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Onanga-Anyanga

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first: 2013-01-24
most recent: 2023-10-12
sittings or episodes: 18
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“The threat of a coup d'e'tat and State collapse or the fear of seeing the country fall back into the way it was in the early days of the terrible civil war of 2013 haunted everyone. After a little more than three years of work together, I would like to thank each member of the Council for the support offered, particularly during the difficult times that we have been through together. I am immensely grateful for Council members' empathy and encouragement, including during the happy moments we have also shared, such as when the country returned to constitutional order. I also thank the Council for the additional troops it authorized at the request of the Secretary-General. These troops strengthen our capacity on the ground and bolster the determination of our civilian and uniformed personnel.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“To achieve this result, however, the Central Africans themselves will have to take the lead and set an example. Since the establishment of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in 2014, we have made significant progress in our efforts to put out the flames of the devastating intercommunity conflict that was engulfing the Central African Republic. Our mandate included protecting civilians, supporting the transition process and preserving the territorial integrity of country. The Mission faced a great challenge in carrying out these tasks. When I took office in August 2015, the security situation was such that simple acts of crime could turn violent and destabilize entire cities or even the entire country.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“I am very pleased to brief the Security Council this morning, together with my friends Moussa Nebie and, from Brussels, Koen Vervaeke. 1 am also happy to see Ambassador Adom. I am very honoured to be able to address the Council today to provide an update on the situation in the Central African Republic since the publication of the Secretary-General's most recent report (S/2018/922). I am confident that, despite persistent challenges, we have laid the necessary foundations for building lasting peace in the Central African Republic. Such an objective is indeed achievable, provided that, in the quest for lasting peace, the region and the international community as a whole remain committed to our collective support for the Government and the people of the Central African Republic.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Together with the African Initiative and other partners, MINUSCA will continue to support the Central African Government to fulfil the legitimate aspirations of the majority of Central Africans, from all parts of the country and all communities, who hold the hope for the country's future. Our resolve remains strong, heeding the Secretary-General's call to all ofus to remain engaged with a considerable dose of patience and dedication and in a spirit of sacrifice. With the support ofa united Security Council and region, we will ensure that the vision and hopes of Central Africans for lasting peace, stability and shared prosperity become a reality.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“At present, that is still the result of manipulation for political gains, which finds echo among vulnerable groups. It is by no means the general feeling among Central Africans. As long as the hands of the State - the bedrock of legitimate force - are not stronger than the illegitimate groups and criminal organizations, our efforts to establish lasting peace and stability in the Central African Republic will continue to be seriously challenged. Central Africans remain desperate to see a functioning State and an end to the criminal activities of armed groups. While there are many positive steps, the progress has still been too slow, for understandable reasons, and remains under threat from those who seek private gains through violence.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“Only 4 per cent of the 2018 humanitarian response plan has been funded, leaving many priority regions without assistance. That needs to be addressed, and we are grateful for the continued support of the Security Council. The risk ofescalating violence in the Central African Republic and the unnecessary suffering inflicted on the population demand our continued full attention and support. The country cannot afford more clashes among armed groups seeking opportunity to pillage and exploit natural resources. It is not too late to stop that predatory behavior from eroding progress towards building an effective, accountable and inclusive Central African State. It is not too late to prevent religion and ethnicity from becoming the driving factor of conflict.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“Nearly 700,000 people remain internally displaced, while another 568,000 are refugees in neighbouring countries. In the meantime, attacks against humanitarian workers make the Central African Republic the deadliest humanitarian context in the world. During the latest outbreak of violence in Bambari, armed groups looted the offices of several humanitarian agencies, forcing them to suspend operations. The continuing attacks on humanitarians severely undermine their ability to provide vital assistance, with awful consequences for the Central African population and the functioning of essential social services in health and education. The Central African people urgently need the assistance of international partners to fill the humanitarian funding gap.