GENEVA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Friday warned that the escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could further deteriorate if no action is taken.

"I am deeply disturbed to see the violence escalate once again," Turk said at a special session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Turk cautioned that if the current situation continues unchecked, "the worst may be yet to come," with consequences not only for the people of the eastern DRC, but also for the wider region.

"The risk of violence escalating throughout the sub-region has never been higher," Turk said, urging all parties with influence, including state and non-state actors, to intensify efforts to prevent further conflict and support peace processes.

He called on all parties to lay down their arms and resume dialogue and stressed the importance of upholding international human rights and humanitarian laws. Enditem

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