Demokratische Republik Kongo
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EUSEC RD Congo
EU Mission to Provide Advice and Assistance for Security Sector Reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EU)
Beginn: 05/05
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EUPOL RD Congo
European Union Police Mission in the DRC (EU)
Beginn: 07/07
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MONUSCO
UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (UN-Geführt)
Beginn: 07/10
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Security sector reform is failing, says french think-tank (05.10.2008)
(Quelle: allAfrica) The reform of the DRCs security sector involving the UN, the EU, the US, South Africa, Angola and many other players is failing to meet its objectives, according to a new report from the Paris-based Institut français des relations internationales. So far the reform has not produced any substantial improvement in buttressing the rule of law, financial control, the fight against corruption, the independence of the judiciary or in restructuring.
Congo's Nkunda not planning national war –spokesman (04.10.2008)
(Quelle: Reliefweb) Congolese Tutsi rebel chief Laurent Nkunda has no immediate plans to wage war outside his eastern stronghold, his spokesman said on Friday, as the army dismissed a threat by him to 'liberate the people of Congo'.
UN envoy calls for “surge” of peacekeepers in DR Congo in face of new violence (03.10.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The top United Nations envoy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today asked for additional peacekeepers beyond the nearly 19,000 uniformed personnel already there to prevent the vast country from slipping back into “horrendous” conflict.
Congo blasts child soldier claim (29.09.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) A Democratic Republic of Congo minister has challenged a report claiming a rise in the recruitment of child soldiers and rape in the east of the country. Defence Minister Chikez Diemu said authorities were tackling the problems, arresting suspects and trying them in military courts. The report by Amnesty International said that for every two child soldiers released, five were being recruited.
DR Congo calls on UN to use force to impose peace on rebel holdouts in east (29.09.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today called for United Nations peacekeepers to be given a clear mandate and the resources necessary to impose peace by force if necessary on a rebel group that is the sole holdout on a disengagement plan in the east of the vast country.
UN mission deploys extra police as fighting continues in eastern DR Congo (27.09.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Fighting continues to rage in the North Kivu province of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) between Government forces and rebels, the United Nations peacekeeping mission to the country reported today as it stepped up efforts to stabilize the volatile region. A reinforced platoon of 40 Indian police officers was deployed today in Goma, the provincial capital, to help support Congolese national police in that city, the UN mission – known as MONUC – said in its latest update on the situation in North Kivu.
Angry protesters attack UN post, wound two peacekeepers (26.09.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Hundreds of Congolese civilians, enraged by violent incursions by Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) Ugandan rebels, attacked United Nations posts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) yesterday, wounding two UN peacekeepers. The violence erupted during protests in Dungu, Orientale province, against LRA attacks which have uprooted thousands from their homes in many areas within a 90 kilometre radius of Dungu, the UN mission in the DRC (MONUC) said in a news release today.
Congo warlords sent for trial (26.09.2008)
(Quelle: Washington Post) The International Criminal Court on Friday ordered two Congolese warlords to stand trial on charges including murder, rape and the use of child soldiers for their alleged role in a deadly attack on a village. The case against Germain Katanga and Mathieu Ngudjolo is only the second sent for trial at the world's first permanent war crimes court. They are accused of leading militias, including child soldiers who attacked the village of Bogoro in eastern Congo in 2003.
“Precarious calm” returns to scene of recent Congolese clashes, reports UN (23.09.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reports that “a precarious calm” has returned to North Kivu, especially the town of Sake, the scene of recent fighting between Government troops and rebel forces. … The recent fighting in the country’s eastern region has been some of the worst in more than a year and a violation of the Actes d’engagement signed by the parties in January.
UN urges Congolese parties to cease fire amid fresh fighting in North Kivu (21.09.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The United Nations peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has called for an immediate ceasefire between the Government and rebels, as new clashes broke out today in North Kivu, leading to further displacement in the troubled region. According to the UN mission, known as MONUC, heavy fighting took place today between DRC armed forces (FARDC) and the National Congress for the Defense of the People (CNDP) near the town of Sake, located some 20 kilometres from Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.
