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“In this respect, we note with appreciation the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism (A/70/674), add our voice in support of further consideration of the Plan during the review process of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy this June, and look forward to extensive discussions on how it can enhance the existing comprehensive counter-terrorism architecture. While addressing the need to intensify our common work on preventing the spread of malevolent ideologies, we should explore ways to engage young people, who constitute one of the strata that are most vulnerable to violent extremist and terrorist narratives. There are many factors contributing to youth radicalization; one of the most important is propaganda.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“It goes without saying that counter-measures would not have long-lasting effects without removing the root causes of the threat of violent extremism and terrorism. Having put out the fire in one place in the world, there is no guarantee that an outbreak will not occur elsewhere. Our collective response should be focused on addressing underlying factors that create opportunities for violent extremist and terrorist ideologies to spread and thrive. Only by combining more nuanced and comprehensive countering and prevention measures that address governance deficit, promote social development and dialogue and respect for the rule of law and human rights, develop strategic communications, engage women and youth and expand public-private partnerships can we reduce the appeal of and support for terrorist groups and enhance resilience against them.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“That is where civil society and, in particular, representatives of local communities and religious leaders, could play a crucial role in raising public awareness by revealing the truth about would- be jihadists and by de-glorifying their activities. To monitor the threat posed by the use of ICT for terrorist purposes, to collect, identify and share good practices developed in this field worldwide and to mobilize resources for building required capacities, we need to establish a strengthened international cooperation mechanism that would engage relevant United Nations counter-terrorism entities, acting within the all-of- United Nations approach, together with regional and subregional organizations.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“That will make possible the application of a unified approach to deterring the use of the Internet and social media to incite people to terrorism, train and recruit foreign terrorist fighters, and plan and finance terrorist activities. To strike at the heart of the aggressive informational campaigns of terrorists aimed at the recruitment of new followers and sympathizers, the strategy of the international community should involve not just countering the ideologies of such groups, which are being distributed through the Internet, but also developing persuasive context-specific counter- narratives and messages to neutralize the terrorists' influence on persons belonging to the target audiences and to eliminate the terrorists' focal points for radicalization.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“Notwithstanding the recent tentative progress in the suppression of those international terrorist threats, especially by depriving the terrorist organizations of some sources of their financing, there is still a significant lack of cohesive actions with regard to countering their propaganda while ensuring effective implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001), 1624 (2005) and 2178 (2014). Achieving that goal will be possible only through a comprehensive framework of concrete strategies aimed at consolidating all existing efforts and strengthening cooperation among all stakeholders, including Governments, civil society and the private sector, so as to improve their understanding of the ways in which terrorists use information and communications technologies (ICT) for terrorist purposes.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“Terrorist and violent extremist ideologies, which have been propagated all over the world by terrorist entities, the most well-known being the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals and groups, nowadays pose a serious threat to international peace and security, as well as to stability in the world. They threaten our core values and principles, including democracy, human rights, the rule of law, equal opportunity and freedom.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“At the outset, I would like to join others in expressing our sincere gratitude to the Egyptian delegation and to you personally, Mr. Minister, for convening this debate. Also please accept our condolences in connection with the bloody terrorist attack committed in Cairo on Sunday. Our thanks also go to the briefers, who have provided us with valuable information concerning the current trends and policies applied in the field of countering terrorist narratives and propaganda by the United Nations, Member States and civil society actors.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“Finally, I would like to underscore that, given the information we heard today from the High Representative, it is very important to overcome political differences in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to achieve tangible progress in implementing the necessary reforms, as well as the 5+2 agenda. Achieving all five objectives and the two conditions as quickly as possible would be the best way forward. In our View, as we enter the third decade ofthe peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Council has an obligation to provide all necessary political support to ensuring the country's further peaceful development. It is of utmost importance that any attempt to encroach on Bosnia and Herzegovina's independence, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity be resolutely addressed.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“We believe that special attention should be paid to the issue of prospective defence property, in particular the registration of specific properties located on the territory of Republika Srpska. Other areas where progress would be highly welcome, in addition to implementing the Sejdic-Finci judgment, include the issues of the publication of the 2013 census results, the proper functioning of the coordination mechanism on EU matters, the implementation of the Constitutional Court's decision on Mostar and delivering on outstanding International Monetary Fund requirements.