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Vogt

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first: 2011-07-07
most recent: 2013-05-15
sittings or episodes: 5
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“The reporting period witnessed some significant and positive developments, including the following: the electoral code was revised and a permanent elections- management body was approved by consensus, which is a task that we struggled to achieve for a long time; the Convention des patriotes pour la justice et la paix (CPJP) acceded to the 2008 Libreville Comprehensive Peace Agreement, paving the way for the conduct of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process in the north-east, funding for which was made available by the European Union in July 2012; and the Government concluded an agreement with the International Monetary Fund that lifted the restriction on external funding and enabled the flow of donor support, which had been blocked for about three years.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“It also details the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA) in support of the Government's peace-consolidation efforts, in accordance with the mandate entrusted to it by the Security Council. Since the report was issued, on 21 December 2012, events have unfolded in the Central African Republic that have had a great impact on the social, political and security situation in the country and have significantly constrained the ability of United Nations agencies and programmes to do their work. A coalition made up of elements of four rebel groups launched an offensive against the Government on 10 December, occupying a number of towns in the north, north-east and north- central parts of the Central African Republic.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“Ms. Vogt: Allow me to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council, as well as for following up with us and for the many phone calls you have made to us to find out how we are doing and how the mission is handling the crisis that we have been experiencing. I would also like to thank the Council for its attention to the situaiton in the Central African Republic, especially since the eruption of conflict at the beginning of December 2012. The report before the Security Council (S/20l2/956) builds on the previous report (S/2012/374) of 29 May 2012, and provides an update on political, security, socioeconomic, humanitarian and human rights developments in the Central African Republic.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“We know that they are seized with bigger dossiers, but the Central African Republic is a dossier that is doable. In conclusion, I would like to pay tribute to Ambassador Jan Grauls, who has spared no effort in the search for resources for sustainable peace and stability in the Central African Republic. He remains a friend of the United Nations family in the Central African Republic and a friend of the Central African Republic itself for what he has accomplished as Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“I said the same thing last year (see S/PV.6687) and I am repeating it this year. It is therefore essential, as reported in the Secretary-General's report, to continue building on the momentum recently created by the Government on the political, security and DDR fronts. The dynamic of peace between the Government and the politico-military groups and the dialogue called by the President offer a real chance for the stabilization of this beautiful country. The population of the Central African Republic sincerely hopes that it can count on the international community's continued assistance and generosity to help bring about lasting peace in their country through the completion of the DDR process. On behalf of the Secretary-General, may I also express my gratitude to the members of the Council for their continued support.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“Such abuses are often carried out in detention centres, with total impunity. BINUCA has been particularly worried by the non-observance of the basic rights of presumption of innocence until proven guilty. The prolongation of preventive detention, the refusal to grant access to legal counsel to the persons arrested, and the non-compliance with the legal provisions on the duration of custody also remain major challenges in the Central African Republic. BINUCA has constantly pressed the issue of such irregularities with national authorities, including the Minister of Justice and the High Commissioner for Human Rights and Good Governance, but much remains to be done to observe due process in detention and to prevent illegal arrests and detention. In conclusion, the Central African Republic is at a critical juncture.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“The Consolidated Appeals Process requesting $134 million remains grossly underfunded, the latest figure being 36 per cent. About 40 humanitarian organizations are struggling to assist an estimated 1.9 million people in desperate need, which is nearly half of the population. It is therefore vital that humanitarian organizations reach people in need, in a country where life expectancy stands at 48 years. I appeal to the Council to sensitize the international community to help address the Central African Republic's need for urgent humanitarian assistance. The report notes an upsurge in human rights violations, including summary executions, torture, arbitrary arrests and detentions perpetrated by the security and defence forces, particularly by some members of the presidential guard.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“Some 75,000 Central Africans remain displaced and living in precarious conditions, out of which more than 20,000 were displaced by the LRA between 2008 and 2011. The situation of those people is very worrisome. The population of the Central African Republic is constantly at risk because of the extreme level of vulnerability that the country is facing. Two thirds of the population does not have access to safe drinking water or health-care facilities. The education system is weak. One third of all children nationwide are not attending primary school. An estimated 42 per cent of the population is food- insecure. The HIV/AIDS pandemic is on the increase, especially in Bangui and in the conflict-affected areas. Women are more affected than men, and boys more so than girls.