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Doubane

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first: 2011-07-07
most recent: 2013-10-10
sittings or episodes: 9
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“To conclude, the Central African Republic would like to thank by name each of the 15 members of the Security Council represented in this Chamber: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, the Russian Federation, Togo, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland amd the United States of America. I thank them for their crucial vote, which restores to a people, including its women and children, their humanity and, quite simply, hope for the future.”
2013-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7042 (2013) · source
“I wish to thank all our bilateral and multilateral partners: the Mission for the Consolidation of Peace in the Central African Republic, the Economic Community of Central African States, the African Union, the European Union, the International Organization of la Francophonie, the United Nations and all its agencies, and the non-governmental organizations, whose personnel serve every day in difficult conditions, sometimes risking their life, providing aid and assistance to thousands of Central Africans in distress.”
2013-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7042 (2013) · source
“That is Why the men and women of the Central African Republic, who are forever indebted to the international community - of which they are grateful members - and having reclaimed their State, will make every effort to share and consolidate the dividends of peace. They stand ready to do so when the duty of international solidarity calls them one day to the side of another member in distress.”
2013-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7042 (2013) · source
“The Council's vote offers a glimmer of hope to the 4.6 million men, women and children of the Central African Republic and to those who have chosen to live within the country. They have been disoriented, live in constant uncertainty about the immediate future, and mistakenly feel forgotten by the international community in their hiding places in the bush, in their places of worship or just in their homes. Today, as Ambassador ofa failed State, as recalled by the resolution, I am not proud of that unfortunate situation, but wish simply, along with my countrymen, to offer a heartfelt thank you in every language spoken here. The men and women of the Central African Republic rightly recognize the scope of the Council's resolution, which restores their lost the freedom and dignity, and will pass this knowledge on to their children.”
2013-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7042 (2013) · source
“My fellow Central Africans are fundamentally concerned about the the reaffirmation of the full sovereignty of the Central African Republic, which must live in symbiosis with its neighbours; the issue of protecting civilians, including children and women; the phenomenon of the Lord's Resistance Army; the issue of rape and, more generally, the human rights situation; the transition; an electoral process leading to the establishment of constitutional law; the strengthening of the mandate and capacity of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic; and the Mission internationale de soutien a la Centrafrique sous conduite africaine and its contribution to security to Bangui and to peace in the interior of the country. These are the concerns that they wish to share with the Council.”
2013-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7042 (2013) · source
“Just a few days ago, we heard statements made in the General Assembly by representatives of several friendly States and the Secretary-General, and a high- level meeting on the humanitarian situation was held at the joint initiative of France, the European Union and the United Nations. On the heels of those events, resolution 2121 (2013), which was submitted by France and whose adoption a moment ago we welcome, represents a fresh start for the men and women of the Central African Republic. It represents the beginning of the end of their ordeal. The resolution retraces the evolution of the situation, sets a position, provides guidance, points to the road to follow ahead, indicates the means for reaching our objectives, and reflects perfectly the expectations of my fellow countrymen.”
2013-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7042 (2013) · source
“Mr. Doubane (Central African Republic) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your country's accession to the presidency of the Council for the month of October. My delegation and I assure you of our full support in your work. I also pay tribute to your predecessor, Mr. Gary Francis Quinlan, and his country, Australia, for their leadership last month. On 14 August in this very Chamber, I spoke of the suffering and pain of my countrymen and pleaded for help in saving the perpetual crisis in the Central African Republic from oblivion (see S/PV.7017). I called for the Council, which is the voice of the international community, to be seized of the question of the Central African Republic and to make it a priority. Today, this has happened.”
