New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- With the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group seizing control of Goma, a key city in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and advancing south towards Bukavu, India today called for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Most of the around 1,000 Indian nationals who were living in Goma have moved to safer locations.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a briefing:
"We are closely following the developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC].
"We remain concerned at the deteriorating security situation. We call for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Our Embassy in Kinshasa has issued advisories for Indians living in the Goma area where the conflict has taken p...