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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Mali, El-Ghassim Wane, said that the security environment in the country had remained complex in recent months, particularly in the Center and the tri-border area between Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. UNIFEED
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SOURCE: UNIFEED
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LANGUAGES: FRENCH / ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 27 JANUARY 2023, NEW YORK CITY / FILE
SHOTLIST:
FILE - NEW YORK CITY
1. Wide shot, United Nations Headquarters
27 JANUARY 2023, NEW YORK CITY
2. Wide shot, Security Council
3. SOUNDBITE (French) El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA):
“In my last intervention before the Council, I highlighted the volatility of the security environment. Unfortunately, the situation has remained complex in recent months, particularly in the Center and the tri-border area between Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.”
4. Med shot, Diop taking notes
5. SOUNDBITE (French) El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA):
“The number of internally displaced persons remains high. In December 2022, it stood at just over 410,000 people. In total, 8.8 million people need humanitarian aid, an increase of 17 percent compared to 2022. Two million children under 5 remain affected by acute malnutrition. The safety of humanitarian personnel remains a major concern: in 2022, several incidents affected humanitarian personnel, including five humanitarian workers killed.”
6. Med shot, Diop listening
7. SOUNDBITE (French) El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA):
“In the future, MINUSMA’s capacity to improve security more effectively in support of the Malian security forces will depend on several factors. The first of these is making available the capacities required and the timely replacement of troops from those who decided to leave the mission.”
8. Med shot, delegates
9. SOUNDBITE (French) El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA):
“The President of the Transition’s promulgation of a law setting the terms of compensation for damages resulting from serious human rights violations is a welcome measure. In the same vein, it is worth mentioning the conviction, on January 24, by Bamako Court of Assizes, of an individual for a terrorist attack in February 2019 which resulted in the death of three blue helmets.”
10. Wide shot, Security Council
11. SOUNDBITE (English) El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA):
“Mali is less than two months away from the constitutional referendum that would mark the first of a series of polls expected to culminate with the restoration of constitutional order in March 2024. The Malian authorities continue to demonstrate commitment to hold these polls on time.”
12. Wide shot, Security Council
13. SOUNDBITE (French) Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs to and Cooperation, Mali:
“Regarding the Peace and reconciliation agreement emanated from the Algerian process, which has been the subject of a great debate in this Council, I wish to solemnly reaffirm the Malian Government’s commitment here to unequivocally continue with the rigorous implementation of this agreement because we remain convinced that this is absolutely paramount for lasting stability in our country.”
14. Wide shot, Security Council
STORYLINE:
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Mali, El-Ghassim Wane, said that the security environment in the country had remained complex in recent months, particularly in the Center and the tri-border area between Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
Briefing the Security Council today (27 Jan), Wane said that due to the persistence of security challenges in Mali, the number of internally displaced persons remains high.
“In December 2022,” he continued, “it stood at just over 410,000 people. In total, 8.8 million people need humanitarian aid, an increase of 17 percent compared to 2022. Two million children under 5 remain affected by acute malnutrition.”
Ongoing activities of extremist elements affiliated with Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) continue to drive insecurity in Gao and Ménaka.
At the same time, the other northern regions are severely affected by the displacement of the affected population.
In central Mali, extremist groups continue to capitalize on intercommunal conflicts to expand their influence and secure new recruits.
Wane reported that the safety of humanitarian personnel remains a major concern, “in 2022, several incidents affected humanitarian personnel, including five humanitarian workers killed.”
He stated, “In the future, MINUSMA’s capacity to improve security more effectively in support of the Malian security forces will depend on several factors. The first of these is making available the capacities required and the timely replacement of troops from those who decided to leave the mission.”
Efforts are underway to replace units that have left the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) or plan to do so.
Wane emphasized the importance of these efforts, as the total number of troops involved represents 17 percent of the total Mission strength.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Mali also said respecting freedom of movement by the Status of Forces Agreement is necessary.
More specifically, he stressed the importance of ISR (intelligence, intelligence, surveillance) flights for the safety and security of peacekeepers and for the execution of MINUSMA’s mandate to protect civilians.
On human rights, Wane reported that the period under review revealed that the overall number of violations decreased slightly and that terrorist groups were the main perpetrators.
He stated that respect for human rights and international humanitarian law in military operations and accountability for violations are of the utmost importance to deal with terrorism and extremism effectively.
In this context, he said, “The President of the Transition’s promulgation of a law setting the terms of compensation for damages resulting from serious human rights violations is a welcome measure. In the same vein, it is worth mentioning the conviction, on January 24, by Bamako Court of Assizes, of an individual for a terrorist attack in February 2019 which resulted in the death of three blue helmets.”
He also said, “Mali is less than two months away from the constitutional referendum that would mark the first of a series of polls expected to culminate with the restoration of constitutional order in March 2024. The Malian authorities continue to demonstrate commitment to hold these polls on time.”
On the peace agreement, Wane reported that new challenges arose in the last two months with disagreement over the government’s participation level in the CSA (Comité du Suivi du present Accord) ordinary sessions and other related issues.
This culminated in the decision by the signatory Movements in December 2022 to suspend their participation in the peace process.
Wane said that MINUSMA, along with the other members of the international mediation led by Algeria, has promoted dialogue between the signatory parties to overcome the current impasse.
He then encouraged the parties to spare no effort to overcome the current difficulties and achieve decisive progress in implementing the peace agreement.
Representing Mali, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, said, “Regarding the Peace and reconciliation agreement emanated from the Algerian process, which has been the subject of a great debate in this Council, I wish to solemnly reaffirm the Malian Government’s commitment here to unequivocally continue with the rigorous implementation of this agreement because we remain convinced that this is absolutely paramount for lasting stability in our country.”
