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(i)
(ii)
(iii)
demands that Malagasy Institutions of Transition remain neutral, in particular during
the electoral period ;
emphasizes the need to maintain the independence, integrity and credibility of the
Independent National Electoral Commission for the Transition (CENI‐T), and calls for
respect and compliance with decisions taken by this institution;
demands that the Malagasy political stakeholders exercise restraint and fully assume
their political responsibility of peacefully bringing Madagascar back to constitutional
normalcy.
7.
Recalls that, at its 303rd meeting, held in Addis Ababa, on 8 December 2011, it had
expressed its intention to lift suspension of the participation of Madagascar in the activities of
the AU, as contained in the Communiqué PSC/PR/COMM.(CLXXXI), adopted at its 181st meeting,
held on 20 March 2009, as well as the sanctions imposed under its Communiqués
PSC/PR/COMM.1(CCXVI) and PSC/PR/COMM.1(CCXXI), adopted at its 216th and 221st meetings,
held on 19 February and 17 March 2010, respectively. In this regard, Council requests the
Chairperson of the Commission, in consultation with SADC, to report to it, in the beginning of
April 2013, at the latest, on the progress made in the implementation of the Roadmap,
including its Article 20, so as to enable it take a decision on the lifting of the suspension of
Madagascar;
8.
Encourages the Chairperson of the Commission to mobilise Africa and the international
community at large for them to provide the necessary support to the transition process in
Madagascar, as provided for in the Communiqué of 8 December 2011;
9.
Requests the Chairperson of the Commission, in consultation with the Executive
Secretary of SADC, to enhance the Joint AU/SADC Office in Madagascar, with a view to ensure a
greater presence during the electoral period;
10.
Congratulates SADC on its efforts aimed at facilitating the restoration of Constitutional
order in Madagascar, on the basis of the “Roadmap to end the crisis in Madagascar”. Council
reiterates its appreciation to the Mediator of SADC, President Joaquim Alberto Chissano, and
encourages him and his team to pursue their efforts to reach a consensual and inclusive
solution to the crisis in Madagascar;
11.
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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