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New York UN

EXPLANATION OF VOTE BY MS JOPHIE TANG, DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF SINGAPORE, AT THE 11TH EMERGENCY SPECIAL SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 7 APRIL 2022, NEW YORK

7 April 2022

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1              Singapore abstained on the resolution that has just been adopted. Singapore condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine and continuing attacks on Ukrainian cities, civilians, and civilian infrastructure. We reiterate our full support for the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Singapore’s position on this has been clear and consistent from the beginning of this war. This is why we co-sponsored and voted in support of Resolution ES-11/1 on the “Aggression against Ukraine” and Resolution ES-11/2 on the “Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine”, and also co-sponsored Human Rights Council Resolution 49/1 on the “Situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression”.


2             Singapore is gravely concerned and distressed by the latest reports and images from Bucha and other Ukrainian towns of high civilian casualties and destruction of civilian infrastructure. We strongly condemn any violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. In this regard, we urge the full and urgent implementation of Resolution ES-11/1, Resolution ES-11/2, and Human Rights Council Resolution 49/1. In particular, we note the establishment of an Independent International Commission of Inquiry to investigate all alleged violations of abuses of human rights in Ukraine, and await the completion of its work and its findings. There must be accountability for any gross and systematic human rights violations that have taken place in the war in Ukraine. We urge all parties to cooperate with the Commission and allow full and unhindered access for the Commission to gather evidence and conduct its work. 


3              We must spare no effort to protect the civilian population in Ukraine, and to ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all those in need. We continue to call on the Russian Federation to cease its offensive military operations immediately, to remain engaged in meaningful negotiations with Ukraine, and to work towards a peaceful settlement in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.


4              Thank you Mr President.


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