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Ukraine shares the concerns of High Representative Inzko with regard to certain statements by Republika Srpska officials calling for that entity's secession from Bosnia and Herzegovina. We strongly condemn any provocative actions that could undermine the progress under the Dayton Peace Agreement and the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I once again reiterate our strong support for Bosnia and Herzegovina's territorial integrity, which is guaranteed by its Constitution and by international law, including the Charter of the United Nations. Ukraine believes that more efforts could have been made to achieve more sustainable progress on the 5+2 agenda. We hope that, during the next reporting period, we will see long-awaited developments towards meeting the set of objectives and conditions.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“A little more than 20 years ago, the General Framework Agreement for Peace was reached at Dayton. A lot of work has been done, but yet after 20 years of peace we are still seeing serious political divisions inside the country. As a positive sign of efforts to find a way to bridge the differences, we note the decision of Republika Srpska authorities not to hold the referendum on the State judiciary. However, the absence of an appropriate decision on the subject by the Republika Srpska National Assembly is a worrying sign. I would like to underscore that any referendum that contradicts the provisions of the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina and of the Dayton Agreement is illegitimate.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Ukraine welcomes the readiness of the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance the reform agenda. We look forward to the conclusion of a final agreement between the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the adaptation of the trade provisions of the Stabilization and Association Agreement. Ukraine also praises the efforts of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Government aimed at the activation of the country's NATO Membership Action Plan. We support close cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and NATO as an important factor of security in Europe. In that regard, we hope for the quickest-possible resolution of the issue of immovable defence property as the precondition to the country's Membership Action Plan. Our meeting today is taking place at an important moment for Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“It is our pleasure to welcome High Representative Valentin Inzko back to the Security Council and to thank him for his comprehensive briefing and report (8/2016/395, annex). As this is my first statement on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina after Ukraine assumed its non-permanent membership in the Council, I would like to assure Mr. Inzko of our full support for his activities as High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement. Ukraine aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later on behalf of the European Union (EU). First and foremost, we congratulate the Government and the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina on their application to join the European Union. Ukraine hopes that historic decision will provide additional impetus for further progress under the General Framework Agreement for Peace.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“We call on all sides to fully respect that resolution's provisions. The failure to do that will lead to the collapse of the cessation of hostilities and bring more violence death and destruction, while further undermining the prospects for finding a negotiated solution to the Syrian conflict. In this regard, we call upon all parties to strictly comply with their obligations under resolution 2268 (2016) on the cessation of hostilities and resume substantive talks in Geneva on all aspects stipulated in resolution 2254 (2015). Finally, I wish to put on record the strong support of our delegation for the draft press statement circulated by the United Kingdom just now. It deserves urgent approval and it does not deserve at all to be labelled as a propagandistic step, as the Russian delegation has alleged.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“It is hard to believe that such an offensive by the Syrian regime would be possible without the approval of if major ally, which poses itself as a mediator in the negotiating process. Amazingly enough, that very delegation moments ago tried to convince us that "recently the situation in Syria has radically improved". The aerial bombardments must stop. The indiscriminate attacks against civilians must stop. Only an immediate recommitment to the cessation of hostilities, which must include Aleppo, can alleviate the plight of the Syrian people. Against the backdrop of the rapidly increasing violence in and around Aleppo, Ukraine considers the unanimous adoption of resolution 2286 (2016) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict to be very timely and an extremely important step.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“At least three people were killed and dozens of civilians were wounded. The escalation of violence has also been observed in other parts of Syria, for example, in Dar'a, where heavy fighting and aerial bombardments have resumed. We commend the Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, for his efforts in bringing the cessation of hostilities in Syria back on track. But how can that be achieved when the Government pushes on with a military offensive in Aleppo, provoking a further escalation in fighting that leads to the death of scores of civilians trapped in the city? We have heard the claims that Al-Nusra was being targeted. However, it is not acceptable that, in the process, hospitals and the city's other vital infrastructure had to be destroyed, leaving thousands of civilians without water, electricity, medical care and food.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“I would like to thank the delegation of the United Kingdom and the Egyptian presidency for initiating and convening this very timely open briefing. My special gratitude goes to the briefers for their detailed overview of the current situation in Aleppo, in particular, and in Syria, in general. Ukraine strongly condemns the air strikes and indiscriminate shelling carried out in and around Aleppo over the recent period, which took the lives of more than 250 people and left thousands injured and wounded. Last week's bombardment of Al-Quds hospital in the innocent Sukkari neighbourhood of Aleppo led to the death of two doctors, including the only paediatrician in the city, three medical support staff and dozens of patients, among them children. Yesterday and yet another hospital in Aleppo, Al-Dabit hospital, came under fire.