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Konfourou

lines on the record: 291
first: 2001-01-23
most recent: 2023-11-20
sittings or episodes: 29
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“Moreover, as His Excellency Colonel Assimi Goïta, President of the Transition and Head of State, so aptly indicated in his address to the nation on 15 November, following the liberation of Kidal, those security successes, rather than calling for triumphalism, are instead an opportunity to strengthen national cohesion, peace and development for the benefit of our people. That is why the State of Mali is currently working to secure the liberated zones and to restore administration, basic social services, refugees and internally displaced persons to those areas. We are open to all partnerships in that respect, with a view to consolidating lasting peace and relaunching development for all the people of Mali, which will guarantee lasting stability in our country.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would remind the Council that the process of liberating Mali’s towns is part of the implementation of resolution 2690 (2023), the objectives of which are the occupation of MINUSMA bases by the Malian State and the exercise of Mali’s sovereignty over its territory, as well as the preservation of Mali’s unity and territorial integrity. I regret to note that those major developments in Mali have not elicited any reaction from the Secretary-General or from the Council, which is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. We were also surprised to note that the members of the Council were not able to agree to a simple statement to condemn the barbaric terrorist attack against the boat Tombouctou on 7 October, which resulted in the deaths of several dozen people, including women and children.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“At the same time, the Government has set about strengthening the capabilities of the Malian Defence and Security Forces so as to enable them to effectively carry out their sovereign missions of defending the national territory and protecting its people and property. I am pleased to tell the Council that our forces have achieved some particularly important results, notably the liberation of several Malian towns from the strongholds of terrorists and their accomplices. I salute here the valiant Malian army, whose courage and determination led to the liberation of the town and region of Kidal on 14 November.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Economic and development activities have been severely affected, forcing our people to live in precarious conditions. The people of Mali could no longer tolerate this extremely difficult situation. That is why, in June, the Government of Mali requested the immediate withdrawal of MINUSMA, in view of the Mission’s failure to protect people and property and to help Mali re-establish authority over its territory. MINUSMA’s withdrawal is under way, and we hope that it will be completed as soon as possible. Given the Mission’s failure and in line with the sovereign choice of the Malian people to take their destiny into their own hands, the Government undertook major political and institutional reforms. As a result, Mali has adopted a new Constitution, the main strategic objective of which is to improve the country’s governance.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mali has gone through an unsuccessful experience where crisis management by the international community is concerned. After more than a decade of the presence of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and other foreign Powers in the fight against terrorism in Mali, the security situation in my country has deteriorated significantly. The insecurity that in 2012 and 2013 was limited to northern Mali gradually spread to the centre and through the rest of the country. We have counted the dead and wounded — civilians and soldiers, Malians and foreigners — in the thousands. Moreover, there are tens of thousands of refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as thousands of shuttered schools, which have deprived several thousand children of their right to education.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Konfourou (Mali) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to congratulate the Chinese presidency of the Security Council for organizing today’s debate on a theme that is both pertinent and very current — how to promote peace and security through development for all. We can all agree when it comes to recognizing the inseparable link between peace and development, as we all know that there can be no peace without development, or vice versa. If we can manage to tackle the challenge of finding sufficient political will, particularly at the level of the Security Council and other relevant bodies, and if we give ourselves time to gain a proper understanding of each crisis situation, we will be able to take concrete and lasting measures to address the root causes of conflicts so as to establish peace and development for all.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As MINUSMA withdraws from Mali, I am pleased to commend the efforts and, at times, the sacrifices that have been made by United Nations personnel in helping Mali to achieve peace and stability. I pay tribute to the memory of all the victims of the Malian crisis, civilians and soldiers alike, Malians and foreigners — all those who lost their lives in Mali. I assure the Council that the Government will spare no effort to identify and bring to justice the perpetrators of criminal acts against our civilians, forces and United Nations personnel. I extend my sincere gratitude to all of Mali’s friends, bilateral and multilateral, for their considerable support for our efforts to end the crisis and pursue development.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“After more than 10 years of crisis, with particularly disastrous consequences for our population, the people of Mali want to put an end to the conflict. That is why they are requiring the Government to prioritize sustainable domestic solutions. They are sceptical of external recommendations, which have, at times, been made in good faith and at other times come with various agendas, and which have maintained or prolonged the crisis instead of resolving it over the long term. Before concluding, I reiterate the commitment of the Government of Mali, which has already been expressed during visits by United Nations Secretariat officials, to successfully completing the liquidation phase, which we would like to see reduced to a bare minimum.