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“We will continue to work with the Government to ensure that newly reformed units of the Central African Armed Forces are professional and continue to reflect the ethnic diversity of the country, as well as to ensure that their deployments are coordinated with MINUSCA and other partners, within the framework of planned reform of the security sector. It is in that context that the Secretary-General wrote to the Security Council, on 15 May, to ensure that MINUSCA's joint deployment with FACA forms the core of both a successful security response and an effective exit strategy. I must once more bring to the Security Council's attention the persistently dire humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic. One in four Central Africans has had to abandon his or her home.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“Despite the slow but steady progress to rebuild national courts, Central Africans have new hope that the perpetrators of the gravest crimes will finally face justice. Meanwhile, steps initiated by the Head of State to advance transitional justice are also encouraging. Justice and reconciliation must indeed progress simultaneously. The gradual deployments of the Forces armees centrafricaines (FACA) and the gendarmerie and police outside Bangui have also contributed to increasing the State's capacity across the country. FACA units trained by the European Union Training Mission are slowly taking up positions in the interior of the country. In joint operations with MINUSCA in Paoua, Obo and Sibut, FACA has helped secure new areas, reduce violence by armed groups and address criminal activity.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“I am particularly encouraged by the progressive deployment of magistrates in new areas of the country and the opening of tribunals outside of Bangui. Everywhere I have traveled in the Central African Republic, I have heard a constant demand for justice to help communities address criminality and to counter the country's long, sad history of impunity. The National Assembly recently adopted a law establishing the rules of procedure and evidence for the Special Criminal Court, as well as an amended law on the Court's establishment, organization and functioning. The judicial police officers attached to the Court have been hired and started their work. Those steps should allow the Court to commence investigations in the near future.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“(spoke in English) The restoration of State authority throughout the entire territory of the Central African Republic remains key to stabilizing the situation and setting the country on a path to long-term stability. The report before the Council today spells out the substantial progress made by the national authorities, including the deployment of prefects and sub-prefects, as well as other sectors ofcivil administration, with the support of the peacekeeping mission, the United Nations system and the country's other bilateral and institutional strategic partners. It is important and essential that the State administration be increasingly visible and effective in the interior of the country. MINUSCA will continue to stand in support of these Government efforts.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“In that context, MINUSCA continues to work closely working with the Government to launch local peace and reconciliation initiatives in many prefectures, aimed at reducing security threats and facilitating humanitarian access. Religious, community, women and youth representatives have played a ket role in the success of these processes. These local peace plans also served as the foundation for local disarmament programmes. In Bangassou and Bria - cities that endured heavy violence in 2017 - the local peace process has encouraged the handover of over 1,000 weapons by armed groups and the participation of these groups in socioeconomic reintegration programmes. These local peace initiatives and the results they have achieved help create conditions conducive to the comprehensive peace process led by the African Initiative.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“It is therefore crucial that other segments of the Central African society be involved in the peace process and participate fully in the ongoing stabilization efforts. What is at stake is the search for the necessary consensus around the social contract between the sons and daughters of the Central African Republic so that the co-existence to which they are deeply attached can become a reality in a plural, united and reconciled nation. It will be equally important to support the commitment of the African Initiative panel to neighbouring countries to promote coherent and sustainable subregional and regional commitment to the stabilization and development of the Central African Republic.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“The meeting sent a strong signal to the people of the Central African Republic by demonstrating that the international community has not forgotten their fate and remains committed to supporting the country's stabilization and development efforts. The meeting of 11 April also highlighted the importance of increased cooperation among the countries of the subregion to ensure the long-term stability of the Central African Republic. I am also encouraged by the support of President Touadera and of the authorities on the panel of facilitators, including in meetings with armed groups, and by the increased national ownership ofthe process. Ifit is to be successful, the process must be inclusive and in keeping with the spirit of the Constitution.