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1. “On 4 February, a Lebanese court issued arrest warrants for Syrian General Ali Mamlouk and an unnamed aide for their alleged involvement in a terrorist plot in Lebanon, along with former Minister Michel Samaha. On 20 February, a judge issued indictments against all three suspects. The situation along the Blue Line remained generally calm. However, there was an increase in the number of Israeli violations of Lebanese airspace, notably ahead of the air strike in Syria on 30 January. The Secretary- General called on all concerned to prevent tensions or escalations and to respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all countries in the region. On 21 February, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon announced the postponement of the start of the trial provisionally scheduled for 25 March. A new tentative date is expected to be set soon.”

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2. “On 24 February, further fighting along the border resulted in at least two Lebanese deaths, prompting President Sleiman publicly to react, stressing the need for continued commitment to Lebanon's disassociation policy and urging the Syrian side to refrain from shooting or firing missiles towards Lebanon's territory. We are concerned at any actions that risk drawing Lebanon into the conflict in Syria. Continued reports of arms transfers to and through Lebanon are contrary to international obligations. We call on all sides to respect the integrity of the border and Lebanon's sovereignty, as well as on all Lebanese parties to honour their commitments under the Baabda Declaration of June 2012.”

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3. “Countries with influence should also impress upon the armed members of the opposition the importance of ensuring the freedom of movement and the safety of the personnel of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force in the occupied Golan. Concern remains high about the ongoing impact of the Syrian conflict on Lebanon. While the overall situation in Lebanon remains stable, tensions have increased in the north-eastern border areas. On 1 February, an operation by the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) near Arsal resulted in the deaths of a man wanted for terrorism and of two LAF soldiers. On 16 and 22 February, there were again tensions in border areas as a result of cross-border shellings, the deaths of Hizbullah fighters and threats of escalation.”

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4. “She will provide more details on United Nations efforts to address the tragic humanitarian consequences of the conflict, which has left over 4 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, including 2 million internally displaced, and has led more than 900,000 people to flee to neighbouring countries, including 150,000 this month alone. The situation in the Golan also remains precarious, posing risks to the ceasefire between Israel and Syria and the safety and security of civilians and United Nations personnel. In recent days, the Area of Separation saw a spike in such confrontations. Allow me to reiterate that the primary responsibility for the safety and security of United Nations personnel in the Area of Separation and the areas of limitation on the Bravo side rests with the Syrian Government.”

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5. “They called on all parties to engage, at the earliest, in talks based on the Geneva communique of 30 June 2012 (S/2012/523, annex), with a view to ensuring a political transition that would meet the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people, preserve the unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of the Syrian nation, and bring to an end the bloodshed, the humanitarian disaster and the destruction in Syria. The Secretary-General is encouraged by statements from Security Council members supporting Mr. Al-Khatib's proposal. The humanitarian situation is becoming worse in Syria, as Under-Secretary-General Valerie Amos's briefing to the Council tomorrow will make clear.”

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6. “There should be no room in the future Syria for those who hold contempt for the beliefs, practices and symbols of other religious traditions, or who cite secularism as a pretext for trying to monopolize power predominantely in the hands of one group. There is no room for sectarianism or discrimination on any grounds. All communities must be assured that their rights will be respected. Regrettably, the warring parties remain locked in a military logic that is bound to bring more death and destruction. In that context, the proposal for dialogue from Mr. Moaz Al-Khatib, President of the Syrian National Coalition, is a positive development. The Secretaries-General of the United Nations and the League of Arab States as well as the Joint Special Representative have welcomed this initiative.”

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7. “Both have committed abuses amounting to war crimes, athough the scale of the abuses committed by the Government side significantly exceeds those of the opposition. Hospitals, bakeries and bread lines have been targeted. Whole neighbourhoods have been razed. Syria's rich cultural heritage is being destroyed. As predicted, the war has also taken on sectarian overtones, permeated by opportunistic criminality and aggravated by the presence of foreign fighters and extremist groups, as well as by some actions of the Government, including its affiliated Shabbiha militia. This is simply an appalling picture.”

