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In a statement released on 19 July, MONUSCO said that the Declaration of Principles, signed in Doha under the mediation of Qatar, \u201creflects the parties\u2019 resolve to prioritise peaceful means, establish a ceasefire, and set up a joint mechanism to define its practical implementation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis important declaration marks a shift towards easing tensions and protecting civilians seriously affected by the conflict,\u201d declared Mr. Bruno Lemarquis, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the DRC and Acting Head of MONUSCO. \u201cWe commend the commitments made and call for their timely and good-faith implementation.\u201d<\/p>\n
These commitments include measures to facilitate the voluntary, safe, and dignified return of internally displaced persons and refugees to their places or countries of origin, and the encouragement of inclusive dialogue, seen as vital to addressing the root causes of the conflict and achieving lasting peace.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, the M23 launched an offensive in North and South Kivu provinces, capturing cities and villages, including provincial capitals Goma and Bukavu. Thousands of civilians were killed, hundreds of thousands more were displaced, and serious human rights violations were committed.<\/p>\n
The Declaration of Principles comes less than a month after a peace agreement signed by Congo and Rwanda, long accused by the Congolese Government of supporting the M23.<\/p>\n
The Mission\u2019s statement highlighted the Declaration\u2019s emphasis on civilian protection and support for the ceasefire, with assistance from MONUSCO and other partners, and reaffirmed its readiness to support the cessation of hostilities, particularly through the establishment of a credible and jointly agreed verification mechanism.<\/p>\n
MONUSCO\u2019s statement concluded by urging all parties to honour their commitments, act in good faith throughout the process, and prioritise human rights, security, and the aspirations of the Congolese people in all decisions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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