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“During the discussion, the Government committed to undertaking a number of reforms to strengthen budget execution and to improve transparency. The Government also committed to adjusting petroleum prices to safeguard the budgeted domestic revenues, as approved by parliament in December 2011. In fact, they have already started obtaining some of that subsidy. Subject to the resolution of a few pending issues, for example, the clearance of payment arrears to members of the Paris Club and the transparent accounting of exceptional revenue from the exploitation of natural resources, the authorities' request could be submitted for approval to the IMF Executive Board before the end of this month. On the humanitarian front, the situation remains highly precarious and is seriously impacted by the lack of basic health-care infrastructure.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“In order to strengthen our footprints in the south-east, last month we deployed two international consultants to Obo to work with the Joint Information and Operations Centre. That deployment was undertaken by BINUCA with very meagre internal resources. We count on the support of Member States to help us continue with the deployment. The Government continued to experience budgetary difficulties as a result of the stoppage of support by the international community, but has continued to pay the salaries of civil servants. In fact, the Government has prioritized the regular payment of civil servants. From 4 to 19 April, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation held discussions in Bangui on a Government economic programme to be supported by the Fund, with concessional resources under the IMF's Extended Credit Facility.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“The Office intends to help the Central African Republic to develop a better communication system so as to improve reporting and warning time, replicating the existing early-warning system developed by MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Furthermore, BINUCA is working with national and international partners to put in place a strategy to encourage the defection of LRA fighters, as well as a policy for repatriation to their home countries. Parallel to the regional coordination efforts on a disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration (DDRRR) strategy, BINUCA is facilitating the development of a national DDRRR strategy in the LRA-affected areas of the country.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“However, there is now a new momentum in national and international efforts to address the LRA challenge in the Central African Republic, and in the subregion as a whole. The coordination of the operations of Ugandan and Central African Republic forces against the LRA has been greatly enhanced with the support of United States military advisers. That may have contributed to the recent arrest of "Brigadier General" Caesar Achellam and the defection of two LRA fighters. BINUCA has formulated a multifaceted national strategy that would complement steps being taken by the Government of the Central African Republic and United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa in support of the African Union Regional Cooperation Initiative on the LRA.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“The FPR, led by Chadian rebel Baba Ladde, was dislodged following the joint Central African Republic/Chad military strike launched against the stronghold in the prefecture of Nana-Gribizi on 23 January. The operation destroyed the command centre of the group, resulting in the dispersion of its fighters, who launched sporadic attacks and threatened the free movement and security of the population. I am happy to report that that situation has, fortunately, been brought under control as the FACA, in a new wave of enthusiasm, has shown great agility in containing FPR fighters. The reporting period also witnessed a spike in Lord's Resistance Army attacks in the Central African Republic in the prefectures of Mbomou and Haut-Mbomou.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“In that regard, BINUCA plans to launch social cohesion projects, in particular among women, to facilitate reconciliation in Haute-Kotto following the deadly clashes of September 2011, which tore the Goula and Runga communities apart. BINUCA continues to encourage and enhance the capacity of the National Council for Mediation (NCM). The Council remains poorly resourced at the national level, and is inexistent at the local level. In that regard, BINUCA received funding from the extrabudgetary funds of the Department of Political Affairs to help enhance the Council's capacity and to establish local councils for mediation. Despite those positive developments among the Central African Republic's political-military parties, two foreign armed groups continue to pose a serious threat to the peace process.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“The completion of a broad national security sector reform strategy will be an important step forward and should help focus national and international effort in that vital area. However, local inter-ethnic tension resulting from the most recent conflict in the Vakaga region, in the north-east, persists, as do conflicts between farmers and local communities over grazing rights. Tension between the Muslim community, especially of Chadian extraction, and local communities has also increased, especially following the joint Central African Republic/ Chad offensive against the Front populaire pour le redressement (FPR) in January, with many suspected of harbouring fleeing FPR fighters.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“The subsectoral strategy on the Forces armees centrafricaines (FACA) and the gendarmerie was recently completed and has been approved by the Ministry of Defence. We have therefore completed the subsectoral strategy for the FACA division and the gendarmerie. A preliminary draft of the subsectoral strategy on the police has also been completed and is undergoing revision. The subsectoral strategy on the democratic control of the security sector, completed in January 2011, is being updated. The drafting of a subsectoral strategy on the justice sector is currently ongoing. Additional funds and expertise are required to complete the work in the areas of public finance, customs and decentralization, as well as environmental protection. They are currently waiting for BINUCA to provide them with the expertise needed to advance work in that area.