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UNITED NATIONS

REVISED CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE POLICE COMPONENT IN THE

UNITED NATIONS ASSISTANCE MISSION TO CARANA

(UNAC)

ISSUED BY:

POLICE ADVISER & DIRECTOR OF POLICE DIVISION,

OFFICE OF RULE OF LAW & SECURITY INSTITUTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS DATE: 2016

PART A:

1. References:

1.1. Article VI of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations

(1946);

1.2. United Nations Security Council resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000), 1674 (2006),

1738 (2006), 1894 (2009), 2175 (2014) and 2286 (2016) and Presidential Statement

S/PRST/2015/23 on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts;

1.3. United Nations Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009),

1889 (2009), 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013), 2122 (2013) and 2242 (2015) on women, peace

and security and on sexual violence in armed conflict;

1.4. United Nations Security Council resolutions 1612 (2005), 1882 (2009), 1998 (2011), 2068

(2012), 2143 (2014) and 2225 (2015) on children in armed conflicts;

1.5. Security Council resolution 2272 (2016) on collective sanctions against contingents

whose members are involved in Sexual Exploitation and Abuse;

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1 1 .6. Security Council resolutions 2211 (2015), 2277 (2016) and 2293 (2016);

1.7. Reports of the Secretary General on the implementation of the Peace, Security and

Cooperation framework for Carana and the Region S/2013/569 of 24 September 2013,

S/2013/773 of 23 December 2013, S/2014/153 of 5 March 2014, s/2014/697 of 24

September 2014, s/2015/173 of 13 March 2015, S/2015/735 of 22 September 2015 and

S/2016/232 of 9 March 2016;

1.8. Reports of the Secretary General on UNAC S/2013/96 of 15 February 2013, S/2013/581 of

30 September 2013, S/2013/7570f 17 December 2013, S/2014/157 of 5 March 2014,

S/2014/450 of 30 June 2014, S/2014/698 of 25 September 2014, S/2014/956 and

S/2014/957 of 30 December 2014, s/2015/172 of 10 March 2015, S/2015/486 of 26 June

2015, S/2015/741 of 28 September 2015, S/2015/1031 of 24 December 2015, sn016/233 of

9 March 2016, S/2016/579 of 28 June 2016 and s/2016/833 of 3 October 2016;

1.9. Special Report of the Secretary General on Carana S/2013/119 of27 February 2013;

1.10. Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), dated 04 May 2000, as amended by its Protocol, dated

06 June 2006;

1.11. United Nations Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement

Officials (1990);

1.12. Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse,

ST/SGB/2003/13,

1.13. Record-keeping and the management of United Nations archives, ST/SGB/2007/5;

1.14. United Nations Policy on Human Rights Screening of United Nations Personnel (2012);

1.15. Human Rights Due Diligence Policy on United Nations support to non-United Nations

Security Forces (2011)

1.16. OHCHR/DPKO/DPMDFS Policy on Human Rights in United Nations Peace Operations

and Special Political Missions, (2011) Ref. 2011.20;

1.17. DPA/DPKO/DFS Policy on Accountability for conduct and discipline in field missions,

(2015) Ref2015.10•,

1.18. DPKO/DFS Policy (Revised) on Formed Police Units in United Nations Peacekeeping

Operations Policy, (2010) Ref. 2009.32;

1.19. DPKO/DFS Environment Policy for UN Field Missions (2009);

1.20. DPKO/DFS Waste Management Policy for UN Field Missions (2015);

1.21. DPKO/DFS Policy on the Protection of Civilians (2015);

1.22. DPKO/DFS Policy on United Nations Police Peacekeeping Operations and Special

Political Missions (2014);

1.23. DPKO/DFS Guidelines for United Nations Police Officers on Assignment with

Peacekeeping Operations, (2007) Ref. 2006.135;

1.24. DPKO/DFS Guidelines on United Nations Police support to the provision of security in

electoral processes (2013);

1.25. DPKO/DFS Guidelines for Integrating Gender Perspectives into the work of United

Nations Police in Peacekeeping Missions, (2008);

1.26. DPKO Standard Operating Procedures on Performance Appraisals of United Nations

Police Officers, (2006) Ref. 2006.132;

1.27. United Nations Police Handbook (October 2005);

1.28. United Nations Criminal Justice Standards for United Nations Police (2009);

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1.29. Revised United Nations System-'Wide Strategy for the Protection of Civilians in Carana

(2014)

1.30. Long-tenn Strategic Framework of the Police Reform (Carana National Police);

1.31. Directive on Detention, Searches and Use of Force for Members of Formed Police Units

on Assignment with UNAC (2016);

1.32. Operational Directives for the DSRSG-RC-HC-RR pillar (draft) dated 8 February 2014;

1.33. UNAC OPS East Directive on mission reconfiguration and strategy for the implementation

of Protection of Civilians, Stabilization/Restoration of State Authority and the Peace,

Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework (2013);

1.34. UNAC Directive on the Antenna structure, revised version dated 27 May 2014;

1.35. UNAC Mission Concept: July 2016;

1.36. Annex H of the memorandum of understanding between the United Nations and police-

contributing countries - "Undertaking and Declaration by United Nations experts on

mission'

2. Introduction:

2.1. This Concept of Operations (CONOPS) provides strategic guidance for the United

Nations Police Commissioner in UNAC in the direction and discharge of the policing

and law enforcement elements of the mandate for UNAC. It also provides guidance

for the development of the component's operational plans/orders. It is applicable to all

personnel assigned to the Police component, including non-police officers.

2.2. The CONOPS outlines the roles and responsibilities of the United Nations police

component and provides broad direction on how it is to plan, define strategy, including a

projected Exit Strategy, and organize personnel and logistical resources to enable the

implementation of tasks stipulated by Security Council resolution 2277 (2016).

2.3. This CONOPS supersedes all previous versions. It shall be reviewed upon the adoption

of any relevant Security Council resolution subsequent to Security Council resolution

1544 (2017) or as mutually agreed between DPKO and UNAC.

3. The mandated tasks of UNAC Police:

3.1. Implementation of the mandated tasks of the UNAC police component will be guided by

the following strategic objectives, as outlined in Security Council resolutions 1544 (2017):

3.1.1. Protection of civilians (POC) will be undertaken through a comprehensive

approach and will be given priority in decisions about the use of available capacity

and resources;

3.1.2. Stabilization will be steered through support to the (i) establishment of functional,

professional, and accountable state institutions, (ii) creation of an environment

conducive to peaceful, credible and timely elections, and (iii) promotion and

protection of human rights;

3.1.3. All components of UNAC will work together in an integrated way as part of a

multi-dimensional peacekeeping operation;

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3.1.4. Enhanced political and conflict analysis will be key to inform comprehensive

responses to armed groups across UNAC, including through collecting and

analyzing information on the criminal networks which support these armed groups;

3.1.5. Coordination and cooperation between the Government of Carana (GoC) and other

national authorities, United Nations entities and development actors will be needed

to stabilize, improve security situation and assist in the restoration of State

authority;

3.1.6. UNAC will take all necessary measures within-its capabilities and areas of

deployment to carry out its mandate;

3.2. In this regard, the mandated priority tasks of the UNAC police component will be as

follows:

3.2.1. Ensure, within UNAC’s area of operations, effective protection of civilians under

threat of physical violence, paying particular attention to civilians gathered in

displaced and refugee camps, humanitarian personnel and human rights defenders,

with a focus on violence emerging in the context of elections;

3.2.2. Work with the national police and other law enforcement institutions to identify

threats to civilians and implement existing prevention and response plans;

3.2.3. Strengthen police-military cooperation, including joint-planning, to ensure the

protection of civilians from abuses and violations of human rights, including all

forms of sexual and gender-based violence, and violations and abuses committed

against children and persons with disabilities;

3.2.4. Enhance its interaction with civilians to raise awareness and understanding about

its tasks and activities through a comprehensive public outreach program,

strengthen its early warning mechanism, and increase its efforts to monitor and

document violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses

of human rights, including in the context of elections;

3.2.5. Advise and support the GoC to ensure that actions against armed groups are

supported by policing efforts as part of a comprehensive strategy to consolidate

area-based stabilization efforts;

3.2.6. Monitor and follow up on human rights violations and abuses, and report on

restrictions on political space and violence, including in the context of elections;

3.2.7. Support and work with the authorities of the GoC to arrest and bring to justice those

allegedly responsible for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity and

violations of international humanitarian law and violations or abuses of human

rights in the country, including leaders of armed groups;

3.2.8. Advise and support the GoC to promote human rights, in particular civil and

political rights, and to fight impunity, including through implementation of the

Government's "zero tolerance policy" with respect to discipline and human rights

and international humanitarian law violations, committed by elements of the

security sector;

3.2.9. Advise and support the GoC, in close cooperation with other international partners,

in the implementation of the revised International Security and Stabilization

Support Strategy (ISSSS) and related Provincial Stabilization Plans, and lead the

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coordination and oversight of the policing and law enforcement elements of the

Mission's obligations under the ISSSS;

3.2.10. Ensure the protection of United Nations personnel, facilities, installations and

equipment and the security and freedom of movement of United Nations and

associated personnel;

3.2.11. Advise and support the GoC in the reform of the police, including by contributing,

in compliance with the United Nations Human Rights Due Diligence Policy

(HRDDP), to the provision of training, including on human rights, to the units of

the Carana National Police (CNP);

3.2.12. Support the GoC to encourage and accelerate national ownership of security sector

reform, particularly through the development of a national strategy for the

establishment of effective and accountable police and other law enforcement

institutions, and support the development of a clear and comprehensive

implementation roadmap with benchmarks and timelines, and play a lead role in

coordinating the support for police capacity building and development provided

by international and bilateral partners and the United Nations system;

3.2.13. Advise and support the GoC in the implementation of any appropriate

recommendations for justice sector reforms as contained in the final report of the

Etats généraux de la Justice, including on the fight against impunity for genocide,

war crimes and crimes against humanity, in order to develop independent,

accountable and functioning justice and security institutions.

3.3. The authorized strength of the UNAC police component is 650 officers comprising of 220

Individual Police Officers (IPO) and 430 Formed Police Unit (FPU) personnel. The detailed

organigram of the UNAC police component is provided at Annex A.

4. Situation:

General Elections

4.1. Carana is at a moment of critical transition that will affect the political and security trajectory

of the country for the next two years, as well as the ability of UNAC to implement its

mandate. Under the Constitution, Presidential elections were to take place under the

Constitution by the end of November 2017; although the constitution supports a democratic

political system, President Ogavo has gradually suppressed any effective opposition and

since about 2000 Carana has effectively been a one party state. Today the only legal political

party is the Caran-dominated PDC (Parti Démocratique de Carana). All members of

parliament are members of the PDC or have close ties to the PDC.

4.2. However, all indications point to a significantly delayed electoral process, with prominent

levels of political polarization, openly hostile rhetoric from many of the political leadership

and a highly contentious National Dialogue process. These factors combine to pose serious

challenges to the conduct of a peaceful and credible electoral process, increase the likelihood

of human rights violations and political violence across the country and constitute a potential

threat to the stability of the country before, during and after the elections.

Armed Groups

4.3. Though in past years some progress has been made against domestic and foreign armed

groups in western Carana, major threats to the civilian population remain, and the need to

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protect civilians remains paramount. There is a likelihood that such threats will increase,

given the fragmentation of the main armed groups, as follows:

MPC Movement Patriotique de Carana

The MPC is a secular organization with broad appeal that has a total strength of 6000

fighters, structured into groups of 700 men, with 10,000 to 20,000 supporters. The level of

public support is high in the west and cuts across the different religions. Each of these groups

is led by a field commander and has a local network of supporters. While the groups have

no internally defined military structure they are based on a system of sub-commanders with

different numbers of fighters. The loyalty to the sub-commanders is high and discipline is

good.

The official HQ of MPC is in Alur but this is more a symbolic HQ than an operational one.

In some areas the MPC have taken over government and basic administrative functions. As

a result of broad public support for the rebels and the dissatisfaction with the government,

the new role of the MPC is well-accepted by the largely Kori population in the west.

CISC Combattants Indépendants du Sud Carana

The CISC is an unstructured formation of rebels with diverse backgrounds. Some members

are Tatsi deserters from the CDF, while others are refugees from the war in Rimosa. The

total strength is estimated to be around 3000 fighters. Public support for CISC is based

mainly in the Tatsi dominated Leppko Province. The movement has been successful in

recruiting young men to its cause through a combination of government anti-Muslim

excesses, religious zeal and the poor economic situation. The discipline and internal

cohesion of this rebel group is currently low, as is the standard of training, although lately

there is increasing evidence of the presence of experienced foreign extremists who have

upped the tempo and quality of CISC operations.

4.4. Despite these worrying trends, there has been a renewed commitment by the Government

to work more collaboratively with UNAC, including with regard to coordinated operations

against armed groups. There is now a window of opportunity to leverage Mission

partnership with the GoC and take concrete steps to consolidate peace in Carana, including

greater progress on neutralization of armed groups and the fight against insecurity, and to

secure concrete commitments towards the stabilization priorities and renewed efforts

towards national reforms, governance, the protection of human rights and democratic

processes. Balancing this opportunity for partnership and the need to be, and be seen as,

impartial will be a key challenge, particularly as political and security tensions rise.

Recognizing the progress that has been achieved over the past period in Carana, including

in the reform and restructuring of the police, and working collaboratively to build on it, will

form an important basis for a deepened partnership with host state police authorities.

