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Chambas

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first: 2003-03-18
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“Among other security challenges affecting the region, violent piracy in the Gulf of Guinea continues to hinder West Africa's economy and trade. Countries of the region have made progress on the operationalization of a maritime security infrastructure. Further efforts are necessary, including for the resolution of maritime border disputes. UNOWA and UNOCA will continue to provide support to ECOWAS, the Economic Community of Central African States, and the Gulf of Guinea Commission in the implementation of the strategic framework adopted at the Yaounde summit of 15 June 2013. Before I conclude, allow me to quickly touch upon the Ebola outbreak, which wreaked havoc in West Africa in 2014, causing at least 8,200 deaths.”
2015-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7357 (2015) · source
“UNOWA, in collaboration with the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), will continue to work closely with the countries of the Lake Chad Basin Commission to address the regional aspects of the threat posed by the Boko Haram terrorist group. Insecurity in north-easternNigeria has also seriously impeded the activities of the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission, in particular its critical field assessments. In my capacity as Chairman of the Mixed Commission, I have endeavoured to address the delay and adapt the scope of work to the evolving security situation. The demarcation continues. To complete the demarcation, 767 pillars remain to be constructed, for which funding is required.”
2015-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7357 (2015) · source
“In my capacity as the Secretary-General's High- Level Representative for Nigeria, I visited the country in November and December to consult with high-level Government officials and other stakeholders with a View to building consensus to face the threat of the terrorist group Boko Haram and to assess the potential of elections-related Violence. While the Boko Haram terrorist insurgency is deeply rooted in Nigeria, it is increasingly spilling across the borders into Cameroon, Niger and Chad. More than 300,000 Nigerians have sought refuge in north-western Cameroon and south- western Niger, adding pressure on the local economies in those countries and destabilizing the internal security situation.”
2015-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7357 (2015) · source
“The death toll of that vicious violence, most of which has been attributed to the terrorist group Boko Haram, is staggering, and counter-insurgency measures have failed to provide an adequate protection of civilians. Since the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno state, the international community has been supporting the Government of Nigeria's efforts to address the problem. As part of the most recent efforts, the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force will hold the first in a series of workshops for law enforcement officials on human rights, the rule of law and the prevention of terrorism during the third week of January.”
2015-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7357 (2015) · source
“The risk of pre- and post-electoral Violence requires the international community to engage further with Nigeria to address its ongoing challenges and to support the holding of credible and peaceful elections throughout the country. The region remains vulnerable to insecurity and terrorist threats. In north-eastern Nigeria, the security situation has shown no signs of improvement despite national and regional efforts. The civilian populations in the three north-eastern states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe have over the past six months been subjected to intense attacks and systematic human rights violations, including the razing of civilian settlements, kidnappings, suicide bombings, assassinations and others.”
2015-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7357 (2015) · source
“In cote d'Ivoire, while political dialogue between the Government and opposition parties resumed, tensions persist, with possible risks of electoral and/or post- electoral violence in October 2015. About a month from now - precisely 43 days from now - Nigerians will go to the polls for the presidential and legislative elections. The general election is taking place against a backdrop of violent insurgency by Boko Haram, a terrorist group in the north-east, sectarian conflicts in the north-central and north-west of the country and an increasingly tense pre-electoral environment. The holding ofpolls throughout the states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa will present a formidable challenge.”
2015-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7357 (2015) · source
“In neighbouring Benin, a consensus needs to be found on the implementation of the electronic voter registration lists, which is causing delays in the organization of local elections and could affect legislative and presidential elections scheduled for 2015 and 2016, respectively. The United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA) will be closely engaged with the authorities in Togo and Benin in the coming weeks with a view to mobilizing efforts and encouraging them to lay the ground for peaceful and credible elections. In the Niger, frictions have continued between the Government and opposition political parties, against the background of a fragile security situation, due mainly to violence and instability in neighbouring countries, especially Libya and Mali, but also Nigeria.”
