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Mutaboba

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first: 1999-08-25
most recent: 2012-07-26
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“He requested in that regard financial assistance and international expertise, including from Brazil and the European Union, so as to conclude the investigations. Together with other international partners on the ground, we have conveyed to the national authorities that granting the assistance requested by the Minister of Justice and the Prosecutor General would require that guarantees of the fairness and credibility of the investigations conducted so far be obtained first, simply because we do not want to be a rubber stamp for what has been done. I would also like to highlight recent progress made on the socio-economic front.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“The conference gave an opportunity to international partners, including ECOWAS and the United Nations, to remind national authorities that, beyond their renewed political commitment to pursuing key reforms, some prerequisites set by international partners had to be addressed to sustain the support of the international 3 community. It is important to continue to push for these prerequisites to be met, in particular the immediate release of former Chief of General Staff, Vice Admiral Induta. With respect to the Commission of Inquiry into the March 2009 assassinations of President Vieira and Chief of General Staff Tagme Na Waie, the Prosecutor General informed me that the investigation is nearing completion and that he needed to meet witnesses who are abroad, including the widow of the late President.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“As announced at my last briefing to the Security Council in March, an international sensitization conference on security sector reform was held on 23 and 24 June in Bissau. The conference was opened by President Malam Bacai Sanha and closed by Prime Minister Carlos Gomes Junior, who also attended the opening ceremony. It was co-organized by the Government of Guinea-Bissau and UNIOGBIS, and attended by the main national and international actors involved in the SSR process in Guinea-Bissau, including ECOWAS, bilateral partners, civil society and non-governmental organizations.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“During the informal meeting, attended by the Foreign Ministers of Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde and Portugal, as well as representatives from ECOWAS, the European Union, the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries and myself, on behalf of the United Nations, a consensus was reached on the need to continue to advance key reforms in Guinea-Bissau, and in particular a more robust security sector reform programme, as a first step towards strengthening civilian oversight of the security institutions and creating professional and effective security forces capable of confronting the severe internal and external challenges the country now faces. Let me, in this context, update members of the Security Council on recent developments in the area of security sector reform (SSR).”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“In an immediate reaction, a meeting of ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff scheduled to take place in Bissau on 28 and 29 June was called off by the ECOWAS Commission. Subsequently, consultations were held at the margins of the ECOWAS Summit of Heads of State and Government, which took place in Sal, Cape Verde, from 1 to 3 July. However, these consultations were held without the authorities of Guinea-Bissau, who decided not to attend the informal meeting convened on 3 July.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“Major General N'djai was formally sworn in on 29 June and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. President Sanha stressed that the decision to appoint General N'djai was a sovereign decision not taken under coercion, and called on the new military chief to ensure respect for the civilian authorities. 10-45202 These recent developments are an indication that civilian authorities in Guinea-Bissau are yet to exercise full control over the armed forces. The appointment of Lieutenant General N'djai was criticized by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union, the African Union and the United States Government, among other partners, given his lead role in the 1 April military insurrection.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“The communique' issued by the Council of Ministers urged the President to appoint a new Chief of General Staff without delay and recommended that the President proceed with the release of the former Chief of General Staff, Vice Admiral Zamora Induta, who to this day is being held in detention at Mansoa barracks. On 25 June, Prime Minister Gomes Junior met President Malam Bacai Sanha, and speaking to the press after the meeting, confirmed that he and the President were in agreement on the issue of the military leadership. Subsequently, on that same day, President Sanha issued a presidential decree dismissing Vice Admiral Jose Zamora Induta from his position as Chief of General Staff, and appointing Major General Antonio N'djai as the new Chief of General Staff of the armed forces of Guinea-Bissau.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“Key challenges and obstacles to stability in Guinea- Bissau are well known, including the weakness of State institutions, the insubordination of the armed forces to the civilian leadership, critical development gaps, and the illicit drug trafficking and organized crime that have been affecting the whole subregion. Allow me at this stage to highlight major developments since the issuance of the report before the Council. On 24 June, Prime Minister Gomes Junior chaired a session of the Council of Ministers which considered a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Defence regarding the nomination of the new Chief of General Staff of the armed forces.