The United Nations (UN) peacekeeping official Jean-Pierre Lacroix is currently in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a series of meetings related to the year-end closure of the world body’s mission there – MONUSCO.
The mission, which has been active for 14 years, is set to end in December at the request of DRC President Felix Tshisekedi. Lacroix’s agenda for his week-long stay in the central African country includes discussions with President Tshisekedi and other key stakeholders. They will be talking about the continuation of collaboration in the context of MONUSCO’s first area of disengagement – South Kivu.
Lacroix’s visit will cover several important regions, including Goma, Beni, and South Kivu’s Bukavu in addition to the capital city Kinshasa. During the visit, Lacroix will be accompanied by high-ranking UN officials to review ongoing MONUSCO efforts and response to misconduct by UN peacekeeping personnel, including issues related to sexual exploitation and abuse.
The delegation will also engage in discussions with provincial authorities, civil society, community leaders, and UN staff. They will also visit a peacekeeping base in South Kivu, which is due to be transferred to Congolese authorities as part of the first phase of MONUSCO’s accelerated withdrawal.
In Kinshasa, Lacroix will meet with national authorities, including the Head of State, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the region and explore ways in which the UN can continue to support peace efforts in DRC.
This visit is a crucial step in the process of transitioning the responsibility and control back to the DRC authorities as MONUSCO comes to a close, marking an important milestone for the UN’s peacekeeping efforts in the region.
News Summery :
– UN peacekeeping official Jean-Pierre Lacroix is visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo for meetings related to the closure of the mission MONUSCO
– The mission’s 14 year lifespan ends in December at the request of DRC President Felix Tshisekedi
– Discussions will focus on continuing collaboration in the context of MONUSCO’s first area of disengagement – South Kivu
– The visit includes meetings in Goma, Beni, Bukavu, and Kinshasa, as well as a review of ongoing MONUSCO efforts, including response to misconduct by UN peacekeeping personnel
– The delegation will visit a peacekeeping base in South Kivu that is to be transferred to Congolese authorities as part of the first phase of MONUSCO’s accelerated withdrawal
– Discussions will also take place with national authorities in Kinshasa, including the Head of State, to discuss challenges and opportunities for UN support in DRC peace efforts
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