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“Concerning the future role of the United Nations in the peace process in Mali and in accordance with the vision of His Excellency Colonel Assimi Goïta, President of the Transition and Head of State, who intends to strengthen national ownership of the process, the Government of Mali wishes to prioritize direct intra-Malian dialogue. It can allow our people to find within it the momentum and dynamic compromises necessary for social cohesion and national reconciliation. In that constructive spirit, Mali wishes to give confidence-building measures another chance. In that regard, I reiterate the request of the Government of Mali to lift the sanctions regime, in accordance with the letter dated 15 August addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2023/605, annex).”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“Insofar as we are open to peacefully discussing and resolving specific issues that may arise, we are also committed to strict compliance with the deadlines agreed for the transfer of the Tessalit, Aguelhok and Kidal camps to the Malian State. I would like to recall that the Government of Mali does not envisage extending the deadline for MINUSMA’s departure beyond 31 December, as set out in resolution 2690 (2023). MINUSMA’s withdrawal does not mean the end of cooperation between the Republic of Mali and the United Nations. Mali remains a full-fledged member of the United Nations and, as such, the Government intends to continue its cooperation with the programmes, funds and agencies of the United Nations system already present in Mali, including by continuing to ensure their safety, as those bodies carry out remarkable work on the ground.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we request in particular that the containers of contaminated sand left at Ber be moved to a safe place and properly treated, in accordance with United Nations standards and the applicable national legislation. In addition, given the concerns raised about human rights monitoring and reporting in Mali, I recall that MINUSMA’s withdrawal in no way diminishes the determination and commitment of the Malian authorities as it pertains to respect for and the protection of human rights, which are a valuable part of our glorious history and a key value of our society. The second phase of the transfer of MINUSMA installations to the Government of Mali, which will begin on 1 September, must be carried out according to the agreed timetable.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“I can assure the Council that we denounce the recent collusion between the armed groups and terrorist organizations and recall that several Security Council resolutions have requested all armed groups to renounce violence and sever all ties with terrorist organizations and transnational organized crime. Furthermore, the Government attaches considerable importance to addressing the environmental aspects of MINUSMA’s withdrawal and encourages the Mission to continue, and even strengthen, measures to ensure that the Mission’s environmental footprint is reduced, in particular through joint environmental assessment visits related to clean-up efforts.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“I would note that the Government reiterates its commitment to the detailed and diligent implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, in collaboration with the signatory movements that wish to do so, with a view to restoring lasting peace and stability in the country, for the benefit of our population. As I already informed the Council, today the Minister for Reconciliation, Peace and National Cohesion, tasked with peace and reconciliation in Mali, talked to representatives of the signatory movements and asked them to return to the negotiating table to overcome the current challenges through dialogue. In that communiqué, he also reaffirmed the commitment of the Malian Government to peace and reconciliation and to respect for the ceasefire agreement of 23 May 2014.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“It is important to note that our defence and security forces have been attacked by armed terrorist groups and that they have not violated the Agreement, much less the ceasefire, and have no intention of doing so. However, if our forces are attacked or are prevented from carrying out their mission, they will be forced to respond forcefully. The Government intends to continue its efforts to restore State authority throughout the nation’s territory in order to ensure the safety of people and property and provide basic social services to the Malian people.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“That again shows the determination of the Malian Armed Forces to assume their sovereign mission of defending the nation’s territory and protecting the population and its property. Mali’s determination, which has ensured that the Malian army will take over all camps that will be vacated by MINUSMA, obviously does not constitute an act of belligerence or a breach of the peace process. On the contrary, it is part of the regular process of the Mission’s handover of its holdings in compliance with the relevant legal framework, in particular the Algiers process agreement and all Security Council resolutions that recognize the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Mali.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“In addition, the withdrawal of MINUSMA, the mandate of which was poorly adapted to the Malian context, as has been highlighted repeatedly by several members of the Organization, is the result of a strong call from the Malian people. In that regard, the Government welcomes the implementation of the first phase of MINUSMA’s withdrawal, during which four camps were handed over. While the transfer of camps at Ogossogou, Goundam and Ménaka was peaceful, the Government deplores the incidents that have marred the return of Ber, during which armed terrorist groups took hostile action to prevent the Malian Armed Forces from occupying the camp. That incident resulted in six deaths in our ranks, for which the Government of Mali extends its condolences on behalf of the country. At least 72 terrorist fighters were also neutralized.