VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: MONUC SUPPORT FOR LOCAL

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL UNSC CG
SUBJECT: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: MONUC SUPPORT FOR LOCAL
CONGOLESE ELECTIONS



1. USUN is authorized to vote in favor of the resolution
authorizing the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of
Congo to support the electoral process in the Democratic
Republic of Congo. The text of the resolution appears in
paragraph 2. If there are any substantive changes to this
text, please consult with Washington for additional
guidance.


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The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions and the statements of
its President concerning the Democratic Republic of the
Congo, in particular resolutions 1756 (2007) and 1794
(2007),
Reaffirming its commitment to continue to
contribute to the consolidation of peace and stability in
the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the
post-transition period, in particular through the United
Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of
the Congo (MONUC),
Recalling the importance of elections, including
the forthcoming local elections, for the longer term
restoration of peace and stability, national
reconciliation and establishment of the rule of law in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Encouraging international partners to continue to
support the electoral process in the Democratic Republic
of the Congo,
Welcoming the letters of the Secretary-General
dated 11 October and 30 November 2007 (S/2007/694)
and the recommendations contained in the twenty-fourth
report of the Secretary-General on MONUC dated 14
November 2007 (S/2007/671) with respect to assistance
by MONUC to the Congolese authorities in the organization,
preparation, and conduct of local elections,

1. Authorizes MONUC, in close coordination
with international partners and the United Nations Country
Team, to provide assistance to the Congolese authorities,
including the National Independent Electoral Commission,
in the organization, preparation and conduct of local
elections, as recommended in the letters of the
Secretary-General dated 11 October and 30 November 2007;

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2. Decides to remain actively seized of the
matter.

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