Congo: peacekeepers to stay (28.06.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for a year, with the force now scheduled to stay at least until 30 June 2012.

Warnings And Ructions Over Polls (21.06.2011)

(Quelle:allAfrica)

The second democratic presidential election in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), scheduled for 28 November, runs the risk of further destabilizing the country because of preparation delays and potential constitutional contradictions, say analysts and observers.

Strengthen civilian protection before elections (09.06.2011)

(Quelle:allAfrica)

The United Nations Security Council should ensure that the UN mission in Congo (MONUSCO) has adequate and appropriate resources to protect civilians from attacks by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and to avert election-related violence, a coalition of 47 international and Congolese organizations said today.

Interview with MONUSCO’s Chief of DDR/RR (30.05.2011)

(Quelle:Reliefweb)

The Disarmament, Demobilization, Repatriation, Reintegration, and Resettlement (DDR/RR) Section of MONUSCO is responsible for repatriating all foreign combatants in the DRC and assisting the government in demobilizing the Congolese combatants.

MONUSCO’s Sud-Kivu Brigade launches new operation (20.05.2011)

(Quelle:Reliefweb)

A new operation code named "Akikisha Usalama," or "Peace by any Means" was launched on 12 May 2011 by the Sud-Kivu Brigade of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). The operation which is aimed at protecting the civilian population, … .

Security Council discusses key challenges and risks in an election year (18.05.2011)

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The Security Council today called for urgent steps to strengthen institutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and called on the country’s Government to ensure that general elections slated for late this year are inclusive, transparent and peaceful.

DR Congo calls on UN to withdraw peacekeepers (18.05.2011)

(Quelle:Reliefweb)

Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday made a new call for UN peacekeepers to withdraw, despite warnings from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon that armed groups remain a significant threat there.

UN envoy welcomes study into extent of sexual violence in DR Congo (12.05.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

The United Nations envoy leading the world’s body efforts to eliminate sexual violence during conflict has welcomed the release of a new study on sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that indicates the prevalence of the crime is much worse than previously reported.

DR Congo: 48 rapes every hour, US study finds (11.05.2011)

(Quelle:BBC)

A study by US scientists has concluded that an average of 48 women and girls are raped every hour in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Congo: the electoral dilemma – new ICG report (05.05.2011)

(Quelle:International Crisis Group)

The report from the International Crisis Group, examines the circumstances under which the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is preparing for its second set of democratic elections.

Rwandan militia leaders face German court over alleged war crimes (04.05.2011)

(Quelle:The Guardian)

Prosecutors claim men ordered killing of scores of civilians in Congo while based in Germany.

Nord Kivu: tension receding between Hutus, Tutsis and Nandes at Lubero (26.04.2011)

(Quelle:Reliefweb)

MONUSCO has facilitated 5 provincial parliamentarians’ mission to the territory of Sud-Lubero, situated about 150 kms north-west of the city of Goma, to defuse nascent tension there between the Hutus/Tutsis and the Nandes.

DR Congo: UN provides logistical support for rape trial of army general (30.03.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

United Nations human rights officials are providing technical and logistical support to military justice authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the rape trial of General Jerôme Kakwavu, the highest ranking national army officer to be prosecuted for such crimes.

DRC: new rules for miners (17.03.2011)

(Quelle:Irinnews)

Various stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector have signed a code of conduct designed to reduce fraud and increase transparency in an industry that has played a key role in the armed violence that has ravaged the east of the country for years, but there is still concern about illegal mining and the military’s role.

DRC: upsurge in LRA Attacks against civilians in Congo (14.03.2011)

(Quelle:Reliefweb)

Although northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is no stranger to violence, a recent spike in civilian attacks by the Lord's Resistance Army, or LRA, has raised international concern.

Congolese mining ban fails to end armed control of trade (04.03.2011)

(Quelle:Global Witness)

The Congolese government's decision this week to lift a ban on the mining and export of minerals from the country's eastern provinces is long overdue.

DR Congo: UN alarmed by upsurge of attacks against civilians by LRA insurgents (01.03.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

The United Nations refugee agency today voiced alarm at a fresh upsurge of violence against civilians in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by an armed rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), saying dozens have been killed and thousands forced to flee their homes.

