Congo crisis talks: Congo rebels want peaceful solution, UN says

Congo crisis talks: Congo rebels want peaceful solution, UN says

These are the highest-profile peace talks the UN has led since M23 rebels took over the city of Goma.

UN Engages DRC Rebels in Search for Peaceful Resolution

PDF Button The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) has held high-level discussions with rebels in eastern DR Congo, focusing on civilian protection and prospects for peace. Bintou Keita, the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy to DR Congo, led the talks with representatives of the Congo River Alliance, including the M23 […] Related Posts: Morocco to continue action to adapt peacekeeping to 21st… D…

Congolese Rebels Seek Peaceful Settlement To Crisis - UN - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has held talks with Rwanda-backed rebels about protecting civilians in areas under their control in the east. Bintou Keita, the UN secretary general’s special representative, said the rebels spoke of wanting a peaceful settlement to the crisis, which escalated in January with their capture of the major city of Goma. She said she had brought “a spirit of listening and exc…

UN tight-lipped on outcome of talks with Congolese rebels

Little detail was released but the UN says the rebels spoke of wanting a peaceful end to the crisis.