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Baipo-Temon

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2019-02-21
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2023-10-26
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  1. “The Special Criminal Court, which was developed gradually, is set to begin taking cases in March. A communication and consultation framework between the Court’s Special Prosecutor’s and the Ministry of Justice is being formalized to allow for the timely identification of difficulties related to carrying out the Court’s tasks and to promote appropriate measure for facilitating the trying of persons operating under legal, political or military mandates. Management and accountability bodies within the judiciary and the army are hard at work to identify dysfunction and establish responsibility while executing judicial warrants against political and military figures.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  2. “But do not forget the millions of Central African victims who lost their lives at the hands of armed groups and during the various attempted coups d’état — whether successful or not — in 2003, 2013 and 2020, without mentioning those martyred during the coups and mutinies in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Human rights violations are unacceptable. But it is also unacceptable to legitimize the violence of armed groups by focusing on violations over a limited period while ignoring more than 20 years of being subjected to their barbaric acts. Tangible progress on the political front and in the quest for peace and stability is dependent upon our capacity to provide justice and combat impunity. That is why the Government is pleased to announce the following.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  3. “We must also listen to and understand the concerns about the alarming humanitarian situation and crimes against civilians and foreign nationals and violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law. But we must also hear and understand that the Central African people are weary and exasperated by the perpetual use of force by armed groups, which has been going on for decades. They are tired of being subjected to violence and the practice of impunity justified on the need for dialogue with those who harm them, while elsewhere criminals are hunted down and brought to justice and care is taken to avoid double standards. We note and understand members’ great concern about violations and attacks on Blue Helmets and humanitarian personnel.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  4. “The decrease in human rights and international humanitarian law violations during the reporting period was due to convictions and disciplinary measures taken by the competent authorities. Operations to secure mining sites are intended to take back control from armed groups and to combat the illicit trade in natural resources and the unauthorized presence of foreign nationals. There must be no doubts as to the efforts made to entrench peace. Central African authorities have not just chosen not to opt for a military approach alone, they have made a choice as recommended by the Charter of the United Nations as well as Security Council resolutions to ensure the protection of their people and the integrity of our territory — that is our responsibility.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  5. “Moreover, it should be noted that the weakening of the rebellion by the Coalition des patriotes pour le changement was driven further by significant dissent among its own armed elements who are turning away from violence and from their leaders. The rebuilding of the defence and security forces is continuing apace in line with the national defence plan and the support of the international community and partners. Alleged human rights violators are being systematically prosecuted and sentenced by the relevant military tribunals of the Forces armées centrafricaines, without prejudice to the pursuit of disciplinary measures by the Inspector General of the armed forces.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  6. “When it comes to the security situation, bearing in mind the concerns mentioned in the report presented here and the fact that the security situation continues to be unstable, we should recognize that it has indeed reached a level of stability thanks to the joint efforts made by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and allied forces. The Central African Republic welcomes the decrease in the crime rate in the city of Bangui. The process of disengagement by armed groups remains faithful to the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation — for instance, with regard to the special mixed security units — and continues to take place, such as in Bouar and Paoua.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  7. “The republican dialogue, to be held next March, as already mentioned, is intended to be inclusive and respecting of the principle of saying no to impunity — a cherished principle on the basis of which we want to build the rule of law in the Central African Republic. The dialogue, linked to the frame of reference recognized by everyone as the sole instrument for peace — the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic — should, as the report of the Secretary-General indicates, reinforce national ownership over peace and the political process, without any interference whatsoever.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  8. “A failure by armed groups to respect the commitments they undertook under the first thematic area to renounce violence; violations of the unilateral ceasefire declared by the country’s President; difficulties in carrying out the processes of demobilization, disarmament, reintegration and repatriation for members of the Coalition des patriotes pour le changement; and a lack of willingness by armed groups to respect the process — all of that now obliges us to remain firm in our decision to support the peace process and the initiatives by the subregion so that ultimately, beyond keeping the peace — in fact, even before — we can actually achieve the peace so yearned for by the Central African people. Simply put, I would say that we should make the aspirations of the Central African people a common objective.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  9. “The fifth is securing the borders by implementing bipartite or tripartite agreements defined with neighbouring countries. And the sixth is the political process, broken down into the restoration of State authority over the entire Central African territory and support for the presidential initiative for the republican dialogue. On the latter, I want to specify that it was supported by the summit of ICGLR Heads of State, not recommended by them. A first implementation analysis took place on 14 January. With the goal of being practical, we focused on the first three thematic areas in order to take stock, identify the challenges and make recommendations by means of which all partners should work together in solidarity.