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Review No. 57 Review no. 57 Press Review 1—15 April 2013 Table of Contents Pages African Union - The African Union strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Nairobi 4 - L'Union africaine condamne l’attentat terroriste à Nairobi 5 - The African Union deeply concerned about the ongoing developments in South Sudan 6 - L'Union africaine profondement préoccupée par les développements en cours au Soudan du Sud 7 - Communiqué of the 408th meeting of the PSC on the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) 8 - Communiqué de la 408ème réunion du CPS sur la situation en République Centrafricaine (RCA) 10 - Communiqué de la 408ème réunion du CPS sur la situation en Guinée-Bissau 12 - Communiqué of the 408th meeting of the PSC on the situation in Guinea-Bissau 15 - Press statement of the 408th PSC meeting 18 - Communiqué de presse de la 408ème réunion du CPS 20 - The African Union-led Regional Task Force pursues its operations against the Lord’s Resistance Army 22 - La Force régionale d’intervention de l’Union africaine poursuit ses opérations contre l’armée de résistance du Seigneur 23 - The African Union stresses the imperative of the restoration of public order and the protection of the civilian populations in the Central African Republic 24 - The African Union High-Level Panel for Egypt concludes consultations in Addis Ababa 25 - Press Statement of the the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 407th meeting 26 - Communiqué du Conseil de paix et de sécurité de l'Union africaine (UA), en sa 407ème réunion 28 - L'UA se réjouit de l'adoption par le Conseil de Sécurité des Nations Unies de la résolution autorisant le déploiement de la MISCA en République Centrafricaine 30 - L'UA souligne l'impératif de la restauration rapide de l'ordre public et de la protection des populations civiles en République Centrafricaine 32 ACSRT - Une réunion des coordinateurs de l’antiterrorisme souhaitée 33 - 7éme Réunion Annuelle des Points Focaux du CAERT à Alger 35 - Une lutte efficace contre le terrorisme nécessite une approche multidimensionnelle (UA) 37 - Le trafic de drogue constitue l’une des "grandes menaces" en Afrique (CAERT) 39 - «Serval a déstructuré les groupes terroristes, mais n’a pas réduit leur menace» 40 - Namibia: Terrorism Under the Spotlight in Windhoek 41 Terrorism in Africa - Al-Qaïda en Afrique : paroles globales, actions locales 42 - Analysis: Al Qaeda seeks to spin capture of top operative 44 CAR - Centrafrique - une guerre sans front, un pays sans Etat 48 - Centrafrique : 64% des Français contre l'intervention militaire 50 2 DRC - Not Only 'Neocolonialsm' - Why African States Keep Failing 52 Egypt - Morsi’s links to jihadists under investigation 55 Kenya - Attaque du centre commercial au Kenya : les assaillants pourraient avoir fui 59 Libya - Opinion: A State in Purgatory – Libya and the Logic of Statelessness 61 Mali - Why Do Europeans Need Armed Forces? – Analysis 64 Nigeria - Analysis: Resilient Boko Haram an increasing threat 70 Somalia - Al Shabaab Launches Another Deadly Terrorist Attack In Kenya 72 - Somalia: The Corruption Overburdened Government 74 Tunisia - Tunisie : une nouvelle stratégie pour la lutte antiterroriste 77 - “Chronique : Jihadisme et contre-banditisme : un mélange explosif ” 79 International Organizations UN - Pour vaincre le terrorisme en Afrique, il faut une synergie des actions 81 Terrorism in the World France - Le sommet de l'Elysée pour la paix et la sécurité en Afrique : que fait-on de la souveraineté ? 85 - Sommet France – Afrique : Objectif sécuritaire pour l’Afrique ou stratégie géopolitique ? 88 - François Heisbourg : au Sahel, en Centrafrique, " c'est à vous Européens de prendre vos responsabilités " 91 - Le Jihad en France 95 Italy - Al-Qaeda and immigration 98 USA - Analysis: Pro al Qaeda militants seen as lead suspects in American teacher’s death 100 Yemen - Military bear brunt of Yemen terror attacks 102 3 African Union The African Union strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Nairobi DAMAGED VEHICLES ARE SEEN AT THE SCENE OF A BLAST NEAR PANGANI POLICE STATION IN KEN- YA'S CAPITAL NAIROBI, DECEMBER 14, 2013. REUTERS/NOOR KHAMIS Addis Ababa, 16 December 2013: The Chairperson of the Commission of the Afri- can Union (AU), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has learnt with shock and grief about the attack on a mini-bus in Nairobi’s Eastleigh suburb, which took place on Satur- day, 14 December 2013, and claimed the lives of a number of innocent civilians while many other people sustained injuries. The Chairperson of the Commission strongly condemns this cowardly attack and expresses AU’s most sincere condolences to the bereaved families, and wishes strength and a speedy recovery to the wounded. The Chairperson of the Commission reiterates the AU’s unwavering support to the Government of Kenya in its efforts to combat terrorism. She also stresses AU's commitment to continue working with Member States preventing and combating terrorism within the framework of the relevant AU and other international instru- ments. 