Photo stories: Crisis in DR of Congo
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Recent clashes between government and rebel forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have sent massive numbers of civilians fleeing, seen here on the move towards the city of Goma. Photo MONUC / Marie Frechon (28 October 2008)
MONUC peacekeepers patrol the streets of Goma early on 30 October to maintain a fragile calm in the city, which had been besieged by rebel forces. Photo MONUC / Marie Frechon (30 October 2008)
MONUC peacekeepers accompany a press vehicle through the streets of Goma after a ceasefire by both parties goes into effect. Photo MONUC / Marie Frechon (30 October 2008)
Zhang Yesui, Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China, presides over a Security Council meeting called to discuss the unrest in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo. (30 October 2008)
"I am doing my best to reinforce our peacekeepers and humanitarian teams." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in remarks to the media on current developments in the eastern province of the Democratic Republic of Congo and diplomatic initiatives under way. (3 November 2008)
UNICEF starts aid distribution in North Kivu outside the city of Goma, including assistance to displaced families whose food ran out some weeks ago. Photo UNICEF / Julien Harneis (3 November 2008)
USG for Peacekeeping Operations Alain Le Roy (center), flanked by MONUC SRSG Alan Doss (left), arrives in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and meets Brigadier General Bipin Rawat, Commander MONUC North Kivu Brigade. Photo MONUC / Marie Frechon (3 November 2008)
USG for Peacekeeping Operations Alain Le Roy (centre) and MONUC SRSG Alan Doss (left) visit Mugunga Camp for internally displaced persons, near Goma. Photo MONUC / Marie Frechon (4 November 2008)
MONUC peacekeepers provide security during visit of USG for Peacekeeping Operations Alain Le Roy. Photo MONUC / Marie Frechon (4 November 2008)
UN agencies are stepping up efforts to assist hundreds of thousands of people displaced by violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as in Mugunga Camp, near Goma. Photo MONUC / Marie Frechon (4 November 2008)
