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Mahmoud

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first: 1998-04-24
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“Despite the success of the international community's efforts to reduce the number of successful attacks, maritime piracy cannot be eliminated by military means alone; those must be part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing the root causes of piracy in all its political, security, economic and humanitarian dimensions.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In that respect, Egypt welcomes the steps taken by the States of the Gulf of Guinea to suppress acts of piracy, including by conductingjoint patrols. Egypt emphasizes the importance of developing a regional anti-piracy strategy, as outlined in resolution 2039 (2012), and calls for enhancing the international community's assistance in building national and regional maritime capabilities. Among other things, piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia are the result ofthe absence of State authority and the lack of development that prevailed in that country for two decades.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Nevertheless, the key factors for success in combating acts of piracy, wherever they occur, include helping to build national counter-piracy capacities; enhancing cooperation and information-sharing at the regional level; promoting the maritime industry's commitment to following best practices in high-risk areas; and fighting impunity by ensuring that suspected pirates and their leaders and financiers are prosecuted, as well as by dismantling the illicit funding and financial flows related to piracy. While acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea pose threats to international trade and international peace and security in general, such acts have a more profound impact on African countries, as they affect stability, economic growth and development in Africa.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In that context - whereas piracy networks operating in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia exploited the absence of State authority in Somalia for two decades so as to make that country a base from which to launch attacks, hijack ships and take seafarers hostage for ransom - acts of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea are focused on seizing cargo aboard vessels transiting the area. The different objectives and operating methods of criminal piracy networks therefore clearly demand different approaches to suppressing them.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“There is no doubt that the grave threat posed by acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea to the major maritime routes of the world - particularly in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Somalia, in the Gulf of Guinea and in the western Indian Ocean, as well as the hostage-taking associated with such acts - causes serious security, economic and humanitarian repercussions that demand that the international community redouble its efforts to combat those acts, especially by addressing their root causes. In that regard, Egypt stresses the importance of sharing lessons learned and best practices in combating piracy, taking into account their different political and security considerations, as well as the various operating methods adopted by piracy networks from one region to another.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Mr. Mahmoud (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to express our appreciation to the Indian presidency of the Council for organizing this debate on the important issue of the "Maintenance of international peace and security: piracy", as well as to thank the Deputy Secretary-General for his valuable contribution. We would like to align ourselves with the statement to be made later by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“10-69165 In conclusion, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for having entrusted this challenge to me. I would also like to thank the members of the Security Council for the trust they have shown in me throughout the last months of the Mission.”
2010-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6449 (2010) · source
“It is the Secretary General's earnest hope that these lessons will be of assistance to the Council as it considers the evolution of peacekeeping as a whole and contemplates future operations that are solely devoted to the protection of civilians. (spoke in French) Despite its murky beginnings and the challenges it has had to face throughout its short existence, MINURCAT has had some notable achievements. In that connection, the eastern part of Chad will never be the same. MINURCAT not only helped to ensure the physical protection of civilians, refugees, internally displaced persons, host communities and humanitarian workers working under Chadian officials, it also provided them with legal and social protection. That was appreciated by the Government and by the host population. I thank them for that.”
2010-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6449 (2010) · source
“Barely 10 days after MINURCAT's withdrawal from the region, on 24 November to be exact, a rebel group attacked the town of Birao and occupied the camps. The Central African authorities have since regained control of those two camps. In the light of regional instability, sustained attention to the eastern part of the Central African Republic is required. Pursuant to paragraph 27 of resolution 1923 (2010), MINURCAT commissioned a lessons learned exercise. Key findings from the MINURCAT experience were outlined in paragraphs 49 to 63 of the Secretary-General's report. Of particular relevance were securing and sustaining the consent of host nations and the creation of a nationally owned and internationally supported security entity for the protection of civilians.”
2010-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6449 (2010) · source
“MINURCAT withdrew from the Central African Republic on 15 November. On 18 December, the Force 10-69165 Commander will be the last military person to leave Chad. The last United Nations police officer will leave on 29 December. Only those civilian staff required for the liquidation of the Mission will remain in Chad after 31 December. I should like to seize this opportunity to thank the Governments of the Central African Republic and Chad for facilitating the withdrawal of MINURCAT. I encourage the Government of Chad to continue to do so throughout the liquidation period and until the last MINURCAT personnel and assets have left the country. Permit me to say a few words on the Central African Republic. The situation in the north-eastern part of that country remains of concern.”