2013-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7042 (2013) · source
“Considering our leadership's inability to meet the aspirations of our bewildered, helpless people, I ask that the Council help us bring a new Central African Republic into the world, to rebuild a State in the heart of Africa, a modern State, based on peace, security and stability; one where, simply, it is good to live.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“I ask this on behalf of the young, defenceless girl, brutally raped in Ouandago; of the mother who gave birth to a child under inhuman conditions in the hospital of Kanga-Bandoro, as Under-Secretary- General Amos just described; of the widow whose husband was murdered in cold blood in Galafondo because he protested when his meagre possessions were looted; of the families in Batangafo and Bangui expelled from their houses so they could be occupied by warlords; of the young student in Bangui, dragged from a classroom and gratuitously killed; of the young travellers who, because T-shirts with political slogans were found in their suitcases, were arrested, tied up, tortured, murdered and their bodies thrown into a river; of the defenceless peasants in Markounda and Kabo whose cattle were seized on their way to their plantations, which were then destroyed by farmers from elsewhere protected by armed men; and of the boy whose school in Ndele was closed and who was forced to become a child soldier.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“And, finally, we hope that the Security Council will appoint, or at least consider appointing, a penholder for the Central African Republic, because we do not wish this crisis to continue to be a forgotten one. Today, here and now, I ask that the Council give hope back to the people of the Central African Republic.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“The Central African people expect the Security Council to adopt sanctions targeting the perpetrators of the serious violations of human rights described and condemned in the briefing by the Assistant Secretary-General. The Central African people request the United Nations to work in concert with other bilateral and multilateral partners to head the necessary economic and social reconstruction of the country. In order to render them adequate to this task, the human and financial resources of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic must be strengthened. The human and financial resources of the relevant United Nations agencies should also be strengthened.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“The seriousness of the situation in the Central African Republic requires greater mobilization and the involvement of the entire international community. Specifically, the Central African people expect the international community to facilitate the swift deployment of the forces of the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic, with a clear mandate and significant resources from the Security Council, so as to bring peace to the country as a whole. We also urge that the mandate of the force be broadened to the rebuilding of new defence and security forces that are genuinely owned by the Central African Republic and able to take up the task.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“I would therefore like to commend the activities undertaken by all friendly countries, namely, all of the countries that are represented around the table here today, and all of our friends in the contact group - the Economic Community of Central African States, the Mission for the Consolidation of Peace in the Central African Republic, the African Union, the European Union, the United Nations and the International Organization of la Francophonie - all of whom have somewhat alleviated the suffering of the people in Bangui and, recently, throughout the rest of the country. I would also like to welcome the work of non-governmental organizations, which, in spite of insufficient security, have been providing help to those in need.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“The Central African people would like to take their destiny in their own hands and live in a stable state of peace and enjoy good relations with their neighbours. As duly noted by the Secretary-General in his report (S/20l3/470), the Central African State has totally collapsed - and I am very sad to say that after 53 years of independence. The international community must recognize all the consequences and shoulder its responsibilities.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“However, my people continue to live in distress and look to the Council at this time. My people await peace and security so they can return home to their country, to emerge from the bush and go home to their villages and send their children to school. My people no longer wish to fear for the future of their children and today hope justice will be served because crimes have been perpetrated. Justice should be served for the women and children who have been victims of sexual attacks, for houses burned and property looted and carted off. The Central African people await the Council's help in order to rebuild their country and finally leave behind coups d'etat and rebellions, to freely elect their leaders, and build political and economic institutions in an inclusive manner.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“The situation in the Central African Republic is very similar to that in a brotherly country where the crisis is being resolved, that is, the people are being held hostage and the social fabric being torn by foreign traditions being imposed from the outside. In addition, the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) continues to be a scourge to be eradicated. We are pleased with the intention of all stakeholders on that track and we would like to thank them for their commitment to continue the fight against the LRA, to put an end to its rebellion. Let us remain vigilant until the chaotic situation has been resolved and justice is served for all victims. Today, we are pleased with the different meetings and summits in Libreville, N'Djamena, Brazzaville and Addis Ababa on the fate of the country.