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Khare

lines on the record: 215
first: 2007-02-12
most recent: 2021-07-27
sittings or episodes: 13
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“In conclusion, allow me to thank the Government of the Sudan for its support thus far in achieving the timely and successful drawdown of UNAMID, and I look forward to continued cooperation to achieve our shared objectives.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“After an initial period of confusion among these groups, which led to the disruption of UNAMID movements and, in some cases, harassment of United Nations personnel and vendors, movements have for the most part proceeded as needed in recent weeks. Nevertheless, coordination and leadership among these units are critical if the remaining liquidation process is to proceed smoothly for the long-term sustainable benefit of the Sudan and its people. I therefore intend to continue to closely monitor the liquidation of UNAMID based on my recent discussions with the President, the Vice-President and the new Governor and Wali of Darfur and North Darfur, respectively.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“If hand-over can progress in this fashion, it will equally allow for the phased reduction of the guard unit, the only United Nations uniformed personnel remaining currently in Darfur. For all the foregoing to occur in an orderly and speedy fashion, I must raise the issue of the armed movements that have stationed forces around the El Fasher compound since the beginning of June, which I reported on in my note of 25 June 2021. Units from at least five different groups, as well as the Sudanese Armed Forces, have been identified by colleagues based in El Fasher. I have provided two photographs in hard copy to Council members so that they can see where these armed groups are located.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“This plan could form the foundation for the Secretary- General to present a proposal to the General Assembly, as required by the United Nations regulations and rules, to guide the donation of equipment and facilities in support of such identified national priorities as the national plan for the protection of civilians. Successful completion and approval of such a plan can hasten the full departure of the remaining remnants of UNAMID prior to June 2022. Building on the success of the experience of the hand-over of the substantial Zalingei headquarters site, which was gradually turned over to local authorities for use and occupation by the local university, I further expressed to Sudanese officials our intention to proceed with a phased hand-over of the El Fasher site in segments, beginning in November.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“In pausing to better illustrate the potential benefits to the people of Darfur, just as an example, the mission currently holds 170 tons of sodium hypochlorite salt, which can be used to purify 6.8 billion litres of water, which is enough to meet the clean-water drinking and cooking needs of more than a million people for a year. To this end, during my recent visit to the Sudan, I implored all Government interlocutors to emphasize the immediate development of a single, holistic donation plan, with input and agreement from Government interlocutors at the national and local levels. The United Nations country team and UNITAMS have committed to supporting the Government in identifying sustainable imperatives that would best benefit local communities.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“Since the UNAMID mandate came to an end, UNAMID equipment currently valued at $8.1 million has been transferred to other operations, including the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS), the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. This process will continue. In addition, so far this month, two convoys have departed El Fasher with valuable equipment that will be restored as needed and held within the peacekeeping reserve at Brindisi for future deployment to other field missions. Nevertheless, the vast bulk of UNAMID assets will remain in the Sudan for donation to the Sudanese authorities for civilian use.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“It is my intention to support the team that remains in UNAMID through disposal of remaining assets across two distinct liquidation phases: 1 July to 30 September 2021 — a final three-month period for the withdrawal of retained United Nations assets, sales to other United Nations entities and non-government organizations at market value, destruction of equipment subject to end-user restrictions, and commercial sales of equipment that mostly has been scrapped because it is beyond economical repair or use; then, from 1 October 2021 forward — donation and associated distribution of remaining fixed and moveable assets to Government institutions and related non-government organizations in the Sudan based on the General Assembly’s consideration of a holistic, Sudanese-owned donation plan. The first phase of this process is well under way.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“In addition to the fixed facilities, a wide variety of moveable equipment and inventories have been consolidated at the El Fasher base, including hundreds of vehicles, generators, furniture, information and communications technology equipment, and supplies for the maintenance of facilities and equipment. As the Council will observe, it is critical that the Government of the Sudan makes every effort to ensure that this enormous reserve of facilities and equipment is sustainably applied to national imperatives for civilian use.