2015-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7357 (2015) · source
“The group will hold its inaugural meeting on 13 January in Ouagadougou, and we look forward to being there to participate in that meeting. In 2015, five other West African countries will hold presidential elections: Benin, C6te d'Ivoire, Guinea, Nigeria and Togo. In Togo, where President Faure Gnassingbe's party has been in power since 1967, a new opposition coalition staged demonstrations in November and December, and indeed have continued into January 2015, in Lome. The contentious issue remains the lack of consensus on political reforms, particularly the introduction of presidential term limits and reform of the single-round voting system. Those issues need to be given priority by the Government to ease the tensions in the country.”
2015-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7357 (2015) · source
“In Burkina Faso, a popular insurrection at the end of October forced President Blaise Compaore to resign following his attempt to amend the Constitution in order to extend his term in power, bringing his 27-year rule to an abrupt end. Backed by international partners, a joint mission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU) and the United Nations helped secure an agreement by national stakeholders on a civilian-led transition, the guiding principles of which are enshrined in the Charter of the Transition, signed on 16 November. An international follow-up and support group for the transition in Burkina Faso has been established to assist the transitional institutions during this critical period, which will include the organization of presidential and legislative elections by November 2015.”
2015-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7357 (2015) · source
“The attack was defeated by forces loyal to the President, who was out of the country at the time. The coup attempt was the third over the past eight years. Meanwhile, there are reports of arrests of family members of alleged coup plotters. I am planning to visit Banjul on 14 and 15 January and look forwarding to meeting with President Jammeh to discuss the situation in the country. I will reiterate our firm condemnation of any attempt to seize power by unconstitutional means, and encourage the Gambian authorities to work with the support of international partners to ensure a credible investigation of the events that occurred in order to ensure respect for judicial procedures and human rights.”
2015-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7357 (2015) · source
“Mr. Chambas: I am pleased to be in the Chamber today to briefthe Council for the first time in my capacity as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa on the situation in the subregion. Recent developments demonstrate the fragile political situation in many West African nations in the lead-up to presidential and legislative elections in 2015 and 2016. Some of these countries' tensions are linked to incumbent leaders who face resistance in their attempts at holding on to power through constitutional revisions. In the Gambia, on 30 December, fighting erupted at the State House in Banjul as a mutiny led by Lieutenant Colonel Lamin Sanneh attempted to unseat President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia from his 20-year rule in power.”
2015-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7357 (2015) · source
“The process should be utilized by all participants, Government and opposition alike and including the armed opposition, as an opportunity to raise all concerns, to make proposals and discuss initiatives that could be used to determine the future of a stable and democratic Sudan.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“The Sudanese parties should be assisted to create the much-needed enabling environment for a genuine and inclusive dialogue and to recognize that the process could be a unique opportunity for sustainable resolution of all the conflicts afflicting the Sudan. For my part, I will continue to impress on the armed movements, in coordination with the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, the need for them to engage in and be part of the national dialogue process, without any preconditions. I will also continue to urge the Government of the Sudan to engage directly with the armed movements to agree security arrangements to ensure their participation in the national dialogue.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“Finally, it seems to me that the challenge for the international community remains how best to impress upon all the parties involved in the Darfur conflict that a military solution and the status quo are untenable. To that end, there is broad and general consensus that the proposed national dialogue initiative by President Al-Bashir represents an opportunity to resolve the crisis and other crises in the Sudan. All the parties, including all regional and international institutions that I have engaged with, welcome President Al-Bashir's proposal for a national dialogue. Ofcourse, there are questions on the details of the process. I urge the Council to play a more proactive role in supporting the holding of a successful dialogue in the Sudan.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“The meeting is expected to explore ways of addressing the humanitarian and security situation in Darfur, deliberate on how the parties can bridge their differences, and make progress towards a comprehensive settlement of the Darfur conflict and the possibility of a unified mediation framework. The second phase, the streamlining exercise for UNAMID, is being undertaken in close coordination with Headquarters and the United Nations country team. We will soon be welcoming in Darfur a combined team from the United Nations and the African Union to begin the third phase, focused on mission support, the security sector and the Khartoum liaison office.