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Pascoe

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first: 2007-03-14
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“On 7 October, the cornerstone was laid for the further expansion of the Nof Zion settlement in the heart of the Palestinian neighbourhood of Jabal Mukabbir in East Jerusalem. 3 Settlement activity is illegal and undermines the efforts of all those who are striving for peace. Throughout the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, levels of violence remained constant during the most recent reporting period. In total, there were two Palestinians killed and 105 injured, and 35 Israelis injured. Serious incidents took place at the Qalandiya checkpoint, where several Palestinians were injured; at Hussan checkpoint, where a Palestinian was shot and killed; and at Shu'fat checkpoint near Jerusalem, where an Israeli border policeman was stabbed by a Palestinian youth.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“The status of the Old City and the religious sites within it are extremely sensitive issues that will be fully resolved only in final status negotiations. Until then, the repeated call of the Quartet on Israel to refrain from provocative actions in East Jerusalem and on the Palestinian Authority to refrain from incitement remains more relevant than ever. The Secretary- General continues to appeal to all sides to exercise restraint. While the immediate crisis may have passed, we remain concerned about the broader situation in East Jerusalem and the potential for renewed tensions. On 12 October, the Israeli authorities carried out demolition orders against two Palestinian buildings in the Beit Hanina area of East Jerusalem.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“From 28 September, the Israeli authorities imposed new restrictions on worshippers and tourists entering the compound after several hundred worshippers associated with the Islamic Movement of Northern Israel stationed themselves within the site, claiming that radical Jewish groups were intending to alter the status quo at the compound. The Israeli authorities strongly denied these rumours. Bitter accusations from both sides, however, underline the gulf of mistrust that exists. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was active in negotiating between the Israeli authorities and the Islamic Movement members for an orderly end to the stand-off, and Special Coordinator Serry visited the compound and was in close touch with the parties to urge calm. By Saturday, 10 October, the restrictions imposed on 28 September had been lifted.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“However, even with the full determination and support of the international community to achieve the two-State solution, the essential ingredient is the 09-55731 political will of the parties to meet their obligations and negotiate an end to the conflict. As the parties returned from New York, tensions increased on the ground. There were a number of incidents in East Jerusalem centred around Al-Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount. Clashes started on 27 September between Israeli police and Muslim worshippers at Al-Aqsa mosque. Rumours and an atmosphere of mistrust subsequently provoked more confrontations between Palestinians and the Israeli police during the Jewish holiday of Succoth, when tens of thousands of Jewish worshippers were present in the Old City of Jerusalem.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Both the Quartet and the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), which met on 22 September, expressed support for the Palestinian Authority's plan to construct the institutions of a Palestinian State within 24 months. AHLC members noted that effective reform efforts by the Palestinian Authority and donor- funded fiscal stimulus were the primary drivers of economic growth in the West Bank. The Government of Israel's relaxation of some restrictions on the movement of goods and people within the West Bank has complemented these efforts. United States envoy Mitchell returned from the region on 12 October. Further discussions between the United States, Israeli and Palestinian interlocutors are now expected to take place in Washington in the days ahead.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“He detailed his goal of urgently starting talks, without preconditions, on the key issues of security for Israelis and Palestinians, borders, refugees and Jerusalem. The Quartet met on 24 September and supported President Obama's efforts to relaunch negotiations, stressing the urgency of progress. The Quartet also reiterated its call on the parties to implement their Road Map commitments, and in particular for Israel to freeze all settlement activity, including natural growth, and refrain from provocative actions in East Jerusalem, and for the Palestinian Authority to make every effort to improve law and order, fight extremism and end incitement.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Mr. Pascoe: Since Special Coordinator Serry last briefed the Security Council on 17 September (see S/PV.6190), political efforts to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict have continued, but there has been no significant progress on the ground and some worrying developments have emerged. On 21 September, in the first face-to-face meeting of Israeli and Palestinian leaders since 2008, President Obama urged the parties to meet their responsibilities and personally committed himself to help them restart negotiations. He stressed to the General Assembly the illegitimacy of continued settlements, as well as the suffering inflicted by the ongoing conflict on Palestinian and Israeli civilians.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Targeted sanctions can be one effective way to deal with the spoilers. Our approach must be flexible to support the process and to be able to include people on and remove them from the list as appropriate, so that the list can fulfil its political role. Once again, I want to thank the Council for turning its attention to the critical topic of Somalia. It is crucial that we help this country succeed, and the Council's role is of course essential to that success.