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04/15/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/15/2026 11:23
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Security fears rise in eastern DR Congo
The Security Council holds an open briefing top of the hour on the deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and wider Great Lakes region. Special Envoy Huang Xia and UN Women's Sima Bahous will update ambassadors on the recent escalation of violence. Despite mediation efforts in Doha and Washington, regional tensions between the DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi remain acute. Follow live below from our Meetings Coverage team, and app users can click here. ,
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