UN begins withdrawal of peacekeeping forces from DRC, following government demand amidst concerns of force's ineffectiveness.
The United Nations has started withdrawing peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by transferring a base to national police, despite concerns about ongoing violence. The DRC government demanded the withdrawal, considering the UN force ineffective in protecting civilians from armed groups and militias. The UN Security Council agreed to a gradual pullout of the MONUSCO mission, with the first phase involving military peacekeepers leaving South Kivu by the end of April and civilian staff by June 30.
February 28, 2024
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