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first: 1997-09-12
most recent: 2021-12-15
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“I am convinced that the Office, which celebrated its tenth anniversary this year, can, with the Council’s support, continue to help Central Africa overcome its multiple security, political and economic challenges, which have been compounded by the impact of COVID-19, and contribute to creating the necessary conditions for creating lasting regional peace and stability.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“In that context, I welcome new local initiatives to promote a bottom-up approach that should ultimately help create an environment conducive to resolving the crisis through dialogue. I also call on all parties to take genuine and decisive steps towards a negotiated political solution. We encourage the country’s key actors and the diaspora to act on the need for further constructive dialogue in complementarity with the recommendations of the major national dialogue to achieve a peaceful and lasting resolution to the crisis. Consistent and coordinated international support will continue to be crucial to that end. I would like to conclude by saying that this is my first time briefing before the Council since the renewal of the UNOCA mandate.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“I am convinced that concerted, coherent and coordinated regional engagement, particularly within the framework of the road map adopted in Luanda in September, is imperative to supporting the effective implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, which remains the only viable path to lasting stability. In Cameroon, violence has continued in the North- West and South-West regions of the country, including against civilian targets. The conflict is increasingly taking on a regional dimension, with non-State armed groups that are reportedly forging alliances with foreign entities and deploying more sophisticated weapons and tactics. Unfortunately, initiatives to resolve the conflict peacefully have made limited progress.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Concerning the situation in the Central African Republic, my consultations with national authorities and international partners, in close coordination with the Special Representative for the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye, on the regional dimension of the conflict highlighted the region’s continued efforts to help the country chart a path leading towards lasting peace.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“We hope that it will be fully inclusive, meaningful and transparent, and I wholeheartedly commend all the efforts of the Chadian stakeholders in that regard. The next steps of the transition — the national dialogue, the elections and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration envisioned for Chadian combatants returning to their country — will require significant additional international support, especially as Chad continues to struggle with a dire socioeconomic situation. It will also be important to step up efforts to strengthen the social contract and fabric in the context of the transition and beyond.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“The strong support expressed by the Peacebuilding Commission at its meeting on Chad’s transition, held on 2 December, is also encouraging, as it helps garner international support for a peaceful, inclusive and rapid completion of the transition. That sends a strong message to both Chadian stakeholders and international partners, as the contribution of all is needed for ensuring a successful transition that will also lay the foundation for a lasting peace. The transition authorities decided two weeks ago to grant amnesty to certain members of armed groups within the framework of efforts to encourage them to participate in the dialogue and reconciliation processes, which will strengthen their inclusive nature. The proposed inclusive national dialogue also represents a historic opportunity.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“UNOCA will continue to devote its attention to this global priority and its linkages to peace and security, in partnership with the African Union, ECCAS, Governments, the relevant United Nations entities and other actors in the subregion. (spoke in French) Several countries in Central Africa have continued to face political and security challenges with actual or potential negative impacts on neighbouring countries and regional stability. Chad has made significant progress in reaching key transitional milestones despite significant challenges. I welcome the statement published at the outcome of the fifty-second UNSAC ministerial meeting, which reaffirmed the Committee’s unwavering support for Chad’s efforts to complete a peaceful and democratic transition within 18 months.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“UNOCA and ECCAS will continue to bolster their support for countries in those endeavours. As highlighted at the twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Glasgow, the impact of climate change requires us all to make bold and robust commitments. In Central Africa, the impact of climate change is exacerbating tensions among communities as competition for ever-depleting natural resources is causing more frequent and lethal conflicts. I am encouraged by the commitment of the subregion to address climate security challenges, as was reiterated during the fifty-second ministerial meeting of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa (UNSAC), held in Libreville last month.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“In this regard, I welcome the commitment reiterated by stakeholders during the conference of the Group of Seven Friends of the Gulf of Guinea Group, held in November, to enhance regional and international cooperation and partnerships in order to promote free trade and fight maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea. The women and peace and security agenda remains a key regional priority. The participation of women in political and peace processes remains limited despite recent progress and the relevant political will in parts of the subregion. Meanwhile, States have pursued efforts to adopt and roll out their respective national action plans for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), while also launching national chapters of the African Women Leaders Network.