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  1. “There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. Given the lateness of the hour, however, I intend, with the concurrence of Council members, to suspend the meeting until 3.30 p.m. The meeting was suspended at 1.25 p.m. 27”

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  2. “I thank His Excellency Mr. Lamamra for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Moses Wetangula, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kenya and Chair of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union.”

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  3. “I wish the Council well in this debate. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon.”

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  4. “The United Nations declared apartheid a crime against humanity and, in so doing, put enormous pressure on the apartheid regime and on its supporters. In this centenary year, we extend our deepest gratitude to the United Nations for supporting freedom, peace, human rights and justice in our country. We also thank the Secretary-General for the recent high-level symposium on South Africa's contribution to the fight against racism and xenophobia, held here at United Nations Headquarters last September. We pledge to continue our dedication and commitment to human rights, peace, democracy and justice so that the support of countless men and women here at United Nations Headquarters can prove not to have been in vain. In that respect, partnership with the international community and with the United Nations in particular is critical.”

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  5. “We are working hard to move the continent forward on a sustainable path of socio-economic development and prosperity. We know that we have the support of the United Nations on that path. We would like once again to reiterate that, for the African continent, the strengthening of the strategic relationship between the African Union and United Nations is critical if we are to rid our continent of the scourge of conflicts that has scarred Africa for decades. Last weekend, the African National Congress, the oldest liberation movement on the African continent, celebrated 100 years of existence. We wish once again to thank the United Nations and its members for the support that they provided to the people of South Africa during the struggle for liberation.”

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  6. “We believe that this proposal will particularly assist in addressing the challenge of how the Security Council reacts to the requests, suggestions and proposals of the African Union Peace and Security Council. Thirdly, we are convinced that a clear division of labour will be crucial to the success of the strategic partnership between the two organizations. That has to take into account the different competencies, capacities and comparative advantages of the two bodies. Finally, the issue of capacity-building and sustainable resource allocation remains a fundamental challenge. That is something that the African Union needs to discuss with the United Nations in order to explore solutions. The African continent has in the past decade demonstrated sufficient political will and commitment to rid the continent of all conflicts and wars.”

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  7. “Mechanisms must be found to avoid duplications and divergent points of departure in terms of the approach. We therefore believe that we should institutionalize the relationship between the two Councils if our common objective of maintaining international peace and security is to be maintained. In that regard, aligning our collective policies, strategies and mechanisms for conflict prevention, mediation and resolution in Africa is paramount. Secondly, we should consider the possibility of developing and defining modalities for cooperation and decision-making between the two institutions. That will assist in ensuring uniformity, consistency and certainty when the two institutions are pursuing a common objective.”

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  8. “They will be 3 manageable if they are not promoted or aided from outside the continent. We have gained insight and understanding from the experience of cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations over the past decade in addressing matters of peace and security. Based on that experience, we wish to make the following proposals for strengthening the strategic cooperation between the two bodies. First, we are of the strong View that there is a need for greater strategic political coherence between the two organizations in the resolution, prevention and management of conflicts in Africa. In that respect, the relationship between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council is of critical significance.”

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  9. “They should also be held accountable for the actions they take in implementing the Security Council's binding mandates. Unless we take that serious view, the Security Council will be undermined and lose credibility and respect in the eyes of the world. Africa can prosper and stability can be maintained if we also avoid what happened during the Cold War. We must never forget to take lessons from history. As Council members are aware, a lot of destabilization and conflict in the continent was condoned and sometimes actively supported by the protagonists of the Cold War because the conflict furthered their interests. That should never be allowed to happen again. Africa must never again be a playground for furthering the interests of other regions. It is important to underline that point so that conflicts in Africa become manageable.”

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  10. “A problem that was confined to one country, Libya, has now grown into a regional problem. It is the view of the AU that resolution 1973 (2011) was largely abused in some specific respects. The lesson we should draw from the Libyan experience is that greater political coherence and a common vision between the AU and the United Nations are critical to the resolution of African conflicts. The views of the African Union must be listened to if we are to strengthen our relationship and prevent further conflict. We now need the United Nations, the AU and the League of Arab States to work together to help the Libyan people to resolve the situation in which they find themselves. It is also important that those who implement the decisions of the Security Council interpret those decisions correctly.”

