The Security Council convened on the developing situation in the DRC this afternoon. Permanent Representative of Greece, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris:
➡️ strongly condemned the capture of the town of Sake and the invasion of Goma by M23
➡️ reiterated that the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the DRC must be fully respected
➡️ called for an immediate de-escalation and re-commitment to the ceasefire agreement under Luanda Process
➡️ expressed deep concern about the humanitarian consequences of the M23 offensive and called all parties to respect International Humanitarian law and ensure unrestricted humanitarian access.
➡️ reiterated Greece’s full support to MONUSCO on efforts to protect civilians, fulfilling its mandate under critical circumstances.
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