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“1 continue to be concerned about the dire humanitarian and human rights situation in South Sudan, in which the civilian population, particularly women and children, have been pillaged by men in uniform. Sadly, the abuse and recruitment of children, and acts of sexual violence directed against women and girls in particular, have been a continuing motifin this terrible civil war. In that connection, the lack of accountability is of particular concern. During my visit to Juba, Bentiu and Yei, I noticed that some interlocutors held the view that the communities in South Sudan did not fully understand the sanctions regime.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“It is important to note that my visit took place roughly one month prior to the 12 November deadline for the formation of the Transitional Government in pursuance of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, following which the parties decided to extend the transitional period by 100 days. Before turning to the actions that the Committee has taken in response to the observations made during my visit, I would like to highlight the key issues observed and raised during the trip. On the political front, based on the discussions held during my visit, I continue to believe that the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement, particularly the progress on the transitional security arrangements, remains crucial to peace and stability in South Sudan.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“Lastly, I will provide a brief overview of developments in the Committee since my briefing last year. From 6 to 15 October, I had the opportunity to visit, in chronological order, South Sudan, Uganda, the Sudan and Ethiopia. The purpose of my visit was to obtain first-hand accounts of the implementation of the measures imposed by resolution 2206 (2015), expanded by resolution 2428 (2018) and most recently extended by resolution 2471 (2019); to strengthen dialogue and engagement with the States concerned regarding the implementation of the measures, including any needs for assistance; and to inform the Council's review of the mandate, pursuant to paragraph 3 of resolution 2471 (2019).”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“In my capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan, I have the honour to brief the members of the Council on developments in the Committee since my previous briefing in this Chamber on 18 December last year (see S.PV.8431). I intend to focus first on the visit I made to South Sudan and the region in October and secondly to elaborate on the interim report of the Panel of Experts, which was submitted to the Committee on 1 November and published as a document of the Council on 22 November. On 18 November the Committee had an opportunity to engage with the Coordinator of the Panel on the findings and recommendations of the interim report, and it subsequently considered various follow- up actions aimed at improving the implementation and effectiveness of the regime.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“One cannot overestimate the value of the information that they provide to the Committees - information that is very often obtained under the most challenging circumstances. I would also like to thank my fellow members of the Security Council - in particular the penholders, the United States and the United Kingdom - as well as the Permanent Representatives of Iraq, the Sudan and South Sudan to the United Nations and their respective Governments for their fruitful cooperation. Last but not least, I would like to thank my own team, which has worked incredibly hard over the past two years and whose professionalism and dedication have allowed me to advance the work of the sanctions committees.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“However, all in all, my experience serving as Chair of three sanctions Committees has been a unique and rich opportunity and a very important part of my work as head of the Polish delegation to the Security Council. I wish the best of luck to my successors - the Permanent Representative of Estonia, who will take over as Chair of the Iraq and Sudan Committees, and the Permanent Representative of Viet Nam, who will chair the South Sudan Sanctions Committee. Allow me to conclude by thanking the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch and the Secretariat for their invaluable assistance with the everyday work of the Chair. I appreciate the professionalism of the interpreters and the technical assistance provided by the Secretariat. My special words of appreciation also go to the Panels of Experts on the Sudan and South Sudan.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“Given that the Committees reach all their decisions by consensus, in many instances political divisions inside the Security Council have made it difficult to agree on even quite minor actions. It has not been exceptional for me to find the consensus rule being abused. At times it has also been my impression that, despite the adoption of Security Council resolutions calling for the full implementation of the sanctions measures, some delegations were not reinforcing those messages in the respective Committee and were not fully supportive of the work of the Panel ofExperts. Let me also point out that the lack of a clearly established practice for co-penholdership of the Security Council's resolutions on sanctions regimes curtails the Chair's capacity to have a creative impact on the sanctions regime even further.