Communiques – en
21 11 12 Addressing the Conflict in Eastern Congo: Urgent appointment of a UN/AU Special Envoy
Adress by several NGOs. See also attachments
Read More21 11 12 Security Council, Adopting Resolution 2076, Demands Immediate Withdrawal of ‘M23’ Rebels from Key Congolese City, End to ‘Any and All’ Outside Support
Condemns Attacks on Civilians, Peacekeepers, Humanitarian Workers;
Will Consider Reinforcing Mission, Imposing Additional Targeted Sanctions
Read More20 11 12 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL : Civilian protection urged as tens of thousands flee escalation in fighting
As the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group advanced towards Goma and fighting resumed today around the capital of North Kivu province, combatants on all sides of the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo must take steps to safeguard civilians from attack, Amnesty International said.
Read More20 11 12 Eurac – The European Union needs to put strong pressure on Rwanda and Uganda so that they stop their support to the M23
The European Network for Central Africa (EurAc) and its organisations welcome the European Union's condemnation, after the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council on 19 November 2012, of the M23 rebel group and other rebel groups responsible for the serious deterioration of the security situation in North Kivu. EurAc also welcomes the EU's desire to support the creation of both an African Union Special Envoy and a United Nations special representative, with the latter having to facilitate regional dialogue. However, EurAc continues to advocate for one AU/UN Special Envoy.
Read More20 11 12 ICG – DR Congo’s Goma: Avoiding a New Regional War
Brussels/Nairobi, 20 November 2012: The east Congolese city of Goma and its key airport have reportedly fallen after heavy fighting to the M23 rebel group. Regional and international actors must now prevent this turning into a new regional war.
Read More19 11 12 – EUROPEAN UNION Council conclusions on the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
3199th FOREInG AFFAIRS Council meeting
Brussels,
The Council adopted the following conclusions:
Read More18 11 12 S. C. PRESS STATEMENT ON SITUATION IN EASTERN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Hardeep Singh Puri ( India):
Read More15 11 12 HRW submission to parliamentary inquiry on UK aid to Rwanda
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Read More09 11 12 UNHCR press release – Congo-Kinshasa: Nostalgic Nonagenarian From North Kivu Faces Twilight Years Alone
Mugunga III, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Paul Mirurumu has led a happy, long and relatively successful life in the heart of Africa, but in his twilight years he has experienced only devastating personal loss and suffering. Today, the 92-year-old Congolese is alone, friendless and marooned in a camp for the internally displaced, convinced that he will never again see his home village in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Read More08 11 12 TFM on "Business climate"
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