(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The Security Council adopted presidential statement recalling that the stabilization of the security situation is first and foremost the responsibility of the Central African Republic stakeholders.
The statement reiterated its appeal to all parties and stakeholders, particularly the leaders of the ex-Seleka and anti-Balaka groups, as well as all other armed groups, to immediately and permanently lay down their arms, to release all children from their ranks, and to embark upon the path of dialogue as the only viable means towards achieving lasting reconciliation and peace, and an essential condition for the successful implementation of the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the CAR (MINUSCA).
The Security Council also reiterated its call upon the Transitional Authorities to take concrete action, with the full, effective and equal participation of women, towards an inclusive and comprehensive political dialogue and reconciliation process at the local and national levels.
In addition to preparation for the elections, the fight against impunity, formulation and implementation of a disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation strategy, including children formerly associated with armed forces and groups; and the rebuilding of effective State institutions, including through security sector reform.
In this regard, the UNSC urged the Transitional Authorities to accelerate inclusive preparations for the Bangui Forum on National Reconciliation scheduled for January 2015, with the aim of forging a national-level consensus.
Furthermore, the Council welcomed and commended recent efforts by the Transitional Authorities to gather views of local citizens in advance of the Bangui Forum by dispatching government ministers and officials throughout the CAR.
Nevertheless, the Council reiterated in their adopted statement, its grave concern at the threat to peace and security in the CAR arising from the illicit transfer, destabilizing accumulation and misuse of small arms and light weapons.
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