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the Burundian authorities to initiate all constitutional reforms through a broad
consensus of all stakeholders. The Assembly AWAITS the result of the efforts of
the East African Community (EAC) Facilitator, former President Benjamin Mkapa
of Tanzania, under the leadership of the EAC Mediator, President Yoweri
Museveni of Uganda and EXPRESSES its readiness to deploy the High Level
Committee of Heads of State on Burundi. The Assembly CALLS, ONCE AGAIN,
on the Government of Burundi to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the
activities of the AU Human Rights Observers and Military Experts;
10.
CALLS UPON the Bissau-Guinean stakeholders to abide by their commitments
and URGES them to comply with and implement the 2016 Bissau Roadmap and
Conakry Agreement, so as to resolve the crisis and ensure a successful and
timely conduct of the upcoming 2018 legislative elections. The Assembly
UNDERSCORES the primary responsibility of the President of the Republic to
promote the compliance with the necessary conditions for an inclusive and
genuine dialogue to bring about peace and stability in the country and URGES all
stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau to refrain from actions that could further ignite the
crisis. The Assembly REITERATES ITS SUPPORT to the mediation efforts being
deployed by the ECOWAS, including the role being played by the ECOMIB in
maintaining and enhancing stability in Guinea-Bissau. The Assembly,
recognising the critical role of the mission in the resolution of the crisis and
restoration of peace and stability in Guinea Bissau, CALLS FOR the renewal of
ECOMIB mandate, as well as for joint efforts to mobilize financial resources to
support the continuation of its operation in the country;
11.
COMMENDS the progress made thus far in the implementation of the 20 June
2015 Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali which resulted from the
Algiers process. In this context, the Assembly FURTHER COMMENDS, in
particular, the efforts deployed by the Government of Mali in the conduct of
political dialogue with other stakeholders, which led to the adoption of a
Roadmap of proirity actions to be taken with a view to accelerating the peace
process. The Assembly also URGES the signatory parties of the Agreement to
persevere in its implementation, as well as implement the said Roadmap,
particularly with respect to demobilization, disarmament and reintergration, and
security in order to contribute to the fight against terrorism;
12.
URGES, ONCE AGAIN, the Malian parties to redouble their efforts with a view to
ensuring the speedy implementation of the provisions laid down in the
Agreement, and WELCOMES the signing of a Ceasefire Agreement on 23
August 2017 and the commitment to the Cessation of Hostilities, signed on 20
September 2017, by the armed groups that are signatories to the Algiers
Agreement. The Assembly FURTHER URGES the Malian parties to reach a
consensus for the organization of the upcoming election in 2018. The Assembly
COMMENDS MINUSMA for the work accomplished and RENEWS THE AU’S
SUPPORT for its stabilization efforts in Mali, and REITERATES ITS SUPPORT
to Resolution 2374(2017), within the framework of international efforts to
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