2nd August 2018: A delegation of about thirty people, headed by the Congolese Minister of Health, Oly Ilunga Kalenga; North-Kivu Governor, Julien Paluku and the Deputy Special Representative of the UNSG in DRC, David Gressly arrived today 2nd August 2018 in Beni. The purpose of the Mission that included laboratory assistants, epidemiologists, clinician psychologists and physicians is to set up the various components to give a response to the Ebola virus disease, which was confirmed in Mangina, territory of Beni, by the Congolese Ministry of Health on Wednesday 1st August 2018.

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

Bakua Kenge, Kasaï, RDC : A la suite d’un conflit communautaire ayant causé d’importants dégâts matériels et humains, des équipes de la MONUSCO à Kananga et Tshikapa ont organisé du 11 au 14 août 2020, une mission conjointe d'évaluation (JAM) dans la région de Bakua Kenge, en territoire de Mweka. Au cours de cette mission, la délégation a sensibilisé les communautés, les autorités ainsi que les victimes, à la cohabitation pacifique et au retour des populations dans leurs villages d'origine. Sur cette photo, certaines populations de Bakua Kenge ont effectivement commencé à retourner dans leurs villages. Photo MONUSCO/L'Homme NGENDAHIMANA

Bakua Kenge, Kasaï, DRC: Following a community conflict having caused significant material and human damages, MONUSCO teams in Kananga and Tshikapa organized from 11 to 14 August 2020, a joint assessment mission (JAM) to Bakua Kenge district, in Mweka territory. During this mission, the delegation met with communities, authorities as well as victims to raise their awareness of the need for peaceful cohabitation and return of the populations to their respective villages. In this photo, some populations of Bakua Kenge have started returning to their localities. Photo MONUSCO/L'Homme NGENDAHIMANA

Beni, Nord-Kivu, RDC – Au cours d’une visite de 24 heures à Beni, la cheffe de la MONUSCO, Bintou Keita et son adjoint Khassim Diagne ont rencontré les responsables des FARDC ainsi que des membres de la société civile avec qui ils ont notamment discuté de la situation sécuritaire dans la région où les armées congolaise et ougandaise mènent désormais des opérations conjointes. «Il faudra que l’observation communautaire soit le pilier au sujet de la présence des UPDF dans le territoire de Beni. Toutes les violations des droits de l’homme doivent être documentées», a déclaré Me Pepin Kavota, président de la coordination urbaine de la société civile de Beni. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Beni, North Kivu, DRC - During a 24-hour visit to Beni, MONUSCO Chief, Bintou Keita and her deputy Khassim Diagne met FARDC senior officers as well as members of civil society organizations with whom they, inter alia, discussed security situation in the area where the Congolese and Ugandan armed Forces are currently conducting joint operations. “Community observation should be the pillar about UPDF’s presence in Beni territory. All human rights violations must be documented,” said Pepin Kavota, president of the coordination of the civil society in Beni. Photo MONUSCO / Michael Ali

Pinga, Nord Kivu, RD Congo : Prêchant par l’exemple, les Casques bleus indiens se font vacciner contre la maladie à virus Ebola, lors d’une mission dans le village de Pinga. Ce geste a renforcé la confiance des habitants et apaisé leurs appréhensions face au vaccin. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Pinga, North Kivu, DR Congo. Leading by example, Indian Peacekeepers get vaccinated against Ebola during a mission the village of Pinga. This gesture boosted the confidence of the locals and allayed their apprehensions about the vaccine. Photo MONUSCO/Force.

Kananga, Kasaï central, RD Congo : La Journée internationale des Casques bleus a été célébrée à Kananga dans le Kasaï central environ un an après le renforcement du Bureau de terrain de Kananga suite aux violences nées du phénomène Kamuina Nsapu qui a occasionné le meurtre dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions de deux experts des Nations unies et de leurs accompagnateurs Congolais. La célébration s’est déroulée avec les autorités civiles et militaires locales et la société civile pour commémorer la mémoire de nos héros et mettre en valeur le travail de la MONUSCO dans la région du Kasaï. Photo MONUSCO/ Laurent Sam OUSSOU

Kananga, Kasaï central,DR Congo : International Day of Peacekeepers was celebrated in Kananga in central Kasai about a year after the Kananga Field Office was reinforced following the violence caused by the Kamuina Nsapu phenomenon, which resulted in the killing in the performance of their duties of two experts from the United Nations and their Congolese escorts. The celebration was held with local civil and military authorities and civil society to commemorate the memory of our heroes and highlight the work of MONUSCO in the Kasai region. Photo MONUSCO/ Laurent Sam OUSSOU

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Goma,North Kivu,DRC :The new MONUSCO Force commander, Lieutenant-General Ricardo Augusto Ferreira Costa Neves, met with his sector commanders at MONUSCO headquarters in Goma on Friday, 31 January 2020. They discussed the current security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the MONUSO Force’s recent achievements and challenges faced.

