L 211/42 Official Journal of the European Union 12.8.2010 COUNCIL DECISION 2010/450/CFSP of 11 August 2010 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Sudan THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular, Articles 28, 31(2) and 33 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Whereas: (1) On 18 July 2005, the Council adopted Joint Action 2005/556/CESP (') concerning the appointment of a European Union Special Representative (hereinafter the EUSR) for Sudan. (2)  Mrs Rosalind MARSDEN should be appointed as EUSR for Sudan from 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011. However, the mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (hereinafter the HR) following the entry into force of the Decision establishing the European External Action Service. (3)  The EUSR will implement her mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could harm the Common Foreign and Security Policy objectives set out in Article 21 of the Treaty, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Appointment Mrs Rosalind MARSDEN is hereby appointed as the EUSR for Sudan from 1 September 2010 until 31 August 2011. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the HR following the entry into force of the Decision establishing the European External Action Service. Atrticle 2 Policy objectives The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy objectives of the European Union (hereinafter ‘the EU’ or ‘the Union) in Sudan, working with the Sudanese parties, the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) and other national, regional and international stakeholders to achieve a peaceful transition under the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), including the organisation of credible referenda on Abyei and on self-determination of South Sudan in January 2011. This includes actively contributing to the full and timely implemen- tation of the CPA and post-referendum arrangements; supporting institution building and fostering stability, security and development in South Sudan irrespective of the outcome of the referendum on self-determination; improving security and () O] L 188, 20.7.2005, p. 43. facilitating a political solution to the conflict in Darfur; promoting justice, reconciliation and respect for human rights, including full cooperation with the International Criminal Court; and improving humanitarian access throughout Sudan. Article 3 Mandate 1. In order to achieve the policy objectives, the EUSR’s mandate shall be to: (a) liaise with the Government of Sudan, the Government of Southern Sudan, the Darfur armed movements and other Sudanese parties as well as civil society and non-govern- mental organisations and maintain close cooperation with the AU, and the UN with the aim of pursuing the Union’s policy objectives; (b) promote a consistent international approach towards Sudan maintaining close contacts with the AU, and in particular the AU High-Level Implementation Panel for Sudan (AUHIP), the UN, including close and regular consultations with the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS), and the AU/UN hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID), the Inter-Govern- mental Agency for Development (IGAD), the League of Arab States (LAS) and regional and other key stakeholders including the US Special Envoy; (c) participate in the work of the International Consultative Forum with regard to coherent international efforts towards Sudan; (d) to maintain regular high level political contacts with IGAD and the main regional stakeholders, in view of further devel- opments in the implementation of the CPA and their impact on Sudan’s integration in the region to actively engage with regional and key African States to strengthen consensus behind CPA implementation including respect for the outcome of the referendum on self-determination for South Sudan; (e) support the work of the Joint UNJAU Mediator and the AUHIP with regard to international efforts to facilitate a lasting peace agreement for Darfur and follow closely the negotiation process, inter alia facilitated by the Governments of Qatar, Egypt, Libya and others; (f) with regard to the fight against impunity in Sudan and respect for human rights, including the rights of children and women, follow the situation and maintain regular contacts with the Sudanese authorities, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, the AU and the UN, in particular with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the human rights observers active in the region;