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SADC Rejects Military Ties Amid DRC Violence

4/17/2025

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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) firmly rejects claims of military ties with Congolese forces as violence surges in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Amidst a backdrop of rising misinformation, SADC reiterates its commitment to peace and calls for all sides to ease tensions, as the humanitarian crisis deepens, displacing millions in the region.

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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) firmly rejects claims of military ties with Congolese forces as violence surges in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Amidst a backdrop of rising misinformation, SADC reiterates its commitment to peace and calls for all sides to ease tensions, as the humanitarian crisis deepens, displacing millions in the region.