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UNCLAS STATE 127702 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: KDEM PGOV PHUM PINS PREL XW UNSC
SUBJECT: UNSC SUDAN SANCTIONS COMMITTEE CONSULTATIONS 15 
DECEMBER 
 
¶1. This is an action request.  USUN may draw upon the points 
in para 4 in the Council consultations regarding the UNSC 
Sudan sanctions regime on 15 December. 
 
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE 
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¶2. On 15 December, the Chairman of the Security Council 
Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) 
concerning the Sudan ("the Sudan Sanctions Committee") will 
brief the UN Security Council on the work of the Sudan 
Sanctions Committee over the last 90 days in accordance with 
paragraph 3(a)(iv) of resolution 1591 (2005).  The Chairman 
is expected to brief the UNSC on:  the new Panel of Experts 
(POE) being constituted pursuant to UNSCR 1891 (2009); the 
new DPKO guidelines for enhanced cooperation and coordination 
between peacekeeping missions and sanctions expert panels; 
and interactions with the Sudanese Permanent Representative 
regarding some of the POE's recommendations.  China, Libya, 
Turkey and Russia will likely criticize the POE report as 
being unbalanced and not reflecting the progress on the 
ground. 
 
¶3. KEY OBJECTIVE:  Express U.S. support for the independent 
reporting of the sanctions committees' expert groups, which 
play a key role in reporting on Member States' implementation 
of the sanctions. 
 
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TALKING POINTS 
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¶4. 
-- Thank you Ambassador Meyer-Harting for your leadership of 
this important Committee.  We deeply regret, however, that 
this Committee has not been able to reach consensus on ways 
to improve the implementation of the measures adopted by the 
Council in its resolution 1591 (2005).  I would like to make 
three brief points: 
 
-- First, the United States condemns the continued sexual and 
gender based violence, blatant disregard for the arms embargo 
by all parties to the conflict, and continued aerial bombings 
as reported by the Panel of Experts.  The U.S. Special Envoy 
to Sudan has visited Darfur numerous times and raised the 
issue of sexual and gender based violence with both the 
Government of Sudan and UNAMID leadership.  More must be done 
by both these security actors within Darfur to provide 
greater security in and around IDP camps where most of this 
violence occurs.  The continued environment of impunity in 
Darfur and culture of fear that exists amongst the local 
population to report these crimes is unacceptable.  The 
continued violations of the arms embargo by both the 
government and Darfuri armed movements are extremely 
problematic and violators of the arms embargo should be held 
accountable.  The continued aerial bombings reported by the 
Panel also concern us.  To this end, the United States calls 
on all parties to the conflict to take all measures to 
respect and protect the safety of the civilian population and 
refrain from further attacks of any kind.  We would also like 
to highlight the Panel,s recognition of the Chad-Sudan 
conflict as a key element to the situation in Darfur.  We 
believe that the UNSC should examine ways that it can further 
support the easing of tensions between Chad and Sudan that 
have contributed to the conflict. 
-- Second, in light of the troubling situation in Sudan, it 
is very unfortunate that the UN sanctions regime is not being 
fully implemented.  UN sanctions regime are an important 
element of the international community's efforts to support 
peace and security in Sudan.  Consistent violations of the 
arms embargo, increased cross border tensions, recruitment of 
child soldiers contrary to international law, and use of 
militarized civilian vehicles undercut political progress, 
decrease UNAMID's effectiveness, and undermine stability. 
Better implementation of the arms embargo, expanded by 
resolution 1591 (2005), could significantly reduce the flow 
of arms to all sides in the Darfur conflict.  Also, better 
use of the targeted measures could give peace mediators a 
useful tool to marginalize spoilers.  The Member States of 
the Council should stand behind its previous decision, and 
use all the tools at its disposal to work together in light 
of our common goal to end the conflict in Sudan. 
 
-- And, third, the United States emphasizes its strong 
support for the Panel of Experts.  We will continue to push 
to safeguard the independence and freedom of movement of this 
Panel and is members, as well as the other UN sanctions 
committees' expert panels and members.  Certainly, there are 
times when Governments may not fully agree with the findings 
of the Panel of Experts.  However, we must work together to 
preserve the valuable role of these expert groups, which for 
a decade have helped the Council monitor the implementation 
of its decisions.  We are troubled by reports that some 
Member States do not work with the Sudan Panel of Experts and 
then criticize the Panel for a "lack of evidence."  All 
parties, including the UN Secretariat and UN field missions, 
should consider ways to support more fully the Panel's work. 
We are pleased that DPKO has introduced guidelines governing 
its relationship with the Panel of Experts, which we expect 
will improve information sharing and cooperation. 
 
END TALKING POINTS. 
 
¶5.  Department appreciates Mission's efforts. 
CLINTON