"I think we really need to continue and intensify our efforts together (...) There is a need for us to continue to work together so that the [displaced] populations can return to their homes," the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, said on Tues
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Notables, traditional chiefs, civil society actors and representatives of the displaced all insisted on the necessity and urgency of restoring the authority of the state to allow the displaced to return to their places of origin. Photo United Nations / Eskinder Debebe

Jean-Pierre Lacroix: "Let's continue to work together so that the displaced populations can return home". Photos MONUSCO / Marylène Seguy


Thirteen civilians were seriously injured following a deadly attack carried out on February 15, 2022 by militiamen from a CODECO armed group faction, in the locality named Scierie Abelkoze, Ituri. Photos MONUSCO/AirOps

The Eringeti base is now operational with South African peacekeepers whose mission is to ensure the protection of civilians. Photo MONUSCO / Koumbo Sy

The benefits of the project also include social cohesion as the project brings together all communities. Photo MONUSCO / Rachel Kiesse Mbangu

"The two communities were not talking to each other due to the tensions. It took a dose of goodwill on both sides to turn over the tide. Today, a new era opens before us. We have talked to each other and forgiven each other", said the two chiefs together. Photo MONUSCO / Debon Mwisa

The CAN, or Early Warning System, is a community-based warning system set up by MONUSCO's Civil Affairs section. Photo MONUSCO / Force

“We are very grateful to MONUSCO for this assistance which allowed us to have access to appropriate care", said a survivor. Photo MONUSCO/Jean-Marie Tshibuaba