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United Nations Peacekeeping
Kinshasa, 18 August 2025- The MONUSCO strongly condemns the attacks carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group between 9 and 16 August 2025 in several localities of Beni and Lubero territories, in North Kivu province.
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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.
The BiEster Foundation, which has been involved for several years in psychosocial support, economic empowerment and the promotion of women's rights in conflict zones, relies on concrete strategies to raise women's awareness and encourage their active participation in peace processes.
«Parler pour protéger» is part of a drive to raise awareness and mobilize the community, reminding us that preventing sexual exploitation and abuse is a shared responsibility, and that information is the first barrier against impunity.
In close collaboration with the Congolese government's Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Rehabilitation and Stabilization Program (P-DDRCS), MONUSCO works daily to facilitate the reintegration of former combatants and militiamen.