Nyanzale, Nord-Kivu, RDC – Afin de renforcer la protection des civils dans le village de Nyanzale et ses environs, les casques bleus indiens de la MONUSCO y ont initié une réunion de sécurité avec une trentaine d’acteurs de la protection des civils, dont les chefs des villages de Kihondo et Singa, le représentant du gouverneur du Nord Kivu, les commandants de la police et l’armée congolaises. Cette rencontre a contribué à renforcer la confiance entre la population et les soldats de la paix. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Nyanzale, North Kivu, DRC - In order to strengthen the protection of civilians in the village of Nyanzale and its surroundings, MONUSCO peacekeepers from India have initiated a security meeting with about thirty actors in the protection of civilians, including the chiefs of the villages of Kihondo and Singa, the representative of the North Kivu governor and the Congolese police and army commanding officers. The meeting helped to build confidence between the population and the peacekeepers. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Beni, Nord-Kivu, RDC – L’engagement des femmes pour la paix était au centre, le 8 mars dernier, d’une rencontre entre des femmes casques bleus tanzaniennes, sud-africaines et malawites de la Brigade d’intervention de la MONUSCO et leurs congénères de la commune de Ruwenzori, à Beni. L’égalité des sexes et le soutien des femmes dans l’accomplissement du mandat de la MONUSCO étaient au centre des échanges entre les participants. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Beni, North Kivu, DRC - Women's commitment to peace was the focus of a meeting on 8 March between Tanzanian, South African and Malawian women peacekeepers from MONUSCO's Intervention Brigade and their fellow women from the Ruwenzori municipality in Beni. Gender equality and women’s support in the implementation of MONUSCO's mandate were at the centre of the exchanges between the participants. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Bunia, Ituri, RDC : La participation des femmes à tous les niveaux de pouvoir est fortement encouragée aux Nations Unies. Ici, la policière Burkinabè Soro Kadiatou chargée de l’administration et logistique au sein de la Police de la MONUSCO (UNPOL) et cheffe d'équipe d’un soir donnant les dernières consignes à son équipe avant le départ d’une patrouille nocturne conjointe avec des casques bleus bangladais à travers des quartiers sensibles et les camps des personnes déplacées de Bunia. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Bunia, Ituri, DRC: The participation of women at all levels of power is strongly encouraged at the United Nations. Here, Burkinabe policewoman Soro Kadiatou, in charge of administration and logistics in the MONUSCO Police (UNPOL) and one night patrol leader, gives final instructions to her team before heading out on a joint night patrol with Bangladeshi peacekeepers through sensitive neighbourhoods and IDP camps in Bunia. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Kavumu. South Kivu:MONUSCO Southern Sector celebrated 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping On 29 May 2023 at Kavumu to honor the professionalism, dedication and courage of all uniformed and civilian personnel who have served and continue to serve in UN Peacekeeping Operations and to pay homage to those who laid down their lives in service of humanity over the past seven decades. There was Flag Hoisting, Wreath Laying, and a Guard of Honor to highlight the significance of the day and honor the fallen comrades. Present were the Acting Commander Southern Sector and the Head of Office. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Kavumu. South Kivu:MONUSCO Southern Sector celebrated 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping On 29 May 2023 at Kavumu to honor the professionalism, dedication and courage of all uniformed and civilian personnel who have served and continue to serve in UN Peacekeeping Operations and to pay homage to those who laid down their lives in service of humanity over the past seven decades. There was Flag Hoisting, Wreath Laying, and a Guard of Honor to highlight the significance of the day and honor the fallen comrades. Present were the Acting Commander Southern Sector and the Head of Office. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Kavumu. South Kivu:MONUSCO Southern Sector celebrated 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping On 29 May 2023 at Kavumu to honor the professionalism, dedication and courage of all uniformed and civilian personnel who have served and continue to serve in UN Peacekeeping Operations and to pay homage to those who laid down their lives in service of humanity over the past seven decades. There was Flag Hoisting, Wreath Laying, and a Guard of Honor to highlight the significance of the day and honor the fallen comrades. Present were the Acting Commander Southern Sector and the Head of Office. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Bunia, Ituri, DRC-The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in the DRC, Bintou Keita, arrived this December 14 in Bunia. The Head of MONUSCO headed for Rhoe, in Djugu territory. Rhoe is home to a camp for displaced persons, set up next to a MONUSCO base, and sheltering some 50,000 people. Meetings with peacekeepers, community leaders, representatives of the displaced and humanitarian actors will allow Mme Bintou Keita and her delegation to inquire about the security and humanitarian situation. Photo MONUSCO/Ado Abdou

