Security Council Resolution 1616 (2005) [on Renewing Arms Embargo Imposed by Resolution 1493 and Expanded by Resolution 1596 and Re-Establishing the Panel of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo]

S/RES/1616(2005)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 2005.

What subjects does this mandate have?

7 subjects

Armed Forces Arms Embargo Arms Transfers Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo Situation Illicit Arms Trafficking Sanctions Compliance

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6 operative paragraphs

Reaffirms the demands of paragraphs 15, 18 and 19 of resolution 1493 and of paragraphs 5 and 19 of resolution 1596;

Decides, in light of the failure by the parties to comply with the demands of the Council, to renew until 31 July 2006 the provisions of paragraphs 20 to 22 of resolution 1493, as amended and expanded by paragraph 1 of resolution 1596, and reaffirms paragraphs 2, 6, 10 and 13 to 16 of resolution 1596;

Expresses its intention to modify or to remove those provisions if it determines that the demands noted above have been satisfied;

Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Committee, to re-establish the Group of Experts within thirty days from the date of adoption of this resolution and for a period expiring on 31 January 2006, drawing, as appropriate, on the expertise of the members of the group of experts established pursuant to resolution 1596;

Requests the Group of Experts to continue fulfilling its mandate as defined in resolutions 1533 and 1596, to update the Committee on its work by 10 November 2005, and to report to the Council in writing, through the Committee, before 10 January 2006, including on the implementation of the measures imposed by paragraph 20 of resolution 1493 and expanded by resolution 1596, with recommendations in this regard, in particular regarding the lists provided for by paragraph 10 (g) of resolution 1533, and including information on the sources of financing, such as from natural resources, which are funding the illicit trade in arms;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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