6-12 November 2015
Compiled by Caroline Johnpulle
- 33 FRPI militia sent to Goma
- 700 Ituri Police officers to be trained by UNIPOL
- New defense department securing national parks and reserves
- 706 militiamen of Mai Mai have surrendered in South Kivu
- MONUSCO Commander leaves after 2 years
1. 33 FRPI militia sent to Goma
State-owned media
(Agence Congolaise Presse, government-owned news agency, article dated 6 November 2015, in French) Province de l’Ituri: trente trois (33) ex miliciens de FRPI transférés à Goma
- 33 FRPI ex-militia were transferred Thursday to Goma, North Kivu to work in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration.
- Since July 2015 MONUSCO has already transferred 177 militiamen.
- The pressure to transfer stems from the FARDC and logistical support from MONUSCO.
- Joint operations are focused on tracking the Mai Mai militia in Mambasa.
2. 700 Ituri Police officers to be trained by UNIPOL
State-owned media
(Agence Congolaise Presse, government-owned news agency, article dated 6 November 2015, in French)UNIPOL projette une formation à l’intention de sept cent (700) policiers de l’Ituri
- The United Nations Police will train 700 Ituri police offices for 3 months, beginning November 10.
- Officers will be trained for intervention, the restoration of law and the electoral process.
3. New defense department securing national parks and reserves
State-owned media
(Agence Congolaise Presse, government-owned news agency, article dated 8 November 2015, in French) Vers la création d’un corps chargé de la sécurisation des parcs nationaux et réserves naturelles apparentées
- The Minister of National Defence, Crispin Atama Thabe, announced Friday, the creation of a body responsible for securing national parks and nature reserves.
4. 706 militiamen of Mai Mai have surrendered in South Kivu
State-owned media
(Agence Congolaise Presse, government-owned news agency, article dated 11 November 2015, in French) 706 éléments des groupes armés se sont rendus à la force de la MONUSCO et aux FARDC au Sud-Kivu
- 706 militiamen have voluntarily surrendered to UN forces, in South Kivu.
- However, there has been resurgence of ethnic tensions between the Luba and pygmy communities in Kamubanga.
- FARDC and PNC have been deployed in the area
5. MONUSCO Commander leaves after 2 years
State-owned media
(Agence Congolaise Presse, government-owned news agency, article dated 11 November 2015, in French) Fin du mandat du commandant de la Force de la MONUSCO en RDC
- The term of Force Commander of MONUSCO, Carlos Alberto Dos Santos Cruz, came to an end, after over 2 years.