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2007-05-18
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  1. “The security problems, illustrated specifically by the 29 June attack against Prime Minister Guillaume Soro, are also obstacles to the implementation of the Ouagadougou political Agreement according to the initial timeline. The Government of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, the Evaluation and Monitoring Committee and UNOCI are working on removing the obstacles that mark the process of emerging from the crisis. The Facilitator welcomes the fact that the peace process that started on 4 March 2007 has been warmly embraced on a national level, including by political actors and civil society, the media and the population itself, as can be seen in the many cultural events and different initiatives around the return to peace.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

  2. “The implementation of the major operations provided for under the Ouagadougou political Agreement, such as identification and the electoral process, have been delayed with regard to the initial timeline set out in the 4 March Agreement. However, we must point out that this delay is no way a reflection of bad will from the parties or Ivorian political actors in the implementation of the Agreement. This general delay can essentially be explained by the complexity of the different operations, the lack of necessary financial resources for their implementation and administrative and technical difficulties inherent in the post-conflict situation of Cote d'Ivoire.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

  3. “Likewise, the ceremony held in Guiglo on 19 May 2007 to symbolize the destruction of weapons surrendered by armed militias and the flame-of-peace ceremony held on 30 July in Bouake, by virtue of their symbolic nature, have resulted in an easing of political and military tensions, which has also promoted the launching of those programmes. At present, the former combatant forces are no longer using their weapons in the political debate. People and goods are circulating freely throughout the national territory. The Facilitator is working to establish the modalities for military integration - quotas and ranks - and to ensure the beginning of the civic service in the near future.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

  4. “With regard to the programmes aimed at the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of combatant forces and the disarmament and dismantlement of armed militias, provided for in section III of the Ouagadougou political Agreement, it must be recognized that they have not yet been satisfactorily carried out. Nevertheless, we can welcome the fact that the conditions for that achievement are gradually being put in place. Thus, the establishment on 16 March 2007 of the integrated command centre, which is responsible for implementing the military aspects of the Agreement, is a precondition for the execution of those programmes.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

  5. “Here, I must pay a well-deserved tribute to the international community as a whole, particularly the forces of the United Nations Operation in cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI), the French troops of Operation Licorne and all donors involved in Cote d'Ivoire. The Ouagadougou political Agreement has led to a fundamental change in the political situation in C6te d'Ivoire. In addition to a general calming of the political and social environment, it has made it possible to reunify the country by removing the zone of confidence and redeploying the administration throughout the national territory. Now, military and political tensions have given way to a genuine dialogue, which is gradually taking root among the various Ivorian political forces and opening the way for national reconciliation.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

  6. “I should like to take this opportunity to express once again to the Security Council the Facilitator's deep gratitude and great satisfaction with regard to the trust that has been placed in him through the endorsement of the Ouagadougou political Agreement, signed under his auspices on 4 March 2007 by President Laurent Gbagbo and Mr. Guillaume Soro. I also wish to express to the Council and to the entire United Nations system the Facilitator's sincere thanks for the multifaceted support provided to him as he has carried out his sensitive mission of following up on the Ouagadougou political Agreement.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

  7. “Mr. Bassole (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At a time when the Security Council is preparing to consider the situation in the Republic of C6te d'Ivoire, it is a distinct honour for me to take the floor before the Council on behalf of President Blaise Compaore, Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Facilitator of the direct inter-Ivorian dialogue, to inform members of his assessment of the progress made in the peace process in Cote d'Ivoire. It remains understood that that facilitation is being carried out under the sponsorship of the African Union.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

  8. “We also welcome the daily activities of the impartial forces - the forces of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire and those of Operation Licorne - which are working together to bring about the gradual restoration of peace. We remain convinced that restoring peace in Cote d'Ivoire will guarantee stability and peace for the West African subregion as a whole.”

    2007-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5676 (2007) · source

  9. “From this standpoint, an approach of ongoing cooperation among the parties, facilitation and the international community needs to be highlighted, in order to enable anticipation of any difficulties that might arise and to ensure a successful end to the crisis. The peace process in Cote d'Ivoire is well under way, but it could prove vulnerable, given the electoral stakes involved. It is thus imperative that the facilitator enjoy the support of the international community so that he can assist the process until its conclusion: free, democratic, open and transparent presidential elections. We cannot conclude our statement without once again paying a well-deserved tribute, on behalf of the facilitator, Mr. Blaise Compaore, to the Security Council for its ceaseless efforts in favour of peace in Cote d'Ivoire.”

    2007-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5676 (2007) · source

  10. “This certification, at every point in the process, continues clearly to be the best way at present to build trust among the different Ivorian forces and to restore peace to Cote d'Ivoire. This role of certification will benefit if it is carried out under an integrated institutional approach under the responsibility of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Furthermore, the facilitator hopes that the Security Council will support the two planned advisory bodies. He would also appreciate any assistance that the Council might provide to the parties to contribute to transparency in the varying operations and to the establishment of a peaceful climate, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Ouagadougou political agreement.”

