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  1. “This decision was also motivated by the fact that, on the one hand, the coalition Government set up in the wake of the transfer of political power in January 2019 did not make it possible for the Head of State to implement the programme for which he had been elected to the highest office in the land, and, on the other hand, he, the President, was therefore unable to respond to the expectations and aspirations of the Congolese people. He therefore decided, in accordance with the provisions of article 78, paragraph 2 of the Constitution, to appoint a rapporteur who will be responsible for identifying a new coalition, bringing together the absolute majority of members of the National Assembly.”

    2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source

  2. “Félix Antoine Tshilombo Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, gave on Sunday, 6 December 2020, after the political consultations among all national stakeholders, which were held from 2 to 25 November. In his capacity as guarantor of the nation, and taking into account the broad convergence of views at the national level on issues essential to the security, economic and social rehabilitation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Head of State announced an end of the coalition between the Front commun pour le Congo and the Cap pour le changement after two years of tireless effort, patience and self-sacrifice aimed at preserving the essence of that coalition — in his words, two years of grace that unfortunately were not successful in preventing the infiltration of ongoing crises and the wasting of time.”

    2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source

  3. “I welcome the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) (S/2020/1150), which was just presented by the Special Representative and Head of MONUSCO, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, whose presence by video-teleconference and sustained efforts in favour of peace and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are most welcome. Allow me to add the voice of my delegation to this discussion to share the point of view of my Government on the concerns raised in the report and to make some comments, particularly on the political, security and humanitarian situation in the country and on human rights issues and the exit strategy of MONUSCO. The political scene at the moment is currently being dominated by the address to the nation that His Excellency Mr.”

    2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source

  4. “Mr. Empole (Democratic Republic of the Congo) (spoke in French): At the outset, Mr. President, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to you as representative of a kindred country, the Republic of South Africa, for taking up the presidency of the Security Council for this month of December 2020. I also wish to welcome the initiative of holding today’s meeting on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his commitment and support for the cause of my country. I would like to include within these thanks all members of the Security Council, for the particular attention that they never fail to pay to the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source