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“Yesterday, on 13 August, the Central African Republic marked the fifty-third anniversary of regaining its sovereignty, but also 53 years that have seen the progressive erosion of the State. On 24 March, the final blow was delivered to what remained of an already fragile State. All institutions of power disappeared. Today, the Central African Republic no longer has an army, courts outside of Bangui, national archives or civil records. The Government is no longer able to pay its officials, nor can it keep hospitals stocked with medication. The country has been delivered as a war trophy to those who have passed themselves off as administrators, tax collectors or local commanders. There is a dramatic situation within the country, where four-fifths of the people live.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“Margaret Vogt, who, during her term and despite the various difficulties, has spared no effort in carrying out her mission as best she could. I would also like to thank my friend Ambassador Jan Grauls who, as Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, has done much for my country. Allow me to begin by thanking the Secretary- General for the briefing on the situation in the Central African Republic, which has provided us with information on the tragedy experienced by the Central African people. I take the floor today on behalf of my suffering people, which has daily been subject to killings, sexual attacks and inhuman and degrading treatment of all sorts.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“Samantha Power, and wish her every success. We would also like to pay tribute to the United States of America for its presidency in July and thank it for nominating Mr. David Brown as United Nations Special Adviser on the Central African Republic. We also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his commitment to my country. With respect to Mr. Babacar Gaye, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic, his team and the United Nations agencies on the ground assisting my people, I should like to thank all of them and call upon them to continue their efforts despite the numerous obstacles to peace, stability and development of the Central African Republic. Finally, I would like to thank Ms.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“Mr. Doubane (Central African Republic) (spoke in French): As a regular visitor to the Security Council over the past two years, and as my tenure as Permanent Representative of the Central African Republic to the United Nations is coming to an end, I would like to thank each and every member for their unwavering support, care and understanding to me and my colleagues. Members have been friends to me and to my battered country, which is struggling to heal its wounds and once again take its place within the community of nations. Allow me to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the Council presidency for the month of August, as well as to assure you of the full support of my delegation as you steer the Council. We also welcome the new Permanent Representative of the United States of America, Ms.”
2013-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7017 (2013) · source
“If, as the saying goes, "the child is the father of man", in the future we must spare no effort to protect children if we want this to be a world ofpeace, security and, above all, development.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“That is why a reasonable share of the budgets of these moral and physical entities must be set aside and increased each year for children and their development. The Central African Republic, a fragile country and victim of recurrent conflict, must break the cycle of rebellion ifit wishes to build a State oflaw and effectively preserve its achievements, and do its all to comply with international standards in order to protect children in their lifesty1e and environment. That is why we express the desire to strengthen our cooperation with the United Nations, UNICEF and non-governmental organizations involved in the issue in order to find ways and means to eradicate the scourge.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“This sad picture, as Ijust said, ruins any hope of building a peaceful country, as its future workforce will not be adequately trained or educated. The scourge can be contained or ended in the Central African Republic only if we build a State of law that respects and guarantees rights and freedoms, including those of children; create a peaceful environment where families can do their best to create a decent life for themselves with a view to promoting the healthy emotional and physical development of the child; and make school a second venue for socialization, after the family, by ensuring that it remains status-neutral and protected from conflict and that its facilities and property are not occupied, vandalized or destroyed by belligerents; and only if the State, civil society and non-governmental organizations mobilize financial, human and logistical resources to that end.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“These children, including street children in cities, have not been not spared forced or voluntary recruitment. While the proper place for children is and remains in their family, at school, on the playground or at recreation centres, those affected by conflict are enrolled in so-called self-defence militia to protect their village, becoming choice targets in conflict. Those fleeing into the bush with their parents to avoid being killed are exposed to the weather, mosquitoes and wild beasts and risk certain death. Meanwhile, schools, if they are not destroyed, simply become barracks where tables, benches and textbooks are used for firewood. What kind of a world do we live in? Teachers themselves try to shelter in the bush to save their own lives and those of their family members.