Bunia/Ituri- La Représentante Spéciale du Secrétaire Général de l’ONU en RDC, Bintou Keita, est arrivée ce 14 décembre à Bunia. La cheffe de la MONUSCO a mis le cap sur Rhoe, en territoire de Djugu. Rhoe abrite un camp de déplacés, installé à côté d’une base de la MONUSCO, et qui héberge quelque 50 000 personnes. Les rencontres sur place avec les casques bleus, les leaders communautaires, les représentants des déplacés et les acteurs humanitaires, permettront à Mme Bintou Keita et sa délégation de s’enquérir de la situation sécuritaire et humanitaire. Photo MONUSCO / Ado Abdou

Odette Kusiku Mbaku Maswaku, 40 years old. Odette was in labour for 3 days, she said – “I was suffering a lot. I was thinking I just want to die – the pain was too much.” She realised her baby had died inside her and begged the doctor to take it out. After the baby was removed Odette went home but was still in a lot of pain and leaking urine. For 4 years Odette tried struggled ot get proper medical attention. She says “The urine was making me smell bad. Even though I was in pain I had to go back to selling fish at the market. My husband didn’t work, I had to support them all. I used to sell fish. But the customers stopped coming. They didn’t say it to me, but I know they weren’t coming because of the smell. I was so ashamed. My husband and sister were very supportive but I still felt this shame.” Eventually she was able to be operated on to fix the fistula in a hospital supportd by UNFPA – “It was free and it worked. Now I’m okay. I couldn’t believe that this problem was gone. Now I do sensitisation. I find women in the area with the same pain and take them to hospital. People don’t know they don’t have to live with this. I’ve taken women there and they’ve now come back to the community and can live normal lives.” Pictured with Odette is her sister, 37 year old Syntiche Kitenge, her husband – Sumbamanu Fulgence, Son – 12 year old Sumbamanu Honorine, and daughter – 16 year old Sumbamanu Gloir. Obstetric Fistula is usually caused by several days of obstructed labour, without timely medical intervention — typically a Caesarean section to relieve the pressure. The consequences of fistula are life shattering: The baby dies, and the woman is left with chronic incontinence. Because of her inability to control her flow of urine or faeces, she is often abandoned by her husband and family and ostracized by her community. Her prospects for work and family life are greatly diminished. It is most common in poor communities in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. An estimated two million women remain untreated and at least 50,000 to 100,000 new cases occur each year. Photo Robin Hammond/Panos. Kinshasa, DR Congo. March 2010

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

Rutshuru, Nord-Kivu, RDC - Une mission conjointe de la MONUSCO s’est déroulée du 24 au 27 janvier à Rugari et Bunagana afin d’évaluer la situation sécuritaire avec les acteurs clés locaux et les chefs traditionnels “mwami”. Plusieurs ménages sont arrivés à Rugari-centre après avoir fui leurs villages dans le groupement de Kisigari, à la suite d’affrontements entre l’armée et un groupe rebelle. Photo MONUSCO / Denise Lukesso

Rutshuru, North Kivu, DRC - A joint MONUSCO mission took place from January 24 to 27 in Rugari and Bunagana to assess the security situation with local key actors and “mwami“ traditional chiefs. Several households have arrived at Rugari-centre after fleeing their villages in Kisigari grouping, following clashes between the army and a rebel group. Photo MONUSCO / Denise Lukesso

Mutwanga, Nord-Kivu, RDC : à la suite de l'activisme accru des groupes armés dans et autour du village de Mutwanga, et afin d’assurer une meilleure protection aux civils, des femmes casques bleus tanzaniennes de la MONUSCO ont effectué le 25 avril 2022 une patrouille de sécurité dans la région. La patrouille a permis de ramener le calme dans la zone. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Mutwanga, North Kivu, DRC: Following increased activities by armed groups in and around Mutwanga village, and in order to provide better protection for civilians, Tanzanian female peacekeepers from MONUSCO conducted a security patrol in the area on 25 April 2022. The patrol helped to restore calm to the area. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Nyakunde, Ituri, RDC : le 14 avril 2022, avec l'appui de la MONUSCO, la communauté Bira s'est engagée pour la paix pour le développement de la province de l'Ituri. C'était à l'issue de quatre jours d'une table-ronde organisée par le gouvernement provincial à Nyakunde et ayant regroupé des représentants de cette communauté venus des cinq Chefferies du territoire d'Irumu. Photo MONUSCO/Section des Affaires civiles

