Rebels around the city of Goma have until Thursday morning to hand in their arms . Those who do n't will be considered an ` ` imminent threat , '' the peacekeepers say . It 's the first time the U.N. has said it will send troops to establish a security zone in the region . The region is beset by a long - running humanitarian crisis affecting millions of people .
Rebels around the city of Goma have until Thursday afternoon to hand in their arms . Those who do n't will be considered an `` imminent threat , '' U.N. peacekeepers say . It 's the first time the U.N. has said it will use troops to uphold a security zone in the area . The region is beset by a long-running humanitarian crisis affecting millions of people .