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Zerihoun

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first: 2011-10-31
most recent: 2018-12-21
sittings or episodes: 19
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“Humanitarian actors have scaled up their response, but have yet to reach the capacity required to meet emerging life-saving needs. The Government has eased some restrictions on humanitarian access. The humanitarian community has appealed for $73.7 million to assist a third of the estimated 3 million people in need. The appeal is currently funded at only 35 per cent, and the humanitarian community urgently needs additional financial support. The International Monetary Fund projects a growth rate of 0 per cent and an inflation rate of more than 12 per cent in 2017. Severe fuel and electricity shortages further disrupt business and social activities and drive up prices. Blackouts, lasting several days at a time, have reportedly caused an uptick in criminal activity in some areas.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“It is of great concern that those developments are taking place against the backdrop of widespread restrictions on civil liberties and political freedom. Implementing the proposed changes in the current climate will likely lead to an escalation of the crisis. Since the Secretariat's previous briefing, the socioeconomic and humanitarian situations have also deteriorated. Three million people in Burundi are in need of humanitarian assistance. Nearly 2.6 million others experience acute food insecurity, with over 700,000 in need of emergency food assistance. Mass displacement continues due to natural hazards, food insecurity and sociopolitical factors. About 209,000 people are internally displaced. The number of Burundian refugees in neighbouring countries exceeds 400,000.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“In its final report, issued on 12 May, the Commission Nationale de Dialogue Inter-Burundais (CNDI) stated that the majority in Burundi supported a revision of the Constitution, the lifting of presidential term limits and changes to other provisions of the Arusha Agreement. Subsequently, President Nkurunziza appointed a constitutional review commission, which has yet to be established, with a six-month mandate to submit proposals to amend the Constitution. The CNDI report and the creation ofthe constitutional review commission were denounced by opposition parties, including the Conseil national pour le respect de l'Accord d'Arusha pour la paix et la reconciliation au Burundi et la restauration de l'etat de droit. Civil society leaders in exile also condemned the move, which they consider a potential catalyst for unrest.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“The High Commissioner has been awaiting a response from the Government regarding amendments to a proposal for a new memorandum of understanding. The Commission of Inquiry on the human rights situation in Burundi, established by the Human Rights Council, presented its second oral briefing on 15 June. The three commissioners regretted the lack of access to the country and the lack of cooperation by the Government of Burundi. The Commission of Inquiry has collected more than 470 testimonies of human rights violations allegedly committed in Burundi since 2015. The Commission will present its final report to the Human Rights Council this coming September.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“Reports of incitement to hatred and violence have increased since April, with regular testimonies and video recordings of rallies by the Imbonerakure, the youth wing of the ruling Conseil national pour la defense de la democratic-Forces pour la defense de la democratie (CNDD-FDD). The dissemination of one such video on social media prompted the CNDD-FDD to issue a statement on 5 April condemning the inflammatory lyrics and attributing the events to influences outside the party. On 18 April, the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued a strong statement condemning the hateful rhetoric and incitement to violence. The Government of Burundi has not resumed its cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner since it was suspended in mid-October 2016.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“The joint EAC-United Nations-Africa Union working group continues to meet regularly in Arusha, with the participation of a team from the Office of the Special Envoy in Burundi in support of the efforts of the Facilitator. The security situation in Burundi remains fragile. Recent weeks have seen grenade attacks in the capital and repression and intimidation by security forces and associated groups. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as human rights non-governmental organizations, continues to report targeted arrests, arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment of real or perceived opposition members and supporters, as well as extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“Mkapa highlighted nine points to, as he put it, clean the polluted political environment to allow for effective preparations for the 2020 elections, including confidence-building measures, inclusivity and political space, the return of refugees and exiled political leaders and the preservation of the Constitution and the Arusha Agreement. Mr. Mkapa expressed concern over the slow progress in the dialogue and called on all parties to engage in good faith without preconditions. He also expressed concern over the Government's demand to repatriate the EAC-led dialogue to Burundi. Mr. Mkapa urged the leaders of the region to put their full weight behind his facilitation, including by providing appropriate funding for the process. The next round of consultations is scheduled to take place in Arusha in early July.