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1. “Demands for the engagement of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), good offices and preventive diplomacy have remained strong. I have intensified my engagement with countries in the subregion and our support to subregional organizations, including by leading or deploying more missions to redouble our efforts in conflict prevention and crisis management. Allow me to set out some of the new developments in the subregion. The new Constitution adopted by the National Assembly of Chad was promulgatedon 4 May, and a new Government was sworn in on 10 May. President Idriss Deby Itno presided over a ceremony on 24 May to establish a new national framework for political dialogue, which includes 15 members of the majority and 15 members of the opposition.”

   2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source

2. “The situation in Central Africa has remained difficult since the publication of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/521) that is before the members of the Security Council, with a number of serious threats to political, security and socioeconomic stability, including in countries affected by long-standing armed conflicts, such as the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. All 11 member States of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are either in the middle or at the beginning of an electoral cycle and, as a result, are experiencing tensions related to electoral processes. People everywhere continue to demand better socioeconomic conditions.”

   2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source

3. “This includes collaborating with United Nations resident coordinators and country teams to engage national authorities on sensitive political issues as well as on longer-term efforts to formulate national and cross- border peacebuilding plans, with the support of the Peacebuilding Fund.”

   2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

4. “For the first time, UNSAC held a closed- door ministerial session, which focused on the situation in the Central African Republic, including the report from the October visit of the UNSAC Bureau to Bangui, organized by UNOCA, as well as the reform of the Council for Peace and Security in Central Africa. A side event for youth and civil society was also organized to ensure greater visibility by leaders of the region on the issues youth face, as well as their interest and capacity for involvement in conflict-prevention and peacebuilding. UNOCA continues to place emphasis on efforts to enhance the coherence and coordination of overall United Nations activities in the subregion.”

   2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

5. “That will contribute to solidifying the regional action plan for resolution 1325 (2000) in Central Africa, which is in the process of being developed, with the support of UNOCA. It will also encourage other countries to follow suit. UNOCA, in cooperation with UNESCO and ECCAS, presented theirjoint three-year programme on youth at the Pan-African Youth Forum, held in Libreville on 30 November and 1 December. The Forum aimed at engaging young people in promoting a culture of peace and non-violence and involving them in the prevention of radicalization and the management of conflicts by creating an early warning system. Before travelling to New York, I participated in the forty-fifth ministerial meeting of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa (UNSAC), held in Kigali from 4 to 8 December.”

   2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

6. “UNOCA and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel have strengthened their cooperation in facilitating and enhancing interregional partnership between ECCAS and the Economic Community of West African States, which has culminated in plans to sign a memorandum of understanding between the two regional economic communities. Overall, UNOCA and ECCAS continue to enhance their collaboration through the establishment and execution of a joint work plan and the holding of regular meetings at the senior and working levels. With regard to women and peace and security, on 16 November the Government of Cameroon launched its national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”

   2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

7. “We also encourage the international community to support the African Union Regional Cooperation Initiative for the Elimination of the LRA. The United Nations welcomes the advances in regional integration, particularly regarding the free movement of persons throughout the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) zone, which is now a reality. UNOCA has continued to place emphasis on support for the overall process of regional integration, including through advocacy for institutional reform of the ECCAS secretariat and the rationalization of ECCAS and CEMAC. In that connection, UNOCA has organized multiple activities designed to strengthen the capacity of the ECCAS secretariat in mediation, early warning, collaboration with civil society and gender mainstreaming.”

   2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

8. “(Spoke in English) Concerning the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), in addition to its abuses committed against local populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic and its poaching activities, along with the increased security vacuum following the withdrawal of Ugandan and United States forces from the zone, it is important to recall that the areas in which the LRA operates face a myriad of security challenges, including issues related to transhumance, the lack of State authority and cross-border movements of poachers and a variety of armed groups. Furthermore, it is important for the African Union and countries that contribute troops to the AU Regional Task Force to quickly agree on the reconfiguration of the Task Force and to an increase in support for the training of the Central African Armed Forces.”

   2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

9. “Despite considerable efforts at the national, regional and international levels to combat Boko Haram, the latter remains capable of perpetuating horrific attacks and abuses that exacerbate the humanitarian, economic, social and security situation in the affected areas. It is therefore crucial that all stakeholders and partners redouble their efforts to address the crisis caused by Boko Haram in a comprehensive manner. To that end, the conclusions of the recent regional conference for the stabilization of the Lake Chad basin, organized by the African Union Commission and the Lake Chad Basin Commission, are welcome initiatives that deserve the full support of the international community for their implementation.”

