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1. “The Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality in Africa, adopted in 2004, applies to all AU member States, and we hope to see its full implementation reflected in the approach to Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). "If it is agreed that women's rights are human rights and that women are essential to the establishment of peaceful societies, we need, in our approach to tackling conflict-related sexual violence, to enable the full participation of women during peace processes. The African Union and the United Nations should continue to build a critical mass of women mediators and appoint more women as lead mediators.”

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2. “The responsibility lies with all of us. "Moreover, we need to raise the profile of women's networks and civil society organizations, which in many instances serve as first responders to address the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence and are the first to stand in solidarity with survivors. Sustained progress and action on those issues requires the strengthening of local initiatives and mechanisms to combat conflict- related sexual violence, including those targeted at protecting judicial independence, promoting gender-sensitive school curricula, training civilian police, sensitizing youth and combating stigma and ethnic discrimination. "The African Union has had a gender- parity principle in force since 2002.”

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3. “"We must undertake progressive, aggressive prevention measures and challenge societal norms that portray girls as less valuable than boys, causing them to develop low self-esteem and self- worth, thus further contributing to the cycle. We also need to prosecute perpetrators and hold them accountable for their actions in conflict-related sexual violence. "In recognition of the critical need to investigate sexual-violence atrocities committed in conflict situations, one of the objectives of the AU Commission of Inquiry on South Sudan is to document atrocities of sexual violence with a view to ensuring the accountability of those responsible and fighting impunity. "We must ensure that the cries of the people of South Sudan do not go unheard. We cannot say that we do not know; and once we know, we have no excuse - we have to act.”

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4. “We must start by doing away with the tradition of inequality between women and men, which is one of the overarching reasons why violence against women is widespread and so easily carried out. Our young boys and men must be educated and engaged in the fight against the culture of sexual violence. "In discharging my mandate, I am committed to looking beyond the view of women as only victims and men as only Victimizers. Instead, I will recognize them as active agents in the fight to prevent conflict-related sexual violence. Conflict- prevention and early warning mechanisms must fully involve both women and men and must be approached through community efforts with monitoring and financial support made available to ensure their successful implementation.”

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5. “"Article 11 ofthe Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People's Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa - the Maputo Protocol - calls on State parties to 'protect asylum-seeking women, refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons against all forms of violence, rape and other forms of sexual exploitation, and to ensure that such acts are considered war crimes, genocide and/or crimes against humanity and that their perpetrators are brought to justice before a competent criminal jurisdiction'. "Implementation of the Protocol and all existing AU instruments that address the issue of conflict- related sexual violence must be accelerated. There is still a long way to go and a lot ofwork to be done.”

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6. “Furthermore, the agreement strengthens the collaboration and common commitment of the African Union and the United Nations to combat impunity, promote accountability, implement capacity-building and training programmes, foster improved coordination and national leadership and ownership, facilitate the provision of multisectoral services to survivors and alleviate their stigma and trauma.”

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7. “That agreement complements ongoing efforts by the African Union Peace and Security Department, which is working to put in place a code of conduct and zero-tolerance policy that clearly outlines the AU's strong position against sexual violence, exploitation and abuse by AU troops. "The code of conduct and the zero-tolerance policy will be shared with all troop-contributing countries and integrated into all related training. We are already seeing progress in that area with the African Union Mission in Somalia, which already has a policy on sexual exploitation and abuse.”

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8. “"The number of victims of sexual Violence during armed conflict in Africa is staggering, and tackling the issue of conf lict-related sexual violence is one of the critical areas of concern in my new mandate, requiring urgent and effective action at the community, national, regional and international levels. Additional areas of my mandate relate to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and women's participation in peace processes. "I am therefore pleased to report that in January of this year the AU Commission signed a cooperation framework, with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, on preventing and responding to sexual violence in conflict and post- conflict situations.”

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9. “"The Chairperson of the African Union Commission has made the protection of women's right across the continent a priority, and she is committed to promoting and working to achieve gender equality. She is also making sure that the Commission has a 50/50 workforce parity, in line with the gender policy adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2009. "In January I assumed my mandate as Special Envoy of the African Union Commission Chairperson on Women, Peace and Security. With that appointment, I recommitted to continuing to work closely with the women of the African continent. I resolved to amplify their voices and concerns within the African Union and other decision-making bodies, and to ensure that women assume their rightful role in ensuring peace and security in Africa.”

