Lukalenge, Province du Kasaï-Oriental, RD Congo: Le déploiement d’une base de la MONUSCO à Mbuji-Mayi en juillet 2017 a créé un sentiment de sécurité parmi la population locale et a permis le retour progressif à la normalité après plusieurs mois de vie dans la crainte des attaques des milices KamuinaNsapu .Photo:MONUSCO/Force

Lukalenge, Kasai-Oriental Province, DR Congo: The deployment of a MONUSCO base in Mbuji Mayi in July 2017 has created a sentiment of security among the local population and allowed the gradual return to normalcy following months of living in fear of attacks from Kamuina Nsapu.Photo: MONUSCO/Force

Rusayo, Nord Kivu, RD Congo : le bureau de l’Information Publique /Goma ensemble avec l’association des jeunes ‘ Peace and Health ‘ pour sensibiliser la population de Muja sur le mandat et la nouvelle Résolution 2348 de la MONUSCO. Muja est une localité périphérique de la ville de Goma. L’assistance composée de jeunes et de vieux, attentives aux réponses fournies par les responsables de la MONUSCO sur le mandat de la MONUSCO. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Wandimoyi

Rusayo, North Kivu DR Congo: The Public Information Office /Goma and the of youth association "Peace and Health" have come together to raise awareness of the people of Muja on the mandate and new Resolution 2348 of MONUSCO. Muja is a suburb at the outskirts of the city of Goma. Participants consisting of young and old were very attentive to responses provided by officials of MONUSCO on the mandate and the new resolution. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Wandimoyi

Bunia, RD Congo. La compagnie d’appui et Signal du quartier général du contingent bangladais a organisé une formation sur le matériel et le logiciel informatique pour 20 étudiants et étudiantes de Bunia au camp Ndromo. Photo-MONUSCO/Force.

Bunia, DR Congo: The support and Signal Company at the Headquarters of the MONUSCO Bangladeshi contingent organized training in computer hardware and software for 20 male and female students of Bunia at Camp Ndromo. Photo-MONUSCO/Force.

Bunia, Province de l’Ituri, RDC : Les sections des Affaires politiques et de l’Information publique de la MONUSCO ont organisé à Bunia du 30 mai au 1er juin 2018, trois journées de sensibilisation sur le mandat de la MONUSCO. Ces sensibilisations (158 personnes, dont une quarantaine de femmes) ont ciblé tour à tour des officiels de la Province de l’Ituri, des membres de la Société civile et des partis politiques ainsi que des professionnels des médias. Photo MONUSCO/ Guy Karema

Bunia, Province of Ituri, DRC: MONUSCO's Political Affairs and Public Information Sections organized three awareness-raising days in Bunia from 30 May to 1 June 2018 on MONUSCO's mandate. These sensitizations (158 people, including about 40 women) targeted Ituri Province officials, members of civil society and political parties as well as media professionals. Photo MONUSCO / Guy Karema

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 – En appui au mandat de protection des civils de la MONUSCO, l’Agence des Nations Unies pour la lutte antimine (UNMAS) organise depuis novembre 2020 la transition progressive des activités de lutte contre les mines vers des instances nationales. Mimi Salisali, démineuse congolaise de 42 ans, fait partie des équipes formées par UNMAS dans le cadre de ce projet. Photo MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani

Goma, North Kivu, DRC - In support of MONUSCO's mandate to protect civilians, the United Nations Mine Action Agency (UNMAS) has been organizing since November 2020 a gradual transition of the mine action activities to public institutions. Mimi Salisali, a 42-year-old congolese deminer, is member of one of the teams formed by UNMAS as part of this project. Photo MONUSCO / Myriam Asmani

Kasseli, Ituri, RDC - Les casques bleus de la MONUSCO ont lancé une opération d’envergure contre des assaillants le 18 janvier 2022 dans la localité de Kassali à 70 km de Bunia dans le territoire de Djugu. Au cours de cette opération qui a permis de déloger ces miliciens de cet endroit, un soldat de la paix a été blessé et évacué à l’hôpital marocain de la MONUSCO à Bunia où il est actuellement pris en charge. Photo MONUSO/Force

Kasseli, Ituri, DRC: MONUSCO blue helmets launched a wide-scale operation against militiamen on January 18, 2022 in the locality of Kasseli, 70 km away from Bunia, territory of Djugu. During the operation, which helped to dislodge the attackers from the area, a peacekeeper was injured and evacuated to MONUSCO hospital run by Moroccans in Bunia where he is being treated. Photo MONUSO/Force

