UN Security Council
2001

against the territorial integrity and political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations, Reaffirming also the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo over its natural resources, Expressing its alarm at the dire consequences of the prolonged conflict for the civilian population throughout the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular the increase in the number of refugees and displaced persons, and stressing the urgent need for substantial humanitarian assistance to the Congolese population, Expressing its deep concern at all violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, including atrocities against civilian populations, especially in the eastern provinces, Deeply concerned at the increased rate of HIV/AIDS infection, in particular amongst women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 01-41307 (E) *0141307* S/RES/1355 (2001) Gravely concerned by the continued recruitment and use of child soldiers by armed forces and groups, including cross-border recruitment and abduction of children, Reaffirming its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations