The UN Security Council on Thursday demanded for an end to all foreign support being given to the M23 rebels fighting against the government in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The statement voiced a “strong condemnation of any and all outside support to the M23 and demand that all support to the M23, including from outside countries, cease immediately.”
Although 'foreign supporters' were not named, the envoy made it clear that it had certain countries in mind. Uganda and its neighbour Rwanda, who recently lost US aid due to allegations of supporting the Congolese rebels, have repeatedly denied accusations of fuelling the unrest in the eastern part of the DRC.
Discussing the Congolese M23 rebels, a UN diplomat said, “these rebels are very well equipped. They’re getting help from somewhere.”
Congo’s government have requested an explanation from Ugandan authorities with regards to persistent rumours that their soldiers are backing the rebels.
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Speaking to the Sinhala language newspaper Divaina,
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A Sri Lankan military soldier is suspected to have perpetrated the rape of a 7 year old girl in Nedunkeni, Vavuniya, reports Uthayan.
The incident led to a protest by local Tamils, demanding that the culprit be arrested.
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Defence Secretary Gothabaya Rajapakse has warned the government of the consequences in case the TNA wins the Northern Provincial Council polls, due to be held later this year.
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