The agreement is “an important step towards de-escalation, peace and stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes region,” he said in a statement that evening.
A breakthrough in the middle of the crisis
Since the 1990s, the eastern DRC has been plagued by dozens of armed groups who have terrorized the population.
The government has long accused Rwanda of supporting the rebel M23 group that Rwanda denied.
Earlier this year, the M23 launched an offensive in the provinces of northern and southern Kivu, capturing cities and villages, including the provincial capitals Goma and Bukavu.
Thousands of civilians have been killed, hundreds of thousands of others have been moved and serious human rights violations have been committed.
UN’s commitment remains
The Secretary General congratulated the United States for his management in facilitating the mediation process, in coordination with Qatar and the African Union mediator, President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo.
He also recognized the contributions of the five co-facilitators designated by the Eastern African Community (EAC) and the Development Community of Southern Africa (SADC).
He urged the parties to fully honor their commitments under the peace agreement and online with United Nations Security Council resolution 2773 (2025)Including the cessation of hostilities and all other agreed measures.
Resolution, unanimously adopted in Februarycondemned the M23 offensive and called for the DRC and Rwanda to return to diplomatic talks.
The secretary general concluded his declaration by saying the UN, including through his peacekeeping mission in the DRC, Monusco“It remains fully determined to support the implementation of the agreement, in close coordination with the African Union, regional and international partners”.
By coincidence, the Security advice Friday to discuss developments in the DRC.
The secretary general representative for the country and the head of Monusco, Bintou Keita, praised the peace agreement as an important step towards the implementation of the conflict.
“A chance to turn the page”
The United Nations Agency for Refugees, Hcrechoed this message in a declaration On Saturday, saying that the agreement “offers a chance to stop the cycle of violence and travel and focus on solutions that restore dignity, stability and opportunity.”
In addition, he “can bring renewed hope to those who have endured far too long for too long,” added the head of the agency, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.
“It is a chance to turn the page-ensure the protection of civilians, including refugees and people displaced internally, and advance lasting solutions that allow them to rebuild their life in security and dignity,” he said.
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