concerned at the fact that the Stockholm Agreement has not yet resulted in an improvement of the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen. There is still no access to the Red Sea Mills grain silos and their critical grain store, and the main road linking Al-Hudaydah port to Sana'a is still blocked. We urge the parties to prioritize the opening of humanitarian corridors and to allow access to all humanitarian facilities without further delay. We expect them to allow and facilitate the flow of humanitarian and commercial imports - including fuel - into Yemen and to ensure safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance and personnel to all parts of the country.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“We are therefore encouraged by the important progress made by the parties last weekend, and we commend the agreement they reached on the first phase of the mutual redeployment of forces. We encourage the parties to build on this positive development and to finalize the agreement on the second phase of the process. At the same time, it is vital that the parties refrain from taking any action that could jeopardize the ceasefire or undermine efforts to build confidence. We are alarmed by the recent surge in violence across Yemen and condemn any acts of violence against the civilian population. We would also recall that all parties must respect international humanitarian law, in particular as it pertains to the protection of civilians, as well as international human rights law.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“At the outset, let me thank today's briefers for their valuable inputs into our discussion. I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our full support for the efforts of the Special Envoy, Martin Griffiths, and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock and to express our appreciation for the work done by United Nations personnel in Yemen. I would like to make three comments. First, I wish to address the current situation in Al-Hudaydah. I think that we are all united in the view that the implementation of the Al-Hudaydah agreement is currently of the utmost importance. We strongly believe that consensus on the modalities of the redeployment of forces is a matter of urgency and that the protracted stalemate poses a growing risk to the holding of the ceasefire in Al-Hudaydah and could lead to a further escalation of hostilities.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“In conclusion on a positive note, we recognize the latest amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine introducing its European and Euro-Atlantic integration perspective. Broad support is reflected both in the Ukrainian Parliament and on the Ukrainian streets. Despite all the uncertainties that will arise at some point, we are sure that a lot can be built on that support. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our friends to overcome any obstacles.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Water supplies were resumed after five days when the parties to the conflict agreed to hold fire on the water supply infrastructure for the repair of damaged pipelines. Moreover, despite the safety guarantees, the water workers found themselves under heavy fire on 25 December. That is simply unacceptable. Apart from supporting Ukraine at the political level, since 2014 Poland has been providing the necessary humanitarian aid to internally displaced people from areas affected by armed conflict in eastern Ukraine, as well as to the most vulnerable local population. Ukraine is a priority State for Poland's development assistance and will remain one as long as our partners recognize the need for it.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“The Russia- backed forces refuse to make basic improvements to the crossing facilities at the entry-exit checkpoints along the contact line, where thousands of civilians wait for hours in order to meet their basic needs such as seeing family members, and to collect medicine and food. The Special Monitoring Mission is reporting a threefold increase in deaths by natural causes at checkpoints in comparison to the previous year. In mid-December last year, when the temperature was below freezing, local pipelines in Donetsk were shelled and damaged, resulting in a water supply disruption for about 43,000 Toretsk inhabitants, including about 5,000 children in 21 educational facilities.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“While we are always grateful for the picture of the humanitarian situation provided by Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller, we see the need to take immediate action to ease the difficult humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine. First, it requires Russia to allow international humanitarian organizations to operate freely in the areas of Donbas controlled by militants. The humanitarian situation in the conflict areas is very difficult. Thanks to the data provided by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, we are aware that humanitarian aid and protection need to be provided to approximately 3.5 million people. The civilian infrastructure is also being targeted and intentionally destroyed.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Russia must stop destabilizing the socioeconomic situation in eastern Ukraine through unjustified discriminatory inspections of vessels bound for and originating in the ports of Berdyansk and Mariupol. Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea, an integral part of Ukraine, is a glaring example of the violation of the principles of international law. That was true on 16 March 2014, when the illegal referendum deciding the status of Crimea was held and it continues to be true today. Russia's claims of sovereignty or sovereign rights in maritime areas belonging to the Crimean peninsula have no legal basis whatsoever. Ukraine's decision to institute arbitration proceedings against Russia under the United National Convention on the Law of the Sea is a step that will hopefully lead to a peaceful resolution of its disputes with Russia.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“It is a consequence of the Russian aggression against a sovereign neighbouring State and, as often depicted by the aggressor, a brotherly nation. That aggression undermines the core principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Poland fully supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, including its maritime areas. We are seriously concerned by Russia's unjustified use of military force against Ukrainian ships and naval personnel on 25 November, which took place against the backdrop of increasing militarization in the area. We call on Russia to ensure unhindered access to Ukrainian ports and navigational rights in the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait. Furthermore, we call for the immediate and unconditional release of the Ukrainian vessels and their crew members.