   2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

10. “The high-level meeting on the Central African Republic, held on the sidelines of this year's General Assembly, and the Secretary-General's visit to the country in October played a critical role in attracting new attention from the international community on the Central African Republic. In that context, the region's full engagement in the peace process remains vital, not only to provide political support to the African Initiative, but also to provide a collective response to the cross-border dynamics affecting the conflict in the Central African Republic, including transhumance and trafficking. UNOCA, in close cooperation with MINUSCA, will continue to work with ECCAS and the countries of the subregion and play an active role in resolving the crisis in the Central African Republic.”

    2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

11. “It is urgent that the peace process progress, within the framework of the African Initiative, with the implementation of the concrete actions defined by the road map adopted at the meeting organized by the African Union (AU) in Libreville on 17 July. That should lead to an immediate cessation of hostilities and the eventual disarmament and demobilization of all armed groups in the country. I welcome the launch of the activities of the African Union panel of facilitators in Central African Republic in late November, followed by its first contacts with the armed groups in December. It is now important not to lose momentum during the crucial period ahead.”

    2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

12. “The unsuccesful candidate in the last presidential election, Mr. Jean Ping, and his allies continue to challenge the re-election in 2016 of President Ali Bongo Ondimba. In particular, Mr. Ping continues to encourage his supporters to hold public demonstrations in favour of his takeover and persists in his refusal to engage in a dialogue with President Bongo Ondimba. The situation in the Central African Republic remains a source of concern, with ongoing attacks and serious abuses by armed groups, including the killing of peacekeepers of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and aid workers deployed to the country to provide assistance to the civilian population.”

    2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

13. “At the same time, clashes have continued between radicals and Government forces, resulting in the deaths of security officers in the north-western and south-western regions that are likely to further inflame tensions. (spoke in French) In Gabon, the national context is characterized by the persistence of an economic slowdown, strikes and the debate on a controversial constitutional reform project. The opposition and a part of civil society criticize the method used, which they consider as non-inclusive and illegitimate, and the substance of the constitutional reform, which, according to them, represents a democratic retreat. It is expected that the reform will be passed by Parliament, where the ruling party holds a two-thirds majority. The referendum option, although possible under the Constitution, has seemingly not been envisaged.”

    2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

14. “We must remain alert and redouble our prevention efforts to ensure that prevailing tensions do not deteriorate in the context of the 2018 elections. The situation connected to the grievances of the population in the English-speaking regions of the country is of particular concern. I have maintained close contact with the Cameroonian authorities and continued to underline the need for genuine and inclusive dialogue. While the Government has taken a number of measures to address those grievances, including reforms in the judicial and education sectors and the release ofa number of English-speaking leaders detained in connection with the crisis, there have been calls for a more fundamental dialogue to overcome the marginalization that is felt by much of the population there.”

    2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

15. “The security situation in the Pool region also remains unresolved, although it has relatively improved and internal political consultations have begun regarding the region's stabilization. During my visits to the country, I have stressed the importance of stabilizing the Pool region and operationalizing the platforms for political and social dialogue. I have also highlighted the need for a timely and fair trial for the detained opposition leaders, who deserve humane detention conditions. Meanwhile, in Cameroon, half of the country's regions are affected by either Boko Haram in the far north; the crisis in the Central African Republic in the eastern part of the country; or the Anglophone separatist movement in the north-western and south- western regions.”

    2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

16. “In Chad, I have encouraged the Government and opposition leaders to discuss the modalities and time frame for an inclusive dialogue in order to reach consensus on proposed solutions to the governance and economic issues facing the country and agree on meaningful governance reforms that will create an environment conducive to the holding of legislative elections. In the Republic of the Congo, though several political leaders who were arrested following the 2016 presidential election were released on humanitarian grounds to seek medical treatment abroad, prominent opposition figures - such as Jean-Marie Michel Mokoko and Andre Okombi Salissa - remain detained without trial.”

