PSC/PR/COMM.2(CCCXLVIII)
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COMMUNIQUÉ
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 348th meeting held in
Addis Ababa on 13 December 2012, adopted the following decision on the situation in Darfur,
Sudan.
Council:
1.
Takes note of the report of the Chairperson of the Commission on the situation in
Darfur [PSC/PR/2(CCCXLVIII)] and the briefings provided by the Commissioner for Peace and
Security and the Acting Joint Special Representative (JSR) for the African Union–United Nations
Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and Joint Chief Mediator (JCM) ad interim. Council also
takes note of the statement made by the representative of the Government of the Sudan
(GoS);
2.
Recalls its earlier decisions on the situation in Darfur;
3.
Expresses its grave concern at the deteriorating security situation in some parts of
Darfur, which has led to considerable loss of civilian lives and has negatively impacted on the
humanitarian situation. In this respect, Council urgently calls on the GoS and the armed
movements immediately to cease military operations and refrain from any action likely to
compound the tense situation on the ground;
4.
Strongly condemns continued attacks by unidentified armed assailants on UNAMID, as
well as hostage taking targeting the Mission, and urges the GoS to end impunity for such crimes
and spare no efforts in helping to identify and bring to justice their perpetrators;
5.
Commends UNAMID for the efforts to protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian
operations through the provision of security and calls on UNAMID to pursue its efforts, using all
means at its disposal within the context of the robust implementation of its mandate;
6.
Expresses serious concern at the continued restrictions of movement imposed on
UNAMID, which affect its ability to effectively implement its mandate, and calls on the GoS, in
accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement, and the armed movements, to cease these
restrictions and provide full and unhindered access for UNAMID personnel to all locations
within the Mission area;
7.
Commends the signatory parties to the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD), the
GoS and the Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM), for their continued engagement in
implementing the DDPD, including the ongoing preparations for the Darfur Internal Dialogue
and Consultations (DIDC) and a Donor Conference. In this connection, Council regrets the
disagreement between the Parties and urges them to swiftly resolve their differences. Council
calls on the signatory parties to ensure that swift and concrete progress is made on other
provisions that have continued to lag behind, particularly those relating to final security