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<p>The situation on the ground for the civilian population in eastern Democratic Republic
of Congo (DRC) remains difficult and, at times, dangerous. As set out in the FCO’s
statement of 27 November https://www.gov.uk/government/world-location-news/the-uk-condemns-the-attacks-on-the-civilian-population-of-beni-in-drc
the UK condemns the recent attacks on the civilian population of Beni territory that
have left almost 200 dead since mid-October. The Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and
the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) must intensify
their efforts to protect the civilian population and neutralise all illegal armed
groups in eastern Congo in accordance with UN Security Council resolution 2147.</p><p>The
political process is key to stabilising eastern DRC in the longer term, and we call
on all stakeholders of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework agreement for
the DRC and region to implement their commitments in full. I recently wrote to Foreign
Minister Tshibanda to welcome the DRC’s new government of national cohesion and to
reiterate the UK’s support for efforts to bring sustainable peace, security and prosperity
to the DRC.</p>
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