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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.

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.

Jiba, Ituri, RDC : Sensibiliser les populations à collaborer avec les forces de sécurité et à ne pas rejoindre les groupes armés, fait partie des objectifs poursuivis par la MONUSCO. Sur cette photo, le 6 septembre 2020, les casques bleus bangladais de la MONUSCO en patrouille à Jiba en Ituri, distribuent des brochures encourageant les combattants à rejoindre le processus de Désarmement, Démobilisation et Réinsertion (DDR). Deux ex-combattants se joignent à eux pour distribuer ces brochures qui vont aider les populations à mieux connaître ce programme. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Jiba, Ituri, DRC: Sensitizing the populations to collaborate with the security forces rather than joining armed groups, is part of the objective pursued by MONUSCO. In this picture, on 06 September 2020, MONUSCO peacekeepers from Bangladesh are distributing pamphlets while patrolling in Jiba, Ituri to encourage combatants to join the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration process. Two ex-combatants have joined them in distributing the pamphlets that will help the populations get more familiarized with this programme. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Goma, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo: UNMASS a célébré le 4 avril la journée internationale de sensibilisation aux mines. Le thème, cette année, est «le rôle des femmes dans l'action contre les mines en RDC». Sur cette photo, un membre de l’équipe du Service de la lutte anti-mines procède à une démonstration publique au cours de l’évènement parrainé par le Gouverneur du Nord-Kivu et la MONUSCO. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Goma, North Kivu, DR Congo: UNMASS celebrated April 4th, International Mine Awareness Day. The theme, this year, is "Role of women in mine action in the DRC". In this photo, a member of the Mine Action Service team performs a public demonstration during the event patronized by the Governor of North Kivu and MONUSCO. Photo MONUSCO / Michael Ali

Goma, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo : Photo de famille des équipes du Centre d'opérations conjointes de Kinshasa, Goma, Beni et Bukavu lors de leur retraite annuelle à Goma. La retraite a permis à l’équipe d’interagir avec la Force, la police des Nations Unies et le personnel de la mission, avec des contributions précieuses d’Ops / RoL, de la CPS, du DDR, de JHRO, de la parité hommes-femmes, du JMAC et du porte-parole de la mission, stimulant ainsi le débat sur des questions d’intérêt mutuel, en particulier, sur les méthodes et styles de rapport. La journée de réflexion a permis à tous les membres du personnel de participer à un débat constructif sur les nouvelles possibilités offertes par la JOC. Photo MONUSCO / Myriam Asmani

Goma, North- Kivu, DR Congo: Family photo of the JOC (Joint Operations Centre) team from Kinshasa, Goma, Beni and Bukavu during their annual retreat held in Goma. The retreat allowed the team to interact with the Force, UNPOL and substantive parts of the Mission, with valuable contributions from Ops/RoL, SPC, DDR, JHRO, Gender, JMAC and the Mission Spokesperson, stimulating discussion on issues of mutual interest, particularly methods and styles of reporting. The retreat allowed all staff to engage in constructive debate on new opportunities where JOC leads. Photo MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

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.

