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Ndiaye

lines on the record: 251
first: 2014-09-24
most recent: 2023-01-26
sittings or episodes: 19
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“It was also a political opportunity of great significance to understanding the challenges faced by the Government and to explore with it relevant solutions with a view to achieving lasting security, along with the support of MINUSCA and the Central African Republic’s international partners. With the conclusion of the presidential and legislative elections, in a complex security environment, and the inauguration of the new Government on 23 June, the Central African Republic took a not- insignificant step towards institutional stability. It also underscored its adherence to the process of democratization, while also responding to the profound aspiration of the population, who braved significant security challenges, sometimes at the cost of their lives, in exercising their right to vote.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“As well, I welcome the very important contribution of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and of the civil society representative participating in this meeting. I would especially like to commend the Council on the recent visit, from 10 to 15 September, by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) on the lifting of sanctions on the Central African Republic. We welcome the fact that such a visit, which MINUSCA robustly supported, will contribute to a constructive dialogue on the progress made by the Government of the Central African Republic towards achieving the benchmarks related to lifting the arms embargo currently in place.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“I think him for being here. I believe the Council will listen to him with great interest in describing developments in the situation in the Central African Republic. I also welcome the presence of the Central African Republic’s international partners, including the European Union, with which we have an excellent working relationship when it comes to implementing the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the European Union with regard to peacekeeping and managing crises. I also welcome the participation of the African Union. And I would like to make special mention of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). The African Union and ECCAS are co-guarantors of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General and the members of the Security Council for the honour today to present to the Council the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic (S/2021/867), in line with the request set out in resolution 2552 (2020) — the last such report before the end of the current mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on 15 November. I would like to begin by thanking Council members for their continued attention to the situation in the Central African Republic and their unanimous support to MINUSCA in carrying out its work. I also very much welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Faustin Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic, who is kindly taking part in this meeting.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“Despite the numerous challenges, there is an opportunity, supported by the new future Government, in particular within the framework of the Political Agreement, to restore lasting stability, peace and development to the Central African Republic. For its part, MINUSCA stands ready to uphold the principles and values of the United Nations.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“Now more than ever, we need the Security Council’s support. The conditions for implementing our mandate have changed with new threats. In general, United Nations peacekeepers and personnel are at greater risk. Hate speech and incitement to violence against MINUSCA, its personnel and the Central African Republic’s partners have multiplied in recent months, constantly fuelled and exploited by actors close to the presidential majority. President Touadera has pledged to put an end to that and to ensure respect for the status-of-forces agreement. We await the fulfilment of that commitment by the new Government, which is already giving rise to great hope.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“We must seize this new opportunity to harmonize regional initiatives and encourage the future Government to mobilize the support of all international partners for the success of the inclusive political dialogue and for the ownership and effective implementation of any road map that may emerge from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and ECCAS, with the assistance of the African Union. I would like to welcome the important steps taken by President Lourenço, who convened two summits on the Central African Republic and who is also overseeing the work done by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Angola and Rwanda to finalize the road map for the settlement of the crisis in the Central African Republic. That initiative has the full support of the United Nations and MINUSCA.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“President Touadera’s statement committing to take steps to enable partners to fulfil their role to the best of their ability must now be acted upon without further delay. By meeting the Ambassador of the European Union delegation and the Ambassador representing ECCAS on 16 and 17 June, respectively, the new Prime Minister gave a positive impetus to the new Government, which should be in place within the next few hours, to continue working with all partners. Military operations against the armed groups of the CPC will not be enough to restore peace, safety and security. We therefore welcome the new impetus that President Touadera is giving to the political and peace processes. Such impetus is in line with his will, as expressed to the joint AU-United Nations-ECCAS- EU mission.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“Those priorities include supporting the good governance of the security sector, promoting democratic accountability, restoring the chains of command within the defence and security forces and improving coordination, at both the national and the international levels. The same assessment also points to the need to extend reform to all security sectors, particularly water, forestry and customs, which contribute to the protection of natural resources and the generation of revenue for the State. As reported to the Security Council a fortnight ago (see S/PV.8787), the visit by the United Nations, African Union (AU), ECCAS and European Union (EU) delegation to the Central African Republic from 2 to 5 June highlighted a call for the normalization of relations with international partners.