Civil society workers arrange coffins of civilians killed during the clashes between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), at a mourning ceremony held at the Stade de l'Unite in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, September 2, 2024. The DRC now ranks second in the world for the highest number of displaced persons, following Sudan. China urges all armed groups in the region to "follow the spirit of the cease-fire agreement, silence the guns, stop the violence and maintain the momentum of de-escalation. He called for alleviating the humanitarian crisis and promoting common development in the region. "We are ready to work with the international community to contribute more to the lasting peace, development and prosperity in the Great Lakes region," said Fu.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 09, 2024 16:32 UTC