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“It is therefore equally urgent to scale up international support for the implementation of the Regional Strategy for the Stabilization, Recovery and Resilience of the Boko Haram-affected Areas of the Lake Chad Basin Region, which addresses the root causes of the crisis and responds to the needs of the affected communities, including women and youth, to prevent their radicalization and enrolment into terrorist groups. In the Gulf of Guinea, organized maritime crime has remained a threat to State and human security, despite an overall decrease in piracy incidents. UNOCA and UNOWAS will continue to prioritize maritime security in their joint engagement and cooperation.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“The Multinational Joint Task Force and the concerned national armies are in dire need of technical and material assistance, particularly in the clearance and disposal of improvised explosive devices, which have become one of the main causes of death in their ranks. International support is also needed in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, as the weakening of Boko Haram and the death of its leader Abubakar Shekau have resulted in the defection of thousands of former associates. Furthermore, ISWAP, which seems to have gained the upper hand over Boko Haram, mainly targets defence and security forces while also trying to win the hearts and minds of the local populations through preaching and providing some basic social services to fill the gap created by the absence of State authorities.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“During a joint high-level visit that I recently undertook to the Lake Chad Basin with Special Representative of the Secretary-General Annadif of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), we were informed that security and humanitarian dynamics were evolving rapidly, owing to the reconfiguration of Boko Haram and ISWAP, and leading to additional threats to the populations. As a result of the intensification of military operations by the armies of the affected countries, the terrorist groups have adapted their modus operandi, resorting to more sophisticated and deadlier methods of warfare. As Boko Haram and ISWAP seem to have been weakened by military operations and their own infighting, it is the right moment to increase international support for national and regional efforts aimed at defeating these groups.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“UNOCA will continue to mobilize the entire United Nations system to support ECCAS in consolidating its role as the primary regional peace and security actor in Central Africa. A strong ECCAS is needed to help its member States address the many challenges facing Central Africa. These include, inter alia, terrorism and violent extremism, particularly in the Lake Chad Basin, maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea, the weak participation of women in peace and political processes, and the impact of climate change on peace and security. The activities of terrorist groups in the Lake Chad Basin, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), has remained a source of great concern.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) has stayed the course in the implementation of its institutional reform, including through the operationalization of the newly established Committee of Permanent Representatives and the regular convening of statutory meetings. I would like to commend ECCAS for its continued engagement in Chad and the Central African Republic, and its support for the electoral process in Sao Tome and Principe. I am also encouraged by efforts undertaken by ECCAS to tackle governance issues. In cooperation with the African Union, and with the support of UNOCA, ECCAS has been working towards the establishment of a subregional governance architecture.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“As the subregion prepares for crucial elections in 2022 and 2023, including in Angola, Chad, the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe, renewed commitment to peaceful and democratic electoral processes remains paramount for regional stability. This requires the timely provision of adequate support to enable the creation of conditions conducive for credible, inclusive and peaceful elections, and to prevent election-related violence. I will pursue good offices on behalf of the Secretary-General, wherever required, to encourage inclusive and meaningful political dialogue in countries preparing for elections. The support of the Security Council will be crucial in that regard.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Since my last briefing (see S/PV.8787), a peaceful and orderly presidential election took place in Sao Tome and Principe, further consolidating the country’s track record of democratic transitions. I would like to commend the people of Sao Tome and Principe and their political leaders for placing the national interest before partisan politics during the presidential election. However, sustaining democratic gains would entail helping the political class to implement key governance and electoral reforms and providing the country with the resources that would enable it to achieve key development objectives so that the population could harness the “democratic dividend”.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“I commend regional, continental and international financial institutions, which, through their renewed and generous financial and technical commitment, have been supporting the countries of the region to address the impact of the dual health and economic crisis. While showing the resilience of the States of Central Africa, the management of COVID-19 has also exposed some protracted governance challenges that need to be addressed for the subregion to prevent, mitigate and successfully resolve future crises. Indeed, governance gaps continue to hamper subregional efforts to chart a course for sustainable peace and development. Elections remain a key feature of governance.