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“I see that as a renewed opportunity to expedite the disbanding of armed groups and the re-engagement in the Agreement of those elements willing to disassociate themselves from the CPC and renounce violence. MINUSCA will continue to support the Government, in conjunction with other international partners, in implementing the Agreement, as well as in its efforts to restore State authority, particularly with regard to the capacity-building of the defence and security forces. The assessment of the implementation of the national security sector reform strategy has identified priorities that will require the full attention and involvement of the Government and coordinated and clear support from international partners.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“The participation of the Coalition démocratique de l’opposition 2020 in the national dialogue remains possible despite its refusal to take part in the national consultations. Its meeting on 16 June with the Prime Minister is evidence of that. The implementation of a peace agreement often experiences setbacks. The efforts undertaken over the past period to revitalize the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic bear witness to the viability of that instrument for peace and stability in the country despite the questions over its future that the formation of the CPC has legitimately raised. The framework for dialogue that it continues to provide must serve to implement the commitments of the signatory parties.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“I welcome the announcement by President Touadera on 10 June of the holding in the near future of a republican dialogue in the country. In order to be decisive and productive, the dialogue must be inclusive in order to allow for the effective participation of all the segments of society of the Central African Republic. It should be noted that the national consultations have already made it possible to consolidate the terms of reference of the republican dialogue by proposing a nine-point agenda. In a constructive manner, the recommendations made by the stakeholders during those preliminary consultations have already helped to ease political tensions, with the lifting on 31 May of the ban on some democratic opposition leaders leaving the country.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“I wish here to condemn the campaigns under way aimed at disinformation and at inciting physical violence against the Mission’s leadership and the personnel and property of the United Nations and of certain international partners that have already been stigmatized, with unpredictable consequences. In addition to the revamping of the legislative branch in early May, President Touadera initiated that of the executive following the resignation of the Prime Minister on 10 June. The efforts of the executive branch of the Central African Republic in terms of bilateral engagement have already led to positive results — for example, in easing tensions with Chad following the incident that took place on the border between Chad and the Central African Republic on 30 May, and averting a deterioration of diplomatic relations between the two countries.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“Currently 40 additional elements of the Rwandese formed police unit have already been deployed, and we expect 300 soldiers from the Rwandan armed forces to be deployed by the end of June or the beginning of July. The Mission has readjusted its capacity to provide shelter, and all sites are in the process of being finalized. That reinforcement will make it possible, inter alia, to enhance the presence of the Mission on the territory of the country and strengthen the protection of civilians, as requested by the people, and to ensure the safety and security of the Blue Helmets in the face of emerging threats.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“That incident cannot remain uninvestigated, and it will not stop us from discharging our mandate in that area. A humanitarian team visited Bang, near the border with Chad, on 19 June to deliver humanitarian assistance. We will continue to protect the civilian population, support humanitarian assistance and maintain access throughout the extent of the territory of the country. That also applies to MINUSCA’s freedom of movement. On that point, I would like to thank the Council for having provided MINUSCA, through resolution 2566 (2021), the additional resources necessary for the effective implementation of its mandate, in an environment that has become increasingly more complex, and ensuring the security and safety of the Blue Helmets.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“We count on all members of the Council so that this dialogue can lead to concrete results with respect to the mandate and peaceful coexistence with the deployed conventional forces. MINUSCA is resolved to implement its mandate and maintains a strategic high-level dialogue with President Touadera, the new Prime Minister and the relevant authorities to create conditions favourable to the implementation of MINUSCA’s mandate. However, the security of the troops and United Nations personnel remains an imperative. I would like to recall that in the north-west part of the Central African Republic, an area particularly marked by the operations being carried out against the CPC, a delegation led by my deputy, who is present here, was fired at on 30 May.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“We hope that with the support of all the members of the Council, appropriate measures will immediately be taken to create optimal conditions to ensure the effectiveness, efficiency and enhanced performance of MINUSCA. That requires better cooperation among the conventional forces deployed in the Central African Republic and MINUSCA, with strict respect by all actors on the ground of resolution 2552 (2020), which related to its mandate. MINUSCA received assurances from President Touadera, who on 22 June convened a meeting on the coexistence of internationally deployed forces and instructed his military hierarchy to explore with all actors possibilities relating to a modus vivendi and a better coordination.