Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing today.
In recent weeks, there have been worrying reports of an increase in the number of evictions, confiscations and demolitions of Palestinian property in both East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Homes and structures in the P…
We thank all the briefers for their detailed, informative and, indeed, illuminating briefings this morning.
South Africa remains extremely concerned at the serious humanitarian and security situation in Yemen. The continued violence, including the attacks on Abha International Airport, remains unac…
I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate Judge Agius on assuming the presidency of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. We are convinced that the Mechanism will make further substantial headway in its work under his leadership. At the same time, I wish to express grati…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of African States.
Since its adoption in Cairo in 1994, the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) has been the main outcome document presenting a comprehensive framework for populat…
At the outset, we wish to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and High Commissioner Zannier for their briefings today.
With regard to the matter brought to the attention of this meeting, South Africa continues to encourage
all the parties to strengthen all diplomatic efforts so as to avoid an es…
We would like to begin by congratulating Peru on its presidency of the Security Council for this month. We also thank the briefers for their insightful views on the subject. We welcome the opportunity afforded by this open debate to further deliberate on the linkages between terrorism and organized …
My delegation would like to thank the President for convening today’s meeting.
We would also like to welcome Ms. Karen Smith and congratulate her on appointment as Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Responsibility to Protect (R2P). We wish her every success in her new role. Furthermore…
Please allow me to begin by thanking Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and Ms. Sima Samar, Chairperson of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, for their briefing…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the member States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC): Angola, Botswana, Comoros, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles,
the United Republic of…
At the outset, let me thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her comprehensive briefing on the situation in Libya.
South Africa continues to support resolution 1970 (2011), which calls for a cessation of violence towards civilians and mandates the IC…
We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We wish to express our appreciation for the informative briefing by High Representative Inzko on the latest report of his Office on the political, security and humanitarian situation in …
Mr President, we thank you for having convened this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, and we also commend the Secretary-General for the comprehensive report that has been presented.
It is encouraging to note that the number of armed conflicts has decreased from 50 in 199…
For once, there have been a number of positive changes in the Middle East, which may present yet another opportunity to revitalize the peace process. However, even those hopeful signs may not amount to much unless the international community becomes fully engaged in supporting the peace process.
Is…
My delegation associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Jamaica on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
South Africa consistently opposes all aspects of the embargo imposed by the United States against Cuba. We view the continued imposition of an economic, commercial and fi…
We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting to afford the African Union the opportunity to introduce to the General Assembly our draft resolution on Security Council reform (A/59/L.67). We align ourselves with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Nigeria on behalf of the…
My delegation would like to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February and to express our appreciation to you for convening this very important open debate on the issue of small arms and light weapons. My delegation is particularly pleased…
My delegation associates itself with the statement made by the delegation of Qatar on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. South Africa had the honour to take part in the development of the Plan of Action on the Family in Africa during the meeting held in Cotonou, Benin. We therefore support the Pla…
It is an honour for my delegation to participate in today’s open debate on the fourth anniversary of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. We associate ourselves with the statement made by Canada on behalf of the Human Security Network.
In today’s conflicts, it is…
We are honoured to deliver this statement under agenda item 40. South Africa would like to associate itself with the statement made by Namibia in the Third Committee under agenda item 103 on behalf of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Group.
My delegation welcomes the comprehensive …
My delegation welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the agenda item entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and other organizations”, contained in document A/59/303. We hope that this debate will help us in our joint efforts to review our achievements and also inform …