4.5. The UNAC police component is entering a new phase of coordinated joint planning and

implementation of mandate-related tasks with the Carana National Police (CNP), especially

as relates to the protection of civilians against all threats of violence, including election-

related violence. While this offers greater opportunities to positively impact on the security

situation in Carana, there are also associated risks, as in many parts of the country the CNP

is not seen to be an impartial actor by all, especially by political actors.

Regional actors

4.6. Carana is a member of the 8th Continent Regional Coalition (CRC). This coalition,

consisting of the 12 countries of the continent, is focused primarily on improving the

continent’s economic well-being. On occasions, however, the coalition has brought

political and diplomatic pressure to bear when tensions arise between some of the Member

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States of the CRC. Since early 2011 the CRC has attempted to mediate between the groups

in Carana and in February of that year it did succeed in bringing the main groups to the

negotiating table, only to see the opportunity for peace slip away when a member of the

Sumoran government, which held the CRC presidency, was accused of arranging arms

shipments to President Ogavo. The allegations were subsequently proven to be unfounded

but too late to save the talks.

The rotating CRC presidency was assumed by Kazuri at the end of 2012. Being more distant

from Carana, Kazuri has the advantage of not being seen to have any vested interest in the

conflict, and has made renewed efforts to resume negotiations.

4.7. The relations between Carana and Katasi are strained. Carana accused Katasi several times

of supporting the MPC rebels with money, weapons and fighters; these allegations were not

without foundation and have been corroborated by reports from a number of international

organisations, although the scale of support remains unclear. Nonetheless it is sufficient to

ensure that Carana lays the blame for its inability to deal with the MPC at Katasi’s door.

4.8. The relations between Carana and Rimosa are also strained. There is a perennial civil

conflict in Rimosa. Rimosa, has been in the grips of a civil war between two rival ethnic

groups, the majority Tatsi, who hold nearly all positions of power in the Rimosan

government, and the minority Muslim Elassi, pastoralists who claim that they suffer ethnic

discrimination and persecution. Most of the interethnic fighting in Rimosa has taken place

in northern Rimosa, near the border of Carana. There, a shadowy rebel army calling itself

the Elassi Liberation Front (ELF) has waged a guerrilla-style campaign against government

forces and pro-government Tatsi militias. The ELF is said to have loose links with the CISC

in Carana.

4.9. In addition, the Carana’s neighbors and regional actors may sense an opportunity during the

electoral period to take advantage of a potentially weakened Government to advance their

own interests in the country. Greater engagement at the regional level is necessary to

anticipate these dynamics leverage the good offices, of the UN and contribute towards the

development of more constructive relations between Carana and its neighbors.

1. Challenges to UN police operations:

1.1. Resources:

1.1.1. Budget: The electoral security challenges have widened the geographical scope of

POC tasks to include threats emanating from electoral violence. CNP cadets and

trainers require a sitting allowance (per-diem) to undergo training. The extent to

which UNAC police can train CNP officers depends largely on the availability of

funds provided by donors. Thus far, the German Agency for International

Development (GIZ) and the US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law

Enforcement Affairs (NL) within the scope of its training program on weapons

management and storage, have been the only donors.

1.1.2. Personnel: UNAC Police needs experts to undertake reform functions within the

Executive Secretariat of the Committee for the Follow-up of the Police Reform

(SE/CSRP), the police reform implementation working groups Cellules

d'Appropriation et de, Mise en Oeuvre (CAMO) and Groupe de Reflexion de I

'Inspection Generale (GRIG); at the Commissariat General (CG/PNC), and the

Inspectorate General of the CNP (IG/CNP). There is a need to encourage increased

allocation of resources for the reform of the CNP to expedite the implementation of

the Five Years Action Plan (PAQ 2017-2022). Capacity building and development,

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investigative, including in the areas of forensic science, planning, administration,

and financial expertise are needed for UNAC Police's advisory role. UNAC Police's

authorized strength of 650 personnel is insufficient in numbers and capabilities to

support 10,000 officers of the CNP during an electoral process characterized by

openly hostile rhetoric within the political class and numerous potential hotspots

already identified. There is a need to consider flexible use of FPUs to mitigate the

effect of the operational challenges on the ground.

1.1.3. Administration: The UNAC Police Support Pillar needs to fine-tune its capacity to

plan, organize, and ensure timely deployment of officers with the required skill-sets

to support the challenges of the upcoming electoral process. The decision of the

Police Commissioner to seek temporary support of domain professionals from the

UNAC Force is salutary and expected to improve on the human resources

management portfolio of the police component.

1.2. Operations: Military operations against armed groups usually lead to the fragmentation of

those groups, whose members then infiltrate into urban areas, raising insecurity. The police

component has already put in place an integrated strategy to fight insecurity in urban areas.

Nevertheless, there is a need to formalize the joint UNAC Force/FAC/UNPOL/CNP

planning of operations against armed groups, making it possible for consolidated response

to ensure the success of the operations, while mitigating instances of rebel infiltration into

urban areas.

1.3. Serious and organized crime: A key challenge that remains is the high level of impunity

for serious and organized crimes by State and non-State actors, as well as the politicization

of the judiciary and other state actors for such illicit purposes. UNAC is continuously

required to reinforce the capacity of the national police to investigate the financing of

armed groups and their involvement in the illicit trafficking of natural resources.

1.4. Training: The enhanced focus on operations in Western Carana requires more engagement

of UNAC police including in the fields of training and capacity building in areas freed

from armed groups. There is also a need to enhance UNAC police's training capacity in

the west with a view to improving CNP capacity to manage its own human resources when

the Mission exits. UANC Police/CNP trainers' co-location in the six operational Police

Training Centers is the identified strategy to ensure effective mentoring process.

5.5. CNP: The CNP faces the following challenges, which hamper UNAC support activities:

5.5.1. Legislative Framework: CNP remains in a crisis in terms of its accountability and

oversight mechanisms. The 2015 Carana Constitution places the CNP under the

military judicial authority, compromising its civilian status as defined in Organic

Law No. 11/013 of 11 August 2016 (Article 21).

5.5.2. Vetting: The police census exercise carried out in 2016 has been updated recently.

However, there are still officers who are not receiving their allowances because

they were not included in the survey. Aging and physically impaired officers

dominate the current cadre. To rejuvenate the service, there is a need for a vetting

exercise to identify officers with the appropriate physical, moral, and legal fitness

to remain in service, and plan a recruitment exercise that will enable CNP to meet

the increasing security challenges. A vetting process will be difficult to realize

without the introduction of adequate salaries and a pension scheme.

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5.5.3. Security: Within the scope of stabilization and restoration of state authority, areas

freed from armed groups are entrusted to the PNC to ensure security and public

order management. The limited human and material resources, including arms and

ammunition, make it difficult for the police to hold these areas while the military

progresses to zones still under rebel occupation. The increasing security threats

linked to the electoral process will further compound the situation if the CNP is not

adequately resourced nationwide.