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  11. “The adoption of resolution 1809 (2008) in particular was a significant development in strengthening our cooperation. That positive experience has laid a firm 12-20534 foundation for further enhancing and strengthening the strategic relationship between the AU and the United Nations. Critical to building a stronger relationship will be to avoid a situation such as that which transpired during the conflict in Libya last year. As everybody is aware, the AU developed a political road map that would have assisted in resolving the political conflict in that country. The AU's plan was completely ignored in favour of the bombing of Libya by NATO forces. The consequences of the actions that were carried out in Libya in the name of the Security Council have spilled over into other countries of the region.”

    2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702 (2012) · source

  12. “At the same time, we are of the view that recognition should be accorded to the fact that the Charter encourages cooperation with regional bodies, such as the AU, in carrying out the United Nations mandate in line with the spirit of subsidiarity. It is our View that close cooperation with regional bodies has advantages. Regional bodies are closer to the situation, are familiar with the issues and often understand the dynamics of a given conflict. Neighbouring countries also often bear the burden and consequences of conflict in their neighbourhoods. It is for this very reason that we support the principle of complementarity between the AU and the United Nations and their respective Security Councils. We are pleased with the cooperation that has existed between the African Union and the United Nations since the AU's formation 10 years ago.”

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  13. “The African Union, the successor to the Organization of African Unity, was established a decade ago to coordinate and spearhead the continent's efforts towards development and common security. Through its peace and security organs, the African Union has contributed immensely to the improvement of peace and security and to the promotion of democracy and respect for human rights in Africa. The AU has also sought to give practical meaning to the vision of the United Nations Charter on cooperation with regional organizations. We are mindful of the fact that the United Nations Charter gives the Security Council the primary mandate and responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, including on the African continent.”

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  14. “This is despite the fact that, on average, about 70 per cent of the agenda items of the Security Council concern Africa. It is a huge continent that has 54 member States, representing more than 1 billion people. 12-20534 The failure of representation, on a permanent basis, of such a big part of the globe in such an important body as the Security Council points to the necessity and urgency of the fundamental reform of the Council so that it can become more representative and legitimate. This body believes in and preaches the culture of democracy and the will of the majority, which is the key element in a democratic system. At the same time, however, it cannot, in some of its key and decisive structures, practise something that contradicts the purposes and the principles of its founding Charter.”

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  15. “More than six decades ago, when the Charter was drafted, there was no practical example of how this cooperation would be structured and executed. However, Chapter VIII of the Charter was groundbreaking in that, in spite of the fact that there were no regional organizations at the time, it provided for flexibility in cases where such regional organizations would be established. As members are aware, most African countries were still under colonial rule when the United Nations was formed in 1945. Our concerns, issues and voices were not considered. The absence of African countries at the time of the formation of the United Nations is reflected in the fact that not a single African country is a permanent member of the Security Council.”

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  16. “Let me take this opportunity to thank everyone here for participating in this important debate on the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations, and in particular the African Union. Their presence here bears testimony to the significance they attach to this matter, and indeed to the African continent. Allow me also to express my appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report on the topic of this debate. I would also like to thank him for his personal commitment to the strengthening of the relationship between the United Nations and the African Union. When the founders of the United Nations drafted the Charter, they had the foresight and vision to enshrine in it provisions that encourage cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security.”

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  17. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/805, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on United Nations-African Union cooperation in peace and security. I also wish to 2 draw the attention of Council members to document S/2012/20, which contains a letter dated 9 January 2012 from the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, and to document S/2012/13, which contains a letter dated 4 January 2012 from the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item to be considered. I shall now make a statement in my national capacity.”

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  18. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union (AU), to participate in this meeting. I wish to welcome the Secretary-General, Ministers and other representatives participating in today's meeting. Their presence is an affirmation of the importance of the subject matter to be addressed. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2012/25, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Colombia, India, Pakistan, South Africa and Togo.”

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  19. “In that regard, the full and effective participation of women at all levels and stages of the prevention of conflict, as well as in all aspects of the peaceful settlement and resolution of disputes, is critical. We therefore reiterate our appreciation for the establishment of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, as an institution that acknowledges the need to enhance the role of women in all aspects of life and in society, including preventive diplomacy. In conclusion, South Africa supports the draft presidential statement before us, as we believe that it makes a significant contribution to our preventive diplomacy efforts and to the execution of the Council's mandate to uphold and preserve international peace and security.”