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“Regarding my mediation efforts towards direct negotiations between the Government of the Sudan and non-signatory armed movements, I intensified coordination with the African Union High-level Implementation Panel and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to the Sudan and South Sudan to synchronize our mediation efforts in line with the request set out in resolution 2148 (2014). We agreed to explore organizing a preparatory meeting as soon as possible that would involve the representatives of the armed movements and the Government of the Sudan at a mutually convenient venue.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“A battalion of the Movement's combatants, mainly from Tine and Kornoi in North Darfur, arrived in El Fasher in the first week of June to prepare for the verification process. As for the integration of the combatants of the Liberation and Justice Movement into the Sudan National Armed Forces and the Sudan Police Force, reception camps in South Darfur have been prepared by the Government. The Government has also earmarked the required funding for integration activities into its 2014 budget.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“The Government of Qatar also confirmed its pledge of $88 million to finance the Darfur Development Strategy foundational and short-term projects as well as releasing $10 million out of the $88 million to the United Nations Darfur Fund as of 27 April, during the meeting of the Executive Board of the Darfur Development Strategy, which was held in El Fasher in May. Similarly, efforts to address the root causes of the conflict in Darfur will require funding. I hereby also wish to renew my appeal through the Council for Member States to support these efforts by contributing to the United Nations Darfur Reconstruction and Development Fund. On security arrangements, the Darfur Ceasefire Commission made progress with the Justice and Equality Movement-Sudan, committing to commence a troop-verification exercise.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“Since I last briefed the Council, the Darfur Internal Dialogue and Consultation Implementation Committee was formally launched in El Fasher on 26 May. The 17-member Implementation Committee was established to lead the process and ensure local ownership, inclusiveness and transparency. The process is estimated to cost $7 million, which is expected to be funded through voluntary contributions to a trust fund managed by the United Nations Development Programme. Of that amount, the State of Qatar has pledged $1.7 million as seed money.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“UNAMID land movements were restricted on 21 occasions, as compared with 72 restrictions during the previous reporting period. We attribute that to a three-track approach, focused on revised standard operating procedures by the military and police regarding the conduct of convoys when facing roadblocks or restrictions; monthly UNAMID notes verbales to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; regular consultations with senior officials of the Ministry; code cables to Headquarters detailing all restrictions of access; and sustained dialogue with our counterparts at the State, federal and local levels. All of that has contributed to the decreased access restrictions that we have witnessed. Of course, we hope that this will continue to be a trend into the future. Some progress was made in the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“Recently, well-coordinated crisis management, involving all components of UNAMID, the United Nations country teams and other stakeholders, have enabled the mission to handle crises, such as that of the March attack on the Khor Abeche camp for IDPs, where the camp was attacked and burned down but UNAMID was able to protect the IDPs. More recently, the efforts of UNAMID and the United Nations country team to stabilize the situation in and around Saraf Umra after inter-ethnic violence led to the successful return of over 60,000 people to their places of origin. Through coordinated efforts like those, UNAMID and the country team are working together to ensure the integration of humanitarian support into the physical protection framework. Restrictions of movement on UNAMID decreased considerably during the reporting period.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“In those cases, the Government also intervened decisively to pacify the situation, including through deploying its forces to mitigate continuing clashes between the tribes. I should also mention the continued role of Chad, which has deployedjoint forces along its western border, especially in the Um Dukhan area. Similarly, the mission continues to work in partnership with the United Nations country team to provide physical protection and facilitation of humanitarian assistance to civilians who seek refuge around its team sites when under threat of attack.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“In addition to the technical, logistical and programmatic support that the mission provided to Government, local and traditional institutions to raise awareness and improve the protective environment, the mission also provided technical support to local reconciliation initiatives in the Rezeigat and the Nawaiba conflict in Central Darfur in April, the conflict between the Ma'alia and southern Rezeigat in East Darfur, and the conflict between the northern Rezeigat and Beni Hussein in northern Darfur. Those are instances where UNAMID support helped to prevent, mitigate or minimize the potentially high toll of fatalities as a result of violent tribal clashes on the civilian population.