UN officials call on all parties to create conditions for monitoring the ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Xinhua News Agency, Kinshasa, April 24 (Reporter Shi Yu) James Swan, head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), stated on the 24th in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province in eastern Congo, that all parties should create the necessary conditions for the effective operation of the ceasefire monitoring mechanism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

After arriving at Goma International Airport, Swan delivered a speech saying that Goma, as an important regional city in eastern Congo, is key to promoting the de-escalation of conflict, protecting civilians, and advancing the existing peace process. He welcomed the recent progress made by the Congolese government and the rebel group "M23 Movement" in a new round of dialogue and urged both sides to fulfill their commitments and reach an agreement as soon as possible to end the suffering caused to civilians by the conflict.

Swan also stated that effective monitoring of the ceasefire requires several key conditions, including providing a secure operational environment for the relevant monitoring mechanisms. All parties should cease the use of offensive drones and stop interfering with Global Positioning System (GPS) signals.

The Congolese government and the "M23 Movement" issued a joint communiqué on the 17th of this month, stating that both sides made progress on issues such as humanitarian access, the initiation of ceasefire monitoring verification mechanisms, and the release of detainees during a new round of dialogue held in Montreux, Switzerland.

Since January 2025, tensions in eastern Congo have escalated sharply, with the "M23 Movement" continuously launching offensives in North Kivu Province, South Kivu Province, and other areas, resulting in significant civilian casualties and displacement.