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2015-06-23
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2015-10-06
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  1. “I also take note of the recent decision of the Malian authorities to postpone local elections. The postponement offers an opportunity to bring the electoral calendar in line with the terms outlined in the peace Agreement. In closing, the peace process is back on track. Nonetheless, vigilance will be required, since the peace process remains fragile. It is my strong conviction that promoting the implementation agreement through close support to the Government provides the best opportunity for Mali to address its multiple challenges.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  2. “In that regard, I am pleased to note the efforts of the Government, in cooperation with MINUSMA, to help children from Timbuktu and Gao to return to school, while kids from Kidal are expected to go back to school by the middle of this month. In addition, it is imperative to involve civil society closely in this phase of implementation, including women, youth, and traditional leaders, ensuring broad ownership of the peace Agreement. MINUSMA is strongly committed to raising awareness and disseminating the peace Agreement, in partnership with civil society. While we regret the delays in the implementation of some provisions of the Agreement, it is important to stress that the concerted action of MINUSMA, the Government of Mali and the international mediation was successful in bringing the parties back to the logic of the peace Agreement.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  3. “I welcome the conclusions of the aforementioned ministerial consultative meeting on the Malian peace process, which took note of the Security Council's readiness to consider targeted sanctions against those obstructing or threatening the implementation of the Agreement. There is a strong need to ensure the delivery of peace dividends, especially to the population of conflict-affected areas. MINUSMA has been seeking to provide improved water access, supporting expanded electricity supply, ensuring the return to school of children whose education has been thwarted by the conflict, and encouraging the voluntary return of internally displaced persons or refugees to their communities of origin.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  4. “I also appeal to troop- and police-contributing countries to provide elements with appropriate equipment to allow MINUSMA to reach its mandated force and police levels. In order to ensure gender mainstreaming within the Mission, troop- and police-contributing countries are encouraged to include women in the contingents. The deployment of military observers, most of whom are expected to be operational by the middle of this month, will help in the task of observing and reporting on ceasefire violations. In light of recent experience, such reports could form the basis for discussions on implementing sanctions against spoilers of the peace Agreement. I would like to stress the importance of statements coming from the Council on its support for MINUSMA and its role in the implementation of the peace process.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  5. “Those responsible for serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law must be held accountable. I welcome the commitment of the Malian authorities to establishing transitional justice mechanisms, and call for a more transparent and inclusive process that places victims at the centre of discussions. To contribute to a more secure environment, MINUSMA is seeking to deploy longer-range unmanned aerial vehicles. It also hopes to free up troops previously dedicated to the protection of supply lines through the deployment of a combat convoy battalion. These moves would help the Mission to expand its presence in key areas of the north and to take timely, dissuasive action within the framework of its mandate.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  6. “Over the past few months, criminals, along with opportunistic elements, have been resorting to looting and banditry. This fosters insecurity and fear among the population, while reducing faith in the peace process. In some cases, there have been calls for the formation of self-defence groups - a move that could create added security challenges further down the line. The priority at present is to rebuild trust among the Malian parties and to promote national reconciliation and fight against impunity. To this end, MINUSMA is supporting a conference of national understanding, to be organized by the Government of Mali. Redress for victims of human rights and humanitarian law violations is key to the consolidation of peace and national reconciliation.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  7. “CMA and Platform have continued discussions and participated in a joint visit, together with Government ministers, to Anefis on 27 and 28 September. The difficulties of these past two months show the importance of determined international engagement to prevent escalation and bring the peace process back on track. They also show the urgent need to make decided progress in the work of the institutions established by the peace Agreement. The international community, with MINUSMA playing a key role, must remain engaged in political efforts to defuse tensions. There is a particularly urgent need to advance in the cantonment process, and that is in fact happening now. Reconnaissance missions of cantonment sites proposed by the Platform are ongoing. As soon as CMA turns in its proposed sites, similar reconnaissance missions will take place.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  8. “This involved MINUSMA bringing together for the first time the top military leadership of both movements. At that meeting, the parties agreed on the following. First, that they would cease hostilities, including provocative troop deployments. Secondly, they would return in principle to their initial positions prior to the 20 June signature of the peace Agreement. Thirdly, they would return to the peace process, including participation in the Comite de suivi de l'accord and its subsidiary bodies. Fourthly, the would agree on the circulation of people without arms. Lastly, there was a general agreement to continue dialogue among the communities and to resolve problems peacefully. I am pleased to report that the ceasefire and the terms of these agreements are now holding.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  9. “The return of CMA to Anefis on 18 September was not coordinated in the context of the Commission technique mixte de securite, as sought by the international mediation. CMA's return to Anefis, although justified according to the provisions of the disengagement plan, raised tensions unnecessarily at a time during which the paramount goal was to ensure that the parties returned to "the logic of the peace Agreement". When confrontation broke out near In-Khalil at the beginning of September, MINUSMA was deeply concerned that it could lead to the end of the peace process. In response, I called on the leadership of CMA and the Platform and met with them separately to address the situation. On 23 September, I facilitated a joint meeting in Bamako of the Platform and CMA leadership to break the political stalemate.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  10. “First, military resources were directed to the protection of civilians in Kidal and Anefis. Secondly, an enhanced effort was undertaken to survey the movement of armed groups. Thirdly and most importantly, in order to address violations of the ceasefire, which often lead to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, I used my good offices to persuade the parties to abide by their commitments and avoid an escalation of tensions. It bears particular mention that, on 28 August, President Ke'ita called for the Platform's unconditional withdrawal from Anefis. His determined efforts, added to those of MINUSMA and the rest of the international community, succeeded in persuading the Platform to eventually withdraw.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  11. “The takeover ofAnefis by the Platform on 17 August was a clear violation of the peace Agreement and led the CMA to suspend its participation in the Comite' de suivi de l'accord. Any progress on crucial issues, especially related to the cantonment, was halted. While the Platform was present in Ane'fis, CMA has expanded its presence in areas of the Timbuktu region, also in violation of the Agreement. After the withdrawal of the Platform from Anefis in mid-September, its forces took positions further to the north. These movements have exacerbated tensions with CMA and led to clashes in the area of In-Khalil, near the Algerian border. (spoke in English) Throughout this period, MINUSMA directed political and military efforts to overcome these challenges.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  12. “At my last briefing, I said that the path to peace and implementation of the Agreement would be strewn with obstacles, and that is indeed the case. The difficulties we have encountered have been more significant and have appeared sooner than we foresaw. In the three months since the final signing of the Agreement on 20 June, there have been serious setbacks to the implementation schedule. These were caused mainly by frequent violations of the ceasefire, in a context characterized by the actions of terrorist groups and activities related to the illicit transnational trafficking. Violations of the ceasefire have limited progress in the implementation of the Agreement. Valuable time was lost, as discussed at the ministerial meeting on 1 October on the Malian peace process, held in the margins of the General Assembly.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  13. “At its third meeting, it set up four subcommittees, and at the fourth, the Government of Mali presented an action plan for implementation of the Agreement, including a contingency plan for the interim period. In that regard, in line with its mandate from the Council, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is currently developing a reconfiguration plan for supporting implementation of the Agreement. In addition, it is creating a structure, based on existing resources, that will provide technical, administrative and logistical support to the Comite de suivi de l'accord and its subcommittees. Those efforts will be closely coordinated and synergized with every component of the Mission and the United Nations system.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  14. “I am honoured to brief the Security Council on the latest report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali (8/2015/732). Today I would like to give the Council an overview on developments in the political, security and humanitarian situation and summarize the actions being taken and efforts made to implement the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. The signing of the Agreement by the Coordination des mouvements de l'Azawad (CMA), which I noted in my most recent briefing (see S/PV.7468), marked the beginning of its implementation phase. Immediately after 20 June, Algeria, as leader of the international mediation efforts, officially launched the Comite de suivi de l'accord. Since then, the Comite de suivi de l'accord has held five meetings and established its rules of procedure.”

