United Nations Security Council Resolution 1323 – Democratic Republic of the Congo
Resolution 1323 (2000)
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 1291 (2000) of 24 February 2000, 1304 (2000) of 16June 2000 and 1316 (2000) of 23 August 2000, the statement adopted by its Summit meeting of 7 September 2000 (S/PRST/2000/28), and all previous resolutions and statements of its President relating to the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Reaffirming the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence ofthe Democratic Republic of the Congo and all States of the region,
Deploring the continuation of hostilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the lack of cooperation with the United Nations, and the lack of progress onthe national dialogue,
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 21 September 2000(S/2000/888) and its recommendations, as well as the observations contained inparagraphs 82 and 85,
Reaffirming its readiness to assist in the peace process, in particular through the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo(MONUC), in accordance with resolution 1291 (2000),
Expressing its deep concern at the dire consequences of the conflict for the humanitarian and human rights situations, as well as at reports of the illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
- Decides to extend the mandate of MONUC until 15 December 2000;
2. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 4207th meeting,on 13 October 2000.
