UN Security Council
2098

Reiterating its call on all parties to cooperate fully with MONUSCO, and its condemnation of any and all attacks against peacekeepers, emphasizing that those responsible for such attacks must be held accountable, and recalling its 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, Reiterating its call upon the Secretary-General to take all 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, Taking note of the special report of the Secretary-General S/2013/119 on the DRC and the Great Lakes region and of its recommendations contained therein, including regarding the establishment of an “Intervention Brigade” within MONUSCO, based on the idea initially conceived by the ICGLR and supported by SADC, Recalling the letter dated 27 December 2012 from the Secretary-General (S/2013/43) on proposals for improving MONUSCO’s ability to implement its mandate, and the response letter of its President from 22 January 2013 (S/2013/44),