Welcoming the Ceasefire in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United States has welcomed the announcement of an open-ended ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by Angola on July 30, 2024. The ceasefire was mediated by Angolan President and AU Champion for Peace and Reconciliation João Lourenço, with support from the Angola-led Ad Hoc Verification Mechanism.
The US has commended the governments of Angola, DRC, and Rwanda for their commitment to negotiations to end the conflict in the region. The US has also expressed readiness to support the implementation and monitoring of the ceasefire, particularly through the efforts of the Angolan Ad Hoc Verification Mechanism.
As the ceasefire is put into effect, the US has called on all parties to respect human rights and adhere to international humanitarian law. The US has emphasized the importance of holding all actors accountable for human rights violations.
The ceasefire in eastern DRC is seen as a positive step towards peace and stability in the region, and the US is hopeful that this will lead to further progress in resolving the conflict.
