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first: 2007-02-12
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“The Government has indicated that this is in response to the current instability in Libya, its concerns over the proliferation of arms in the area and the likelihood of rebel movements across the border areas. On 15 April, UNAMID received information about a build-up of SAF and SLA-Minni Minawi forces in the areas of Marla, Sania Afandu, Adob, Labado and Muhajeria. UNAMID verification patrols have confirmed the presence of both forces in those areas. The Mission is continuing to closely monitor these developments in North and South Darfur. With regard to the security of UNAMID and humanitarian personnel, on 5 April a UNAMID patrol was ambushed by armed elements in Kutum, in North Darfur. A UNAMID police adviser from Sierra Leone unfortunately made the ultimate sacrifice. One of the perpetrators was killed in the ensuing firefight.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“The commander identified the group as belonging to a JEM/SLA-Minni Minawi coalition that had returned to the area to reclaim it from the Sudanese Armed Forces. He alleged that coalition forces were in control of Farawiya, Muzbat and Gurbura. On 14 April, a UNAMID verification patrol to Farawiya was informed by local civilians that no movement of armed groups had been observed in the area, but that there had been overflights by the Sudanese Armed Forces. It is UNAMID's assessment, on the basis of currently available information, that these areas around Umm Baru remain under Government control. UNAMID has received reports of an SAF build-up in north-western North Darfur.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“Following clashes between forces of the Government of the Sudan and the armed movements in January and February, there was a decrease in hostilities in March. While the situation remains relatively quiet, there is reason for concern, particularly in North and South Darfur. 2 On 8 April, the commanders of the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA)-Minni Minawi faction and the SLA-Abdul Wahid faction issued a joint statement claiming that they had been attacked by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Muzbat, 63 kilometres north-east of Umm Baru, in North Darfur. On 13 April, a UNAMID patrol sent to the area to verify the reports was stopped at Turba by unidentified armed men in four vehicles, who prevented the patrol from proceeding further.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“Mr. Khare: I thank you, Sir, for the opportunity to brief the Security Council on the situation in Darfur. The Council has before it the Secretary-General's most recent report (S/2011/244) on the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), as well as a separate report on the Darfur- based political process, which was requested in the Council's presidential statement of 9 February (S/PRST/2OIl/3). I would like to begin my remarks today with the latest developments in Darfur, followed by updates on the negotiations in Doha. I will then highlight some of the key issues related to the launch of the Darfur-based political process, including the enabling environment.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6519 (2011) · source
“As part of the planning process, there has been continual engagement through the Integrated Mission Task Force to ensure that the Department of Peacekeeping Operations has full awareness of the needs and objectives of other departments, funds, agencies and programmes in the post-9 July period. The outcome of this work has been the development of a broad mission concept, a concept for the military and police component, and an initial draft of a mission support concept. These concepts have informed a paper for the consideration by the Policy Committee chaired by the Secretary-General when it meets some time around 26 April. The Secretary- General's recommendations will then be outlined in a special report that will be issued for the Council's consideration in mid-May.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“Several issues are at stake here: first, disgruntled high-level officers of the SPLA who do not see eye to eye with the SPLM. leadership; secondly, Southern militia leaders - such as Murle and Shilluk- whose local grievances have not been addressed; and finally, Southerners who fought within the Sudanese Armed Forces but want to be integrated into the SPLA. The Government of Southern Sudan will need to take concrete measures to address ethnic tensions, mismanagement, political and social marginalization, economic development and governance, especially in rule of law institutions. The integrated technical and operational planning team of the United Nations has completed its report, which is being considered at Headquarters now.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“Furthermore, the upcoming elections in Southern Kordofan, which are to commence on 2 May, are of importance to both parties, and the increase in violence is of great concern to us. The NCP-SPLM. partnership has been a stabilizing factor over the past two years, but since this election will influence Southern Kordofan's political balance of power, the rhetoric of the election campaign has been increasingly aggressive. As a result, on 13 April, four predominantly Nuba villages within the locality of Al-Rashad, 200 kilometres north-east of Kadugli, were targeted by violence, resulting in the death of 19 persons, including three children, four women and 12 men, and the injury of 29, including three women. Conflicts between the SPLA and insurgents pose a significant threat to civilians in Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity states.