MONUSCO
United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Press Conferences 2013

Following the displacement of thousands of families seeking refuge near the MONUSCO base, a delegation from the United Nations Fifth Committee visited the site to assess needs and the impact of actions undertaken in support of the protection of civilians, alongside the Nepalese contingent and local authorities.
Kinshasa, 12 February 2026: The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) announces that Ms. Vivian van de Perre, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Interim Head of MONUSCO, will, following consultations with the Congolese national authorities, undertake a visit to Goma as part of the Mission’s preparations to support ceasefire monitoring and verification.