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“He will travel to the region shortly to meet with Burundian stakeholders, the East African Community Mediator and Facilitator, the African Union and other relevant actors. That engagement in the region will give us a better insight into the status of the political process, the assessment of regional leaders of the situation and on the way forward. Since the most recent briefing to the Security Council on 9 March (see S/PV.7895), the situation in Burundi has remained volatile. With regard to the political process, after some delays, an EAC Summit of Heads of State and Government was held on 20 May in Dar es Salaam, at which President Museveni of Uganda was elected Chair of the Eastern African Community and the progress report and recommendations presented by EAC Facilitator, former President Mkapa, were approved. In the report, Mr.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“Mr. Zerihoun: I am thankful for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on developments in Burundi and the efforts of the United Nations and partners to help resolve the crisis in the country. As members of the Security Council are aware, on 5 May, the Secretary-General appointed former President of Burkina Faso, Mr. Michel Kafando, as his new Special Envoy to lead and coordinate United Nations political efforts on Burundi, and to provide assistance to the mediation and facilitation led by the East African Community (EAC). Mr. Kafando visited New York from 30 May to 7 June for briefings and introductory meetings and consultations with Member States and the Secretariat.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“The Secretariat remains fully committed to assisting the people of Burundi and supporting the EAC-led dialogue process. Regional actors and international partners need to put their full weight behind the EAC-led dialogue and continue to press for the implementation of confidence-building measures to help create conditions conducive to the holding of an inclusive and credible political dialogue.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“Humanitarian actors have scaled up their response, but have yet to reach the capacity required to meet emerging life-saving needs. The Government has eased some restrictions on humanitarian access. The humanitarian community has appealed for $73.7 million to assist a third of the estimated 3 million people in need. The appeal is currently funded at only 35 per cent, and the humanitarian community urgently needs additional financial support. The International Monetary Fund projects a growth rate of 0 per cent and an inflation rate of more than 12 per cent in 2017. Severe fuel and electricity shortages further disrupt business and social activities and drive up prices. Blackouts, lasting several days at a time, have reportedly caused an uptick in criminal activity in some areas.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“It is of great concern that those developments are taking place against the backdrop of widespread restrictions on civil liberties and political freedom. Implementing the proposed changes in the current climate will likely lead to an escalation of the crisis. Since the Secretariat's previous briefing, the socioeconomic and humanitarian situations have also deteriorated. Three million people in Burundi are in need of humanitarian assistance. Nearly 2.6 million others experience acute food insecurity, with over 700,000 in need of emergency food assistance. Mass displacement continues due to natural hazards, food insecurity and sociopolitical factors. About 209,000 people are internally displaced. The number of Burundian refugees in neighbouring countries exceeds 400,000.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“In its final report, issued on 12 May, the Commission Nationale de Dialogue Inter-Burundais (CNDI) stated that the majority in Burundi supported a revision of the Constitution, the lifting of presidential term limits and changes to other provisions of the Arusha Agreement. Subsequently, President Nkurunziza appointed a constitutional review commission, which has yet to be established, with a six-month mandate to submit proposals to amend the Constitution. The CNDI report and the creation ofthe constitutional review commission were denounced by opposition parties, including the Conseil national pour le respect de l'Accord d'Arusha pour la paix et la reconciliation au Burundi et la restauration de l'etat de droit. Civil society leaders in exile also condemned the move, which they consider a potential catalyst for unrest.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“The High Commissioner has been awaiting a response from the Government regarding amendments to a proposal for a new memorandum of understanding. The Commission of Inquiry on the human rights situation in Burundi, established by the Human Rights Council, presented its second oral briefing on 15 June. The three commissioners regretted the lack of access to the country and the lack of cooperation by the Government of Burundi. The Commission of Inquiry has collected more than 470 testimonies of human rights violations allegedly committed in Burundi since 2015. The Commission will present its final report to the Human Rights Council this coming September.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“Reports of incitement to hatred and violence have increased since April, with regular testimonies and video recordings of rallies by the Imbonerakure, the youth wing of the ruling Conseil national pour la defense de la democratie-Forces pour la defense de la democratie (CNDD-FDD). The dissemination of one such video on social media prompted the CNDD-FDD to issue a statement on 5 April condemning the inflammatory lyrics and attributing the events to influences outside the party. On 18 April, the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued a strong statement condemning the hateful rhetoric and incitement to violence. The Government of Burundi has not resumed its cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner since it was suspended in mid-October 2016.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“The joint EAC-United Nations-Africa Union working group continues to meet regularly in Arusha, with the participation of a team from the Office of the Special Envoy in Burundi in support of the efforts of the Facilitator. The security situation in Burundi remains fragile. Recent weeks have seen grenade attacks in the capital and repression and intimidation by security forces and associated groups. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as human rights non-governmental organizations, continues to report targeted arrests, arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment of real or perceived opposition members and supporters, as well as extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“Mkapa highlighted nine points to, as he put it, clean the polluted political environment to allow for effective preparations for the 2020 elections, including confidence-building measures, inclusivity and political space, the return of refugees and exiled political leaders and the preservation of the Constitution and the Arusha Agreement. Mr. Mkapa expressed concern over the slow progress in the dialogue and called on all parties to engage in good faith without preconditions. He also expressed concern over the Government's demand to repatriate the EAC-led dialogue to Burundi. Mr. Mkapa urged the leaders of the region to put their full weight behind his facilitation, including by providing appropriate funding for the process. The next round of consultations is scheduled to take place in Arusha in early July.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“He will travel to the region shortly to meet with Burundian stakeholders, the East African Community Mediator and Facilitator, the African Union and other relevant actors. That engagement in the region will give us a better insight into the status of the political process, the assessment of regional leaders of the situation and on the way forward. Since the most recent briefing to the Security Council on 9 March (see S/PV.7895), the situation in Burundi has remained volatile. With regard to the political process, after some delays, an EAC Summit of Heads of State and Government was held on 20 May in Dar es Salaam, at which President Museveni of Uganda was elected Chair of the Eastern African Community and the progress report and recommendations presented by EAC Facilitator, former President Mkapa, were approved. In the report, Mr.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“Mr. Zerihoun: I am thankful for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on developments in Burundi and the efforts of the United Nations and partners to help resolve the crisis in the country. As members of the Security Council are aware, on 5 May, the Secretary-General appointed former President of Burkina Faso, Mr. Michel Kafando, as his new Special Envoy to lead and coordinate United Nations political efforts on Burundi, and to provide assistance to the mediation and facilitation led by the East African Community (EAC). Mr. Kafando visited New York from 30 May to 7 June for briefings and introductory meetings and consultations with Member States and the Secretariat.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7978 (2017) · source
“The United Nations continues to encourage the region to develop a common strategy to address the drivers of the Boko Haram crisis. The support of the Security Council in urging ECCAS and ECOWAS to convene their joint meeting will underscore the urgency of the matter.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“The four countries ofthe Lake Chad basin region are, without distinction, equally affected by the Boko Haram scourge, in a context of dire financial crisis and associated political and social tensions. They need the support of the Security Council and the wider international community if they are to succeed in their efforts to bring about stability and build the resilience of affected communities. The United Nations remains committed and ready to support regional efforts to address the consequences and root causes of the Boko Haram crisis. However, the apparent failure of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to hold their long-planned joint ministerial summit on Boko Haram continues to be a concern.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“The contribution of â‚¬50 million by the European Union Commission to the African Union Commission in support of the MNJTF and the funds provided by other bilateral donors need to be disbursed in a timely manner to the Lake Chad Basin Commission so as to enable the regional force to address the challenges it faces. A military approach will not bring an end to Boko Haram. The countries affected must simultaneously tackle the humanitarian consequences, as well as the root causes that led to the emergence of the group. Military operations should be followed by stabilization measures, the restoration of State authority and efforts to address the social, economic and political grievances of marginalized communities.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“The visit will aim at facilitating the development of national comprehensive and integrated approaches to prosecuting, rehabilitating and reintegrating persons associated with Boko Haram, and at promoting regional cooperation in criminal law and other related matters. The Multinational Joint Task Force is now undertaking military operations in the area of the thickly forested shores of Lake Chad and its many rivers. The operation faces unique challenges, including difficult terrain, a lack of dedicated airlift capacity, especially for casualty evacuation, logistics and the sustenance of troops, as well as the lack of amphibious capabilities, improvised explosive device detection equipment, night vision equipment, reconnaissance assets and long-range field communication equipment.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“Additionally, the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, with the support of the European Union, held a high-level meeting in December 2016 with Nigerian federal and local authorities to consider approaches to prosecuting, rehabilitating and reintegrating persons associated with Boko Haram. The consultations underlined the need to develop a comprehensive legal framework to deal with persons associated with Boko Haram, including a prosecution strategy, and to design and implement human rights-compliant and gender- sensitive rehabilitation and reintegration strategies. Similar consultations will be proposed to Cameroon, Chad and the Niger during a visit by the Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee planned for early this year.