The British Secretary of State for Cooperation, Andrew Mitchell, said Friday, July 13th in Goma that Britain is concerned about the security situation in the province of North Kivu, where there is the rebellion of M23.
After meeting with Rwandan authorities in Kigali, Andrew Mitchell arrived in Goma to inquire about the situation and assess humanitarian operations financed by the countries in North Kivu.
“As part of our good relations with Rwanda and the DRC, Britain wants to work together with the UN to help solve the problem,” he said.
According to Andrew Mitchell, Britain has a very important cooperation program in the DRC, especially in humanitarian support, but also in Rwanda, with which his country also maintains friendly relations.
To the Secretary of State for Cooperation British, his second visit in three months in North Kivu is a “very strong signal that shows the importance his country attaches to its relations with the DRC, and the situation current “.
The DRC accused Rwanda of supporting the rebellion of M23.
FARDC and Monusco bombed Thursday, July 12 positions of the rebels to stop their advance towards Goma, capital of the province of North Kivu.
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