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“My brother and friend, Special Representative Moussa Ne'bie, will provide comprehensive insights on that issue shortly. I, for one, wish to reaffirm the full support of the United Nations and MINUSCA for that vital initiative for the return of peace and reconciliation in the Central African Republic I would like to commend the strategic role of the Peacebuilding Fund in supporting the implementation of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan and the African Initiative. In addition, the first meeting of the International Support Group on the Central African Republic was held in Bangui on 11 April.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“It will also be the best way to prevent future disasters. To that end, every effort has been made to reach the maximum level of force authorized by the Council in resolution 2387 (2017). These additional troops will strengthen our capacity to protect civilians, in the spirit of the recommendations of the report of the independent investigation by Brigadier General (retired) Fernand Marcel Amoussou. Their performance and good behaviour will remain paramount for the Mission. The current volatile security situation and recurrent clashes among armed groups continue to negatively affect the political process. Nevertheless, the international partners remain committed to stabilizing the country, particularly through the efforts of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“In fact, our daily work literally consists, in the words of Dag Hammarskjold, in building bridges against the breaking waves of violence and disintegration. This is obviously no easy task. The Mission is overwhelmed and its military, police and civilian personnel are the targets of armed groups and criminal gangs, both in the capital and in the countryside. The threats against peacekeeping personnel continue to grow, as Council members have read in the report before them today (S/2018/611). I therefore appeal for the Council's ongoing support to ensure that MINUSCA has the capacity to respond to the considerable challenges it faces daily. The quality of its investment will be the best guarantee for strengthening constitutional legitimacy and the performance of MINUSCA in the effort to restore the authority of the State.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“Although the robust stance of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has prevented such threats from materializing, this disturbing rhetoric has unfortunately been exploited by shady political actors who have sought to exploit instability and to fuel ethnic and religious tensions. Armed groups and factions continue to exert a negative influence on large parts of the country, particularly in the east, centre and north-west of the country. Violent clashes among armed groups, such as those that regrettably took place between the FPRC and the Mouvement patriotique pour la Centrafrique yesterday in Ndele, also continue to endanger the lives of civilians. In that highly volatile context, MINUSCA continues to implement its mandate to protect civilians.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“The most recent developments in the Central African Republic since I last addressed the Security Council in February this year (see S/PV.8187) and again on 23 May, during a meeting on various items, demonstrate the extent to which the Central African Republic still needs the full commitment ofthe Security Council. Since late February, the Central African Republic has faced several outbreaks of violence, both in Bangui and in the interior. However, while the capital was the scene of violent clashes in April and early May, there have recently been encouraging signs of calm. The threat of attacks on Bangui by some radical elements of the Front populaire pour la renaissance de la Centrafrique (FPRC) have rekindled fears among the population of the capital.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“The participation in this briefing of my sister, the Permanent Representative of the Central African Republic; the Special Representative of the African Union to the Central African Republic, my brother Moussa Nebie; and of my friend Brigadier General Herminio Teodoro Maio, Force Commander of the European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic, sends a strong message of the international community's commitment to supporting the Central African Republic. It is indeed essential that, in addition to the voices of the Central African authorities themselves, the Council hear those of all who are working together for the restoration of lasting peace in the Central African Republic.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“Allow me first and foremost to congratulate you, Sir, on your accession to the presidency of the Security Council for this month and for the excellent way in which Russia has organized the FIFA World Cup. This being the era of the selfie, I should have liked to take one with you behind the ball on your desk. I welcome the Security Council's unity with respect to the prevailing situation in the Central African Republic and the importance that the international community continues to attach to that country, its Government and its people.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“(Spoke in French) In my remarks today, I have endeavoured to give a brief overview of the challenges in the Central African Republic, but I have also tried to highlight the many windows of opportunity to a more stable future. The region and the international community have a vital role to play in helping the Government of the Central African Republic build on its accomplishments. It is essential that the country remain a priority for the Security Council and continue to receive international support commensurate with its strategic priorities. In so doing, we will help create the conditions for inclusive socioeconomic recovery and long-term peace and stability in the Central African Republic.