December 3

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Envoy Disappointed By Suspension of Radio Okapi Amid Situation in Eastern DR Congo

  The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) today expressed disappointment at a recent decision taken by national authorities to... Read more »

December 2

• Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Pull Out of Goma

  The United Nations has welcomed the withdrawal of the 23 March Movement (M23) armed group from Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),... Read more »

November 30

• Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Needs Could Rise If Situation in Eastern DR Congo Remains Unresolved - UN

  While immediate humanitarian needs for civilians displaced by the latest fighting in and around the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are under... Read more »

November 29

• Congo-Kinshasa: Security Council Extends Sanctions On DR Congo Rebels, Condemns Latest Attacks By M23

  The Security Council today extended the arms embargo and other sanctions imposed against armed rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), while expressing its... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Relief Agencies Working 'Around the Clock' to Assist Displaced in DR Congo

  Humanitarian agencies and their partners are working "around the clock" to provide basic services such as water, food and shelter to more than 140,000 people displaced by the... Read more »

November 26

• Congo-Kinshasa: Regional Leaders Call for Rebel Ceasefire

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed a joint statement issued by the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Joseph Kabila Kabange, Rwandan President Paul... Read more »

November 24

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Concern for Civilians Grows As Fighting Continues in Eastern DR Congo

  United Nations humanitarian agencies today voiced their growing concern for civilians affected by the recent fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the... Read more »

November 23

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Peacekeeping Chief - 'Blue Helmets' to Stay in Goma, Political Solution Needed for Eastern DR Congo

  Highlighting the active role of United Nations 'blue helmets' in protecting civilians across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the world body's peacekeeping chief... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Security Council Demands Immediate Withdrawal of M23 Rebels From Goma

  The Security Council has strongly condemned the latest wave of attacks by the 23 March Movement (M23) rebel group and demanded its immediate withdrawal from Goma, a provincial... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Amid Violence, UN Officials Voice Concern Over Delivery of Aid and Impact On Children

  Two senior United Nations officials have voiced their shock and concern over the violence accompanying the march on and occupation of the city of Goma in the eastern the Democratic... Read more »

November 20

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Worries Over Rights, Aid Issues in East

  Amidst growing concerns over the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the area, a United Nations senior official today expressed concern over reported human rights violations... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Take Eastern City

  Rebel fighters with the 23 March Movement (M23) have entered the city of Goma, a provincial capital in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has suffered mass... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: New Fighting in Eastern DR Congo Adds to Already Dire Humanitarian Situation - UN

  Fresh clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) between fighters with the rebel 23 March Movement (M23) and the national army have forced thousands of displaced... Read more »

November 19

• Congo-Kinshasa: Rebels Advance on Eastern Capital

  United Nations peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today continued to assist the national army to halt the advance of the M23, while Secretary-General Ban... Read more »

November 18

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Holds Emergency Talks Over New M23 Attacks

  The Security Council, meeting in an emergency session on Saturday, strongly condemned the latest attacks by the M23 rebel group, which displaced more civilians in eastern... Read more »

November 15

• Congo-Kinshasa: Rebels Executed Hundreds, Including Children - UN

  Rebel groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) arbitrarily executed at least 264 civilians, including 83 children, over a five-month period this year, according to... Read more »

November 7

• Congo-Kinshasa: On International Day, Ban Underscores Bond Between Peace and the Environment

  United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today about the precarious links between peace, conflict and the environment, urging the international community to recognize... Read more »

November 6

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Officials Urges More Aid for East

  A top United Nations relief official today urged a greater response to tackle the major humanitarian needs being experienced in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),... Read more »

October 28

• Congo-Kinshasa: Attack on Congolese Doctor Sparks Outrage From UN Envoy on Sexual Violence in Conflict

  The United Nations envoy on sexual violence in conflict has voiced her outrage at the attack against a doctor in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) widely admired for... Read more »

October 27

• Congo-Kinshasa: Gunmen Attack Renowned Doctor's Home

  United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemns in the "strongest possible terms" an attack which took place on Thursday night at the home of Dr. Denis Mukwege, a physician... Read more »

October 23

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Helps Fight Ebola Outbreak

  The United Nations health agency today said it is continuing to work with authorities from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to stop an Ebola outbreak from spreading, with... Read more »

October 21

• Congo-Kinshasa: Security Council Condemns Support for Rebels

  The United Nations Security Council today reiterated its condemnation of and demand for an end to all external support being provided to armed groups - in particular the group... Read more »

October 19

• Congo-Kinshasa: Six UN Peacekeepers and Interpreter Wounded in Ambush in Eastern DR Congo

  Six United Nations peacekeepers and a local interpreter were wounded in a "cowardly" overnight ambush in the strife-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN... Read more »

October 10

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Makes New Call for Peace in East

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he remained deeply concerned over the security and humanitarian situations in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and called for... Read more »

October 4

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Agency Helps More Than 25,000 Refugees Return to Their Homes in DR Congo

  More than 25,000 Congolese refugees have returned to their homes in the northern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under a voluntary repatriation programme that was launched... Read more »