Un MONUSCO vehicle in Beni (North Kivu) where the UN supports the army operation against the Ugandan ADF militia. Photo MONUSCO / Sylvain Liechti
The UN noted the security and humanitarian improvements over the past decade in North Kivu, where the presence of MONUSCO was strengthened.
The UN has made this assessment during an organized retreat, Saturday, October 24 in Goma, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of this international organization in the world.
many actors of public life as well as representatives of all social strata have evaluated the impact of United Nations work on all areas of life in North Kivu.
According to them, this presence has also had impact on other sectors such as development, peace and human rights.
Meanwhile, the deputy governor of North Kivu, Feller Lutahichirwa, felt that the presence of MONUSCO proves that the North Kivu province has not yet finished with the armed groups.
“ For security sector, MONUSCO is there on invitation the Congolese government. It is an indicator that is not yet in post-conflict in all areas because we still have armed groups here and there. The presence of other agencies [UN] is an indicator that we still have difficulties , “he said.
One hundred people, students, members of the government Provincial and civil society in North Kivu attended this day of reflection during which the role and mandate of MONUSCO and UN agencies in the DRC were explained.
day was also an opportunity to pay tribute to the blue helmets and UN personnel died during operations in North Kivu and throughout the country.
This forum of reflection was organized by MONUSCO in collaboration with the province of North Kivu, the Association for the United Nations and the agencies of the UN system.
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