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Djinnit

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first: 2003-03-18
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“In conclusion, I would stress that, in the coming months, the United Nations Office for West Africa will continue to mobilize the United Nations system and to strengthen its partnerships with regional and subregional organizations - in particular ECOWAS, the Mano River Union, the African Union and civil society, especially women - so as to better consolidate the achievements that have been made in West Africa and prevent conflicts and crises that could 3 slow the subregion's decisive progress towards peace, democracy and development.”
2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source
“Building on the success of the Praia and Bamako conferences, the United Nations Office for West Africa intends to organize, whenever necessary and in close cooperation with ECOWAS, the United Nations system and other partners, regional conferences on cross- cutting themes in order to make the best use of the experiences and good practices of West African States, thereby contributing to the development of policy norms. Such conferences would dynamically and constructively promote the efforts of the countries of the subregion towards peacebuilding, democracy and conflict prevention, and foster synergy between the operational work of the actors on the ground and policymaking in the various realms of intervention.”
2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source
“I am gratified by the ownership assumed, in particular by civil society, of the recommendations contained in the Declaration on Elections and Stability in West Africa adopted at the end of the regional conference organized in Praia, Cape Verde, by the United Nations Office for West Africa in May 2011. The Bamako Declaration and its strategic framework, adopted on 4 December 2011 at the regional conference on impunity, justice and human rights, provide a new framework for strengthening good governance and the rule of law in the countries of the subregion, in support of the implementation of the ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance and the efforts of the ECOWAS Court of Justice.”
2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source
“The United Nations will remain committed, along with ECOWAS and the countries of the subregion, to promote an effective response to illicit drug trafficking, organized crime and drug abuse in West Africa. 12-20721 Instability arising from elections is another major challenge to the countries of the subregion. Priority attention should continue to be given to the electoral processes in the subregion and their political implications for elections taking place in 2012 and 2013. In that regard, in addition to the legislative elections that should complete the transition process in Guinea, I am thinking in particular of the presidential elections scheduled to take place in Ghana, Guinea- Bissau, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone.”
2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source
“It is in that context that the Secretary- General dispatched an inter-agency assessment mission to the region from 7 to 23 December, with a View to recording the concerns of the region in the wake of the Libyan crisis and to recommending measures aimed at bolstering United Nations support and assistance to those countries. All of the efforts made to consolidate subregional security and stability could come to nought if the scourge of drug trafficking and organized crime, which is undermining State institutions and already fragile societies in West Africa, is not combated with sustained determination. In that respect, increased political mobilization and strengthened, whole-hearted cooperation are imperative at the level of production, transit and destination countries.”
2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source
“The leaders whom I met during a visit I undertook to the Sahel region in October 2011, in particular the Presidents of Mali and of the Niger, underscored the fact that their countries - which were already facing significant challenges, including cyclical drought, food insecurity, youth unemployment and insecurity in the northern parts of their countries - are today having to shoulder a new burden of socio-economic and security problems resulting from the Libyan crisis. They expressed the hope that the United Nations would provide additional support to them in facing those challenges, particularly in terms of the reintegration of returnees.”
2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source
“During that Visit, it became clear to mission participants that regional cooperation should be facilitated through the participation of ECOWAS, the Economic Community of Central African States, the Gulf of Guinea Commission, and the support of the United Nations and the international community. Here I should like to stress the imperative need to strengthen cooperation on the part of various institutions at the national level so as to maximize the impact of their efforts to combat the growing threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. The humanitarian and security consequences of the Libyan crisis remain a major source of concern, as they have aggravated chronic instability in the subregion, particularly in the countries of the Sahel.”
2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source
“While the countries of West Africa were spared Violent conflicts and crises during the recent period, they have nevertheless had to tackle a re-emergence of transborder threats. The significant increase in the number of acts of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea during the reporting period poses a fresh threat to the security and development of the States of the region. The Secretary-General sent an inter-agency mission to the subregion from 7 to 24 November with a View to determining the scope of the threat and to identifying actions that the United Nations and other 12-20721 partners could undertake so as to support the countries facing that scourge.”
