Communique: The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 262nd meeting held on 24 February 2011, considered the report of its mission to Sudan, undertaken from 15 to 18 December 2010, and adopted the following decision

Jurisdiction
African Regional Bodies · African Union (AU)
Citation
PSC/PR/COMM.262(2011)
Regional Body / Author
Peace and Security Council of the African Union
Date
24 February 2011
Language
English
Type
Communique
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PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL 262nd MEETING

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

24 FEBRUARY 2011

PSC/PR/COMM(CCLXII)

COMMUNIQUE OF THE 262nd MEETING
OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 262nd meeting held on 24 February 2011, considered the report of its mission to Sudan, undertaken from 15 to 18 December 2010, and adopted the following decision:

Council,

  1. Takes note of the Report [PSC/PR/COMM.l(CCLXII)] on the field mission of the PSC to Sudan undertaken from 15 tol8 December 2011;

  2. Welcomes the successful holding of the Referendum on the self-determination of South Sudan, which constitutes the main benchmark of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA);

  3. Stresses the need to continue supporting the implementation of the CPA. In this regard, Council further stresses the role of the AU High Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) on Sudan, which continues to support the Parties in the implementation of the CPA, as well as in negotiations on post-referendum arrangements, and further reiterates its support to the AUHIP and the pursuit of peace, security and stability in Sudan;

  4. Underscores the need to speed up the post-conflict reconstruction process and socio­economic development of South Sudan, as a basis for building a viable state;

  5. Expresses concern with the security situation in Darfur and reiterates its full support to UNAMID in its efforts to improve the security situation, protect the civilians and provide support for early socio-economic recovery;

  6. Reiterates further the need to expedite the conclusion of the Doha peace negotiations in an all-inclusive manner, and urges for the adherence to the schedule of the Darfur-Darfur Process;

  7. Underlines the need to strengthen the cooperation between the PSC and UNAMID, including the exchange of information on the activities of the Mission;

  8. Appeals to the international community to support post-conflict reconstruction efforts in Sudan;

  9. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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