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The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict in her tour of eastern DRC. Photo MONUSCO/Kevin Jordan
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Jane Connors calls for "dignified" care for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse. Photo MONUSCO
![Peacekeepers from the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) on patrol in the Irumu Territory, Ituri, to deter ADF activities. Photo MONUSCO/Force](https://monusco.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/pdj-20191126_0.jpg?itok=W527x_WV)
Peacekeepers from the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) on patrol in the Irumu Territory, Ituri, to deter ADF activities. Photo MONUSCO/Force
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North Kivu: MONUSCO builds capacities for Provincial Members of Parliaments on parliaments’ procedures and practices. Photo MONUSCO
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General Thierry Lion in Beni: '' We are amidst sovereign and unilateral operations, prepared by the FARDC ''. Photo MONUSCO/Force