SADC Forces Repel M23 Rebel Attack in DR Congo.
SADC forces fought off an attack by M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The regional bloc is working to bring peace to the troubled area.
Thousands have died in the conflict. Millions have fled their homes.
As current SADC chair, Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa held a special summit in November. He urged support for peace efforts in eastern DRC.
Both SADC and the African Union condemned the rebel attack. They said it undermines DRC's sovereignty and security.
M23 rebels attacked SADC troops in Goma. The soldiers fought back and pushed the rebels out. SADC praised the bravery of its forces.
The attack broke a ceasefire deal made by Angola's President Lourenço. He has been leading peace talks.
SADC called on all sides to stop fighting. It wants the rebels to withdraw from the areas they occupy.
The bloc pledged to continue supporting DRC's independence and stability and asked the global community to denounce M23's actions.
The African Union is worried about the worsening crisis. Its leader, Moussa Faki Mahamat, supports the peace processes led by Angola.
He urged all parties to observe the ceasefire. He wants an immediate end to hostilities.
SADC forces fought off an attack by M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The regional bloc is working to bring peace to the troubled area.
Thousands have died in the conflict. Millions have fled their homes.
As current SADC chair, Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa held a special summit in November. He urged support for peace efforts in eastern DRC.
Both SADC and the African Union condemned the rebel attack. They said it undermines DRC's sovereignty and security.
M23 rebels attacked SADC troops in Goma. The soldiers fought back and pushed the rebels out. SADC praised the bravery of its forces.
The attack broke a ceasefire deal made by Angola's President Lourenço. He has been leading peace talks.
SADC called on all sides to stop fighting. It wants the rebels to withdraw from the areas they occupy.
The bloc pledged to continue supporting DRC's independence and stability and asked the global community to denounce M23's actions.
The African Union is worried about the worsening crisis. Its leader, Moussa Faki Mahamat, supports the peace processes led by Angola.
He urged all parties to observe the ceasefire. He wants an immediate end to hostilities.
