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Angelo

lines on the record: 66
first: 2008-09-19
most recent: 2009-07-28
sittings or episodes: 3
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“It is ongoing, and we will come back to the Council with not only an analysis, but also with concrete measures that we intend to implement, or might already be implementing at that stage, depending very much on our capacity on the ground, particularly in terms of the force strength.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“We are trying to make full use of the limited resources that we have in the area, and we are creating the security conditions for the political work that the Government of the Central African Republic is supposed to do in the area. We are providing not only the security environment that it needs to do the mediation and the political work, but also some logistical support, taking into consideration the extremely limited means of the Government in Bangui. Allow me to say a final word on benchmarks and the workplan. The United Kingdom delegation asked for some concrete figures and analysis of the question of recruitment in the camps. We will certainly do that in the next report. That is a very serious matter. We are looking at different approaches and strategies to deal with it.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“The Council can note my words as I speak, and we can talk about that at one of the Council's future meetings. We will make a difference; we only need to make sure that we are fully deployed there. We also need, of course, the military enablers. We are certainly very concerned by the situation in the north-eastern Central African Republic. Since early May, there has been a very serious deterioration of the situation. There has been a proliferation of ethnic-based militias and weapons. Recently, we have seen also some of the militias crossing the border into Darfur and looking for support from their kith and kin there in their fight against other groups. We are very concerned about that. We are trying to make sure that the resources that we have available in Birao are maximized. We are not asking for additional resources.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“The DIS approach is an extremely innovative one that combines international security mechanisms with strengthened national security mechanisms. We must make sure that the DIS is a successful experience. We need resources and we also need to be sure that everyone understands that one of the key criteria of our successful presence in Chad is the successful implementation of the DIS concept. Like all Council members, we, too, are concerned about the deployment delays. We urge all those who have pledged to contribute to the force to make those contributions as soon as possible. We also urge those already there to envisage an extension of their presence if they are planning to leave within the near future. We truly need the presence of everyone. I can assure the Council that, if we are fully deployed, we will make a difference in eastern Chad.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“I am very much counting on the different countries that are part of the process to be able to create those confidence-building measures and hold that meeting. With respect to DIS, there was a reference to discipline. I have to say that we and the Government of Chad have taken questions of discipline very seriously. All of those who have misbehaved have now been expelled from the force. I must also note that the percentage of cases of serious indiscipline stands at around 3 per cent. That is well within accepted standards, because very often these types of forces have an indiscipline rate of about 5 per cent. We have discipline problems, but not only have we been able to deal with them, but in percentage terms they are not outside the usual range for these types of forces.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“As far as the Dakar process is concerned, we believe that the conditions are there for the border monitoring mechanism to be put in place. We need a meeting as soon as possible of all of the members of the Dakar group, and preferably that meeting should take place in Khartoum. The most recent meeting took place in N'Djamena. As a confidence-building measure, the next meeting should take place in Khartoum, and during that meeting Chad, the Sudan and all of the other members of the Dakar process should agree on the immediate implementation of the border monitoring mechanism. As I said, I believe the conditions are there. The point is to make sure that, on both sides of the border, a number of confidence-building measures are taken prior to the next meeting of the Dakar process.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“When it comes to conflict resolution at the community level, I would like to mention two things. I think it is a very important activity because very often these conflicts are a first source of combatants for the rebellions if they are not addressed. Very often, some of those combatants join the rebellions because there have been a number of conflicts between different groups at the community level. Those conflicts have not been properly addressed or properly mediated, and one of the sides decides to take the road to the desert and join one of the rebellions. The second thing to mention that is important in the context of community dialogue and community conflict resolution is that, with conflict resolution, we create conditions for the return of the displaced, and that is very important as well.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“First, I thank members for the kind words that have been said by all of the delegations concerning the work of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad. We have staff throughout the country, in some cases in extremely difficult conditions. Very often we receive complaints - from, for instance, the Detachement inte'gre de securite - that their living conditions are not good at all. That is tme, but then I take them to see the living conditions of our own staff, and in many cases those conditions are not better. I therefore thank Council members for their kind words. We can pledge that we will maintain our engagement and commitment, and at the same time we will try to improve the working and living conditions not only of the staff, but of the Detachement integre de securite and their elements.