    2007-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5676 (2007) · source

  11. “Moreover, the agreement calls upon the United Nations in different paragraphs to support the parties in their commitment to restore peace in Cote d'Ivoire, particularly with respect to the process of identification, the electoral process, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process and the abolition of the zone of confidence, as well as dismantling the armed militias. The facilitator reiterates his call for consistent United Nations support to parties and to facilitation, both technically and financially, until the process of 3 ending the crisis is completed. He supports the consensus between the parties with respect to the role of certification to be played by the United Nations in the electoral process.”

    2007-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5676 (2007) · source

  12. “One would be national in nature and would make it possible to provide information and hear the views and suggestions of other components of Ivorian society. The other would be of an international nature, enabling all partners involved in the process of ending the crisis to carry out follow-up and support for the follow-up. The facilitator is convinced that the parties to the political agreement of Ouagadougou will not be able to carry this process to its conclusion without the assistance of the international community, particularly the United Nations.”

    2007-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5676 (2007) · source

  13. “However, it should be recognized that this situation is explained by the complexity of the operations involved and the high cost triggered by the bad faith of both parties. In addition, the implementation of this agreement has been facing a number of challenges inherent in the very nature of the crisis and which are particularly tied to the financing of the operations. Aware of the magnitude of the task and the myriad difficulties that could, unless we take care, compromise the achievement of the goals of the agreement, the facilitator has fully undertaken to support the parties throughout the process of ending the crisis. To that end, he has agreed with them to appoint a special representative in Abidjan. He also is considering the establishment, within the framework of the Evaluation and Monitoring Committee, of two advisory bodies.”

    2007-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5676 (2007) · source

  14. “With regard to the agreement, the Evaluation and Monitoring Committee, which met in Ouagadougou on 11 May 2007 under the chairmanship of the facilitator, welcomed the real progress that is being made on the ground, particularly with regard to the new institutional framework for implementation of the agreement, the establishment of the integrated command centre, the 07-34816 abolition of the zone of confidence and the improvements in the general atmosphere. Of course, it must be acknowledged that there have been delays in the implementation of the agreement with regard to the adoption of some essential legal instruments and the initiation of important operations such as mobile court hearings, the electoral registration process, dismantling of armed militia and the deployment of the administration throughout the national territory.”

    2007-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5676 (2007) · source

  15. “It constitutes an acceptable and balanced compromise for the two parties and draws useful lessons from earlier agreements, namely those of Linas-Marcoussis, Accra and Pretoria. Its originality resides, we feel, in the fact that it is the outcome of the free and shared will of the two main military forces in the country. That is why it was welcomed by the Ivorian political class as a whole and by all the Ivorian people. In fact, the decision of the two parties to implement their commitments arising from this agreement has made a major contribution to relaxing the general political climate in Cote d'Ivoire, as was noted by the United Nations multidisciplinary technical assessment mission in its report to the Secretary- General. The rationale of confrontation that previously prevailed has given way to a rationale of useful partnership.”

    2007-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5676 (2007) · source

  16. “Laurent Gbagbo, and the Secretary-General of the Forces nouvelles, Mr. Guillaume Soro, attempts to bring practical and appropriate solutions to the different concerns of the two parties most closely involved. They include the identification of individuals, mobile court hearings, organization of elections, the process of disarmament and demobilization, the dismantling of armed militias, the abolition of the zone of confidence, restoration of the authority of the State, and redeployment of the administration throughout the national territory. This agreement is valuable because it has emphasized the prime concerns of the parties that had caused stumbling blocks in the past.”

    2007-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5676 (2007) · source

  17. “Furthermore, we would like to repeat here the facilitator's satisfaction, as Chairman of ECOWAS, at the Security Council's endorsement of the political agreement of Ouagadougou through a statement by its President issued on 28 March 2007 (S/PRST/2007/8). By doing so, the Security Council provides every opportunity for effective application of the agreement 07-34816 and opens a new era of hope in the peace process in Cote d'Ivoire. The political agreement of Ouagadougou, which has given rise to direct dialogue, marks, it must be recognized, a real turning point in the process of emerging from the crisis in Cote d'Ivoire. The agreement, reached between two former principal belligerent forces following an open and fruitful dialogue between the President of the Republic, Mr.”

    2007-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5676 (2007) · source

  18. “Since the beginning of direct dialogue, the facilitator has demonstrated his commitment to the role played by the United Nations in the settlement of the Ivorian crisis through ongoing consultation with representatives of the Secretary-General and the High Representative for the elections prior to, during and after the conclusion of the political agreement of Ouagadougou. He received the multidisciplinary technical evaluation mission headed by Mr. Hedi Annabi, with whom fruitful exchanges were held. More recently, he submitted the report of the first meeting of the Evaluation and Monitoring Committee to Mr. Abou Moussa, whom he wishes to salute here for his effectiveness, efforts and availability in facilitating the process of finding a solution to the crisis in Cote d'Ivoire.”

    2007-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5676 (2007) · source

  19. “Mr. Bassole (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): It is a tremendous privilege for us to take the floor before this gathering to deliver a message on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Blaise Compaore, President of Burkina Faso, current Chairman of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and facilitator of the inter-Ivorian dialogue. We take this opportunity to address our warm and sincere congratulations to the representative of the United States of America on his assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May and for the brilliant work already completed.”

    2007-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5676 (2007) · source