| Date | 16 June 2008 |
|---|---|
| Started | 11:50 |
| Ended | 23:55 |
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The situation in Chad, the Central African Republic and the subregion
| President: |  | Mr. Khalilzad United States |
(The Presidency changes each month to the next member in alphabetical order) | |||
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| Members: |  | Mr. Belle Belgium |
 | Mr. Kafando Burkina Faso |
 | Mr. Du Xiacong China |
 | Mr. Weisleder Costa Rica |
 | Mr. Jurica Croatia |
 | Mr. Ripert France |
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 | Mr. Natalegawa Indonesia |
 | Mr. Mantovani Italy |
 | Mr. Ettalhi Libya |
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 | Mr. Suescum Panama |
 | Mr. Dolgov Russia |
 | Mr. Sangqu South Africa |
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 | Mr. Quarrey United Kingdom |
 | Mr. Hoang Chi Trung Viet Nam |
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Adoption of the agenda
The situation in Chad, the Central African Republic and the subregion
The President
I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Chad, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council’s agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure.
There being no objection, it is so decided.
The President
The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.
After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council.
“The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the attacks conducted by Chadian armed groups since 11 June 2008.
“The Security Council condemns all attempts at destabilization by force, and reiterates its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and political independence of Chad. It demands that armed groups cease violence immediately and urges all parties to respect the Sirte agreement of 25 October 2007.
“The Security Council calls upon States in the region to implement their commitments under the Dakar Accord of 13 March 2008 and prior agreements, and to cooperate with a view to putting an end to the activities of armed groups in the region and their attempts to seize power by force.
“The Security Council conveys deep concern at the direct threat the activities of armed groups pose for the safety of the civilian population and the conduct of humanitarian operations, and urges all parties to comply fully with their obligations under international humanitarian law.
“The Security Council expresses its full support for the United Nations Mission (MINURCAT) and the European operation (EUFOR Chad/CAR) deployed in Chad and the Central African Republic to contribute to the protection of vulnerable civilian populations and to facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance, and calls on all parties to guarantee the security and freedom of movement of their personnel and associated personnel.
“The Security Council encourages the Chadian authorities to persevere in promoting political dialogue, with respect for the constitutional framework, as initiated by the agreement of 13 August 2007.
“The Security Councils stands ready to consider appropriate measures against those groups and individuals who constitute a threat to the stability of the region or violate international humanitarian law.”
This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/22.
The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda.