2010-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6449 (2010) · source
“In line with the Government of Chad's early recovery programme in the eastern part of the country, MINURCAT's substantive sections have spared no effort to consolidate their achievements in the areas of rule of law, human rights, gender, HIV/AIDS and intercommunity dialogue, as well as to transfer these activities, when feasible, to the Government of Chad, other United Nations agencies or other national or international partners. My deputy, Ms. Rima Salah, will meet with the United Nations country team and the Government of Chad on 21 December to mark the end of MINURCAT activities and to officially hand over MINURCAT civilian programmes. Pursuant to resolution 1923 (2010), all MINURCAT uniformed personnel will have left Chad and the Central African Republic by 31 December.”
2010-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6449 (2010) · source
“The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will assist the Government of Chad to sustain the DIS through the creation of a basket fund managed by UNDP and operational assistance provided by UNHCR. The DIS will require continued assistance from the international community during the post-MINURCAT period. Pursuant to resolution 1923 (2010), five humanitarian forums aimed at promoting a shared understanding of the protection of civilians were held in various locations in eastern Chad. The last forum will be held on 15 December in N'Djamena to wrap up discussions held in the previous ones. The last High- level Working Group meeting, also mandated by the resolution, will be held on 21 December.”
2010-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6449 (2010) · source
“This 2 is largely attributed to the vigilance of Chadian central and local authorities and increased effectiveness on the part of the Detachement integre de securite (DIS) and the joint Sudan-Chad border patrols. However, the humanitarian situation remains a concern and the need for assistance continues to be immense. Chad still hosts more than 250,000 refugees, and the country is still coping with the consequences of this year's heavy rains in the east and elsewhere. With regard to the DIS, since the Secretary- General 's previous report (S/2010/529), all administrative, management and operational responsibilities have been transferred to the DIS under the supervision of United Nations police.”
2010-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6449 (2010) · source
“Mr. Mahmoud: As you know, Madam President, the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) will lower its sails at the end of the month and start liquidation on 1 January 2011. The Secretary-General's report before the Council (8/2010/611) is therefore his last on MINURCAT as a mission. My task today is to highlight the main points and to make one or two observations. On the security and humanitarian situation, as the report describes, the situation in Chad remains relatively calm, as does the situation in refugee camps and sites for internally displaced persons. Fears that widespread criminal activities would resume after the rainy season have so far proved to be unfounded.”
2010-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6449 (2010) · source
“It is believed that four adults currently remain captive. In order to avoid a potential security vacuum following MINURCAT's withdrawal, we must do our utmost to help the Government of the Central African Republic to deploy additional forces to Birao. For its part, MINURCAT plans in mid-November to hand over its camps in Birao and the airport to the national authorities. In conclusion, I should like to thank the countries contributing troops and police to MINURCAT and to commend the work of the men and women of the Mission who, despite its drawdown, continue to do their best to implement the mandate conferred upon them by the Security Council.”
2010-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6406 (2010) · source
“Given MINURCAT's imminent withdrawal and the limited capacity of the Government of the Central African Republic to ensure security in that subregion, the alleged or confirmed attacks by elements associated with the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) are of concern. Several additional attacks, allegedly also perpetrated by elements associated with the LRA, have taken place in the MINURCAT area of operations since the Secretary-General's report was issued. The most recent attack took place on 10 October. Between 40 and 50 men attacked Birao, not far from MINURCAT bases. They pillaged the village and kidnapped 19 individuals. Among the kidnapped, four children were immediately released, nine escaped not long after have been seized, and six more escaped during the 11 October clash between a local self- defence group and the attackers.”
2010-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6406 (2010) · source
“Notwithstanding the withdrawal of MINURCAT, it is essential that the international community continue to provide and step up its support to the Government and the United Nations country team. In an effort to assist the Chadian staff of MINURCAT to find new employment within the country after the Mission's departure and to mitigate the negative impact on the country's job market of that departure, the Mission organized a job fair from 4 to 8 October. A good number of United Nations agencies, private companies, diplomat representations and others interviewed nearly 550 of our staff. (spoke in French) As described in the Secretary-General's report, the security situation in the north-eastern Central African Republic remains volatile and worrisome.”
2010-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6406 (2010) · source
“To assist the Governments of Chad and the Central African Republic to enhance their capacity for the protection of civilians, MINURCAT is planning to leave to the Governments camp sites in accordance with standing United Nations rules and regulations. These camps will be minimally operational, including facilities for water and electricity. The Government and the United Nations country team are doing their best to take over as many possible of MINURCAT's tasks relating to the protection of civilians and early recovery in order to ensure their 3 continuity. It should be recognized, however, that they cannot take on additional tasks within available resources.”