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“Along the same lines, I would like to stress that, contrary to some parts of the report, the Government of Mali has very calmly assessed MINUSMA’s withdrawal and prepared the measures necessary to address any possible related security vacuum. Indeed, I would like to recall that an objective analysis of the consequences of the withdrawal preceded Mali’s carefully considered decision to request the Mission’s withdrawal. Steps already taken in advance are continuing and have shown, among others, that the Malian Armed Forces are ready to address any situation, including the early handover of camps, as was the case for Ber on 13 August.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“Those assertions are all the more surprising given that they are factually unfounded and objectively contrary to the constructive spirit of cooperation that the Government has consistently shown towards MINUSMA and all missions dispatched by Headquarters in New York. The visits of Under- Secretaries-General Atul Khare, Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Gilles Michaud, which we must commend, are a perfect illustration of that. With regard to our expectations, I would like to take this opportunity to remind the Council that the Government of Mali looks forward to receiving detailed information concerning the strength of the Mission and the provisional plan for the gradual closure of various MINUSMA services.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“Accordingly, since the adoption of resolution 2690 (2023) on 30 June, the Government of Mali has intensified its consultations with MINUSMA at both the technical and political levels, with a view to facilitating and expediting the process of withdrawing the Mission from Malian territory. At this point I feel compelled to express the Government of Mali’s surprise at the statements in the report about flight restrictions and import limitations imposed on MINUSMA. The communication channels and working groups set up at all levels of decision-making and the direct contacts currently under way have considerably strengthened the framework for exchange between the Malian Administration and MINUSMA.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“Mr. Konfourou (Mali) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by expressing my thanks for this opportunity to share with the Council the observations of the Government of Mali on the Secretary-General’s progress report (S/2023/611) on the withdrawal of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). I would also like to thank Mr. El-Ghassim Wane, Head of MINUSMA, for his presentation of the report. The Government of Mali is delighted that the Security Council acceded to the request we made in June and since then has been working in close cooperation with MINUSMA for its coordinated, secure and orderly withdrawal, in accordance with the deadline of 31 December decided by the Council.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“I would like to express the gratitude of the people and the Government of Mali to all States Members of the United Nations for their multifaceted contributions to MINUSMA. The Republic of Mali is ready to cooperate with all willing partners that respect the key principles of Mali’s public action. I pay tribute to the memory of all the civilian victims of the crisis and all the foreign and Malian soldiers who died in battle in Mali.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“The Government of Mali is also committed to pursuing the efficient and diligent implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, which emerged from the Algiers process, in collaboration with the signatory movements that are willing, with a view to lasting peace, national reconciliation and stability in our country and for the benefit of the Malian people. Before concluding, on behalf of the people and the Government of Mali, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his commitment to peace in Mali. I would also like to thank all the countries that have contributed troops, police and civilian personnel to MINUSMA over the past 10 years for their efforts and at times the ultimate sacrifice that they have made alongside their fellow soldiers from Mali in the quest for peace in our country.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“In this respect, the Government regrets that the Council continues to consider the situation in Mali as a threat to international peace and security, despite the tangible results achieved on the ground by the Malian Armed Forces, in particular thanks to the strengthening and equipping of the defence apparatus, on the one hand, and with regard to the return to the peaceful and secure constitutional order so dear to His Excellency Colonel Assimi Goïta, President of the Transition, Head of State. And, as you know, Madam President, the successful holding of the constitutional referendum on 18 June 2023 is part of this dynamic.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“As a responsible Government, the Malian authorities undertake to cooperate closely with the United Nations Secretariat and MINUSMA in the timely implementation of resolution 2690 (2023). With this in mind, in line with its responsibilities as host country, Mali will uphold the measures taken to ensure the safety and security of MINUSMA personnel, premises, installations and property, until the Mission’s departure on the agreed date. I would also like to reassure Council members of the Government of Mali’s total commitment to relentlessly pursuing its sovereign mission of protecting civilians and property throughout the national territory.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“While recognizing that MINUSMA has certainly not achieved its fundamental objective of supporting the Government’s efforts to secure the country, the people and the Government of Mali nonetheless welcome its contributions in other areas, in particular in terms of humanitarian and social assistance and the good offices missions of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. The Government of Mali notes that, under the terms of the resolution adopted today, the MINUSMA withdrawal process will begin on 1 July and end on 31 December 2023. The Government of the Republic of Mali will make sure that the commitments undertaken in this respect are fulfilled.