A soldier stands beside a UN armoured vehicle on October 23, 2014 in Beni, DR Congo. PHOTO | ALAIN WANDIMOYI | AFP
A UN strategic review has recommended that its 16,000-strong
mission in the Democratic Republic Congo Monusco starts phased exit from
the country in "an absolute minimum of three years."
The
mission began two decades ago and has an annual budget of over $1
billion but its current mandate comes to an end on December 31.
The
UN said an exit at the end of 22 would ensure "a responsible
transition" subject to reforms announced by President Felix Tshisekedi
on professionalising the army and neutralising rebels remaining on
track.
Even if the best-case scenario materialises,
the review said a political mission could still be necessary to "prevent
a resurgence of conflict."
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