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“The importance of ensuring that military and security responses respect international human rights law, humanitarian law and refugee law and of taking all precautionary and preventive measures during operations to ensure the protection of the civilian population is self-evident. Failure to do so could fuel pre-existing grievances and perpetuate conflict. As the Secretary-General has emphasized, counter- terrorism measures and the protection of human rights should not be seen as conflicting goals, but rather as complementary and mutually reinforcing. In order to support the efforts of Member States to combat terrorism and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice, the United Nations continues to provide strategic counter-terrorism technical assistance and training.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“We encourage the authorities of the countries concerned to examine their rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for ex-Boko Haram fighters and their families, and to enable the United Nations and partners to better support the programmes. The promotion and protection of the human rights of the victims of terrorism must be a priority in national responses to acts of terrorism. Respect for due process and prompt trials for persons detained for Boko Haram- related offences should guide broader counter-terrorism measures. Children detained in that connection should be treated as victims and dealt with in accordance with international standards for juvenile justice. All children encountered in military operations should be handed over to child protection actors, and standard operating procedures should be developed in that regard.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“Notable measures have been taken by the Government of Nigeria to address the incidents of sexual and gender-based violence against displaced women and children in camps. We urge the authorities in all countries of the region to strengthen their responses to such violations and abuses, including by providing assistance to survivors, bringing all perpetrators to justice and providing targeted protection services in camps and host communities. There have been encouraging reports of the surrender of former Boko Haram fighters in Chad and the Niger; those fighters are mostly nationals of those two countries.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“The three-phased reconstruction and rehabilitation plan unveiled by the Nigerian Government on 7 January for the affected areas in the north-east over a five-year period is a welcome development and deserves support. Grave human rights violations and abuses have accompanied the Boko Haram attacks and the counter- terrorism responses. Women and girls remain subject to sexual violence, including sexual slavery and forced marriage. Counter-insurgency operations, both by national forces and by the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have been accused of breaches of international humanitarian law, including the detention of Boko Haram suspects, including children, in dire conditions, and the prolonged holding of internally displaced persons and refugees by security forces for screening purposes.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“Support should also entail measures to help reverse the adverse effects of climate change on the livelihoods of communities in the affected areas, including the resuscitation of Lake Chad and the preservation of its microeconomy. Despite the challenges, progress has been made in addressing the immediate humanitarian needs, as well as in the restoration of State authority and local governance systems in reclaimed areas. In northern Nigeria, the United Nations has significantly increased its physical presence so as to help improve social cohesion, basic social services, livelihoods, reconciliation and psychosocial support for returnees and internally displaced persons, as well as in the rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure and in building the capacity of local Governments.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“Boko Haram's destructive activities have been taking place in areas of entrenched poverty and marginalization with high levels of income and social inequality, which has been caused, in part, by the absence of State authority and a severe financial crisis. The response of the United Nations, as well as that of the States concerned and their partners, will need to address the immediate violence and the humanitarian needs, while simultaneously addressing the root causes of the violent extremism and radicalization. Only a combined approach will help to repair the material and social damage inflicted on communities. The overall goal of the response to the Lake Chad basin crisis should be the achievement of lasting solutions, recovery and sustainable development.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“The countries of the Lake Chad basin continue to face a serious humanitarian crisis. The fact that the number of people in need of assistance has continued to increase underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need to address the root causes of the crisis, if further violence, displacement and loss of life are to be averted. The ongoing violence has had devastating effects in the region. It has destroyed lives, livestock and food stocks, paralysed the local economy and undermined the economic development of the affected countries. The economic impact of the crisis is substantial and is estimated at about $9 billion in north- eastern Nigeria alone.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“According to the Nigerian Government, negotiations for the release of the remaining girls are continuing. Special Representative of the Secretary-General Chambas continues his engagement with the Nigerian authorities and international partners to determine how best to support the Government's efforts for the release of the remaining abductees. In his consultations, Special Representative Chambas continues to stress the need for the international community to support Nigeria in addressing the issue ofmass abductions by Boko Haram, the rehabilitation and reintegration of abductees, and for better humanitarian access to the north-east of the country. Under-Secretary-General Stephen O'Brien will brief the Council on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Lake Chad basin region and the challenges there.