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  10. “It will also be a question of working together to reach the goals set by the six thematic areas of the road map, which I will recall here. The first is the commitment of armed groups. First and foremost, armed groups must be brought to reason. They must renounce violence and adhere to the peace process. The second is the ceasefire to create a climate of trust in the peace process. The third is the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation processes for the Coalition des patriotes pour le changement, with the commitment of the leaders in the framework of the ICGRL initiative. The fourth is a reform of the defence and security sector, taking into account respect for sovereignty when it comes to designing and setting up the national army.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  11. “As I said, the meeting was also held in accordance with the communiqué indicating that responsibility for the monitoring and implementation mechanism fell to the Central African authorities in order to establish coordination with technical and financial partners of the Central African Republic, with the support of representatives of the ICGLR and the Economic Community of the Central African States (ECCAS). I call for the unequivocal support of the international community and the member States represented here today for the proper functioning and implementation of the joint road map. From this point forward, we must work together on the recommendations and challenges that were raised at the meeting on 14 January.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  12. “Gathered there was a ministerial committee established in the framework of the summit of the ICGLR Heads of State, comprising the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Angola, Rwanda and the Central African Republic, assisted by a group of technical experts set up by the ministerial committee to conduct and lead useful workshops to complete the implementation of the road map, in complement with the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  13. “That will also depend upon our will to remain committed, in solidarity, when faced with the enemies of peace — that is, armed groups. Allow me to raise a point regarding the initiatives taken within the framework of the Luanda road map, and in particular at the initiative of the Central African Government, in accordance with the communiqué that emerged from the 16 September 2021 mini-summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. The Government of the Central African Republic was requested to establish a mechanism to monitor the implementation of the joint road map. At the initiative of the Government, a meeting to monitor the implementation of the joint road map was organized on 14 January in the country.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  14. “That is why, aware of our situation of precarity and weakness, the Central African Republic calls on partners, friendly countries and organizations that have the capacity and whose fundamental principles are to support those who are in situations of difficulty and our efforts in a committed, practical and non-bureaucratic way, taking into account the realities on the ground in order to avoid unrealistic goals and conditions that would block the various peace processes, in particular the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) road map. That will depend upon our ability to work together in workshops where our differences in terms of visibility must be overcome if we are to reach our shared objective to emerge collectively, as opposed to individually, as winners.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  15. “On the contrary, it has been strengthened in the face of the unacceptable injustice of seeing Central Africans deprived of their rights when elsewhere there is unanimous condemnation of the terror and misery of some people caused by the tyranny and oppression of others. That resolve and commitment to emerging from decades of subjection to violence are strong — very strong.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  16. “We note the calls to speed up the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region road map. It is important to recall, as evidence of the Government’s will to make progress in the peace process, that all peace process initiatives, either defined or ongoing, were born of the calls of the Central African authorities, either bilaterally or multilaterally. All those calls were motivated by the sole desire of the Government to strengthen peace and stability and to improve our people’s daily lives and prospects for a better future. That commitment to peace, to calm and to development has not changed.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  17. “Steps have also been taken to move the political and socioeconomic situations forward, including the unilateral ceasefire declared by the President of the Republic and Head of State in accordance with the Luanda road map; the suspension of criminal prosecution of some leaders of the democratic opposition, thereby accelerating the republican dialogue process; the launching of the process of regional and local elections, with the help of bilateral and multilateral partners; improvement of the social climate via ongoing dialogue with social partners and the reassessment of the guaranteed minimum wage; the conclusion, through dialogue with technical and financial partners, of an expanded facility programme; and the extension of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan to 2023, pending a new framework of reference for the mobilization of resources.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  18. “In that regard, courageous steps have been taken at the political level by the Central African Government to speed up the peace process, particularly the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, as well as the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region road map.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  19. “Their presence here today demonstrates their commitment to the cause of the Central African Republic and the efforts to build peace in my country. I thank all speakers for their contribution, for the expression of their concerns and for their support to the mechanisms and processes of peace in the Central African Republic. It is important to note that, despite a difficult security and political situation, the Government, under the guidance of the President of the Republic and Head of State, Mr. Faustin Archange Touadera, has continued to make the efforts necessary to significantly improve the security and political situation in the Central African Republic.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  20. “Ms. Baipo Temon (Central African Republic) (spoke in French): I am particularly honoured to be able to participate in this meeting of the Security Council to consider the periodic report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/119). Before presenting the remarks of the Central African Republic, I wish to extend to you, Madam President, my sincere congratulations on your country’s presidency of the Council this month. Since I have the floor, I take this opportunity to thank the technical and financial partners of the Central African Republic, both bilateral and multilateral. I also wish to thank the representatives of the States members of the Council, the organ responsible for the maintenance of peace and security in the world.”

