Content_paragraphs:  I welcome the work of the implementation committees under the Agreement at
  
  all levels. The expansion of the Executive Monitoring Committee to include all 14
  
  signatory armed groups would be an important improvement. Transparency and
  
  representation are essential for accountability. All signatories should become
  
  
  
   
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  permanent members so that they can directly and frequently engage at a strategic
  
  level, including to face the consequences of illegal actions and allegations of
  
  violations and to be part of the search for solutions. I regret that the national
  
  implementation committee has yet to begin its activities in earnest, compromising
  
  national oversight. I am happy to note the strong participation of  women, including
  
  representatives of victims of the conflict, in local-level committees.