Francophonie summit calls for speedy resolution of Madagascan crisis
People's Daily Online
Heads of state and governments of the French speaking countries meeting in Montreux, Switzerland over the weekend called for a quick return to the constitutional order in Madagascar.
The final resolution of the 13th summit of the Francophonie, which was held on Saturday and Sunday, demanded the immediate resumption of negotiations between different political actors to end the crisis in the Indian Ocean island country.
"We once more appeal to Madagascan political and civil society actors to do everything possible to bring about a peaceful climate and ensure that they start open dialogue that will come up with realistic modalities of ending the crisis. These talks should lead to the country holding free, fair and transparent elections that will be acceptable to all and supported by the international community," the resolution said.
In the last few months, the national coordination for civil society organizations (CNOSC) has been trying to bring all Madagascan political actors to a round-table talks, but the date for the meeting has not been fixed yet.
a CNOSC official said the Francophonie resolution is likely to accelerate the process that they had already begun.
"The concretization of this meeting of politicians will essentially depend on them," he said.
The president of Madagascar's Highest Transitional Authority (HAT), Andry Rajoelina, said on Friday that he will not participate in any further negotiations with other political camps.
"Consensus that is being sought by the international community has already been achieved after the formation of transitional legislative institutions in which, members of the opposition camps are also members," he argued.
The transitional congress and the Supreme Transitional Council which form part of the transitional parliament were set up about two weeks ago.
The political camps of the three former presidents Didier Ratsiraka, Albert Zafy and Marc Ravalomanana rejected the process of setting up these institutions even though some of their supporters agreed to be part of these institutions.
The crisis began in late 2008 with Rajoelina taking over power from Ravalomanana with the backing of the military in March 2009. The change has been seen as a coup and led to sanctions imposed by the African Union. Most of the international aid has been suspended to press for a consensus to end the turmoil as a result.
Source:Xinhua
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90855/7176857.html
Heads of state and governments of the French speaking countries meeting in Montreux, Switzerland over the weekend called for a quick return to the constitutional order in Madagascar.
The final resolution of the 13th summit of the Francophonie, which was held on Saturday and Sunday, demanded the immediate resumption of negotiations between different political actors to end the crisis in the Indian Ocean island country.
"We once more appeal to Madagascan political and civil society actors to do everything possible to bring about a peaceful climate and ensure that they start open dialogue that will come up with realistic modalities of ending the crisis. These talks should lead to the country holding free, fair and transparent elections that will be acceptable to all and supported by the international community," the resolution said.
In the last few months, the national coordination for civil society organizations (CNOSC) has been trying to bring all Madagascan political actors to a round-table talks, but the date for the meeting has not been fixed yet.
a CNOSC official said the Francophonie resolution is likely to accelerate the process that they had already begun.
"The concretization of this meeting of politicians will essentially depend on them," he said.
The president of Madagascar's Highest Transitional Authority (HAT), Andry Rajoelina, said on Friday that he will not participate in any further negotiations with other political camps.
"Consensus that is being sought by the international community has already been achieved after the formation of transitional legislative institutions in which, members of the opposition camps are also members," he argued.
The transitional congress and the Supreme Transitional Council which form part of the transitional parliament were set up about two weeks ago.
The political camps of the three former presidents Didier Ratsiraka, Albert Zafy and Marc Ravalomanana rejected the process of setting up these institutions even though some of their supporters agreed to be part of these institutions.
The crisis began in late 2008 with Rajoelina taking over power from Ravalomanana with the backing of the military in March 2009. The change has been seen as a coup and led to sanctions imposed by the African Union. Most of the international aid has been suspended to press for a consensus to end the turmoil as a result.
Source:Xinhua
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90855/7176857.html