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Central Africa has continued to grapple with a worsening situation related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The vaccination campaign in the subregion has remained generally slow and asymmetric. According to official data, as of 16 November, nearly 3 per cent of people have been vaccinated across Central Africa. Meanwhile, 438,000 cases have been reported, including 7,047 people who have lost their lives since the beginning of the pandemic — a 100 per cent increase, compared to the situation in June. I call upon the international community to continue supporting Central Africa in its efforts to contain the pandemic and mitigate its impact. After a severe economic recession, I am encouraged by the prevailing optimism, as countries embark on economic recovery.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I welcome the fact that today’s briefing on the report on the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) is taking place under your presidency, Mr. President. It is my great fortune to have this opportunity to pay a well-deserved tribute to your country as its mandate on the Security Council draws to a close. Your term at this post of high diplomacy, your mandate for world peace, including in Central Africa, and the themes you have chosen over the past two years — specifically, the situations in the Sahel and the Lake Chad basin and climate security — are of great interest to the region. (spoke in English) It is my pleasure to brief the Security Council today on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of UNOCA.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Recent developments, in particular the transition in Chad, have highlighted several obstacles to peace and security that could have negative consequences for regional peace and stability. The extension of UNOCA’s mandate would enable the Office to strengthen its partnership with the reformed ECCAS, with a view to preventing conflicts and preserving peace, strengthening good governance and regional integration, addressing cross- border security challenges, promoting the participation of women, young people and civil society organizations in early-warning mechanisms, peacebuilding and democratic governance processes and overcoming the challenges with regard to climate security.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“UNOCA will continue to pay attention to this important global priority and its links with peace and security, in partnership with the African Union, ECCAS, relevant governments and United Nations entities, as well as with other actors in the subregion. I would like to conclude by saying that this is my last briefing to the Security Council before the extension of the UNOCA mandate comes to an end. In his report (S/2021/517), the Secretary-General recommends that the mandate be extended for three years, from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2024. At a time when Central Africa is facing a fragile political and security context, I strongly believe that UNOCA can build on its past achievements and help the subregion to address its multiple challenges.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“It is expected that severe climatic consequences will put increasing pressure on the capacities of governments and communities to cope with multiple challenges, with potentially significant impacts for peace and security. During my recent visit to Bujumbura, I witnessed first-hand the impact of climate security on human security, as the dramatic rise in water levels in Lake Tanganyika has caused large-scale flooding and the displacement of an estimated 30,000 people since January. Similarly, the ongoing humanitarian crisis due to the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano on the outskirts of Goma has displaced an estimated 230,000 people, including in neighbouring Rwanda.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“(spoke in French) In the Gulf of Guinea, maritime crime remains a serious threat to Central and West African States and remained high on the agenda of the last two meetings of UNSAC. Indeed, in the first quarter of this year, the Central African maritime region recorded more incidents than the West African region, despite the bilateral mechanisms in place to address maritime insecurity. UNOCA and UNOWAS will continue to prioritize maritime security in their joint actions and cooperation. Central Africa is strongly affected by the negative impact of climate change. This trend is likely to worsen over the next few decades and is expected to result in an increase in natural disasters hampering socioeconomic progress and exacerbating political and security tensions in the subregion.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“In the meantime, I call upon all parties to demonstrate their commitment to dialogue through concrete actions on the ground, including the cessation of hostilities. Non-State armed groups continue to represent a regionwide threat to peace and security, with a horrendous impact on civilian populations. The Lord’s Resistance Army remains a threat to the stability of Central African States, in view of its alliances with other armed groups in the subregion and its operations in an area with very little State presence. I will work closely with the AU and ECCAS to further consult and agree on a common vision to facilitate a smooth transfer of responsibility from the AU Regional Task Force to ECCAS.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“In addition, humanitarian needs have increased against declining resources, whereas the already precarious living conditions of vulnerable groups, especially refugees, internally displaced person, women and youth, have been worsening. In Cameroon, violence in the north-west and south- west regions has not abated. Further escalation of the crisis is leading to more suffering for the civilian population and widespread violations of human rights, compounded by the aggravated impact of COVID-19. I will continue to engage with key actors in Cameroon and within the diaspora on the need to advance further in a meaningful dialogue complementing the major national dialogue recommendations, for a peaceful and lasting resolution of the crisis in the two regions.