The Security Council on Monday reiterated its condemnation of the fighting between Uganda and Rwanda in Kisangani and deplored the loss of civilian lives and the damage inflicted by the two armies. In a statement, the Council pointed out that it expected the two countries to live up to their commitments and withdraw from Kisangani according to the 8 June ceasefire agreement. Council members said they were “appalled” by the humanitarian situation in the city and called for rapid assistance to the civilian population. They also expressed their admiration for the personnel of the UN mission in the DRC (MONUC) and the humanitarian workers who had remained in Kisangani in “very difficult and dangerous conditions”. UN spokesman Fred Eckhard said the break in hostilities had allowed humanitarian agencies to bring much-needed assistance to civilian population. WFP announced its plans to airlift some relief supplies to city residents who are struggling to cope without water and electricity.
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