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  1. “In order to alleviate this problem, it is critically important for the United Nations and the African Union to enter into an agreement that would clearly stipulate that any peacekeeping operations led by the African Union or other subregional organization, with the consent of the United Nations, would be transformed into a United Nations mission within a defined time frame, preferably six months. In conclusion, it is important to point out that, given the multiplicity of stakeholders involved in supporting African capacity-building, there is a need to ensure that the African Union takes the lead in effective coordination of such support to avoid duplication.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

  2. “The African Union and the subregional organizations in Africa have often undertaken peacekeeping operations with the consent of the United Nations but without any assurance from the United Nations that such missions would be transformed into United Nations peacekeeping missions within a given time frame. That tends to put a lot of pressure on such organizations by forcing them to continue to run such missions with limited logistical and financial resources.”

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  3. “That could be done by establishing a mechanism that would make it possible for African Union-led operations with the consent of the United Nations to be funded by the United Nations in a predictable manner. These operations, despite their legitimacy, cannot simply be left to the mercy of voluntary contributions by development partners and donors. While these partners and donors have done a tremendous job in financing such operations, it is our conviction that the United Nations should take over that responsibility which, to our mind, falls within its purview.”

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  4. “To this end, my delegation welcomes the recent signing of the United Nations-African Union Joint Declaration, entitled "Enhancing United Nations- African Union Cooperation: Framework for the Ten- Year Capacity-Building Programme for the African Union". In the same vein, we appreciate that a multidisciplinary African Union peacekeeping support team has been established within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to serve as a coordination point for all issues related to cooperation with the African Union. While capacity-building for the African Union is undoubtedly crucial in ensuring effective conduct and management of peacekeeping operations, it is important that the provision of logistical and financial resources to facilitate a rapid deployment capability is seriously taken into consideration.”

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  5. “The United Nations can derive maximum benefit from cooperating with regional organizations if the capacities of such organizations are strengthened. At the same time, their operational linkages should be streamlined and formalized. These linkages could be further augmented by developing common doctrine, standards and procedures for the joint planning and management of peacekeeping operations. Furthermore, the establishment of a framework for making practical cooperation operational through effective coordination mechanisms and measures that would replace the current ad hoc arrangements is essential.”

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  6. “Namibia recognizes that there has been a surge in demand for peacekeeping operations, particularly in Africa. As we speak, there are over six peacekeeping missions in Africa and this number is likely to increase as new missions are likely to be launched. With this understanding in mind, it makes sense to deliberate on how the relationship between the African Union and the United Nations could be strengthened in order to enhance Africa's capability to resolve these conflicts. My delegation is fully aware that the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security lies with the Security Council. Regional organizations like the African Union can play a complementary role in support of the United Nations.”

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  7. “We share many of the sentiments expressed in the concept paper. In our View, it is a good basis for our deliberations today. The United Nations plays an important role in legitimizing international action, including action taken by and through regional organizations. The Secretary- General's High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change underscored that the ability of the Security Council to become more proactive in preventing and responding to threats will be strengthened by making full and more productive use of Chapter VIII provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. During the September 2005 World Summit, regional organizations were identified as one of the contributors to the overall efforts in the maintenance of international peace and security.”

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  8. “My delegation is pleased to see you, Mr. President, at the helm of the Security Council during this month. I join others in congratulating you on your presidency and commend you for inviting Member States to deliberate the very important issue of the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations, in particular the African Union, in the maintenance of international peace and security. This debate will offer us an opportunity to exchange views and devise ways to best enhance regional organizations and their capability to address issues related to peace and security within their respective regions, particularly in Africa. My delegation would like to commend you, Mr. President, for the concept paper with which you have provided us in preparation for this debate.”

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  9. “Finally, my delegation would like to underscore that greater investment should be made in conflict prevention, as we believe that conflict prevention is cost-effective, in terms of both saving lives and financial resources. Let us, therefore, strive to establish an early warning system that will enable us to detect the signs of conflict and address them head-on before the real conflict occurs.”

