In recent news, an important event took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the MONUSCO base located in Kamanyola, in the province of South Kivu, was handed over to the Congolese National Police. This step marks the beginning of the disengagement of the UN Mission from the region, at the request of the Congolese government and the UN Security Council.
During the handover ceremony, representatives of United Nations agencies, the Congolese government, the PNC and South Kivu attended this symbolic event. This base, occupied by Pakistani peacekeepers for nearly 20 years, was used in particular to ensure the protection of civilians in the region.
From now on, the PNC intervention units will take over to ensure the safety of people and their property in the Kamanyola region. The interim governor of South Kivu paid tribute to the peacekeepers who fell in the service of peace in the DRC, emphasizing the importance of their sacrifice in stabilizing the region.
The disengagement of MONUSCO is part of an approach of responsibility and respect for the decisions of the UN Security Council. The head of MONUSCO, Bintou Keita, recalled the history of the Kamanyola base, highlighting the collaboration between blue helmets and Congolese security forces to ensure peace and the protection of civilians.
This development marks a turning point in the MONUSCO mission in the DRC, which is gradually withdrawing from the South Kivu region. The transfer of responsibilities to the PNC marks a new phase in the process of stabilization and security in this part of the country, testifying to the commitment of the Congolese authorities and the international community for a pacified and prosperous Congo.