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“The tactic is plain and simple: one will significantly reduce the number of violations reported by the observers of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) if access to the separatist-controlled parts of Ukraine in Donbas remains restricted. That has been the reality on the ground. To truly de-escalate the situation in Donbas, we need more effective OSCE engagement, in particular, the unhindered implementation of the mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine. The OSCE must be allowed to permanently monitor the Ukrainian-Russian State border. Russian aggression against Ukraine remains a security threat to the whole region. As we have already stated in the Council on several occasions, the conflict in and around Ukraine is not a domestic Ukrainian crisis.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca, Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller, Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan and Ambassador Martin Sajdik for their comprehensive briefings, especially given the short notice for this meeting. We always underline the need for full implementation of the Minsk agreements by all the signatories involved. However, it must be remembered who the victim is and who the aggressor is in this case. Despite what we may hear today, much ill will would be required to suggest that it is the country that has fallen prey to Russia's aggressive foreign policy that is failing to comply with the Minsk agreements. It is Russia that allowed the illegal elections conducted last November in the so-called separatist regions in Donbas that constitute a gross violation of the Minsk agreements.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Let me conclude in the same manner we have concluded on several occasions in the Chamber. Poland regards Kosovo as being fully capable of managing its own future and realizing its potential within the shared framework of European values. We are ready to contribute with necessary assistance, as well.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, we underscore the importance of the Specialist Chambers and the Office of the Specialist Prosecutor for the country's international and Euro-Atlantic integration. Turning to the issue of the transformation of the Kosovo Security Force, we are convinced that its transformation into an army should not contradict resolution 1244 (1999) and should be pursued through an inclusive, gradual and transparent process, in accordance with the Kosovo Constitution. The transformed Kosovo Security Force should serve the security interests of all communities, including Kosovo Serbs. Additionally, we encourage Kosovo to reconsider its decision to apply customs tariffs on imports from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. There are forums for addressing such issues and grievances, and the parties should make good use of them.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“Poland is committed to the process of stability and security in Europe, including the Western Balkans region. We are the biggest national contributor - with approximately 115 people - to the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, supporting relevant rule-of-law institutions in Kosovo on their path towards increased effectiveness, sustainability, multi-ethnicity and accountability. Moreover, we contribute approximately 250 soldiers and civil employees to the Kosovo Force. Poland supports the European Union's open door policy, because European integration is the only guarantee of long-term stability, economic development, security and good-neighbourly relations in the Western Balkans.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“We support and attentively monitor the ongoing Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. The normalization of relations between the capitals is of crucial importance to the European Union integration process of Serbia and Kosovo. We expect both sides to be equally engaged in the implementation of the Brussels Agreement. There are domestic tensions and the political situation remains fragile in Kosovo. It is important for political forces in Kosovo to focus on the implementation of the Stabilization and Association Agreement and the European reform agenda, as well as dialogue with Serbia. Progress has been made, but it needs to be further accelerated. Commitment to the rule of law and the fight against corruption and organized crime must continue.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“Let me thank Special Representative Zahir Tanin for his informative briefing. I would also like to thank the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Daeic', and Ambassador Vlora Citaku for their statements before the Council. We are pleased that the Council was able to reach a broad agreement on the frequency of future Council's meetings on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Ten years have passed since the last strategic review of UNMIK. We believe that the time is ripe for a new review that leads to a gradual reduction of the forces and possible resource savings. There is most certainly no need to maintain the current level of United Nations involvement. We are encouraged by the fact that there is a growing number of Council members who share that view.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“Poland encourages States that are not parties to relevant international instruments on combatting piracy and organized crime at sea to consider acceding to them. In this regard, the special role of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, also known as the "Constitution of the Oceans", should be highlighted. We stress that all efforts in fighting maritime crime should be consistent with applicable international law, including the law of the sea, international human rights law and relevant Security Council resolutions. Poland also endorses the wider use of tools and assistance in combatting maritime crime, available from UNODC, among others. The mobilization of efforts in preventing and disrupting such crime is crucial to ensuring freedom of navigation, the rule of law and the sustainable use of the seas and oceans.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“Welcoming all endeavours aimed at strengthening security in the region, we encourage their even closer coordination, including through information exchange, joint operations and increased legal cooperation. The collective and coordinated efforts of the countries of the Gulf of Guinea region, the Economic Community of West African States and the Economic Community of Central African States under the regional maritime architecture, as well as their cooperation with other partners, including UNODC, also merit recognition and continuation. Developing legal instruments and institutions and maritime law enforcement operational capabilities, and strengthening international cooperation in other regions, including in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, as well as in the Caribbean, should be continued as well.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“We do so not only in the Baltic Sea to our north. Recognizing the challenges and the role that regional organizations, including the European Union (EU), have to play in the Mediterranean Sea, we contribute, for instance, assets to the EUNAVFOR Med Operation Sophia. Poland notes with satisfaction the EU Naval Force Operation ATALANTA and Combined Maritime Forces operations, as well as the contributions of individual States and regional actors to maritime security in the Horn of Africa region. Additionally, the relevant activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, the EU capacity-building mission Somalia, the African Union Mission in Somalia and particularly the UNODC Maritime Crime Programme for the Horn of Africa should be recognized.