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Faki Mahamat

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2018-03-28

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2022-11-10

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1. “An awareness of that situation led to the development of the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the African Union Peace and Security Council, which made prevention one of the African Union's top priorities. Since the adoption of the Protocol, the African Union has significantly strengthened its capacity to prevent, manage and settle conflicts. There is no better illustration of that encouraging development than the progress made on the deployment of African peacekeeping operations. In recent years, experience has clearly shown that such operations are useful tools for curbing violence and preventing its escalation. They are part of the range of instruments at the disposal of the African Union in the area of preventive diplomacy.”

   2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

2. “The commitment to silencing the guns by 2020, which is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union, not only entails settling current conflicts; but also building peace where it has already been achieved and preventing new crises, in particular in Africa. The need for sustained action in the area of conflict prevention is indeed one of the issues that enjoy the broadest consensus within the international community. Very often, however, such consensus exists more in theory than in practice. There are many challenges to effective preventive action. In my opinion, two arise most frequently. The first is linked to the reticence of States that view any early intervention as a threat to their sovereignty. The second lies in the culture of urgency, which ends up tainting international action in several areas.”

   2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

3. “Today's debate on conflict prevention takes place at a time when the international order is faced with a series of diverse and grave threats. Whether related to climate change, migration, the rise in racism and xenophobia, transnational crime or terrorism, such threats exacerbate current situations and could transform latent tension into open conflicts. Today's debate addresses an issue that is extremely sensitive for Africa, as well as for the rest of the world, because it is true that the challenges in question transcend borders and continents. Today's debate is also crucial for the Security Council, whose credibility and legitimacy can be heightened only if it is able to effectively address international crises. I commend Cote d'Ivoire for convening a debate on this issue.”

   2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

4. “Any other approach could perpetuate divisions and recreate conditions conducive to violence. It is therefore pertinent and timely to call for a fresh review of the principles underlying the concept of transitional justice. Thirdly, long-term international support is required. Unfortunately, international mobilization often dwindles as soon as a crisis stops making headlines, even though that marks the start of the most critical part of the process of the sustainable promotion of peace. I wish to conclude by stressing the timeliness of this debate on peacebuilding, and I hope that it will lead to increased mobilization on the part of the international community in this area, as it is necessary, in order to succeed, to judiciously combine the need for solidarity with the African continent with a long- term perspective.”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

5. “In the context of strengthening our partnership, I believe it useful to recall the principles that should guide our common action in support of peace, stability and development on the continent. First, there needs to be national ownership. In that area, as in many others, nothing sustainable can be achieved if national actors do not provide leadership of the peacebuilding process. Secondly, solutions must be promoted that are adapted to the realities of each country; this applies in particular to the issue of post-conflict justice. In accordance with its Constitutive Act, the African Union is deeply committed to the fight against impunity. But the fight for justice must be conducted in a manner that promotes reconciliation and lasting peace on the basis of the triptych ofjustice, truth and reconciliation.”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

6. “We are pleased to note that over the years, and learning from our common experience in Cote d'Ivoire and elsewhere on the continent, the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations has been significantly strengthened, both between the Commission and the Secretariat and between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the United Nations Security Council. I also take note of the promising cooperation that has developed between the Peace and Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. I reaffirm here the commitment of the African Union to continue and deepen that collaboration, with a particular focus not only on African countries that are on the agenda ofthe Peacebuilding Commission, but also on those in which peacekeeping missions are preparing to wrap up their operations.”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

7. “Similarly, it is important to harmonize activities related to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process with security- sector reform and the fight against impunity in a way that takes account of the specifics of each situation. The restoration of peace in Cote d'Ivoire is a victory for the partnership among the United Nations, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire took over from the mission that ECOWAS had deployed on the ground since December 2002. Politically, the three organizations worked closely together throughout the peace process. The resolutions of the Council on Cote d'Ivoire were very often the outcome of decisions taken at the regional level, as signed off on by the African Union Peace and Security Council.”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

8. “Self- reliance is an essential element ofAfrica's revitalization, and it is on the basis of that principle that our leaders have committed to financing 25 per cent of the costs of the continental agenda for peace and security. In line with the relevant African Union instruments and based on past and current experiences on the continent, we cannot overemphasize the importance of political inclusion, democratic governance and a national leadership that is dedicated to the success of peacebuilding. It is equally important to promote balanced development, to fight resolutely against inequality and to meet the specific needs of young people and women, who are the primary victims of such conflicts. The dialectic relation between peace and development is of course evident.”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

9. “That is why in 2006 the African Union adopted a framework document on post-conflict reconstruction and development to serve as a guide in efforts to address the root causes of conflict and prevent the resurgence of violence. It was followed by the launch in 2010 of the African Solidarity Initiative, which is based on the principle of mutual assistance on the continent. On the ground, the African Union is providing a tangible contribution to many Member States in post-conflict situations through quick-impact projects, technical support in key areas and advocacy aimed at mobilizing the required support. This practical involvement on the part of the African Union reflects the resolute will of African leaders to assume their share of responsibility in promoting peace and security on the continent.”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

10. “On the economic front, the strong growth recorded in recent years, in parallel with an impressive level of infrastructure development, has brought Cote d'Ivoire closer to the desired emergence and laid considerable groundwork for its long-term stability. In any conflict, silencing the guns is only the first step in a long process. Establishing lasting peace requires sustained efforts and a long-term commitment that extend well past the end of a peacekeeping mission's mandate. There can be no clearer illustration of the need to pay close attention to this question than the finding that 40 per cent of post-conflict countries relapse into violence 10 years after emerging from it.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