  5. “It should be noted that if the provisions of the Framework agreement are turned into concrete action, they will enable the region, through a logic of integration, to better manage peace and security issues, including and especially, cooperation and development issues. It is high time, indeed more than high time, that we offer the people of the Great Lakes region the well-being, peace and economic development to which they aspire. The meeting rose at 11.40 a.m.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  6. “The meeting was initially scheduled to take place in Kinshasa on 28 October 2020. It is during this summit that His Excellency Mr. Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will assume the presidency of the Regional Mechanism. In conclusion, allow me to reaffirm that the Government and the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain committed to the Addis Ababa Framework agreement in which they have placed much hope. The Democratic Republic would like to take this opportunity to call on the countries of the region and the guarantors of the Framework agreement to take advantage of the regional momentum observed in recent months to implement the commitments that they have all undertaken.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  7. “Several examples were cited, including the renewal by the Government of the national stabilization and reconstruction programme for areas emerging from armed conflict, with a view to further consolidating State authority, and the continuation by the Government and MONUSCO of dialogue at the community level in Ituri, as part of the implementation of the agreement signed with the Front de résistance patriotique de l’Ituri on 28 February for its disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. Also, as part of its ongoing efforts to engage the region in the implementation of the provisions of the Framework agreement, on 19 October the Democratic Republic of the Congo will host the tenth summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism as a video- teleconference, owing to the coronavirus pandemic.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  8. “The implementation of this mechanism will also make it possible to avoid incursions by both sides into the territories of neighbouring countries, as described by the Secretary-General in paragraphs 5 to 12 of his report. For its part, the Democratic Republic of the Congo will continue to work to implement all its national, regional and international commitments under the Framework agreement and assume its share of responsibility in ensuring that peace and harmony return fully to the region. In this regard, as noted by the Secretary-General in paragraphs 36 to 38 of the report under consideration, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken concrete steps to implement its national commitments under the agreement.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  9. “Furthermore, it should be noted that the displacement of populations remains one of the main factors of insecurity and instability in the region, hence the importance, as stated by the Secretary-General in his report, of redoubling efforts to find durable solutions for refugees and displaced persons in line with the recommendations of the high-level ministerial meeting on the situation of refugees in the Great Lakes region held in Kampala in March 2019. The Democratic Republic of the Congo remains committed to the Framework agreement, which it considers to be the way forward as it is the best regional strategy to follow to definitively end the situation of instability that has affected the region for quite a few years and for which it continues to pay a heavy price, with several million deaths.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  10. “The political will to promote human rights, in accordance with the constitutional requirement to guarantee respect for and defence and promotion of all human rights, has been sufficiently demonstrated and the Government continues to implement its programme on the subject, with particular emphasis on fighting corruption and strengthening the rule of law. The humanitarian situation in the region is dominated by the coronavirus pandemic and the problem of displaced persons and refugees. In order to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease, countries of the region reacted quickly with effective prevention measures. They are mobilizing to fight the pandemic by putting in place shared protective mechanisms, which was reaffirmed by the Heads of State of countries of the region at the mini-summit held on 7 October.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  11. “The Government reiterates its appeal to all other armed groups that continue to hesitate to follow suit and lay down their arms. The issue of human rights violations and restrictions on democratic spaces is at the heart of the actions of the President of the Republic who, since coming to power, has committed himself to working to promote the rule of law. This commitment has already been translated into action through the implementation of several measures. Indeed, in the quest to improve the human rights and social justice situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Government, working under the leadership of the Head of State, has achieved a great deal.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  12. “Further, my delegation would like to reiterate President Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s appeal to the international community at the General Assembly to ensure that appropriate, targeted and effective sanctions are applied to those armed groups and mafia networks, which, through their harmful activities, are also wiping out all efforts to preserve and sustainably manage biodiversity and the protected areas located in the eastern part of our country. Beyond these options involving military pressure, my delegation considers it necessary that all countries of the region be able to join non-military mechanisms. In this regard, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is engaged in discussions with some armed groups, some of which have already signed cessation of hostilities agreements with the Government and laid down their arms.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  13. “Resolution 2502 (2019) called on the Office of the Special Envoy and MONUSCO to work with all stakeholders to reach a solution to stop the cross-border flow of armed combatants and the illicit exploitation and trade of minerals. Against the backdrop of combating illegality, my delegation welcomes the reaffirmed willingness of the four Heads of State to campaign for strengthening the capacities of existing mechanisms in the subregion in order to cut off the negative force of sources of financing for armed groups’ activities and jointly combat both regional and international mafia networks that contribute to the exploitation of and illicit trade in natural resources in the Great Lakes region.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  14. “The support of the international community in the fight against the illegal exploitation of the country’s minerals — which is the main cause of instability and violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a source of mistrust and tension among the countries of the region and the main source of funding for the illicit activities of armed groups — is crucial. All actors — countries of origin, individuals, companies, civil society, transit countries and destination countries — have for quite a few years been involved in and are responsible for this flourishing traffic. We will never win the battle for peace in the Great Lakes region if armed groups are not cut off from the livelihoods that allow them to continue their harmful activities.