Bijombo, Sud-Kivu, RDC – Le Représentant spécial adjoint du Secrétaire général de l’ONU en RDC, Coordonnateur Résident et Coordonnateur Humanitaire, David McLachlan-Karr, s’est rendu à Mikenge, Bijombo et Uvira, où il s’est entretenu avec les responsables civils et militaires ainsi que les personnes déplacées sur les moyens de répondre dans l’urgence aux besoins humanitaires des populations, en dépit des multiples défis sécuritaires. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Likota

Bijombo, South-Kivu, DRC – The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in DRC, Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator, David McLachlan-Karr, travelled to Mikenge, Bijombo and Uvira, where he discussed with civilian and military officials as well as the internally displaced persons the means necessary for urgent responses to the humanitarian needs of the population, in spite of the multiple security challenges. Photo MONUSCO / Alain Likota

Quartier General MONUSCO, Kinshasa, RD Congo: Une vue de la conférence de presse hebdomadaire “One UN” de ce jour avec comme invites, l’Ambassadeur Abdou Abarri, Représentant spécial de l’Union africaine en RDC et le Directeur du Bureau des nations unies conjoint aux droits de l’Homme, Jose Maria Aranaz. Autres membre4s du panel : Charles Bambara, directeur de l’Information Publique et Florence Marchal, coordinatrice du Groupe Communications des Nations Unies en RDC. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

MONUSCO Headquarters, Kinshasa, DR Congo: The ONE UN Press conference organized today with guest Ambassador Abdou Abarri, Special representative of African Union to the DRC, and the director of UN Joint Human Rights Office Jose Maria Aranaz. Other panel members include, Charles Bambara strategic Communication and Public information Division chief and Florence Marchal, coordinator of the UN Communication Group in the DRC. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Human Rights ASG Mr. Ivan Simonovic's official visit to DRC.from 2nd to 10th May 2012. Photo MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

In the village of Ingbokol, healthcare workers administering COVID-19 vaccines are provided with personal protective equipment to protect themselves and those receiving the vaccine.

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Bukavu, Sud-Kivu, RDC : Des résultats concrets été ont réalisés dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre du plan DDR (Désarmement, Démobilisation et Réintégration) au cours de l’année 2021 : Quatre groupes armés démantelés, plus de 200 combattants désarmés et au moins 350 armes récupérées au Sud-Kivu en 2021, se félicite Karna Soro, Chef de Bureau de la MONUSCO Bukavu. Photo MONUSCO/ Alain Likota.

Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC: Tangible results achieved as part of the implementation of the DDR (Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration) plan during the year 2021: Four armed groups dismantled, more than 200 combatants disarmed and at least 350 weapons recovered in South Kivu in 2021, said Karna Soro, the Head of MONUSCO Office in Bukavu. Photo MONUSCO / Alain Likota.

Kalemie, RD Congo : La Section de la protection de l’enfant de la MONUSCO, en collaboration avec la Division des affaires sociales du Tanganyika, a organisé le 19 décembre 2018 une sensibilisation sur la problématique de la protection de l’enfant en période électorale, à l’intention d’une trentaine d’acteurs de la protection de l'enfance dont quatre femmes. L’atelier avait pour objectif de susciter une prise de conscience et la contribution des participants à la protection des enfants en empêchant leur participation au processus électoral. Photo MONUSCO\ Marcelline Comlan

Kalemie, DR Congo: The Child Protection Section of MONUSCO, in collaboration with the Social Affairs Division of Tanganyika, organized on 19 December 2018 an awareness session on the issue of child protection in the electoral period, for about 30 child protection actors, including four women. The purpose of the workshop was to raise awareness and get contributions of participants on how to the protect children by preventing their participation in the electoral process. Photo MONUSCO \ Marcelline Comlan

Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, RD Congo – Le Directeur des Affaires politiques de la MONUSCO, Moudjib Djinadou, a effectué une visite de travail à Lubumbashi, le 19 avril 2018. Durant sa visite, il s’est entretenu avec le gouverneur de la Province du Haut-Katanga, Célestin Pande Kapopo, sur la situation politique de cette province, ainsi que le nouveau mandat de la MONUSCO. Photo MONUSCO/Carine Tope

Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo – MONUSCO Director of Political Affairs, Moudjib Djinadou, made a working visit to Lubumbashi on April 19, 2018. During his this visit, he met with the Governor of Haut-Katanga, Mr. Célestin Pande Kapopo, and the two discussed the political situation in this province, as well as the new mandate of MONUSCO. Photo MONUSCO / Carine Tope

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

Goma, Nord-Kivu, RDC : Le volcan Nyirangongo, l’un des plus actifs de la région des Grands-Lacs, est entré en éruption ce samedi 22 mai, provoquant un déplacement de populations qui craignaient pour leur sécurité. Des hélicoptères de la MONUSCO ont effectué des vols de reconnaissance sur le cratère y compris ce dimanche matin. L’écoulement de la lave s’est arrêté, mais la Mission suit de près la situation. Photo MONUSCO / Myriam Asmani