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“These photographs are women of the DIS. This photograph is of the Iriba prison in eastern Chad. I did not want to show conditions inside because I do not wish to shock the Council. I am just showing the outside walls, and leaving the rest to the imagination. We will revisit the subject of prisons tomorrow at a meeting on our programme activities in eastern Chad. This is photograph shows a conflict resolution meeting on among the communities. I will speak of that shortly, but this is to show a specific example of people of different ethnic groups meeting together and spending an entire day - in this case - discussing ways to resolve their conflicts. (spoke in English) I would now like to say two or three things.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“I take the floor to clarify two or three points, but before I do I wish to show the Council a number of photographs. The first photograph is of Birao, the capital of Vakaga, at least 60 per cent of which was destroyed by the two attacks in June. Until late May, the town was an important commercial centre; life had started up there again. Since then, the town has been almost completely abandoned; it is a ghost town. The population has fled to the bush and, despite our deployment, they are not confident enough to return. The second photograph is an example of a Detachement integre de securite (DIS) police station in our area of operations in eastern Chad. The men and women in blue are from contingents of the Gendarmerie and the Chadian National Police that we have trained as DIS officers and deployed on the ground.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“We also arranged an inter-mission meeting between MINURCAT, UNAMID, the United Nations Mission in the Sudan and BONUCA to improve coordination between these missions and look for synergies. To maximize efforts and avoid duplication, the Mission and the United Nations country team in N'Djamena have also started preparing an integrated strategic framework for the United Nations system in Chad outlining peacebuilding activities in the country. The framework should be finalized by October 2009 and should be considered an example of integration in a situation where we do not have an integrated mission.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“The Government of Central African Republic signed on 13 June 2009 an amendment to the status of mission agreement. The relationship with Chad also remains very constructive. However, we have not yet been able to complete the discussions with the Government on the agreement. It is a matter of great urgency and utmost importance to the Mission, and we hope to resolve some of the issues relating to taxation and the status of mission agreement and come to agreement on this matter shortly. We have also maintained a very close liaison with BONUCA and UNAMID. To address issues of mutual concern, we have worked closely with the United Nations country team in the Central African Republic and arranged bilateral and trilateral meetings between the United Nations country teams in Chad, the Central African Republic and Cameroon.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“As outlined in my introduction, we have developed a strategic workplan including the main benchmarks for the Mission, indicators of progress, key activities and some of the necessary conditions which need to be in place. The question of the return of a critical mass of internally displaced persons is of particular interest, as this benchmark requires the implementation of a comprehensive approach to fight impunity in eastern Chad, improve security and strengthen the rule of law and civil administration. All these aspects require the support of the international community and good coordination with national authorities. Speaking of the authorities, during the reporting period, we have continued our frequent contacts with the Government of the Central African Republic concerning the situation in our area of operations.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“This displaced ethnic group has now started to return in time for the planting season, giving hope for a long-term resolution of the conflict. In a very recent similar effort on 15 July, we managed to bring together two communities that had been in a process of serious conflict, and they have agreed to live peacefully and put a stop to their long-lasting feud. This turn of events will enable more than 1,000 refugees that have crossed the border and are currently in the Sudan to return to Chad in the next few days or couple of weeks. These positive developments give hope for building peace at the grass roots level. They are also conducive to the return of displaced persons, which, as Council members know, is the primary benchmark of our strategy. I would next like to say one or two words on the strategic workplan.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“With respect to political and civil affairs, I would like to say very briefly that, during the past few months, MINURCAT, together with local traditional and administrative authorities, and with the support of the European Union and the European Commission, has initiated an intercommunity dialogue programme, which is based on strengthening existing traditional conflict resolution mechanisms through the establishment of local reconciliation commissions between communities, chaired by traditional and administrative authorities alike. More particularly, on 30 June, with our facilitation and with the assistance of local authorities, the tribal leaders of the Massalit and Zaghawa groups agreed to address the issues hindering the return of the Massalit to their villages of origin.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“With regard to human rights, the Mission continues to follow up on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 1612 (2005), 1820 (2008) and 1325 (2000). Eighty-four children were among the rebel combatants captured during the fighting in early May. These 84 children were handed over to UNICEF for demobilization and reinsertion. We commend the Government for this initiative. However, this event confirms that the mobilization of child soldiers remains a serious problem in Chad and a key priority for our work. There have also been problems with arbitrary and prolonged detention of men, women and minors as well as gender-based violence, forced marriages and domestic violence. As part of a potentially wider security sector reform, we need to prepare a comprehensive plan for arms collection.