Peacekeeping mission in Ukraine: chance for lasting peace or political game?
Statements by Western leaders about the possibility of deploying peacekeeping forces to Ukraine have sparked serious discussions. At present, this looks more like a political gamble. UK Prime Minister ...
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Rwanda: High Time South African Forces Left Eastern DR Congo - M23 Spokesperson
It is high time the South African National Defence Forces' (SANDF) holed up in a UN base camp in DR Congo's North Kivu ...
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Ramaphosa dismisses calls to withdraw SANDF troops from DRC, says they're on a 'noble mission'
President Ramaphosa said that the multinational mission was part of a bigger plan for peace and stability in Africa.
Civilian death toll exceeds 80 after east Congo militia attack, says UN mission
More than 80 civilians were killed in a late night attack by the armed group CODECO on a cluster of villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this week, UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO ...
The Jordan Times11h
M23 pushing advance toward 'strategic zones' in DR Congo, warns UN
The M23 armed group is advancing on strategic zones in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after taking two key cities, the United Nations warned on Wednesday, underscoring the threat of a ...
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Rwanda Responds to UK Government Claims On DR Congo, Stresses Need for Defensive
Rwanda has responded to the British government claims regarding the security situation in DR Congo and allegations of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) presence in the conflict-ridden country, noting that ...
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Body of fallen Uruguayan soldier arrives in Montevideo
peacekeeping MONUSCO mission, arrived in Montevideo on Thursday. A ceremony was held at Air Base No. 1, attended by President Luis Lacalle Pou and Ministers Armando Castaingdebat (Defense ...
Defence Web24d
MONUSCO operational status raised to counter M23 in eastern DRC as rebels claim Goma
The M23 advance on North Kivu capital Goma, first reported last week, saw the United Nations (UN) mission in Democratic ...
EWN Sport10h
US sanctions Rwandan minister over DR Congo fighting
The US Treasury Department said it had designated the country's minister for regional integration James Kabarebe, accusing him of being "central" to Rwanda's support for the M23.
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Blue Helmets in eastern Congo: Unloved, but still needed
During the session, the deputy head of the UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO, Vivian van de Perre, urged the international community to act. According to her statement, the humanitarian situation in ...
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UN mission in DR Congo under scrutiny as conflict escalates
The deaths have renewed questions about the future of the U.N. mission, known as MONUSCO. The Congolese government requested the mission’s withdrawal last year, citing its failure to prevent ...
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DR Congo unrest sparks biggest refugee wave to Burundi in 25 years
Burundi is dealing with its biggest influx of refugees in 25 years as families flee the escalating conflict in the Democratic ...