Fwd: DR CONGO: UN SPECIAL ENVOY CONDEMNS ‘TREND OF MASSACRES’ IN EASTERN PROVINCE

Web version   New York Nov 24 2014 11:00AM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  A member of FIB stands guard in the Beni region where the UN backed the FARDC in an operation (March 2014). Photo: MONUSCO/Sylvain Liechti DR CONGO: UN SPECIAL ENVOY CONDEMNS 'TREND OF MASSACRES' IN EASTERN PROVINCE The security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is "worsening," a senior United Nations official has warned, citing an escalating trend of massacres in the town of Beni – the site of continuing flare-ups of deadly violence between armed groups, including Ugandan-based rebels operating in the area. Read more RELATED DR Congo: UN, African Union urge eastern town to support operations to end rebel threat Visiting the site of a recent flare-up of deadly violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), United Nations and African Union (AU) envoys met with the Mayor of the town of Beni, Congolese military officials and local leaders, urging a united front to "put an end to the terror imposed on the population by armed groups," including Ugandan-based rebels operating in the area. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media

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