Ruwenzori, Beni,RD Congo :A l’occasion de la Journée Internationale de la Paix, la Section Child Protection/Protection des Enfants en coordination avec UNPOL, JCI, INDFPU-2 et une ONG locale, a organisé un concours de peinture pour les étudiants de l’Ecole Belge dans le district de Ruwenzori à Beni et a distribué quelques matériels à tous les participants et des prix aux lauréats du concours. Photo MONUSCO/UNPOL

Ruwenzori, Beni, DR Congo: On the occasion of the International Peace Day, Child Protection Section in coordination with UNPOL, JCI, INDFPU-2 and a Local NGO, organized a Painting Competition for the students of Ecole Belge located in Rwenzori Commune - Beni and distributed painting materials to all participants and prizes to winners of the event. Photo MONUSCO/UNPOL

Butembo, Province du Nord Kivu, RD Congo: Festival Amani, Stade Matokeyo de Butembo Leo intitulé ‘ Non aux armes Oui aux arts’ organisé par la coalition des artistes musiciens locaux de Butembo pour la culture de la Paix. La Section protection de l’enfant MONUSCO Butembo sensibilise les participants sur le non recrutement des enfants dans les groupes armés. PhotoMONUSCO/ Justin Vugu Vugu

Butembo North Kivu Province, DR Congo: Festival Amani, Stadium Matokeyo of Butembo Leo titled "No to arms Yes to arts' organized by the coalition of local musicians of Butembo for the culture of peace. The child protection Section of MONUSCO in Butembo educated participants on the non- recruitment of children into armed groups. Photo MONUSCO / Justin Vugu Vugu

Kananga, RD Congo : La Section d’appui à la Justice et à l’Administration Pénitentiaire de la MONUSCO a fourni 5000 litres d'eau potable aux 595 détenus de la prison centrale de Kananga. Cette eau a été distribuée aux quartiers des femmes, des hommes et des mineurs. Photo MONUSCO/Valentin Djossou

Kananga, DR Congo: MONUSCO Justice and Corrections Support Section donated 5000 liters of safe-drinking water to 595 inmates in the central prison of Kananga. The water was distributed to women, men and children inmates. Photo MONUSCO/Valentin Djossou

Beni, North Kivu Province: The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General in the DRC, Leila Zerrougui has paid a day’s working visit to Beni. She held discussions with the acting Mayor and the command of the FARDC (Operation Sokola 1). She also met with various groupings including civil society and elected representatives of Beni. Discussions centered on the ongoing efforts to flash out armed groups especially the ADF and MONUSCO’S mandate of protecting the civilian population of Beni and its environs. She was accompanied by the MONUSCO Force Commander Lieutenant-General Augusto Ferreira Costa Neves. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali.

DRC: The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres payed a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo from the 31 August to 2 September 2019.In Goma he held meetings with the MONUSCO leadership, Staff Union and Humanitarian actors. He also visited the DDRRR repatriation camp in Munigi where he met some ex combatants and their families. In Beni he laid a wreath for fallen Peacekeepers and visited the Mangina Ebola Operations center where he met Ebola survivors and discharged patients. The SG ended his visit in Kinshasa where he held discussions with the President of the Republic, prime minister, National Assembly as well as opposition and governing parties and the civil society. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Sange, Sud-Kivu, RDC – Une Psychologue / Conseillère en gestion de stress du contingent pakistanais de la MONUSCO, Maj Nazia, dispensant une formation aux enseignantes du village de Sange sur le soutien aux élèves exposés à un traumatisme, une des approches structurées visant à réduire le stress résultant de l'exposition à la violence. Un programme de formation de cinq semaines en soutien aux étudiants exposés à un traumatisme est élaboré. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Sange, South Kivu, DRC - Psychologist/ Stress Counsellor, Maj Nazia of Pakistani Contingent imparting training to teachers from Sange village on Support for Students Exposed to Trauma, which is one of the structured approaches to reducing distress resulting from exposure to violence. A five-week training program in Support for Students Exposed to Trauma. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Matombo, Nord-Kivu, RDC Les effors de la MONUSCO en soutien aux FARDC pour l’élimination des groupes armés portent progressivement des fruits. Le 5 mai dernier, la Brigade d'intervention (FIB) de la MONUSCO et les FARDC se sont rendues à Matombo pour identifier les équipements militaires repris aux rebelles des ADF lors des récentes opérations des FARDC. Sur cette photo, la délégation du commandant de la FIB et les FARDC inspectent l'équipement capturé. Photo MONUSCO / Lazare Serge Pele

Matombo, North Kivu, DRC : MONUSCO’s efforts in support of FARDC for the elimination of armed groups are gradually bearing fruits. On May 5, MONUSCO Intervention Brigade (FIB) and FARDC travelled to Matombo to identify the military equipment seized from ADF rebels during recent FARDC operations. In this photo, FIB Commander's delegation and FARDC inspecting the seized equipment. Photo MONUSCO / Lazare Serge Pele

Légende : Béni, Nord Kivu, RDC: La MONUSCO a rendu hommage ce samedi 27 juin au casque bleu indonésien tué le 22 juin dernier, lors d’une attaque de présumés ADF, sur la route Beni-Kasindi en territoire de Beni. Sa dépouille a été rapatriée dans son pays, ce même jour. "Le Sergent-Major Wahyudi Rama a servi sous le drapeau des Nations-Unies avec bravoure, courage et droiture et en remplissant sa mission dans un environnement dangereux", a rappelé le Commandant de la Force de la MONUSCO, le général Neves Costa. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Caption: Beni, North-Kivu, DRC: MONUSCO has, today, Saturday, June 27, 2020 paid tribute to the Indonesian peacekeeper killed on June 22 in an attack by presumed ADFs, on the Beni-Kasindi road section in Beni territory. His body has been repatriated to his home country on this very day. The fallen "Sergeant Major Wahyudi Rama had served under the United Nations flag with bravery, courage and rectitude, fulfilling his mission in a dangerous environment," said MONUSCO Force Commander, General Neves Costa.

Bunia, Ituri, RDC : “Enfin, nous voyons et sentons maintenant la valeur d’une prison, digne de ce nom. Plus jamais d’évasions et mieux, grâce à cet appui de la MONUSCO, nous avons gagné de l’espace pour la détente des prisonniers qui peuvent désormais sortir de leurs cellules et prendre de l’air dans la cour de la prison » : c’est ce qu’a déclaré ce vendredi 31 juillet 2020 Camille Zonzi, Directeur de la prison centrale de Bunia, à l’occasion de la remise officielle par la MONUSCO d’un mur de clôture et de deux miradors à cette maison carcérale. Photo MONUSCO/Jean-Tobie Okala

Bunia, Ituri, DRC: “At last, we realize how important it is to have a prison worthy of its name. No more escapes will be reported; and more importantly, MONUSCO’s support has helped us gain some space for inmates to relax, step out of their prison cells and get some fresh air in the prison yard”, said Camille Zonzi, Bunia central prison governor, today Friday, July 31, 2020 on the occasion of the official handover of a fence wall and two watchtowers by MONUSCO to this correctional facility. Photo MONUSCO / Jean-Tobie Okala

Beni, Province du Nord Kivu, RD Congo : Photo de famille : Le Bureau Conjoint des Nations Unies aux Droits de l’homme (BCNUDH) de la MONUSCO-Beni a organisé, ce mercredi 9 août 2017 un atelier d’échange sur les violences sexuelles et les violences sexuelles en temps de conflit avec les membres des organisations de la société de la ville du territoire de Beni. Au total, 65 participants, dont 45% de femmes, représentant des groupes des femmes, des étudiants, des leaders communautaires, et autres associations locales ont été outillés en matière de promotion des droits humains et de lutte contre l’impunité des crimes de violence sexuelle. Photo MONUSCO/ Chloé Silvestre

Beni, North Kivu Province, DR Congo: Group photo: The United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO) of MONUSCO-Beni organized, on Wednesday 9 August 2017, a workshop to discuss the issue of sexual violence, particularly sexual violence in armed conflicts, with members of civil society organizations of the town of Beni. Six-five people, including 30 women, representing women’s and students’ groups, community leaders, and other local associations, participated in this workshop that focused on the promotion of human rights and the fight against impunity for sexual violence. Photo MONUSCO/ Chloé Silvestre

Beni, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo – Dans le cadre de la riposte contre la maladie à virus Ebola déclarée le 1er août dernier dans le Territoire de Beni, la Représentante spéciale adjointe du SG de l’ONU en RDC et Coordonnatrice humanitaire, Kim Bolduc et l’Ambassadeur de l’Union Européenne en RDC, M. Bart Ouvry, ont rencontré le personnel médical de l’Hôpital de Beni, afin de s’enquérir de leurs besoins. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Coulibaly