11. “As Africa redoubles its efforts to silence the guns by 2020, the path taken by Cote d'Ivoire is a source of encouragement, as are the recent developments in the Horn of Africa. I am pleased to note that the political will and determination that made it possible to end the crisis in Cote d'Ivoire have continued to be shown by the Ivorian authorities during the post-conflict phase. At the political level, extending a hand to former enemies made it possible to take decisive steps on the path to reconciliation. The courageous measures announced by President Ouattara last August, on the fifty-eighth anniversary of his country's independence, are of landmark importance in that respect.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

12. “I wish also to reiterate my appreciation to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his commitment. Since taking office, he has been working continuously to strengthen partnerships, including with the African Union. The quest for peace is a lengthy process requiring a continuing commitment on the part of national stakeholders and ongoing support from the international community. In the absence of international support, national efforts cannot overcome the countless obstacles that stand in the way of peace. In the absence of strong national political will, international assistance cannot lead to sustainable results. Cote d'lvoire is a clear demonstration of the fact that peace is within reach when the will to achieve it exists.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

13. “The African Union echoes the President of the Security Council in conveying its condolences to the United States of America following the passing of former President George H.W. Bush, who, in the course of his long career, served as his country's representative here in the Security Council. By choosing the topic of peacebuilding and sustaining peace, post-conflict reconstruction and peace, security and stability, and by sharing with us today its post-conflict experience, Cote d'Ivoire has made a real contribution. Countries where recurrent conflicts persist, particularly in Africa, would do well to be inspired by that experience, which is enlightening at more than one level. I wish therefore to pay tribute to President Alassane Ouattara, whose presence heightens the importance of this meeting.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

14. “I reiterate the commitment of the African Union to working with other members of the international community to improve the effectiveness of that irreplaceable tool of the multilateral system. Regardless of the legitimate criticism sometimes levelled at peacekeeping operations, we must take care not to throw out the baby with the bath water out of overzealousness.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

15. “The African Union Mission in Somalia and the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel attest to that commitment. But as the Council is aware, those missions face financial and logistical difficulties that undermine their ability to carry out their mandate. I can only reiterate here our appeal to the Security Council to adopt the measures that we expect of it in favour of sustainable and predictabe financing for the peace support operations that it has mandated, while bearing in mind its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Hesitation and procrastination are no longer the order of the day. Peacekeeping is at a crossroads. This form of collective action has achieved remarkable results that we should all be proud of, but many challenges lie before us.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

16. “With regard to the relationship between the African Union Commission and the Secretariat, in addition to what is already under way, we need to increase the number ofjoint visits on the ground - including those at the highest level - to consider sending, whenever possible, joint representatives, and promote common positions. My third message concerns the need for complementarity between United Nations operations and African Union missions. United Nations operations are supposed to be deployed when minimum conditions are met to enable the maintenance of peace once it is restored. African Union missions are deployed in situations that continue to be marked by violence. The African Union and its regional mechanisms have shown their determination to take risks on the ground to accelerate the achievement ofpeace.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

17. “With regard to relations between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council, the agreed modalities of cooperation between the two organizations must be translated more effectively into action, including through joint visits on the ground and coordinating the messages sent to parties in conflict. More generally, it is important for the Security Council to give due consideration to the views of the African Union on issues of linking justice to the search for peace, matters of inclusivity and other relevant questions, while respecting African ownership.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

18. “The mere presence of a peacekeeping operation has a stabilizing effect. It would be morally and politically unacceptable to jeopardize such benefits. The complex nature of political processes clearly highlights the need to redouble efforts to overcome obstacles. From that perspective, it is crucial to strengthen the close partnership between the African Union and the United Nations to a greater degree, in the spirit of the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security signed in April 2017. That joint effort must be guided on two levels.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

19. “The times are undoubtedly inclined towards frugality, but the latter cannot be allowed to take priority over peace and the protection of civilians exposed to every kind of abuse, especially since the peacekeeping budget represents only a tiny fraction of what is spent worldwide on weapons. My second message involves the need for close cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union so as to move forward the political processes underpinning peacekeeping operations. It is clear that, in the absence of such political processes, peacekeeping runs the risk of becoming enmired. The response to such difficulties cannot be allowed to result in the international community's disengagement or a decrease in its involvement. Unfortunately, resolving political issues is often a long-term endeavour.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

20. “It is linked to the volatility of the environments in which such operations are deployed, as well as to the lack of tangible progress made in the political processes which they are supposed to support. In Africa, many examples attest to that dual-reality. The African Union is determined to fully execute the mission incumbent upon it so as to find suitable responses to those challenges. In that regard, I should like to share with the Council three key messages. The first concerns the need to provide peacekeeping operations with the resources they require to carry out their mandates effectively.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

21. “Faced with the complex and interlinked challenges that are confronting our planet, the multilateral approach is the only way to ensure lasting and effective responses. Unilateralism is synonymous with egoism, especially at a time when humankind is in need of solidarity. It is of hollow utility because lasting solutions to the problems that call for our attention demand cooperation and consensus. It poses grave threats international stability. Everything must therefore be done to maintain and promote United Nations peacekeeping operations, of which almost half are deployed in Africa and contribute to reaching the goal of ridding the continent of the scourge of war by 2020. The imperative need to strengthen the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations has been acknowledged by everyone.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

22. “Today's meeting is a timely opportunity to discuss the future of peacekeeping at a moment when it is increasingly challenged. I thank the Dutch presidency of the Security Council for taking the initiative to convene this debate. I also thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his efforts on behalf of the cause of peace and development in Africa. The peacekeeping operations authorized by the Security Council are among the most powerful instruments available to the international community in promoting international peace and security. They exemplify the strong added value of multilateralism and symbolize international solidarity. Needless to say, Africa is profoundly attached to the principle of multilateralism and to the institutions that embody it.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source