TUNIS, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Tunisia is closely monitoring the recent escalation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with great concern, according to a statement released by the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.

Extending its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, Tunisia warned that this serious development threatens ongoing peace efforts in the DRC and poses a risk to the security and stability of the wider region.

In the statement, Tunisia called for the protection of the DRC's sovereignty, the de-escalation of hostilities, and adherence to the ceasefire agreement established in late July 2024 under the Luanda Process, a peace mechanism initiated by Angolan President Joao Lourenco.

Tunisia reaffirmed its support for African and UN-led initiatives aimed at ending military operations to prevent further loss of innocent lives and a deterioration of the humanitarian situation.

Deadly hostilities have erupted between the DRC government and the March 23 Movement rebels in the eastern DRC. More than 400,000 people have been displaced since the start of 2025 in the region, according to the UN. Enditem

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