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  1. “The report of the Secretary-General (S/2012/374) contains recommendations that represent ways forward to achieve peace. There may sometimes be difficulties, but what alternatives do we have? None, clearly. The Government of the Central African Republic will endeavour to implement those recommendations. The Central African Republic has only one objective: to build a democratic State that respects the rights of its citizens, who are deeply peace-loving, and devote itself to the well-being of its people and those who choose to live in the country. That is what it is doing, alone and together with friendly countries, the United Nations, regional and subregional organizations, and national and international NGOs, to which we are very grateful.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  2. “The Government and the people of the Central African Republic and the international community all desire and are seeking peace, which is indispensable and remains a precondition for development. That is why the highest authorities of my country are sparing no effort in that quest. Along with Chad and the Sudan, they have established, and are acting together in the framework of, the tripartite force to secure the three-border area, near Darfur. Along with the Central African subregion, we are cooperating with the Mission for the Consolidation of Peace in the Central African Republic in securing the country. In the fight against the LRA, we have joined the multinational force established to that end by the African Union, ECCAS and the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, with the support of United States military advisers.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  3. “Every day in the Central African Republic, we are slowly but surely, in concert with the United Nations and other partners, building a State that truly respects the rule of law. Together we will be able to iron out the imperfections and make up for the shortcomings that have been noted, including those relating to persons awaiting trial and other convicted prisoners, who should benefit from all legal guarantees pertaining to their situation. Finally, the Government of the Central African Republic would like to take this opportunity to express its deep gratitude for the work of the Peacebuilding Fund and the Peacebuilding Commission, two major instruments that are assisting it in the establishment of the rule of law and good governance; security; the creation of employment zones; and the post-conflict rehabilitation of communities.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  4. “We recognize that the area of human rights and the rule of law represents an Achilles heel not only for the Central African Republic but for many other countries are well, because post-conflict countries cannot simply wave a magic wand and change mindsets. The Government will continue with the reforms under way in order to establish a State that genuinely protects and defends human rights. The Government remains aware of the behaviour of certain rogue agents of the forces of law and order, who sometimes, especiallyin conflict areas, violate the fundamental rights of local populations. The justice system - a bulwark against arbitrariness * is carrying out, and will continue to carry out, its work of protecting those under its jurisdiction, including women and children.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  5. “Using domestic resources, the Government is continuing, and will continue, to implement that policy so as to bring about a definitive peace and enable the people, who have been awaiting it, to enjoy its benefits. But the DDR process cannot be achieved without genuine reform of the security sector, and that is why my country has set itself the objective of ensuring that its defence and security forces are respectful of human rights. Despite a difficult beginning, security sector reform has been under way since February, with the assistance of BINUCA, the United Nations Development Programme and a number of bilateral partners, including France.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  6. “With respect to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), the recent meeting of the friends of the Central African Republic, held jointly by the Government and the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA) on 5 April in New York, provided an overview of the process and made clear the challenges still to be met. Once again, we would like to thank the Secretary-General and all partners that have supported us in this respect. I should like in particular to mention the assistance of Australia and, more recently, of Luxembourg, as well as the very important contribution of the Peacebuilding Fund.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  7. “The Government, some of its bilateral and multilateral partners and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are pooling their resources and efforts in order to assist the people, who, fortunately, have not yet lost hope. For two years now, the Central African Republic has been in negotiations with the Bretton Woods institutions, particularly the International Monetary Fund, with a view to the signing of a programme that would allow it to finance its development. It would be unrealistic to believe that we can achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015 in certain areas, particularly that of health, without such support. That does not, however, mean that there is a lack of political will to achieve that goal.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  8. “Working together in an integrated framework, the United Nations, the African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), with the support of some 100 American military advisers, have obtained fairly satisfactory results that, we hope, will make it possible in the near future to put a definitive end to one of the most cruel atrocities of our time. Here I wish to express my Government's gratitude to all actors involved in its quest for peace. On the economic and humanitarian front, the lack of security in former and current conflict areas has put an end to all development efforts, further impoverishing the population, particularly its most vulnerable elements: women and children.