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“During the reporting period, we worked very closely with the United Nations Development Programme and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to facilitate the proceedings of mobile criminal courts in several locations in eastern Chad. However, the security of judicial authorities remains a constraint to the deployment of the judges. We have also provided on-the-job training for prison staff in eastern Chad. We collaborate very closely with the Chadian prison authorities and have drafted a comprehensive set of laws, policies and procedures to assist the Government of Chad in the establishment of a professional prison system. These measures are now awaiting the approval of Parliament. Nevertheless, the few existing prisons in eastern Chad are in a dilapidated state and in urgent need of rehabilitation.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“The DIS concept can easily be part of a reform of the security sector in Chad. However, DIS is funded on a voluntary basis by Member States, and the Trust Fund is rapidly running out of money. By the end of October, the Fund will be penniless. As Council members can understand, the situation is very serious and I would plead for their continued support for this central element of our Mission. The budget to keep DIS operating for another year currently stands at around $17 million. I would like to make a brief comment about justice and prisons. As Council members know, we have an important justice support programme in the section. We have trained civil servants to be deployed as justices of the peace and prosecutors in eastern Chad in the absence of magistrates.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“The Detachement integre de securite experienced a number of direct attacks during and after the incursions, with several casualties as a result. MINURCAT and the Government are in full agreement that DIS is a police force without a military mandate, and that its primary scope is to protect and secure displaced people, refugees, humanitarians and the local population. In the meantime, the United Nations police will intensify close in-service training of DIS elements, including the two-month training and certification of 40 judicial police officers. We will also continue to promote close cooperation between DIS and our judiciary section. The logistical support of the Mission to DIS remains a serious weakness that we are trying to address with a great sense of urgency.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“I wish to say some encouraging words about the Detachement integre de securite (DIS). Since October 2008, DIS has conducted approximately 3,000 security escorts and arrested more than 90 individuals suspected of involvement in various crimes against the humanitarian community, as well as 56 individuals accused of armed robbery and five of rape. These rapes took place around refugee camps. The rate of recuperation of hijacked vehicles now stands at 60 per cent compared to 10 per cent before the deployment of the Detachement inte'gre de securite. Currently, DIS is carrying out an average of about 85 escorts and 240 patrols per week. These are excellent indicators of performance and motivation. The May events show that DIS, as a national police force, risks becoming a target of the armed opposition groups.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“These preventive deployments projected the force in expeditionary operations. The exercise was conducted successfully, and I can assure the Council that it will be repeated with increasing frequency as the force receives more troops. There is still a lack of rotary assets with enhanced night-flight capability, and as of today we have only four out of the planned 18 military helicopters. Bangladesh will deploy three utility helicopters later in the year, but we have so far received no pledges for the remaining helicopters. Should this unacceptable situation continue to prevail, it will be necessary to explore the possibility of acquiring such capabilities commercially. We would like to ask those already deployed in the force to strengthen their presence and prolong their deployment.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“The slow deployment of the force has limited the ability of MINURCAT to effectively execute the military concept of operations and provide the required safe and secure environment for humanitarians, refugees, displaced people and vulnerable populations, including in the returnee areas. As a temporary measure, the force will offer escorts to the humanitarian community until such time as there is enough capacity to make patrolling the preferred method of intervention. In the meantime, the force implemented Operation Pioneer from 13 to 17 July, significantly increasing its presence in the field through foot patrols and troops in remote villages of potential return of displaced people. The force also increased patrolling in the main axes and made extensive use of rotary assets to reach areas otherwise inaccessible during the rainy season.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“Our mine action unit has, in coordination with Chad's Centre nationale de deminage and a number of non-governmental organizations, undertaken an emergency clearance of major roads, as well as areas of operation in the immediate vicinity of previous and recent battle areas. Having completed clearance of major axes, the mine action unit will now deploy demining teams to priority areas of operation, in particular those that have been identified as areas of potential return for displaced people. With regard to the deployment of military force, it now stands at 46 per cent of its mandated strength.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“This dialogue, which is facilitated by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, takes place on a weekly basis. It has led to a better understanding of each side's roles and concerns. Following the May clashes, a significant rise in crime, banditry and insecurity took place, reducing once more the humanitarian space in some areas of eastern Chad. As a temporary measure, MINURCAT increased the number of escorts to ensure the continuation of humanitarian operations. Humanitarian staff has been included in the security and evacuation plans and training has taken place at the local level to ensure a coordinated response, if necessary. There has been an increase in the number of small arms and unexploded ordnance.