               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/2292 (2016)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                14 June 2016

               Resolution 2292 (2016)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7715th meeting, on
               14 June 2016

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling the arms embargo on Libya which was imposed, modified and
               reaffirmed by resolutions 1970 (2011), 1973 (2011), 2009 (2011), 2040 (2012), 2095
               (2013), 2144 (2014), 2174 (2014), 2213 (2015), 2214 (2015), and 2278 (2016),
                     Recalling resolution 2259 (2015) which welcomed the signing of the
               17 December 2015 Libyan Political Agreement of Skhirat, Morocco and endorsed
               the Rome Communiqué of 13 December 2015 to support the Government of
               National Accord (“GNA”) as the sole legitimate government of Libya, th at should
               be based in Tripoli, reiterating its support for the full implementation of the Libyan
               Political Agreement, and further expressing its determination in this regard to
               support the GNA,
                      Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence,
               territorial integrity and national unity of Libya,
                    Reiterating its grave concern at the growing threat of terrorist groups in Libya
               proclaiming allegiance to Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) (also known as
               Da’esh), the growing trend of groups associating themselves with it, as well as the
               continued presence of other Al-Qaida-linked terrorist groups and individuals
               operating there, and recalling, in this regard, the obligations under resolution 2253
               (2015),
                     Recalling its resolution 2178 (2014), in particular paragraph 5 of that
               resolution, and expressing concern that the flow of foreign terrorist fighters to Libya
               can increase the intensity, duration and complexity of the conflict and pose a serious
               threat to their States of origin, transit, and travel,
                     Expressing deep concern at the threat posed by unsecured arms and
               ammunition in Libya and their proliferation, which undermines stability in Libya
               and the region, including through their transfer to armed groups in violation of the
               arms embargo, and underlining the importance of coordinated international support
               to Libya and the region to address these issues,
                      Expressing concern that the situation in Libya is exacerbated by the smuggling
               of illegal arms and related materiel in violation of the arms embargo, underlining its

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               concern at the allegations of violations of the arms embargo by sea, land, or air, and
               expressing further concern that such arms and related materiel are being used by
               terrorist groups operating in Libya, including by ISIL,
                    Welcoming the Vienna Communiqué of 16 May 2016 which recognizes the
               necessity of enhanced coordination efforts between the legitimate Libyan military
               and security forces, urges them to work quickly to implement a unified command in
               accordance with the Libyan Political Agreement to coordinate in the fight against
               Da’esh and UN-designated terrorist groups in Libyan territory, and underlines that
               the GNA has voiced its intention to submit appropriate arms embargo exemption
               requests to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) (“the
               Committee”) to procure necessary lethal arms and materiel to counter
               UN-designated terrorist groups and to combat Da’esh throughout Libya,
                     Recalling that international law, as reflected in the United Nations Co nvention
               on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982, sets out the legal framework applicable
               to activities in the ocean,
                     Reiterating its request in resolution 2278 (2016) to the GNA to appoint a focal
               point to brief the Committee at its request and provide information relevant to the
               Committee’s work on the structure of the security forces under its control,
               consolidated procurement procedures, the infrastructure in place to ensure the safe
               storage, registration, maintenance and distribution of military equ ipment by the
               Government security forces, and training needs, and emphasizes the importance of
               the GNA exercising control over and safely storing arms, with the support of the
               international community,
                     Affirming that the GNA may submit exemption requests under paragraph 8 of
               resolution 2174 (2014) for the supply, sale or transfer of arms and related materiel,
               including related ammunition and spare parts, for use by the national security forces
               under its control to, inter alia, combat ISIL (the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant,
               also known as Da’esh), groups that have pledged allegiance to ISIL, Ansar Al
               Sharia, and other groups associated with Al-Qaida operating in Libya, and calls
               upon the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 24 of resolution 1970 (2011)
               to consider expeditiously such requests in accordance with its rules and procedures,
                     Affirming that, pursuant to paragraph 10 of resolution 2095 (2013), the
               supplies of non-lethal military equipment and the provision of any technical
               assistance, training or financial assistance, when intended solely for security or
               disarmament assistance to the GNA and the national security forces under its
               control, shall be exempt from prior notification to and approval by the Committee,
                     Taking note of the final report of the Panel of Experts S/2016/209 established
               by paragraph 24 of resolution 1973 (2011) and modified by resolution 2040 (2012)
               submitted pursuant to paragraph 24 (d) of resolution 2213 (2015), and the fi ndings
               and recommendations contained therein, in particular the Panel’s report of regular
               violations of the arms embargo despite reinforcement of the measures,
                    Taking note of the decision of the Council of the European Union on 23 May
               2016 to extend the mandate of EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia by one year
               and to add further supporting tasks to its mandate, including the implementation of
               the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya,

