Rebel Dr. Declare ceasefire for ‘human reasons’ in the Congo
A coalition of rebel groups in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a humanistic ceasefire starting on Tuesday.
A statement, the group – which includes the Rwanda -supported M23 rebels – after capturing the region in the eastern parts of the country, citing “human reasons” for the ceasefire.
The United Nations said that after being seized by the rebels, Dr. At least 900 people have been killed and 2,880 injured in the largest Eastern city of Congo and recently.
G7 nations and European Union Dr. Condemned the aggressive as a major violation of the sovereignty of the Congo.
The coalition of rebel groups – known as the Congo River Alliance – has accused the Kangolies army of killing people using planes in bomb areas.
It said that it is not intended to seize any front area, despite saying otherwise last week, and it will hold its positions.
In a statement, the coalition said: “We repeat our commitment to protect and defend the civilian population and our positions.”
The regional fight has seen hundreds of thousands of people displaced in the last three years. According to the United Nations refugee agency, since the beginning of 2025, more than 400,000 people have been forced from their homes.
Rwanda President Paul Kagame – Joe Rwanda Defense Force Commander -in -Chief – said that he did not know that his country’s soldiers Dr. Were in the Congo or not.
“There are many things that I do not know. But if you want to ask me, is there any problem in the Congo that worries about Rwanda? And Rwanda will do anything to save herself? I will say 100%,” Said. CNN On Monday.
Meanwhile, human rights groups are calling for more pressure on Rwanda.
Dr. The Minister of Communications of Congo called upon the international community to ban Rwanda.
Patrick Muaya told the Reuters, “A strong decision (should be taken) not only to condemn, but also to stop what Rwanda is doing, because it is not acceptable if you maintain peace in Africa and our region Want, “Patrick Muaya told the Reuters.
“The restrictions are minimum,” he said.
The Presidents of Congoles and Rwanda are due to attending a regional peace summit in Tanzania on Friday.
With a 30 -year struggle behind them, it is expected that no interaction if they break – as they have many times a long year – can last for months.
