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“Since the Council's review of the Secretary- General's previous report (S/2016/1137) on the situation in Mali, in January (see S/PV.7864), significant progress has been made in the areas of policy, security, the restoration of State authority throughout the country, the protection of human rights, development and humanitarian action. I am pleased that the report underlines that progress and acknowledges the efforts made by the Government in that regard - under the leadership and firm commitment of Mr. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President and Head of State of the Republic of Mali. In his New Year's address to the nation, the President announced important measures for 2017, within the framework of the implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“Mr. Diop (Mali) (spoke in French): It is always with renewed pleasure that I address the Security Council for the review of the quarterly report (S/2017/27l) of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali. With me here today is Mr. Mohammed El Mokhtar, Minister for National Reconciliation and of the Diplomatic Council of the President of the Republic of Mali . Mali's delegation takes note of the report of the Secretary-General and thanks Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations Lacroix for his presentation of the report.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“I also pay tribute to all the victims of the crisis: the civilian, military, foreign and Malian victims who have fallen for the cause of Mali, and, with whom I wish to include the victims of this morning's attack in Gao. I also commend the outstanding work of the women and men of MINUSMA and the French Operation Barkhane in the stabilization process of Mali. Today, thanks to their support to Mali's defence and security forces and the enormous sacrifices made by the Government and the people of Mali, our country is progressively returning to stability as was shown by the holding of the twenty-seventh Africa-France summit in Bamako only a few days ago that was unanimously hailed as a success. Lastly, I wish all the members of the Council a Happy New Year.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“I take this opportunity to call on the international community through you, Sir, to exercise the necessary pressure on all parties in Mali, in particular the Coordination des mouvements de l'Azawad, to honour their commitments under the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, known as the Algiers Agreement. In conclusion, I reiterate the thanks of the Government and the people of Mali to the United Nations; the countries and institutions that are members of the Agreement Monitoring Committee; the troop-contributing countries; and the international community, in general, for the sacrifices that they have made in order to permanently and sustainably settle the crisis in Mali.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“Furthermore, schools were opened in Kidal for the 2016-2017 school year, and the State effectively returned to all regional capitals of the North and the district administrative seats with the exception of Kidal. The situation in Kidal is of particular concern to the Government of Mali because terrorist groups are trying to establish a safe haven there while they continue their abuse of the civilian population and illicit activities facilitated by the criminal economy. The presence of armed and terrorist groups in the area are an obstacle to providing humanitarian assistance and basic social services.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“With regard to the humanitarian situation, it should be noted that the Government of Mali carried out several actions in areas affected by the crisis during the period covered by the report. Those actions took the form of distributing food assistance to the populations of the Mopti, Timbuktu, Gao and Kidal regions, as well as to Malian refugees in Burkina Faso, the Niger and Mauritania. The Government also rehabilitated, built and equipped administrative services, health centres, schools and water infrastructure in the Timbuktu, Kidal, Gao, Menaka and Mopti regions. Similary, within the framework of economic renewal, income-generating actions were financed for the benefit of the displaced and repatriated populations in the Timbuktu, Gao, Kidal, Mopti and Se'gou regions.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“I can assure the Council that all documented cases were processed in the legal system either through opening an investigation or judicial actions. No one will be allowed to enjoy impunity in Mali. Concerned with further improving the human rights situation, in November 2016 the Government adopted an ambitious national policy on human rights accompanied by an action plan as well as a law protecting defenders of human rights. In the same vein, the Minister for Justice and Human Rights organized together with the Human Rights Division of MINUSMA, which I would like to thank, a training workshop for Malian judges in Bamako. That kind of training will be extended to other actors within the legal system.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“With regard to the human rights situation, the report mentions 104 documented cases of human rights abuses and violations between September and December 2016. That reveals a decline in human rights violations and abuses for the period in question compared to the previous report (S/2016/819), thereby showing a considerable improvement of the human the rights situation in Mali. It is to be noted that the great majority of documented cases are the work of armed or terrorist groups and were committed in areas in which legal or investigative services are essentially lacking because of insecurity. During this period, the Human Rights Division of MINUSMA attributed approximately 10 cases of human rights violations to Malian authorities because of a lack of prosecution or illegal detention.