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Kinshasa, 3 October 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) strongly condemns the resurgence of violence on 2 October in Djugu territory, Ituri Province, which resulted in the deaths of more than thirteen indi
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This incident comes less than a week after approximately 3,500 civilians were moved to the MONUSCO base in Gina following clashes between two rival militias in the Djugu territory.
Until October 10, instructors from Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Morocco are teaching a variety of modules ranging from telecommunications (use of GPS and drones) to IT, first aid, heavy goods vehicle driving, and shooting techniques.
In Tchabi, the Mission inaugurated a modern police station for the benefit of the community.
For several days now, security has deteriorated significantly in the Djugu territory, marked by murders, arson attacks, and kidnappings attributed to Codeco and CRP militiamen.
« The training gave us techniques to better respond to the onset of a fire. It is useful at work, at home, and when dealing with inmates. »
MONUSCO has established several fixed and mobile military bases, which provide daily protection to hundreds of thousands of displaced persons.
From September 22 to 24, Vivian van de Perre led a working visit focused on security issues, the protection of civilians, and the development of sustainable solutions in eastern DRC.
« With MONUSCO's support, we are moving towards a digital laboratory for military justice. »