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8. “Citing the appalling number of civilian casualties, the Secretary- General strongly condemns the reported ballistic missile strikes in Aleppo as well as the series of bombings in Damascus. Let me repeat again the Secretary-General's call for the need to immediately end the supply of arms to both sides in this brutal conflict. Let me be clear: perpetrators of serious crimes will be held accountable. There is no statute of limitations for war crimes and crimes against humanity. In its latest report (A/HRC/22/59), published on 5 February, the independent international commission of inquiry of the Human Rights Council concluded that both Government and opposition forces had become increasingly violent and reckless with human life.”

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9. “Negotiations and ending the divide between the West Bank and Gaza under the leadership of President Abbas and adherence to Palestine Liberation Organization principles remain essential for achieving the two-State solution. The parties are expected to meet again soon in Cairo to commence consultations on Government formation. The United Nations remains of the view that negotiations and reconciliation is not an either/or proposition, and should be made compatible by advancing both in a mutually reinforcing way. Turning to developments in the region, Syria continues to be a source of extreme concern for the United Nations. We are reminded every day of the heavy toll the civilians in Syria are paying.”

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10. “In that regard, the Palestinian Central Elections Commission was able to conduct voter registration from 11 to 20 February, in both the West Bank and Gaza, for the first time since 2007 - a result of the Cairo accord on reconciliation. A total of 450,000 new electors were registered, including 350,000 in Gaza, which represents a very high turnout. The updated Palestinian voter register should be available shortly. To that end, the United Nations encourages Israe1i authorities to authorize the transfer of registration forms from Gaza to Ramallah. Recent opinion polls suggest a popular demand for inclusion in a democratic process, including the holding of the long-overdue Palestinian general elections.”

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11. “To further advance this important agenda and address Israel's legitimate security interests, it is essential that parallel efforts continue to enforce the calm and prevent the smuggling of weapons into Gaza. There have been reports of Egyptian authorities closing large numbers of tunnels from the Sinai into Gaza. Separately, Egypt has permitted further entry of construction material through the Rafah crossing for a range of Qatar-funded projects. I would like to reiterate that the full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009) includes the important step of overcoming the Palestinian political divide in ways that can advance the potential for a two-State solution.”

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12. “Israel has also allowed Palestinian farmers access up to 100 metres from the fence with Israel, and Palestinian fishermen have been able to access up to six nautical miles from shore. While such steps are welcome, we continue to advocate for a further extension of the fishing limit to 12 nautical miles, which is necessary for a significant increase in the catch of the fishermen, but still below the 20 nautical miles provided for in the 1995 Israeli- Palestinian Interim Agreement. We also call for unrestricted entry of all construction materials. Further measures to lift the closure should include transfers of goods between Gaza and West Bank, as well as exports to Israel and beyond.”

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13. “In the past month, Israeli forces conducted three incursions into Gaza, and a total of 14 Palestinian civilians were injured by Israeli fire, mostly while attempting to approach the border fence. On 21 February a Palestinian fishing boat was shot at by Israeli forces, resulting in injuries to a fisherman and damage to the boat. It is essential that today's rocket attack not be repeated and not interrupt efforts to strengthen the understandings reached in November with the assistance of Egypt. The mechanism established in the Egyptian- brokered understanding is being implemented, and the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process remains engaged with concerned parties and the Egyptian mediation. Israel continued to allow gravel for commercial use through the Kerem Shalom crossing.”

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14. “There is nojustification for such attacks, which not only target innocent civilians indiscriminately but which risk triggering a renewed spiral of violence that will only bring suffering to Palestinians and Israelis alike. We continue to condemn all indiscriminate rocket attacks from Gaza into Israe1. We also urge Israel to demonstrate maximum restraint. It is important for both sides to maintain their commitment to the ceasefire brokered in November 2012. It is the responsibility of the de facto authorities in the Gaza Strip to prevent any recurrence of today's attack. Until today's Palestinian rocket attack, this was the longest period without projectiles fired from Gaza in recent years. Both sides should work to consolidate the calm that prevailed before today.”

