PSC/PR/COMM(CCLXII)
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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 262ND MEETING
OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 262nd meeting held on 24
February 2011, considered the report of its mission to Sudan, undertaken from 15 to 18
December 2010, and adopted the following decision:
Council,
1. Takes note of the Report [PSC/PR/COMM.1(CCLXII)] on the field mission of the PSC to
Sudan undertaken from 15 to18 December 2011;
2. Welcomes the successful holding of the Referendum on the self‐determination of South
Sudan, which constitutes the main benchmark of the implementation of the Comprehensive
Peace Agreement (CPA);
3. Stresses the need to continue supporting the implementation of the CPA. In this regard,
Council further stresses the role of the AU High Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) on Sudan,
which continues to support the Parties in the implementation of the CPA, as well as in
negotiations on post‐referendum arrangements, and further reiterates its support to the AUHIP
and the pursuit of peace, security and stability in Sudan;
4. Underscores the need to speed up the post‐conflict reconstruction process and socio‐
economic development of South Sudan, as a basis for building a viable state;
5. Expresses concern with the security situation in Darfur and reiterates its full support to
UNAMID in its efforts to improve the security situation, protect the civilians and provide
support for early socio‐economic recovery;
6. Reiterates further the need to expedite the conclusion of the Doha peace negotiations in
an all‐inclusive manner, and urges for the adherence to the schedule of the Darfur‐Darfur
Process;
7. Underlines the need to strengthen the cooperation between the PSC and UNAMID,
including the exchange of information on the activities of the Mission;
8. Appeals to the international community to support post‐conflict reconstruction efforts in
Sudan;
9. Decides to remain seized of the matter.