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“Indeed, whether it is the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), children enrolled in the various rebel groups, or simply those deprived of education because of the war, the children of the Central African Republic are experiencing severe hardships that compromise both their future and their lives. In the case ofthe LRA, attacks often target schools, where the rebels recruit children for use as child soldiers or to carry loot and stolen and pillaged items if they are boys or as sex slaves and cooking staff if they are girls. It is the same for other rebel groups, in particular the Seleka, which has recruited children for the same tasks. What is distressing is that even those previously removed from conflict and who have passed through transition centres and returned to their family and social environment are recruited again.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the issue, Under-Secretary-General Ladsous, UNICEF and Save the Children, which is indeed doing exemplary work on this issue that is so important for humankind. The agenda item under discussion today is a crucial issue for us, as it relates to children and the future of humankind and of our shared world, which must be protected from threats, particularly in conflict. The situation concerning children in the Central African Republic, which improved slightly in 2012, has once again become alarming and even critical since the crisis that led to regime change on 24 March.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“Mr. Doubane (Central African Republic) (spoke in French): Today's agenda item on the plight of children in times of conflict provides me with the opportunity to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your country's accession to the presidency ofthe Council for this month and to assure you of my delegation's support during your presidency. I take this opportunity to reiterate my gratitude to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Togo, who carried out his work in an exemplary manner last month while presiding over the Council. I express our gratitude to Luxembourg, represented by Ms. Sylvie Lucas and the Deputy Prime Minister, and which chairs the important Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“That cooperation will be launched in the next few days, beginning with a quick assessment of post-crisis realities so as to identify the measures necessary to move ahead with reconstruction. Our country, which has suffered greatly from recurring conflicts that have stymied its efforts towards growth and development, has made the decision to leave behind a sad chapter of its history, take control of its destiny and move ahead with great hope. Together, let us give the country the opportunity and the means to move ahead, as that is what it wishes to do. The country yearns for lasting peace for itself, for the Central African subregion and for all of Africa.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6907 (2013) · source
“They have no doubt that all elements of the international community, including the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, the International Organization of la Francophonie and all friendly countries, which have always been by our side, will support our country in its quest for peace and development. Here I wish to thank in advance all bilateral and multilateral partners and non-governmental organizations that will support the country during this process, which will be so crucial to helping the Central African Republic to be reborn. That is why we welcome the justified extension of the mandate of BINUCA, a partner with which the Government of National Unity wishes to work in a concerted and harmonious manner.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6907 (2013) · source
“The much- longed-for Government of National Unity, which is currently being formed, will have no alternative but to move in that direction, pursuant to its terms of reference, focusing increasingly on bringing peace to the country, restructuring the defence and security forces, relaunching the social and economic sectors, and convening the upcoming legislative elections. However, we can see, even before a post-crisis assessment has been undertaken, that the scope of the damage is immense. Everyone - the President, the Government and the women and men of our country ~ will have to work hard to rebuild the State, whose foundations have been so seriously undermined.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6907 (2013) · source
“My country, which was made fragile by the sad and painful events that began on 10 December 2012 but are thankfully in the process of being resolved, took the opportunity of the Libreville discussions, held on 10 and 11 January 2013, to once again lay the groundwork for a return to peace through dialogue, thereby affirming the common faith of the women and men of the Central African Republic, despite their differences and the diversity of their cultural mosaic, wherein lies the wealth of our nation, to live in perfect symbiosis in a unified country. In Libreville, decisions were made for the good of the country and for the happiness of the people. All that is required now is genuine political will by all parties to translate them into reality.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6907 (2013) · source
“Mr. Doubane (Central African Republic) (spoke in French): Since this is the second time in 12 days that I am addressing the Council, I should like to once again commend you, Mr. President, for the skill with which you are guiding the work of this important United Nations organ during this month of January. The adoption of resolution 2088 (2013) on the situation in the Central African Republic and the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA) give me an opportunity to make some brief comments on that important decision.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6907 (2013) · source
