At today’s UNSC Briefing on the situation concerning the DRC, Deputy Permanent Representative, Mr. Ioannis Stamatekos:
➡️ underlined that there is no other solution to the conflict than a political one and welcomed the recent meeting between Presidents of DRC and Rwanda in Doha where they reaffirmed their commitment to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire as called by UNSCR 2773
➡️ reiterated its full support to MONUSCO and its mission in particular protecting the civilians, ensuring continued implementation of the MRM on children and armed conflict and addressing urgent needs
➡️ strongly condemned all forms of human rights violations, abuses, violence against civilians, including against humanitarian and medical personnel
➡️ reiterated its commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the DRC.
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