MONUSCO
What is MONUSCO? The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, active since 2010.
Last updated: October 2026
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Type | United Nations peacekeeping mission |
| Mandate | Protection of civilians (priority); disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; security-sector reform; support for the political process |
| Location | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Established | 1 July 2010 (renamed from MONUC by UN Security Council Resolution 1925) |
| Status | Active (mandate extended to 20 December 2026; withdrawal on indefinite hold) |
| Headquarters | Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Predecessor | MONUC (United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1999–2010) |
| Authorized by | UN Security Council (Resolution 1925) |
MONUSCO is the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, renamed from MONUC in 2010 and still active. Its priority task is the protection of civilians. MONUSCO is a peacekeeping mission, not a membership organization, so it has no member countries.
What is MONUSCO?
MONUSCO is the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a UN peacekeeping mission renamed from MONUC in 2010 and still active. It is not a membership organization, so it has no member countries.
Does MONUSCO have member countries?
No. MONUSCO is a United Nations peacekeeping mission, not a membership organization. It is mandated by the UN Security Council; it has no member countries.