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“The premises in El Fasher are not just a base, but have the capacity to form a substantial community in its own right, with extensive office infrastructure, more than a thousand self-contained living units, a significant number of facilities for collective working and learning arrangements, a hospital facility, water storage, purification equipment and distribution lines, a power-generation and -distribution network, waste-water treatment facilities, a major fuel-storage depot, recreational facilities, maintenance and vehicles workshops, incineration facilities, communication towers, and large warehousing capacities, including a refrigerated warehouse used for food supplies.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“I note that although authorities have made commitments to investigating these incidents, various Sudanese interlocutors have nevertheless suggested that these events resulted from underlying tensions among groups locally, along with concerns, whether real or perceived, surrounding equitable access to the facilities and equipment that was handed over. In moving forward with the disposal of the remaining property of UNAMID, I draw the Council’s attention to the map of the El Fasher logistics base distributed to members in hard copy to illustrate the complexity of the task at hand and the future value of such a facility for the people of Darfur.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“Among the more urgent tasks is the destruction of ammunition. Members have before them hard copies of photographs of the ammunition before and after, to which I draw their attention. Much of this ammunition was found to have reached its expiration date and was therefore volatile. After increasing incineration capacity, this effort is now almost complete. The facilities and equipment handed over to local authorities to date, outside of El Fasher, had a residual value exceeding $41 million. Nevertheless, as I reported to the Council in my note of 25 June, confirmed and unconfirmed reports suggest varying degrees of destruction and theft at 10 of the 14 sites handed over to local authorities. While the associated assets no longer belonged to the United Nations, these are major losses for the communities involved.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“A guard unit authorized by the Security Council, comprising 360 police from former formed police units from Indonesia, Nepal and Pakistan, remains in El Fasher to provide internal security to remaining United Nations personnel and assets. I should note that the primary responsibility to provide security for these United Nations assets and personnel rests with the Government of the Sudan, and I am pleased to report that it is prepared to take necessary actions and do so in coordination with the guard unit. Since I last briefed the Security Council (see S/2021/246), the General Assembly has approved funding amounting to $79 million to support the final liquidation of UNAMID no later than 30 June 2022. While morale within the liquidation team remains high, liquidation will still involve a sustained effort across a number of complex tasks.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“Members will be cognizant of my notes to the Council on 25 June and 2 July, highlighting key issues and the completion of UNAMID’s drawdown, including the withdrawal of 22 military and police contingents. I can report that contingent-owned equipment belonging to Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, China, Jordan, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania and Togo has now either returned to its home country or been deployed to another peacekeeping operation. Further, the equipment of Djibouti, Ethiopia and the Gambia is in Port Sudan awaiting vessels for transport, and equipment belonging to Egypt, Pakistan and Rwanda, as well as that of a Chinese engineering unit, is en route from Darfur to Port Sudan.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“In addition, I interacted with the newly appointed Governor of Darfur, Minni Minawi, as well as the new Wali of North Darfur state, Nimir Abdel- Rahman. All leaders shared their satisfaction at the successful achievement of the expedited timelines and discussed ways to resolve outstanding issues related to the liquidation and wider transition implications. I wish to stress that following this visit to the Sudan, I also met with the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ms. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, and the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Bankole Adeoye, on 19 July in Addis Ababa, to, inter alia, report on progress in closing the former African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“All remaining personnel and assets are now consolidated within the El Fasher logistics facility, other than small components based in Khartoum and Port Sudan, to support the transport of assets and interaction with the authorities during the liquidation of UNAMID. To ensure that progress remains on track, earlier this month I concluded my second official visit to the Sudan since the conclusion of the mandate on 30 December 2020. Between 6 and 15 July, I met again with Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chair of the Sovereign Council, as well as with the Deputy Chair, Lieutenant General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo — otherwise known as General Hemeti — and the Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Ezzeldin El Sheikh.