United Nations Security Council Resolution 1376
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1376, adopted unanimously on November 9, 2001, after recalling all previous resolutions on situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
, the Council supported the third phase of the deployment of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(MONUC).
, territorial integrity
and independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was reaffirmed, including over its natural resource
s.
but remained concerned at the continuing hostilities in the east of the country. It welcomed the withdrawal of Namibia
n forces as a positive step towards the withdrawal of all foreign forces, with remaining contingents asked to leave in accordance with Resolution 1304
(2000). The Council demanded the full demilitarisation
of Kisangani
which was occupied by the RCD-Goma and welcomed the deployment of MONUC personnel to the city for police training purposes.
The resolution supported dialogue between Congolese parties and at the same time expressed concern at human rights
violations, the humanitarian situation and economic difficulties, and condemned the illegal exploitation of natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It also emphasised connections between the peace process in the country with the process in Burundi
where progress had been made.
The Security Council supported the third phase of deployment of MONUC, particularly in the east of the country including Kisangani and Kindu
. It affirmed that the deployment required the following steps:
transfer information needed to plan MONUC's support for the total withdrawal of foreign troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in accordance with Resolution 1355
(2001); transmit information needed to plan MONUC's role in the process of disarmament, demobilisation
, repatriation
, resettlement and reintegration (DDRRR) programme for armed groups; establish dialogue between the governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda
regarding confidence-building measures and mechanisms for co-ordination; establish conditions conducive to the voluntary DDRRR of members of armed groups; demilitarise Kisangani; restore freedom of movement
of persons and goods between Kisangani and the capital Kinshasa
; full co-operation by all parties with MONUC.
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Security Council Resolution
United Nations Security Council Resolution
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1376, adopted unanimously on November 9, 2001, after recalling all previous resolutions on situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
, the Council supported the third phase of the deployment of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo
United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or MONUSCO , is a United Nations peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo which was established by the United Nations Security Council in resolutions 1279...
(MONUC).
Observations
In the preamble of the resolution, all countries were reminded against the use of force against another country. The sovereigntySovereignty
Sovereignty is the quality of having supreme, independent authority over a geographic area, such as a territory. It can be found in a power to rule and make law that rests on a political fact for which no purely legal explanation can be provided...
, territorial integrity
Territorial integrity
Territorial integrity is the principle under international law that nation-states should not attempt to promote secessionist movements or to promote border changes in other nation-states...
and independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was reaffirmed, including over its natural resource
Natural resource
Natural resources occur naturally within environments that exist relatively undisturbed by mankind, in a natural form. A natural resource is often characterized by amounts of biodiversity and geodiversity existent in various ecosystems....
s.
Acts
The Security Council noted that all parties had generally respected the Lusaka Ceasefire AgreementLusaka Ceasefire Agreement
The Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement attempted to end the Second Congo War through a ceasefire, release of prisoners of war, and the deployment of an international peacekeeping force under the auspices of the United Nations...
but remained concerned at the continuing hostilities in the east of the country. It welcomed the withdrawal of Namibia
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
n forces as a positive step towards the withdrawal of all foreign forces, with remaining contingents asked to leave in accordance with Resolution 1304
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1304
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1304, adopted unanimously on June 16, 2000, after recalling resolutions 1234 , 1258 , 1273 , 1279 , 1291 and 1296 on situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Council demanded the immediate withdrawal of Ugandan, Rwandan, Congolese...
(2000). The Council demanded the full demilitarisation
Demilitarisation
Demilitarisation or demilitarization is the reduction of a nation's army, weapons, or military vehicles to an agreed minimum. Demilitarisation is usually the result of a peace treaty ending a war or a major conflict....
of Kisangani
Kisangani
Kisangani is the capital of Orientale Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the 3rd largest urbanized city in the country and the largest of the cities that lie in the tropical woodlands of the Congo....
which was occupied by the RCD-Goma and welcomed the deployment of MONUC personnel to the city for police training purposes.
The resolution supported dialogue between Congolese parties and at the same time expressed concern at human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
violations, the humanitarian situation and economic difficulties, and condemned the illegal exploitation of natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It also emphasised connections between the peace process in the country with the process in Burundi
Burundi
Burundi , officially the Republic of Burundi , is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Its capital is Bujumbura...
where progress had been made.
The Security Council supported the third phase of deployment of MONUC, particularly in the east of the country including Kisangani and Kindu
Kindu
Kindu is a town in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the capital of Maniema province. It has a population of about 200,000 and is situated on the Congo River at an altitude of about 500 metres, and is about 400 km west of Bukavu....
. It affirmed that the deployment required the following steps:
transfer information needed to plan MONUC's support for the total withdrawal of foreign troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in accordance with Resolution 1355
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1355
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1355, adopted unanimously on June 15, 2001, after recalling resolutions 1234 , 1258 , 1265 , 1273 , 1279 , 1291 , 1296 , 1304 , 1323 , 1332 and 1341 on situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Council extended the mandate of the United...
(2001); transmit information needed to plan MONUC's role in the process of disarmament, demobilisation
Demobilization
Demobilization is the process of standing down a nation's armed forces from combat-ready status. This may be as a result of victory in war, or because a crisis has been peacefully resolved and military force will not be necessary...
, repatriation
Repatriation
Repatriation is the process of returning a person back to one's place of origin or citizenship. This includes the process of returning refugees or soldiers to their place of origin following a war...
, resettlement and reintegration (DDRRR) programme for armed groups; establish dialogue between the governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
regarding confidence-building measures and mechanisms for co-ordination; establish conditions conducive to the voluntary DDRRR of members of armed groups; demilitarise Kisangani; restore freedom of movement
Freedom of movement
Freedom of movement, mobility rights or the right to travel is a human right concept that the constitutions of numerous states respect...
of persons and goods between Kisangani and the capital Kinshasa
Kinshasa
Kinshasa is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The city is located on the Congo River....
; full co-operation by all parties with MONUC.
See also
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1301 to 1400 (2000 – 2002)
- Second Congo WarSecond Congo WarThe Second Congo War, also known as Coltan War and the Great War of Africa, began in August 1998 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo , and officially ended in July 2003 when the Transitional Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo took power; however, hostilities continue to this...