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1. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/353, which contains the eighteenth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013), as well as to document S/2018/359, which contains the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to resolution 2367 (2017). I now give the floor to Mr. Kubis.”

   2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8271 (2018) · source

2. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Iraq to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jan Kubis, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq; Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism; and Ms. Michele Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8271 (2018) · source

3. “I thank Mr. Lowcock for his briefing. There are no names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”

   2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8269 (2018) · source

4. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/484, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014), 2191 (2014), 2258 (2015), 2332 (2016), 2393 (2017) and 2401 (2018). I give the floor to Mr. Lowcock.”

   2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8269 (2018) · source

5. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.10p.m.”

   2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

6. “We hope that the inter-Burundian dialogue will be continued, as only an inclusive political dialogue can ensure a sustainable and widely acceptable solution. I resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Burundi.”

   2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

7. “We recognize the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi, with its provisions on the need for broad political consensus and avoiding concentrating power in a single institution or unit as the main instrument for peace and stability in Burundi and in the region. Poland would like to emphasize the particular role the leaders of neighbouring countries and the Arusha Agreement guarantors have to play in overcoming the causes generating instability in the region. Poland has concerns about the situation in Burundi, both in the pre-referendum period and in the tense situation after the voting. We are worried about the deterioration of human rights and limitations on political space for members of the opposition, independent media and civil society.”

   2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

8. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Poland. At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Michel Kafando, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi, and Ambassador Jiirg Lauber, Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their comprehensive briefings. The situation in Burundi has to be seen in the wider regional context of the Great Lakes region. It risks deepening a humanitarian and refugee crisis in Burundi and its neighbourhood. While thanking international and regional mediators for the efforts so far, we encourage the East African Community and the African Union to increase their commitment to breaking the political impasse and enhancing coordination of their steps in that regard.”

   2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

9. “I thank Mr. Lauber for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

   2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

10. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Burundi to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Michel Kafando, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi, and His Excellency Mr. Jiirg Lauber, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations, in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Kafando.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

11. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2417 (2018). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8267 (2018) · source

12. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2018/492, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Cote d'Ivoire, France, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, C6te d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour.”

    2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8267 (2018) · source

13. “Lastly, Poland would like to fully express its support for the actions taken by the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union and the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, as well as to underscore our recognition of the key role played by regional partners in military operations in the Sahel. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 5.20pm.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

14. “We express our full support for the mandate of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force and hope that, with the support of the international community, it will soon achieve full operationalization. Furthermore, the operations of the Joint Force must be conducted in full compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Poland supports the G-5 Sahel Joint Force with in-kind assistance. We have provided the contingent of Chadian troops operating within the force with considerable material support. Moreover, we recently decided to provide additional support to the G-5 Sahel Joint Force through Polish training capacities. Responding to the request made by the G-5 Sahel countries, Poland announced its readiness to conduct training sessions in the area of countering improvised explosive devices.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

15. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Poland. To start with, let me thank today's briefers - Ms. Bintou Keita, Mr. Maman Sidikou, Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed and Mr. J 0510 Vale de Almeida - for their very informative statements on the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) and recent developments in the region. The root causes of conflict in the region, which have created challenges in the areas of good governance and development, are similar in nature and interdependent. The problems and challenges faced are cross-border in nature. In that context, cooperation among neighbouring countries and within regional organizations is crucial for achieving tangible and long-lasting progress. The G-5 Sahel, together with its Joint Force, is an example of such comprehensive cooperation.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

16. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; Mr. Maman Sidikou, Permanent Secretary of the Group of Five for the Sahel; Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; and Mr. Joao Pedro Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations. The Security Councilwill now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document 8/2018/432, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel. I now give the floor to Ms. Keita.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source

17. “There are no more names on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 a.m.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8265 (2018) · source

18. “I thank Mr. Mladenov for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8265 (2018) · source

19. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Mladenov isjoining us via video tele-conference from Jerusalem. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. 1 give the floor to Mr. Mladenov.”

    2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8265 (2018) · source

20. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at12.05p.m.”

    2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source

21. “Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to Special Representative Salame and the United Nations personnel working in Libya for their dedication and support for a peaceful end to the transitional period in Libya. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Libya.”

    2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source

22. “Despite the significant decrease in civilian casualties in recent months, we remain concerned about the insecurity in various areas throughout Libya, as well as the ongoing human rights violations and abuses in detention centres and the cases of prolonged arbitrary detention without due process. Poland also supports the Security Council's undertaking of all necessary measures against those responsible for human trafficking, in accordance with Council resolution 1970 (2011). Echoing a recent statement (see S/PV.8250) by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, we call on the Libyan authorities to fully cooperate with the Court in order to help bring justice and accountability in Libya for crimes under international law.”

    2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source

23. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Poland. To start with, I would like thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. Ghassan Salame for his very informative briefing on recent developments in Libya. I also thank Ambassador Olof Skoog for his helpful briefing on the ongoing work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. Poland welcomes the high turnout in the recently completed voter registration update. It is a testament to Libya's eagerness to participate in free and fair elections that will mark the end of the transitional period. In that regard, we urge Libyan authorities to finalize the necessary electoral legislation effectively.”

    2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source

24. “I thank Ambassador Skoog for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”

    2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source

25. “Salame and Ambassador Olof Skoog, Permanent Representative of Sweden, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. I give the floor to Mr. Salame.”

    2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source

26. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Salame is joining via video tele-conference from Paris. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/429, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr.”

    2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source

27. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at11.25 a.m.”