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“We believe that the Government has done its part, and it is now up to us to help complete the work still to be done. Almost no section of the Central African Republic is now inaccessible to us for security reasons, except for pockets here and there, largely areas affected by the Lord's Resistance Army. In the area of security sector reform (SSR), the new road map adopted in mid-February by the national Security Sector Reform Steering Committee and developed with technical support from BINUCA, marks the revival of the SSR process in the Central African Republic. It envisions the formulation of six sub-sectoral strategies, which will be consolidated into a three-year national SSR strategy.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“The Government activated the Chad, Sudan and Central African Republic tripartite agreement and deployed a force to carry out an operation that has led to the stabilization of the north-east. Following the return of peace to the Vakaga region, the tripartite force has pacified all of the north, including the restive region in and around Birao, enabling the return of the internally displaced population and a resumption ofinternational access to the region. It will be important to launch DDR operations in that region, the only remaining sector where DDR has to take place, as soon as possible, in order not to jeopardize the Government's stabilization efforts. At this critical juncture, it is important that the international community provide the financial support needed to complete the DDR process.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“The Council will recall that in previous years the Government's political commitment to the process was constantly being questioned; it has now been clearly demonstrated. The New York meeting was followed up by concrete steps taken by the Government of the Central African Republic towards ensuring the completion of the disarmament process in the North. The Government provided $440,000 from its own resources, which, in addition to United Nations support, enabled disarmament in the north-central area to be completed. Australia has pledged $200,000 and Luxembourg has granted â‚¬100,000 towards the continuation of the disarmament process. The Government has continued the consolidation of the security situation in the Central African Republic, and has focused on taking charge of the security situation since June last year.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“In April it convened a meeting of friends in New York at which a budget for completing the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process was presented for support. The meeting was important for three reasons: first, the Government was able to show its own people - who had become very critical of the fact that the disarmament process had been suspended for lack of funds - that it was making every effort to seek international support to relaunch the process. Secondly, the meeting presented the international community with a Clear budget for what was required and what the Government itself had invested. And, finally, it clarified the Government's commitment to completing the process.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“Although the opposition parties have expressed their satisfaction with the hand extended to them by the President, they have a number of prerequisites. Those include agreement on, first, the nature and objectives of the dialogue; secondly, identifying stakeholders; thirdly, determining the topics of national interest to be discussed; and fourthly, the signing of a comprehensive political agreement to be endorsed by all stakeholders. Opposition parties and civil society have also requested expertise and support from active United Nations observers, as was done for the last set of consultations. The Policy Mediation Division of the Department of Political Affairs is already on standby to provide that assistance once the Government has officially requested it. The Government continues to push for the completion of the disarmament process.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“BINUCA and the international community continue to encourage the authorities, political parties and civil society of the Central African Republic to reach a consensus on this matter, which is crucial to the stability of their country. It is equally important that the Government remain engaged in this review process, and that consensus be reached on the electoral reform process and the structure of a permanent electoral management body. We were very encouraged that the parliament showed independence in spite of the criticism expressed by many that it was dominated by one party, reaffirming our View that it has remained very independent in its modus operandi. On 15 May, President Bozize' invited leaders of the opposition to begin a constructive dialogue at a date to be determined.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“They were granted provisional freedom, and one of them returned to his role as Vice-President of the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Steering Committee; he oversaw the completion of the disarmament of the Armee populaire pour la restauration de la democratic (APRD), one of the politico-military groups, the Union des forces de la resistance and the Front democratique du peuple centrafricain in the north-central area of the country, as well as the dismantling of the APRD as a rebel group in May. In April, the Bureau of the National Assembly returned the bill on the permanent electoral body to the Government because of several irregularities and unconstitutional provisions, despite the near domination of the National Assembly by the ruling Kwa Na Kwa (KNK) party.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“Four leaders of two politico-military groups were arrested on charges of plans to relaunch the rebellion, and the consultation between the Government and the political parties, including the opposition, on the revision of the electoral code was suspended before a consensus was reached and a bill on a permanent electoral body was sent to Parliament for adoption. Fortunately, the case against the arrested leaders was subjected to legal proceedings.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“Ms. Vogt: It is an honour to introduce the seventh report of the Secretary-General (8/20 1 2/3 74) on the work of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA). The report presents the main developments in the Central African Republic during the first half of 20 1 2 - the achievements and, more important, the challenges confronting the Government and people of the Central African Republic - and makes recommendations for the critical action required to address some of those challenges. While 2011 ended on a note of optimism and expectations for the continuing stabilization of the political landscape in the Central African Republic, 2012 opened with a number of critical developments that dampened that enthusiasm.”
