UN Security Council calls for M23 to cease offensive in eastern Congo

The UN Security Council has called for the M23 rebel group to halt its offensive in eastern Congo. The council urged Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to resume peace talks regarding the presence of foreign forces in the region. The council condemned Rwanda's alleged support for M23 and highlighted concerns over GPS jamming linked to the group's operations. The statement emphasized the need for external forces to withdraw from eastern DRC immediately. The M23 group claims to protect Tutsi interests against Hutu militias, including the FDLR. The situation remains tense as the council seeks to address ongoing conflicts and foreign involvement in the area.