MONUSCO operational status raised to counter M23 in eastern …
1 day ago · The activation, Keita said, was to reinforce MONUSCO positions to counter the M23 advance. Keeping civilians safe is a priority and the use of especially artillery will be “carefully calibrated” to avoid harm to Congolese, damaging civilian facilities and steering clear of “our forces on the ground”.
PR: MONUSCO peacekeepers actively support FARDC and SAMIDRC against M23
4 days ago · Kinshasa, January 24, 2025: The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) continues to provide support to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) in their efforts to halt the territorial expansion of the “March 23 Movement” (M23) armed group in North Kivu province.
EXPLAINER-Why is eastern Congo's M23 conflict escalating?
1 day ago · UN peacekeepers are supporting the Congolese army's efforts to curb the M23 as part of the Monusco mission's years-long mandate to counter the many rebel groups active in eastern DRC.
DR Congo conflict: What is the fighting in Goma about? - BBC
1 day ago · M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east. ... The current force – known as Monusco – is made up of more than 10,000 troops.
Guterres voices alarm over M23 rebel offensive in DR Congo ...
5 days ago · Recent fighting in the village of Bweremana north of Minova claimed at least 10 lives and triggered mass displacement toward Kalehe, Goma and Rusayo, leaving more than 250,000 people displaced, the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, said. “The Secretary-General calls on the M23 to immediately cease its offensive, withdraw from all occupied areas and abide by the 31 July 2024 ceasefire ...
Over the past 48 hours, MONUSCO heavy artillery carried out fire missions against M23 positions in Sake and repositioned its forces to strategic locations to reinforce its deployment in and around Goma.
PR: MONUSCO Condemns Ceasefire Violation and M23's …
Kinshasa, January 7, 2025 – Ms. Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), strongly condemns the recent offensive launched by the March 23 Movement (M23) on January 2, 2025.
Guterres voices alarm over M23 rebel offensive in DR Congo ...
4 days ago · Photo: MONUSCO Guterres voices alarm over M23 rebel offensive in DR Congo, ‘devastating toll’ on civilians Secretary-General António Guterres in a statement issued by his Spokesperson noted the Rwandan-backed rebels seizure of Sake, in South Kivu, “which increases the threat” to the regional capital Goma – all of which is ...
Military Group’s Expansion in Democratic Republic of Congo …
Jul 8, 2024 · Since 2022, the RDF and M23 have repeatedly attacked MONUSCO and the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo positions, as well as helicopters, leading to the deaths of several...
Security Council Renews Mandate of Stabilization Mission in …
Dec 20, 2024 · The Security Council today extended for one year the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), expressing grave concern...