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  1. “In conclusion, I would like to commend ECOWAS for its effective and continued engagement in Guinea- Bissau in a sustained manner in playing a critical role in helping national stakeholders find the path to lasting peace and stability. I also express my sincere appreciation to all bilateral and multilateral partners, especially the African Union, the CPLP and the European Union, together with ECOWAS, for their continued partnership and commitment to the consolidation of peace in Guinea-Bissau. I also salute the contribution of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, chaired by my friend the Ambassador of Brazil. I would like also to convey my gratitude to the Security Council for its close monitoring of the situation and continued commitment to promoting peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau.”

    2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source

  2. “The consolidation of long-term stability remains contingent on the successful holding of legislative elections and on how the country manages the reform process. F ar-reaching reforms remain imperative to prevent a future relapse into political and institutional instability. I therefore urge international partners to maintain and increase their political, technical and financial support to help national institutions during and beyond the legislative and presidential elections. I also welcome the continued engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission in helping sustain attention to, and funding for, peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau.”

    2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source

  3. “A significant development relating to gender equality and women's empowerment was the adoption, on 2 August, of a gender parity quota law setting a minimum of 36 per cent for women's participation in the lists of candidates for legislative and local Government elections, as well as for appointments to key decision-making positions. The draft is expected to be promulgated into law by the President before the November elections. UNIOGBIS will continue to support the process. It is my impression that the recent political developments in Guinea-Bissau offer a possibility for a more favourable appreciation of the country's situation. It seems now more likely than a few weeks ago that legislative elections will take place as scheduled on 18 November.”

    2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source

  4. “Partly as a result, national authorities have continued to seize illegal drugs transiting through the international airport in Bissau, the Transnational Crime Unit has resumed operations, and cross-border controls have been strengthened. In response to a Government request, UNIOGBIS is also providing technical assistance for the development of a national action plan to combat drug trafficking and transnational organized crime. Problems, however, are persistent and much has yet to be done until the situation can be considered to be under control.”

    2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source

  5. “In August, the Mission provided technical and financial support for a retreat with the members of the commission to initiate the review of the draft constitution, which the commission intends to submit for consideration by the newly elected National Assembly. Concerning the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime, UNIOGBIS, in coordination with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, has reinforced its support to national authorities, including through the co-location of specialized personnel from within the mission's existing supports with law enforcement agencies in Bissau and the regions.”

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  6. “In that regard, I welcome the recent disbursement of $500,000 by ECOWAS to the electoral basket fund. Steps are also being taken towards ensuring that elections are conducted peacefully. In that context, and in response to a request from the Government, ECOWAS intends to reinforce the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea- Bissau ahead of both the legislative elections in 2018 and the presidential election in 2019. UNIOGBIS will continue to provide the necessary and possible support to efforts to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for the entire electoral process. UNIOGBIS continues to work closely with the ad hoc commission of the National Assembly on the review of the Constitution and has made efforts towards enhancing civil society participation in upcoming consultations.”

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  7. “The Government set a 30-day time frame for voter registration, starting on 23 August, in spite of disagreements voiced by some political parties, since the law stipulates a 90-day period for the process. Moreover, the arrival of biometric kits for the process has been delayed. The Government of Guinea-Bissau is working closely with Nigeria, Cabo Verde and Timor- Leste to expedite the arrival of the kits. I am pleased to report that a funding gap in the budget for the elections may have been closed following pledges by several international partners, including Italy, Japan and the United States, as well as ECOWAS, the European Union and the Monetary and Economic Union of West Africa. UNIOGBIS will persevere in its efforts to support the Government in the urgent materialization of such pledges.”

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  8. “The Government has launched related consultations with political parties represented in the National Assembly and intends to broaden consultations to include civil society so as to have the pact adopted in early October, before the start of the election campaign. UNIOGBIS will continue to work closely with the Government and to strengthen civil society engagement in the process. We are, however, conscious that the holding of timely and credible elections is of paramount importance at thisjuncture. This is a basic short-term goal that must be accomplished to usher in the new political dispensation for further reforms and consolidation. Preparations for the legislative elections continue to face difficulties.”

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  9. “To those ends, I held bilateral meetings with the Presidents of Angola, Brazil, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique, as well as the Prime Minister of Cabo Verde and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Portugal. Later in July, the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government discussed the situation in Guinea-Bissau during its fifty-third ordinary session. The summit, inter alia, approved funds that contributed to filling the gap in the electoral budget, and called for legislative elections to be held on 18 November, as scheduled. I intend to continue my engagement with relevant national and international actors as preparations for the elections enter the final stages. While key provisions of the Conakry Agreement have been implemented, a national dialogue round table for the adoption of a stability pact is yet to be held.”

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  10. “At the regional and international levels, I visited Lome in June to meet with the Presidents of Guinea and Togo, in their capacities as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Mediator for Guinea- Bissau and then Chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, respectively, to exchange views on the implementation of the Conakry Agreement and advocate for financial and material support from the subregion for the upcoming elections. In July, I attended the Conference of the Heads of State and Government of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) in Cabo Verde to discuss the persisting technical and financial challenges confronting the electoral process, and to appeal for technical and financial support for Guinea- Bissau.”

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  11. “I have actively used my good offices with national and international partners to support the full implementation of the 2016 Conakry Agreement, with special emphasis on the ongoing preparations for the elections. I have prioritized engaging national stakeholders on the electoral process and met regularly with the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister to stress that respect for the existing legal framework and the electoral calendar is indispensable for sustained stability. I also routinely convened and led meetings of the group of five international partners in Guinea-Bissau, working to maintain our unified stance on the need for the timely holding of elections and to urge the Prime Minister to adopt a coordinated approach with national authorities and international partners.”

    2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source

  12. “President, to invite the voice of civil society and of women of Guinea-Bissau to this meeting, through Ms. Elisa Tavares Pinto. Her perspectives and insights will, no doubt, further enrich the Council's deliberations. As the Secretary-General's report is before members, I will limit my statement to recent political developments and the activities of UNIOGBIS. I will then be ready to answer any questions Council members may have in the private consultations. Since my arrival in Guinea-Bissau, the political and security situation has remained relatively calm. Authorities and political actors have focused on preparations for the legislative elections scheduled for 18 November.”

    2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source

  13. “Mr. Filho: I thank the Security Council for this opportunity to introduce the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/77l) on the situation in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS). I am honoured to brief the Council for the first time since I assumed office, on 28 May. I would also like to acknowledge the presence of His Excellency Mr. Aristides Gomes, Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, with whom I am honoured to share this platform. I commend his initiative to travel to New York to personally apprise the Council of his Government's efforts at this crucial phase in the country's transition, with legislative elections foreseen in the very near future. I would also like to welcome your initiative, Mr.”

    2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source