Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo/Humanitarian
Secretary-General Travel
Deputy Secretary-General
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Security Council
Sudan
Myanmar
Sri Lanka
Mountain Day
Guest Today
Guest Tomorrow
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the escalation in violence in South Kivu and its humanitarian consequences, including the displacement of over 200,000 people since 2 December. The Secretary-General strongly condemns the offensive by the Alliance Fleuve Congo/ Mouvement du 23 mars (AFC/M23) in several locations in South Kivu Province, including Kamanyola, Luvungi, Katogota and Uvira, which has resulted in civilian casualties.
He calls for an immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities, in line with Security Council resolution 2773 (2025). He underscores that this escalation risks seriously undermining efforts to achieve a sustainable resolution of the crisis and increases the risk of a broader regional conflagration. He urges the parties to abide by their commitments under the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity, signed on 4 December, and to fully respect the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 15 November.
The Secretary-General notes that the United Nations is fully mobilized to work with partners to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need and reiterates his readiness to continue supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts to restore peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region, in line with the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO/HUMANITARIAN
Our colleagues from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs tell us that the number of people affected by the fighting since December 2nd has risen significantly.
[New reports indicate that more than half a million people have been displaced.]
While some families have started returning to areas where it is now relatively calm, the vast majority of them remain in overcrowded sites, where they face heightened protection risks and increased threats of disease outbreaks, including cholera and mpox.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2025-12-11