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“In the meantime, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the International Maritime Organization, the Office of Legal Affairs and UNPOS continue to work closely with the international community and the Somali Government in the fight against piracy off the coast of Somalia. In addition to capacity-building, our work includes developing guidance circulars for Governments and ship owners, ship operators and masters; providing an intergovernmental forum for discussions and negotiations on issues relating to the safety and security of international navigation; and reporting on incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships. After years of conflict, peace will not come to Somalia overnight. Stability must be promoted, national and external spoilers must be neutralized.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“Assisting Somalia to establish and train a coast guard and rebuild its navy will, of course, be essential over the long run. The recent agreement between the Transitional Federal Government and the Puntland authorities is a step in the right direction and deserves our assistance. We 3 continue to support efforts to prosecute suspected pirates by regional countries. The United Nations is in the process of establishing a trust fund for anti-piracy activities, the terms of reference of which were approved by the Contact Group. I urge all Member States, organizations and the private sector to contribute to the trust fund.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“With improved security and political dialogue, the entrepreneurship of many Somalis will be fully exploited for the success of the country. On piracy, we would like to praise once again the critical role played by the international maritime presence off Somalia's coast. We thank the Government of Japan for facilitating the fourth meeting of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, which was held in New York on 10 September. During that meeting, it was again recognized that the core of the problem is the lack of security on land. In this regard, it is critical that we strengthen the central Government and the regional authorities and help to provide economic opportunities for fishing communities and other rural populations.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“The World Food Programme (WFP) urgently requires $217 million to cover the shortfalls 0f216,000 metric tons of food from September 2009 through March 2010. WFP is running out of food to feed its 3.3 million planned beneficiaries, with limited shortfalls having begun in September. Water, sanitation and health activities also remain seriously underfunded at only 19 per cent. In addition to humanitarian assistance, there is a need for development assistance to begin the reconstruction of Somalia. The efforts of the international community should be focused on building institutions that can deliver goods and services to the Somali people and begin the process of weaning Somalia off reliance on humanitarian assistance.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“We also continue to work closely with, and provide assistance to, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, which is the African organization for 09-54835 the region and can wield considerable influence on local and regional actors, thus performing an essential role in increasing stability in Somalia. The humanitarian situation in Somalia worsened dramatically in the reporting period due to intensified fighting in Mogadishu, growing insecurity in much of southern and central Somalia, and a deepening drought. In August 2009, the latest United Nations food security assessment calculated that some 3.7 million people, or 50 per cent of the population of Somalia, are in need of livelihood and humanitarian support, up from 3.2 million in January 2009.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“To enable us to support the Government's efforts at political dialogue, we are increasing the number of visits to Mogadishu by senior staff of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS). We must also continue to work towards a significant presence on the ground. Establishing a secure facility for the international community's representatives in Mogadishu remains one of our top priorities. Moving part of our operations from Nairobi to Mogadishu will greatly add to our effectiveness and credibility, as we join representatives of the African Union, the League of Arab States, Libya and Yemen, who are already in Mogadishu.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“There is also an urgent need to mobilize and deliver additional resources to the African Union and its Mission in Somalia. The Department of Field Support is doing an excellent job in providing equipment and other logistical support through the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA). The representative of that Department will give the Council more details on that following my briefing. On the political level, the Government continues its openness to dialogue in Somalia with all parties ready to commit themselves to peace. The United Nations and members of the international community support that approach and have encouraged internal political dialogue. Meanwhile, Somaliland has again demonstrated its long tradition of resolving peacefully its internal political disputes.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“They 09-54835 need to be fulfilled immediately. Under-Secretary- General Malcorra and I will host a meeting tomorrow with key donors to assess the situation regarding the fulfilment of pledges that were made in Brussels. In order to speed up the process, I would like to suggest that, in addition to contributing to the trust funds, some development partners could start implementing direct bilateral economic and financial cooperation with Somalia. We expect some countries to begin to implement such bilateral cooperation in the near future. The contract signed by the Somali Government with an internationally recognized auditing firm should be fully used to increase the transparency and confidence in the use of such funding.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“There must be financial support for the Government through the Joint Security Committee. Training initiatives by Member States are, of course, welcome, but they must be well coordinated. I therefore request that all donors work thorough the Joint Security Committee and with the United Nations in order to ensure that the efforts of all contribute to our shared goals. In that regard, we should recognize the significant strides now being made by the Government itself towards managing its resources. Speed is the most critical element with regard to the international community's assistance in the area of security. Money received today in Somalia will have a far greater impact on stability than that which arrives in three months' time. Extremely generous pledges were made at the summit in Brussels in April.