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Banga-Bothy

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  1. “While it is evident that, despite the extreme gravity of the situation in the Central African Republic, the people have bravely survived the chaos to date, it is to a large extent thanks to the tireless international solidarity provided to our people during the course of three decades of political and military violence. I thank all African States that have provided additional troops to MISCA in support of endeavours to re-establish peace and security in my country. I call for the timely organization of the donors conference desired not just by the African Union, but also by the authorities of the Central African Republic. My thanks also go to the European Union and the United States of America for providing financial and logistical support and equipment to the stabilization efforts in the Central African Union.”

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  2. “The Central African Republic Government commends the African Union's commitment to increasing the number of MISCA personnel to 10,000 men within six months. I trust that, at this strength, MISCA will be able to cover the entire country of the Central African Republic and carry out its mission adequately. The assessment of MISCA's performance in this period will make it possible, if necessary, to adjust the approach and take appropriate action. We also call for the strengthening of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic, with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General playing an extremely important role in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; in human rights and peacebuilding; and in the forthcoming organization of the elections in the near future.”

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  3. “I wish to pay my respects to the families of the disappeared and to their Goverments and countrymen. Given the extreme nature of the crisis in the Central African Republic and the considerable means that will be necessary to end it, we ask the international community to increase the financial and logistic resources going to the forces on the ground in the Central African Republic. As provided for in resolution 2127 (2013), a United Nations peacekeeping operation in the current situation in the Central African Republic could, should conditions allow, provide considerable support for the efforts undertaken by the African Union, France and the other countries that are providing troops or resources.”

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  4. “The Mission, which is carried out pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013), should in our view be accompanied by the action of the transitional authorities themselves, which will require the Central African defence and security forces to work side by side with those of the international community to bring peace to the country. As that noble task is carried out, we regret the loss of life of brave French soldiers in the context of Operation Sagaris and of Congolese and Chadian soldiers in the context of the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic. Those men gave their lives to bring peace to the Central African Republic. We pay them a well-deserved tribute on behalf of the Head of State of the Transitional Government and of the people of the Central African Republic.”

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  5. “Despite the helpful actions of the French Operation Sangaris to initiate the disarmament of armed groups and the cantonment of most Seleka elements, the anti-Balaka militia and some elements answering to ex-Sele'ka leaders continue to sow terror in the various neighborhoods of Bangui, thereby preventing those who have sought refuge in the sites for displaced people to return to their homes and resume their normal lives. Since the transition from the Mission for the Consolidation of Peace in the Central African Republic (MICOPAX) to MISCA on 19 November, a remarkable job has been done with the support of Operation Sangaris in the field. This has given some hope for the re-establishment of peace and security in the Central African Republic.”

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  6. “The transitional authorities have also reaffirmed their commitment not to stand in the elections. They want the elections to be credible and transparent so as to lead to a final end to the repeated crises in the Central African Republic. That is why the elections must not be organized hastily, but rather on the basis of regular procedures, going through the various stages and in accordance with the various agreements signed in the context of the transition in the Central African Republic. With regard to security, as I have already mentioned, the 5 December attack was a fatal blow to the efforts carried out until then.”

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  7. “Given the situation, religious authorities, both Christian and Muslim, have undertaken commendable efforts to try to bring together the leaders of the various communities in order to pursue a policy of national reconciliation. It must be acknowledged, however, that such work will be long-term in nature and require both patience and determination. Moreover, with respect to the transitional bodies, it should be noted that all of the bodies provided for under the Transitional Charter have been established. The exception in that regard is the High Council for Communication, whose process is under way. The composition of the National Electoral Authority has just been voted upon, and that institution will soon become operational if the security situation in the country becomes stable.”

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  8. “Considerable efforts have been deployed on the security front, with a call for a cessation of hostilities and the beginning of negotiations with anti-Balaka self-defence groups - as evidenced repeatedly by our Head of State in extending the hand of friendship in the course of his addresses to the nation. Unfortunately, those irregular and unidentified forces have not shown any desire to engage in negotiations with the Government. Instead, they have continued to carry out senseless attacks against civilians, the bases of ex-Seleka elements and even contingents of the African- led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic (MISCA).”

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  9. “We would like to take this opportunity to express the official apologies of the Central African Republic to the States whose nationals have been submitted to abuse during these events. Despite the efforts of non-governmental and humanitarian organizations and the agencies of the United Nations to provide people with the necessary assistance, the situation is only deteriorating further. Attention is entirely focused on Bangui, the scene of the most recent violence. The rest of the people in the hinterlands appear to be left to their sad fate. This shows the scope and seriousness of the situation, which requires additional efforts on the part of the international community.”

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  10. “Like those who have spoken before me, I too can confirm that 300,000 people have had to flee their homes for camps because of the violence of those armed groups. Those men, women and children are living in dire conditions and are exposed to all sorts of violence, disease and famine. It appears that there is a real risk oflarge-scale outbreaks ofinfectious diseases, in particular cholera. For instance, the fact that people have huddled on the grounds of the Bangui M'Poko International Airport means that they are not only exposed to the scourges I have just mentioned, but also that their very security is threatened - as are airport facilities themselves. Foreign persons of the Muslim faith have not been spared either.”

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  11. “Unfortunately, as the Security Council was preparing to adopt resolution 2127 (2013), on 5 December 2013, the enemies of the Central African people, who perceived that resolution authorizing the application of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations as a threat to their bloody, diabolical undertaking, chose to make themselves heard with weapons and attacked Bangui at dawn, causing the deaths of several hundred people. Although a robust reaction by defence and security forces was able to halt the attackers and limit the damage inflicted by the 5 December attack, the overall deterioration in the security situation, the resumption of violence and the subsequent senseless killing considerably worsened the humanitarian situation in the capital.”

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  12. “Nicolas Tiangaye, sounded the alarm regarding the possible chaos that could descend on the Central African Republic given the already extreme deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in the country at that time (see A/68/PV.13). Given that horrifying prospect and the imminent sectarian war brewing among the beleaguered population, the prompt response of the international community - with the adoption of resolution 2121 (2013), which was to pave the way for international action, the re-establishment of peace and the provision of assistance to people at the mercy of armed groups and militias of all types - provided a glimmer of hope to the Central African Republic.”

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  13. “Ms. Banga-Bothy (Central African Republic) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January 2014. I also take this opportunity to pay tribute to your predecessor for his personal involvement in the process aimed at resolving the crisis in the Central African Republic. I would also like to express my best wishes for a happy new year to all Security Council members. In his statement to the General Assembly on 26 September 2013, the Transitional Prime Minister of Central African Republic, His Excellency Mr.”

    2014-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7092 (2014) · source