Beni, North-Kivu, DR Congo – As part of the response to the Ebola virus disease officially confirmed in the territory of Beni on 1st August, Deputy Special representative of the UNSG in DRC and Humanitarian Coordinator, Kim Bolduc and European Union’s Ambassador, Mr. Bart Ouvry, met with medical staff in Beni Hospital to enquire about their needs. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Coulibaly

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Kalehe, South Kivu, DRC: The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General in the DRC Bintou Keita was in Kalehe in South Kivu on 18 May 2023,where a natural disaster claimed the lives of several people on 4 May 2023. She was accompanied by the MONUSCO Police commissioner, the Head of office of MONUSCO in South Kivu as well as senior leadership of other UN agencies in the DRC. She visited the scene of the incident and met with local authorities and survivors. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Kalehe, South Kivu, DRC: The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General in the DRC Bintou Keita was in Kalehe in South Kivu on 18 May 2023,where a natural disaster claimed the lives of several people on 4 May 2023. She was accompanied by the MONUSCO Police commissioner, the Head of office of MONUSCO in South Kivu as well as senior leadership of other UN agencies in the DRC. She visited the scene of the incident and met with local authorities and survivors. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Kalonge,South Kivu Province,DRC: The civil Affairs section of MONUSCO Bukavu led a Joint Assessment Mission to Kalonge groupment in South Kivu from the 18-20 April 2023. The team was composed of UNJHRO, UNPOL, DDRRR, and accompanied by national partners from the P-DDRCS and the ministry of interior in South Kivu.The mission was a result of increasing reports from civil society and the community alert network focal points of Kalonge and Bitale commercial center about recurrent incursions by armed groups committing several human rights violations and various PoC threats against the civilian population. Photos MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Kalonge,South Kivu Province,DRC: The civil Affairs section of MONUSCO Bukavu led a Joint Assessment Mission to Kalonge groupment in South Kivu from the 18-20 April 2023. The team was composed of UNJHRO, UNPOL, DDRRR, and accompanied by national partners from the P-DDRCS and the ministry of interior in South Kivu.The mission was a result of increasing reports from civil society and the community alert network focal points of Kalonge and Bitale commercial center about recurrent incursions by armed groups committing several human rights violations and various PoC threats against the civilian population. Photos MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Uvira, Sud-Kivu, RDC– Les femmes casques bleus pakistanaises de la MONUSCO ont sensibilisé des femmes membres de différentes communautés à Uvira sur l'égalité des sexes et la prévention de la violence basée sur le genre. C’était à l’occasion de la journée internationale pour l'élimination de la violence contre les femmes le 25 novembre dernier. Photo MONUSCO /Force

Uvira, South Kivu, DRC- Pakistani women peacekeepers from MONUSCO raised awareness among women members of different communities in Uvira about gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence. This activity was part of the celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25. Photo MONUSCO /Force

Caption: Goma, North Kivu, DRC: The Nyirangongo volcano, one of the most active in the Great Lakes region, erupted on Saturday, May 22, causing the displacement of populations who feared for their safety. MONUSCO helicopters carried out reconnaissance flights over the crater and brought in specialists to monitor and advice on the state of the volcano after the eruption.

MONUSCO has remained actively engaged alongside the Congolese population and authorities to deal with this situation. Its civil and military engineering team reopened the Goma-Rutshuru-Butembo road section, which is vital for the supply of food to the population of Goma

Peacekeepers in Goma also provided healthcare, distributing food and water to some displaced persons. MONUSCO has also remained present and continues to hold its positions in the city. Its Indian peacekeepers are patrolling 24/7 on the different routes to monitor and prevent theft-related incidents and lootings in abandoned areas.MONUSCO peacekeepers from China are working to improve traffic on the national road n° 2, between Goma, in North-Kivu, and Bukavu, in South-Kivu. making it possible for thousands of vehicles to reach Bukavu and seek refuge against the latest natural disaster which hit the city of Goma.

Kinshasa, RD Congo. Dans le cadre de ses bons offices, le Représentant spécial du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies en RDC, Maman Sambo Sidikou a rencontré ce matin au Centre Interdiocésain le président de la CENCO Mgr Marcel Utembi. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali.

Kinshasa, RD Congo. As part of his good offices, Special Representative of UN Secretary General in DRC, Maman Sambo Sidikou met Bishop Marcel Utembi head of Catholic National Bishops Conference (CENCO) this morning at Centre Interdiocésain. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali.