Fataki, Ituri, RDC : Afin de permettre aux médias de mieux comprendre son travail pour un meilleur traitement de l’information, la MONUSCO organise des voyages de presse sur le terrain. C'est le cas ici à Fataki dans le territoire de Djugu où deux journalistes de Bunia vont passer 48 heures avec des casques bleus népalais de la Mission. “ Cela va nous permettre de voir de nos propres yeux ce que fait concrètement la MONUSCO", a déclaré l'un d'eux au moment d'embarquer ce samedi 3 juillet à bord d'un véhicule blindé de la MONUSCO à Bunia pour Fataki. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Fataki, Ituri, DRC: To help the media get a better insight into its work for better information processing, MONUSCO organizes field press trips. Such is the case here in Fataki, Djugu territory where two journalists from Bunia will spend 48 hours with MONUSCO peacekeepers from Nepal. “ This will allow us to see with our own eyes what MONUSCO does in practice", said one of the journalists on Saturday, July 3, when boarding a MONUSCO armored vehicle in Bunia bound for Fataki. Photo MONUSCO / Force

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

Province du Tanganyika, Territoire de Manono (450 kms de Kalemie) : La MONUSCO remet à la population du territoire de Manono deux émetteurs puissants pour les radios communautaires en vue de soutenir les efforts de pacification de la région à travers la diffusion des messages de paix et de cohabitation pacifique entre communautés. En territoire de Manono, les radios communautaires gérées avec l’appui des communautés et de la société civile de la zone soutiennent le travail des comités locaux de paix communément appelés « Baraza ». Photo MONUSCO\AMURI ALEKA

Tanganyika Province, Manono territory (450 kms from Kalemie): MONUSCO provides the people of the territory of Manono with two powerful transmitters for the community radio in support of efforts to bring peace to the region through the spreading of the message of peace and peaceful coexistence between communities. In the territory of Manono, community radios which are managed with the support of the community and civil society, support the work of the local peace committees commonly referred to as 'Baraza '. Photo MONUSCO/Amuri

Bunia, Province de l’Ituri, RD Congo: Les compagnies de soutien au Quartier général et de transmissions du Bataillon bangladais ont organisé une compétition interscolaire e de football pour les garçons et filles issus de 277 écoles de la province de l’Ituri. Le Ministre provincial de la jeunesse et des sports, le Maire de Bunia et le Commandant de la Brigade de l’Ituri figuraient parmi les spectateurs qui ont assisté à ce tournoi qui a eu lieu au stade AMANI de la ville de Bunia . A la fin de cette compétition, des certificats ainsi que des cadeaux d’articles de sport ont été distribués entre les joueurs. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Bunia, Ituri Province, DR Congo: The Headquarters support and signal companies of the Bangladeshi Battalion organized an Inter School Football Competition for boy and girls of 277 Schools in Ituri Province at the AMANI Stadium in Bunia Town. Amongst the spectators were the Provincial Minister of Youth and Sports, the Mayor of Bunia and Ituri Brigade Commander. At the end of the competition Certificates and gifts of sports items were distributed amongst the players. Photo MONUSCO/Force.

Beni,North Kivu,DR Congo: The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General the DRC,David Gressly motivates Peacekeepers during his visit to Beni following fighting between Peacekeepers and armed groups. Photo MONUSCO/Anne Herrmann

Bunia, Ituri, DRC: On 20 May 2020, Bangladeshi female peacekeepers organized an awareness session on COVID-19 for women in Bunia. During the session, female peacekeepers explained the COVID-19 symptoms, its modes of transmission as well as the preventive measures taken by authorities to slow down the spread. The beneficiaries applauded MONUSCO’s support to help stop the spread of the virus. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Bunia, Ituri, RDC: Le 20 mai 2020, des femmes casques bleus bangladaises de la MONUSCO ont organisé une sensibilisation sur le Covid-19 à l’intention des femmes à Bunia. Au cours de la session, ces soldates de la paix ont expliqué les symptômes de cette pandémie, ses modes de transmission ainsi que les mesures préventives mises en place par les autorités pour ralentir sa propagation. Les bénéficiaires ont salué l'appui de la MONUSCO pour aider à stopper la propagation du virus. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Beni, Nord-Kivu, RDC. La MONUSCO et le service anti-Mines des Nations Unies organisent à Beni du 10 au 15 janvier 2022, une formation au maniement des engins explosifs non explosés, à l'intention de 16 policiers congolais et 2 militaires des FARDC. « Cette formation revêt une importance capitale, car elle nous permettra de mieux faire face à la gestion des engins explosifs dans le futur », a déclaré un participant à cette formation. Photo MONUSCO/UNPOL

