News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

MONUC welcomes both the withdrawal of the dissident troops under General Laurent Nkunda and Colonel Jules Mutebutshi from Bukavu and the return of Government forces under General Mbuza Mabe to the same town this Wednesday, 9…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…