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“It is of the utmost importance to ensure credible popular consultations in Blue Nile and South Kordofan states and that the parties commit themselves to mechanisms to implement their results beyond the CPA's interim period. We are concerned about the security risks relating to the integration of the SPLA from Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan states into the SAF, especially pending progress on the popular consultations process. These troops, located on the border with Unity and Upper Nile states, insist that their political grievances be adequately addressed in the popular consultations, and await their outcome and implementation before agreeing to any formal agreement on their integration.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“The popular consultations in Blue Nile state are lagging behind and have not started in Southern Kordofan, pending the state elections. Furthermore, the physical demarcation of the border has not yet commenced, and the integration of the SPLA troops in the two areas has not been resolved, creating a potential security threat. It is our view that third party engagement will remain necessary to bring the CPA to 3 a satisfactory conclusion and to further support the AU High-Level Implementation Panel in its efforts to negotiate a post-referendum package. The popular consultations in Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan states are vital to the development of peaceful North-South relations and the North's own adjustment in the post-CPA period.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“insists on an agreement on the basis of the CPA Abyei Protocol and the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the NCP has stressed the importance of equal participation by the Misseriya in a referendum. Abyei remains a flashpoint that has the potential to further escalate and damage the relationship between the North and the South. In this regard, UNMIS has recorded a sizeable military build- up in the area on both sides. We are also concerned that, due to the continued obstruction of migration in the central corridor, migration-related conflict cannot be ruled out. Due to these disagreements, there is a possibility that the residual CPA issues will not be solved or that the post-referendum negotiations will not be concluded by 9 July.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“The recent round of negotiations in Addis Ababa from 9 to 11 April concluded with an agreement on a joint approach to debt management ahead of the World Bank meeting last weekend, but a number of economic questions, such as the ownership of pipelines and transitional financial arrangements for oil-revenue sharing, remain to be resolved. Equally, some progress was made on the joint management of the border, such as the establishment of a joint command mechanism to ensure the implementation of the post-referendum security arrangements and the development of a joint paper on border security, but the parties still differ on the necessity of third party involvement. In this context, we are very concerned about the lack of progress in finding a solution to the crisis in Abyei. While the SPLM.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“The issue was brought to the attention of the area joint military committees and the Ceasefire Joint Monitoring Commission, and also discussed within the Ceasefire Political Commission. In Abyei, the standing committee also discussed the problem, and it was decided that UNMIS should have unhindered access to the whole area. This has increased the Mission's 11-30506 mobility to some extent but restrictions remain a challenge. We have been pleased with the cooperation between the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), but remain concerned about the slow progress on outstanding CPA issues, such as border demarcation, Abyei, popular consultations, and the integration of SPLA North into the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and on the post-referendum negotiations.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“In March, due to SPLA operations against the armed militias in Upper Nile and Jonglei States, the SPLA requested that UNMIS remain out of the counties where the operation was occurring. This restriction was revoked by the SPLA in late March, but it severely hampered the ability of UNMIS to verify the military and humanitarian situation in these areas and of humanitarian actors to gain access to affected civilians. Since the lifting of the restrictions, UNMIS and the United Nations country team have been able to conduct verification and assessment missions to address the plight of the civilian population and security concerns. To counter these restrictions, UNMIS engaged with both Governments and their military command.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“Out of a total of 221 patrols conducted in the Abyei area during the reporting period, at least 33 - or around 15 per cent - were denied, with a sizeable increase in March, when 21 cases - or 26 percent - of the 82 UNMIS patrols were denied access. More importantly, since January and despite persistent attempts, UNMIS patrols have never been able to gain access to the sites where the fighting took place, such as Makir Abior, Noong, Todach and Tajalei. In addition, UNMIS patrols have frequently been harassed, most recently in Diffra on 18 April, which has led to the non-attainment of original patrol goals. There were also overt displays of aggression towards UNMIS, for example in Goli, Diffra, Shegei and Um Khaer.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“There has, fortunately, been no significant upsurge in violence since early March, and the Kadugli agreements have contributed to containing the situation even though their full implementation remains a major challenge. 