"GREAT LAKES REGION"

Speaking at the opening of the high-level meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the region in Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura, Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his call to all the armed groups to lay down their arms “immediately and rejoin the demobilization, disarmament and reintegration process.” UNIFEED

Secretary-General António Guterres said armed groups – both local and foreign – must lay down their arms in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and efforts must be redoubled to advance a lasting, sustainable peace in the region. UNIFEED

Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region (S/2023/237)

The UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region Huang Xia reported a “slight” improvement in the region but noted, “the risk of a resumption of fighting remains real.” UNIFEED

Despite peacekeeping mission’s efforts, security situation worsening in Democratic Republic of Congo, special representative tells Security Council.

UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region Huang Xia highlighted that the region continues experiencing instability due to the activities of armed groups. UNIFEED

Speakers stress combating illicit trade in natural resources that fuels conflict, at Security Council briefing on Democratic Republic of Congo, Great Lakes.

Briefing Security Council on Central African Republic, mission head voices concern over resurgence of armed groups, despite progress in restoring state authority.

During a meeting marking the 20th anniversary of the African Union (AU), Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council that the world is “heading straight off a climate cliff” and “for many Africans, this is not a distant threat, but a daily reality.” UNIFEED