Exit Strategies of Peace Support Operations of United Nations and Sustainable Peace: A Case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Date
2023
Authors
Mulu, Francis
Hamasi, Linnet
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Publisher
JAIS
Abstract
Peace Support Operations (PSO’s) exit in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been
a quintessence of challenging exit strategies by UN peacekeeping efforts. The challenging
exit strategies of PSO’s in DRC have adequately affected the stability and sustainable peace
of the country over a period of time since independence. Prior, PSO’s in DRC have either
been forced to withdraw or abandoned their mandate prematurely. The lack of a clear plan
before the onset of the mission has led to extended periods of stay in the host nation.
Expansion and transition of PSO’s mandate midway also led to a prolonged period of stay in
the host nation. The resultant effect of the uncoordinated exits is manifested in the increasing
conflict in DRC. Threats to sustainable peace are notable due to rising insurgency against
PSOs and citizens. The local perception of the DRC to PSO’s is negative. Both regional and
international efforts have adopted various strategies for stabilizing DRC with little success.
There is a dart in studies of the exit strategy of PSO’s and sustainable peace in DRC. This
study was anchored on peace theory to account for the previous PSOs' intervention in DRC
since, previous exit strategies, external efforts made, local perception of PSOs in DRC, and
threats posed. The study used qualitative methods to inquire about local and international
perceptions. The article aims to proffer advice to the UN on the planned PSO exit strategy to
aid in sustainable peace and stability.
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Keywords
DRC Congo, Exit Strategies, Peace Support Operations, United Nations, Sustainable Peace
Citation
Musau, D. M., Mulu, F., & Hamasi, L. H. (2023). Exit Strategies of Peace Support Operations of United Nations and Sustainable Peace: A Case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 7(4), 165-183.