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“I must emphasize that the success of our collective effort will require the delivery of tangible peace dividends for the people of the Central African Republic. Urgent efforts are needed to translate the country's recovery and peacebuilding plan into an effective programme for change that can be used in both governance and people's livelihoods. As just briefly outlined, and as challenging as things are, the picture in the Central African Republic is not as hopeless as the raw numbers and media reports make it appear. With the continuous support of the Council and everyone's sacrifice and dedication - first and foremost, those of the Central Africans themselves - there are reasons to remain hopeful and to believe that an era of peace, stability and prosperity will soon be within reach.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“That is the current situation in Paoua, where the MINUSCA force is engaged in a military operation to create a safe and secure area for the people of Paoua and the entire prefecture of Ouham-Pende, and we are determined to do even more. Together with the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation, the Mission continues to work towards the sustainable reduction of the presence of and the threat posed by armed groups through a comprehensive and proactive approach. The additional 900 troops will boost those efforts by enhancing our flexibility and our capacity to react. As highlighted in the new mandate, MINUSCA is supporting Government-led processes to reduce conflict at the local level to complement and support the African initiative.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“That is why I am highly appreciative of the ongoing outreach by the Secretary- General and Under-Secretary-General Lacroix to secure the 900 additional troops that the Security Council authorized in the renewed mandate. I would like to thank the troop-contributing countries for their dedication and their sacrifice for the cause of peace in the Central African Republic. But the work is not over yet. More will be required from us all. The fate of millions of civilians hinges on the commitment of well-equipped, well-trained and determined troops who use all the power bestowed upon them by the Council to protect populations from harm. I am grateful to our military and police forces for their hard work and robust posture, which we observed in Bambari early last year, and in Bocaranga and Bang in late 2017.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Moreover, our commitment to performance is as strong as our resolve to abide by the highest standards of conduct and discipline. Let it be clear that sexual exploitation and abuse have no place in peacekeeping. The Secretary-General's zero- tolerance policy will remain an integral part of our duty to protect. Efforts are under way to more effectively protect civilian populations, while ensuring the safety and security of our own peacekeepers. Because of the nature of the threats we face in the Central African Republic, unless MINUSCA has the capacity to apply meaningful military pressure on armed groups that remain reluctant to embrace peace, no peace process will have the chance to succeed.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“The support of key partners, such as France, the United States of America, China and the Russian Federation, should be underscored. Not long ago, the mere idea of a joint MINUSCA-FACA endeavour was unimaginable. We are now partners in field operations, such as in Paoua and Obo, in the south-east. At the request of the Security Council, the Central African authorities and MINUSCA have agreed on a plan for the use and deployment of the Central African defence and security forces. In May, the Secretary-General will submit to the Council a detailed plan to ensure more effective collaboration and support. (Spoke in English) As we contemplate ways and means to strengthen the support that we provide to the national defence and security forces, we remain dedicated to optimizing our own performance.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“This formal judicial institution will very soon be complemented by new transitional justice mechanisms, which will lead to an improved balance betweenjustice and national reconciliation and guarantee lasting peace. Thanks to the multifaceted efforts under way, security and defence structures are now undergoing far-reaching reforms. The central role played by the European Union Training Mission to reform the Forces armees centrafricaines (FACA), is commendable. For its part, MINUSCA is strengthening its support of Central African security forces by recruiting gendarmerie and police officers at the technical level and by supporting the implementation of various strategic frameworks. Every effort must now be made to sustain the gains made and to marshal considerable resources for the next five years.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“It is hoped that the success of the pilot disarmament, demobilization and reintegration project will enable it to be launched on a wider scale, thanks financial and technical support provided by the World Bank. All elements of MINUSCA are involved in the process, as it is vital to stability in Central Africa. That shift in the right direction is also demonstrated in the strengthening of national judicial institutions. In addition, preparations for the start of the work of the Special Criminal Court are well under way. Two days ago, the Government issued a decree confirming the appointment of judicial police officers, which would allow the Court to start its investigations. The message is clear: the fight against persistent impunity, which has been the source of recurring conflict in Central Africa, has begun.