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 including this Sunday morning. The lava flow has stopped, but the Mission continues to monitor the situation closely. Photo MONUSCO / Myriam Asmani

Butembo, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo – 40 ex-combattants et 40 jeunes à risque, dont 20 femmes et mères vulnérables de Butembo, ont bénéficié d’un projet d’appui aux ex-combattants et jeunes à risque, pour la réduction de la violence communautaire, particulièrement les violences sexuelles basées sur les genres, au sein des communautés survivant aux conflits armés en territoire de Lubero et ville de Butembo, au Nord-Kivu. Photo MONUSCO/DDRRR

Butembo, North Kivu, DR Congo - 40 ex-combatants and 40 at-risk youth, including 20 women and vulnerable mothers from Butembo, benefited from a project to support ex-combatants and youth at risk, for reduction of community violence, particularly gender-based sexual violence, in communities surviving armed conflict in Lubero territory and Butembo town, North Kivu. Photo MONUSCO / DDRRR

Légende : Kamanyola, Sud-Kivu, RD Congo : Le chef adjoint de la MONUSCO, David Gressly, a visité Kamanyola le lundi 18 septembre pour s'enquérir de la situation et exprimer sa compassion, après les tragiques événements du week-end dernier qui ont fait une trentaine de morts. Après une discussion avec les demandeurs d'asile burundais, ces derniers acceptent la relocalisation, dont les options sont actuellement définies par le HCR. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Likota

Caption: Kamanyola, South Kivu, DR Congo: The Deputy head of MONUSCO, David Gressly, visited Kamanyola Monday, September 18 to inquire about the situation and express compassion, after the tragic events of last weekend, which led to the death of some thirty persons. After discussions with Burundian asylum seekers, they accepted to relocate, a current option of the HCR. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Likota

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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

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

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Students in Kinshasa preparing for the MSG meeting of the EITI simulation game "modèle ITIE" playing a representative of the Congolese government, an extractive company or civil society which has been conceptualized and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The activity has been a huge success that lead to the foundation of the students NGO LITRASE (ligue pour la transparence dans le secteur extractif) aiming to motivate the future generation of the Democratic Republic of Congo to discuss transparency and accountability in the extractive sector.

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Kinyatsi/Kabasinze, Nord-Kivu, RDC. Dans le cadre des patrouilles de longue portée, les troupes de la MONUSCO basées à Lubero ont effectué des missions de domination de zone dans les régions de Kinyatsi et Kabasinze les 4 et 5 août 2020 où elles ont interagi avec les habitants, dont le président de la Société civile et d'autres notables locaux. Cette présence de Casques bleus en cette période de troubles dans les zones intérieures du sous-secteur de Muhangi a facilité le renforcement de la confiance parmi les habitants et a également répondu aux préoccupations des populations concernant la protection des civils. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Kinyatsi/Kabasinze, North Kivu, DRC. As part of the Long Range patrols, Lubero-based MONUSCO troops conducted area domination missions to Kinyatsi and Kabasinze on 4-5 August 2020 during which they interacted with the local population, including the civil Society leader and other notables. The presence of the Blue Helmets in such times of turmoil in the Muhangi Sub-Sector’s hinterland areas has helped rebuild confidence among the population and met the populations’ concerns regarding civilians’ protection. 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.

Kabanda, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo - Les casques indiens de la MONUSCO, basés à Ruindi, ont effectué une mission à longue portée à Kabanda avec pour but de protéger les villages reculés de Kabanda, Nyabiondo, Kibrizi, Kanuno, Kibingu et Kirima, face à l'activisme actuel des groupes armés. Sur le terrain, ils ont rencontré les responsables de la sécurité, les différentes parties prenantes et les notables des villages, pour partager les informations et évaluer la situation sécuritaire actuelle à Kabanda et ses environs. La population locale a été rassurée sur le soutien continu de la MONUSCO pour maintenir la paix et la tranquillité dans la région. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Kabanda, North Kivu, DR Congo - MONUSCO Indian peacekeepers, based in Ruindi, conducted a long-range mission to Kabanda with the aim of protecting the remote villages of Kabanda, Nyabiondo, Kibrizi, Kanuno, Kibingu and Kirima from the current activism of armed groups. In the field, they met with security officials, various stakeholders and village leaders to share information and assess the current security situation in Kabanda and its surroundings. The local population was reassured of MONUSCO's continued support to maintain peace and tranquility in the area. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Bogoro, Province d’Ituri, RD Congo. Le Commandant de la Force de la MONUSCO s’entretien avec les élèves de l’Ecole Primaire de Kasenyi à qui il a remis les effets scolaires et sportifs au cours de sa visite opérationnelle dans la province du 21 au 23 septembre 2017.