2010-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6406 (2010) · source
“Participants acknowledged that the physical, legal and social dimensions of protection should all be equally taken into consideration in the development of a national strategy for the protection of civilians. Participants also recognized the central contribution of the DIS. Five other such forums will be organized before the end of MINURCAT's mandate. On 15 October, MINURCAT's military component suspended all operational activities and the Mission started its final withdrawal from Chad, as mandated by resolution 1923 (2010). Every effort is being made to complete this withdrawal by 31 December. In this regard, I wish to express my appreciation to the Government of Chad for helping to ensure that the withdrawal takes place in an orderly, secure and dignified manner and with as few impediments as possible.”
2010-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6406 (2010) · source
“The Special Representative of the President of Chad for MINURCAT is currently in New York and will present the plan to potential partners and engage in a conversation with them concerning it. In the meantime, Chad has initiated discussions with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Development Programme on a successor arrangement to the DIS trust fund currently managed by MINURCAT, as well as for the provision of technical support. On 11 October, after the report was issued, the Government of Chad organized the second humanitarian forum, with assistance from MINURCAT and the United Nations country team. The forum deepened the discussion on the concept and practice of the protection of civilians and the roles and responsibilities of the main stakeholders.”
2010-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6406 (2010) · source
“As is also outlined in the Secretary-General's report, during this reporting period MINURCAT continued the consolidation and gradual handover to the Government of Chad of all administrative, logistical and operational support to the DIS. By the end of this month, all administrative tasks will be transferred to the DIS. By the end of the year, the ongoing recruitment and training of the additional 200 new DIS recruits will be completed, bringing DIS strength to 1,000. Meanwhile, earlier this month, the Government of Chad updated the DIS sustainability plan it had submitted to the Security Council in September. The updated plan outlines the financial and other needs to 10-59402 enhance the Government's capacity to support the DIS after MINURCAT departs.”
2010-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6406 (2010) · source
“The Government of Chad has pursued its efforts to meet its international obligations in the area of the protection of civilians, as outlined and detailed in the Secretary-General's report. In the area of human rights, the Ministry of Human Rights and Promotion of Liberties, with support from MINURCAT, is establishing mechanisms for the implementation of the outcome of the Universal Periodic Review and the Treaty bodies' recommendations. The Government is also finalizing a human rights national action plan, which takes into account the recommendations emerging from the Universal Periodic Review. In addition, the Government is leading the European Union-funded Programme d'appui a la justice au Tchad, which supports the construction and rehabilitation of judicial infrastructure, capacity- building activities and improved access to justice.”
2010-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6406 (2010) · source
“In order to assist and protect 262,000 refugees from the Sudan and 68,000 from the Central African Republic, as well as 168,000 internally displaced persons, 48,000 returnees and an estimated 150,000 host community members, there are eight United Nations agencies, funds and programmes operational in Chad, as well as 70 non-governmental organizations, helping the Government to address the situation. Some IDP returns have been reported, mainly in the Ouadda'i' and Dar Sila regions. The Government is fully aware that the absence of basic services in areas of return must be overcome to encourage further returns. A national strategy for the safe and voluntary return of IDPs is under preparation, with the help of the United Nations country team.”
2010-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6406 (2010) · source
“With the planned increase of 1,000 personnel, the Force will reach a strength of 4,000 and offers, in my view, concrete hopes for improved effectiveness of the three- tier security system that the Chadian Government outlined in the paper it submitted to the Council in September. The Council may recall that the first tier of this system pertains to the protection of the Chad- Sudan border; the second covers the main villages beyond the border and the third covers refugee camps, internally displaced persons (IDPs) sites and surrounding villages. It is this last level that has been entrusted to the De'tachement inte'gre' de securite (DIS). 10-59402 Notwithstanding the improved security, the humanitarian situation in Chad remains of concern.”
2010-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6406 (2010) · source
“Mr. Mahmoud: I thank the members of the Council for this renewed opportunity to brief them on the situation in Chad and the north-eastern Central African Republic. As you mentioned, Sir, the Council has before it the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/529) on the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT). During the period covered by the report, the security situation in eastern Chad remained calm. The exceptionally intense rainy season reduced all road movements in MINURCAT's area of operations. It thus noticeably curtailed opportunities for acts of banditry, which, however, remain the main security threat to the population and to aid organizations in eastern Chad. The Chadian-Sudanese Joint Border Monitoring Force can also be credited with this relative calm.”