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15. “Palestinian demonstrations continued to be organized against the barrier, which deviates from the Green Line in contravention of the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (see A/ES-10/273). Palestinians attempted to set up a number of encampments near the wall, to protest land confiscation, which were quickly dismantled by Israeli forces. A number of Palestinians were injured during demonstrations against the barrier, as well as in demonstrations in solidarity with prisoners on hunger strike, which I mentioned earlier. The Secretary- General stresses the importance for protests to remain non-violent and for the right to peaceful protest to be fully respected. With regard to Gaza, we are deeply troubled by today's rocket attack into Israel.”

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16. “We now have figures for the month of January, during which at least 139 Palestinian- owned structures, including 59 residential structures, were destroyed by the Israeli authorities, most of them in Area C, with the remainder in East Jerusalem. That is the highest number of such demolitions in a single month in more than two years. Planning efforts to benefit Palestinian communities in Area C continue. Unfortunately, none of the 32 plans submitted to Israeli authorities, some since June 2010, have yet been approved. We call upon the Government of Israel to facilitate tangible progress if community- based planning is to be adopted as a constructive approach for many of the Palestinians concerned.”

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17. “We are also looking into media reports that the Israeli Government authorized drilling to search for oil in the occupied Syrian Golan. Clashes between Palestinians and Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank resulted in injuries to 10 Palestinians, including two women and two children, while one teenage Israeli settler was injured by a Palestinian on 29 January. We deplore attacks committed as part of so-called price tag violence, which included the desecration of 10 Muslim tombstones in the Mamilla cemetery in West Jerusalem on 14 February. Since my last briefing, Israe1i security forces have demolished 30 structures in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the displacement of 89 Palestinians, including 49 chi1dren.”

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18. “Palestinians detained included two parliamentarians affiliated with Hamas, who were arrested on 4 February. The increased use of live fire by Israeli security forces directed at unarmed Palestinian civilians is of deep concern. On 23 January, a 22-year- old Palestinian woman was killed while walking on her college campus south of Bethlehem. On the same day, a 15-year-old boy was shot dead by soldiers near the Al-Arroub refugee camp. Settlement activity continued, with Israeli authorities giving final approval for the construction of 90 housing units in the settlement of Beit E1. The Secretary-General has repeatedly stressed that settlements are illegal under international law. Israel should heed the calls of the international community to stop such activity.”

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19. “He also recalled the importance of full adherence by all sides to the agreement of 14 May 2012, including implementation of the prisoners' families' visiting rights. It is the firm position of the United Nations that anyone in administrative detention without charges should be charged and face trial with judicial guarantees, in accordance with international standards, or be promptly released. Operations by Israeli security forces in the occupied West Bank, including in Area A, have continued at a steady pace. According to reports, since our last briefing (see S/PV.6894), a total of 391 such operations have resulted in 617 Palestinians, including 116 children and 10 women, being injured and 491 being arrested, while nine Israeli soldiers have also been injured.”

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20. “The prisoner's death also sparked a series of popular demonstrations and clashes, which, reports indicate, resulted in the IDF injuring 43 Palestinians. Two Israeli soldiers were also injured. The United Nations underscores the importance of restoring and maintaining calm and calls for an independent and transparent investigation by Israeli authorities into the circumstances of Mr. Jaradat's death, the results of which should be made public as soon as possible. Also of particular concern is the deteriorating health of four prisoners who are on an extended hunger strike. The United Nations remains closely involved on the ground, and the Secretary- General has raised his concerns with Prime Minister Netanyahu, urging that a solution be reached without delay in order to end the prisoners' plight and preserve calm.”

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21. “Timely donor contributions are also more important than ever. The meeting next month of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians will be an opportunity to renew the collective commitment to supporting State-building efforts and promoting Palestinian financial and economic sustainability. The United Nations continues to follow closely the security, political and human-rights dimensions of the issue of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody. On Saturday, we were concerned to learn that a Palestinian man, Arafat Jaradat, died in detention after his arrest by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) days earlier. Earlier today, Gaza militants from the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade cited this death in claiming responsibility for a rocket attack on Israel - a most troubling development.”