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“The United Nations and the international community should continue to engage these neighbouring countries, in close consultation with national authorities and regional institutions. The increased and compounding threat posed by Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin remains a great concern. Moreover, according to reports, Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram combatants have been fighting over control of the region. The recent joint technical mission to the four countries affected by Boko Haram undertaken by UNOCA and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) found that, as the security situation in the region has been deteriorating, coordination between the four countries needs to be strengthened.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“I believe that the assistance of the international community will be necessary to support national efforts aimed at resuming cooperation with international partners, promoting national reconciliation and unity, addressing COVID-19, achieving the Sustainable Development goals, promoting human rights, tackling the illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons and addressing climate-security challenges. The recent developments in Chad have underlined the interlinkages between the security situation in that country and the security situation in the subregion. The security dynamics in countries bordering Chad, including Libya, the Sudan and the Central African Republic, as well as developments related to the activities of terrorist groups in the Lake Chad basin, could negatively affect the internal dynamics in Chad.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“UNOCA will mobilize the United Nations system and work with relevant partners to support inclusive dialogue aimed at ensuring a rapid transition to democratic and constitutional rule in the country. Coherent external support to the transition within the coordination framework being put in place by the AU will be important. My consultations with national authorities and international partners in Burundi, at the margin of the UNSAC meeting, highlighted the country’s efforts to address its fragilities and move forward. Burundi assumed the six-month rotating presidency of UNSAC and is currently sharing the AU Peace and Security Council for the month of June.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“The situation in Chad following the demise of the late President Idriss Deby Itno has underlined the challenges facing the subregion in addressing the consequences of unexpected changes of government. Consistent with the position adopted by the African Union Peace and Security Council and the summit of ECCAS Heads of State and Government held last Friday and further to the appointment of Mr. Ibrahima Fall as the AU High Representative for the transition in Chad and Mr. Basile Ikouébé as the AU Special Representative in the country, the United Nations priority will be to support the efforts of the African Union and ECCAS to assist in the transition in Chad.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“The ECCAS Chair recalled the principles of non-aggression, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as both countries’ mutual obligations on peace and security. I also commend the authorities of the Central African Republic and Chad for their collective diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving their differences through dialogue. We have taken note of their joint communiqué dated 1 June communicating their decision to establish an independent international commission of inquiry, as well as their proposal that the United Nations, the African Union (AU) and ECCAS assist those efforts, to investigate the situation and identify those responsible.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“Since my last briefing to the Council, the ECCAS Commission has continued to demonstrate its commitment to promoting peace and stability in the subregion. Important regional initiatives to address the situation in the Central African Republic and Chad have been undertaken. The convening of two extraordinary summits of Heads of State and Government, on the situation in the Central African Republic and on Chad, on 26 December 2020 and on 4 June 2020, respectively, is further evidence that regional leaders are very determined to bring a regional response to the challenges and crises facing the subregion. In that regard, I welcome the statement issued on 1 June by the ECCAS Chair, the President of the Republic of the Congo, following the armed attack within Chadian territory and near the border with the Central African Republic on 30 May.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“To illustrate the timeline of this UNSAC recommendation on electoral governance, I would like to recall that since my last briefing in December (S/2020/1188, annex I), elections took place in four countries, namely, the Central African Republic, Chad, Gabon and the Republic of the Congo. As the subregion prepares for upcoming elections, notably in Sao Tome and Principe on 18 July, I would like to encourage national authorities and all political stakeholders to promote continued dialogue and consensus on the conditions governing the elections. I will pursue good offices on behalf of the Secretary-General, wherever require, to encourage inclusive and meaningful political dialogue in the countries preparing for elections.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“As countries of Central Africa pursue their efforts to combat COVID-19, it is essential that they further coordinate their national responses and harmonize policies, guided by the regional strategy adopted last year by the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States. In Bujumbura, the Committee focused primarily on the situation in Chad and the Central African Republic, while also addressing the issue of electoral processes in Central Africa. The ministerial segment recommended the development of a subregional protocol on electoral governance and democratic elections in Central Africa. UNOCA will actively support the subregion to this end, while emphasizing the importance of strengthening the participation of women and youth in the consolidation of democratic processes in the subregion.