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“Instead of proceeding with a tedious reading of the entire resolution, I would like simply to observe that, by the provisions I have just quoted, the Security Council, in its great wisdom, essentially entrusted to the Malian negotiating parties and the international community the task of playing a three-part symphony on the stage of peace and long-term reconciliation in Mali. While the Government of Mali has fully and completely played its part by engaging in good faith in the peace process launched on 16 July in Algiers and initialling, at the same time as the Platform of northern movements, the agreement submitted to the parties by the international mediation, the Coordination of northern movements did not do likewise, instead refusing to go in that direction, despite numerous calls from the international community.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“In addition, in paragraph 3 the Council: "Urges in particular the Malian authorities to launch without delay an inclusive and credible negotiation process with the signatory and adherent armed groups of the Ouagadougou Preliminary Agreement, and those armed groups in the North of Mali that have cut off all ties with terrorist organizations and committed unconditionally to the Agreement". Finally, in paragraph 7 the Council: "Urges further the parties in this negotiation processtocoordinatewiththe SpecialRepresentative of the Secretary-General for Mali, with the goal of securing a durable political resolution to the crisis and long-term peace and stability throughout the country, respecting the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Malian State".”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“In paragraph 4 of that resolution, the Security Council: "Reiterates its demand that all armed groups in Mali put aside their arms, cease hostilities immediately, as well as reject the recourse to violence and urges all such groups that have cut off all ties with terrorist organizations and who recognize, without conditions, the unity and territorial integrity of the Malian State, to engage in an inclusive dialogue open to all communities of the North of Mali".”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“The verification and observation mechanisms set up for this purpose, the Mixed Technical Commission on Security and mobile joint observation and verification teams, led by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), have never reported any violation of the ceasefire whatsoever by the Malian armed forces or security forces to the Malian authorities. Council members will recall that, on 25 June 2014 in this very Chamber (see S/PV.7210), the Security Council adopted resolution 2164 (2014), extending the mandate of MINUSMA.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“The Government of Mali notes the report of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on developments in the situation in Mali (S/2015/219), which is before the Council for consideration today. However, we are given pause by the claim that all Malian parties have violated the ceasefire. In this regard, I must underscore that the Government of Mali has never violated the ceasefire. I discussed this very point with my friend Herve Ladsous yesterday, and I think it would be difficult at this point to offer evidence to support that claim.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“I take this opportunity to commend the personal commitment of the Secretary-General to seeking peace and reconciliation in Mali. I also take this opportunity to pay tribute to Mr. David Gressley for his great service in our country and to wish him the greatest of success in his future endeavours, in Africa or elsewhere. I extend the heartfelt thanks of the Malian people to all friendly nations and international partner organizations that have shown their solidarity with Mali by sending their children or their experts to defend the values binding us together as humankind. I pay solemn tribute to the memory of those who lost their lives in the line of duty in Mali, defending human dignity, freedom and democracy.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President of the Republic of Mali, and the Government and the people of Mali to our shared Organization, the United Nations, and its Member States for the ongoing, multifaceted support they have provided to the peace process in Mali since January 2012, when the most serious crisis in the history of our country began. I take this opportunity to express and reaffirm the confidence of the Government of Mali in international mediation, being led by Algeria and comprising the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the European Union, the Organization for Islamic Cooperation, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, the Niger, Nigeria and Chad. I welcome France's role and contribution in Mali and all of the sacrifices that have been made.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“Mr. Diop (Mali) (spoke in French): Let me convey to you, Madam, the warmest congratulations of the delegation of Mali upon the accession of your country, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. At the same time, let me say how proud we are to see a woman from the Middle East presiding over the Security Council. I would also like to pay a just tribute to France for the skill with which it guided the work of the Council last month. I would also like to express the deepest gratitude of His Excellency Mr.”
