08/05/13 / Security Council Press Statement on attack against MONUSCO

The members of the Security Council expressed their condolences to the family
of the peacekeeper killed in the attack, as well as to the Government of
Pakistan and to MONUSCO.  They called on
the Government of the DRC to swiftly investigate the incident and bring the
perpetrators to justice.

 

The members of the Security Council also recalled their decision to
extend sanctions measures outlined in paragraph 3 of the Resolution 2078 (2012)
to individuals and entities who plan, sponsor or participate in attacks against
MONUSCO peacekeepers.

 

The members of the Security Council reiterated
the importance of measures deemed necessary to strengthen UN field security
arrangements and improve the safety and security of all military contingents,
police officers, military observers, and especially unarmed observers of
MONUSCO.

The members of the Security Council reiterated their full support for MONUSCO
and called on all parties in the DRC to cooperate with the mission.