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“This includes the areas of Sam Oundja and Sikikede, which for the moment are effectively without a security presence. They are home to refugee and displaced populations. MINURCAT also worked closely with the Government of the Central African Republic and the United Nations country team in Bangui to establish a humanitarian corridor to assist 16,600 refugees from the Central African Republic who are currently in southern Chad. It was impossible for us to reach them from the Chadian side due to the rains. With the cooperation of the Government of the Central African Republic, we were able to open a humanitarian corridor and provide the necessary assistance to the refugees. As to the humanitarian situation, during the period under review MINURCAT established a well- structured dialogue with the humanitarian community.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“MINURCAT is at present fully deployed in the mandated area of operations in the Central African Republic, but the gravity of the situation goes beyond our capacity to respond to all the security needs in the area. On 1 July, the Government sent a mediation delegation headed by the Minister for Territorial Administration. The Minister was accompanied by a BONUCA political officer and received logistical and 09-42729 security support from MINURCAT. The initial mediation efforts were successful but need to be sustained. The Vakaga region is still in a precarious situation. Humanitarian assistance is not being delivered at this stage for reasons of insecurity. The region requires the sustained attention of the Government of the Central African Republic and of the international community.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“On 6 and 21 June, armed men attacked the town of Birao. At least 27 people were killed in the clashes and at least 60 per cent of the houses in that town were burned to the ground. As of today, large segments of the population have not returned to Birao. MINURCAT, in close liaison with the United Nations Peace-Building Support Office in the Central African Republic (BONUCA), has maintained continuous contacts with the Government of the Central African Republic with a view to convincing the national authorities to combine the military presence of MINURCAT with the strengthened presence of State officials and with the initiation of mediation efforts.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“In this context, we are liaising closely with the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and are in contact with the Dakar process member States to try to identify the confidence-building measures that are required for the next meeting of the Contact Group, to take place in the near future. The rainy season is providing a window of opportunity for renewed political engagement between Chad and the Sudan. The parties should use this opportunity to revive the process, including the implementation of the border verification mechanism. With regard to the Central African Republic, the situation in the Vakaga region in the north-eastern part of the country has been extremely insecure over the past three months and continues to be of serious concern, as armed groups and bandits continue to operate in the area.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“As to Chad-Sudan relations, notwithstanding the Doha agreement signed on 3 May by the Governments of Chad and the Sudan under the aegis of Qatar, the 09-42729 latest clashes that occurred in May once again strained relations between the two countries. Despite the statements of both countries on 24 and 25 May expressing support for the Qatar efforts to end the current situation, new tensions erupted recently. The relationship between Chad and the Sudan has a critical impact on the situation on both sides of the border. There is an urgent need to de-escalate the situation and resume diplomatic initiatives.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“With regard to the security situation, on 4 May Chadian armed opposition groups, under the coalition of Union des forces de la resistance, launched an attack on Chadian territory from the Sudan. The attack was repelled by the Arme'e Nationale Tchadienne through air strikes and a direct confrontation on 7 May close to Am Dam, forcing the rebels to retreat. As a security measure, MINURCAT relocated a number of aid workers from Koukou Angarana to Goz Beida during the armed conflict and significantly increased patrolling in all sectors. In addition, MINURCAT called on all parties to respect the humanitarian space and international humanitarian law.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“In the framework of the agreement of 13 August 2007, the Government and the democratic opposition reached consensus, on 28 May, on the laws regulating the status of the opposition and the political parties' charter. They also agreed on the electoral code and the Commission electorale nationale independante. These agreements allowed for serious progress to made in the internal political process. Last week, the members and Chairman of the electoral commission were sworn in. In the same vein, the Government launched a general population census on 20 May, paving the way for voter registration and constituency delimitation ahead of national elections. Support from the international community for the census also included some logistical assistance from MINURCAT. The results are due to be released shortly.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“Mr. Angelo: Let me thank the Security Council for the opportunity to present the report (S/2009/359) of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT), which is dated 14 July 2009. It covers major political, security and humanitarian developments since the last report (S/2009/199), of 14 April 2009. The report also includes an annex containing a strategic work plan towards the fulfilment of the benchmarks endorsed by the Security Council in resolution 1861 (2009). I would like to take this opportunity to give the Council an update on the latest key developments. I shall turn first to the political situation in Chad.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“Working in collaboration with the international community, the United Nations stands ready to assist the parties in the peaceful settlement of their differences.