The hijacked pilot's account came on a day when the Congolese authorities gave details of what they said was substantial foreign involvement in the rebellion.

We have passed this information on to the Congolese authorities, and remain in contact with them," the ministry said.

This information is considered confidential and should not have been disclosed to the Congolese authorities.

I call on the Congolese authorities to investigate this killing and to bring those responsible to justice.

The Council called on the Congolese authorities to ensure free, fair and transparent elections, where security forces had to remain impartial throughout.

This was due to the project having been met with severe resistance from the local Congolese authorities, which led to a delayed approval process.

Once again, I would urge the Congolese authorities to comply with the terms and timetable in the peace agreement.

This deterrent effect is worthwhile, even if, in the estimation of the Congolese authorities, the forces provided would not need to be deployed.

The Congolese authorities have recently shown their determination to put a stop to impunity.

France has nothing better to offer the Congolese authorities than to apply the so-called 'limited sovereignty' doctrine.