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Yelchenko

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first: 1997-12-19
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“The support of affected countries in collecting credible evidence, as well as that of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011, and the recently established United Nations investigative team for Iraq, is vital to that end. Moreover, an appropriate amount of caution is required in dealing with specific categories of returnees, in particular minors, women, family members and disillusioned returnees, who have committed less serious offences. In cases in which it is not appropriate to level terrorism-related charges, rehabilitation and reintegration programmes should be implemented.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the decision of the International Civil Aviation Organization to approve API as a universal standard and call on it to help Member States in need of its assistance to ensure its effective implementation. Secondly, there is the issue of ensuring a more universal criminalization of the actions of foreign terrorist fighters and conducting proper investigations of their crimes so that terrorists are apprehended and do not escape justice.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“To address changes in terrorists' modus operandi, we might consider adopting revised sophisticated measures to supplement resolution 2178 (2014). The reviews of its implementation show that combating potential threats posed by returning foreign terrorist fighters and relocating them requires the following. First, there is the matter of introducing advanced technologies for identifying terrorists at border crossing points, while conducting risk assessments of the most vulnerable border segments to strengthen their respective control. That cannot be accomplished without expeditious information-sharing among States, especially terrorists' biometric data, as well as ensuring a broader use of Advanced Passenger Information (API) and INTERPOL databases.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“The operations conducted by the security service okaraine from 2015 onwards have led to the liquidation oflogistical networks, with 23 transfer points used for the facilitation of travel of foreign terrorist fighters who were natives of the Caucasus, Central Asia and Europe through Ukraine and Turkey to the Syrian-Iraqi zone and back. Persons responsible for creating and maintaining transfer points were arrested and sentenced. Bearing in mind that a relevant United Nations sanctions regime is a vital and effective tool against terrorism, Ukraine has also submitted respective listing requests to 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.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“Another side of this problem is the possible abuse of asylum systems by terrorists at a time when huge waves of migrants are arriving from conflict zones in search of shelter. There is a growing concern over the creation of small sleeping cells in different parts of the world, as well as the potential preparation of signature lone-wolf attacks. The terrorist strikes that have swept through Europe are a clear reflection of this. No country can be immune to this threat's manifestations. That is why Ukraine is also actively working to ensure that all necessary measures are taken domestically to counter this threat. In recent years, Ukraine has also acquired bitter experience in countering the terrorist threat fuelled by external support for terrorist groups and organizations in the east of the country.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“We have repeatedly raised concerns about possible strategies that this terrorist organization could choose to ensure its survival. Sadly, they have all come true, as ISIL has accelerated the transfer of human and financial resources to its affiliates in other countries. Europe and North Africa, as well as Central and South-East Asia, have to face the inflow of returning or relocating foreign terrorist fighters. The threat is more than real as these former ISIL fighters are ready to merge with any terrorist group, should the opportunity arise, and put the lethal skills they have acquired in Iraq and Syria to use. Their joining the fray of existing conflicts will only exacerbate the latter, increasing their complexity and duration.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“I would also like to start by thanking today's briefers for their insightful presentations. Three years ago, by adopting resolution 2178 (2014), the Council responded to the evolving phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters, whose participation on the side of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) exacerbated conflicts in the Middle East. As a result, around the world many foreign terrorist fighters have been prevented from reaching Iraq and Syria, and their recruitment and financing campaigns have been revealed and disrupted. Yet, despite resolute measures, many extremists have managed to infiltrate the region. Now, due to the constant military pressure exerted by the international community, ISIL has suffered significant losses and its so-called caliphate has collapsed. Still, this fight is far from over.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“In that regard, I should single out another issue of great importance for Ukraine, which is ensuring that the perpetrators of trafficking in persons are rendered accountable and that they are prosecuted. The high level of impunity for such crimes in the areas that the Government does not control is unacceptable. Trafficking in persons is a blatant violation of human rights and an offence against human beings' dignity and integrity. For our common fight against this scourge to succeed, it requires the efforts of all concerned. A long-term solution will come about only through the international community's consistent political commitment and joint action in eradicating this evil, promoting justice and accountability and protecting the victims. I would like to thank the President once again for convening today's important meeting.