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“First, we call on the Astana guarantors and other actors with influence on the ground to live up to their commitments and to take all actions necessary to protect the civilian population of Idlib. Secondly, we stress again the need to secure full and unhindered humanitarian access to Syria, including Idlib, and to take all measures necessary to enhance the protection of humanitarian workers. Thirdly, refugees must be given an opportunity for a safe, free and dignified return to their homes. A major military operation in Idlib governorate may hinder that goal and consequently create a new wave of refugees. The Idlib governorate, having the highest number of internally displaced persons in all of Syria, requires our special, cautious approach.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“We are grateful to the presidency for convening today's meeting on the deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Idlib. Allow me to thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura and Mr. John Ging for their informative briefings. The conflict raging in Syria and the resulting violence and violations of international law, including human rights law, have brought suffering to the civilian population of Syria at a scale that is unique in today's world. We are concerned about the possible intensification of hostilities in Idlib. Once again, we stress that there is no military solution to the conflict and that any attempt to bring about peace by force would be counterproductive to an inclusive and credible political process, under the auspices of the United Nations. In the context of the current situation in Idlib, let me reiterate Poland's position.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“Poland continues to condemn the use of chemical weapons anywhere, including in Syria, and is firmly convinced that those responsible for chemical attacks must be held accountable. It is crucial to preserving the integrity of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). Therefore, we are looking forward to the development by the OPCW of arrangements necessary to identify the perpetrators of the use of chemical weapons in Syria, in accordance with the decision of the fourth special session of the Conference of States Parties to the CWC.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“We also thank the Fact-finding Mission for its interim report on activities related to the incident in Douma. We are looking forward to the Mission's final report. We are already discussing the fifty-ninth OPCW report today, which means that for almost five years the Security Council and international community have been unable to mitigate the threat posed by chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic. It does not mean, however, that this body is incapable of doing so. The establishment of the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism demonstrated that, when the Council is united around the common goal ofcountering weapons of mass destruction, it can work effectively.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her briefing. We express our gratitude to the Technical Secretariat, the Declaration Assessment Team and the Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for their professional work and commitment to serving our common goal of a world free of chemical weapons. Let me reiterate that Poland takes note of the fact that the OPCW Technical Secretariat has verified the destruction of all declared chemical weapons-production facilities. At the same time, we hope that communication between the OPCW and Syria will continue so that all existing gaps, inconsistencies and discrepancies with regard to the Syrian initial declaration can be clarified.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“The British investigation concluded that the evidence available is sufficient to state that individuals related to the Russian State are responsible for the attack in Salisbury. Poland has full confidence in the professionalism of the British police and investigating authorities. We believe that the actions taken by the United Kingdom constitute a significant step forward towards ensuring that the use of chemical weapons will not go unanswered. Let me also reiterate that Poland continues to commend the OPCW and its experts who participated in the technical assistance visit for their outstanding work to determine the facts on the ground in a professional and impartial manner.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8343 (2018) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting. I would also like to thank Ambassador Karen Pierce for the detailed update on the investigation into the attempted murder of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, which involved a nerve agent. We greatly appreciate the transparency of the United Kingdom in this process. We continue to express our full solidarity with the British people and the British Government, as well as our readiness to support our close ally and European partner in taking actions to respond to the shared threat posed by chemical weapons. Since the beginning, we have condemned that unprecedented attack, which is the first of its kind in Europe after the Second World War. We call on Russia to fully cooperate with the British Government and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8343 (2018) · source