    2015-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7528 (2015) · source

  15. “It is my hope that the future mandate of MINUSMA can be oriented fully behind the peace process, including through continued good offices, active ceasefire monitoring and a leading role in the implementation of the Agreement.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7468 (2015) · source

  16. “Mali has made significant strides in the last three years, thanks to a combination of national and international efforts. I would like to salute the Malian Government, the armed movements and the population for their courage and determination to peacefully resolve their differences. I would like to express my gratitude to all members of the mediation team, particularly Algeria, for its commitment and dedication throughout the negotiations process. And I would like to thank France and the United States for their unwavering support to Mali and to the Mission. In conclusion, the Peace Agreement provides an opportunity to start addressing the multifaceted challenges facing Mali. The responsibility for the implementation of the Agreement lies primarily with the Malians themselves, with the support of MINUSMA and the international community.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7468 (2015) · source

  17. “Nevertheless, our efforts to date and the results achieved thus far suggest that, with commitment, vision and adequate resources, those challenges are not insurmountable. Going forward, it is critical to clearly define the roles of the international community in the implementation of the Agreement, based on comparative advantages. MINUSMA, by virtue of its mandate, and working together with partners, will naturally play a lead role in supporting the implementation of the Agreement on the ground. I see a particularly important role for MINUSMA in supporting security and defence, as well as the human rights and justice aspects of the Agreement. MINUSMA will also provide support to the functioning of the Comite de suivi de l'accord by leading its secretariat.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7468 (2015) · source

