UN Envoy Huang Xia has condemned the rising violence in eastern DRC, calling for peace dialogues. He expressed concern over the M23 dissidents and the humanitarian plight of civilians. The Envoy urged adherence to the Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework while disallowing destabilizing actions. He reaffirmed UN support for regional peace initiatives.
The UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Huang Xia, has condemned the surge in violence and the collapse of the ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a recent statement, Xia highlighted the alarming territorial advances of the M23 rebel group, exacerbating already dire humanitarian conditions for civilians. He stressed the critical importance of initiating peace dialogues through the established Luanda and Nairobi regional processes while urging all parties to uphold national and regional obligations under the Peace, Security, and Cooperation (PSC) Framework.
The ongoing conflict in the eastern DRC has its roots in decades of instability exacerbated by various armed groups, including the M23 and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The PSC Framework, initiated in 2013, seeks to ensure the territorial integrity of the DRC and prevent support for armed militias. It aims to foster long-term stability and development in the Great Lakes region which encompasses several countries in central Africa, affected by ongoing violence and displacement of populations.
The urgency of dialogue and peace talks in light of escalating violence in eastern DRC cannot be overstated. The actions and commitments of all parties involved are crucial for restoring peace and stability to the region, thus alleviating the humanitarian crisis. The international community’s support, particularly that of the United Nations, remains vital in these efforts to promote a peaceful resolution to the longstanding conflict.
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