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September 30, 2025 Peace and security
The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Bintou Keita, warned the Security Council that despite diplomatic efforts and peace agreements, the real situation in the country remains critical.
Since the signing of the Washington Agreement in June and the subsequent peace meetings in Doha, some political progress has been achieved, Keita noted. "Concrete steps have been taken, but on the ground, peace remains largely a promise," Keita emphasized.
Ongoing violence
According to the UN mission in Congo (MONUSCO), since June 2025 alone, 1,087 civilians have been killed in the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. Despite UN Security Council Resolution 2773The AFC/M23 group continues to control captured territories, expand its zones of influence and strengthen its military potential, having recruited more than seven thousand new fighters.
"Key provisions of the resolution remain unimplemented. Instead of withdrawing from Goma and other cities, M23 has created parallel governance structures," Keita noted.
Furthermore, ADF armed groups affiliated with the Islamic State have killed approximately 300 civilians in the past three months alone. Attacks by CODECO and CRP groups continue in Ituri, forcing thousands to seek refuge in UN bases.
Humanitarian crisis
The situation is exacerbated by a humanitarian catastrophe. The new Ebola outbreak in the country coincided with a sharp reduction in international funding. The humanitarian response plan is only 15.2 percent funded, down from 41 percent last year. As a result, more than 27.7 million people are suffering from acute food insecurity.
"The gap between people's needs and available resources is rapidly growing. If the situation continues, millions of people will pay with their lives for our inaction," warned the UN Special Representative.
Bintou Keita particularly emphasized the importance of women's and civil society participation in peace processes, as well as the need to combat illegal mining, which fuels armed conflict.
Despite the difficult conditions, MONUSCO continues to protect civilians, support the functioning of the courts, assist victims of sexual violence, and facilitate the disarmament of militants. But, according to Keith, the mission cannot do this alone: "Resolutions will only have meaning when they are followed by real action on the ground."
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