James Swan on mission to Beni to assess the security and health situation

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: November 5, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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James Swan on mission to Beni to assess the security and health situation

James Swan, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in the DRC and head of MONUSCO, arrived in Beni on November 5, 2026, after a stop in Goma. He is scheduled to meet provincial officials, including the governor of North Kivu, to discuss security and humanitarian concerns. He also plans to visit Beni’s Ebola treatment center to assess the response efforts. The United Nations says it will continue supporting authorities and communities facing armed conflict and persistent health challenges.

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