Since December 2020, UNMAS cleared the equivalent of 17 football pitches of roads and land near Gita-Junubi in Upper Nile, South Sudan. “We know that the clearance work is going to build a better future for the communities,” said Akok Reng Kuot, community Chief.

The Malawian contingent of the MONUSCO Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) have dominated the Paida-Kaisinga axis near Beni, with patrols to offer the necessary protection to civilians, following escalation of activities of armed groups.

MONUSCO Chief, Bintou Keita, visiting Beni, met with FARDC Commander, Sokola1 Operations, Grand North, Gen. Peter Cirimwami this Thursday. They reviewed the security situation and demonstrations by groups calling for the return to peace.

Hundreds of civilians took refuge in the bush in Djugu territory following fighting between FARDC and militiamen. Were evacuated Thursday April 15 to their villages safely by the Bangladeshi peacekeepers MONUSCO.