5.5.4. Police infrastructure, including training institutions, requires rehabilitation and

upgrading to ensure effective support by UNAC to training activities. Most CNP

units in rural areas operate from private accommodations, without a budget for rent

and maintenance, thus exposing officers to serve personal needs of owners rather

than those of the communities.

5.5.5. The size of the country, difficult terrain, the absence of a budget to cater for rapid

deployment in order to respond to emerging crises and the near total absence of

communication infrastructure (roads, railways) delay CNP deployment to address

security challenges in a timely manner.

5.5.6. Despite a recent GoC decision to improve CNP officers' allowances, there is a need

to improve salaries and other social benefits in order to reduce corrupt practices.

This should include a well-defined pension scheme to motivate officers and

enhance professionalism.

5.5.7. Law No. 25/044 on Budget programming for the implementation of the Police

Reform (PAQ 2016-2021) has not benefitted from GoC budget allocation, thus

delaying the implementation of reform projects, including the implementation of

Law no. 13/013 of 1 June 2013 on the Career Profile of PNC personnel.

5.6. Risks and threats:

5.6.1. The uncertainty over the political process, including the holding of the next

presidential elections, will drive heightened tensions, increased polarization, and a

likelihood of outbreaks of violence in urban and rural areas, including around key

dates in the electoral calendar. This will require the UN police to focus its support

to the CNP to ensure that public order management and re-establishment is

undertaken professionally, and the civilian population is protected without

prejudice to the other mandated tasks.

5.6.2. The perceived legitimacy of the Government will be uncertain, potentially affecting

relations between the Government and the citizens of the CNP.

5.6.3. Sexual exploitation and abuse by UN police officers is a major risk for the reputation

of the United Nations as well as to the legitimacy of the UNPOL component in

implementing its mandate in an effective manner. Addressing these risks in a more

robust and proactive manner, while prioritizing victim assistance, will remain a

priority for the UNAC police component.

6. Core Assumptions of UNAC Police Operations:

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6.1. It is assumed that the UNAC police component will be adequately resourced to meet its core

objectives, notably, providing optimum support to the CNP to protect civilians against all

forms of threats, including election-related violence.

6.2. The GoC authorities will continue to be receptive to UNAC plans and strategies and show

their political will to develop CNP capacity with appropriate budget and resources.

6.3. Regional developments will continue to affect stability in eastern Carana. In this regard,

uncertainty over the situation in Rimosa may lead to further population influx, with

responses needed by the FAC and the CNP in the security management of refugee camps.

6.4. Illegal cross-border activities, including illicit trafficking will continue to pose a threat to

the socio-political, economic and internal security of the Carana.

6.5. The Carana authorities enhance their ownership of the reform, restructuring and

development of the CNP in - order to ensure sustainability and continuous consolidation of

professional standards of CNP.

6.7. The UNAC Police component's request for additional two FPUs will be authorized in order

to fill the operational gaps in Leppko and Koloni.

6.8. All support to CNP units should comply with the HRDDP.

6.9. The GoC fulfils the conditions laid down in paragraph 8 of SCR 1544 (2016) regarding

UNAC support of the electoral process.

7. Police Adviser's Strategic Intent:

7.1. Objectives: The UNAC police component will, within its capabilities and areas of

deployment, support:

7.1.1. The implementation of the UNAC Protection of Civilians Strategy;

7.1.2. The GoC, through support to stabilization;

7.1.3. The establishment of functional, professional and accountable police and law

enforcement institutions; and

7.1.4. The creation of an environment conducive to peaceful, credible and timely

elections.

7.2. Method:

7.2.1. The primacy of politics: In implementing its mandate, UANC Police will promote

political solutions by working with all stakeholders backed by CNP engagements

and actions, and a firm resolve when needed. The prioritization of political

engagement and processes will consider the evolving context.

7.22. Partnership and sustainability: The UNAC Police component will recognize the

national sovereignty of the GoC and, wherever possible, work in partnership with

the Government in developing priorities, commitments and courses of action. The

component will integrate this principle when working with other UNAC’s

components and sections, including the UNCT and stakeholders especially in the

reform, restructuring and development of the CNP.

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7.2.3. Human rights and protection first: POC is not only a core priority but also a lens

through which the Mission views all its activities in Carana. UNAC Police will

integrate this in its Elections Action Plan to enhance CNP capacity.

7.2.4. Delivery as One: The UNAC Police component will work with the other Mission

and UNCT elements in support of a coherent UN approach, based on shared

common analysis and understanding of the situation on the ground and on the

overall political objectives of the UN in the Carana. This principle will always be

integrated in police component planning on mandate implementation, at strategic,

operational and tactical levels.

7.2.5. The DPKO/DFS Policy on United Nations Police in Peacekeeping Operations and

Special Political Missions shall guide the implementation of core functions and

fundamental activities of UNAC Police component. In addition, the guidelines on

Police Capacity-Building and Development, Police Operations, Police Command

and Police Administration shall assist in the fundamental principles and approaches

to United Nations policing.

7.2.6. UNAC Police component will operate in line with United Nations Security Council

resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009), 1960 (2010),

2106 (2013), 2122 (2013) and 2242 (2015) on women, peace and security and on

sexual violence in aimed conflict.

7.3. Strategic End State: The reformed CNP provide minimum policing capacity to ensure

maintenance of law and order, protect civilians, especially the vulnerable, including women

and children from physical violence and adhere to democratic policing principles, uphold

human rights and be accountable to and respectful of the people they serve.

PART B

8. Strategies of the UN Police: The UNAC police component's strategies will be guided by the key

elements of the Mission's mandate under Security Council resolution 1544 (2016), specifically: (i)

protection of civilians; (ii) stabilization; (iii) capacity building and development of the national

police and (iv) creation of an environment conducive to the conduct of elections. In accordance

with the Mission Concept, this phase is referred to as "Finalizing the Exit Strategy and Credible,

Peaceful Elections" and will be marked with the development of jointly agreed criteria to measure

progress towards the goals of Security Council resolution 1544 (2016) and preparations for a

peaceful, credible and timely elections process. This phase will end when an "Exit Strategy" is

agreed and presented to the Security Council and when peaceful, credible and timely elections are

held.

8.1. Support to the protection of civilians: The police component, in collaboration with other

UNAC units, as well as other UN agencies and partners, is required to ensure the effective

protection of civilians under threat of physical violence within its area of operations.

8.1.1. Objective 1: To develop and implement a joint United Nations Carana National

Police (UNPOL-CNP) strategy to protect civilians in areas with UNPOL presence

in line with the UN System-wide POC in Carana strategy.