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“To conclude my intervention, I would like to reiterate that, while terrorism and the risk of WMD proliferation by non-State actors continue to pose a serious threat to international peace and security, there is a persistent need to ensure close and effective cooperation and coordination between the relevant subsidiary bodies of the Security Council, in particular in the outreach activities and country visits conducted within their respective mandates, as well as in the exchange of information. The meeting rose at 11.55 am.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“With a view to tackling the growing threat of WMD proliferation globally, we support initiatives aimed at further strengthening the role and potential of resolution 1540 (2004) for a long-term perspective, such as the recent establishment of the 1540 Group of Friends, which we fully support. Ukraine welcomes the constructive and results-oriented approach of the Spanish chairmanship in the process of the comprehensive review of the resolution's implementation, to be concluded by December. It is important that the process also focus on ways to ensure that the relevant international legal norms are fully respected and implemented by all Member States. Ukraine stands ready to engage constructively with all like-minded partners on those crucial matters.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“On the other hand, international legal prohibitions have little relevance to terrorists and criminals who might be tempted to engage in attacks using chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials. Unlike States, non-State actors pursue their hostile intentions and are prone to unconventional and highly unpredictable actions. Moreover, the erosion of the existing world order, continuous breaches and unaddressed violations of international law and the ongoing conflicts in different parts ofthe globe continue to weaken as a whole the security architecture on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“Ukraine, as a State with a nuclear-weapon past and as a full-fledged party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological Weapons Convention, is strongly committed to the implementation resolution 1540 (2004) and makes every effort to prevent non-State actors from acquiring materials and technologies that could be used as weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). At the same time, despite the measures taken by Member States to prevent proliferation risks, we are witnessing growing and even more complicated threats in this area. On the one hand, risks may arise not only from poor national legislation being in place but also from the rapid development of science and technology coupled with a lack of threat awareness among the members of academia, industry and civil society.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“Apart from the activities of the international community in combating terrorism outbreaks at the global level, we also should not forget about the available tools to exert pressure on terrorists within the existing sanctions framework, reinforced by the recent resolution 2253 (2015). In that regard, Ukraine supports the call for introducing a broad range of targeted counter-terrorism sanctions to disrupt terrorists' financing and their travelling to conflict regions. Since 2004, resolution 1540 (2004) has played a crucial role in strengthening regional and global non-proliferation efforts.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“Among our present tasks are the prevention of terrorism spreading to other regions by staunching the flow of foreign terrorist fighters; the introduction of comprehensive strategies for dealing with returnees, who may endanger the internal security of their States of origin; countering the propaganda of terrorism and violent extremism; and combating abuse of information and communications technologies for terrorist purposes, to name but a few. We are pleased to note that these topics are duly reflected in the Committees' programmes of work. We also commend the pace kept by the expert groups in conducting their country visits and producing credible reports and recommendations aimed at strengthening national counter-terrorism mechanisms.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“Good examples of such teamwork is the cooperation of the 1267 Committee's Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team with the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate in identifying the emergence of new threats posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and its affiliates worldwide, sharing thematic reports and holding joint Committees meetings on the topic of depriving terrorists of their sources of funding. Notwithstanding the recent achievements in the suppression of international terrorist threats posed by ISIL, especially of its financing, there are still problems that require cohesive actions to be taken both by the two Committees and by the United Nations membership at large.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“We welcome the close collaboration of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999),1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida, and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities and the Counter-Terrorism Committee in overseeing the implementation of specific counter-terrorism measures established by the Security Council, promoting international cooperation in this field, detecting possible gaps in the existing regulations, and introducing sanctions measures with regard to individuals and entities engaged in terrorist activities.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“Like others, I thank today's briefers for providing extensive information on the activities of their respective Committee's and beyond. We highly commend the dedicated efforts of the three Committee Chairs, as well as the work of the expert groups aimed at ensuring the comprehensive implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions and at promoting effective international cooperation among all stakeholders to achieve the objectives set by these instruments.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“The Security Council is uniquely positioned to send a strong message concerning this problem. That is why we hope that resolution 2286 (2016) will serve as a clear political signal to all parties concerned that the Security Council will remain extremely vigilant on the issue of the protection of humanitarian, medical and health-care workers and medical facilities in situations of armed conflict. As Ms. Liu so emotionally put it only moments ago, we should make this resolution save lives.”