“MINUJUSTH is a crucial actor in that process, helping the Government of Haiti to meet those benchmarks by providing technical expertise and financial assistance.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“As underlined in the recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2018/ 795), much remains to be done to ensure a smooth and effective transition to a non-peacekeeping presence in Haiti in the coming year. Haitian institutions still need the support of the international community. We should not limit the United Nations presence in Haiti excessively or too early, bearing in mind the fragility of the situation and the vastness of the work to be done by the Haitian authorities. We need to assure Haitian society that the Security Council will work closely to find the best way to build long-term stability and to strengthen the rule of law in the country. Poland welcomes the benchmarked exit strategy and transition to a non-peacekeeping United Nations presence in Haiti.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“The improvement of the capacity of the Haitian National Police is also remarkable. Those efforts may lead to major political stabilization and respect for the principles of the rule of law. We welcome the contribution of MINUJUSTH to improving public security by building the capacities of the Haitian National Police in a wide range of police work and providing equipment and operational support. We are also pleased to note the role of MINUJUSTH in the improvement of the Haitian justice system. When considering the situation in Haiti, it is essential not to forget that the conditions of the precarious political situation and the fragile economy often lead to the creation of an environment in which guarantees of human rights may turn out to be ineffective and where fundamental rights may be exposed to the risk of abuse and violation.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“Poland strongly encourages all parties to abstain from the use of violence to achieve political goals, to respect the rule oflaw and to find a consensual solution to the problems the country is facing. It is extremely important to build broad political support to implement key economic reforms, which are basic prerequisites for the long-term stability of Haiti. Poland welcomes the appointment by President Moise of Mr. Jean Henry Ceant as the new Prime Minister. We look forward to the formation of a new Government that will continue to lead Haiti towards the consolidation of peace and stability. It is worth emphasizing that the Government of Haiti has taken steps to reform the criminal code and the code of criminal procedure, fight corruption in the civil service and strengthen the justice sector.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“Let me thank Assistant Secretary-General Bintou Keita for her very useful and informativebriefingontheactivitiesoftheUnitedNations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). We welcome the appointment of Ms. Helen Meagher La Lime as the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of MINUJUSTH. We Wish her and the Mission every success in their efforts to assist the Government of Haiti in strengthening the rule of law, reinforcing the Haitian National Police capacities and engaging in human rights monitoring. We agree that the violent events that took place early July in Port-au-Prince and other Haitian cities reflect the ongoing volatility of the situation in Haiti and the need to ease the daily hardships faced by the Haitian people.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to express my gratitude to Special Representative Salame and the staff of the United Nations presence in Libya for their dedication and support to achieving a peaceful end to the transition in Libya.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“We call on all Libyan parties to cease hostilities immediately and abide by the ceasefire agreement brokered by the United Nations and the reconciliation committees. In that regard, we welcome yesterday's result of the mediation by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya designed to de-escalate the violence in and around Tripoli and ensure the protection of civilians. With regard to the political process, we welcome the strong engagement of Libyan women in political, peacebuilding, recovery and reconciliation efforts, commend the dedicated work that has been done to ensure their participation in the National Conference process and underline how vital it is to ensure their inclusion in the political process.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“We therefore call on all parties to the conflict to fully respect international humanitarian law, including by taking every possible precaution to protect civilians and ensure that the wounded and sick are cared for, including through medical evacuations. We remain concerned about the human rights violations and abuses that have been committed in the context of detention, as well as the prolonged arbitrary detention of thousands of men, women and children without due process. We therefore call for the closure of the detention centres and respect for the human rights of detainees. A zero-tolerance policy on torture, summary executions and killings in custody is a prerequisite for building a country based on the rule of law.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Ghassan Salame, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his very informative briefing on recent developments in Libya. I also want to thank Ambassador Olof Skoog, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, for his presentation. Let me begin by expressing my deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones, as well as my wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured in recent clashes in Libya. We condemn the recent escalation of violence in and around Tripoli in the strongest terms, particularly the indiscriminate shelling by armed groups that resulted in killing and injuring civilians, including children.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“If they are unwilling to do so, perhaps a need for an external peace broker or dialogue facilitator should be recognized. We have to once and for all leave behind the delusion that we have the luxury of time to spend on discussions or deliberations. Given the high stakes in this case - such as the lives of our Nicaraguan friends - time is a comfort we simply cannot afford. Therefore, we call upon the Nicaraguan Government to not perceive the discussion we are having today as an attempt to stigmatize its country. We believe that our meeting is not about any sort ofblame game or pointing fingers, but rather about acknowledging the gravity of the problem and offering a helping hand in solving it.