DRC President Felix Tshisekedi has urged rebel groups in the Ituri and Northern Kivu provinces to surrender their weapons and participate in a disarmament and reintegration operation. Tshisekedi stated that the government is offering a final opportunity for a peaceful resolution. Insecurity in the Eastern DRC has posed a threat to political institutions, and a panel discussion is being held to evaluate the state of siege in the conflict-ridden provinces. Many political players hope for the measure to be lifted ahead of elections. Amnesty International has criticized the state of siege, citing worsened human rights conditions and increased attacks on civilians.

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