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1. “The missions and peacekeeping operations of the United Nations and Security Council expert groups and sanctions regimes offer a variety of mechanisms and, as stated in presidential statement S/PRST/2007/22, "could play a role in helping the Governments concerned, with full respect for their sovereignty over their natural resources, to prevent the illegal exploitation of those resources from further fuelling the conflict." In conclusion, while climate change, environment and water scarcity may not be the focus of today's debate, I want to emphasize the important role they play in our peace and security agenda.”

   2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source

2. “While Governments are primarily responsible for controlling the use of natural resources, the engagement of the private sector is also essential. In that regard, I would like to point to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights as examples of global standards and good practices for preventing abuses. For the Security Council, I want to stress the need for a comprehensive and innovative approach, as the issue of natural resources and conflict concerns the actions of private companies and armed groups as well as Governments. We need an inclusive approach so that civil society and local communities can also be engaged in addressing the issue.”

   2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source

3. “That said, I would like to underline the key importance of international law, particularly the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and of the sovereignty of States, with regard to the ability to effectively address issues related to the control and illegal exploitation of natural resources and of access to them. We have a variety of international instruments at our disposal within the United Nations system and in the Council in particular. We must consider the full range of development, trade, security and diplomatic tools available. I want to stress the key importance of transparency, good governance, the rule of law and cooperation in our shared responsibility among a wide range of actors, including regional organizations.”

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4. “The international community should not be silent when the environment is devastated, human rights are violated and a country's economic growth and sustainable development are hampered. We should never accept situations in which authoritarian regimes are supported merely to safeguard the interests of armed groups or companies that benefit from lucrative industries. When considering the role of natural resources in the peace and security agenda, we must consider the issue's complex character and its relation to many other aspects. We believe that our debate must be carefully focused. Respect for international law should be a source of inspiration and a starting point for further deliberations on the Council's role.”

   2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source

5. “In many parts of the world, we are very concerned to see that access to natural resources and control over them can become a root cause of conflict, and it particularly affects countries that have rich deposits of oil, gas, gold, diamonds or other minerals. Despite their potential for social and economic development, they struggle with poverty, unemployment, epidemics and violence. Weak border controls and poor infrastructure are among the other factors that can aggravate such situations. Moreover, these countries often seem to fail to take into account the negative environmental consequences of their actions. The massive exploitation of natural resources can have a truly negative impact.”

   2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source

6. “Let me start by expressing Poland's appreciation to the Secretary-General for his briefing today. We also thank the presidency for recognizing the issue of natural resources in Council discussions of the root causes of conflicts. While natural resources do not themselves cause wars, the competition for their access, control and illegal exploitation and trafficking can be a driver of armed conflict and play a role in post-conflict situations. On the other hand, we should not forget that natural resources can also create incentives for peacebuilding processes. To begin with, I would like to make few general remarks.”

   2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source

7. “In conclusion, let me stress that the forthcoming elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should represent a crucial step on the path to lasting security and a better future for the Congolese people and the entire Central African region.”

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8. “The Great Lakes region continue to face persistent and significant political and security challenges. The root causes of instability continue to plague the region. While we appreciate the efforts that have been made so far, Poland encourages all the signatories to the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region to demonstrate greater political will and accelerate the implementation of that commitment. The political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a significant impact on the stability of Central and sub-Saharan Africa. Strong cooperation between the regional and international organizations involved in support of the political process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should be maintained as a matter of priority.”

   2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source

9. “Bearing in mind the security situation as well as the increase in the activities of armed groups in various provinces, we value the engagement of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in providing protection to civilians on the ground and its efforts to mitigate the risks linked to the electoral process. Poland would like to express its appreciation of and full support for the joint work of Special Representative Leila Zerrougui and Special Envoy Said Djinnit, as well as the men and women of MONUSCO. Having noted the Government's decision to fully fund the electoral process, we encourage the authorities to take advantage of MONUSCO's readiness to provide technical and logistical support to the Independent National Electoral Commission.”