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“I draw the Council's attention to the urgent need to strengthen cooperation on the ground between MINUSMA and the Malian defence and security forces. Efforts are under way but must be enhanced. Today's events recall the need to move even faster because our enemies are also determined to do the same. The process of cantonment and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, which remains a prerequisite for stabilization in Mali, should be sped up. This is an ideal opportunity for us to thank all partners that took part in the donors DDR round table held on 8 December 2016. I call upon them to honour the agreements they made in order to move this important process forward. Let me make a few comments on the report of the Secretary-General with regard to the human rights and humanitarian situation.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“With regard to the implementation of resolution 2295 (2016), I would like to point out that new elements have not yet been implemented on the ground. Once again, therefore, I ask the Security Council once again to provide MINUSMA with the adequate resources to enable to fully discharge its stabilization mandate and assist the Government of Mali in gradually regaining control of the country. That is our desire. We will remain committed as a State and will make every human and material effort necessary to assume our responsibility. The Malian defence and security forces will make the necessary sacrifice. Regrettably, we cannot face the challenges alone; we will need the support and assistance of our partners. But meeting those challenges are ultimately still our responsibility. We recognize that.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“As the Council can see, the actions undertaken and measures announced illustrate the Government's determination, under the leadership of the President, to achieve the effective and comprehensive implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. We call upon all Malian parties to show greater commitment and good faith now that we are at a decisive juncture in achieving peace. Our population, having suffered enough, continues to hope for peace dividends. I invite the international community and the Agreement Monitoring Committee to play their role as guarantors of the commitments made by all the parties, while clearly shouldering their responsibilities, in accordance with the provisions article 54 of the Agreement.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“Once concluded, that operation will make it possible to speed up the redeployment of the administration and facilitate the restoration ofbasic social services. It will also allow for a more efficient return and reintegration of refugees and displaced Malians. The Head of State also announced the holding of the National Accord Conference to be held in March 2017, in accordance with the provisions of article 5 of the Agreement to create an environment for in-depth discussion among all Malian stakeholders on the root causes of the conflict. The goal of the discussion is to develop a charter for peace, unity and national reconciliation. In that regard, an organizing committee, chaired by a high-ranking Malian official, Mr. Baba Akhib Haidara, as mediator, has been established.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“Once again, we call upon friendly countries and partner organizations that pledged contributions during successive conferences on the development Mali to honour their commitments and assist us in implementing the Agreement. Efforts to implement the Agreement are ongoing. To build on the progress that I have just mentioned, President Keita, who is fully committed to the process, has decided to make 2017 the year to implement the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali from the Algiers process. In his address to the nation on 31 December 2016, the Head of State announced key measures to restore peace and security and achieve national reconciliation. The President also informed the country that interim authorities would be operational during the first quarter of 2017 in all areas in which it was not possible to hold communal elections.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“That, in turn, has a negative impact on deadlines, which must then be postponed. In addition to those political and institutional defence and security measures, I would like to emphasize that the Government has continued its development activities on the ground, when security conditions allow, through project and programmes already under way, such as the emergency development programme in the north of the country and the economic recovery and reconstruction programme. The Government has also developed a specific strategy to develop regions in the north of Mali, which is yet to be approved, and proposed a draft law to create a sustainable development fund aimed at financing that strategy.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“The national strategy for the security sector was also developed during that period. I would like to underscore that the Government of Mali is determined to launch mixed patrols, as we mentioned earlier. Regrettably, that process has not yet started because of the many demands put forward by the other parties to the Agreement, such as, in particular, the request for the adoption of a decree that recognizes the various ranks of those to be included in the mixed patrols prior to their deploymnet. The response to such demands lies in the implementation of the integration programme provided for in the Agreement. The fragmentation of armed groups is an additional challenge. Mr. Ladsous addressed the rivalry between armed groups, which increases the number of interlocutors and complicates the implementation of the Agreement.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“In addition, working alongside MINUSMA, the Government has development criteria and deadlines in order to facilitate an assessment ofthe progress made by the signatories in the implementation of the Agreement, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 12 of resolution 2295 (2016), of 29 June 2016. I would like to assure the Council that Malian authorities will fully shoulder their responsibility in implementing those benchmarks, which will provide new momentum to the peace process in Mali. With regard to the issue of defence and security, during the election period, the Chairs and members of the National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission, the Commission on Integration and the National Council for Security Sector Reform were nominated.