UN Security Council
2014

only result from a consensual, inclusive and nationally owned transition process, the restoration of and respect for constitutional order, the reforms in the defence, security and justice sectors, the promotion of the rule of law, the protection of human rights, the promotion of socioeconomic development and the fight against impunity and drug trafficking, Stressing that all stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau should work to ensure short, medium and long-term stability through clear commitment and genuine inclusive political dialogue aimed at creating conditions conducive to finding viable and sustainable solutions to the country’s social, economic, political and military problems, which would facilitate the implementation of key reforms and the strengthening of State institutions, Expressing concern at the lack of effective civilian control and oversight over the defence and security forces, which hampers the political process and effective 14-54246 (E) *1454246* S/RES/2157 (2014) functioning of State institutions, as a result of collusion between some political actors and the military leadership, Commending the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to create the conditions for free and fair elections and democratic