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  20. “Furthermore, there is an essential need for greater coherence, coordination and interaction between the various United Nations organs and other international organizations, such as the international financial institutions. Furthermore, Member States should share their experiences in building the United Nations capacity in preventive diplomacy. There is no one-size-fits-all solution in conflict prevention diplomacy. We should be open to consider important elements that can contribute to the prevention of conflicts, including cultural orientation, local preferences and local expertise in developing strategies aimed at preventive diplomacy.”

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  21. “These efforts can be executed without negating the important principles of the national sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of States. Most important, we must bear in mind the link between development and security. Prevention will be optimized if the root causes of conflicts are addressed effectively. As the 2011 World Development Report, on conflict, security and development, reminds us, the root causes of conflict in the majority of instances are related to a lack of resources or unequal development or distribution of often scarce resources. For the international community to address those causes effectively, strengthened and enhanced cooperation and information-sharing between the Security Council and other United Nations bodies, such as the Peacebuilding Commission, are required.”

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  22. “Especially in the case of Libya, the AU initiative to ensure a political rather than military solution to the Libyan crisis was deliberately undermined in spite of the decision set forth in resolution 1973 (2011) to support the African Union road map. Such blatant acts of disregard for regional initiatives have the potential to undermine the confidence that regional organizations have in the United Nations as an impartial and widely respected mediator in conflicts. Although conflict prevention remains the primary responsibility of Member States, civil society also has a role to play. In addition, it remains imperative that the international community, and the United Nations in particular, provides support to local or national conflict prevention mechanisms.”

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  23. “Moreover, it is essential that the efforts of both the African Union and the numerous subregional organizations across the continent working on preventive diplomacy be respected and supported by the United Nations and the international community as a whole. In fact, the Security Council has adopted several decisions in which it expresses its intention to build a strong partnership with the African Union in that regard. However, over the past few months, we have seen that partnership falter as the African Union has been undermined in its preventive diplomatic efforts, in cases such as Cote d'Ivoire, the Sudan and Libya.”

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  24. “The African Union has also made great strides in developing its early-warning systems that help the organization to determine which countries are likely to lapse or relapse into conflict. These mechanisms afford the organization the opportunity to avert an imminent conflict. However, for these systems to be effective, early warning should be followed by early action. In our subregion, the Southern African Development Community continues to play a critical role in ensuring subregional peace and stability. In that context, its Organ on Politics, Defence and Security has undertaken numerous preventive efforts in quelling potential conflicts. It has also spent a great deal of energy and resources in resolving conflicts through dialogue and mediation, such as in Madagascar.”

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  25. “In that regard, we appreciate the efforts undertaken by such regional organizations as the Organization of American States, the Union of South American Nations and the African Union (AU), to name but a few. With regard to the African Union specifically, it is important to note that since its inception, in 2002, it has established and consolidated a comprehensive Peace and Security Architecture. The Architecture is based on a paradigm that recognizes preventive diplomacy, post-conflict reconstruction and development as central to eradicating conflicts on our continent. These mechanisms that the African Union has put in place bear witness to the commitment of our continent in addressing peace and security challenges in a comprehensive manner.”

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  26. “These include the Secretary-General's good offices, special envoys, the establishment of an early warning system, the deployment of special political missions and of the Mediation Support Unit, the deployment of country teams and regional offices, as well as other diplomatic initiatives aimed at preventing conflicts. While these fulfil a central role in conflict prevention, it is our opinion that a great deal can still be done, especially through utilizing the unique capacities and experiences that regional organizations provide. The Security Council has often stressed the importance of partnerships between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations.”

    2011-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6621 (2011) · source

  27. “In September last year, under the Turkish presidency, the Council at summit level stressed that "the comprehensive and coherent use of preventive diplomacy, peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding tools is important in creating the conditions for sustainable peace" (see S/PRST/2010/18). It is a fact that preventive diplomacy initiatives are more cost-effective than the deployment of peacekeepers once a conflict has broken out. Thus preventive diplomacy is an effective tool at our disposal. To succeed, it requires a sustained injection of resources. This will enable the United Nations to plan and deploy in a timely manner appropriate human and financial resources in potential conflict situations. We welcome the progress that has already been made by the United Nations through a plethora of initiatives.”

