DRC: UN warns of gap between peace agreements and security situation in the East

The UN has called for narrowing the gap between diplomatic progress and the worsening security situation in eastern DRC. At the Security Council, Huang Xia highlighted advances such as the Washington agreement with Rwanda, the Doha negotiations, and the verification mechanism, but noted ongoing deterioration on the ground, including challenges in establishing a ceasefire, the use of armed drones, and Ebola outbreaks. He also mentioned ongoing tensions between DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi, urging increased involvement of the African Union.