Highlighting political tensions and the disintegrating security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Leila Zerrougui, briefing the Security Council for the first time as head of the UN stabilization mission in the contry, said significant progress is being made on preparations for upcoming polls.
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Despite unrest, DR Congo must press ahead with preparations for credible elections, says UN envoy
- 08 March 2018

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