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“It also involved consultation with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that uniformed members who expressed a desire not to return for reasons related to international protection needs were processed by the refugee authorities of the Government of the Sudan. I am grateful to the countries concerned in acknowledging that the status of these individuals in seeking asylum is a humanitarian act, not based on political considerations. The drawdown also involved the parallel closure and handover of the former Mission headquarters and 13 team sites to local authorities for civilian use in Central, South and North Darfur states, as UNAMID equipment was recovered, environmental remediation was completed and former Mission personnel were withdrawn.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“Mr. Khare: I thank you, Madam President, for the opportunity to again provide an update on the progress on the closure of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) following the termination of its mandate on 31 December 2020. I am pleased to report that, recently, the Secretariat achieved the initial milestone set by the Council to withdraw all uniformed personnel formerly deployed to the Mission and staff not involved in its liquidation, except for those that have constituted a uniformed guard unit, as authorized by the Council, by the deadline of 30 June 2021. This task involved the repatriation of almost 6,000 troops and police, as well as the separation of almost 1,200 staff.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“In Mali, environmental management remains a key priority for my Department. Likewise, I continue to prioritize efforts to address sexual exploitation and abuse and all issues related to the conduct of United Nations personnel. I call on all Member States to ensure that our personnel upholds the highest standards of conduct and discipline, ensuring adequate training, the timely reporting of incidents and follow-up action when necessary, so as to ensure accountability. Looking ahead, neither the challenges nor the risks at hand should be underestimated. A failure to enhance the Mission's capability will have a significant impact on our capacity to deliver on the mandate. However, the results achieved by MINUSMA thus far suggest that with commitment, vision and the continued support of the Council, these challenges are not insurmountable.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“We also call on them to consider contributing tojoint battalions, and/or partnering directly with troop- and police-contributing countries to provide the required equipment. One example of an innovative approach to ensuring the required capabilities is the recent collaboration between Norway, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal and Sweden, which have jointly agreed to provide a C-130 aviation unit to MINUSMA through a mutually agreed multinational rotation concept. This will guarantee the continuous provision of this critical air asset to MINUSMA for a period of approximately two years. The Department of Field Support (DFS) is open to exploring similar arrangements for other equipment in Mali. It is essential that we uphold the highest standards as we serve and protect the local population.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“In addition, in order to effectively address the first 10 minutes from the onset of injury or illness, the training of MINUSMA troops and medical personnel is ongoing. We are also working on the development of United Nations-specific first-aid training material, which will be delivered to all Member States as a United Nations medical standard to be incorporated into predeployment troop-training material, so as to streamline the quality of first aid. Modern peacekeeping operations such as MINUSMA demand a range of new or stronger capabilities, and they demand innovative solutions. We continue to call on Member States to consider becoming what I would refer to as "contingent-owned- equipment-contributing countries".”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“Given the increasingly insecure and violent environment outlined by Under-Secretary-General Ladsous, efforts are being made to strengthen the Mission medical support plan, equipment and personnel gaps identified in the Mission's medical facilities. MINUSMA's vast area of operations and the austere environment present unique challenges with regard to the implementation of our 10-1-2 emergency medical response timeline for CASEVAC. To address critical gaps in TCC capabilities in this area, the Mission recently acquired, through a commercial solicitation process, two medical evacuation helicopters equipped with the latest in night-vision technology, along with fully integrated medical teams. One is already operational, deployed to Timbuktu, and the second will be deployed shortly to Kidal.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“Shortages of major equipment such as armoured personnel carriers, support vehicles, generators, water-treatment plants and other critical logistics equipment have affected the ability of military and police components to perform operational tasks. The self-sustainment services of the contingents, especially in the medical, observation and communication categories, among others, have not always been provided up to the established standards. Thanks to the corrective actions taken by the concerned troop-contributing countries (TCCs) and police-contributing countries this year to deploy the needed contingent-owned equipment vehicles and other items so as to meet their obligations and improve equipment serviceability, the overall contingent-owned equipment capability of contingents in MINUSMA has improved, but key gaps remain.