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“Although even one death paid to implement the mission's mandate is one too many, I must say that the immediate and decisive manner in which his fellow peacekeepers responded to the attack is a testimony to the positive impact of the mission's efforts to address the preventive and pre-emptive posture of our troops. UNAMID's casualty rate for the first half of 2014 dropped dramatically as compared with 2013. It is currently at the same level as other United Nations peacekeeping missions for 2014. Allow me to extend our sincere condolences to the distinguished representative of Rwanda for the loss of the Rwandan peacekeeper killed during the Kabkabiya attack. The soldier paid the ultimate price in the service of peace in Darfur. Our hearts go out to his family and to the Rwandan people for that sacrifice.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“The Force Commander and Police Commissioner have been working hard to implement measures aimed at improving UNAMID's force disposition, robustness and the recalibration of the strategy to protect civilians. We have witnessed an improvement in troop and police robustness and response. Recent attacks on UNAMID patrols were successfully repelled by UNAMID. On 24 May, we lost a peacekeeper who was killed when UNAMID intervened to protect civilians in Kabkabiya. Three other colleagues were injured in that incident. However, UNAMID inflicted significant casualties on the side of the attackers.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“Notwithstanding, the challenging operational environment, UNAMID continues to undertake measures to implement its strategic priorities, as well as remaining focused on strengthening the streamlining of its operations to enhance mandate implementation in accordance with the strategic priorities set out in resolution 2148 (2014). The protection of civilians remains the core mandate of UNAMID and continues to form the main focus of our strategic and operational decisions. UNAMID military and police components form central pillars for the implementation of the UNAMID strategy for the protection of civilians, particularly as it relates to the physical protection of vulnerable communities.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“Eleven years into the conflict in Darfur, the humanitarian situation remains very dire. The number of people estimated to have been displaced by conflicts in Darfur since the beginning of 2014 has increased from 250,000 in the previous reporting period to over 385,000, alongside the more than 2 million long-term internally displaced persons (IDP). With close to 30 per cent of Darfur's population displaced from their lands or homes and scattered in IDP camps and IDP-like conditions in many parts of Darfur, the imperative of a political solution to underpin the humanitarian efforts cannot be over emphasized.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“On 26 June the Sudan Liberation Movement led by Minni Minawi and Ali Karbino clashed with Government forces in the Goba area near Kutum, in North Darfur, during which Ali Kabino was killed. The Sudan Liberation Movement led by Abdul Wahid Al-Nur also attacked Government positions in G010 on 14 July. However, those armed movements have largely withdrawn from their strongholds in various locations in North and South Darfur. The upsurge in intra and inter-communal violence continues in many parts of Darfur. The most significant tribal clashes involved the Ma'alia and Southern Rizeigat in East Darfur, the Ma'alia and Hamar on the border area between East Darfur and Western Kordofan, the Northern Rizeigat and Beni Hussein in North Darfur, and the Salamat and Misseriya in Central Darfur.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“Insecurity, acts of criminality and movement restrictions by Government forces, armed movements and militia groups pose a challenge to mandate implementation for UNAMID and impede the activities of humanitarian agencies, as well as being a threat to the safety and security of United Nations and humanitarian personnel. Since our last report there has been a relative easing in the fighting between Government forces and armed movements. The operations of the Rapid Support Force (RSF) have been significantly reduced in Darfur and attacks by the armed movements have been sporadic. The Sudan Liberation Movement led by Abdul Wahid Al-Nur and Minni Minawi attacked Government positions in Rockero town in Central Darfur on 28 April, and Arowsharow and Gosminno villages in West Darfur on 22 May, respectively.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“Mr. Chambas: I would like to thank the Council for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on the situation in Darfur. The Council has before it the Secretary-General's most recent report on African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) (S/2014/515), which includes a summary of recent developments in Darfur and an update on measures undertaken by the mission to implement the strategic priorities, as requested by the Council in resolution 2148 (2014). While fighting between Government forces and armed movements has decreased considerably during the reporting period as compared to the previous one, intermittent inter-communal violence continued, mainly with renewed fighting among tribes competing for resources.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7238 (2014) · source
“The findings of the exercise will be reflected in the report on the comprehensive review of UNAMID requested by the Security Council. In conclusion, I take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation to the Council for its continued support to UNAMID.”