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  15. “In his address to his counterparts on 7 October, regarding the collaboration of the countries of the region, President Tshisekedi called on them to pool their efforts and take constructive measures to jointly overcome obstacles and challenges for the benefit of the people of the four countries, insisting that “in the current context, there is no alternative to pooling our efforts to meet these numerous challenges and putting an end to the recurrent cycles of armed violence that threaten the security of the States and people of the region”. The illegal exploitation of natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has consequences for peace and security in the region and for the protection of the environment.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  16. “With regard to the strengthening of the offensive capacities of MONUSCO and its Force Intervention Brigade, as we have already stressed to the Council, the wish of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is to see enhanced collaboration on the ground within MONUSCO units and with the FARDC in order to secure sufficient firepower to effectively protect the population and restore peace, security and full State authority throughout the national territory, including in localities with an armed group presence.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  17. “In order to enhance its offensive and increase pressure on the residual armed groups, my country hopes to, first, strengthen the offensive capacities of MONUSCO, in general, and of the Force Intervention Brigade, in particular; secondly, secure the collaboration of the countries of the region and; thirdly, garner the support of the international community in the fight against the illicit exploitation and trafficking of minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  18. “These large-scale military operations, launched on 30 October 2019, enabled the FARDC to seize several bases of the Allied Democratic Forces and significantly weaken several other armed groups, both national and foreign. These Government and FARDC efforts have produced compelling results, but insecurity remains. In its distress, the enemy has even increased retaliatory attacks against the civilian population.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  19. “My delegation reassures the Council that those efforts will continue until those groups are totally eradicated, because peace and security remain critical factors for the stability of the Great Lakes region. That is the reason for the President of the Republic’s visit last week, from 5 to 8 October, to North Kivu province — to express his solidarity and support for the hard-pressed population in the east of the country, as well as his determination to restore peace there. That is also why the FARDC’s offensive operations against armed groups in the provinces of North and South Kivu must be enhanced, in accordance with the commitment made by the President of the Republic and Head of State bringing peace and stability to the region.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  20. “Marie Tumba Nzeza, Minister of State and Minister for Foreign Affairs, travelled to Bujumbura, Burundi, on 4 and 5 October, for a working visit within the framework of the second session of the bilateral ministerial consultation on peace and security between the Republic of Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moreover, the Secretary-General’s report also highlights the efforts made by the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC), in collaboration with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), to neutralize the armed groups still operating in the region.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  21. “Indeed, in view of the troubling security situation in the region, the Heads of State not only condemned the actions of negative forces and armed groups operating in the Great Lakes region, but also reaffirmed their willingness to pool their efforts to eradicate them. As part of diplomatic efforts to improve relations with and among all the countries of the Great Lakes region, President Tshisekedi visited his counterpart in the Republic of the Congo, Mr. Denis Sassou Nguesso, on 15 July. In addition, a delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, led by Mrs.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  22. “Despite the difficult context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the four Heads of State have adapted to the new normal and held a mini-summit via video-teleconference, on 7 October, at the initiative of the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in order to maintain the spirit of dialogue initiated at the start of 2019 as the main path for the easing of tensions and pacification in the African Great Lakes region. The actions carried out by national and foreign armed groups, peace and security in the region, diplomatic relations, as well as economic recovery in the current context of combating COVID-19, were the main topics of discussion of the Heads of State mini- summit meeting.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  23. “At the political level, the situation in the Great Lakes region remains driven by the new momentum of the diplomatic efforts made since early 2019 by Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola; Mr. Félix Antoine Tshilombo Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Mr. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda; and Mr. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda. Their efforts have significantly contributed to easing tensions in the region, thereby strengthening relations among their countries and restoring confidence among their Governments.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  24. “My delegation wishes to express its appreciation for the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Framework agreement, which Mr. Huang Xia, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, introduced earlier. We welcome him today and commend him for his sustained commitment. My delegation regrets, however, that the report was not made available earlier on the United Nations website, which would have been useful. We take this opportunity, following the briefing, to make a few key observations. I would like to briefly take up the topic of the political, security, humanitarian and human rights situation, and then conclude with some remarks on the implementation of the Framework agreement.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  25. “Mr. Empole (Democratic Republic of the Congo) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having taken the initiative to organize this meeting on the situation in the Great Lakes region. It is testimony to your commitment to improving the situation in the region. I take this opportunity to thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his report on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region (S/2020/951), which is before the Council today. I would also like to thank all the members of the Security Council for their availability every time they are called upon to address issues related to the situation in my country and in the Great Lakes region.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