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10. “Fair and safe participation in the ongoing political process should be assured for them. They deserve a chance to get more involved politically in the electoral process. I was impressed by their enthusiasm and commitment in that regard. I also want to take this opportunity to underline the importance and visibility of the initiative of the Congolese people. They can be especially proud that one of their citizens, Dr. Denis Mukwege, shared this year's Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to put an end to the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict.”

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11. “We encourage the Government to pursue dialogue, fully implement the confidence-building measures contained in the Saint-Sylvestre agreement of 31 December 2016 and ensure a level playing field for all the parties. Needless to say, respect for fundamental human rights, including freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly, is crucial for a democratic transition of power and the stability of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the same time, Poland encourages all political actors, as well as the representatives of civil society, to take ownership of the political process and truly become involved in electoral preparations. In that regard, Poland would also like to highlight the role of women, who represent an extraordinary human capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source

12. “The experience gained thanks to the trip to Kinshasa leaves no doubt that the Congolese people want free and fair elections, and they deserve it. Poland reiterates its call on the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to organize a truly inclusive and transparent electoral process. The upcoming presidential, national and provincial legislative elections mark a historic opportunity to initiate a period of peaceful transition and constitute a move to another stage of needed reforms. Building trust among all political and social actors remains a precondition for the establishment of an environment conducive to credible elections. In that regard, it is important to ensure a comprehensive political consensus on outstanding issues, mainly the use of voting machines and the voter register.”

    2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source

13. “I would like to begin by extending my thanks to our briefers, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Leila Zerrougui and Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Said Djinnit, for their comprehensive briefings. Allow me also to thank the Congolese authorities for their hospitality during our visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would like to thank representatives of the Secretariat, especially the Security Council Affairs Division and the Department of Safety and Security, for the excellent arrangements made for the Security Council visit. We also express our gratitude to our colleagues from France, Bolivia and Equatorial Guinea for the fruitful cooperation and our discussions. The visit was very timely and extremely valuable.”

    2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source

14. “The most recent request of the Government of Colombia and the FARC party to renew the Mission's mandate demonstrates their commitment to see thie process through to its successful conclusion and that they trust the Mission can contribute to this end. To conclude, I would like to reiterate our support and appreciation for the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jean Arnault, and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia.”

    2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source

15. “According to the latest report of the Secretary-General, if it is not properly addressed, it will continue to be a source of violence and pose a threat to the peace process. In that connection, we once again highlight the role of the United Nations Mine Action Service in Colombia and other efforts aimed at putting an end to the suffering of people caused by the widespread presence of landmines and explosive remnants of war. We want to express our full, continuous support for the peace process in Colombia. We must remind ourselves that Colombia's peace process remains a source of inspiration for efforts in many parts of the world to end conflicts and build peace.”

    2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source

16. “We also hope that the Review Chamber will have a chance to independently consider the case of Jesus Santrich, which remains highly divisive in terms of political opinion, especially when it comes to former members of the FARC-EP. We note the Secretary-General's call on the Government to make the necessary resources available for critical investments. We also call on the international community to remain closely engaged to support and encourage the effective implementation of the peace agreement. Unfortunately, widespread coca cultivation is still one of the looming obstacles. There is an undeniable connection between drug trafficking and widespread insecurity in some regions near strategic drug- trafficking routes.”

    2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source

17. “Legal and security guarantees are needed for former FARC-EP members in order to strengthen their confidence in the peace process. We continue to support the work of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and other transitional justice processes that are playing a critical role to protect the rights of victims and the overall success of the peace process. Political reintegration remains one of the brightest elements and successful examples of the peace agreement's implementation. Representatives of the political party, the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun (FARC), are playing a vital role in the newly sworn-in Congress. However, two out of 10 seats remain unoccupied. We hope that the issue of allocating the remaining seats will be shortly resolved by the relevant institutions.”

    2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source

18. “We cannot fail to mention our concern about continued insecurity and violence in some conflict- affected areas, including the assassination of social leaders and human rights defenders. We welcome the signing of the national pact for life and the protection of social leaders and human rights defenders on 23 August and look forward to its prompt and inclusive implementation. We cannot stress enough the importance of the full political, legal and socioeconomic reincorporation of former members of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP). We are concerned about the current pace of the reincorporation process, especially in its economic dimension, as well as killings of former FARC-EP members.”