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“According to current international data, the Russian aggression in Ukraine has displaced 2 million people, who constitute a population that is especially vulnerable to exploitation. In the areas controlled by Russia and its proxies in the Donbas region, the situation has become particularly challenging. Displaced persons are often victims of trafficking, and some Ukrainians have been subjected to forced labor in the occupied territory, often under torture. Their cases remain largely unaddressed, however, owing to a lack both of safe access for and proper attention from monitoring missions, especially the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, as well as UNICEF and the International Committee of the Red Cross.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“In that regard, our priorities are, first, identifying, protecting and assisting Victims oftrafficking; stepping up our efforts to prevent trafficking in human beings; increasing the prosecution of traffickers; enhancing coodination and cooperation among key actors and institutions; and increasing our knowledge of emerging concerns related to all forms of trafficking in human beings and improving the effectiveness of our response to them. Ukraine has acceded to the main international legal instruments related to the fight against human trafficking and, as I have already mentioned, has a solid national legal framework for dealing with this shocking phenomenon. I should note, however, that at the moment not all ofthose instruments can be properly implemented in the areas of my country that are not under the Government's control.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“In the past decade, Ukraine has made significant progress towards establishing a viable nationwide counter-trafficking response framework, and has set up a national referral mechanism for identifying, assisting and protecting victims oftrafficking. We have enacted a law combating trafficking in human beings in Ukraine. Our approach therefore places victims and their human rights at the centre of our actions. We are working to eradicate trafficking in human beings, taking into account the gender aspects of the issue and the best interests of children.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Along with the provision of psychological, social and medical support to victims, we see the fight against impunity as one of the key priorities in this area. For traffickers, human beings are merely a commodity to be sold for profit. The channels they use for trafficking humans can also be used for smuggling arms or transporting terrorists, if there is a greater profit to be made. Terrorist organizations often engage in such activities in order to finance themselves, and the international community should therefore consolidate its efforts to block those channels, treating them as a major threat to international security. Ukraine is not immune to the problem of trafficking in persons, but our Government is taking firm steps to address the issue and has put the fight against this horrendous problem at the top of its agenda.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Trafficking is therefore a transnational threat that requires a transnational response, including from the Security Council. In that regard, it is encouraging that the Council has addressed the issue in two recent resolutions, 2331 (2016), adopted last year, and 2388 (2017), which we have just adopted today. Ukraine also fully supports the political declaration on the implementation of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, adopted by the General Assembly in September as resolution 72/1. We must build on that momentum. People who have been trafficked should be treated as victims of a crime and not penalized for their forced involvement in the unlawful activities of the perpetrators.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“We commend the Italian delegation for convening this debate and keeping the issue of trafficking in persons in conflict situations on the Council's agenda. The briefers have set the right tone for the debate. Trafficking in persons is a curse and disgrace of our times. It is a gross violation of human rights and an extremely complex form of organized crime. In recent years, we have observed a significant evolution of its forms, especially in conflict and post- conflict situations. Numerous ongoing conflicts have led to a rise in exploitation of civilians. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab, the Lord's Resistance Army and other terrorist and armed groups engage in human trafficking, forcing victims into sexual slavery, sexual exploitation and compulsory labour.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“It is our strong belief that, notwithstanding the current situation, we have to continue to spare no effort to avert the increasing risk of the further use of chemical weapons, while bearing in mind the innocent victims who have already paid the ultimate price. Preventing such crimes in the future is vital and necessary. In conclusion, the Russian delegation sees no problem in interrupting the JIM's mandate. Let us not fool ourselves. Once the JIM's mandate ends tonight, there will be nothing to roll over. In their statements, many delegations committed to continuing to work on the JIM. We should realize that, as of tomorrow, we will have to begin those efforts from scratch.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8107 (2017) · source
“Given the fact that the vast majority of incidents in which chemical weapons were probably used have not yet been investigated, we do not exclude the possibility that the Russian side might also be interested in preventing the JIM. from uncovering the truth about those cases. Such desperate efforts to shut down the JIM. at all costs actually raise a serious question regarding the identity of those who possibly directly sponsored such crimes. The Russian delegation continues to recall that, together with the United States, it initiated the establishment of the JIM. It should now take full responsibility for unilaterally killing it.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8107 (2017) · source