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“Despite the commendable military efforts by the region against Boko Haram, including the takeover of its stronghold in the Sambisa Forest in Nigeria, Boko Haram retains the capacity to carry out attacks, as illustrated by its attack on 3 January on a military checkpoint in Baroua in the Diffa region of the Niger, the 7 January attack on a Nigerian military brigade in Buni Yadi town, Yobe state, in north-eastern Nigeria, and the multiple suicide attacks in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, Nigeria, on 8 January. Far too much time has passed since the fateful day of the kidnapping of the Chibok girls. The release of some of the girls, especially the 21 who were set free on 13 October following negotiations facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Swiss Government, is encouraging.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“However, the upsurge in clashes with the military seems to be the result of reaction to the counter-insurgency operations of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and a shift in tactics following the split in Boko Haram's leadership last August between Abubakar Shekau and his former second-in-command Abu Musab al-Barnawi. The recent trend of attacks appears to be in line with al-Barnawi's stated intention to focus operations less on Muslim civilians and more on military, Western and Christian targets.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“Mr. Zerihoun: I thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on the situation in the Lake Chad basin region, a region that continues to suffer from the combined effects of violent extremism and a serious humanitarian crisis as well as from human rights abuses and violations by terrorist elements and counter-terrorism measures. Boko Haram continues to perpetrate violence against civilians in the Lake Chad basin region, with varied frequency and intensity, through kidnappings, suicide bombings, improvised explosive devices and ambushes on towns and villages. Since October 2016, Boko Haram has shifted most of its assaults to military positions. It is unclear whether the military is the intended target.”
2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source
“Out of an electoral budget of over $1 billion, the Government is committed to disbursing $300 million in 2016. However, while the Government paid $20 million monthly from January to June and similar monthly allotments in Congolese francs from July to September, it reportedly has not disbursed any funds since October. Despite the challenges faced by the political process, the international community will need to exert additional effort to help improve the political environment surrounding preparations for the elections, most notably with a view to securing a level playing field, as well as to providing necessary technical and financial assistance. It is essential that MONUSCO and UNDP be provided the means to deliver on their commitments and mandates.”
2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source
“In addition to the electoral expert deployed to support AU facilitation, the Department of Political Affairs has deployed its principal electoral officer, based at the United Nations Office to the African Union in Addis Ababa, to spearhead the Mission's electoral support efforts, pending the recruitment of a director for the electoral division of MONUSCO. On 31 October, a joint centre comprising experts from CENI and the United Nations was established to better coordinate voter registration operations. United Nations support to the voter registration process is being provided amid a very challenging political, financial and security environment. Moreover, the electoral calendar and the funding of the process by the Government are still not fully clear.”
2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source
“MONUSCO and the Secretariat are also taking administrative steps aimed at providing the United Nations with the material and human resources necessary to undertake the technical and logistical support to CENI. As recommended by the advisory mission, the MONUSCO electoral division is being established with a view to putting in place an integrated electoral assistance team that brings together UNDP and the MONUSCO electoral division. The Department of Political Affairs is providing support to the process through the electoral roster.”
2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source
“Since 28 October, MONUSCO has provided four cargo planes and 16 helicopters to CENI, and since then 520 tons of registration materials have been transferred by the Mission from Kinshasa to other provinces. In addition, MONUSCO has provided support for the deployment of 50 voter registration agents. Council members will recall that in 2015, UNDP established an electoral project further to the recommendations ofthe 2013 electoral needs assessment mission. However, the capacities of the project to provide assistance are stretched to the breaking point. Out of a project budget of $123 million, only about $10 million have been mobilized. Financial constraints continue to prevent UNDP from properly staffing the project and implementing planned activities.”
2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source
“In the meantime, registration agents are being trained and the deployment of registration material is under way. In accordance with resolution 2277 (2016), the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have been providing logistical and technical expertise to concerned national stakeholders for the registration process. MONUSCO logistics support alone includes the transportation of more than 3,500 tons of registration materials to 16 main hubs and to at least 104 of the 225 antenna sites. CENI is taking care of the remainder of the antenna sites and the registration centres.”
