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Lieutenant General Martins Filho

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2019-05-07
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  1. “I would like to reassure you, Madam President, Council members and all Member States that the MONUSCO force is committed to fulfilling the Mission's mandate with innovation and professionalism and that the troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been proactive, showed willingness and worked hard to overcome the challenges and difficulties encountered on the ground. In conclusion, I would like to convey my heartfelt gratitude to the Council presidency for organizing this open debate on the implementation of the Action for Peacekeeping initiative, as well as for extending an opportunity to me to express my thoughts. May peace prevail in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

  2. “The existing reporting mechanism has been reviewed to ensure real-time flow of information at all levels. MONUSCO has implemented new air-threat and risk-assessment standards for all military aviation missions. The current deployment of the aviation assets is based on that threat assessment and the operational requirements. The force has undertaken various measures for enhancing and encouraging female engagement in MONUSCO, which will provide guidance and direction on the various ways MONUSCO can operationalize female engagement. The force headquarters has obtained formal certificates from all contingent commanders on caveats, and no caveats have been declared.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

  3. “Recently, a command post exercise was also organized for the furtherance of the Mission's objectives. An analysis of existing security mechanisms for military observers has been completed with a view to suggesting explicit security guidelines for implementation. All security strands have been incorporated in the revised security guidelines for the purpose of standardization and uniformity. Casualty evacuation based on the 10-1-2 timeline response concept remains a challenge for MONUSCO, owing to the Mission's infrastructure, aviation challenges and the size of the area of responsibility. However, the Mission has implemented it where possible. The command and control arrangements have been strengthened through regular field Visits by the force leadership, brigade commanders and force headquarters staff.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

  4. “In terms of capacity-building and performance, the following measures have been implemented. Regular safety and security audits of all company operational bases and enhanced force protection measures have been implemented to strengthen defence and force protection. The force has also formalized and promulgated standard operating procedures on the related subjects concerned. Regular evaluations of contingents have been carried out, with the results having been shared with Headquarters, with the aim of enhancing preparation and operational effectiveness standards. The contingents with significant performance issues have been reported on. MONUSCO has also adopted the online performance evaluation tool. Tabletop exercises and stress testing of various contingency situations are regularly practiced at all headquarters and field unit locations.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

  5. “Predeployment visits, which focus on training, with the participation of representatives from the field, the development of in-mission training programmes for current and specialized operations and the deployment of mobile training teams are examples of initiatives that have been implemented to improve the quality of the troops deployed in the Mission. In that respect, MONUSCO welcomes the recent decision to deploy a team of jungle warfare experts in the Beni territory to improve its capabilities to plan and conduct offensive operations in the challenging jungle environment. We also welcome Headquarters initiatives to provide field missions with manuals, training exercises and courses at different levels, which will contribute to achieving the minimum level of homogeneity required for such deployments.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

  6. “Those initiatives are contributing to providing protection and development. To focus on the main subject of this debate, I would like to highlight that training is an essential pillar to ensure the desired performance of our peacekeepers. Our troops must deploy in the Mission area fully able and equipped to carry out all operational tasks. Training is a continuous process that must also focus on the specifics of the Mission and its operational environment, which serves to underscore the importance of in-mission training.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

  7. “The so-called quick-impact projects have contributed to preventing ethnic conflicts at low costs. In Kamako, Kasai Central, for example, water has been a flashpoint for the tensions among five communities: the Luba and Lulau, on one side, and the Tetela, Tshkokwe and Pende, on another. A quick-impact project to collect water, inaugurated on 9 January, was welcomed by all communities and has worked well in terms of lowering tensions. Another example is Lukweti, North Kivu, which is a remote and isolated Village - no roads or communication with the outside world. The Village had been under threat of attack by the Nduma de'fense du Congo-Renove, which left the area after the deployment of our troops. The force prevented the attack and then developed a quick-impact project, which is ongoing, to build an antenna and a bridge.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

  8. “During the month of April alone, the force deployed more than 44 company operational bases and 26 standard combat deployment platoon sites, while also carrying out more than 8,500 patrols, day and night, and deploying Quick Reaction Force elements 4,163 times. The total number of operational activities surpassed 13,600. In terms of neutralizing the armed groups, it is worth mentioning that the most desirable outcome is for them to be disarmed and demobilized. More than 5,000 members of armed groups have surrendered so far this year, or have tried to do so. However, the process has not been completed because the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes are not yet well established. The MONUSCO force has also implemented many initiatives to bring peace and development to communities.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

  9. “For example, few people in the world, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, know that, during the past three years, more than 6,000 children were rescued from different armed groups and returned to their villages, or that, just recently, on 28 April, following the deployment of our troops in Mpati, North Kivu, 114 children were freed from armed groups as a result of joint, comprehensive work by the Mission's components. In that regard, the force has implemented the "protection through projection" concept very effectively, in conjunction with that of "protection through presence". We are still learning, but the results have been impressive. The number of attacks against villages and cities prevented just because we were able to deploy our troops at the first sight of a threat is significant.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

  10. “As is well known, there is no purely military solution for the problems and challenges we face in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: the solution is political and involves all components of the Mission. That is why the focus of our analysis, planning and operations since last year has been a comprehensive approach that incorporates the views, priorities and expertise of all concerned personnel deployed in the Mission area. We must also communicate better with locals and the international community. Prevention does not provide headlines. That is sad, but it is reality. The positive outcomes, the good things MONUSCO has done and the hard work of our peacekeepers are not known.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

  11. “The main priority for the Mission remains changing the mindset of all peacekeepers, civilians, military and police, who must comprehend the environment and the challenges and perform accordingly. A proper mindset is the basis for all that follows, from selection, preparation and training to the performance of individuals and troops. The core of our mandate - the protection of civilians - remains unchanged and requires building confidence among the population, implementing an effective intelligence system and our capability to prevent. In fact, preventive deployment and neutralizing the armed groups are the most effective ways to protect the civilians of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

  12. “MONUSCO is one of the largest and most complex peacekeeping missions under the umbrella of the United Nations. Since its inception, the Mission has matured and adapted itself well to the dynamic challenges and changing requirements. Despite the evolving scenarios and mandate requirements, one facet has remained constant, that is, the Mission has focused on innovation and professionalism with a view towards efficiency. The force and the Mission headquarters have worked well in synchrony, as part of a comprehensive approach to face the challenges on the ground in order to fulfil our mandate. In that respect, working in coordination with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and counting on its cooperation has become challenging and fundamental for the peace, stability and development of the country.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

  13. “Lieutenant General Martins Filho: Before starting, I would like to pay tribute to Chief Private Exwin Lahansang, from the Indonesian engineer company deployed in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), who passed away this morning as a result of a heart attack. I express my deepest condolences to his family and to the Republic of Indonesia. I wish to congratulate the Permanent Mission of Indonesia to the United Nations on the inauguration of its presidency of the Security Council, as well as to thank the Council for this opportunity. The idea of this debate on the Action for Peacekeeping initiative is indeed noble. It will enrich all of us, give us an opportunity for reflection and bring forth a myriad of ideas and experiences.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source