PSC/MIN/COMM.(CCCXIV)
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6.
Demands
the
immediate
cessation
of
hostilities
and
urges
the
different
rebel
groups
to
commit
themselves,
without
delay,
to
the
search
of
a
peaceful
solution
to
the
crisis
within
the
strict
framework
of
the
AU
principles,
particularly
the
respect
and
preservation
of
the
national
unity,
territorial
integrity
and
sovereignty
of
Mali.
Council
expresses
its
appreciation
to
the
Government
of
Mali
for
its
affirmed
readiness
to
work
towards
a
peaceful
and
fair
solution
to
the
crisis;
7.
Expresses
its
determination
to
actively
support
a
mediation
process
spearheaded
by
the
neighboring
countries
of
Mali,
particularly
the
core
countries
and
especially
Algeria,
considering
the
crucial
role
this
country
has
always
played
in
the
search
for
solutions
to
the
situation,
as
well
as
by
ECOWAS,
and
requests
the
Chairperson
of
the
Commission
to
determine
the
modalities
for
the
immediate
implementation
of
such
a
mediation
process
and
the
promotion
of
the
necessary
synergies,
to
facilitate
a
peaceful
settlement.
Council
also
requests
the
Chairperson
of
the
Commission
to
take
all
necessary
steps
for
the
mobilization
by
the
AU
of
support
from
the
rest
of
the
continent
and
international
community
as
a
whole
to
this
process,
including
through
the
establishment,
under
the
aegis
of
the
AU
and
the
United
Nations,
of
a
support
and
follow-‐up
group
comprising
all
the
neighboring
countries,
the
relevant
Regional
Economic
Communities
(ECOWAS
and
the
Community
of
the
Sahelo-‐Saharan
States
–
CEN-‐SAD),
as
well
as
the
international
partners
concerned;
8.
Pays
tribute
to
the
neighboring
countries
of
Mali,
which,
in
spite
of
the
effects
of
the
food
crisis
faced
by
the
Sahel,
are
hosting
Malian
refugees
on
their
territories.
Council
encourages
the
host
countries,
in
line
with
the
guidelines
of
the
AU
and
the
UN
High
Commissioner
for
Refugees,
to
take
the
necessary
steps
to
relocate
the
refugee
camps
away
from
the
border
areas.
Council
expresses
its
gratitude
to
the
international
community
as
a
whole
for
the
humanitarian
assistance
provided
to
the
Malian
population
affected
by
the
present
crisis
in
the
northern
part
of
the
country;
9.
Requests
the
Chairperson
of
the
Commission,
in
cooperation
with
the
Government
of
Mali,
ECOWAS,
the
neighboring
countries
and
the
United
Nations,
to
take
all
the
necessary
measures
for
the
organization,
as
soon
as
possible,
of
a
round
table
of
development
partners
on
the
modalities
for
enhancing
and
intensifying
their
support
for
Mali.
Council
also
requests
the
Chairperson
of
the
Commission
to
speedily
convene
an
African
Solidarity
Conference
in
favor
of
Mali
and
the
equitable
development
of
the
affected
regions;
10. Requests
the
Chairperson
of
the
Commission
to
submit
to
it
quarterly
reports
on
the
developments
of
the
situation
and
the
follow
up
of
the
present
communiqué,
and
decides
to
remain
actively
seized
with
the
matter.