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                Mindful of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international
           peace and security under the Charter of the United Nations,
                Reaffirming its determination that terrorism, in all forms and manifestations,
           constitutes one of the most serious threats to peace and security,
                Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                 1.   Condemns the flows of arms and related materiel transferred to or from
           Libya in violation of the arms embargo, including to ISIL and oth er terrorist groups
           in Libya;
                 2.   Urges Member States to combat by all means, in accordance with their
           obligations under the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under
           international law, including international human rights law, internationa l refugee
           law and international humanitarian law, threats to international peace and security
           caused by terrorist acts;
                 3.    Decides, with a view to addressing the threat posed by unsecured arms
           and ammunitions in Libya and their proliferation, to authorize, in these exceptional
           and specific circumstances for a period of 12 months from the date of this resolution
           Member States, acting nationally or through regional organizations, with
           appropriate consultations with the GNA, in order to ensure strict implemen tation of
           the arms embargo on Libya, to inspect, without undue delay, on the high seas off the
           coast of Libya, vessels bound to or from Libya which they have reasonable grounds
           to believe are carrying arms or related materiel to or from Libya, directly or
           indirectly, in violation of paragraphs 9 or 10 of resolution 1970 (2011), as modified
           by paragraph 13 of 2009 (2011), paragraphs 9 and 10 of 2095 (2013) and paragraph
           8 of 2174 (2014), provided that those Member States make good -faith efforts to first
           obtain the consent of the vessel’s flag State prior to any inspections pursuant to this
           paragraph, and calls upon all flag States of above -mentioned vessels to cooperate
           with such inspections;
                4.    Authorizes Member States, acting nationally or through regiona l
           organizations, conducting inspections pursuant to paragraph 3, to use all measures
           commensurate to the specific circumstances to carry out such inspections, in full
           compliance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law,
           as applicable, and urges Member States conducting such inspections to do so
           without causing undue delay to or undue interference with the exercise of freedom
           of navigation;
                 5.   Authorizes all Member States, acting nationally or through regional
           organizations, to, and decides that all such Member States shall, upon discovery of
           items prohibited by paragraph 9 or 10 of resolution 1970, as modified by paragraph
           13 of 2009 (2011), paragraphs 9 and 10 of 2095 (2013), and paragraph 8 of
           resolution 2174 (2014), seize and dispose (such as through destruction, rendering
           inoperable, storage or transferring to a State other than the originating or destination
           States for disposal) of such items, further reaffirms its decision that all Member
           States shall cooperate in such efforts, authorizes Member States, acting nationally
           or through regional organizations, to collect evidence directly related to the carriage
           of such items in the course of such inspections, and urges Member States, acting
           nationally or through regional organizations, to avoid causing harm to the marine
           environment or to the safety of navigation;
                 6.   Affirms that the authorizations provided by paragraph 3, 4 and 5 of this
           resolution apply only with respect to inspections carried out by warships and ships