2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source
“On 31 July, the voter registration exercise was launched in Gbadolite, which is in Nord-Ubangui province. The registration process is planned to take place in two phases. The first phase is a pilot project, and the second will be staggered over four operational areas to cover approximately 17,500 registration centres throughout the remaining 25 provinces of the country. The pilot project in Nord-Ubangui was completed on 31 October. As of 1 December, almost 90 per cent of the 850,000 prospective voters had been registered. About 45 per cent of them are women. CENI has started preparations for the second phase and the voter registration will be simultaneously launched in the middle of December, in two operational areas covering 12 provinces.”
2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source
“The timeline suggested by the agreement presents some advantages, including shorter deadlines than the one initially envisaged by CENI, which cuts down the number of days required to organize the elections. However, it is worth noting that this would be the first time for CENI to embark on such a herculean electoral undertaking with such serious logistics implications. Needless to say, the continued support of the international community, including through financial assistance, will be crucial to ensure the success of the electoral process. Furthermore, broadening the base of the political consensus and the acceptance of the electoral timeline by national stakeholders will be critical, given that the only peaceful way out of the current stalemate will be through a negotiated solution.”
2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source
“As Council members are aware, the 18 October political agreement reached by the presidential majority and part of the opposition provides for a complete overhaul of the voter register by 31 July 2017 and the holding of presidential and legislative elections simultaneously. It also provides for the possibility of holding local elections on the same day, financial and technical conditions permitting, or within six months following the general elections. Under the agreement, elections would be announced on 30 October 2017, following which CENI is expected to organize the general elections within 6 months - meaning, by April 2018. The agreement also calls on the Government to provide CENI with the logistical and financial resources necessary for the completion of the electoral process.”
2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source
“The Mission made the assessment that United Nations and international support would be critical to allow the Independent National Electoral Commission to organize the voter registration exercise within the shortest time frame technically possible and that a political agreement among key stakeholders would be necessary to move elections preparations forward peacefully. In accordance with resolution 2277 (2016) and the findings of the advisory mission, the United Nations has been providing support to African Union (AU) facilitation and national stakeholders, including on technical issues pertaining to the electoral process.”
2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source
“Accordingly, the Electoral Assistance Division of the Department of Political Affairs undertook an advisory mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 24 April to 10 May, first, to assess the political environment and preparations for updating the voter register and polls; secondly, to assess the capacity of national institutions, including the National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) and that of the United Nations as it relates to the implementation of resolution 2277 (2016); and, thirdly, to consider the implications of the implementation for the United Nations in terms of human and financial resources.”
2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source
“In resolution 2277 (2016), the Security Council decided that the priority tasks of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should include the provision of technical assistance and logistical support for the revision of the electoral register.”
2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source
“Mr. Zerihoun: I thank you, Sir, and members of the Security Council for this opportunity to brief everyone on electoral developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Special Representative of the Secretary-General Sidikou has just briefed everyone on the political and security developments, as well the measures taken by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to provide support and enhance the protection of civilians. I will therefore limit my remarks to what the United Nations has done to support the electoral process.”
2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source
“The United Nations remains committed to supporting a peaceful resolution of the conflict in a manner that fully upholds the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source
“We commend the vital contributions ofthe OSCE Special Monitoring Mission, the Trilateral Contact Group and its four working groups, and the Normandy four leaders, as well as other diplomatic partners, for their efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. In coordination with local and regional organizations, the United Nations also continues to carry out critical and effective work in the humanitarian, human rights, reconstruction and reconciliation spheres, aimed at responding to the urgent and longer- term needs of the affected population in Ukraine. Ultimately, however, progress in the peace process will depend on the political will of the parties and on their readiness and willingness to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict through tangible deeds, both on the ground and at the negotiating table.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source
“This is a welcome step, as the document is a road map for addressing systemic human rights challenges and conflict-related matters, and envisages a list of actions to be taken by different State institutions pursuant to the national human rights strategy. It is of paramount importance that the plan be implemented. However, nearly four months after its adoption, not all activities envisaged during that period have been implemented. The Secretariat continues to cooperate closely with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and remains ready to support, as requested and deemed helpful, the complex and challenging mandate entrusted to OSCE in Ukraine.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source