New Corona affected by conflict in PKO June 12 at 6:03

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Infection with the new coronavirus is also affecting the peacekeeping operations of the United Nations, which contributes to maintaining security in countries where conflicts continue. Among them, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa, it was found that there were restrictions such as the suspension of training due to the succession of infected persons to members.

In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, armed groups continue to fight for interests in underground resources, and the United Nations has deployed the world's largest PKO with approximately 18,500 personnel.

A spokeswoman for this unit, Jillman, said in an interview with NHK on the 11th that approximately 40 of the personnel have been infected with the virus and one died. In some cases, approximately 20 police personnel operating in the same state were infected.

``PKO personnel should not spread infections to locals,'' spokesman Jillman said, dismissing training from many people to reduce contact between personnel, and After the month, the change of troops was postponed, which had the effect of prolonging missions in a harsh environment where tensions were strong.

On the other hand, spokesman Jillman said, "The need for activities to protect the residents remains strong," and emphasized that the members took necessary preventive measures such as putting on masks and continued activities such as patrols.

In eastern Congo, where conflicts continue, it is feared that PKO units will play an important role in maintaining security, and that the spread of infection will have a further impact.

PKO activities in Congo

In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a civil war involving neighboring countries has occurred since the latter half of the 1990s against the backdrop of ethnic conflict, and even now there are ongoing conflicts between armed groups and clashes with government troops over interests in abundant underground resources. ..

In 1999, the United Nations Security Council resolved to implement UN peacekeeping operations (PKO) with the task of monitoring the ceasefire and protecting citizens, and deployed troops there.

Currently, the world's largest staff of approximately 18,500 people are active. PKOs play an important role in protecting public security, as armed groups attack towns and villages one after another.

In addition, the PKO unit, in treating and supporting women who were victims of sexual violence due to armed groups, also provided personal protection for Dr. Denni Mukhwege, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, and guarded the hospitals he operated. Is supporting