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“The situation is particularly appalling because it restricts the people’s freedom of circulation, hinders economic activities, including agriculture, commerce and animal breeding, and reduces the mobility of MINUSCA and humanitarian actors. We have shared our concerns with the relevant national authorities and encouraged the ratification of the relevant international conventions that make it possible to establish a system of prevention and combat against this scourge. In this regard, it will be impossible for the international forces to continue to operate alongside MINUSCA without reducing the Mission’s effectiveness. It is in that context that we are determined to implement our mandate despite the challenges.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“In addition to compromising the protection of civilians and humanitarian assistance, the current situation is shredding the social fabric and harming efforts to achieve peace and stability. In an environment that is among the most dangerous in the world, the humanitarian community provided multisectoral assistance to more than 1.2 million people in the first quarter of 2021, in particular thanks to a civilian-military coordination that has been very effective. However, the humanitarian response plan for 2021 had been financed only up to around 35 per cent as of 20 June. Additional funding is necessary to continue to support the humanitarian response throughout the territory of the Central African Republic. The frequent and deplorable use of explosive devices also raises concerns and deserves the attention of the Security Council.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“Nor has the security context spared humanitarian actors, who are working to alleviate a crisis exacerbated by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the violence committed by the CPC and the operations under way to counter it. The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has reached levels unprecedented since 2014. Forced evictions of IDPs took place in early June in the cattle-grazing area of Bambari, which is an area protected by international humanitarian law. While 57 per cent of the population requires assistance and protection and 700,000 people are at risk of famine, humanitarian workers were the targets of attack 225 times during the first five months of 2021. Looting and the militarization of civilian infrastructure such as schools and hospitals hinder access, which is already inadequate to ensure basic services.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“Indeed, there were 39 such violations from February to June. MINUSCA has often been confronted with restrictions on its movement, searches of its vehicles, harassment of and threats against its personnel and violations of its bases by the national defence and security forces. An example is the recent invasion of our Bria operations base, in Haute-Kotto prefecture, by the armed forces of the Central African Republic, who arrived with the goal of forcibly taking gasoline from our bases. The violations of the status-of- forces agreement expose peacekeeping personnel to unjustified dangers and jeopardize the security and safety of the Blue Helmets.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“However, the commission must be able to establish specific responsibilities in an impartial manner and draw the necessary legal and political consequences. MINUSCA intends to continue to document violations of human rights, which will be the subject of public reports in order to preserve a frank, transparent and constructive framework for dialogue with the authorities of the Central African Republic. The ineffectiveness of the chain of command and control of the defence and security forces, as well as the lack of credible interlocutors among certain bilateral forces in a context where military operations continue against the CPC, has led to some confusion, resulting in an unprecedented increase in and a continuation of violations — which are not being responded to — of the status-of-forces agreement.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“The goal is to free women, children and the civilian population as a whole from the terror they are experiencing in order to create an environment conducive to finding a lasting political solution to the crisis in the Central African Republic. It is regrettable to see that the number of incidents of conflict-related sexual violence recorded in the first quarter of 2021 is five times higher than in the last quarter of 2020. The establishment on 4 May of a special commission of inquiry to investigate the allegations of violations of international humanitarian law committed by the armed forces of the Central African Republic, their allies and other security forces, which MINUSCA had brought to the attention of the Government, has certainly led to heightened interest.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“That undermines any chance of building social cohesion and establishing a relationship of trust between the Government and its citizens; exacerbates the marginalization of some communities; and leads to the radicalization of armed groups given that those same factors led to the unprecedented institutional crisis of 2013. That is a new trend. If we do not pay attention to it, it could destroy the meagre, hard-won progress that was achieved in the quest for social cohesion and national reconciliation. The deployment of bilateral forces will be useful and legitimate only if it contributes to protecting civilians from the atrocities committed by armed groups, enhancing the professionalism and effectiveness of the defence and security forces in the framework of security-sector reform, and ultimately putting an end to the violence.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“It is regrettable to note that the extension of State control over its territory through the strengthening of the presence of defence and security forces and the deployment of bilateral forces and other security personnel, who are legitimately perceived by the population as a rapid and effective response to the threats caused by the CPC, have not had the desired effect in terms of protecting civilians. Indeed, never in the past have violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, allegedly committed by the Armed Forces of the Central African Republic, bilateral forces and other security personnel and which were documented in detail in the areas under their control, equalled the level of those documented by MINUSCA and brought to the attention of national authorities.