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               owned or operated and duly authorized by a State and used only on government
               non-commercial service, and which are clearly marked and identifiable as such;
                    7.    Underscores that these authorizations do not apply with respect to
               vessels entitled to sovereign immunity under international law;
                     8.   Affirms that the authorisation provided for in paragraph 4 includes the
               authority to divert vessels and their crews to a suitable port to facilitate such
               disposal, with the consent of the port State, affirms further that the authorization in
               paragraph 4 includes the authority to use, all measures commensurate to the specific
               circumstances, in full compliance with international humanitarian law and
               international human rights law, as applicable, to seize items set out in paragraph 3 in
               the course of inspections;
                     9.    Affirms that the authorizations provided in this resolution apply only with
               respect to the smuggling of illegal arms and related materiel on the high seas off the
               coast of Libya and shall not affect the rights or obligations or responsibilities of
               Member States under international law, including any rights or obligations under
               UNCLOS, including the general principle of exclusive jurisdiction of a Flag State
               over its vessels on the high seas, with respect to any other situation, underscores in
               particular that this resolution shall not be considered as establishing customary
               international law;
                      10. Decides that when any Member State, acting nationally or through
               regional organizations, undertakes an inspection pursuant to paragraph 3 of this
               resolution, it or the regional organization through which it is acting shall submit
               promptly an initial written report to the Committee containing, in particular,
               explanation of the grounds for the inspection, the efforts made to seek the consent
               of the vessel’s Flag state, the results of such inspection, and whether or not
               cooperation was provided, and, if prohibited items for transfer are found, further
               requires such Member State or regional organization submit to th e Committee, at a
               later stage, a subsequent written report containing relevant details on the inspection,
               seizure, and disposal, and relevant details of the transfer, including a description of
               the items, their origin and intended destination, if this info rmation is not in the
               initial report; and requests the Committee to notify the flag State of the inspected
               vessel that an inspection has been undertaken, notes the prerogative of any Member
               State to write to the Committee concerning the implementation of a ny aspect of this
               resolution, and further encourages the Panel of Experts to share relevant information
               with Member States operating under the authorization set out in this resolution;
                     11. Encourages Member States and the GNA to share relevant information
               with the Committee, and with those Member States and regional organizations
               acting under the authorisations set out in this resolution;
                     12. Requests the Secretary-General to provide, with input from CTED, in
               close collaboration with the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, as
               well as the Panel of Experts established pursuant to resolution 1973, a report, in
               30 days, on the threat posed to Libya and neighbouring countries, including off the
               coast of Libya, by Foreign Terrorist Fighters recruited by or joining the Islamic
               State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as Da’esh), Al -Qaida, and associated
               individuals, groups, undertakings and entities;
                    13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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                United Nations                                                                    S/RES/2293 (2016)*
                Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                23 June 2016

                Resolution 2293 (2016)
                Adopted by the Security Council at its 7724th meeting, on
                23 June 2016

                     The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President
                concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),
                       Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and
                territorial integrity of the DRC as well as all States in the region and emphasizing
                the need to respect fully the principles of non-interference, good neighbourliness
                and regional cooperation,
                      Stressing the primary responsibility of the Government of the DRC for
                ensuring security in its territory and protecting its populations with respect for the
                rule of law, human rights and international humanitarian law,
                      Taking note of the interim report (S/2015/797) and the final report
                (S/2016/466) of the Group of Experts on the DRC (“the Group of Experts”)
                established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) and extended pursuant to resolutions
                1807 (2008), 1857 (2008), 1896 (2009), 1952 (2010), 2021 (2011), 2078 (2012),
                2136 (2014) and 2198 (2015), noting the finding that the linkage between armed
                groups, criminal networks and illegal exploitation of natural resources contributes to
                the insecurity in eastern DRC, and taking note of their recommendations,
                      Recalling the strategic importance of the implementation of the Peace,
                Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the DRC and the region, and
                reiterating its call to all signatories to fulfil promptly, fully and in good faith their
                respective commitments under this agreement in order to address the ro ot causes of
                conflict and put an end to recurring cycles of violence,
                      Recalling the commitments under the PSC Framework by all States of the
                region not to interfere in the internal affairs of neighbouring countries, and to
                neither tolerate nor provide assistance or support of any kind to armed groups, and
                reiterating its strong condemnation of any and all internal or external support to
                armed groups active in the region, including through financial, logistical or military
                support,

