The news landscape is constantly changing and it is essential to keep up to date with the latest events. Today, we look at Bintou Keita’s visit to the DRC and the reconfiguration of Monusco’s presence.
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in the DRC, Bintou Keita, recently visited Bukavu, in the east of the country. This visit comes in the context of the reconfiguration of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the DRC (Monusco), following the request of the Security Council.
During his visit, Bintou Keita met with provincial authorities, civil society, the United Nations country team and other partners. She stressed the importance of establishing a balance between the acceleration of the transition process, desired by the DRC, and the guarantee of minimum conditions of security and protection of civilians before the departure of the Blue Helmets.
The head of MONUSCO also insisted on the need for enhanced cooperation to ensure a common understanding of the realities faced by all partners. It is essential to work collectively, particularly at the provincial level, to address the challenges and ensure a gradual and responsible withdrawal from the mission, as well as the transfer of responsibilities to national authorities.
This visit underlines the importance of ensuring the security and protection of civilians during the transition process in the DRC. Monusco plays a crucial role in stabilizing the country, but it is necessary to gradually reduce its presence while ensuring that the national authorities can take over responsibly.
The situation in the DRC remains complex, particularly in the east of the country where security challenges persist. Cooperation between the different parties involved is essential to address these challenges and ensure a stable and peaceful transition.
It is therefore essential to follow closely the development of the situation in the DRC and the measures taken to ensure the security and stability of the country. Bintou Keita’s visit highlights the need for a gradual and responsible withdrawal of Monusco, while guaranteeing the protection of civilians and the transfer of responsibilities to national authorities.
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