2016-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7685 (2016) · source
“Attacks on health facilities and personnel in Afghanistan have risen 50 per cent in the past year, as per data of the International Committee of the Red Cross. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan reports that in 2015, health workers and institutions in this country were subjected to arbitrary searches by Government forces, threats from armed groups, looting and abductions. It is of utmost importance that those responsible for such war crimes be held accountable. Ukraine calls on all States to cooperate fully with existing international criminal justice institutions, including the International Criminal Court, to combat impunity and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. The terrible statistics I have just mentioned make the resolution adopted today all the more topical.”
2016-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7685 (2016) · source
“Strict and long-established norms of international law provide for an absolute inviolability of medical facilities and workers in conflict zones. Physicians for Human Rights, a non-governmental organization that documents and advocates against mass atrocities and severe human rights violations around the world, reported 16 attacks on Syrian hospitals in October 2015 alone. According to that organization's data, since 2011 at least 610 medical personnel have been killed in Syria. Furthermore, 183 medical facilities in that country have been the targets of military attacks on 233 occasions. The World Health Organization reports that more than 99 health facilities, including hospitals and clinics, have been damaged or destroyed in Yemen.”
2016-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7685 (2016) · source
“In the past six months that trend has only gotten worse. Last week's attacks on the Al-Quds hospital in Aleppo reminded us of the enormous difficulties and dangers that health workers face every day. Two doctors, including the only paediatrician in the city, three medical support staff and dozens of patients, among them children, lost their lives in this horrific incident. It cannot be left without reflection. Therefore, we fully support the requestjust made by the delegation of the United Kingdom for a briefing on Aleppo. It speaks volumes about the horrendous humanitarian situation in Syria and the complete disregard for all relevant norms of international humanitarian law. Attacks on medical facilities are a blatant violation of international law.”
2016-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7685 (2016) · source
“It is our deeply held conviction that all sides in conflicts have both a legal and a fundamental moral obligation to provide all possible medical care for the sick and injured, as well as to protect medical personnel, who often put themselves in harm's way to save lives. Yet, in today's conflicts hospitals are increasingly becoming common targets. When medical facilities come under shelling or bombs, it is an unspeakable tragedy. When they are attacked on purpose, it is an example of abhorrent barbarism that has to be combatted in our presumably civilized times. What is really horrific is that the number of such instances continues to grow. We are seeing it happen in Afghanistan, Yemen and elsewhere. Especially worrying is the situation in Syria, where there have been dozens, if not hundreds, of attacks against medical facilities.”
2016-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7685 (2016) · source
“I would like to congratulate Egypt on its assumption of the presidency for the month of May. It was our honour to co-sponsor resolution 2286 (2016), which was just adopted. We are grateful to the delegations of Egypt, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and Uruguay for their timely initiative, as well as for taking on board Ukraine's proposals. We thank the Secretary-General for his valuable contribution to our debate. However, our main thanks should go to today's briefers. We highly appreciate the work their staff has been doing for years. Although the protection of civilians in armed conflict has become an increasingly complex challenge, this complexity must not in any way dissuade us from our collective efforts to address the issue. Armed conflicts inflict all kinds of hardship and suffering on civilians.”
2016-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7685 (2016) · source
“We therefore emphasize the urgent need to restore the Mission's full capabilities, including political functions, as soon as possible. We commend the Group of Friends of Western Sahara for their efforts aimed at resolving the current situation. Ukraine calls upon all parties to cooperate in good faith with the operations of MINURSO and to take the necessary steps to ensure the security, unhindered movement and full freedom of access of the United Nations and associated personnel in carrying out their mandate in conformity with existing agreements. In conclusion, I would like to express Ukraine's support for the United Nations efforts to find a solution to the issue of Western Sahara.”
