DRC - Life and work in the Congo

as a Civil Observer in MONUC via the Folke Bernadotte Academy - FBA

27 September 2009

Les femmes Congolaises

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A tribute to Folke Bernadotte in Gothenburg

Sara in DR Congo

Since the end of April, I am in the Congo working as a civilian observer with the civil police in MONUC. Thus, my present 'life and work' is in the East of this vast country; in Bunia, a tiny little town in the district of Ituri.

Depending on the access to, and speed of, Internet, I aim to post as many photos as possible. I will try not to write too long posts, but sometimes waiting for the photos to be uploaded, I have too much time to keep writing...

You never know when it might come in handy to be a blacksmith

Hanna's
Olivan's blog
C'est Sara
Tims Times
Congo blog
Ibrahima Bakayoko, JMT team leader
Me in Nepal
FBA

Detention centre - according to PNC there are no minors but I'm not so sure.

Speaking of the larves, this is actually the first time I see them. Didn't dare to try this time.

pedicure on the street

MONUC telling us to buckle up

House rules

Defender, strong as a bull!

Wilda