  18. “To compound the situation, violent extremists and other enemies of peace continue to indiscriminately attack our forces and camps. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my condolences to the families and Governments of the fallen peacekeepers. I would also like to express my gratitude to all the countries contributing troops and police forces to MINUSMA and salute their courage. We are likely to continue to face significant security and operational challenges in the immediate future despite the Peace Agreement. It is therefore critical that troop- and police-contributing countries have the capacities and capabilities required to operate safely and effectively in such an environment. As the Security Council initiates discussions on MINUSMA's mandate renewal, neither the challenges nor the risks at hand should be underestimated.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7468 (2015) · source

  19. “The Peace Agreement opens prospects for Mali's recovery and long-term perspectives, with a view to reversing the setbacks induced by the political and security crisis. Scores of displaced people and refugees are returning home in spite of pressing humanitarian needs. It is therefore crucial to quickly re-establish basic social services nationwide, particularly in areas ofreturn. That will facilitate the reintegration ofpeople within their communities, ease potential tensions over meagre resources, guide early-recovery activities and support social cohesion. Northern Mali remains one of the most difficult environments for peacekeeping. Its size, geographical environment, harsh climate and extremely poor or non-existent infrastructure continue to pose significant challenges to the Mission.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7468 (2015) · source

  20. “The success of our combined efforts is contingent on the parties' commitment and determination to make much- needed compromises and concessions for the greater good of all Malians. The continued maintenance of the ceasefires is an important demonstration of that. The recent spate ofviolence in some localities in the north has caused massive displacements of populations. That increased caseload puts an even heavier burden on the resources of host families, health and education facilities, and on water and sanitation infrastructures. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the humanitarian community in Mali, including United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, on their mobilization and quick response to address the displacement crisis.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7468 (2015) · source

  21. “The recent violations of the ceasefire agreements and the clashes are a stark reminder of the complexity and unpredictability of the security environment in the northern regions of Mali. I welcome the withdrawal of the Platform from Menaka, where the Mission continues to reinforce its presence and support arrangements to ensure the protection of civilians. The security provisions in the Peace Agreement, if implemented in a timely, inclusive and consensual fashion by the parties, could have a positive impact on our efforts to stabilize the northern regions. They include interim security arrangements, including cantonment, as well as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security-sector reform programmes. MINUSMA and the United Nations family are expected to play a major role in those areas.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7468 (2015) · source

  22. “To get there, a real, ongoing and animated dialogue must be established among Malians, one inspired by a spirit of compromise and founded on trust and mutual respect. In that respect, I welcome the Government's inclusion of the Peace Agreement in its general policy programme, which was presented two weeks ago to the National Assembly. The weeks and months ahead will be critical. It is imperative to begin to take concrete action so that the Malian people can begin to see and feel the dividends of peace. With that, I launch a strong appeal to the international community and financial institutions regarding the need to begin funding the implementation of the Peace Agreement as soon as possible. (Spoke in English) In spite of notable progress on the political front, the security situation remains fragile.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7468 (2015) · source

  23. “Of course, the challenges ahead are many, because rebuilding is more difficult than destroying. However, I am convinced of the goodwill of the majority of women, men and youth from all regions of Mali, with whom I speak on a daily basis. Throughout the negotiation process, we have consistently reminded the parties to the conflict and the Malian people of the special nature of this new agreement as compared with previous ones. We have stressed, among other things, the involvement of the international community, either through the presence of a United Nations mission or in mediation during negotiations, but also in the implementation of the Agreement. Concretely, the people of Mali, particularly those of the northern regions, ask for only one thing: security and the return of basic social services, especially health and education.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7468 (2015) · source

  24. “Today we have a global and inclusive agreement, that is to say, signed by all parties to the conflict: the Government, the Azawad movements Coordination and the Platform coalition. The Agreement was negotiated in less than a year, with the support of international mediation efforts led by Algeria. It is a political, institutional, security, humanitarian and development compromise that will enable Malians to rebuild their nation on strong foundations. Ofcourse, the Agreement is not peace itself, as peace cannot be decreed, but it establishes the conditions for building peace and lays out the best way to get there. Of course, the Agreement is not itself reconciliation among the various communities of Mali, but it provides a foundation on which to rebuild Mali.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7468 (2015) · source

  25. “It is an honour for me to address the Security Council in my capacity as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head ofMission ofthe United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization in Mali (MINUSMA). The report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali (S/2015/426), which the Council has before it, follows resolution 2100 (2013) of 25 April 2013, which established MINUSMA. As the Security Council discusses renewing the mandate ofMINUSMA, I will also take this opportunity to take stock of the cha11enges facing the Mission and short- and medium-term perspectives. Last Saturday, 20 June, we attended the final stage of the signing of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. It was a great day of peace for Mali, a historic day.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7468 (2015) · source