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Special intervention brigade forces from Tanzania, part of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - MONUSCO, on duty in Sake, North Kivu (July 2013).
MONUSCO/Sylvain Liechti

DR Congo: UN chief deplores killing of Tanzanian peacekeeper

29 August 2013
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the killing of a Tanzanian peacekeeper and the wounding of 10 others in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Wednesday during an attack against the M23 rebel group in the vast country’s restive eastern province.
Joint MONUSCO/FARDC patrol in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
MONUSCO/Clara Padovan

Security Council demands DR Congo rebel groups to end all violence, immediately disband

29 August 2013
The United Nations Security Council today reiterated its demand to M23 and all other rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to halt “all forms of violence and lay down their arms,” amid renewed fighting in the countries strife-torn eastern region.
Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Flavia Pansieri (left), meets with residents of Kitchanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on 23 August 2013.
MONUSCO/Sylvain Liechti

Respect for human rights key to stabilizations of DR Congo – UN official

28 August 2013
Strengthening respect for human rights and fighting impunity are essential for the stabilization of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a United Nations official said today, stressing the need to protect the rights of those most vulnerable in the country.
UN peacekeepers in Kibati, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
MONUSCO/Sylvain Liechti

Eastern DR Congo: UN peacekeeper killed in clash with armed groups near Goma

28 August 2013
The United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) today supported the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) in launching an attack against M23 positions on the Kibati heights, north of Goma, in North Kivu.
A woman walks through a camp for the displaced in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
UNHCR/M. Sibiloni

DR Congo: UN agency assists newly displaced Congolese as fighting escalates in eastern provinces

27 August 2013
The United Nations refugee agency today said it is assisting refugees that have fled to Burundi from the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s South Kivu province after ongoing deadly clashes along the border between the two countries over the past two weeks.
Michael Kirby, Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Jean-Marc Ferré

UN human rights probe on DPR Korea set to begin hearings in Japan

23 August 2013
The United Nations panel set up to investigate human rights violations in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) will travel to Japan next week to meet with people who fled the country and those knowledgeable about the abductions of Japanese nationals decades ago.
Special Representative Martin Kobler.
MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani

DR Congo: UN peacekeepers ready to protect civilians as clashes continue in North Kivu

22 August 2013
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has ordered peacekeepers to take necessary action to protect civilians and prevent armed groups from advancing in the North Kivu province in response to renewed fighting in the region.
MONUSCO peacekeepers on patrol.
UN Photo/Sylvain Liechti

UN mission steps up patrols in eastern DR Congo, sends in choppers to protect civilians

21 August 2013
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has stepped up patrols and is sending in helicopters to protect civilians in the eastern part of the country following continued clashes between armed groups.
Head of MONUSCO, Martin Kobler (in red tie), is met by the Force Commander in Goma, DRC.
MONUSCO/Sylvain Liechti

DR Congo: In North Kivu visit, envoy reaffirms UN commitment to resolve conflict

20 August 2013
During his first visit to the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a United Nations envoy reiterated the world body’s determination to help restore State authority in the eastern region of the vast country.
Michael Kirby, Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Jean-Marc Ferré

DPR Korea: UN human rights probe set to begin hearings next week

16 August 2013
The United Nations panel set up to investigate human rights violations in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) will begin a series of public hearings next week in Seoul, Republic of Korea, aimed at gathering information from various witnesses.