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| Government calls for urgent UN security council meeting | |
MISNA - October 9, 2008 | |
 | The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo called for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address the delicate security situation in the east of the country, theatre in the past weeks to fighting, and accusing Rwanda of an imminent attack on Goma, provincial capital of North Kivu. |
| U.S. Senators Barack Obama and John McCain asked about Congo humanitarian crisis in second presidential debate | |
Congo Planet - October 7, 2008 | |
 | Senator Obama, let me ask you if -- let's see if we can establish tonight the Obama doctrine and the McCain doctrine for the use of United States combat forces in situations where there's a humanitarian crisis, but it does not affect our national security. Take the Congo, where 4.5 million people have died since 1998, or take Rwanda in the earlier dreadful days, or Somalia. What is the Obama doctrine for use of force that the United States would send when we don't have national security issues at stake? |
| U.S. opposes statements made by Nkunda, and those who seek instability | |
U.S. Department of State - October 6, 2008 | |
 | The United States condemns and rejects the statements made by General Nkunda, leader of the National Congress for the Defense of the People (CNDP), claiming the CNDP intends to overthrow the elected and universally recognized Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (GDRC). The U.S. calls on the international community to support the GDRC as it works to consolidate its democracy and capacity to govern justly its entire territory. The U.S. opposes all those who seek to foment instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). |
| UN envoy calls for 'surge' of peacekeepers in DR Congo in face of new violence | |
UN News - October 3, 2008 | |
 | The top United Nations envoy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today asked for additional peacekeepers beyond the nearly 19,000 uniformed personnel already there to prevent the vast country from slipping back into "horrendous" conflict. |
| Red Cross Appeals for Access to Victims of Congo Conflict | |
VOA News - September 30, 2008 | |
 | International Committee of the Red Cross is calling for all warring parties in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to respect the Red Cross emblem. The humanitarian situation has deteriorated in North and South Kivu provinces since fighting between Congolese government troops and rebels resumed at the end of August. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from ICRC headquarters in Geneva. |
| For an effective and credible MONUC | |
EurAc - September 28, 2008 | |
 | Since 28 August Laurent Nkunda's CNDP has launched several offensives against positions held by the army, the FARDC, thus violating the "Acte d'engagement à la paix" he signed in January 2008. These attacks have aggravated the humanitarian situation in North Kivu, causing the displacement of a further 100.000 people. |
| Some Congolese Welcome Prime Minister's Resignation | |
VOA News - September 26, 2008 | |
 | Critics of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila's government have welcomed with open arms yesterday's (Thursday) resignation of Prime Minister Antoine Gizenga. Prime Minister Gizenga tendered his resignation to President Kabila claiming his age and health make it impossible for him to effectively perform his duties. But his critics say he has failed to revive the country's faltering economy and end violent clashes between the army and rebels. |
| Prime Minister Antoine Gizenga Resigns | |
Radio Okapi - September 25, 2008 | |
 | Congolese Prime Minister Antoine Gizenga submitted his resignation to president Joseph Kabila this morning. In a statement issued today on state television, Antoine Gizenga said he is now awaiting a response from the President. |
| United States condemns renewed fighting, calls for cessation of hostilities | |
U.S. Department of State - September 23, 2008 | |
| The United States condemns the renewed fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calls on all parties to cease hostilities immediately, accept the disengagement plan put forth by the U.N. Mission in the Congo, and recommit themselves to full participation in the Amani process. In addition, the U.S. calls on all parties to the Nairobi Communiqué and the Goma Agreement to move quickly to fulfill those commitments. |
| UN urges Congolese parties to cease fire amid fresh fighting in North Kivu | |
UN News - September 20, 2008 | |
 | The United Nations peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has called for an immediate ceasefire between the Government and rebels, as new clashes broke out today in North Kivu, leading to further displacement in the troubled region. |
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