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22. “Both sides must be prepared to embrace their responsibilities in order to engage fully with any credible new initiative and demonstrate goodwill and renewed commitment. The dire fiscal situation of the Palestinians must be addressed. Fiscal stability is critical to safeguarding the achievements of Palestine's State-building agenda, including important progress that has been made in the Palestinian security services. With regard to the Palestinian Authority's financial situation, the Secretary-General notes with relief the decision by Israel to release Palestinian revenue clearances for January, and reminds the Israeli authorities that full transfer of Palestinian tax and customs revenues in a timely and predictable manner is an obligation that Israel accepted as part of the Paris Protocol, which remains in force.”

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23. “His recent meetings with European Union High Representative Catherine Ashton in New York and United States Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington, DC, focused in part on the Middle East. In addition, Mr. Kerry and United States President Obama intend to visit the region next month, and Israeli and Palestinian negotiators have made separate preparatory trips to Washington, DC. We look forward to this renewed United States engagement. At a press conference on 19 February, Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated his commitment to a two- State solution and a peace process that yields results. On the same occasion, he announced the appointment of Tzipi Livni, an experienced interlocutor, to lead negotiations. Palestinian President Abbas has also shown patience in allowing the time necessary to get a new process on track.”

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24. “It is now time for all of us to act decisively and with concerted purpose, including through a revitalized and relevant Quartet, but also beyond, if we are to salvage a two-State solution and realize the vision ofa State of Palestine and a State ofIsrael living side by side in peace and security. The United Nations stands ready to support any serious international initiative to that end. In the aftermath of the Israeli elections on 22 January, international partners have been meeting and discussing how to move decisively towards creating the conditions by which a two-State solution may become reality, and not remain mere rhetoric. The Secretary-General has continued his engagement with both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian President Abbas.”

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25. “Opportunities exist to reverse those trends but not if the international community sits still. Stepped-up efforts by the Council and its members can make a substantial difference while there is still time to do so. Turning first to the Middle East peace process, we have all voiced frustration at the failure over many years to break the impasse between Israelis and Palestinians. Yet resignation is not an acceptable option. Relying on the status quo - even if it were sustainable, which we do not believe is the case 4 would represent a failure on the part of the parties and the international community at the very time when we should seize opportunities to help the parties define and implement a final status agreement.”

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26. “Mr. Feltman: We meet at a moment of heightened risk across multiple fronts in the Middle East. It is already two months into a year that could preserve or even extinguish what hope remains for a two-State solution. I do not believe that it is hyperbole to say that. Yet, as demonstrated today by the troubling rocket attack fired from Gaza into Israel, the temperature between Israelis and Palestinians is again rising, with the situation of Palestinian prisoners the most immediate but not the only cause. There is as yet no process of negotiation to offer hope on the horizon. Meanwhile, in Syria, even tentative steps towards dialogue are struggling to take root. The destructive military spiral churns more forcefully each day and threatens to pull its neighbours, most notable and worrisome Lebanon, into its vortex.”

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27. “The Summit will provide additional opportunities for discussions between United Nations officials and our African and international partners on how collectively we can help the Malian people.”

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28. “We fully concur that ongoing military operations should take place within the framework of a political process to ensure sustainable peace, stability, and national reconciliation. Likewise, the ongoing military operations should provide the necessary political space for negotiations between the Government and groups that have renounced violence and distanced themselves from terrorist networks. The United Nations will continue to impress upon the Malian leaders the need to agree quickly on a transitional road map to restore effectively constitutional order. We urge others to reinforce that message, for reliance on an exclusively military approach will not allow for the building of a lasting solution for Mali. The Secretary-General and other senior officials will be in Addis Ababa over the weekend for the AU Summit.”