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“They also demonstrate an excellent ability to lay the foundation for more profound and sustainable reconciliation. That is why Poland takes note of the efforts undertaken by the Organization of American States (OAS) to resolve the crisis, followed by attentive monitoring of the situation. We would like to express our strong support for the work that is carried out by the OAS, and we hope that the inclusive and fruitful dialogue, with the participation of the Interdisciplinary Group of Independent Experts for Nicaragua, will commence. At the same time, we are very concerned that the parties so far have demonstrated little will or ability to participate in such a dialogue. We encourage the conflicting parties to take up an open and genuine dialogue, start cooperating with the OAS and take advantage of the forum it offers.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“We are concerned about the repression and violence, which have resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injured. The Nicaraguan authorities must fully respect and comply with the applicable human rights standards regarding the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of speech. There is no justification for the excessive and disproportionate use of force against peaceful demonstrators, just as there is no justification for the harassment and intimidation of civil and political activists. Regional organizations can often prove themselves far more efficient in mediation. Their geographical proximity to the actors involved in conflicts leads to the deeper comprehension of the specificity of a particular problem, and they are better prepared to identify key nuances that we might simply overlook.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Therefore, let me just remind members of the Security Council that we strongly agree with the Secretary-General's policy of prioritizing conflict prevention and addressing the root causes of conflicts before they escalate and have an irreversible impact. It is our responsibility, as members of the international community, to not turn a blind eye to crises, such as the one occurring right now in Nicaragua. Instead of shying away, we need to see - just as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights calls us to see in its recent report on Nicaragua - the current situation in a broader context and realize what possible consequences it might provoke in the region. Poland is deeply worried about the recent developments in Nicaragua.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“I thank you very much, Madam President, for convening this meeting. I offer you our full support during your presidency in September. Allow me, as well, to thank our briefers, Mr. Gonzalo Koncke and Mr. Felix Maradiaga, for their briefings. I also welcome among us His Excellency Mr. Denis Moncada Colindres, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua. Just a week ago, we discussed mediation and the peaceful settlement of disputes in this Chamber (see S/PV.8334). More than 70 Member States reaffirmed their commitment to preventive diplomacy and the peaceful settlement of disputes, whether inter-State and internal conflicts.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“I should like to begin by congratulating you, Madam, on your country's assumption of the presidency for the month of September. I wish you good luck and full success in your endeavours. Allow me also to mention how much we appreciated the efforts and professionalism of the British presidency. With regard to the work of the Council for this month, we support your proposal this morning. We welcome it and appreciate the fact that you are will organize two main events, on corruption and security, as well as others on peacekeeping. Turning to the question of Nicaragua, Poland appreciates the fact that the meeting will take place under the agenda item "Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations". I concur with the remarks of my Peruvian colleague. It is important that this discussion have added value.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“With regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012) concerning Guinea-Bissau, we share the view of the Chair of the Committee that any deliberations about the existing sanctions should not interfere with the present electoral process. Last but not least, I would like to express our full support to Mr. Jose' Viegas Filho, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the staff of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau and the United Nations country team for their dedication.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“Those measures can help to lay the foundations for a more equal, participatory and modern society capable of facing its new challenges in development, modernization and growth. However, we remain concerned about the fact that drug-trafficking and transnational organized crime still represent a serious threat to peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau, the subregion and beyond. In that regard, we call on the country's political leaders and State institutions to take meaningful steps, in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and other relevant agencies, to prevent and reduce these issues, which could cripple political progress and development for years to come.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“We therefore call on the Guinea-Bissau authorities to provide firm political direction and assume the leadership of the electoral process, and to step up the required technical preparation and empower the electoral management bodies to implement appropriate efforts to ensure timely and credible elections. Avoiding a new impasse over post-electoral power-sharing will be essential to ensuring stability in the long term. We commend the adoption of a new law introducing a minimum 36 per cent quota for women's representation in elections and appointments to the National Assembly and local governing bodies. We also welcome the creation of the Bissau-Guinean Council of Women, which aims to promote women's participation in national peacebuilding, reconciliation and political processes.