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“10-45202 In my last presentation to this Council (see S/PV.6281), I emphasized the significance of this year as a turning point for sustaining progress in Guinea- Bissau, building on the good economic performance and reformist commitment of the Government and the leadership of the armed forces at that time, and for advancing major reforms for the long-term stability of the country. The 1 April events, which constituted a serious breach of constitutional order, as well as defiance of the international community with the violation of the United Nations premises in Bissau, have underlined the extreme fragility of the peacebuilding process and its vulnerability to reversals.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“On the same day, military armed elements forced their way into the United Nations premises in Bissau to demand the immediate release of the former Navy Chief of Staff, Bubo Na Tchuto, who left the building after signing a statement that he was leaving voluntarily and peacefully. The report also focuses on the efforts of international stakeholders in the country and in the subregion to impress upon national authorities the need to restore and respect constitutional order and enhance control of legitimate civilian institutions over the defence and security forces of the country.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“Mr. Mutaboba: It is a great privilege for me to present to the Security Council the second report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/335) on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS). I also appreciate the opportunity to exchange views on the most recent developments in Guinea-Bissau. The latest report of the Secretary-General before the Council focuses on the political and security situation leading up to and following the events of 1 April, when troops acting under the orders of the then Deputy Chief of General Staff took control of the armed forces headquarters, detained the Chief of General Staff and briefly detained the Prime Minister.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“In this regard, I would welcome continued support from the Security Council in ensuring the constructive and coordinated engagement of all stakeholders. I thank you, Sir, and the members of the Council for your consideration.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“The political and security situation in West Africa remains highly precarious, and we see worrying signs of military coups, of ethnic and interreligious conflicts and of political intolerance. We also see increasing threats from international crime, illicit drug trafficking, smuggling, the unfair exploitation of natural resources and illegal fishing taking hold in West Africa. Given the interdependence of most countries in the subregion, this could further threaten Guinea-Bissau's stability at a time when we think it is on the right track. On the other hand, a successful and peaceful Guinea-Bissau could have a positive influence on developments in the region. Peace consolidation in Guinea-Bissau continues to require collective and timely action.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“UNIOGBIS is committed to collaborating closely with the country's international partners in a flexible manner to ensure that our collective contributions are responsive to the needs of Guinea-Bissau. The mission will also assist national authorities and international partners in developing integrated strategies to implement holistic security sector reform programmes and mobilize resources. In this regard, I hope that the Peacebuilding Commission, under the able leadership of Ambassador Maria Luiza Viotti, Chair of the Commission's Guinea-Bissau configuration, will also 3 support resource mobilization efforts and strategic coherence for security sector reform efforts. Thirdly, as Council members know, Guinea- Bissau's journey towards peace, democracy and prosperity is taking place in a very difficult regional environment.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“The legal framework for security sector reform is now before the National Assembly, as are the plans for the defence sector pension scheme. The Security Council has given UNIOGBIS the mandate of coordinating international efforts in security sector reform. I am happy to report that the majority of the United Nations security sector reform team is now in place and that the recruitment of the remaining personnel will most likely be finalized by the end of March. In addition to implementing its overall coordination mandate, UNIOGBIS will also take a lead role in providing support to national authorities in the reform of internal security institutions, focusing on the police, and we have in fact already started this.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“Guinea-Bissau is getting closer to the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Debt Initiative completion point, which would result in debt relief of $700 million some time in November. That is slightly more than half of the country's total debt burden. In short, with an overall African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde majority in the National Assembly, governance improvements and the prospect of debt relief, the conditions are in place for political stability and tangible improvements in the lives of the people of Guinea-Bissau in the short to medium term. Secondly, security sector reform remains at the centre of the country's stabilization and development agenda. In the past few months, the Government, with the support of its international partners, has made some progress.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“The country is enjoying a relatively stable political environment and growing international attention. This unprecedented window of opportunity for Guinea-Bissau should not be missed. There is a lot to be done, and the Government has continued to make progress in re-engaging the country's international 10-26013 partners and pursuing its reform agenda. They are doing well, but they could do better. The pace of fiscal reform has improved and there has been progress in preparation for public administration reform. Furthermore, the Government is up to date with current salaries for the first time since 2004. It has also increased revenue collection and improved fiscal management.