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“The inclusive political process initiated by President Touadera is gradually gaining ground and now has the full support of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation, backed by the United Nations and all of Central Africa's other strategic partners. The ongoing dialogue and political process involving the main actors and partners now underpin multidimensional efforts under way to emerge from the crisis, such as the Government's attempts to better represent contemporary society and the tangible progress made in enhancing the authority of the State by appointing prefects in the 16 prefectures and in the majority of sub-prefectures. The new prefect of Ndele, in the north-east, hasjust assumed office.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“I should like to pay tribute once again to humanitarian workers in the Central African Republic, in particular those who have lost their lives in an attempt to save millions of others. It is because of such acts of heroism, and in particular the daily sacrifices and tireless efforts of the staff of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), who often risk their lives, that we have been able to mitigate the impact of armed conflicts and prevent so many others. Nonetheless, their sacrifice is not in vain. Despite great adversity, peace lies ahead in the Central African Republic. Every day we regain some of the legitimacy once lost. The Government is working assiduously to restore the authority of the State and to strengthen newly established democratic institutions.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“I shall simply make a few additional remarks. I am here today to address the issue of the violence and atrocities that continue to affect a large swath of the Central African civilian population. The unacceptable violence and human rights violations are the work of armed groups that have not yet renounced armed violence and are slow to engage in dialogue with the Government. The result of that obstinacy reminds us that in spite of our efforts, the path to peace, stability and reconciliation in Central Africa remains long and arduous. Returning refugees and the internally displaced to their homes remains a challenge. This veritable human tragedy is exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation, in which life for nearly half of the Central African population is unimaginable, given the lack of emergency humanitarian assistance.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“It is an honour and a welcome duty to speak before the Security Council today. I look forward to taking part with the other important Central African Republic partners here at this meeting, in particular my colleague and brother Ambassador Nebie, Special Representative of the African Union to the Central African Republic, who, as you mentioned, Mr. President, will be speaking later via video-teleconference from Bouar, where, together with other members of the panel of facilitators of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, he is pursuing his noble mission in the search for lasting peace in that country. The report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic (S/2018/125) has already been submitted to the Security Council.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“I should like to borrow an idea from Saint Augustine in saying that, in the case of the Central African Republic, it is better to progress slowly in the right direction - even at a limp - than quickly in the wrong direction. Today, the Central African Republic is moving in the right direction. We must do our utmost to help it to that end. The Secretary-General is committed to that effort, and has called for a great deal of sacrifice, endurance and patience.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“During his visit, the Secretary-General called on Central African politician and the leaders of public opinion to take urgent measures to put an end to the political manipulation and instrumentalization of ethnicity or religion, which fuel hatred and Violence. There will be no peace in the Central African Republic for some so long as there is no peace for all. The Council's continued commitment will be crucial to the country's long-term stabilization and development efforts. We count on the Council's support to ensure that the current cycle of Violence in the Central African Republic is broken and that the resilience and hope shown by so many Central Africans continue to benefit from the unwavering support of the international community.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“I thank troop-contributing countries that have taken important steps to curb this type of criminal behaviour. Our concerted actions have already resulted in a significant reduction in cases of sexual exploitation and abuse. We can and must do even more. (Spoke in French) I wish to sincerely thank the Council for recognizing the crucial role that MINUSCA plays in the Central African Republic. Significant progress has been achieved through the adoption of resolution 2301 (2016) towards establishing the national and legitimate institutions that are essential to the future of the country. The creation ofthe Special Criminal Court and the deployment of judicial authorities outside Bangui will allow the slow but gradual return of the rule of law, which will end impunity and the spiral of violence.