2016-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7684 (2016) · source
“Ukraine voted today in favour of resolution 2285 (2016), given its conviction that the Council has to ensure that the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) continues to conduct its operations, which are Vital for peace, stability and security in Western Sahara. The resolution adopted is important, not just for the sake of the continued work of the Mission but for creating the proper environment and providing the necessary impetus for a relaunch of the political process so as to achieve a lasting and mutually acceptable solution. At the same time, we fully share the concerns, and even the frustrations, of some Council members about the current circumstances in which the Mission has to operate.”
2016-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7684 (2016) · source
“The General Assembly could address the social and economic aspects of piracy, while the Security Council could address its security and military aspects, thereby making full use of the tools available to the United Nations.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Developing a comprehensive strategy of appropriate assistance to the countries of the region to eliminate the root causes of maritime crimes in West Africa - such as poverty, high unemployment, a lack of rule of law, poor law enforcement and a lack of the capabilities to effectively govern territorial waters and promote economic development - could make a substantial contribution to the global efforts to solve the problem of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea. All the relevant United Nations bodies must be actively involved in shaping a comprehensive approach to address the issue of piracy. In our view, the division of tasks could take the following form.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Effective international mechanisms for bringing perpetrators to justice and enhanced national criminal prosecution procedures are needed. In that regard, Ukraine would like to recall its initiative of 2010, which was circulated as General Assembly document A/65/489 under agenda item 74, entitled "Oceans and the law of the sea", namely, the draft comprehensive convention on the suppression of acts of piracy at sea. We invite all Member States to look afresh at that proposal in the light of our debate. Combating piracy and armed robbery at sea by military means is an effective, but not the only, tool in fighting this scourge.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“The proper implementation of that instrument will allow for the further elaboration of possible solutions for seafarers and fishers who are victims of piracy. We also believe that the primary responsibility of flag States for ensuring the effective implementation and enforcement of international instruments related to maritime security and safety, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, as well as for bringing those guilty of acts ofpiracy or armed robbery of ships to account, should be further strengthened. When a person responsible for acts of piracy or armed robbery at sea enjoys impunity, the anti-piracy efforts of the international community are undermined. Ensuring the prosecution and incarceration of captured pirates must remain a priority if we are truly committed to eradicating this evil.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“That requires a fresh look into the problems related to post-conflict rehabilitation and compensation for moral damage and material loses, as well as the recovery of physical and mental strength and health. In many cases, seafarers released after being held captive by pirates are left to deal with their problems on their own. A solution depends on different factors, such as the quality of the seafarers' employment agreements, the modalities of justice with regard to protecting the rights of labourers, and the accessibility and quality of medical and social assistance. In that regard, Ukraine would like to call on United Nations States Members to expedite the universalization of the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, approved by the International Labour Conference in 2014.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Just a month ago, on 26 March, pirates captured two other citizens of Ukraine, the captain and assistant captain of the vessel Sampatiki. Unfortunately, negotiations with pirates on their release are still under way, and they continue to suffer in captivity. In the light of the outbreak of piracy, the issues of crew protection in the shipping industry and post- accident treatment for piracy survivors continue to be a matter of most serious concern to us. In order to mitigate the impact of modern piracy, it is important that Governments, ship owners, insurers and all other stakeholders in maritime commerce treat seafarers as their true and genuine social partners.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“We also consider it necessary to expand the scope of international assistance programmes to strengthen the capacity of countries in the region to ensure maritime security, improve infrastructure and carry out effective joint actions to monitor the situation and conduct joint patrols at sea. That requires improved coordination among the United Nations, regional countries and regional and subregional organizations such as the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and the Gulf of Guinea Commission in combating piracy and armed robbery at sea. Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea has a direct bearing on Ukraine. In 2015, pirates abducted two Ukrainian citizens and demanded ransom for their release.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Assistance to countries in the region in implementing an integrated strategy for maritime security, based on existing regional mechanisms for combating piracy and armed robbery at sea, should also be strongly promoted by both the Security Council and the competent United Nations bodies and agencies. Since all coastal States of the Gulf of Guinea are members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), we see particular value in the further fulfilment by the IMO of its strategy for implementing sustainable maritime security measures in West and Central Africa.