2015-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7425 (2015) · source
“I wish also to thank MINUSMA, the troop- contributing countries and the Barkhane force for the outstanding work they have done in Mali in a very difficult and hostile environment. Last but not least, I would like to pay tribute to our colleague Minister Bert Koenders, former Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for the outstanding work that he did at the head of MINUSMA.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“I should like also to thank all of the other countries that are not members of the Security Council or of the mediation team but that are friends and partners of Mali and that have always provided us with multiformatted support, often in a very understated way. I should like also to reiterate the congratulations of the Government of the Republic of Mali to Mr. Mongi Hamdi on his appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of MINUSMA and to assure him of our full cooperation so as to ensure the success of his mission. We also take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Mr. David Gressly and Mr. Arnauld Akodjenou, Deputy Special Representatives, and to General Kazura for the outstanding work carried out.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“As underscored in the report of the Secretary-General, through the efforts of the Government of Mali and the assistance of its partners, to which I pay tribute, we were able to stem the spread of the disease in our country. Indeed, since 16 December 2014 there have been no cases of Ebola in Mali. Of seven confirmed cases, five were fatal and two were cured. However, the threat remains. The Government of the Republic of Mali therefore continues to advocate vigilance and the strict observance of prevention measures among the population. By way of conclusion, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report, the members of the Security Council and the mediation team headed by Algeria for their support to Mali and their efforts to achieve a definitive and lasting peace in my country.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“Continuing efforts must be made in that respect, and we hope that the next African Union summit in Addis Ababa will provide the Heads of State with an opportunity to once again address this issue and to consider solutions thereto. Allow me also to touch on the Ebola virus epidemic, which poses yet another threat to peace and security throughout the world. I would like here to pay tribute to the personal commitment of the Secretary- General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, in the fight against this scourge. We welcome the fact that above and beyond the reports he receives, he has travelled to the area, as he did on 20 December. He visited Mali to convey his solidarity and to witness at first hand the harm done by the epidemic in the countries affected. We in my country mobilized fully to prevent the spread of the disease.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“So with respect to the Libyan crisis, the heads of State and Government of the Sahel welcomed the efforts undertaken by Algeria and the Special Representative of the United Nations to ensure that the necessary conditions are created to hold a dialogue among all Malian parties. To preserve the unity, territorial integrity and stability of Libya and of the whole of the Sahelo-Saharan region, the heads of State and Government of the G-5 Sahel launched an appeal to the Security Council for it to set up, jointly with the African Union, an international force to neutralize the armed groups, help with national reconciliation and create stable institutions in Libya. Libya is of concern to us.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“If we miss this opportunity, that offered by the beginning of 2015, to achieve an agreement, I am afraid that the situation might simply spin out of control and later we will not be able to regain that control. So the Council must bear in mind that it needs to focus on this process during this very critical phase. One of the notable and relevant decisions of the Nouakchott summit and the G-5 Sahel was on the security situation in Libya. Libya is of concern not only to our heads of State but also to us in Mali and to the Sahel. The Council will recall that the Malian crisis is, after all, linked to the Libyan crisis, and, so long as a solution is not found to the Libyan crisis, all that we are doing in Mali and in the Sahel will continue to be at risk.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“Malian public opinion understands that compromise and sacrifices are necessary and that solutions must be found to the problems affecting Malians, because what we face today is the renewed flare-up of threats on the ground. Even as we negotiate and move towards peace, hostile forces are trying to pull us in the opposite direction. That is why it is important that we be able to overcome this hurdle, so that the Government and the armed movements can join forces to fight those who are the real enemies today, that is, terrorist groups and drug traffickers, whose interests are interlinked. I think that it is important to convey these positive messages, namely, that agreement is more than possible, but we have to continue to work actively. We must work because all of our efforts must be focused on this.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“That is why we hope that with respect to the session, which is going to resume at the end of this month or perhaps early in February, the most important thing is not to move with undue haste towards the convening of a meeting but to ensure that commitments are made by all the parties at the highest possible level. This is of fundamental importance. We stand ready to do so, because we feel that we are very close to an agreement. This is probably the last leg - the last 100 metres, as sprinters would say. We are very close, but we have to exert the pressure necessary to ensure that we are able to cover these last 100 metres in a very effective but responsible way, with all parties sitting around the negotiating table. We must make the necessary sacrifices.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“We also had the opportunity in Algiers to interact with our brothers. The problem here, of course, was that the leaders of these movements were not present. I believe that the international community needs to be firm on such issues. It is incomprehensible that, when the Government of Mali decided to send five ministers - with me, your humble servant, at the head of the delegation - our brothers from the movements could not find the time to come to the negotiating table. At a time when the international community has invested and sacrificed so much in terms of human and material resources and energy to put in place the mediation, so that together we could overcome the obstacles facing us, those leaders did not attend. Today only a handful of mostly political issues remain that can be resolved only at the highest possible political level.