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“In terms of socio-economic developments, State schools were disrupted by a wave of strikes by the two teaching unions at the end of February over the alleged failure of the Government to keep its side of an agreement signed with the unions over pay and conditions of service in December 2009. Finally, on the Integrated Peacebuilding Office, as a follow-up to the joint strategic planning retreat held between UNIOGBIS and the United Nations country team in early February, the United Nations system is finalizing a joint framework for peace and development in Guinea-Bissau. This joint framework will contain specific benchmarks to measure progress in peace consolidation in Guinea-Bissau. I would like now to turn to more general observations. First, the year 2010 could be a turning point for Guinea-Bissau.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“They agreed to review and update the bilateral security and defence cooperation agreement signed in 1975. With regard to tensions over border markers in October 2009, both sides agreed that the joint commission set up to manage border issues would meet in this month of March. With respect to the commission of inquiry, in February the Judiciary Police submitted to the Office of the Prosecutor General two reports on the assassinations of President Vieira and the Chief of General Staff in March last year. Both reports have been referred to magistrates in the Prosecutor's Office for further investigation.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“In terms of the latest developments on the political front, on ll February President Sanha appointed former President Yala and the leader of the opposition party, Partido para a Renovacao Social 10-26013 (PRS), to the State Council, which was a positive step that will contribute to the much-needed collaboration and inclusion among the main political parties. The National Assembly, at the request of the opposition PRS party, set up two parliamentary commissions on the revision of the Constitution and local legislation. Finally, the technical committee established by the National Assembly to organize a national dialogue process has begun its work. On regional cooperation, the Ministers of Defence of Guinea-Bissau and Senegal met in Dakar on 12 February.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“Mr. Mutaboba: On 1 January 2010, the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea- Bissau transitioned into the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS). It is a great privilege for me to present to the Council the first report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the Integrated Mission (S/2010/106). UNIOGBIS is in its third month of operations. The Secretary-General's report before the Council outlines the progress made in the establishment of UNIOGBIS and the remaining challenges to peace, stability and development in Guinea-Bissau. Allow me therefore to take this opportunity to update members of the Council on developments in the country since the report was prepared and, in conclusion, to make three general observations.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“The investigation process and its aftermath should not lead to further destabilization, but rather should be part of the overall reconciliation process. In that connection, the international community should spare no effort to accompany this country in its pursuit of justice and reconciliation.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The international partners and the Government are planning a donor round table conference early in 2010 to address the country's development and fiscal, public administration and security sector reform needs. This agenda needs to be supported. Thirdly, the weakness of justice has eroded the confidence of the people in public authorities. In a country with a history of unresolved politically motivated violence, a transparent and thorough investigation of the political assassinations in March and June, as well as of the alleged coup d'e'tat in June, is important if we are to fight impunity, re-establish the confidence of the people in the justice system and, in establishing truth, contribute to forward-looking reconciliation.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“Secondly, the Government's attention during a good part of the year has been focused on managing the consequences of the March and June events, and there is a perception that in other critical areas limited progress has been made. The Government must get back on track with its programme but, as I mentioned so often before in this Council, Guinea-Bissau cannot pursue this agenda alone. There is a window of opportunity for change that requires commitment and results on the part of the Government and adequate international support to address the country's short- term challenges and the long-term goals of building capacity and strengthening State institutions. It is encouraging that the World Bank, the IMF and the ADB have fielded important missions to review their portfolios and discuss strengthening their support for the country.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The momentum is very favourable and we should maintain it. However, two threats exist, one of which is internal. People do not realize the degree of hegemony in politics, with the same party ruling forever, without any opposition. The second threat comes from inter- party divisions relating to personal rather than ideological differences and which have a negative 09-5946] impact on Government stability. Much depends on the governing party's ability to evolve away from exclusionary politics and to develop inclusiveness and accountability. I am confident that it will overcome this problem if we continue to support it.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The overall budget proposal for the new integrated office will be considered by the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions next week, and it is our hope that the resources requested will be provided to help enable the much-needed and coordinated support to national authorities and the people of Guinea-Bissau. To conclude, allow me to highlight some key points. First, the country has a Government that achieved an absolute majority in the legislative elections in November 2008, and a President from the same party who also won the presidential elections by a large margin. The defence leadership has been legitimized through the confirmation of both Chief of General Staff and his deputy. In principle, the conditions are in place for institutional harmony and a stable Government.