International Concerns Over Great Lakes Region Unrest

The United States and other members of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes have expressed deep concern about renewed violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. They warned that the M23 rebel offensive, reportedly backed by Rwanda, could destabilize the entire region.

On Tuesday, the United States and fellow members of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes voiced serious concerns about escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

In a joint statement, the group, which includes the European Union, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, highlighted the potential dangers of the ongoing M23 rebel offensive in eastern Congo.

The outbreak of conflict, allegedly supported by Rwanda, around Uvira near Burundi, poses significant risks to stability across the entire region, they warned.

(With inputs from agencies.)