    2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source

  21. “The Special Representative of the Secretary- General leaves us after a successfully completing ajob that lasted more than three years. He was one of the architects of peace agreement, and the Central African Republic will remain indebted to him. I wish him every success in all his future endeavours, while hoping that he will continue to have a thought for a country he cherished so dearly in fulfilling his mandate. In conclusion, the Central African Republic welcomes the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye, and wishes him every success in his mission.”

    2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source

  22. “While welcoming this opening of the Security Council, I recall that the sanctions regime, in particular with respect to the arms embargo and the Kimberley Process, must neither limit nor constrain the efforts and momentum undertaken by the Central African Republic in its quest for lasting peace, the restoration of State authority throughout the entire territory, and economic development. Like any State, the Central African State is mandated and duty-bound to protect its population and its territory and ensure the social well- being of its population. I cannot conclude without paying special tribute to Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, whose role in the search for peace in my country has been very important and undeniable.”

    2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source

  23. “Our efforts must be comprehensive and meet all expectations and challenges, on the understanding that the goal of the Central African Republic is the restoration of the rule of law. Achieving that ultimate objective will open the way to a new era for Central Africa, in which the Central African Republic will learn to bind its wounds and accept its history, despite the many painful events that have marked it, in order to leave it further behind in the name of stability and national harmony. The Central African Republic has taken note of the time frame issued by the Security Council in resolution 2454 (2019), which renewed the sanctions regime and provided for the establishment by the end of April of a road map that would pave the way, through agreed measures, to a relaxation of the arms embargo.”

    2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source

  24. “I would like to point out here that the entire process is part and parcel of continental and international partnerships, which reflect our commitment to major issues of common interest such as peace, security and governance. Combating insecurity is an ongoing challenge - indeed, our ongoing challenge - and requires greater effectiveness and a better harmonizing of our efforts. It is therefore important that our commitmentsbe consistentwiththevalues andprinciples that we promote - equality, equity, human rights, social justice, sovereignty, democracy and humanitarian law, to name but a few. Our partnerships must be mutual, strong and responsible, without discrimination of any kind.”

    2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source

  25. “Other measures are also under way, including the creation of the steering and follow-up committees vital to ensuring the proper implementation of the Agreement and a timetable for the resumption of joint commissions with the countries of the subregion. Furthermore, the Government is committed to continuing its dialogue with the armed groups in order to preserve the momentum that led to the signing of the Agreement. The first visit was made last week, on Friday, 15 February, when the Minister of Humanitarian Action and National Reconciliation went to Kaga Bandoro to discuss the issue of the treatment of displaced persons.”

    2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source

  26. “These efforts, which have been made with current forms of support, must continue and be strengthened and ramped up and, above all, updated in order to adapt them to the current situation, with a view to restoring State authority. That achievement will enable us to confirm the historic character of the peace agreement. The authorities of the Central African Republic have already taken measures for the implementation of the Agreement, in particular by issuing a decree to establish an inclusive commission tasked with conducting work related to transitional justice pending the establishment of the truth, justice, reparations and reconciliation commission.”

    2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source

  27. “It is important to remember that considerable efforts have been made, with the sustained support of our partners. The Government, with the support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, the European Union and all our partners, has made progress in extending State authority throughout the country through, for example, the redeployment of prefects and sub-prefects with a view to beginning the decentralization process; the implementation of national security and defence sector reform; the training ofpolice officers and gendarmes, 500 of whom are currently operational; and through the launching by the President of the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation programme in the north-western part of the country.”

    2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source

  28. “Faustin Archange Touadera, for his firm determination to use dialogue as the only solution to the crisis in the Central African Republic, and his Government for working towards that goal. The Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, signed on 6 February, is symbolic, even historic, because the leaders of the 14 armed groups attended the talks in Khartoum and the Agreement was signed in Bangui, on the territory of the Central African Republic. A major step towards peace and national reconciliation has been taken. However, it remains tentative and will depend on the implementation by all parties of their commitments. Only if the Agreement is fulfilled, through the implementation of the mechanisms stipulated therein, will peace and social cohesion be restored.”

    2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source

  29. “Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic; all of our bilateral and multilateral partners; and President Omer Al-Bashir, who showed genuine generosity and provided a warm welcome as the leader of the host country talks. I must also thank the entire panel of facilitators appointed by the Heads of State of neighbouring countries or by regional bodies for their involvement in the negotiations, in addition to the Heads of State of the subregion, for their commitment to the process of restoring and maintaining peace in the Central African Republic. Nor can I fail to thank the President of the Republic and Head of State, Mr.”

    2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source

  30. “I would also like to sincerely thank previous speakers for their excellent and comprehensive briefings. Our combined efforts in the Central African Republic have led to the basis for peace. A peace agreement between the Central African authorities and the 14 armed groups - the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic - was signed on 6 February in Bangui. The Agreement, the outcome of the dialogue held in Khartoum on the initiative of the African Union, supported by the United Nations, came into being following a long commonjourney in the name ofpeace. This is yet another opportunity for me to sincerely thank all of the architects of the Agreement: Mr. Sma'il Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security; Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations; Mr.”

    2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source

  31. “Ms. Ba'ipo-Temon (Central African Republic) (spoke in French): Madam President, before I update the Council on the situation in my country, the Central African Republic, I would like to congratulate you on your presidency and thank you for having convened today's meeting, which comes at a particularly important time for the Central African Republic. Let me also take this opportunity to pay tribute to the memory of all of those who lost their lives in the Central African crisis and to express my sympathy in connection with the victims ofa deadly conflict that has spared no one, from Central Africans to those who have come to their rescue in the name of peace 4 children, grandchildren, women, men, pensioners, young people, soldiers, animists, Muslims and Christians.”

    2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source