    2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source

19. “Moreover, we welcome the commitment made by Vice-President Marta Lucia Ramirez to maintaining dialogue with women's groups. It is of vital importance to ensure the effective implementation of gender provisions outlined in the peace agreement with regard to security guarantees and reintegration. We agree that while the peace process is not exempt from serious challenges and has been marked by political controversy since its inception, the perception of the peace agreement's importance for the country's future has grown. We hope that Colombian institutions will continue to pursue what is at the core of the peace agenda: security, development and the rule of law in the zones affected by conflict; an effective system for truth, justice and reparation to the victims; and the essential commitments made by those who laid down their arms.”

    2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source

20. “First, allow me to thank Mr. Jean Arnault for his very detailed and informative briefing and the Secretary-General for his most recent report on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (8/2018/874). I would also like to warmly welcome His Excellency Mr. Carlos Trujillo, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia. We are satisfied to see the first promising steps by the Government, as embodied in the resumption of the work of the Commission for the Follow-up, Promotion and Verification of the Implemenation of the Final Agreement and the National Reintegration Council. It is good to see that the new Administration is shouldering its responsibility in implementing the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, with regard to security guarantees and reintegration.”

    2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source

21. “The Panel also informed the Committee that a significant number of displaced communities continued to express grave concerns over the lack of access to economic and social services in an increasingly limited environment for the provision of humanitarian aid and other support, and that threats, harassment and intimidation remain an almost daily occurrence for some. Lastly, during the report period, the Committee received an implementation report from a Member State and the Secretariat informed the Committee about the transfer of Committee files from e-rooms to the e-deleGATE secure portal on 30 August.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8366 (2018) · source

22. “The Panel was of the view that the Government of the Sudan needed to take immediate and concrete steps to protect the civilian population against continuing attacks and to employ more concrete measures to produce sustainable results, including setting up a local administrative structure, fully functioning police and courts. On 21 September, the Committee received the second quarterly update of the Panel of Experts, which focused largely on ongoing political efforts and peace talks. The Panel also reported that a significant number of internally displaced persons remain in different camps across Darfur, including in areas that have enjoyed relative peace and overall improvement in the security situation.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8366 (2018) · source

23. “The Panel also noted the further investigation of several cases of potential Violations of the arms embargo by the rebel groups and their supporters in the region. According to the Panel's interim report, ongoing clashes between the Government of the Sudan and pro-Government militia groups and members of the SLA/AW in the Jebel Marra area, as well as ongoing intercommunal conflicts, have had a negative impact on the civilian population, including various human rights violations and abuses. Human rights violations and sexual and gender-based violence against returnees took place across Darfur.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8366 (2018) · source

24. “The Sudan Liberation Army-Abdul Wahid (SLA/AW) continued to refuse to negotiate with the Government of the Sudan. Regarding Darfuri armed groups, the Panel considered that a split in the SLA/AW military force in Jebel Marra would likely diminish the group's long-term effectiveness. While the presence of Darfuri armed groups in South Sudan had declined due to diminishing support from the South Sudanese authorities, their presence in Libya continued to grow. The Government of the Sudan continued to transfer weapons to Darfur without obtaining the required approval of the Committee. The Government cited Security Council resolutions stipulating that the primary responsibility for protecting civilians rested with the Sudanese authorities, which required military equipment.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8366 (2018) · source

25. “I also sent a letter to the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts and requested that the Panel prepare and submit for the consideration of the Committee statements of case for the possible listing of individuals and entities that the Panel deems to meet the listing criteria delineated in paragraph 3 of resolution 1591 (2005) and encouraged the Panel's cooperation and exchange of information, as appropriate, with the Panels of Experts on Libya and the South Sudan with regard to the activities of Darfuri rebel groups in Libya and in South Sudan. During the informal consultations of 17 August, the Coordinator presented the Panel's interim report. The Panel reported that there had been no major breakthrough in the Darfur peace process.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8366 (2018) · source