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“We welcome the national, regional and international initiatives to these aims, including those taken, for example, by the United Nations Development Programme, the International Maritime Organization and Interpol, and in the framework of the Global Maritime Crime Programme of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). We also commend the involvement of the private sector and civil society, and encourage all stakeholders to develop their cooperation and raise its efficiency further. Poland actively contributes to maritime safety and security, including to the fight against transnational organized crime, which corresponds with one of the priorities of Poland's Security Council membership - namely, the strengthening of respect for international law and the guiding principles of our term: solidarity, responsibility and commitment.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“Maritime threats, which include illegal activities such as piracy and human trafficking, may also impact international peace and security. Moreover, linkages have been identified between criminal groups operating at sea and terrorist groups. We strongly condemn the activity of all such groups and stress the need for a comprehensive response and a concerted effort, both at sea and on land, to tackle them and their root causes. It is to be recognized that they require both building maritime security, relevant legal frameworks and law enforcement capacities and creating conditions for sustainable prosperity.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“I welcome you to the Chamber, Mr. President. I would also like to thank Equatorial Guinea for convening this timely and important meeting. I also thank our briefers, Mr. Yury Fedotov and Mrs. Florentina Adenike Ukonga, for their insightful interventions, in particular on the practical steps to tackle the threats arising from transnational organized crime at sea. Poland recognizes the importance of the seas and oceans for our planet. We stress the need for their sustainable use and we call for respect or, where appropriate, the development of regulatory frameworks, for instance on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. Transnational organized crime at sea is recognized as being among the most serious threats to the security, stability and economic activity of numerous coastal States.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to underline that our recent discussions on the subject of women and peace and security provide us with examples of measures that decrease the risk of the escalation of conflict, which in turn diminishes the risk of mercenary practices, among other dangers.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“We therefore remain deeply concerned about the illegal use of private military companies that do not follow basic principles of international law and constitute a destructive factor, which can be seen within and outside of Africa. Thirdly, decades of internal and international tensions and the rise of fundamentalism and religious extremism have fuelled the proliferation of mercenary groups around the region. A few ways to prevent or limit the spread of such conditions is to promote confidence-building measures, foster dialogue between interested parties and avoid tensions that may spin out of control.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“We believe that existing law is relevant but that, as always, their universal applicability and effectiveness is problematic. That is where we should focus our attention. We therefore consider this debate as an opportunity for the United Nations, its Member States, regional and subregional organizations and United Nations entities such as the Working Group on the use of mercenaries to build broader consensus on this issue, similar to that which exists on the fight against terrorism. Poland was one of the original ratifying States of the Montreux Document. Our strong support for that document is based on our conviction that any international activity that involves the use of force must not contravene international humanitarian law or human rights law.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“Therefore, the promotion of the rule of law, which is at the core of the activities of the United Nations system and is also a priority of Poland's membership in the Council, has to be more streamlined and focused in the context of the current discussion. We also encourage regional organizations, particularly the African Union, to continue to promote the rule of law and the principles of security, territorial integrity and peaceful cooperation, as well as the institutional development of States, as the most effective remedies to mercenary activities. Secondly, law always lags behind the dynamic development of real-life situations on the ground. Introducing new legal instruments in a rapidly changing world is not always sufficient.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“Mercenary groups pose a serious threat to the independence, security, stability and peaceful development of many nations in Africa. We therefore welcome the initiative of the Government of Equatorial Guinea to hold this high-level presidential debate in the Security Council. The topic of the debate covers a broad and impressive array of issues. As such, we would like to comment on a few that are of particular importance to Poland. First, weak legal systems, a lack of good governance and the rule of law, as well as poverty and unemployment, create an environment conducive to mercenary-related activities.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“As this is the first official meeting under your presidency, Mr. President, I would like to congratulate Equatorial Guinea on its assumption of the presidency of Security Council for the month of February and to wish you success in your work. Likewise, I would like to commend the delegation of the Dominican Republic for its very good leadership in guiding the work of the Security Council during the month of January. Allow me to thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and Mr. Richard Sezibera, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda, for their very informative statements. I also welcome the Ministers for Foreign Affairs who are present with us today in the Chamber.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“A political agreement remains the only way towards peace. This requires a genuine political transition, in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). In that context, let me express full support for the new Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Syria, Mr. Geir Pedersen. Tangible progress in overcoming the stalemate in the political process is of the utmost importance.