The three day East African Community (EAC) ministerial retreat that started on July 6 in Zanzibar, Tanzania, concluded Monday with delegates acknowledging that the viable path to sustainable peace and security in volatile eastern DR Congo is 'through a political process,' a related communique states.
that started on July 6 in Zanzibar, Tanzania , concluded Monday with delegates acknowledging that the viable path to sustainable peace and security in volatile eastern DR Congo is"through a political process," a related communique states.
Kiir's trip reaffirms commitment to EAC-led Nairobi process to avert deterioration of DR Congo crisisBut the immediate response from Kinshasa, on X, did not seem to suggest that all was well. At the time, the mediation of AU under the leadership of Angola continued to provide support to"the concerned parties" while former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who was in charge of conducting the Nairobi peace process, prepared dialogues between the Congolese government and the active rebel movements in the region.
has been making more headlines as it battles and gains more ground against its foes - the Congolese army and its allies including FDLR, European mercenaries, the Burundian army, and a host of other Congolese militia groups backed by Kinshasa.increase in hostilities between a government-led coalition and the M23 rebels
However, Tshisekedi wanted it to battle the M23 rebels, or if not, leave. As such, the first EACRF force commander was forced toThere was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
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