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

Kinshasa: Officials from various UN Agencies and MONUSCO educate students of Institut Lumumba on the United Nations and its activities in the DRC and the world over. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali.

Beni, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo : Le General Awalé ABDOUNASIR (tenue kaki), Chef de la Police MONUSCO, accompagné du Chef des Opérations et du Coordinateur des Unités de Police Constituées (FPU), effectue une visite de travail à Bunia et Beni du 7 au 11 mai 2018. Au cours de cette visite d’évaluation de la situation sécuritaire, le General A. Abdounasir a profité pour instruire ses hommes sur le terrain à beaucoup plus d’engagement pour la protection des civils. Photo MONUSCO/UNPOL

Beni,DR Congo: General Awalé ABDOUNASIR, Head of the MONUSCO Police Component, accompanied by the Head of Operations and the Coordinator of Formed Police Units (FPU), undertake a working visit to Bunia and Beni from 7 to May 11, 2018. During this security assessment vist, General Abdounasir took the opportunity to instruct his men on the ground to be much more committed to the protection of civilians. Photo MONUSCO/UNPOL

Butembo,Nord Kivu RDC: 04 Juin 2018. Pose de la première pierre, par le maire adjoint de Butembo, des travaux de réhabilitation du marché de Rughenda en commune Bulengera, ville de Butembo. Ce projet est initié par la Section DDRRR. Il s’agit d’un projet de Réduction de la Violence Communautaire (CVR). C’est ainsi que 74 ex-combattants venus des centres de Kitona et de Kamina ainsi que 26 jeunes dits à risque de Butembo, c’est-à-dire désœuvrés, vont participer aux travaux de réhabilitation de ce marché, une manière de préparer leur réinsertion dans la vie active. Photo MONUSCO/ Justin Vugu Vugu.

Butembo , North Kivu DRC: 04 June 2018. Laying of the foundation stone, by the deputy mayor of Butembo, for rehabilitation works at the market of Rughenda in Bulengera commune, Butembo. This project is an initiative of the DDRRR Section. This is a Community Violence Reduction project (CVR). 74 ex- combatants from Kitona and Kamina centers, as well as 26 venerable young people from Butembo, who are idle, will participate in the rehabilitation of this market, a way of preparing their reintegration into working life. Photo MONUSCO / Justin Vugu Vugu.

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

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

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

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

Beni, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo : Position des FARDC à Sesele : Le nouveau Commandant du FIB, le General de Brigade, P.N. Dube visite une position FARDC dans le Triangle pour évaluer la situation opérationnelle sur le terrain et les avancées dans la lutte contre l’ADF. Photo/MONUSCO/Force

Beni, North-Kivu, RD Congo: FARDC’s position of Sesele: The new FIB Commander Brig Gen P.N. Dube visits FARDC position inside the Triangle to assess the operational situation on the ground and the progress in the ongoing fights against the ADF. Photo/MONUSCO/ Force

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

Loufu, Province du Nord-Kivu. Le Commandant de la Brigade Nord-Kivu, le Général des Brigades Hari B Pillai a visité la Base Opérationnelle Temporaire du Contingent Indien de la MONUSCO à Loufu, où il s’est adressé aux populations locales de Kitchanga, Nyanzale et Miriki à qui il a rassuré que leur sécurité sera assurée à la suite des troubles qui ont récemment affecté cette zone. Il s’est également entretenu avec les Commandants des FARDC et de la PNC locales sur les actions à mener pour instaurer la confiance auprès de la population locale. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Loufu, North Kivu Province. Commander North Kivu Brigade, Brig Gen. Hari B Pillai visited the MONUSCO Indian contingent Temporal Operating Base Loufu, where he addressed local populations of Kitchanga, Nyanzale and Miriki assuring them of their security, following some disturbances in the general area lately. He also held discussions with local FARDC and PNC Commanders on measures to instill confidence in the local populace. Photo MONUSCO/Force

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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

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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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

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

Mutwanga,North Kivu Province,DRC: Members of a female soccer team of Mutwanga before a game with MONUSCO Nepalese female team.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

RDC, Goma, Nord-Kivu : Apres un accord entre la MONUSCO et l’Institut français, 40 agents non-francophones de la Mission reçoivent depuis le 2 octobre 2017, une formation intensive en français. Le Représentant spécial adjoint, David Gressly, a annoncé l'engagement de la MONUSCO à renforcer ce partenariat pour la promotion de la paix et de la cohésion sociale en RDC. L’Inauguration du Centre culturel français pour la Région des Grands Lacs, la « Halle des Volcans » par l'Ambassadeur de France en RDC, Alain Remy, a eu lieu vendredi 20 Octobre dernier, en présence des autorités provinciales du Nord-Kivu, de l'Envoyée spéciale française pour les Grands Lacs ainsi que du Chef adjoint de la MONUSCO, David Gressly. Photo MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani

DRC, Goma, North Kivu: After an agreement between MONUSCO and the French Institute, 40 non-francophone agents of the Mission have received intensive training in French since 2 October 2017. The Deputy Special Representative, David Gressly, announced MONUSCO's commitment to strengthening this partnership for the promotion of peace and social cohesion in the DRC. The inauguration of the French cultural Centre for the Great Lakes region, the "Halle des the Volcans" by the Ambassador of France in the DRC, Alain Remy, took place on Friday 20 October, in the presence provincial authorities of North Kivu, the Special French envoy for the Great Lakes as well as the deputy chief of MONUSCO, David Gressly. Photo MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani

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

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

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.

