News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Two MONUC South African peacekeepers were killed in a road accident near the town of Rutshuru, North Kivu, on Sunday 6 June. Both peacekeepers were part of the thirty MONUC Task Force One peacekeepers that came under fire, a few minutes earlier, by unidentified gunmen in Rugari village, mid-way…

MONUC condemns in the strongest terms the violation of the cease-fire in Bukavu by Colonel Jules Mutebutsi's troops and the ensuing lootings. MONUC urgently appeals for an immediate cessation of the hostilities, the protection of civilians and the return of calm in order to facilitate the…

An unidentified group of armed militiamen threatened and attacked UN unarmed Military Observers based in Kalehe, 50 km North of Bukavu. One of the Observers was killed in the attack. MONUC condemns in the strongest term the cowardly and heinous crime. The Mission, conjointly with the Transitional…

The town of Bukavu has been shaken by light and heavy gun firing since late afternoon Wednesday, 26 May 2004. Clashes are reported in the town centre, Nguba, Ruzizi I, Collège Al-Fajiri and Nyawera districts between the regular troops of the 10th military region of the Congolese national army and…

Peacekeeping missions best way of ensuring sustainable peace, says Secretary-General on international day of UN peacekeepers Following is the text of Secretary-General Kofi Annan's message for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, which will be observed on 29 May: Last year, the…

Jean-Marie Guéhenno appeals to the International Community to help DRC transitional Government reinforce its capacity The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Marie Guéhenno, respectively held talks with the representatives of the Agencies of the United Nations…

The United Nations Under Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Marie Guéhenno, reminded the Congolese people of their responsibilities with regards to the huge tasks ahead to achieve a successful Transition in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The statement was made during a…

The United Nations Under Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Marie Guéhenno, held talks with President Joseph Kabila regarding the progress achieved by the DRC Transition last Friday in Kinshasa. At the end of the talks, Mr. Guéhenno underscored that substantive progress was achieved…

The peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains a priority for the UN Under Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Marie Guéhenno declared upon arriving in Kinshasa Thursday evening. « The purpose of my visit is to show the United Nations' commitment», he said…

The UN Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping operations, Jean-Marie Guéhenno, is due to arrive in Kinshasa on Wednesday 19 May 2004 for a weeklong working visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo and the sub-region. Mr. Guéhenno is due to hold talks with Congolese authorities and members of the…

MONUC describes Kinshasa Act of Commitment and Nominations within Territorial Administration as Meaningful Breakthrough The signing of the Act of Commitment for the pacification and disarmament in Ituri as well as the appointments within the territorial Administration constitute some steps forward…

Security Council, UN: In presidential statement, security council expresses 'serious concern' over reported incursion into democratic republic of congo by elements of rwandan army also condemns impediments to freedom of movement by un mission there. The Security Council condemned this afternoon any…