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“Mr. Konfourou (Mali) (spoke in French): The Government of the Republic of Mali takes note of resolution 2690 (2023), just adopted by the Security Council, which terminates the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), effective as of today, 30 June 2023. We also note the Council’s favourable response to our request for MINUSMA’s immediate withdrawal. The underlying reasons for this request for MINUSMA’s withdrawal were given in this Chamber on 16 June 2023 by His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali (see S/PV.9350).”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“If the representative of France will agree to it, I believe that now would be the time to end the refusal to hold such a meeting. We would be able to express our views. Once again, our major concern is ensuring the security of the Malian people and accomplishing the work of political and institutional reform, which is what we are doing. I remain open to discussion with my friend from Ecuador and with the representative of France. We certainly have the space to reach an understanding. But let us stop politicizing the issue of human rights.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“Mr. Konfourou (Mali) (spoke in French): I will be very brief. I do not want to engage in a polemic either. I would simply like to say that the human rights situation in Mali is a major source of concern for the Government, and we are working to improve it. It is closely linked to the country’s security situation and that is also why we are focusing on the security situation. On the other hand, with regard to the French representative’s comments just now, I completely disagree with what he said concerning the various reports. Those documents exist, are available and tell the story of what happened. I refer him to those documents. Secondly, we requested a special Security Council meeting to discuss the repeated violations of our airspace and the acts of espionage to which we have been subjected.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“My thoughts go out especially to our Senegalese brothers who recently lost their lives in Mali in helping us achieve peace.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“At the same time, the Malian Defence and Security Forces are stepping up their offensive operations to defend the country and protect the population and their property. I hope that our partners — including Council members — will show greater understanding and support for the sovereign choices of the Malian people and their Government, which remains willing to cooperate with all who are willing to do so, provided that they respect the guiding principles of Mali’s foreign policy. I sincerely thank all Mali’s bilateral and multilateral partners for their meaningful support in its efforts to end this crisis. Lastly, I bow in tribute to all the victims of the Malian crisis — civilian, military, Malian and foreign — who have fallen on the field of honour.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to say that while Mali is undeniably facing many challenges, the Malian people, with their great capacity for resilience, have decided to stand up, take their destiny into their own hands and avoid the mistakes of the past in order to restore their former cohesion and the stability needed for their sustainable development. Proud in the support of the Malian people, the Government remains committed to ensuring the successful execution of the political and institutional reforms under way, including the holding of the referendum and the general elections, with a view to ending the political, institutional and security instability that our country has known for several years.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“Similarly, I want to underscore that in its letter of 1 March addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2023/161, annex), the Government of Mali explicitly requested a change of penholder on all files concerning Mali in the Security Council, owing to the many documented incidents in which France has been guilty of misdeeds vis-à-vis my country. I know that I can count on the wisdom of the Security Council in meeting Mali’s expectations and thereby facilitating our commitment, especially during the negotiations on the renewal of the MINUSMA mandate, which will begin very soon.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“We therefore call on MINUSMA to work more closely with the competent Malian authorities through the agreed framework set up for that purpose in the interest of the security of all. Turning to the future of MINUSMA, I would like to draw the attention of Council members to the fact that the conclusions of the report on the internal review of MINUSMA (S/2023/36) do not meet the expectations of the Government and the people of Mali. However, the Government remains open to discussions on that specific issue.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“Only one third of the funding needs are covered, while the price of basic foodstuffs is constantly rising on the world markets. For its part, the Government of Mali is committed to redoubling its efforts to meet the humanitarian needs of our compatriots in vulnerable situations, including internally displaced persons and refugees, in accordance with the National Humanitarian Action Policy, hence my call for greater international solidarity for Mali. On the operational challenges, according to the figures provided by the Secretary-General, 75 per cent of MINUSMA’s requests for movement have been met. Thus, contrary to what is being said, there is no desire to restrict MINUSMA’s movements, as the Mission’s unauthorized requests for movement simply did not respect the procedure agreed between the two parties.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“I would like to say to him that Mali has very few, if any, lessons to learn from a country that has also been guilty of human rights violations. Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and the persecution of journalists, prosecutors and judges are equally as widespread in his country. Let us not have a selective memory regarding human rights. They apply to everyone. I just want to reaffirm that we remain resolved to work with the Council to improve the human rights situation, but we are against politicization and stigmatization on that specific issue. Despite the immense efforts made by the Government of Mali, the humanitarian situation is contingent on certain external factors, such as armed terrorist groups, as well as the humanitarian situation and climate change.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“The French Ambassador will recall that several paragraphs of the report of the international commission of inquiry for Mali are devoted to human rights violations against the Malian people by the French forces. I would have like to have seen him mention that with the same resolve. Secondly, if he did not have such a selective memory, I would have liked the Ambassador of France to have told the Council that, in January 2021, the French forces transformed a wedding ceremony in Bounty into a national tragedy. If he did not have such a selective memory, I would have liked him to tell us about the efforts made in follow-up to the report on that incident, to give just two examples. Around this table, I heard several interpretations, including from my neighbour from Ecuador.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“At the same time, the Government is working to fight against impunity, as shown, if it were needed, by the 24 January sentencing by the Bamako Court of Assizes of a person found guilty of an attack that claimed the lives of five peacekeepers and a civilian on 22 January 2019. I can therefore affirm that the Government will continue to work tirelessly for the protection and promotion of human rights and respect for international humanitarian law on our territory. However, Mali will stand firm and just as resolutely against any use of that issue for political or destabilization purposes. First, the Council just heard the representative of France speak with resolve about the human rights situation in Mali. I would simply like to say that he had a selective memory, particularly when speaking about the Moura incident.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“On the issue of human rights, through the State’s gradual return to localities liberated from terrorist influence, the Government is working to reduce human rights violations, which, it must be recalled, are perpetrated mainly by armed terrorist groups. In that respect, the institutional mechanism has taken a crucial step, with the establishment on 1 February of the National Human Rights Commission, which, among other things, is responsible for coordinating public policies on human rights and ensuring the implementation of measures to prevent violations and abuses of human rights.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“As the report of the Secretary-General emphasizes, those actions have also made it possible to strengthen the State presence on the territory, lift the blockade and the terrorist hold on certain localities in the north and central regions and promote the supply of basic social services to the populations, including the reopening of some schools in areas still affected by insecurity. Those operations are being carried out in strict compliance with human rights and international humanitarian law, in accordance with our traditional human values and as a duty to our populations. In the same vein, on 17 March, the Prime Minister and Head of Government officially launched the strategy for the stabilization of the centre, the implementation of which is a priority for the Government.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“At the security level, the Malian Defence and Security Forces are continuing their offensives against terrorist organizations and obtained very encouraging results. Several dozen terrorists have been neutralized, their sanctuaries destroyed and large quantities of war materiel seized and destroyed. Also, during the reporting period, several dozen terrorists were arrested and brought to justice, in parallel with the voluntary surrender of many terrorists in the central regions.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“I recall that, to date, 2,750 ex-combatants have been reintegrated into the Malian Defence and Security Forces. Furthermore, following the submission of the final report of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission at the end of 2022, on 1 March the Council of Ministers adopted the texts relating to the establishment of the authority managing reparations for crisis victims since 1960. Those relating to the centre for the promotion of peace and unity are in the process of being adopted. I would like to express our thanks for the international mediation efforts, particularly their leader, the sister Republic of Algeria. We take note of the recent proposals of the mediation efforts to relaunch the peace process, and we reiterate our readiness to work with it to restore peace and stability in my country.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“Regarding the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali emanating from the Algiers process, notwithstanding some difficulties related to the unilateral decision of the Coordination des mouvements de l’Azawad and the Platforme to suspend their participation in the Agreement Monitoring Mechanism, I can affirm the Government’s commitment to continuing its effective and judicious implementation, in particular with the Mouvements de l’inclusivité, also signatories to the Agreement, while waiting for our other brothers to join us in the peace process. Part of that dynamic is the territorial reorganization and the adoption by the Council of Ministers on 29 March of draft decrees aimed at improving the functioning of the National Commission for Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration and the National Commission for Integration.