PR: MONUSCO welcomes the signing of the cessation of hostilities agreement in Ituri and calls on non-signatory armed groups to join the peace dynamic
Bunia, 1st July 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) welcomes the signing, on Saturday 28 June in Aru, of the cessation of hostilities agreement in…
Statement by the SRSG, Mrs. Bintou Keita, to the Security Council on Friday, June 27, 2025
Madam President, Distinguished members of the Security Council,His Excellency Mr. Hyppolite Mfulu, Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,His Excellency Ambassador Karoli Martin…
Two UNIFIL positions along Blue Line cleared of unexploded ordnances
UNIFIL deminers recently completed clearance of unexploded ordnances at two UNIFIL positions along the Blue Line in Sector West. In total, 6,260 square metres of land were cleared at these two positions (UN Positions 1-32A…
Listeners across South Sudan celebrate Radio Miraya entering last year as teenager
Radio Miraya did a live "down-the-memory-lane" broadcast at the Women Union's Centre in Juba in front of invited guests and avid listeners as they celebrated 19 years of operating in the country. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS…
Violence against civilians surges amidst escalating conflict in South Sudan (January - March 2025)
Violence against civilians in South Sudan is escalating to record levels, according to a new report by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, which documents 1,607 victims in the first quarter of this year, the highest…
Lubero: MONUSCO supports military justice in trials for sexual violence
MONUSCO intervenes to make justice accessible to victims, combat impunity and bring justice closer to the people. Mobile court hearings conducted by the Butembo Military Court began on Thursday, 26 June, in the town of Lubero…
Lawmakers' increased skills have improved efforts to resolve conflicts in Eastern Equatoria
UNMISS empowers Members of Parliament in Eastern Equatoria by enhancing their skills in managing the conflicts that sometimes arise in and between different communities in the state. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS. EASTERN…
UNIFIL Sector West reinforces operational posture
Over the past few months, UNIFIL’s Western Sector Command has reinforced its operational posture within its area of its responsibility by ramping up operational and community activities, and in close coordination with the…
Peace begins with connecting with the communities we serve
After 13 years of protecting civilians in Bentiu, the relationship between Mongolian peacekeepers and local communities is so strong that the children can even speak the Mongolian language. BENTIU – Peacekeeping is more than…
In Aru, Local Armed Groups Commit to Ending Hostilities in Ituri
MONUSCO is encouraging the signatory groups to raise awareness among their members to ensure that the commitments made at Aru are respected. Six armed groups: CODECO, FRPI, FPIC, Tchini ya Tuna, Zaïre and MAPI , have signed…
North Kivu: MONUSCO chief calls for tangible peace outcomes
Arrival of Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of MONUSCO, in Goma. Goma, RDCMONUSCO When MONUSCO’s helicopter landed in Goma, emotions ran high. For Bintou Keita, Head of the United…
Work underway to repair vital road near UNIFIL HQs
The UNIFIL Italian contingent is working this week to repair section of a vital road close to the UN mission’s headquarters in Naqoura that was heavily damaged during recent hostilities. Acting at the request of local mayors…