    2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8260 (2018) · source

28. “The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I now give him the floor.”

    2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8260 (2018) · source

29. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”

    2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8260 (2018) · source

30. “I thank Mr. De Mistura for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to the members of the Security Council who wish to make statements.”

    2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8260 (2018) · source

31. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Syria, to participate in this meeting. Mr. De Mistura is joining today's meeting via Video-teleconference from Geneva. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. De Mistura.”

    2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8260 (2018) · source

32. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to continue or discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 4.35 pm.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source

33. “I thank Mr. Madeira for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source

34. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/4ll, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia. I now give the floor to Mr. Keating.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source

35. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Michael Keating, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, and Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia. Mr. Keating and Mr. Madeira are joining this meeting Via video tele-conference from Mogadishu. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8259 (2018) · source

36. “In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2416 (2018). I now give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8258 (2018) · source

37. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2018/455, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8258 (2018) · source

38. “In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2415 (2018). The meeting rose at 3.10pm.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8257 (2018) · source

39. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2018/437, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/411, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8257 (2018) · source

40. “Let me once again underline that reaching a peace agreement will be possible only through peace talks based on international law and the principles governing peaceful relations among States. A key element in that context would also be a meaningful dialogue among the three main monotheistic religions. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source

41. “While talking more broaldly about the latest developments, we would like once again to reiterate our firm commitment to the two-State solution and, in that context, underline our position on Jerusalem, which remains unchanged. We strongly believe that the aspirations of both parties concerning Jerusalem must be fulfilled, and a way to resolve the status ofJerusalem as the future capital of both States must be found through negotiations. The status of Jerusalem should also assume mutual recognition of historical relations and national rights of both parties to the city. We will continue to respect the international consensus on Jerusalem embodied in, inter alia, resolution 478 (1980), including the location of diplomatic representations until the final status of Jerusalem is resolved.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source

42. “Given the number of casualties among civilians in the recent escalation in the Gaza Strip, it is our imperative to protect them at all levels. Therefore, we encourage all efforts to enhance the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian law and human rights law by the parties to the conflict. The current situation in Gaza could have significant consequences for regional and international peace and security. The last three conflicts in Gaza over the past decade were a clear example of that. Therefore, the Security Council should contribute to de-escalation efforts, including through appropriate public expression.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source

43. “We call for an independent and transparent investigation into those incidents and furthermore call for respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including with regard to the protection of civilians. Although we recognize Israel's right to protect its borders, we strongly underline that the use of force must be proportionate. In that context, let me stress that Israel must exercise maximum restraint in the use oflive fire. With regard to demonstrations, we emphasize that Israel must respect the right to peaceful protests, while Hamas and those who are leading the demonstrations in Gaza must ensure that they remain peaceful, strictly non-violent and without any provocations. We call upon all parties to strictly comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights law.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source

44. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Poland. At the outset, I would like to thank Special Coordinator Nikolay Mladenov for his very comprehensive but unfortunately profoundly alarming briefing. We express our great concern about the tragic loss of human life in the Gaza Strip. During protests near the Gaza fence, a large number of people have been killed and injured, unfortunately including children. As we might face more tension in the coming days, we call on everyone to show the utmost restraint to avoid any further escalation of violence leading to the loss of life. We condemn all acts of terrorism, as well as incitement to Violence, and we expect all to ensure that civilians, particularly children, are not put in any danger.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source

45. “I thank Mr. Mladenov for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to the members of the Security Council who wish to make statements.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source

46. “I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in this meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Mladenov isjoining us via Video tele-conference from Jerusalem. The Security Councilwill now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Mladenov.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source

47. “At the outset of the meeting, I should like to take a moment to remember those killed yesterday in Gaza, as well as all those - Palestinian, Israeli and others - who have died as a result of a conflict that has endured for far too long. I ask all representatives to rise to observe a minute of silence in memory of them. The members of the Security Council observed a minute ofsilence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question The President: In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Israel to participate in this meeting.”

    2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source

48. “We further call for Myanmar to commit to addressing the recommendations of the Annan Commission. Lastly, we hope that after voluntary repatriation, the Rohingya community will be properly reintegrated into society with unrestricted access to health-care services and basic education for all, including women and children. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Myanmar.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8255 (2018) · source

49. “There is a race against the clock in the refugee camps, and we are collectively losing it. We believe that the Council's visit can serve as a trigger for more robust Council action. Council members are obliged to take action and to respond with concrete solutions followed by thorough financial and material support for not only the refugees but also the host communities in Bangladesh. In that regard, I want to thank the authorities of Bangladesh and the host communities for their efforts in easing the heavy burden of the Rohingya refugees. We call on the Myanmar authorities to grant full and unhindered access for United Nations agencies to Rakhine state and to develop close cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Development Programme.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8255 (2018) · source

50. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Poland. Allow me to start by thanking our colleagues the Ambassadors of Kuwait, Peru and the United Kingdom for their very comprehensive briefings and for their efforts in organizing the visit. I would also like to express my gratitude to the authorities of Kuwait for their generosity and for facilitating our mission, and to the authorities of Bangladesh and Myanmar for their hospitality. The Security Council visit to the region should really be seen as the success of the two or so previous Council presidencies. Thanks to their commitment, we were able to witness the humanitarian situation on the ground. What we saw in Cox's Bazar was a true eye-opener. The scale of the crisis is horrifying, and it will not change in any way for the better during the monsoon season.”

    2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8255 (2018) · source