UN Security Council
2007

Republic of the Congo itself, to take the appropriate steps to end the illegal trade in natural resources, Declaring its determination to continue to monitor closely the implementation of the arms embargo and other measures set out by its resolutions, 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, Recalling also the importance of urgently carrying out security sector reform for the long-term stabilization of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Taking note of the twenty-fourth report of the Secretary-General on MONUC dated 14 November 2007 (S/2007/671) and of its recommendations, Determining that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to pose a threat to international peace and security in the region, Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, 1. Decides to extend the mandate and capacity of MONUC, as set out in resolution 1756, until 31 December 2008 and authorizes the continuation until that