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“With respect to the Integrated Peacebuilding Office, Council resolution 1876 (2009) gives the future United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) a robust mandate to support the Government of Guinea-Bissau in the areas of political dialogue and national reconciliation, security sector reform - especially with respect to policing and internal security - the promotion of human rights and the rule of law, combating drug trafficking and organized crime, and assisting the work of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The President's spokesperson denied the existence of any tensions between the two countries and reiterated Guinea-Bissau's willingness to support a resolution to the Casamance problem through dialogue. A meeting between representatives of Guinea- Bissau and Senegal took place in Bissau on 23 October to discuss border issues, and both sides agreed to revive a joint cooperation commission and, among other measures, to create a joint commission to survey the area of the extreme western part of the demarcation line between the two countries to ensure that the border markers are correctly in place.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The Administrator of the African Development Bank (ADB) for Guinea-Bissau will be in Bissau from 4 to 7 November. The ADB Director of Operations will also be in Bissau from 15 November, towards the end of the IMF mission, to discuss budgetary support, among other matters. On border security, the media have reported very widely on a rebel offensive begun in early October, against the Senegalese military in Casamance, close to the border between the two countries. Besides reporting alleged incursions of Senegalese troops into Guinea-Bissau in hot pursuit operations, the media also reported the alleged displacement of border markers on the extreme western part of the demarcation line between Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, in an area of tourist and offshore petroleum potential.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The Government has established six thematic working groups which are being proactively supported by our Office and is assessing the activities undertaken in the areas of security sector reform; strengthening of the justice sector; consolidating the rule of law and fighting drug trafficking; measures to jump-start the economy and rehabilitate infrastructure; elections and institution-building; and social questions critical for peacebuilding. As to social and economic matters, the economic and fiscal situation remains very fragile. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is planning to field a mission from 5 to 18 November to review the emergency post-conflict assistance to Guinea-Bissau and to discuss a poverty reduction and growth facility. A World Bank mission was in Bissau from 26 to 29 October to conduct a portfolio performance review.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“In order to pursue WACI's objectives, our Office has agreed to further strengthen inter-mission cooperation in the subregion, especially with the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone, the United Nations Mission in Liberia, the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire, as well as the United Nations Office for West Africa. In addition, in coordination with relevant donors, UNOGBIS remains committed to help tackle linkages between organized crime and the trafficking of small arms. With regard to the Peacebuilding Commission, the review of the strategic framework for peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau is progressing.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“Although there seems to be a downward trend in the trafficking of cocaine through West Africa over the past few months, drug trafficking and organized crime remain a significant challenge to stability in Guinea- Bissau and the subregion. On 27 and 28 October, UNOGBIS participated in a conference in Dakar aimed at discussing the implementation of the West African Coast Initiative (WACI) involving the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Department of Political Affairs and INTERPOL in support of the ECOWAS Regional 3 Action Plan to address drug trafficking, organized crime and drug abuse in West Africa (2008-2011).”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“As Chair of the Security Sector Reform International Partners Group and in accordance with Security Council resolution 1876 (2009), UNOGBIS will continue to hold regular consultations and pursue contacts with relevant partners, including the European Union, to ensure synergies in our strategies and approaches towards security sector reform in Guinea- Bissau. On 3 November, the special envoy of the African Union, Joao Bernardo de Miranda, led a joint African Union-ECOWAS delegation to Bissau for a two-day mission focusing on security sector reform, post-conflict reconstruction and combating drug trafficking.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“President Sanha stressed that the new military chiefs need to continue the process of building a republican, modern and disciplined army that is subordinate to the civilian authorities. On security sector reform and drug trafficking, UNOGBIS organized on 21 October a meeting of the Guinea-Bissau Security Sector Reform International Partners Group to discuss the level of support provided by the international community to the Government's security sector reform programme and to achieve consensus on ways of enhancing international coordination and assistance. The diplomatic community with accreditation to Guinea-Bissau, based in Dakar, participated in the meeting through audio link.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“While the Government, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries and the United Nations are still working together to provide experts, logistics, funding and security to the ongoing national 09-59461 investigations, financial commitments from partners to support the overall assistance package are necessary to move the process forward. In the military arena, the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Zamora Induta, and his deputy, Antonio N'djai, were sworn in on 27 October. The Chief of General Staff was promoted from Navy Captain to Vice-Admiral, while his deputy was promoted from Colonel to Major General.