DR Congo to discuss withdrawal of UN peacekeepers

The Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to hold talks with the UN mission in the country, Monusco, on the withdrawal of peacekeepers that will “meet the demand of the people”, government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya has said.

The announcement came after President Félix Tshisekedi chaired a meeting with the presidents of the two chambers of parliament, the prime minister and officials from the eastern North Kivu province.

Mr Muyaya said on Monday that a total of 36 people, including four UN peacekeepers, have been killed following the protests.

“In view of the above, the government was instructed to expedite a meeting with Monusco to reassess the plan for its withdrawal agreed under Security Council Resolution 2556,” he said.

Security forces dispersed fresh protests in Beni, North Kivu, on Monday that disrupted activities in region.