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6 d) monitor, evaluate and make recommendations on the implementation of the Plan of Action and programmes adopted by the African Union; e) examine all reports submitted by States Parties on the implementation of the provisions of this Protocol; and f) establish an information network with national, regional and international focal points on terrorism. Article 5 THE ROLE OF THE COMMISSION 1. Under the leadership of the Chairperson of the Commission, and in conformity with Article 10 paragraph 4 of the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council, the Commissioner in charge of Peace and Security shall be entrusted with the task of following-up on matters relating to the prevention and combating of terrorism. 2. The Commissioner shall be assisted by the Unit established within the Peace and Security Department of the Commission and the African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism, and shall, among other things: a) provide technical assistance on legal and law enforcement matters, including on matters relating to combating the financing of terrorism, the preparation of model laws and guidelines to help Member States to formulate legislation and related measures for the prevention and combating of terrorism; b) follow-up with Member States and with regional mechanisms on the implementation of decisions taken by the PSC and other Organs of the Union on terrorism related matters; c) review and make recommendations on up-dating the programmes of the Union for the prevention and combating of terrorism and the activities of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism;

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PROTOCOL TO THE OAU CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND COMBATING OF TERRORISM 1PROTOCOL TO THE OAU CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND COMBATING OF TERRORISM We, the Heads of State and Government of the Member States of the African Union;Gravely concerned at the increasing incidence of terrorist acts worldwide, including in Africa, and the growing risks of linkages between terrorism and mercenarism, weapons of mass destruction, drug trafficking, corruption, transnational organized crimes, money laundering, and the illicit proliferation of small arms; Determinedto combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and any support thereto in Africa;Aware of the capabilities of the perpetrators of terrorist acts to use sophisticated technology and communication systems for organizing and carrying out their terrorist acts;Bearing in Mind that the root causes of terrorism are complex and need to be addressed in a comprehensive manner;Convinced that acts of terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances;Determined to ensure Africa’s active participation, cooperation and coordination with the international community in its determined efforts to combat and eradicate terrorism;Guidedby the principles and regulations enshrined in international conventions and the relevant decisions of the United Nations (UN) to prevent and combat terrorism, including resolution 1373 adopted by the Security Council on 28 September 2001, and the relevant GeneralAssembly resolutions;Reaffirmingour commitment to the OAU Convention for the Elimination of Mercenarism in Africa, adopted in Libreville, Gabon, in July 1977;Reaffirming our commitment to the Code of Conduct for Inter-African Relations adopted by the Thirtieth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of uwazi African Human Rights Caselaw Analyser 2.0 Library Uploads Settings 0 0 EditDelete Protocol to the OAU Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism.pdf
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