Beni, North Kivu, DRC. MONUSCO and the United Nations Mine Action Service have organized a training course in the handling of unexploded explosive devices, for 16 Congolese police officers and 2 FARDC troops in Beni, from January 10 to 15, 2022. "The training is of paramount importance for it will help us better cope with the management of explosive devices in the future," said one trainee. Photo MONUSCO / UNPOL

Kinshasa, RDC – Ce 20 novembre 2021, journée mondiale de l’enfance, marque aussi le lancement officiel de la radio « Bana Okapi ». La première émission de cette fréquence dédiée aux enfants de la RDC avait pour invités la Représentante spéciale du Secrétaire général de l’ONU en RDC, Bintou Keita, le Représentant de l’Unicef en RDC, Edouard Beigbeder, ainsi que des enfants venus de diverses écoles de Kinshasa. Cette radio a notamment pour objectif de donner la parole aux enfants et de promouvoir leurs droits. Photo MONUSCO/Jonathan Fuanani

Kinshasa, DRC - Today, November 20, 2021, the World Children's Day, also marks the official launch of the radio station "Bana Okapi". The guests for the first broadcast hosted by this frequency mostly dedicated to the DRC’s children were the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in the DRC, Bintou Keita, UNICEF Representative in the DRC, Edouard Beigbeder, as well as children from various schools in Kinshasa. The main objective of this radio station is to give a voice to children and to promote their rights. Photo MONUSCO / Jonathan Fuanani

The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) launched this Wednesday, November 6 in Kinshasa, a new operating system called "Client Service Delivery Model" (CSDM) ".

CSDM is a client service delivery system designed to facilitate the delivery of services relating to human resources, travels and finance. It was rolled out during MONUSCO general staff meeting held in Kinshasa, in the presence of Paulin Djomo, Head of the Regional Service Center (RSCE), based in Entebbe, Uganda, and of MONUSCO Leadership. National, international staff and uniformed personnel have shown a keen interest in the new Service.

The initiative aims to provide customized assistance to staff members in resolving issues to be brought to the attention of the Human Resources. To help the staff familiarize with the new System, 2-day walk-in sessions are being held from 6 to 7 November at Utex Africa, Kinshasa, where MONUSCO administrative offices are located.

The sessions are aimed to give the opportunity to civilian and military personnel to raise with the Regional Services Center-Entebbe all specific matters pertaining to Human Resources, Travels, Education Allowance, and Finance. Photo MONUSCO/John Bonpengo

The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) launched this Wednesday, November 6 in Kinshasa, a new operating system called "Client Service Delivery Model" (CSDM) ".

CSDM is a client service delivery system designed to facilitate the delivery of services relating to human resources, travels and finance. It was rolled out during MONUSCO general staff meeting held in Kinshasa, in the presence of Paulin Djomo, Head of the Regional Service Center (RSCE), based in Entebbe, Uganda, and of MONUSCO Leadership. National, international staff and uniformed personnel have shown a keen interest in the new Service.

The initiative aims to provide customized assistance to staff members in resolving issues to be brought to the attention of the Human Resources. To help the staff familiarize with the new System, 2-day walk-in sessions are being held from 6 to 7 November at Utex Africa, Kinshasa, where MONUSCO administrative offices are located.

The sessions are aimed to give the opportunity to civilian and military personnel to raise with the Regional Services Center-Entebbe all specific matters pertaining to Human Resources, Travels, Education Allowance, and Finance. Photo MONUSCO/John Bonpengo

Territoire de Kongolo, Province du Tanganyika, RD Congo : Dans le cadre de la protection des civils, des Casques bleus du contingent béninois de la MONUSCO échangent avec la population. Ici dans la localité de Keba, une rencontre avec le Chef coutumier de la Chefferie de Yambula au cours d'une patrouille le 19 Octobre dernier. Photo MONUSCO\ Force

Kongolo Territory, Tanganyika Province, DR Congo: In the framework of the protection of civilians, Peacekeepers of the Beninois contingent of the MONUSCO interact with the population. Here in the locality of Keba, a meeting takes place with the customary chief of Yambula during a patrol last October 19. Photo MONUSCO /Force

