Peace and security
DRC and the Great Lakes at UNGA 81
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Speeches that raised drc and the great lakes
Democratic Republic of the Congo · Day 2Judith Suminwa TulukaFor the DRC, it is precisely in the gap between the trust we are calling to be restored and the transformation that we hope to manage that the real impact of our international commitments is measured.
Our country is at the heart of several of these transformations and sometimes at the intersection of their very contradictions.
Mr. President, Few situations illustrate so painfully the gap between international commitments and lived reality as that of the east of the DRC.
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Rwanda · Day 2Justin NsengiyumvaToo often, the United Nations has been more effective at responding to crises than anticipating them.
This is true of pandemics, of climate shocks, of technological disruption, and it is nowhere more costly than in conflicts.
Eastern DRC is a clear example of that.
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Congo · Day 6Constant Serge BoundaAlso, the peace efforts in the Great Lakes region.
We call for the stabilization of Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, return of the lasting peace in Sudan, continued reconciliation in Libya, lifting of the embargo against Cuba, restoring of peace and stability in the Sahel.
And in this spirit, we will continue to prioritize mediation, dialogue, and looking for peaceful political solutions so as to build Africa, which is prosperous and in peace from Libya to Sahel, from Sudan to Great Lakes.
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- Burundi · Day 6
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, the delegation of Burundi thanks you for having given us the floor to exercise our right of reply, so that we might bring the necessary clarification to the remarks made by Rwanda.
Burundi firmly repudiates the allegation issued by the delegation of Rwanda, according to which the National Defence Forces of Burundi operating in the DRC are supposedly have been aligned to the FLDR.
This information has no legal foundation, has no foundation whatsoever.
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United States of America · Day 1Donald TrumpThis timely intervention, which averted a potentially devastating conflict, was vital in preventing a great loss of lives and paved the way towards the restoration of peace.
The President of Rwanda said when President Trump saw the opportunity to contribute to peace, he immediately took it.
This conflict has lasted for 32 years.
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Holy See · Day 5Cardinal Pietro Parolinwhere outbreaks of violence and extreme weather events are exacerbating the populations' already precarious living conditions.
The Holy See urges the international community to generously commit to meeting the immediate needs of the most at risk, especially women and children.
The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo is of concern to the Holy See, particularly the protracted crisis in the east of the country and the Ebola epidemic.
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United Republic of Tanzania · Day 1Deogratius NdejembiThese developments underscore the urgent need to reaffirm multilateralism, strengthen respect for international law, and reinforce the central role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security.
In that regard, Tanzania remains firmly committed to supporting the efforts of the UN Security Council to fulfill its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Our commitment is demonstrated by our two terms of service on the Security Council during which we made substantive contributions to such cause.
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Burundi · Day 2Évariste NdayishimiyeMr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Peace remains the primary condition for development.
The African Union is deeply concerned by the persistence of conflicts and crises that continue to cause massive population displacement, destroy infrastructure, and deprive millions of children of their right to education and to a better future.
We are paying particular attention to the situation in the Great Lakes region, in Sudan, in the Sahel, in Somalia, and in all regions facing violence and instability.
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Uganda · Day 2Jessica Rose Epel AlupoUganda remains a consistent contributor to regional stability, particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region.
And our security approach is rooted in a Pan-African framework that seeks peace through collective alliances and regional cooperation.
Mr. President, investing in a healthy population remains a core strategic priority for Uganda.
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Togo · Day 4Robert Komlan Edo DusseyIn the Great Lakes region, Togo, as part of African mediation, is also making its contribution to de-escalation, to restoring trust, and to the quest for lasting responses to disputes.
These initiatives reflect a conviction.
In the face of crises, we need to maintain spaces for dialogue.
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Iceland · Day 5Thorgerdur Katrín GunnarsdóttirWhat distinguished some of the past's best moments was our response.
Countries came together, built institutions and negotiated treaties.
They created Human Rights Council, OCHA, ICC, UN Women and the UNFCCC.
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