8.1.1.1. Benchmark 1: Increased joint UNPOL-CNP patrols planned and

undertaken in key Sectors and Sub-sectors;

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8.1. l.2.Benchmark 2: United Nations police officers in sectors and sub-sectors

fully integrate and participate in joint protection mechanisms under the

coordination of Heads of Offices;

8.1.1.3. Benchmark 3: Gathering, analysis and dissemination of information

relating to security threats against civilians in areas of operation of UNPOL

contribute towards the Mission's early warning mechanism;

8.1.1. Objective 2: To ensure greater protection of the civilian population in IDP and

refugee camps.

8.1.2.1. Benchmark 1: Timely preventive and security police response, including

through mobile elements, to threats against the civilian population in IDP and

refugee camps in Carana is achieved.

8.1.2.2. Benchmark 2: Reports of non-action in cases of reported violence against

the civilian population in IDP and refugee camps are lowered.

8.2. Stabilization: The police component is tasked to support the stabilization of Carana,

including, as appropriate, with other components of the Mission and the host-state policing

and law enforcement agencies. In this regard, and in close coordination and cooperation

with relevant mission components and actors, the component will support the

implementation of the policing and law enforcement elements of the revised International

Security and Stabilization Support Strategy (ISSSS) and related Provincial Stabilization

Plans (PSPs), and lead the coordination and oversight of the ISSSS.

8.2.1. Objective 2: To enhance the confidence of the civilian population towards CNP

officers deployed in areas freed from armed groups.

8.2.1.1. Benchmark 1: Joint UNPOL-CNP patrolling plan, with clear objectives,

timelines, responsibilities, reporting channels and clearly defined processes

relating to intervention on the ground, arrest and handling of arrested

persons is established, agreed and operationalized nationwide;

8.2.1.2. Benchmark 2: Action plan on the implementation of Quick Impact Projects

(QIP) to enhance the institutional capacity of the CNP units is finalized by

the operations section for execution in all sectors and subsectors;

8.2.1.3. Benchmark 3: Gathering, analysis and dissemination of information

relating to serious and organized crime undermining peace and security

contributes to enhance Mission's early warning capacity and response

capabilities;

8.2.1.4. Benchmark 4: CNP Judicial Police are supported in the investigation of

serious and organized crime

8.3. Capacity building and development of the national police: The UNAC Police component is

required to advise and support the GoC in the reform of the police, including by contributing,

in compliance with the HRDDP, to the provision of training of units of the CNP.

Additionally, national ownership is to be enhanced at the institutional level, including

through support to the development and implementation of a national strategy for the

establishment of effective and accountable security institutions.

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8.3.1. Objective 1: To ensure coherence and coordination between the police reform process and the

reform of other security sector actors, including in the engagement of partners

supporting the processes.

8.3.1. 1.Benchmark 1: Regular joint meetings between all actors in the reform of the CNP

and other law enforcement actors note improved coordination in the overall reform

process.

8.3.1. 2.Benchmark 2: Group of Donors ('Groupe Inter-bailleurs') of police reform is

satisfied with the level of achievement in police reform.

8.3.2. Objective 2: To ensure the completion of the implementation of the FiveYear

Budget Action Plan (PAQ 2016-2021), and assist in its review and revision.

8.2.2.1 Benchmark 1: Review of the PAQ 2016-2021 is undertaken and residual

activities are initiated and completed.

8.3.2.2. Benchmark 2: GoC is supported in the development and finalization of the

2nd Five-year Action Plan for the CNP reform.

8.3.23. Benchmark 3: UNPOL support as well as project plans, including on

integrating gender, child protection and fight against sexual violence perspectives,

for the 2nd Five-year Action Plan for CNP reform are developed.

8.3.2. Objective 3:To enhance the investigative capacities of CNP Judicial Police Officers

in specialized units on serious and organized crime investigation on directing an

investigation team, managing a crime scene and applying forensic science

techniques.

8.2.2.2 . Benchmark 1: CNP Judicial Police capacity in the investigation of

serious and organized crime is improved through comprehensive

training, mentoring and advising strategies.

8.3.4. Objective 4: To enhance the professional and operational standards of CNP officers.

8.3.4.1. Benchmark 1: Each of the three Police Training School is staffed with pools

of CNP trainers mentored through the colocation of UNPOLs.

8.3.4.2. Benchmark 2: Training modules have been reviewed and revised as

appropriate.

8.3.4.3. Benchmark 3: Training has been completed for up to 7,000 Groupes

mobiles d'intervention (GMI) officers on election security.

8.3 Creation of an environment conducive to elections: UNAC has to be aware and

prepared for the implications of the level of preparedness needed for the conduct of the

elections process owing to significant delays, increasing levels of political polarization,

openly hostile rhetoric and a highly contentious National Dialogue process. These

factors combine to constitute a potential threat to the stability of Carana before, during

and after elections.

8.3.2 Objective 1: To ensure that CNP and local law enforcement agencies are fully

supported in the preparations and conduct of a peaceful and credible electoral

process.

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8.4.1.1. Benchmark 1: Electoral security plans, including contingency plans, are

completed in coordination with the Mission's components and CNP.

8.4.1.2. Benchmark 2: Civilians are protected from all forms of physical violence,

before, during and after elections in the areas of UNPOL presence.

9 Operational directives for UNPOL:

A. Overarching:

9.1. Policy and Guidance: The UNAC Police component will comply with the Policy on

United Nations Police in Peacekeeping Operations and Special Political Missions in its

assessment and planning processes and the implementation of its mandated tasks. In this

regard, the UNAC Police component will be assisted by the Policy's associated Guidelines

on Police Capacity-Building and Development, Police Operations, Police Command and

Police Administration.

9.2 Misconduct and sexual exploitation and abuse: Acts of misconduct, in particular sexual

exploitation and abuse, committed by United Nations Peacekeepers compromise the

execution of peacekeeping mandates and sap the credibility of peacekeeping work

carried out by the United Nations.

9.3 In this regard and at all times:

9.3.2 All members of the UNAC police component will act in accordance with the

highest standards of conduct, including in keeping with the precepts contained

in the document "We are United Nations Peacekeeping Personnel" and

"Undertaking and Declaration of United Nations Experts on Mission";

9.3.3 All members of the UNAC police component will be subject to the 'Zero

Tolerance' policy of the United Nations with respect to all forms of

misconduct, in particular on any acts or attempted acts of Sexual Exploitation

and Abuse (SEA);

9.3.4 Full compliance will also be expected with ST/SGB/2003/13 within the police

component;

9.3.5 Sensitization material, including directives and guidelines, will be available

to serving and newly arrived United Nations Police Officers;

9.3.6 United Nations Police Officers will be sensitized during induction training,

Town Hall meetings and weekly meetings in Sections, Sectors, Sub-sectors

and Antennas.