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             Reiterating its deep concern regarding the security and humanitarian crisis in
       eastern DRC due to ongoing military activities of foreign and domestic armed
       groups and the smuggling of Congolese natural resources, in particular gold and
       ivory, stressing the importance of neutralizing all armed groups, including the
       Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), the Allied Democratic
       Forces (ADF), the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), and all other armed groups in the
       DRC, in line with resolution 2277 (2016),
             Reiterating that the durable neutralization of the FDLR remains essential in
       bringing stability to and protecting civilians of the DRC and the Great Lakes region,
       recalling that the FDLR is a group under United Nations sanctions whose leaders
       and members include perpetrators of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda,
       during which Hutu and others who opposed the genocide were also killed, and have
       continued to promote and commit ethnically based and other killings in Rwanda and
       in the DRC, noting the reported military operations undertaken by the Congolese
       Armed Forces (FARDC) in 2015 and 2016 which have resulted in some
       destabilization of the FDLR, expressing concern that these operations have been
       carried out simultaneously with Congolese Mai Mai groups, welcoming the initial
       resumption of cooperation of the FARDC with the United Nations Organization
       Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), and calling for the full resumption
       of cooperation and joint operations, in accordance with MONUSCO’s mandate,
              Condemning the brutal killings of more than 500 civilians in the Beni area
       since October 2014, expressing deep concern regarding the continued threat posed
       by armed groups, in particular the ADF, and the persistence of violence in this
       region, further expressing concern at reports of collaboration between elements of
       the FARDC and armed groups at a local level, in particular recent reports of
       individual officers of the FARDC playing a role in the insecurity in the region of
       Beni, calling for investigations in order to ensure that those responsible are held to
       account, noting the commitment expressed by the Government of the DRC in its
       letter of 15 June 2016 (S/2016/542),
             Reaffirming the importance of completing the permanent demobilization of the
       former 23 March Movement (M23) combatants, stressing the importance of
       ensuring that its ex-combatants do not regroup or join other armed groups, and
       calling for the acceleration of the implementation of the Nairobi Declarations and of
       the Disarmament, Demobilisation, Repatriation, Reintegration and Resettlement
       (DDRRR) of M23 ex-combatants, including by overcoming obstacles to
       repatriation, in coordination with the regional States concerned,
             Condemning the illicit flow of weapons within and into the DRC, including
       their recirculation to and between armed groups, in violation of resolutions 1533
       (2004), 1807 (2008), 1857 (2008), 1896 (2009), 1952 (2010), 2021 (2011), 2078
       (2012), 2136 (2014) and 2198 (2015), and declaring its determination to continue to
       monitor closely the implementation of the arms embargo and other measures set out
       by its resolutions concerning the DRC,
            Acknowledging in this respect the important contribution the Council -
       mandated arms embargo makes to countering the illicit transfer of small arms and
       light weapons in the DRC, and in supporting post-conflict peacebuilding,
       disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants and security sector
       reform,

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      Underlining that the transparent and effective management of its natural
resources and ending illegal smuggling and trafficking of such resources are critical
for the DRC’s sustainable peace and security, expressing concern at the illegal
exploitation and trafficking of natural resources by armed groups, and the negative
impact of armed conflict on protected natural areas, commending the efforts of the
DRC park rangers and others who seek to protect such areas, encouraging the
Government of the DRC to continue efforts to safeguard these areas, and stressing
its full respect for the sovereignty of the Government of the DRC over its natural
resources and its responsibility to effectively manage these resources in this regard,
      Recalling the linkage between the illegal exploitation of natural resources,
including poaching and illegal trafficking of wildlife, illicit trade in such resources,
and the proliferation and trafficking of arms as one of the major factors fuelling and
exacerbating conflicts in the Great Lakes region, and encouraging the continuation
of the regional efforts of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region
(ICGLR) and the governments involved against the illegal exploitation of natural
resources, and stressing, in this regard, the importance of regional cooperation and
deepening economic integration with special consideration for the exploitation of
natural resources,
      Noting the Group of Experts’ findings that there have been positive efforts
related to the minerals trade and traceability schemes but that gold remains a serious
challenge, recalling the ICGLR’s Lusaka Declaration of the Special Session to Fight
Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources in the Great Lakes Region and its call for
industry due diligence, commending the ICGLR’s commitment and progress on this
issue and underscoring that it is critical for regional governments and trading
centres, particularly those involved in gold refining and the gold trade to intensify
efforts to increase vigilance against smuggling and reduce practices that could
undermine the DRC and ICGLR’s regional efforts,
      Noting with concern reports indicating the continued involvement of armed
groups, as well as some elements of the FARDC, in the illegal minerals trade, the
illegal production and trade of charcoal and wood, and wildlife poaching and
trafficking,
      Noting with great concern the persistence of serious human rights abuses and
international humanitarian law violations against civilians in the eastern part of the
DRC, including summary executions, sexual and gender-based violence and large
scale recruitment and use of children committed by armed groups,
       Stressing the crucial importance of a peaceful and credible electoral cycle, in
accordance with the Constitution, for stabilization and consolidation of
constitutional democracy in the DRC, expressing deep concern at increased
restrictions of the political space in the DRC, in particular recent arrests and
detention of members of the political opposition and of civil society, as well as
restrictions of fundamental freedoms such as the freedom of e xpression and opinion,
and recalling the need for an open, inclusive and peaceful political dialogue among
all stakeholders focused on the holding of elections, while ensuring the protection of
fundamental freedoms and human rights, paving the way for peac eful, credible,
inclusive, transparent and timely elections in the DRC, particularly presidential and
legislative elections by November 2016, in accordance with the Constitution, while
respecting the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance,