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“I am also pleased to report the excellent cooperation with the Governments of Chad and the Central African Republic, with EUFOR, the United Nations country team and also the humanitarian community. MINURCAT will continue to collaborate and consult extensively with all relevant partners in the implementation of its mandate. Let me conclude by saying that MINURCAT is committed to help create the security conditions conducive to a voluntary, secure and sustainable return of refugees and displaced persons. It is nevertheless important to stress that stability in Chad is also dependent on the serious engagement of everyone in Chad - the Government and opposition leaders - in a democratic dialogue towards political inclusiveness and good governance.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“The target of training 850 DIS officers should be achieved in January 2009. The deployment of the DIS is ongoing despite significant logistical constraints. As of today, the MINURCAT managed trust fund has received a little bit more than $19 million in donor contributions, of the estimated $23 million required to support the DIS in its first year of operations. The trust 3 fund is being depleted faster than expected and we are working very closely with the Government and with Headquarters to make sure that the trust fund can be replenished as soon as possible. We may have some time at the beginning of next year to call an international donors conference. In the meantime, it is important that donors continue to provide support to the trust fund.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“We do not have confirmation of that information from the Sudanese Government, but we will certainly be very worried if that information is confirmed, because we really believe that the relations between Chad and the Sudan should normalize as part of the security and stabilization in the region. On the humanitarian front, Chad continues to face a serious humanitarian crisis. Furthermore, reports of militant activity in the camps, including the recruitment of child soldiers, are very disturbing. So too is the ongoing prevalence of attacks and security incidents against humanitarian workers and the civilian populations. The Mission has continued to work with Chadian authorities to facilitate the training and deployment of the Detachement Integre de Securite (DIS), following its official establishment in late September.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“MINURCAT will continue to support the Contact Group, as the normalization of relations between the two countries is critical for improved security in that situation. I wish to add that today my colleagues in the Sudan - the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Mission in the Sudan - have been contacted by senior Government officials, and they were told that the Government of the Sudan has identified a column of members of the Justice and Equality Movement with a large number of vehicles.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“In the meantime, MINURCAT has already engaged the appropriate authorities on the substance of those arrangements. The situation in Chad remains fragile. The domestic political process, within the agreement of 13 August, has known some progress with the submission to the National Assembly of the draft bills 08-64451 on electoral reform. Progress in the implementation of the Sirte Agreement of 25 October 2007 between the Government of Chad and the main rebel groups has been limited. Both Chadian armed forces and rebel groups have reportedly strengthened their positions on either side of the border in recent months. The regular meetings of the Contact Group established under the Dakar Agreement of March 2008 and the recent resumption of diplomatic relations between Chad and the Sudan are encouraging.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“I encourage all Member States to provide the necessary troops and support elements as soon as possible. To succeed in the implementation of its mandate, the United Nations force must also have full freedom of movement. Prior to its deployment, the status-of- forces agreement between the United Nations and the Governments of Chad and the Central African Republic should be concluded, in addition to a memorandum of understanding in relation to infrastructure and the transfer and use of EUFOR sites. Following the meeting between the Secretary- General and President Deby in Doha, a team of senior technical experts will travel to the region next week to further the consultations with national authorities on legal and administrative arrangements.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“So far, 16 nations have indicated their willingness to positively consider contributing to a force under the auspices of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT), but their firm commitment is contingent on assurances that other troop-contributing countries would provide enablers, such as the medical level II hospital. In order to ensure the smoothest possible transition, commitments from EUFOR contributors to re-hat, even for a transitional period, need to be confirmed in the coming days. Beyond the re-hatting of troops already on the ground, MINURCAT will require strong support from Member States with regard to force generation, including equipment and enablers. Given the fluid security situation, challenging geography and climate, the United Nations force must be highly mobile.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“Should the 08-6445] Security Council desire to establish a permanent military presence in northeastern Central African Republic, the force would need to have a more visible and wider ranging presence than that of EUFOR and it would also have to possess the capability to undertake regular patrols to Sam Oundja, 200 km south of Birao, where an important refugee camp is located. In the meantime, the Secretariat has been actively engaged in the force generation process to ensure that there is no security vacuum at the end of EUFOR's mandate.