9.4 Environmental compliance and waste management: The requirements set out in the

DPKO/DFS Environmental Policy for UN Field Missions and the DPKODFS Waste

Management Policy for UN Field Missions are to be applied. The police focal point

will be responsible for developing police-specific environmental SOP at the Mission

level, in close coordination with the Mission's environmental officer, and ensure its

implementation by all FPUs and individual police personnel. Acts of polluting,

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harming or otherwise exploiting natural and cultural resources by United Nations

Peacekeepers compromise the execution of peacekeeping mandates and go against the

imperative for the United Nations to be a responsible presence in the host country and

local communities.

9.5. In this regard and at all times, all members of the UNAC police component will:

9.5.1. Adhere to the standards in the Environmental Policy and Waste Management

Policy, as well as any mission-specific environment-related guidance;

9.5.2. Practice no littering around camps and during patrols;

9.5.3. Conserve water and energy;

9.5.4. Reduce and segregate waste;

9.5.5. Protect against soil, water and air pollution;

9.5.6. Preserve wildlife and cultural resources; and

9.5.7. Manage hazardous waste, especially wastewater;

9.6. Action on gender mainstreaming and against sexual and gender-based violence: In line with

SCR 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009), 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013), 2122

(2013) and 2242 (2015) on the protection and empowerment of women and on sexual

violence in armed conflict, UNAC Police will also:

9.4.2 Enable a gender sensitive approach in the delivery of police services to

communities;

9.4.3 Support the CNP in implementing the GoC's Zero Tolerance' policy against

perpetrators of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), especially targeting

vulnerable persons;

9.4.4 Monitor, analyze and report on conflict-related sexual violence and ensure

proper investigation of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), in

collaboration with relevant Sections and Units;

9.4.5 Assist and advise the CNP in enhancing police performance and

responsiveness with regard to SGBV issues;

9.4.6 Assist the CNP in building child sensitive systems and promote child

protection through training on child rights and support to the Special Police

Units for the Protection of Children within the CNP;

9.7. Operational 'and tactical planning: In coordination with the respective components and units

of the Mission, UNAC Police component shall develop appropriate operational,

contingency and work plans to implement the strategies outlined in (8) above.

B. Mandated Tasks:

9.8. Protection of civilians and stabilization: In line with UNAC mandate and the UN System-

wide POC strategy for the Carana and in collaboration with UNAC Force and other Sections,

the UNAC Police component shall support the CNP to ensure effective protection of

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civilians, including against electoral violence, and the effective discharge of stabilization

tasks.

9.8.1. UNPOL shall organize and carry out Joint UNPOL- CNP patrols with clearly

defined objectives, duration, roles, responsibilities and reporting lines in all

UNPOL sectors and sub-sectors. These joint patrols should additionally strengthen

UNPOL and CNP capacity to monitor human rights violations and gather and

analyze security-related information to enhance the Mission's capacity to prevent

violence against the civilian population.

9.8.2. IPOs in sectors, sub-sectors and antenna locations including in the six potential

hotspots without Mission presences shall monitor and report daily on the evolving

political and security trends, including around displaced persons and refugee

camps, in their respective Area of Responsibility (AoR)

9.8.3. FPU personnel providing operational support to CNP intervention units in the

management of public order challenges in their various AoR shall include regular

joint training exercises.

9.9. Conduct of elections: In preparations prior to, during and after elections, UNPOL shall provide

operational support and advice to the CNP officers in the execution of the election security

operational orders. This advice should include ensuring the respect of applicable DRC

legislation, as well as human rights law principles. UNPOL shall:

9.9.1. Support the planning of the election security strategy of the Congolese authorities;

9.9.2. During the electoral process, ensure component representation at the levels of the

National Operations Centre (CNO), Provincial Operations Centres (CPOs) and

Local Operation Centres (CLOs);

9.9.3. Ensure dedicated IPO teams including with skills in forensic expertise, evidence

gathering and analysis to support the investigation of post-electoral violence and

human rights law violations.

9.10. Capacity building and development of CNP: UNPOL shall support the capacity development

of the CNP by:

9.10.1. Assessing its functions and structures, conceptualizing its legal framework and

devising an action plan for its reform, restructure and development;

9.10.2. Offering expertise in the organizational development of the CNP in line with its

strategic reform plans and under the overall national SSR framework;

9.10.3. Participating in the implementation of a national justice strategy in order to establish

independent, accountable and functioning criminal justice procedures in the phase

of CNP investigations;

9.10.4. Providing support to capacity-building programs, projects, and activities in the

development of basic police skills, specialized expertise (in the maintenance and

re-establishment of public order, investigations including serious and organized

crime, sexual and gender based violence-related crimes, forensics, codes of

conduct, police ethics, mines and maritime policing) and other areas based on

locally identified needs;

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9.10.5. Ensuring appropriate planning, monitoring and reporting in the implementation of

QIP to enhance CNP institutional capacity

9.10.6. Supporting the development of planning capacities, especially on development of

election security strategies;

9.10.7. Leveraging the CNP ownership in the coordination of actions of cooperating

partners of the GoC and the international community to ensure effective planning

of the CNP reform strategy;

9.10.8. Working closely with the UNCT to ensure that there is no duplication of funding

and activities in support of CNP reform;

9.10.9. Supporting the development of CNP training capacity in collaboration with national

and international stakeholders through the implementation of train-the trainer courses

and development of training modules in line with the UNAC police training strategy;

9.1 L Protection of UN personnel, facilities, installations and equipment: UN Police may also be

asked to provide security support to UN personnel, facilities, installations and equipment.

In this regard, UNPOL, in coordination with UNDSS and UNAC Force, shall:

9.11.1. Provide Mission security services through FPUs;

9.11.2. Intensify security patrols in and around UN personnel residential areas;

9.11.3. Participate in the protection and security of UN installations, facilities and equipment;

9.11.4. Participate in the regular review and updating of Mission contingency plans;

9.12. Exit strategy: In terms of contributing to the design of an exit strategy, UNPOL will

contribute on the police aspects of United Nations work in the strategic dialogue with the

GoC, through consultations with PNC and submitting it to Mission leadership.

9.13. Core assumptions of this contribution will be:

9.13.1. Progress in the neutralization of armed groups in areas affected by aimed conflict;

9.13.2. GoC ability to provide a budget line for the implementation of police reform projects,

and undertake activities related to CNP reform under the wider SSR strategy;

9.13.3. Adoption by the Carana Parliament of a law revalorizing the salary for police

personnel, and disbursement of salary to all regular CNP officers;

9.13.4. Progress in the establishment and development of police accountability and oversight

mechanisms;

9.13.5. GoC fully implements a recruitment policy for young cadets to be trained and

deployed in order to rejuvenate the CNP in areas freed from armed groups;

9.13.6. Progress in the implementation of a CNP vetting process;

9.13.7. The Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) ability to organize

transparent, free, fair and democratic elections, based on GoC ability to fulfil

conditions set out in paragraph 8 of SCR 1544 (2016);

10. Monitoring and evaluation of UNAC Police mandate implementation:

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10.1. The monitoring and evaluation of the implementation by the UNAC Police component of

its mandated tasks will primarily be carried out through the development of result-based

management tools and the submission of special and regular accomplishment reports.