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“We continue to innovate with the use of modern technology, particularly to improve our situational awareness and strengthen the security of our own personnel and assets as well as our capacity to protect civilians. MINUSMA has implemented several pilot projects using surveillance and early-warning technology to improve the intelligence-gathering capacity of the Mission so as to prevent attacks. In order for MINUSMA to be able to implement its mandate, it is critical that the Mission be provided with the necessary capacities and capabilities required to operate safely and effectively in the current environment, which I have just described. Since its inception, MINUSMA has experienced significant contingent-owned equipment capability gaps, particularly with the rehatted formed units from the African Union.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“Discussions with Algeria, Benin and the Niger continue so as to establish additional and much shorter supply routes to Gao. The route from the port of Cotonou through Niamey to Gao, for example, would be more than 1,400 kilometres shorter than MINUSMA's current supply route. In response to the significant security threat in Mali, MINUSMA continues to upgrade and strengthen the defence infrastructure of all existing camps, including by reinforcing its facilities against blasts and installing protected command positions and bunkers. In high-risk areas, the Mission has also improved living conditions for civilian and uniformed personnel.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“Mr. Khare: I am honoured to be here today alongside my colleague and friend, the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Ladsous. Mali remains one of the most difficult environments known to United Nations peacekeeping. The size of the country, the remote and landlocked areas where we are deployed, and the poor and insecure road networks continue to pose significant challenges. Currently we are focused on implementing measures to ensure secure and uninterrupted supply routes; upgrade and strengthen the defence and infrastructure of all existing camps; and improve the capabilities of the the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). MINUSMA is establishing its main logistics hub in Gao to better serve the locations in northern Mali.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“I shall send my Deputy, Assistant Secretary-General Banbury, to Somalia from 18 to 20 October in order to follow up immediately on the guidance and advice that we will receive from the Council. I will also be addressing all UNSOA in this regard by video-teleconference on 19 October, while Mr. Banbury is there.”
2015-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7535 (2015) · source
“Of course, until new service providers are identified, UNSOA will continue to extend such services on a temporary basis, in full consultation with those two entities. With the endorsement of the Council, I would like to present proposals to the General Assembly to strengthen UNSOA. They are likely to represent a significant increase in investment to the tune of approximately $60 million per annum and a one-time cost of approximately $13 millions. That, I believe, will translate into real and tangible gains in terms of the capacity to enable the activities of AMISOM, UNSOM and the Somali National Army. The Council is aware that one of my first visits after assuming charge as Under-Secretary-General for Field Support was to Somalia in April.”
2015-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7535 (2015) · source
“Clear roles and responsibilities for the delivery of sustainable logistical support have been agreed between AMISOM. and UNSOA within the framework of their joint responsibilities. We are encouraged by the African Union's efforts to generate the enabling units authorized as part of AMISOM. and, in parallel, UNSOA will proceed urgently with supporting the African Union in the establishment of mission-enabling units in all sectors of AMISOM. operations to support the opening of the main supply routes. I wish to make a final point. I will ensure that the transition of the Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region to other service providers will be smooth.”
2015-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7535 (2015) · source
“Efforts will also be refocused on surge support to address the critical gaps noted earlier, strengthening the United Nations Human Rights Due Diligence Policy and compliance with the sexual exploitation and abuse policy, coordination and joint decision-making frameworks and environmental stewardship. This will require targeted but significant strengthening of the current capacities of UNSOA. These efforts ofthe Secretariat will need the support of the Council in strengthening the accountability framework for UNSOA through a single, clear mandate focused on the delivery of support to, but operationally separate from its clients, namely, UNSOM, AMISOM and the Somali National Army. It will require a stronger reporting relationship with the Council, a leadership function headed by an Assistant Secretary-General and, of course, a new name.”
