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"The two communities were not talking to each other due to the tensions. It took a dose of goodwill on both sides to turn over the tide. Today, a new era opens before us. We have talked to each other and forgiven each other", said the two chiefs together. Photo MONUSCO / Debon Mwisa

Ituri: two feuding communities agree to stop their hostilities thanks to MONUSCO’s mediations

Under MONUSCO’s facilitation, in collaboration with the territorial administrator of Irumu, the communities of Bira in Irumu-centre and Hema in Kangakolo of the territory of Irumu in Ituri have pledged to put an end to their…
The benefits of the project also include social cohesion as the project brings together all communities. Photo MONUSCO / Rachel Kiesse Mbangu

South Kivu: a dairy cooperative in Bwegera to reduce communal violence

To reduce communal violence in that part of the country, a dairy cooperative set up with support from MONUSCO DDRRR community project employs roughly fifty demobilized young people at risk as well as vulnerable women and…
The Eringeti base is now operational with South African peacekeepers whose mission is to ensure the protection of civilians. Photo MONUSCO / Koumbo Sy

North Kivu: A New Base in Eringeti for A Better Protection of Civilians

A joint mission made up of representatives from Human Rights, Civil Affairs, Strategic Communication and Public Information sections as well as member units of the Mission Support Office visited Eringeti, Bambuba-Kisiki…
Thirteen civilians were seriously injured following a deadly attack carried out on February 15, 2022 by militiamen from a CODECO armed group faction, in the locality named Scierie Abelkoze, Ituri. Photos MONUSCO/AirOps

Ituri: 18 Victims of an Attack Evacuated by MONUSCO from Mungwalu to Bunia

Eighteen civilians, including thirteen seriously injured following a deadly attack carried out on February 15, 2022 by militiamen from 'Bon Temple de Dieu', a CODECO armed group faction, in the locality named Scierie Abelkoze…
Mame Rokhaya Lo prend son travail au sérieux car, pour elle, la paix est la chose la plus précieuse qui puisse exister. Photos MONUSCO / SENFPU Bunia

Mame Rokhaya Lo: “I Would Like to Be a Source of Inspiration for the Women in Ituri”

Women peacekeepers challenge the traditionally male-dominated landscape in the peacekeeping environment and serve as role models for women and girls to advocate for their own rights and get out of the 0traditional paths. On…
The participation in the Congolese government of Rose Mutombo, Minister of Justice, is the result of women's advocacy through UN Security Council Resolution 1325. / Photo MONUSCO

DRC: Breakthrough in the Implementation of the National Action Plan in line with the UNSC Resolution 1325

Progress has been made in the implementation of the National Action Plan in line with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, although further efforts are still required in compliance…
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in DRC, Mrs. Leila Zerrougui, and Deputy Special Representative David Gressly visiting Kiwanja. Photo MONUSCO/Kevin Jordan

Nyiragongo: Leila Zerrougui calls for justice to be an effective tool for resolving social conflicts

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in DRC, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, made a working visit to the East of the country. After her stop at Beni and then at Bunia, Ms. Leila Zerrougui arrived in Goma on Friday, 13…

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

MONUSCO took over from an earlier UN peacekeeping operation – the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) – on 1 July 2010. It was done in accordance with Security Council resolution 1925 of 28 May to reflect the new phase.