A summit in Tanzania has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid an escalating crisis. Leaders from the East African Community expressed deep concern over the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group's offensive, which has led to significant territorial gains and humanitarian devastation in the eastern DRC. Despite Rwanda's denial of military involvement, a UN report highlighted the presence of Rwandan troops in the region. The ongoing conflict threatens to destabilize the area further, reiterating the urgent need for a comprehensive resolution.
The summit in Tanzania called for an immediate ceasefire in the DRC, emphasizing the urgent need to halt the violence perpetrated by the M23 armed group.
Kenyan President William Ruto urged all parties, specifically M23 and DRC forces, to cease hostilities, highlighting the repeated failures of past peace talks.
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