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“On 20 November 2016, the Government organized peaceful local elections, which were held in 644 of the country's 703 communes. The participation rate for those elections stood at 52.51 per cent, in comparison with 51.39 per cent in 2009 and 48.67 per cent in 2004, which proves that citizens have become more interested in local elections. I commend the assistance provided by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and Operation Bharkane forces to the Malian defence and security forces in the run-up to elections. The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission is already operational and it has opened regional offices in all regions of Mali, with the exception of Kidal.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“A draft revised constitution, which is now ready, has been submitted to a series of consultations with political parties, signatory armed groups, civil society organizations and traditional leaders. After its adoption by the national representatives, the revised constitution will be submitted for the approval of the Malian people by referendum, which is scheduled for later this year. Similarly, the Government has appointed the members of the interim authorities and transitional electoral colleges, as well as special advisers to State representatives in the northern regions. In that regard, as Mr. Ladsous reminded us, the Government is working to facilitate discussions among the parties to the Agreement to appoint the officials of the interim authorities and the transitional electoral colleges.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“The Government of Mali, under the authority of President Keita, is aware of the impatience of Mali's partners with regard to the delay in the implementation of certain provisions of the Agreement. However, cognizant of its commitments under the Agreement, the Government side has spared no effort in intensifying its actions over the past three months to advance the peace process. That determination has yielded excellent results despite the very difficult context. Accordingly, under the rubric of institutional policy reform and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the peace Agreement, the process of constitutional reform is well under way.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“These factors constitute the main obstacles to the implementation of the Agreement, as called for on all the parties involved in the process, both the Malian parties and the international community symbolized by this body. The security situation in the centre of the country is of concern to the Government of Mali, which is carrying out several initiatives to contain the terrorist threat, promote coexistence and national reconciliation between the nomadic and settled populations, but also to take into account the aspirations of young people in the centre of the country within the framework of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“The Government of Mali is also of the view that restoring State authority throughout the country remains an important challenge to be addressed in order to put an end to the security vacuum and the absence of administration, which is an essential condition for the provision of basic social services to Malian populations in need. Furthermore, the Government of Mali shares the Secretary-General's view that the situation in the centre and north of the country remains worrisome owing to the persistence of asymmetric attacks by terrorist and extremist groups against the civilian population, the Malian security and defence forces and international forces.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“The delegation of Mali takes note of the report (S/2016/ll37) of the Secretary-General under consideration and congratulates the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, on the contribution of his Office in preparing it. We would more particularly like to congratulate and thank Under-Secretary-General Ladsous for the excellent introduction he has just made of the contents of the report. I am pleased that the report acknowledges the progress made by Mali in the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation, highlighting the efforts made by the Government of Mali under the leadership of President Keita, whose commitment and determination in the implementation of the Agreement cannot be questioned, and this I repeat once more before you and the Council, Mr. President.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“I believe that it is in these most difficult oftimes that Malians, be they from the north, the south, the east or the west of the country, come together in their mourning and renew their determination to continue defending and promoting peace wherever it is necessary. This attack must therefore not distract us from our desire to move forward, promote peace and refute the will of those who only want to sabotage the peace process. I wish to repeat it once again: the Government of Mali remains committed to implementing the peace Agreement and to fulfilling all its commitments, because this Agreement, as it was again brought to our attention this morning, is the only framework today that allows us to bring peace and stability back to our country.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“As we wait to know the exact circumstances of this criminal, cowardly and barbaric attack on elements of the Malian armed forces, elements of the Platform coalition of armed groups as well as elements of the Coordination des mouvements de l'Azawad, grouped together for the launch of mixed patrols, the Government of Mali immediately and firmly condemned the attack and expressed its deep condolences to the bereaved families and wished a quick recovery to all the wounded. The Government also delared three days of national mourning. The perpetrators and accomplices of this criminal attack will be prosecuted and brought to justice. This point was made earlier by Under-Secretary-General Herve' Ladsous. It is very clearly an attack whose sole objective is to undermine peace, focusing as it did on stakeholders in this same peace.