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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 KINSHASA 000740 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
            UN, EUN 
SUBJECT:    Minutes of the August 29 meeting of 
            Joint Monitoring Group Task Force 
 
REF:        KINSHASA 720 
 
¶1.  Following are the official minutes of above-captioned meeting. 
A reporting cable on the meeting is contained at reftel. 
 
¶2.  Begin minutes 
 
SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING 
 
Joint Monitoring Group 
37TH Meeting of the TASK FORCE 
 
Goma, 29 August 2008 
 
The thirty seventh meeting of the Joint Monitoring Group/Task Force 
(JMG/TF) was held in Goma on 29 August 2008, as scheduled.  The 
major highlights were: (a) discussion on proposal by Government of 
Rwanda (GOR) for a field visit in Rwanda and (b) evaluation of the 
activities in the implementation of the Nairobi Communique since the 
last Special Envoys meeting on 4 June. 
 
In attendance were representatives of Government of the DRC, the 
GOR, as well as the RSA, US, AU, EU, and the UN. The Congolese 
delegation was led by Col. Augustine Mamba and the Rwandan 
delegation led by Mr. J. Damascene Rudasingwa.  RSA was represented 
by Mr. M. C. Mbalati, USA by Mr. Haywood Rankin, the AU by Lt. Col. 
Capo Chi-chi Jean and UN by Archibald Moiwo.  The EU representative 
Mr. Bernard Sexe chaired the meeting.  Noted was the absence of a 
representative of the ICGL. 
 
Eight points were on the agenda: 
1.) Introductory Remarks 
2.) Proposal  by GOR for next field visit 
3.) Evaluation of the JMG/TF activities in the 
     implementation of the Nairobi Communiqu since 
     the last Special Envoys meeting on 4 June 2008. 
4.) Recommendations to the Special Envoys 
5.) Minutes of the last meeting 
6.) AOB 
7.) Agenda for the next meeting 
8.) Closing Remarks 
 
Summary of discussions 
 
In his introductory remarks, the Chairperson briefed the members of 
the clash that took place between FARDC and CNDP on 28 August in 
Rutshuru territory highlighting the impact it will have on the 
entire peace process in eastern DRC. In addition to many casualties 
and injuries, the clash triggered displacement of people causing 
further humanitarian crisis. However, the situation was reportedly 
calm at the time of reporting. 
 
Proposal by GOR for next field visit 
 
As per previous discussions, the GOR reiterated the 
guidelines/conditions for field visits mentioning the objective, 
place, security measures and who will be responsible for security. 
After discussions, the TF agreed on a visit to a center for 
civilians not considered by GOR as combatants in order to know how 
they were treated and assisted by UNHCR for reinsertion into the 
society. The GOR will make the necessary arrangements for the field 
visit and will communicate the place and date during the next 
meeting. Depending on approval by UNHCR Rwanda, the visit may take 
place on either 12 or 19 September. 
 
Evaluation of the JMG/TF activities in the implementation of the 
Nairobi Communiqu 
 
In the evaluation of the JMG/TF activities since 4 June 2008, the 
GDRC highlighted the progress made in repatriations to Rwanda. So 
far, 6,143 combatants have been repatriated to Rwanda and 6,398 are 
believed to still be in DRC. The average repatriation figures show 
steady increase on a monthly basis; that is from 30 to 60 per month. 
GDRC has deployed 8 FARDC battalions in FDLR areas and 9 more are 
being trained for eventual deployment. The TF was informed that the 
GDRC had not only ensured the free movement of the populations in 
former FDLR strong holds but is progressively taking control of 
former FDLR positions. The FDLR have been squeezed out of many areas 
where they formerly carried out economic activities. 
 
GOR on their part confirmed that they have secured the DRC/Rwandan 
border through increased patrol in order to control illegal 
movements and support to armed groups in DRC. The delegation also 
highlighted that they had provided the list of Genocidaires 
 
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including the names of those inside as well as outside DRC. The TF 
was further briefed on efforts by GOR to encourage FDLR combatants 
through vocational training and reintegration facilities to return 
home. They further explained their efforts to publicize the Nairobi 
communiqu as a motivation for combatants to accept repatriation. 
They were equally taking measures to encourage refugees to return 
home. Both countries confirmed their commitment to the Nairobi 
Communiqu, with GDRC confirming commitment to both Nairobi and Goma 
processes which were interlinked. 
 
In the end the TF made 3 wishes: a) go to Kasiki to witness the 
registration of ex-combatants, b) DDRRR sensitizers to give a 
briefing to the TF on their activities, c) discuss with DDRRR the 
possibility of TF joining them on sensitization campaigns. 
 
Recommendations to the Special Envoys 
 
No recommendations were given by the JMG-TF. 
 
Minutes of the last meeting 
 
The minutes of the 36th JMG/TF meeting was unanimously adopted. 
 
Agenda of next meeting 
 
The new points on the agenda are: 
-- Finalization by GOR the proposition for a field visit to UNHCR 
camp in Rwanda 
-- Briefing on JMG/Special Envoys' meeting to be held in Kinshasa on 
1 September 
 
AOB 
 
The meeting was informed about an African Union delegation that will 
pay a working visit to Goma and Bukavu from 1 to 8 September. The 
delegation will participate in the 37th meeting on 5 September. 
 
End minutes 
 
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