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  28. “In 2005, during the world summit, world leaders reaffirmed this principle in the Millennium Declaration by stating: "We are determined to establish a just and lasting peace all over the world in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter" (General Assembly resolution 60/1, para. 5). Today we gather once again in this Council to recommit ourselves to the noble objective of international peace and its achievement through preventive diplomacy. In fact, the necessity for preventive diplomacy has been reaffirmed by this Council many times before. Last July, under the presidency of Nigeria, the Council acknowledged the importance of a peaceful settlement of disputes.”

    2011-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6621 (2011) · source

  29. “President Zuma: We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this timely debate, which allows us to further explore ways to strengthen and consolidate preventive diplomacy. We also thank the Secretary- General for his statement and for the report (S/2011/552) on which it was based. In our view, the theme of this year's Security Council summit complements the theme of the sixty- sixth session of the General Assembly, which is "The role of mediation in the settlement of disputes by peaceful means". It proves that the United Nations in its entirety is focused on the primary objectives and principles of the Charter. Preventive diplomacy is anchored in the Charter of the United Nations. Article 33 specifically provides for the pacific settlement of disputes.”

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  30. “I think that really provides a practical example for the Council, namely, that the Council must itself be able to take very positive decisions. I am very grateful for that support. I think it means a lot - not only to Burundians and the Great Lakes region, but to the continent as a whole. I appreciate what has been done. I feel humbled indeed by the support given today.”

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  31. “I believe that the current activities might have a positive impact on the FNL joining the process. I would also like to express my appreciation for the statement made by the President of the Economic and Social Council. I think it was a very clear statement, and we appreciate it. I also wish to convey my appreciation for the position put forth with regard to the very practical and concrete offers made by both the United Kingdom and the United States of America in terms of the specific amounts they have said they will make available to put forward bilaterally to support the peace process. That is highly appreciated. I am sure that the appreciation I am expressing is also that of the continent. That will be of great practical and concrete assistance in helping us to move forward.”

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  32. “I am very hopeful that the FNL will heed the situation, particularly because since the signing of the Agreement, things are not well within the FNL itself. A large number of its armed forces have walked over to join the forces of the National Council for the Defence of Democracy-Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD). We are also aware that there is great disagreement from within with regard to those who want to come into the peace process - and they are reported to be in the majority. Unfortunately, its leader holds a different view, even if that is not a majority View. We have to work to find out what it is that can be done to persuade him, because we want to find a peaceful solution and a better way to persuade them to come into the process.”

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  33. “I believe that pressure must be exerted by everyone; in other words, the calls to PALIPEHUTU-FNL must come from everyone. But I also believe that if the FNL does not see itself as part of the process - meaning, therefore, that it is standing alone against the entire population of Burundi - and if it believes it to be proper for it to carry on with its negative activities, it will, in a sense, be defining itself as being apart from those who want peace in Burundi. I am sure all of us will have to sit down and ask ourselves what we can do in that circumstance. I am also sure it should be a collective decision by everyone - not just by the Burundians, the region or the continent, but also by the international community and, in particular, the United Nations. Certainly, after three months we will have to indicate where we are with the FNL.”

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  34. “I think it is important for the Security Council to reiterate that position and to add its voice the many other voices in saying that - as has been put forth here by those who have spoken - PALIPEHUTU-FNL must join the process. Certainly, I am sure that at the end of three months the region will have to consider the matter of what else can be done to try to bring the FNL into the process. I hope that by that time, I shall have been able to interact with the FNL and, perhaps, to have prevailed in making it part of the process. So I note that that question had been raised. I note also that there were specific questions in that connection regarding what I believe is the best thing to do. I believe it was our colleague from Guinea who asked the question.”

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  35. “This is therefore a very urgent matter that requires us to act as quickly as possible. But I do feel that the members of the Council have expressed their appreciation and understanding of this situation. I also noted that quite a few of the remarks - and indeed almost every speaker - mentioned the issue of the Party for the Liberation of the Hutu People-Forces for National Liberation (PALIPEHUTU- FNL) led by Agathon Rwasa. I think it is natural that that issue should be raised. It is an issue to which we are paying full attention. I will certainly report back to the Council with regard to its concern about this matter. But, as I said in my opening statement, the Council itself has taken very specific positions on this matter in terms of calling upon the FNL to join the process.”