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  9. “Despite the fact that the Forces armees centrafricaines (FACA), with the help of the Chadian forces, were able to destroy the command centres and operational bases of the Front populaire pour le redressement (FPR) of Baba Ladde, a Chadian national, the fact that he remains at large, with his forces scattered, is a source of concern. The defence and security forces are continuing to pursue them. The Lord's Resistance Army of Joseph Kony, a Ugandan citizen, is terrorizing the east and part of the north-east of the country.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  10. “Today, with the self-disbandment of the Armee populaire pour la restauration de la democratie, the disarmament and demobilization of former rebels of the Front democratique du people centrafricain, accompanied by the willingness to demobilize clearly demonstrated by other movements - the Convention des patriotes pour la justice et la paix and the Union des forces democratiques pour le rassemblement - the State is gradually regaining control over a large part of its national territory. That will also enable a progressive return of internally displaced persons and refugees. However, two foreign armed groups continue to sow terror throughout the country.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  11. “Discussions on that important document should resume shortly with all the parties involved, for we agree with the international community that peace and stability following the elections depends on the consensual adoption of such a text. Those are conditions that are necessary for development, something which is desired and sought by all the people of the Central African Republic. With regard to security, it remains the fundamental concern of the Government. We hardly need to point out that without security, any effort at development would remain in vain and destined to fail. As indicated in the report, recent developments on the ground show a glimmer of hope.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  12. “At the same time, they also created some frustration at the absence of an opposition in parliament - which, at a certain point, unsettled national cohesiveness. Having realized the situation, on 15 May His Excellency President Francois Bozize began discussions with the entire national political class and civil society on future of the country, with everyone sharing their ideas. The Government hopes that everyone will reach out for the hand that has been extended to every son and daughter of the Central African Republic so that we can finally work together in the service of our country, which today is beset by so many challenges, the most important of which pertains to security. The draft electoral code that was presented by the Government to the parliament was returned.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  13. “However, that assessment does give rise to some observations and hopes that we would like to share with the Council, following the structure of the text, namely, with regard to the political, security, economic and humanitarian situations. First of all, however, we would like to reiterate the readiness of the Government to take into account the recommendations formulated by the Secretary-General, which chart the course to be followed in order to bring about peace. That is an outcome that everyone has awaited for quite a long time, and especially, of course, the benefits that it can produce. At the political level, the general elections of 2011 redefined a new political and institutional order.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  14. “Margaret Vogt, and her team, who, at times in difficult conditions, work each day alongside the population of the Central African Republic, we have only two words to say to her i words that she is used to hearing every day when she meets Central Africans. To Margaret we say, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. The report that has just been introduced provides an update on the Central African Republic since the last assessment report (S/2011/739), published on 28 November 2011. It reflects the fear, the anguish, the uncertainty, the joy, but above all the hope of a country that wants to close a chapter in its history and begin a different one. We take note of the report and share the majority of its contents.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  15. “The Central African Republic very much appreciates the work carried out by His Excellency the Secretary-General and thanks him for the fact that peace has returned to our country. I would also like to extend similar gratitude to my colleague, His Excellency Mr. Jan Grauls, Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations and outgoing Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for his tireless efforts for the cause of the Central African Republic. With regard to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic, Ms.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  16. “Mr. Doubane (Central African Republic) (spoke in French): Today's meeting of the Security Council on the report (S/2012/374) of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic and on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in that country provides the delegation of the Central African Republic, which I lead, with an opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I also wish you every success in your work in the month of June. I would also like to take this opportunity to commend the leadership of your predecessor in the month of May, His Excellency the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Azerbaij an.”

