Security Council Resolution 2825 of 29 June 2026
(Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo)
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Security Council Resolution 2825, Democratic Republic of CongoAbstract
The paper examines UN Security Council Resolution 2825 of 29 June 2026 concerning the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It analyzes the legal basis and substance of the Resolution under the UN Charter, particularly Chapters VI and VII.
The paper explains that the Security Council initially addressed the Congolese conflict through peaceful settlement mechanisms under Chapter VI beginning in 1999. However, due to the continuation and escalation of the conflict, the Council progressively relied on Chapter VII, determining that the situation in the DRC constituted a threat to international peace and security. This enabled the Council to adopt non-military coercive measures under Article 41 of the UN Charter.
The paper analyzes the Resolution through two dimensions: its guiding content, which calls for respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC, non-interference, cessation of hostilities, withdrawal of Rwandan forces, and an end to support for armed groups; and its decisive/operative content, which extends previous measures and broadens their application to individuals and entities obstructing the UN stabilization mission or undermining peace and stability.
The paper concludes that the Resolution represents another stage in the gradual evolution of the Security Council’s involvement in the DRC conflict. The Council has continued to rely mainly on non-military measures under Article 41 rather than military enforcement measures under Article 42. The paper also criticizes the limited involvement of regional organizations, particularly the African Union, in the formulation and implementation of Security Council measures, arguing that greater regional cooperation could enhance their effectiveness.
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