Nyakunde, Ituri, DRC: On 14 April 2022, with the support of MONUSCO, the Bira community committed itself to peace for the development of Ituri province. This happened at the end of four days of meetings organised by the provincial government, which brought together representatives of this community from the five chiefdoms of the Irumu territory. Photo MONUSCO/Civil Affairs Section

Luvungi, Uvira, Sud-Kivu – La MONUSCO appuie la lutte contre l’impunité en RDC. Au Sud-Kivu, la section d’Appui à la Justice de la MONUSCO a soutenu l’organisation d’audiences foraines par le tribunal militaire de garnison d’Uvira dans le groupement d’Itara/Luvungi, dans la plaine de la Ruzizi. Pour le premier substitut de l’auditeur militaire de garnison d’Uvira, le capitaine magistrat Amisi Ramadhani, ces audiences foraines contribuent à dissuader de potentiels auteurs de crimes de sang. Photo MONUSCO/Fiston NGOMA

Luvungi, Uvira, South Kivu - MONUSCO supports the fight against impunity in the DRC. In South-Kivu, MONUSCO's Justice Support Section backed the organization of mobile court hearings by the Uvira garrison’s military court in the Itara / Luvungi grouping, Ruzizi plain. The first surrogate of the Uvira garrison’s military auditor, Magistrate Captain Amisi Ramadhani said the mobile court hearings are instrumental in deterring potential perpetrators of blood crimes. Photo MONUSCO/Fiston NGOMA

Mbau, Nord-Kivu, RDC – Une femme Casque bleu de l’Equipe d’Engagement Féminin du contingent sud-africain de la MONUSCO témoigne de l’affection à un nouveau-né à la Maternité de Mbau, dans le territoire de Beni. Le 4 février dernier, l’équipe s’est rendue à la maternité dans l’objectif de voir comment le bataillon sud-africain (RSABATT) peut venir en aide à l’hôpital de Mbau, une localité qui a fait l’objet d’attaques des groupes armés. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Mbau, North Kivu, DRC - A female peacekeeper member of the Female Engagement Team of South African contingent in MONUSCO shows affection for a newborn baby at the Maternity Hospital of Mbau, in the territory of Beni. On February 4, the team went to assess how the South African Battalion (RSABATT) can assist the Clinic of Mbau, a city which has been the target of attacks by armed groups. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Masisi, Nord Kivu, RDC - Les casques bleus indonésiens de la MONUSCO ont organisé une patrouille de sécurisation de longue durée à Nyabiondo, dans le territoire de Masisi, du 21 au 24 octobre 2021. Durant cette mission de longue portée, ils ont initié une rencontre avec les autorités locales, dont les forces de sécurité, afin d'évaluer la situation sécuritaire et ses conséquences sur la population de cette région. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Masisi, North Kivu, DRC - MONUSCO peacekeepers from Indonesia organized a long-term security patrol in Nyabiondo, in the territory of Masisi, from October 21 to 24, 2021. During the long-range mission, they held a meeting with local authorities, including security forces, to assess the security situation and its impact on the local population. Photo MONUSCO/Force

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

Kabasha, Province du Nord-Kivu,RDC : Dans le but de protéger des civils, la MONUSCO s'engage à des activités de renforcement de la confiance avec les diverses communautés affectées par les conflits à Beni et aux alentours. Sur cette photo, au cours de l'une de ces activités dans la localité de Kabasha, un expert anti-mines sensibilise les enfants aux dangers des mines. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Kabasha, North Kivu Province,DRC : In a bid to protect civilians, MONUSCO is engaged in confidence-building activities with various communities affected by conflicts in and around Beni. In this picture, during one of such activities in the locality of Kabasha, a mine action expert is educating children on mine-awareness. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

