PSC/PR/COMM.2(DXLIV) Page 2 6. Welcomes the establishment of the Follow-up Committee of the Agreement (CSA) and the efforts made by Algeria and the other members of the CSA to facilitate the implementation process of the Agreement and strict compliance by the parties with their commitments. Council notes with satisfaction that the CSA has already met three times and has established its technical sub-committees in charge of political and institutional matters, defense and security, development, as well as on justice, reconciliation and humanitarian issues. Council urges the CSA to persevere in its efforts, including by adopting, as quickly as possible, the detailed calendar for the implementation of the Agreement; 7. Expresses its deep concern about the difficulties facing the launching of the implementation process of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, in particular as a result of the incidents which occurred in mid-August 2015 in Anefis, in the region of Kidal, with the clashes opposing the Movements of the Platform and the CMA. Council strongly condemns those clashes, which constitute a flagrant violation of the Agreement. Council takes note of the withdrawal of the Movements of the Platform from this locality and requests the UN Multinational Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) to ensure that the modalities agreed upon with regard to this withdrawal are scrupulously respected; 8. Demands that all the parties concerned scrupulously honour the commitments made and reiterates its determination to impose sanctions against all those who impede the implementation of the Agreement and to seek, in this regard, the support of the UN Security Council and other members of the international community; 9. Urges the international community to provide all the necessary support to the implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, including the mobilization of the necessary financial resources and technical support for the implementation of the envisaged development programs for northern Mali. Council also appeals for the mobilization of the necessary funds to ensure the proper functioning of the CSA and its subcommittees; 10. Notes with concern the increase in terrorist and criminal attacks in northern Mali against the Malian defense and security forces, the international forces (MINUSMA and Operation Barkhane) and the civilian population, as well as their spread to the central and southern parts of the country. Council strongly condemns these attacks and reiterates its support for the efforts to neutralize the terrorist and criminal groups. Council particularly congratulates MINUSMA on the remarkable work it is doing on the ground, reiterates its full support to the Mission and expresses its appreciation to the Troop and Police Contributing Countries for the huge sacrifices made in the service of peace, security and reconciliation in Mali; 11. Further notes with concern that the increase in the number of attacks in northern Mali has led to further displacements of populations and has contributed to delaying the return of refugees. Council notes the difficult humanitarian situation in northern Mali, including shortage