PSC/PR/COMM.(CDXXII)
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COMMUNIQUÉ
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 422nd meeting held on 7
March 2014, adopted the following decision on the situation in the Central African Republic
(CAR):
Council,
1.
Takes note of the Information Note [PSC/PR/2.(CDXXII)] on the report of the Secretary‐
General of the United Nations on the CAR, submitted pursuant to paragraph 48 of resolution
2127 (2013) adopted by the UN Security Council, on 5 December 2013. Council also notes the
introductory remarks made by the Commissioner for Peace and Security, as well as the briefing
provided by the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission and Head of the
African‐led International Support Mission in the CAR (MISCA) on the activities of MISCA and the
situation on the ground. Council finally takes note of the statements made by the
representatives of the following countries and organizations: Chad, Rwanda, South Africa,
France, United States of America, United Kingdom, the United Nations (UN) and the European
Union (EU);
2.
Recalls its previous communiqués and press statements on the situation in the CAR,
including communiqué PSC/AHG/COMM.2(CDXVI) adopted at its 416th meeting held on 29
January 2014;
3.
Notes with satisfaction the steps taken by the Commission to enable MISCA to reach its
authorized strength of 6,000 uniformed personnel, as well as the execution within a timeframe
shorter than the one initially planned of the Mission’s Implementation Concept, with a
presence not only in Bangui, but also in different areas in the countryside;
4.
Welcomes the significant improvement in the security situation in the CAR, thanks to
the action being carried out by MISCA with the support of the French operation Sangaris. In this
regard, Council notes with satisfaction the significant reduction in the number of security
incidents, the gradual resumption of daily activities in Bangui and in the rest of the country, the
steps taken to secure the corridor connecting the CAR to the Cameroon border, as well as the
steps taken by MISCA for the disarmament of illegal groups and the protection of civilian
populations, the monitoring of the humanitarian and human rights situation, and political
support for the ongoing transition. Council pays tribute to the leadership and staff of MISCA for
their commitment and the sacrifices made;
5.
Reiterates its gratitude to the troop and police contributing countries, as well as to the
leaders of the region, including the Presidents Idriss Deby Itno and Denis Sassou‐Nguesso, Chair
of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and Chair of the ECCAS Follow‐up
Committee on the CAR, respectively, as well as to the ECCAS General Secretariat and the