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Bogoro, Ituri Province, DR Congo. MONUSCO Force Commander interacting with the pupils of Kasenyi Primary School where he distributed educational and sports items during his operational visit to the province from 21 to 23 September 2017.

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Kinshasa, RD Congo: A l’approche de la Journée de l’Enfant Africain, la Section Protection de l’Enfant de la MONUSCO, en collaboration avec la FECOFA (Fédération Congolaise de Football Association), a organisé une campagne de sensibilisation à l’occasion du Match de la 1ère journée des éliminatoires CAN-2019 qui s'est tenu le samedi 10 juin 2017 au Stade Des Martyrs de Kinshasa.

Au cours de ce match de football qui a opposé les Léopards, Ambassadeurs de la MONUSCO pour la lutte contre le recrutement et l’utilisation des enfants dans les groupes armés en République Démocratique du Congo, aux Diables Rouges du Congo-Brazzaville, des banderoles portant le message « Stop au recrutement des enfants » ont été arborées en vue de renforcer la sensibilisation sur le phénomène des enfants associés aux groupes armés Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Kinshasa, DR Congo: On the approach of the day of the African Child, the Child Protection section of the MONUSCO, in collaboration with the FECOFA (Congolese Federation of Football Association), organized an awareness campaign on the occasion of the first day of the Can-2019 playoffs held on Saturday 10 June 2017 at the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa.

During this football game that between the leopards, ambassadors of the MONUSCO for the fight against the recruitment and use of children in armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Red Devils of the Congo-Brazzaville, banners bearing the message "Stop child recruitment" have been planted in order to increase awareness of the phenomenon of children associated with armed groups. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali.

Goma, Nord Kivu, RDC : Troisième jour du lancement des opérations d’enrôlement : les opérateurs de saisie réceptionnent des kits électoraux au bureau provincial de la Commission Electorale Indépendante. Ce matériel sera déployé ensuite dans les différents centres électoraux de Goma. Photo MONUSCO/Alain

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Goma,North Kivu.Three days after the launch of enrolment operations, Input operators receive electoral kits from the office of the Independent Electoral Commission. These material will be deployed to the different electoral centers in Goma. Photo/MONUSCO Alain Wandimoyi

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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.

Lukweti, Nord-Kivu, RDC - Le 22 novembre 2021, les Casques bleus indiens de la MONUSCO se sont déployés à Lukweti, dans le territoire de Masisi, dans le cadre d'une patrouille visant à évaluer la situation sécuritaire, à dissuader toute activité des groupes armés et à apporter un soutien à la population locale. Ils ont pu interagir avec les principaux dirigeants et représentants du village et, par leur présence, inspirer confiance à la population locale. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Lukweti, North Kivu, DRC – On 22 November 2021, MONUSCO’s Indian peacekeepers deployed to Lukweti, Masisi territory, on a patrol to assess the security situation, deter any activity by armed groups and provide support to the local population. They were able to interact with the key leaders and representatives of the village and, by their presence, instill confidence among the local population Photo MONUSCO/Force

Beni, Nord-Kivu, RDC : Au-delà des risques encourus ou des informations qu’elles permettent de collecter sur la situation sécuritaire, les patrouilles de casques bleus de la MONUSCO sont aussi des moments de rencontres inattendues et de convivialité avec les populations locales. Comme ici, sur l’axe Talyata-Kasinga dans la région de Beni où un soldat de la paix malawite de la Brigade d’Intervention de la Force (FIB) partage avec une famille son repas. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Beni, North Kivu, DRC: Beyond the risks involved or the information they help to collect on the security situation, MONUSCO peacekeepers' patrols are also exciting moments for unexpected encounters and interactions with the local populations. As shown in this picture, a Malawian peacekeeper from the Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) is sharing his meal with a family on the Talyata-Kasinga axis in Beni region. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Uvira, Sud-Kivu, RDC - Dans le cadre de son programme de Réduction des violences communautaires (CVR), la MONUSCO a initié un projet d’encadrement de 150 démobilisés, jeunes à risque et femmes vulnérables dans la commune de Kavimvira en territoire d’Uvira, par l’élevage de poissons et diverses formations sur la cohésion sociale et la cohabitation pacifique. Le projet a été lancé le 29 juin 2021, en présence du maire de la ville d’Uvira, Kiza Muhato. Photo Fiston NGOMA/MONUSCO.