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“The sources of instability in Darfur are complex and reflections on the international community's future approach should first and foremost address the question of tackling the root causes of the conflict in Darfur. Allow me now to turn briefly to my observations from chairing the 1518, 1591 and 2206 Committees and general remarks on the functioning of subsidiary organs and the role of the Chairs. Over the past two years, I have fulfilled my mandate from the Security Council with a sense of great responsibility. These two years have made me realize that, despite his or her expertise, enthusiasm, commitment and dedication, the Chair has limited autonomy and freedom of action. It is no secret that certain members of the Council openly reject the tool of sanctions.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“I therefore encourage the Council to explore the different options for supporting and acknowledging the achievements made so far by the Sudanese authorities and people. In that context, I hope that the Security Council will follow through on its intention, as expressed in resolution 2455 (2019), to establish clear, well-identified and measurable key benchmarks that could serve to guide the Council in reviewing the measures imposed on the Government of the Sudan. Regardless of the future of the sanctions regime, I call on the international community not to lose sight of the situation of the civilian population of Darfur. Sanctions, particularly arms embargoes, are supposed to ensure the security of civilians, but they cannot replace sustainable development and genuine political participation.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“I would also like to stress that one option for complying with and implementing the sanctions regimes is to ask the Committee for the necessary exemptions to the asset freeze, the travel ban and the arms embargo. When it comes to the sanctions regime concerning the Sudan, I would like to emphasize what I have stated on numerous occasions in this Chamber, which is that the situation in Darfur has greatly improved since the imposition of that regime. There can also be no doubt that the situation in Darfur today is closely linked to the political process currently under way in the country. I am truly convinced that the political changes in the Sudan present a real opportunity for a comprehensive and inclusive peace agreement in Darfur.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“I am convinced that the full implementation of the sanctions regime established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) can serve to protect the peace process in South Sudan and target potential spoilers who are threatening the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan and the formation of the transitional Government. I truly believe that the arms embargo introduced by the Security Council in 2018 has played an important role in reducing the suffering of the civilian population in South Sudan. In that context, I would like to remind all Member States, particularly those neighbouring South Sudan, of their obligations to observe the implementation of sanctions measures.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“To strengthen the engagement of the Committees with the Sudan, South Sudan and their neighbouring States and to allow for their interaction with the respective Panels of Experts, each year I organize Committee meetings open to the participation of representatives of the countries under the sanctions regimes and their neighbours. I also work to enhance the Committees' contacts with other Security Council subsidiary bodies, in particular the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“They must be part of a broader Security Council strategy and be embedded in a broader political context. The same applies to the activities of sanctions committees. It is my firm belief that if the work of committees are to be effective, transparency and outreach are of crucial importance. In that context, I consider it one of the Chair's main tasks to deepen the dialogue between the committee and the Government of the country under the sanctions regime and to enhance contacts with relevant neighbouring States. With that aim in mind, I undertook visits to the Sudan, South Sudan and other countries of the region in both 2018 and 2019.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“I will now turn to the 1591 and 2206 Sanctions Committees, on Sudan and South Sudan, respectively, without going into too much detail. As Chair, I made every effort to keep the Committees' work transparent for the entire United Nations membership and provided regular open briefings on their work in this Chamber, held every 90 days for the Sudan and at least once a year for the South Sudan sanctions. I will now focus on the implementation of the sanctions regimes, their effectiveness and my thoughts on their possible future. Sanctions should not be an end in and of themselves. They are a tool that should serve a specific purpose set by the international community. Sanctions can neither exist nor be successful in isolation. For regimes to be truly effective, they should be subject to the Council's regular reflection and revision.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“That reduction of the number of entities by more than half in two years was due to the efforts of the Committee and the Permanent Mission of Iraq, which submitted a number of delisting requests, all of which the Committee members were agreed on. I encourage Iraq to continue to submit requests so that the remaining 76 entities can be delisted as soon as possible. Besides this, the momentum generated by the Committee's meetings contributed to furthering the Government of Iraq's informal engagement with Committee members. The Iraqi delegation visited New York for the second time in June this year and participated in its turn in a series of meetings with the members of the 1518 Sanctions Committee. It is my firm hope that the 1518 Committee will remain active in 2020 under the able stewardship of the Permanent Representative of Estonia.