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            Remaining deeply concerned by reports of an increase in serious human rights
       and international humanitarian law violations committed by some members of the
       FARDC, the National Intelligence Agency, the Republican Guard and Congolese
       National Police (PNC), urging all parties to refrain from violence and provocation
       as well as to respect human rights, and emphasizing that the Government of the
       DRC must comply with the principle of proportionality in the use of force,
              Recalling the importance of fighting against impunity within all ranks of its
       security forces, and stressing the need for the Government of the DRC to continue
       its efforts in this regard and to ensure the professionalism of its security forces,
            Calling for all those responsible for violations of international humanitarian
       law and violations or abuses of human rights including those involving violence or
       abuses against children and acts of sexual and gender -based violence, to be swiftly
       apprehended, brought to justice and held accountable,
             Recalling all its relevant resolutions on women and peace and security, on
       children and armed conflict, and on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts,
       also recalling the conclusions of the Security Council Working Group on Children
       and Armed Conflict pertaining to the parties in armed conflict of the DRC
       (S/AC.51/2014/3) adopted on 18 September 2014,
             Welcoming the efforts of the Government of the DRC, including the
       Presidential Adviser on Sexual Violence and the Recruitment of Children, to
       cooperate with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and
       Armed Conflict, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual
       Violence, and MONUSCO, to implement the action plan to prevent and end the
       recruitment and use of children and sexual violence by the FARDC, and to combat
       impunity for conflict-related sexual violence, including sexual violence committed
       by the FARDC,
            Noting the critical importance of effective implementation of the sanctions
       regime, including the key role that neighbouring States, as well as regional and
       subregional organizations, can play in this regard and encouraging efforts to further
       enhance cooperation,
            Underlining the fundamental importance of timely and detailed notifications to
       the Committee concerning arms, ammunition and training as set out in section 11 of
       the Guidelines of the Committee,
             Determining that the situation in the DRC continues to constitute a threat to
       international peace and security in the region,
            Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

       Sanctions regime
             1.    Decides to renew until 1 July 2017 the measures on arms imposed by
       paragraph 1 of resolution 1807 (2008) and reaffirms the provisions of paragraph 5 of
       that resolution;
             2.  Reaffirms that according to paragraph 2 of resolution 1807 (2008), these
       measures no longer apply to the supply, sale or transfer of arms and related materiel,
       and the provision of any assistance, advice or training related to military activities
       to the Government of the DRC;

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     3.    Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 1 shall not apply to:
      (a) Supplies of arms and related materiel, as well as assistance, advice or
training, intended solely for the support of or use by MONUSCO or the African
Union-Regional Task Force;
      (b) Protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets,
temporarily exported to the DRC by United Nations personnel, representatives of
the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel, for
their personal use only;
      (c) Other supplies of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for
humanitarian or protective use, and related technical assistance and training, as
notified in advance to the Committee in accordance with paragraph 5 of resolution
1807 (2008);
      (d) Other sales and or supply of arms and related materiel, or provision of
assistance or personnel, as approved in advance by the Committee;
      4.   Decides to renew, for the period specified in paragraph 1 above, the
measures on transport imposed by paragraphs 6 and 8 of resolution 1807 (2008) and
reaffirms the provisions of paragraph 7 of that resolution;
     5.    Decides to renew, for the period specified in paragraph 1 above, the
financial and travel measures imposed by paragraphs 9 and 11 of resolution 1807
(2008) and reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 10 and 12 of resolution 1807
(2008) in relation to those measures;
     6.   Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 9 of resolution 1807
(2008) shall not apply as per the criteria set out in paragraph 10 of resolution 2078
(2012);
      7.   Decides that the measures referred to in paragraph 5 above shall apply to
individuals and entities as designated by the Committee for engaging in or providing
support for acts that undermine the peace, stability or security of the DRC, and
decides that such acts include:
     (a) acting in violation of the measures taken by Member States in
accordance with paragraph 1 above;
     (b) being political and military leaders of foreign armed groups operating in
the DRC who impede the disarmament and the voluntary repatriation or resettlement
of combatants belonging to those groups;
      (c) being political and military leaders of Congolese militias, including those
receiving support from outside the DRC, who impede the participation of their
combatants in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes;
     (d) recruiting or using children in armed conflict in the DRC in violation of
applicable international law;
      (e) planning, directing, or committing acts in the DRC that constitute human
rights violations or abuses or violations of international humanitarian law, as
applicable, including those acts involving the targeting of civilians, including killing
and maiming, rape and other sexual violence, abduction, forced displacement, and
attacks on schools and hospitals;

