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MONUSCO

What is MONUSCO? The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, active since 2010.

Last updated: October 2026

Mission facts

FieldDetail
Full nameUnited Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
TypeUnited Nations peacekeeping mission
MandateProtection of civilians (priority); disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; security-sector reform; support for the political process
LocationDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Established1 July 2010 (renamed from MONUC by UN Security Council Resolution 1925)
StatusActive (mandate extended to 20 December 2026; withdrawal on indefinite hold)
HeadquartersKinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
PredecessorMONUC (United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1999–2010)
Authorized byUN Security Council (Resolution 1925)

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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.