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Identification
of Issues | Findings
 Introduction
The
presentations provided highlighted the fact that today numerous
challenges face
all the agencies of the international community attempting to resolve
complex emergencies generated by modern conflict. The major
issues that must be handled are typically complicated, multidimensional,
and interrelated. Effective and efficient resolution of key challenges
is clearly dependent on a coordinated, holistic approach being taken
from the outset by all the partners involved in the process.
Typically
the agencies provided by the international community to resolve
modern complex
emergencies are multifunctional and multinational in nature and
do not have
extensive experience working together. In order for this disparate
group to work together successfully to resolve the complex emergencies,
it is essential that the individual efforts of each partner are
properly coordinated with the efforts of all the other agencies
involved. How this can be achieved is one of the greatest
challenges facing modern peacekeepers today. It is as great
a challenge for the military partner as it is for his/her civilian
counterparts.
Current
Situation: Preparation for Tindoro Operations
The
pace at which the international community is reacting to the current
conflict in Tindoro has quickened appreciably.
- The
SRSG is continuing the negotiations with the parties to the conflict
and believes that the scope of the disaster has brought them to
the point where they will agree to a ceasefire and the deployment
of an MNF to stabilize the situation.
- The
military HQ on which the MNF will be generated will gather next
week to initiate
planning and the transformation from a national HQ into a multinational
coalition
is underway. At least minimal representation of all Troop Contributing
Nations
(TCNs) has now been established in the embryonic MNF HQ.
- The
humanitarian agencies previously working in Tindoro have regrouped
in Adelaide
and the staffs are being augmented to start the preparations for
the return
to Tindoro. Additional NGOs and government donor groups
including USAID are also augmenting the humanitarian effort.
- ICRC
has maintained a presence in Tindoro and is reporting that the
humanitarian
situation is desperate; in particular the medical structures are
no longer
capable of supporting the general population. In addition,
a small number of local NGOs continue to provide limited assistance.
Requirement
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Based
on the game scenario provided and personal experience, provide an
overview of the key humanitarian and civil-military coordination/cooperation
issues that will impact the planning process, before the United
Nations mission and the MNF deploys to the area of operations.
Findings
Assumptions:
- There
is a possible mass movement of IDPs
- The
SRSG will generate agreement between parties to support the peace
process and deployment of the MNF
- Media
pressures will drive the deployment schedule to some degree
- The
situation today will be worse than when it was last assessed
Recommendations
for MNF/FC:
- Include
as a high priority the following security issues in relation to
the humanitarian
objective:
- Route
access to known camps
- Access
to facilities where humanitarian aid can enter: ports/air
fields
- Emergency
air access until secure routes can be established
- Provide
information to the humanitarian coordinator regarding IDP movement
and status of access routes for supply of humanitarian assistance
- Establish
a coordination mechanism prior to the beginning of planning and
generate
execution protocols as soon as possible (CMOC)
- Consult
the humanitarian coordinator as to a suitable location for combatant
assembly
areas for the demobilization program
Recommendations
for SRSG:
- Initiate
the political process that will assure humanitarian tasks become
part of MNF/FC mission
- Implement
the negotiation process with parties and community leadership
to provide freedom of movement, access and the prevention of blockades
- Initiate
the political process that will ensure Civilian Police will be
included in security mandate
- Determine
whether CIVPOL will be acting in an executive capacity while doing
border control
- Establish
the information policy that accounts for different requirements
among
military, humanitarians and CIVPOL
- Establish
conditions required for parties to meet their obligations regarding
withdrawal
and demobilization
- Coordinate
with MNF/FC, humanitarian coordinator and CIVPOL to establish
a threat assessment rating system for the use of security in camps
Recommendation
for Humanitarian Coordinator:
- Reassess
needs due to absence from Tindoro, in order to reestablish priorities
- Establish
a comprehensive plan of implementation to include relief, recovery
and reconstruction
- Investigate
and attempt to secure alternative access to areas in need of assistance
- Establish
humanitarian interagency structure: make sure components are informed
- Appoint
humanitarian/military liaison and humanitarian/Civilian Police
liaison
- Assess
capabilities to meet priorities as established for all players,
including humanitarian agencies, MNF, in-country civilians, etc.)
Recommendations
for Civilian Police Commissioner:
- Coordinate
security arrangements with humanitarian coordinator and MNF/FC
- Make
assessment of requirements for recruiting, training, and placement
of civilian
police on the border
- Coordinate
and publish arrangements with parties regarding secure border
crossings
- Coordinate
with humanitarian coordinator regarding security arrangements
at camps
- Coordinate
with local authorities regarding availability of the justice system
- Coordinate
with UNHCR and local authorities regarding protection and repatriation
of refugees/IDPs
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