EAC Force steers clear of political mud in the restive region
Soldiers of the South Sudan People's Defence Forces prepare to be deployed to the DRC on December 28, 2022. EAC forces in eastern Congo are swatting incessant calls to fire its first shot against rebels as frustration grows among Congolese civilians. PHOTO | SAMIR BOL | AFP
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in eastern Congo is swatting incessant calls to fire its first shot against rebels as frustration grows among Congolese civilians who cite the slow progress to bring lasting peace in the restive region.
But leaders of the EAC, whose member states are contributing troops to the regional force, say they are still prioritising non-military action.
