MONUSCO reinforced its presence in Bamande, in Irumu Territory, on Monday, August 31, following clashes between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), supported by the Ugandan army (UPDF), and suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The violence prompted several residents to flee the area. Two rapid reaction teams of peacekeepers were dispatched to the area, followed by the deployment of a mobile…
In Fataki and Bule, in Djugu Territory, Ituri Province, MONUSCO peacekeepers are continuing their civilian protection operations in a still-fragile security environment. MONUSCO Force Commander Lieutenant General Ulisses de Mesquita Gomes visited the two localities on 26 August, as part of a four-day visit to the province. In both areas, clashes in recent months between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and fighters…
The walls still shine, and the smell of fresh paint lingers in the air. At the new premises of the Police Child Protection and Prevention of Sexual Violence Unit (EPEPVS) in the city of Bunia, everyone is busy. There is no shortage of cases to handle. In her brand-new, spacious and well-equipped office, Deputy Senior Commissioner Séraphine Falao Mbolyaita beams with pride. For the head of the EPEPVS, the new facility marks a major turning point…
In Kinshasa, from August 18 to 19, young journalists took part in training sessions as part of the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda. Organized by the National Technical Secretariat for Resolution 2250 (NTS-2250), with the support of MONUSCO, the meeting aimed to raise young journalists’ awareness of the values and skills needed to fully assume their role. During the first day, discussions focused on the five pillars of Resolution 2250…
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) of MONUSCO destroyed several explosive remnants of war on August 18 in the town of Bule, located in Djugu Territory, Ituri Province. The operation eliminated a direct threat to civilians while also strengthening community awareness of the dangers posed by mines and other explosive remnants of war. Three explosive devices discovered by returning residents The devices that were neutralized had been…
Two young girls who had been missing since the beginning of last week near Jiba, in Djugu Territory, Ituri, have been found safe and reunited with their family following a joint mobilization by local authorities, community leaders, and Bangladeshi peacekeepers from MONUSCO. The intervention helped bring the children to safety and defuse community tensions that had begun to emerge following their disappearance in a region where mistrust between…
Gathered on August 11, 2026, in Goma, Bukavu, Beni, Bunia and Kinshasa, some 120 members of civil society organizations reflected on the role of women in the ceasefire monitoring mechanism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Women’s organizations are calling for a concrete role in early warning, tension prevention, information gathering and the consolidation of lasting peace. They no longer want women to be confined to “symbolic…
Tchomia, 13 August 2026 – In Tchomia, reintegration is also about protecting communities.
In the face of persistent sexual and gender-based violence in Ituri, the MONUSCO Police (UNPOL), in collaboration with the Congolese National Police (PNC), is stepping up prevention efforts among communities. On Friday, August 7, 2026, an awareness-raising session brought together 34 students from the University of Bunia, including 11 young women, with the aim of strengthening their knowledge of their rights and the mechanisms available for…
As in previous months, July underscored the complexity of the UN Mission in the DRC’s operations. The month began with James Swan’s diplomatic talks with the Prime Minister and awareness-raising sessions on SSR at UNIKIN. On the ground, youth empowerment was fostered through training programs in Ituri, while the aerial rescue of Jordanian peacekeepers in Walikale underscored the mission’s humanitarian commitment. The month concluded with the…