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"Armed groups" at core of crisis

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    The presence of armed groups in the DRC was a "particularly difficult and sensitive" problem, Annan said in the report. "It lies at the core of the conflict in the sub-region and undermines the security of all the states concerned" he said, adding that there could be no lasting peace unless that issue were resolved. Annan said he was encouraged that the Lusaka ceasefire agreement permitted countries in the region to grant amnesty to members of their armed groups, with the exception of genocide suspects. Annan also stressed the need for a well-funded long-term programme for the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration into society of former combatants.

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