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“I remain concerned nonetheless about the negative consequences of the military counter-offensive carried out by the defence and security forces, bilateral forces and other security personnel to eliminate the guerrilla forces of the Coalition des patriotes pour le changement (CPC). In central and north-western Central African Republic, there is an asymmetrical war, with CPC armed groups largely responsible for serious human rights violations. That has resulted in an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with new waves of displaced persons and 57 per cent of the national population in dire need of humanitarian assistance.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“President Touadera and the signatories of the political process have made a commitment to conclude the electoral process by holding local elections at the beginning of 2022, which should contribute significantly to decentralized governance, local development and the participation of all citizens in political life in the interest of their respective localities. I therefore urge Member States to continue to support the Central African Republic in holding those local elections, the last of which was held in 1988, by contributing to the basket fund of the United Nations Development Programme in order to cover the financial shortfall, estimated at $10 million, and with the support of MINUSCA. That will require maintaining electoral support in the framework of the mandate that the Council has entrusted to MINUSCA.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“I also welcome the presence of the international partners of the Central African Republic, including President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenco, President of Angola and Acting President of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region; the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union; the representative of the current President of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS); and the Managing Director for Africa of the European Union, as well as the representatives of the Central African Republic and Chad.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“It is a great pleasure to be at this meeting to present to the Security Council the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic (S/2021/571). I would like to begin by thanking Council members for their continued attention and unanimous support for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The Council meeting of 7 June (see S/PV.8787) and the subsequent press statement (SC/14542) attest to that.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“I would also like to take this opportunity to particularly thank the African Union and ECCAS for the continuous and assiduous monitoring of the implementation of the political agreement and for the excellent cooperation between these two institutions and the United Nations. As I have said so many times, this imminent visit is welcome and very timely and will, I am sure, contribute to raising the awareness of all political and social actors of the need to create an environment of peace and serenity conducive to the smooth conduct of the presidential and legislative elections. I know that the people of the Central African Republic can, as in the past, count on the renewed unanimous support of the Security Council.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“I welcome the high-quality work carried out by the group of five plus, the consultative framework that brings together, in addition to the United Nations, the United States, France, Russia, the European Union, the African Union and the World Bank. The subregion’s support has proven its effectiveness and complementarity with the Mission’s actions. The forthcoming visit to the Central African Republic, from 27 to 30 October, of the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Mr. Smaïl Chergui; the ECCAS Chair, Mr. Gilberto da Piedade Veríssimo; and the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean- Pierre Lacroix, who invited the European Union to join the visit, is eagerly awaited.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“On 30 September, all our personnel returned to duty. Indeed, MINUSCA is able to continue supporting the authorities in the fight against COVID-19, in particular through logistical and material assistance. Faced with the health crisis, we have also adapted the way we conduct our operation across the country. I should like to conclude by thanking the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Faustin Archange Touadera, the Prime Minister and all members of the Government for their efforts towards the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. I commend the contribution of the technical and financial partners of the Central African Republic.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“I wish to commend the foresight of the Security Council in giving MINUSCA a robust electoral mandate and adequate resources that will enable us to effectively assist in the presidential and legislative elections. It is now more than recommended that this same mandate be extended to the local elections, which have not been held in the Central African Republic since 1988. They are indispensable for grassroots democracy, local governance and the deployment of local authorities. Despite the negative impact of the pandemic on our operations, MINUSCA has continued to implement its mandate. We currently have only four active cases in the Mission — two civilian and two military — and evolving measures have been put in place to protect personnel and avoid transmission within our premises or to the population.