Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08EFTOLONDON2883
2008-11-17 16:02:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy London
Cable title:
MINURCAT/EUFOR: EARLY UK VIEWS ON THE MANDATE
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UNCLAS E F T O LONDON 002883
NOFORN
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/17/2018
TAGS: PREL KPKO MASS PINR CD CT SU FR UK
SUBJECT: MINURCAT/EUFOR: EARLY UK VIEWS ON THE MANDATE
UNCLAS E F T O LONDON 002883
NOFORN
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/17/2018
TAGS: PREL KPKO MASS PINR CD CT SU FR UK
SUBJECT: MINURCAT/EUFOR: EARLY UK VIEWS ON THE MANDATE
1. (SBU/NF) Foreign Office contacts have informally told us
that the UK continues to question the need for a United
Nations peacekeeping presence in the Central Africa Republic
(CAR) and plans to advocate for the smallest force possible
in the extension of the MINURCAT mandate, even as the UN
force takes on EUFOR's responsibilities. The FCO has not
received any clear indications on French thinking about the
mandate, but understands that the French may agree to extend
the EUFOR mandate for a few months beyond the March 15
cut-off (until the UN force is in place) but that France
wants to be out of the UN force as soon as possible.
Additionally, HMG thinks that France is supportive of
maintaining a PKO presence in CAR, contrary to the British
position.
2. (SBU/NF) While HMG does not see a compelling reason for
the PKO to continue in CAR, it is fully supportive of its
role in Chad. Under its "evidence-based approach to
peacekeeping," HMG wants the MINURCAT renewal to have a clear
mandate, including an exit strategy based on long-term
planning. The UK would like to see a greater emphasis on
rule of law and less rebel chasing. The main problem at
present is banditry, and the UN operation should focus on
establishing systems that bring the bandits to justice. HMG
welcomes greater P-3 coordination in the run-up to the
MINURCAT mandate renewal.
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TUTTLE
NOFORN
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/17/2018
TAGS: PREL KPKO MASS PINR CD CT SU FR UK
SUBJECT: MINURCAT/EUFOR: EARLY UK VIEWS ON THE MANDATE
1. (SBU/NF) Foreign Office contacts have informally told us
that the UK continues to question the need for a United
Nations peacekeeping presence in the Central Africa Republic
(CAR) and plans to advocate for the smallest force possible
in the extension of the MINURCAT mandate, even as the UN
force takes on EUFOR's responsibilities. The FCO has not
received any clear indications on French thinking about the
mandate, but understands that the French may agree to extend
the EUFOR mandate for a few months beyond the March 15
cut-off (until the UN force is in place) but that France
wants to be out of the UN force as soon as possible.
Additionally, HMG thinks that France is supportive of
maintaining a PKO presence in CAR, contrary to the British
position.
2. (SBU/NF) While HMG does not see a compelling reason for
the PKO to continue in CAR, it is fully supportive of its
role in Chad. Under its "evidence-based approach to
peacekeeping," HMG wants the MINURCAT renewal to have a clear
mandate, including an exit strategy based on long-term
planning. The UK would like to see a greater emphasis on
rule of law and less rebel chasing. The main problem at
present is banditry, and the UN operation should focus on
establishing systems that bring the bandits to justice. HMG
welcomes greater P-3 coordination in the run-up to the
MINURCAT mandate renewal.
Visit London's Classified Website:
http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Unit ed_Kingdom
TUTTLE