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

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

Kalemie, province du Tanganyika, RD Congo : Le personnel féminin du contingent indonésien (INDORDB) a organisé une matinée récréative pour les enfants des quartiers de Kahinda en périphérie de Kalemie, afin de leur témoigner de la sympathie et occuper utilement leur journée par des activités ludiques et sportives. Photo MONUSCO\Force

Kalemie, Tanganyika province, DR Congo: Female personnel from the Indonesian contingent (INDORDB) organized a recreational matinee for children of the Kahinda peripheral neighborhoods of Kalemie, in order to show their sympathy towards them and usefully occupy their day with play and sport activities. Photo MONUSCO \ Force

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

Su, Ituri, RDC : le 18 avril 2022, des casques bleus bangladais ont libéré deux bouviers des miliciens qui les avaient enlevés avec 28 de leurs vaches dans le village de Su, territoire de Djugu. C’est après avoir reçu une alerte sécuritaire que la patrouille de la MONUSCO s’est rendue sur place où elle a réussi à déloger les assaillants et récupérer les 28 vaches volées par ces derniers. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Su, Ituri, DRC: On 18 April 2022, Bangladeshi peacekeepers rescued two herdsmen from the militiamen who had abducted them along with 28 cows in Su village , Djugu territory. Responding in a timely way to a security alert, the MONUSCO patrol went to spot and successfully dislodged the assailants and recovered the 28 cows they had stolen. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Lubero, Nord-Kivu, RDC – Le 16 février 2021, les Casques bleus indiens de la MONUSCO ont donné à des habitants de Busamba, dans le Lubero, une formation sur les premiers secours. L’objectif est de les rendre aptes à apporter les premiers soins aux personnes en danger avant l’arrivée des secours. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Lubero, North-Kivu, DRC – On February 16, 2021, Indian MONUSCO peacekeepers provided first aid training to residents of Busamba, Lubero. The aim is to empower them to provide first aid to people in danger before Rescuers arrive. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Beni, North-Kivu, DR Congo – As part of the response to the Ebola virus disease officially confirmed in the territory of Beni on 1st August, Deputy Special representative of the UNSG in DRC and Humanitarian Coordinator, Kim Bolduc and European Union’s Ambassador, Mr. Bart Ouvry, visit Beni to find out the situation on the ground as well enquire about the medical needs in the Ebola fightPhoto MONUSCO/Alain Coulibaly

Bunia, Ituri, RDC - Au cours d’une mission d’escorte du Service de l’action antimine des Nations Unies (UNMAS) entre Bunia et Marabo, le 21 janvier dernier, une équipe féminine des casques bleus de la MONUSCO a échangé avec la population sur la situation sécuritaire dans la région. Ces échanges permettent de renforcer la confiance avec les communautés locales en vue de la protection des civils. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Bunia, Ituri, DRC - During an escort mission by the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) between Bunia and Marabo on January 21st, MONUSCO peacekeepers’ female team interacted with the population over the security situation in the region. Such interactions help build trust with local communities for the protection of civilians. Photo MONUSCO/Force

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

Uvira, Sud-Kivu, RDC - 12 286 hommes de troupes sont déployés en RDC sous le drapeau de l’ONU dans le but de sécuriser les populations civiles menacées par les groupes armés locaux et étrangers au péril de leur vie. A Uvira, les casques bleus de la MONUSCO ont rendu hommage à leurs camarades tombés pour la paix. Photo MONUSCO/Fiston Ngoma.

Uvira, South Kivu, DRC - 12,286 troops are deployed in DRC under the UN flag in a bid to secure the civilian populations under threat from local and foreign armed groups at the risk of their lives. In Uvira, MONUSCO peacekeepers paid tribute to their comrades fallen for the cause of peace. Photo MONUSCO / Fiston Ngoma

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

Goma, Nord-Kivu, RDC - La cheffe du bureau de la MONUSCO à Goma, Laila Bourhil, a remis le 9 mars dernier un incinérateur médical à l’Institut National de la Recherche Biomédicale (INRB) dans cette ville. Cette dotation devrait améliorer le service rendu à la population par cette structure. Photo MONUSCO/Kevin Jordan

Goma, North Kivu, DRC - The head of MONUSCO office in Goma, Laila Bourhil, handed over a medical incinerator to the (National Institute for Bio-Medical Research (INRB) in this city on 9 March. This equipment should improve the service that INRB provides to the population. Photo MONUSCO/Kevin Jordan

