Assembly/AU/Dec.598(XXVI) Page 5 ECCAS Summit held on 25 November 2015 in Libreville. The Assembly EXPRESSES ITS APPRECIATION to the countries of the region and international partners for their continued commitment and multifaceted assistance to the RCA, and APPEALS for the mobilisation of the resources necessary to enable the newly elected government to take up the challenges related to the humanitarian situation and the functioning of the State, particularly in the provision of basic services. The Assembly CONGRATULATES the AU Special Representative, Head of MISAC, on the initiatives and activities carried out in support to the efforts of the authorities of the Transition for the restoration of the constitutional order and the stabilisation of the CAR; 16. ALSO WELCOMES the progress made to date in the fight against the Lord Resistance Army (LRA), thanks to the efforts deployed within the framework of the Regional Cooperation Initiative for the Elimination of the LRA (RCI-LRA), and NOTES that the LRA continues to pose a serious threat to civilian populations. The Assembly COMMENDS the Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the Regional Task Force (RTF) for their efforts and URGES them to sustain their efforts, and fulfill their pledges in terms of strengthening the troops to be deployed. The Assembly WELCOMES the consultations undertaken with international stakeholders to enhance coordination in the counter-LRA operations and CALL ON all partners to pursue and enhance their support to the AU-led efforts aimed at eliminating the threat posed by this group; 17. FURTHER WELCOMES the progress made in the operationalization of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), as well as in the fight against the Boko Haram terrorist group. The Assembly ENCOURAGES the countries of the region to persevere in their efforts and to enhance their cooperation within the framework of the MNJTF. The Assembly COMMENDS the Commission for the steps taken, in support of the operationalization of the MNJTF, including the upcoming donors’ Conference, scheduled for 1 February 2016. The Assembly EXPRESSES ITS GRATITUDE to African States and the international partners for the support provided to the MNJTF, and APPEALS for intensified international mobilization to degrade and defeat Boko Haram terrorist group and to assist the populations affected by the attacks by this group and the countries hosting refugees fleeing the atrocities committed by this terrorist group. The Assembly STRESSES, once again, the need to complement the military and security operations against the Boko Haram terrorist group by sustained national and regional efforts, to improve livelihoods, promote education and job creation, as well as ensure the protection of human rights, particularly those of women and girls; 18. URGES the Head of State and the Guinea Bissau politicians to find a definitive solution to the institutional crisis, to enable the country embark on the priority area of socio-economic recovery and peace building through the implementation of the necessary reforms concerning the fight against impunity and national reconciliation, particularly the reform of the Defence and Security Sectors. The Assembly STRESSES the importance of respecting the Constitution and,