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            (f) obstructing the access to or the distribution of humanitarian assistance in
       the DRC;
             (g) supporting individuals or entities, including armed groups or criminal
       networks, involved in destabilizing activities in the DRC through the illicit
       exploitation or trade of natural resources, including gold or wildlife as well as
       wildlife products;
            (h) acting on behalf of or at the direction of a designated individual or entity,
       or acting on behalf of or at the direction of an entity owned or controlled by a
       designated individual or entity;
          (i) planning, directing, sponsoring or participating in attacks against
       MONUSCO peacekeepers or United Nations personnel;
             (j) providing financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or
       services to, a designated individual or entity.

       Group of Experts
             8.   Decides to extend until 1 August 2017 the mandate of the Group of
       Experts, expresses its intention to review the mandate and take appropriate action
       regarding the further extension no later than 1 July 2017, and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures as expeditiously as possible
       to re-establish the Group of Experts, in consultation with the Committee, drawing,
       as appropriate, on the expertise of the members of the Group establishe d pursuant to
       previous resolutions;
            9.    Requests the Group of Experts to fulfil its mandate as consolidated
       below, and to provide to the Council, after discussion with the Committee, a mid -
       term report no later than 30 December 2016, and a final report no later than 15 June
       2017, as well as submit monthly updates to the Committee, except in the months
       where the mid-term and final reports are due:
             (a) assist the Committee in carrying out its mandate, including through
       providing the Committee with information relevant to the potential designation of
       individuals and entities who may be engaging in the activities described in
       paragraph 7 of this resolution;
             (b) gather, examine and analyse information regarding the implementation,
       with a focus on incidents of non-compliance, of the measures decided in this
       resolution;
            (c) consider and recommend, where appropriate, ways of improving the
       capabilities of Member States, in particular those in the region, to ensure the
       measures imposed by this resolution are effectively implemented;
             (d) gather, examine and analyse information regarding the regional and
       international support networks to armed groups and criminal networks in the DRC;
              (e) gather, examine and analyse information regarding the supply, sale or
       transfer of arms, related materiel and related military assistance, including through
       illicit trafficking networks and the transfer of arms and related materiel to armed
       groups from the DRC security forces;

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      (f) gather, examine and analyse information regarding perpetrators of
serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights violations and
abuses, including those within the security forces, in the DRC,
      (g) evaluate the impact of minerals traceability referred to in paragraph 24 of
this resolution and continue collaboration with other forums;
      (h) assist the Committee in refining and updating information on the list of
individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by this resolution,
including through the provision of identifying information and additional
information for the publicly-available narrative summary of reasons for listing;
      10. Expresses its full support to the Group of Experts and calls for enhanced
cooperation between all States, particularly those in the region, MONUSCO,
relevant UN bodies and the Group of Experts, encourages further that all parties and
all States ensure cooperation with the Group of Experts by individuals and entities
within their jurisdiction or under their control and reiterates its demand that all
parties and all States ensure the safety of its members and its support staff, and that
all parties and all States, including the DRC and countries of the region, provide
unhindered and immediate access, in particular to persons, documents and sites the
Group of Experts deems relevant to the execution of its mandate;
     11. Calls upon the Group of Experts to cooperate actively with other Panels
or Groups of Experts established by the Security Council, as relevant to the
implementation of its mandate;