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“First, on security, our focus has been to enable the Government to strengthen its security measures and structures. The past few months have not been easy. No one could have expected that they would be. The Government has overcome repeated attacks by foreign- funded, heavily armed groups. Police and troops loyal to the Government are being trained, thanks to the international community's commitment and support. There is slow but notable progress towards stability. The determined commitment of the African Union and its Mission in Somalia to remain fully focused on the country has been crucial. It is all the more impressive given the suicide bombing last month at the Mission's headquarters in Mogadishu. A top priority at the present time is to support the Government's efforts to maintain security.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“Mr. Pascoe: Thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to introduce the report of the Secretary- General on the situation in Somalia (8/2009/503). As we all know, after almost two decades of armed confrontation, violence and upheavals, stability will not come overnight to Somalia. However, we have, in the Djibouti Agreement, a structure that provides a path to follow, as the Government, supported by the international community, moves towards restoring peace and security. In the report under consideration, the Secretary- General emphasizes that the key priority of the international community should remain to support the Government in the areas of security, political dialogue, piracy, development and humanitarian assistance. I will now briefly touch on progress in those areas.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“We must do what we can to preserve the gains achieved through the Djibouti Agreement. It is in the international community's interest to ensure not only that the TFG does not collapse, but that it thrives. Action now will avert the inevitable high price of going in at a later date if we are not successful. We believe that immediate and concerted action by the international community can help the Somali people turn a new page in their troubled history and create a 09-3985] conducive environment for peace, stability and recovery.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Thirdly, we must focus on promoting reconciliation while, at the same time, taking measures against armed groups and foreign elements that are undermining the reconciliation process. As the Secretary-General has said on many occasions, the Somali peace process is open to all groups that renounce violence and are willing to work with the Government. That is the message being sent by the TFG to all parties that remain outside the peace process. It will be important for regional actors to work to encourage the armed groups to work towards that end and towards peace in Somalia. In conclusion, we acknowledge that national reconciliation must first begin with the Somalis, yet we are aware of the considerable investment that the international community has made in the future of Somalia.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“These are essential to wean Somalis away from conflict, including acts of piracy, which has been the major employer in Somalia for most of the past two decades. Secondly, we need to build up AMISOM. and provide it with the resources necessary to enable it to continue to support the TFG and the people of Somalia. As President Sharif recently stated, the TFG's immediate physical survival is very much dependent on a more robust AMISOM. presence. We strongly urge Member States to support the strengthening of AMISOM's capacity and to enable it to reach its full authorized strength of 8,000. The United Nations is committed to providing support to AMISOM, as Under-Secretary-General Malcorra will discuss in her statement.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“The first is to heed the call made by the African Union heads of State or Government in Sirte last week to express our full support for the Transitional Federal Government as the legitimate authority in Somalia and to honour the financial pledges made to support the Government during the Brussels conference in April. In order to enable the Government to enhance its legitimacy and broaden its base, we must invest in building the security institutions and improve its capacity to deliver public services and employment, which could have a positive impact on the hearts and minds of ordinary Somalis. Projects aimed at encouraging youth employment and enhancing the livelihood of ordinary Somalis need to be given priority.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Following the May meeting of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, the United Nations was requested to serve as the secretariat of the Contact Group and to establish a trust fund to address the legal and land-based dimensions of piracy. A plan of action has been developed with the United Nations country team to implement a series of activities that would provide alternative livelihoods and enhance law enforcement. The Secretary-General has dispatched his Legal Counsel, Ms. Patricia O'Brien, to Kenya to explore possible initiatives to combat piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia, including the development of a legal framework for combating piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast. In our View, there are three key measures that we can take immediately to turn around the two decades of instability in Somalia.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“to reach its mandated strength of 8,000. On the recovery track, the United Nations country team is initiating a series of projects to help Somalia move beyond the current emergency and to ensure that its people experience some benefit from the peace process. Those projects include increasing access to basic services, such as water, health and education; creating livelihoods through rapid employment generation; the rehabilitation of key infrastructure; and other rapid-impact recovery programmes. Finally, on piracy, the United Nations appreciates the operations of the international maritime forces in their anti-piracy efforts.