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African Union urges M23 to 'lay down arms' in eastern DRC

The African Union on Tuesday condemned the ongoing violence in eastern DR Congo and called on the M23 armed group to cease hostilities and disarm. The organization's Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Bankole Adeoye, expressed strong disapproval of the violence perpetrated by M23 and other forces.

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Published January 28,2025
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AFRICAN UNION URGES M23 TO LAY DOWN ARMS IN EASTERN DRC

The African Union said Tuesday it condemned the violence in eastern DR Congo and called on the M23 armed group to "lay down arms".

The African Union's Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Bankole Adeoye "condemns violence by M23 and all other negative forces, and calls for full respect of #DRC's sovereignty, unity & territorial integrity," the organisation said in a post on X.