Combating impunity is key to ending cycles of violence in the Great Lakes region. Recognizing this, the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo and the region (PSC Framework) requires the Heads of State of the signatory countries to neither harbor nor provide protection to persons accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide or falling under the UN Sanctions Regime, and to facilitate the administration of justice through judicial cooperation within the Great Lakes region.