Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, James Swan, to the Security Council on the Situation in Somalia, 25 May 2021
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Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council,
Thank you for the opportunity to brief on the situation in Somalia. I am pleased do so together again with the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, Ambassador Francisco Madeira. This underscores the importance of the relationship between our two organisations in Somalia. AMISOM continues to play a critical role in Somalia every day, and I commend the bravery and determination of Somali and AMISOM forces as they advance peace and security in the country. I also look forward to the comments of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia,
Statement of SRSG-SVC Pramila Patten Security Council Open Debate on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
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Today’s meeting is a critical opportunity to
take stock of both the
persistent and entrenched, as well as
new and emerging, challenges in our collective efforts to eradicate the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence. Building upon our debate last year, which focused on
turning commitments into compliance, and
pursuing a survivor-centered, rights-based approach in all prevention and response efforts, we now meet to
assess and address the gaps that remain. Many of these gaps and challenges have been exacerbated over the past year by a pandemic that has
Vice President of Liberia, H.E. Jewel Howard-Taylor
Speech Delivered by H.E. Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, on the Opening of the 4th Session of the Liberian Senate
January 11, 2021
The Honorable President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Senator Albert T. Chie; Distinguished Members of the 54th Liberian Senate;
Mr. Secretary, Chamber Officials, Directors and Staff of the Liberian Senate;
Our International and Local Partners and Friends of Liberia;
Esteemed Members of the 4th Estate;
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen:
Before I begin my comments on this first day of the fourth sitting of the 54th Liberian Senate, permit me to begin with words of Wisdom drawn from the Holy Bible, which is
Mayor Oakes, your comments were a disgrace for the City of Staunton: Letter
JASON ATKINS
Distinguished Members of the Staunton City Council:
As a Staunton resident, a Marine veteran and a political scientist, I am appalled by the Jan. 15 article in which Mayor Oakes seemingly defends the individuals and groups who forcefully occupied the U.S. Capitol a couple weeks ago.
She reportedly stated that Riots are the language of the unheard. That statement is completely contrary to the founding fabric of this country. Should the mob remain a simple protest, following laws and remaining non-violent, I completely supported their First Amendment right for free speech. But once violence was introduced to the equation, protection no longer applied.
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