Rwanda Using Surface-to-Air Missiles in East DR Congo: UN
The Rwandan army supporting M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo is using sophisticated weapons such as surface-to-air missiles, according to a UN document.
DR Congo Says Pullout of UN Peacekeepers Has Started
The withdrawal of UN peacekeepers from the Democratic Republic of Congo "has commenced," the foreign minister announced.
UN Prepares to Start Pulling Peacekeepers From DR Congo
The UN Security Council is expected to accede to a demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo and launch a gradual withdrawal of peacekeepers, starting later this month.
DR Congo and UN Sign Peacekeeper Withdrawal Plan
The UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo has signed a withdrawal plan for its troops in the central African nation.
DR Congo Army, UN Troops Announce Joint Operation Against M23 Rebels
UN peacekeepers in DR Congo announced a joint operation with the national army designed to stop M23 rebels from capturing key eastern cities.
Top UN Official Urges ‘Responsible’ Exit of Peacekeepers From DR Congo
A top UN official said that peacekeepers should withdraw from conflict-torn DR Congo "as quickly as possible" yet responsibly.
No Retreat by DR Congo Rebels on Deadline Day
Democratic Republic of Congo rebels continued to occupy strategic positions in the east late Thursday, the day M23 militants were supposed to withdraw under a regional peace initiative.
UN Security Council Team Arrives in DR Congo
A United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in DR Congo for a three-day visit, the world body said.
UN Troops Kill Eight Civilians in DRC Convoy Attack: Governor
UN peacekeepers killed eight civilians during an attack on their supply convoy in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
UN Peacekeeper Killed in Attack on Helicopter in DR Congo
A United Nations peacekeeper from South Africa was killed and another wounded in an attack on their helicopter in eastern DR Congo.
Kenya President Urges Deployment of Regional Force in DR Congo
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta called for the deployment of a regional force to restore security in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east.
‘Shining Object’ Linked to UN Helicopter Crash in DR Congo
A "shining object" may have caused a helicopter crash in DR Congo in which eight UN peacekeepers died.
DR Congo, UN Forces Sign Accord on Tackling Armed Groups
UN peacekeepers have signed an agreement with DR Congo armed forces to facilitate joint operations against armed groups.
Feared DR Congo Militia Free 1,300 From Jail in Beni: Officials
A feared militia attacked a prison in the troubled east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, freeing at least 1,300 inmates, local officials and police said.
DR Congo forces captured 40 ADF fighters near Makeke, UN says
The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo captured 40 Allied Democratic Forces fighters in a joint operation with the UN near Makeke
UN DR Congo peacekeeping force repels attack on Biakato base
UN peacekeeping forces have managed to thwart an attempted attack on one of their bases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, MONUSCO said
UN investigating whether DR Congo peacekeeper killed protester in Beni
The UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo said it was launching a probe after gaining evidence that one of its troops had killed a protester
DR Congo protesters storm MONUSCO camp, accuse peacekeepers of inaction after Beni attacks
Eight DR Congo civilians died in a fresh militant attack in Beni and angry residents partly burnt the town hall and accused MONUSCO of inaction
At least 10 civilians killed by ADF rebels as DR Congo army offensive continues
Between 10 and 21 civilians were killed in attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo, where the army is conducting an offensive against armed groups
UN says will not support ‘foreign forces’ in DR Congo as Great Lakes military chiefs meet
The UN ruled out giving any support to the armed forces of neighboring countries if they intervene militarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo
UN chief Guterres warns of ‘continental scale’ terrorism in Africa
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the threat of cross-border terrorism in Africa, warning that the ADF is linked to groups across the continent
Islamic State claims attacks on DR Congo army, UN; FARDC says 26 ADF fighters killed
ISIS claimed ISCAP fighters attacked the military and UN in Mavivi in DR Congo, while the army said 26 ADF fighters had been killed in Ngite
UN’s DR Congo mission faces budget cuts but military component unaffected
The UN mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the biggest peacekeeping operations, will be scaled back because of budget pressure
UN considering downsizing DR Congo peacekeeping mission
The UN is considering a drawdown of its large peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of Congo and charting a course towards an exit strategy
