Posted 2/24/2024, 6:43:54 AM
Kiir Tours Neighbors to Ease Tensions as Fighting Flares in Eastern Congo
- President Kiir toured Rwanda, Burundi, and DRC as EAC chairman to help resolve tensions between the countries
- He met with the presidents of Rwanda, Burundi, and DRC to find common ground and reduce conflicts
- Fighting has increased in eastern DRC since the EAC Regional Forces withdrew in December 2023
- DRC declined to renew the EAC forces' mandate, blaming them for not eliminating rebels
- Burundi closed its borders with Rwanda after accusing it of supporting rebels that attacked Burundi in December