2010-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6406 (2010) · source
“Thirdly and finally, an urgent solution will have to be found over the coming two months to fill the security vacuum following the departure of MINURCAT from the north-eastern Central African Republic.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“During the six weeks following the adoption of resolution 1923 (2010), the Government of Chad has spared no effort to gradually assume its responsibility for the protection of civilians. When necessary, vigorous action has been taken. Secondly, the Detachement integre' de securite (DIS) has made considerable progress alongside the 10-48016 other security forces in providing protection for the humanitarian space. However, a great deal remains to be done by the Government and MINURCAT during the Mission's final few months. Many challenges remain to be overcome. Ensuring the sustainability of the DIS will be a long and painstaking process that will require the full attention of the Government and its partners.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“Further to resolution 1923 (2010), MINURCAT has undertaken the planning necessary for the full withdrawal of its civilian and military components by 31 December 2010, and for the Mission's liquidation starting on 1 January 2011, unless the Council decides otherwise. In this connection, I wish to state that the initial drawdown of the military component was carried out in an orderly and secure manner. In that regard, I wish to express my appreciation for the cooperation MINURCAT has received from the Government of Chad. I would also like to express my appreciation to all troop- and police-contributing countries for their unfailing support to MINURCAT during this last phase of its mandate. (spoke in French) To conclude, I would like to underscore the three following points.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“This position was expressed to me in June by Prime Minister Touadera and, in July, confirmed to me by President Francois Bozize, who reiterated that the preferred option for the north-eastern Central African Republic would be the one that builds the capacity of the Central African Republic security forces. As noted in the Secretary-General's report, and based on his assessment of the situation and the position of the Government of the Central African Republic as stated above, the Secretary-General is of the view that the second option is the more appropriate course of action. He stands ready, of course, to lend his support. In this regard, allow me to add that the Peacebuilding Commission configuration on the Central African Republic could play a catalytic role.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“Assistance for the strengthening of the Central African Republic's State and security capacity could be provided on a bilateral or multilateral basis, including through the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), with the support of the African Union (AU) and other regional implementing partners whose presence through the Mission for the Consolidation of Peace in the Central African Republic (MICOPAX) is, in reality, in the Central African Republic. In preliminary contacts with ECCAS and MICOPAX officials, as well as the AU, most of these interlocutors have expressed readiness to examine this option. Yesterday, Mr. President, you had a chance to meet with Foreign Minister Antoine Gambi, who conveyed to you the position of the Government of the Central African Republic.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“The second option would focus on strengthening long- to medium-term efforts in building the Central African Republic State capacities for security and the rule of law, coupled with immediate measures to strengthen the capability of the armed forces of the Central African Republic in the north-east. This option could be complemented by the deployment of joint border patrol forces between the Government of the Central African Republic on the one hand and those of Chad and the Sudan on the other, pursuant to agreements the Central African Republic signed with its neighbours some time ago.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“In this context, the Secretary-General has presented two options to the Security Council. The first, as members may recall, provides for a United Nations peacekeeping force in north-eastern Central African Republic that would deter insecurity in the area and provide in extremis security and extraction for humanitarian actors until the Government has developed adequate capacity to assume this deterrent role. The Secretariat estimates that the deployment of approximately 1,000 personnel, military and civilian, would be needed. Preliminary estimates of the cost of the operation range anywhere between $98 and $122 million per year.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“Most of the construction projects in support of the DIS are expected to be completed by 31 December, 3 except the drilling of wells in the police stations, which can start only following the end of the rainy season in October. As far as the Central African Republic is concerned, the Secretary-General has outlined in the report before the Council two options on how best to mitigate the impact of MINURCAT's departure from the north-eastern part of that country. The threat to civilians, IDPs, refugees and humanitarian workers in the north-eastern area remains real. The lack of sustained progress in combating security threats in north-eastern Central African Republic is mainly the result of the weak presence of its armed forces and the lack of logistical and other means from which it suffers.