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“At the second meeting of the Committee, on 12 February, INTERPOL's Special Representative to the United Nations briefed the Committee on apossible cooperation agreement with INTERPOL along the lines of similar accords with other Sanctions Committees. This creative approach contributed to reinvigorating and advancing the Committee's work. In the course of the past two years we have witnessed incremental progress in the delisting of the entities on the Committee's sanctions list. As noted in this year's annual report, as ofDecember 2019 there are 76 entities on the sanctions list, compared to 169 in the report for 2017 (S/2017/1078).”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“I conducted consultations with the relevant members of the Council on new initiatives aimed at increasing the prospects for asset recovery and enabling the 1518 sanctions regime to be wound down in the foreseeable future. In early 2019 I convened two informal meetings ofthe Committee, the first time such meetings had been held since December 2005. During the first meeting, on 9 January, a delegation of the Government of Iraq Visiting from Baghdad discussed several issues with the Committee, specifically the recovery of Iraqi financial assets abroad, the task of dealing with delisting requests and the delisting of Iraqi entities from the 1518 sanctions list. The Iraqi delegation circulated a paper during the meeting on action mechanisms for recovering assets, subsequently transmitted as a document of the Committee.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“For the past two years I have had the honour to chair the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003), concerning Iraq, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan. I would like to thank the Council for the opportunity to reflect both on my role since 2018 as Chair of these Committees and on the work accomplished during that time. I would like to begin with a few words about our leadership ofthe 1518 Committee on Iraq. During my term as Chair of that Committee, I have been committed to exploring creative ways to support Iraq in its efforts to recover its assets and achieve progress with regard to the delisting of entities and individuals.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8688 (2019) · source
“We have condemned in the strongest terms the ongoing terrorist activity targeting innocent civilians and public facilities. The recent attack in Bagram, which targeted a hospital, constitutes a grave violation of international law. However, Poland strongly believes that the peace process should continue. The current situation can be resolved only through political means. We support pursuing the Afghan-led and Afghan- owned peace process, but that should not be done at the expense of the rights of women and minorities.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“The recent presidential election has proven that the Afghan people highly value democratic principles and their meaningful implementation. That is why, despite challenging security circumstances, they decided to actively participate in the latest round of presidential elections. We all have to respect and acknowledge that act of courage. The Afghan political elite cannot let the Afghan people down. We have been following closely all the events after the election, and we firmly believe that only independent and impartial electoral bodies can develop a solution to the existing situation. We therefore call on all stakeholders and political leaders to respect the verdict of the constitutional bodies. Particular interests and ambitions should not hamper the future of Afghanistan and its people.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank today's briefers. Poland highly values and welcomes the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tadamichi Yamamoto to support peace and development in Afghanistan. We praise his dedication and commitment. I also thank Ms. Khurram for her informative briefing and valuable comments on the role of youth in Afghanistan. Before I make my remarks on the current situation in Afghanistan, I would like to pay tribute to Mr. Tetsu Nakamura. The respected physician and head of Peace Japan Medical Services, who had recently been granted honourary Afghan citizenship for his decades of humanitarian work in the country, should serve as an example of dedication and commitment for all of us.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“Therefore, we call on national, regional and international partners to intensify efforts to address the root causes of insecurity and instability in the region, including poverty and inequality, exclusion and marginalization, the lack of access to social services and economic opportunities, human rights violations and the impact of climate change. It goes without saying that responsibility for combating terrorism cannot be entrusted to national, subregional and regional stakeholders only. Terrorist attacks are a global problem, which is why violence in West Africa and the Sahel should be combated with joint efforts, and Poland stands ready to pay its share in the global combat against terrorism.