ELEMENTS FOR A STATEMENT TO THE PRESS
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
- The members of the Security Council were briefed this morning by the Secretariat on the recent developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Members expressed grave concern at the current situation and at the lack of progress in implementing the provisions of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement.
- The members of the Council underscored their deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation and condemned the continuing human rights abuses throughout the country and the atrocities reported in the eastern provinces.
- The members of the Council called on the signatories to the Lusaka Agreement to maintain their commitment to the Agreement. They reaffirmed their commitment to assist in the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement and welcomed the outcome of the Lusaka Summit of August 14, 2000.
- The members of the Council expressed full confidence in General Abdul Salami Abubakar, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and the Facilitator, and we invite the Special Envoy to brief the Council at the conclusion of his mission.
- The members of the Council are considering a short technical extension of MONUC's mandate, along the lines recommended by the Secretary-General.