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6.
Expresses its deep concern at the continuing armed attacks by politico‐military
movements not parties to the peace process. Council strongly condemns these attacks and
demands that all armed groups non‐signatories to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of
Libreville, in particular the Convention of the Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP), join the
peace process, uphold dialogue and resolutely engage in the DDR programme;
7.
Expresses, once again, its concern at the prevailing humanitarian situation in CAR,
notably marked by the massive displacement of civilian populations, as a result of the criminal
attacks perpetrated by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Council strongly condemns these
attacks and calls on the Commission to accelerate the ongoing efforts for the implementation
of measures agreed upon by the Regional Ministerial Meeting on the LRA, held in Bangui on 13
and 14 October 2010. Council also requests the Commission to take necessary steps to enlist
the support of AU bilateral and multilateral partners to implement the Conclusions of the
Bangui meeting ;
8.
Recalls the primary responsibility of the Government of CAR for the protection of
civilians and respect for human rights and principles of the rule of law;
9.
Expresses its gratitude to the countries of the region, ECCAS and to the Economic and
Monetary Community of Central African States (CEMAC), as well as to the United Nations, the
European Union (EU), the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) and to the other
bilateral and multilateral partners, for their support and multifaceted assistance to CAR. Council
urges the AU partners to continue and intensify their support to CAR, including the required
assistance for the electoral process, socio‐economic recovery, as well as the promotion of
security and the strengthening of State authority. In this respect, Council stresses the
imperative need to strengthen the capacity of the CAR armed forces, and urgently appeals to
all AU partners to respond positively to the call for assistance made by the CAR Government;
10.
Welcomes the activities undertaken by the Commission in CAR and encourages it to
continue and intensify its efforts in conjunction with all partners, including electoral assistance,
reform of the security sector, capacity building and post‐conflict reconstruction. In this regard,
Council welcomes the close coordination and cooperation that exists on the ground between
the AU Liaison Office, under the leadership of Mrs. Hawa Ahmed Youssouf, BINUCA, under the
leadership of Mrs. Sahle‐Work Zewde, and ECCAS, and encourages them to pursue and
intensify this collaboration in support of peace building in CAR;
11.
Decides to remain seized of the matter.