Sudan informs Gambari of its rejection to change in UNAMID mandate
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August 9, 2011 (KHARTOUM) — Sudan’s foreign minister today informed
the head of the hybrid peacekeeping operation of its rejection of the
UN resolution extending UNAMID’s mandate in Darfur because it attempts
to modify the initial version.
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Ibrahim Gambari (UN)
The UN Security Council in its resolution 2003 voted on 29 July
decided to extend the mandate of the African Union-United Nations
Hybrid Operation in Darfur for one year. The Council further mentioned
the increase of violence and new waves of displacement in the region.
It is also underlined the interference between the different conflicts
in Darfur, Abyei, South Kordofan and asked the UN Secretary General to
coordinate closely between the UNAMID, UNISFA of Abyei and the UNMISS
of the Republic of South Sudan.
The 15 member council also disregarded a demand filed by the African
Union urging to support a Darfur based political process to be held by
a panel headed by the former South African President Thabo Mbeki.
Further it urged Sudan to lift a state of emergency and improve the
security conditions to create suitable atmosphere for such process.
Minister Ali Karti, in a meeting held today in Khartoum, informed the
Joint Special Representative of Sudan’s rejection to the false
information and attempts to enlarge the mandate of the UNAMID in the
resolution 2003, said the foreign ministry spokesperson Al-Obaid
Marawih on Tuesday following the meeting.
The minister also slammed the international community saying it
commenced to target the Sudan instead of appreciating the efforts
exerted by Khartoum government to achieve peace in the restive region
in close cooperation with the international community, Al-Obeid
further said.
Last Tuesday 2 August, Karti said his ministry sent a letter to the UN
expressing its refusal to the content of the resolution 2003 and
threatened to cancel the UNAMID mandate if the latter tries to
implement any measure not included in its initial mandate or the SOFA
signed between Sudan and the hybrid mission.
He also accused the Council of attempting to interfere in Sudan’s
internal affairs in reaction to the demand to lift the state of
emergency in Darfur, allowing free expression and ensure
accountability for Darfur crimes.
According to Al-Obeid, Gambari reaffirmed his keenness to make the
UNAMID as an example of a successful peacekeeping operation in Africa,
and informed the minister on the steps undertaken by the UNAMID to
implement the Doha peace agreement.
Sudan last July filed a complaint to the African Union against Ibrahim
Gambari for asking the Security Council to press Khartoum to lift the
state of emergency before to launch the political process that he
supports.
Sudanese government signed a peace agreement with the Liberation and
Justice Movement (LJM) on the 14 July. But the Justice and Equality
Movement (JEM) asked to engage direct talks on a framework document
for peace in Darfur.
However Khartoum rejected JEM’s demand and reminded that the rebel
group has three months to join the peace deal. While an advance
delegation form LJM former rebels are expected to arrive to the
Sudanese capital on 16 August.
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