The first Conflict and Resilience Monitor for the year begins with two articles on one of the crises currently seizing global attention, which is the unfolding events in the eastern
Amid dire circumstances, there is a summitry consensus on the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the complex eastern DRC conflict and the involvement of key stakeholders such as the UN, AU and the RECs/RMs.
It is important to underscore that peace and stability continue to be elusive in the eastern DRC and the region as the conflict goes back decades
MONUSCO is a victim of the deteriorating image of a weak international community and the UN peacekeeping operations have been portrayed as selling an illusion of peace rather than imposing it.
Research on women, peace and security provides strong evidence that gender equality and women’s empowerment are associated with more peaceful and stable outcomes. The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) facilitates the inclusion of women peace activists in local conflict, early warning and prevention mechanisms.
There are a number of examples of networked multilateralism in Africa, where regional and global institutions work together to pursue peace and stability on the continent, including in the area of peace support operations.
Why has the DRC seen unending conflict over the last two decades, despite having a comprehensive DDR programme in place?
Criticism that the UN remains too state-centric has created impetus to strengthen and deepen engagement with communities.
Editorial By Vasu Gounden Beheadings and the News Media Why Some Conflict Atrocities Receive More Coverage than Others By Virgil Hawkins Conflict Resolution in the Central African Republic What Role
Editorial By Vasu Gounden Beheadings and the News Media Why Some Conflict Atrocities Receive More Coverage than Others By Virgil Hawkins Conflict Resolution in the Central African Republic What Role