However, as established in its previous two final reports (S/2010/596 and S/2011/738), the Group evaluates the challenges related to the integration of former armed groups into the national security forces, notably the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) as well as the involvement of criminal networks within security forces in the exploitation and trade in natural resources, thus undermining mining industry and security sector reform efforts.
However, as established in its previous two final reports (S/2010/596 and S/2011/738), the Group evaluates the challenges related to the integration of former armed groups into the national security forces, notably the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) as well as the involvement of criminal networks within security forces in the exploitation and trade in natural resources, thus undermining mining industry and security sector reform efforts.