UN Security Council
2004

Kivu and in the Ituri district, and by the grave violations of human rights and of international humanitarian law that accompany them, Recalling that all the parties bear responsibility for ensuring security with respect to the civilian populations, and recalling in particular in this regard its resolutions 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security, 1379 (2001), 1460 (2003) and 1539 (2004) on children in armed conflict, and 1265 (1999) and 1296 (2000) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, Taking note of the third special report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), dated 16 August 2004 (S/2004/650), and of its recommendations, Taking note of the letter of the Secretary-General dated 3 September 2004 (S/2004/715), Noting that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region, Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, 04-53189 (E) *0453189* S/RES/1565 (2004) 1. Decides to extend the deployment of MONUC until 31 March 2005;