Mayi Moya, Nord Kivu, RDC: Les Casques bleus de la MONUSCO effectuent régulièrement des patrouilles statiques et mobiles dans les communautés, pour assurer la protection des civils. Afin d’empêcher toute éventuelle attaque de miliciens, sur cette photo, des soldats de la paix sud-africains de la MONUSCO assurent la sécurité de certains habitants à un point d'eau dans la localité de Mayi-Moya. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Mayi Moya, North Kivu, DRC: MONUSCO blue Helmets regularly conduct static and mobile patrols within the community, to ensure protection for civilians. To prevent a possible attack by militiamen, in this picture, MONUSCO peacekeepers from South Africa are securing some local community members at a water point in the locality of Mayi-Moya. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Mavivi/Beni, Nord Kivu, RDC : Le corps du caporal sud-africain Simanga Arthur Khuselo de la Brigade d'intervention de la Force (FIB) qui a perdu la vie dans l'exercice de ses fonctions en RDC le 3 juin 2021, a été transporté par avion ce mardi 8 juin vers son pays d'origine, après une cérémonie d'adieu émouvante à l'aéroport Mavivi de Beni. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Mavivi/Beni, North Kivu, DRC : The body of South African caporal Simanga Arthur Khuselo of the Force Intervention Brigade who lost his life in line of duty in the DRC on 3 June 2021, has been flown to his home country last Tuesday 08 June, after a moving farewell ceremony at the Mavivi airport in Beni. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Goma, Nord Kivu, RDC : 28 Octobre 2019- La section des affaires civiles de la MONUSCO a organisé un atelier stratégique de planification, auquel ont participé les équipes des affaires civiles de tous les bureaux de terrain de la MONUSCO ainsi que ses partenaires. Le Représentant spécial adjoint chargé de l’état de droit et des opérations, Mr François Grignon, a participé à l’ouverture et à la clôture de cet atelier. Photo MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Goma, North Kivu, DRC: October 28th, 2019 – MONUSCO Civil Affairs section organized a strategic planning workshop, which was attended by civil affairs teams from all MONUSCO field offices and its partners. Deputy Special Representative for the Rule of Law and Operations, Mr. François Grignon, attended both the opening and the closing sessions of the workshop. Photo MONUSCO/ Myriam Asmani

Tshikapa, Kasaï, RDC : La MONUSCO reste engagée aux cotés des Congolais pour lutter contre la pandémie de Covid-19. Aoua Barkire de la Police MONUSCO sensibilise une vendeuse d’aliments de rue sur les bonnes pratiques d’hygiène dans la préparation et la vente de nourriture au quartier RVA dans la Commune de KANZALA à Tshikapa. « Avec ces informations, j’ai eu la connaissance de base sur les causes de la contamination des aliments non protégés et des dangers potentiels encourus par les consommateurs. Aussi, je respecterai les mesures d’hygiènes recommandées pour éviter la propagation de COVID-19 », explique la vendeuse. PHOTO /POLICE MONUSCO.

Tshikapa, Kasaï, DRC: MONUSCO remains committed alongside the Congolese people in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Aoua Barkire, MONUSCO Police member, is educating a street food saleswoman about the good hygiene practices to observe while preparing and selling food in the RVA district, municipality of KANZALA in Tshikapa. "With the information received, I have gained basic knowledge of the causes of contamination from unprotected food and the potential dangers faced by consumers. So, I shall strictly comply with the recommended hygienic measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19”, said the saleswoman. PHOTO / POLICE MONUSCO.

Pweto, Haut-Katanga, RD Congo - Le Haut-Commissariat des Nations-unies pour les réfugiés, en partenariat avec la Commission nationale pour les réfugiés, a remis des non-vivres, composés des biens essentiels domestiques, aux déplacés internes qui ont fui l’insécurité et les violences meurtrières liées aux conflits intercommunautaires. Photo MONUSCO/ Nelly Kabena.

Pweto, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo - The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, in partnership with the National Refugee Commission, has handed over non-food items, consisting of domestic essential goods, to internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have fled insecurity and deadly violence related to inter-community conflicts. Photo MONUSCO / Nelly Kabena.

Kitchanga, province du Nord-Kivu, RD Congo: des éléments du bataillon Indien-I de la MONUSCO procédant à l’évacuation médicale d’un officier des FARDC blessé, après lui avoir prodigué les premiers soins. Photo : Force de la MONUSCO.

Kitchanga, North-Kivu province, DR Congo: Members of the MONUSCO Indian battalion-I carrying out medical evacuation of an injured FARDC officer after giving him first aid care. Photo: MONUSCO Force

Ziralo, Sud-Kivu, RDC- Dans le cadre de la protection des civils, les Casques bleus pakistanais de la MONUSCO ont effectué une patrouille héliportée à Ziralo dans la province du Sud Kivu. Le but de cette mission était d'établir une base statique de combat dans cette zone, afin de soutenir le programme de Démobilisation, désarmement, relèvement communautaire et stabilisation (DDR-CS). Photo MONUSCO/Force

Ziralo, South Kivu, DRC - As part of the protection of civilians, Pakistani peacekeepers from MONUSCO conducted a heli inserted mission in Ziralo, south Kivu Province. The mission aimed at establishing a Static Combat Deployment to support the Demobilization, disarmament, community recovery and stabilization efforts. Photo MONUSCO/Force