10.2. The Police Division, together with the UNAC Police component, will conduct periodical

evaluations and assessments in order to:

10.2.1. Identify the extent and progress of the implementation of the mandate and this

CONOPS, including its periodic review; and

10.2.2. Identify gaps and constraints in the implementation of programs, projects and

activities enshrined in the aforementioned plans and determine adjustments

needed in them;

10.3. To ensure alignment with Mission objectives, a UNAC police performance management

process will be comprised of:

10.3.1. Individual officer work plans, including periodic reviews based on changes in

priorities; and

10.3.2. Regular performance appraisals based on the said work plans and objectives;

11. Administrative & Reporting Guidelines:

11.1. Established Mission reporting guidelines, including those applicable to Results-based

budgeting and performance reporting guidelines as laid down in the Regulations and Rules

Governing Programme Planning, the Programme Aspects of the Budget, the Monitoring of

Implementation and the Methods of Evaluation (ST/SGB/2000/8, Article VI, Regulation 6.1,

Rule 106.1 a (ii)) will be followed in reporting progress.

11.2. All relevant SOPs on "Submission of Situation and Special Incident Reports by DPKO Field

Missions" will be complied with.

12. Integration/Coordination issues:

12.1. Integration and coordination with UN agencies, funds and programs, donors and other

partners will be conducted in accordance with relevant Security Council decisions and the

SG's principles on integration and guidelines on Integrated Assessment and Planning Policy.

12.2. Close cooperation and collaboration between the police and military components of UNAC,

including at the field offices will be fostered to enable the two components to plan and

undertake joint operations efficiently, especially in areas where a transition from CLEAR to

HOLD and BUILD phases (defined in the 'Operations East Concept') is needed.

12.3. Regular coordination meetings at operational and sector and sub-sector levels shall be

considered mandatory.

13. Logistics & Support:

13.1. The UNAC Support Concept is based on the integration of UN-provided and contingent-

provided resources. Administrative and logistics support to the Mission is provided by the

Mission Support Division, under the leadership of the Director of Mission Support (DMS).

The DMS reports to and is accountable the Head of Mission for the efficient and effective

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provision of administrative and logistical support to all Mission components. He/she has the

sole authority in the Mission to commit UN financial resources for any purpose, including

any contractual arrangements for the use of local resources. The DMS is responsible for

issuing the UNAC Mission Support Plan which is the authoritative document for the

planning, coordination and management of all administrative and logistic support to all

Mission' components including the Police, and for engaging all Mission's financial and

material resources in support of mandate implementation. The DMS is assisted by a Deputy

Director of Mission Support (DDMS) and two service chiefs in charge of the Supply Chain

Management (SCM) and Service Delivery (SD) pillars.

13.2. The Chief Service Delivery (CSD) is responsible for providing key support logistics services

to all Mission components including the Police, such as transport, engineering, medical, life

Support (fuel, rations, supplies), and information and communications technology (ICT), in

consultation with the DMS, according to the priorities established by the Head of Mission.

The Chief Supply Chain Management (CSCM) is responsible of the overall management of

the Mission integrated supply chain, covering the areas of planning, acquisitions,

procurement, integrated/centralized warehousing, property management, transportation and

freight planning, expediting movement and tracking distribution. The Mission Support

Centre (MSC) is the principal instrument available to the DMS to assist in managing and

coordinating all support activities in the Mission. MSC is a joint uniformed/civilian body

which provides integrated planning and coordination to ensure effective logistics support to

all Mission components.

13.3. Police contributing countries (PCCs) are responsible for the proper equipment of the

members of the UNAC Police component particularly the contingent-owned equipment

(COE) of the FPUs.

13.4. Medical: All FPUs are responsible for providing integral self-sustained basic medical care

and Level 1 medical facilities according to COE Manual requirements. Deployed police

units are also to be self-sustained in high risk areas (epidemiological) and prophylaxis

against common endemic tropical illnesses, including malaria. Level 2 medical care is

provided by the Mission through Level 2 medical facilities. Level 3 and 4 medical care are

provided by the Mission Level 3 medical facility and other facilities outside the area of

operations, as recommended by the Chief Medical Officer of the Mission.

13.5. Environment: The Police Commissioner shall ensure that the police component conducts its

activities in a manner that minimizes risk and harmful impacts to human health. In

accordance with the Environmental Policy for UN Field Missions, as well as the Waste

Management Policy for UN Field Missions, he/she, after consultation and in coordination

with the DMS, shall institute instructions and operating procedures and take other necessary

actions to ensure that the police component complies with the Mission's policy and

environmental objectives, including the appointment of a focal point within the police

component to liaise with the Mission's Environmental Officer. The United Nations police

will be enjoined to adopt appropriate behavior and conduct in the vicinity of cultural,

religious and historical sites of the host country.

14. Organization of the UNPOL component and detailed tasks:

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14.1. The UNAC Police component is under the overall command of the Police Commissioner,

who reports to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) through chains

of command as defined by the SRSG.

14.2. The UNAC Police Commissioner shall be part of the Mission's Senior Leadership Team.

He/She shall be represented in joint Mission bodies such as JOC and JMAC. He/She shall

also coordinate with the heads of field offices, Mission Sections and the UNCT.

14.3. The Police Commissioner is assisted by a Deputy Police Commissioner. The UN Police

structure comprises three Pillars: a) Operations; b) Police Reform, Restructuring and

Development; and c) Administration and Support, in addition to the Command element.

Command support functions/units such as Special Assistant, Planning Unit, Legal Office,

Elections Monitoring Unit, Serious and Organized Crime Support Unit (SOCSU), Public

Information Office (PIO), Audit and Evaluation Unit as well as Gender Cell are part of the

Police Commissioner's Office. These units are under the overall supervision of the

Commissioner and, on his/her behalf, the Deputy Police Commissioner.

14.4. The Operations Section is headed by the Chief of Operations, supported by two deputies;

one responsible for coordination of activities of sectors, sub-sectors, antennas and Liaison

Officers (LOS) attached to JOC and JMAC, and the second responsible for coordination

and operational command of the Formed Police Units. The latter provides operational

guidance and coordination of the FPUs.

14.5. The Operations Section works in collaboration with UNAC Force, JOC/JMAC and other

operational components of UNAC, ensuring the timely sharing of information. However,

the operational command and control of FPUs remains a prerogative of the Police

Commissioner.

14.6. Operations officers shall be designated for specific tasks and projects.

14.7. UNAC police officers assigned to Mission joint mechanisms, including the JOC and JMAC,

shall have the corresponding Chief of Section as First Reporting Officer (FRO) and the Chief

of Operations as Second Reporting Officer (SRO).