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“We will probably see that timetable extended into February in order to reach a compromise on the basis of the draft agreement submitted to the parties. On the eve of the resumption of talks in Algiers, I would like to appeal to the Security Council members who are able to do so to exert the necessary pressure to cause the leaders of the armed movements to become personally involved in the process when the talks resume. That is a crucial point. During the negotiations held in Algiers, we could have achieved a breakthrough, because the draft agreement that we had before us, which was partly based on the offer made by the Government of Mali, is a good document and forms a sound basis for further discussions. It deals with most of the questions that need to be tackled with respect to the four main elements of negotiation.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“First, the Heads of State of those various organizations reiterated their commitment to Mali's sovereignty and territorial integrity and the unitary character - and I would repeat, the unitary character - and republican form of its State. The Heads of State also reiterated their call on all armed groups in northern Mali that are signatories of the Ouagadougou preliminary agreement of 18 June 2013, to differentiate themselves from terrorist groups, as I mentioned. They welcomed the results achieved since July 2014 by the inter-Malian open peace talks held in Algiers with the support of international mediation led by Algeria and urged the Malian parties, including the Government, to conclude a peace agreement when the talks held in Algiers are resumed in January 2015.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“Beyond the fact that some of the allegations in the report should be subject to verification, I would like to reiterate the commitment by the Government of Mali to meet its human rights commitments, which amply justify continuing the investigations under way. Let me now share with the Security Council the decisions taken by the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Heads of State and Government of the Nouakchott Process, which includes all 11 countries of the Sahel, and the Heads of State and Government of the Group of Five Sahel (G-S), which includes 5 countries of the Sahel region, who met, respectively, on 15 December 2014 in Accra, from 17 to 18 December in Nouakchott and on 19 December 2014 in Nouakchott. I would like to recall here those decisions.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“Of course, we cannot say as much of the other signatories to the 24 July 2014 declaration of the cessation of hostilities. Furthermore, the constant emergence of armed groups in spaces unoccupied by the national defence and security forces, in order to attack and commit violations against certain communities largely explains why vigilante groups have been formed by the communities concerned in order to protect their land. In that respect, I take this opportunity to emphasize strongly that these self-defence community groups, described in the report of the Secretary-General as pro-Government, are neither founded nor supported by the Government of Mali.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“By opening their arms to all those who want to lay down their weapons, the President recalled that his primary objectives are still peace, stability, territorial integrity, social cohesion, justice, equity, the inclusion of all without distinction - and I would highlight that element - and national reconciliation. It is understood that the republican, unitary and secular nature of the State of Mali are and remain non-negotiable. My third point concerns compliance with commitments. The Government of Mali has consistently honoured its commitments in the peace process that is under way. Since the signing ofthe ceasefire agreement of 23 May 2014, Mali's defence and security forces have not committed any act likely to be interpreted as a violation that threatens to overshadow the political process.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“The offer of decentralization and of the free administration of communities through a significant transfer of prerogatives is sincere. It will also be a comprehensive offer. It is the best response to the legitimate demands of our citizens, whether from the north or the south, who all aspire to well-being and therefore want a say in resources, local institutions and the manner in which their affairs are managed at the local level. At the same time, the President committed, in his message to the nation, to taking all necessary steps to ensure a diligent and full implementation of the future peace agreement commitments, drawing all possible lessons from preceding agreements.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“That must be undertaken with the understanding that the solution that we seek for the north must be built on a national consensus that is acceptable to all Malians and that political and institutional frameworks are created to encourage all Malians to live out their diversity in the framework of the established principles and constitutional rules, so that no Malian feels like a foreigner in their own country. In his message to the nation on 31 December 2014, the President reaffirmed his determination to resolve the question of northern Mali through dialogue. In that context, the President remains convinced that decentralization, within the framework of the free administration of communities, within a unitary State, is the cornerstone of the inclusive inter-Malian talks under way in Algiers.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“In my capacity as head of the Government delegation to this process, I would like to reiterate to the Council the personal commitment oins Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President of Mali, to reaching a final and comprehensive peace agreement with our brothers and sisters in the armed movements from the north of the country, and to consider together a reworking of the Malian State, which, as the Under-Secretary- General indicated, would reassure all Malians.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“The Government of Mali welcomes the measures to strengthen MINUSMA advocated by the Secretary-General in paragraph 65 of his report and looks forward to the follow-up measures that the Security Council may wish to take following the conclusion of the ministerial meeting in Niamey. My second comment is about the political process, to which Under-Secretary-General Ladsous also referred, in particular the inter-Malian talks being held in Algiers. Indeed, the report of the Secretary-General reviews in a timely manner the peace talks taking place in Algiers between the Government and the armed movements and groups in northern Mali under the auspices of the international mediation led by Algeria.