一 | GOMA, Congo -- Congo's president said he will gradually ease the state of military rule in the conflict-riddled east and lift some restrictions imposed more than two years ago. Speaking to the nation Thursday, President Felix Tshisekedi said there would be a gradual easing of the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri provinces, which includes ending a curfew, allowing peaceful demonstrations and for people to live normal lives.The announcement comes more than two months ahead of presidential elections, when Tshisekedi hopes to secure a second term. He implemented the state of siege in 2021, allowing military and police to take control from civilian institutions, in an attempt to stem rising violence.More than 120 armed groups are fighting in the region, mostly for land and control of mines with valuable minerals, while some groups are trying to protect their communities.“I have taken the firm resolution to lead the populations of the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu towards a gradual and progressive easing of the regime and the restriction of the state of siege,” said Tshisekedi.Civil society and rights groups have criticized the state of siege, accusing security forces of exploiting their power against the population.“It has failed in its stated purpose of rapidly improving the security situation. Military authorities have instead used their extraordinary powers to further undermine people’s rights with impunity, including freedoms of expression and assembly, and the right to justice,” said Amnesty International.Despite military rule, violence in the region has continued and intensified. At least one militia linked to the Islamic State group has expanded its presence, while rebel groups such as M23 have seized towns, displacing tens of thousands of people. The United States Embassy in Congo said Thursday that it was greatly concerned about the increased violence in North Kivu province, where M23 is active, and the ensuing loss of lives and displacement. It called on the government to redouble its efforts to protect civilians. ———Kamale reported from Kinshasa。 Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani became parents to a daughter on July 15, 2025. Now the couple announced the name of their baby girl on social media and fans are as elated as ever. Taking to Instagram, Kiara and Sidharth shared a joint post with the photo of their hands, holding their baby's tiny feet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KIARA (@kiaraaliaadvani) The post read, "From our prayers, to our arms [prayer emoticon] our divine blessing, our princess." The couple shared that their baby's name is Saraayah Malhotra. The name means God’s Princess and clearly the couple have put a lot of thought into it. Fans and well-wishers have shared heartfelt messages on social media. Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar, Manish Malhotra and more have also dropped hearty comments on the post. "My love and blessings always," Karan penned, alongside heart emoticons. Manish Malhotra also shared red heart emoticons to show his enthusiasm. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani met during the after party of Lust Stories. However, their romance began when they worked together during the filming of their historical drama Shershaah. They soon went from reel to real lovers. They tied the knot on February 7, 2023. Their dreamy wedding ceremony took place at the Suryagargh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It was an intimate affair with close friends and family in attendance. Their romantic wedding video shared a sweet glimpse of their ceremony. The couple announced their pregnancy in March 2025 through a joint post on Instagram. They shared a picture of their hands cradling a cream coloured knit socks. The caption read, "The greatest gift of our lives coming soon."On the professional front, Kiara was last seen in War 2 with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Sidharth starred in Param Sundari, alongside Janhvi Kapoor. He is also gearing up for Vvan : Force of the Forrest.Also Read: Delhi Blast: Thalapathy Vijay, Sidharth Malhotra and Other Celebs React to The Tragic Incident。
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