“Finally, in closing, I would like to end by saying that acting to restore peace in the Central African Republic is to act in favour of the stability of the subregion and of Africa as a whole.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation would simply like to thank from the bottom of our heart all those who, despite the various challenges, have continued to support the Central African Republic in its pursuit of peace and stability, in particular States members of ECCAS, friendly countries, the African Union, the European Union, the United Nations, the International Organization of la Francophonie, international financial institutions, multilateral and bilateral partners, without forgetting national and international non-governmental organizations or simply those who, out ofgoodwill, have worked on the sidelines. In that connection, I would like to say that the Gabonese people, who were critical in providing hospitality to the African delegation, deserve all our thanks.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“The Government is now committed, with the support of the follow-up committee to be established, to implement the recommendations, resolutions and other decisions that have emerged from the talks in the interest of peace and reconciliation between the daughters and sons of the Central African Republic.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“Everybody is now convinced that the talks in Libreville are the last lifeline for the Central African Republic because the threat of war is clear in our fragile State and among its people. In the light of this situation, the Government favours dialogue and, like the people of the Central African Republic and the entire international community represented here, places considerable hope in the implementaiton of fair, balanced, realistic and practical solutions that will lead to lasting, even definitive peace in the Central African Republic. We thank God that the signing of the three agreements has led to some easing of the tension.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“As I was saying, the international community and the Central African people themselves are without doubt tired of this ongoing instability and insecurity, which is caused by the ready and abusive use ofthe gun as a means to settle the disputes and other problems that unfortunately beset my country, the Central African Republic. This is certainly an understandable attitude, but I can assure the Council here and now that the Central African people are well aware of the situation and can together say, "we have understood this and understood it well". That is why the meeting of Heads of States of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) included a discussion on ways to resolve this latest of many crises that have affected the Central African Republic and undermined its national unity and cohesion.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“Despite some ongoing difficulties, my country's Government is progressively establishing genuine rule of law and has made further progress since 10 December; indeed, the report of the Secretary-General has been superceded by developments on the ground. We can say that, as of 10 December, the international community was again showing signs of fatigue. The Special Representative's video teleconference briefing reflected this fact since, for a number of days, she has been managing the situation in the Central African Republic not from Bangui as she did previously, but from Yaounde, where she is living, since the entire delegation and all agencies have been moved to Cameroon. That is also why she introduced her report from Libreville while the talks are being held. Hence, the report has become completely obsolete since it was published.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“Vogt, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic and her team for their tireless work to support peace and development in my country. Since we are at the dawn ofa new year, I would like to offer my best wishes to all representatives and their families. The Central African Republic takes note of the report that has just been presented, and welcomes the progress noted therein towards bringing peace and development to my country after so many years of suffering due to multiple internal revolts and the presence of foreign insurgencies on our territory.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“Mr. Doubane (Central African Republic) (spoke in French): Like Ms. Bangura, I had prepared a speech, but given the changing situation I will deliver only the last part of what I had prepared. Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. I take this opportunity to pay tribute to your predecessor, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco. I thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2012/956) on my country, the Central African Republic, which is the subject of our meeting today. I also take this opportunity to express our thanks and friendship to Ms.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“We therefore call with all our hearts for the mobilization of the international community as a whole so as to put an end to this mockery, which is an affront to our civilized world. Central Africa, and my country in particular, aspires to and desires peace so to enable our development. The Council's commitment to stand by our side is all the more necessary as it is in keeping with the aspirations and objectives of our Organization.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“In this struggling subregion, in a world that is fraught with many dangers, closer attention should be paid to this part of Africa, which is shaped like a gun, with the trigger, unfortunately, at the very heart of the continent. Supporting the peace process and helping to stabilize the countries of the subregion is like taking out life insurance for the stability of our continent; supporting the efforts of the subregion is to lay the foundations for holistic and long-lasting development. The LRA is a terrorist movement. It is the perpetrator of trans-border crimes. It impedes development, and for all of those reasons it must be combated. Mr. Kony and his men are vile criminals, and there can be no tolerance for them.