11-30506 In all cases, the Mission responded through political facilitation and increased military presence. However, denial of access severely curtailed the ability of UNMIS to patrol conflict areas such as Abyei, J onglei and Upper Nile and further deter threats against civilians. The majority of UNMIS patrols took place across the Mission area unhindered by any deliberate restrictions to UNMIS freedom of movement. As I mentioned earlier, however, this was not the case in Abyei, Jonglei and Upper Nile, where this positive trend has been reversed.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“Key CPA issues remain unresolved or incomplete, and if not addressed effectively could quickly undermine progress and threaten to pull the parties back into conflict. Following the referendum, tensions in the South have risen. In particular, conflicts between the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and a number of insurgents and militia resumed and posed a significant threat to civilians in the Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity states. The situation in Abyei remained volatile throughout the reporting period. The continued failure of the parties to make progress towards resolving Abyei's future status fuelled frustration and empowered hard-line elements within the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities and contributed to continued violence.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“The CPA parties went to great lengths to ensure that the referendum progressed smoothly, peacefully and on time, and that its results clearly reflected the will of the Southern Sudanese people and were accepted by all. The referendum also demonstrated how the peace and security work of the United Nations can be effective when supported by a unified and coordinated international community. The logistical and technical assistance of UNMIS and the financial support of the international partners were indispensable. Just as important was the political facilitation provided by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Menkerios and the tireless work of the staff throughout the United Nations in the Sudan. Despite these achievements, several challenges lie ahead.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“I would like to start my remarks today by outlining the latest developments in the Sudan, followed by updates on the post-referendum 2 negotiations and the status of the outstanding Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) provisions, before highlighting some of the key issues related to the planning for a follow-up United Nations mission in South Sudan. During the reporting period, the successful completion of the Southern Sudan self-determination referendum was a momentous achievement. It is a testament to the commitment of the CPA parties to peace and to the courage of His Excellency President Al-Bashir and His Excellency First Vice-President Kiir.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“Today is Chinese Language Day. I would like to begin by congratulating the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Chinese Mission to the United Nations, Mr. Wang Min, and to convey my best wishes to all Chinese-speaking people. (spoke in English) Thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to brief the Security Council on the situation in Sudan. The Council has before it the Secretary-General's most recent report (8/2011/239) on the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS), outlining the Mission's activities up until 1 April and recommendations for the extension of the UNMIS mandate, which will expire on 30 April.”
2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source
“Finally, it urged the international community to ensure an enabling environment for the population and UNOCI to implement its mandate, including the protection of civilians, and invited the African Union Commission to urgently implement the 10 March decisions of the African Union Peace and Security Council. I should like to conclude here by again noting that the Mission is making every effort, in the challenging circumstances it faces, to enhance its work and to ensure that the mandates provided by the Security Council are implemented on the ground.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“The resolution states that the time has come to enforce the decisions to ensure the transfer of power to President Ouattara with out any further delay. To this end, ECOWAS requested the Security Council to authorize the immediate implementation of previous ECOWAS decisions. The summit also directed the President of the ECOWAS Commission to explore all avenues to provide President Ouattara's Government with the necessary legal and diplomatic means to exercise its authority. It further requested the Security Council to consider the situation in Cote d'Ivoire with a view to strengthening UNOCI's mandate, and to adopt more stringent international sanctions against Mr. Gbagbo and his associates.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“Before concluding, I would like to express our appreciation to the leaders of ECOWAS, who met over the past two days in Abuja and took very important decisions on Cote d'Ivoire. Special Representative Djinnit was invited to the summit. As members of the Council are aware, in their resolution they strongly condemned the ongoing violence against civilians and deplored the deliberate targeting of ECOWAS citizens and other foreign nationals and attacks on United Nations personnel. They made it clear that the deteriorating security situation and the escalating violence are a "direct consequence of the refusal of out-going President, Mr. Laurent Gbagbo, to cede power to Mr. Alassane Ouattara, the universally recognized winner of the 28 November 2010 election".”