    2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source

  17. “That is Why we must mobilize commitment, forces and resources in order to act together to once and for all prevent the LRA from carrying out these crimes and atrocities with impunity against innocent people who only aspire to live in peace, security and dignity through the fruits of their labours.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source

  18. “Before I conclude my statement, I would like to point out that my fellow citizens - men, women and children - face many challenges, including threats to peace and stability and the daily and ongoing fight against poverty. Mr. Kony, his movement and his horde of criminals are hampering our progress in this just and legitimate battle. The Central African Republic reaffirms its commitment, here as elsewhere, to ensuring that as long as that rebellion exists on our territory, we will not let down our guard, much less spare any effort in this battle. However, the regional nature of this scourge makes all isolated action complex and ineffective.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source

  19. “The Central African Republic very much welcomes and appreciates the recent involvement of the United States of America through its President, Mr. Barack Obama, who, through a courageous decision on 21 October, fully committed himself to this cause by sending 100 personnel to strengthen the operational capacity of the soldiers of the four States of the subregion in order to provide greater effectiveness in the fight against one of the most cruel barbarities of our time. I can say that this is already producing positive effects in the subregion. We would be all the more pleased if that commitment could inspire other partners that have until now been silent - indeed sceptical - to join our ranks in this just fight.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source

  20. “For some time now, the African Union, the Economic Community of the Great Lakes Countries, the Economic Community of Central African States and, recently, the United Nations through UNOCA, have been holding increasing numbers of meetings to jointly consider what collective and coordinated efforts could be undertaken to find a comprehensive solution. We very much welcome that and thank those partners for all of their initiatives. I would like to take this opportunity to express to France the gratitude of the people and the Government of the Central African Republic for the many forms of support it has provided the Forces armees centrafricainesus in our struggle for peace in this corner of our country.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source

  21. “For three years now, the Central African Republic, a fragile, post-conflict State whose defence and security forces are undergoing restructuring with limited resources, while also fighting internal rebellions and highwaymen, has deployed three platoons to the area to track those bandits. However, we have not been able to completely neutralize those criminals, who are spread out in the prefectures of Upper Mbomou, Mbomou and Upper Kotto, in the far eastern part of the Central African Republic. Exercising its right of pursuit, with the agreement of the Government of the Central African Republic, a unit from the Ugandan defence forces has been deployed and is carrying out joint patrols with Central African Republic forces in that eastern part of our vast territory.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source

  22. “Villages that not long ago were genuine havens of peace and breadbaskets for major towns suddenly became emptied of their populations, who fled the insecurity and now live in a situation of unprecedented precariousness. Like internally displaced persons in makeshift shelters, thousands today depend on the generosity of international institutions, organizations and charitable humanitarian groups, both national and international. It would not be going too far to point out that to that we must add the thousands of Congolese refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo spread out over the two towns of Zemio and Obo. The insecurity created in the area, which is quite far from Bangui, accentuates poverty, which is already a source of concern in a country facing great difficulties.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source

  23. “We are still asking ourselves today what the motive and justification is for that barbarous aggression. To tell the truth, the only fault of my country - which does not share a border with Uganda, I might add - is merely that we are living on our own territory in peace. In talking today about transnational or transborder terrorism, our specific case provides a perfect illustration. One morning in March 2008, heavily armed men, coming from who knows where, arrived, pillaged, burned, raped, murdered and forcibly enlisted men to carry off the spoils of war and later to become soldiers. They also recruited women to become sexual slaves and children to become child soldiers.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source

  24. “I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the leading organ of the United Nations. I would also like to thank and congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). I also commend, and express my gratitude for the quality of, the briefing by the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, as well as for the outstanding statement by the Secretary-General of the Economic Community of Central African States. The question that brings us together today is of major importance for my country, the Central African Republic. Mine is a State that faces many internal challenges and, since 2008, has been in the throes of an external rebellion.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source

  25. “My State is fighting daily to remain a good father to its population, which aspires only to live and prosper in peace. The Central African Republic expresses its undying gratitude to the international community of which it is fortunate to be a part, whose unwavering and many forms of support have never failed it, and on which it hopes to be able to rely throughout this painstaking process.”

