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UN calls for restoring calm along DR Congo-Rwanda border
New York, Jun 13 (IBNS): Following clashes on Wednesday between the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, a senior United Nations official has called on both sides to restore calm in the border area of Kibumba.
Martin Kobler, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and head of the UN peacekeeping mission in DRC (MONUSCO), called for a de-escalation of tensions and a halt to any further acts of violence.
“I appeal for calm from both sides and urge them to take immediate steps to re-establish security in the border area,” Kobler said in a news release, in which he also deplored the loss of life during the clashes.
MONUSCO called on the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The Mechanism is a technical body, comprising military experts from both DRC and Rwanda, and supported by the African Union and the UN, to address DRC-Rwanda border security issues, amongst other tasks.
“I also encourage both sides to re-engage on resolving border demarcation issues through peaceful means,” stated Kobler.
He added that MONUSCO continues to stand ready to support any initiative that would restore stability in the area.
[At the border with Rwanda, a resident of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), collects water from Lake Kivu. Photo: MONUSCO/Tony Ntumba]
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