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first: 1992-11-19
most recent: 2017-03-16
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“As we know, the current decrease in oil prices has pushed South Sudan to the brink of economic collapse, if not total collapse itself. Even if the parties fully implement the Peace Agreement, the economic challenges cannot be overcome without major reforms and significant international assistance. We should not forget that there are other conflict drivers, such as the creation of the 28 new states. Those drivers should be addressed in accordance with the decision of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) summit and the position of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. Unilateral implementation of that presidential order would be detrimental to the peace efforts. It would also, by the way, require significant resources that South Sudan simply does not have.”
2016-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7678 (2016) · source
“Human rights also remain of grave concern in the country because civilians continue to be systematically targeted on an ethnic basis, and their homes and livelihoods continue to be destroyed. As the High Commissioner for Human Rights reported, the scale of atrocities committed even after the signing of the Peace Agreement is unacceptable. We know that there has been no accountability for those who commit such egregious violations. Dissent is not tolerated. Free speech is penalized and, despite the Government's claim to the contrary, there is a real and deliberate environment of intimidation. The Transitional Government, once it is set up, will have to start work from day one to address many issues, first and foremost the issues of governance, financial misappropriation and the rule of law.”
2016-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7678 (2016) · source
“I have already mentioned that, unfortunately, the humanitarian situation continues to worsen. It is worsening in scale, in scope and in urgency. After almost two and a half years of conflict and economic decline, more than half of the South Sudanese population are now in need of humanitarian assistance. The so- called coping mechanisms of the people are exhausted and, for far too many, survival is a minute-to-minute challenge. Furthermore, the rainy season is about to start, and that will create even more risk, both of severe food insecurity and of disease. That is potentially deadly. I therefore think I should urge the Council to demand from the parties and from all armed actors that they immediately uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights law.”
2016-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7678 (2016) · source
“Turning now to the violence and the protection-of- civilians side of UNMISS in Malakal on 17 and 18 February, the preliminary investigation confirmed that at least 25 internally displaced persons had been killed and over 140 injured. That was a very grave incident indeed. In view of that, the Secretariat convened an independent board of inquiry to look into the response of the Mission to the crisis. Also, the Secretary-General decided to establish a special investigation to look into all the factors that contributed to the violence and determine who was responsible. The special investigation will be led by Mr. Abiodun Bashua and is just about to start its work. The Council will be briefed on the outcome of both investigations within a month or thereabouts.”
2016-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7678 (2016) · source
“Throughout the reporting period, as Council members have seen in the monthly notes I send to the Council, the Government has continued to impose restrictions on the movement of UNMISS and on that of humanitarian workers, in violation of the status of forces agrement. these restrictions - I am thinking in particular of those on night patrols in Juba - have severely impacted the ability of the Mission to move and to protect civilians, as well as the ability of the United Nations to deliver humanitarian assistance, which is, more than ever, badly needed. I would urge the Council to send a strong message to both the Government and the opposition that it is of the utmost importance that the Mission and the humanitarian partners be granted unimpeded freedom of movement so that they can fulfil their mandates.”
2016-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7678 (2016) · source
“military personnel and weapons that have been redeployed. (Spoke in English) The security situation in South Sudan remains precarious, with intermittent fighting witnessed in several areas of the country. Of particular concern are the recent clashes between the SPLA and armed groups in Wau county, in Western Bahr el Ghazal, where it is mostly SPLA against a group of young people, all of which has led to killings and further displacement of civilians. Fighting between the SPLA and the opposition forces has also been reported over the past few weeks in Upper state Nile, Unity state and in the Equatorias.”
2016-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7678 (2016) · source
“The second phase, the return to Juba of security personnel of the opposition, will then be finalized and allow for the rapid operationalization of the Joint Operations Centre, which is responsible for coordinating the movements of security personnel in the capital and those of the Joint Integrated Police, together with the support of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) and other international partners. Although the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM) has checked the number of military personnel and weaponry available to Government forces at the six positions they are authorized to take in Juba, the CTSAMM. has not been able to inspect the sites located 25 kilometres from the capital, nor has it been able to verify the SPLM.”
2016-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7678 (2016) · source
“All their efforts helped to reach the compromises needed to get to this decisive stage in the peace process. However, two additional steps will be crucial for beginning the transition: the establishment of the Transitional Government of National Unity and the full implementation of the transitional security arrangements. We hope that, as soon as Mr. Riek Machar is sworn in, the Government of National Unity could be quickly formed.”