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“In that context, the Government of Burundi convened the fifty-first meeting of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa in person in Bujumbura on 28 May, while fully observing existing prevention measures. The successful organization of the meeting was a testament to the resilience that Central African States have demonstrated, individually and collectively, in their efforts to promote socioeconomic recovery, maintain political stability and promote regional integration despite the constraints posed by the pandemic.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“Mr. Fall: It is a pleasure to brief the Security Council today on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). During the reporting period, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continued to impact our activities, although the situation is gradually improving thanks to a combination of immunization and prevention programmes implemented by the Governments in the subregion. To date, Central Africa remains the subregion on the African continent with the lowest number of infections and deaths due to COVID-19. As of 15 May, official data show that 222,882 cases have been reported regionally and 3,635 people have lost their lives since the beginning of the pandemic.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“Unwavering international assistance to stabilize the Pool Region is also necessary, as well as financial contributions, which are essential for the Government to effectively implement the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme. (spoke in English) I would like to reiterate my appreciation to the Security Council for its continued support for UNOCA and myself to facilitate the implementation of our mandate. The Council's support was once again evidenced through its presidential statement of 12 September (S/PRST/2019/10) welcoming the completion of UNOCA's strategic review. The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and UNOCA are working together in cooperation with the relevant United Nations entities to ensure the full implementation of the strategic review recommendations.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“The Permanent Secretary of the National Dialogue Council is continuing his consultations with a wide range of national stakeholders, including political parties and civil society, with the support of the United Nations through the Peacebuilding Fund, in order to prepare for an inclusive national dialogue for 2020. I call on the national authorities and all stakeholders to continue to work jointly to contribute to the holding of a genuinely inclusive and constructive dialogue that will create conditions conducive to peacebuilding and to the holding of peaceful, inclusive and credible presidential elections.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“In Chad, the security situation in the three provinces that share a common border with Libya and the Sudan and are in a state of emergency continue to pose a threat to the building of a lasting peace. That will require an ongoing multidimensional commitment, especially at a time when Chad is preparing for the legislative elections, which have long been delayed and which are now slated for the first quarter of 2020, and the holding of presidential elections in 2021. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, efforts must continue in order to create a political environment conducive to the holding of presidential elections in 2021.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“The holding of peaceful, inclusive and credible elections in 2020 will to a large extent depend on such efforts and will be a crucial test for democracy in the country. It will also make clear the level of determination on the part of national stakeholders to move towards genuine stability and socioeconomic development and lasting peace for all the people of Cameroon. The United Nations remains committed to working in close cooperation with the national authorities and other stakeholders and to support local initiatives geared towards promoting the participation of women, young people and other marginalized groups. In parallel, it is crucial that all actors on the ground step up their efforts to protect and promote human rights and fight impunity.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“In response, during a press conference held on 2 December, the Minister of Territorial Administration and the Minister of Communication assured everyone that the conditions were in place for peaceful elections. As the Secretary-General underscored in his report (S/2019/913), it is important to pursue dialogue with all stakeholders so as to quell the underlying tensions among those who feel marginalized. It is vital that we build on the momentum created by the national dialogue by ensuring inclusiveness in the implementation of the recommendations of the dialogue, including on greater decentralization, development assistance and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“In their final joint statement, the three officials encouraged all stakeholders to continue on this path of wisdom and responsibility, especially with respect to the Government's implementation of the conclusions of the national dialogue. Following the announcement made by President Paul Biya on the holding of the legislative and municipal elections in Cameroon on 9 February 2020, the head of the opposition party, the Mouvement pour la renaissance du Cameroun, Maurice Kamto, reported on 25 November that his party would not be taking part in the elections, stating that the conditions would not be met for the voting to take place in the North- West and South-West Regions. He also called for a review of the electoral code. Other political parties also expressed some reservations as to their participation in the elections.