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  36. “One of the issues that we must deal with in this process is to ensure that the elections are held - that they are not delayed - so that we can establish a democratic Government in Burundi. In a sense, I think that makes the situation even more urgent in terms of the practical support that we need to put in place with regard to Burundi. The Burundians themselves are very keen to start looking into how the elections will take place and what kind of formula will be followed. If the lack of resources causes us delays in implementing the agreements, it will also delay the important interaction between Burundians to begin to focus on the elections: first, to discuss what shape the elections must take and, secondly, to determine how Burundians will participate in the process of preparing for the elections.”

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  37. “As I said, they are very committed and enthusiastic. That is why they are in Bujumbura now to join the process. The peace process therefore needs the very specific support of the United Nations. I know that organizations have procedures that at times make things move at a particular pace, but I do not know whether there are no exceptions making it possible to move quicker or to take shortcuts - especially taking into account that we are dealing with a process that has moved far beyond those in other areas that are still struggling to find peace. By and large, we have moved beyond struggling for peace in Burundi. We are also facing a situation in which elections are barely a year away.”

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  38. “I think it is clear, too, that the Council feels that there must be support for that process, and I thank members very much for that support, which is very necessary. It is similar to that which we received when we came here exactly a year ago, and I take it as stronger this time than it was last year. Last year, we said that we had an agreement, but that there were still outstanding issues; now we are saying that there are no more outstanding issues, particularly with regard to the Conseil national pour la defence de la democratie- Forces pour la defence de la democratie (CNDD-FDD), led by Pierre Nkurunziza, which is the biggest armed group that was operating throughout the country. Its signing of the Agreement and joining of the process really took the process in Burundi significantly forward.”

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  39. “I would first just introduce the colleagues I am with here. I think it is important. We have Julia Dolly Joiner of the Commission for Political Affairs of the African Union, who is sitting behind me, representing the African Union. We also have Ambassador Welile Nhlapo, who is one of the deputy heads of the African mission in Burundi, and Adonia Ayebare, who is Ambassador of Uganda in Kigali and Burundi and a deputy head of the mission in Burundi. I thank you very much, Mr. President, for the opportunity once again to speak, and the Council members for their contributions. I believe that it is clear from those contributions that the Council appreciates the progress that has been made in Burundi.”

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  40. “We hold the view that, for Africa to be at peace with itself, we should all work together to support nations that are moving towards peace and stability. We are humbled by the knowledge that the Security Council is fully behind that African position and that it has always been prepared to lend its full support so that we may achieve the noble objective of a peaceful and prosperous Africa.”

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  41. “It is our well-considered view that conditions are now conducive for the United Nations to express its support and solidarity by taking over the African mission in Burundi, re-hatting the existing military contingent and deploying a United Nations peacekeeping operation. The other, more immediate, relief measure is to provide material, logistical and financial support to the African mission to enable it to continue with its work while preparations continue for more robust involvement on the part of the United Nations. We should like to express once again our gratitude to the United Nations for the support it has provided thus far in many respects, including the invaluable contribution of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Burundi, Ambassador Berhanu Dinka.”

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  42. “I must emphasize that we appreciate the assistance pledged by the Security Council in the statement of 18 December last year - relating to, among other issues, facilitation of logistical assistance for the deployment of the African Mission - and the consistent calls for support from the donor community. We wish to reiterate that the continued success of the Burundi peace process requires more direct United Nations involvement. The African Union, the Great Lakes Regional Initiative, the facilitation team, the African Mission and Burundian parties have made their contribution and have brought Burundi this far. The international community must now help to consolidate those positive gains. We believe processes should now be put in place to look into how the United Nations can become actively and directly involved in the Burundi peace process.”

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  43. “The African mission, which is responsible for the cantonment and disarmament of the combatants prior to demobilization, requires resources to carry out its mandate effectively. And, most important, the African mission requires resources to maintain the African mission force. Very soon, the mission will be required to take full responsibility for the maintenance of the troops, as the period allocated for self-sustenance by the respective troop-contributing countries will come to an end. It is extremely urgent that financial resources be found without delay.”