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10. “She and her colleagues are there to investigate human- rights violations and other abuses committed in the context of South Sudan's current crisis, and to make recommendations on fighting impunity and ensuring accountability, national reconciliation and healing. She has therefore asked me to make the following statement. "I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2014/181) and leadership, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, for her commitment to preventing conflict-related sexual violence and protecting women, men and children around the world from that scourge. I also thank the Executive Director of UN-Women for her full support for the women, peace and security agenda in Africa.”

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11. “Mr. Antonio: I would first like to thank Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his statement, and Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura for hers and for her very important role, and Ms. Rhoda Misak for the very insightful statement she made. I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security, Ms. Bineta Diop. Due to unforeseen commitments, Ms, Diop could not come in person, and I therefore wish to convey her apologies and best wishes for the success of this debate. Ms. Diop wishes to thank the Federal Republic of Nigeria in its capacity as President of the Security Council for the month of April and for her invitation to this important debate. Ms. Diop is currently in South Sudan as a member of the African Union commission of inquiry on that country.”

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12. “In conclusion, I would like to re-echo the African Union's earlier calls on the need for the international community to mobilize adequate support to meet the humanitarian needs in the Central African Republic. Timely and increased humanitarian support will go a long way in alleviating the plight of the affected populations and in enhancing the credibility of our collective efforts.”

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13. “The deployment of a United Nations operation in the Central African Republic should mark a new step towards broader and more sustained international engagement in the country, anchored on the principle of national ownership and strong regional and continental involvement. Since the deployment of MISCA, less than three months ago, the region and the AU, building on earlier efforts by ECCAS, have relentlessly endeavoured to assist the Central African Republic in overcoming the many challenges confronting it. In so doing, Africa has acted on the basis of the principle of solidarity. Africa will not relent in its commitment to assist the Central African Republic and its people in their hour of need. No stone will be left unturned to ensure that the mandate of MISCA is effectively implemented.”

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14. “Without compromising the time lines envisaged for the deployment of the United Nations operation, it is important that adequate time be given for the consultation process to be carried out to the satisfaction of all stakeholders concerned. Learning from the Mali experience, and without prejudice to the relevant United Nations rules, it would be important to ensure that the African stakeholders, including the region, are adequately consulted on the appointment of the leadership of the envisaged United Nations peacekeeping operation. In that respect, the Commission recommends the appointment of Africans to lead the mission and its military and police components.”

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15. “Fifthly, we need to learn from the experience of the transition from the African-led International Support Mission in Mali to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, as rightly acknowledged in the report of the Secretary-General. That requires close consultation between the AU Commission and the Secretariat, in a spirit of transparency and partnership, including jointly defining the terms of reference of the planned transition team, generating forces and agreeing on the modalities for the re-hatting of the contingents currently serving under MISCA. It also requires that the AU be adequately consulted from the outset on the draft resolution that would mandate the deployment ofthe envisaged United Nations peacekeeping operation.”

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16. “(spoke in English) Fourthly, the successful implementation of the MISCA mandate is critical for the success of the envisaged United Nations operation. In that respect, every effort should be made to provide MISCA with the much-needed logistical and financial support to enable it complete the initial stabilization phase of the situation within the envisaged time frame. While noting the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General, and in light of earlier experiences, the Commission calls for a full-fledged United Nations support package funded through assessed contributions and provided to all MISCA contingents, as they all contribute to the successful conduct of the mission's operations.”

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17. “Thirdly, any United Nations peacekeeping operation should be part of a broader and more sustainable international engagement in favour of the Central African Republic. As rightly pointed out in the Secretary-General's report, the challenges facing the Central African Republic are complex and multifaceted. Addressing them effectively requires a holistic approach and the involvement of a variety of international actors on the basis of their respective comparative advantages. (spoke in French) Perhaps this is an opportune moment to reiterate that the African Union will welcome all the support that bilateral and multilateral partners provide to the transitional authorities of the Central African Republic.”

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18. “Therefore, it is important that the Security Council continue to support the leading role of the region through the efforts of the Chair of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Chair of the ECCAS Follow up Committee on the Central African Republic, as well as the role of the AU, including through the International Contact Group on the situation in Central African Republic. In this respect, the Commission notes the relevant paragraph of the Secretary-General's report. The AU, in collaboration with ECCAS, will consult further with the United Nations on the implementation modalities of such support and how best to ensure close coordination between the United Nations and AU efforts.”

