Eastern DRC: Despite initial verification missions, Burundi alerts the UN on fragile ceasefire and calls for respect of commitments

Verification missions for the ceasefire in eastern DRC at Minembwe and Masisi were welcomed by Burundi, which emphasized the fragile security situation. Burundi’s UN ambassador, Zéphyrin Maniratanga, urged parties to respect commitments and cooperate with verification mechanisms. He also discussed the disarmament of FDLR forces and ongoing disagreements over their demobilization under the Washington process.