On the occasion of the celebration of the International Day dedicated to them this Friday, May 29, in Kinshasa, the head of MONUSCO paid tribute to “ the peacekeepers who lost their lives in the service of others. ” For James Swan, this commemoration is “ a day of gratitude during which we honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the women and men who serve under the United Nations flag in the cause of peace. ” The head of MONUSCO recalled…
Committing to peace is a demanding choice, guided by duty and a sense of humanity. Coming from diverse backgrounds, these women and men shared one common mission: to protect and serve communities. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, their commitment has left a lasting impact. Their memory remains both a reference point and a responsibility: to carry forward their commitment to the protection of civilians.
In North Kivu, the troubled province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo still scarred by armed violence, Commander Hakima Edahri continues to find reasons for optimism that never leaves her. This mother of five is the Head of the Engagement Section and Gender Focal Point of the Rapid Deployment Battalion of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces within MONUSCO. Every morning when she wakes up, she reminds herself that peace is worth every…
In Goma in January 2025, Sergeant Matias Reyes repeatedly braved heavy gunfire and rescued wounded Congolese soldiers.
On this May 29, as every year for the past fourteen years, the international community pays tribute to the Blue Helmets.
The pavilion was built with the support of MONUSCO to facilitate medical care for detainees.
A workshop organized by MONUSCO brought together around sixty women from Beni, Butembo, and Lubero.
These vehicles will be used to transport the teams involved in the response to the Ebola outbreak.
The new firing range meets an operational need expressed by the FARDC, particularly for units that have already been trained.
Construction work on the expansion of the Beni Courthouse, in North Kivu province, began on Thursday, May 21, 2016. The project is financed by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) as part of a Quick Impact Project (QIP) worth 60,000 US dollars. The project aims to improve working conditions for magistrates and strengthen the functioning of the judicial system in a province still…