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2004-02-17

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2015-05-13

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1. “We welcome the commitment undertaken by the transitional Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to make considerable progress, before the first anniversary of its establishment, in the establishment and functioning of the various elements of the security forces, including the police, the close protection corps and the army. If respected, that commitment should provide even more encouraging results with regard to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) in the country, the progress of which is not meeting our expectations. We encourage the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to define clear priorities, in spite of the many measures it must undertake in order to make more visible the country's progress towards holding the scheduled elections.”

   2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

2. “The obstacles that remain to be overcome are considerable. They require that all the parties redouble their efforts to meet the timetables established, in order to put a definitive end to the conflict. At this current crucial stage, those two countries deserve to be encouraged and supported in their efforts to build a lasting peace for the well-being of their respective populations. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Burundi, referendums under conditions of transparency and credibility are the cornerstone of the peace process and require that the agreed measures be implemented quickly, in particular the establishment in both countries of national armies under unified command, and improvement of the security situation, which is necessary in order to organize the elections.”

   2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

3. “Since the return of the mission, we have observed significant progress in the transition process both in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Burundi, as well as tangible signs of peace and reconciliation that show the political will of the two Governments and of others involved in the peace process to break the cycle of missed opportunities and make a real commitment to peace. We welcome the peaceful changeover that took place in Bujumbura, which made it possible to begin, without incident, the second part of the transition period, as provided for in the Arusha Peace Agreement, as well as the inauguration in Kinshasa of a Government of national reconciliation in accordance with the comprehensive and inclusive agreement. Those major events were a decisive turning point in the peace process in those two countries.”

   2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

4. “Mr. Zinsou (Benin) (spoke in French): Africa is on the Security Council agenda for the fourth time in February - the fourth time in less than three weeks. That frequency - testimony to the importance that the Council attaches to African issues - is to the credit of the Council, and, in particular, to the credit of China, your fine country, Sir, which is known to be a good friend of Africa. We would like to thank Mr. Kalomoh, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his outstanding briefing, as well as the Secretary-General for the comprehensive report that he has submitted to us (S/2004/52). That timely report paints a realistic picture of the situation in Central Africa and of the relevant actions undertaken to implement the recommendations ofthe Security Council mission.”

   2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source