According to reports, the UN Security Council condemned human rights violations and the destruction of ancient sites in Mali and encouraged countries and organizations in the region to prepare detailed proposals for a stabilization force for the country. 1

In other developments, the UN Security Council welcomed the recent progress made in Somalia in progressing towards the end of its temporary governing arrangements especially the adoption of the new Somali provisional constitution by the National Constituent Assembly. The Council also called upon all participants in the Transition process to ensure quick and transparent selection of the new Parliament. 2

Meanwhile, the UNSC expressed its support for the role that preventive diplomacy and early warning mechanisms play in settling disputes peacefully specifically in Central Asia and commended the work carried out by the UN centre there. The Council also emphasized the need to increase cooperation and coordination among governments in Central Asia.3

• 1. “Mali: Security Council requests details of proposed West African stabilization force”, UN News Centre, August 10, 2012 at http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=42667&Cr=+mali+&Cr1=
• 2. “Somalia: UN envoy hails presidential decree, Security Council welcomes political progress”, UN News Centre, August 10, 2012 at http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=42659&Cr=Somalia&Cr1=
• 3. “Security Council reaffirms role of preventive diplomacy for stability in Central Asia”, UN News Centre, August 09, 2012 at http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=42650&Cr=Central+Asia&Cr1=