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- President Ruto urged all armed groups to halt hostilities, emphasizing peace as the only path forward.
- Kagame, Tshisekedi, and other leaders gathered in Tanzania for urgent talks on ending the escalating conflict.
Kenyan President William Ruto has urged all armed forces operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to halt hostilities immediately.
Speaking at a regional peace summit in Tanzania on Saturday, Ruto, who currently chairs the East African Community (EAC), emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire to pave the way for lasting peace.
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“We call on all parties to actualize the ceasefire, and specifically on the M23 to halt further advancement and the armed forces of DRC to cease all retaliatory measures,” Ruto stated. He stressed that stopping the violence was essential to creating conditions for constructive dialogue and the implementation of a comprehensive peace agreement.
The M23 rebel group, which is reportedly backed by Rwanda, has been making rapid territorial gains in the mineral-rich eastern DRC. Their offensive has left thousands dead and displaced large numbers of civilians, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis.
The peace talks in Tanzania have brought together key regional leaders, including Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi.
The discussions involve the eight-member East African Community and the 16-nation Southern African Development Community (SADC), reflecting a broader push for a regional solution to the ongoing conflict.
With tensions high and violence escalating, the summit is seen as a critical opportunity for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis and chart a path toward long-term stability in the region.