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“Against that backdrop, the reported delays and lack of concrete measures taken to prepare for the legislative elections raise concern. The timely and credible conduct of the legislative and presidential elections represents a crucial step towards the resumption of peacebuilding and an important element of the Conakry Agreement. I would also like to express our concern about the lack of a substantial review of the Constitution and electoral law. However, we are hopeful about the possibility of progress with the recent announcement of the stability pact consultation, focusing on security reforms and the judiciary.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“I would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Aristides Gomes, Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, to the Council today, and to thank our briefers, Special Representative Filho, Ambassadors Vieira and Ndong Mba and Ms. Tavares Pinto, for their valuable remarks. More than three months ago, in mid-May, we commended the encouraging progress achieved towards a solution to the country's political and institutional stalemate (see S/PV.8261). The appointment of an inclusive Government, the reopening of the National Assembly, the election of the President of the National Electoral Commission and the announcement of legislative elections for November sparked optimism about the prospects for a new degree of resolve and normalization.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“By making sure partners understand the pros and cons of the mediation process, sides can often gain a greater sense of satisfaction and both sides can win.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“Poland supports those efforts with donations to DPA's multi-year appeal, and we would encourage others to do so as well. Those resources are vital for the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, for example, which helps to monitor the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. Today, we need more effective mediation that gives the parties to the conflict a sense of satisfaction. What makes mediation effective? An essential condition for successful mediation is the establishment of relations with the parties to the conflict. To gain their trust and confidence, the rapport must be genuine and partners must feel that their interests are fully understood. No party should ever expect to walk away from a mediation process with everything they wanted.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“It is unfortunate that women's representation in mediation and conflict-prevention efforts has grown only marginally in the 18 years since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). Women's central roles in many families and communities afford them a unique vantage point for recognizing unusual patterns of behaviour and signs of impending conflict, such as arms mobilization and weapons caching. Women are often best positioned to detect early signs of radicalization because their rights and physical integrity are often the first targets of fundamentalists. Evidence shows that women make unique and substantive contributions that improve the effectiveness of peace operations. We should also respond to the calls to establish a system to enhance the financing of mediation and prevention efforts.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“It is crucial to involve civil society, including women's groups, in the design, implementation and monitoring of any peace agreement. The protection of women leaders at risk of targeted political violence should also remain high among peace supporters' priorities. They are ready to support the mediators and facilitators following standards of inclusive mediation. Women-led prevention initiatives have helped to prevent and mitigate the escalation of violence many times by engaging in constructive dialogue and peace advocacy. Evidence shows that security efforts are more successful and sustainable when women contribute to prevention and early warning, post-conflict resolution and rebuilding.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“Today we are pleased to refer also to the case of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and its efforts to peacefully resolve the name issue with the Republic of Greece. Agreements signed by the leaders from both sides would not have been possible without vast mediation efforts. One excellent example of civil society mediation efforts are the activities of the Community of Sant'Egidio, a highly regarded Christian membership organization based in Rome, which has been focusing on conflict prevention and resolution, primarily in Africa, for the past 30 years. DPA has been working with Sant'Egidio since its first success - brokering peace in the Mozambique civil war in 1992. Its work is the definition of model mediation efforts: independent, neutral, confidential and focused mostly on poor countries.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“We have already seen the first results of successfully conducted negotiations by a member of the Advisory Board in the case of Liberia's presidential election. The Security Council in its configuration has already adopted numerous documents mentioning mediation. Let me draw the Council's attention to one particular presidential statement on conflict prevention, adopted in January (S/PRST/2018/1), where we recalled that a comprehensive conflict prevention strategy should include early warning, preventive deployment and mediation, and recognized that those components are interdependent and complementary. During the most recent Security Council debate on mediation (see S/PV.6108), Council members mentioned, among others, the successful examples of Togo and Somalia.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“It is worth mentioning that one of precursors and pioneers of that concept was Polish lawyer and sociologist Leon Petrazycki, whose work dates back to the 1930s. The founding fathers of the United Nations had high hopes for mediation as a method for resolving conflicts - they resonate in Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations. In that regard, we would like to highlight once again the great job that the Department of Political Affairs (DPA) is doing by, among other things, holding annual conflict prevention dialogues with the European Union. We recognize that the United Nations has the right tools to advance mediation, such as the Mediation Support Unit, the Standby Team of Senior Mediation Advisers and the recently established High-level Advisory Board on Mediation.