EACRF Force Commander pays courtesy call on MONUSCO counterpart
EACRF Commander Maj Gen Aphaxard Kiugu on Friday, 19 May 2023 paid a courtesy call to his MONUSCO counterpart Lt Gen Otávio Rodrigues at the Headquarters in Goma as part of his key leadership engagement as well as familiarisation tour with key stakeholders in Eastern DRC.
The two commanders discussed the possible EACRF-MONUSCO areas of collaboration such as information sharing and air space management as well as the principal function of Protection of Civilians. Both Commanders reiterated the commitment to realise peace and stability within the region.
The two leaders noted that lately, there have been increased incidents of violation of ceasefire by Armed Groups within North Kivu that include mounting of illegal roadblocks, targeted ethnic attacks and occupation of previously vacated locations by M23.
They both recommended the need for DRC authorities to establish local administration in these areas in order to ensure rule of law and order to the population.