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“High-level consultations were held in New York and in the field. On 29 November, during a meeting with the Secretary- General in Doha, President Deby gave his consent to the deployment of a force of 4,900 troops in eastern Chad. To provide for a force of 4,900, feasible reductions were identified, including helicopter support troops, signal units, special forces, reconnaissance units and logistical elements. This will reduce the logistical support and enablers to a minimum. Any further adjustments in the force would seriously impact its ability to implement the mandate. In relation to the specific request by the Council that the United Nations establish a military presence in the northeastern region of the Central African Republic, the report presents three options.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“Following my last briefing on 19 September, the Council, in resolution 1834 (2008), stated its intention to authorize the deployment of a United Nations military force to succeed the European Union-led military force (EUFOR) in Chad and the Central African Republic and requested an update on the planning and preparations for such a transfer of authority. For this purpose, a Technical Assessment Mission visited Chad and the Central African Republic in October and, subsequently, the United Nations held extensive discussions with both Governments, troop- contributing countries and EUFOR. The Chadian government initially expressed reluctance to accept a United Nations force of 6,000 troops, stating that the security situation had improved in recent months and that such a force would place an excessive burden on the environment.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“Mr. Angelo: Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the Secretary-General's report of 4December 2008 on Chad and the Central African Republic, contained in document S/2008/760. I regret the late submission of this report, which was a result of the need to ensure that the Governments of both Chad and the Central African Republic were fully consulted on the proposed United Nations force. The report contains a refined plan and concept of operations for the proposed force and reflects an extensive process of consultation with the relevant parties.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“It is not only United Nations trainers who are now doing the training, but also officers from the police and from the national gendarmerie who are doing the training and who were trained by us.”
2008-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5976 (2008) · source
“In this photograph, we can see the conditions in which the displaced persons live in the huts visible in the foreground of the image. The next photograph is also of huts inhabited by displaced persons. I have no photographs of the refugees, but we can easily see that conditions in the refugee camps are certainly better. The next photograph shows one of the DIS training officers. I have to say that the selection of the DIS trainees, whether they come from the gendarmerie or from the police, was very rigorous. The Government greatly invested in the selection of candidates, and we have been truly impressed by the quality of the people that we are training. We also trained national trainers.”
2008-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5976 (2008) · source
“Specifically, this photograph shows the meeting between the Special Representative and all the sub-prefects of the Ouaddai region to discuss security matters and how to strengthen the capacities of the sub-prefects and the local administrative authorities. Next we see, unfortunately, that the displaced persons camps are not set up as well as the refugee camps. I believe that that is one of the questions that we will have to attend to in the future. The Mission and the mandate will have to pay more attention to the question of displaced persons and ensure a balance between the attention given to refugees and that given to displaced persons. We are going to see one or two more photographs of the displaced persons camps.”
2008-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5976 (2008) · source
“I would also like very quickly to display a few photographs. The first is my way of thanking the Security Council for having come to visit us in the month of June. That visit was very useful. The next photograph shows the presidency of the meeting of the Dakar contact group in Asmara, which includes the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Eritrea and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Libya. This photograph highlights the importance of supporting the Dakar process. The next photograph is the same as the previous one, except that we can see the delegation of Chad face to face with the delegation of the Sudan on the other side. I have to say that the two Ministers spent a lot of time talking to each other in the corridors. In the next photograph, we see one of our frequent meetings with all the local authorities.”
2008-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5976 (2008) · source
“With its deterrent role, EUFOR has had a positive impact, and with the deployment of the DIS and the United Nations police, we can hope that security will be further enhanced. A concerted effort from DIS, the local Chadian authorities, United Nations police, and from security, civilian affairs, human rights and other components, as well as from EUFOR will be decisive in conditions conducive to return, in creating a safer life for refugees, displaced persons and the local population, and in resolving local tensions. However, a significant return of refugees and displaced persons is not very likely in the short term. Only an improvement in the security conditions and more effective and participatory local administration can ensure a safe return for those who have long been affected by conflict.”
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“In that connection, the United Nations remains prepared to help the Government to strengthen its mechanisms to ensure a stable and peaceful environment. If the Security Council should decide to authorize the deployment of a United Nations force to replace EUFOR in the Central African Republic, as requested by the Governments of the Central African Republic and Chad and as requested by humanitarian actors in the Central African Republic, the needs and the role of the force would need to be carefully assessed. The Security Council resolution continues to be crucially important for the stability of Chad and the Central African Republic. The security threat - in particular, from heavily armed criminal groups - remains a major problem in the area of operations.”
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