 The UN is deploying a rapid reaction unit in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to help contain armed groups. Under Secretary General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacras says the decision came after President Felice Chisikedi announced security measures, including declaring a state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri provinces bordering Uganda to contain armed groups during the 30-day state of siege that entered into effect last Thursday. The provincial governments of Ituri and North Kivu are now led by the military governor with the police chief as vice governor according to a presidential order. Lacras said UN forces would continue to collaborate with the new military authorities appointed in the two provinces. So you get notified about fresh news updates.