A press release spread on the continental bloc’s social media, adopted at the 1256th emergency meeting of the PSC held on Tuesday, strongly condemned the atrocious attacks by the March 23 Movement (M23) and warned that those involved would be held accountable for their actions.
According to the text, the activities of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) have exacerbated the insecurity and suffering of the population in eastern DRC.
The PSC demanded the M23, the ADF, the FDLR, and other armed and terrorist groups operating in eastern Kinshasa to cease their attacks immediately and unconditionally, disband, and lay down their arms for good.
It also demanded the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the M23 from Minova, Sake, Goma, and other occupied areas, and all other foreign armed and terrorist groups operating on Congolese territory.
The African Union Peace and Security Council unequivocally condemned any foreign military support to the M23 and other guerrillas operating in eastern DRC, demanded the immediate cessation of such support, and the withdrawal of all external parties from the country.
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