Exploring the Peacekeeping Challenges in Congo

The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) highlights the grave challenges of peacekeeping efforts, especially with recent advances by the M23 rebel group. Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, has seen significant violence, resulting in thousands of casualties and a humanitarian crisis. Incidents such as mass killings and sexual assaults following jail breaks underline the urgency for effective peacekeeping. The complexities of the situation are exacerbated by the involvement of foreign private military contractors and a collapsing local security infrastructure.