Decision on the Draft Protocol to the OAU Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism

Jurisdiction
African Regional Bodies · African Union (AU)
Citation
EX.CL/Dec.125 (V)
Regional Body / Author
Executive Council of the African Union
Date
4 July 2004
Language
English
Type
Decision

DECISION ON THE DRAFT PROTOCOL TO THE OAU CONVENTION
ON THE PREVENTION AND COMBATING OF TERRORISM
DOC. EX.CL/92(V)

The Executive Council:

  1. TAKES NOTE of the report;

  2. COMMENDS the Commission for the efforts made to finalize the Draft Protocol to the OUA Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism;

  3. DECIDES to adopt the Additional Protocol to the Convention and RECOMMENDS its approval by the Third Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union;

  4. REQUESTS the Commission to take all the necessary steps to expedite the entry into force of the Protocol to ensure the effective implementation of the Algiers Plan of Action on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism in Africa;

  5. FURTHER REQUESTS the Commission to collaborate closely with all African Governments and other partners for the effective implementation of the provisions of the Convention and the Protocol;

  6. REITERATES its appeal to Member States that have not yet done so to accede to the Convention and ratify the Protocol as soon as possible, thereby facilitating coherent and coordinated action against the scourge of terrorism;

  7. REQUESTS the Peace and Security Council, as the Coordinator of the Mechanism, to ensure the effective implementation of the Protocol.

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