2015-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7535 (2015) · source
“Moving forward, UNSOA needs to be significantly strengthened. While the Secretariat will be doing its part, critical support will be needed from the Council, the General Assembly, Member States and, of course, our partner the African Union. UNSOA efforts will be refocused and reprioritized around the strategic objectives set by the Council for Somalia and within the areas of AMISOM. operations with regard to the Somali National Army. This will entail redefining the UNSOA client base as AMISOM, UNSOM. and the Somali National Army when conducting joint operations with AMISOM. Existing medical support infrastructure will also be extended on a limited basis to provide in-theatre medical evacuation support to the Somali National Police in the areas where AMISOM. operates.”
2015-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7535 (2015) · source
“However, it also found that UNSOA resources had not kept pace with the dramatic expansion of its tasks. UNSOA is now supporting both very high intensity military operations, as well as highly mobile political engagement in Somalia and beyond. The number of clients it supports has grown from one to five. The number of personnel it supports has grown from 8,000 to over 33,000, all in an area of operations that has grown from 100 square kilometres to over 400,000 square kilometres. I am proud of what UNSOA has been able to achieve with its comparatively small and restricted resource base. This, however, has come at the expense of the overall effectiveness of service delivery, including in critical areas related to maintenance services, field defence supplies, tentage, mobility and the construction programme.”
2015-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7535 (2015) · source
“With a four-week rest-and-recuperation cycle, statistically a staff member can expect an attack before her or his third rest-and-recuperation break. The logistical enabling environment remains weak, affected by insecurity in the major supply routes, where three-quarters of all improvised explosive device attacks against AMISOM. occur. It is in this context that the strategic review of UNSOA was undertaken from July to September. The review employed a comprehensive methodology with extensive stakeholder participation. Consultations were held with Member States, the African Union, the Federal Government of Somalia, UNSOA clients and United Nations system-wide entities. The review found that UNSOA had contributed positively to the gains made by AMISOM. and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).”
2015-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7535 (2015) · source
“Mr. Khare: My briefing this morning will focus on the strategic review of the United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia (UNSOA) and the assessment of the feasibility of non-lethal support to Somali National Army troops in Puntland and the Somali police, as requested in resolution 2232 (2015). UNSOAisworkinginasignificantlynon-permissive environment against the backdrop of the scourge of Al-Shaabab and a continuing humanitarian crisis. Fatalities in the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) last year exceeded the combined fatalities from malicious acts in all other United Nations peacekeeping operations combined. Over the past 18 months, the United Nations has suffered attack on its personnel or facilities on an average of once every 10 weeks.”
2015-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7535 (2015) · source
“Should the current road map towards a comprehensive peace need to be revisited after the All Darfur Stakeholders Conference, the Secretary-General will review the situation with African Union Chairperson Jean Ping and other stakeholders and provide the appropriate recommendations to the Security Council.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“The intention of the Government to lift emergency law will go a long way towards fulfilling these conditions. The United Nations welcomes the Govemment's announcement and looks forward to its implementation. In a recent meeting with the Joint Special Representative, the Government recommitted itself to ensuring the creation of an enabling environment and working with UNAMID and the AU High-Level Implementation Panel towards this end. In this connection, further work needs to be undertaken on the mechanism to monitor the situation on the ground to ensure that the political and civil rights of the participants in the Darfur-based political process are protected. UNAMID and the AU High-Level Implementation Panel will continue to work with the Government towards this end as negotiations in Doha proceed.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“As emphasized by the African Union Peace and Security Council, the Darfur-based political process must take place in an environment that will guarantee its credibility by ensuring, first, the civil and political rights of participants such that they can exercise their views without fear of retribution; secondly, the freedom of speech and assembly to permit open consultations; thirdly, the freedom of movement of participants and UNAMID; and fourthly, proportional participation among Darfurians. The 18 February meeting of the Joint Special Representative and Special Envoys further defined these conditions to include freedom from harassment, arbitrary arrest and intimidation, and freedom from interference by the Government or armed movements.