This ActionAid paper concerns the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as of 28 November 2012, and articulates ActionAid’s position on recent developments in North Kivu as well as the wider ongoing conflict in the country. On Friday 30 November 2012, the 14th Ordinary East Africa Heads of State Summit will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. Amongst other issues, the Summit will discuss the security situation in East Africa countries and the current crisis in DRC.
ActionAid calls on the governments present at the 14th Ordinary East Africa Heads of State Summit to take note of the recommendations made in this paper, and to demonstrate leadership in bringing about an end the fighting and suffering in DRC without further delay, as well as in supporting development of a robust roadmap for sustainable peace.