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“In this regard, MINURCAT is discussing with the United Nations country team ways to help absorb some of the Mission's activities in the current planning processes, and particularly the early recovery plan for eastern Chad, on which the United Nations Development Programme is in the lead. The sustainability of the DIS is an issue that will require sustained attention by the Government of Chad, especially given the short time remaining before MINURCAT's withdrawal. The Government and the United Nations have established a joint technical working group that has been working since June on a plan for the sustainability of the DIS. MINURCAT, for its part, has already started activities towards the consolidation and sustainability of the DIS.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“The Joint High-Level Working Group has been meeting monthly to assess the situation on the ground with respect to the protection of civilians and the implementation of measures adopted by the Government towards implementing the tasks set out in paragraph 4 of resolution 1923 (2010). In the meantime, MINURCAT continued to implement its mandate in the areas of the rule of law, including the provision of assistance and advice to the DIS and the justice and prison sectors in eastern Chad; human rights monitoring; and promotion and protection, with particular attention to sexual and gender-based violence. At the same time, it has produced plans to consolidate the gains achieved in these areas and to lay the foundation for their sustainability by the Government of Chad and its partners.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“An estimated 150,000 members of the host population also received humanitarian assistance. Since April 2010, humanitarian actors have reported a steady stream of returns in the Dar Sila and Ouaddai regions, estimated at 20,000 people. Time will be required, however, to determine how many of these returns represent permanent or seasonal movements. Pursuant to resolution 1923 (2010), on 1 June the Government of Chad and the United Nations launched the Joint High-Level Working Group, chaired by the head of the Coordination nationale d'appui au deploiement de la force internationale a I'est du Tchad and composed of representatives of MINURCAT, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Chadian security forces.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“Following the spate of security incidents against humanitarians in June, President Deby replaced the Government of the Ouaddai region in Abeche. In July, the number of incidents decreased, also thanks to the start of the rainy season. As far as the humanitarian situation is concerned, there have been encouraging reports of some returns of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The recent deterioration of the security situation in Darfur, however, has prompted new, albeit so far limited, arrivals of Sudanese refugees. Some 70 international humanitarian organizations continue to provide aid to the 255,000 Sudanese refugees and 168,000 internally displaced persons in eastern Chad, and to 64,000 refugees from the Central African Republic in south- 10-48016 eastern Chad.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“The Detachement integre de securite (DIS) has increased its escorts of humanitarian workers and patrols in and around refugee camps and key cities by 21 to 25 per cent compared to earlier periods. On 1 July, the Government also launched a new system for the coordination of security patrols and escorts for humanitarian workers. This system, which is being established in 13 key locations in eastern Chad, will supersede the earlier coordination mechanism run by MINURCAT. The joint Chad-Sudan border force - whose headquarters are scheduled to move this month from E1 Geneina to Abe'che - also continued to patrol along the border with a view to interdicting cross-border arms movement and banditry. This has resulted in an increase of cross-border trade and civilian population movement.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“As far as the security situation is concerned, I should like to summarize it as follows. Some criminal activities and banditry remained the main threat to security in eastern Chad during the one and a half months covered by the report. As in earlier periods, there have been no reports of deliberate targeting of civilians or of fresh significant internal displacements. As of 27 May, when MINURCAT's military suspended area patrolling and escorts, the Government took over full responsibility for the security and protection of civilians and humanitarian workers in eastern Chad. Despite the complexities of the security situation and logistical and other limitations, the Government has spared no effort to rise to the challenge.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“The report also contains an assessment of international and regional options for the Central African Republic based on the Secretary-General's evaluation of the consequences of MINURCAT's departure from the north-eastern part of that country. Following the adoption of resolution 1923 (2010), MINURCAT has worked to adjust its tasks and posture in eastern Chad to the new mandate. Accordingly, on 27 May its military component ceased all area security patrols and escorts, and confined its activities to those outlined in paragraphs 10 and 11 of the resolution. By 15 July, MINURCAT's military component had been reduced to 2,174, with 1,878 in Chad and 296 in north-eastern Central African Republic, and is now based in four main locations - 10-48016 three in eastern Chad and one in north-eastern Central African Republic.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“Mr. Mahmoud: I thank you, Sir, for the opportunity to present to the Security Council the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/409) on the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT). This is the first report since the Council adopted resolution 1923 (2010) on 25 May, authorizing a revised mandate for MINURCAT. The report before the Council contains an assessment of the security and humanitarian situations, of the progress made towards the fulfilment by the Government of Chad of the tasks and benchmarks set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of resolution 1923 (2010), and of the implementation of the mandate of MINURCAT.”
