At this afternoon’s UNSC briefing on the situation in the Central African Republic and the work of MINUSCA, the Permanent Representative of Greece, Ambassador Sekeris:
↘ expressed Greece’s deepest condolences for the loss in the line of duty of a third MINUSCA peacekeeper this year and noted with concern the lurking regional threats that may weight on the stabilizing efforts and progress achieved in the country’s security level.
↘ encouraged CAR’s authorities to move ahead with preparations for prospective electoral processes and aim in expanding the political and civic space to the benefit of the Peace process.
↘ commended Special Criminal Court’s contribution to transitional justice and accountability over human rights violations, at the tenth anniversary of its establishment.
↘ Reconfirmed Greece’s steadfast support to the SRSG’s critical work and to all of MINUSCA personnel’s meaningful and courageous contribution on the ground.