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UN Envoy Calls for Ceasefire Amid Escalating Congo Conflict

3/27/2026

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Vivian van de Perre, the United Nations acting envoy for Congo, says conflict in eastern Congo is escalating, especially in North and South Kivu.
Fighting continues despite Rwanda-backed M23 rebels withdrawing, increasing regional risk.
She calls for a ceasefire to reopen airports and restore peacekeeping.
Martin Ngoga, Rwanda's representative, identifies the FDLR militia as the root cause and urges international action.
The situation remains volatile with ongoing violence and humanitarian crises.

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Vivian van de Perre, the United Nations acting envoy for Congo, says conflict in eastern Congo is escalating, especially in North and South Kivu.
Fighting continues despite Rwanda-backed M23 rebels withdrawing, increasing regional risk.
She calls for a ceasefire to reopen airports and restore peacekeeping.
Martin Ngoga, Rwanda's representative, identifies the FDLR militia as the root cause and urges international action.
The situation remains volatile with ongoing violence and humanitarian crises.