2012-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6780 (2012) · source
“Failure to consolidate security in the Central African Republic would increase its attractiveness as a safe haven for regional brigands and rebel groups operating in the region. That factor explains the Secretary-General's urgent appeal to the international community to mobilize the appropriate funds to complete the DDR process, without which there will be no peace in the country. The total budget to complete disarmament and demobilization operations is $2,617,475. The total budget required for reinsertion and reintegration is $19,363,328. The success of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process will depend 5 on the will of the international community to support it.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“In conclusion, I am pleased to report that the dynamic of peace initiated between the Government and politico-military groups has become a reality and offers a real chance for peace in the country. However, several obstacles risk blocking that process, and could ultimately undermine those efforts. The Government is listening and responding to advice from national stakeholders and the international community. However, the lack of funding to complete the DDR process and to initiate the second phase of SSR could put the Central African Republic on the brink of disaster. We need to act quickly to prevent a situation that may lead the country to disintegrate into another cycle of generalized conflict; that would have serious repercussions throughout the subregion.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“BINUCA has focused its activities on monitoring, technical cooperation and advisory services in the administration of justice, including the penitentiary and child protection activities. I intend to undertake a review of those activities in the next few months to see how best we can improve our delivery and effectiveness. In the area of child protection, the country task force on monitoring and reporting on grave violations committed against children affected by the armed conflict in the Central African Republic was established on 27 July, in accordance with resolution 1612 (2005). Since its establishment, the task force has played a major advocacy role with the Government and armed groups to end and prevent grave violations committed against children.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“A report just published by Medecins Sans Frontieres entitled "A Silent Crisis" concludes that the Central African Republic faces a chronic medical emergency, with mortality rates above the level of medical emergencies in other countries and with life expectancy that stands at 48 years. At the same time, the consolidated appeals process remains grossly underfunded, with the latest figure being 45 per cent. Apart from the issue of security, the problem on the humanitarian front, as in many other areas, is both a structural and developmental one. 11-63696 The report before the Council points to continuing human rights challenges in the Central African Republic, including irregular or arbitrary detention by armed forces and non-State actors, witchcraft accusations, gender-based violence, et cetera.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“The EU has now started to implement its â‚¬50 million development hubs programme, whose goal is to alleviate poverty, restore social and economic stability and enhance peace. Although not especially aimed at ex-combatants, they may qualify, along with community members, for the high-intensity labour works, as part of their reintegration process. We intend to ensure that we try to couple that initiative by the European Union with the reintegration process. The humanitarian situation remains highly precarious and is seriously impacted by the security situation on the ground, which has rendered access difficult. Reports have it that the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the Central African Republic is on the increase, especially in Bangui and in conflict-affected areas. Women are more affected than men, and boys more than girls.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“Since my last briefing to the Council, simmering tensions and a climate of growing anger have characterized the social environment in the Central African Republic from August to October, threatening social cohesion. However, the Government has since taken bold measures to negotiate with labour unions and has so far ensured the regular payment of salaries. The Government, with contributions from the National Assembly, community leaders across the country, including civil society, and international partners, has finalized its second poverty reduction strategy paper. It will now be important for the Central African Republic to follow up with its bilateral and multilateral partners on the required assistance and support. The cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the Central African Republic deserves to be highlighted.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“Concerning the LRA, BINUCA has initiated steps to support national and international efforts aimed at curbing the impact of the LRA on the security of the Central African Republic and to work closely with the African Union. In that regard, a local coordination cell chaired by BINUCA has been established - with the participation of the United States of America, France, the African Union, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Government of the Central African Republic - to share information on the ground. The deployment of United States military advisers in the subregion to strengthen the capacity of affected countries has also been deeply welcomed in the Central African Republic.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“His elements have been accused of rape and forced collection of cattle from herders as protection fees, including from the Fulani population, whom he claims to protect. Just a week ago, his elements carried out attacks just 60 kilometres outside of Bangui and forced a restriction of international movement along many axes. It is important that the Council send an unequivocal message condemning the FPR's illegal activities and that it urge Baba Ladde to stop harassing the population, lay down his arms and return to Chad. He should be held accountable for the violations perpetrated against the civilian population in those regions. The Council may also wish to encourage Chad and the Central African Republic to collaborate with other affected countries in the region to find a peaceful solution to the Baba Ladde issue.