Goma Nord Kivu ; Le Commandant de la Force de la MONUSCO, le Lt-Général Derrick M. MGWEBI a présidé la cérémonie de lancement d’une campagne médicale organisée par le Contingent Bangladesh (BANMP), au profit des personnes malades ou en détresse. Cette assistance humanitaire aux populations locales comprend le soutien médical par des Médecins et la fourniture de médicaments. Photo MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Goma, North-Kivu: MONUSCO Force Commander, Lt. General Derrick M. MGWEBI chaired the launch ceremony of a medical campaign organized by Bangladesh Contingent (BANMP), in favor of sick persons and persons in distress. This humanitarian assistance to the local populations includes medical support provided by medical doctors as well as donation of drugs. Photo MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Atelier de formation des cadres des partis politiques sur la participation des candidates femmes aux éléctions nationales de 2023 en République démocratique du Congo avec ONU Femmes, le PNUD et NDI photo: ONU Femmes/Carlos Ngeleka

Kinshasa, RD Congo : Le ministre d'Etat de la République du Bengladesh et une délegation ont rencontré le Ministre de l'intérieur et de la sécurite de la RDC. La délégation a rencontré ce matin le Général, Abdounassir Awale de la Police de la MONUSCO. La sécurité des populations était entre autre au menu de leur entretien.

Photo/MONUSCO Michael Ali.

Kinshasa, DR Congo: The Minister of State of the Republic of Bangladesh and a delegation met DRC’s Minister for Interior and Security. The delegation met General Abdounassir Awale of MONUSCO Police this morning. Their discussions focused, inter alia, on civilian populations’ security. Photo/MONUSCO Michael Ali.

Lubumbashi, Province du Haut Katanga: En visite de travail dans la capitale du cuivre, le Représentant spécial du Secrétaire général de l’Onu en RDC, Maman S. Sidikou a rencontré le Gouverneur de Province Célestin Pande Kapopo. Photo MONUSCO/Chernow Jallow

Lubumbashi, Province of Haut Katanga: On a working visit to the Copper capital, the Special representative of the United Nations Secretary General in the DRC, Maman S. Sidikou met the provincial governor Célestin Pande Kapopo. Photo MONUSCO/Chernow Jallow

Kalonge,South Kivu Province,DRC: The civil Affairs section of MONUSCO Bukavu led a Joint Assessment Mission to Kalonge groupment in South Kivu from the 18-20 April 2023. The team was composed of UNJHRO, UNPOL, DDRRR, and accompanied by national partners from the P-DDRCS and the ministry of interior in South Kivu.The mission was a result of increasing reports from civil society and the community alert network focal points of Kalonge and Bitale commercial center about recurrent incursions by armed groups committing several human rights violations and various PoC threats against the civilian population. Photos MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Légende : Bunia, Ituri, RDC – En visite de 24 heures à Bunia, la Représentante spéciale du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies en RDC et cheffe de la MONUSCO, Leila Zerrougui, s’est enquise des actions de la Force de la MONUSCO visant à tenir en échec la milice CODECO, qui menace la sécurité de cette ville de l’Est de la RDC. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Caption: Bunia, Ituri, DRC - On a 24-hour visit to Bunia, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in the DRC and Head of MONUSCO, Leila Zerrougui, inquired about the actions of the MONUSCO force to hold in check the CODECO militia, which threatens the security of this eastern DRC town. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Irumu, Ituri, DRC: To help combat the armed groups who daily threaten the lives of civilians in Ituri, on June 14, 2020, Guatemalan peacekeepers were on a special mission to Nizi-Iga Barrière in Irumu territory, 25 km from Bunia. These peacekeepers also took the opportunity to raise awareness of the population living in the area on the Covid-19. The latter applauded MONUSCO's efforts and said they felt safer than before. Photo MONUSCO / Force.

Irumu ,Ituri, RDC : Pour aider à combattre les groupes armés qui menacent chaque jour les vies des civils en Ituri, le 14 juin 2020, des casques bleus guatémaltèques étaient en mission spéciale à Nizi-Iga Barrière dans le territoire d'Irumu à 25 km de Bunia. Ces soldats de la paix ont également profité de l'occasion pour sensibiliser les habitants sur le Covid-19. La population a salué les efforts de la MONUSCO et a déclaré s’être sentie plus en sécurité. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Nyamitaba, Nord-Kivu, RDC : Mis en place dans le cadre de la Stratégie Internationale de Soutien à la Sécurité et la Stabilisation de l’est de la RDC (ISSSS), le programme « Accès à la sécurité alimentaire, ressources et marchés » (FARM) a reçu le 29 juillet 2020 la visite des partenaires (STAREC et Unité d’Appui à la Stabilisation de la MONUSCO). Le programme FARM travaille avec des organisations de producteurs dans les territoires de Masisi et Rutshuru sur la facilitation de l’accès à la terre et leur accompagnement dans les techniques agricoles pour augmenter leurs productions. Photo ISSSS/STAREC / Secrétariat Technique