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“On the security track, UNPOS has reached an agreement with the TFG to use the Joint Security Committee as the principal mechanism for coordination between the TFG and the international community on security matters. This would include the establishment and functioning of the national security force and the police force. The United Nations Development Programme continues to coordinate the training of Somali police in consultation with AMISOM. The payment of salaries for the trained police is ongoing, while bilateral partners are working on training national security forces. We continue working on an incremental approach towards the possible establishment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation. That approach calls for expeditious assistance to the TFG in building its own security forces and institutions and the strengthening of AMISOM.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“On the political track, in addition to fostering national reconciliation and sustaining dialogue between the TFG and opposition groups, the United Nations, under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, has undertaken a series of discussions with the Government to identify key ministries whose capacities would need to be strengthened in the first phase. Having identified possible funding from international financial institutions, UNPOS has made several Visits to Mogadishu to reach agreement with the Cabinet and the Prime Minister on, among other things, the modalities of this capacity-building effort. Consultations also continue on the development of a constitution, including a future conference on the place of sharia law in the new constitution.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“As of 5 July, the overall population at Dadaab stands at 284,306, an increase of2l per cent since the beginning of 2009. The implications of that new influx for already congested facilities and for tense host communities competing for resources are severe. In this challenging context, while the humanitarian needs for Somalia remain high, it is critical that Security Council members encourage donors to rapidly fund the consolidated appeal. At the end of June, only 44 per cent of the $984 million requested had been received, leaving a critical shortfall in the areas of health, water and sanitation and security. In order to consolidate the political gains of the Djibouti accords, the Secretary-General has proposed - and the Council has endorsed - a four-track strategy, on political matters, security, recovery and combating piracy.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“In Mogadishu in particular, the ongoing conflict between insurgent groups and Government forces has 09-39851 taken a severe toll on the civilian population, displacing more than 200,000 people since the start of the recent spate of fighting on 7 May 2009. Overall, the number of internally displaced persons in Somalia stands at 1.3 million. The humanitarian situation is being further exacerbated by the worsening drought in Somalia and throughout the region. Increasing insecurity in the Jubas and Mogadishu, coupled with drought and food insecurity issues - including in the Gedo region, which borders Kenya - are cited as the main reasons for a noticeable increase in the number of arrivals in Dadaab camp, in Kenya. A total of 6,463 more refugees were registered in June.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“The TFG has developed a budget based on revenues generated from Mogadishu seaport, which ensured initial payments of salaries for the police, security forces and parliamentarians residing in Mogadishu. The role of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in helping the TFG to resist this latest assault in Mogadishu has been pivotal, even while the mission has been operating in a very difficult and challenging security environment. In that regard, we would like to pay tribute to the Burundi and Uganda contingents of AMISOM. for the commendable work they are undertaking in Somalia on behalf of the international community. We deeply appreciate the leadership provided by Major General Okello, Force Commander of AMISOM, who has demonstrated a high level of professionalism and commitment to peace in Somalia.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Even in the midst of its fight for survival, the Government has put in place more transparent and accountable financial management measures. It has contracted the auditing firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers to assist with tracking and reporting on the use of funds. That should generate greater donor confidence - especially on the part of those who pledged in Brussels - by making the entire process more transparent. This is in addition to the tracking mechanism that has been put in place by the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS), with the support of the African Union, the United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia and the Government.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“However, the Government will continue to require more support in its public information and 09-3985] outreach programmes to ensure that this message is widely disseminated amongst the Somali populace. By contrast, Al-Shabaab appears to have intensified its strategy of coercion and intimidation of the population, using targeted assassinations of clan elders and government officials and harsh punishments for seemingly minor offences. Recent examples of acts that have shocked many Somalis, who practice a very moderate form of their religion, include the decapitation of local community leaders and the dismemberment of youths for theft. Reports of resistance by local populations and community leaders to the presence of Al-Shabaab and foreign fighters will bolster the Government's efforts aimed at political mobilization.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“This agreement, covering political, security, humanitarian and development issues, was negotiated within the spirit of Djibouti and underscores the Government's determination to invite all groups to join in the rebuilding of Somalia. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ould Abdallah, continues to work with the Government and all opposition groups to facilitate dialogue in an effort to make the peace process more inclusive. The Government has attempted to win the hearts and minds of the Somali people and to project a moderate vision of Islam that is in keeping with Somali culture. The recent pronouncements by President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed urging Somalis to reject violence and extremism have also been helpful in this regard.