DRC: In Goma, the head of MONUSCO discussed the ceasefire monitoring mechanism with AFC/M23
The head of MONUSCO, Vivian van de Perre, visited Goma to discuss the monitoring mechanism for a potential ceasefire with the AFC/M23 group amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Headline: The visit to Goma by the acting head of MONUSCO
Vivian van de Perre, the acting head of MONUSCO, visits Goma, emphasizing the importance of a gradual reopening of the airport for the local population amidst ongoing fragile ceasefires.
Goma residence not optimistic about peace as MONUSCO chief visits
Residents of Goma express skepticism about peace prospects despite the arrival of the MONUSCO chief.
DRC: Acting head of UN mission touches down in Goma
The acting head of the UN mission in Congo arrives in Goma amidst ongoing conflict with the M23 armed group, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and deployment strategies.
Eastern DRC: symbolic landing of the head of the UN Mission at Goma airport
The interim head of the UN Mission in the DRC made a symbolic landing at Goma airport, which has been closed for over a year, as part of support preparations for a ceasefire monitoring mechanism.
MONUSCO announces its upcoming deployment to Uvira
MONUSCO is set to gradually resume operations in Uvira, South Kivu, following discussions about its role in the ceasefire verification mechanism.
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Vows Orderly Peacekeeping Transition As South Africa Withdraws Troops
South Africa has commenced the withdrawal of its troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after nearly three decades of service, prompting a commitment from the UN for an orderly transition.
Africa: South Africa Withdraws Troop Contribution to MONUSCO
South Africa has decided to withdraw its troops from the MONUSCO mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to resource realignment within its National Defence Force.
South Africa to withdraw troops from UN mission in DR Congo
South Africa has decided to withdraw its troops from the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with plans to complete the withdrawal by the end of the year.