  26. “In conclusion, allow me to recall that resolution 2502 (2019), which Council has just adopted, is aimed at strengthening the performance of MONUSCO in order to put an end to the suffering of the people in the east of my country. As everyone knows, that situation has caused millions of deaths, and the entire Congolese population is eager for it to end. It is now up to us to effectively set that process in motion. I cannot end my statement without thanking all the troop-contributing countries and the Blue Helmets who have made this great sacrifice in order to restore peace and security to my country. On another note, I would like to extend to you, Madam President, and to all members of the Security Council, on behalf of the delegation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, our best wishes for Christmas and the new year in 2020.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  27. “In the context of combating human rights violations and violations of humanitarian law committed against children in conflict-affected territories, the Government continues to implement the road map that was drawn up with a view to ending the recruitment and use of children in armed groups and to protecting them from sexual violence. At the same time, the Congolese legal system continues to pursue, independently and professionally, hearings in the case of the assassinations of two United Nations experts, taking into account the data obtained from the international investigation and additional elements from the team of the Special Prosecutor. The most recent hearing, the thirty-second, was held on 3 December at the military court of the former province of Kasai Occidental.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  28. “In that context, the President of the Republic has called for a reconfiguration of MONUSCO, with a focus on a qualitative resizing of the troops, which should be fewer in number but better equipped and experienced in dealing with asymmetrical warfare. My Government intends to deepen its discussions on that topic within the framework of our strategic dialogue. The Government is tirelessly focused on ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, as its function is to ensure that democratic freedoms are respected, in particular by providing professional supervision for public demonstrations.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  29. “During the parliamentarians' meeting convened in Congress on 13 December, the Head of State reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to reforming the security sector, first and foremost to transform the FARDC into a powerful, trained and equipped army; review the Congolese National Police reform plan in order to adapt it and establish a new reference plan on the theme "one nation, one police"; and reform the intelligence services. The idea of concentrating MONUSCO troops in the six provinces where the presence of the Mission is deemed necessary is in line with the Government's request to concentrate troops in provinces where the threat level is very high and reduce troops in areas where the threat is no longer present.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  30. “My country does indeed count on assistance and support to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, both for national armed groups that lay down their arms to return to normal civilian life and for foreign armed groups. That is because - and the Council will agree - the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme is of great importance for reintegrating ex-combatants in order to ensure that they do not fall into the hands of armed groups.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  31. “As stated by the President of the Republic, the Government and its armed forces are fully and unstintingly determined to eradicate the armed groups that are roaming the eastern part of the country, and all possible means have been deployed to achieve that objective. In that struggle, the Congolese Government is counting on the support of MONUSCO and its partners to restore peace, optimism and hope for a decent life to the people of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. In that context, my Government appreciates the decision of the Security Council, in choosing its strategic priorities for MONUSCO's new mandate, to opt for protecting civilians and providing support to the stabilization and strengthening of State institutions, as well as to major governance and security reforms.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  32. “The Head of State also proceeded to change the entire command of the operational zone by rotating the 11,000 military personnel who were present in order to relieve them and replace them with an increased 21,000 personnel. In addition, the Forces arme'es de la Republique democratique du Congo formed a rapid intervention brigade and special forces, which are currently deployed in that part of the territory to ensure the victory of our armed forces. The Government has also deployed additional units of the Congolese National Police in the extensive surrounding areas of Beni that have been conquered by the FARDC in order to ensure the security of the population.