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“Despite the fragility in some areas and the security situation, encouraging results have been achieved, thanks, inter alia, to the military operation launched by MINUSCA. One peacekeeper lost his life on 13 July. This crime will not go unpunished and will have to be investigated by the Central African justice system as soon as possible. I take this opportunity to pay the highest tribute to the peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the service of peace. Needs remain immense in the face of the security challenge, particularly in dealing with the danger of newly discovered landmines, particularly in the west of the country. With the signing of the integrated election security plan by the Prime Minister on 2 October, the Government and MINUSCA have adopted a harmonized approach to securing the electoral process throughout the country.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“I condemn in the strongest possible terms attacks against humanitarian workers, which are all the more unacceptable as they have had the effect of aggravating the situation of people in need. In view of the increase in such attacks, MINUSCA will continue to take all measures necessary to protect not only civilians but also civilian infrastructure and humanitarian workers. This is essential to promote the creation of conditions conducive to unhindered access to humanitarian assistance, including in the most remote areas. I appeal to the generosity of donors to continue funding the 2020 humanitarian response plan. We must allow the people to express themselves through elections.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“The Government’s willingness to promote transitional justice also involves the operationalization of the Commission on Truth, Justice, Reparation and Reconciliation, which plays a critical role in national reconciliation by giving concrete expression to the legitimate aspiration of victims for justice, truth and reparation. The predominance of elections and political activities should not overshadow the humanitarian emergency in the country, including the COVID-19 pandemic, which has exacerbated the Central African Republic’s socioeconomic vulnerabilities. The aim in this regard is to take into account the growing needs of the population and to provide the necessary support to humanitarian partners who provide vital assistance to more than 1.3 million people every month.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“We must encourage the Central African Government and all security sector reform partners to invest more and together in the democratic control and governance of the defence and security forces, which are factors of national cohesion. We must continue to support the fight against impunity and for justice reform, the deployment of the criminal justice chain, the strengthening of judicial services and the demilitarization of the penitentiary system. In this regard, we must continue to provide technical and financial support to the Special Criminal Court.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“Recently, the presence these local authorities has enabled them to expand their role in the prevention of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the resolution of local conflicts, including those related to transhumance. The Mission’s support in sequencing this deployment makes it possible to help with the gradual and sustainable return of local authorities so that they may serve the populations and provide the basic social services to which these populations are legitimately entitled. I also welcome the establishment of the new European Union Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic to support the country’s security sector reform, which will strengthen the work of MINUSCA and such bilateral partners as France, Russia, the United States and China.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“While significant, the progress in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, with 2,094 ex-combatants having been disarmed and demobilized, the establishment of two joint special security units, comprising 562 elements, in the west, and the redeployment of defence and security forces are reassuring in that they constitute the first steps towards the dissolution of armed groups, in accordance with the requirements of the peace agreement. We will need to accelerate the pace so as to better maximize the positive impact on the peace and security of the country. MINUSCA continues to support the Government in implementing its strategy for the restoration of State authority, including by facilitating the deployment of local authorities and building their capacity.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“The coordinated and continuous support of international partners to stakeholders will be key to the success of the presidential and legislative elections. The road to peace is slow and winding. Through a robust and deterrent posture, MINUSCA has been able to use force to open up a space for dialogue, which, together with the guarantors of the peace agreement, namely, the African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), has enabled voter registration to be brought back to life in the north-western region of the country.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“We must do more to encourage all candidates to adhere to a code of conduct to ensure peaceful elections and a peaceful electoral campaign in order to build confidence among all political actors and preserve the peace agreement. I call on stakeholders to see the upcoming elections as an opportunity to consolidate the democratic process and politically transform the current crisis in the country with a view to reaching sustainable solutions. Through my good offices, I continue to encourage political dialogue in support of creating an environment conducive to the holding of inclusive, free, fair, transparent, credible and peaceful elections by engaging the international community, including the group of five plus, and Central African actors in Bangui.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“They will make it possible for us to set in motion a gradual transfer of responsibilities back to the State. The political situation remains tense. To date, there are 16 candidates for the presidency, including three women and the incumbent. The first electoral round is planned for 27 December. Some candidates have already cast doubt on the viability of the peace agreement and are even proposing to renegotiate it if elected. The main opposition coalition recently took over regional mechanisms in order to contest the legality of legislative reform adopting exemption provisions with respect to the electoral code. However, those tensions have not jeopardized the possibility of holding elections in accordance with constitutional timelines.