US EditionUN to Launch Reconnaissance Flights to Support Eastern Congo Ceasefire
Reconnaissance flights will aid the UN in monitoring a Qatari-mediated ceasefire as Congo’s army reestablishes control after rebel withdrawal, with deployment contingent on security guarantees.
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UN to launch reconnaissance flights to support eastern Congo ceasefire
The UN peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo will send reconnaissance flights to the eastern city of Uvira as part of preparations to help monitor a ceasefire between the government and the AFC/M23 rebel group, it said on Thursday.
Sominated in 2023 by Kinshasa to leave the Congo, the United Nations mission is now called upon to ensure compliance with the commitments made by the rebels and the Congolese army. A deployment to Uvira, in a South Kivu where there are already no more peacekeepers, is even envisaged.
Angola's president calls for 18th Feb ceasefire in DRC conflict - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Angola’s President João Lourenço has called for a ceasefire between the Congolese government and the M23 rebels to begin on 18 February. Speaking as Chairperson of the African Union, Lourenço is backing ongoing mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A statement from the Angolan Presidency says the proposed ceasefire in eastern Congo should take effect on 18 February. The announcement follows…
Speaking to the media in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital, Mr. Lacroix stressed that, in accordance with its mandate, the peacekeeping mission will continue to support the implementation of ongoing peace processes. As a first step, MONUSCO will deploy an initial aerial reconnaissance mission to Uvira on Thursday. Mr. Lacroix […]
DR Congo: MONUSCO to deploy in Uvira to monitor ceasefire
The United Nations has announced plans to deploy to the city of Uvira in South Kivu Province to monitor ceasefire commitments and help stabilise the region after months of intense fighting. The body is set to deploy its peacekeeping force MONUSCO, which has been deployed in DR Congo for close to three decades. The presence of international peacekeepers in Uvira aims to verify adherence to the ceasefire framework and prevent further escalation in…
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