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MONUSCO peacekeepers on patrol.
UN Photo/Myriam Asmani

Rwandan rebel leader surrenders amid UN-backed offensive in DR Congo

14 March 2012
A top Rwandan rebel leader has surrendered amid a joint military offensive by the United Nations and the national army of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a spokesperson for the world body has confirmed.
Villagers carry their belongings as they head towards the border with Uganda during an earlier exodus from North Kivu province.
UNHCR/J. Akena

Thousands of refugees fleeing violence in DR Congo enter Uganda – UN

9 March 2012
More than 3,000 civilians fleeing violence in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have entered Uganda since the beginning of this year, the United Nations refugee agency reported today.
Ukrainian Mi-24 tactical helicopter provided to MONUSCO on the tarmac of Goma airport in the DRC.
MONUSCO

DR Congo: UN peacekeeping mission receives tactical helicopters from Ukraine

7 March 2012
The United Nations peacekeeping chief today expressed his gratitude to Ukraine for providing tactical helicopters for the mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), saying the contribution will enhance the force’s capacity to protect civilians.
Civilians displaced by increasing LRA attacks.
UN Photo/Tim McKulka

DR Congo: UN concerned over fresh attacks by Ugandan rebel group

6 March 2012
The United Nations refugee agency today voiced concern over the recent displacement of several thousand people as a result of fresh attacks by the notorious Ugandan rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in the Orientale province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano.
IAEA/D. Calma

DPR Korea: UN nuclear agency calls US announcement ‘important step’

29 February 2012
The United Nations atomic watchdog has called today’s announcement by the United States about the results of its talks with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) over the latter country’s nuclear programme “an important step forward.”
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow attends a routine immunization session at a healthcare centre in the DRC, 19 Feb. 2012.
UNICEF DRC/C. Walther

UN advocate Mia Farrow spotlights need for polio vaccination campaign in DR Congo

22 February 2012
The United States actress and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow today wrapped up her visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with an urgent plea for better polio vaccination campaigns to eradicate the disease that continues to threaten the lives of many children in the poor African country.
Women carry jerry cans of chlorinated water which is being used to contain cholera in eastern DRC.
IRIN/Tiggy Ridley

Fight against cholera in DR Congo remains in need of funding – UN

21 February 2012
Efforts to combat the spread of cholera in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remain underfunded, the United Nations humanitarian office reported today, saying the lack of access to potable water is the single most important cause of recurring outbreaks of the disease in the country.
Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous briefs press.
UN Photo/JC McIlwaine

UN official stresses need to boost peacekeeping operations in DR Congo

8 February 2012
The top United Nations peacekeeping official today stressed the need to boost the mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to facilitate the next phase of elections in the vast, impoverished country and protect civilians in areas where national authorities are not present.
Special Representative Roger Meece speaks with correspondents following his briefing to the Security Council.
UN Photo/JC McIlwaine

In wake of elections in DR Congo, UN urges all sides to pursue dialogue

7 February 2012
The top United Nations envoy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today stressed the need for all parties to use legal means and dialogue to settle differences in the aftermath of recent elections so as to advance stability and peace in the country.
A Congolese woman washes clothes at a hillside camp for the internally displaced in North Kivu's Masisi District.
UNHCR/S.Schulman

UN alarmed by reported new atrocities against displaced civilians in DR Congo

3 February 2012
The United Nations refugee agency said today it is alarmed by recent reports that displaced people have been tortured and killed in their camps by armed elements in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).