2016-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7678 (2016) · source
“He should be sworn in as First Vice-President in the course of today, maybe even as we speak. I do not have any real-time information on that point. The return of the First Vice-President-designate should mark the beginning of a new chapter for the country and allow the real transition to begin. It is crucial that the parties take this opportunity to show their genuine determination to move forward with the peace process. We must pay tribute to the efforts of Mr. Festus Mogae, Chair of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC); Mr. Alpha Ouamar Konare, African Union High Representative for South Sudan; the regional and international partners; and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, Ms. Ellen Loj.”
2016-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7678 (2016) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for giving me this opportunity to present to the Security Council the report of the Secretary- General on South Sudan (S/2106/341) and to provide an update on the most recent developments. In general, the situation is very worrying, but we must note that, in the past 48 hours, there have been some positive developments, beginning with the return of Mr. Riek Machar to Juba. It is vital that the political and security trends currently under way in the country change quickly ifwe want to see the peace process have a real chance to succeed. Following the arrival of the Chief of Staff of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A in Opposition) yesterday with 195 security personnel, Mr. Machar finally arrived in Juba today, at 8.45 am. New York time, with his team on a United Nations aircraft.”
2016-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7678 (2016) · source
“I consider it a pilot project within the framework of the Security Council, but something that should hopefully serve to consolidate the activities of the international community during the next two or three years in the Central African Republic, with a focus on accepted priorities. I believe that with benchmarks and periodic reviews, every action and all the actors involved in the country should become more effective. Of course our colleagues working to consolidate peace are fully involved in this process, which we will continue over the next few months.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“The Secretary-General has recommended a technical roll-over of the mandate to allow the Secretariat to consult in some depth with the new Central African authorities before making recommendations to the Council on the definitive mandate, which should take the new situation into account, to the extent possible. I would also like to inform the Council that it is our intention to work very closely with the Central African authorities as well our international partners in order to establish what we sometimes refer to as the compact. That compact is a framework of mutual engagement to be formalized between the United Nations and the Central African authorities and its international partners, including the major donors. I talked about it with President Touadera. He seemed very interested, in principle. We will therefore focus on that.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“I take this opportunity to repeat to all troop- and police-contributing countries that we are redoubling our efforts to really address these events, which are profoundly unacceptable. It is a must that we do everything possible to put an end to these practices, which are committed by a handful of individuals. Their actions utterly compromise the image and the quality of the contributions and courage demonstrated by the great majority of their colleagues. I am personally, along with my colleagues, very directly and actively engaged in the handling of this problem. In conclusion, as the members of the Council are aware, MINUSCA's mandate is set to expire on 30 April.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“In parallel, my counterpart, the Under-Secretary- General for Field Support, Mr. Atul Khare, and I have engaged with all of the contingents and the countries that provide uniformed personnel to MINUSCA. I did that personally in Bangui. Mr. Khare and I did it together in New York in order to insist, more than ever, on the imperative need for swift investigation and, of course, once the facts have been established, for deterrent punishments for the perpetrators. We stand firmly with the victims, who have demonstrated courage in coming forward and reporting the events in question. We continue to do everything possible to ensure that those victims receive the assistance they need and that justice is delivered as quickly as possible.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“We have a window of opportunity to help the Central African Republic. We must not allow that window to close. The opportunity must not be wasted. I have just spoken of the positive developments; now I must mention the absolutely catastrophic and shocking increase in allegations of sexual misconduct by the MINUSCA forces and international forces. It is all deeply regrettable and appalling. Certain cases are extremely shocking and shameful. It is a genuine scourge. To address that scourge, as members of the Council are aware, MINUSCA has established a transparent and victim-centred approach. In addition, the Secretary- General's Special Coordinator on Improving United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Ms. Jane Holl Lute, recently travelled to the Central African Republic to examine the best ways to better support MINUSCA.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“It is also necessary to improve access to basic security services, strengthen the judicial and penal chain, make progress in the fight against impunity - an element important to national reconciliation - and ensure universal respect for human rights. As far as MINUSCA is concerned, it will continue to provide its full support to the new Government as it works to realize those changes. As I said previously, very significant progress has been achieved over the last two years. Although considerable challenges remain, I think we can be reasonably hopeful. What is important now is that we continue to focus on the key priorities. It is also important that the various international partners of the Central African Republic work together to ensure that the measures taken have as large an impact as possible.