Beni, Nord Kivu, RDC – Le 22 octobre 2020, le Représentant spécial adjoint du Secrétaire général des Nations unies en RDC, David Gressly, a visité le pont Hululu sur la route Beni-Kasindi, zone frontalière avec l’Ouganda. Ce pont très important pour les communautés tant sur le plan économique que sécuritaire s’était effondré 5 mois plus tôt suite à de grosses pluies. Il a été reconstruit par la MONUSCO, en partenariat avec le gouvernement provincial et la Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC/Beni). Photo MONUSCO/ Koumbo Singa Gali Sy

Beni, North Kivu, DRC - On October 22, 2020, the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the DRC, David Gressly, visited Hululu Bridge on Beni-Kasindi road, a border area with Uganda. This very important bridge for communities both economically and security wise had collapsed 5 months earlier following heavy rains. It was rebuilt by MONUSCO, in partnership with the provincial government and the Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC / Beni). Photo MONUSCO / Koumbo Singa Gali Sy

Lita, Ituri, DRC - As part of their mission to protect civilians, MONUSCO's women peacekeepers from Nepal and military observers met with women in the locality of Lita, 30 km from Bunia, in Djugu territory, Ituri province. The team held talks with women from different local communities about their specific concerns and the security situation in this area where armed groups remain active. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Lita, Ituri, RDC : Dans le cadre de leur mission de protection des civils, des femmes casques bleus du Népal et des observateurs militaires de la MONUSCO sont allés à la rencontre des femmes de la localité de Lita, à 30 km de Bunia dans le territoire de Djugu en Ituri. L'équipe a mené des discussions avec des femmes des différentes communautés locales sur leurs préoccupations spécifiques et la situation sécuritaire dans cette zone où les groupes armés demeurent actifs. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Lukweti, Nord Kivu, RDC. Des casques bleus indiens de la MONUSCO assurant la protection de civils à Lukweti où ces derniers se sont regroupés après avoir fui les exactions de groupes armés dans leurs villages le 20 décembre 2020. Les plus nécessiteux reçoivent également l'assistance médicale nécessaire. Photo MONUSCO/Force.

Lukweti, North-Kivu, DRC. MONUSCO Indian Blue helmets providing civilians’ protection at Lukweti where the latter have assembled after fleeing exactions from armed groups in their villages on 20 December 2020. The most needy among them are also provided with necessary medical assistance. Photo MONUSCO/Force.

Bule, Ituri, RDC – En mission de service dans la province de l’Ituri, le Représentant Spécial adjoint du Secrétaire Général de l’ONU en RDC, Coordonnateur résident et Coordonnateur humanitaire, Bruno Lemarquis, et la Coordonnatrice Humanitaire ajointe en RDC chargée de l’Est, Suzanna Tkalec, étaient à Bule, Fataki, et dans les sites de déplacés de la plaine Savo et Djaiba, le 19 Mars 2022. Des groupes armés écument en effet cette partie de l’Ituri, perpétrant des attaques meurtrières. La délégation s’est recueillie sur des tombes de victimes. Photo MONUSCO /Ado Abdou

Bule, Ituri, DRC – While on a service mission to Ituri province, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in the DRC, Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator, Bruno Lemarquis, and the Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator in the DRC for the East, Suzanna Tkalec, were in Bule, Fataki, and in the sites for displaced persons in the Savo and Djaiba plains on 19 March 2022. Armed groups have been roaming this part of Ituri, perpetrating deadly attacks. The delegation paid their respects at the graves of the victims. Photo MONUSCO /Ado Abdou

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Kinshasa,DR Congo: Voters look out for their names on the electoral row before casting their votes; during Presidential and Legislative elections in Kinshasa.Photo MONUSCO/John Bopengo

Masisi, North Kivu, DRC - A delegation from the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Office in New York, together with staff from MONUSCO's DDR and Child Protection sections, visited the achievements of a community violence reduction project for the prevention of child recruitment into armed groups in Shasha, Masisi territory on 16 March. The project, funded by MONUSCO, aims to reintegrate 75 girls and boys withdrawn from armed groups, and other vulnerable children in the community. Photo MONUSCO/Jacques Miroza