2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source
“In that context of tenuous progress, the successful conclusion of the current processes of political dialogue and national reconciliation in the countries of the subregion, particularly in Togo, Guinea and Cote d'Ivoire, will be decisive in ensuring that the progress made by West Africa in the area of peace and democracy is lasting. It is encouraging to note the launching of a process of dialogue between the principal political stakeholders in Guinea on 27 December last, after the Government agreed to temporarily suspend the activities of the Independent National Electoral Commission, as requested by the opposition. It is important that national protagonists, including the opposition, demonstrate flexibility so as to swiftly reach agreement on arrangements that would allow for the holding of legislative elections as soon as possible.”
2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source
“Likewise, worrisome developments are possible, including an upswing in the activities of the Boko Haram group in Nigeria, which would pose a grave threat to peace and security in that country, which is of pivotal importance to Africa. We must hope that Nigeria will independently manage to find the resources necessary to tackle the challenges facing it at both the security and political levels. It is also important for the international community to demonstrate its support and solidarity vis-a-vis that country, which has contributed so much to regional and international peace and security.”
2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source
“I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the countries of West Africa; to their organization, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); and to all other stakeholders, including civil society and women in particular, for their efforts to consolidate stability in the subregion. I also welcome the role of the United Nations and the contribution - which is most appreciated - that it has made through its various 2 offices in the subregion in supporting the efforts of the West African countries. Nevertheless, the situation continues to call for caution, as the progress made remains tenuous. As recent events in Guinea-Bissau have shown, the countries of the subregion are not immune from incidents that could jeopardize the progress made in peacebuilding, democracy and stability.”
2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source
“It is my honour to present to the Council the eighth report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA), for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2011. Since my most recent briefing to the Security Council, in July 2011 (see S/PV.6577), the situation in West Africa has seen positive developments. During the reporting period, the subregion witnessed no recurrence of open conflict, and tensions related to internal institutional or political crises decreased in both number and intensity. In addition, a number of countries of the subregion held elections that were judged credible by the international community, thereby averting potential electoral crises and any resulting destabilization.”
2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source
“These latest developments confirm, if confirmation were needed, that there is a need to comprehensively address the issues of development, governance and security in the countries of the subregion. Despite their commendable efforts to promote development and stability, they continue to be vulnerable and fragile. They therefore deserve the determined and steadfast support of the international community. In conclusion, let me express my gratitude to the Security Council for the interest it continues to show in the situation in the subregion and for the support it provides to the United Nations Office for West Africa.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“Worsening living conditions and the high rate of youth unemployment, exacerbated by tensions related to electoral competition for power, pose additional risks to stability. Those conditions create a breeding ground for recurring disputes and tensions affecting the countries of the subregion, especially in an environment in which the legitimate aspirations of the people for progress and change are being frustrated. That phenomenon is made worse by the impact of events seen in certain North African countries. No country of the subregion is immune from such turmoil, as we saw recently in Burkina Faso, a country that has had a long period of stability, and Senegal, a country with a long-standing democratic tradition.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“Most of those migrants sought refuge in areas of those countries that were already affected by underdevelopment and the insecurity resulting from the activities of terrorist groups and traffickers operating there. Furthermore, a significant increase in arms and explosives in circulation in Niger, Mali and the Sahel Strip in general has been noted by the countries affected, which have expressed serious concern about those arms and explosives falling into the hands of terrorists operating in the region. If we are not careful, the increase in the number of weapons in circulation in the subregion could spark a new wave of instability within the countries of the Sahel. In that context, we 3 welcome the re-launching of regional cooperation among the countries of the Sahel to address common threats to security, particularly from terrorism.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“Although their magnitude is not yet fully known, concerns have already been expressed that the humanitarian and security consequences of this crisis could worsen the chronic instability in the subregion, particularly in the countries of the Sahel. Officials from the subregion, particularly the President of Niger, whom I recently met with in Niamey, have voiced serious concerns about the genuine and potential implications that the crisis could have for the Sahel. Beyond the social and economic impact on the subregion of the crisis in Cote d'Ivoire, the countries of the Sahel, especially Mali and Niger, must cope with the return of thousands of migrants from Libya.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“It is important to further mobilize political leaders and civil society in order to help the countries of the subregion to deal with this threat to peace and stability, above and beyond the obvious public health consequences if the growing trend in drug use continues. It is with that goal in mind that UNOWA, working with ECOWAS, will continue to mobilize the various stakeholders, particularly within the framework of the West Africa Coast Initiative (WACI), whose political committee held its first meeting on 20 June in Dakar. UNOWA, through its presidency of the committee, will work to promote WACI as the spearhead for the implementation of the ECOWAS action plan. I would like to address the impact of the Libya crisis on West Africa.