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Ruto Calls For Immediate Ceasefire, Dialogue To End DRC Crisis

Ruto, who is also the co-chair of the summit, dismissed military solutions as ineffective and urged a diplomatic approach that addresses the root causes of the crisis.

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  • Ruto dismisses military solutions as ineffective, urges a diplomatic approach that addresses the root causes of the crisis.

President William Ruto has called for an immediate ceasefire and urgent diplomatic intervention to address the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Speaking at the joint summit of East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) heads of state in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Ruto urged all parties involved to embrace dialogue and take collective action to restore stability.

“The recent escalation of hostilities in Goma and the surrounding areas is a stark reminder of the increasing fragility the situation presents and that only urgent collective action to facilitate a negotiated solution will offer relief,” said Ruto.

He urged all warring parties, including the M23 rebels and the Congolese armed forces, to cease hostilities immediately.

“We stand together to call on all parties to actualize the ceasefire; and specifically, on the M23 to halt further advancement and the armed forces of the DRC, to cease all retaliatory measures,” Ruto stated.

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“The security of the DRC is essential not only to the stability of the country but also to the prosperity and cohesion of the entire EAC and SADC. We call upon all parties to prioritize dialogue, cooperation, and, above all, the protection of civilian lives,” he added.


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