Assembly/AU/Dec.268(XIV) Rev.1 Page 3 11. EXPRESSES CONCERN at the continued impasse in the peace process between Ethiopia and Eritrea and REITERATES the readiness of the AU to assist the two countries to overcome, through dialogue the current stalemate, normalize their relations and lay the foundation for a comprehensive and durable peace between them; 12. REITERATES its earlier decisions on the relations between Djibouti and Eritrea, and its grave concern at the total absence of progress regarding the implementation by Eritrea of these decisions, as well as of resolution 1862 (2009) and 1907 (2009), and URGES Eritrea to urgently and fully comply with the demands contained therein; 13. WELCOMES the remarkable progress in the peace process in Burundi, and URGES all Burundian parties to continue their efforts, including working to create conditions conducive to the organization and holding of general elections between May and September 2010. The Assembly ALSO WELCOMES the improved security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the continuing efforts to consolidate peace in the country and to strengthen relations between the DRC and Rwanda. The Assembly REITERATES ITS CALL to the international community to provide the support required for post-conflict reconstruction and peace building in Burundi and DRC, and in this respect, WELCOMES the Multidisciplinary Assessment Mission deployed by the AU Commission to these two countries within the framework of monitoring the implementation of relevant decisions of the PSC and the Tripoli Plan of Action; 14. NOTES that The Sudan will hold national elections in April 2010 and the referendum on self determination for Southern Sudan in January 2011; REITERATES its full support to The Sudan and hails the steps taken thus far to ensure free and fair elections. The Assembly FURTHER NOTES with satisfaction the progress made in the humanitarian and security situation in Darfur and CALLS FOR the intensification of efforts so as to reach a lasting political settlement to allow Darfurians to participate fully in the upcoming elections; 15. ALSO NOTES the need to intensify current initiatives to assist the people of The Sudan to achieve lasting peace and stability. In this regard, the Assembly URGES Member States, the Commission and international partners to support and cooperate with these initiatives, including the AU Ministerial Committee on PostConflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) in The Sudan. 16. WELCOMES the report of the AU High Level Panel on Darfur (AUPD), and the recommendations contained therein, which provide a clear and sound Road Map for achieving peace, justice, reconciliation and healing in Darfur, and thereby contribute to the overall objective of promoting sustainable peace and stability in The Sudan, ENDORSES the communiqué adopted in this respect by the PSC at its Adopted by the Fourteenth Ordinary Session of the Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 2 February 2010