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  33. “strongholds, including in Mayangose, Mapobu-Carrieres; and the neutralization of leaders of the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda-Forces combattantes Abacunguzi, such as Sylvestre Mudacumura, Musabimana Juvenal, also known as J can-Michel Africa, and Charles Kakule. Despite those advances, we must deplore the change in strategy of the defeated enemy, particularly the ADF-MTM. terrorists, who are now attacking innocent populations in large urban areas, causing death and desolation. Following the recent massacres committed by elements of that terrorist group, the President of the Republic decided to establish the forward headquarters of the FARDC in Beni and called for a more sustained involvement of MONUSCO.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  34. “The military pressure of the FARDC has begun to bear fruit, including the neutralization of seven Mai Mai militias and the recovery of several military effects in Mwera, in Fizi territory, on 2 November; the surrender of 20 Mai Mai Nyatura fighters in Ngungu, Masisi, in North Kivu on 25 November; the surrender of 120 fighters from the Mai Mai Kalume group in South Kivu on 2 December; the destruction of more than 95 per cent of the bases of the destructive elements in the Conseil national pour le renouveau et la democratie and the capture of more than 1,712 individuals, including 245 combatants and 10 political leaders ofthat harmful movement in Kalehe, South Kivu, on 4 December; the recovery and control of a number of ADF-MTM.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  35. “The operations are being conducted by the Forces arme'es de la Republique democratique du Congo (FARDC), with the support of MONUSCO, with the aim of eradicating all those threats, in particular the Allied Democratic Forces-Madina Al-Tawheed wa Mujahedeen (ADF-MTM), a terrorist group with allegiance to the Islamic State.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  36. “Fe'lix Antoine Tshilombo Tshisekedi, President of the Republic and Head of State, augur well for a better future for the region. The security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is generally calm, although it is still dominated by the activities of national and foreign armed groups, as well as by intercommunal conflicts, mainly in the eastern part of the country. Some national armed groups, chiefly the Mai Mai, are associating with foreign armed groups and forming dangerous coalitions. It is in that context that the President launched large-scale military operations on 30 October in Beni.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  37. “The important gesture that the Council has just made is by no means a mere formality but the renewal of a common commitment of the Government, the United Nations, the Great Lakes region and other partners to work together for peace, security and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region with a view to achieving the dream of sustainable development and economic integration in the region. Peace and security remain essential factors of stability in the Great Lakes region, which is contingent on full compliance with agreements and on the political will of the leaders to work towards harmony in the region. The loosening of tension and dynamic cooperation observed throughout the year since the accession to power of His Excellency Mr.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  38. “Allow me also to convey to the Security Council the recognition and gratitude of my Government and the Congolese people for the efforts made over the past several years by the United Nations, which continues to work to restore peace and stability in my country. In particular, I thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his determination and personal involvement in the search for peace and a lasting solution to the situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo takes note of today's adoption of resolution 2502 (2019) and welcomes the renewal of MONUSCO's mandate for one year. That time will be used to strengthen the strategic dialogue with the United Nations until MONUSCO's orderly and smooth withdrawal.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  39. “Mr. Empole (Democratic Republic of the Congo) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the Permanent Mission of the United States of America to the United Nations for organizing this meeting on the situation in my country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), and for giving me the opportunity to address the Council. Allow me to take this opportunity to again congratulate the presidency on the very important work it is carrying out throughout this month.”