Nyamitaba, North-Kivu, DRC: Set up within the framework of the International Strategy to Support Security and Stabilization in Eastern DRC (ISSSS), the program "Access to food security, resources and markets” (FARM) was visited on July 29, 2020 by its partners: the National Reconstruction and Stabilization Program and the Stabilization Support Unit of MONUSCO. FARM works with producers’ organizations in the territories of Masisi and Rutshuru on facilitating access to land and providing them with assistance in terms of agricultural techniques to help increase their production. Photo ISSSS / STAREC / Technical Secretariat

Minembwe, Sud-Kivu, RDC : Au lendemain de l'attaque par des Maï-Maï contre la localité de Mikenge le 27 mai 2020, repoussée avec succès par les troupes de la MONUSCO, le commandant de la Force a effectué le 5 juin 2020, une visite d'évaluation opérationnelle des bases militaires de la Mission à Minembwe, Mikenge et Bijombo où 3 184 personnes déplacées cohabitent avec les troupes de la MONUSCO qui leur assurent un environnement sûr et sécurisé. "Nous avons besoin de protection...nous sommes maintenant soulagés mentalement que les forces de la MONUSCO nous protègent contre d’éventuelles attaques dans cette zone", a déclaré un résident. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Minembwe, South Kivu, DRC: In the aftermath of the Mai Mai’s attack against the locality of Mikenge on 27 May 2020, which was successfully repelled by MONUSCO troops, the Force Commander carried out an operational assessment visit of the Mission’s military bases in Minembwe, Mikenge and Bijombo on June 05, 2020, where 3,184 Internally displaced persons live side by side with MONUSCO’s troops which provides them with a safe and secure environment. “We need protection…., we are now mentally relieved that we are effectively protected by MONUSCO Forces against possible attacks in this area”, a resident said. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Goma, Nord- Kivu, RD Congo : Extrait du tournage du film documentaire portant sur les efforts de la MONUSCO pour réduire l'impact du conflit sur les enfants, en particulier le recrutement d'enfants et les violences sexuelles. Sur la photo, le cinéaste sénégalais de renom, Moussa Touré, conduisant un entretien avec une fille associée dans le passé à un groupe armé. Photo MONUSCO/Sandra Penan

Goma, North- Kivu, DR Congo: Extract from the shooting of the film-documentary on MONUSCO's efforts to reduce the impact of the conflict on children, in particular child recruitment and sexual violence. In the photo, the famous Senegalese filmmaker, Moussa Touré, conducting an interview with a girl formerly associated with an armed group. Photo MONUSCO/Sandra Pena

Walikale, Province du Nord-Kivu, RD Congo : Une mission conjointe Force-Affaires Civiles-Radio Okapi à Walikale dans le cadre du nouveau concept de la MONUSCO de « Protection par Projection » afin de renforcer la confiance de la population envers la MONUSCO et de l'assurer du soutien continu des Nations Unies. La mission visait également à évaluer la situation sécuritaire dans cette localité, à améliorer la couverture des émissions de la Radio Okapi et à interagir avec les autorités locales, la population et la PNC de Walikale. Photo / Force de la MONUSCO

Walikale, North Kivu. DR Congo: A joint mission of MONUSCO Force, Civil Affairs and Radio Okapi was undertaken to Walikale as part of ‘Protection by Projection’ to boost confidence of the populace in MONUSCO and to assure them of continued support of United Nations. The mission also aimed at carrying out a joint assessment, ascertaining of the security situation, enhancing radio broadcasts and engaging the local administration, the population and PNC in Walikale. Photo/ MONUSCO Force

Beni North Kivu Province,DR Congo;The Director General of the World Health Organisation, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and the regional Director for Africa visit Beni to evaluate developments on the fight against the Ebola Virus.Photo MONUSCO/Alain Coulibaly