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29. “As we have discussed before, the problems of Mali also need to be seen in the context of the broader Sahel region, as we cannot expect to alleviate the crisis in the Sahel without simultaneously improving the situation in Mali, which can spill over, and has in fact done so, into neighbouring countries. In recent weeks, African and international leaders, including the members of the Council, have by their actions demonstrated their resolve to assist the people and institutions of Mali. We welcome the clear, unified message that we have heard from Council members and beyond that the military and political tracks must proceed hand in hand, with full attention paid to the humanitarian situation and to human rights.”

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30. “For 10 months now, the world has watched with horror as the people ofnorthern Mali have been subjected to almost unspeakable brutality at the hands of armed extremists and terrorists. Friends of the Malian people in the region and beyond were shocked by the abrupt collapse of constitutional order in Mali and the threat to Mali's territorial integrity and unity, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation. The Council, along with regional and subregional organizations, debated how best to assist the people of Mali to address the full spectrum of the severe political, security, humanitarian, and human rights challenges that they faced.”

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31. “The situation underscores the need to ensure that parties to the conflict avoid harming civilians and comply with international humanitarian law and international human rights norms, including facilitating the rapid and unimpeded passage of relief consignments, equipment and personnel. In that regard, the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy applies to any United Nations support to the military operation undertaken. The policy establishes a set of principles for United Nations entities contemplating or involved in providing support to non-United Nations security forces. Key elements include an assessment of risk, transparency with receiving entities an effective implementation framework.”

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32. “The WFP is also preparing to deliver food to the three northern regions of Timbuktu, Gao and Kidal, to be implemented as soon as possible, as well as the provision of food assistance to 22,000 IDPs and 32,000 IDPs in the Mopti and Segou regions, respectively. There are also mounting protection concerns, with reports of retribution attacks against civilian Tuareg and Arab populations and continued allegations of the recruitment of child soldiers and the use of sexual violence as a tool of war. Meanwhile, on 16 January, the International Criminal Court announced that it was opening an investigation into alleged war crimes committed on the territory of Mali since January 2012.”

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33. “The isolation is increasingly exacerbating the existing shortage of food and other commodities, with fuel shortages already having an impact on the functioning of hospitals and urban water-supply systems. Despite the challenging environment, the United Nations and its partners are working to address the most pressing needs. Food distribution by the World Food Programme of the United Nations (WFP) is ongoing for 12,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Bamako. UNICEF is currently working with NGO partners to provide and distribute aquatabs in Gao after the Movement for Unity and Jihad in Western Africa seized the fuel used for the water distribution network.”

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34. “Djinnit participated in the ECOWAS Summit of Heads of State. He provided clarification on the United Nations role in support to the immediate deployment of AFISMA, following a request from the President of ECOWAS Commission to the Secretary-General dated 17 January. There is serious concern about the well-being of the population in the north of the country, where malnutrition rates were already reaching emergency thresholds before the resumption of the conflict. The insecurity has forced many humanitarian actors to reduce an already limited presence, or in some cases evacuate the area. The few non-governmental organizations (NGOs) still active the north of Mali point to the region's growing isolation, with the main supply roads from the south and Algeria now cut off.”

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35. “The authorities also noted that Mali needed a broader reconciliation process, which could be carried out only once basic State authority and control had been re-established in the north. On elections - an essential element of the political process - Malian officials were of the view that elections would have to take place once critical northern positions had been brought back under Government control. Special Representative of the Secretary- General Djinnit has also continued to engage national and regional actors to shore up support for the implementation of resolution 2085 (2012). On 17 January, he met with President Dioncounda Traore' in Bamako and highlighted the importance of the political process. On 18 January, he attended the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council meeting in Abidjan, and on 19 January Mr.”

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36. “He also raised the need for raising awareness of the risks of ethnic tensions and retaliation taking place in Mali. In that regard, I note again that the multidisciplinary office includes human rights expertise. The Malian Government has expressed its full agreement on the need for the military and political processes to evolve jointly, and informed the United Nations team that it was moving swiftly with an inclusive consultation exercise with key civil and political actors on the transitional road map, prior to its submission for approval to the National Assembly within two or three weeks. The Malian Government also reiterated its desire for a discrete and light United Nations presence in Bamako, with interlocutors with whom they could frankly exchange views and rely on for advice.”