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“Meanwhile, the new Force Commander, General Berena, assumed his responsibilities on 20 March, and we would like to convey again our appreciation to the former Force Commander, General Hafiz, for his service. UNOCI has now been able to access some of the sites of alleged mass graves that the Mission had previously been prevented from visiting. Efforts are under way to investigate reported sites of mass graves. The Mission received information about alleged killings of 200 ECOWAS nationals in villages in the Duekoue area and is preparing to send a team to investigate these allegations. The Mission continues to record all reported human rights Violations. At the same time, UNOCI is making every effort to keep channels of communication open with both sides.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“UNOCI reinforced the patrol, which forced its way through the barricades and reached the area, where it helped to put out fires in shops that had been set alight and evacuated the wounded. UNOCI has also increased the number of patrols to vulnerable communities or neighbourhoods under attack. UNOCI has made arrangements for a permanent patrol to be stationed on a 24/7 basis in the high-risk neighbourhood of Abobo. We believe that these measures have prevented additional killings in Abobo, Attecoube and Koumassi from taking place. Aerial reconnaissance is being conducted in Abidjan and in the rest of the country, using the armed helicopters temporarily redeployed from the United Nations Mission in Liberia to UNOCI to deter Violence.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“Gbagbo's "cabinet" met and issued a communique on 17 March stating that the African Union had made its decision without a proper evaluation of the elections, and adding that an inter-Ivorian dialogue would be the only way to resolve the crisis. The communique further demanded that "the rebels" disarm. As mentioned earlier, that cabinet statement was immediately followed by a call from the leader of the Young Patriots to mobilize the youth to "liberate" Cote d'Ivoire. Let me now turn to the actions that UNOCI has been undertaking to protect civilians, including investigating and documenting abuses and violations of human rights under very challenging circumstances. For example, on 12 March, in Attecoube in Abidjan, the FDS blocked a patrol responding to calls by shop owners and civilians that were being attacked by Young Patriots.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“Gbagbo, and endorsed the Panel's recommendations. The African Union Peace and Security Council requested the Chairperson of the African Union Commission to appoint a high representative to facilitate the implementation of the Panel's recommendations. In an address to the nation on 15 March, President Ouattara stated that he had accepted the decisions of the African Union Peace and Security Council and outlined his vision, with an emphasis on national reconciliation, including the formation of a Government of national unity and a truth and reconciliation commission, as well as the implementation of the unfinished tasks in the Ouagadougou Political Agreement. 3 However, Mr.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“On 16 March, a UNOCI supply convoy was fired upon by forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo in the area of Abobo in Abidjan. On 23 March, in Guiglo, armed elements forced their way into the premises of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees several times, removing equipment and a number of vehicles. A crowd of Young Patriots prevented a response by UNOCI forces. On the political front, as Council members are already aware, the High-Level Panel met in Addis Ababa on 9 March to develop its recommendations to the African Union Peace and Security Council. Special Representative of the Secretary-General Djinnit was present. On 10 March, the African Union Peace and Security Council met at the level of Heads of State to receive the recommendations of the Panel, in the presence of President Ouattara and representatives of Mr.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“Access to those affected by the ongoing crisis remains a serious concern. It is essential that all sides allow unhindered access for humanitarian actors to reach those in need. Meanwhile, the Young Patriots and security forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo continued to obstruct UNOCI operations, including by blocking access by UNOCI patrols to areas where clashes between forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo and supporters of President Ouattara were ongoing. In addition, a number of attacks against United Nations personnel were reported. For example, on 12 March, Young Patriots attacked a UNOCI staff member in the parking lot of a supermarket. He was wounded and robbed, while the United Nations vehicle was set on fire. On 15 March, one peacekeeper was reported missing, allegedly abducted by Young Patriots; he is still unaccounted for.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“UNOCI reported 462 killings between mid-December and 23 March, of which 72 victims were ECOWAS nationals; at least 520 cases of arbitrary arrest and detention, some involving torture; and at least 72 cases of disappearances. I am also very concerned about the dire humanitarian situation and its potential to exacerbate the situation in Cote d'Ivoire and in the subregion, particularly in Liberia. To date, over 93,000 people have sought refuge in Liberia, while up to 1 million have been internally displaced, of whom some 300,000 are in Abidjan, while many are leaving the city. In that regard, I would stress that the emergency humanitarian flash appeal for Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia remains seriously underfunded, hampering the ability of the United Nations to provide much-needed services to 11-27744 those forced to flee their homes.