About

About MONUSCO

The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) was established by the UN Security Council in 2010, succeeding the United Nations Mission in the DRC (MONUC), which was established by Security Council Resolution 1279 on 30 November 1999. The initial mandate was to develop plans for observing the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement, signed in July 1999 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional states (Angola, Namibia, Uganda, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe), to oversee the disengagement of forces, and to maintain liaison with all parties to the agreement.

For more than a decade, MONUSCO has supported efforts for peace, stabilization, and the protection of civilians in a context marked by recurring armed conflicts, complex humanitarian challenges, and a major political transition.

MONUSCO’s core mandate includes:

  • Protecting civilians from the immediate threat of violence by armed groups;
  • Supporting the implementation of the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Reintegration and Stabilization Program (PDDRCS);
  • Supporting Security Sector Reform (SSR) and institutional reforms, particularly in the areas of justice and human rights;
  • Assisting Congolese authorities in their efforts to stabilize, rebuild, and restore state authority.

The Mission includes civilian, military, and police components, as well as specialized units responsible for human rights monitoring, logistical support, strategic communication, countering disinformation, youth and women’s inclusion in peace processes, and community engagement.