UN Envoy Calls for Peace in Eastern DR Congo Amid Humanitarian and Health Crises

The new head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is urging all parties to maintain momentum towards peace in the eastern region, which faces a complex security situation. The area is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis, including widespread food insecurity affecting nearly 27 million people, and an ongoing Ebola outbreak. International funding for humanitarian aid remains significantly underfunded, exacerbating the challenges.