26. “In line with my recommendations, I sent letters to the Chairs of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, suggesting continued cooperation and joint consultations with a view to monitoring the presence and activities of Darfuri rebel groups in Libya and South Sudan, and to develop a common approach on how to best prevent them from engaging in activities that threaten regional peace and security.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8366 (2018) · source

27. “In my letters dated 14 August, addressed to the Permanent Representative of the Sudan to the United Nations and the Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur, Head of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and Joint Chief Mediator, I expressed my appreciation for the cooperation and support I enjoyed during my Visit and encouraged the Government of the Sudan to continue to build on the existing cooperation with the Committee and the Panel of Experts.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8366 (2018) · source

28. “In accordance with paragraph 3 (a) (iv) of resolution 1591 (2005), I have the honour to brief the Security Council on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan, covering the period from 15 June to 3 October. During that period, the Committee worked on my recommendations following the trip to the Sudan. The Committee also met once in informal consultations to discuss the interim report of the Panel of Experts on the Sudan, and received the second quarterly update from the Panel. On 25 June, the Committee issued a press release (SC/13391) providing a summary of our discussion during the 13 June informal consultations on my visit to the Sudan.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8366 (2018) · source

29. “We look forward to a productive cooperation given his important role in the delisting process. Lastly, I would like to express our appreciation for the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. Thanks to its efforts, we know better how to combat illicit trafficking, abuse of the Internet and the financing of terrorism. The Committee's special meetings, whether thematic or regional, such as the recent ones on countering terrorist narratives, on human rights and on Central Asia, are an excellent tool for keeping States informed and a platform for galvanizing discussion. In conclusion, I want to stress that beyond States' efforts to counter terrorism, we should not underestimate the effectiveness of the engagement of international, religious and civil-society organizations, as well as academia and the private sector.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

30. “The tenth meeting of the Counter-ISIL Finance Group, hosted by Poland in September and co-chaired by the United States, Italy and Saudi Arabia, was a good example of that attitude. By sharing specific information on funding mechanisms, 52 Member States explored how to mitigate the risks posed by terrorist organizations and the potential exploitation of stabilization and reconstruction funding into Iraq and other affected countries. We appreciate the efforts made by the Secretariat to address the needs of the end users of the sanction list through the development of a more accessible search engine and a mobile application. We call on States to cooperate in the annual review ofthe 1267 sanctions list. Poland welcomes Mr. Daniel Kipfer Fasciati as the new Ombudsperson to the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

31. “Despite having been defeated in Iraq and confined to small pockets of territory in the Syrian Arab Republic, ISIL still poses a significant challenge to international peace and security. Al-Qaida is relatively strong in many parts of the world, posing a long-term threat to stability and sustainable development. In that regard, it is of crucial importance to keep the sanctions list updated and stay focused on the current threat. The issue of weapons reaching ISIL, Al-Qaida and their affiliates should be dealt with through a holistic approach, including better border control. Global challenges such as the threat posed by terrorists should be addressed by the international community as a whole.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

32. “With the support of those bodies, we undertook a number of initiatives at the national, regional and global levels. We call on all States to fully implement resolution 1540 (2004) by taking national and international measures to strengthen their capacities in countering the threats posed by terrorists acquiring weapons of mass destruction, including through the development of national action plans under that resolution. Secondly, Poland welcomes the achievements of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

33. “I would also like to commend the ongoing cooperation among the respective expert bodies of the three Committees - the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the Group of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). First, I would like to stress that rapid technological advances in the dual-use domain continue to outpace national and international regulations. Non-State actors have become more creative in weaponizing new technologies. The use by terrorists of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery and related materials is a dreadful reality. For more than a decade, Poland has had a record of fruitful and substantial cooperation with the 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

34. “Allow me to join others in congratulating you, Sir, on having assumed the presidency of the Council for October. I wish you all the best and assure you that you can count on our support. At the same time, I would like to express our appreciation for the excellent work of the United States presidency in September, and we thank Ambassador Nikki Haley for her leadership and the United States delegation for their professionalism. Allow me to thank you once again, Mr. President, as well as your colleagues Ambassadors Kairat Umarov and Gustavo Meza-Cuadra, for their informative briefings, tireless work and active leadership ofthe three Committees. The results of the work of the subsidiary bodies determine the effectiveness of the Security Council, as the organ entrusted with maintaining international peace and security.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

35. “Therefore, we strongly call on all the parties involved in the conflict to respect the most basic principles of international humanitarian law, such as those of distinction and proportionality, and to ensure the protection of civilians. Let me reaffirm our strong support for the efforts of the Special Envoy aimed at relaunching an inclusive peace process. We firmly believe that there can be only a political solution to the conflict in Yemen. We call on the parties to the conflict to cease Violence and refrain from taking actions that may lead to further suffering of civilians and that may push the whole country into a humanitarian disaster.”

