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MONUSCO
UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mandatiert seit: 05/10
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SAMI-DRC
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mandatiert seit: 05/23
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News

02.07.2025
Rwanda exercises command and control over M23 rebels, say UN experts

Rwanda has exercised command and control over M23 rebels during their advance in eastern Congo, gaining political influence and access to mineral-rich territory, according to a confidential report by a group of United Nations experts.

Source: Reuters
30.06.2025
Security Council renews sanctions regime

The Security Council today renewed the sanctions regime concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo until 1 July 2026 and extended the mandate of the corresponding Group of Experts until 1 August 2026.

Source: UN Meetings Coverage
27.06.2025
DRC, Rwanda sign US-brokered peace deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace agreement brokered by the United States, aimed at ending decades of conflict and promote development in eastern Congo. The deal has provisions on territorial integrity, prohibition of hostilities and the disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration of non-state armed groups. It also paves the way for the US government and American companies to gain access to critical minerals in the region.

Source: DW
23.06.2025
Report of the Secretary-General on MONUSCO

[…] The human rights situation in the eastern provinces continued to deteriorate, especially in M23-controlled areas, where restrictions of movement significantly impeded the verification of allegations of human rights violations and abuses

Source: S/2025/403
20.06.2025
Rwanda and DRC agree draft peace deal to end conflict

Officials from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached a draft agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict. The breakthrough, mediated by the US and Qatar, provides for the "disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration" of armed groups fighting in eastern DR Congo.

Source: BBC
19.06.2025
DR Congo and Rwanda initial a preliminary peace agreement, will formally sign document in Washington

The text, which builds on a declaration of principles signed in April, "includes provisions on respect for territorial integrity and a prohibition of hostilities" in eastern DRC, according to the statement released by the two nations, as well as the United States and Qatar, which acted as mediators. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will witness the signing in Washington later this month, the statement said.

Source: Le Monde
16.06.2025
Human rights violations could amount to war crimes, UN experts say

Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that the investigation and analysis undertaken by his office, OHCHR, had revealed “an apparent total disregard for the protection of civilians during and after military operations.” 

Source: UN News
06.06.2025
Uganda takes control of 2 DRC towns: army spokesman

The Ugandan army said Thursday it had taken control of the Democratic Republic of Congo towns of Kasenyi and Tchomia to “prevent inter-ethnic fighting.”

Source: The Defense Post
03.06.2025
UN calls on DRC to strengthen national ownership to address the internal displacement crisis

The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced people, Paula Gaviria, said Monday that the resolution of the internal displacement crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requires the implementation of government-led strategies and policies that address the root causes of the crisis. … “Given the decline in international assistance, the government can no longer afford to outsource its responsibilities towards internally displaced persons and must take the lead in ensuring coordinated, accountable responses to internal displacement throughout its territory.”

Source: JURIST News
27.05.2025
Is Joseph Kabila's return to Congo a game changer?

The M23-led rebel alliance claims Congo's former leader, Joseph Kabila, is safe in Goma, which is under their control. Kabila is back in the spotlight after criticizing the government of President Felix Tshisekedi. 

Source: DW