Congo-Kinshasa: In Aru, Local Armed Groups Commit to Ending Hostilities in Ituri

Congo-Kinshasa: In Aru, Local Armed Groups Commit to Ending Hostilities in Ituri

Press Release - Six armed groups: CODECO, FRPI, FPIC, Tchini ya Tuna, Zaïre and MAPI , have signed an agreement to halt the violence that continues to destabilize the province of Ituri. The initiative marks a significant step forward in the peace process, building on a previous protocol signed in 2023, known as "Aru 1." This latest development, referred to as "Aru 2" represents a renewed commitment to dialogue and reconciliation.