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- Statements by the UN Special Coordinator
Statement by UN Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland on the surge in tensions and violence in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem
Statement by UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on the surge in tensions and violence in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem
Jerusalem, 6 May 2021
"I am deeply concerned by the surge in tensions and violence in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
In the past few days alone, two Palestinians, including a woman and a child, were killed in separate incidents, by Israeli security forces (ISF) in the context of clashes or attacks. An Israeli was killed by a Palestinian in a drive-by shooting and several others injured. I reiterate that ISF must exercise maximum restraint and use lethal force only when strictly unavoidable in order to protect life. Perpetrators of violence on all sides must be held accountable and swiftly brought to justice.
The latest developments related to the eviction of Palestine refugee families in Sheikh Jarrah and other neighborhoods in occupied East Jerusalem are also very worrying. I urge Israel to cease demolitions and evictions, in line with its obligations under international humanitarian law.
I call on political, religious and community leaders on all sides to stand firmly against violence, incitement and inflammatory rhetoric. If unaddressed, the situation could spiral out of control.”
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- Rapports des Droits de l'Homme [dup 2043 - Human Rights Reports]
- Magazines
MINUSCA en action 82 / Mai 2021
La jeunesse point central de la journee internationale des casques bleus 2021
- RAPPORTS DROITS DE L'HOMME RCA
- Statements by the UN Special Coordinator
Statement by UN Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland on the postponement of Palestinian Legislative Council elections
Statement by UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on the postponement of Palestinian Legislative Council elections
Jerusalem, 30 April 2021
“I take note of the Palestinian leadership decision to postpone Legislative Council elections scheduled for May 22. I fully understand the disappointment of the many Palestinians who have so clearly expressed a desire to exercise their democratic rights after nearly 16 years without elections.
Recognizing widespread international support, I encourage Palestinians to continue on the democratic path. The holding of transparent and inclusive elections throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including in East Jerusalem as stipulated in prior agreements remains essential for renewing the legitimacy and credibility of Palestinian institutions and opening the path to re-establishing Palestinian national unity. This will also set the path toward meaningful negotiations to end the occupation and realize a two-State solution based on UN resolutions, international law and previous agreements.
Setting a new and timely date for elections would be an important step in reassuring the Palestinian people that their voices will be heard. The United Nations reaffirms its support to strengthening the Palestinian national institutions. A prolonged period of uncertainty risks exacerbating the fragile situation.
I call on all parties to maintain calm, show restraint and refrain from violence. I urge leaders on all sides to take steps to reduce tensions, and create the conditions for a resumption of the electoral process.”
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- Security Council Briefings (Text) [revise]
April 2021
The Syrian Women’s Advisory Board are meeting in Geneva this week - for the first time in person for a year. I thank the Swiss authorities for enabling this. WAB members have been very active in providing me and my team with vital information from the ground and counsel on the political process.