Eastern and South African leaders call an immediate cessation of fire after meeting on top

East and South Africa leaders called for an immediate and unconditional cessation of fire to end the deadly fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

At the Tanzania Crisis Summit, the South Africa Development Community and Blocs for the development of the Eastern African community (EAC) called all warring parties to negotiate within five days, including Rwanda -supported M23.

The rebels – the fight against government forces – have seized huge land lands in the Eastern Congo, including the city of Goma. Their impetus to Bukavu expressed fears from a broader regional war.

As part of their conversations, the army chiefs have also been said to draw up a GOMA security plan and the surrounding regions.

A A recent UN warning Calculated hostilities between the M23 and the Armed Forces of the Congo have displaced at least 700,000 people, killed at least 900 and wounded over 2000 since the beginning of January.

Last week alone, The UN said at least 700 people were killed and another 2,800 were injured in a few days.

The gathering in the commercial city of Dar ES Salam brought together leaders of state and government representatives to try to resolve the worsening security and the humanitarian situation.

“The summit emphasizes that political and diplomatic commitment is the most sustainable solution to the conflict,” said the subsequent communication.

He also demanded the re -opening of the Goma airport and other key routes to facilitate humanitarian aid, as well as the withdrawal of uninvited foreign armed forces from Congoy territory.

The M23, which is made up of ethnic Tutis, say they are fighting for minority rights, while the government of Dr. Congo says that the Rwanda-supported rebels are seeking control over the huge mineral wealth of the Eastern region.

Rwanda Pen Paul Kagame – who was on top – has repeatedly denied any involvement in support of the rebels.

But, As reported last month by Ian Wafela by BBCA group of UN experts supports Rwanda’s army is in “Actual Control of M23 Operations” – in detail how the M23 recruits are trained under Rwanda and are supported by high -tech weapons in Rwandan.

After the Kagame Summit, he published on Facebook, accusing D -C Congo of “Installing a security problem against our country”.

The President of D -C Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, decided to appear on the top via a video connection. Prime Minister Judith Suminva was personal there.

There was no immediate response from Suminva or the Congo delegation in the joint communication.

Kenyan President William Ruto, the current EAC chairman, only emphasized military decisions, cannot resolve the crisis.

“We have to resist the temptation to think that we can somehow shoot or bombard our path in a solution to such a complicated situation,” he said.

Tanzania President Suluhu Hassan himself emphasized the “collective responsibility” of regional leaders to end the conflict, saying that “history will judge us roughly if we remain stationary and watch the situation worse day after day.”

The ongoing conflict dates back to the 1990s, but has quickly escalated in recent weeks.

The Congo is so huge – two -thirds of the size of Western Europe – that it is a member of both the eastern and southern African blocks.