DR Congo: UN mission offers protection to ‘vulnerable populations’, despite huge challenges
February 5, 2025
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is continuing to provide protection to vulnerable populations despite facing significant challenges, a UN spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Stéphane Dujarric told reporters in New York that the UN Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) is working to protect civilians from violence and human rights abuses, and to support the country’s efforts to build peace and stability.
“MONUSCO is also working to address the root causes of conflict in the DRC, including poverty, inequality, and ethnic tensions,” Dujarric said.
However, he acknowledged that the mission faces a number of challenges, including the vast size of the country, the presence of armed groups, and the complex political and security environment.
“Despite these challenges, MONUSCO is committed to continuing its work to protect vulnerable populations and to support the DRC’s efforts to build a more peaceful and stable future,” Dujarric said.
MONUSCO was established in 1999 to help the DRC end its civil war. The mission has since been tasked with protecting civilians, supporting the peace process, and helping to build state institutions.
In recent years, MONUSCO has faced increasing criticism from some quarters, who argue that it has failed to effectively protect civilians from violence. However, the mission has also been praised for its role in helping to stabilize the DRC and in supporting the country’s efforts to build peace.
The DRC has been plagued by conflict for decades. The country’s first civil war, which lasted from 1996 to 2003, killed an estimated 3.8 million people. The second civil war, which began in 2004, has also claimed the lives of millions of people.
In recent years, the DRC has made some progress towards peace and stability. However, the country still faces a number of challenges, including the presence of armed groups, poverty, and inequality.
MONUSCO is playing a vital role in helping the DRC to overcome these challenges and to build a more peaceful and stable future.
DR Congo: UN mission offers protection to ‘vulnerable populations’, despite huge challenges
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