The East African Community (EAC) has said it is 'deeply concerned' about the escalation of hostilities by armed groups in eastern DR Congo, especially in the area of operation of the bloc's regional force.
The East African Community has said it is"deeply concerned" about the escalation of hostilities by armed groups in eastern DR Congo, especially in the area of operation of the bloc's regional force.there was"deteriorating security situation" in North Kivu province, where the Congolese army and a coalition of militias fight the M23 rebel group.
He also responded to reports of the EAC regional force 's alleged alliance with the government coalition to fight the M23. Mathuki said he was"deeply concerned with the unfounded allegations and negative propaganda labelled against the EACRF Contingents, which imply collaboration with Armed groups." on October 1 in parts of North Kivu raised concerns and threatened regional and UN and African Union-backed peace initiatives.
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