“The obstruction by one Security Council member deprived the JIM. of any chance of continuing its important work. Yesterday's and today's meetings have clearly demonstrated that the Russian Federation will never allow an independent investigation of the horrible crimes in Syria to take place, regardless of the document proposed. Despite numerous attempts and the faithful efforts ofthe Council's majority to secure the JIM, Russia is the only country that preferred to do its utmost to protect both the Al-Assad regime and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant from being held accountable. It did so intentionally and in an extremely cynical way.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8107 (2017) · source
“I can hardly find the words to express my frustration over the voting outcome. We did not have any illusions about it, but some hope remained until the very last moment. It vanished very quickly, however. Ukraine voted in favour of draft resolution S/20l7/970, fully realizing its crucial importance, not only for the existence of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons- United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), but, ultimately, for the entire non-proliferation regime. I wish to recall that Ukraine was among those States that supported the technical rollover of the JIM's mandate for one year as the best option. We were trying hard to avoid a repetition of last year, when mandate negotiations in 2016 put a strain on the Mechanism's activities. This year, the world is witnessing an even more dramatic situation.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8107 (2017) · source
“Therefore, initiatives to fight terrorism, bring about economic development and ensure respect for human rights - including the active promotion and protection of the rights of women and children - must go hand in hand and complement each other.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“In the absence of such a blueprint, the situation in the country will continue to pose a long-term risk for the entire Mediterranean region. To conclude, I would like to reiterate that, if we want to achieve sustainable peace and stability in the Mediterranean, more investments have to be made in the socioeconomic development of the countries in need. Without functioning Government structures, the provision of most essential social services, working law enforcement and judicial organs, and the active State support for local businesses and trade initiatives, the vulnerable communities in conflict-affected countries will remain an easy target for terrorists and criminals.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“If current trends persist in Syria, there is a chance that one side will claim a military victory and the overall situation will be akin to that of 2011. However, this time it will be compounded by a traumatized society affected by years of war and a deepening sectarian divide, with neither national reconciliation nor the root causes of the crisis having been addressed. Under such circumstances, any victory over the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) in Syria will provide only temporary relief, with a door remaining open for a new ISIS-like crisis to emerge. Therefore, we continue to believe that there should be a longer-term blueprint for Syria, one that is firmly based on a commitment to a negotiated political settlement and a clear understanding of what will be done next.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“We also believe that, without political or economic opportunities, particularly for youth, there is a risk that the North Africa and sub-Saharan regions will remain impoverished and ungoverned zones where terrorists and criminals will find a safe haven and a suitable environment for illegal trafficking in persons and arms, as well as other unlawful activities. Syria remains another burning hotbed of tension in the Mediterranean, poisoning the surrounding region and the wider security environment. The uncountable waves of refugees that fled Syria, seeking salvation from the brutal tyranny and inhumane conditions, arrived in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey and many European Union States, thereby creating additional risks for the socioeconomic and security situation in those countries. Six years of the conflict have passed and what do we see?”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Secondly, we should ensure swift and unimpeded sharing of information between States, especially of terrorist biometric data, and universalize the use of advanced passenger information and INTERPOL databases. Thirdly, we should establish effective cross-border cooperation between immigration, law-enforcement and judicial authorities. Fourthly, we should conduct risk assessments and identify the most vulnerable border stretches in order to strengthen respective controls. And, fifthly, we should further cut off the sources of financing for terrorism, especially combating extortion activities and kidnapping for ransom, as well as disrupting terrorists' cooperation with transnational organized crime groups involved in smuggling and the trafficking in human beings and weapons.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“There is a growing concern about the possible creation of sleeper cells in different parts of North Africa and Europe, which has to be duly addressed. In order to combat potential terrorism outbreaks and its spread to new regions, the international community may need to elaborate additional measures to those set established in resolutions 2178 (2014) and 2322 (2016), which should address terrorists' modus operandi, inter alia, in a number of ways. First, we should ensure broader criminalization of foreign terrorist fighters and develop bilateral and international exchange of evidence of their crimes, so that terrorists can be apprehended at the earliest stage possible and face justice.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Major contingents of foreign terrorist fighters who joined the ranks of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Jabhat Al-Nusra, Al-Qaida and their affiliates in Iraq and Syria originated from those particular regions. Now, in view of the recent significant setbacks and loss of territory by respective terrorist organizations in the Middle East, countries in North Africa have to face the inflow of both those who are returning and those who are relocating. Their presence will, without a doubt, fuel only sectarianism and increase the complexity and duration of conflicts. The other side of the problem is the possible abuse of asylum systems by terrorists while huge waves of migrants arrive from conflict zones, seeking shelter.