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Despite numerous challenges, the TFG, under the leadership of President Sharif, has achieved some notable accomplishments during its first six months in office. The Government strives to maintain cohesion despite the obvious difficulties faced by any government of national unity. The TFG has maintained an open-door policy to those outside the Djibouti process by reaching out to opposition forces and working to broaden its base of support among community, religious and civil society leaders. The Prime Minister has recently signed a broad-based agreement with Ahlu Sunnah Waljama'a, one of the major religious opposition groups in central Somalia.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Mr. Pascoe: We meet here today at a critical time for Somalia. The situation in the country, particularly in Mogadishu, remains very fragile. While there have been some solid successes in consolidating the Government, the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) continues to face intense pressure from insurgent forces, backed by foreign fighters, who seek to seize power. As the Secretary-General has reiterated on several occasions, it is time for action on Somalia. The choice before us is a stark one. Either we help the Somali people overcome the current attempt to thwart efforts towards peace or we allow the new unity Government based on consensus and the Djibouti accords to fall to a radical armed opposition.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, allow me to add my voice to that of the Secretary-General and other world leaders who have paid tribute to the late Gabonese President for his mediation in various conflicts across Africa. President Bongo was a strong advocate of peace whose passing has been felt not least in the Central African Republic, a country that was close to his heart. Six months ago, he personally travelled to Bangui twice within two weeks to attend the opening and closing ceremonies of the inclusive political dialogue. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement for the Central African Republic, which forms the foundation of the current peace process, was signed exactly one year ago yesterday, on 21 June 2008 in Libreville, Gabon, under his chairmanship.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“I am delighted to have with us here today the newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Central African Republic and head of BONUCA, Ms. Sahle-Work Zewde, who departs in a few days for Bangui to take up her important assignment. The Central African Republic authorities, during my recent Visit, welcomed her appointment, thanked the Secretary-General for his continued support and reiterated their cooperation with BONUCA. I also want to express my appreciation to Mr. Sammy Kum Buo, the Director of the Africa II Division of the Department of Political Affairs, who has aptly filled in for the past three months as Officer- in-Charge in Bangui. He has done an excellent job in bridging the gap.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“The purpose is to maximize the United Nations contribution to the Central African Republic, minimize the risks of duplication and simplify consultations with our partners, including the Central African Republic authorities. The report of the Secretary-General before the Council sets out the proposed structure and staffing of BINUCA, as requested by the Council in April. As the transition process proceeds, the Secretary-General proposes that BINUCA become fully operational by 1 January 2010. We will use the intervening period to finalize recruitment of personnel and to address related logistical and other preparatory tasks so that the new Office can take off smoothly, as scheduled, on 1 January 2010.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“Allow me to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the important contribution being made to that end by the Peacebuilding Commission, especially its country-specific configuration for the Central African Republic, led by Ambassador Jan Grauls of Belgium, who, as an example of his commitment to the goal of promoting the sustainable stabilization of the Central African Republic, last month undertook his fourth mission to the country in a year. He has been a strong voice of the international community for reform and progress in the Central African Republic. Members will recall that the Council has endorsed the Secretary-General's proposal to transform BONUCA into a United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA).”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“It is vital that the Central African Republic take full ownership of the road map, which identifies three key pillars for sustainable peacebuilding, namely, security through DDR and SSR, good governance, including respect for human rights and the rule of law, and development. The United Nations will work in partnership with the Central African Republic to support its efforts to implement these strategic priorities.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“As pointed out in the Secretary-General's report, the country's macroeconomic reforms have been widely acclaimed by international partners and are credited for turning a previously bleak picture into one in which not only is economic growth happening, but in which long- term prospects are rated as encouraging and deserving of enhanced donor support. Should those reforms continue and should the overall climate of political stabilization persist, it is reasonable to be hopeful about the possibilities of reducing the desperately high levels of poverty and misery in the medium term. The best way forward now is to address the multifaceted problems besetting the Central African Republic through the implementation of the recently adopted strategic framework for peacebuilding.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“This force of 520 troops is making a major contribution, in partnership with the United Nations and other partners, towards the stabilization of the Central African Republic. I salute their courage and determination and commend their Governments for the concrete demonstration of political will and solidarity in support of peace in the Central African Republic. Two days from now, the Bretton Woods institutions will examine the possibility of granting debt relief to the Central African Republic under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Debt Initiative.