COP26, Libya, Yemen & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (12 November 2021) | United Nations

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The topics: Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - COP26 - Libya - Security Council - Yemen - Myanmar - Afghanistan - Niger - South Sudan - Syria - Senior Appointment - 75th Anniversary of UNESCO - World Diabetes Day - Noon Briefing Guests COP26  At the Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the Secretary-General today met with various negotiating groups, including the High Ambition Coalition, the Least Developed Countries group, the ministers of the G77 + China and the Alliance of Small Island Developing States. He is still pushing for higher ambition on all fronts, including on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation, mitigation and financing for developing countries. LIBYA The Secretary-General spoke by video message to the Paris conference on Libya that is underway right now, and he said that today’s conference has one overriding goal: to seize this moment for peace. Peace that the Libyan people have been denied for far too long. He noted that the majority of Libyans support holding elections scheduled for the 24th of December. Nearly three million people have registered to vote so far. Their aspirations and determination to participate in free and fair elections must be met, he said. The Secretary-General strongly urged Libyans to come together in a spirit of national unity, to overcome remaining differences, and forge a consensus on the legal framework for the elections, in consultation with all relevant national institutions, adhering to their rules and procedures. And he called on all Libyan parties to participate in the election process, and to respect the election results. The Secretary-General also urged all those with power and influence over the situation to put the nation’s wellbeing and prosperity ahead of their own personal interests. Any party that deliberately undermines or sabotages peace must be held accountable, he said. SECURITY COUNCIL This morning at the Security Council, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the head of the Department of Peace Operations, briefed on the G5 Sahel Joint Force. He said the situation in the region has remained volatile and civilians continue to pay the highest price. The security forces of the G5-Sahel member states face this threat with determination and courage, Mr. Lacroix said. Nevertheless, the G5 Sahel Force also continues to face important challenges. We remain convinced, Mr. Lacroix told Council Members, that only a dedicated support office, funded through assessed contribution, can provide the Joint Force with the support it needs. He also reiterated the Secretary-General’s call for the establishment of a dedicated political forum to promote regional ownership and foster enhanced international support while ensuring that the operations of the Force are aligned with important political processes, including the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. And, before this meeting, the Security council also voted to extend the mandate of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic for one year. YEMEN The Deputy Spokesman said the UN is aware of reports of the withdrawal of Government of Yemen forces from around areas south of Hudaydah city up to Al Tuhayta district, and indications that Houthi forces have now moved into much of the vacated areas. The UN was not informed in advance of the movements. Nevertheless, the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) is monitoring the situation closely and liaising with the parties to establish the facts on the ground and to respond, as necessary, according to its mandate. The UN calls on all parties to the conflict to ensure the safety and security of civilians in and around those areas where shifts in frontlines have taken place. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=12%20November%202021


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