    2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

17. “However, the overall situation in Central Africa remains marked by tense sociopolitical situations, economic difficulties, and continued attacks and horrific abuses carried out by armed groups against civilian populations, all of which necessitate concerted national, regional and international action to prevent further degradation. In this context, I have maintained continuous contact with stakeholders and leaders across the subregion to facilitate the search for a peaceful resolution of the conflicts through inclusive dialogue. In Chad, the Republic of the Congo and Gabon, continuing, serious economic difficulties, combined with political and social tensions between the respective Governments and opposition movements, remain a cause for concern.”

    2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

18. “Mr. Fall: It is my honour to present the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2OI7/995) on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). The report covers the latest peace and security developments in the subregion, as well as the activities of UNOCA that have been undertaken since my last briefing to the Council in June (see S/PV.7967). I am pleased to report on some positive developments in the subregion, particularly regarding the regional integration and capacity-building of the General Secretariat of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS).”

    2017-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8134 (2017) · source

19. “It will continue to mobilize the United Nations peacebuilding architecture, including the Peacebuilding Fund and the Peacebuilding Commission, with a view to achieving the common goals of preventing conflict and peacebuilding in Central Africa. UNOCA looks forward to resolute commitment on the part of the Security Council in efforts to promote peace and security in Central Africa and reaffirms its pledge to work closely with Member States in the Central African subregion to achieve that goal.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

20. “In April, the Council of Ministers of ECCAS also adopted a timetable and terms of reference for institutional reforms to be implemented by December 2018, with the main goal of strengthening the political role of the ECCAS secretariat and making it more effective, while accelerating subregional integration by merging the CEMAC with the ECCAS. UNOCA and the Department of Political Affairs will continue to support the process of institutional reform. In order to ensure the coherence and coordination of the work of the United Nations, UNOCA will continue to enhance its collaboration with the Envoys and Special Representatives of the Secretary-General, the Regional Directors of the United Nations system entities and the Resident Coordinators in the subregion.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

21. “In particular, in accordance with the framework for cooperation and plan of action between UNOCA and ECCAS, we have institutionalized quarterly technical meetings that have strengthened our common understanding of the situation in the subregion and enabled UNOCA to bolster its support for ECCAS. Among other things, ECCAS has asked for support in revitalizing and operationalizing its Mediation and Preventive Diplomacy Unit and in strengthening its collaboration with civil society with regard to early warning.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

22. “(spoke in French) The Central African Convention for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, Their Ammunition and All Parts and Components That Can Be Used for Their Manufacture, Repair and Assembly, also known as the Kinshasa Convention entered into force on 8 March. The Secretary-General congratulated the States members of UNSAC on that achievement, while encouraging those countries that had not yet done so to ratify the Convention as soon as possible. UNOCA will continue to encourage the Member States concerned to do so and will continue to support subregional disarmament efforts. In the past six months, UNOCA has strengthened its cooperation with its two main subregional partners, ECCAS and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC).”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

23. “Twenty- five years after the establishment of UNSAC, member States found it fitting to evaluate its performance with a view to enhancing its operations and effectiveness. In that respect, Member States adopted, in the form of a declaration, a number of measures on UNSAC's working methods and on enhancing synergies with the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), and better addressing the evolving peace and security situation in the subregion. UNSAC member States also adopted a ministerial declaration on the Central African Republic, reflecting their continued concern for the situation in that country.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

24. “UNOCA will remain engaged, including by reviewing the United Nations regional strategy, in order to address the threat and impact of the LRA and to ensure coordination among the various stakeholders working on the issue. The 44th ministerial meeting of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa (UNSAC), held in Yaounde from 29 May to 2 June, assessed the peace and security situation in the subregion, including elections-related and socioeconomic tensions, the upsurge of violence in the Central African Republic and its regional dimension, including transhumance related tensions, the fight against terrorism and violent extremism and the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

25. “MINUSCA is not mandated to conduct anti-LRA military operations and the Central African Republic national security forces, which could in the long run fill the gap left by the exit of the Ugandan forces, still require training and structural reforms. All training efforts will need to be in line with the overall security sector reform process and coordinated with other partners supporting the Central African armed forces. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Ugandan forces, those of other contributing countries, and the military personnel of the Regional Task Force for their dedication to fighting the LRA. Collectively, there is a need to remain focused on efforts aimed at the total eradication of the LRA.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

26. “It is crucial, therefore, to sustain international support to the subregion and provide increased assistance, including equipment and logistics, to the Multinational Joint Task Force in order to strengthen its operational effectiveness. The continued threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) to regional stability should not be underestimated, especially as the Ugandan and the South Sudanese forces have now disengaged from the African Union Regional Task Force, along with the United States special forces. I am concerned about the impact of that withdrawal, as it will create a security vacuum that may be exploited by the LRA and other armed groups operating in the region.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