Territoire de Beni, Province du Nord-Kivu, RD Congo : En pleine saison des pluies, l’état de la route entre les villes de Beni et de Butembo représente un défi quotidien pour la Force de la MONUSCO et les forces de sécurité congolaises. Il affecte également les échanges commerciaux dans la région. Les autorités locales viennent d’annoncer le début de travaux de réhabilitation de cette route. Photo: MONUSCO/Force

Beni Territory, North Kivu Province, DR Congo: During the rainy season, the road condition between the towns of Beni and Butembo is a daily challenge for the MONUSCO Force and the Congolese security forces. It also affects trade within the region. Local authorities have just announced the start of rehabilitation work on this road. Photo: MONUSCO / Force

Province du Kasai Central, RD Congo : Une mission de la MONUSCO évalue la situation sécuritaire à Tshibala, Territoire de Kazumba, Secteur de Mboi, à 174 km de Kananga, suite à une incursion des miliciens Kamuina Nsapu.Photo MONUSCO/Bilaminou Alao

Kaisai Central Province, DR Congo: A MONUSCO mission assessing the security situation in Tshiaba, Kazumba territory, Mboi sector, some 174 km from Kananga, following in incursion by Kamuina Nsapu militiamen. Photo MONUSCO/Bilaminou Alao

Kinshasa, RD Congo: 28 janvier 2017- La MONUSCO organise la célébration du nouvel an avec le personnel et leurs dépendants dans l’enceinte d’UTEX à Kinshasa. Photo MONUSCO/Michael

Kinshasa, DR Congo: 28 January 2017 - MONUSCO organizes New Year Celebration for staff and dependents at UTEX Compound in Kinshasa. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Boikene, Nord-Kivu, RDC : Les soldats de la paix de la MONUSCO interagissent fréquemment avec les populations locales car la collaboration entre ces deux partenaires est cruciale pour la protection des civils. Ici, dans la région de Boikene, le 24 juillet 2020, des soldats de la paix malawites aident les habitants à construire un système de drainage d’eau afin de protéger la route et d'empêcher l'érosion du sol qui rendait la voie impraticable. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Boikene, Nord-Kivu, DRC: MONUSCO peacekeepers frequently interact with the local population, collaboration between these two stakeholders being key for the protection of civilians. In this picture, on July 24, 2020, Malawian peacekeepers are helping the local population in Boikene area to construct a water drainage system with a view to protecting the road and preventing soil erosion that used to make the road impassable. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Kalemie, Tanganyika, RDC : Peu avant le rapatriement de son corps dans son pays d’origine ce mardi 15 juin, la MONUSCO et les autorités militaires congolaises ont rendu un dernier hommage au Major Patria Herlambang Tommy, commandant de la base militaire du contingent indonésien à Bendera à 120 kms de Kalemie, décédé le 13 juin dernier. Le Major Patria Herlambang Tommy faisait partie du Bataillon indonésien de déploiement rapide qui a pris fonction dans le Tanganyika en février 2021. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Kalemie, Tanganyika, DRC: Prior to repatriation of his body to his home country on Tuesday, June 15, MONUSCO and the Congolese military authorities paid final tribute to Major Patria Herlambang Tommy, commander of the military base of the Indonesian contingent in Bendera, 120 km from Kalemie who passed away on June 13th. Major Patria Herlambang Tommy was part of the Indonesian Rapid Deployment Battalion which took up duty in Tanganyika in February 2021. Photo MONUSCO/Force

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.

USAID partners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to ensure that the country’s youth have access to high-quality education. On Education Day 2022, we celebrate the dedication of teachers, parents, and partners who too recognize education as a basic human right.

Kiwanja, Territoire de Rutshuru, Nord Kivu, R D Congo : Un enfant sorti d’un groupe armé contemple l’affiche de sensibilisation placardée devant le bureau d’un ONG locale partenaire de l’UNICEF qui les encadre dans l’apprentissage de métier avant leur insertion dans la société. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Wandimoyi

Kiwanja, Rutshuru Territory, North Kivu, DR Congo: A child just Gotten out of an armed group examines a poster on awareness against the recruitment of child soldiers, posted outside the office of an NGO, a local partner of UNICEF which gets them into the acquisition of trades before they are inserted in society. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Wandimoyi

Addis-Abeba, Ethiopie : Le Représentant spécial du Secrétaire général de l’ONU en RDC, Maman Sambo Sidikou, avec le président de la Commission de l’Union africaine le 12 septembre 2017, Moussa Faki Mahamat. Ensemble, ils ont évoqué la situation politique, économique, sécuritaire et humanitaire en RDC, en particulier la mise en œuvre de l'Accord du 31 décembre 2016. Photo/ Union Africaine.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The special representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations in the DRC, Maman Sambo Sidikou, with the president of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on 12 September 2017.Together, they discussed the political, economic, security and humanitarian situation in the DRC, and in particular the implementation of the agreement of December 31, 2016. Photo/African Union.