Head of UN mission welcomes verdicts in DR Congo mass rape case (23.02.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has welcomed the guilty verdicts handed down this week by a military court for rape and other human rights abuses committed by national army personnel in the country’s volatile east.

Efforts to strengthen DRC judiciary floundering (23.02.2011)

(Quelle:IWPR)

Despite a recruitment drive more than a year ago in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, which saw over 1,000 magistrates hired, few have actually begun work and observers warn that the country’s judicial system is still corrupt and overstretched.

DR Congo: rebel leader abandons armed group under UN demobilisation scheme (16.02.2011)

(Quelle:UN News)

The United Nations peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today reported that a senior member of one of the most troublesome armed groups in the eastern region of the country has turned himself in under the demobilisation programme run by the mission.

Congo rebel group weakening, could cease threat - UN (07.02.2011)

(Quelle:Reuters AlertNet)

The most important rebel group in the lawless east of the Democratic Republic of Congo is weakening and the threat it poses could ultimately disappear, the U.N. envoy to the country said on Monday.

Congo to try government troops accused of rape -UN (19.01.2011)

(Quelle:Reuters AlertNet)

The Democratic Republic of the Congo will put a group of government soldiers on trial as early as next week for alleged rapes and looting in the country's turbulent east, a U.N. spokesman said on Wednesday.

Report of the Secretary-General on the UN Mission in the DRC (17.01.2011)

(Quelle:S/2010/20)

Illegal mining fuels DRC conflict (12.01.2011)

(Quelle:IWPR)

Militia groups and government soldiers continue to profit from illegal mining in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, despite a ban on mining that was imposed by the government last year, according to campaigners.

DR Congo moots one-round election 'to cut costs, tensions' (03.01.2011)

(Quelle:Reliefweb)

The Democratic Republic of Congo government proposed Monday that elections due in November be held in one round to cut costs and any flare in tensions as seen in other African countries.

US-Congo minerals law: overdue reform or fuel on the fire? (13.12.2010)

(Quelle:ISN Security Watch)

By targeting companies sourcing minerals from Congo, a new US bill seeks to reform a trade with links to one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. But insiders worry the law will create a de facto embargo, putting tens of thousands out of work and fueling further violence.

Congo army behind instability, smuggling - U.N. (29.11.2010)

(Quelle:Reliefweb)

Extensive criminal networks within Congo's army are deliberately fostering insecurity to profit from illegal mining, smuggling and poaching, a report from United Nations experts said on Monday. … The Group of Experts, a five-member team tasked by the U.N. to investigate sanctions violations, noted "pervasive insubordination" throughout Congo's national FARDC army.

Security Council renews DR Congo sanctions (29.11.2010)

(Quelle:UN News)

The Security Council today extended for another year the arms embargo and other sanctions it imposed on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and requested Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to renew the mandate of the group of experts tasked with monitoring the measures.

300,000 weapons held by civilians in the east of Congo – new BICC / GRIP study (23.11.2010)

(Quelle:Reliefweb)

In the most comprehensive study ever undertaken into weapons and violence in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Belgian, German and Congolese researchers estimate that at least 300,000 firearms are currently in the hands of civilians in Kivu, Ituri, Maniema and Tanganyika.

UN force launches operation to protect civilians in South Kivu (23.11.2010)

(Quelle:UN News)

The United Nations peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today announced the launch of a special operation aimed at protecting civilians and aid workers from armed groups that have stepped up activities in the country’s South Kivu province.

ICC war crimes trial of former DR Congo leader begins (22.11.2010)

(Quelle:UN News)

The International Criminal Court (ICC) today began the trial of former Congolese leader Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, who stands accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes allegedly committed in the Central African Republic (CAR) between 2002 and 2003.

Paris Club cancels more than half of DR Congo's debt (18.11.2010)

(Quelle:BBC)

The Paris Club of creditor nations has cancelled $7.35bn (£4.6bn) of debt owed by the Democratic Republic of Congo.

UN envoy condemns attack against blue helmets in eastern DR Congo (25.10.2010)

(Quelle:UN News)

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Representative to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Roger Meece, has strongly condemned this weekend’s attack against blue helmets in the volatile far east of the African nation.

UN mission chief stresses reform of security and law to end violence (15.10.2010)

(Quelle:UN News)

The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) cautioned today that military operations alone in the restive eastern region cannot ensure long-term security in the area, stressing the need to build the capacity of the country’s military, justice system and the police force.

