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A3+ Statement At an Urgent Meeting of the Security Council on Syria

A3+ Statement At an Urgent Meeting of the Security Council on Syria

Madam President,  I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the members of the A3+, namely Guyana, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and my own country Algeria. At the outset, the A3+ would like to thank Special Envoy Pedersen and the civil society briefer [Mr Raed Al Saleh] for their valuable briefings. The A3+ […]

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Sierra Leone STATEMENT at the Arria-Formula Meeting convened by Russian Federation on the Humanitarian Impact of Unilateral Coercive Measures.

Sierra Leone STATEMENT at the Arria-FormulaMeeting convened by Russian Federation onthe Humanitarian Impact of UnilateralCoercive Measures.

STATEMENT BYH.E. MR. AMARA S. SOWAAMBASSADOR / DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVECHARGE D’AFFAIRES A.I. Thank you, Mr. Chair.  Let me start by acknowledging the contributions of the briefers, Ms. Alena Douhan, Special Rapporteur on the Negative Impact of Unilateral Coercive Measures on the Enjoyment of Human Rights; Mr. Ivan Timofeev, Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council; and Mr.

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STATEMENT BY  H.E. AMARA S. M. SOWA CHARGE D’AFFAIRES A.I. AMBASSADOR & DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE

Sierra Leone Statement At The UN Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East – Palestine Question

STATEMENT BY H.E. AMARA S. M. SOWACHARGE D’AFFAIRES A.I.AMBASSADOR & DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE Thank you, Madam President,  I thank Special Coordinator, Tor Wennesland for his briefing. The continuation of the conflict in the Gaza Strip which has gone on for more than a year now is horrendous for civilians who are forced to accept a life

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A3 Plus STATEMENT on the Question Concerning Haiti

A3 Plus Statement At The Briefing Of The Security Council On The Question Concerning Haiti

Thank you, Madam President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+, namely Algeria, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and my own country, Guyana. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the Security Council’s support to Haiti and our collective response to the government’s request for assistance  in tackling spiralling armed gang violence

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Explanation of Vote by Sierra Leone on the Situation in the Middle East – Palestine Question

Explanation of Vote by Sierra Leone on the Situation in the Middle East – Palestine Question

BYH.E. AMARA S. M. SOWACHARGE D’AFFAIRES A.I.AMBASSADOR & DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE Thank you, Madam President,  We thank the Coordinator of the E10 on the resolution on the situation in Gaza, Guyana, for their commendable and tireless efforts in facilitating the negotiations.  We thank all Council members for their engagement and flexibility in the negotiations. Sierra

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E10 stakeout on the Gaza resolution

E10 stakeout on the Gaza resolution

Joint Statement delivered by H.E. Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana, at the press stakeout of the Ten Elected Member States of the Security Council on the E10 draft United Nations Security Council Resolution on Gaza  Good morning.  I am honored to make this statement on behalf of the ten elected members of the Security Council,

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Sierra Leone At The First Plenary Meeting On “Question Of Equitable Representation On And Increase In The Membership Of The Security Council And Other Matters Related To The Security Council” – Categories Of Membership + Cross-Regional Representation

Distinguished Co-Chairs, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of the African Group.  I thank you, Co-Chairs, for convening this first plenary meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) this session (UNGA-79).  Since this is also the first plenary meeting following your re-appointment by the President of the General Assembly, allow

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Sierra Leone Statement At The UN Security Council Briefing On The Situation in Libya

STATEMENT BY:H. E. MR. AMARA S. M. SOWAAMBASSADOR /DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVECHARGE D’AFFAIRES A.I. Madam President, I thank Mr. Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for his informative briefing and for presenting the ICC Prosecutor’s 28th report on the situation in Libya, as mandated by Security Council resolution 1970 (2011). Sierra Leone commends

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H.E. MR. AMARA S. M. SOWA

Sierra Leone Statement At The UN Security Council On The Situation In The Middle East

STATEMENT BY  H.E. MR. AMARA S. M. SOWA AMBASSADOR & DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE/ CHARGE D’AFFAIRES A.I. Thank you Mr. President, Excellency Mr. David Lammy MP,  Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.  Sierra Leone welcomes your presiding over today’s meeting, and we further thank the United Kingdom for  organizing this Ministerial-level briefing.  I also thank Mr. Tor

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Explanation of Vote by Sierra Leone on the Sudan Protection of Civilians Resolution

Explanation of Vote by Sierra Leone on the Sudan Protection of Civilians Resolution

Madam President, Sierra Leone acknowledges the significance of co-penning this important draft resolution with the United Kingdom and commends the United Kingdom for the diligent and tireless efforts in the negotiations, including to widely consult as co-penholders. Sierra Leone, however, regrets that the draft resolution on the protection of civilians was not adopted despite genuine

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