    2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source

36. “We must not forget that Al-Hudaydah is a crucial lifeline for millions and the main gateway for food and other supplies entering the country. What happens in and around it therefore has a major impact on the humanitarian situation in every other governorate of Yemen. We call on all stakeholders to work to ensure that all roads are accessible and all ports, including Al-Hudaydah, Ras Isa and Saleef, remain open and fully functional, so that humanitarian aid can be delivered to the millions of people who need it so desperately. Unfortunately, we constantly face alarming reports of the targeting of civilian infrastructure in Yemen.”

    2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source

37. “While we still firmly believe this to be true, today, only 10 days later, we are meeting here again, and yet again we have to acknowledge the deteriorating situation on the ground in Yemen and confront the grim reality of its severe humanitarian crisis. We are saddened to see the recent escalation of violence in Al-Hudaydah governorate and the armed clashes moving closer to Al-Hudaydah city every day. The number of civilian casualties has risen significantly since the beginning of September. As military action continues to intensify around the port and city of Al-Hudaydah, the deterioration of the humanitarian crisis is not simply imminent - it is already happening, and it is not going to stop unless the conflicting parties immediately renounce violence and commit to a cessation of hostilities.”

    2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source

38. “Let me begin by thanking Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for his very informative, though alarming, briefing. I would also like to pay tribute to the humanitarian workers engaged in Yemen and to thank them for their devotion and commitment. The Council's last meeting on the situation in Yemen (S/PV.8348) inspired cautious optimism. We discussed the resumption of consultations with the parties to the conflict and the prospects of bringing them to the negotiating table, and we were united in our message that the way forward is by finding a political solution to this conflict.”

    2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source

39. “Not only is the community at imminent risk of demolition and displacement, but such a move would also set a significant precedent that may affect other Bedouin communities in Area C.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source

40. “The Agency already faces a great challenge in upholding its mandate to preserve its key services like education and health care. In the absence of a lasting political solution, the international community cannot abdicate its responsibility and duty towards the Palestinian refugees to ensure the continuation of the Agency's work on a sound financial basis. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the long- standing European Union position that all settlement activity is illegal under international law and continues to undermine the practical prospects and hopes for peace. In this context, I also wish to reiterate the call issued by the United Nations Coordinator for Humanitarian and Development Activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory for plans to demolish Khan Al-Ahmar/Abu Al-Helu to be cancelled.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source

41. “It must also be stated that, as a result of such incitement and inflammatory rhetoric, we have observed an increased number of dangerous incidents, some of which involve children, who should be particularly protected. While we are on the subject of youth, we are deeply concerned by the deteriorating financial situation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. A lack of hope and real perspectives for young generations - especially in Gaza - could very easily be exploited by inflammatory rhetoric. The effects of reducing this support can have serious security and humanitarian consequences, not only in the Palestinian territories but also in other countries hosting refugees.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source

42. “The situation in the Gaza Strip is extremely worrisome. There is a lack of progress in political, security and humanitarian processes in Gaza. The prevailing lack of decisive steps towards the return of the legitimate Palestinian Government to Gaza, despite Egypt's best efforts to revive the process, is detrimental to Palestinian aspirations to statehood, contributes to the worsening of the humanitarian crisis and risks escalation. Undoubtedly, progress in the Palestinian reconciliation process would contribute to improving the situation on the ground. Unfortunately, provocation, incitement and inflammatory rhetoric continue on both sides. In our opinion, such acts constitute a significant obstacle to the reactivation of the peace process.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source

