The ceremony held in Goma on 4 November marked a crucial moment in the capacity building of the SADC Force in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC). MONUSCO, through its Deputy Special Representative, officially launched the training of forty SAMIDRC officers as trainers, thus signalling the start of the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2746.
The logistical support provided by MONUSCO to SAMIDRC is of paramount importance in the overall effort to ensure stability and security in eastern DRC. By providing an armoured car and some thirty maritime containers, the UN mission aims to strengthen the operational capacities of the regional force. This logistical contribution will enable SAMIDRC to be more effective and better equipped to respond to security challenges in the region.
The training provided to SAMIDRC officers covers key themes such as human rights, international humanitarian law, child protection, protection of civilians, and conduct and discipline. These aspects are of paramount importance to ensure respect for fundamental rights and standards in operations on the ground. By committing to support SAMIDRC, MONUSCO is not only strengthening the capacities of the regional force, but also contributing to the pacification of eastern DRC.
The SADC Deputy Force Commander in the DRC expressed his gratitude for this crucial support from MONUSCO, stressing the positive impact it will have on SAMIDRC activities on the ground. This collaboration demonstrates the commitment of international actors to work together to promote peace and security in the region, and to support the efforts of the Congolese authorities to stabilize the territory.
In conclusion, the MONUSCO logistical support ceremony for the SAMIDRC force in the DRC represents an important step towards consolidating security in eastern DRC. The joint commitment to training and equipping regional forces demonstrates the determination to address security and humanitarian challenges in the region. This exemplary partnership between MONUSCO and SAMIDRC illustrates the desire for international cooperation to promote stability and prosperity in the DRC.