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International Follow-up and Support Group for the Transition in Burkina Faso
(GISAT-BF), the modalities for increased support from the international
community to Burkina Faso and to agree on the most appropriate mechanism for
this purpose;
6.
WELCOMES the positive developments in the political situation in Madagascar,
and URGES the Malagasy political actors to continue to work for the
consolidation of the gains and enhancement of the on-going efforts in the
socioeconomic and governance fields. The Assembly APPEALS to the
international community to actively participate in the Roundtable scheduled in
June 2016 and to CONTINUE to support the efforts of the Malagasy Government
to strengthen political stability and revive the development of the country. The
Assembly URGES all the Comorian actors to work for the smooth organisation of
the elections scheduled for 2016, in compliance with the Constitution, in order to
consolidate the significant gains made by the Union of the Comoros on the path
to reconciliation and stability, and REITERATES the commitment of the AU, on
the basis of its relevant instruments, particularly the African Charter on
Democracy, Elections and Governance, to contribute to the success of the
electoral process. The Assembly APPEALS to the International community to
help mobilize the necessary resources for this purpose, and for the long-term
development of The Comoros;
7.
ALSO WELCOMES the progress made in Somalia towards the realization of
Vision 2016, and UNDERLINES the imperative for all Somali political
stakeholders to demonstrate the required political will and unity of purpose, in
order to consolidate the progress made and successfully conclude the on-going
process that will culminate in the holding of elections. The Assembly PAYS
TRIBUTE to all the AMISOM uniformed and civilian personnel, as well as to the
T/PCCs for their continued commitment and the sacrifices made thus far, and
APPEALS for the mobilization of adequate support for the Mission to enable it
fully discharge its mandate. The Assembly REITERATES the imperative of
enhanced command and control for AMISOM, in line with the relevant provisions
of the revised harmonized CONOPS, as a critical factor in ensuring the
effectiveness of the Mission. The Assembly EXPRESSES ITS GRATITUDE to
the international community and URGES its members to continue to provide the
necessary support to the Federal Government of Somalia and its institutions. The
Assembly REITERATES ITS DEEP CONCERN at the prevailing humanitarian
situation, and CALLS FOR a scaled-up humanitarian response;
8.
REITERATES ITS CONCERN at the continued impasse in the peace process
between Eritrea and Ethiopia, and ENCOURAGES the Commission to take the
required initiatives to assist the parties to overcome the challenges at hand. The
Assembly CALLS FOR continued efforts to facilitate the normalization of the
relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, in line with the relevant provisions of
Decision Assembly/AU/Dec.583(XXV);