UN peacekeepers introduce local Congolese to the cow-drawn plough
25 November 2009 – United Nations peacekeepers are going beyond the call of duty in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), not only protecting local civilians from rebel militia but also helping them boost agricultural output as well as resurfacing roads and refurbishing a school.
UN peacekeepers’ hospital brings treatment to hundreds of local Congolese
24 November 2009 – A hospital set up in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to care for United Nations peacekeepers is also bringing hope to hundreds of local people who might otherwise lack necessary treatment for their illnesses and injuries as well as screening that can ward off preventable sickness.
UN blue helmets help passengers in DR Congo when plane overshoots runway
19 November 2009 – United Nations peacekeepers helped passengers and provided emergency medical treatment today after an airliner with 117 passengers on board over-ran the airstrip in Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Leaders of Rwandan rebel militia arrested for atrocities committed in DR Congo – UN
19 November 2009 – The top United Nations envoy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today welcomed the arrest of two leaders of a rebel Rwandan militia on suspicion of carrying out crimes against humanity and war crimes in the eastern region of the DRC.
UN report condemns trial in DR Congo military court over killing of journalist
17 November 2009 – A United Nations report released today criticizes the judicial process in a Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) military court in connection with the trial of a murdered Congolese journalist, including the alleged bribery of the presiding judges.
DR Congo: amid alleged army atrocities, UN cites civilian protection as top priority
12 November 2009 – The top priority for the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the protection of civilians from abuse, be it from the Government forces that it is mandated to support or armed rebel groups, a senior official said today.
UN envoy cites need to deal with underlying causes of DR Congo conflict
09 November 2009 – While the crisis that plagued eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) last year and threatened to engulf the entire region has eased, some of the factors that led to the fierce fighting and the displacement of hundred of thousands must still be dealt with, a senior United Nations envoy said today.
DR Congo: UN peacekeeping chief calls for probe into killings by armed forces
02 November 2009 – The head of United Nations peacekeeping has called for a joint investigation into the targeted killing this year of dozens of civilians in the far east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by elements of the country’s military.
Peacekeepers help celebrate UN Day on the Organization's 64th birthday
24 October 2009 – Peacekeepers deployed in operations around the world today joined in celebrations marking United Nations Day on the world body's 64th birthday.
Real prospect of ending fighting in eastern DR Congo, says top UN envoy
16 October 2009 – The top United Nations envoy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today voiced optimism that calm could soon return to the country’s volatile eastern region, while noting that a number of challenges still remain.