2013-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7048 (2013) · source
“They also indicated that they were open to the participation of the Darfur non-signatory movements in a national dialogue. In line with the understanding reached in Arusha, the Joint Mediators are exploring the possibility of holding a follow-up meeting in the near future, in the form of a workshop or seminar focused primarily on issues relating to a humanitarian cessation of hostilities and efforts to reach a comprehensive peace. With regard to UNAMID operations, reductions in the mission's overall troop and police strengths are on track for completion by 31 January 2014, as part of the outcome of the review of UNAMID uniformed personnel. In August, a team from the Secretariat undertook a review of UNAMID civilian staffing requirements in line with General Assembly resolution 66/264, of 2012.”
2013-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7048 (2013) · source
“I held preliminary consultations with the leaders of JEM-Gibril Ibrahim and the Minni Minawi faction of the Sudan Liberation Army from 22 to 27 August in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, with a view to developing a common understanding and appreciation of the situation in Darfur and discussing the practical ways it could be improved. The movements reiterated their commitment to peace and a negotiated political settlement in Darfur in the context ofa holistic solution to the Sudan's problems. Following the consultations in Arusha, various officials from the Government of the Sudan informed me that, while they welcomed my engagement, any dialogue between the Government and the movements should be based on the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur.”
2013-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7048 (2013) · source
“The realization of the agreement between the Government of the Sudan and the faction of the Justice and Equality Movement (J EM) formerly led by Mohammed Bashar, signed on 6 April 2013, has yet to gain traction. With logistic support by UNAMID, on 25 August, an advance delegation of the movement travelled from its base in Kornoi in North Darfur to Khartoum to commence the process. Only today, it has been published that the President of the Sudan has granted amnesty to members of the JEM-Bashar movement, in conformity with the provisions of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. I have remained engaged with the non-signatory movements in an attempt to find common ground for advancing the peace process in Darfur.”
2013-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7048 (2013) · source
“The funding is to be sourced from the Darfur Reconstruction and Development Fund. With regard to the Darfur-based dialogue and consultations, which are designed to complement efforts to consolidate the peace process, I can report that a draft concept developed by UNAMID on the conduct of the dialogue and a communication strategy have been shared with other facilitators of the dialogue, namely, Qatar and the AU, and a meeting of the facilitators in November will agree on a schedule for its convening. There has been some progress, albeit limited, on issues related to land ownership and the proportionate participation of Darfuris in the civil and judicial services. There has been no serious movement with regard to the implementation of the provisions of the permanent ceasefire and final security arrangements.”
2013-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7048 (2013) · source
“At its sixth meeting, held on 23 September in Doha, the Implementation Follow-up Commission expressed concern at its overall slow pace and called on the parties to step up efforts. Since the donor conference held in April, the signatory parties have been concentrating on developing institutional mechanisms for the implementation of the Darfur Development Strategy. In September, the Darfur Coordination Board for Recovery, Reconstruction and Development, which has the mandate to coordinate donor support for the Strategy, held its inaugural meeting in Doha. In August, public tenders were launched for the first phase of 1,071 development projects for Darfur, totalling 400 million Sudanese pounds - approximately $82.5 million - in the areas of education, health and water.”
2013-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7048 (2013) · source
“UNAMID continued to facilitate the delivery of relief assistance by humanitarian actors to affected communities. Instances of denial of access and restriction of movement and bureaucratic impediments remain challenges that have a negative impact on that common effort. At the meeting of the tripartite coordination mechanism held on 28 September at Headquarters in New York, representatives of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations underscored the importance of unhindered freedom of movement for UNAMID. However, it must also be said that the number of such restrictions taken in proportion to the number of patrols and escorts carried out by the mission, which the Council will have seen in the report, is quite low. Let me now update members on the status of the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur.”
