PSC/PR/Comm(LXV)
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7.
Approves the establishment of the Special Task Force as provided for in the
Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement and mandates the Chairperson of the
Commission to solicit the support of Member States to this effect. In this respect,
Council welcomes the willingness expressed by South Africa to contribute to the
establishment of the Special Task Force and requests the Chairperson of the
Commission, working in close collaboration with the Facilitator, to submit, as soon as
possible, proposals on the modalities for the establishment of the Special Task Force.
In the meantime, Council requests the Chairperson of the Commission and the
Facilitator, in consultation with the parties, to take appropriate measures to consolidate
the progress made with the signing of the Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement,
including the immediate deployment by South Africa, of forces that shall assist in the
implementation of the Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement, as part of the envisaged
Special Task Force;
8.
Urges the parties to faithfully implement the provisions of the Comprehensive
Ceasefire Agreement. Council encourages the Government of Burundi to promote a
policy of reconciliation, tolerance and respect of human rights, in order to consolidate
the progress made so far in the peace process;
9.
Appeals to the United Nations, the European Union and other partners of the
African Union to provide the necessary support and assistance for the implementation
of the Agreement. In this regard, the Council welcomes the commitment made by
some partners to support the process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration
(DDR) of the combatants and the willingness of the United Nations to facilitate, through
the Integrated United Nations Office in Burundi, the implementation of the
Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement;
10.
Requests the Chairperson of the Commission to continue working closely with
the Regional Initiative, the Facilitator, the United Nations and other partners for the
effective implementation of the Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement;
11.
Decides to remain seized of the matter.