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“The Niamey ministerial meeting thus also echoed Security Council resolutions on the importance of an early conclusion to the inter-Malian talks taking place in Algiers, noting that the conclusion of an agreement between the Government of Mali and northern armed movements would promote a more effective fight against terrorist and criminal groups operating in the northern part of our country. The findings of the Niamey ministerial meeting were forwarded to the Security Council in view of the brainstorming session on MINUSMA held here on 10 November 2014, which I would like to congratulate the Secretariat team for having initiated.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“Furthermore, with a view to addressing the emergency, a ministerial meeting of the African countries contributing troops to MINUSMA was held on 5 November 2014 at Niamey at the initiative of my counterpart, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Niger, Mr. Mohamed Bazoum. Among other things, the meeting requested sped-up consideration of the establishment of a quick reaction force for northern Mali as part of the Nouakchott Process on enhancing security cooperation and operationalizing the African Peace and Security Architecture in the Sahelo-Saharan region, in order to make comprehensive recommendations to the African Union Peace and Security Council.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“I also recall that, in my statement of8 October, faced with the resurgence of terrorist attacks that have clearly demonstrated that MINUSMA was, unfortunately, no longer working in a peacekeeping environment, as my friend Mr. Herve Ladsous already stated a few weeks ago, I proposed the establishment ofa force intervention brigade, along the lines of the brigade of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by contributing countries for deployment in northern Mali with robust rules of engagement and means to combat terrorist groups and drug-traffickers.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“For its part, the Government of the Republic of Mali, views those terrorist attacks as a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreements, the road map signed in Algiers and the relevant resolutions adopted by the Security Council under Chapter VII of Charter of the United Nations. I must recall here the need for the armed groups operating in northern Mali to set themselves apart decisively from terrorist groups. MINUSMA forces on the ground can attest to undesirable links between certain parties and terrorist groups. That must stop. We cannot accept such attitudes. A clear choice must be taken between the peace process and other actions. We must avail ourselves of the means to undertake adequate verification and make determinations in that regard.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“On 4 January, a car bomb targeting peacekeepers in the Gao area injured several troops of the Nigerian contingent, to whom we express our heartfelt condolences. They also include an attack committed just yesterday, 5 January, by unidentified assailants against the town of Nampala in the Segou region, just 500 kilometres from Bamako, which claimed a number oflives and posed a further challenge not only to the Government of Mali but also to the Security Council and the international community. Those various attacks clearly show the determination of the terrorist groups and hostile forces to impede the peace process under way, which should be a call to all of us.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“During the period covered by the report, as was just mentioned, a total of 16 peacekeepers lost their lives to such attacks. Furthermore, the reporting period saw a whole slew of new attacks, committed not only by terrorist groups but also by forces hostile to peace. Those included the attack against the joint MINUSMA camp in Tessalit on 29 December 2014, for which the Ansar Eddine terrorist group, which is on the list of the Council's Sanctions Committee, has claimed responsibility. On the night of 29 and 30 December, hostile forces attacked a ship of the Malian Shipping Company between Bamba and Timbuktu. On 3 January 2015, an ambush left Mayor Aroudeiny Ag Hamatou of Anderaboukane in Menaka - a Tuareg politician who was deeply committed to the ongoing peace process - shot dead.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“As underscored in the report, the security situation in the north of my country remains unstable and worrisome. I recall that, when I addressed the Council on 8 October 2014 (see S/PV.7274), I drew the attention of the international community to the proliferation of acts of terrorist targeting the Malian defence and security forces, civilian populations and the forces of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Since then, acts of terrorism, including the laying of improvised explosive devices on main roads, shell and rocket attacks on Malian armed forces camps and MINUSMA bases, and suicide attacks, have intensified, unfortunately claiming the lives of Blue Helmets, soldiers of the Malian army and numerous civilians.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“We express our sincere thanks to Argentina, Australia, Luxembourg, the Republic of Korea and Rwanda for the work they achieved during their tenure on the Council. Finally, allow me to acknowledge Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for the briefing he has just given us on the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali (S/2014/943). Through me, the Government of the Republic of Mali thanks Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his report. I would like to make the following remarks. The first concerns the security situation. The Government of the Republic Mali notes that the report of the Secretary-General comes at a time marked by a significant increase in terrorist attacks in northern Mali.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“Mr. Diop (Mali) (spoke in French): At the outset, Mr. President, allow me to express Mali's satisfaction at seeing your country, Chile, preside over the work of the Security Council during the month of January 2015. Let me also to congratulate Chad for its outstanding leadership of the Security Council's work last month, in particular for holding an open debate on terrorism and cross-border crime (see S/PV.7351) , which was presided over by my counterpart and friend, Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat. I would also like to thank Ambassador Cherif, who is present here today. Allow me, as well, to reiterate my delegation's congratulations to Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela upon taking their seats in the Security Council this year. I also convey our best wishes for the new year to all Member States.”
