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Martin Kobler, Head of MONUSCO reacts to M23’s attack on a UN Helicopter
“MONUSCO air missions shall proceed” Kinshasa, 11 October 2013 – This afternoon, an unarmed MONUSCO helicopter came under direct fire from positions held by the March 23 (M23) rebel movement in the Rumangabo region. The Head…
MONUSCO Chief deeply concerned by the escape of two military convicts from Bukavu prison
Kinshasa, 28 September 2013: In the night of 21-22 September 2013, one FARDC colonel escaped from Bukavu prison less than two weeks after he was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Military Court of South-Kivu province. The…
UNV photo contest : The Power of Voluntary Action in DRC
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo launches the second edition of the UNV photo contest. The photo contest is open to all those who have a volunteer mind. The winning photos will…
DR Congo: UN envoy voices concern at escape of two convicted army officers
28 September 2013 – The top United Nations official in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Saturday voiced deep concern at the escape from prison of two national army officers who were convicted of gross human…
Martin Kobler, head of MONUSCO strongly condemns attacks on schools and hospitals
Kinshasa, 25 September 2013: The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) strongly condemns the attacks on schools and hospitals committed by parties to the conflict…
DR Congo: UN officials cite progress in rule of law, but also continued rights abuses in the east
25 September 2013 – Progress has been made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in putting in place a legal regime to combat impunity for human rights violations, but the rights situation in the east of the country…
DR Congo President calls for altruism in new global push for sustainable development
25 September 2013 – President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) warned today that the selfishness of some States could threaten efforts to set a new sustainable development agenda for the decades…
The launch ceremony held in Tchomia was marked by the laying of the factory's foundation stone, in the presence of community leaders, local authorities, and project partners.
In Tchomia, a new project paves the way for reintegration of ex-combatants in Ituri
In Tchomia, a DDRCS project gives ex-combatants training and jobs to boost the local economy and build lasting peace.
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The new head of MONUSCO FIB calls on residual armed groups to lay down their weapons
General Ramadhan Abdul Kimweri, from Tanzania, is the new commander of MONUSCO Force Intervention Brigade. He assumed office on 15 April, in replacement of his countryman, General James Mwakibolwa who returned home after one…