"DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO"

Ahead of the Africa launch of the “Global Alliance to end Aids in children” on 1 February in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, UNAIDS warned today of a “forgotten generation of children” grappling with HIV that are not receiving any treatment. UNTV CH

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

The Special Adviser on the prevention of genocide Alice Wairimu Nderitu reiterated her “grave concern” about the deteriorating security and human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in Ituri province, a UN spokesperson said. UNIFEED

There was another attack by CODECO militia overnight in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), “the attack took place at the Plaine Savo camp for displaced people, nine kilometres east of Djugu. Seven people were reportedly killed and many others fled the site,” said a UN Spokesperson. UNIFEED

According to the Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), mass graves containing the bodies of 42 civilians, including 12 women and six children, have been discovered in the village of Nyamamba, a UN spokesperson told reporters. UNIFEED

United Nations agencies are calling for urgent action to protect the most vulnerable children in the 15 countries hardest hit by an unprecedented food and nutrition crisis. WHO

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

According to the Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the situation in Ituri’s Djugu territory remains tense after the recent spate of attacks by members of the CODECO armed group, a UN spokesperson informed. UNIFEED

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, at least 18 civilians were killed, including 17 on Sunday, and thousands have been displaced and are seeking shelter at a site in Roe, a UN Spokesperson informed. UNIFEED

Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General