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“While there remain different views on the sequencing of the political process and the peace negotiations taking place in Doha, we continue to believe that all efforts should be made to reach an agreement through the All Darfur Stakeholders Conference with a view to ensuring that the Darfur political process is a forum for discussion and buy-in at the local level and to enhancing aspects of the agreement of importance to local communities in Darfur.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“The Conference will also gather the mediation's international partners to provide international support to the endorsed resolution. The intent is to provide an opportunity to build support among all stakeholders and to allow the United Nations and the African Union (AU) to work proactively towards bringing all parties, including the armed movements, to a harmonized approach to achieving peace. UNAMID and the mediation are working closely on the selection and transportation of participants from Darfur to Doha for the Stakeholders Conference. UNAMID is also following up on these issues closely with the Government. As the Council is aware, the launch of the Darfur- based political process is envisaged as a means of furthering popular support for the outcome, and the implementation of the outcome, of the negotiations in Doha.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“The full support of the international community continues to be required to reconcile Minni Minawi and Abdul Wahid with the negotiation process. The mediation has indicated that, given the time necessary to finalize the draft comprehensive agreement and to organize the logistical requirements of the All Darfur Stakeholders Conference, the Conference will now be held from 18 to 23 May. As indicated in the Secretary-General's report, the Conference will bring together the Government of the Sudan, the armed movements, Darfiiri civil society, including internally displaced persons and refugees, Sudanese political parties and others, in order to reach a consensus on the provisions contained in the proposed comprehensive agreement and thus achieve popular endorsement of the proposed resolution to the conflict.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“We appreciate the full support of the international community for the mediation, including its interventions with the parties, to impress on them the need to seize this opportunity for a comprehensive peace. We call on the international community to send a clear message to the JEM. that it must fully engage on the basis of the draft provided to it and reach a comprehensive agreement in the time frame established by the mediation. With regard to Minni Minawi, it will be recalled that he has disassociated himself from the Darfur Peace Agreement and continues to engage in hostilities on the ground. Abdul Wahid also continues to remain outside the negotiation process, despite significant attempts to bring him into it.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“It is the mediation's intent to submit to the parties by 27 April - a week from now - a draft comprehensive agreement for their final consideration. In that regard, on 18 April, the mediation requested the Government of the Sudan, the Liberation and Justice Movement and the Justice and Equality Movement to continue to work together with a view to submitting to it all final comments on the six chapters of a comprehensive peace agreement thus far provided to the parties. A seventh chapter on mechanisms necessary for the implementation of the agreement will be provided to the parties in the coming days. The positions of the LJM. and the Government of the Sudan on the texts are nearly reconcilable. The Justice and Equality Movement, however, has made a number of fundamental comments and suggestions.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“I would now like to provide an update on the Darfur negotiations taking place in Doha since the issuance of the Secretary-General's report on UNAMID and the Darfur political process. The peace process has entered a crucial phase, with the three parties who are signatories to the framework agreements - the Government of the Sudan, the Justice and Equality Movement and the Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM) - present and fully engaged in the negotiations in Doha. On 24 February, the mediation presented to the three parties six proposed texts covering, first, wealth-sharing; secondly, power- sharing; thirdly, the return and compensation of refugees and internally displaced persons; fourthly, justice and reconciliation; fifthly, human rights and fundamental freedoms; and sixthly, security arrangements.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“UNAMID, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and Department of Field Support continue to work closely with the Government on this issue. While there are a number of difficulties and challenges on the ground, UNAMID and the Government continue to consult closely on all issues of concern to peace and stability in the region. In this regard, the Joint Special Representative has discussed with the Government its intent to hold the referendum. The Government has indicated that, should an agreement be reached through the Doha negotiations, such an agreement would supersede the Darfur Peace Agreement, under which it is proceeding with the holding of the referendum. Joint Special Representative Gambari will continue to consult closely with the Government on these issues.