Rwanda: war rages in DRC as government forces seek FDLR support (21.09.2008)
(Quelle: allAfrica) The clashes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between the governemnt forces (FARDC) and rebels of Congrès National pour la Defense du Peuple (CNDP) have taken new dimensions with the FARDC joining hands with Rwandan rebels, FDLR. The FDLR are remnants of the former rwandan army (ex FAR) and interahamwe militia who are responsible for the 1994 Genocide of Tutsis that cost the lives of over a million people in Rwanda.
Fresh fighting breaks out in eastern DR of Congo, UN mission reports (17.09.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Intense fighting broke out yesterday between the army and rebels loyal to the former general Laurent Nkunda in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the army using rocket launchers and other heavy artillery, the United Nations peacekeeping mission reported today.
UN to unveil DR Congo peace plan (17.09.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) The UN is to present a plan for the rival forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo to withdraw from their positions, following recent clashes.
UN peacekeepers, DRC rebels clash (13.09.2008)
(Quelle: Mail and Guardian) United Nations peacekeepers shot and killed rebel fighters in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday as a renegade Tutsi leader said he had asked his troops to withdraw from positions taken over by government forces, military sources said.
DR Congo army 'works with rebels' (10.09.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) The Democratic Republic of Congo army is collaborating with rebels to mine gold and tin, instead of fighting them, says lobby group Global Witness. Its researchers found that the two groups operated their own mines and even traded with each other.
UN peacekeepers prevent rebel advances in volatile North Kivu (08.09.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) United Nations peacekeepers today stepped up their efforts to prevent a militia operating in the far east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from taking a key town in North Kivu province, the scene of renewed deadly fighting between Government forces and rebels. Blue helmets fired warning shots this morning to armed militiamen from the National Congress for the Defence of the People (CNDP) in the vicinity of the town of Nyanzale, according to a press release from the UN mission to the DRC, known as MONUC.
Alarm bells ring at upsurge in fighting (05.09.2008)
(Quelle: IWPR) Eastern Congo’s fragile peace process is again in crisis as fighting between rebels and the army pushes the region closer to all-out war. Observers say armed groups on all sides are digging in after clashes between the Congolese army and fighters loyal to Laurent Nkunda, the head of the Congress for the Defence of the Congolese People, CNDP. … Although there have been numerous violations of the Goma ceasefire since it was signed by 22 armed groups, the fighting which occurred on August 28 and again on September 3-4 has been the most serious so far.
Bunagana border with DRC closed (03.09.2008)
(Quelle: allAfrica) Democratic Republic of Congo has closed Bunagana, her border post with Uganda after Congolese rebel forces led by Gen. Laurent Nkunda captured immigration officials last week. Hundreds of trucks and passengers service vehicles are piling up on the Ugandan side of the border, as uncertainty looms, witnesses said yesterday. DRC and Gen. Nkunda forces were on Monday till Tuesday last week involved in fierce gun fights, some 10-15km from the border point with Kisoro District.
Anti-MONUC protest in Rutshuru turns violent (03.09.2008)
(Quelle: Irinnews) At least one person was wounded and a UN vehicle damaged during a demonstration against peacekeepers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo town of Rutshuru on 3 September. … The unrest came five days after fierce fighting broke out between government forces and renegade troops led by dissident general Laurent Nkunda.
Aid plane with 17 on board crashes in eastern DR Congo – UN (02.09.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) A plane carrying humanitarian supplies with 17 people on board, including seven United Nations staff, has crashed into a mountain in the far east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the world body confirmed today.
Site of recent DR Congo clashes now calm, UN envoy says following visit (01.09.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Alan Doss, the top United Nations official in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), says calm has returned to Rutshuru in the country's volatile North Kivu province following last week's clashes between Government forces and armed rebel groups. Mr. Doss, who is also head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC – known as MONUC – conducted a joint mission to the area on Sunday, along with the country's Defence Minister, Tshikez Diemu, to assess security in the wake of the fighting.
Tensions still rife in Ituri despite progress in DDR (22.08.2008)
(Quelle: Irinnews) Despite considerable progress in disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) in Ituri district, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), pockets of resistance by militia groups are causing tension in a region recovering from years of civil war, officials told IRIN.
UN peacekeepers deployed to east after rebel attacks (20.08.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) United Nations peacekeepers and soldiers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been jointly deployed in the eastern provinces of Ituri and Orientale to protect civilians after attacks by the rebel group known as the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). … Meanwhile, the head of MONUC in Goma, Alpha Sow, has welcomed a decision by the Congolese armed forces to set up committees to deal with rapes and other human rights abuses by their soldiers.
