MONUSCO trained law students in Goma on child protection in conflict zones, empowering future lawyers to defend children's rights.
UN Police Adviser Faisal Shahkar visited DRC to assess police reform progress, boost cooperation, and support peace and security efforts.
This August, MONUSCO has demonstrated its commitment through a range of meaningful and impactful actions.
The project " Sustainable Mine Action in Support of Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons and Communities Affected by Conflicts in the DRC."
At the entrance to the MONUSCO base in Fataki, a locality situated in the territory of Djugu, about sixty kilometers north of Bunia, makeshift shelters line up along the trenches dug around the perimeter secured by Nepalese peacekeepers. Every night, families from neighboring villages come to take refuge there to escape armed attacks carried out by local militias who take advantage of darkness to target civilians. The fear is such that some sleep…
Beyond the economic impact, the project has produced positive effects on social cohesion in this area once plagued by community tensions.
"We gathered to honor the struggle and fight of African women and more particularly that of the DRC," declared movement coordinator Lotendo.
The visit by General Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes reflects the desire to strengthen efforts to stem armed violence and restore lasting peace.
The commander of the MONUSCO Force, General Ulisses de Mesquita Gomes, arrived in Bunia on Monday, August 18, for a visit dedicated to...
Martial Mukeba wa Mukeba & Jean-Tobie Okala From 17 to 19 June, nearly 90 participants from Beni, Butembo, and Lubero, including local authorities, traditional leaders, humanitarian actors, and civil society representatives, met in Beni to strengthen cooperation with MONUSCO, particularly on civilian protection. Organized by the Civil Affairs Section, the workshop also addressed how to adjust MONUSCO’s mandate to meet current security realities…