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Titov

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2008-05-07
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  1. “Every effort has been made to ensure that the new entity, the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office (UNIPSIL), optimizes United Nations system-wide cooperation and synergies in the fulfilment of its mandate. As outlined in the report, UNIPSIL will assist the Government in several tasks: identifying and resolving political tensions, completing good governance reforms, politically and economically empowering youth and women, implementing the Peacebuilding Cooperation Framework, supporting the work of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund, strengthening the justice sector and supporting security sector reform.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source

  2. “As members have seen from the report before the Council, the document sets out the Secretary-General's recommendations on the mandate, structure and strength of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office, as had been requested by the Council. These recommendations were developed through a consultative process that involved various players, including the Department of Political Affairs, the United Nations Development Programme, the Peacebuilding Support Office, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, obviously, the Department of Field Support and the country team. These recommendations were also the result of extensive consultations with senior Government officials in Sierra Leone, political parties, civil society and development partners.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source

  3. “On the Peacebuilding Commission, the adoption by the Commission of a Peacebuilding Cooperation Framework for Sierra Leone has injected fresh impetus into the peace consolidation process. UNIOSIL is working closely with Ambassador Majoor, the Peacebuilding Commission's country-specific chair for Sierra Leone, to support the overall work of the Commission. The United Nations mission is advising the Government on the implementation of its commitments contained in the Framework, supporting the Government's preparations for meetings of the Peacebuilding Commission and bringing key stakeholders together to promote peacebuilding activities. Finally, I would like to say a few words about the mandate and structure of the new proposed mission.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source

  4. “As regards human rights and the rule of law, I would like to inform the Council that there has been an overall improvement in the human rights situation in the country, as evidenced by the increased respect for civil and political rights, the adoption of legislation on the rights of women and children and the work of the Human Rights Commission. However, efforts to implement the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission are still very slow. The Justice Sector Development Programme funded by the 3 United Kingdom's Department for International Development is playing a critical role in building the capacity of the justice sector. However, the Government will continue to require long-term external support in order to establish credible and sustainable rule of law institutions.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source

  5. “Currently, the country is producing only 30 per cent of the rice it consumes. The peace consolidation process in Sierra Leone has the potential to be compromised if the country does not generate adequate employment opportunities for the multitude of young people. It is hoped that the Bumbuna Hydroelectric Project, which is expected to increase power supplies across the country, will create considerable employment opportunities and increase private investment in the country. In the short- to medium-term, the country will continue to need generous and sustainable support from the international community to create jobs.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source

  6. “Moreover, the national security agencies still require assistance in building capacity to combat drug trafficking and to improve airport security. On the subject of socio-economic developments in the country, regrettably, there has been little improvement on this front. The soaring prices of staple commodities and fuel have exacerbated the overall security conditions in the country. Although the Government is sensitizing the population about the external factors leading to the rise in the cost of the country's main staple - rice - there is a real risk that discontent over price increases could trigger unrest. The Government has created a task force to deal with the food crisis and has promised to work towards achieving self-sufficiency in rice production, which will obviously require time and considerable investment to achieve.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source

  7. “UNIOSIL has been helpful in training and mentoring the police and in building the capacity of the Office of National Security, which coordinates all Sierra Leonean security sector agencies, while the United Kingdom-led International Military Advisory Training Team has 08-32986 been assisting with the training of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces. In an effort to streamline the armed forces, the Government recently approved a reduction in its strength from a personnel of 10,500 to 8,500 persons, which is expected to take place over the period of the next two years. Despite these achievements, both the army and the police continue to be plagued by serious logistical deficiencies, in particular shortages of accommodation, equipment and fuel supplies, especially for the conduct of patrols.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source

  8. “In addition, with the assistance of UNIOSIL, a security plan, funded through the UNDP Basket Fund, is being prepared by the Sierra Leone Police. The United Nations Mission is also helping to strengthen the Political Parties District Code of Conduct Monitoring Committees, which usually plays a vital mediation role in the electoral process. We are glad to report that considerable progress has been made in enhancing the professionalism and effectiveness of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces and the Sierra Leone Police.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source

  9. “As a result of the very tight timelines for the elections, the Electoral Commission, in consultation with the political parties, has agreed to shorten the voter registration period. In addition, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is making efforts to expedite the procurement of election materials. However, there is concern that political tensions between supporters of the SLPP and the APC will continue in the period leading up to the local council elections. Therefore, UNIOSIL is working closely and actively with all key stakeholders, including the Government, opposition parties, the National Electoral Commission, the Political Parties Registration Commission and civil society to ensure peaceful and violence-free elections.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source

  10. “Through a UNDP-managed basket fund, international partners have pledged and already contributed a considerable amount, totalling $24.6 million, required for the elections. The candidate nomination process for the elections ended on 20 April. Some 1,300 candidates have submitted nomination papers for 456 councillor positions in 394 electoral wards, while 65 candidates have submitted nomination papers for 19 Council chairperson or mayor positions in the country. As members of the Council have seen from the report, the United Nations is providing technical assistance to the National Electoral Commission and is also assisting with the procurement of voter registration and election materials.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source

  11. “The political and security situation in the country remains generally calm, although incidents - sometimes violent, as took place recently - are emanating from political intolerance between supporters of the main opposition political party, the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP), and the ruling political party, the All People's Congress (APC). On 5 July, Sierra Leone will take another major step towards enhancing its democratic process, with the holding of local council elections. The United 08-32986 Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in close cooperation with UNIOSIL, has deployed a United Nations electoral assistance team, which is providing technical support to the National Electoral Commission.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source

  12. “Since its inauguration into office in September last year, the new Government of Sierra Leone has taken several major steps to implement its reform agenda, as well as policies that promote transparency and accountability. As mentioned in the report, President Koroma has outlined his vision for change for the country, Cabinet ministers have signed contracts agreeing to implement the priorities outlined by the President, Parliament has continued to function and the judiciary organs are fully operational.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source

  13. “Mr. Titov: I would like to thank you, Madam President, for the opportunity to present the sixth report (S/2008/281) of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL). The report provides an update on major developments in that country and highlights the key challenges facing it. It also contains the Secretary- General's recommendations on the mandate, structure and strength of the integrated office that is being proposed to succeed UNIOSIL. My remarks in introducing the report will be relatively brief. I will focus on the preparations for the local elections, the challenges being faced by the security sector, the socio-economic conditions in the country, human rights and rule of law issues, peacebuilding support activities and the proposed mandate, structure and strength of the post-UNIOSIL office.”

    2008-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5887 (2008) · source