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“It is therefore even more regrettable that the current crisis in Libya shows no signs of abating. People live under a constant threat of death or injury from fighting among various armed groups. Hundreds have been killed or tortured. And thousands have been displaced. The humanitarian and economic situation continues to deteriorate rapidly. More and more Libyans require international assistance. The Libyan crisis has opened up a wide range of opportunities to exploit the security and institutional vacuum. It has enabled local terrorist groups and criminal networks to gain ideological influence and military strength not only in Libya, but in the wider region. It should be mentioned that the terrorist threat is not something new to the countries of the South-East Mediterranean and the neighbouring Sahel.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“It is s pleasure to see you, Sir, once again presiding over the Security Council. The security challenges in the Mediterranean have many dimensions, as they do not negatively affect only countries in the region but also have severe implications for global peace and security. It is therefore timely and necessary to think collectively about how best to tackle these threats. I thank you again, Mr. Minister, for bringing such an important issue to the attention of the Security Council. We also thank the Secretary-General for his important briefing. Today's discussion can be seen as continuation of our deliberations yesterday (see S/PV.8104) on the situation in Libya. We believe that the country remains an important element for the stability of neighbouring States, North Africa and the Sahel.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“That speaks volumes about the willingness of its authors to actually reach agreement on it and, by the way, to contribute to the draft resolution proposed by the United States (S/2017/962), which was the product of real negotiations. All in all, we cannot support a scenario the sole aim of which is to protect at any price the perpetrators of atrocious crimes in Syria from accountability.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“Ukraine voted against the draft resolution initially proposed by the Russian Federation (S/2017/968) for several reasons. First, we view the document as a deliberate attempt to undermine the credibility and independence of both the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) and the Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic (FFM). Secondly, it appears from the text that the goal of the draft is to create artificial and unwarranted obstacles to independent investigations. Moreover, the attempt to micromanage the JIM. and the FFM. is nothing less than an ill-disguised effort to sabotage the work of both the Mission and the Mechanism. Thirdly, it is also noteworthy that the document was not open for negotiation within the Council.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“The issue is that of a single-minded pursuit to destroy an international system built around respect for norms and principles of international law, which we, and our predecessors, have all so carefully constructed for many decades. Despite the results of the vote, I believe we must continue our joint efforts in defending and restoring respect for international law. I wish to reiterate that the time for justice will come.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“Despite overwhelming support, it has already become routine that one Council member continues to block each and every decision that could move us closer to bringing the perpetrators of atrocities in Syria to justice. Playing the JIM. card in one's political game is utterly cynical and cannot be understood or accepted by responsible members of the international community. I wish to sincerely commend the dedication and flexibility shown by the delegation of the United States, which made every effort to preserve the JIM, including by inserting the maximum number of concerns from various Council members into the final text, while preserving the primary part of the JIM. mandate, which is investigating and identifying those responsible for chemical weapons use in Syria. But, regrettably, different approaches to the subject are not the issue.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“It is the only tool at the Council's disposal with the mandate to identify the organizers and perpetrators of chemical weapons use. No outstanding differences or opinions on the Syrian chemical file should be used to justify actions aimed at destroying the JIM, as doing that effectively amounts to shielding those responsible for atrocious crimes from justice. Today the Council again failed to exercise its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations. The Council's continuous inability to address chemical attacks in Syria is leading to further impunity and sending a signal to perpetrators that they can get away with murder.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“Ukraine co-sponsored and voted in favour of the draft resolution contained in document S/2017/962 on the basis of the following position. Continuous allegations of the use of chemical weapons in Syria, which cause enormous suffering and are a blatant violation of international law, require an uncompromising and firm response from the Council, not only by condemning such horrible crimes, but by taking effective action, including through mobilizing all tools available to that end and without undermining their efficiency to ensure accountability. Ukraine commends the efforts of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) in executing its mandate, based on the principles of impartiality, objectivity and independence.