Security Council Resolution 1499 (2003) [on Extension of the Mandate of the Un Expert Panel on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo]

S/RES/1499(2003)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 102 The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, published in 2003.

What subjects does this mandate have?

8 subjects

Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo Situation Experts Information Exchange Laws and Regulations Natural Resources Report Preparation Resources Exploration

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5 operative paragraphs

Requests the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of the Panel until 31 October 2003 to enable it to complete the remaining elements of its mandate, at the end of which the Panel will submit a final report to the Council;

Reiterates its demand that all States concerned take immediate steps to end the illegal exploitation of natural resources and other forms of wealth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo;

Requests the Panel to provide the necessary information to the governments concerned as required in paragraph 12 and 13 of resolution 1457, with due regard to safety of sources, in order to enable them, if necessary, to take appropriate action according to their national laws and international obligations;

Calls on all States to respect the relevant Security Council resolutions in this regard;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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