Fighting Erupts in DRC Despite Regional Leaders' Ceasefire Call, US Issues Security Alert On Region
The United States has issued a security alert on the region advising American citizens in the DRC to keep a low profile and limit movement.
AFRICA – Fighting has erupted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday, just three days after regional leaders called for a ceasefire and a temporary cessation of violence.
The United States has issued a security alert on the region advising American citizens in the DRC to keep a low profile and limit movement.
M23 rebels have captured significant territory in eastern DR Congo, including the strategic city of Goma, home to over a million people.
On February 11th, M23 fighters, which the DRC has classified as a terrorist organization (the US/UN classify it as an armed rebel group), attacked positions held by the Congolese military. Congo has accused Rwanda of supporting M23 fighters, but Rwanda has denied these allegations.
As renewed fighting erupted in the DRC, South African leaders have urged military chiefs to propose a plan for implementing an 'unconditional' ceasefire by Thursday.
This urgent call comes amid escalating violence and a deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the region, with thousands of lives lost and many displaced. The leaders emphasized the need for political and diplomatic engagement to resolve the conflict, which has seen the M23 rebel group make significant territorial gains.
Despite Rwanda's denial of military support for the M23, the situation remains volatile, with ongoing clashes and a severe impact on civilians.
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