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37. “Meanwhile, the start-up team for the establishment of the United Nations multidisciplinary presence in Mali arrived in Bamako over the weekend and renewed contacts with stakeholders to continue discussions on the implementation of all aspects of resolution 2085 (2012), including the political and the security processes. The head of the United Nations team in Bamako, Mr. Joao Honwana, is already on the ground and has begun discussions on a transitional road map, including regarding reconciliation, with Malian partners. In his meetings with Malian authorities, he emphasized the need for the political and military tracks to go together, as well as the need for a clear vision on the part of Malian authorities on what needs to be done, around which international support can be rallied to move the transitional process forward.”

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38. “Nonetheless, at the request of the Council, the Secretariat has conducted additional planning for a logistics support package. The elements of a possible United Nations support package to AFISMA are contained in the annex to the letter that the Secretary-General submitted. This option would be financed through United Nations assessed contributions. A third option would be for bilateral partners to provide logistics support to AFISMA during the combat phase of operations, and for the United Nations to provide support to it during the deployment and in the stabilization phases of its operations. This option would significantly reduce some of the risks to the Organization and personnel who are associated with the second option.”

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39. “The Secretary-General is confident that, in exercising its responsibility to debate, and perhaps authorize, the use of United Nations assets, Security Council members will consider carefully both his proposals and his concerns. The options proposed in his letter are as follows. One option would be for all logistics support to AFISMA to be provided through bilateral channels. That option could be funded through one or a combination of bilateral, United Nations trust fund or United Nations assessed contributions channels. A second option would be for the United Nations to provide a logistics support package to AFISMA in all phases of its operations. Given that a finalized concept of operations for AFISMA is under development, it is currently not possible to produce a detailed plan for such a support package.”

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40. “In a welcome development, on 17 January the European Union established a Common Security and Defence Policy mission, headed by Brigadier General Francois Lecointre of France, that is expected to be on the ground by mid-February to support the training and reorganization of the Malian Armed Forces. The mission will not be involved in combat operations. As noted in his letter to the Security Council, the Secretary-General is firmly committed to using the tools of the United Nations, as authorized by the Security Council, to help to address the crisis in Mali and to promote the implementation of resolution 2085 (2012). His letter outlines several options for the Security Council's consideration, and he also identifies several concerns regarding capacity, human rights and the safety and security of United Nations personnel and facilities.”

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41. “AFISMA is currently facing critical gaps, including communications capacity, air mobility and medical capabilities. Additionally, it is expected that the deployed contingents will have only very limited capacities for self-sustainment. The Malian defence and security forces also have capacity gaps requiring immediate attention. The African Union and ECOWAS are finalizing a comprehensive list of priority requirements, while the Malian Minister of Defence has indicated that a comprehensive list of the needs of the Malian Defence And Security Forces has been submitted to Interim President Traore'. These will inform the donors' conference that the African Union has called to take place in Addis Ababa on 29 January.”

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42. “On 21 January, the President of the ECOWAS Commission and the Chair of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff visited Bamako. They met with the AFISMA Force Commander and other officers, and visited AFISMA troops already on the ground, as well as the French forces. They also met senior Chadian officers to discuss the deployment of the 2,000-strong Chadian troops and their coordination with AFISMA. Due to the accelerated deployment of AFISMA troops, critical equipment, logistical and other support for the troops are urgently required. In accordance with paragraph 10 of resolution 2085 (2012), the United Nations is supporting AFISMA headquarters in planning activities, including assessing the units' equipment and operational readiness.”

