Bujumbura, Burundi 11th March, 2014: The ICGLR Executive Secretariat hails the FARDC for their strong military action undertaken with the support of MONUSCO, to get rid of ADF - NALU rebels, which constitute a serious terrorist threat for the entire Great lakes Region. This is done according to the Declaration of the ICGLR by the Heads of State and Government made in Luanda January 15, 2014, on the promotion and consolidation of Peace , Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes region to "eradicate the FDLR , ADF and all other negative forces operating in eastern DRC, whereas their activities threaten not only the security of the DRC but also the Great Lakes region as a whole". The action is also undertaken within the framework of other relevant Statements by Heads of State and Government of the ICGLR.
The Secretariat also sympathizes with the loss of the soldiers fallen on the battlefield and the pain of their families.
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