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“Through concerted and coordinated efforts with the international community, MINUSCA is determined to facilitate three important elections. I invite the States Members of the United Nations to help the Central African Republic fill the financial gap. We are still short $4 million for the basket fund managed by the United Nations Development Programme for the presidential and legislative elections, and some $17.7 million for the elections as a whole, including local elections planned for 2021. Local elections will be critical for the development of local governance and the effective restoration of State authority, as well as the advent of decentralization and the restoration of the social contract between the State and the people it governs.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“To date, the National Electoral Authority has an electoral roster of some 1,859,890 Central African Republic eligible voters in 16 prefectures around the country and 13 countries in the diaspora. I am pleased that the registration of women has reached 46 per cent. With the publication of the 14 October electoral list and the convening of the electoral body scheduled for 28 October, the Central African Republic is definitely on its way to holding successful elections, which requires the commitment of all actors and respect for the authority of the Constitutional Court, the sole arbiter of the elections. We therefore urge all political actors, the media and other opinion leaders to refrain from disinformation campaigns and messages of stigmatization, which MINUSCA will document and present to the Council.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“Today the country has a computerized electoral roster, which was set up despite the health crisis and a number of technical, operational and security challenges. MINUSCA continues to work to ensure that all segments of Central African Republic society can participate in the elections in peace and a calm environment. In that spirit, we encourage refugee participation in the electoral process. While taking note of the challenges that the Government faces, we continue to encourage the national authorities and neighbouring countries to pursue, with the help of the international community, efforts to create conditions conducive to the voluntary and dignified return of refugees and to ensure their full participation in the socioeconomic and political life of the country.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“Twenty months after the signing of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic between the Government and 14 armed groups, noteworthy progress has been achieved, particularly in the areas of political reform, the restoration of State authority and transitional justice. The peace agreement makes it possible to provide a strategic framework for the promotion of an environment that enhances the physical protection of the population and better enables them to exercise their rights, especially their political and civic rights. Since 2019, MINUSCA and the international partners of the Central African Republic have supported the efforts of stakeholders to draft an electoral code.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“Today, on the eve of the Council’s deliberations on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), I am very pleased to be introducing the Secretary-General’s report on the situation in the Central African Republic (S/2020/994). As members are aware, the presentation of this report is taking place at a crucial juncture for the men and women of the Central African Republic, who will be electing their President and deputies in a little over two months. This is a unique opportunity to leverage the democratic gains of the 2015 elections, consolidate constitutional order and pursue efforts to stabilize the country.”
2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source
“I have no doubt that his calls will bolster my calls for financing for the elections. In conclusion, allow me to pay tribute to the countries of the region that have rallied to revitalize their cooperation with the Central African Republic, thereby contributing to the stabilization and peace efforts in the Central African Republic. I also commend the determination and political will of the Government to mobilize all the active forces to ensure the full success of the implementation of the peace agreement and the holding of the forthcoming elections, which will open a new chapter in the history of the country. I know that the men and women of the Central African Republic will also always be able to count on the goodwill and support of the Security Council.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“However, the elections can be held only if the international community lends all its technical, logistical and financial support. Despite the mobilization of nearly half of the resources necessary for the holding of the elections within the constitutional time frame, it is urgent that all pledged funds be disbursed as soon as possible and that the resources that are lacking be mobilized. I urgently appeal to all Central African Republic’s partners to honour their commitments and provide the unpaid contributions, and I request the support of the Council to that end. In that regard, I would like to thank the Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission for the renewed support of his institution for the stabilization of the country, as he further demonstrated during his visit to Bangui last week.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“Both have stated and reaffirmed their desire to contribute to peace, stability and the holding of peaceful elections, which is to be welcomed. Allow me to commend President Faustin Archange Touadera for his spirit of openness and for engaging in consultations with the former Heads of State and Prime Ministers in order to ensure a peaceful political environment. It is also essential to ensure the inclusiveness of those elections by allowing refugees to vote and increasing the participation of women as candidates and voters. Moreover, the establishment of the framework for consultation with political parties of all stripes, civil society and public authorities, which held its first meeting on 17 February, is to be welcomed as it augurs well for the consensual management of the electoral process.”
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