MONUSCO officially closed its base in Lubero, located in North-Kivu, eastern DRC, after 21 years presence.
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On 26 December 2023, MONUSCO officially closed its base in Lubero, North Kivu, after 21 years of presence. / Photos MONUSCO
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Pétronille Vaweka. Photo MONUSCO/Lydie Betyna Ipanga
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Troops of the South African and Malawi contingents trained on women’s rights and the promotion of human rights in Beni, North Kivu. Photo MONUSCO/Force
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MONUSCO, via its anti-mine section UNMAS, supports the government in the fight against illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons.
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Through these training courses, MONUSCO is trying to make the detainees autonomous by teaching them a trade in order to better prepare them for their return to the community. / Photos MONUSCO
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The new building includes decent offices for judges and court clerks, as well as a comfortable courtroom for the Goma peace court. / Photos Janvier Mushengezi
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Force Commander recalling MONUSCO's commitment to working with FARDC to protect civilians from armed groups in accordance with its mandate. / Photos Alain Wandimoyi
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Lubero was the first military base for the "Grand Nord-Kivu" (Beni-Butembo-Lubero)./ Photos Force MONUSCO