2010-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6371 (2010) · source
“BINUB, if its mandate is renewed, will continue to support the Government and the people of Burundi in meeting those challenges. In concluding, I wish to emphasize the critical role that socio-economic development can play in consolidating peace. I therefore urge development partners to redouble their efforts to help Burundi meet its anti-poverty goals and develop the main sectors that can generate growth.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6236 (2009) · source
“3 As to the concern raised in the Secretary- General's report (S/2009/611) on the intimidation activities of youth groups associated with certain political parties, I wish to report that President Nkurunziza and the Minister of the Interior, in separate statements on 17 and 18 November, urged political leaders to put an end to those potentially destabilizing practices. While it seems those statements have been heeded, the situation bears continuous scrutiny by the Minister of the Interior and all political parties and civil society organizations. As noted in the Secretary-General's report, overall, Burundi is making commendable progress despite the remaining challenges that afflict most countries emerging from conflict.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6236 (2009) · source
“In a related development, and in order to help ensure that women played their rightful roles in the upcoming elections, BINUB and other national and international partners have helped the Independent National Electoral Commission to develop a gender- sensitive strategy to enable women to be informed voters and motivated candidates. That strategy and the related sensitization activities were launched earlier this week. In that connection, we have prepared for Council members, as per our past practice, a separate note on the contributions, over the past six months, of BINUB and the United Nations system at large in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). I believe that note has already been distributed.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6236 (2009) · source
“Recent public statements by government officials, including the Minister of the Interior, have refuted those allegations. In response to a repeated request by President Nkurunziza, BINUB is exploring, along with regional and subregional organizations both in Africa and outside the continent, the possibility of their sending to Burundi long-term observers who would come a few months before the elections and stay for several weeks after. We are working with the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Ministry of the Interior on how best to implement the President's request.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6236 (2009) · source
“I wish to thank all those countries who have already made firm pledges or signed memorandums of understanding with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Another election-related challenge is the significant number of potential voters who cannot afford the administrative costs related to acquiring a national identity card. I recently received a letter from the Minister of the Interior requesting financial and material support for issuing and distributing those cards. BINUB and UNDP are currently looking into the practical modalities for such support as a matter of urgency. A rapid response would help alleviate the concerns of some political parties, who allege that the cards were being distributed in a way that favours the ruling party.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6236 (2009) · source
“It is my hope that under the dynamic leadership of the Burundi configuration Chair, Ambassador Peter Maurer, this strategy will benefit from the meaningful support of the wider membership of the PBC, as well as that of other international partners. As indicated in the Secretary-General's report, the elections have become a major focus for Burundian political actors. Despite the positive developments in the electoral preparations outlined in the report, one of several immediate challenges is the funding of the 09-64223 electoral process. The pledges made so far by international partners have yet to be disbursed in a timely manner. An amount of $3 million still needs to be urgently mobilized before the end of December to help the National Independent Electoral Commission to attend to the most pressing tasks under its mandate.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6236 (2009) · source
“Still under the heading of recent developments, I wish to inform the Council that on 23 November, the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) held an informal meeting at which the Government of Burundi presented its national strategy for the socio-economic reintegration at the community level of demobilized soldiers, adults associated with former political armed movements, returnees, displaced persons and other conflict-affected groups. This is an important step in the right direction. Every effort must be made to ensure the sustainable reintegration of these groups in order to prevent them, as stated in the Secretary-General's report, from becoming an added source of concern.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6236 (2009) · source
“Other residual tasks of the peace process were also discussed at the 30 November meeting. They include the assignment of the remaining Government posts to the FNL and the release of additional political and war prisoners. These were also entrusted to the Government and the FNL to finalize. Another new development related to the peace process was the FNL party general congress, held on 29 November. The congress confirmed its Chairperson, Agathon Rwasa, as leader of the party and officially designated him the FNL presidential candidate for the 2010 elections.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6236 (2009) · source
“Charles Nqakula, presented his final report on the Burundi peace process to the leaders of the Regional Initiative for Peace in Arusha, Tanzania. At that meeting, he reaffirmed his country's decision to 09-64223 withdraw on 31 December the last elements of the African Union (AU) Special Task Force, composed of South African soldiers, charged with the close protection of the top leaders of the Forces nationales de liberation (FNL). On 30 November, the Partnership for Peace held its third formal meeting in Bujumbura and decided, as part of its exit strategy, to entrust the FNL close protection to a joint Government-FNL unit to be selected from the national defence and security forces. Work has already begun to put this joint unit in place, with the help of BINUB and the outgoing Special Task Force.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6236 (2009) · source