Peace remains elusive in east despite deal (19.08.2008)
(Quelle: allAfrica) Six months after the signing of a peace agreement, violence continues to rock eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a coalition of 64 aid agencies and human rights groups says in a new report. The report, 'DR Congo: Peace Process Fragile, Civilians at Risk', says attacks against civilians and their property occurred at an alarming rate in the six months following the signing of the various peace agreements.
Stats show perils of living in east DRC (19.08.2008)
(Quelle: Mail and Guardian) Imagine living with a 50% chance of being enslaved or threatened with death by an armed group. One-in-three odds of being tortured or wounded. A 12% chance of being sexually assaulted multiple times.
Ban ‘deeply troubled’ by evidence of abuse by blue helmets in DR Congo (12.08.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today he was “deeply troubled” by the outcome of a probe that has revealed prima facie evidence that a number of Indian peacekeepers, previously assigned to one of the units with the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), may have engaged in sexual exploitation and abuse.
UN estimates local elections will be held before July 2009 (11.08.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Local elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will take place in the first half of next year, according to the United Nations mission in the country, which is known as MONUC.
Eastern civilians at risk as peace process fails (04.08.2008)
(Quelle: allAfrica) Six months since the signing of a peace agreement, horrendous violence continues to plague eastern DR Congo, a coalition of 64 aid agencies and human rights groups say. The new Congo Advocacy Coalition, created in July, called on the international community to put further pressure on armed groups and the Congolese government to make real their promises to protect civilians.
Dozens of Rwandan Hutu rebels turn in arms in DR Congo – UN (01.08.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported that dozens of combatants with a Rwandan Hutu rebel group have turned in their arms in the east of the vast Central African nation. Yesterday in the town of Kasiki, 200 kilometres north of North Kivu province’s capital Goma, 67 members of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) turned in weapons in the presence of Congolese authorities.
Congo groups 're-arming' in east (01.08.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) Government forces and rebel troops are rearming and recruiting for conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the BBC has learned. US and European Union officials are warning the situation is increasingly tense despite a January peace deal. One source said six plane-loads of arms and ammunition had been flown into Goma by the government in the last 10 days.
Over 2,000 raped last month in Congo's east – report (29.07.2008)
(Quelle: Reliefweb) More than 2,000 rape cases were recorded last month alone in Democratic Republic of Congo's violent North Kivu province, a new report said on Tuesday, highlighting the failure of a U.N.-backed deal to deliver peace.
Senior UN official assesses stabilization plan in eastern DR Congo (23.07.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) A top UN official in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ross Mountain, is visiting North Kivu province with the Congolese Minister of Planning, Olivier Kamitatu, to assess the implementation of the security and stabilization plan for eastern DRC.
Peace accord fails to end killing of civilians (18.07.2008)
(Quelle: allAfrica) The killing and rape of civilians in the eastern province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues at a horrifying rate despite the signing of a peace accord six months ago, Human Rights Watch said today. The agreement was supposed to stop such attacks.
Senior UN officials assess peace efforts in eastern DR Congo province (18.07.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Senior officials with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have concluded a visit to North Kivu to assess ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in the province. Both North and South Kivu, which have been beset by fighting and instability since the official end of the civil war in 2003, have been working to implement the accords reached in January at the Kivus conference on peace, security and development, held in Goma.
UN mission completes construction of camps for Government troops (16.07.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has completed construction on three training camps for Government forces, known as the FARDC, as well as roads, bridges and airfields in North and South Kivu provinces in the east of the country.
DRC passes amnesty law (13.07.2008)
(Quelle: Mail and Guardian) The Democratic Republic of Congo's Parliament passed a law on Saturday giving amnesty for acts of war and rebellion in the east of the country, which has been torn by years of armed conflict. … The amnesty applies to all such acts committed since June 2003.
Schwierige Ahndung kongolesischer Kriegsverbrechen (11.07.2008)
(Quelle: NZZ) Das Internationale Strafgericht in Den Haag versucht zurzeit, Verbrechen zu ahnden, die vor Jahren im ostkongolesischen Distrikt Ituri begangen wurden. Doch der Prozess gegen den Kriegsfürsten Lubanga droht zu scheitern.
