Congo Crises Challenge the UN’s Response
Congo Crises Challenge the UN’s Response

Author(s): Jędrzej Czerep
Subject(s): Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Sociology of Politics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Democratic Republic of Congo; Congo crisis; United Nations; Security Council; UN stabilisation forces; political situation; humanitarian crisis;
Summary/Abstract: In March, the Security Council will decide on the future of MONUSCO, the UN stabilisation force in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The role of this UN contingent, its biggest and most expensive, is increasing with the evolution of the situation in Congo and Central Africa in general. The political deadlock caused by Congolese President Joseph Kabila’s reluctance to quit and the deepening humanitarian crisis in the country affect UN policies towards it. The humanitarian and political engagement of the UN in the region also need corrections.

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