    2011-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6575 (2011) · source

  26. “We remain convinced that that State will join us in our tireless struggle against a cross-border enemy with nebulous ambitions that disturb the tranquillity essential to the development of the subregion. In conclusion, as it has done in the past, my country will continue to cooperate with all States without exception. At times, discerning friends and observers, justifiably weary of the issue of the Central African Republic, question its will and its ability to recover or merely to move forward. The Central African Republic is definitely not a hopeless case; its failure is even less a foregone conclusion. With its limited means and working tirelessly, it is fighting to remain on its feet. It is fighting to build the rule of law.”

    2011-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6575 (2011) · source

  27. “The situation with regard to the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), a cruel, barbarous rebel group from a non-bordering country, is a perfect example. The LRA's atrocities, destruction, pillaging, forced conscription and deportation of men, women and children have made it deserving of eradication once and for all through the comprehensive mobilization of efforts and shared resources. That is why, while recognizing the full value of the United Nations and African Union initiatives on this issue, the Central African Republic vests great hope in the creation, within the next 48 hours, of a new bordering State that will drastically overturn certain principles and alter the geography of the area, albeit with foreseeable consequences.”

    2011-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6575 (2011) · source

  28. “If these measures are to be achieved, they must of course continue in coordination with our bilateral and multilateral partners, particularly the United Nations through the Peacebuilding Commission in its Central African Republic country-specific configuration, chaired in masterly fashion by Ambassador Grauls, whom we hold in great esteem and whom I would like to commend here. While they are committed, to the extent possible, to carrying out the report's recommendations, the highest Central African authorities recall nevertheless that, in an accurate assessment of the situation in the Central African Republic e which lies at the very heart of the African continent - requires internal and 11-40363 external factors alike to be taken into account, as, thankfully, has been done here.”

    2011-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6575 (2011) · source

  29. “We in the Central African Republic are certain that these events, with the agreement, efforts and cooperation of all stakeholders, offer hope of a return to peace. They are visible signs of that return to peace and essential factors in a lasting recovery. The President of the Republic and his Government will do their utmost to maintain dialogue with the political players and civil society, as was recommended in the inclusive political dialogue. They are determined to pursue the DDR process, which from now on should be coupled with the security sector reform programme with the aim of restructuring the defence and security forces effectively. In my fragile nation, peace is priceless, and any consolidation of democratic gains requires it.”

    2011-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6575 (2011) · source

  30. “11-40363 We have witnessed a series of encouraging events since those elections, as has already been mentioned and which is worth repeating. These range from the Constitutional Court's partial cancellation of a quarter of the National Assembly seats, to the round table for Central African Republic donors held in Brussels three weeks ago. They also include the formation of the Government and its general policy statement, affirmed by the Parliament; the tripartite Sudan-Chad-Central African Republic summit; the signing of a ceasefire agreement with the Convention des patriotes pour la justice et la paix, the last rebel group remaining outside the Libreville peace accords; the imminent return to its own country of a foreign politico-military movement; and the start of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process.”

    2011-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6575 (2011) · source

  31. “We also take note of his report of 16 May (S/2011/3ll), which has just been introduced, on the political, security and social and economic situation in the Central African Republic, as well as the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office there. That virtually exhaustive report comes at the right moment, considering what is currently at stake both nationally and internationally. Here I would like to thank and express our deep respect for Ms. Margaret Vogt, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for the clarity, depth and above all the concision of her briefing. I cannot fail to include in our thanks her predecessor, Ms. Sahle-Work Zewde, who in difficult and unusual circumstances skilfully led her mission before, during and after the elections last January.”

    2011-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6575 (2011) · source

  32. “Mr. Doubane (Central African Republic) (spoke in French): On behalf of the Government of the Central African Republic, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month. We are encouraged by your country's commitment to supporting States weakened by Violence of every kind in their quest for peace, stability and development. I also commend you for your commitment to the issue of women and children in conflict. On behalf of the Central African Republic, I again congratulate the Secretary-General on his successful re-election as head of our shared Organization, enabling him to continue, consolidate and complete the many projects begun during his first term.”

    2011-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6575 (2011) · source