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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
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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 CAN, or Early Warning System, is a community-based warning system set up by MONUSCO's Civil Affairs section. Photo MONUSCO / Force
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Following an alert from the local population received on Friday February 4, 2022, at around 10:30 p.m., MONUSCO peacekeepers from Bangladesh based in Amee, 120 km from Bunia, intervened to thwart an attack that was being…
“We are very grateful to MONUSCO for this assistance which allowed us to have access to appropriate care", said a survivor. Photo MONUSCO/Jean-Marie Tshibuaba
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For security reasons, we refer to him as L. He is one of the 19 displaced persons who were seriously injured in the deadly attack on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 by assailants at Plaine Savo camp, in Djugu territory. He received…
This project is the first of four throughout the country. Photo MONUSCO / Alain Muongo
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Construction work of a market in Mulo was launched on Thursday, January 27. This is one of the districts of the rural municipality of Lubero in the territory with the same name. The ceremony took place in the presence of the…
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As part of the partnership between MONUSCO and its various partners, the commander of MONUSCO Bangladeshi contingent in Ituri met a delegation from the Youth Parliament of Bunia last Friday, January 28 at the military camp of…
Since July 2021, alone or with the Congolese army (FARDC) troops, MONUSCO peacekeepers have escorted thousands of civilian vehicles between Komanda and Bwanasura-Luna at the rate of three escorts per week.
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As part of its support for improving the security situation and protecting civilians, MONUSCO is continuing its operation to secure convoys of public transport vehicles and goods in Ituri, more particularly in the territory…
“We would have liked MONUSCO to stay here in Gina, to continue to protect us", said the traditional chief.
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January 28, 2022: It is the date chosen by MONUSCO to definitively close its military base in Gina, roughly forty kilometers from Bunia in the territory of Djugu, plagued by armed groups’ activism. Established on October 23…
Des mineurs détenus à la prison de Makala vont apprendre l’informatique. Photo MONUSCO/UAAP
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On the occasion of the World Children's Day celebrated on November 20 of each year, MONUSCO Prison Administration Support Unit issued end-of-training certificates to future computer trainers of the inmates detained at Makala…
The Kididiwe camp will host several hundreds of Congolese army troops.
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" I am delighted". These are the words used by the Sokola 1 operations commander, General Bertin Mputela, upon receiving the Kididiwe camp on Saturday November 20, 2021 from one of MONUSCO's deputy force commanders, General…
Beni: A New Bridge to Facilitate People’s and Members of Security Forces’ Mobility. Photo MONUSCO/Joel Bofengo
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" We used to worry a lot about our children whenever it rained." The women who attended in large number the inauguration of the new bridge built by MONUSCO to link Boikene and Kasabinyole neighborhoods in Beni on Wednesday…
MONUSCO has Initiated Farming Activity in Beni Central Prison to Improve Inmates’ Feeding Condition. Photo MONUSCO/Joel Bofengo
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For a little less than a month, Beni central prison has acquired a community farm kept by inmates. Corn, cassava, sweet potatoes and potatoes are grown there. This activity was initiative by MONUSCO Prison Administration…
Female MONUSCO police officers, RFUM Uvira, interact with women farmers in Rugenge (northern outskirts of the city of Uvira) after a sensitization session on the protection of civilians and women's empowerment. Photo MONUSCO\Fiston Ngoma
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In the South Kivu province, UNPOL women's network of MONUSCO (RFUM) proceeded Friday, October 29, 2021 to the donation of a large batch of inputs for market gardening to 60 women members of the association of market gardening…