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“Recent discoveries of bodies bearing signs of having been shot and tortured are extremely troubling. The other development that Ukraine is worried about is abuses against migrants and refugees in official and unofficial detention centres in Libya, which include arbitrary detentions, cases of torture, rape and other ill-treatment. In our View, the international community must develop a comprehensive strategy on how to better protect those vulnerable groups. I am sure that our discussion tomorrow will contribute to that endeavour. Finally, Iwould like to reiterate once again Ukraine's support for the efforts of Special Representative Salame and to commend all the men and women of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, who continue to carry out their duties in extremely difficult and dangerous conditions.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“The ISIL attack in Misrata on 4 October against a courthouse and the establishment by that organization of additional checkpoints near Sirte are a clear signal that the continuing fragmentation of Libyan society, coupled with internal strife and armed confrontations, is the single biggest obstacle to conducting a targeted, consistent and persistent anti-ISIL campaign in that country. Thus, it is now more necessary than ever that the international community continue its support to the Government of National Accord in its efforts to unite the country and restore law and order. Thirdly, we are no less concerned over the deteriorating human rights situation in Libya. Numerous reports alert us to ongoing human rights abuses and violations, such as unlawful killings, kidnappings, forced disappearances and torture.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“Secondly, my delegation is extremely concerned by the ongoing insecurity in Libya. The warring parties must refrain from any actions that may further aggravate the security situation and disrupt the unification of the Libyan army and national security forces under a unified and civilian Government. Ukraine also takes very seriously the threat of terrorism in Libya. It has not only an internal dimension, but a broader regional impact. In that regard, Ukraine supports the efforts of the Government of National Accord to counter terrorist threats and to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and other extremist groups in Libya.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the recent engagement of Special Representative Salame' with the parties to advance the implementation of the United Nations action plan for the resumption of an inclusive Libyan-owned political process, which was endorsed by the Council in presidential statement S/PRST/2017/l9, on 10 October. In particular, I would like to refer to several meetings ofajoint drafting committee in Tunis and to other meetings in the region that sought to discuss amendments to the Libyan Political Agreement, which, in our view, remains the only viable framework for ending the current crisis. In that regard, we call on all parties involved to continue those consultations until all outstanding issues are resolved. Any attempt to undermine the objectives of the transition period in Libya are unacceptable and should be rejected.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“I thank the Minister Siala for his presence. I want to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salame for his important briefing today and for all his efforts to restore peace in Libya. My special appreciation also goes to Ambassador Skoog for his effective Chairmanship of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. We look forward to the important statement to be delivered by Mr. Siala, Minister ofForeign Affairs and International Cooperation of Libya. I would like to highlight the following points. First, Ukraine continues to believe that the conflict in Libya has no military solution. It can be resolved only through a genuine dialogue, in which all stakeholders must participate in good faith and without preconditions.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“Given the Security Council's strong position that the use of chemical weapons is a flagrant violation of international law, we are of the view that the Council should be similarly united in ensuring accountability, thereby preventing more such crimes and eradicating the chemical threat in the region. We are convinced that in order to achieve that goal we have to allow the Joint Investigative Mechanism to continue its important job. We must therefore extend the Mechanism's mandate without any further delay. In that regard we fully support the relevant draft resolution submitted by the United States as a balanced compromise document.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8090 (2017) · source
“That is why the continued threat of the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic has to be dealt with decisively and in the shortest time possible. Against a backdrop of such dangerous developments, it is extremely reckless and utterly irresponsible to undermine the reliability and veracity of both the Fact- finding Mission and the JIM's reports. The priority issue today relates to the confirmed blatant violations of the Chemical Weapons Convention and several of the Council's resolutions. The question ofthe responsibility of those who are proven to be responsible for the use of chemical weapons is of vital importance for the whole international community.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8090 (2017) · source
“All of that has become a hallmark of the Russian Federation's position on this issue. Indeed, the Council's continuous inability to respond to the use of chemical weapons inadvertently aggravates the situation on the ground, which remains deeply worrying. First, it has been confirmed that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant already possesses and has used chemical weapons on several occasions. Secondly, the Syrian Government has so far failed to provide full and credible information on its chemical-weapons programme, which is a clear violation of both the CWC and resolutions 2118 (2013) and 2235 (2015). Thirdly, there are numerous allegations of the possible illegal possession, movement and use of toxic substances as weapons in Syria.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8090 (2017) · source
