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<p>We will continue to support a gradual, conditions-based review of the conditions
for the exit of the UN/Africa Union hybrid peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID)
and await the outcome of the UNAMID Strategic Review, which will take account of the
current circumstances in Sudan.</p><p>Despite recent reports of violence in areas
of Darfur since the removal of Bashir as President and the establishment of the Transitional
Military Council, the security situation on the ground has evolved in much of Darfur,
and therefore we supported the Security Council's decision in June 2018 to reconfigure
UNAMID. However, we recognise that the security situation remains fragile. Our priority
is to ensure that changes made to the Mission are sensible, with appropriate review
points, and to make sure that a smaller, more flexible UNAMID is still able to fulfil
the core components of its mandate.</p><p>At the UN Security Council, we have urged
fellow Council members closely to monitor the impact of UNAMID's reconfiguration,
and carefully consider whether the situation on the ground remains conducive to further
changes. We are in regular contact with UNAMID and are monitoring the reconfiguration
of the Mission closely.</p>
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