Armed groups
      12. Strongly condemns all armed groups operating in the region and their
violations of international humanitarian law as well as other applicable international
law, and abuses of human rights including attacks on the civilian pop ulation,
MONUSCO peacekeepers and humanitarian actors, summary executions, sexual and
gender-based violence and large scale recruitment and use of children, and reiterates
that those responsible will be held accountable;
     13. Demands that the FDLR, the ADF, the LRA and all other armed groups
operating in the DRC cease immediately all forms of violence and other
destabilizing activities, including the exploitation of natural resources, and that their
members immediately and permanently disband, lay down their arms, and liberate
and demobilize all children from their ranks;

National and Regional Commitments
      14. Welcomes the progress made to date by the Government of the DRC on
ending the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict, urges the Government
of the DRC to continue the full implementation and dissemination throughout the
military chain of command, including in remote areas, of its commitments made in
the action plan signed with the United Nations, and for the protection of girls and
boys from sexual violence, and further calls upon the Government of the DRC to
ensure that children are not detained on charges related to association with armed
groups;
     15. Welcomes efforts made by the Government of the DRC to combat and
prevent sexual violence in conflict, including progress made in the fight against

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       impunity, and calls on the Government of DRC to further pursue its action plan
       commitments to end sexual violence and violations committed by its armed forces
       and continue efforts in that regard, noting that failure to do so may result in the
       FARDC being named again in future Secretary-General’s reports on sexual violence;
             16. Stresses the importance of the Government of the DRC actively seeking
       to hold accountable those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in
       the country and of regional cooperation to this end, including through its ongoing
       cooperation with the International Criminal Court, encourages MONUSCO to use
       its existing authority to assist the government of the DRC in this regard, and calls
       on all signatories of the PSC Framework to continue to implement their
       commitments and cooperate fully with one another and the Government of the DRC,
       as well as MONUSCO to this end;
             17. Recalls that there should be no impunity for any of those responsible for
       violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human
       rights in the DRC and the region, and, in this regard, urges the DRC, all countries in
       the region and other concerned UN Member States to bring perpetrators to justice
       and hold them accountable, including those within the security sector;
             18. Calls on the Government of the DRC to continue to enhance stockpile
       security, accountability and management of arms and ammunition, with the
       assistance of international partners, to address ongoing reports of diversion to armed
       groups, as necessary and requested, and to urgently implement a national weapons
       marking program, in particular for state-owned firearms, in line with the standards
       established by the Nairobi Protocol and the Regional Centre on Small Arms;
             19. Emphasizes the primary responsibility of the Government of the DRC to
       reinforce State authority and governance in eastern DRC, including through
       effective security sector reform to allow army, police and justice sector reform, and
       to end impunity for violations and abuses of human rights and violations of
       international humanitarian law, and urges the Government of the DRC to increase
       efforts in this regard, in accordance with its national commitments under the PSC
       Framework;
            20. Urges the Government of the DRC as well as all relevant parties to
       ensure an environment conducive to a free, fair, credible, inclusive, transparent,
       peaceful and timely electoral process, in accordance with the Congolese
       Constitution, and recalls paragraphs 7, 8, 9 and 10 of resolution 2277 (2016);
             21. Calls upon all States, especially those in the region, to take effective
       steps to ensure that there is no support, in or from their territories, for armed groups
       in, or travelling through, the DRC, stressing the need to address the networks of
       support, the recruitment and use of child soldiers, financing and recruitment of
       armed groups active in the DRC, as well as the need to address the ongoing
       collaboration between FARDC elements and armed groups at a local l evel, and calls
       upon all States to take steps to hold accountable, where appropriate, leaders and
       members of the FDLR and other armed groups residing in their countries;

       Natural Resources
           22. Further encourages the continuation of efforts by the Government of the
       DRC to address issues of illegal exploitation and smuggling of natural resources,