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“This morning, the Malian people were once again torn apart by a suicide attack, as was mentioned earlier, against the cantonment site of the Operational Coordination Mechanism in Gao, which is one of the mechanisms provided for in the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, an outcome of the Algiers process. Unfortunately, the attack caused dozens of deaths, more than 60 wounded and significant material damage.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“I extend once again the best wishes of the President of the Republic of Mali, His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, to Mr. Guterres for success in his new role. Before going further, I would also like to wish the new members of the Security Council every success and to assure them of the full cooperation of the Mali delegation here in New York. I would also like to welcome the presence here today of the Ambassador of Algeria, whose country, headed by His Excellency Mr. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, played an extremely important role in restoring peace and stability in Mali, and I want to thank Algeria also for all the sacrifices it has made for peace in Mali and for stability in our region. The peace process in Mali is difficult, complex and marked by many obstacles.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“Mr. Diop (Mali) (spoke in French): I would like to begin, Mr. President, by offering you my congratulations and those of the Malian delegation on the accession of your country, Sweden, to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January 2017. The people and the Government of Mali greatly appreciate the contribution of Sweden to the stabilization efforts of my country. At the same time, I would like to express our great appreciation to the delegation of the Kingdom of Spain for the outstanding work it did during its presidency of the Council last month. Allow me also to thank the Secretary-General of our Organization, Mr. Antonio Guterres, for his vision of the United Nations and for his renewed commitment to support the ongoing peace process in Mali, which is a guarantee of lasting stability in our region.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, to make every effort to expedite the full implementation of the Agreement on of the Council, will assume its full responsibilities in Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, the outcome of the bringing Peace and stability '0 Mali, (0 the hem/"fit Of Algiers process. The Government of Mali has played all its citizens. and will continue to play its part, and with the help The meeting rose 1121055 am.”
2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7727 (2016) · source
“I would be remiss if I did not thank Algeria, Chairman of the Monitoring Committee for the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali , ECOWAS, the African Union, the countries of the G-5 Sahel, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the European Union, the United States of America and all troop-contributing countries for supporting the necessary adaptation of MINUSMA'S new mandate to the security environment in which it operates. I am also duty-bound to honour the memory of all the Blue Helmets who have lost their lives in Mali, and recognize all the sacrifices that have been made for the stability of my country. I conclude by reiterating the firm commitment and determination of the President of the Republic of Mali, Mr.”
2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7727 (2016) · source
“Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President of the Republic of Mali, I should like to express our appreciation to President Francois Hollande and France, in its capacity as President of the Security Council, for their unwavering commitment to Mali and their efforts to promote peace and stability in the Sahel. The gratitude and deep appreciation of Mali also go to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and our brother, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mahamat Saleh Annadif, for their tireless efforts on behalf of peace and stabilization of our country.”
2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7727 (2016) · source
“I should like, on behalf of the people and Government of Mali, to extend to all States members of the Security Council our heartfelt gratitude not only for this historic act, but also for the important progress which its adoption represents and above all for sending a strong signal to all the enemies of peace that the United Nations, Mali and the forces of peace will not roll over and will respond in kind in order to continue along the path for peace. In this regard, I commend the courage and sense of responsibility of the Security Council, which continues to fully assume all its responsibilities in meeting threats to peace, security and international stability. On behalf of Mr.”
2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7727 (2016) · source
“The new MINUSMA mandate incorporates the expectations of the Government of Mali, providing innovations that will enable the Mission to fully accomplish its mandate and assume its role in supporting the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and all stabilization efforts within Mali, to which Council members have contributed significantly. We all know that this new strengthened and robust mandate provides the Mission with the means to fulfil its mandate in an environment of exceptional security challenges, characterized by asymmetric attacks. Mali welcomes the adoption of the resolution, whose strategic objective remains the restoration of State authority throughout our national territory, particularly in the northern regions affected by the crisis.”
2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7727 (2016) · source
“These expectations consist of a more robust and proactive MINUSMA mandate, with strengthened operational capacities and adequate equipment; increased support to the armed and security forces of Mali, which, I recall, are on the front lines of this fight, as well as operational coordination with international forces; and support for regional counter- terrorism initiatives, including those ofthe Sahel Group of Five (G-5 Sahel), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union. The Government of Mali is pleased to note the unanimous adoption of resolution 2295 (2016), extending the mandate of MINUSMA until 30 June 2017. I thank all Council members for the consensus reached regarding my country.”
