Alert: UN agencies warn of worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in eastern DR Congo

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Alert 31 January 2025

UN agencies warn of worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in eastern DR Congo United Nations agencies on Friday called for an end to the violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting between Government forces and the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group expands.  Read more

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Republic of Korea Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon-ho

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Republic of Korea Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon-ho Jan. 31, 2025 Department of Defense Spokesman John Ullyot provided the following readout: On January 30, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held an introductory call with the Republic of Korea (ROK)'s Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon-ho. The Acting Minister congratulated the Secretary on his appointment and the two leaders discussed the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and the strength of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. Secretary Hegseth reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to defending the ROK under President Trump's leadership and both leaders also reiterated their shared focus on maintaining a strong combined U.S.-ROK defense posture. Both the Secretary and the Minister agreed to remain in close contact moving forward.

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen Jan. 31, 2025 Department of Defense Spokesman John Ullyot provided the following readout: On January 30, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen held an introductory call to discuss the U.S.-Japan Alliance, the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. Minister Nakatani congratulated the Secretary on his appointment and reaffirmed his desire to work together to advance Alliance priorities. The two officials reiterated the importance of deepening defense cooperation to strengthen deterrence and to advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region.   The two officials reaffirmed their commitment to advance ongoing work to modernize Alliance command and control and expand bilateral presence in Japan's Southwest Islands. Both the Secretary and the Minister agreed to remain in close contact on areas of mutual security interest.

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