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The Democratic Republic of the Congo acceded to the Convention on 2 May 2002, and the Convention entered into force for the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 1 November 2002. Stockpile Destruction (Article 4)In its initial transparency report submitted on 30 April 2003, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported stockpiled anti-personnel mines under its ownership or possession. The Democratic Republic of the Congo reported that it had completed the destruction of all stockpiled anti-personnel mines in 2005. In total, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported having destroyed 4,487 mines. Mine Clearance (Article 5)In its initial transparency report, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported areas under its jurisdiction or control in which anti-personnel mines are known or suspected to be emplaced. In accordance with Article 5 of the Convention, the Democratic Republic of the Congo undertook to destroy or ensure the destruction of all anti-personnel mines in these areas as soon as possible but not later than 1 November 2012. On 31 March 2011, the Democratic Republic of the Congo submitted a request to extend its mine clearance deadline. The request was granted at the Eleventh Meeting of the States Parties and a new deadline set for 1 January 2015. On 7 April 2014, the Democratic Republic of the Congo submitted a second request to extend its mine clearance deadline. The request was granted at the Third Review Conference and a new deadline set for 1 January 2021. On 24 September 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo submitted a third request to extend its mine clearance deadline. The request was granted at the Eighteenth Meeting of the States Parties and a new deadline set for 1 July 2022. Victim AssistanceDemocratic Republic of Congo is one of 30 States Parties that have indicated having significant numbers – hundreds or thousands – of landmine survivors. Democratic Republic of Congo is also a State Party to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Article 5 Extension Request Process2021 Extension Request202020142011 |
Update on Victim Assistance, November 2019FrenchUpdate on Article 5 Implementation, November 2019FrenchUpdate on Article 5 Implementation, June 2018 and November 2018
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