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“It is often through women's sacrifice and suffering that opportunities for crisis resolution emerge, as we saw in the sad events in Conakry on 28 September. In that spirit, UNOWA will continue to promote initiatives to help women in the subregion, in keeping with the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The range of actions undertaken to promote security and stability in the subregion will only 11-40577 produce results if the scourges of drug trafficking and organized crime, which further weaken already fragile State institutions in West Africa, are not diligently and forcefully fought. As the Council is aware, in 2008 ECOWAS put in place a regional action plan to combat illicit drug trafficking, organized crime and drug abuse in West Africa.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“Our hope is that the Declaration on Elections and Stability in West Africa, adopted at the conference, will contribute to generating that momentum. Efforts to consolidate the recent progress in West Africa should not overshadow defence and security issues that too often have played a negative role, contrary to efforts aimed at promoting democratic governance. UNOWA will continue to work very closely with ECOWAS in the area of security sector reform in order to develop a regional strategy and implement the reforms already undertaken in Guinea and in any other country of the subregion where such an undertaking would be useful. In addition, I cannot fail to mention the positive role played by women in the prevention of conflict and the resolution of crises in West Africa.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“However, additional efforts will be needed to diffuse tension and promote the widest possible consensus with regard to preparations for the legislative elections that are to be held before the end of 2011. As for the elections planned between now and 2013 in West Africa, drawing lessons from the elections that have just taken place, with the aim of preventing political tensions tied to elections, last May UNOWA organized in Praia a high-level regional conference on elections and stability. The goal of the conference, which was organized with the whole host of United Nations partners, including ECOWAS, was to encourage momentum to catalyze efforts at all levels to create the conditions necessary for peaceful elections in the subregion.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“In all of those cases, I am happy to say that the partnership that has developed among the United Nations, ECOWAS and the African Union was crucial for the success of the electoral processes. While there is much to celebrate in those important steps forward, stability in West Africa is 11-40577 nevertheless fragile and many challenges remain, as well as threats to peace, security and development in the region. Instability associated with elections continues to be a significant challenge, especially when we consider the number of elections to be held in West Africa in the next few years. In Guinea, several initiatives are under way to meet the population's needs and to lay the groundwork for economic recovery.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“The positive developments in the subregion over the past six months were also confirmed by the fact that a number of countries have been able to organize credible elections and overcome the threats of electoral crises that would have had destabilizing consequences. Benin was therefore able to muster the necessary resolve to overcome profound political divisions over the electoral process that endanger national stability and cohesion. Moreover, Nigeria held general elections that represented a significant step forward for democracy. That success, which was lauded by the Secretary-General during his recent visit to Nigeria, will make it possible for that country to continue to play its most welcome role as a leader in peacebuilding and security within West Africa and beyond.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“With respect to Niger, I am pleased to note the resumption of its democratic experience, which was unfortunately interrupted during the crisis, and the resources that have been made available to it will allow it in time to become a symbol of political and economic success so long as it continues to enjoy regional and international support in meeting the human security challenges ahead. In this regard, I echo the appeal launched by President Mahamadou Issoufou to the United Nations and all Niger's partners for assistance in ending the chronic food insecurity from which that country has suffered too long. I encourage Member States and the United Nations system to respond favourably to President Issoufou's request for the organization of a high-level conference on food and nutritional security that he hopes to hold in Niger by November.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“The successful transition in Niger is clearly to the credit of the country's political class, leaders and civil society. In this respect, I wish to commend the former head of the transition, Mr. Salou Djibo, who kept his word and 2 acted with the necessary resolve to see the transition through. The support and resolute accompaniment of the international community to these countries emerging from crisis must be pursued in order to consolidate the significant progress that has been made. The invitation extended to those three countries to the Group of Eight summit in Deauville in May and the political and financial decisions taken at that time sent a strong message of support.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“It is my honour to present the Secretary-General's report on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA) from 1 January to 30 June. Since my most recent briefing to the Security Council in December 2010 (see S/PV.6455), the situation in West Africa has seen some positive developments. The post-electoral crisis in C6te d'Ivoire, which was so drawn out and consumed a great deal of energy, was finally ended by the international community's support and cooperation between the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union. Following the welcome outcome of the Guinean crisis, constitutional order was restored in Niger following the organization of presidential elections that were deemed to be credible and transparent.”
