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UN Warns Conflict in Eastern Congo Is Escalating with Use of Heavy Weapons, Drones
The United Nations reports 6.4 million internally displaced and warns of increased use of heavy weapons and offensive drones in eastern Congo's mineral-rich conflict zones.
- On Thursday, UN Deputy Special Representative Vivian van de Perre warned the Security Council that conflict in eastern Congo is escalating, with increasing use of heavy weapons and offensive drones posing serious risks to civilians.
- Decades of unrest involving over 100 armed groups have destabilized eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels continue clashing with government forces near the Burundi border.
- Nearly 6.4 million people remain internally displaced, with 26.6 million facing food insecurity this year, while the nearly 9,000-member MONUSCO shelters 3,000 civilians at the Fataki base.
- UN officials urged the rapid reopening of Goma and Kavumu airports to improve humanitarian access, as restrictions on MONUSCO's movements hinder relief efforts and abuse monitoring.
- Diplomatic efforts to support peace processes remain essential, with van de Perre noting the Washington Accords require full implementation to reduce tensions despite the volatile security landscape.
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Conflict in eastern Congo is escalating with use of heavy weapons and drones, U.N. warns
The United Nations' acting top envoy for Congo warned the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo is escalating and expanding, with increasing use of heavy weapons and offensive drones posing serious risks to civilians.
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Conflict in eastern Congo is escalating with use of heavy weapons and drones, UN warns
The United Nations’ acting top envoy for Congo has warned the U.N. Security Council that the conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo is escalating and expanding.
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