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“There is a need to invest in women's capacity to prevent violent extremism in their communities. Radicalization and the dynamics of violent extremism affect men and women in different ways. While young men appear to be more prone to joining such groups, women, as mothers, wives and friends of those radicalized are more often either targeted or chosen to serve as direct and indirect sources of support for those violent groups. In conclusion, addressing all of the aforementioned challenges requires a sustained and holistic approach on the part of all stakeholders, including through the implementation of the stabilization strategy for countries affected by Boko Haram, the Group of Five for the Sahel priority investment plan, the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and the United Nations Support Plan for the Sahel.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“Religious leaders, traditionally involved in the life of their communities, may however be unable to play their part, especially when internal governance mechanisms are weak or not in place. It is equally important to support and strengthen the capacity of local governments in preventing inter-tribal conflicts and fighting against disseminated stereotypes, whose aim may be to marginalize certain social and political groups and to destabilize the situation in the region. Communities that are marginalized from political processes and suffer from the effects of underdevelopment, poor service delivery and high levels of unemployment are extremely vulnerable to the influence of violent extremist groups. Empowering them can be a vital part of the solution and a force for change. Gender inequality is another worrisome issue.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“Let me thank today's briefers for their very informative interventions. Allow me also to express our sincere condolences to the families of the soldiers of the Niger killed in a barbaric attack last week. That tragic event clearly shows us the importance and timeliness of today's briefing. West Africa remains plagued by severe transnational challenges, from climate change, poverty and worsening youth unemployment to irregular migration and human, weapon and drug trafficking, as well as a wave of violent extremism and terrorism. It is necessary to reinforce the resilience of those countries to emerging threats, including those on ethnic and religious grounds. To that end, at the community level, several formal and informal institutions play critical roles. Religious institutions are of particular importance.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“I also recommended that the Committee continue to cooperate with the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015), concerning South Sudan. Lastly, I recommended that the Committee and the Secretariat engage in outreach activities to explain the sanctions regime.”
2019-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8684 (2019) · source
“Many challenges remain in the area of the humanitarian and human rights situation, and the root causes of the conflict have yet to be addressed, including through the creation of conditions for Darfuri IDPs to return to their homes. In terms of the peace process, some very positive steps have been taken. There is also a clear expectation on the part of Darfuri civil society and IDP representatives that they will be included in the ongoing peace talks. While hope is there, we, as the Committee and the Council, need to do our utmost to help foster such hope and build on it. I therefore encourage the Committee and the Council to explore different options as to how the tool of sanctions might support and acknowledge the achievements made so far by the Sudanese authorities and the people.”
2019-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8684 (2019) · source
“During my visit, I made every effort to explain the scope and purpose of the targeted measures imposed in the context of the Sudan by the United Nations, as well as the difference between United Nations sanctions and bilateral measures. Without a doubt, the situation in Darfur has improved since my visit last year and, in the larger context, since the imposition of the sanctions regime. The security situation has largely normalized, with the exception of the presence of rebel groups in limited areas of Jebel Marra. At the same time, the perhaps self-evident linkages among development, livelihood, security, justice and return are exemplified in the current situation in Darfur.”
2019-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8684 (2019) · source
“The purpose of the visit was to obtain updated first-hand accounts of the state of the implementation of the measures imposed in resolutions 1591 (2005) and 1945 (2010), as updated in resolution 2035 (2012). The delegation met with Sudanese officials, both in Khartoum and Darfur, United Nations entities, internally displaced persons (IDPs), civil society and youth groups. Let me emphasize that the United Nations sanctions regime continues to be largely confused with other bilateral measures, both past and current, and often cited as a main impediment to the development of Darfur and the delivery of basic services to the population. Such misperception appears repeatedly, in particular in my conversations with civil society, but also with representatives of some Sudanese institutions.”
2019-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8684 (2019) · source
“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 4 October to 11 December. In my capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005), concerning the Sudan, I visited Khartoum and Darfur from 11 to 14 November, in accordance with the Committee's agreed terms of reference. Several Committee members accompanied me during this Visit. It was the fourth visit of a Chair of the Committee to the Sudan, the first having taken place in January 2014, the second in May 2017 and the third in April last year.”