27. “As the Council noted during its visit to the Lake Chad basin region in March, the activities of Boko Haram have undermined development and exacerbated economic hardship in the region. Boko Haram remains a serious threat to regional stability despite the military progress achieved by the Multinational Joint Task Force against the terrorist group. Last month, in line with resolution 2349 (2017) of 31 March, two teams from UNOCA travelled to Chad and Cameroon to assess the impact of Boko Haram on the population, especially on women and children. Threats by Boko Haram continue to hinder humanitarian access to the affected areas, further compounding the situation of refugees and internally displaced persons.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

28. “As reported by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Onanga-Anyanga yesterday (see S/PV.7965), the Secretary-General has launched an action plan to respond to the evolving situation in the Central African Republic, following last month's increase in violence in the country's south-east. UNOCA will work closely with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in support of the rapid revitalization of the political process, which is at the heart of the proposed action plan. More specifically, UNOCA will pursue its engagement with the subregion collectively, through existing regional mechanisms and individually with key countries, to ensure that they continue to play a constructive role in the resolution of the crisis in the Central African Republic.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

29. “In that regard, on 7 June the presiding judge dismissed the request for the provisional release of the three leaders of the Anglophone movement and ordered the case to resume on 29 June. In the Republic of the Congo, the unresolved aftermath of the March 2016 presidential election is a growing source of concern, with persistent humanitarian and human rights ramifications in the Pool region, and lingering political tensions between the Government and the opposition. Last week, I returned from the Republic ofthe Congo, where I continued to engage and encourage all stakeholders, especially the Government, to promote dialogue as the best way to address the sociopolitical challenges facing the country, while also ensuring humanitarian access to the Pool region.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

30. “There is a growing consensus among the protagonists that contentious issues need to be addressed through peaceful means and dialogue for the sake of the stability and national unity of Cameroon. I believe that the Anglophone question and the related sense of marginalization in the north-western and south-western regions can be resolved only through genuine and inclusive political dialogue. However, I remain concerned that 27 civilians detained in connection with the crisis in the English- speaking regions, including three leaders of the Cameroon Anglophone Movement, will be tried in a military court under the provisions of recently adopted terrorism laws for acts of terrorism and complicity to perpetrate such acts, and may face the death penalty if found guilty.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

31. “With regard to the President of the Republic, the report recommends no changes to the length of the presidential mandate - seven years - and does not recommend instating a term limit. The outcome of the national dialogue has been criticized by some of the main opposition leaders. I will continue to use my good offices to engage with all Gabonese stakeholders to continue to defuse post-electoral tensions. In Cameroon, tensions seem to be progressively subsiding as a result of measures announced by the Government to address grievances expressed by lawyers and teachers of the English-speaking regions of the north-west and south-west of the country, such as reforms in the judicial and education sectors. In addition, after a three-month interruption, Internet service has been restored to the affected regions.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

32. “I have maintained regular contact with stakeholders, particularly Governments and policymakers, to advocate for the peaceful resolution of disputes through inclusive and frank dialogue. (Spoke in English) In Gabon, the national dialogue that took place from 29 March to 25 May produced a series of recommendations, including on institutional and constitutional reforms in the legislative and election-managementbodies. Two key recommendations pertain to the responsibility of announcing the electoral results, which is transferred from the Ministry of Interior to the election-management body, and the revision of the length of the mandate of the members of the Constitutional Court, from seven years and unlimited renewals, to a non-renewable nine-year term.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

33. “I have the honour to present the report (S/20l7/465) of the Secretary-General on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) . The report submitted to the Security Council today lays out the current situation with respect to peace and security in the Central African subregion, as well as the activities undertaken by UNOCA since November 2016. Since my last briefing (see S/PV.7828), political tensions have persisted in some Central African countries, mostly due to recent or future electoral processes. Ongoing tensions have hampered progress towards strengthening the rule of law, peace and development and have posed a threat to human rights, in particular the freedoms of expression and assembly, while the political space continues to shrink.”

