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  1. “We will continue to work with our partners in the Government and in civil society, the African Union, the United Nations and the countries of the region. We will remain fully engaged in the Central African Republic in order to support our friend and partner at this important juncture.”

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  2. “Similar figures can be seen in the areas of primary education, animal health, microfinance and textiles. Thousands of small farmers and their groups have been equipped and helped to access the local markets. A few months ago, Ms. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, went on an official visit to the Central African Republic. Both she and the President Touadera confirmed our shared commitment to working together for the ultimate benefit of the people of the Central African Republic. We know that the situation remains complex and fragile, with humanitarian problems and structural weaknesses.”

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  3. “Following President Touadera's request, the EU is currently planning the deployment of a European advisory mission to the Central African Republic to further support the internal security forces. All instruments combined, the EU has mobilized, since 2014, an envelope of€850 million. We have taken measures to accelerate and, where needed, realign our programmes so that the population can rapidly benefit from peace dividends. I should like to sharejust three figures relating to the Bekou trust fund, in terms of health care alone. Over the last reporting period, 1.7 million medical consultations were given, helping people, including more than 80,000 children and pregnant women, to recover. Around 170,000 births were assisted by skilled birth attendants.”

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  4. “To date, the EU Training Mission has trained five battalions of the national armed forces. On 16 October, more than 1,000 recruits graduated from this training. Altogether, 4,000 members of the armed forces staff of all grades and ranks have benefitted from EUTM-RCA operational training. Another 1,500 have completed courses in such military areas as human resources, logistics, planning and information technology. The EUTM-RCA will continue to work hand in hand with MINUSCA and other players, in full transparency. We would like to see MINUSCA's mandate include provisions relating to its support for members of the Central African Armed Forces personnel trained by EUTM-RCA. In parallel, we are supporting the strengthening and countrywide deployment of the internal security forces.”

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  5. “Only a peaceful, inclusive and transparent process will help consolidate the country's democratic record. The constitutional calendar should be respected. Postponement is not an option, and we hope political parties will act responsibly. The EU is ready to provide financial and technical support, and we encourage other partners to join our efforts. Most important will be MINUSCA's support for the whole electoral process in terms of security and logistics. We request that MINUSCA's mandate be explicitly amended to that effect. I should like to add some final words to update the Council on other aspects of EU support to the Central African Republic. The EU Training Mission I just mentioned is leading the defence sector reform, providing strategic advice and operational training.”

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  6. “The European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM-RCA) has trained Central African Armed Forces trainers in charge of training the special mixed security units. We are also funding AU military observers, who will monitor the deployment and activities of the special mixed security units. We stand ready to mobilize further support for the next phases. For that, MINUSCA's mandate must foresee the capacity to support the special mixed security units. Putting these units in place is clearly important. At the same time, this operation should not divert attention from the DDRR process and ongoing security sector reform. Previous speakers mentioned the critical juncture we are facing with the elections in 2020 and 2021.”

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  7. “Like our partners in Government, the African Union and the United Nations, we want to see more such units deployed. Demobilization, disarmament, vetting and training of combatants identified for participating in these units are critical steps for their establishment. A few weeks ago, the European Union, the African Union and the United Nations successfully conducted a trilateral joint high-level mission to the country, which I had the pleasure of accompanying. It was encouraging to see that all three organizations agreed on the principles for the special mixed security units to work successfully. The European Union will continue funding such units under these conditions. Our initial contribution of €3.4 million since May is already with the African Union in support of special mixed security unit members.”

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  8. “MINUSCA's assertiveness sends a positive signal to the civilian victims of the conflict, particularly in the face of the recent arrests of members of some armed groups. In this context, I would also like to take a moment to offer my sincere condolences, on behalf of the European Union and myself, to both MINUSCA and the families of those brave soldiers who recently lost their lives in a tragic accident. The special mixed security units are part of the security set-up. As mentioned by previous speakers, the first such unit was recently launched in Bouar, which is very good news. The launch of the first unit will have a significant impact. Several groups are now asking to join. Their members see a concrete and immediate opportunity to be reintegrated and return to normal life.”

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  9. “Even if have seen improvements in terms of security, the overall security situation remains fragile. Several armed groups continue attacks against civilians and against each other. The disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation (DDRR) process is essential and should be accelerated. The peace agreement provides for all the necessary mechanisms to respond to Violations. The guarantors of the agreement should not shy away from using the provisions of article 35 thereof to engage non-compliant armed groups. In particular, we support the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in its recent robust responses.”

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  10. “We also encourage the authorities to make progress, in parallel, on such issues as decentralization, the status of former Heads of State and the law on political parties. Government action could also be more cohesive by fully associating members of armed groups with the peace agreement and integrating them into its implementation. Taken together, these measures, along with the broad awareness-raising about the peace agreement, would send a clear signal to the wider population that the political tide has definitively turned to the better. If the people of the Central African Republic are to benefit from the peace agreement, we also need to do more with respect to including civil society, political parties, the military and women in the peace process. Let us now consider some challenges.”

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  11. “The Central African Armed Forces and internal security forces are being deployed. The first batch of special mixed security units has been established in the west. The Security Council has recognized the progress achieved in security sector reform, which led to the easing of the arms embargo. We see this as a most welcome move. We are also pleased to see that neighbouring countries are actively contributing to creating a positive climate for the implementation of the peace agreement. This needs to be further encouraged. In certain areas, we look to the Government to take further action with greater determination. Such issues include transitional justice, which is an essential element ofreconciliation and the fight against impunity.”

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  12. “Mr. Tomat: I am honoured to brief the Security Council on behalf of the European Union (EU). We note the progress made in the implementation of the peace agreement since it was signed in Bangui. We have also identified important areas for action and are concerned at some challenges in terms of the security commitments of certain parties. In terms of progress, it is important to underline that the agreement is the sole collective road map. The momentum it generated needs to be maintained and strengthened. All actors should implement it in good faith. The Government of the Central African Republic, under the leadership of the President and the Prime Minister, continues to deliver on its commitments. They deliver despite challenges and the difficulties of the process. State authority is slowly being restored.”

    2019-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8646 (2019) · source