2019-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8684 (2019) · source
“To conclude, there is no way to achieve security and sustainable peace, economic development or the well-being of people on the Korean peninsula other than through meaningful negotiations. We therefore call on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to return in good faith and without further delay to the negotiation talks.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“In that context, the unity of the Security Council and the entire international community in further reinforcing the full implementation of sanctions is essential. At the same time, we reiterate our position that sanctions are only an instrument to bring the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the negotiating table and persuade it to return to compliance with its international obligations and the law. It is the responsibility of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to respond to the basic needs of its people instead of channelling its resources to build up military programmes, most of which are illegal. Consequently, the situation for the citizens of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will remain grim as long as the authorities continue to follow that path.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“We therefore urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to refrain from further provocations and take concrete steps towards abandoning its nuclear and ballistic programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner. We believe that the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization can play a significant role in that process. Until a sustainable solution to the problem of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear and ballistic programme is achieved, United Nations sanctions must continue to be thoroughly implemented by all Member States. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's ongoing sophisticated sanctions evasion tactics are upsetting.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Mohamed Khiari for his briefing. We are gravely concerned about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's announcements that it is stepping back from its denuclearization talks, as well as about its threats to continue missile launches in the future. Its provocations are aggravating the already fragile security situation on the Korean peninsula and in the region and are in clear violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, which require the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to refrain from conducting any further nuclear tests and launching ballistic missiles, suspend all activities related to its ballistic-missile programme and in that context re-establish its previous commitment to a moratorium on missile launches.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“Let me reiterate that international criminal justice institutions, including the Mechanism, often play a crucial role in fighting impunity, which can contribute to the deterrence of the most serious crimes of international concern and to the maintenance of an international rules-based order. Poland remains committed to all of the aforementioned and continues to support the Mechanism and stands ready to cooperate with it. We reiterate our call on others to adopt the same stance.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source
“There is a need for full cooperation with the Mechanism in the arrest and transfer of fugitives and the enforcement of sentences, as well as in finding a permanent solution in order to relocate the acquitted and released persons residing in Arusha. We call on States to demonstrate their support for accountability and reconciliation by providing support for the processes leading towards those goals, countering the denial of crimes and the glorification of convicted criminals and increasing judicial cooperation with other States. We also urge States to show support for international criminal justice by stepping up cooperation with the Mechanism and approving its budget, which would allow it to conclude most of its existingjudicial work in 2020 and focus on carrying out its mandated remaining residual functions thereafter.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source
“We also welcome the prospects for further progress. We note with appreciation the President's direction to Mechanism staff to cooperate fully with the evaluation of the Office of Internal Oversight Services. Consequently, we agree with the positive assessment of the Mechanism's functioning in the reporting period and look forward to its further achievements. Poland acknowledges the challenges that the Mechanism faces, including those related to the availability of resources, cooperation with regard to locating, arresting and surrendering the fugitives and the relocation of acquitted and released persons residing in Arusha. We would like to reiterate the Security Council's repeated call upon all States to intensify cooperation with, and render all necessary assistance to, the Mechanism.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source
“Moreover, there is a need to recognize the work undertaken to locate and arrest the eight remaining fugitives indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and in providing capacity-building and assistance to national jurisdictions prosecuting international crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia and in Rwanda. We must also acknowledge the steps taken to provide protection and support to victims and witnesses and allow for the enforcement of sentences and the resettlement of the acquitted and released persons currently living in Arusha. We welcome the significant progress that the Mechanism has achieved, thanks to the dedicated efforts ofits President, Prosecutor and staff, in carrying out the essential residual functions of the ICTR and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank President Carmel Agius and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for their comprehensive briefings. Let me express our appreciation for their firm commitment to, and skilful leadership of, efforts to ensure accountability, contributing to the efficient functioning of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Poland is encouraged by the priorities identified. We commend the focus on the expeditious completion of judicial proceedings while maintaining the highest due-process and fair-trial standards. We also appreciate the activities aimed at harmonizing practices and procedures between the Mechanism's two branches, thereby optimizing its efficiency and fostering high staff morale and performance, which are crucial given the heavy workload and downsizing.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8681 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our steadfast support for Iraq's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity and express our appreciation for the tremendous work that the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, and the Special Representative of the Secretary- General in particular, have been doing in assisting the Iraqi authorities.