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United Nations Force Intervention Brigade
| Force Intervention Brigade | |
|---|---|
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| Active | April 2013–present |
| Country |  United Nations
|
| Allegiance | United Nations |
| Branch | MONUSCO |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Armed peacekeeping |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Motto(s) | "Peace, Security, Stability" |
| Engagements | M23 Rebellion, Kivu conflict, Allied Democratic Forces insurgency |
| Commanders | |
| 2013–14 | James Aloizi Mwakibolwa[1] |
The United Nations Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) is a military formation which constitutes part of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). It was authorized by the United Nations Security Council on 28 March 2013 through Resolution 2098.[2] Although it is not the first instance in which the use of force was authorized by the UN, the Force Intervention Brigade is the first UN peacekeeping operation specifically tasked to carry out targeted offensive operations to "neutralize and disarm" groups considered a threat to state authority and civilian security. In this case, the main target was the M23 militia group, as well as other Congolese and foreign rebel groups. While such operations do not require the support of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), the Force Intervention Brigade often acts in unison with the FARDC to disarm rebel groups.
- ^ "Tanzanian troops arrive in eastern DR Congo as part of UN intervention brigade". United Nations. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ "United Nations Security Council – Resolution 2098" (pdf). un.org. New York: United Nations. 28 March 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
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