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  44. “They have indicated that they had more combatants who would be cantoned soon. The combatants of the CNDD-FDD of Pierre Nkurunziza are already proceeding to various assembly points to be cantoned. In early November, I took a CNDD-FDD delegation - led by its Secretary- General, Hussein Rajabu - to Burundi so that it could begin preparations for participation in the African mission. The visit once again indicated to the Burundian population that the peace process is moving forward. It is important to note that many refugees, mainly from Tanzania, began to move into Burundi on their own when the final agreements were signed. The mood is therefore one of optimism and great expectations.”

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  45. “I have sent a communication to them and hope for a positive response. In my last meeting with them, last year, they reaffirmed their willingness to join the peace process but imposed pre-conditions. I shall continue to try to engage the movement, and I am still optimistic that a solution can be found. While we celebrate the tremendous achievements of the past year, much work remains to be done. Burundi faces serious challenges in the weeks and months ahead. Part of that includes the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of returning combatants, as well as the return of refugees and internally displaced persons. The CNDD of Jean Bosco and the PALIPEHUTU-FNL of Alain Mugabarabona have begun to canton some of their combatants in the cantonment site at Muyange.”

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  46. “According to the Summit, after that deadline, or in case of a categorical refusal to join the negotiation process, the FNL would be considered an organization that is against peace and stability. The heads of State urged the support of that position by the United Nations and the international community as a whole in order to put pressure on the movement. We appreciate the consistent public call made by the Security Council to the FNL over a period of time for that movement to join the peace process without delay. We note, for example, the 14 August 2003 statement by the President of the Security Council inviting member States of the Great Lakes region to use all their influence and pressure to compel the FNL to engage in peace talks. The Summit mandated me to continue attempts to bring the FNL into the process.”

    2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source

  47. “It must also be noted that Burundi has successfully completed the first two thirds of the transition period, at the end of which - in ll months - a democratically elected legislature and executive should be in place to replace transitional institutions. We are of the view that because of these positive developments, Burundi is today closer to lasting peace than ever before in its 10 years of conflict. The fact that the Parti pour la liberation du peuple hutu - Forces nationales de liberation (PALIPEHUTU-FNL) of Agathon Rwasa is currently outside the peace process is regrettable. However, that does not present an obstacle to the peace process, taking into account that the majority of parties are part of the process. The November Summit issued a clear message to the FNL to join the peace process within three months.”

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  48. “Members of the CNDD-FDD who are to join transitional institutions have returned to Burundi, and Mr. Nkurunziza is expected to return to Bujumbura on Saturday. The return of Mr. Nkurunziza and his delegation to public life in Burundi is another critical milestone in the peace process. Another practical demonstration of the commitment of the Burundians to peace was the smooth and proficient manner in which the presidential alternation took place in May this year. President Pierre Buyoya, from the Tutsi political family, vacated office and was replaced by President Domitien Ndayizeye, from the Hutu political family, in line with the Arusha Agreement of 2000. The country has therefore been consistently moving forward.”

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  49. “We can therefore say without fear of contradiction that the Burundi peace process has entered a decisive and irreversible stage. This is more so because the implementation of all the ceasefire agreements and the Pretoria Protocols has been swift, and change is evident. Those developments have significantly boosted the implementation of the Arusha Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation of August 2000, which guides the transitional period. The Transitional Government now includes representatives of the three movements which have signed ceasefire agreements with the Transitional Government. Among the key new members of the Burundian cabinet is Mr. Pierre Nkurunziza, leader of the CNDD-FDD, who was recently appointed Senior Minister of State and Good Governance.”

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  50. “The negotiations on those issues have been successfully concluded, leading to the signing of the two Pretoria Protocols of 8 October and 2 November 2003 and the comprehensive ceasefire agreement signed in Dar es Salaam on 16 November 2003, which was a consolidation of all agreements between the CNDD-FDD of Mr. Nkurunziza and the Transitional Government. It is important to emphasize that since the signing of the first Pretoria Protocol between the Burundi Government and the CNDD-FDD on 8 October 2003, the level of violence was reduced drastically, bringing peace to at least 95 per cent of the territory of Burundi. The celebrations by Burundian refugees during the signing of the comprehensive agreement in Dar es Salaam was to us an indication of the genuine desire for peace of the people of Burundi.”

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