Congolese mob justice claims more lives (14.10.2010)

(Quelle:ISN Insight)

Suspected criminals are killed after locals disillusioned with the justice system take the law into their own hands, a pattern of vigilante justice that reflects a profound mistrust of local authorities and the judicial system.

UN helps seize rebel leader presumed responsible for mass rape (05.10.2010)

(Quelle:UN News)

United Nations peacekeepers and Government forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) today seized one of the rebel leaders suspected of being behind the mass rape of more than 300 civilians two months ago in the country’s east.

UN report says DR Congo killings 'may be genocide' (01.10.2010)

(Quelle:BBC)

A UN report into the killings of Hutu civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the 1990s says they may constitute "crimes of genocide".

Senior UN official in DR Congo to investigate mass rape of civilians (28.09.2010)

(Quelle:UN News)

A leading United Nations official in the fight against sexual violence during conflict began a week-long visit to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) today to coordinate a response to the mass rape by rebels of more than 300 civilians two months ago in the country’s east.

UN mission chief concerned over violence in troubled North Kivu (22.09.2010)

(Quelle:UN News)

The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today voiced deep concern over continuing violence in the eastern province of North Kivu, where the Government is investigating a series of recent killings.

Uganda offers to train DR Congo troops (21.09.2010)

(Quelle:Reliefweb)

Uganda has offered to train troops of the Democratic Republic of Congo, its former foe, army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Felix Kulayigye said Tuesday. … The Ugandan and Congolese armies are conducting joint operations against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels in DR Congo and the Central African Republic.

EU extends mission in support of security sector reform (21.09.2010)

(Quelle:Reliefweb)

The Council adopted a decision extending until 30 September 2012 the EU mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Security Council urges DR Congo to bring mass rape perpetrators to justice (17.09.2010)

(Quelle:UN News)

In the wake of mass rapes of civilians in the restive far east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Security Council called on the country to take “swift and fair” action to bring the perpetrators to justice. Hundreds of people – including more than two dozen children – were raped by members of armed groups in July and August in the volatile North Kivu province.

UN measures to protect civilians in eastern DR Congo bearing fruit (15.09.2010)

(Quelle:UN News)

The United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today reported that an operation designed to enhance the protection of civilians in the eastern areas of the country has resulted in the arrests of some suspected human rights abusers and a return of many internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes.

DRC rights defenders face mounting threats (14.09.2010)

(Quelle:IWPR)

Some campaigners say they may have to abandon their work because of growing intimidation.

100,000 weapons destroyed (13.09.2010)

(Quelle:Reliefweb)

A ceremony to mark the destruction of the 100,000th weapon by MAG (Mines Advisory Group) in partnership with the Congolese Ministries of Interior, Defence and Foreign Affairs has been held in Kinshasa. MAG launched its Conventional Weapons Management and Disposal (CWMD) operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2006, … .

DR Congo bans mining in eastern provinces (11.09.2010)

(Quelle:BBC)

Mining in three provinces of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been banned by President Joseph Kabila. … The ban covers the provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu and Maniema, although it was not clear how it would be enforced.

UN outlines steps to boost civilian protection in DR Congo in wake of mass rapes (07.09.2010)

(Quelle:UN News)

The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken several measures to improve the protection of civilians in the east of the country following the recent incidents of mass rape, but establishing State authority in conflict-affected areas would be the most effective way to end lawlessness and violence, a senior UN official said today.

UN force to probe slow response to DR Congo mass rapes (31.08.2010)

(Quelle:Reliefweb)

The UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo said Monday it is working to establish whether it could have prevented the mass rape of some 180 women in the east of the country early this month.

Rwanda threatens UN over DR Congo “genocide” report (28.08.2010)

(Quelle:BBC)

Rwanda has threatened to withdraw co-operation with the UN if a draft report criticising its army is published. Kigali said it would reconsider its contributions to UN peacekeeping missions, dismissing claims in the UN report as "insane".

U.N. Congo report offers new view on genocide (27.08.2010)

(Quelle:New York Times)

The 545-page report on 600 of the country’s most serious reported atrocities raises the question of whether Rwanda could be found guilty of genocide against Hutu during the war in neighboring Congo, but says international courts would need to rule on individual cases.