Boston University International Affairs Association

“The [United Nations Security Council] will eventually come around to supporting the increase but it will take some time.”

Atoki Ileka, DR Congolese Ambassador to the U.N.

Turmoil and unrest have long been present in Democratic Republic of the Congo, but recent news merits discussion by the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO).

Rebels announced Tuesday they would withdraw from two fronts to give peace a “new chance” in strife-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as government forces faced new charges of looting. While the rebels said they would pull back, they continued their siege outside the city of 500,000 people.

How does this recent development affect the current UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo? Join at 7pm on Wednesday 11/19 in CAS 326 for the chance to represent a country with vested interests in this situation.

Other Important News:
Wed 11/19, 5pm: BarMUN II Secretariat Applications Due (If you need a copy of the app, email us!)
Thursday, 11/20, 3-5pm: European Union Consulate Event with British, French, and German Consuls-General in the Howard Thurman Center
Ongoing: Secretary Nominations for next semester are open!

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First of all, congratulations to David Jastrab, our new Secretary-General for BarMUN II!

Join us on Wednesday, November 12, at 7PM in CAS 326 to discuss human organ trafficking, a topic that will be discussed at UPMUNC XLII in the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.

“Increasing demand for donated organs, uncontrolled trafficking and the challenges of transplantation between closely-related species have prompted a serious re-evaluation of international guidelines…” – World Health Organization

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