43. “We should strengthen cooperation with the countries of the region, especially Egypt and Jordan, which would have a real impact on the de-escalation of tensions in Israeli-Palestinian relations. We appeal to both sides to refrain from unilateral steps that prejudge the outcome of final-status negotiations and expect them to demonstrate, through their actions and policies, their commitment to peace. In more general terms, let me underline that Poland supports a two-State solution under which the national aspirations of both parties to the conflict would be met, including the Palestinian right to self-determination and independence, as well as the Israeli right to ensure its security and the normalization of relations with Arab States. Unfortunately, so far we have not seen any significant positive moves towards achieving that goal.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source

44. “We have also called on the Palestinians to stop indiscriminate and deliberate rocket firings from Gaza to Israel and to refrain from causing fires by launching incendiary kites and balloons. Let me again underline that all sides must fully comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights law. Recent developments on the ground clearly point to an urgent need to continue the de-escalation process. We believe that a negotiated two-State solution and the resolution of all final-status issues, including Jerusalem, settlements, Palestinian refugees, borders and security arrangements, remain a realistic way to fulfil the legitimate aspirations of both parties and achieve long- term peace.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source

45. “At the outset, I would like to thank Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his very comprehensive briefing on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). Twenty-five years ago, the first Oslo Accord was signed. Despite its many shortcomings, the agreement represented a historic compromise. Unfortunately, since then the conflict has not seen significant positive moves towards achieving peace. On the contrary, we have seen that the recent security situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory has become more tense. Many times over the past couple of weeks, we have expressed great concern about the tragic loss of civilian lives on both sides. We have appealed to Israel to use proportionate force.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source

46. “Let me conclude by stressing that there can be no other way for the Sudan and South Sudan to resolve the question of Abyei than through dialogue, including intercommunal dialogue and reconciliation, and a genuine political process. UNISFA's presence remains crucial for the stability of Abyei, but it cannot substitute for the role of the State. Poland believes that the Security Council should remain united on this issue and support all efforts aimed at achieving a lasting solution to the status of Abyei.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

47. “We thank the Secretary-General for his recommendations on how to adjust UNISFA to the current situation in Abyei and the needs of border communities of the Sudan and of South Sudan. We agree that the Interim Force has to be able to meet the needs on the ground. Therefore, UNISFA should stand ready to engage in achieving a political solution in Abyei and to support the implementation of the agreements between the Sudan and South Sudan, in cooperation with the African Union Commission and the African Union High-level Implementation Panel. We believe that the suggested reconfiguration of the mission's tasks should be taken into account by the Council and that further consultations thereon should be held with the Sudan and South Sudan, as well as with the African Union.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

48. “Poland believes that the Security Council should remain unified in its messaging and encourage the Governments of the Sudan and of South Sudan to swiftly establish the joint mechanisms in their full capabilities, normalize border arrangements and - in the long-term perspective - elaborate a political solution that will lead to lasting peace in Abyei. Let me also stress the need to include women and youth in the ongoing political process. There can be no doubt that the current relative stability in Abyei is a result of the role played by UNISFA. In that regard, Poland would like to commend the efforts of the Ethiopian troops and all of the United Nations personnel in Abyei.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

49. “We note with regret the lack of progress in the political process and the fact that an administrative vacuum still exists in the Abyei Area. The absence of effective formal authorities in Abyei results in limited law enforcement and a lack of good governance and the rule of law. It also hinders the delivery of basic services to the population and in particular affects access to safe drinking water, education and health services. I would like to emphasize that the primary responsibility for the implementation of the 2011 and 2012 agreements lies with the Governments of both countries.”

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50. “At the outset, I would like to thank our briefers - Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Special Envoy Nicholas Haysom - for the information they have shared with us today. Since this is most probably the last time that we are hearing from Special Envoy Haysom in the Council in his current capacity, I would like to convey our appreciation for his hard work and commitment, and wish him all the best in his new assignment in Somalia. Let me focus my intervention on two points: the current situation in Abyei and the work of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). We take note of the relatively stable security situation in Abyei at the moment, but at the same time we recognize the challenges that remain on the political, humanitarian and economic fronts.”

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