2015-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7355 (2015) · source
“I cannot conclude without mentioning the faith that I have in the Algiers process, along with my friend Herve Ladsous, who is with us on this occassion, as well as the excellent cooperation we have with MINUSMA under the direction of our partner in Algiers Albert Koenders, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, who has made a personal commitment to the process. He is a great diplomat to whom I pay tribute for the outstanding work he has done in Mali.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“I take this opportunity to warmly thank the Secretary-General, the members of the Security Council and the mediation team of the Algiers process, led by Algeria. We welcome Algeria's outstanding work done at head of the mediation team. We reiterate to it the full confidence of the Malian Government in its ability to lead us to a comprehensive and definitive peace agreement. We would like to thank all of our partners and the international community for having clearly reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to the territorial integrity, sovereignty, unity and secular republican form of the Malian State at the high-level meeting on Mali held in New York on 27 September on the sidelines of the general debate of the sixty-ninth session of the General Assembly.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“In that regard, the Council should undertake, as quickly and urgently as possible, with members' permission, a review of MINUSMA's mandate and a strengthening of its capabilities and resources to enable it to address the upsurge in violence on the ground in connection with Operation Barkhane. Perhaps the Council should consider establishing a rapid intervention force capable of effectively combating terrorists. In any case, it is crucial to prevent the links with Daesh from solidifying and inflaming the Sahel region. To do so, the Security Council must demand full cooperation from the armed groups in northern Mali in the fight against terrorism, in accordance with the commitments undertaken by them in Algiers six weeks ago.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“My country, like all countries in the Sahel, again runs the risk of becoming the destination of hordes of terrorists who have been forced out of other parts of the world. MINUSMA has already suffered heavy losses in terms of human life, and I take advantage of this opportunity to extend to MINUSMA, troop-contributing countries and the families of the victims of terrorism in Mali my deepest condolences on behalf of the President of the Republic of Mali, his Government and the entire Malian people. However, this cannot continue. The international community must send a strong signal to terrorists. That is, unfortunately, the only message they will understand.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“Thirdly, the resurgence of jihadists and drug traffickers in northern Mali and the upsurge in attacks against the troops of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the Security Council must urgently take the necessary measures to ensure that MINUSMA receives the appropriate resources to fully execute its mandate and protect civilians and peacekeepers, who, unfortunately, pay a heavy price on the ground even as I speak. Fourthly, everyone knows that the head of the terrorist group Ansar Eddine, Iyad ag Ghali, who has long been on the Counter-Terrorism Committee list, is freely travelling around northern Mali. He has solemnly sworn allegiance to the Islamic State organization through a sensational press statement.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“Secondly, the Security Council should use all of its influence to induce the armed movements that have signed the road map in Algiers to agree to work together to negotiate in good faith in order to facilitate the conclusion of a comprehensive and final peace agreement; strictly respect the ceasefire agreement of 23 May 2014 and the declaration of cessation of hostilities of 24 July 2014; distance themselves from terrorist groups and other drug traffickers who are subject to sanctions; and, lastly, resume the cantonment process of their units as soon as possible, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions and the Ouagadougou preliminary agreement.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“It is clear that, in the course of the negotiations, the Government of Mali categorically rejected and continues to reject any request to establish a federation or a new State in the Malian State, which runs counter to the Malian Constitution and the relevant United Nationsresolutions, and also runs counter to the commitments made in the Algiers process road map. In that regard, the armed movements must be realistic and accept the hand offered to the Government of Mali, which has made offers to address the deep-seated aspirations of the populations of the northern regions, especially in terms of the self- government of communities and the management of local issues within a renewed and shared governance.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“Allow me now to make four comments with regard to the report under consideration. First, Mali has consistently honoured its commitments and responded to the relevant United Nations resolutions and the Council's calls for peace and the involvement of the international community by making a formal commitment to inclusive inter-Malian talks on 16 July in Algiers. Furthermore, to give the Algiers process as much credit as possible, the northern communities and civil society organizations have also been involved in the talks and they were heard by all the parties, including the team of mediators.