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Moreover, piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea have close ties with other perils threatening the region. The current situation of virtually uncontrolled crossings of maritime borders can be exploited by terrorist groups, as demonstrated by recent terrorist attacks in the West African region. Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is, above all, an international problem that requires a coherent national approach on the part of each West African country. We strongly believe that only consolidated efforts can put an end to piracy. In that regard, Ukraine calls upon the United Nations Member States to ensure full compliance with the Security Council resolutions and other documents related to the implementation of regional strategies for ensuring maritime security.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“To elaborate credible mechanisms to curb the phenomenon, it is critical to differentiate between the forms that the threat takes off ofthe East and West coasts of the African continent. Unlike in the Gulf of Aden, the tactics ofpirates in the Gulf of Guinea have evolved from attacking vessels on the high seas to relocating their activities to internal and territorial waters. Under those circumstances, international naval forces face a legal limitation on responding to such pirate attacks. At the same time, the authorities of coastal States are often unable, or unwilling, to effectively prosecute those responsible. It is in that unsettling context that for over a decade, pirates in the Gulf of Guinea have turned into well-armed and sophisticated criminal gangs with floating bases for their attacks.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Therefore, the Security Council's addressing it constitutes an integral part of a comprehensive, cohesive and broad-based approach by the United Nations in dealing with this challenge. While we fully align ourselves with the statement to be made later on behalf of the European Union, I would like to make the following points. According to the International Maritime Bureau, West African waters are among the world's areas most affected by piracy and armed robbery at sea. Even if the recent official statistical data point to a decrease in the number of attacks in the area, this problem should not be underestimated, in particular considering that, given the information from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, ship owners tend to withhold reports on such accidents, owing to the risk of an increase in insurance policy premiums.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Ukraine welcomes the fact that the Security Council is considering piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea after some time, and we hope that today's meeting will provide additional impetus to the effective eradication of that problem. The insight provided by the Assistant Secretary-General is indeed very helpful in that regard. The subject of our discussion has a multifaceted nature, and it deserves our full attention, considering its social and economic implications, as well as legal complexities, coupled with safety and security impacts. There is no doubt that maritime piracy poses a threat to the international peace and security in West Africa.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“We call on the Federal Government of Somalia to continue to cooperate with all the relevant stakeholders in order to resolve the longstanding disputes between various communities and administrations in the rest of Somalia. The agreement reached between the Federal Government and the Puntland Government with a letter agreeing to Puntland's full participation in the electoral process with the goal of forming a new Federal Parliament later this year represents another positive step on the way to achieving administrative unity in the country. Considering that progress, the Security Council should stay focused on maintaining the current positive trends and securing the implementation of all of the Federal Government's initiatives aimed at establishing sustainable peace and completing the reconciliation process.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“Such children and young people should have an opportunity to complete their education and learn a trade so as to be able to make a living and contribute to their communities. We commend the Federal Government of Somalia's drafting of a national security policy and plans for a consultative meeting in the regions aimed at advancing its implementation. The deliberations on a new policing model and updated Heegan plan for developing the Somalia police at the Federal, regional and state levels deserve special mention, as an essential element in the provision of improved safety and security to the local populations in every region in Somalia. We also welcome the announcement, on 25 March, of a comprehensive agreement on peace and reconciliation among the peoples of Jubaland.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“In our view, it is extremely important to improve the provisions for child protection in the mandates of the African Union Mission in Somalia and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia in order to strengthen the Missions' abilities to effectively recognize, report and respond to violations and abuses committed against children, including their abduction by armed groups. Ukraine acknowledges the positive impact of the collective steps taken by the United Nations and the Puntland authorities to make the necessary arrangements for ensuring the proper treatment of former child soldiers recruited by terrorists, in order to rehabilitate and eventually reunite them with their families.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“It is very troubling that the recruitment of children and young people into AI-Shabaab is happening in mosques and schools. We believe firmly that every effort must be made to ensure that schools meet their goal of being educational facilities first and foremost, offering students a path to a better and more peaceful future. The sanctity of places of religious worship must also be respected, and they should not be used as poaching grounds for finding foot soldiers to fill in the ranks of terrorist groups.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source