DR Congo requests UN to withdraw peacekeepers from eastern region amid escalating violence.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is urging the United Nations to withdraw its peacekeeping force, MONUSCO, from the mineral-rich eastern region plagued by armed groups and escalating violence. The DRC government seeks stability but faces local resentment towards the peacekeepers, despite their presence for over two decades. Concerns grow that a withdrawal could leave millions of displaced civilians vulnerable, as over 80% of them reside in areas currently protected by the UN.

October 29, 2024
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