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“While President Ouattara signed a decree on 17 March unifying the Ivorian defence and security forces and the Forces nouvelles under a single command, called the Forces re'publicaines de Cote d'Ivoire, on 19 March the leader of the Young Patriots, Mr. Charles Ble Goude, called on the Young Patriots to report to FDS headquarters on 21 March to enrol in the army in order to "liberate" the country. The deteriorating security situation and the escalation in the use of heavy weapons have taken a serious toll on the lives and well-being of the Ivorian people. The human rights situation is very grave, with a high number of human rights Violations reported.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“Both sides are reportedly using heavy weapons, while continuing to recruit, train and arm their forces. On 6 March, the Forces nouvelles took control of Toulepleu, a key town on the border with Liberia, after heavy fighting with forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo, capturing a multibarrel rocket launcher - known in military parlance as a BM-Zl - abandoned by the Forces de defense et de securite (FDS). From there, the Forces nouvelles advanced towards Guiglo. Fighting was reported in Daloa and Bonoufla, with the Forces nouvelles reportedly taking control of the villages of Doke and Zaibo, as well as Blole'quin, after heavy fighting on 20 March.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“There have also been attacks by both the Young Patriots and the armed forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo targeting nationals from West African countries. Business premises owned by nationals of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries have been vandalized and looted in Abidjan. Forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo also vandalized and looted residences of several Ministers of President Ouattara's Government in Abidjan between 3 and 5 March. In retaliation, youth groups loyal to President Ouattara looted two houses 11-27744 belonging to senior officials of Mr. Gbagbo's party in Bouake and Abidjan. Meanwhile, fighting between elements of the defence and security forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo and the Forces nouvelles, in violation of the Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement signed on 3 May 2003, remains a major issue of concern.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“UNOCI opened fire at the mortar position and the security forces consequently fled their position. Numerous smaller-scale incidents also continue to take place in these areas. Many of the wounded civilians are being brought to the headquarters of UNOCI, which has been providing medical treatment. To date, UNOCI - the mission authorized by the Security Council - has treated 254 wounded persons, of whom 131 had gunshot wounds, 77 were wounded by grenades and 46 by machete or had burn injuries. The capacity of the mission's level-l plus hospital is seriously overstretched and immediate support in terms of a surgical team would help the mission to address that challenge. Many Clashes between the Young Patriots and supporters of President Ouattara have also occurred in the Yopougon neighbourhood of Abidjan.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“On 15 March, unidentified persons threw a grenade into a heavily populated area of Attecoube, killing one person and wounding at least 18. On 17 March, more than 25 people were killed and more than 40 wounded when security forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo fired several mortar shells at a market building in Abobo. On 19 March, the village of Akeikoi, near Abidjan, which is predominantly inhabited by the Attie ethnic community believed to support Mr. Gbagbo, was raided by armed men who were allegedly partisans of the so-called invisible commandos. Yesterday, on 24 March, the United Nations Operation in Cote d'lvoire (UNOCI) received information that civilians had been shelled from Camp Commando in Abobo-Samanke. A UNOCI patrol attended the scene. Upon reaching the location, the patrol observed security forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo firing mortars.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“On 7 March, the Ebrie ethnic community in Anonkoua-Koute', located outside Abidjan, which is believed to support Mr. Gbagbo, was attacked by armed individuals, allegedly partisans of the so-called invisible commandos supporting President Ouattara. The attack resulted in the displacement of most of the community's some 5,000 inhabitants. On 8 March, at least four people were killed in Treichville when security forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo and armed individuals supporting President Ouattara clashed following a demonstration by women commemorating those who had been killed on 3 March. 2 On 11 March, in Abobo, eight civilians, including three children, were killed when elements of the forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo used heavy weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades and mortars.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“Mr. Khare: We last provided an update to the Security Council on the situation in cote d'Ivoire on 3 March. Since then, the security situation has further deteriorated with security forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo using heavy weapons against civilians in Abidjan, particularly in the Abobo, Adjame', Atte'coube, Koumassi, Treichville and Williamsville neighbourhoods, which are known as strongholds of President Ouattara and which are shown on the map distributed to the members of the Council. Allow me to mention a few of the most egregious incidents of the use of excessive force against civilians. On 3 March, in Abobo, security forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo used heavy machine guns against a group of women demonstrating peacefully in support of President Ouattara, killing seven women and seriously wounding many others.”
