Kinshasa, 29 May 2013 – United Nations Peacekeepers are, for obvious reasons, well known by the Congolese population. They have indeed been part of their daily lives for several decades and, in large population centres or remote areas of the country, they are not a source of curiosity. During these long last years, there have been many sacrifices by both builders of peace and the Congolese people in order to put an end to the instability in the country, which is due to the prevailing insecurity, including in eastern DRC. Every year, a special day, May 29, is devoted to these missionaries of peace to acknowledge their efforts and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to bring back peace in conflict areas.