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“Conflict prevention and crisis management through mediation are one of the founding principles of the United Nations, and we cannot underemphasize its significance to our work in the Council. We need to take all possible steps to further enhance the mediation capacity of the Organization. We live in a world of multifaceted challenges to peace and stability that involve a countless number of actors. The United Nations cannot always be expected to fulfil its role in safeguarding international peace and security by itself. Regional organizations, individual Member States and even non-governmental entities have important and, at times, essential contributions to make, depending on the specific features ofthe conflict in question. Mediation is based on the concept of restorative justice.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“At the outset, let me thank the Secretary General, as well as The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Ms. Mossarat Qadeem, for their valuable briefings. I would also like to express our appreciation to the presidency for choosing the topic of today's debate, as the last formal debate on mediation in the Security Council took place in April 2009 (see S/PV.6108). It is high time for the Council to take stock of recent developments in this arena. I would like to thank the Secretary-General and the Mediation Support Unit for their efforts in promoting mediation as the most costeffective method of conflict resolution.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“A comprehensive approach focused on building the resilience of its society and supporting the State's internal capabilities needs to be further developed. We are aware that rebuilding Rakhine and healing the local communities will be a long process. The international community, after delivering immediate humanitarian aid, should focus on developing a long-term strategy to assist Myanmar in rebuilding and developing Rakhine state and other parts of the country that will require international assistance.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source
“We call upon the Government in Naypyidaw to cooperate with the Fact-Finding Mission, including by granting access to the country. We furthermore acknowledge the formation of the independent commission of inquiry by the Myanmarese authorities and hope that it will commence a transparent and unbiased investigation of all cases of human rights violations. I believe that there could not be a better way to commemorate Mr. Kofi Annan than to fully concentrate on the implementation of the recommendations of the Rakhine Advisory Commission, which he chaired, in order to address the root causes of the crisis. Before I conclude I would like to underline that we are not forgetting that Myanmar is a developing country with a fragile economy that is prone to natural disasters.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source
“We believe that significant steps from the decision-makers in Naypyidaw are needed, as progress on the ground is insufficient. Therefore, we are pleased to hear that further contacts between the relevant ministries of Bangladesh and Myanmar are being established to discuss the implementation of the bilateral agreement signed in November 2017. We are deeply concerned about the findings of the report (A/HRC/39/64) of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar, which was published yesterday, in particular with regard to violations that might amount to crimes under international law. In that context, let us underline that, in order to stop the recurrence of violence, the issue of impunity and accountability for those crimes needs to be addressed.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source
“As we welcome the signing of the memorandum of understanding among Myanmar, the United Nations Development Programme and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on assisting in the repatriation and resettlement process, we also urge its full implementation and hope that the Myanmarese authorities will fully cooperate with United Nations agencies. We acknowledge the information about the Myanmarese authorities' granting of access to 23 villages and hope that UNHCR teams will have unlimited and independent access to those pilot project sites. We continuously urge the Government of Myanmar to step up its efforts to create sustainable conditions conducive to the safe, voluntary and dignified return of Rohingya refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank the Secretary-General and Mr. Tegegnework Gettu for their detailed briefings and remarks. I also welcome to the Council and thank Ms. Cate Blanchett, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill Ambassador, for her invaluable remarks. It has been a year since the most recent outbreak of violence in Rakhine state in Myanmar, which forced more than 700,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh. We remain deeply worried about the humanitarian situation, especially in Rakhine state, where hundreds of thousands of people are waiting for our assistance. Every day lost to bureaucratic deliberations means that we are collectively responsible for human lives that are perishing.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source
“There is no need to repeat the importance of the protection of groups in situations of vulnerability, especially children, women and members of religious minorities, who are far too often disproportionally affected by the conflict in Syria. In conclusion, allow me to stress the necessity of maintaining the unity of the Security Council on the question of the full implementation of a humanitarian resolution across Syria. Unfortunately, we see a new military offensive persisting. That worries us, as we may again witness increased violence. We call on all parties that can affect events on the ground to take the steps necessary to ensure the cessation ofhostilities, the adequate protection of the Syrian people and, finally, the provision of urgent humanitarian access.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8332 (2018) · source