2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7727 (2016) · source
“Modibo Keita on 16 June (see S/PV.7719) on the occasion of the consideration of the Secretary-General's report on the situation in Mali (S/2016/498). In his address to the Security Council and during the Council's spirited debate, Mr. Keita recalled the expectations of Mali and the tremendous hope that the people and Government of Mali pinned on MINUSMA's future mandate.”
2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7727 (2016) · source
“Mr. Diop (Mali) (spoke in French): At the outset, I take this opportunity to express the condolences and solidarity of the Government of Mali to the Government and the people of Turkey, a brotherly and friendly country, following the deadly attack in Istanbul yesterday. I also extend wishes for a speedy recovery to all the wounded, and reiterate the firm condemnation of the Government of Mali of such terrorist attacks. My schedule does not allow me to attend this meeting in person at this historic adoption of resolution 2295 (2016), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). The adoption of the resolution is a Vital issue for Mali, as expressed by the Prime Minister and Head of Government, Mr.”
2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7727 (2016) · source
“President, for the support that my country continues to enjoy from the Council, from the United Nations more generally and from the international community as a whole.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“Such actions will also allow for the restoration of basic social services and create a more favourable environment for the peace process and for the activities of MINUSMA. To that end, and in conclusion, I would like to reiterate the Government of Mali's determination to fully shoulder its responsibilities, and invite the Security Council to fully shoulder, in turn, its own responsibilities, namely, to get the parties, especially those that have not yet done so, to meet their commitments, and, most important, to step up the pace of change to allow us to stabilize Mali once and for all and strengthen peace and stability in the region, in the Sahel and hopefully well beyond. I thank you, Mr.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“The Government of Mali also believes that important and rapid progress is needed from the signatory movements on security issues, particularly by stepping up the process of cantonment, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, and the roll-out of joint patrols, and, as Under-Secretary-General Ladsous mentioned, by communicating the lists as soon as possible so that we can move forward in an area as sensitive as this one, that is to say, in a volatile security environment. Such measures will allow us to better pursue the recommendation of the Secretary-General directed to the Government that we strengthen the presence of the defence and security forces in the north so that, more broadly speaking, State authority may be extended throughout the national territory, in order for there to be better protection for persons and property.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“Before concluding, I would like to strongly emphasize, as was done by the Secretary-General in his report, the need to speed up the implementation of the agreement as a whole, but in particular its provisions pertaining to political issues and security issues, which colour the proper execution of all other provisions of the agreement. Against that backdrop, and in the light of all that I have just said, it seems very clear that the Government of Mali has given strong impetus and taken significant steps towards the full implementation of the agreement. Such actions were publicly welcomed by the signatory movements to the agreement. The adoption, last week, of a law on interim authorities by the National Assembly is further eloquent proof.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“Whatever the case, I would like to refer to paragraph 36 of the report and recall the nature of war crimes and crimes against humanity and the fact that there can be no amnesty for the perpetrators of those crimes, particularly crimes of sexual and other types of violence. Mali therefore reiterates its Willingness to cooperate closely with all actors involved in the protection and defence of human rights. In the outline that I have just presented on the current situation, and in the light of the forthcoming renewal of MINUSMA's mandate, the Government of Mali would like to call to attention of the Security Council the need to make certain adjustments, first, with respect to adapting MINUSMA's mandate to the new security environment and, next, to speeding up the implementation process of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“Similarly, the observation in paragraph 36 of the report that "the Malian judicial authorities did not initiate criminal proceedings in relation to those human rights violations and abuses" should, from our point of View, be tempered by the observation in paragraph 33 that "[m]ajor impediments to criminal proceedings included the lack of logistical resources for magistrates, insecurity preventing the judicial authorities from effectively carrying out investigations, especially in the north". Faced with such obstacles, and as recommended by the Secretary-General, it is vital that the stabilization process be sped up through redeployment of the defence and security forces in northern Mali and that an environment more conducive to the implementation of the agreement be fostered.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“With regard to the 265 detainees referred to in paragraph 32 of the report, checks carried out by our relevant services make it clear that the number bears no resemblance to the one available at the Ministry of Justice, which leads me again to invite MINUSMA to bring allegations of human rights violations to the Malian authorities within a reasonable time frame, in order to enable the Government of Mali to respond in a timely fashion.