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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.
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In Ituri, MONUSCO has intensified patrols, deployed mobile operational bases, and conducted joint operations with the Congolese army.
In Buhima, the community grain mill runs on electricity and now allows the population to grind grain locally.
The event showcased female talent through an exhibition of artwork, jewelry, clothing, and handicrafts.
General De Mesquita reaffirmed the UN mission's commitment to protecting civilians and supporting the Congolese authorities in restoring peace and stability.
Ituri: MONUSCO and Komanda's vital forces want to strengthen the effectiveness of security responses
The MONUSCO Force Commander, General Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes, met on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with local authorities as well as representatives of the vital forces of Komanda, in the territory of Irumu (Ituri).
20 Aug 2025
MONUSCO Force commander, General Ulisses de Mesquita Gomes, is visiting Bunia to assess the security situation in Ituri.
This operation confirms the Mission's commitment to protecting and supporting civilians in its areas of intervention.
Congolese police officers lead awareness sessions during which they answer numerous questions posed by students.
By strengthening these local capacities, MONUSCO is helping to prepare for a smooth transition to governance that is fully assumed by local actors.
The role of prison officers deployed by MONUSCO is often discreet, but fundamental. Supporting the national prison administration, they work every day to humanize detention, reinforce security and promote human rights.