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MONUSCO organizes a weekly press conference every Wednesday that serves as a communication space for the Mission and all UN agencies in DR Congo. The press conference is broadcast live on Radio Okapi and on MONUSCO's web platforms.
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Ndeye Khady Lo - Tel: +243 997068227
Media Relations:
Adele Lukoki - Tel: +243 81 89 077 06
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Human rights
A joint judicial investigation confirms 375 human rights violations committed during attacks by ADF in Erengeti, Beni territory, North-Kivu province KINSHASA, 16 December 2015: the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (UNJHRO) and MONUSCO Justice and…
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Principales tendances des violations des Droits de l’homme au cours du mois de novembre 2015
Durant le mois de novembre 2015, le BCNUDH a documenté 338 violations des droits de l’homme sur l’étendue du territoire de la RDC, ce qui représente une baisse par rapport au mois d’octobre 2015 au cours duquel 407 violations avaient été documentées. Les provinces les plus touchées restent les…
The Ukrainian contingent receives the United Nations Medal
Bunia, 12 December 2015 - 80 Ukrainian servicemen the 18th Detached Helicopter Unit were awarded the United Nations Medal for their dedication to the cause of peace and stability in Ituri. They received the Medal from General Saif Ur Rahman, the Commander of the Intervention Brigade in Ituri. This…
Largely positive result for MONUSCO in Uvira and Fizi territories during 2015
This is what emerged from the press encounter held on Wednesday 23 December 2015 at the Mission’s headquarters in Uvira, South Kivu. For this last meeting with journalists for the year 2015, the focus was on MONUSCO’s major results or achievements in the two territories, Fizi and Uvira.While it is…
Lieutenant General Derick Mbuyiselo Mgwebi of South Africa appointed Force Commander for MONUSCO
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced Tuesday 29 th december the appointment of Lieutenant General Derick Mbuyiselo Mgwebi of South Africa as Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). He succeeds…
Report of the Secretary-General on the U.N Organization Stabilization Mission in the DR Congo
The present report is submitted pursuant to paragraph 43 of Security Council resolution 2211 (2015). It covers major developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since my report of 28 September 2015 (S/2015/741), including with regard to the situation on the ground and progress made by the…
‘Very real risk of violence’ looms over DR Congo elections, senior UN official warns
14 January 2016 – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces “very real risks of unrest and violence” over elections later this year while confronting a “significant deterioration” of security in its war-torn eastern provinces, the top United Nations official in the country warned today.…
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Principales tendances des violations des Droits de l’homme au cours du mois de décembre 2015
Durant le mois de décembre 2015, le BCNUDH a documenté 347 violations des droits de l’homme sur le territoire de la RDC, ce qui représente une légère hausse par rapport au mois de novembre 2015 au cours duquel 338 violations avaient été enregistrées. En particulier, le BCNUDH a documenté 45…
Beni: MONUSCO finances the reconstruction of Eringeti hospital
Beni, on 28 January 2016 – MONUSCO Quick Impact Projects (Quips) delegation travelled to Eringeti hospital, in the territory of Beni, to assess the progress made on the reconstruction of the hospital and ensure that the population of Eringeti will soon be able to visit their hospital. Eringeti…
Beni: Official launch of the rehabilitation and asphalting work on the airport runway
Beni - 27 January 2016, MONUSCO launched rehabilitation and asphalting work on the Beni airport runway “Mavivi” in a ceremony attended by the mayor of Beni, Nyonyi Bwanakawa. The rehabilitation work on the Beni airport will facilitate the ongoing military operations in Beni. This airport is…
Ministerial meeting of signatory states and guarantors of the PSCF for the DR Congo
Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Representatives of signatory states of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Region met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 28 January 2016, in the margins of the 28th Ordinary Session of the African Union…
Press Statement of MONUSCO Regarding Operations Against Armed Groups in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Press Statement of MONUSCO Regarding Operations Against Armed Groups in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa, 2 nd February 2016 - In response to press queries about the resumption of military cooperation between MONUSCO and the FARDC, the Mission would like to provide the following…