Peacebuilding Commission Update

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PBC in the news: SC debate on mediation and dispute settlement; PBC should utilize Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review Process, AI representative says; PBC countries ranking among lowest in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index

Burundi: Local observers fear 2010 elections will result in renewed violence; President Nkurunziza holds press conference in Gitega; Human rights abuse still a reality, CNDD says; HRC Independent Expert on Burundi says human rights situation deteriorating

Central African Republic: SG recommends deployment of 6000 UN troops to replace EUFOR; Situation remains fragile in CAR, SRSG tells Security Council; Terror spreading in capital since departure of President Bozizé; First Central African International Sustainable Development Trade Fair to be held in Bangui

Guinea-Bissau: Domestic market for cocaine on the rise; Cholera epidemic worsens; On International Day of Peace, UNOGBIS representative spreads the word on the PBC; 2nd Ministerial Conference on Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries begins in Macao

Sierra Leone: Parliament ratifies grant agreement to alleviate effects of food crisis; Some refugees choose to locally integrate in Liberia with help of UNHCR; UNDP begins week-long training of NGOs on socioeconomic, cultural rights

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Announcements
10 September, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Trusteeship Council Chamber
PBC CAR Configuration Informal Meeting

Burundi: Release of FNL detainees would help peace process, political parties say; ICG warns against renewed political violence ahead of elections; Burundi may face serious food shortages, FAO says

Guinea-Bissau: Fears over political stability slowing down SSR; ECOWAS members discuss sub-regional energy crisis; Portuguese Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs visits to discuss role of CPLP in supporting peacebuilding; Health Minister says cholera-hit Bissau “out of control”

Central African Republic: UN peacekeepers to replace EUFOR on Chad-CAR border in 2009; Government condemns APRD violence; MLPC urges President to redraft amnesty bills; Corruption prevalent in General Directorate of Taxes, Prime Minister says

Sierra Leone: Human Rights Commission issues first report, highlighting women’s rights abuses; Discussions held on Charles Taylor appearing before TRC; SLAJ and World Bank hold training for journalists Read the rest of this entry »

The PBC’s Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding in Burundi formed the basis of the Security Council’s consideration of the situation in Burundi yesterday. The new Burundi configuration Chair (Sweden) and the Permanent Representative of Burundi issued statements on progress in implementing the Framework’s goals, as the Council continues to receive advice from the PBC and integrate the PBC’s work.

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PBC in the News: PBSO ASG Jane Holl Lute sworn in on 25 August

WHO News: Flooding in West Africa raises health risks, infrastructure damaged in SL and GB

Guinea-Bissau: Heads of UN peacekeeping missions in West Africa meet in Bissau; Drug trafficking a key challenge to political stability and promotion of investment confidence; GB releases Venezuelans suspected of flying cocaine into the country

Burundi: Security Council meets on Burundi; President and FNL leader meet for the first time since June 2007; New ICG report on “Restarting Political Dialogue”; Land issue still a major concern for returning refugees, 19 killed in grenade attack over land dispute

Sierra Leone: PMDC party condemns behavior of APC and SLPP in handling partisan violence; German aid agency helps displaced and marginalized youth return home from Freetown; SLPP member says detention of chiefdom authorities was unlawful; Officials are inventing “ghost teachers” for embezzlement, says Minister of Education

CAR: Former Nigerian president urges opposition parties to resume peace talks; Ouham Pendé population calls on rebel groups to respect June peace accord; Political branch of APRD rebel group officially recognized as New Alliance for Progress (NAP); President launches program to combat proliferation of illicit light weapons and small arms

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PBC in the News: UN Deputy-Secretary-General commends role of PBC in promoting rule of law

World Bank News: New funds approved for Sierra Leone and CAR to mitigate effects of food crisis

CAR: Rebels stepping up attacks on security forces, government says; SRSG expresses deep concern over violence in northeastern CAR; APRD leader urges President to improve Inclusive Political Dialogue process; APRD given green light to form political party; President condemns opposition parties for quitting peace talks; Chaumont of Argentina is new MINURCAT Chief of Police

Burundi: AU urges parties in Burundi to speed up implementation of Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement; Opposition party FRODEBU endorses AU calls; National audit office issues report on income disparity within public administration; Returning refugees still awaiting resettlement

Sierra Leone: Tensions intensify between supporters of ruling and opposition parties after attack on SLPP radio station; Journalists assaulted by Sierra Leone Police at emergency meeting between APC and SLPP; Government “appalled” by recent violence in Freetown; Foreign doctors to boost medical services in country

Guinea-Bissau: Whereabouts still unknown of Navy chief suspected of coup attempt; UNODC advisor cautions against unlawful investigation of Navy chief; Cholera epidemic strains capacities of hospitals in capital, UNICEF provides emergency support

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