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“We were delighted that the signing of the latest action plan was witnessed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, who was visiting the Central African Republic at the time. Two foreign armed groups continue to pose a serious threat to the peace process and to overall security in the Central African Republic. Those are the Front populaire pour le redressement (FPR), led by the self-proclaimed Chadian "General" Baba Ladde, and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), led by Joseph Kony. Baba Ladde has become a nuisance and a threat to the Central African Republic and the region. Rather than leaving the country as expected in June, he is recruiting and re-arming. During my last visit to Bambari and Kaga Bandoro, people complained about his multiple exactions on the population.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“During that important gathering, both CPJP and UFDR leaders, as well as local communities, pleaded for a speedy DDR process to enable them to live in peace. We need to move beyond the peace and reconciliation caravan to ensure that the results that have been achieved thus far are not reversed by the outbreak of violence in the future. The establishment of processes through which local communities would be involved in conflict prevention and resolution in the affected areas is critical. The Government has expressed its willingness to work in that direction, and there, again, additional resources will be required. The signing of action plans for the release and reintegration of children associated with the APRD and the CPJP, in October and November, constitutes another major step forward.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“Strongly encouraged by BINUCA to define a national strategy, and by our partners - especially the indomitable advocate Ambassador Grauls - we have been pressing the Government to work on the SSR strategy. Just before I left, we received a request from the Ministry of Defence for support to undertake that exercise. The success of the DDR and SSR processes will depend heavily on the ability of the international community to provide necessary resources for their timely completion. As a next step to the signing of the ceasefire agreement between the CPJP and the UFDR, following the outbreak of conflict in the north-east a peace and reconciliation caravan visited the conflict-affected cities in the north-east to promote reconciliation and peaceful coexistence among local communities.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“Failure to find the resources to conclude disarmament in the north and north-east, where all the politico-military parties are anxiously awaiting the disarmament of their forces, may lead to a major resurgence of violence and further undermine security in a region where, even in normal circumstances, movement is highly impacted by insecurity. At the same time, the temporary gain made in securing the north-west could be lost. The Government requires about $3 million to complete the disarmament process through the country, and about $19 million for the reintegration exercise. The completion of the DDR process is strongly linked to an effective security sector reform (SSR) if the Government is to regain control of its territory.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“The movement of people and goods has been facilitated and, based on an evaluation mission to the region from 22 to 30 November, security remains stable, if tense, as the ex-combatants are now in high expectation of the reinsertion and reintegration 3 exercise. Unfortunately, provision has not been made to fund the reintegration strategy, and adequate funding is inadequate to complete disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) in the rest of the country. We are now at a highly precarious juncture in the Central African Republic.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“The report suggests that despite its near unicameral nature, the legislature has exercised an impressive independence and has taken the Government to task on major issues. In my last briefing, I informed the Council of the determination of President Bozize' and leaders of the politico-military groups to pursue the nationwide disarmament process that they began last June. As of today, 4,800 ex-combatants of the Armee populaire pour la restauration de la de'mocratie (APRD) have been disarmed and demobilized. Nevertheless, the majority of ex-combatants are in their villages awaiting plans for their reintegration. It is evident that the disarmament in the north-east has had a positive impact on the overall security environment in that part of the country.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“During the discussion that took place at the first consultation, representatives of the political parties and of civil society expressed a preference for the establishment of an authority for elections that would be independent of the Ministry and would administer the entire electoral process. The Government's agreement to engage in this consultation was an unexpected and major breakthrough. The Government and opposition parties have re-established contacts that had been halted since late 2010. A second round of discussion is scheduled for January 2012 to discuss, among other issues, the opposition's counter-proposal to the Government's plan on the electoral management body. It is crucial to the political stability of the Central African Republic that this discussion continue and that the parties arrive at consensus on these matters.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“Following a study tour of a number of countries, undertaken by the Minister for Territorial Administration and Decentralization to learn from their experiences in managing electoral processes, the Ministry presented a proposal of a framework of a 11-63696 permanent body to manage elections and referendums. The proposal calls for the establishment of an independent body - the national agency for elections - that would supervise and control electoral activities to be carried out by the Ministry. A consultative committee composed of political and civil society actors would monitor the electoral process as an observer. The Constitutional Court would retain its adjudication role in all electoral disputes. The High Council for Communication would continue to monitor candidates' access to national and private media.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“The commencement of the first workshop of the consultation committee on the revision of the electoral code, held in Bangui from 28 to 30 November - which brought together the Government, the political parties, civil society, religious leaders, and representatives of the international community as observers - signified a major political breakthrough that could lead to the creation of a framework for continuing discussion between the Government and the political class. The Government undertook to adopt a consensual approach to electoral reforms.