2011-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6577 (2011) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to reiterate my commitment and that of the United Nations Office for West Africa to continuing to support and consolidate hard-won achievements in West Africa and to help preserve the subregion from further conflict so that the energies and resources of its people can be channelled towards deepening democratic gains and enjoying social and economic peace dividends.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6455 (2010) · source
“UNOWA will continue to support subregional efforts and initiatives aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Sahel, building on encouraging efforts 10-69917 under way to enhance regional cooperation, to address common security threats, including terrorism, and to promote economic and social development. UNOWA will also continue to pursue its partnership with ECOWAS, the African Union and other regional stakeholders as the most effective way to assist in conflict prevention and peace consolidation in West Africa. It will also continue to promote synergies within United Nations entities in the subregion with a View to enhancing the contribution of the United Nations to peace and development.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6455 (2010) · source
“UNOWA will also pursue its efforts towards strengthening institutions and mediation mechanisms in the subregion, especially those related to electoral governance and post-election mediation. The security sector in West Africa, where a number of security forces have emerged as a main factor of insecurity, will continue to receive UNOWA's attention. In liaison with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Office will continue to mobilize political will for preventing and combating drug trafficking and organized crime and to support the implementation of the ECOWAS action plan. The Office will also provide support for the enactment of resolutions and frameworks of action pertaining to respect for human rights and the mainstreaming of the gender perspective in conflict prevention and conflict management initiatives in West Africa.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6455 (2010) · source
“It is also fitting to pay tribute to Cellou Dalein Diallo for conceding defeat in the interest of democracy and national reconciliation. I hope that this positive example will be emulated elsewhere in West Africa as the subregion continues to consolidate its democratic gains. 10-69917 As elections, particularly presidential elections, continue to generate tensions in West Africa, there is a need for innovative thinking on this most sensitive and controversial issue. UNOWA will remain engaged in supporting democratic transition in the subregion, including through electoral processes, so that elections are seen as an effective tool for strengthening democracy and national cohesion and creating conditions for development.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6455 (2010) · source
“In this context, the President elect conveyed to me that he is expecting Guinea's partners, in particular the Bretton Woods institutions, to urgently lend the required support to his country in the framework of the usual assistance and facilities granted to countries emerging from crisis. I wish to seek the backing of members of the Security Council to the legitimate expectations of the Guinean authorities in support of a swift recovery and the delivery of peace dividends in Guinea. As the dust settles on a most demanding electoral process in Guinea and a new legitimate President is about to assume office, it is appropriate to commend the Guinean people and leaders for this historic achievement and to congratulate the new President, Mr. Alpha Conde'.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6455 (2010) · source
“The strong commitment of the Guineans to restoring peace and democracy, combined with the relentless efforts of the international community - especially the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union and the United Nations - have ultimately succeeded in pushing back the frontiers of political scepticism and despair in that country. Although we have not yet reached the ultimate goal of democratic governance in Guinea, we remain confident in the feasibility of the democratic project in that country. The situation in Guinea, which is still fragile, needs the continued support of the international community.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6455 (2010) · source
“In Togo, while the atmosphere remained strained after the March 2010 elections, there is an increasing awareness among stakeholders that the prevailing stalemate does not serve the cause of democracy and development of the country. I was especially encouraged, during my last mission to Togo a few days ago, by the will expressed by key stakeholders, including the President of the Republic, to strengthen reconciliation. Six months ago, Guinea was one of our deepest concerns in West Africa. Today, the country should rank among our best hopes.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6455 (2010) · source
“Since then, the situation in West Africa has recorded some positive developments. The transition in Niger continues to be a work in progress. Evidence from the ground shows promising prospects for a swift return to constitutional order, despite a recent wave of high-profile arrests indicating divisions within the military leadership. The acute food crisis in Niger has been efficiently curbed thanks to the efforts of the Government of Niger, assisted by the United Nations and the wider international community. In Mauritania, 2 the Government has initiated a process of political dialogue with the opposition. I hope that this dialogue will be maintained and lead to improved relations between the main national political actors.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6455 (2010) · source
“Mr. Djinnit: I am honoured to present to the Security Council the sixth report of the Secretary- General (S/2010/6l4) on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA). When I briefed the Council six months ago (see S/PV.6358), I underscored that West Africa presented a mixed picture of positive trends and negative developments. I also observed that there were unfortunately more concerns about regional peace and stability than reasons to celebrate. Members may recall that the situation in Guinea was then very uncertain. In Mauritania, there were unfulfilled hopes for constructive political dialogue, and post-election anxiety was high in Togo. The political transition in Niger was still in its early stages, and the country was facing one of the worst famines in recent history.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6455 (2010) · source
“Finally, I wish to thank the members of the Council for their continued commitment to peace and security in West Africa and their tireless efforts towards addressing the challenges the subregion faces.”