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“The Mission I have the honour to lead will spare no effort in helping the Government and the Central African authorities, as well as all national actors committed to peace, to realize the aspirations of their people, especially its valiant youth, women and children, to a safer and more prosperous future. We will do that while ensuring that all of our civilian and uniformed personnel respect more than ever the spirit of the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse. During his visit to the Central African Republic, the Secretary- General himself reaffirmed that imperative and when he met the Victims of sexual exploitation and abuse, he assured them of all his compassion and determination to eradicate this scourge.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“The Mission will also continue to support the restoration of State authority, working together with United Nations agencies, funds and programmes. We will strengthen our support to Central Africa's judicial system and to the security sector, including the gendarmerie, the police and the gradual operationalization of the Central African armed forces units trained by the European Union. In that regard, we applaud the tripartite agreement between the Government, the European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic and MINUSCA for a joint deployment and use of the Central African armed forces.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“The proposed increase should include highly mobile troops that would provide the force with greater flexibility to rapidly deploy in areas of heightened threat to civilians. We intend to increase our support for and engagement in the political process, as requested by the authorities of the Central African Republic, supported by the African Initiative, together with other important stakeholders, such as the Economic Community of Central African States and the Community of Sant'Egidio - and I am glad to see Mr. Garofalo here with us today - in the knowledge that only a political solution will bring lasting peace to the Central African Republic. We will seek to improve the protection of civilians with a stronger emphasis on early warning and prevention, and we will make greater efforts to ensure humanitarian access to populations in need.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“This forced displacement has created new enclaves in many localities in the east of the country. In Bangassou, Mbomou prefecture, some 1,500 displaced persons - primarily Muslims - found shelter in the Catholic church premises under the protection of MINUSCA. In Bria, Kaga Bandoro and Bocaranga, thousands of displaced people are suffering the consequences of merciless clashes between anti-Balaka and ex-Seleka elements. The prospects for the return of displaced persons and refugees remain significantly reduced by persistent tensions. (spoke in English) The Secretary-General's request to increase MINUSCA force level by 900 troops is part of a comprehensive strategy to address the deteriorating situation in close collaboration with the Government, and to create an opportunity to advance the political process.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“Ensuring stability throughout the country will require strengthening the presence and capacity of State institutions at the local level, especially to support dialogue and reconciliation efforts. I am pleased to report notable progress in the implementation of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan and the Framework for Mutual Engagement, which provide key strategic instruments for strengthening institutions and promoting the economic recovery of the country. But it is regrettable that more than 2 million people in the Central African Republic are in urgent need of food assistance. The humanitarian response plan was revised upwards in August to reflect increased needs, but has only been 34 per cent funded. Communities devastated by violence often have to take refuge around places of worship, in hospitals and near MINUSCA camps.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“In that respect, the 17 July adoption in Libreville of the road map for peace and reconciliation in the Central African Republic, initiated by the African Union, offers real hope for a lasting exit to the crisis through the voices of dialogue. My brother Moussa Ne'bie', in Bangui, and I have been having daily discussions on that issue and we are ready to work hand in hand to ensure the success of that important initiative. MINUSCA will fully support the efforts of the panel of facilitators of the African Initiative and the Government of the Central African Republic so as to ensure its success. Working together, we will also promote local dialogue aimed at achieving a sustainable reduction of violence, better humanitarian access and the return of local Government.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“The Secretary-General also supported greater national responsibility for the security of the country, including through the gradual deployment of Central African armed forces battalions that were retrained by the European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic, in line with paragraph 9 of resolution 2301 (2016). And in order for the peace dividend to be felt without further delay by the Central African people, the Secretary-General also advocated the effective implementation of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan, both in the mobilization of the promised resources and in the carrying out, at the national level, of the selected programmes. To succeed on all fronts, all actors must be committed to an inclusive political process under the auspices of the President of the Central African Republic.