East and South Africa leaders urge the ceasefire after the summit

East and South Africa leaders called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to end the deadly fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

At the summit of crises in Tanzania, development societies in South Africa and East Africa Society (EAC) has urged all the warring parties to hold peace talks within five days, including with Rwanda -backed M23 rebels.

The rebels – combat government forces – seized vast areas of land in the eastern Congo, including the city of Guma. They pushed Boukavo fears of a broader regional war.

As part of their talks, the army chiefs were also informed of the development of a security plan for Juma and the surrounding areas.

The latest United Nations figures indicate that 2,900 people have been killed since early January, as a result of the hostility between the M23 and the armed forces of the Congo.

About 700,000 wounds and wounded thousands.

On Saturday, the largest city in Dar Al -Salam, the largest city in Tanzania, brought together the heads of state and the government in an attempt to solve the worsening security and humanitarian situation.

The follow -up statement said: “The summit emphasizes that political and diplomatic participation is the most sustainable solution to the conflict.”

He also called for the reopening of Juma Airport and other main roads to facilitate humanitarian aid, as well as the withdrawal of foreign armed forces that are not backed by Congolese lands.

The M23, which consists of ethnic totsi, says they are fighting for minority rights, while the government of Dr. Kongo says that Rwanda -backed rebels are seeking to control the wide metal wealth in the eastern region.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame – who was at the top – has repeatedly denied any involvement in supporting the rebels.

but, As I mentioned last month by the BBC Ian and OviaA group of United Nations experts maintains that the Rwandan army in “actual control over M23 operations” – in detail how to train M23 under the supervision of Rwandi and support them with high -tech Rwandan weapons.

After the summit, Kagame posted on Facebook, accusing Dr. Congo of “escalating a security problem against our country.”

The President of Dr Cong, Félix Tshisetedi chose to appear at the top via the video link. Prime Minister Judith was called there personally.

There was no immediate response from Samina or the Congolese delegation to the joint statement.

Kenyan President William Roto, the current president of EAC, confirmed that the military solutions alone were unable to resolve the crisis.

“We must resist the temptation to believe that we can somehow shoot a solution to a solution in the face of such a complex position,” he said.

Tanzanian President Samia Soloho Hassan confirmed the “collective responsibility” of regional leaders to end the conflict, saying that “history will judge us harshly if we stay still and we see the situation getting worse day by day.”

The ongoing struggle dates back to the nineties, but it has risen quickly in recent weeks.

Dr. Congo is very vast – two -thirds of the size of Western Europe – a member of both the East and South African blocs.