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The session has been suspended for three days' mourning for Antonia Mendes Teixeira, the parliamentary leader of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC), who died last week in a car accident. In the field of justice, on 3 November President Sanha issued a decree appointing a new Prosecutor General, Mr. Amine Saad, to succeed Mr. Luis Manuel Cabral, who was in charge of the investigations into the March and June assassinations. Mr. Saad held the same position in 2000 when President Sanha was the Interim President of the Republic. With regard to the commission of inquiry, ensuring transparent and fair investigation of the high- profile political assassinations of March and June 2009 remains a key national priority.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The major changes are in the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, the Interior, and Defence and in the Ministry in charge of the Council of Ministers. There are no changes in the key posts of Economy and Finance. On 3 November, President Sanha opened the 2009-2010 legislative year and called for a national stability pact and revision of the Constitution. This is very new. He also called for a holistic reform of the State, not confined only to public administration and the security sector. He called on promoters of the national conference to work with similar initiatives and come up with durable and coherent solutions. The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Raimundo Pereira, called on Parliament to expedite laws related to security sector reform.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“Mr. Mutaboba: It is a pleasure to be here today to introduce the thirty-sixth report of the Secretary- General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support 09-5946] Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS) (S/2009/552). Allow me just a few words to update Council members on developments in Guinea-Bissau since the report was published. In the political arena, on 28 October, President Malam Bacai Sanha issued two decrees changing the structure of the Government and reshuffling the Cabinet, aimed at better addressing Guinea-Bissau's challenges and at reducing expenditure. The new Cabinet was sworn in on 29 October and now has 16 ministers, as compared with 21 previously, and 12 secretaries of State, as against 10 in the previous Cabinet. It also includes five women.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“Although the Government and the people of Guinea-Bissau have the primary responsibility to address these challenges, we in the international community must stay engaged and provide the much-needed support for critical reforms in the justice, defence and security sectors, as well as for public administration reform, for the work of the Commission of Inquiry, and most urgently for the peaceful conduct of the presidential elections.”
2009-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6149 (2009) · source
“The Office will work in close partnership with the African Union, ECOWAS, the African Development Bank, the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. In particular, there is a call for the Integrated Office to coordinate the many security sector reform initiatives undertaken by the international community in Guinea- Bissau. Only through coordinated, coherent and concerted efforts will we be able to make a real difference in the reform of the security sector, which is a sine qua non for peace consolidation in the country. Allow me to appeal for the Council's support in ensuring that the Office is well resourced and fully staffed so that it can effectively fulfil its mandate and make a real difference in the lives of the people of Guinea-Bissau. In conclusion, the challenges facing Guinea- Bissau are enormous.”
2009-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6149 (2009) · source
“This proposal comes in recognition of the need to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of the United Nations presence in Guinea-Bissau at this critical time of rampant poverty, political tension and instability. The 3 proposed Integrated Peacebuilding Office will support the efforts of the Guinea-Bissau authorities and focus on the reform of the defence and security sectors, the promotion of the rule of law and human rights, enhancing political dialogue and national reconciliation, and strengthening national institutions. The Integrated Office will also support the work of the Peacebuilding Commission and contribute to the coordination and coherence of international efforts in Guinea-Bissau.”
2009-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6149 (2009) · source
“This will require the elected President, irrespective of What party he or she - there is one female candidate - may be a member of, and the party that won the 2008 legislative elections, to work together in the interests of creating a political environment conducive to stable governance for the rest of the legislature. This enterprise will require a selfless spirit among the political class, in particular, and a healthy spirit of collaboration between the institutions of the State. Continued instability is the desire of spoilers who benefit from a weak State, organized crime and drug trafficking. The Secretary-General's report includes proposals for the creation of a United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau.”
2009-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6149 (2009) · source
“As to the economic and social situation in the country, the Government, which won an overwhelming victory in the legislative elections seven months ago, has been weakened by the paralysis over the March and June events and mounting governance and security challenges. As a result, the Government's focus has moved away from delivering on its electoral promises of paying civil service salaries and improving social services and infrastructure. Disgruntlement over continuing arrears, teachers' strikes and the political and military instability have considerably eroded the political capital that the Government enjoyed in November 2008.”