Uvira, South Kivu, DRC - As part of its Community Violence Reduction (CVR) program, MONUSCO initiated a training project for 150 demobilized persons, young people at risk and vulnerable women in the commune of Kavimvira, territory of Uvira, in fish farming and various training courses on social cohesion and peaceful cohabitation. The official launching ceremony of the project took place on June 29, 2021, in the presence of the mayor of the city of Uvira, Kiza Muhato. Photo MONUSCO/Fiston Ngoma

Kamango, Territoire de Beni, RD Congo : le Coordonnateur des Affaires Civiles Beni s'est entretenu avec les autorités de la Chefferie de Watalinga et les leaders communautaires dont les acteurs de la société civile sur la situation sécuritaire de la zone Photo MONUSCO\Dieudonne Kakado

Kamango, Beni Territory, DR Congo: Beni Civil Affairs Coordinator met with the local authorities of the Watalinga Chieftaincy and community leaders including civil society actors on the security situation in the zone. Photo MONUSCO/ Dieudonne Kakado

Kalemie, Province du Tanganyika – 29 Mai 2018 - Le Bureau de la MONUSCO Kalemie rend hommage aux Casques bleus au cours d’une cérémonie au quartier général de la MONUSCO. La cérémonie présidée par le Chef de bureau ad intérim et le Gouverneur de la province du Tanganyika a été marquée par un dépôt de gerbe au mémorial du souvenir et la lecture du message du Secrétaire général de l’ONU, en présence du personnel militaire, civil et de police de la MONUSCO ainsi que des autorités provinciales du Tanganyika. Photo MONUSCO\Francois-Xavier Mybe

Kalemie, Province of Tanganyika - May 29, 2018 - The MONUSCO Kalemie Office pays tribute to peacekeepers during a ceremony at MONUSCO headquarters. The ceremony presided over by the Acting Head of Office and the Governor of Tanganyika Province was marked by wreath laying at the Memorial of Remembrance and reading the message of the UN Secretary-General, in the presence of military and Civilian personnel, MONUSCO Police and provincial authorities of Tanganyika. Photo MONUSCO /Francois-Xavier Mybe

Kinshasa, RD Congo : L'unité de Police du Bangladesh à Kinshasa célébrant l'Aid Al Adha avec le Représentant spécial du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies, Maman Sidikou Photo MONUSCO/BAN FPU

Kinshasa, DR Congo. The Bangladeshi Formed Police Unit in Kinshasa celebrating the Aid Al Adha with the Special Representative of the Secretary General, Maman Sidikou.Photo MONUSCO/BAN FPU

Kinshasa, RD Congo : Une vue de l’atelier portant sur l’exploitation et les abus sexuels, organisé aujourd’hui par l’Unité de Conduite et Discipline à l’intention des hauts responsables de la MONUSCO, en présence du Representant speciale du Secretaire General , Maman Sidikou. Photo MONUSCO Michael Ali

Kinshasa ,Congo DR : A workshop on sexual exploitaion and abuse was today organised for MONUSCO senior managers by the Conduct and Dicipline Unit.In attendance was the Special Representative of the Secretary General,Mr Maman Sidikou 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

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.

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.

Kinshasa, RD Congo. A la fin de sa visite de 5 jours en RDC, le Secrétaire général adjoint aux opérations de maintien de la paix Jean Pierre Lacroix est reçu par le chef de l’Etat, le président Kabila, en compagnie de Maman Sidikou, Représentant spécial du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies en RDC. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Kinshasa, DR Congo. At the end of his 5-day visit to DRC, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, meets with President Joseph Kabila, accompanied by the Special Representative of the Secretary General in the DRC, Maman Sidikou. Photo/MONUSCO Michael Ali