Security Council Resolution 2389 (2017).pdf

The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2389 on December 8, 2017, regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes region. The Council expressed concern over the increase in refugees and internally displaced persons, totaling over 7 million IDPs and 3.5 million refugees, and the link between forced displacement and instability. It reiterated its deep concern about the security and humanitarian crisis in the DRC, exacerbated by foreign and domestic armed groups, and welcomed the credible conduct of elections in some states. The Council also expressed concern about the illicit flow of weapons, illegal exploitation of natural resources, and the negative impact of armed conflict on protected areas. It reaffirmed the importance of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework and called on signatory states to fulfill their commitments to achieve durable peace and stability in the region. The Council welcomed the renewed commitment of signatory states to implement the PSC Framework and encouraged enhanced cooperation among states, with the support of Guarantors, to address the root causes of conflict and promote lasting regional development.