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“In that connection, I would like to remind the Council that the multidimensional crisis that rocked my country in 2012 followed the earlier military intervention in Libya. With regard to the allegations of human rights violations mentioned in paragraph 31 of the Secretary- General's report, I would like to point out that unfortunately the numbers cited do not enable us to distinguish the cases that may specifically be laid at the door of Mali's defence and security forces.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“In that regard, I welcome the recent African Union-United Nations joint assessment mission in Mali, whose conclusions, we hope, give new momentum to Africa's peace and security architecture, including the African Standby Force. As the Security Council is aware, the region's general instability is related in large part to the continued deterioration of the political and security situation in Libya, which has direct consequences for the countries ofthe Sahel, including Mali. In that regard, we urge that the efforts to reach a political solution to the Libyan crisis continue. It is for that reason, which we share with the other States of the region, that my delegation is opposed to any kind of unilateral military intervention in our brother country of Libya.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“With regard to the mandatory, in fact essential, coordination of efforts to curb the recurring threats in West Africa and the Sahel, I would like to recall the initiatives of the Nouakchott Process and the Sahel Group of Five (G-5 Sahel), and to encourage the Security Council to support the operationalization of the G-5 Sahel intervention force, whose operating modalities were adopted on 4 March in N'Djamena at a meeting of the Group's Ministers of Defence. We also believe it is crucial to ensure that the international community can provide us with the necessary support for the establishment of an African Union intervention force for combating terrorism.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“Mali's defence and security forces are on the front lines of that fight. Sadly, they are still paying a heavy price, and we should commend their sacrifices and bravery. However, the complexity of the environment and the asymmetrical nature of the war mean that Mali's defence and security forces cannot cope with this threat, which concerns all of us, alone. They need support from their partners in logistics, intelligence and active cooperation aimed at strengthening their operational capacity for intervention on the ground. I should like to reiterate our appreciation to France for the Barkhane force's outstanding work in the fight against terrorism and for all the sacrifices it has made.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“Ladsous emphasized just now, this is because the criminal activities of both the terrorist groups and the drug traffickers are aimed indiscriminately at peaceful civilians, the Malian defence and security forces and the international forces of MINUSMA and France's Operation Barkhane. The threats now extend to several countries in West Africa and the Sahel, as was unfortunately demonstrated by the recent terrorist attacks in January in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and in March in Grand Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire. I would like to reiterate to those nations and bereaved families the heartfelt condolences and solidarity of the people and the Government of Mali. In combating terrorism, beyond our national efforts, we should place special emphasis on regional and international cooperation.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“At this point I must urge our technical and financial partners to honour the commitments they made at the international conference for Mali's recovery and development held in Paris in October 2015. Unfortunately, the optimism generated by the signing of the agreement and the start of its implementation is now somewhat tempered owing to some persistent threats and challenges, at the centre of which are terrorism, drug trafficking and every form of organized crime in the Sahelo-Saharan region. That was the unanimous conclusion reached during the Security Council's visit to Mali and the MINUSMA strategic assessment. As Mr.”
2016-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7665 (2016) · source
“We should also welcome the setting up within the Ministry of Economy and Finance ofa team responsible for defining the financial architecture of the sustainable development fund forMali'snorthernregions,with initial funding of almost CFAF300 billion, about â‚¬457 million, for the period from 2016 to 2018, representing the Government of Mali's peace contribution. I should emphasize the substantial increase in the State budget allocations for the implementation of the peace agreement in 2016, in the amount of â‚¬25 million, about â‚¬l6.4 billion more than the previous year. In addition, on 24 March we held sectoral consultations in Bamako on transport infrastructure in the north. All the projects presented that were subjected to feasibility studies have received funding pledges, and we are making progress on that front.”
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“I should also highlight the establishment of a national mechanism for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the Peace Agreement through the creation of a national coordination committee for its implementation, which is chaired by the Prime Minister and is also open to the signatory groups and civil society. There are various aspects that I should note in the area of social, cultural and economic development, the first of which are the continuing efforts to carry out development activities on the ground, where security conditions permit, including through sectoral programmes and projects. With regard to the joint evaluation mission to the north, the Government has already passed on its comments to the Monitoring Committee.”
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