UN / DRC MONUSCO UPDATE
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According to the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the situation in the country’s east remains tense, with reports of clashes between the Congolese armed forces and the M23 south and south-east of Kitchanga, in North Kivu province, a UN spokesperson told reporters. UNIFEED
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STORY: UN / DRC UPDATE
TRT: 01:33
SOURCE: UNIFEED
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LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 26 JANUARY 2023, NEW YORK CITY / FILE
SHOTLIST:
RECENT – NEW YORK CITY
1. Wide shot, UN Headquarters
26 JANUARY 2023, NEW YORK CITY
2. Wide shot, spokesperson walking to the press room dais
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the UN peacekeeping mission there reports that the situation in the country’s east remains tense, with reports of clashes between the Congolese armed forces and the M23 south and south-east of Kitchanga, in North Kivu province. Clashes were also reported in Kishishe - about 25 km north-west of Rutshuru - including the use of heavy weapons.”
4. Wide shot, reporters
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“This follows a series of assaults two days ago by the M23 on positions of the Congolese army west of Rutshuru. This resulted in the displacement of about 4,300 households.
About 450 people sought shelter in and around the UN base in Kitchanga, where they were provided with tents, food, water and first aid. UN peacekeepers are carrying out regular patrols around the base and the neighbouring villages to deter armed groups from causing harm to civilians.”
6. Close-up, journalist speaking
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Yesterday, the Mission also reported an explosion in the city of Beni. At least 18 civilians, including 13 women, were wounded, four of whom are in critical condition. The UN Mine Action Service sent a specialized team to the scene to investigate.”
9. Wide shot, presser
STORYLINE:
According to the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the situation in the country’s east remains tense, with reports of clashes between the Congolese armed forces and the M23 south and south-east of Kitchanga, in North Kivu province, a UN spokesperson told reporters.
Speaking to reporters today (26 Jan) in New York, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said, “This follows a series of assaults two days ago by the M23 on positions of the Congolese army west of Rutshuru. This resulted in the displacement of about 4,300 households.”
According to the UN spokesperson, “About 450 people sought shelter in and around the UN base in Kitchanga, where they were provided with tents, food, water and first aid.”
Dujarric also noted that UN peacekeepers are carrying out regular patrols around the base and the neighbouring villages to deter armed groups from causing harm to civilians.
The Spokesperson also said, “Yesterday, the Mission also reported an explosion in the city of Beni. At least 18 civilians, including 13 women, were wounded, four of whom are in critical condition.”
He added, “The UN Mine Action Service sent a specialized team to the scene to investigate.”
TRT: 01:33
SOURCE: UNIFEED
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 26 JANUARY 2023, NEW YORK CITY / FILE
SHOTLIST:
RECENT – NEW YORK CITY
1. Wide shot, UN Headquarters
26 JANUARY 2023, NEW YORK CITY
2. Wide shot, spokesperson walking to the press room dais
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the UN peacekeeping mission there reports that the situation in the country’s east remains tense, with reports of clashes between the Congolese armed forces and the M23 south and south-east of Kitchanga, in North Kivu province. Clashes were also reported in Kishishe - about 25 km north-west of Rutshuru - including the use of heavy weapons.”
4. Wide shot, reporters
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“This follows a series of assaults two days ago by the M23 on positions of the Congolese army west of Rutshuru. This resulted in the displacement of about 4,300 households.
About 450 people sought shelter in and around the UN base in Kitchanga, where they were provided with tents, food, water and first aid. UN peacekeepers are carrying out regular patrols around the base and the neighbouring villages to deter armed groups from causing harm to civilians.”
6. Close-up, journalist speaking
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Yesterday, the Mission also reported an explosion in the city of Beni. At least 18 civilians, including 13 women, were wounded, four of whom are in critical condition. The UN Mine Action Service sent a specialized team to the scene to investigate.”
9. Wide shot, presser
STORYLINE:
According to the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the situation in the country’s east remains tense, with reports of clashes between the Congolese armed forces and the M23 south and south-east of Kitchanga, in North Kivu province, a UN spokesperson told reporters.
Speaking to reporters today (26 Jan) in New York, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said, “This follows a series of assaults two days ago by the M23 on positions of the Congolese army west of Rutshuru. This resulted in the displacement of about 4,300 households.”
According to the UN spokesperson, “About 450 people sought shelter in and around the UN base in Kitchanga, where they were provided with tents, food, water and first aid.”
Dujarric also noted that UN peacekeepers are carrying out regular patrols around the base and the neighbouring villages to deter armed groups from causing harm to civilians.
The Spokesperson also said, “Yesterday, the Mission also reported an explosion in the city of Beni. At least 18 civilians, including 13 women, were wounded, four of whom are in critical condition.”
He added, “The UN Mine Action Service sent a specialized team to the scene to investigate.”
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