Eighteen countries, including US, call for smooth transition in DR Congo
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Nation
The foreign ministers of 18 countries, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, called for a “smooth transition” in DR Congo, a day after President Félix Tshisekedi announced the formation of a new government, four months after his disputed re-election by the opposition. In a joint statement, they also called for a “thorough investigation” into post-election violence and national dialogue for “inclusive institutional reforms”.
The foreign ministers of 18 countries on Saturday 14 November condemned the Israeli air raid on the Nasser medical complex in Khan Younis, in the Gaza Strip. In a joint statement, they called for the ceasefire to be respected, civilians to be protected and humanitarian aid to reach the Palestinian population without hindrance.
Djibouti joined Egypt, Qatar, Sudan, Libya, Palestine, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Algeria, among others. The signatories said the attack violated international humanitarian law and weakened the ceasefire agreement and US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan. They also warned about restrictions on the entry of tents, caravans, mobile homes and medical supplies as winter approaches.
The statement came after the 12 November strike on the intensive care unit of Nasser Hospital, which killed six people according to the toll already published by the authorities. It followed the collective condemnation of an Israeli raid on Nasser Hospital issued on 14 November by the 18 signatory countries. The strike on the intensive care unit of Nasser Hospital had already been reported on 12 November.
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