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“I would highlight - as I believe it is important - the repatriation of too high a number of refugees and internally displaced persons, which Will not be easy. However, expectations are high, and this will be important. What will also be important is the launch of key reforms in the security and defence sector, that is, with regard to the future ofthe Central African armed forces. To stimulate economic development, which has been a problem for decades, the State's authority must be extended throughout the country. I understand that all the prefects are already in place in the 16 prefectures. I also understand that almost all of the sub-prefects are in place. However, that must then be reinforced in the various administrations.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“The new Government must now deliver tangible progress for the Central African people because the expectations are high - expectations of peace and of lasting security, and, simply, of the improvement of living conditions for people. I told the President that the first 100 days will be decisive. Throughout the electoral process, there was positive momentum upon which, I think, we must build, based on the principles and the agreements reached last May during the Bangui Forum on National Reconciliation. It is the Government's responsibility to work for the establishment of a lasting peace and stability that will benefit all citizens. And rapid tangible progress must be achieved in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“I think that it also shows the resilience of the Central African people and their widely-held feeling that they have to work collectively peace and unity. As I said at the outset, the Central African Republic has reached a critical milestone with the successful holding of free and fair elections. If I may, I would say that in that part of the world there are not that many presidential elections where the winner is not known in advance. There are few elections that take place without difficulties or whose results are not challenged by the loser or where the post-election transition is smooth. I therefore think that the Central African Republic elections serve as an excellent model. That marks the conclusion of the transition and the start of a new phase for the country.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“As an illustration, when I visited the Boeing district in Bangui - an outlying district where Muslim and Christian communities were until very recently viciously fighting each another and causing much damage - to my great astonishment I found the two communities engaged in a local reconciliation process, which stands as a model and is supported by MINUSCA. This is worth noting as a positive step. The Ambassador of the United States was also in Bangui on that day and he joined me in the discussion with the communities in Boeing. IfI may say so, it is very heartwarming to see how, in the space of a few months, the attitudes of the communities have changed so much. Experiences such as these - and there are many I could point to in the country - can serve as a basis for the long-term process of reconciliation.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“When I met with the President, he told me that his priorities for the country would be to re-establish security, with a particular focus on disarming armed groups. He also said that it was a priority for him to advance reconciliation, economic and social development and good governance. He robustly reaffirmed that he is determined to continue working very closely with international partners. During my visit, I personally witnessed the important progress made in the Central African Republic towards healing past rifts among the various communities in the country.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“It is also worth underscoring that four appointees are members of the Muslim community. The new Government a it should also be mentioned - includes representatives from each of the country's 16 prefectures. On the flip side, no representatives of armed groups are among the new members of the Government. I would now like to share some impressions from my recent visit to the Central African Republic to attend the inauguration of President Touadera on behalf of the Secretary-General. Like many others, I was very much struck by the President's attachment to democratic values. He vowed publicly, for example, to respect the newly promulgated Constitution, including the two-term limit for presidential mandates. He also made it clear that he was prepared to work tirelessly towards national unity.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“By-elections will have to be organized for some 10 constituencies in the country where formal results from the second round were invalidated. In the interim, transitional institutions such as the Transitional National Council and the Transitional Constitutional Court will remain in place until the legislative process is completed and the Court has validated the final results ofall legislative elections, which is expected to take place later this month. Meanwhile, President Touadera has moved quickly to form a new Government. On 11 April, last Monday, following the appointment of Prime Minister Sarandji a week earlier, on 2 April, the President issued a decree on the formation of the Government. The new Government is much leaner than the previous one, with some 23 ministerial posts, including four women.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“The promulgation of the new Constitution by the outgoing Head of State of the Transition on the very day of the inauguration symbolized in the strongest possible terms a return to constitutional order and marked an important milestone after three years of severe and arduous crisis. On 31 March, the day after the inauguration of President Touadera, the country held the second round of legislative elections. Those elections went off peacefully throughout the country, which I think is worth noting. The final results of this round were announced on 5 April, with the result that some key political figures, including some former presidential candidates Dologuele', Meckassoua and Ziguele, won parliamentary seats.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“Mr. President, you have before you the Secretary-General's report (S/2016/305) on the situation in the Central African Republic and on the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), which presents to the Council the significant process made in the country over the past few months. Today, I would like to update the Council on key developments that have taken place since the issuance of the report. On 30 March, Faustin-Archange Touadera was sworn in as President of the Central African Republic, and that step formally ended the country's transition phase.”
2016-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7671 (2016) · source
“I therefore welcome the fact that the Security Council is ready to make a determination in the near future that the situation in Cote d'Ivoire is no longer a threat to regional peace and security and that it is open to defining the future role of United Nations in C6te d'Ivoire in order to uphold all efforts to build peace, stability and democracy in the country and the surrounding region.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“In the same vein, we think it important to thank our regional and subregional partners - the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the European Union - and our many bilateral partners for the constructive roles they have played through the years in Cote d'Ivoire and its region. C6te d'Ivoire's trajectory is a positive one. In my opinion, it would be prudent to wind up the current phase of our collective commitment represented by a peacekeeping mission in the country; in other words, the Mission needs to be drawn down.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“The country is currently firmly anchored on the path of peace, stability and economic recovery. I want to commend and pay tribute to the Ivorian people's determination to move forward in building a stable and prosperous country. Congratulations are also in order in particular for President Alassane Ouattara, for his determined leadership and for his tireless efforts to build peace and promote democracy and the rule of law at a very crucial time in the country's history. I would also like to thank the Council for the key role it has played, including through the deployment of UNOCI and through its political support for our Mission at all levels.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“Therefore, we are exploring options for engaging the country team in the mandated tasks of UNOCI while the Mission is still deployed and supported by UNOCI's budget, in keeping with the recommendations of the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations. It would also be important for other partners to be closely associated in the exit strategy of UNOCI. We are therefore exploring options for setting up a transition mechanism that would involve all the stakeholders, including the Government, the United Nations, regional organizations, donors and other partners in the transformation of the United Nations engagement in the country. (spoke in French) In conclusion, I would say that UNOCI has made considerable progress since its deployment in April 2004, 12 years ago.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“All UNOCI military and police personnel and the vast majority of civilian personnel would leave Cote d'Ivoire by 30 April 2017 and the full closure of the Mission would occur by 30 June 2017. Given the positive trend in Cote d'Ivoire, the Secretary-General does not recommend the establishment of a successor United Nations mission there. It is therefore even more essential that every effort be made to ensure a seamless transition from peacekeeping during the next 14 months. Over the course of its final year, UNOCI will prioritize the handover of its priority tasks to the Government of Cdte d'Ivoire and the United Nations country team.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“By 30 April 2017, UNOCI should have a streamlined, prioritized mandate focused on the tasks that are most essential for consolidating peace, as detailed in the report. The Secretary-General also recommends a final phase of the drawdown of UNOCI's military and police components, which would be reduced to 2,000 and 670 personnel, respectively, in the coming months. During the last year of their deployment, the troops and formed police units of UNOCI would support the Ivorian authorities in protecting the population in the event of incidents that could threaten a strategic reversal of its stability, while individual police officers and military observers would continue to provide operational and command-level mentoring and advice to their national counterparts.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“The first is the national referendum, which I referred to earlier, and the second is the legislative elections. All political stakeholders have expressed their intention to participate, provided that conditions are in place to ensure the credibility and the legitimacy of the process. Additionally, the Government of Cote d'Ivoire expressed confidence when it received our strategic review team. That review is the basis for the report before the Council. The Government of C6te d'Ivoire expressed confidence that national security forces are now fully competent to secure those sensitive processes without security support from UNOCI. Taking into account the situation in the country and our assessment of the positive trajectory of C6te d'Ivoire, the Secretary-General recommends that UNOCI be extended for a final period, until 30 June 2017.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“It must be reiterated that the country's security situation remains fragile and characterized by the presence of militias and the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Therefore, the full re-establishment of the rule of law and a strong security environment throughout the country is still a challenge to be overcome. However, I also note that the stabilization seen throughout the country has enabled many displaced persons and refugees to return to Cdte d'Ivoire, and indeed the country has avoided a humanitarian crisis. There may be some remaining needs and pockets of vulnerability here and there, but there is no humanitarian crisis in Cote d'Ivoire. (spoke in English) Later this year, two significant political processes will be launched.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“We have seen significant headway made at the political level, especially in terms of political dialogue, even though there is much to do in order to establish national reconciliation and social cohesion. There has also been notable progress in strengthening the legal system and efforts to respect human rights. The economy of Cote d'Ivoire has also undergone a remarkable transition, characterized by a rapid and sustained economic recovery and a general increase in production rates, with a gross domestic product in double digits in recent years. We welcome the Government's commitment to translating this economic recovery into a better standard of living for its people and to ensuring that the benefits of its growth are shared.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“Last week, C6te d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal convened a quadripartite meeting of ministers responsible for security. During the meeting, they established a security platform and adopted a series of measures intended to prevent terrorist attacks. The ministers also decided to pool their efforts and to strengthen the links among their security services. Four days after the attack in Grand-Bassam, the Governments of Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, the forces of UNOCI and the representatives of the United Nations Mission in Liberia held a quadripartite meeting in order to support the strengthening of border security cooperation between Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia. In general, since the post-election crisis that shook Cote d'Ivoire in late 2010 and early 2011, tangible progress has been made on all fronts.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“Following the terrorist attacks in Grand- Bassam on 13 March - for the commission of which Al-Mourabitoun, a group based in northern Mali and affiliated with Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, claimed responsibility - the Government took proactive measures to identify and bring to justice those responsible for those attacks. The Government also launched criminal investigations and arrested the alleged attackers. At the same time, the Government of Mali, in close cooperation with the Ivorian Government, arrested two alleged assailants. It is worth noting that, faced with these terrorist threats, the Governments of the subregion have decided to step up their cooperation at the subregional level as part of their common fight against terrorism and violent extremism.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“The United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) deployed a detachment of its quick-reaction force to the town of Bouna to participate in protection of civilian efforts and to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Mindaoudou, accompanied by members of the Ivorian Government, visited the region and called for calm and restraint and made it clear that the path of dialogue should be followed in order to peacefully manage such clashes. I must also point out that the relationship between the Ivorian security forces and the population remains a source of concern. For example, on 28 March there was an attack on the Forces republicaines de Cote d'Ivoire (FRCI) by unidentified individuals near Tabou in the south-west, which resulted in the injury of two FRCI soldiers.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“Although the security situation is more or less stable, there are still several weak points, such as those highlighted in the special report that has been submitted to the Council today, including intracommunal conflicts in some regions of the country and military threats in the south-east. The country is riven with pockets of tension, in particular in the Boukani region in the north-east of Cote d'Ivoire, where violent clashes broke out on the night of 23 to 24 March between herders and farmers in Bouna and led to the deaths of30 individuals and a massive displacement ofmore than 2,000 persons, mainly women, children and the elderly.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“Meanwhile, discussions are under way to hold a constitutional referendum towards the end of the year for the adoption of a new constitution that would better reflect the evolution of the socio- political context in Cote d'Ivoire over the past decade. The amendments under consideration include the question of the nationality of the candidates in the presidential elections and the establishment of the post of Vice-President. The Independent Electoral Commission, for its part, has established a committee to review the redistricting proposals called for by the political parties of the opposition in view of the upcoming parliamentary elections.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“For example, last week the Government of Cote d'Ivoire adopted a bill on the status of the political opposition, which the opposition had long called for. The bill establishes the post of opposition leader with the rank of Minister of State, sets the rules and procedures for his or her designation, and - importantly - provides public funding for political parties. The opposition leader will be the candidate or the leader of the party or political grouping that had come in second in the most recent presidential election. In this case, that would be Mr. Pascal Affi N'Guessan, leader of the Front populaire ivoirien.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“Council members will recall that in its report last year (see S/2015/446), the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations indicated that the peacekeeping operations of recent years have tended to last longer than in the past and that it is therefore all the more important to conclude their various stages as soon as conditions allowed. It is therefore my pleasure to present the special report of the Secretary General of March 31 on the Cote D'Ivoire (S/2016/297), in which he submits to the Council his proposals with respect to the conclusion of the peacekeeping phase in that country. I welcome in particular the fact that since the finalization of the report last month, the Government of Cete D'Ivoire has continued to pursue reforms allowing for the expansion of the political space and the strengthening of unity and national cohesion.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“Persistent insecurity, the presence of militia groups and the threat of the closure of camps and forced returns place internally displaced persons at risk of violence and harassment. In that regard, I am concerned by the Government's continued narrative that displaced persons would need to leave their camps. Such is not possible without durable solutions based on security and the necessary socioeconomic prerequisites for the internally displaced persons and returning refugees to begin new lives in their areas of origin or in whatever location they choose to settle. Within its protection of civilians mandate, UNAMID remains committed to supporting the Government of the Sudan in that regard.”
2016-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7666 (2016) · source
“It is important that the members of the Council impress upon all the parties to the conflict in Darfur that a political solution remains the only viable option. The pursuit of political objectives through military means over the past decade has only contributed to the prolonged suffering of the civilian population. I therefore reiterate the call of the Secretary-General to the Government of the Sudan and the SLA/Abdul Wahid to cease hostilities immediately in Jebel Marra and to commit to peaceful negotiations, without preconditions. The stability and recovery of the region is a time-bound process, and it should be based on durable solutions, including for the 2.6 million displaced persons. Security is an essential element in addressing this issue.”
2016-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7666 (2016) · source
“In accordance with the outcome of the meeting, concrete steps by the Government are required in terms of lifting restrictions on the mission's operations, including customs clearances, visas and access to Darfur overall, including conflict areas. I can report that some significant steps have been taken by the Government of the Sudan since then. Next week, the African Union, the United Nations and the Government of the Sudan will resume their engagement on the exit strategy based on the parameters set by the Security Council and by the African Union Peace and Security Council. A critical step in that process will be the development of agreed criteria for measuring progress towards UNAMID's benchmarks as defined by resolution 2228 (2015) and the communiques of the African Union Peace and Security Council of 22 June and 31 July 2015.”
2016-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7666 (2016) · source
“Let me now turn briefly to the relationship between UNAMID and the Government of the Sudan. I would like to highlight the importance of a renewed partnership in that context. Since their arrival in the Sudan, both the Joint Special Representative and his Deputy have actively engaged with the Sudanese authorities, who have indicated their readiness to improve cooperation with the mission and to re-engage in discussions on the exit strategy. On 22 March here in New York, the United Nations, the African Union and the Government of the Sudan held a strategic tripartite meeting, which I co-chaired with the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Mr. Smail Chergui, and the Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry of the Sudan, Mr. Abd Elghani Elnaiem Awad Elkarim.”
2016-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7666 (2016) · source
“Following strategic consultations in Addis Ababa on 21 March on the cessation of hostilities in Darfur and the two Areas and on the way forward on the national dialogue, the Government signed a draft road map presented by the High-level Implementation Panel, while the representatives of the opposition refused and asked for more time, arguing that the road map endorsed the non-inclusive national dialogue taking place by qualifying it as "national". On 28 March, the Secretary-General welcomed the road map, which would constitute a valuable step towards ending the war, provide assistance to communities in need and enhance the environment for an inclusive national dialogue. Furthermore, the Secretary-General called on the Government to fully abide by the road map and urged the other parties to sign it as well.”
2016-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7666 (2016) · source
“Some Sudanese political parties participating in the National Dialogue Conference in Khartoum have also expressed concern about what they describe as the unsuitable timing of the process given the current fighting and the additional displacement in Jebel Marra. Despite several meetings that took place under the auspices of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, progress in political efforts to reach a sustainable resolution of the conflict through inclusive dialogue remained elusive. While the SLA- Abdul Wahid rejected the talks with the Government, the recent informal meetings between the Government and the Justice and equality Movement-Gibril Ibrahim and the Sudan Liberation Army/Minni Minawi in Debre Zeit, Ethiopia, ended without an agreement.”
2016-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7666 (2016) · source
“The mission has further been supporting the coordination of, and provided security and logistical support for, the delivery of humanitarian assistance, while also engaging the parties to immediately cease hostilities and for the Government to allow immediate, full and unhindered access. Concurrent to that volatile security environment, the political process to settle the Darfur conflict remains polarized. The referendum on the administrative status of Darfur - to determine whether Darfur would become a single region or retain the current five subregional divisions as provided by the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur 4 is scheduled to take place from 11 to 13 April. The criteria for voter eligibility have proved to be controversial, as many stakeholders argue that all Darfuris should be allowed to participate in the voting.”
2016-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7666 (2016) · source
“Despite the volatile security situation and the considerable challenges described in the report, UNAMID has remained steadfast in the implementation of its strategic priorities and in addressing key challenges to the implementation of its mandate. With the new outbreak of fighting in J ebel Marra, the mission has focused its efforts on ensuring the protection of civilians and the displaced. In that regard, UNAMID has established protective areas near displacement sites in Sortony, Kabkabiya, Tawila and Nertiti, where a total of approximately 103,000 persons have sought refuge. That led UNAMID to reinforce its military and police presence in the area and to intensify day- and-night patrols in order to maintain security and law and order.”
2016-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7666 (2016) · source
“The escalation of fighting in Jebel Marra has led to large-scale displacement, especially from mid-January to late March. Humanitarian organizations estimate that, as of 31 March, at least 138,000 people from Jebel Marra had been newly displaced in North, Central and South Darfur. Due to the access restrictions imposed by the Government, the exact number of civilian casualties from the recent wave of belligerence cannot yet be ascertained. Those restrictions, particularly in Central Darfur, have further prevented UNAMID and humanitarian actors from responding to needs of the displaced for protection and humanitarian support.”
2016-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7666 (2016) · source