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“Advancing the stabilization and reconstruction of areas recaptured from Da'esh is also of critical importance. Rebuilding damaged infrastructure and restoring effective administration, security and public services are indispensable for creating the conditions for the voluntary, dignified and safe return of internally displaced persons, as well as their local reintegration and resettlement. What Iraq needs now more than ever is calm and stability in order to overcome challenges and pave the way for sustainable peace, development and prosperity. I would like to commend the efforts of the Iraqi leadership aimed at promoting a balanced regional policy and a constructive engagement with all its neighbours. In that context, we welcome the significant progress achieved to date on the issue of Kuwaiti missing persons and property.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“We take note of the measures undertaken by the Iraqi authorities to meet the demands of the protesters, including efforts to find legislative solutions that address public calls for credible, free and fair elections, and we encourage the political class of Iraq to come together to ensure the swift implementation of much-needed reforms. We also welcome the appointment of the first female member of the Iraqi Government, Ms. Suha Khalil, as Education Minister. A key factor in ensuring long-term stability in Iraq is promoting national reconciliation and social cohesion. We encourage the Iraqi authorities to continue to work towards addressing this important issue, including through ensuring accountability for human rights violations and providing protection for vulnerable groups, including religious and ethnic minorities.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“Developments over the past two months are a stark reminder that the legitimate aspirations of Iraqi citizens for an efficient and accountable Administration, better job opportunities and the delivery of basic public services remain unfulfilled. It is therefore paramount, in our view, to step up efforts to address those legitimate concerns through peaceful and inclusive dialogue that would yield tangible benefits for all Iraqis. Providing good governance, creating job opportunities, improving living conditions for the population, fighting corruption and promoting economic development should be given the highest priority.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“We are alarmed by the high number of deaths and injuries during the demonstrations and by the continued use of ammunition against protesters, which has led to further loss of life. We strongly condemn all acts of violence, including the reported attacks by armed entities against demonstrators, which undermine the expression of legitimate demands. We call on all actors to exercise maximum restraint and urge the Iraqi authorities and security forces to protect the lives of demonstrators, respect the rights to freedom of expression and assembly, and swiftly conduct independent and credible investigations in order to ensure accountability for all acts of violence.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“I wish to congratulate you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. We are very pleased to offer you, Madam, our full support, and I wish you good luck. Allow me also to congratulate Ambassador Karen Pierce on her able leadership and thank the United Kingdom team for their commitment. I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert; the Archbishop of Erbil, Monsignor Bashar Matti Warda; and the Permanent Observer of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Robert Mardini, for their comprehensive briefings. It is with deep concern that Poland is following the current developments in Iraq, where the people have exercised their fundamental right to express their concerns.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“Allow me to once again acknowledge the crucial contribution of the Special Adviser and his team to promoting accountability and reconciliation in Iraq and to encourage them to continue to effectively carry out their mission.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“The efforts to ensure geographical diversity as well as a gender, ethnic and religious balance in appointing the Iraqi members of the Investigative Team deserve our high appreciation. Its composition should reflect the diversity of the Iraqi population and also increase the Team's capabilities in collecting evidence in the various communities affected by Da'esh. We commend the victim-centred approach adopted by UNITAD and the steps taken to ensure that in particular victims of sexual and gender-based crimes are provided with support when engaging with the Team. In conclusion, let me reiterate that Poland fully supports UNITAD, its impartiality and its independence, while welcoming the cooperation of the different stakeholders with the Special Adviser and the Investigative Team.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“We are particularly encouraged by the advances being made in operationalizing the Investigative Team's mandate, including the development of its investigative strategy, and the activities being undertaken by UNITAD in line with its priorities, which include the collection of testimonial evidence and the protection of witnesses. The establishment of trust and the safeguarding of cooperation between the Government of Iraq and the authorities of a number of other States, as well as Iraqi regional and local authorities and representatives from various sectors of society, including survivors, are equally commendable. We look forward to seeing the Investigative Team develop that cooperation, further increase its operational capabilities and make progress in its substantive work, in line with its mandate.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank the Special Adviser for his report (S/2019/878) and his work in Iraq, which he continues to carry out so skilfully. We would also like to express our gratitude to Mr. Kachi for his briefing and his work and tireless engagement in documenting the unlawful activities of Da'esh, which represents a significant contribution to bringing all those responsible to justice. We welcome the contributions of the Special Adviser and the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) to accountability efforts by collecting, preserving and storing evidence of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed in Iraq by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“We believe that a lasting solution for Syria should ensure the security of the sustainable, dignified and voluntary return of Syrians to their country of origin, in accordance with international law and the principle of non-refoulement.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8674 (2019) · source