Roe, Ituri, DRC - On March 29, 2021, Lieutenant-Colonel Nasrin Nahar and his fellow Bangladeshi MONUSCO peacekeepers raised the awareness of the internally displaced women in Roe camp, Ituri, on their contribution to peace and health issues, at this critical time with the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Roe, Ituri, RDC - Le 29 mars 2021, le Lieutenant-colonel Nasrin Nahar et ses collègues casques bleus bangladais de la MONUSCO ont sensibilisé des femmes déplacées internes du camp de Roe, en Ituri, sur leur contribution à la paix et aux problèmes de santé, en ce moment critique de la pandémie de COVID-19. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Kalemie, Tanganyika, RDC – En marge du 20e anniversaire de la résolution 1325 des Nations unies sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité, les membres du Réseau des femmes de la Police MONUSCO ont sensibilisé, lundi 26 Octobre 2020, environ 45 femmes du Réseau des femmes du Tanganyika (REFETANG) sur le leadership des femmes et sur la prévention à la pandémie COVID-19. Photo MONUSCO/Marcelline ADJOU COMLAN

Kalemie, Tanganyika, DRC – On the margin of the 20th anniversary of the UNSC Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, members of the women’s Network within MONUSCO Police conducted an awareness-raising activity on Monday, October 26, 2020 attended by about 45 women from the women’s Network in Tanganyika (REFETANG) on women’s leadership and prevention of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Photo MONUSCO/Marcelline ADJOU COMLAN

Mutwanga,North Kivu Province,DRC.. Female soccer game between Nepalese female soldiers and female team of Mutwanga to mark International Women's Day.Photo/MONUSCO Michael Ali.

Beni, North Kivu, the commander of the FIB, Major-General Patrick Dube and the FARDC military engineering commander travelled to Kasinga on 2 June 2020 to inspect construction works on the Kasinga-Kididiwe Road. The delegation then went to the FARDC base in Kididiwe2 where they exchanged with the commander of the 3406 Regiment on the protection of civilians. For Major-General Dube this road is of paramount importance to both the military and civilians.

Uvira, South Kivu, DR Congo: On 4th Feb 2020, the Female Engagement Team of MONUSCO Pakistani Battalion celebrated World Cancer Day. The aim of the celebration was to raise awareness amongst the local population about prevention, detection and treatment of the disease.

Uvira, Sud-Kivu, RD Congo : Le 4 février 2020, l’équipe féminine du bataillon pakistanais de la MONUSCO a célébré la Journée mondiale de lutte contre le cancer. Le but de la célébration était de sensibiliser la population locale à la prévention, la détection et le traitement de cette maladie.

Goma, North Kivu Province Cong: The 46th anniversary of the ‘6 October Victory’ in Egypt was celebrated in MONUSCO on the 17 October 2019 by Egyptian Military officers and many invited guests from all sectors of the Mission. The DSRSG and FC in their speeches expressed their apperception to Egypt for its contribution in peacekeeping operations especially with MONUSCO. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

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

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

Mutwanga,North Kivu Province,DRC.. Female soccer game between Nepalese female soldiers and female team of Mutwanga to mark International Women's Day.Photo/MONUSCO Michael Ali.

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.

Goma, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo – La Journée internationale des droits de la femme a été marqué ce vendredi matin par une parade des femmes officiers de l’armée (FARDC) et de la police (PNC) nationales congolaises. Des femmes membres de la Force MONUSCO, différentes associations de femmes ainsi que les autorités provinciales et les représentants de la MONUSCO et des agences des Nations unies ont participé à cet évènement. Le gouverneur adjoint du Nord-Kivu a officiellement lancé les activités du mois de la femme. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Goma, North-Kivu, DR Congo – The International Day of Women's Rights was, this Friday morning, marked in North Kivu with a parade by female officers of the FARDC and PNC. MONUSCO female officers, various women groups, Provincial authorities and representatives of MONUSCO and other UN agencies participated in this event. The Deputy Governor of North Kivu officially launched the activities of the month of the woman. 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

