Obasanjo supports Rwanda-DRC Joint Operation

URUGWIRO VILLAGE - The Envoy to the United Nations Secretary General, Olusegun Obasanjo has hailed the progress of the Rwanda- Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) joint offensive against FDLR rebels in the Eastern part of DRC. Obasanjo who is currently facilitating Nairobi Peace talks between the Government of DRC and the National Congress for the Defence of the People (CNDP) rebels was in the country to present a progress report on the talks to President Paul Kagame yesterday. Speaking to journalists shortly after a brief call on President Kagame at Urugwiro Village Wednesday evening, Obasanjo said that Nairobi talks have continued and have reached a satisfactory level, despite the successes scored by the joint operation.