TRT: 3:19
SOURCE: UNIFEED
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: FRENCH / ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 27 JANUARY 2023, NEW YORK CITY / FILE
SHOTLIST:
FILE - NEW YORK CITY
1. Wide shot, United Nations Headquarters
27 JANUARY 2023, NEW YORK CITY
2. Wide shot, Security Council
3. SOUNDBITE (French) El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA):
“In my last intervention before the Council, I highlighted the volatility of the security environment. Unfortunately, the situation has remained complex in recent months, particularly in the Center and the tri-border area between Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.”
4. Med shot, Diop taking notes
5. SOUNDBITE (French) El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA):
“The number of internally displaced persons remains high. In December 2022, it stood at just over 410,000 people. In total, 8.8 million people need humanitarian aid, an increase of 17 percent compared to 2022. Two million children under 5 remain affected by acute malnutrition. The safety of humanitarian personnel remains a major concern: in 2022, several incidents affected humanitarian personnel, including five humanitarian workers killed.”
6. Med shot, Diop listening
7. SOUNDBITE (French) El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA):
“In the future, MINUSMA’s capacity to improve security more effectively in support of the Malian security forces will depend on several factors. The first of these is making available the capacities required and the timely replacement of troops from those who decided to leave the mission.”
8. Med shot, delegates
9. SOUNDBITE (French) El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA):
“The President of the Transition’s promulgation of a law setting the terms of compensation for damages resulting from serious human rights violations is a welcome measure. In the same vein, it is worth mentioning the conviction, on January 24, by Bamako Court of Assizes, of an individual for a terrorist attack in February 2019 which resulted in the death of three blue helmets.”
10. Wide shot, Security Council
11. SOUNDBITE (English) El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA):
“Mali is less than two months away from the constitutional referendum that would mark the first of a series of polls expected to culminate with the restoration of constitutional order in March 2024. The Malian authorities continue to demonstrate commitment to hold these polls on time.”
12. Wide shot, Security Council
13. SOUNDBITE (French) Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs to and Cooperation, Mali:
“Regarding the Peace and reconciliation agreement emanated from the Algerian process, which has been the subject of a great debate in this Council, I wish to solemnly reaffirm the Malian Government’s commitment here to unequivocally continue with the rigorous implementation of this agreement because we remain convinced that this is absolutely paramount for lasting stability in our country.”
14. Wide shot, Security Council
STORYLINE:
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Mali, El-Ghassim Wane, said that the security environment in the country had remained complex in recent months, particularly in the Center and the tri-border area between Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
Briefing the Security Council today (27 Jan), Wane said that due to the persistence of security challenges in Mali, the number of internally displaced persons remains high.
“In December 2022,” he continued, “it stood at just over 410,000 people. In total, 8.8 million people need humanitarian aid, an increase of 17 percent compared to 2022. Two million children under 5 remain affected by acute malnutrition.”
Ongoing activities of extremist elements affiliated with Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) continue to drive insecurity in Gao and Ménaka.
At the same time, the other northern regions are severely affected by the displacement of the affected population.
In central Mali, extremist groups continue to capitalize on intercommunal conflicts to expand their influence and secure new recruits.
Wane reported that the safety of humanitarian personnel remains a major concern, “in 2022, several incidents affected humanitarian personnel, including five humanitarian workers killed.”
He stated, “In the future, MINUSMA’s capacity to improve security more effectively in support of the Malian security forces will depend on several factors. The first of these is making available the capacities required and the timely replacement of troops from those who decided to leave the mission.”
Efforts are underway to replace units that have left the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) or plan to do so.
Wane emphasized the importance of these efforts, as the total number of troops involved represents 17 percent of the total Mission strength.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Mali also said respecting freedom of movement by the Status of Forces Agreement is necessary.
More specifically, he stressed the importance of ISR (intelligence, intelligence, surveillance) flights for the safety and security of peacekeepers and for the execution of MINUSMA’s mandate to protect civilians.
On human rights, Wane reported that the period under review revealed that the overall number of violations decreased slightly and that terrorist groups were the main perpetrators.
He stated that respect for human rights and international humanitarian law in military operations and accountability for violations are of the utmost importance to deal with terrorism and extremism effectively.
In this context, he said, “The President of the Transition’s promulgation of a law setting the terms of compensation for damages resulting from serious human rights violations is a welcome measure. In the same vein, it is worth mentioning the conviction, on January 24, by Bamako Court of Assizes, of an individual for a terrorist attack in February 2019 which resulted in the death of three blue helmets.”
He also said, “Mali is less than two months away from the constitutional referendum that would mark the first of a series of polls expected to culminate with the restoration of constitutional order in March 2024. The Malian authorities continue to demonstrate commitment to hold these polls on time.”
On the peace agreement, Wane reported that new challenges arose in the last two months with disagreement over the government’s participation level in the CSA (Comité du Suivi du present Accord) ordinary sessions and other related issues.
This culminated in the decision by the signatory Movements in December 2022 to suspend their participation in the peace process.
Wane said that MINUSMA, along with the other members of the international mediation led by Algeria, has promoted dialogue between the signatory parties to overcome the current impasse.
He then encouraged the parties to spare no effort to overcome the current difficulties and achieve decisive progress in implementing the peace agreement.
Representing Mali, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, said, “Regarding the Peace and reconciliation agreement emanated from the Algerian process, which has been the subject of a great debate in this Council, I wish to solemnly reaffirm the Malian Government’s commitment here to unequivocally continue with the rigorous implementation of this agreement because we remain convinced that this is absolutely paramount for lasting stability in our country.”
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