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The African Union held consultations in Kigali on October 6 as part of efforts to advance the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo peace process. Discussions covered security commitments, refugee protection, fighter disarmament and regional cooperation.
The delegation included three former African presidents.
The UN Security Council is meeting in New York to discuss continuing clashes between government forces and M23 rebels in eastern DRC, tensions with Rwanda, ceasefire monitoring and the country’s Ebola outbreak.
The Supreme Court lifted restrictions on Trump administration third-country deportations while agreeing to hear the case in December. The lower court had required effective notice and a chance to raise persecution concerns; more than 25,000 people have been affected, and Burundi joined at least 35 countries with agreements.
Refugees International and Human Rights First counted more than 25000 people deported by the Trump administration to countries that were not their own.
Prime Minister Judith Suminwa told the UN General Assembly that peace remains out of reach for millions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. She called for implementation of existing commitments, including a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Rwandan forces.
People associated with the FDLR repatriated with MONUSCO support
Belgium and Rwanda restored diplomatic ties after an 18-month rupture, crediting talks hosted by Qatar in Doha. Qatar said it would continue promoting diplomacy in regional conflicts.
Time since Belgium and Rwanda expelled each other’s diplomats
Offences charged against Vincent Brown for conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity