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Kufuor

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2007-09-25
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2007-09-25
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  1. “In spite of the initiative of the African Union in mobilizing troops from among member nations to keep the peace in that highly volatile area and the ready offer of some States such as Ghana to contribute troops, promised support thus far from partners in the international community to equip and airlift the troops has been inadequate and slow in coming. The Security Council must therefore step in with timeous assistance. It must also consider a contingency plan for the possible deployment of a United Nations force to replace the African Union Mission in Somalia by next February.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  2. “I am confident that the forthcoming peace talks in Tripoli have good prospects for success, and I therefore urge all factions to agree to participate. In the light of those initiatives, let me urge all concerned to endeavour to resolve whatever outstanding issues there are in the path of the deployment of the hybrid forces to secure a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access in the region. I cannot conclude my statement without appealing fervently to the Council to show commitment to the protracted conflict in Somalia equal to that it is showing with respect to Darfur.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  3. “These include the following: first, the joint efforts of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Libyan leader, Brother Muammar Al-Qadhafi, to bring the remaining factional leaders to participate in the dialogue, to achieve full-scale negotiations; secondly, the resolution on deploying forces to control the common borders of the Sudan, the Central African Republic and Chad, to protect refugees, internally displaced persons and humanitarian relief workers, which we welcome; and thirdly, various contributions made by regional 3 organizations, such as the European Union and the League of Arab States, several countries, notably China, the United Kingdom and the United States, and a host of non-governmental organizations, which are to be appreciated.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  4. “It is also largely the joint effort of the African Union and the Security Council, especially through the appointment of special envoys, Mr. Jan Eliasson and Mr. Salim Ahmed Salim, that there has been the re-launch of political dialogue between most of the Darfur rebels and the Government of National Unity of the Sudan. In this regard, we should acknowledge other ongoing initiatives to bring normalcy to the Sudan.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  5. “The good news is that the African Union and its member nations are resolved to take the initiative in tackling these problems and are in fact making progress. That is all the more reason for the international community to continue to complement Africa's endeavours. I am proud of the contribution of the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS). It has had a great impact in Darfur, of course with the support of the international community, in spite of the exceptionally difficult circumstances in which it has been operating, including inadequate logistical and financial assistance. The sustained presence of AMIS in Darfur is proof enough of the African Union's determination to assume its primary responsibility for peace and stability on the continent.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  6. “In Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, Burundi, the 07-51572 Democratic Republic of the Congo and even in the Sudan, that is evident. No one can deny, however, that formidable challenges still remain in areas such as the illicit trade and proliferation of small arms and light weapons, drugs and human trafficking. The restoration of peace and normalcy on the continent, especially in places of conflict like Somalia and the Eritrea-Ethiopia border, is urgent. Reconstruction and the consolidation of peace in nations emerging from conflict must also continue to attract significant support from the international community to prevent a relapse. Emergent threats, such as terrorism, climate change and the illegal exploitation of natural resources, equally demand vigilance and decisive action.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  7. “In particular, we welcome Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's unwavering commitment and determined efforts to live up to his pledge at the beginning of his term that Africa generally and the crisis in Darfur in particular are at the top of his agenda. While we acknowledge with appreciation the invaluable support that Africa continues to receive from the international community, it is Ghana's vision that a new order of peace, unity, democracy and prosperity will soon prevail throughout the continent, in place of its current image as a disaster zone always in need of support. As highlighted in the concept paper prepared by the French delegation (S/2007/552, annex), for which France must be commended, many positive developments are taking place in Africa.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  8. “President Kufuor: I am greatly honoured to participate in today's meeting, not only because Ghana's tenure in the Security Council coincides with its chairmanship of the African Union, but also because we are anxious to see a speedy reversal of those negative trends that have made our continent host to more than two thirds of all United Nations peacekeeping operations, not to mention the numerous relief agencies that are contributing to the protection of millions of people displaced by conflict. The impressive number of participants in today's debate on peace and security in Africa and previous ones relating to the subject reflects growing deep and abiding interest in the well-being of Africa. That is most reassuring and encouraging.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source