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MONUSCO took over from an earlier UN peacekeeping operation – the United Nations Organization Mission in Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) – on 1 July 2010. The original mandate of the mission was established by Security Council resolution 1925 of 28 May to reflect the new phase reached in the country. It was authorized to use all necessary means to carry out its mandate relating, among other things, to the protection of civilians, humanitarian personnel and human rights defenders under imminent threat of physical violence and to support the Government of the DRC in its stabilization and peace consolidation efforts.The Council decided then that MONUSCO would comprise, in addition to the appropriate civilian, judiciary and correction components, a maximum of 19,815 military personnel, 760 military observers, 391 police personnel and 1,050 members of formed police units. Future reconfigurations of MONUSCO would be determined as the situation evolved on the ground, including: the completion of ongoing military operations in North and South Kivu as well as Orientale provinces; improved Government capacity to protect the population effectively; and the consolidation of State authority throughout the territory. The mandate of MONUSCO was further detailed in resolution 2053 adopted by the Security Council on 27 June 2012.
On 28 March 2013, faced with recurrent waves of conflict in eastern DRC threatening the overall stability and development of the country and wider Great Lakes region, the Security Council decided, by its resolution 2098, to create a specialized “intervention brigade” for an initial period of one year and within the authorized MONUSCO troop ceiling of 19,815. It would consist of three infantry battalions, one artillery and one special force and reconnaissance company and operate under direct command of the MONUSCO Force Commander, with the responsibility of neutralizing armed groups and the objective of contributing to reducing the threat posed by armed groups to state authority and civilian security in eastern DRC and to make space for stabilization activities.
The Council also decided that MONUSCO shall strengthen the presence of its military, police and civilian components in eastern DRC and reduce, to the fullest extent possible for the implementation of its mandate, its presence in areas not affected by conflict in particular Kinshasa and in western DRC.
On 28 March 2014, the Security Council, by its resolution 2147, extended the mandate of MONUSCO until 31 March 2015 and decided that the renewed mandate would also include MONUSCO’s Intervention Brigade — “on an exceptional basis and without creating a precedent or any prejudice” — within the authorized troop ceiling of 19,815 military personnel, 760 military observers and staff officers, 391 police personnel and 1,050 formed police units.
At the same time, the Council noted the need for a clear exit strategy and decided that the Mission’s further reconfigurations and mandates should be based on the evolving situation and progress towards several objectives set out in accordance with its three priorities — protecting civilians, stabilizing the country, and supporting implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region.
On 30 March 2016, the Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for another year, warning that the humanitarian situation remains of great concern, as well as the delays in preparing for the November presidential elections.
In a resolution unanimously adopted on 31st March 2017, the 15-member body decided to keep the UN Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) until 31 March 2018, but approved 16,215 military personnel, 660 military observers and staff officers, 391 police personnel, and 1,050 personnel of formed police units.
on 27 March 2018 the Security Council adopted Resolution 2409 extending until 31 March 2019 the mandate of MONUSCO in the DRC, including its Intervention Brigade. The Council also authorized a troop ceiling comprised of 16,215 military personnel, 660 military observers and staff officers, 391 police personnel, and 1,050 personnel of formed police units. MONUSCO Strategic priorities are to contribute to the following objectives: (a) Protection of civilians; (b) Support to the implementation of the 31 December 2016 agreement and the electoral process.
MONUSCO current mandate is found in the resolution 2502 adopted by the Security Council on 19 December 2019, by which the Security council decides to extend until 20 December 2020 the mandate of MONUSCO in the DRC, including its Intervention Brigade. MONUSCO’s authorized troop ceiling comprises 14,000 military personnel, 660 military observers and staff officers, 591 police personnel, and 1,050 personnel of formed police units, further agrees to a temporary deployment of an additional 360 personnel of formed police units provided they are deployed in replacement of military personnel. The strategic priorities of MONUSCO are to contribute to the following objectives: (a) Protection of civilians, (b) Support to the stabilization and strengthening of State institutions in the DRC and key governance and security reforms.
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FARDC soldiers injured during a fight in Ituri, DRC
Ituri, DRC: FARDC soldiers injured during a fight with assailants were evacuated from BULE, DJUGU Territory to BUNIA by Bangladeshi Blue helmets and Moroccan Air Medical Evacuation Team using a helicopter on 22 May. MONUSCO continues to support and strengthen DRC’s National Army.https://africa.com.se
MONUSCO Force Commander (FC), visited troops deployment
Ituri, DRC: The MONUSCO Force Commander (FC), visited troops deployment at AMEE (BANRDB) and FATAKI (URUBAT) in DJUGU Territory on 27 May 20. The FC who was accompanied by Northern Sector Commander, assured them of support including additional soldiers and attack helicopters.https://africa.com.se
MONUSCO FIB troops from RSABATT conducted extensive patrols
North Kivu, DRC: On 23 May 20, MONUSCO FIB troops from RSABATT conducted extensive patrols in KOKOLA. They also met their FARDC counterparts and harmonized their strategies to deter any possible activities of illegal armed groups hence offer adequate protection to civilians.
