Conflict

Guterres urges Congolese security forces to exercise restraint amid reports six people killed in protests

New York, Jan 23 (JEN): Amid disturbing reports that at least six people were killed on Sunday during political protests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Congolese security forces to respect the people’s right to free speech and freedom of assembly. more

UN agency urges parties to ensure rights of people displaced amid violence in eastern DR Congo

New York, Apr 15 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency has expressed concern about the welfare of tens of thousands of internally displaced people (IDP) in eastern Democr ...

UN sexual misconduct investigation in DR Congo finds violations and cases of abuse

New York, Apr 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Findings of a United Nations Response Team tasked with investigating sexual abuse allegations committed by UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic ...

Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in DR Congo through March 2017

New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for another year, ...

INTERVIEW: A fate shaped by injustice – one man’s mission to help the women of DR Congo

New York, Mar 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS):When a woman arrived at his hospital about 17 years ago with her genitals destroyed by gunshots, Dr. Denis Mukwege ruled it an isolated incident.

Displaced people need to be given opportunity to rebuild their lives, Ban says at camp in DR Congo

New York, Feb 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday reiterated his call for support from Member States to resolve such global humanitarian issues ...

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