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“A successful security sector reform (SSR) would in turn help institute, for the first time in nearly three decades, 3 multi-ethnic, professional and republican military and security establishment for the defence of democratic institutions and not in the service of partisan and mono-ethnic political movements. The Secretary- General has appealed for international support for programmes being put forward by the Central African Republic authorities in support of the national security sector reform strategy, including the organization of the donors' round table on security sector reform scheduled for October this year. During my visit to the Central African Republic, I had the opportunity to visit the military component of the peacebuilding mission of the Economic Community of Central African States based in Bangui.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“At this point, I would like to say what a critical role Ambassador Grauls played in his most recent visit to the Central African Republic in ensuring that this money was available for this very valuable process. Subsequently, we were informed that a total of 5 billion CFA francs - about $10 million - of the CEMAC funds had already been disbursed. The Secretary-General has appealed to the international community to provide additional support for the successful completion of the estimated $30 million DDR programme, on which the imperatives for security and peaceful elections hinge. 3 DDR is only part of a broader programme of security sector reforms. Its success will strengthen efforts to make progress towards security sector reforms in the Central African Republic.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“Another important challenge facing the peace process is that of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of the country's ex-combatants, who have agreed to end rebellion and join the peace process. While the concrete launching of DDR operations has yet to begin, critical preparatory work has advanced, with technical documentation adopted, provisional lists of potential ex-combatants submitted to the United Nations, and initial funding of about $4 million released from the Peacebuilding Fund to kick-start the project. During my meeting with President Bozize, he reaffirmed his determination to take personal control of the DDR process and to make available the financial assistance of 8 billion CFA francs - about $16 million - pledged by the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) to finance DDR projects.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“The Secretary-General has called on the Central African Republic authorities to ensure that elections are held on schedule, as provided for in the Central African Republic Constitution, in order to prevent a constitutional power vacuum that could further complicate an already fragile political environment, including the possibility of renewed violence. We have also urged all political leaders to avoid intimidation, harassment and incitement and to work to eliminate the current climate of mistrust and suspicion in the political landscape of the Central African Republic. It is especially important for the Government to guarantee security and a level playing field for all participants if the electoral process is to proceed peacefully and with credibility.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“Another key measure linked to the electoral code is the establishment of the independent electoral commission, as called for by this past December's inclusive political dialogue. That commission, to be made up of different shades of political opinion and civil society, would ensure a credible, transparent and inclusive electoral process. We have received a request for electoral assistance from the Government, and once 09-37565 the commission is established we will dispatch a needs-assessment mission promptly to Bangui to assess ways in which the United Nations can contribute to the process.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“The problems are huge, but I am convinced that the United Nations can help to move them towards a solution. As the Council is meeting here today, the National Assembly of the Central African Republic is holding an extraordinary session to discuss and adopt a new electoral code to guide the preparations for and conduct of legislative and presidential elections in 2010. We are concerned by claims by opposition political parties that some key provisions of the code submitted to the Assembly by the Government are at variance with the version of the document that was adopted by the ad hoc Committee charged with revising the electoral code. The organization of peaceful, transparent and credible elections is contingent on the adoption of an electoral code that is accepted by all stakeholders.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“The United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) has relocated 18 international personnel of non-governmental organizations to MINURCAT headquarters at Birao. Underlying those two contradictory developments is a third element, namely, the increasing fragility of the peace process in the Central African Republic and of the country itself. I have just returned from a visit to the Central African Republic. I was able to see for myself the impact of years of instability and insecurity on the country. But I also heard words that reflected the profound faith that the Government and the people of the country have in the United Nations, which they View as a reliable partner for the realization of their aspirations to a better future.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source
“A broad-based Government was formed, a Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Steering Committee was established and a Follow-up Committee was set up to facilitate the implementation of the recommendations of the dialogue, with the participation of the United Nations and other key international partners. 09-37565 On the other hand, there has also been a resurgence of rebellion in the north of the country - a development that contradicts the spirit of reconciliation that the dialogue sought to engender. For instance, on 21 June, there were reports of rebel attacks in Birao. After several hours of fighting, forces of the Central African Republic and of the Union des forces democratiques pour le rassemblement repelled the attack. The total number of casualties remains unknown.”
2009-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6147 (2009) · source