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day and night patrols by MONUSCO Forces
In MBAU, North Kivu-DRC, day and night patrols by MONUSCO Forces, have thwarted many nefarious activities by illegal armed groups and civilians are enjoying improved security situation. For instance, in the attached photo, TANZBATT troops were patrolling MBAU on 24th MAY 2020.https://africa.com.se
MONUSCO Force Commander, Lt Gen Costa Neves
Ituri, DRC: MONUSCO Force Commander, Lt Gen Costa Neves accompanied by the Northern Sector Commander and Bunia HoO, had a meeting with Governor, ITURI on 26 May 20. He reiterated MONUSCO’s commitment to support government’s efforts to protect civilians and stabilize the country.https://africa.com.se
Joint operations between MONUSCO’s FIB and FARDC against armed groups
North Kivu, DRC: Joint operations between MONUSCO’s FIB and FARDC against armed groups have been intensified. Notably, FIB’s training of FARDC in the use of drones, has enabled it to dismantle some ADF bases in the area called ‘’ The triangle of Death’’. And this will continue.https://africa.com.se
Lt Gen Costa Neves visited Indian battalion based at Lubero
North Kivu, DRC: MONUSCO Force Commander (FC), Lt Gen Costa Neves visited Indian battalion based at Lubero on 23 May 20. He gave his guidance and commended the battalion’s operational preparedness and its continued commitment to DRC’s peace process/achievement of mission mandate.https://africa.com.se
Widows of FARDC’s war veterans in lubero
The FC also interacted with Widows of FARDC’s war veterans undergoing two months Tailoring Course in lubero COB sponsored by the Indian Battalion. Presenting them with sewing machines, he commended them for attending the course which will help them to be self-reliant.https://africa.com.se
journalists observe MONUSCO forces
ITURI, DRC, from 14 to 16 Sep 20, AFP’s journalists observed how MONUSCO forces carry out robust patrols, protect civilians. They participated in Day and Night Patrol with MORBAT, URUBAT and BANRDB and interacted with locals at localities in DJUGU Territory.
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MONUSCO took over from an earlier UN peacekeeping operation – the United Nations Organization Mission in Democratic Republic of the Congo (
Ituri, DRC: The MONUSCO Force Commander (FC), visited troops deployment at AMEE (BANRDB) and FATAKI (URUBAT) in DJUGU Territory on 27 May 20. The FC who was accompanied by Northern Sector Commander, assured them of support including additional soldiers and attack helicopters.
North Kivu, DRC: On 23 May 20, MONUSCO FIB troops from RSABATT conducted extensive patrols in KOKOLA. They also met their FARDC counterparts and harmonized their strategies to deter any possible activities of illegal armed groups hence offer adequate protection to civilians.
In MBAU, North Kivu-DRC, day and night patrols by MONUSCO Forces, have thwarted many nefarious activities by illegal armed groups and civilians are enjoying improved security situation. For instance, in the attached photo, TANZBATT troops were patrolling MBAU on 24th MAY 2020.
Ituri, DRC: MONUSCO Force Commander, Lt Gen Costa Neves accompanied by the Northern Sector Commander and Bunia HoO, had a meeting with Governor, ITURI on 26 May 20. He reiterated MONUSCO’s commitment to support government’s efforts to protect civilians and stabilize the country.
North Kivu, DRC: MONUSCO Force Commander (FC), Lt Gen Costa Neves visited Indian battalion based at Lubero on 23 May 20. He gave his guidance and commended the battalion’s operational preparedness and its continued commitment to DRC’s peace process/achievement of mission mandate.
The FC also interacted with Widows of FARDC’s war veterans undergoing two months Tailoring Course in lubero COB sponsored by the Indian Battalion. Presenting them with sewing machines, he commended them for attending the course which will help them to be self-reliant.
Sud_Kivu, DRC. On 14 Sep 20 Pakistan Rapidly Deployable Battalion carried out Situation Based Exercise involving IDPs on a variety of contingencies with aim to develop mutual trust & confidence amongst all stakeholders.
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