2013-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7048 (2013) · source
“Fighting between the Southern Rezeigat and the Ma'alia in East Darfur, the Misseriya and Salamat in Central Darfur and the Aballa/Northern Rizeigat and Beni Hussein in North Darfur have led to a larges number of civilian casualties, mass displacement and attendant humanitarian tragedy than the clashes between forces of the Government and those of the non-signatory movements. As part of our efforts to mitigate the situation, UNAMID worked closely with regional, State and local authorities, including through the provision of logistics and technical support, towards renewed attempts at bringing about reconciliation between the conflicting tribal groups. Although a number of agreements on a cessation of hostilities have been reached, the situation remains fragile.”
2013-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7048 (2013) · source
“On 13 October, a Senegalese formed police unit was ambushed near El Geneina, West Darfur, while escorting a water convoy to our sector headquarters. The attack led to the death of three personnel and injury to one. I appreciate the solidarity with the mission demonstrated by the United Nations Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, which issued statements condemning those heinous crimes. On 15 October, I visited El Geneina to pay my respects to our fallen colleagues. I will continue to urge the Government of the Sudan to do much more in order to bring to justice the perpetrators of those and other attacks against UNAMID. The situation in Darfur is further complicated by the intertribal conflicts that continue to plague the region.”
2013-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7048 (2013) · source
“Mr. Chambas: I am grateful for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on the work carried out by the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) in the implementation of its mandate and to provide the Council with an overview of political and security developments in Darfur since July, when I last had the privilege of briefing the Council (see S/PV.7010). As highlighted in the report before the Council (8/2013/607), the security situation in Darfur and threats to UNAMID and humanitarian personnel continue to be a serious concern. On 11 October, a Zambian peacekeeper was killed in a criminal incident a few hundred metres from the Mission's headquarters in El Fasher.”
2013-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7048 (2013) · source
“For that to happen, the continued support and engagement of the Council is absolutely necessary. This conflict cannot and will not be won by force of arms, but can be resolved only through an all-inclusive political dialogue that seeks to address the legitimate grievances of the people of Darfur and to create the conditions for good governance, the rule of law, social and economic recovery, and development. In conclusion, I would like to express my appreciation to the Security Council for its continued support.”
2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7010 (2013) · source
“Let me reiterate that this year marks 10 years since the outbreak of the Darfur conflict. While considerable progress has been made throughout the years to bring down the initially great casualty numbers and to craft a peace process, much more remains to be done. The parties to the conflict that have courageously embraced the path of peaceful settlement must be encouraged, supported and protected. The stated intention of the Government of the Sudan to engage in an all-inclusive political dialogue with all non-signatory groups without exception is commendable, and it needs to be encouraged to propose a concrete framework to deliver on that undertaking. Those that are still holding out should be persuaded to agree to start peace talks with the Government of the Sudan without conditions.”
2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7010 (2013) · source
“Today, the peace process remains incomplete without the inclusion of major armed movements such as the Sudan Liberation Army-Minni Minawi, the Sudan Liberation Army-Abdul Wahid and J EM-Gibril. In my engagements with regional leaders, specifically with Presidents Museveni of Uganda, Kikwete of Tanzania and Deby Itno of Chad, aimed at persuading the non-signatories to renounce violence and come to the negotiating table with the Government of the Sudan without preconditions, those three Heads of State all have agreed that the time is right for inclusive and comprehensive peace talks. Such talks between the main non-signatory movements and the mediation would serve as a forum where they can voice their concerns and continue to build trust with the mediation. Hopefully, that would lead to formal talks with the Government of the Sudan.”