14.8. The Police Reform Restructuring and Development Section shall be headed by a Reform,

Restructuring and Capacity-Building Coordinator. This Section is comprised of the Reform

Cell and the Training Coordination Cell. The Reform Restructuring and Development

Section acts as the main body overseeing the implementation of the overall reform related

activities of CNP and provides guidance and assistance on reform issues to the sectors and

other specific sections of the UNAC Police component.

14.9. The Chief of the Reform Cell will provide guidance and direction to thematic UNAC

Police representatives in the "Executive Secretariat of the Committee for the Follow-up of

the Police Reform" and to the advisors working at the CG/CNP and the IG/CNP. The

Training Coordination Cell will be headed by a Training Coordinator who, in liaison with

agencies and donors, will support the CNP in its national governance of training strategies.

He/She will be responsible for providing strategic support to all training initiatives of the

CNP and enhancing the skills and policing capacity in sectors where PNC regional training

centers are located.

14.10. The Administration and Support Section, responsible for the administration of the UNAC

police component, will be headed by a Chief of Staff (COS). This Section will comprise of

Personnel and Administration Unit, Logistics Unit, Internal Investigations Unit and the

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Human Resources Development Unit. The Section will be responsible for the coordination

of all logistical and technical requirements of the police component in collaboration with

MSD. The COS will act as SRO for IPO Liaison Officers at Mission Support Cell (MSC),

Human Resources, 010S and COE, with the respective Chiefs of MSC, Human Resources,

010S and COE acting as FRO. The Section will also work in close collaboration with the

Selection and Recruitment Section (SRS) at the Police Division in matters of rotation and

selection of UNPOLs and will conduct induction training, mentoring and train-the-trainers

courses for officers arriving in the Mission.

14.11. UNAC Police sectors and sub-sectors shall be headed by Sector and Sub-sector

Commanders. The Sector Commanders will report to the Chief of Operations, while the

Sub-sector Commanders shall report to the Sector Commanders. The Sector Commanders

and Sub-sector Commanders shall coordinate administrative issues with the Chief of Staff.

Officers deployed in the sectors in collaboration with the training coordination section will

provide advisory, training and mentoring support to the respective CNP officers in the

provinces where the sectors are located and, where possible, co-locate with CNP services

for more efficient mandate implementation. Within the domain of the protection of civilians,

United Nations Police officers in sectors and sub-sectors shall, in collaboration with other

Mission components and sections, participate in all joint protection mechanisms und carry

out joint patrols with the CNP, UNAC Force and FARC, as applicable, to ensure the

effective protection of the civilian populations from threats, including violence related to

the electoral process.

14.12. Within the scope of UNAC reconfiguration, the component will maintain a residual presence

of two UNPOL per antenna in the context of monitoring and reporting violence related to

the electoral process and human rights violations in all locations not affected by armed. The

IPO in each of the locations without Mission presence shall be deployed following clearance

and coordination in advance with the DMS and DSS. The officers, under the day-to-day

tasking of the Antenna Team leader, shall additionally participate in the monitoring and

reporting of key functions of the Antenna, liaise with CNP local authorities to address

security challenges to the Antenna personnel and, within the wider scope of the electoral

process, monitor and report on electoral violence and human rights violations in

collaboration with other Antenna members. In line with the unity of command of UNAC

Police component, the UNPOL officers in the Antenna shall continue to be administered by

the Police Commissioner as far as their rotation, compensatory time off and annual leave

(CTO/AL) are concerned. The UNPOL team in the Antenna will be headed by a detachment

leader (Team Leader).

15. Exit Strategy:

15.1. The UNAC exit strategy will be developed jointly by the United Nations and the GoC

through a strategic dialogue. Security Council resolution 1544 (2016) calls for a gradual

and progressive exit and decides that future reconfigurations of UNAC and its mandate

should be determined on the basis of the evolution of the situation on the ground and, in the

context of the implementation by the GoC and all other signatories of the PSC Framework,

and, in line with the two strategic priorities of Protection of Civilians and Stabilization. Key

progress indicators may include:

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15.1.1. Reduction of threat posed by Caranese and foreign armed groups against civilians,

including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children, to a level

that can be effectively managed by Caranese justice and security institutions;

15.1.2. Establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions,

including security and judicial institutions, and creation of an environment

conducive to peaceful, credible and timely elections, reducing the risk of instability,

including adequate political space and promotion and protection of human rights.

15.2. Benchmarks for UNAC Police's exit strategy will be:

15.2.1. The CNP Territorial and Mobile Intervention Units in areas freed from armed groups

effectively take over security and policing functions from the FAC, ensuring the

protection of civilians, guaranteeing the sustainability of a restored state authority

and upholding high standards of discipline as a professional, democratic and

accountable police service;

15.2.2. The CNP develops an autonomous training pool capable of ensuring sustainable

training programs for young and newly recruited cadets, developing and regularly

reviewing training modules and ensuring the efficient management of Training

Centers and the Police Academy; and

15.2.3. The CNP units' personnel in areas freed from armed groups in North Kivu, South

Kivu, Orientale and Katanga provinces are rejuvenated and the accountability/oversight

mechanism is functional.

PART C:

Annex A: UNAC UNPOL organizational chart

Annex B : UN Police deployment plan

16. EFFECTIVE:

16.1. The "Revised Concept of Operations for the Police Component in the United Nations

Organization Stabilization Mission in the Republic of Carana" shall enter into effect on

2017.

17. REVIEW:

17.1. The present CONOPS will be reviewed annually or whenever the Security Council

authorizes any adjustments to the nature and size of the Mission.

18. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

18.1. The UNAC Police Commissioner is to formally acknowledge the receipt of this CONOPS.

The Police Commissioner is to ensure that the CONOPS integrates with the Mission Concept/

implementation Plan and is required at the field level to produce operational, tactical, work, and

contingency plans in line with this CONOPS and the Mission Concept/implementation Plan.

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John Smith

Police Adviser and

Director, Police Division

Department of Peacekeeping Operations

Christina Bird John Johnson

Under-Secretary-General Under-Secretary-General

For Field Support

JAN 1 7 2017

for Peacekeeping Operations

JAN 2017

Distribution List

UNAC Action: Police

Commissioner

UNAC Info:

Special Representative of the Secretary-General

Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Operations/Rule of Law

Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian

Coordinator

Force Commander

Director of Mission Support

Internal: Under-Secretary-General, Department of Peacekeeping Operations

Under-Secretary-General, Department of Field Services

Under-Secretary-General, Department of Political Affairs

Under-Secretary-General, Department of Safety and Security

Assistant Secretary-General, Office of Operations, DPKO

Assistant Secretary-General, Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions, DPKO

Military Adviser, Office of Military Affairs, DPKO

Police Adviser, Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions, DPKO

Policy, Evaluation and Training Division, DPKO

Annex A: UNAC POLICE ORGANIZATION CHART