    2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7967 (2017) · source

34. “I am pleased to report that on 15 October, an extraordinary summit of the African Union was held in Lome' and adopted the African Union Charter on Maritime Security, Safety and Development. We welcome the adoption of the Charter, which seeks to prevent national and cross-border crime, including terrorism, illegal trafficking in wild species and piracy. The continued support of the Security Council remains crucial for the promotion of peace and stability in Central Africa. UNOCA will continue to work with the Member States of the subregion to achieve that objective.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

35. “This Withdrawal would lead to a security vacuum that the LRA would use to circulate freely and attack the populations of the areas concerned. The collective efforts against the LRA could therefore be compromised by the withdrawal of Ugandan troops. Piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea have increased this year, with 50 cases registered at present. Unfortunately, the Interregional Coordination Centre for Maritime Safety and Security in the Gulf of Guinea is not yet fully operational and has only one staff member running day-to-day operations, the programme of activities, the budget and the administration for the period 2016-2017. The recruitment of permanent staff for the Centre is ongoing and should be completed by the end of the year.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

36. “Last August, a team made up of representatives from UNOCA, the African Union, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo travelled to Bria and Obo, Central African Republic, to assess the LRA threat. Similarly, in October, a joint UNOCA-African Union mission visited Dungu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. During those two visits, the team met with civilian and military partners to discuss measures to counter the LRA. The United Nations remains concerned about the announced withdrawal of Ugandan troops from the African Union Regional Task Force on 31 December. However, from the latest news I understand that the troops are to remain in place until April next year.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

37. “The large number of LRA attacks on civilians continues to cause untold suffering and serious humanitarian consequences. The group's activities are also linked to the poaching and trafficking in wild species in the subregion. We must remain united and determined in our efforts to fight the LRA. UNOCA has maintained its commitment on this issue, including through the implementation of the United Nations regional strategy to counter the LRA and address the effects of the group's activities, as well as through coordination efforts. In cooperation with the African Union, next week UNOCA will organize in Entebbe, Uganda, the biannual meeting of LRA focal points.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

38. “In that regard, there is an urgent need to ensure funding for early recovery and development activities in liberated areas, including measures to reintegrate defectors and their families into their respective societies. It is our hope that the plannedjoint summit of ECCAS and the Economic Community of West African States on Boko Haram Will take place without further delay, with the aim of developing a regional strategy that addresses the political, security, humanitarian and development challenges. The United Nations stands ready to support the region in that endeavour. (spoke in French) The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) continues to threaten regional security, in particular for the populations of the eastern part of the Central African Republic and the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

39. “While the Lake Chad basin countries are bearing financial responsibility for combating Boko Haram, the available resources are insufficient to finance the operations of the Multinational Joint Task Force and to effectively support humanitarian and early recovery activities. Timely support for the Task Force in terms of finances, logistics and equipment remains critical to strengthen the force's operational capacity and maintain the progress made. The complete eradication of the group will remain a long-term venture through sustained determination and vigilance, coupled with a holistic approach aimed at tackling the root causes of violent extremism, including marginalization and extreme poverty.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

40. “Its capacity to cause mayhem should not be underestimated and, as such, Boko Haram remains a serious threat to regional stability. The activities of Boko Haram have greatly undermined development and exacerbated the economic hardship in the countries of the Lake Chad basin. The situation of refugees and internally displaced persons, in particular women and children, continues to remain a cause for serious concern, as persistent attacks by Boko Haram have hindered access by humanitarian actors to the affected areas. In November, UNOCA, in its capacity as secretariat of the Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa, organized a visit of the Committee's Bureau to Cameroon and Chad to assess the impact of the Boko Haram violence.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

41. “I will continue to use my good offices to engage with the relevant political and civil society actors in order to encourage the peaceful resolution of persisting political and socioeconomic grievances through inclusive dialogue and confidence-building measures, in consultation with regional and international partners. Similarly, I will continue to offer the good offices of the United Nations to ensure the peaceful conduct of upcoming legislative polls in the region. The collective efforts of the Lake Chad basin countries in fighting terrorism have resulted in substantial military and security successes. The Multinational Joint Task Force has continued cross- border operations and has reclaimed much of the territory controlled by Boko Haram. Nonetheless, the group continues to carry out asymmetric attacks, mainly targeting civilians.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

42. “It is our sincere hope that the peaceful settlement of the border dispute will be a source ofinspiration for other countries facing similar Challenges, by demonstrating that a peaceful and legal settlement is available and possible. Since the previous briefing to the Council by my predecessor (see S/PV.7718), presidential elections were held in Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe. In some countries of the subregion, persisting political tensions arising from recent or upcoming electoral processes serve to underline the importance of genuine and inclusive political dialogue, including on meaningful democratic reforms to foster long-term stability.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

