The U.N. Security Council moved closer Tuesday to approving 3,000 reinforcements for its overstretched peacekeeping force in Congo, as the U.N. chief called for a cease-fire to protect "at least 100,000 refugees" cut off by fighting in rebel-held areas.
"Because of the ongoing fighting, these people have received virtually no assistance. Their situation has grown increasingly desperate," said U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
He said for at least 100,000 refugees trapped behind rebel lines around the towns of Rutshuru and East Masisi the "lifeline has been cut off," and their situation is "very serious and …
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