AU endorses EAC decision to deploy in DRC
By Ivan Ssenabulya
The African Union has welcomed the resolutions of the East African community in efforts to stabilize Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
In a meeting held in Nairobi, the EAC leaders last week, urged rebel groups in DR-Congo to cease fire and were invited for talks in Kenya.
The leaders resolved that should the armed groups not heed to the call for dialogue, they will deploy a regional force to maintain peace and stability.
The African Union Commission has endorsed the decision by East African Community leaders to deploy in DR-Congo in case negotiations fail.
In a statement by the Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has commended the leaders for the common efforts in finding a sustainable solution to the instability in Eastern DR-Congo and the Great Lakes region.
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