PSC/MIN/COMM./2. (CCCXIX)
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COMMUNIQUÉ
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 319th meeting held at
ministerial level, on 24 April 2012, adopted the following decision on the situation in the
Republic of Mali:
Council,
1.
Takes note of the paragraphs on the situation in Mali, as contained in the report of the
Chairperson of the Commission on the situation in Guinea Bissau, Mali and the situation
between Sudan and South Sudan [PSC/MIN/3 (CCCXIX)], and the statements made by
representatives of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the core
countries, as well as by the UN and other bilateral and multilateral partners;
2.
Recalls its previous communiqués on the situation in Mali, particularly communiqués
PSC/MIN/ COMM (CCCXIV), PSC/PR/COMM (CCCXV) and PSC/PR/COMM. (CCCXVI) adopted on
the occasion of its 314th, 315th and 316th meetings held on 20 and 23 March, and 3 April 2012,
respectively. Council reaffirms the contents of these communiqués;
3.
Welcomes the encouraging developments in Mali regarding the restoration of
constitutional order, including the signing, on 6 April 2012, of the Framework Agreement for
the Implementation of the Solemn Commitment of 1 April 2012, the appointment of the
Interim President, Mr. Dioncounda Traore, and that of the Prime Minister of the Transition,
Cheick Modibo Diarra. Council stresses the need for all parties in Mali to work in good faith
towards the implementation of the commitments made. Council, concerned about the recent
arrests of political and military personalities, recalls the imperative for the scrupulous respect
for civil liberties and strongly condemns all attempts to intimidate and harass political and
other personalities;
4.
Commends ECOWAS for its tireless efforts to find a solution to the crisis in Mali. In
particular, Council expresses its appreciation to President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire,
current Chairman of ECOWAS, and President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso, Mediator in the
crisis in Mali, for their efforts, and welcomes the action of the representative of the Mediator,
Djibrill Bassole Yipènè, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation of Burkina Faso,
and the representative of the current Chairman of ECOWAS, Mr. Bictogo Adama, Minister for
African Integration of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire;
5.
Encourages the Mediator, in close consultation with the AU, to continue and intensify
his efforts to ensure the completion of the restoration of constitutional order, in accordance
with the relevant AU and ECOWAS instruments. In this context, Council demands that the
"National Council for the Recovery of Democracy and the Restoration of the State" (CNRDRE) to
refrain from any interference and any role in the political life of the country, given the need for
strict compliance with the prerogatives of civil institutions inherent in the constitutional order.