UN / GREAT LAKES
21-Mar-2016
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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the Security Council he is worried about the “continued violations" of human rights and international humanitarian law in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and other parts of the Great Lakes region. UNIFEED-UNTV
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LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 21 MARCH 2016, NEW YORK CITY / RECENT
TRT: 2:16
SOURCE: UNIFEED-UNTV
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 21 MARCH 2016, NEW YORK CITY / RECENT
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RECENT, NEW YORK CITY
1. Wide shot, exterior, United Nations Headquarters
21 MARCH 2016, NEW YORK CITY
2. Wide shot, Security Council
3. Med shot, Secretary-General greeting delegates
4. Med shot, delegates
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, United Nations:
“I am worried about continued violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in eastern DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) and other parts of the region. In addition to the violence perpetrated by the many armed groups operating in eastern DRC, the past months have seen a sharp increase in inter-communal and inter-ethnic conflicts. This is an alarming trend that requires our urgent attention.”
6. Med shot, delegates
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, United Nations:
“The rapidly deteriorating security situation in Burundi is also a concern. More than 1 million people, including some 25,000 internally displaced persons, are in need of assistance in Burundi. In addition, some 250,000 Burundian refugees are being hosted in the DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania Uganda and Zambia.”
8. Med shot, delegates
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Said Djinnit, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, United Nations:
“The illegal exploitation of natural resources remains a critical driver of conflicts and the key factor for proliferation of criminal networks that undermine peace and security in the region. This is an issue that requires collective and decisive actions.”
10. Med shot, delegates
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Said Djinnit, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, United Nations:
“The region will not enjoy long term peace and stability if the culture of impunity prevails and individuals are not held accountable for the crimes they have committed. My office has been working with the ICGLR (International Conference on the Great Lakes Region) Secretariat and other partners in supporting initiates aimed at promoting judicial cooperation between the countries of the region, particularly in relation to gender and sexual-based violence.”
12. Wide shot, Security Council
1. Wide shot, exterior, United Nations Headquarters
21 MARCH 2016, NEW YORK CITY
2. Wide shot, Security Council
3. Med shot, Secretary-General greeting delegates
4. Med shot, delegates
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, United Nations:
“I am worried about continued violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in eastern DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) and other parts of the region. In addition to the violence perpetrated by the many armed groups operating in eastern DRC, the past months have seen a sharp increase in inter-communal and inter-ethnic conflicts. This is an alarming trend that requires our urgent attention.”
6. Med shot, delegates
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, United Nations:
“The rapidly deteriorating security situation in Burundi is also a concern. More than 1 million people, including some 25,000 internally displaced persons, are in need of assistance in Burundi. In addition, some 250,000 Burundian refugees are being hosted in the DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania Uganda and Zambia.”
8. Med shot, delegates
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Said Djinnit, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, United Nations:
“The illegal exploitation of natural resources remains a critical driver of conflicts and the key factor for proliferation of criminal networks that undermine peace and security in the region. This is an issue that requires collective and decisive actions.”
10. Med shot, delegates
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Said Djinnit, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, United Nations:
“The region will not enjoy long term peace and stability if the culture of impunity prevails and individuals are not held accountable for the crimes they have committed. My office has been working with the ICGLR (International Conference on the Great Lakes Region) Secretariat and other partners in supporting initiates aimed at promoting judicial cooperation between the countries of the region, particularly in relation to gender and sexual-based violence.”
12. Wide shot, Security Council
STORYLINE
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General told the Security Council he is worried about the “continued violations of human rights and international humanitarian law’ in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other parts of the Great Lakes region.
During a Council debate today (21 Mar) on the situation in that African region, Ban stressed that in addition to the violence perpetrated by the many armed groups operating in eastern DRC, the past months have seen a sharp increase in inter-communal and inter-ethnic conflicts.
He said, “This is an alarming trend that requires our urgent attention.” According to the United Nations, in the DRC alone, 7.5 million people are currently in need of humanitarian assistance, including more than 1.5 million internally displaced persons. Ban added, “The rapidly deteriorating security situation in Burundi is also a concern.”
According to the head of the UN, more than 1 million people, including some 25,000 internally displaced persons, are in need of assistance in Burundi. In addition, some 250,000 Burundian refugees are being hosted in the DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania Uganda and Zambia, he noted. The Secretary-General also told the Council that he was very pleased with the success of the Great Lakes Private Sector Investment Conference in Kinshasa that he attended in February.
Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region Said Djinnit underlined that the illegal exploitation of natural resources remains “a critical driver” of conflicts and the key factor for proliferation of criminal networks that undermine peace and security in the region. He stressed, “This is an issue that requires collective and decisive actions.” He also said, “The region will not enjoy long term peace and stability if the culture of impunity prevails and individuals are not held accountable for the crimes they have committed. My office has been working with the ICGLR (International Conference on the Great Lakes Region) Secretariat and other partners in supporting initiates aimed at promoting judicial cooperation between the countries of the region, particularly in relation to gender and sexual-based violence.”
Today’s meeting marks the official launch of the United Nations Regional Strategic Framework and the Secretary-General called on the Security Council, the states of the Great Lakes region and the donor community to endorse this Framework and extend their full support to its implementation.
During a Council debate today (21 Mar) on the situation in that African region, Ban stressed that in addition to the violence perpetrated by the many armed groups operating in eastern DRC, the past months have seen a sharp increase in inter-communal and inter-ethnic conflicts.
He said, “This is an alarming trend that requires our urgent attention.” According to the United Nations, in the DRC alone, 7.5 million people are currently in need of humanitarian assistance, including more than 1.5 million internally displaced persons. Ban added, “The rapidly deteriorating security situation in Burundi is also a concern.”
According to the head of the UN, more than 1 million people, including some 25,000 internally displaced persons, are in need of assistance in Burundi. In addition, some 250,000 Burundian refugees are being hosted in the DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania Uganda and Zambia, he noted. The Secretary-General also told the Council that he was very pleased with the success of the Great Lakes Private Sector Investment Conference in Kinshasa that he attended in February.
Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region Said Djinnit underlined that the illegal exploitation of natural resources remains “a critical driver” of conflicts and the key factor for proliferation of criminal networks that undermine peace and security in the region. He stressed, “This is an issue that requires collective and decisive actions.” He also said, “The region will not enjoy long term peace and stability if the culture of impunity prevails and individuals are not held accountable for the crimes they have committed. My office has been working with the ICGLR (International Conference on the Great Lakes Region) Secretariat and other partners in supporting initiates aimed at promoting judicial cooperation between the countries of the region, particularly in relation to gender and sexual-based violence.”
Today’s meeting marks the official launch of the United Nations Regional Strategic Framework and the Secretary-General called on the Security Council, the states of the Great Lakes region and the donor community to endorse this Framework and extend their full support to its implementation.
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