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 individuals, including displaced civilians and at least seven members of armed groups.
Jean-Tobie Okala More than 2,500 civilians, including approximately 1,200 women and 500 children, sought refuge near the MONUSCO base in Gina, a locality about 40 kilometers northeast of Bunia, the provincial capital of Ituri. They fled heavy gunfire heard shortly before nightfall and continuing into the evening. Residents from Panga Panga, Tsuru, and Liko villages left their homes and gathered around the base. Some were sheltered in classrooms…
Mainly marked by the visit of the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General to the DRC, this month of September around the International Day of Peace highlighted key aspects of justice and peace efforts for a better future. Through articles, tweets, and videos, discover how the Mission supports Congolese communities, responds to emergencies, and supports peace efforts in the most difficult contexts. In Goma, where fires remain frequent, MONUSCO's…
Jean-Tobie Okala One hundred and twenty soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) havebeen participating since September 29 in Bunia in new specialized training organized by MONUSCO. The session takes place at the Ndoromo military camp, located three kilometers from the city center, the capital of Ituri province. Until October 10, Indonesian, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, and Moroccan instructors are delivering various…
Vivian Van de Perre, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in charge of protection and operations, spent three days in Ituri. Her visit was dedicated to listening to communities, meeting local authorities, and handing over projects designed to strengthen civilian protection and social cohesion in a province still scarred by violence. Much hope, but still concerns From September 24 to 26, Vivian Van de Perre, accompanied by a…
More than 3,500 civilians, including 1,850 women and 550 children, found refuge on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at MONUSCO's military base in Gina, in Djugu territory (Ituri). They were fleeing violent clashes between two rival militias that bloodied the region until late in the evening. According to MONUSCO, hostilities began after fighters from the Convention for Popular Revolution (CRP), stemming from former warlord Thomas Lubanga, attacked a…
A few days ago, a deadly attack by the ADF in the territory of Lubero cost the lives of several dozen civilians.
This initiative comes in the wake of the recent establishment of a temporary MONUSCO military base in the village of Kyabaganzi, near Boga.
The UN Under-Secretary-General for peace operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, called for concrete action to promote peace.
MONUSCO trained law students in Goma on child protection in conflict zones, empowering future lawyers to defend children's rights.