    2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509Resumption1 (2006) · source

  10. “Furthermore, the DDR of former combatants should be completed within established time frames and all former combatants should be placed in the socio-economic mainstream of society. We are hopeful, in this regard, that the Peacebuilding Commission will fill the gap by exerting and coordinating peacebuilding efforts in countries emerging from conflict. We urge the United Nations agencies dealing with Africa to assist the AU and subregional organizations in promoting good governance, democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law. Enhancing the capacity of the AU in conflict prevention, management and resolution is of paramount importance.”

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  11. “In that connection, we strongly believe that a post-conflict peacebuilding strategy and programmes should be designed for women, children and girls, especially in the areas of education and employment creation. While we fully agree that Africa should take the lead in finding solutions to Africa's problems, we wish to reiterate that the United Nations, in particular the Security Council, should not abdicate its responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. In that regard, we call for the strengthening of the relationship between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in promoting durable peace and sustainable development in Africa. Democratically elected Governments should be supported and strengthened.”

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  12. “While we recognize that crimes committed during a conflict should be accounted for, we are also cognizant of the need for an independent, competent judicial system and an open trial process to be put in place, not to punish those who committed crimes, but to rehabilitate them and to correct the mistakes that were made. In this connection, my delegation fully supports the role and authority of the International Criminal Court, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the Special Court for Sierra Leone. We further support their full utilization and funding. As in any other conflict, the majority of those in West Africa who have suffered due to armed conflict are women and children.”

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  13. “We are, however, hopeful that pre-election tasks such as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, voter identification and registration, the designation of polling stations and polling officers and other related assignments will be completed in good time for peaceful and democratic elections to take place. It must be emphasized that reconciliation is the key to sustainable peace. Reconciliation is a two-way process that should aim at forging a spirit of forgiveness rather than vengeance or retaliation. However, a distinct line has to be drawn between reconciliation and the search for justice.”

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  14. “We are encouraged by the efforts of the United Nations, ECOWAS and the African Union in bringing about a lasting solution to the problems in Cote d'Ivoire. We applaud the mediation role of President Mbeki of South Africa on behalf of the African Union and encourage continuous consultations with the Secretary-General and the Security Council. However, we have doubts about the peacekeeping efforts in that country, particularly the command relations of the United Nations peacekeeping force on one hand and the international force on the other, to which the Government of Cote d'Ivoire has referred on several occasions. Furthermore, we are concerned about the fact that the elections in Cote d'Ivoire continue to be postponed.”

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  15. “This should be done in a balanced, comprehensive and transparent manner. Peacebuilding efforts must focus on security, the rule of law and the provision of basic services and social and economic infrastructure. We are happy to note that the newly created Peacebuilding Commission has agreed to focus its work on the situations in Sierra Leone and in Burundi. Its performance will be tested and judged upon the results of the consideration of those situations. It should, therefore, prove its ability and effectiveness in that daunting challenge before it. 06-46124 With regard to Cote d'Ivoire, we are pleased to note that the Pretoria Agreement on the peace process in that country continues to be respected and adhered to by the parties in their implementation of their agreements.”

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  16. “We note with satisfaction the steady progress that has been made in Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau and Liberia, and we commend the role played by the United Nations, the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the international community in ensuring peace and security and laying the foundations for democracy and the rule of law. Functional Governments and democratic institutions have been established; improved health and education systems in these countries have also been put in place. However, serious attention should be paid to the disarmament and demobilization of ex-combatants and the reintegration of displaced persons and refugees. Cooperation within and among the countries of the region is required for a successful disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process.”

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  17. “Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August. We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this open debate on peace consolidation in West Africa and commend you and your delegation for this important initiative. We also thank you for the thoughtful concept paper (S/2006/610, annex) that forms the basis of the Council's deliberations today. Namibia believes that peace and stability in West Africa are fundamental to achieving sustainable development, not only in that subregion but also in Africa as a whole. It is in that context that Namibia continues to participate in United Nations peacekeeping missions in that subregion, by contributing troops as well as military and civilian police observers.”

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