4 L'Union africaine condamne l’attentat terroriste à Nairobi DAMAGED VEHICLES ARE SEEN AT THE SCENE OF A BLAST NEAR PANGANI POLICE STATION IN KEN- YA'S CAPITAL NAIROBI, DECEMBER 14, 2013. REUTERS/NOOR KHAMIS Addis Abéba, le 16 décembre 2013: La Présidente de la Commission de l'Union afri- caine (UA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, a appris, avec choc et tristesse, l'attaque perpétrée contre un mini-bus à Eastleigh, dans la banlieue de Nairobi, le samedi 14 décembre 2013, et qui a coûté la vie à un certain nombre de civils innocents et a causé des blessures à plusieurs autres. La Présidente de la Commission condamne fermement cette attaque lâche, et pré- sente, au nom de l’UA, ses sincères condoléances aux familles endeuillées tout en souhaitant prompt rétablissement aux blessés. La Présidente de la Commission réitère le soutien indéfectible de l'UA au Gouverne- ment du Kenya dans ses efforts de lutte contre le terrorisme. Elle souligne égale- ment l'engagement de l'UA à continuer à travailler avec les États membres pour prévenir et combattre le terrorisme dans le cadre des instruments pertinents de l'UA et d'autres textes internationaux. 5 The African Union deeply concerned about the ongoing developments in South Sudan Addis Ababa, 17 December 2013: The Chairperson of the Commission of the Afri- can Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, is following, with deep concern, the situation in South Sudan, marked by an outbreak of fighting in parts of Ju- ba, since the evening of Sunday 15 December 2013. The Chairperson of the Com- mission is particularly concerned about the safety and security of the civilian popu- lation. The Chairperson of the Commission urges the Government and leadership of South Sudan and all other stakeholders to exercise maximum restraint and avert any fur- ther escalation. She urges them to seek the resolution of their differences through peaceful means, with due respect for the rule of law, hu- man rights and constitutional legality. The Chairperson of the Commis- sion expresses AU's readiness to assist in finding a solution to the current situation within the context of relevant AU's instruments. 6 L'Union africaine profondement préoccupée par les développements en cours au Soudan du Sud Addis Abéba, le 17 décembre 2013: La Présidente de la Commission de l'Union afri- caine (UA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, suit, avec une profonde préoccupation, la situation au Soudan du Sud, marquée, depuis le soir du dimanche 15 décembre 2013, par des affrontements dans certaines parties de la ville de Juba. La Prési- dente de la Commission est particulièrement préoccupée par la sécurité de la pop- ulation civile. La Présidente de la Commission appelle le Gouvernement, les dirigeants du Soudan du Sud et toutes les autres parties prenantes à faire preuve d’un maximum de re- tenue et à éviter toute nouvelle escalade. Elle les exhorte à résoudre leurs diffé- rends par des moyens pacifiques, dans le respect de l’État de droit, des droits de l'homme et de la légalité constitutionnelle. La Présidente de la Commission ex- prime la disponibilité de l'UA à aider à trouver une solution à la présente situation dans le cadre des instruments pertinents de l'UA. 7 Communiqué of the 408th meeting of the PSC on the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 408th meeting held on 13 December 2013, adopted the following decision on the situation in the Cen- tral African Republic (CAR): Council, 1. Takes note of the update provided by the Commission on the latest develop- ments in the situation in the CAR and the efforts to fully operationalize the African- led International Support Mission in the CAR (MISCA); 2. Recalls communiqué PSC/PR/COMM.2(CCCLXXXV) authorizing the deployment of MISCA, adopted at its 385th meeting, held on 19 July 2013, as well as its commu- niqué PSC/PR/COMM.1(CDVI) adopted at its 406th meeting, held on 13 November 2013; 3. Expresses deep concern at the continued deterioration of the situation on the ground, particularly the recent incidents that took place in Bangui and the height- ened communal and inter-religious tensions and clashes. Council reiterates its strong condemnation of the continued abuses and other serious violations of hu- man rights committed against the civilian population, including killings, disappear- ance, arbitrary arrest and detention, torture, sexual violence and rape and use of children as child soldiers. Council stresses, once again, that those responsible for these acts shall be held accountable and demands that the transitional authorities assume their responsibilities regarding the protection of the civilian population. Council appeals to the people of CAR and other stakeholders to refrain from acts of violence and retribution; 4.
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