Kenya urges 'immediate ceasefire' at summit on DRC conflict

Kenyan President William Ruto urged all armed forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to cease hostilities as regional leaders met in Tanzania for a peace summit.

William Ruto, President of Kenya said "We stand together to call on all parties to actualise the ceasefire and specifically on the M23 to halt further advancement and the armed forces of DRC to cease all retaliatory measures."

He added that "an immediate ceasefire is the only way to create necessary conditions for constructive dialogue and implementation of a comprehensive peace agreement".