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19. “The role of the international community should be not to substitute the Central African Republic stakeholders and people, but rather to complement and accompany their efforts, in full respect of the country's sovereignty. Secondly, there is need to acknowledge and strongly support the role of the region and the AU in the post- MISCA phase so that the envisaged United Nations peacekeeping operation and other related efforts can be anchored in a strong regional and continental involvement. The region, working closely with the AU, has demonstrated strong leadership in addressing the crisis in the Central African Republic. Its continued involvement, with the support of the AU, will be crucial to the success of the envisaged United Nations peacekeeping operation.”

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20. “There is therefore a need to ensure that the transformation of MISCA into a United Nations operation is informed by sound principles. Let me briefly articulate them, building on in Chairperson Dlamini-Zuma's letter of 17 February. First, while the international community will continue to play an important role in the long-term stabilization of the Central African Republic, including through a United Nations peacekeeping operation, it is clear that without national ownership no amount of international support can bring about lasting solutions to the challenges facing the country. In this regard, we note the emphasis placed by the United Nations report on the need for political commitment on the part of national stakeholders.”

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21. “As we address the issue of the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation, I would like to indicate that the AU has always been in favour of the deployment of such an operation once the required conditions are created. This was emphasized in the letter that the Chairperson of the Commission, Ms. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, addressed on 17 February to the Secretary-General. Accordingly, the Commission welcomes the recommendation for the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation, with a possible transfer of authority by 15 September, in the understanding that this date has to be confirmed following a further joint AU-United Nations assessment. The complexity of the situation in the Central African Republic and the daunting nature of the challenges to be overcome are acknowledged by all.”

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22. “I would like, at this juncture, to reiterate the AU's appreciation to the troop- and police-contributing countries for their commitment and to pay tribute to the soldiers who have fallen in the line of duty, as well as to the dozens of others who have been wounded. It is only fitting for the AU to use this forum to express, once again, its utmost gratitude to all partners that are providing support to MISCA, including the European Union, whose financial support has been so critical, and its member States, the United States and other bilateral partners, as well as to the Secretariat for offering expertise to the Mission.”

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23. “As we meet here today, and while fully cognizant of the many problems we need to address on the ground, it is critical that we acknowledge the progress achieved and the significant difference made on the ground by MISCA, with the support of Operation Sangaris. These results demonstrate the clear value added and distinct contribution of African-led peace support operations as they are deployed in unstable areas to create conditions conducive to the deployment of United Nations peacekeeping operations. We note with satisfaction the acknowledgement in the Secretary-General's report of the work accomplished by MISCA and the sacrifices made.”

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24. “In the report the Commission submitted to the Security Council pursuant to paragraph 32 of resolution 2127 (2013), more detailed information is provided on the implementation of MISCA's mandate, the progress made to date with the support of Operation Sangaris, and the challenges ahead. As stressed by Commissioner Chergui when he addressed this body a few weeks ago (see S/PV.7114), many challenges remain ahead. The level of violence, as underlined by those who have spoken before me today, remains unacceptable and sustained action is required to ensure more effective protection for the civilian population. The AU, through MISCA, will not rclent in its efforts and is determined to take all measures required within the context of its mandate to facilitate the attainment of the set objectives.”

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25. “Internally displaced persons are increasingly returning to their original homes. In Bangui, life is gradually returning to normalcy. Furthermore, MISCA has been able to secure the corridor linking Bangui to the border with Cameroon, which is vital to both the provision humanitarian assistance and trade flow. It is providing protection to the transitional authorities, securing key infrastructure and assisting humanitarian organizations in a variety of ways. Steps have also been taken to disarm armed elements of the ex-Seleka, the anti-Balaka and other groups, and to support national efforts towards disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security sector reform.”

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26. “We reiterate our determination to continue working with the Secretariat in furtherance of our common objective of assisting the Central African Republic to restore lasting peace, security and stability. I would like to take this opportunity to inform the Security Council that, since the Council's meeting held on 20 February (see S/PV.7114), the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic (MISCA), with the support of Operation Sangaris, has continued to make sustained efforts towards the implementation of its mandate. Further progress has been made in the stabilization of the situation. There is no doubt that things have improved for the better. The number of security incidents has significantly fallen, and many human lives have been saved.”