Efforts to bring peace to eastern DR Congo must be hastened – UN report (09.07.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Steps towards bringing peace to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and bolstering lawful Government bodies must gather speed, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon wrote in his latest report on the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country, known as MONUC.
International Criminal Court suspends release of Congolese rebel leader (08.07.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended the release of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, a Congolese rebel militia leader accused of recruiting child soldiers. Last week, the ICC’s Trial Chamber ordered Mr. Lubanga’s release after ruling that he could not receive a fair trial, with no judgment made regarding his guilt or innocence.
Pacifying Ituri: achievements and challenges ahead (08.07.2008)
(Quelle: Irinnews) The pacification of Ituri, a region in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) badly affected by conflict, has been a long and arduous process. Much has been achieved over recent years but, as analysts and officials involved point out, the region is not yet out of the woods.
Congo ex-leader appears in court (04.07.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) The former Congolese Vice-President, Jean-Pierre Bemba, has appeared at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for the first time. Mr Bemba, who fled the Democratic Republic of Congo last year, was arrested in Belgium in May. He is accused of atrocities allegedly committed by his forces during a coup attempt six years ago in the Central African Republic.
ICC orders Congo warlord release (02.07.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) The International Criminal Court has ordered the release of the first-ever war crimes suspect to face trial before it, Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga. The judges said Mr Lubanga could not be guaranteed a fair trial as prosecutors had withheld evidence from the defence.
ICC charges DR Congo 'warlords' (27.06.2008)
(Quelle: BBC) Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court in the Hague have charged two Congolese militia leaders with war crimes. Germain Katanga and Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui are accused of planning and ordering an attack, in which more than 200 villagers were allegedly killed. … This is only the second case to be launched by the court, set up in 2002.
Aid activities suspended after riots in North Kivu (25.06.2008)
(Quelle: Irinnews) Humanitarian agencies have suspended all travel to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo town of Rutshuru after two days of riots against the UN Mission in the Congo (MONUC), UN sources said.
ICC foul-up lets Lubanga off hook (23.06.2008)
(Quelle: Mail and Guardian) Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have called an indefinite halt to the case against a Congolese militia leader and will decide next week whether he should be released from jail. … Lubanga, who is charged with recruiting child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was to go on trial on Monday after more than two years in ICC custody.
UN mission begins sensitization training for Government troops (20.06.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) Government forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are being given a week-long training course in child protection, human rights, sexual violence and military justice by the United Nations mission in the country (MONUC).
All sides in DR Congo continue to violate human rights, UN report finds (18.06.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) The report, assessing the human rights situation in the DRC in April, found that both the armed forces – known as FARDC – and the police (PNC) are among the main violators, including through rapes and acts of torture. The inspector-general of the FARDC has been suspended from duty for shooting a 20-year-old street dweller in Kinshasa, the capital, while FARDC members have carried out armed robberies, extortion and many arbitrary arrests.
Lubanga trial hangs in the balance (17.06.2008)
(Quelle: IWPR) Judges have called an indefinite halt to the case against a Congolese militia leader and will decide next week whether he should be released from jail. They have accused prosecutors of abusing their power and in a June 13 decision said the trial of Thomas Lubanga “has been ruptured to such a degree that it is now impossible to piece together the constituent elements of a fair trial”.
UN calls for investigation into clashes in western province (16.06.2008)
(Quelle: UN News) A team led by the UN Office for Human Rights was deployed in Bas Congo province in March to prepare a report on the violent incidents between the Congolese National Police (PNC) and the Bundu Dia Kongo (BDK) armed group. The report, which was released on Friday, concluded that at least 100 people, mainly BDK members, were killed during the operations launched by the PNC on 28 February 2008 in the province, which lies in the far west of the country.
DDR gets under way for 30,000 ex-combatants (10.06.2008)
(Quelle: Irinnews) A long-delayed process of reintegrating into civilian life some 30,000 combatants who took part in the Republic of Congo’s 1998-2003 civil war began in Kinkala, the main town in the devastated Pool region, on 9 June. … Pool was once Congo’s breadbasket department. But between 1998 and 2003 it was the theatre of fierce clashes between the Ninjas and the national army.