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MONUSCO Force Commander, Brazilian Lieutenant General Marcos Sa Affonso Da Costa, has wrapped up his tenure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after one year and nine months of service.
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General Marcos Sa Alfonso Da Costa says he is aware that much remains to be done to guarantee lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. "I am aware that we need to be even more efficient and focused on our mission”. / Photos MONUSCO
The future police academy will be dedicated to training a new generation of officers and managers according to international standards. / Photos MONUSCO
Civil society in Beni territory says it is ready to resume collaboration with MONUSCO. Photos MONUSCO / Guilaine Kahambu Kasaya
A total of six people were evacuated by MONUSCO helicopters from Beni to Goma for proper medical care. / Photos MONUSCO
As part of its support to the institutions of the Republic, MONUSCO handed over to the provincial Minister of Transport a computer kit to organize the identification of motorcyclists involved in public transport .Photo MONUSCO/Sy Koumbo.
Tanzanian contingent commander Barakael Jackson Mley believes a healthy person can contribute to peace efforts in their community. Photo MONUSCO/TANZBATT
MONUSCO trains Congolese national police officers in the handling of improvised explosive devices in Beni.
"The threat is real." Police officials in Beni acknowledge that the city is still under threat from improvised explosive devices.Photos Monusco/Joel Bofengo
Since its establishment in the DRC in 1999, MONUSCO has always been at the side of the Congolese National Police to help it reform and professionalize, while respecting human rights.
UN Volunteers (UNV) program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo now has more than 500 volunteers, including 300 working for MONUSCO and others for Funds and Programs of the Agencies of the UN system.