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27. “We are confident that, through our combined efforts, the Central African Republic authorities and other stakeholders will be able to overcome the many and daunting challenges facing their country. Today's meetingis devotedto the considerationofthe report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 48 of resolution 2127 (2013). The report (S/2014/142) builds on the assessment mission undertaken by the United Nations to the Central African Republic in the course of February. The African Union participated in the assessment mission and subsequently had a number of exchanges with the Secretariat to convey its views and facilitate a coordinated and effective way forward, as underlined by Mr. Ladsous. We commend the Secretary-General for his continued commitment and efforts.”

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28. “Valerie Amos for her personal commitment, including the visit she paid to the Central African Republic together with the Commissioner for Political Affairs of the African Union. I should also like to thank Mr. Antonio Guterres for the very complete picture he painted of the situation on the ground. This meeting is further testimony to the commitment of the Security Council and its members to effectively contributing to international efforts aimed at addressing the serious crisis affecting the Central African Republic. More importantly, the AU's participation bears further testimony to the ongoing efforts to strengthen relations between the United Nations and subregional organizations.”

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29. “Mr. Antonio (African Union) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to congratulate Luxembourg on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month and to thank you, Sir, for having invited me to address today's Security Council meeting, on behalf of the African Union, on the important matter of the situation in the Central African Republic. Calendar constraints have prevented the Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Ismail Chergui, from attending as he would have wished to, given the importance and high priority of the subject matter for the African Union. I would also like to thank Mr. Ladsous for introducing the Secretary-General's very comprehensive report (S/2014/142). I thank Ms.”

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30. “The response to the current crisis is obviously not taking place only on the military and security fronts; in fact, it is fundamentally political in nature. From that point of view, the commitment of the transitional authorities is essential. It is important that they fully shoulder their responsibilities. The efforts they will undertake in the effective conduct of the transition and the contribution they make to MISCA will be crucial to the success of our efforts. The initiatives undertaken by ECCAS, particularly through its acting chairman and the chairman of its committee monitoring the situation in the Central African Republic, namely, Their Excellencies President Idriss Deby ltno of Chad and President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo, should be strongly supported.”

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31. “Beyond renewed support for MISCA, the international community, including the United Nations, must redouble its efforts to support the implementation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, security sector reform and the electoral process. Financial assistance is also urgently needed to facilitate a relaunching of economic activity. Of course, I would not want to fail to mention the extremely worrisome humanitarian situation that prevails on the ground. The international community's response to that situation should be much more robust. It is through such concrete actions to respond to the needs on the ground that the international community can usefully contribute to the ongoing work and success of MISCA, which is working on behalf of not only the African Union but also the international community as a whole.”

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32. “Regardless of their good intentions, our partners will not always be able to assume the burden ofpeacekeeping on the continent. In our view, any other approach risks undermining the efforts that MISCA is currently undertaking, with the support of Operation Sangaris, by generating uncertainty, which would undermine the gains already made and complicate the situation on the ground. Such a situation would make any deployment of a United Nations operation more difficult. We therefore expect the Security Council to take this opportunity to strongly reiterate, in line with its previous resolutions, its support for MISCA and the need for all involved to facilitate the implementation of its mandate.”

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33. “As fragile as they may be, the first results on the ground strengthen our conviction that the established goals will be met -just as the African Union has proved to be the case in other theatres of operations, in particular in Somalia - with the extremely valuable support of the United Nations and other international partners. We believe that the priority for the international community, and of the United Nations in particular, should be to support MISCA so that the Mission can create the minimal conditions for the deployment of a United Nations operation in due course. While the efforts of the African Union and its peace and security structures must also be strengthened, it is also true that a lasting solution to the continent's crises will be possible only by strengthening African capacities.”

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34. “We hope that the donor conference to be held in Addis Ababa on 1 February will be an opportunity for Member States and our partners alike to show their support for MISCA. We are confident that MISCA can meet the challenges before it. The determination of the African Union is total and the commitment of troop- contributing countries unflinching. MISCA personnel are performing their duties with dedication and a great sense of sacrifice, aware that they are participating in a duty-bound act of African solidarity with a brotherly country and people in distress.”

