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Renewed violence in South Kivu sparks ICG call for immediate ceasefire

Washington, Dec 10 (UNI) The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) has expressed "deep concern" over the renewed outbreak of violence in South Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), warning that the offensive by the March 23 Movement (M23), supported by Rwanda, poses a severe risk to civilian populations and threatens to destabilize the entire region.
The group also highlighted the alarming use of attack and suicide drones in the conflict, marking a significant escalation.
The ICG, chaired by Germany, comprises the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. In a joint statement, the group urged M23 and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) to immediately halt offensive operations in eastern DRC.
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