Kisangani, 4 May 2011 – Two water fountains were inaugurated in the neighborhood of Lubunga, Kisangani, by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), and handed over to the local authorities in an official ceremony on 3 May. The two water sources were rehabilitated as part of MONUSCO's Quick Impact Projects designed as a response to the population's most direct and pressing needs. MONUSCO's Electoral…
Goma, 7 May 2011 – Radio Okapi organized a workshop to empower Congolese women journalists on the coverage of DRC's upcoming elections. The workshop took place at the headquarters of the United Nations Stabilization Mission for the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) in Goma on Friday, 6 May. About 20 women journalists from the different Radio stations in the area attended the workshop. MONUSCO's Public Information Office in Goma initiated the…
Goma, 6 May 2011 – Kiwanja, a locality in Rutshuru territory, 70 km north of Goma, the provincial capital of Nord Kivu, came under attack from armed elements believed to be members of the Democratic Front of the Liberation of Rwanda/Combatants Forces and Army (FDLR-FOCA) on 4 May. Indian Peacekeepers of the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) moved quickly and helped the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) push back…
Bunia, 7 May 2011 – The Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), Mr. Roger Meece, travelled to Bunia, the administrative capital of the district of Ituri, Province Orientale, on 5 May 2011, to see first-hand the situation on the ground. Upon arrival, Mr. Meece held several meetings with various representatives of the United Nations system. He also met with the local political and…
Goma, 3 May 2011 – As the saying goes, sport helps build human relations and prepares the youth to be useful members of their communities. This was also true for Kirumba village on the occasion of Labor Day, which was celebrated here on 2 May. Kirumba is located in eastern Nord Kivu province, some 190 km north of Goma, the regional capital. On the occasion of this year's celebration of Labor Day, Peacekeepers stationed in the area organized a…
Goma, 4 May 2011 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mr. Roger Meece, arrived in Goma, Nord Kivu province, on Wednesday afternoon for his second official visit to the region in less than two months. During his stay, the Head of the UN Stabilization Mission in the DR Congo (MONUSCO) inquired about progress in the electoral process in Nord Kivu. Speaking to journalists on arrival…
Bukavu, 3 May 2011 – The Office of the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) in South Kivu launched, on 3 May, a new framework for dialogue and exchange with political parties in light of this year's electoral process as well as the political and security situation in the province. The first meeting, which took place at MONUSCO's headquarters in the provincial capital of Bukavu, attracted several delegates from…
Dungu, 1 May 2011 – Following recent attacks by elements of the Lord Resistance Army (LRA) against civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's town of Doruma, the UN Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) intervened by deploying its Special Forces in the area in order to protect the local population. The seven-day operation codenamed "Operation Easter Shield", which was launched on 23 April, was conducted by Guatemalan Forces with…
Bukavu, 29 April 2011 – About 30 students from SOS Vocational Training Centre and some 50 others from the Byaena School were briefed on the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) on 28 and 29 April. The training, which was conducted by MONUSCO's Public Information Office in collaboration with the United Nations Association, started with a video titled "UN-DRC: 50 years of partnership"…
Bukavu, 25 April 2011 - Pakistani peacekeepers of MONUSCO South Kivu Brigade on Monday, 25th April 2011 celebrated Pakistan army's 50 years of participation in United Nations peacekeeping, and 10 years of contribution to the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Among the notables attending the ceremony were commanders of the South Kivu Brigade, commanders of the various contingents of MONUSCO in the province, and military leaders of…