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“On the basis of those aspirations, the highest authorities of my country are sparing no effort to end this harsh rebellion, workingjointly and in a coordinated manner with the defence and security forces of the subregion. Here we wish, on behalf of all the people of the Central African Republic, to express our gratitude for the efforts made by the United Nations, the African Union, ECCAS, the European Union, France and the United States Government, whose military advisers are actively working side by side with us on the ground. We wish also to thank the agencies of the United Nations system and the non-governmental organizations, both national and international, which every day are working for the benefit of the local populations, displaced persons, refugees and other victims.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“Here and now, we reiterate to them - and in doing so support the position of Germany - that we have heard them, that the situation is being duly addressed and that we will spare no effort in order to ensure that our Government, international organizations - the United Nations in particular - UNICEF and the International Committee of the Red Cross work together to resolve this issue. Let me say it once again: children belong with their families, in school or on the playground. In that way women, the pillars of our society, freed from the yoke of the sexual servitude to which they have been condemned, will also be able to rejoin their families.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“They must be arrested and tried for their countless unspeakable crimes perpetrated against peaceful citizens. That will lead to the release of our children, allowing them to return home to their families, schools and games. Allow me to take this opportunity to respond to the many letters that we have received from schoolchildren worldwide drawing the attention of the Government of the Central African Republic to the alarming issue of children abducted in conflict areas, in particular by the LRA.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“By way of illustration, in the year 2012 alone the LRA has carried out 20 attacks, and its actions have resulted in numerous deaths and abductions, displaced 20,400 people and left in their wake 5,000 refugees and 3,000 children kept out of school - all of which is taking place against the backdrop of a shredded socio-economic fabric. That impoverished area, where life is precarious, is profoundly destabilized, which further complicates the delivery of assistance and other humanitarian efforts intended for the benefit of the victims and the local host populations. Today the greatest hope of these weary people is to see this scourge ended once and for all, so that peace - the prerequisite for development - can return once and for all. Mr. Kony and his band of barbarians must be neutralized.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“The Central African Republic is addressing the Council today so as to convey a message in its capacity as, first, a country that is a victim of the LRA; secondly, as a fragile country of the subregion that is racked by increasing insecurity; and, thirdly, as a member of the international community, in order to mobilize that community to pay closer attention to the situation that prevails there. Since 2008 the LRA has been killing, robbing and plundering, and recruiting women, children and men in the east, south-east and north-east parts of my country, the Central African Republic. We would recall once again that we share no border with Uganda, nor do we share any common history with that brotherly State. The people of the Central African Republic therefore continue to wonder what the real motives for that aggression are.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“Francisco Madeira, Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Lord's Resistance Army issues, who is also working tirelessly to eradicate the scourge of the LRA in those countries that are the Victims of the atrocities perpetrated by that group of bandits and criminals. Finally, I should like to congratulate Mr. Guelengdouksia Ouaidou on his election to the post of Secretary-General of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), which is a subregional partner.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“As this is the second time that I am taking the floor this June to address the Council, allow me, Mr. President, to commend you for the outstanding manner in which you are guiding the work of the Council. The presentation of the report (S/2012/421) of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) and on areas affected by the Lord's Resistance Army provides the delegation of the Central African Republic, of which I am the head, a further opportunity to first commend the Secretary-General for his clear and concise depiction of the situation in Central Africa, and, secondly, to thank his Special Representative, Mr. Abou Moussa, for the dedicated manner in which he is leading his mission in the subregion. I would like also to convey my gratitude to Mr.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“In concluding, let me say that we should never lose sight of the fact that in today's very unstable world, the geographical and geostrategic position of the Central African Republic merits its being given some consideration. We are convinced that to support the Central African Republic in its quest for peace is to contribute to the stability and development of the African continent as a whole.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source