The UN Security Council has voted to authorise the withdrawal of up to 2,000 peacekeepers from the Democratic Republic of Congo by 30 June. However, it has delayed a decision on the full withdrawal of its 20,500-strong force, as sought by Congolese President Joseph Kabila, to next year. <br/> <br/>The 15-member body unanimously adopted a resolution to withdraw the troops "where the security situation permits". It also decided to retain a UN presence in DR Congo until 30 June 2011. <br/>The force, known as Monuc, will be renamed UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in DR Congo – or Monusco – from 1 July. <br/>