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►B COUNCIL DECISION
of 15 November 1999
implementing Joint Action 1999/34/CFSP with a view to a European Union contribution to
combating the destabilising accumulation and spread of small arms and light weapons in Cambodia
(1999/730/CFSP)
(OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 5)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
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COUNCIL DECISION
of 15 November 1999
implementing Joint Action 1999/34/CFSP with a view to a European
Union contribution to combating the destabilising accumulation and
spread of small arms and light weapons in Cambodia
(1999/730/CFSP)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to Joint Action 1999/34/CFSP of 17 December 1998 on
the European Union's contribution to combating the destabilising
accumulation and spread of small arms and light weapons(1), and in
particular Article 6, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty onEuropean Union,
Whereas:
(1)The excessive and uncontrolled accumulation and spread of small
arms and light weapons poses a threat to peace and security and
reduces the prospects for sustainable development; whereas this isacutely the case in Cambodia;
(2)In pursuing the objectives set out in Article 1 of Joint Action
1999/34/CFSP, the European Union envisages operating within
the relevant international forums to promote confidence-buildingmeasures and incentives to encourage the voluntary surrender ofsurplus or illegally-held small arms, the demobilisation ofcombatants and their subsequent rehabilitation and reintegration;
whereas this Decision is intended to implement Joint Action
1999/34/CFSP;
(3)The European Union considers that a financial contribution andtechnical assistance would pursue the aims of influencing public
opinion in favour of civilian disarmament, consolidating and
developing civil society involvement in the process of weaponscollection and disposal of arms collected and/or rendered surplusthrough demobilisation;
(4)The European Union intends therefore to offer financial supportand technical assistance in accordance with Title II of JointAction 1999/34/CFSP,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
1. The European Union shall contribute to promoting the control,
collection and destruction of weapons in Cambodia.
2. For this purpose, the European Union shall:
(a) assist the government of Cambodia in the development of
appropriate laws and regulations on the ownership, possession,use, sale and transfer of arms and ammunition,
(b) assist the government of Cambodia and the police and security
forces to develop guidelines for improved record-keeping and
security for weapons held by them,
(c) assist the government of Cambodia and the police and security
forces in developing procedures for voluntary surrender of small
arms and for identifying and destroying surplus small arms,
particularly in connection with planned demobilisation and restruc-turing of armed forces,
(d) support civil society programmes to raise public awareness on
problems related to small arms and light weapons and further to1999D0730 — EN — 16.11.2000 — 001.001 — 2
(1) OJ L 9, 15.1.1999, p. 1.
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develop civil society cooperation with the weapons collection and
destruction process, in particular by supporting activities by NGOs.
Article 2
1. In order to carry out the objectives specified in Article 1, the
Presidency will appoint a Project Manager based in Phnom Penh.
2. The Project Manager will perform his tasks under the responsi-
bility of the Presidency in accordance with the terms of reference set out
in the Annex.
3. The Project Manager shall report regularly to the Council or its
designated bodies through the Presidency assisted by the SecretaryGeneral/High Representative for the CFSP.
4. In carrying out his activities, the Project Manager will cooperate,
as appropriate, with local missions of Member States and theCommission.
Article 3
1. The financial reference amount for the purposes referred to in
Article 1 shall be EUR ►
M11 300000 ◄.
2. The Council notes that the Commission will direct its action
towards achieving the objectives and priorities of this Decision byproposing or implementing appropriate Community measures.
Article 4
This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.It shall expire on ►
M115 November 2001 ◄.
Article 5
This Decision shall be reviewed six months after the date of its adoption.
Article 6
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.1999D0730 — EN — 16.11.2000 — 001.001 — 3
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ANNEX
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGER
1. For the purposes of Article 1(2), the Project Manager, with the support of
relevant experts, will work closely with relevant government officials from the
Council of Ministers, the Ministry of the Interior and other appropriate
Ministries, in the development of appropriate laws and regulations. For these
purposes, the Project Manager may organise training visits for relevant
officials and will continue to supply the legal expertise necessary to enable the
Government to draft legislation adopted by the Council of Ministers and
submitted by it to the National Assembly.
2. For the purposes of Article 1(2)(b), workshops or consultations involving
relevant Cambodian authorities will be organised locally under the supervision
of the Project Manager to raise awareness of requirements and international
best practice related to record-keeping and management and security of
weapons stocks and to developing policies, guidelines and practices in this
area. To that end, the Project Manager may organise a pilot project through
which to work out suitable courses of conduct. He will ensure that the relevant
authorities are closely involved in defining and carrying through the project.
3. For the purposes of Article 1(2)(c), the Project Manager will, with the support
of relevant experts, assist the Government of Cambodia, the police and
security forces and the National Council for Demobilisation in developing
policies and procedures for identifying surplus arms and for the collection and
destruction of them, in particular in the context of the initial demobilisation
and reintegration programmes planned in two provinces in the year 2000, and
monitor progress on these issues during the demobilisation process. The
Project Manager will, if necessary, supervise and monitor implementation of
‘Arms versus development’ pilot projects in Kracheh and Pursat. The Project
Manager will, with support of relevant experts, assist the Cambodian
Government, the police and security forces in destroying the arms which
have been collected, by means of destruction ceremonies.
4. For the purposes of Article 1(2)(d), financial aid will be allocated by the
Project Manager to support activities by non-governmental organisations in
Cambodia, including the coalition ‘Working Group for Weapons Reduction in
Cambodia’, such as awareness raising, information sharing and education and
training programmes. These activities may take place in selected regions in
Cambodia, as agreed between the Project Manager and the relevant
organisations.
5. The Project Manager shall ensure that appropriate procedures are established
for effective monitoring and evaluation of activities. To this end he shall seek
full cooperation from the Government of Cambodia and the police and
security forces.1999D0730 — EN — 16.11.2000 — 001.001 — 4