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35. “It goes without saying that MISCA is operating under difficult conditions. Indeed, the Mission still faces several challenges, linked in particular to the lack of infrastructure in the country, which has made its tasks even more complex, hindered manoeuvres and considerably increased the cost, as well as to the inadequacy of air and land mobility and communications assets. Let me reiterate here the gratitude of the African Union to the international partners that have been supporting MISCA. I would like to highlight the European Union and the United States, as well as France, with which we are working on the ground. Additional support, both logistical and financial, is still required from the international community.”

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36. “Similarly, following the discovery in Bangui on 25 December 2013 of a mass grave containing several bodies, a request was sent to the transitional authorities for the public prosecutor to initiate the necessary procedures and conduct adequate investigations into these events. Similarly, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission and MISCA Commander, General Jean-Marie Michel Mokoko, maintains close collaboration with other members of the international community in Bangui, including the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic, and the representatives of France, the United States of America and the European Union in order to facilitate coordinated international action on the ground.”

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37. “In the coming days, MISCA will make the most of the current relative calm to step up its implementation of plans to divide and organize Bangui and the rest of Central African territory by sector; to develop strategies to support the implementation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes and security and defence sector reform; and to consider how to support the electoral process, in coordination with other stakeholders. The Commission is preparing to deploy an initial group of human rights observers to support MISCA in this area, which is critical to the restoration of justice, public order and State authority. The transitional authorities, including the Prime Minister, have been urged to step up the launch of the work of the judiciary.”

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38. “At a more operational level, MISCA seeks to promote, as far as possible, the return to normal life. From this point of view, I note that on 4 January the head of MISCA held a meeting with the Mayor of Bangui, district and neighbourhoods leaders from Bangui, and representatives of humanitarian agencies with a view to agreeing with them on practical measures to meet the security needs of the population and facilitate the work of the military and the police. A committee was established to monitor the implementation of the measures agreed. One ofthe immediate results expected is the return of displaced populations, especially those located around the Bangui airport, to their homes.”

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39. “I also wish to stress that the commanders of MISCA and Operation Sangaris continue to work in coordination and collaboration as they conduct operations to secure the city of Bangui. The calm reported in recent days is the result of the joint action of the two forces. MISCA is committed to working closely with the various leaders within the Central African Republic. At the political level, this means encouraging the transitional authorities to work closely together, accelerate the timetable for transition, and launch the necessary process of reconciliation among the various national communities. It also means encouraging them to do what is necessary for the State to resume the effective provision of public services, including effective State control over income sources and the transparent management of public finances.”

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40. “The imminent deployment of the Rwandan contingent and the provision of communication, mobility and protection equipment should allow MISCA to accelerate its securing of Bangui and embark on the second phase of deployment pursuant to its concept of operations. During their working visit to Bangui on 28 December 2013, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chad, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs and of Defence of the Republic of Congo, and the African Union Peace and Security Commissioner were encouraged by the steps taken by MISCA commanders to redeploy its forces and called for the stigmatization of any contingents within MISCA to be avoided. The Ministers and the Commissioner also stressed the need for continued international support to facilitate the implementation of MISCA's mandate as authorized by resolution 2127 (2013).”

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41. “The reinforcement of ground personnel following the arrival of the Burundian contingent helped to contain the tide of violence and respond as best it could to the many demands on the MISCA forces - at times for escorts, at others to hold fixed points or secure commercial and public buildings. Positioned in various sites in the city of Bangui, MISCA troops deployed in the capital had initially held fixed points, while patrols were left to the elements of the Operation Sangaris, which were more mobile and equipped with adequate means of communication. Since then, military and police forces have adopted new plans for dividing the territory in order to attain an adequate grip over Bangui and the rest of Central African territory.”

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42. “Clearly, like the French Operation Sangaris, MISCA embarked on its work in a particularly difficult environment, characterized by clashes between anti-Balaka and ex-Se'le'ka forces, and sometimes between individuals. This violence is all the more destabilizing and difficult to contain because it has assumed on a sectarian and religious character. Heinous crimes have been committed. Lynchings, summary executions, looting and destruction of property have increased. Tens of thousands ofpeople have had to flee their homes to seek refuge in other areas of the city of Bangui considered safer, primarily the area surrounding the airport. Since its inception, MISCA has had to take measures to address this situation.”

