Situation Report: Update on the Status of Army Integration in the DRC, Henri Boshoff

The 30th June 2005 marked the end of two years of transitional government in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It can be said that very little was achieved during this period of political uncertainly, particularly with regard to demobilising former combatants and integrating various militias into a formal and unified army structure. While many analysts expected that the end of the transition period combined with the absence of a functioning defence force would be marred by violent public disturbances, this did not take place and the authorities were able to maintain public order.