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“Multiple missions to Jebel Marra are scheduled to take place from 27 April to 11 May, during which UNAMID and United Nations agencies plan to deliver humanitarian aid, including medical supplies, and to pursue with the SLA-Abdul Wahid commanders arrangements to ensure greater humanitarian access and the establishment of a static UNAMID presence in the area. Following a working-level tripartite meeting on 31 March in Khartoum, the Government indicated that it was in the process of approving 600 of the 1,261 outstanding visa requests. The Government has also 3 indicated its readiness to review the remaining requests. Since that time, 306 visas have been issued, almost half of them for military personnel. As of today, 20 April, the number of pending visas stood at 1,117.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“The Government granted immediate clearance for the use of tactical helicopters and other aircraft in the case of the 5 April attack on the UNAMID convoy in Kutum, which I mentioned earlier. In a positive development, and following close follow-up with national authorities, UNAMID access to Jebel Marra has increased, with four patrols and assessment missions and over 500 kilograms of relief aid reaching the area in March. In recent meetings between Joint Special Representative Gambari and the leadership of SLA-Abdul Wahid, it was agreed that the rebel group would facilitate humanitarian access. The establishment of a UNAMID team site in Jebel Marra was also discussed.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“Nine of these 10 restrictions were due to SAF and the National Intelligence and Security Service preventing UNAMID patrols from reaching Kutum and Tabit in North Darfur; Kalma, Abu Matariq, Kass, Balil and El Deain in South Darfur; and Tine in West Darfur, citing either lack of prior notification or ongoing military activities. On one occasion, in the case of the patrol to Muzbat mentioned earlier, armed elements prevented the patrol from proceeding. From 1 January to 31 March, the Government refused 95 of 5,846 flight clearance requests submitted by the Mission, mainly during and because of ongoing military operations. This included 14 occasions of denial of the use of tactical helicopters out of 152 requests made.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“The numbers contained in the report are contested by the Government, which feels that they are inflated. These numbers include primary, secondary and temporary displacement. A joint working group of representatives from the Government, the United Nations and humanitarian partners has been set up to review the calculation of the new displacements, agree 11-30524 on a common figure and review the response to the most pressing humanitarian needs of these displaced persons. With regard to access, as noted in the Secretary- General's report, between 1 January and 31 March the Mission conducted 10,619 patrols, of which 18 were impeded by the Government and one by the SLA-Abdul Wahid faction. To update that figure, between 1 and 16 April the Mission conducted 2,542 patrols and faced 10 movement restrictions.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“On 20 April, following negotiations undertaken by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UNAMID and those NGOs responsible for delivering humanitarian assistance in Kalma camp with the sheikhs and the youth group responsible for the hostage-taking, it was agreed that full services would resume. Clinics in the camp remain open and April food distribution was completed today. It has been 98 days since three crew members of the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service were abducted in Um Shalaya, West Darfur, on 13 January. The United Nations continues to work with the Government to secure their safe release. As noted in the Secretary-General's report, the clashes in January and February led to the displacement of the population in some areas of North and South Darfur.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“Two days later, on 13 April, the 12 aid workers were released unharmed following the timely intervention of UNAMID and the humanitarian country team. Humanitarian activities were subsequently restarted partially by NGO staff present in the Kalma camp. The location of the resident of the Kalma camp remains unknown. The National Intelligence and Security Service in South Darfur denies its involvement in this incident. During his visit to Nyala on 18 April, Joint Special Representative Gambari assured humanitarian workers that UNAMID would make every effort to facilitate their earliest possible full return to the camp.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“The Government subsequently apprehended one suspect, and the Mission is working with the authorities to ensure a full investigation, accountability and justice on this matter. 11-30524 On 11 April, a group of persons suspected of belonging to the National Intelligence and Security Service entered the Kalma internally displaced persons camp and took away a resident, who is also a national staff member of the non-governmental organization (NGO) International Medical Corps. In response, internally displaced youth held hostage another national staff member of the International Medical Corps, seven staff members of the national NGO Jebel Marra and four national staff members of the international NGO American Refugee Committee.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source