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Islands of stability, a stabilization instrument in the liberated territories
The defeat of the March 23 Movement and the dismantling of armed groups have contributed to the emergence of islands of stability in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The islands of stability provide…
Goma: Preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS in the prisons
Goma, 20 June 2015 – In collaboration with the Corrections section, the HIV/AIDS section of MONUSCO conducted a campaign to raise awareness about HIV prevention and testing in Goma’s central prison. During the campaign taking…
The United Nations celebrate World Refugee Day with Burundian refugees at the Lusenda camp
Lusenda, 20 June 2015 – This was on the occasion the celebration of World Refugee Day. The Office of the United Nations High-Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its partners, including the National Commission for Refugees…
Martin Kobler urges FRPI militiamen to lay down their weapons to give a chance to peace in Irumu
Ituri district, 23 June 2015 – “ Give up weapons and join the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) process to give a chance to peace”. This was the message Martin Kobler, Head of MONUSCO, delivered to…
230 policemen undergoing public order maintenance and restoration training
Bukavu, 23 June 2015 – Since 15 June, 230 members of the Congolese Police have been undergoing two months refresher training in “the maintenance and restoration of public order” and “Intervention gestures and professional…

- Human Rights
DRC: Mapping human rights violations 1993-2003
English | French Title: Report of the Mapping Exercise documenting the most serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed within the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo between…
The United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO) opens debates on torture in Bunia
The United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO) in Bunia in partnership with Human Rights NGOs organized an open conference-debate in the district of Ituri to mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture…
MONUSCO urges local community in Fizi to play its role in civilian protection
Uvira, 27 June 2015 – MONUSCO multi-disciplinary mission comprised of the following sections: Public Information, Civil Affairs, Child Protection, BCNUDH, DDR-RR and United Nations Joint Human Right Office visited Lulimbi, in…
- Podcasts and Audio
Martin Kobler appelle à la protection de l'environnement
Dans ce podcast, le Représentant spécial du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies en RDC, Martin Kobler, souligne l’importance et la nécessité de veiller à la protection de l'environnement, particulièrement les cours d'eau…
South Kivu: At least 20,000 people gain access to clean and safe water thanks to MONUSCO
South Kivu, 1st July 2015 — Wednesday 1st July saw the official handover by MONUSCO of a completed potable water supply project which will benefit about 20,000 people in and around the Natural Science Research Center (CRSN)…