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“In that regard, His Excellency Colonel Assimi Goita, President of the Transition and Head of State, approved the final draft of the new constitution of the Republic of Mali on 16 March and presented it to the country’s political stakeholders on 20 March. The referendum planned for that purpose has been postponed in order to introduce a secure biometric national identity card to prevent the risk of fraud, create the conditions for the effective participation of all citizens in electoral consultations and reduce the time needed to operationalize the Autorité indépendante de gestion des élections so as to meet the transition deadline. The Government is currently raising awareness regarding the draft constitution among the Malian populations.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“I would now like to make a few remarks on the issues raised in the report of the Secretary-General and on Council members’ comments, to which I have listened carefully. First, on the political level, I am pleased to note that the Secretary-General has recognized the immense progress made in this area. Indeed, in addition to the consequences of the military intervention in Libya, the effects of which continue to be felt, the transitional authorities in Mali remain well aware of the other causes that have accentuated the multidimensional crisis that the country has been going through for over a decade. That is why the Government is working, within the framework of a transparent and inclusive process, to implement the political, institutional and electoral reforms necessary to rebuild the Malian State.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“Mr. Konfourou (Mali) (spoke in French): I should like to begin by extending to you, Mr. President, the warm congratulations of the delegation of Mali on the assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April 2023 by your country, the Russian Federation, a country that is a friend and strategic partner of Mali. The Government of Mali takes note of the report of the Secretary-General under consideration (S/2023/236), and I commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. El-Ghassim Wane, Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), for his briefing and for the updates since the publication of the report. The detailed observations of the Government of Mali are contained in the memorandum transmitted to the Security Council yesterday.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“It also bears remembering that the Agreement contains provisions relating to the protection of women and combating impunity, including ensuring women’s economic autonomy through income-generating activities. I would like to conclude by reaffirming the Government of Mali’s commitment to pursuing its efforts to enable the women of Mali to continue contributing to peace, national reconciliation, peaceful coexistence and the socioeconomic development of our country. In that context, I thank all of the partners who are assisting our efforts in that area and hope for their continued support.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, we have established a support fund for the empowerment of women and the development of children. Fourthly, we are ensuring holistic care for women victims of conflict-related violence via specific centres that have been set up in several localities in Mali. Fifthly, we have adopted and are continuing our implementation of our national action plan for resolution 1325 (2000). I would like to remind the Council that Mali, which was a member of the Security Council for the period from 2000 to 2001, strongly supported the adoption of that historic resolution on women and peace and security. Lastly, the number of women members of the follow-up committee for the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali resulting from the Algiers process has increased from eight to 12.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“As true local mediators, Malian women continue to work to promote peaceful coexistence among our communities, despite a hostile environment of insecurity and sociocultural constraints. In order to promote and encourage the role of women and women’s leadership, the Government of Mali has adopted a national gender policy and a number of legislative and regulatory measures, including the following. First, in December 2015 we enacted a law requiring that at least 30 percent of elected or appointed officials in Mali’s institutions and Administration have to be women, which has significantly contributed to women’s political emergence in Mali. Secondly, in December 2017 we enacted and are implementing a law on the protection of human rights defenders, with specific provisions for rural women, particularly those in regions affected by insecurity.”
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“Our experience as a country in conflict has clearly shown that women, beyond being mere victims, have a strong capacity for resilience. Their crucial roles in conflict prevention, management and resolution makes them true actors for peace. The fact is that since the outbreak of the crisis, Malian women have continued to work actively through associations, non-governmental organizations and cooperatives to support civilian populations in protecting and defending women’s and children’s rights, rebuilding the social fabric and institutions and engaging in dialogue and reconciliation among communities. Similarly, they have continued to combat gender-based violence while pursuing income-generating activities in the most remote regions of my country.”
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“Mr. Konfourou (Mali) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by commending the delegation of Gabon for its admirable leadership of the Security Council this month. I should note that Gabon’s presidency has been marked by important initiatives such as today’s open debate on strengthening the resilience of women in regions plagued by armed groups — a burning issue of our times. As the Council knows, since January 2012 my country, Mali, has been going through a deep and multidimensional crisis whose innocent victims unfortunately are mainly women, children and the elderly. Those vulnerable segments of our society are regularly subjected to physical, psychological and moral violence by illegal armed groups and other organized crime entities.”
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