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“The swift implementation of the recommendations from the dialogue will be yet another step towards a lasting solution to the crisis. From 19 to 24 November, the Government of Cameroon dispatched delegations to the North-West and South-West Regions to raise awareness on the conclusions of the national dialogue. The President of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat; the Secretary General of the International Organization of la Francophonie, Louise Mushikiwabo; and the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Janet Scotland, recently paid a visit to Cameroon to meet with national stakeholders, including President Paul Biya, on the situation in the country.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“However, I remain concerned by the level of violence that continues to threaten the lives of the people of Cameroon, as there are reports of ongoing human rights violations and abuses by all parties. Humanitarian personnel have also been attacked, which highlights the scale of the insecurity. More than 700,000 people may now be displaced because of the conflict in the two regions. Other reports also indicate that thousands of people have died or been injured. I call on international partners to support the national efforts that are under way to address the humanitarian needs of the population. Following the national dialogue, a number of measures were taken, including the release of certain prisoners, which is a welcome development.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“During the summit, the leaders of Central Africa are slated to approve ECCAS's institutional reform programme, and the conclusions of the summit will constitute an important step in that reform process. Here I would reaffirm the full commitment of the United Nations to work hand in hand with ECCAS and its member States as well as their partners to implement the reform and to contribute to building ECCAS's capacities. As the Council is aware, the Government of Cameroon held a national dialogue from 30 September to 4 October that produced a series of key recommendations aimed at addressing the crisis in the North-West and South-West Regions of the country.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“Special Representative Ibn Chambas and I are planning to conduct a joint visit to the Centre in early 2020 to assess the maritime situation in the Gulf of Guinea and to determine the specific areas where the United Nations could lend integrated interregional assistance. I am encouraged by the efforts made by the countries of Central Africa to build their capacity for subregional cooperation by strengthening ECCAS. That subregional organization is in the process of accelerating its preparations for the holding in Libreville of the ninth extraordinary summit of Heads of State and Government on 18 December, which will be devoted to reforming the Community.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“The Committee discussed the geopolitical and security situation in Central Africa and held a debate on climate change and its impact on peace and security. At the end of its ministerial meeting, the Committee adopted the Luanda declaration on the impact of climate change on peace and security in Central Africa. The Central African subregion continues to face maritime security challenges, in particular in the Gulf of Guinea. On 7 November, an attack on an oil tanker was reported north-west of S510 Tome. On 20 November, the Interregional Coordination Centre for Maritime Safety and Security in the Gulf of Guinea, located in Yaounde, reported another attack near Malabo, which led the Government of Equatorial Guinea to place its security forces on high alert throughout the country.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“Climate change continues to have an impact on the lives of women and men in Central Africa, often with direct implications for peace and security. On 20 November, the Government of the Republic of the Congo declared a state of natural disaster and humanitarian emergency in three northern departments, due to serious flooding affecting approximately 50,000 people. It should be noted that several other Central African countries are also facing severe natural disasters related to climate change. I call on international partners to provide humanitarian assistance to the Governments concerned. I went to Luanda from 25 to 29 November to participate in the forty-ninth meeting of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“Terrorism continues to pose a threat to the stability of the African subregion, in particular in the Lake Chad basin where Boko Haram remains active. My colleague Mohamed Ibn Chambas and I were in Nigeria in November to complete our tour of the four States of the Lake Chad basin, undertaken jointly with Mr. Angel Losada Fernandez, European Union Special Representative for the Sahel. Ms. Michele Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, joined us in Chad. We came to the conclusion that support for the implementation of the regional strategy for the stabilization, recovery and resilience of the Boko Haram-affected areas of the Lake Chad basin region should be one of our priorities.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“However, we welcome the key progress made over the past 11 months on structural reforms, peacebuilding and peacekeeping, including the finalization of all the major reform documents of the Economic Community of Central African States, the adoption of the regional action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, and the establishment of a regional civil society network, namely, the Civil Society Coalition for Conflict Prevention, Peace and Security in Central Africa. Most of the States of the subregion will hold new elections between 2020 and the end of UNOCA's current mandate, in August 2021. In that connection, efforts continue to promote national dialogue and the participation of women and youth in governance and peacebuilding.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, on the United States presidency for December. I wish you great success. I thank you for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) since the publication of the report (S/2019/913) submitted for the Council's consideration. Overall,the political and security situationin Central Africa remains worrisome. The subregion continues to face security, humanitarian, socioeconomic and human rights challenges. In addition, the security concerns related to climate change have deepened.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source