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“I also call on all parties to strongly condemn, reject and actively combat acts of terrorism, recognizing that they are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomever committed." (S/2014/692, para. 46) I would also like to sincerely thank the Secretary- General for those remarkable observations and to say that that is the kind of message that I, myself, need in Algiers in my capacity as lead negotiator for the Government side. That is also what the President of the Republic of Mali, His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, said in other words on 24 September from the rostrum of the General Assembly at its sixty- ninth session (see A/69/PV.15) and at the high-level meeting on Mali, which he was fortunate to co-chair with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“With your permission, Madam President, I would like to quote the content of the report, which fully reflects our Government's point of view. The report underscores: "The ongoing talks in Algiers present an opportunity that cannot be missed, if Mali is to find a sustainable solution to the recent crisis. All armed movements in Mali should cease hostilities immediately and prioritize the preparations for the cantonment process, as provided by the preliminary agreement, in order to show their commitment to peace and security and to build confidence during the talks. Moreover, all parties should recognize the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Malian State. I encourage all parties to negotiate in good faith and in a spirit of inclusiveness so as to address all grievances.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“Mr. Diop (Mali) (spoke in French): Allow me, first of all, to say how pleased we are to see a friendly country such as Argentina presiding over the Security Council for the month of October. I would also like to extend my sincere congratulations to the United States of America on its memorable presidency last month, during which two major events were organized: the Security Council summit on foreign terrorist fighters (see S/PV.7272) and the meeting on Ebola (see S/PV.7268). It is with great pleasure that Mali welcomes the first report of the Secretary-General on the situation in our country (S/2014/692) pursuant to resolution 2164 (2014). The Government of Mali fully supports the observations of the Secretary-General. I would like in particular to draw attention to paragraph 46 of the report.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“I now all Mali's bilateral and multilateral partners, for their invite Council members to informal consultations to unwavering support at the height of the crisis and the continue our discussion on the subject. terrorist occupation we have suffered for the past year. We convey our deep gratitude to them all. The meeting rose at 10'35 a.m.”
2014-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7202 (2014) · source
“On behalf of the grateful people and Government of the Republic of Mali, I pay reverent homage to the memory of all the brave soldiers, Malian civilians and friends of Mali who have lost their lives in the fight against obscurantism, terrorism and violent extremism in Mali. Furthermore, on behalf of the people, Government and President of Mali, Mr. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, I express our deep gratitude to the French and Chadian authories, the United Nations, ECOWAS, the African Union, the European Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the countries that contribute troops to MINUSMA. We commend MINUSMA, its personnel and in particular Special The President (spoke in Russian): There are no Representative Mr. Albert Gerald Koenders, as well as more names inscribed on the list of speakers.”
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“In the same vein, Mali believes that it would be advisable to include the following elements in the Council's future resolution on MINUSMA: the solid support of MINUSMA for the strict implementation of the ceasefire in all its components, for the return to the positions held before 17 May, for the revitalization and reactivation of the follow-up mechanisms of the Ouagadougou agreement, and for the relaunch of the peace talks; the strong support of MINUSMA for the cantonment and DDR of armed groups that have signed the Ouagadougou agreement; MINUSMA support for the Malian State in the redeployment of the administration and the reconstruction of the northern regions; the substantial reduction of the MINUSMA footprint in the south to the benefit of the regions of the north, where there is a real and pressing need for stabilization and reconstruction; the support of MINUSMA and the international community for the coming local and regional elections; the establishment of the international commission of inquiry provided for in the ceasefire agreement of 23 May; and the establishment, in the resolution on MINUSMA, of a benchmark for monitoring the implementation of the new mandate.”
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“My delegation also wishes to draw the Council's attention to the need to authorize the conduct of joint Malian armed forces/MINUSMA operations to optimally restrict the freedom of movement of armed groups that are not signatories of the Ouagadougou agreement and may be associated with terrorists and drug traffickers. Similarly, Mali seeks MINUSMA support in order to accelerate the process of cantonment and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), so as to isolate and disarm non-signatory armed groups affiliated to networks that are wiping out the security gains made in northern Mali by Operation Serval and the Malian and Chadian armed forces.”
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