U.S. intelligence chief leads diplomatic mission to diffuse DRC, Rwanda tension
In a significant diplomatic move, America’s topmost intelligence chief, US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Avril Haines, traveled on a high-stakes visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda between 19 and 20 November, as confirmed by the White House on 21 November.
In her delegation were Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and Special Assistant to President Biden and National Security Council Senior Director for African Affairs Judd Devermont. Ms Haines led the delegation focusing on de-escalating tensions in the troubled eastern DRC region.
During her visit, Ms Haines engaged in crucial talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, on commitments from both leaders to address and mitigate tensions in eastern DRC.
The efforts aimed to alleviate the historical conflicts in the region, with Presidents Kagame and Tshisekedi planning specific steps drawn from previous arrangements supported by neighboring countries through the Luanda and Nairobi processes.
As the final outcomes of the US delegation remained undisclosed at the time of publication, the Biden administration expressed its support for, and commitment to monitoring, the steps taken by DRC and Rwanda towards de-escalation.
U.S. intelligence chief leads diplomatic mission to diffuse DRC, Rwanda tension
In a significant diplomatic move, America’s topmost intelligence chief, US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Avril Haines, traveled on a high-stakes visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda between 19 and 20 November, as confirmed by the White House on 21 November.
In her delegation were Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and Special Assistant to President Biden and National Security Council Senior Director for African Affairs Judd Devermont. Ms Haines led the delegation focusing on de-escalating tensions in the troubled eastern DRC region.
During her visit, Ms Haines engaged in crucial talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, on commitments from both leaders to address and mitigate tensions in eastern DRC.
The efforts aimed to alleviate the historical conflicts in the region, with Presidents Kagame and Tshisekedi planning specific steps drawn from previous arrangements supported by neighboring countries through the Luanda and Nairobi processes.
As the final outcomes of the US delegation remained undisclosed at the time of publication, the Biden administration expressed its support for, and commitment to monitoring, the steps taken by DRC and Rwanda towards de-escalation.
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