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“But to succeed, it is undeniable that, at this stage of the country's capabilities, the decisions of the Security Council and the continued support of the international community will continue to be critical to further progress. That is why the Secretary-General has called for greater solidarity with the Central African Republic, stressing that it is a country that faces immense challenges but also has real opportunities to achieve a political resolution to the crisis and to launch an economic recovery to benefit as many citizens as possible. He pleaded for the strengthening of the legitimate institutions of the country and a substantial increase in the resources of MINUSCA to enable it to better protect the civilian population and support the expansion of State authority.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“In Bangui and Bangassou, he paid a well-deserved tribute to our troops, recognizing their immense sacrifice and invaluable contribution to the efforts to restore lasting peace in the Central African Republic. The Secretary- General and President Faustin-Archange Touadera also honoured the thousands of Central Africans who have fallen Victim to the armed conflicts that have affected the Central African Republic for decades. When he left Bangui on 27 October, the Secretary- General noted that the Central African Republic was at a turning point in its history, the outcome of which will depend primarily on the Central Africans themselves.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“That was recently the case in Bocaranga, where it rebuffed the armed group Retour, reclamation et rehabilitation, or in Bang against elements of the Mouvement patriotique pour la Centrafrique. The multiplication of hotbeds of tension and the exacerbation of armed violence over a large part of the vast Central African territory highlight the limits of the MINUSCA force, which the withdrawal of Ugandan forces under the mandate of the African Union has accentuated. It was also in order to better understand the dynamics of the conflict that continues to rage in many parts of the territory, and to appreciate the complexity of our mission, on the eve of the renewal of the MINUSCA mandate, that the Secretary-General visited the Central African Republic from 24 to 27 October.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“Redeployment in the affected areas is particularly slowed by the rainy season and acts of sabotage by armed groups. In addition, with the onset of the dry season and transhumance, there is reason to fear a resurgence of clashes in the west of the country, particularly between local anti-balaka fighters and armed members of the Fulani community or armed elements affiliated with ex-Seleka. Despite the hard work on the ground and the negative impact of the misunderstanding that arises from excessive expectations of the mandate of MINUSCA and inevitably disappointed - although understandably so - the Mission continues to carry out its mandate with courage and determination.”
2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source
“It is in that context of unprecedented brutality, where there is often no peace to be preserved, that Blue Helmets are engaged and risk their lives every day. Twelve have succumbed since the beginning of this year, victims of Violent targeted attacks, and several others have been wounded. Their hard work and their sacrifice alongside the Central African security forces have maintained a appreciable calm in the capital, Bangui, and elsewhere in the country. But wherever the presence of the State is lacking, brutal attacks on civilians have persisted, particularly in the south-east and north-west of the country. Although limited in resources, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) increased the number of road patrols, as in Pombolo, to limit the risks to civilians.”
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“As noted in the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic (S/2017/865), this year has been marked by a great many serious incidents. Many more Central Africans have lost their lives. As the deteriorating security situation has not allowed for the sustainable return of those affected since the beginning of the crisis, the country now has nearly 600,000 internally displaced persons and half a million refugees in neighbouring countries. Their fate and the volatility of the security situation have further overshadowed an already disastrous humanitarian environment. But I must also deplore the violent deaths of many humanitarian workers - 13 in total, the latest of which occurred yesterday - making the Central African Republic the most dangerous country for humanitarian action.”
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“It is an honour for me to address the Security Council only a few days after the important Visit of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the Central African Republic. It was a visit rich in symbolism, which he undertook as a signal of the solidarity of the United Nations and the international community with the Government and the people of the Central African Republic so as to ensure that the Central African Republic will remain on the busy international agenda. I am pleased to take part in this meeting of the Security Council along with other key partners of the Central African Republic and the United Nations, as you noted earlier, Mr. President. This reflects the rich and indispensable collaboration among us.”
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