2011-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6506 (2011) · source
“We also believe that stability in the North and the South will be mutually reinforcing and expect the international community to recognize the courage and sacrifice of both leaderships as we enter the final days of the CPA's interim period. In order to support the efforts of both UNMIS and UNAMID and take forward the United Nations key priorities, the Secretary-General will attend the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa on 30 and 31 January, where, alongside African Union Chairman Jean Ping, he will participate in a high-level meeting on regional and international support for the Sudan. We anticipate that this will be an opportunity to harness the unprecedented international attention and goodwill towards Sudan and assist the parties in meeting the many challenges facing the country today.”
2011-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6474 (2011) · source
“A new timetable for elections in Southern 3 Kordofan state has been announced, with registration set to begin on 24 January. It is hoped that both processes can be completed before the end of the CPA interim period. UNMIS will continue to monitor progress and provide assistance where appropriate. While the referendum passed without major incident, the parties must refocus their efforts on concluding negotiations over post-CPA arrangements. They continue to meet at all levels and have committed themselves to reconvening the negotiation process early next month. We are confident that the parties, through the mediation efforts of President Mbeki, will make swift progress in the period ahead.”
2011-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6474 (2011) · source
“While President Al-Bashir's meeting on 22 January with the National Unionist Party, the largest opposition party in the North, to discuss future political arrangements is a step in the right direction, we are concerned by reports from Khartoum of the arrest of opposition leaders and other activists. The Government of the Sudan will, I hope, continue on the path of democratic transformation in the spirit of the CPA. The ongoing popular consultation processes in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states continue to make steady, albeit slow progress. It is crucial that these processes, mandated by the CPA, proceed in a transparent way and address the complex political and security issues, as well as popular grievances, in these states. Public hearings commenced in Blue Nile state on 14 January and continue in a relatively positive atmosphere.”
2011-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6474 (2011) · source
“On 22 January, the movement of convoys in and around the Abyei area resumed with protection from local authorities, and no incidents of Violence were reported. The many challenges to stability in the North and South require a commitment by the authorities to inclusive political participation. In this context, the Government of Southern Sudan continues to make progress on its road map for political accommodation, reaching out to other political parties and forces, including those that rebelled against the Sudan People's Liberation Movement after the April elections. On 22 January, Vice-President Salva Kiir announced the formation of a constitutional review committee, as called for during the all-party conference of October 2010.”
2011-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6474 (2011) · source
“The United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) continues its efforts to deter a return to Violence through the increased deployment and patrols of its troops, but in the absence of a permanent settlement of the status of Abyei, the resumption of violence remains an ever-present threat. In this respect, we are encouraged that President Al-Bashir and First Vice-President Kiir are scheduled to meet again tomorrow, 27 January, to resume discussions on Abyei, with the support of the AU High-Level Implementation Panel chaired by President Mbeki. UNMIS and the United Nations country team have also redoubled their efforts to engage with the authorities in Abyei and Southern Kordofan to ensure the safety and well-being of Southern returnees caught in the Violence of the past weeks.”
2011-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6474 (2011) · source
“The agreements reached by community leaders on 13 January and between the Ministers of Interior of the Government of the Sudan and the Government of Southern Sudan on 17 January, relating to migration and security in the area, have largely held and are being gradually implemented. The agreed deployment of two additional battalions of joint integrated units to provide security in the area is expected to be completed by tomorrow, 27 January. Nevertheless, with seasonal migrations scheduled to resume shortly, tensions on the ground between the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities 11-21690 remain high.”