Female engagement patrol conducted from Mavivi to Muzambayi in Beni by Female combatants of South African Contingent of COB Mavivi, MONUSCO on 07 March 2018. The task was to conduct visibility patrol using vehicles and on foot, in order to gather information regarding the security situation in Muzambayi village The team composed of one officer, 5 noncommissioned Officers and twenty four soldiers using three Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs )and one ambulance. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Walungu, Sud-Kivu, RD Congo : 264 engins explosifs détruits ce lundi au Sud Kivu par le service de déminage du Service de lutte anti-mine de l’ONU (UNMAS). L’opération de destruction de ces munitions de guerre a eu lieu dans le site de Luhorhe, groupement de Nyangezi dans le territoire de Walungu Photo MONUSCO/Delphie Namuto

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Walungu,South Kivu Province,DR Congo:264 explosive devices were destroyed in the South Kivu Province by the demining unit of UNMASS. This operation for destruction of munitions of war took place at site Luhore a grouping of Nyangezi in the Walungu territory .Photo MONUSCO/Delphie Namuto

Pinga, Nord Kivu, RDC – Profitant d'une patrouille le 19 octobre 2020, des casques bleus marocains de la MONUSCO ont sensibilisé la population de Pinga sur les mesures barrières au covid-19 ainsi que la lutte contre les violences sexuelles. Les soldats de la paix ont multiplié les patrouilles depuis l'installation, dans la zone, d'une base temporaire le 21 septembre dernier. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Pinga, North Kivu, DRC – Taking advantage of their patrol on October 19, 2020, Moroccan peacekeepers from MONUSCO raised awareness among the population of Pinga on the barrier measures against covid-19 as well as the fight against sexual violence. The peacekeepers have stepped up patrols in that area since a temporary base was deployed there on September 21. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Caption: Goma, North Kivu, DRC: The Nyirangongo volcano, one of the most active in the Great Lakes region, erupted on Saturday, May 22, causing the displacement of populations who feared for their safety. MONUSCO helicopters carried out reconnaissance flights over the crater and brought in specialists to monitor and advice on the state of the volcano after the eruption.

MONUSCO has remained actively engaged alongside the Congolese population and authorities to deal with this situation. Its civil and military engineering team reopened the Goma-Rutshuru-Butembo road section, which is vital for the supply of food to the population of Goma

Peacekeepers in Goma also provided healthcare, distributing food and water to some displaced persons. MONUSCO has also remained present and continues to hold its positions in the city. Its Indian peacekeepers are patrolling 24/7 on the different routes to monitor and prevent theft-related incidents and lootings in abandoned areas.MONUSCO peacekeepers from China are working to improve traffic on the national road n° 2, between Goma, in North-Kivu, and Bukavu, in South-Kivu. making it possible for thousands of vehicles to reach Bukavu and seek refuge against the latest natural disaster which hit the city of Goma.

Komanda, Ituri, RDC : Pour traquer les rebelles ougandais des ADF qui fuient le Nord-Kivu pour l’Ituri voisine où ils commettent des atrocités contre les civils, la MONUSCO déploie des casques bleus sud-africains de sa Brigade d’Intervention Rapide (FIB) actuellement basés à Beni. « La MONUSCO va aussi réhabiliter la route Eringeti-Kayinama-Tchabi ; car les ADF profitent du mauvais état des voies de communication qui ne favorisent pas les mouvements des véhicules de combat, pour s’attaquer aux populations civiles », a déclaré le Chef de Bureau de la MONUSCO en Ituri, Josiah Obat à l’occasion de sa visite le jeudi 13 août à Komanda. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Komanda, Ituri, DRC: To track down Ugandan ADF rebels fleeing North-Kivu for refuge in neighboring Ituri where they have been committing atrocities against civilian populations, MONUSCO is deploying South-African peacekeepers from its Rapid Intervention Brigade (FIB) currently based in Beni. “MONUSCO will also rehabilitate the Eringeti-Kayinama-Tchabi road, as ADF are taking advantage of the poor state of the transportation routes, to attack the civilian populations ”, said the Head of MONUSCO Office in Ituri, Josiah Obat on the occasion of his visit to Komanda on Thursday, August 13. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Goma, Nord- Kivu, RD Congo - Lors d’une patrouille simple, une policière des Nations Unies du Secteur de Goma interagit avec des femmes de l’Association «Humanité et Action pour le Développement» qui explique leur rôle dans l’assainissement du Quartier. Photo MONUSCO/UNPOL Goma

Goma, North Kivu, DR Congo - During a patrol, a United Nations Police officer from the Goma Sector interacts with women of the NGO "Humanity and Action for Development” explaining their role in the sanitation of the District . Photo MONUSCO / UNPOL Goma