2010-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6358 (2010) · source
“Indeed, international assistance and capacity- building programmes, such as support to SSR, electoral assistance, the promotion of human rights and cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime could provide, in my view, useful entry points for conflict prevention. Fourthly, despite significant progress in peace consolidation, West Africa remains at a crossroads, owing to the persistence of the root causes of conflicts in the region, such as social disparities, ethnic tensions and governance challenges, which risk undermining the progress achieved. This requires the continued support of the international community, including the United Nations, to maintain the momentum for peace and stability in the subregion.”
2010-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6358 (2010) · source
“First, the recent progress made in consolidating peace and stability in West Africa highlights the role that UNOWA plays as an effective regional tool of the United Nations for conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Secondly, this progress has been achieved, first and foremost, thanks to the commitment and sacrifice of the people of the region and its leaders. It has also been effectively supported through the excellent collaboration that UNOWA has forged with ECOWAS, as the leading regional institution, and the African Union, which in the case of Guinea has contributed to galvanizing the international community into concerted action to help move the transition process forward. Thirdly, recent experience in the subregion has shown that opportunities for crisis prevention and sustainable peace are available now more than ever before.”
2010-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6358 (2010) · source
“These developments are indeed very encouraging, bearing in mind the continuing evolution of drug trafficking methods and the possible connections with other organized criminal activities, including acts of terrorism, especially in the Sahel band and beyond. The Office pursued its efforts to promote the role of women in consolidating peace and stability in the subregion, in line with resolution 1325 (2000) and all subsequent resolutions. In particular, UNOWA engaged women's associations and leaders in Guinea in support of the transition process, including the conduct of peaceful elections. 10-44726 Allow me to conclude by making four observations.”
2010-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6358 (2010) · source
“That is all the more important in view of the linkages among SSR, democratic governance and the fight against drug trafficking, another priority area in which the Office has been working closely with ECOWAS and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The recent seizure of two tons of cocaine in the Gambia, with the assistance of the United Kingdom, and the arrest of suspects in the United States who were planning to smuggle four tons of cocaine to Europe and North America through Liberia are evidence of the increasing commitment of the West African States to fighting the scourge of drug trafficking and of the vital importance of international cooperation.”
2010-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6358 (2010) · source
“I wish to seize this opportunity to commend the International Contact Group on Guinea for its valuable contribution to the transition process, particularly the critical role played within that Group by members of the Council. The Office has also focused on key cross-cutting and cross-border issues that are affecting peace and stability in the subregion. In this regard, UNOWA established a regional network of practitioners to assist West African countries in the area of security sector reform. This network has so far made a contribution to the development by ECOWAS of its regional SSR framework and to the preparation of the SSR assessment process in Guinea. These are only initial steps which need to be reinforced in order to respond to the growing needs of the subregion in this field.”
2010-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6358 (2010) · source
“Now that the country is preparing for the second round of the presidential election, the United Nations should continue to provide the much- needed support for completing the electoral process in a smooth and peaceful manner, and more importantly, develop a framework for sustaining democratic governance and promoting development beyond elections. 10-44726 Needless to say, stable and peaceful democratic governance in Guinea will have far-reaching implications for regional stability, especially in consolidating hard-won peace in Sierra Leone and Liberia and in enhancing efforts to address the ongoing crisis in Guinea-Bissau.”
2010-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6358 (2010) · source
“During the reporting period, great emphasis was also placed on addressing the crisis in Guinea, where the process towards constitutional order has been moving forward. Despite the numerous hurdles encountered, the first round of presidential elections was organized peacefully on 27 June. I am proud of the collaborative efforts by different United Nations entities in supporting the Guinean transition process, including through the financial support of the Peacebuilding Support Office and by initiating security sector reform (SSR).”
