UN Security Council
2013

of violations of international humanitarian law, international human rights law and of human rights abuses; 15. Further stresses the importance of strengthening support to the Transitional Authorities to enable them to address security challenges and extend state authority; Protection of natural resources 16. Condemns the illegal exploitation of natural resources in the CAR which contributes to the perpetuation of the conflict, and underlines the importance of bringing an end to these illegal activities, including by applying the necessary pressure on the armed groups, traffickers and all other actors involved; Promotion and protection of human rights 17. Strongly condemns the continued violations of international humanitarian law and the widespread human rights violations and abuses, perpetrated by armed groups, and specifically former Seleka elements, anti-Balaka elements and the LRA, that threaten the population and stresses that the perpetrators of such violations should be brought to justice; 18. Urges the Transitional Authorities to ensure, without delay, that all perpetrators of violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law are held accountable; 13-59443 5/12 S/RES/2127 (2013)