Kinshasa, RD Congo - Photo de famille prise lors d'un atelier de renforcement de capacités des leaders d'étudiants en médiation, prévention et règlement pacifique des conflits, facilité par la section des Affaires Civiles de la MONUSCO le 12 Mars 2018, en collaboration avec les autorités académiques et le Comité Local de Gouvernance Participative de l'Université de Kinshasa, UNIKIN. Photo MONUSCO/ Phil Wani Lumago

Kinshasa, DR Congo: Group photograph taken with students leaders during a capacity building workshop on conflict prevention and mediation facilitated by MONUSCO Civil Affairs Section on 12 March 2018, in collaboration with university authorities and the Comité Local de Gouvernance Participative of Université de Kinshasa, UNIKIN. Photo MONUSCO/ Phil Wani Lumago

Sake, Nord-Kivu: Les casques bleus du contingent Indien de la Base Opérationnelle de la compagnie à Sake s’entretiennent avec la population locale au cours d’une patrouille dans le village de Sake et les alentours pour récolter des informations sur la situation sécuritaire. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Sake, North Kivu: Indian contingent peacekeepers of Company Operating Base Sake interacting with locals during a patrol of the general area of sake village to gather information on the general security situation. Photo MONUSCO/Force

A saturated mud road with thousands of potholes.

Djugu, Ituri, RDC – Avec leurs partenaires des Forces armées de la RDC (FARDC), les casques bleus de la MONUSCO ont repoussé le 21 décembre dernier une attaque des rebelles de la Codeco contre le camp des FARDC à Masumbuko, dans le territoire de Djugu. Les soldats de la MONUSCO étaient en patrouille lorsqu’ils ont été alertés par l’armée congolaise. Après la risposte, les soldats de la paix se sont déployés dans le secteur afin d’empêcher le retour des assaillants. Photo MONUSCO /Force

Djugu, Ituri, DRC – Jointly with their FARDC (DRC Armed Forces) partners, MONUSCO peacekeepers pushed back an attack by Codeco rebels against the FARDC camp in Masumbuko, Djugu territory. MONUSCO troops were patrolling when they received an alerting message from the FARDC. After responding, peacekeepers deployed to the area to prevent a possible return of the attackers. Photo MONUSCO / Force

: Bunia, Province de l’Ituri : La Représentante spéciale du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies en RDC, Madame Leila Zerrougui, et le vice-gouverneur de la province de l’Ituri, M. Pacifique Keta, ont procédé à l’inauguration du centre de formation informatique construit par la MONUSCO en faveur de la jeunesse de la province de l’Ituri. Ce projet à impact rapide d’une valeur de 12 000 USD vise entre autres à lutter contre le chômage des jeunes de 12 quartiers du chef-lieu de Bunia en renforçant leurs capacités dans l’utilisation du matériel informatique, des logiciels et de l’Internet. Photo MONUSCO/Martial Kiza Byamungu

Bunia, Ituri Province: The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the DRC, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, and the Vice Governor of Ituri Province, Mr. Pacifique Keta, have inaugurated a computer training center built by MONUSCO for the youth of Ituri province. The $ 12,000 Quick Impact Project aims, among other things, to combat youth unemployment in 12 neighborhoods in the capital of Bunia by strengthening their skills in the use of computer hardware, software and the Internet. Photo MONUSCO / Martial Kiza Byamungu

Rwampara, Ituri, RDC : Conformément à la Politique de Diligence Voulue en matière des Droits de l’Homme des Nations Unies, la MONUSCO organise depuis le 13 juillet 2020 au Camp militaire de Rwampara à Bunia, des formations au profit de quelque 300 nouveaux éléments des FARDC récemment arrivés en Ituri. Ces formations portent sur le respect de la dignité humaine et des droits humains en période d’opérations militaires, comme celles actuellement en cours dans le territoire de Djugu où les FARDC traquent des groupes armés, avec l’appui de la MONUSCO. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Rwampara, Ituri province, DRC: In accordance with the United Nations Human Rights Due Diligence Policy, MONUSCO has organized, for the period from July 13, 2020 to date, training sessions at the Rwampara Military Camp in Bunia for some 300 new FARDC members who arrived in Ituri recently. The trainings relate to respect for human dignity and human rights during military operations, such as the on-going ones in Djugu territory where FARDC are tracking armed groups, with support from MONUSCO. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Beni,North Kivu,DR Congo: The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General in the DRC,David Gressly pays tribute to two fallen Tanzanian Peacekeepers killed in action in Beni. Photo MONUSCO/Anne Hermann

Kalonge,South Kivu Province,DRC: The civil Affairs section of MONUSCO Bukavu led a Joint Assessment Mission to Kalonge groupment in South Kivu from the 18-20 April 2023. The team was composed of UNJHRO, UNPOL, DDRRR, and accompanied by national partners from the P-DDRCS and the ministry of interior in South Kivu.The mission was a result of increasing reports from civil society and the community alert network focal points of Kalonge and Bitale commercial center about recurrent incursions by armed groups committing several human rights violations and various PoC threats against the civilian population. Photos MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Beni, Nord-Kivu, RDC: Le 20 mai 2020, la Brigade d’Intervention de la MONUSCO a apporté un soutien logistique aux FARDC en appui aux opérations et au renforcement des capacités de l'armée congolaise engagée dans le théâtre des opérations à Madina, surnommée «Triangle de la mort». Photo MONUSCO / Force

Beni, North Kivu, DRC: On 20th May 2020, MONUSCO Force Intervention Brigade provided logistic assistance to FARDC in support of the operations and capacity-building of the DRC army engaged in the theatre of the operations conducted in Madina, which is referred to as the “Triangle of death”. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Lukweti, Nord Kivu, RDC. Le 31 juillet 2020, 10 combattants du groupe armé NDCR BWIRA se sont rendus aux Casques bleus marocains de la MONUSCO à Lukweti ; un geste salué par la Mission dans le cadre de la pacification de cette partie instable de la RDC et qui renforce le processus de désarmement et démobilisation. Les 10 combattants ont été évacués par un avion de la MONUSCO vers le bureau DDR-RR de Kitchanga. Photo MONUSCO / Force.

Lukweti, North-Kivu, DRC. On 31 July 2020, 10 combatants of the NDCR BWIRA armed group surrendered to MONUSCO’s Moroccan peacekeepers in Lukweti, a positive move applauded by the Mission as part of the pacification of this volatile part of the DRC, thus enhancing the disarmament and demobilization process. The 10 combatants were evacuated by MONUSCO aircraft to DDR-RR office in Kitchanga. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Goma, DRC FHQ : 07 Fév. 2020 Le nouveau commandant de la Force de la MONUSCO, le général Ricardo Augusto Ferreira COSTA NEVES, a présidé la cérémonie de remise de médaille des Nations-Unies aux officiers d’état-major méritants. Première du genre depuis son arrivée au commandement de la Force, cette cérémonie a été l’occasion pour le général COSTA NEVES de reconnaître le remarquable travail abattu par la MOUSCO en RDC. Il en a profité pour rappeler à tout le personnel l’essentiel du nouveau mandat dont la priorité est la protection des civils. Photo MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Goma, DRC FHQ: 07 Feb. 2020 The new MONUSCO Force Commander, General Ricardo Augusto Ferreira COSTA NEVES, presided over the United Nations medal ceremony for deserving staff officers. The first of its kind since arriving at Force Command, this ceremony was the occasion for General COSTA NEVES to recognize the remarkable work accomplished by MOUSCO in the DRC. He took this opportunity to remind all staff of the essentials of the new mandate, the priority of which is the protection of civilians. Photo MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Eringeti, Nord-Kivu, RDC : La protection des civils est l’affaire de tous. Le week-end dernier, une réunion multipartite a regroupé la MONUSCO, autorités locales, FARDC, PNC et la communauté locale d’Eringeti pour réfléchir ensemble sur une plus grande implication des populations civiles dans les mécanismes d’alerte communautaire mis en place par la MONUSCO et travailler avec les différents partenaires dans une approche intégrée de solutions pour faire face à l’insécurité. Sur cette photo, le commandant adjoint de la Brigade d’Intervention de la MONUSCO échange avec des militaires des FARDC. Photo MONUSCO/Affaires civiles

Eringeti, North Kivu, DRC: Civilians’ protection is everyone's business. Last weekend, a multi-party meeting brought together MONUSCO, local authorities, FARDC, PNC and the local community in Eringeti to brainstorm on how to have civilian populations more involved in the Community Alert Mechanisms put in place by MONUSCO and to work with the various partners in an integrated solutions approach in order to effectively deal with the insecurity there. In this photo, the Deputy Commander of MONUSCO Intervention Brigade is interacting with FARDC troops. Photo MONUSCO / Civil Affairs