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including holding accountable those elements of the FARDC which participate in
the illicit trade of natural resources, particularly gold and wildlife products;
     23. Stresses the need to undertake further efforts to cut off financing for
armed groups involved in destabilizing activities through the illicit trade of natural
resources, including gold or wildlife products;
      24. Welcomes in this regard the measures taken by the Congolese
Government to implement the due diligence guidelines on the supply chain of
minerals, as defined by the Group of Experts and the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development (OECD), recognizes the Congolese Government’s
efforts to implement minerals traceability schemes, and calls on all States to assist
the DRC, the ICGLR and the countries in the Great Lakes region to develop a
responsible minerals trade;
      25. Welcomes measures taken by the Governments in the region to implement
the Group of Experts due diligence guidelines, including adopting the Regional
Certification Mechanism of the ICGLR into their national legislation, in accordance
with OECD Guidance and international practice, requests the extension of the
certification process to other Member States in the region, and calls on all States,
particularly those in the region, to continue to raise awareness of the due diligence
guidelines, including by urging importers, processing industries, including gold
refiners, and consumers of Congolese mineral products to exercise due diligence in
accordance with paragraph 19 of resolution 1952 (2010);
      26. Encourages the ICGLR and ICGLR Member States to work closely with
the industry schemes currently operating in the DRC to ensure sustainability,
transparency, and accountability of operations, and further recognizes and
encourages the DRC government’s continued support for the establishment of
traceability and diligence systems to allow for the export of artisanal gold;
      27. Continues to encourage the ICGLR to put in place the necessary
technical capacity required to support Member States in their fight against the
illegal exploitation of natural resources, notes that some ICGLR Member States
have made significant progress, and recommends all Member States to fully
implement the regional certification scheme and report mineral trade statistics in
accordance with paragraph 19 of resolution 1952 (2010);
      28. Encourages all States to continue efforts to end the illicit trade in natural
resources, in particular in the gold sector, and to hold those complicit in the illicit
trade accountable, as part of broader efforts to ensure that the illicit trade in natural
resources is not benefiting sanctioned entities, armed groups or criminal networks,
including those with members in the FARDC;
     29. Reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 7 to 9 of resolution 2021 (2011)
and calls upon the DRC and States in the Great Lakes region to cooperate at the
regional level to investigate and combat regional criminal networks and armed
groups involved in the illegal exploitation of natural resources, including wildlife
poaching and trafficking, and require their customs authorities to strengthen their
control on exports and imports of minerals from the DRC;

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        Role of MONUSCO
             30. Recalls the mandate of MONUSCO as outlined in resolution 2277
        (2016), in particular in paragraph 31 underlining the importance of enhanced political
        and conflict-related analysis, including by collecting and analysing information on the
        criminal networks which support the armed groups, paragraph 36 (ii) regarding the
        monitoring of the implementation of the arms embargo, and paragraph 36 (iii) on
        mining activities;
             31. Encourages timely information exchange between MONUSCO and the
        Group of Experts in line with paragraph 43 of resolution 2277 (2016), and requests
        MONUSCO to assist the Committee and the Group of Experts, within its
        capabilities;

        Sanctions Committee, Reporting and Review
              32. Calls upon all States, particularly those in the region and those in which
        individuals and entities designated pursuant to paragraph 7 of this resolution are
        based, to regularly report to the Committee on the actions they have taken t o
        implement the measures imposed by paragraphs 1, 4, and 5 and recommended in
        paragraph 8 of resolution 1952 (2010);
             33. Emphasizes the importance for the Committee of holding regular
        consultations with concerned Member States, as may be necessary, in or der to
        ensure full implementation of the measures set forth in this resolution;
              34. Requests the Committee to report orally, through its Chair, at least once
        per year to the Council, on the state of the overall work of the Committee, including
        alongside the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the DRC on the
        situation in the DRC as appropriate, and encourages the Chair to hold regular
        briefings for all interested Member States;
             35. Requests the Committee to identify possible cases of non-compliance
        with the measures pursuant to paragraphs 1, 4 and 5 above and to determine the
        appropriate course of action on each case, and requests the Chair, in regular reports
        to the Council pursuant to paragraph 34 of this resolution, to provide progress
        reports on the Committee’s work on this issue;
             36. Requests the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for
        Children and Armed Conflict and the Special Representative for Sexual Violence in
        Conflict to continue sharing relevant information with the Committee in accordance
        with paragraph 7 of resolution 1960 (2010) and paragraph 9 of resolution 1998
        (2011);
              37. Decides that, when appropriate and no later than 1 July 2017, it shall
        review the measures set forth in this resolution, with a view to adjusting them, as
        appropriate, in light of the security situation in the DRC, in particular progress in
        security sector reform and in disarming, demobilizing, repatriating, resettling and
        reintegrating, as appropriate, Congolese and foreign armed groups, with a particular
        focus on children among them, and compliance with this resolution;
             38.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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