SADC troop withdrawal from DR Congo long overdue

SADC Summit terminates SAMIDRC mandate in DRC; phased withdrawal of troops to start
The South African Development Community Mission, known as SAMIDRC, was deployed in December 2023 to support the DRC government to restore peace and security in eastern DRC.
South African lawmakers welcome SADC decision to withdraw troops from DR Congo
A South African parliamentary defence oversight committee has welcomed the decision by the Southern African Development Community to withdraw its troops from eastern DR Congo so as to pursue a political and diplomatic route in addressing the crisis there.
UPDATE | SADC agrees to phased withdrawal of its troops in eastern DRC
Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders have agreed on a phased withdrawal of troops attached to the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
SADC seeks political solution to DR Congo war
Speculation that SADC might withdraw its forces from the DRC and push for a ceasefire and peace talks began after the killing of the peacekeepers. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans Southern African leaders have subtly endorsed a political solution to the DR Congo conflict,
Southern Africa bloc ends military mission in DR Congo
The SAMIDRC was sent to help the government of the DRC, a Southern African Development Community member, restore peace and security.
SADC Orders Withdrawal of Troops From Eastern DRC, South Africans Think It’s Long Overdue
Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders announced that it was ordering the phased withdrawal of troops stationed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
SADC announces phased withdrawal of troops from eastern DRC
The Southern African grouping reiterated the need for a political and diplomatic solution to help restore ‘peace, security and tranquility’ in the conflict-torn country
Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground
The troops were sent two years ago to support the Congolese army fight the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels, which has seized control of large parts of mineral-rich eastern DR Congo this year. At least 19 soldiers from South Africa,
Troops to withdraw as SADC calls off peace keeping mission in DRC
The SADC mission in the DRC has been terminated. SADC announced their decision after an Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State. The troops will start withdrawing in phases. READ: SADC leaders meet over DRC conflict South Africa,
Southern African bloc to scale down military presence in Congo
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced an end to the mandate of its military deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and will begin a gradual withdrawal of troops.
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Ending the SADC mission in DRC: Committee calls for renewed diplomatic focus
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SADC summit terminates SAMIDRC deployment
CAPE TOWN - SADC will start withdrawing its troops from the DRC in phases. The decision follows a virtual meeting with heads ...
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After peacekeeping fails, SADC bets on political solution to Congo war
The decision means troops in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo ...
Ongoing tensions lead to SADC leaders' removal of troops
SADC leaders announce a phased withdrawal of peacekeeping forces from the DRC, responding to escalating violence and the ...