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“The report before the Council provides an analysis of developments on these various fronts and the efforts undertaken by BINUCA and the rest of the United Nations family to address these challenges. On the political front, I am pleased to report that, in spite of the divisions within the political, the situation today has greatly improved. Following extensive consultations that I had with the Government, the political parties, representatives of civil society and other partners, we identified the importance of discussion of the reform of the electoral code and the establishment of a permanent electoral body as possible entry points to bring all stakeholders around the table and to gradually help build confidence that could lead to broader discussion of other difficult issues.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“11-63696 The difficult social, humanitarian and human rights context in which the people of the Central African Republic exist was also highlighted, and I undertook to pay particular attention to issues relating to the protection of civilians, especially women and children. The last briefing also highlighted the complex regional security environment in which the Central African Republic is situated and the potential destabilizing impact on the Central African Republic of development in the region, and how a degeneration of security in the Central African Republic would equally impact on the region. I put a particular accent on the activities of foreign elements, such as the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and the FPR, operating in that country.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“I also highlighted the importance of the commencement of the disarmament and demobilization process after several months of blockage, starting in the north-east, as well as the signature of ceasefire agreements between the Government and the Convention des patriotes pour la justice et la paix (CPJP), as well as between the Chadian Government and the Front populaire pour le redressement (FPR), led by the Chadian dissident Baba Ladde. At that time, I signaled that the commencement of the disarmament process and the conclusion of these peace agreements constituted major steps towards the stabilization of the security environment in the Central African Republic.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“In my last briefing to the Council (see S/PV.6575), I highlighted four priority areas on which BINUCA will accord particular focus in the following months. These include working with the Government and the political class to manage the tension and dissension that followed the January elections; seeking ways of creating a rapprochement between the Government and the opposition; and getting all parties around the table to discuss the future political dispensation and national reconciliation.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“Ms. Vogt: It is an honour for me to present the sixth report of the Secretary-General (8/2011/739) on the work of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA). The report before the Council builds on the Secretary-General's previous report (8/2011/311) of 16 May 2011, and provides an update on political, security, socio-economic, humanitarian and human rights developments in the Central African Republic. It also describes the salient activities of BINUCA in support of the Government's peace consolidation efforts, in accordance with the mandate entrusted to it by the Security Council. In the first half of the year, BINUCA focused on elections, as well as on the aftermath of a contested electoral process that began on 23 January with the presidential and legislative elections.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6687 (2011) · source
“The document outlines the Government's strategy and programme towards peace consolidation, including good governance, rule of law, social services and economic development. I encourage traditional and new partners to financially support the programmes contained in the second PRSP. Looking ahead, the main challenge would be to ensure continued support to peace consolidation efforts in the Central African Republic, in particular to efforts towards political dialogue, DDR and SSR. I would like to thank the members of the Council and of the Peacebuilding Commission, the United Nations family and especially my predecessor, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zewde and all other partners 11-40363 who have been so steadfast in their support of the Central African Republic.”
2011-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6575 (2011) · source
“Concrete steps must be taken to tackle corruption and the pervasive impunity affecting law enforcement institutions. The Government must be supported in strengthening the judicial system to end mob justice. On a positive note, the Government recently granted BINUCA access to prisons and detention centres. Also, an independent national human rights commission is expected to be established shortly. The Government of the Central African Republic presented its second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for the period leading up to December 2015 at the partners' round table that was held in Brussels. That conference was held largely due to the efforts of Ambassador Grauls, and I wish to put on record that his personal engagement in seeing that meeting through was instrumental to the success of that effort.”
2011-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6575 (2011) · source
“The Government must extend its authority into each of the regions and provide health and education services to all of its citizens as it works to create economic opportunities. Another subject of great concern to the Secretary- General is the protection of women and children. More needs to be done to prevent sexual exploitation and to promote children's and women's rights. We must also ensure that we put an end to the recruitment and use of child soldiers, and more broadly work to see that children's rights are respected and enforced. I intend to establish a protection unit within my office to help coordinate these issues, as befits the importance attached to them in our mandate. I would like to highlight the need for the promotion of a culture in which human rights are respected throughout the country.”
2011-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6575 (2011) · source