UN Security Council: James Swan Calls for Turning Diplomatic Progress into Concrete Results for Peace in DRC

On September 29, 2026, James Swan, head of MONUSCO, addressed the UN Security Council, acknowledging progress in peace processes in Washington, Doha, and the African Union, while highlighting ongoing security, humanitarian, and political challenges in eastern DRC. He reported the creation of a voluntary disarmament mechanism for FDLR fighters announced in July, with MONUSCO supporting this effort, and the repatriation of 122 former FDLR members to Rwanda since September. Negotiations between the Congolese government and AFC/M23 resumed in August in Switzerland, resulting in a roadmap for future negotiations.