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Press Communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions, 26 June 2024
The 61st round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place on 25-26 June 2024 in accordance with the six-point agreement of 12 August 2008 and implementing measures of 8 September 2008. In Working Group I, the participants engaged in active, at times tense, exchanges of views on the…
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Press communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions, 6 November 2024
The 62nd round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place on 5-6 November 2024 in the Palais des Nations, in accordance with the six-point agreement of 12 August 2008 and the implementing measures of 8 September 2008. The participants welcomed Magdalena Grono, who officially assumed…
Climate Security Mechanism at the United Nations and Group of Friends on Climate and Security Announce New Pledges and Partnerships at COP29
PRESS RELEASE Climate Security Mechanism at the United Nations and Group of Friends on Climate and Security Announce New Pledges and Partnerships at COP29 Baku, Azerbaijan – 15 November 2024 – Today, at COP29, the Climate Security Mechanism [i] (CSM) at the United Nations and the Group of Friends on…
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Press Communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions, 5 March 2025
The 63rd round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place on 4-5 March 2025 in Palais des Nations in accordance with the six-point agreement of 12 August 2008 and implementing measures of 8 September 2008. The Co-Chairs – UN Representative to the Geneva International Discussions Cihan…
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Press communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions, 26 June 2025
In accordance with the six-point agreement of 12 August 2008 and implementing measures of 8 September 2008, the 64th round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place on 25-26 June 2025 in the Palais des Nations. The Co-Chairs – UN Representative to the Geneva International Discussions…
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Press Communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions, 12 November 2025
The 65th round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place on 11-12 November 2025 in the UN Palais des Nations in accordance with the six-point agreement of 12 August 2008 and implementing measures of 8 September 2008. The participants reiterated their commitment to this important…
Ituri: A public lighting project in Djaiba to strengthen civilian security
Jean-Tobie Okala In Djaiba, in the territory of Djugu, Ituri, a public lighting project has been implemented to improve the security and living conditions of civilian populations, particularly displaced persons settled in the area and its surroundings. Carried out as part of MONUSCO’s Quick Impact…
Ituri: Displaced persons and FARDC commend Nepalese Blue Helmets' action for civilian protection
Jean-Tobie Okala The Fataki military base, located nearly 90 kilometers north of Bunia, recently hosted a United Nations medal ceremony honoring MONUSCO's Nepalese Blue Helmets. This distinction, awarded after one year of service, recognizes their commitment to peace and civilian protection in an…
North Kivu: Beni adopts its first Local Security Plan with MONUSCO support
Jean-Tobie Okala The territory of Beni has reached an important milestone in strengthening its security governance with the adoption of its very first Local Security Plan (LSP). This strategic document was validated following a three-day workshop organized from December 9 to 11, 2025, with support…
North Kivu: Provincial Assembly receives material support from MONUSCO to strengthen its functioning
Jean-Tobie Okala The Provincial Assembly of North Kivu has received a donation of computer equipment and office supplies from MONUSCO. This initiative is part of a Quick Impact Project (QIP) implemented by the Mission's Political Affairs Section, in partnership with the Collective of Women's…
Fight against disinformation: in Beni, a MONUSCO project relaunches the FARDC Radio
Jean-Tobie Okala Silenced for more than three years due to technical failures and lack of resources, the Radio of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), a strategic communication tool in the Greater North of North Kivu, is being restored to service. This operation is taking…
Ituri: MONUSCO and its partners want to strengthen the fight against impunity for serious crimes
Jean-Tobie OKALA On December 18 and 19, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized a workshop in Bunia aimed at strengthening the consultation framework for…