2011-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6474 (2011) · source
“Barring any legal appeals, the final results will be declared on 7 February and, in the case of appeals, a week later on 14 February. Early indications of results from the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission point to an overwhelming vote in favour of secession. As the Council is aware, the referendum in Abyei did not take place pending the outcome of negotiations on the disputed area's status between the parties to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). I am pleased to report that, since the Council was last briefed, there have been no major incidents of violence reported in Abyei.”
2011-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6474 (2011) · source
“The unprecedented international attention and cohesion regarding the Sudan's landmark referendum also represents an opportunity to generate renewed focus on Darfur. The situation in Darfur, as part of a broader set of centre-periphery dynamics that affect populations throughout the country, should be considered within the national framework of the Sudan and the many challenges facing the country as a whole. I will now turn to the Secretary-General's report on the Sudan (8/2010/681) and the ongoing referendum for Southern Sudan. Since the last briefing to the Security Council on 18 January (see S/PV.6468), all ballots cast in the Southern Sudan referendum have been counted and are in the process of being verified and approved. Preliminary results are scheduled to be announced on 2 February.”
2011-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6474 (2011) · source
“The task force would monitor the conditions for an enabling environment, which must be established as a prerequisite to the Darfur political process and to develop modalities for implementing that process when it is initiated. The importance of an enabling environment was again discussed on 12 January at a meeting with Joint Special 11-21690 Representative Gambari, Adviser Salaheddin and United States Special Envoy Scott Gration. We understand that various stakeholders in the Darfur peace process have expressed differing views regarding the timing and content of the Darfur political process, as well as its possible relationship to the Doha talks. The Secretary-General is currently reviewing these issues with a View to establishing a clear vision for the way forward.”
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“Key aspects of an enabling environment include the protection of the civil and political rights of participants in an atmosphere where they can present their Views without fear of retribution; freedom of speech and assembly to permit open consultations; freedom of movement for participants and UNAMID; and proportional and equitable participation among Darfuri interests. At a 16 December meeting with Joint Special Representative Ibrahim Gambari, AU High-Level Implementation Panel Chairman Thabo Mbeki and the Presidential Adviser of the Government of the Sudan, Mr. Ghazi Salaheddin, it was agreed that a joint UNAMID-Government of the Sudan technical task force would be established.”
2011-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6474 (2011) · source
“On 6 November, the African Union-United Nations Sudan Consultative Forum agreed to begin planning for a Darfur political process, to take place within Darfur. The Darfur political process would be based on the outcomes of the Doha process and work to build support within Darfurian communities for the key principles arising from the Doha negotiations. It has been agreed that the Darfur political process will be led by the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and the African Union (AU) High-level Implementation Panel, with the support of interested stakeholders. The credibility of the Darfur political process will depend on the steps the Government of the Sudan must take to create a conducive, enabling environment.”
2011-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6474 (2011) · source
“The mediation has made a series of proposals to address these issues and is currently planning work throughout February with all parties in Doha to achieve consensus on the terms of peace. The 16 December decision of the Justice and Equality Movement to return to Doha and resume negotiations on a ceasefire with the Government was also a positive development. The mediation has stressed that the basis for a comprehensive and inclusive peace agreement remains a cessation of hostilities on the ground. In this regard, it has consistently urged all parties to the conflict to cease fighting and join the talks in Doha. While Abdul Wahid has not yet joined the talks, he continues consultations with his movement on the possibility of coming to Doha. Recently, he has indicated that he may send a delegation in the near future.”
2011-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6474 (2011) · source
“Mr. Khare: Allow me to begin by referring to the political process for Darfur. Despite the incidents of violence in Darfur in recent months, there has been some progress in the ongoing negotiations in Doha. In November, joint negotiating committees from the Liberation and Justice Movement and the Government concluded their work in the broad areas of power-sharing, justice and reconciliation, compensation, the return and resettlement of refugees and internally displaced persons, and security arrangements. This work has demonstrated that the parties have significant areas of common ground. However, important points of disagreement remain, particularly related to the powers of a regional authority to implement the peace agreement in Darfur and a Vice-presidency post for Darfur.”
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“To conclude, I feel personally guilty over the people who have suffered this brutalization and I trust that we, all of us, will indeed do better next time.”
2010-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6378 (2010) · source