Statement [Made on Behalf of the Security Council, at the 5157th Meeting, 31 Mar. 2005, in Connection with the Council's Consideration of the Item Entitled "the Situation in Guinea-Bissau"]

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A Presidential Statement of the Security Council, under agenda item 186 The situation in Guinea-Bissau, published in 2005.

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Armed Forces Armed Incidents Economic Assistance Elections Guinea-Bissau Peacebuilding Political Conditions Post-Conflict Reconstruction

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At the 5157th meeting of the Security Council, held on 31 March 2005, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “The situation in Guinea-Bissau”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:

“The Security Council recognizes some progress made in some areas in Guinea-Bissau, including the electoral process, and urges all political actors in the country to show unequivocal commitment to a peaceful electoral process, leading to peaceful, transparent, free and fair elections, by refraining from inspiring or promoting any sort of ethnic or religious hostilities, particularly with a view to obtaining political gains. In this regard, the Council strongly condemns any attempts to incite violence and to impede ongoing efforts towards peace, stability and social and economic development.

“The Security Council expresses its growing concern at recent political developments in Guinea-Bissau, in particular the decision by the ‘Partido da Renovação Social’ — PRS — to select ex-President Koumba Yala as its presidential candidate. Any decision, such as this, which challenges the Transitional Charter has the potential to jeopardize the successful conclusion of the transitional process and forthcoming presidential elections.

“The Security Council expresses also its deep concern at the fact that peace efforts have not yet generated sufficient social and economic benefits for the population that could discourage the use of force.

“The Security Council stresses, at the same time, the urgent need for international support to the electoral process. It recalls previous appeals for increased international assistance to Guinea-Bissau, including to the forthcoming presidential elections, as part of an urgently needed peacebuilding strategy in that country.

“The Security Council calls upon Guinea-Bissau’s international development partners, including all concerned agencies of the United Nations system, to cooperate fully with the Government of Guinea-Bissau, which has been fully engaged in the implementation of the Transition Charter and in efforts to promote transparency and good governance. It welcomes, in this regard, the holding on 11 February 2005, in Lisbon, of the ‘Meeting of Guinea-Bissau’s Partners to prepare for the Roundtable Conference’ and stresses the importance of strong participation in the Donor Roundtable Conference scheduled for October 2005.

“The Security Council welcomes initial measures taken by the Chief of General Staff regarding the process of reform of the Armed Forces and the promotion of reconciliation among the military. The Council further encourages full inclusiveness and renewed commitment to reconciliation in the Armed Forces, and development of constructive civilian-military relations based on the Armed Forces as an institution subordinated to the elected civilian authorities. In accordance with its mandate in resolution 1580 (2004), it reaffirms UNOGBIS’s role in encouraging and supporting national efforts to reform the security sector.”

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