PSC/PR/COMM(CCCXLV)
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COMMUNIQUÉ
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 345th meeting held on 6
December 2012, adopted the following decision on the situation in the Central African Republic
(CAR):
Council,
1.
Takes note of the Report of the Chairperson of the Commission on the situation in the
CAR [PSC/PR/2(CCCXLV)] and the presentations made by the AU Special Representative in the
CAR, as well as the statements by the Permanent Representative of the CAR to the AU, and the
representatives of the United Nations and the European Union (EU);
2.
Recalls communiqué PSC/PR/COMM.1(CCLV), adopted at its 255th meeting held on 23
December 2010;
3.
Welcomes the progress made in the CAR, particularly the initiatives taken to promote
dialogue among all the political and social stakeholders, the efforts made to further security
and implement the different Agreements concluded with the political and military groups
active on the ground, including as regards Disarmament, Demobilization and Reinsertion (DDR),
the measures taken to facilitate the reactivation of the national economy and the fight against
poverty;
4.
Stresses that, in spite of the progress made, the CAR continues to face many political,
security, socio‐economic and humanitarian challenges. In this regard, Council encourages the
Central African Government to persevere in its efforts, particularly the promotion of dialogue,
the implementation of the DDR programme within the framework of the Agreements signed
with the political and military groups, strengthening of the capacity of the Defense and Security
Forces, including the effective implementation of the Security Sector Reform, the continuation
and deepening of the reforms initiated in the socio‐economic field and the improvement of
governance;
5.
Calls on the relevant authorities in CAR to conclude the electoral code, on the basis of
the consensus arrived at by the Central African parties, and pave the way for its speedy
adoption by Parliament;
6.
Warns all those bent on undermining the process of consolidating peace, security and
stability in CAR, and stresses that they will be held accountable. In this regard, Council requests
the Commission to submit to it recommendations on sanctions against political and military
groups and other elements that are hindering efforts to restore security and are involved in
abuses against the civilian population and other violations of international humanitarian law;