Statement [Made on Behalf of the Security Council, at the 8087th Meeting, 7 Nov. 2017, in Connection with the Council's Consideration of the Item Entitled "the Situation Concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo"]

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A Presidential Statement of the Security Council, under agenda item 102 The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, published in 2017.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo Groups of Experts Illicit Traffic Natural Resources Staff Security

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At the 8087th meeting of the Security Council, held on 7 November 2017, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:

“The Security Council has reviewed the provisions of UN Security Council resolution 2360, in light of the final report submitted by the Group of Experts on the DRC. No further adjustments to the measures outlined in resolution 2360 are necessary at this time.

“The Security Council reiterates the need for the Government of the DRC to fully investigate the killing of the two members of the Group of Experts and bring the perpetrators to justice. It notes in this regard the decision by the Secretary General (letter S/2017/917 of 31 October 2017), agreed with the Congolese authorities, to deploy a United Nations team to assist the Congolese authorities in their investigations, and the intention of the Secretary General to report to the Security Council about the work of the team. It welcomes the cooperation of the Congolese authorities with the United Nations enquiries, as well as with law enforcement investigations that are or may be conducted by Sweden or the United States, and looks forward to the Congolese authorities continued cooperation in accordance with DRC national legislation. The Security Council further takes note of the conclusions of the UN Board of Inquiry, and expresses its intention to continue to return to them. It welcomes the Secretary General’s commitment that the United Nations will do everything possible to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. The Security Council recalls its decision in paragraph 3 of resolution 2360 (2017) that acts that undermine the peace, stability or security of the DRC include planning, directing, sponsoring or participating in attacks against MONUSCO peacekeepers or United Nations and associated personnel, including members of the Group of Experts, and expresses its readiness to designate individuals and groups responsible for such attacks for sanctions.

“The Security Council encourages the Group of Experts to consider, within the current mandate and in consultations with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and established international mechanisms, as well as in cooperation with relevant Congolese authorities, issues related to illicit financial activity, including money laundering operations, supporting the activities of armed groups and criminal networks involved in destabilizing activities in the DRC. In that regard, the Security Council welcomes the decisions of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) at its 7th summit on 19 October 2017 regarding the fight against illegal exploitation of natural resources in the Great Lakes region and encourages member States to further increase cooperation in fighting illegal exploitation and trade of natural resources, including gold or wildlife. The Security Council further encourages the Group of Experts to work with States and relevant international organizations, such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), so they can produce recommendations to streamline and enhance the control of unwrought gold transported in carry-on luggage.”

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