43. “The Summit also supported the African Union initiative that, with the support of ECCAS, the United Nations and bilateral and multilateral partners, would seek to facilitate a peace agreement with the armed groups. UNOCA will continue to support efforts to reduce the presence and threat posed by the armed groups. On 15 November, a United Nations-mediated agreement was signed in Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco, between the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and the Gabonese Republic to submit their long- standing border dispute to the International Court of Justice. What remains is for the two parties to ratify the special agreement at the national level, following which it will be submitted to the Court.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

44. “That resulted in the adoption, on 4 November, of a national strategy on disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation that is supported by ll of the main 14 armed groups. Sustained assistance by international partners, including the subregion, will be required to help the country achieve lasting peace and stability. In that vein, I welcome the holding of the international donors' conference in Brussels last month, where important pledges were made towards recovery and stabilization efforts. It is now imperative that those pledges be quickly disbursed. The Extraordinary Summit of ECCAS Heads of State held on 30 November further reinforced the efforts undertaken by the Government of the Central African Republic and President Touadera to consolidate peace and place the country on a path towards recovery and stability.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

45. “As part of my introductory meetings with national authorities, I also met with a broad range of political stakeholders in Cameroon, Chad, Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe. Despite a peaceful and successful transition in the Central African Republic earlier this year, the recent outbreak of violence resulted in high numbers of fatalities, thus demonstrating once more the extreme fragility of the situation as well as the continued threat that the presence of armed groups in the country represents for the entire subregion. The Violence is taking place even as the country embarks upon recovery and peace consolidation efforts. While enormous challenges remain, the Government of the Central African Republic has made important progress by engaging with the armed groups through a formal framework.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

46. “Mr. Fall: I have the honour to address the Council for the first time since I took office on 1 November and to introduce the Secretary-General's report on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). The report before the Council (S/2016/996) presents the main threats to peace and security in Central Africa, as well as an update on the activities undertaken by UNOCA in the past six months, in consultation with Member States, United Nations entities and subregional organizations. Over the past five weeks, I have met with a number of Heads of State and Government on the margins of the fourth African-Arab Summit, in Malabo, and at the Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), in Libreville.”

    2016-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7828 (2016) · source

47. “We are grateful to him for that and dare to hope that the Security Council, as the guarantor of international peace and security, will take a strong part in that momentum and that the global scientific community will be able to overcome the Ebola virus soon, as it has succeeded in doing in the case of other, more deadly viruses.”

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48. “The complete list of our requests is available. It is appropriate here to again thank France, the United States, the Russian Federation, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, the European Union and several other bilateral and multilateral partners that - together with the World Health Organization, Medecins Sans Frontieres, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and countries such as Morocco and Mali - from the very outset have demonstrated the principle of solidarity, fraternity and friendship. Naturally, our dedicated Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, has again given, and continues to give, the best of himself in this important period to ensure the very future of some of our States. His initiative in establishing the United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response is evidence of that.”

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49. “Today, the Government has focused on local communications in order to influence the perception that some communities have of the disease. Through awareness messages in the national languages, more people can be alerted, especially in the rural areas where people are still reticent in the presence of health- care workers involved in the fight against the Ebola Virus. Despite all efforts by the Government and its partners, many challenges remain and urgent needs to address in order to check the spread of the epidemic. We have ever-growing needs in terms of human, financial and material resources. We need essential equipment: protection and hygiene kits, medicines, mobile hospitals, thermoflashes, stretchers, hospital beds, et cetera. We particularly need ambulances and transport vehicles for the medical personnel.”

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50. “A set of preventive measures has been implemented, including the establishment of safety zones at all border crossings and restrictions on movements of individuals and screening them in bus stations and at all of the country's border crossings, including the Conakry international airport. Those security and prevention measures at the departure area of the Conakry airport have proven reliable, and they justify maintaining the flight timetables of the airline companies Air France, Brussels Airlines and Royal Air Maroc. Furthermore, there are many other actions on the ground, particularly awareness-raising among the population on preventive measures, strengthened monitoring, tracking contacts, establishing a regulatory committee, secure management of burials and disinfection, and distribution of personal protection and hygiene kits.”

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