Bunia, Ituri, RDC – Les ingénieurs népalais de la MONUSCO travaillent depuis le 5 mai dernier à la réhabilitation de la route de l'aéroport de Bunia, vers Budana ; un tronçon de 5 kms qui, non seulement, facilitera les déplacements de la communauté locale, mais aussi ceux des forces de sécurité dans le cadre de la protection des civils. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Bunia, Ituri, DRC - MONUSCO engineers from Nepal have been working since May 5 on the rehabilitation of the road from Bunia airport to Budana; a 5-km road section which, will not only facilitate local community's movements, but also those of the security forces within the framework of civilians' protection. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Goma, Nord-Kivu, RDC : A la suite des mouvements de populations consécutifs à l’éruption volcanique à Goma en mai dernier, et afin d’empêcher toute éventuelle attaque des civils par des rebelles lors de ces déplacements de et vers Goma, les casques bleus indiens de la MONUSCO organisent des patrouilles de sécurisation, comme ici le lundi 7 juin 2021. Photo MONUSCO/Force.

Goma, North Kivu, DRC: Following population movements due to the volcanic eruption in Goma last May, and to prevent possible attacks on civilians by rebels during these movements from and to Goma, MONUSCO Indian peacekeepers are organizing security patrols, as illustrated in this picture on Monday, June 7, 2021. Photo MONUSCO/Force.

Goma, Nord Kivu, RD Congo : le 19 novembre 2018, un hélicoptère de transport de fret et de troupes de l'Unité d’aviation ukrainienne de la MONUSCO a transporté le personnel du secteur central et leurs équipements de Goma à Lubero dans le cadre du déploiement des forces de réaction rapide de la MONUSCO visant à renforcer la protection des civils et la stabilisation de la RDC. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Goma, North Kivu, DR Congo: on 19 November 2018, MONUSCO cargo and personnel aircraft of the Ukrainian Aviation carried out the delivery task of transporting Central Sector personnel and their cargo from Goma to Lubero as part of MONUISCO quick reaction and forces deployment to enhance on the protection of civilians and stabilization of DRC. Photo MONUSCO/Force.

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: 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, North Kivu, the commander of the FIB, Major-General Patrick Dube and the FARDC military engineering commander travelled to Kasinga on 2 June 2020 to inspect construction works on the Kasinga-Kididiwe Road. The delegation then went to the FARDC base in Kididiwe2 where they exchanged with the commander of the 3406 Regiment on the protection of civilians. For Major-General Dube this road is of paramount importance to both the military and civilians.

Kananga, Kasaï-Central, RD Congo : Le nonce apostolique, Mgr Montemayor, lâche une colombe, symbole de la paix, à son arrivée jeudi 7 septembre à l’aéroport de Kananga. Un voyage facilité par la MONUSCO afin de permettre au prélat catholique de se rendre au chevet de cette région durement touchée par des violences il y a quelque temps. Il est accompagné du président de la CENCO, Mgr Utembi, et de l’archevêque de Kananga, Mgr Madila. Photo MONUSCO/Joel Bofengo

Kananga, Kasai-Central, DR Congo: The apostolic nuncio, Monsignor Montemayor, releases a dove, symbolizing peace, upon his arrival at airport in Kananga on September 7th. A trip facilitated by MONUSCO to enable him to bring some comfort to the people of this region which was badly hit by violence some time ago. He is accompanied by the president of CENCO, Monsignor Utembi, and by the archbishop of Kananga, Monsignor Madila. Photo MONUSCO/Joel Bofengo

In Bukavu, the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action was celebrated through demining demonstrations, open concerts and risk education plays with a view to raise awareness amongst the communities about the risks posed by mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW).

Photo MONUSCO/ Tresor Pendeki

Democratic Republic of Congo. Indian Army soldier surveying a fire burning outside his base. North Kivu (MONUSCO)

Ituri, RDC : les Casques bleus de la MONUSCO continuent d’effectuer des patrouilles de jour comme de nuit pour assurer la protection des civils. Depuis leurs bases de Bayoo, Roe et Amee, les casques bleus bangladais lancent des patrouilles de domination nocturne vers Bule, Lokpa, Drodro, Ugi et Bulla afin de créer un environnement protecteur pour la population. Photo/MONUSCO Force.

Ituri, DRC: MONUSCO peacekeepers continue to conduct day and night patrols to ensure the protection of civilians. From their bases in Bayoo, Roe and Amee, the Bangladeshi contingent launches night area domination patrols to Bule, Lokpa, Drodro, Ugi and Bulla to ensure a protective environment for the population. Photo/MONUSCO Force.