“The humanitarian imperative should be our priority. We would like to reiterate our strong call to all parties with some influence on the ground to take all the necessary actions to achieve a full cessation of hostilities in the whole territory of Syria, in particular in Idlib, in order to prevent scenarios already witnessed in eastern Ghouta and Aleppo. In that context, it should be emphasized that the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure by all sides to the conflict should be respected. Let me also stress the need for the protection for refugees. We would support only the safe, voluntary and dignified return of the Syrian people under a United Nations-led framework once conditions allow it. Respect for the imperative of non-refoulement should be our guiding principle in that matter.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8332 (2018) · source
“Military operations led by Government forces, with the support of its allies, have already displaced thousands of civilians. The total number of people in need of humanitarian assistance in Aleppo and Idlib governorates has increased by more than half a million this year. As we heard in the briefing, Idlib governorate is still struggling with the new, significant influx of internally displaced persons. It is an extremely worrying pattern, which leaves Idlib with the highest total number of displaced persons in Syria. More than half a million people have been displaced to and within Idlib governorate in the past six months, mostly from eastern Ghouta, Horns, Yarmouk and other parts of Idlib governorate. Possible consequences of further military escalation in that area are of great concern to us.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8332 (2018) · source
“We are extremely worried by reports stating that by the end of this month, almost 200,000 people may be newly displaced in affected areas. Taking into consideration the recent events, we strongly condemn the intensification of military operations and call for an immediate end to the violence in south-western Syria. Military operations resulting in deaths among the civilian population, as well as the destruction of and damage to civilian infrastructure, such as schools and hospitals, are unacceptable and must stop. Safe and sustainable humanitarian access must be secured. Unfortunately, since the Syrian Government retook control of many areas of the country, there is still no unhindered access for humanitarian actors to the areas in need. We are concerned about not only south-western Syria but also the north-western part.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8332 (2018) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank our briefer, Mr. John Ging, for his comprehensive analysis. First, let me very briefly underline once again our strong support for the relaunching of a United Nations- facilitated political process for Syria. We strongly support a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned inclusive political process under the auspices of the United Nations in Geneva. Switching now to our main topic, namely, the humanitarian dimension of the Syrian conflict, we have to acknowledge that the military logic continues to drive developments in Syria. We still face unceasing and widespread violence and violations of international law, including gross and systematic human rights violations and abuses. The most striking examples of that are still visible in the south-western part of Syria.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8332 (2018) · source
“A peaceful and developing Congo could provide a huge boost to the whole continent. Finally, let me reiterate our full support to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as to the men and women of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source
“Poland also reiterates its call for the peaceful and timely transfer of power in January 2019, as set out in the electoral calendar and in accordance with the Congolese Constitution. We strongly believe that the effective implementation of the December agreement, including confidence-building measures, as well as compliance with the electoral timeline, is essential to a peaceful and credible electoral process. Respect for fundamental human rights, including freedom of expression and freedom ofpeaceful assembly, is crucial to a democratic transition of power and the peace and stability of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It goes without saying that the political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a significant impact on the stability of Central and sub-Saharan Africa.”
2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source
“We therefore call on the Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission and all stakeholders to work together towards the holding of elections in December, with full respect for the Constitution and the 31 December 2016 agreement. Close cooperation with civil society, in particular women's representatives, and women's involvement in the electoral process are crucial to ensuring equal the representation of women and men in decision-taking at all levels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In that regard, we commend the efforts of Rien Sans Les Femme aimed at ensuring the broadest possible participation of women in the upcoming elections and at supporting female candidates.”
2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source
“I would like to begin by extending my thanks to the briefers: the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Leila Zerrougui; Monseigneur Marcel Utembi, President of the Conference episcopale nationale du Congo; and Ms. Solange Lwashiga Furaha, spokesperson for Rien Sans Les Femmes, for their informative briefings. The election process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is entering its final phase. In that regard, we welcome President Joseph Kabila Kabange's decision to respect the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to step down at the end of the year. The timely holding of the elections is crucial to ensuring the stabilization of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source