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Head of the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Roger Meece.
MONUSCO/Sylvain Liechti

DR Congo: UN steps up civilian protection after outbreak of violence

22 May 2012
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has stepped up civilian protection measures following the latest outbreak of violence in the volatile North Kivu province, in the country’s east, where a former rebel leader indicted for war crimes instigated a mutiny last month, a UN official said today.
Congolese refugees gather for a meeting in Nkamira transit centre, Rwanda, with UNHCR staff.
UNHCR/S.Modola

UN refugee chief alarmed at fresh displacement from DR Congo clashes

16 May 2012
The top United Nations refugee official today voiced his alarm at new inflows of refugees into Rwanda and Uganda, fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
MONUSCO peacekeepers on patrol.
UN Photo/Myriam Asmani

Security Council strongly condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in DR Congo

14 May 2012
The Security Council has strongly condemned today’s attack on the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in which at least 11 Pakistani peacekeepers were seriously wounded.
Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Šimonovic greeting residents of Kamako in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani

DR Congo: UN official voices concern over human rights situation in east

11 May 2012
A senior United Nations official today voiced concern over the human rights situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has experienced a recent upsurge in violence.
A UNHCR staff member talks to displaced Congolese women in Lushebere Camp.
UNHCR/S. Schulman

UN refugee agency providing aid to people fleeing fighting in eastern DR Congo

4 May 2012
The UN refugee agency is helping more than 20,000 people who have fled fighting between government forces and renegade troops in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in recent days and found shelter in areas near Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.
Amb. Susan Rice of the United States, presides over Security Council meeting on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
UN Photo/JC McIlwaine

Security Council strongly condemns DPR Korea’s satellite launch attempt

16 April 2012
The Security Council today strongly condemned the attempted launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) of a so-called ‘application satellite,’ stressing that last week’s action, as well as any other use of ballistic missile technology, is a serious violation of the United Nations resolutions.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
UN Photo/Mark Garten

Launch of DPR Korea’s satellite ‘deplorable,’ says Ban

13 April 2012
Despite its failure, the launch of a so-called ‘application satellite’ by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is “deplorable,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, and urged the country to not undertake further actions that could increase tension in the region.
A street scene in Wonsan City, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
UN Photo/David Ohana

Ban renews call on DPR Korea to reconsider planned ‘satellite’ launch

12 April 2012
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today renewed his call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to reconsider its decision to launch a so-called “application satellite” in a few days time, noting that such action is a clear violation of relevant Security Council resolutions.
Electoral campaign in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
MONUSCO/M. Asmani

Serious human rights violations committed during DR Congo elections – UN report

20 March 2012
Serious human rights violations, including killings, disappearances and arbitrary detentions, were committed by Congolese and security forces during last year’s presidential and legislative elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to a United Nations report released today.

UN chief urges DPR Korea to reconsider decision to launch 'satellite'

16 March 2012
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to reconsider its decision to launch a so-called “application satellite” next month and fully comply with relevant Security Council resolutions.