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“First, access to priority areas - such as the Rukban area, as well as areas that have recently changed control - ought to be granted, including for cross-border deliveries of humanitarian assistance. The first convoy to Rukban last November was a positive step in the right direction. We should underline nevertheless that its meaning was rather symbolic when we take all the needs into consideration. Therefore, we look forward to the speedy approval of a facilitation letter by the Syrian authorities in order to bring in the needed second convoy. While underlining the obligation for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure by all the parties to the conflict, we insist on practical measures to alleviate civilian suffering. Let me conclude by underlining that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“In this particular context, we consider the agreement between Russia and Turkey on the Idlib de-escalation zone to be a crucial move towards avoiding a humanitarian catastrophe. At the same time we have to stress - unfortunately, yet again - that all parties to the conflict should ensure the full implementation of the agreement. We reiterate our call on all parties to the conflict to implement the ceasefire so as to ensure unhindered and safe humanitarian access for all humanitarian actors to the whole territory of Syria. Despite the changes in territorial control within Syria, the authorization of humanitarian deliveries continues to be vital, particularly in northern Syria.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“Those who deny such protection should be held accountable. In Idlib governorate and surrounding areas, where the fate of some 3 million people continues to depend on the restraint exercised by the parties, recent shelling and fighting in areas in and around the demilitarized zone continue to result in civilian deaths and injuries, the destruction of civilian infrastructure and the displacement of the civilian population. We are also concerned by the risk of military escalation and, in consequence, another great humanitarian catastrophe. Civilians across Idlib and surrounding areas have continued to face a range of protection threats and massive humanitarian needs have persisted.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank Under Secretary-General Lowcock for his comprehensive briefing. We commend his efforts and fully support him. Conflict in Syria has brought enormous suffering to the civilian population. Today, we also have to underline the very difficult winter conditions, in which millions of people are in need of basic assistance. We are deeply troubled by the recent negative impact of armed conflict on civilians in many parts of Syria, especially in the north-west and north-east of the country. Any military operations, including those aimed at combatting terrorists, should be fully in line with international humanitarian and human rights law so as to prevent harm to thousands of civilians. The protection of civilians is not a choice; it is a legal obligation of all sides to the conflict.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“We call for respect for democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights and freedoms, including the freedom of assembly and expression, and above all for parties to refrain from violence. We condemn the indiscriminate use of force, which has already led to an increasing death toll, injuries, arbitrary detentions and other forms of repression. Furthermore, we call for the immediate release of all political prisoners and detainees. There have been at least 26 people killed and more than 340 detained in recent days. That situation is unacceptable. In conclusion, I would like to underline that the demands of civil society cannot be left unanswered. People have amassed and called for democracy; their voices should not be ignored.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“We join him in calling for the urgent holding of free, transparent and credible presidential elections, in accordance with international, democratic standards and the Venezuelan constitutional order. Finally, it should be heard by the Venezuelan authorities that, in the absence of an announcement on the organization of fresh elections with the necessary guarantees over the coming days, Poland will take further action, including on the issue of recognition of the country's leadership, in line with article 233 of the Venezuelan Constitution. There are certain challenges ahead. The main objective is to guarantee - together with the relevant regional organizations, their member States and the support of the European Union - the peaceful character of the transition process taking place in Venezuela.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“We consider the National Assembly to be the only legitimate power that has a democratic mandate in Venezuela, won in free and fair elections, in line with the Venezuelan Constitution. We also recognize its constitutional prerogatives, its members and its leaders. We repeat the call that civil rights freedoms and the safety of all National Assembly members, including its President, need to be observed and respected. We fully support the democratic aspirations of the Venezuelan people, expressed during the most recent mass demonstrations. Furthermore, we recognize Juan Guaido as the legitimate, democratic voice and leader that may initiate the transition process in Venezuela.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“At the outset, I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing to the Security Council. I also welcome the Ministers present in the Chamber today. Poland supported the request made by the United States and other countries for today's briefing because we believe that the scale of Venezuelan migration and the humanitarian crisis - both resulting from the oppressive regime of Nicolas Maduro - have an undeniable impact and tremendous consequences on the situation in neighbouring Latin American countries. That situation de facto poses a threat to the stability and security of the region. We remain in solidarity with those affected. Poland aligns itself with the common European Union approach to the recent events in Venezuela.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, Poland fully supports the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, which continues to play a vital role in facilitating the implementation of the peace agreement. We also commend the role of the United Nations country team and every United Nations agency present on the ground.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“Poland expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims and their families, as well as to the people and the Government of Colombia. Poland strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms, underlining that any acts of terrorism are criminal. It is of the utmost importance to bring the perpetrators to justice. Given the evidence presented by the Colombian Government, which identifies the National Liberation Army (ELN) as the instigator of that terrorist attack, Poland urges the ELN to renounce terrorism and immediately and unconditionally release all hostages. We support all measures announced by President Duque in his recent message to the nation and his willingness to continue to support the Colombian people in their peace efforts.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source