    2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8692 (2019) · source

  40. “Thirdly, with regard to public support for the response efforts, communities must collaborate with response teams. Fourthly, a better coordination of actions in the field is needed. Fifthly, adequate funding is required to meet needs. I would like to conclude by again thanking the United Nations and the Security Council for their commitment and efforts to promote peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Similarly, on behalf of the Congolese people and Government, I again thank Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO. Lastly, on behalf of the Congolese people, I again thank MONUSCO peacekeepers and troop-contributing countries for their dedication and commitment to our country. The meeting rose at 12.05 pm.”

    2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source

  41. “The Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is no longer simply a health issue, but a cross-cutting problem that requires the consideration of the following aspects, above and beyond assessing the quality of care and treatment scheme available to date at the Ebola treatment centres. First, with regard to the fight against insecurity and access to vulnerable people, it is important to secure the territories affected by the disease so as to enable response operations to proceed smoothly and for health and humanitarian workers to work without fear of being attacked by armed elements. Secondly, concerning strengthened preventive measures, mobilization officers in the various health zones and major centres in the affected provinces should raise awareness about how to prevent the spread of the epidemic.”

    2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source

  42. “At the initiative of President Tshisekedi, who on 20 July took the response to the epidemic under his own supervision, the technical secretariat ofthe multisectoral Ebola response committee that has been set up will now be under the direction of an internationally renowned epidemiologist in the treatment of the disease. The technical secretariat and its team of experts are responsible for coordinating all activities in the implementation of the strategic response plan for the Ebola virus disease outbreak and for putting in place every possible urgent, essential and innovative measure for the rapid control of the epidemic.”

    2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source

  43. “The meeting that the Security Council intends to convene on the issue on 31 July will provide an opportunity to share important information on the subject with the most appropriate resource specialists. However, we would like to reassure the Council that our Head of State, Government and people as a whole, with the assistance of our partners, are determined to eradicate the Ebola epidemic, now declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source

  44. “With regard to the implementation of the President's 100-day emergency programme, it is important to note that several projects launched to construct critical infrastructure are under way and regularly visited by the authorities in order to assess the effectiveness of the work being conducted and develop new recommendations and guidelines, if necessary. Regarding the Ebola virus disease, let me inform the Council that this is the tenth time that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has faced such an epidemic. However, it is the first time the outbreak has occurred in a conflict area. It is also the first time that it has exceeded a six-month period and that such a large number of victims has been reported.”

    2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source

  45. “The Government deploys security forces in mining areas to ensure the safety of all mining operators. If some of the elements deployed for security reasons neglect their duties and engage in mining activities, it is always a good idea to report them so that the authorities can punish them in accordance with the law. With regard to social issues, the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains dominated by the implementation of the President's 100-day emergency programme and the fight against the Ebola virus disease.”

    2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source

  46. “However, regardless of the nature of those recommendations, it is essential to strengthen MONUSCO's operational effectiveness by focusing on the quality of its troops, which should be more specialized in tracking armed groups and able to handle asymmetric threats. Those troops will have to continue to work closely with the FARDC and be more agile, mobile and equipped with the right equipment for greater efficiency. Moreover, with regard to the presence of armed men on mining sites, it should be recalled that the law does not allow the military to carry out mining activities. In addition, the justification for the presence of FARDC elements in mining areas, as has been mentioned several times, is that they provide security at those sites, which, regrettably, are generally located in conflict zones.”

    2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source

  47. “Today, as the Government of my country is engaged in strategic dialogue with the independent Team of Experts, in accordance with resolution 2463 (2019), the Congolese people expect that the recommendations emanating from that dialogue will be responsible, preserve and not sacrifice the gains made during the past 20 years, prioritize the interests of the Congo and the Congolese people, and take into account the wishes of the Congolese people, whose most ardent desire is the total eradication of the negative forces and the various armed groups that plague the eastern part of the country.”

    2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source

  48. “We take this opportunity to commend the work done by the Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congolese people and their Government express their gratitude to the United Nations, the troop- contributing countries and the peacekeepers for their efforts in the struggle to achieve peace and security in my country and their sacrifices, including the ultimate sacrifice of laying down their lives for the cause of the Congo.”

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  49. “We remain convinced that the new regional dynamic will prioritize heightened security measures and border controls in order to effectively comply with the arms embargo on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to counter illicit trafficking in natural resources, which is one of the major root causes of the conflict in the country. With regard to MONUSCO, as everyone knows that United Nations force has been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 1999 - 20 years. Thanks to its presence on Congolese territory, much has been achieved and, at times, the worst has been avoided, in particular with regard to the protection of civilians, the struggle against armed groups, the defence of human rights and the protection of the country's territorial integrity.”

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  50. “In addition to bilateral meetings with his counterparts of the region, it is also worth mentioning the summit meetings held in Kinshasa and Luanda on 31 May and 12 July, respectively, among the Heads of State of Angola, Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The main purpose of those meetings was to shore up relations and the struggle against armed groups, while promoting peace in the Great Lakes region. The joint communique's that endorsed those meetings reaffirmed the commitment of the Heads of State to restoring peace and State authority in the Great Lakes region, including in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as economic development.”

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