The recent resurgence of the M23 armed group in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) constitutes a serious threat to peace, security and stability in the region, and urgent action towards curbing the violence is needed, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Tuesday. “It is imperative that this Council lend its full weight to ongoing regional efforts to defuse the situation and bring an end to the M23 insurgency, once and for all,” said Martha Pobee, an Assistant Secretary-General for the UN’s political affairs and peace operations, covering Africa. Call to disarm Civilians are paying a heavy price in…
UN Security Council urged to support efforts to end M23 Insurgency in DR Congo

The M23 insurgency in Congo has seen hundreds of thousands of Congolese refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries especially Uganda. Courtesy photo
