Communiqué of the 1116th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, Held on 31 October 2022, on the Situation in the Sahel Region and Guinea.

Abstract

While commending AU Member States and partners for their continued support, The Council (I) appealed to them to scale up efforts in the provision of necessary assistance to countries in political transitions, and further strengthen actions to effectively combat terrorism, and mobilize support for adequate humanitarian response in the Sahel, (II) Requested the AU Commission and ECOWAS to undertake a joint technical assessment mission to Burkina Faso in consultation with the new transition authorities to explore the requisite support package for the transition and counter-terrorism operations, (III) Urged the Malian authorities to prioritize joint efforts with other countries in the region to achieve greater coordination and effectiveness, and (III) called on the transition authorities in Guinea to actively commit to an inclusive transition process with all stakeholders and ascertain respect for human rights values in fostering social cohesion with the transition.