Masisi, Nord-Kivu, RDC – Une délégation du Bureau de Désarmement, démobilisation et réinsertion (DDR) de New-York, avec des agents des sections DDR et Protection de l’enfant de la MONUSCO, ont visité le 16 mars dernier les réalisations d’un projet de réduction des violences communautaires pour la prévention du recrutement d’enfants au sein des groupes armés, à Shasha, dans le territoire de Masisi. Le projet, financé par la MONUSCO vise la réinsertion sociale de 75 filles et garçons sortis des groupes armés, et d’autres enfants vulnérables de la communauté. Photo MONUSCO/Jacques Miroza

Boikene-Mavivi, Nord-Kivu, RDC : Afin de protéger de manière proactive les civils contre les rebelles des ADF, la Brigade d'Intervention de la Force (FIB) de la MONUSCO intensifie les patrouilles de domination et de sécurisation de l’arrière des convois en soutien aux opérations des FARDC contre ce groupe armé. Comme ici sur cette photo où des casques bleus sud-africains patrouillent le long de l'axe Boikene - Tchabi- Kainama- Vido-Oicha-Mbau et Mavivi. Photo MONUSCO / Force

Boikene-Mavivi, North Kivu, DRC: To proactively protect civilians against ADF retaliatory attacks, MONUSCO Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) Units intensify domination and rear-convoy security patrols in support to FARDC operations against this armed group. In this picture, MONUSCO peacekeepers from South Africa are patrolling along the road axis Boikene – Tchabi- Kainama- Vido-Oicha-Mbau and Mavivi. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Caption: Goma, North- Kivu, DR Congo: Celebrating the International Yoga Day event on 21 June, the Indian Army contingents deployed as part of UN Mission (MONUSCO) conducted yoga sessions at its bases in Eastern DRC. The event conducted not only witnessed large participation from military and civilian peacekeepers of all nationalities but also saw spirited participation of ardent school students and local youth. As true ambassadors of India committed to world peace on Congolese soil, the fervor and flavor of Indianness was evident as 2600 Indian Peacekeepers represented the richness and uniqueness of Indian culture and tradition in the yoga sessions. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Légende : Goma, Nord- Kivu, RD Congo : Célébrant la Journée internationale du yoga le 21 juin, les contingents de l'armée indienne déployés dans le cadre de la Mission des Nations Unies (MONUSCO) ont organisé des séances de yoga sur ses bases situées dans l'est de la RDC. L’événement organisé a non seulement été le témoignage d’une large participation des soldats de la paix, militaires et civils de toutes les nationalités, mais également de la participation active des élèves passionnés et de jeunes de la région. En tant que véritables ambassadeurs de l'Inde, engagés en faveur de la paix mondiale sur le sol congolais, la ferveur et la saveur de l'indianité étaient évidentes, avec la participation de 2 600 soldats de la paix indiens, pour montrer la richesse et le caractère unique de la culture et des traditions indiennes lors des séances de yoga. Photo MONUSCO/Force

Légende : Rutshuru, Nord-Kivu, RD Congo – A l’occasion des activités liées à la Journée internationale des droits des femmes, les membres du réseau des femmes de la Police de la Monusco (UNPOL/RFUM) ont apporté leur soutien aux femmes de la coopérative agricole CANOKI de Kiwanja, dans le Rutshuru. Cet appui a pour but d’encourager l’autonomisation de ces femmes qui ont reçu des machines à coudre ainsi que du matériel de couture. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Caption: Rutshuru, North Kivu, DR Congo – As part of the activities to commemorate the International Women's Day, members of MONUSCO POLICE Women's Network (UNPOL / RFUM) have provided support to CANOKI Female Farmer’s Cooperative in Kiwanja, Rutshuru in terms of sewing machines and equipment for their empowerment. 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.

South Kivu,21 Sept 21. MONUSCO Force celebrates international day of peace that seeks to remind people of all races and all nations to think about universal peace. Indonesian Battalion Female Engagement Team celebrated the day at Kaniola village in Walungu, by distributing masks, notebooks and plant seeds.