2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7010 (2013) · source
“To our great regret, Mohamed Bashar and several other leaders of that group, who were on their way from Doha to Khartoum to start the implementation of the peace agreement, were killed by elements of JEM-Gibril in Bamina, Chad. That was considered to be an attack against the peace process with the potential to cause serious damage to its progress. Nevertheless, the new leadership of JEM-Bashar has pledged to stay the course of the Doha peace process. The Implementation Follow-up Commission provided for in the Document has again requested the non-signatories to abandon armed struggle and embrace dialogue with the Government towards a peaceful settlement of the conflict on the basis of the Doha Document. The tragic killing of Mohamed Bashar prompted us to re-evaluate the current direction of mediation efforts.”
2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7010 (2013) · source
“Honouring the pledges made at the Donor Conference in a timely manner would help to change the dynamic on the ground, as projects under the Development Strategy are aimed at improving the living conditions of conflict- affected populations and creating an environment more conducive to peace. UNAMID continues to provide technical and logistic support for the implementation of Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, including in close collaboration with the United Nations country team. We work especially closely with the United Nations Development Programme and also with the World Bank, the African Development Bank and other partners. In October 2012, a faction of the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) led by Mohamed Bashar joined the peace process, agreed to cease hostilities and successfully negotiated its entry into the Doha Document.”
2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7010 (2013) · source
“The Darfur Joint Assessment Mission, completed in October 2012, evaluated the needs for economic recovery and development and generated the Darfur Development Strategy as a framework to achieve those ends. At the Doha International Donor Conference held in April, international support for the peace process and the Doha Document in particular was confirmed, while concerns were expressed over the slow pace of the Document's implementation, access restrictions and the insecurity that continues to constitute a major threat to those endeavours. We have to confirm that the rate of implementation has been quite slow, particularly in the area of ceasefire and final security arrangements.”
2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7010 (2013) · source
“As we enter the tenth year of the conflict in Darfur, it is evident that the only solution to the conflict will be a political one. That is a statement worth countless repetition. The Doha Document for Peace in Darfur represents the most viable path to sustainable peace and development for the people of Darfur. The signatory parties to the Doha Document have continued to work towards the implementation of the agreement, even if at an unacceptably slow pace. The establishment of various bodies under the Darfur Regional Authority was completed in January, with the Authority Council being the last key institution of governance to come into being. The Government of the Sudan has released to the Authority the first tranche of funds, in the amount of $170 million, for reconstruction and development.”
2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7010 (2013) · source
“UNAMID headquarters is working with our military and police contingents to develop a quarterly threat assessment process and the flexibility to redeploy personnel within the mission area of responsibility in order to address new and emerging areas of concern. In that regard, I welcome the news that troop deployments will now be extended from six months to one year in duration, allowing the mission to benefit from personnel more familiar with conditions on the ground. The mission, in coordination with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support, is working with our troop and police contributors to address and improve predeployment training issues and contingent-owned equipment issues. Acquiring a tactical helicopter for hot-pursuit purposes would provide an additional deterrent to ambushes.”
2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7010 (2013) · source
“The mission extends its deepest condolences to the families of our fallen and injured personnel and to the Government and the people of Tanzania. We naturally and deeply appreciate the expressions of condolence and similar sentiments made by the Security Council and individual Member States. Questions have been raised about troop strength and effectiveness in the light ofrecent attacks on UNAMID personnel, including the incident at Khor Abeche. It goes without saying that, in the current environment, the proper composition, strength and posture of the UNAMID military and police are essential to mandate implementation. I believe that UNAMID has the troop numbers to implement the mandate. What is required is better training and equipment and more flexibility within our current deployment.”
2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7010 (2013) · source
“The most recent of those occurred on 13 July, when a routine patrol from the Khor Abeche team site in Southern Darfur came under attack between Khor Abeche and Menawashei. In the ensuing firefight, seven Tanzanian peacekeepers were killed and 17 other mission personnel injured. An internal investigation is ongoing. We in the UNAMID family are counting on the Government of the Sudan to investigate that war crime and bring the perpetrators to justice. I have met with senior Government officials to impress upon them the mission's readiness to cooperate with any such process and, only this week, we have been informed by the special prosecutor for Darfur war crimes that his office has opened an investigation into the ambush of our personnel.”
2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7010 (2013) · source