2009-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6149 (2009) · source
“The presence of international experts naturally has security implications that need to be considered. With regard to human rights developments, six people, including three civilians, are in detention at various armed forces sites in Bissau in connection with the alleged coup in June. They include the Director General of intelligence services, who was detained simply because he refused to sign the intelligence services' communique of 5 June on the existence of a coup attempt. The military has not yet handed over evidence or the detainees to the judicial authorities, despite various Government requests that it do so. The detainees are being held in contravention of the law, and the three civilians have had access to the Red Cross but have yet to be granted free access to relatives, lawyers or doctors.”
2009-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6149 (2009) · source
“It also requested that the African Union, ECOWAS, the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries and the Community of Sahelo-Saharan States be invited to assist the international commission. Currently, the United Nations is working with ECOWAS and the African Union to ensure that appropriate international expertise and logistical support are provided to the national Commission. International support will need to be provided, recognizing that the responsibility to address impunity and bring the perpetrators to justice must rest with the national authorities and be seen by the population as a national undertaking. This is the only way that we can contribute to making Guinea-Bissau's justice system 09-37686 credible in the eyes of its citizens and the international community.”
2009-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6149 (2009) · source
“There have been four major incidents of violence and/or alleged coups since August 2008. This is not the ideal setting for peaceful elections, of course. With respect to the Commission of Inquiry, the investigations into the assassinations of President Vieira and General Tagme Na Waie are ongoing. The parallel military investigation into the bomb blast that killed General Tagme was completed and the report handed over to the Government. The Commission of Inquiry, headed by the Prosecutor General, questioned the validity of the military investigation and the lack of cooperation by the military. The Government sent a letter dated 22 May to the Secretary-General requesting the setting up of an international commission of inquiry into the double assassinations of President Vieira and General Tagme.”
2009-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6149 (2009) · source
“The European Union, the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries and some individual countries will also be deploying electoral observers. With regard to security developments, the general situation is fragile and a sense of insecurity palpable among both the elite and the general population, as proved by the rumours of the death of the interim Chief of General Staff, which caused panic among the population in Bissau. Commander Induta was forced to give a radio interview to prove that the rumour was unfounded, to assuage the fears not only of the general population, but also those of his supporters in the armed forces. There is also a high degree of distrust and scepticism, particularly over reports that the two politicians were killed because they had resisted arrest.”
2009-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6149 (2009) · source
“That brings the number of candidates down from 13 to 11. However, let me stress that the preparations for the organization of the elections as well as for the international observation remain, as we speak, on track. During Under-Secretary-General Pascoe's visit to Guinea-Bissau on 13 June, the interim President Raimundo Pereira confirmed that presidential elections would be held as scheduled on 28 June. The United Nations Development Programme is providing technical support and UNOGBIS will coordinate the activities of international electoral observers from the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the 09-37686 International Organization of la Francophonie and the West African Economic and Monetary Union.”
2009-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6149 (2009) · source
“Baciro Dabo, was killed by armed men at his home in the early hours of 5 June. Another leading Member of Parliament and a former Minister of Defence, Mr. Helder Proenca, was killed together with his driver and bodyguard in a car ambush at approximately the same time. The State intelligence services reported that both men were resisting arrest over involvement in an alleged coup attempt. There were also other arrests, including that of a former Prime Minister, Mr. Faustino Imbali, in connection with this alleged coup. With regard to the presidential elections, these violent events took place on the eve of the official launch of those elections and threatened to disrupt the election schedule. One candidate, Mr. Pedro Infanda, who is also the lawyer of former Navy Chief of Staff Bubo Na Tchuto, withdrew from the presidential race.”
2009-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6149 (2009) · source
“Mr. Mutaboba: It is a pleasure to be with the Council today and to present the thirty-fifth report (8/2009302) of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in that country (UNOGBIS). In particular, I would like to brief the Council on the continuing political and military tensions following the assassinations of President Vieira and the Chief of the General Staff, General Tagme Na Waie, preparations for the presidential elections and the recommendations for the establishment of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau. The apparent calm following the assassinations of President Vieira and General Tagme in March 2009 was disrupted when the Minister of Territorial Administration and a candidate in the presidential elections, Mr.”
2009-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6149 (2009) · source