Security Council Resolution 1522 (2004) [on Integration and Restructuring of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo]

S/RES/1522(2004)View PDF

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A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 102 The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, published in 2004.

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13 subjects

Armed Forces Demilitarized Zones Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo Situation Financial Assistance Interim Governments Kisangani (Democratic Republic of the Congo)Laws and Regulations Military Defences Military Demobilization Military Reform Organizational Structure Technical Cooperation

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Welcomes the efforts currently undertaken to set up the first integrated and unified brigade in Kisangani as a step towards the elaboration and implementation of a comprehensive programme for the formation of a Congolese integrated national army;

Decides that, since the Government of National Unity and Transition has been established and is in place, its demand for the demilitarization of Kisangani and its surroundings laid down in paragraph 3 of resolution 1304 (2000) shall not apply to the restructured and integrated forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to the armed forces included in the comprehensive programme for the formation of an integrated and restructured national army;

Urges the Government of National Unity and Transition to take the appropriate measures, for the restructuring and integration of the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in accordance with the Global and All Inclusive Agreement, including setting up a Supreme Defence Council and the elaboration of a national plan for DDR as well as the necessary legislative framework;

Calls upon the international community to provide further assistance for the integration and restructuring of the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in accordance with Security Council resolution 1493 (2003);

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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