2010-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6358 (2010) · source
“However, this growth has yet to be translated into effective and sustainable poverty reduction programmes, while prospects for achieving the Millennium Development Goals remain weak. In addition, the ongoing food crisis is affecting millions of people in the Sahel, particularly in Niger, where over 7 million people - an estimated 60 per cent of the country's population - face the threat of famine and are in the midst of a serious food, nutrition and pastoral crisis. On the political front, the holding of peaceful elections in Togo and the subsequent formation of a new Government with the participation of part of the opposition, as well as the continued commitment of the authorities of Niger to the transition programme scheduled to end in March 2011, are encouraging signs of progress.”
2010-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6358 (2010) · source
“Indeed, a presidential election was pending in Togo in an 2 atmosphere of deep anxiety and widespread tension. A constitutional crisis was evolving in Niger with little prospect for a consensual solution. The situation in Guinea was deteriorating, while existing and emerging challenges such as food insecurity, drug trafficking and criminal activities, including terrorist acts, were affecting the lives of large segments of the population in the subregion. Since then, West Africa has made significant progress in crisis prevention and peacebuilding amidst daunting difficulties and persistent challenges. Over the past six months, the global economic recovery has supported economic growth in West Africa.”
2010-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6358 (2010) · source
“Mr. Djinnit: It is a distinct honour and privilege to introduce to the Security Council the report of the Secretary-General (8/2010/324) on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA), and to brief the Council on the overall peace and stability situation in the subregion during the past six months. I am particularly pleased that this meeting is being held under the auspices of Nigeria, the country currently assuming the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). When I briefed the Council six months ago (see S/PV.6256), West Africa presented a mixed picture of positive developments and less encouraging trends, thus raising legitimate concern about the prospects for consolidating peace and stability in the region.”
2010-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6358 (2010) · source
“Allow me to conclude my statement by expressing my appreciation for the attention the Council continues to devote to West Africa and for its continuing support to UNOWA.”
2010-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6256 (2010) · source
“The current developments in Guinea are encouraging, especially following the recent statement by the interim leader reaching out to the opposition to participate in charting a road map for the resolution of the political crisis. This consensual approach proposed by the interim junta leader, combined with the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry on the 28 September violence, provides a new window of opportunity that should be seized by all stakeholders in order to put the peace and reconciliation process back on track. For its part, UNOWA is committed to continuing to play its proactive role and to make its contribution to the search for a lasting solution to the crisis in Guinea.”
2010-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6256 (2010) · source
“The prevailing situation in Guinea, which shares borders with all the United Nations peace missions in the subregion, is an embodiment of the combined challenge of ensuring sustainability, stability and security sector reform in West Africa. If left unaddressed, the crisis in Guinea could spill over to the subregion and threaten prospects for lasting peace and the significant investments and achievements made by the region and the international community in countries with United Nations peace missions in particular. That is the very reason that UNOWA has devoted considerable attention to the situation in Guinea and spared no effort in encouraging an early solution.”
2010-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6256 (2010) · source
“In parallel to the establishment of transnational crime units in the countries concerned, I wish to highlight the critical need to increase awareness of and galvanize commitment to the ECOWAS Action Plan among senior Government officials in the region. UNOWA will continue to play its important role in promoting cohesion and mobilizing support at all levels, in liaison with other stakeholders, so that that the Initiative can achieve its ultimate goals. As the United Nations entity charged with mentoring and monitoring the implementation of the WACI project on behalf of the Organization, UNOWA will continue to seek creative and cost-efficient ways to enhance its technical capacity in the area of drug trafficking, including by making use of inter-mission cooperation mechanisms and extrabudgetary resources.”
2010-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6256 (2010) · source
“In that regard, the ongoing efforts to implement the ECOWAS Regional Action Plan to Address the Growing Problem of Illicit Drug Trafficking, Organized Crime and Drug Abuse in West Africa, with the strong backing of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and UNOWA, have gained momentum with the donor conference held in Vienna on 3 December 2009. As an initial step in international support for the Regional Action Plan, the implementation of the West Africa Coast Initiative (WACI) project has been accelerated, with joint assessment missions having been conducted in Sierra Leone and Liberia in November and December 2009. Missions to other countries will follow this year.”
2010-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6256 (2010) · source