“Justice for the victims of chemical attacks in Syria has been denied so far. I wish to recall that impunity for breaching the Chemical Weapons Convention undermines the credibility of the Security Council, which has at its disposal all the necessary tools to respond decisively to such crimes. The potential risks and threats that may arise from the Council's inaction on the issue are very high and may trigger very serious consequences beyond Syria. We must remain vigilant against those who do not hesitate to use weapons ofmass destruction. Those who defend the perpetrators of the use of chemical weapons through the manipulation of clear facts attempt to discredit independent international entities and create purely artificial obstacles that obstruct the continuation of the work of those entities.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8090 (2017) · source
“After 20 years since its entry into force, the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is widely recognized as the first multilateral instrument that bans an entire class of weapons of mass destruction and subjects them to strict international control and compliance mechanisms. The Convention has made a major contribution to strengthening international peace and security by setting new standards for global disarmament and non-proliferation and providing assistance and protection against chemical weapons. There used to be a broad international consensus that the use of chemical weapons could not be tolerated, whatever the circumstances might be. That seems not to be the case anymore. We continue to see efforts to undermine the role and status of the CWC, which is a unique example of synergy between political will and common sense.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8090 (2017) · source
“We are acutely conscious of the great difficulties encountered by the Mechanism in its work, given the abundant political sensitivities and concerted efforts by some to defend those responsible for having organized and committed horrible crimes with the use of chemical weapons. We also take note of the forty-ninth monthly report (S/2017/9l6, annex) of the Director General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) regarding the status of the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013). Ukraine endorses continuous constructive interaction between the OPCW missions and the JIM, and has full confidence in their expertise and professionalism.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8090 (2017) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu and the Head of the United Nations-Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), Mr. Edmond Mulet, for their briefings on the issue of Syrian chemical weapons. We particularly welcome the submission of the seventh report of the JIM. (S/2017/904, annex), which contains crystal clear conclusions regarding the perpetrators of two chemical weapons attacks in Syria, namely, those in Umm Hawsh and Khan Shaykhun. Ukraine commends the J IM's efforts in conducting impartial, objective and independent investigations.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8090 (2017) · source
“It is crucial to ensure that any attempts to encroach on Bosnia and Herzegovina's independence, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity are resolutely addressed and prevented.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“I therefore call on the political leaders of all sides to refrain from divisive rhetoric and to concentrate on the real issues, where progress is so desperately needed. It particular, it will be Vital to continue efforts to implement the reform agenda, which include social, economic, rule-of-law and public-administration reforms. It will also be important to show progress in the functioning of the judiciary, in combating corruption and organized crime and in countering radicalization and terrorism. As we enter the third decade of the peace process, the Council has an obligation to provide all the necessary political support to ensure further peace and development in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“Preparations for the upcoming 2018 general elections have already started a full year ahead, with very divisive actions and rhetoric. Despite the existing problems related to indirect elections, the parties in the State Parliament have not yet begun a serious political dialogue to discuss potential amendments to the election law addressing that issue. Other potential or actual problems include the rejection of the authority of the Court ofBosnia and Herzegovina and its Office ofthe Prosecutor in the Republika Srpska and the continued attempts by its authorities to make decisions on foreign policy, as well as many others. If those challenges are not addressed in a comprehensive and consensual way, with the participation of all sides, the political gains made since the conclusion of the Dayton Agreement will be undermined.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate Ukraine's full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to underscore that its entities have no right to secede. Ukraine strongly supports the position of the High Representative on the resolution on the protection of the constitutional order and assuring the military neutrality of the Republika Srpska, adopted by the Republika Srpska National Assembly in October. We are also concerned about the possibility that this resolution would, in effect, favour a division of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we cannot support attempts to undermine the General Framework Agreement and Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitutional order. Next year will be a very challenging one for Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“We welcome the progress that has been made in that direction with the signing in September of a transport community treaty with the EU and five other Western Balkans countries, as well as the ongoing work on compiling answers to the European Commission's questionnaire. Given the existing support of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina for European integration, we sincerely believe that this foreign-policy objective could unite both entities. We echo the concerns of the High Representative about some irresponsible decisions by the Republika Srpska National Assembly, even if some of them have recently been reversed. On a positive note, we are glad that the threat of holding a referendum on the status of the Republika Srpska has reportedly been taken off the table for the time being.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source