The senate in the Democratic Republic of Congo has extended the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri provinces.

This is the eleventh time the extension has been done to restore security in the east.

Justice Minister Rose Mutombo presented the bill to the senate and explained the efforts of the army to restore security in the region.

The senate speaker is quoted saying that 89 members participated in the vote, with 84 supporting the extension, Virunga Business radio reported.

bbc.com