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The inauguration of the Operations Coordination Center (CCO) of the Congolese National Police (PNC) on December 13, 2023, marked a major turning point in the fight against insecurity in Bunia.
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Despite the challenges, the Operations Coordination Center (CCO) remains a hub for protection in Bunia, symbolizing cooperation between national institutions and international support.
Those working in the field emphasize the need to integrate the digital dimension into prevention mechanisms, strengthen the judicial response, and consolidate community mobilization.
Inaugurated on November 21, the new Bar Association building includes a meeting room, two consultation offices, the president's office, a secretariat, and restroom facilities.
MONUSCO's Child Protection Section shared practical tools on early warning systems and case management for children affected by conflict.
The project includes training workshops, inclusive exchange sessions, and networking among local organizations committed to peace.
The refurbishment and securing of the Beni military court are the result of a partnership between MONUSCO and the Congolese government.
Between January and October 2025, 44 ex-combatants—mainly members of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR)—and 54 of their dependents (98 people in total) were repatriated to their country of origin safely and with dignity.
The aim of the workshop was to draw up an updated assessment of the situation of children in the eastern part of the DRC in 2025.
Former combatants who chose to pursue agriculture received tools suitable for farming community fields. Future harvests will enable them to provide for themselves.