Beni, Nord-Kivu, RDC – Après avoir financé la construction de la mairie de Beni, la MONUSCO a doté ce bâtiment d’un mur de clôture de 60 mètres de long. Cet ouvrage entre dans le cadre de l’appui de la Mission onusienne aux institutions congolaises. Le Commissaire supérieur principal Narcisse Muteba Kashale, maire de Beni, s’est réjoui que la MONUSCO soit le « partenaire privilégié » de sa ville. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Beni, North Kivu, DRC - After financing the construction of the Beni town hall, MONUSCO has provided the building with a 60-metre long fence wall. This construction work is part of the UN Mission's support to Congolese institutions. Senior Chief Commissioner Narcisse Muteba Kashale, mayor of Beni, was pleased that MONUSCO is his town’s "privileged partner". Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Taken in Kinshasa and Matadi, The DRC. The entire country bustles with people and color in a way I've never seen before. All I had with me was my Nokia Lumia 925 but it turned out to be the perfect tool for the job.

2014-05-28-DRC. Equateur, Gemena. MONUSCO SRSG M.Kobler and delegation, OCHA, WFP and UNHCR visiting a refuge camp in Mole. 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.

Kalehe, Sud-Kivu, RDC : Le vendredi 2 juillet, la Cheffe de la MONUSCO a procédé a l’inauguration du Bâtiment administratif du Territoire de Kalehe, au Sud-Kivu. Au cours de la cérémonie de remise officielle du bâtiment aux autorités congolaises, Mme Bintou Keita s'est jointe aux épouses de policiers qui, par des danses et des chants, manifestaient leur joie pour le nouveau bureau du Territoire, rénové et équipé par la MONUSCO. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Likota

Kalehe, South Kivu, DRC: On Friday July 2, the Head of MONUSCO inaugurated the Administrative Building of the Territory of Kalehe, South Kivu. During the official handover ceremony of the building to the Congolese authorities, Mrs. Bintou Keita joined the wives of police officers who, through dances and songs, expressed their joy over the new office renovated and equipped by MONUSCO for the territory. Photo MONUSCO/Alain Likota

Beni, Nord-Kivu, RDC : Dans le contexte actuel du Covid-19, la Brigade d'intervention de la MONUSCO prend toutes les mesures pour garantir la sécurité des visiteurs et du personnel de la Mission. Les troupes ont été sensibilisées sur les différentes mesures barrières. Ici, Caporal Laverne Bott du contingent sud-africain : "Je respecte toutes les directives qui nous ont été données pour éviter la maladie". Photo MONUSCO / Michael Ali

Beni, North Kivu, DRC: MONUSCO Force Intervention Brigade is taking all measures to ensure that staff and visitors to all Mission premises are safe from the Covid-19 pandemic. Troops have been highly sensitized on the various preventive measures. ‘’I follow every directive we have been given to ensure that we remain safe’’, says Caporal Laverne Bott from the South African contingent. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali

Bunia, Ituri, RDC – Le nouveau coordonnateur humanitaire des Nations Unies en RDC, Bruno Lemarquis, et la coordonnatrice humanitaire adjointe, Suzanna Tkalec, se sont rendus le 18 mars dernier à Bunia. Au cours de cette première visite sur terrain, le Représentant spécial adjoint du Secrétaire général de l’ONU en RDC va rencontrer les acteurs humanitaires et de développement opérationnels dans la province de l'Ituri, ainsi que les autorités provinciales. Photo UN/ Ndeye Khady Lo

Bunia, Ituri, DRC - The new United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in the DRC, Bruno Lemarquis, and the Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator, Suzanna Tkalec, arrived in Bunia on 18 March. During this first field visit, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in the DRC will meet with humanitarian and development actors operating in Ituri province, as well as with provincial authorities. UN Photo/ Ndeye Khady Lo

MONUSCO Force Commander General Ricardo Neves was in Matombo (36km northeast of Beni) and then to Mamove (about ten km west of Oicha) an area of armed groups including the ADF and MM and where the Force intervention Brigade has planted its units to protect civilians. He boosted the moral of South African peacekeepers who live in very difficult conditions because of the difficulty of the terrain (rain, sludge etc.) often preventing vehicles from leaving the base ,and encouraged them work to continue to pursue their mandate to protect the civilian population. In his delegation were several civilian and military officials including the commander of the FIB, Major-General Patrick Dube, the head of the Office ai of the MONUSCO Beni, Josiah Obat. Photo MONUSCO/Michael Ali