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43. “As soon as it assumed authority, MISCA began working to build on the achievements attained by MICOPAX and effectively implement its mandate, guided by the concept of operations adopted in agreement with ECCAS. I should like to underscore that MISCA's original plan was severely hindered by the attacks perpetrated on 5 December 2013 against Government forces by initially unidentified armed groups that were later determined to be of the so-called anti-Balaka group. Following those bloody events and through extended consultations between Heads of State of the region and African Union partners, the Peace and Security Council decided on 13 December 2013 to authorize an increase in the force strength of MISCA of up to 6,000 uniformed personnel, depending on developments in the situation on the ground.”

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44. “On 19 December 2013, MISCA took over from the Mission for the Consolidation of Peace in the Central African Republic (MICOPAX) of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). That transition was the result of intense consultations with the ECCAS, within the African Peace and Security Framework. I would like once again to express the appreciation of the African Union to ECCAS and MICOPAX for their work under particularly difficult conditions. It goes without saying that the cooperation between the African Union and ECCAS continues, given that the situation requires ongoing and active regional involvement and the mobilization of all of Africa's energy.”

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45. “As Council members know, on 19 July 2013 the Peace and Security Council of the African Union authorized the deployment of the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic (MISCA) and granted it a clear mandate to protect the civilian population and stabilize the security situation. The Peace and Security Council had asked the Security Council to support the deployment of MISCA and to take the measures needed to that effect. In that regard, I welcome the fact that, in its resolutions 2121 (2013) and 2127 (2013), the Council has supported and authorized the deployment of MISCA. That is a further illustration of the close partnership between the African Union and the United Nations.”

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46. “I would like to especially congratulate the two African delegations that have joined the Council - Chad and Nigeria - whose work, alongside that of Rwanda, will raise the voice of Africa within the framework of the Security Council. I thank Ambassador Feltman for his very comprehensive briefing, which painted a very detailed picture of the situation on the ground and the steps that need to be taken. On behalf of the African Union Commission, I would like to thank the Council for its invitation and for the opportunity afforded to the African Union to address this body on the situation in the Central African Republic. This meeting clearly reflects the Security Council's focused attention to the especially alarming developments that continue to unfold in that country.”

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47. “I should like to start by wishing Council members a very happy new year. Ijoin the President in welcoming Her Excellency Ms. Leonie Banga-Bothy Mbazoa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, African Integration, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic. I would also like to congratulate the delegation of Jordan on assuming the presidency of the Security Council. I take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, Mr. President, as you just did, the delegation of France, for its presidency of the Security Council during December 2013. I would also like to congratulate the other new members of the Security Council: Chad, Chile, Lithuania and Nigeria.”

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48. “(spoke in French) We would like to say to the representative of our brother country Togo that we heartily agree with his assertion that he feels he has done a good job. That is not vain triumphalism, as it might seem. Togo has fully carried out its duty as a member of the Security Council. At the same time, we commend the second African delegation leaving the Security Council, that of Morocco. We are convinced that they will successfully pass the baton to the delegations of Nigeria and Chad, who are joining the Security Council, and that they will work together in the Council for the defence and joint development of our continent, with the undoubted support of all Council members. We thank them today, at what is hopefully the last official meeting for the month.”

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49. “The strategy should involve mainstreaming measures for combating drug trafficking into activities aimed at preventing conflict in the West African and the Sahel region, in a range of areas that would include efforts to combat piracy, terrorism, mercenarism and other challenges that the AU has developed instruments to address. It is also our opinion that holding a summit for the various stakeholders to explore ways of addressing the issues could contribute to the ongoing coordinated efforts to address these challenges. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the delegations of outgoing members of the Council, namely, Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan and Togo.”

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50. “The Plan of Action is holistic and includes capacity-building for information-gathering, research, analysis and the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of a results-based matrix. It also emphasizes the importance of strengthening collaboration with regional and international stakeholders and, above all, of a collective approach to addressing the scourge of drug trafficking and its attendant threats to regional stability, peace and security on the continent. It is in the spirit of strengthening the international dimensions of the fight to prevent drug trafficking and its attendant stability and security risks that the AU would like to propose strengthening a coordinated continental strategy with entities that include ECOWAS and the United Nations Office for West Africa.”

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