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43. “The deployment of AFISMA troops and headquarters staff officers began on 18 January. As of 20 January, 855 troops from Benin, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo had been deployed, along with a full Nigerien battalion at the border with Mali. There is general agreement amongst key stakeholders in Bamako that the envisaged AFISMA strength of 3,300 personnel needs to be increased if AFISMA is to engage effectively in offensive operations and enhance force protection. The deployment of the Force Commander and establishment of the force headquarters have set the conditions for the planning effort, supported by planners provided by international partners. The planning process also provides an opportunity to review and revise, as necessary, the AFISMA troop requirements, command and control structures, liaison mechanisms and other important matters.”

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44. “The summit endorsed the appointment of AFISMA's military command, called on all troop-contributing countries to make their contingents immediately available, and authorized AFISMA contingents to engage in operations with their units. The summit called upon the United Nations to immediately furnish the logistical and financial support for the deployment of AF ISMA. The summit also called on the Government of Mali, the AU and ECOWAS to establish a functional mission headquarters for AFISMA in order to facilitate coordination and deployment, and to establish a joint coordination mechanism on resolution 2085 (2012) to facilitate regular consultations on political leadership, resource mobilization and disbursement, as well as reporting, monitoring and evaluation.”

    2013-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6905 (2013) · source

45. “Military sources in Bamako have indicated that in deciding to resume hostilities, the extremists intended to capture Bamako and that the risk of infiltration and further attacks by these groups on southern towns, including Bamako, remains high. With regard to developments in the subregion related to Mali, on 20 January Nigerian troops on the way to Mali were attacked in northern Nigeria by Boko Haram, and three soldiers were killed. Member States with access to intelligence and other reports not available to us may have additional information about the situation in Mali and the region, and we would welcome any information that can be shared with us. On 19 January, ECOWAS held an extraordinary summit in Abidjan to review the latest developments in Mali, particularly the modalities for an accelerated deployment of African forces.”

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46. “The capabilities of the armed groups occupying northern Mali have proven to be strong, as they are better equipped and trained than initially anticipated. This was illustrated on 14 January, when radical forces opened a new front in Diabaly, only 350 kilometres from Bamako. The extremist armed groups' advance into eastern Mali was successfully repelled and the fighters have reportedly fled these areas. Yet it appears that in the western area, armed elements have moved closer to the Mauritanian border. Meanwhile, the latest reports indicate that the cities of Konna and Diabaly are now under control of the Malian army.”

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47. “Vigorous military actions must be matched by an equally strong focus on the political challenges in Mali. They must be carried out with full attention to human rights and humanitarian concerns, and they should be reinforced by strategies to address the many transnational threats that combine to breed extremism and weaken governance not just in Mali but across the Sahel. As the members of the Council are aware, the dynamics in northern Mali have shifted dramatically in recent days. The fall of Korma on 10 January, as part of an apparent attempt by extremists to push southward towards Bamako, had the effect of galvanizing the concerns of Mali and its friends and accelerating the regional and international response to the crisis.”

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48. “I am pleased to be joined here today by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Djinnit, who has been working tirelessly and cooperating closely with national and regional actors to resolve the situation in Mali. As we focus today on solutions in Mali, let us not forget that the factors behind the sudden collapse 10 months ago of one of West Africa's most vaunted democracies, and the takeover of half of the country by extremists, run deep. Solutions will not likely come quickly or simply. Dangers line the path ahead. Whether the international community is successful in helping Mali to restore its democracy and recapture its territory in a lasting way will depend on the breadth of its vision and the comprehensiveness of its response.”

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49. “Mr. Feltman: The Council is convened today at a potential turning point in the crisis in Mali. The military struggle over northern Mali has been engaged. The Secretary-General has applauded France for its courageous decision to deploy forces to arrest the troubling push by extremist groups southward. He greatly appreciates the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU) and the troop contributors to the African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA) to accelerate its deployment. The Secretary-General has been clear in his instructions for the United Nations system to move with all speed to contribute, within the Organization's mandates and capabilities, to resolving the crisis in Mali within the framework of resolution 2085 (2012).”

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50. “It is incumbent upon all of us to support the parties in stabilizing the situation and then permitting progress towards the goal of achieving a two-State solution that is so critical for regional peace and security.”

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