The article that I propose to you today plunges us into the heart of current events in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Congolese government is not giving up in its fight against the armed groups raging in the province of North Kivu. A recent United Nations report clearly demonstrates Rwanda’s support for the M23 terrorists. Faced with these revelations, the Congolese government is calling for targeted sanctions against Rwandan officers and M23 leaders.
This report highlights the military, logistical and supply support the M23 receives from Rwanda. The consequences of this interference are dramatic, with thousands of Congolese civilians killed and more than a million people displaced. The Congolese government therefore urges the UN Security Council to take concrete measures to punish those responsible for these crimes.
The Congolese government spokesperson also welcomed the decision of the UK Court of Appeal which confirmed that Rwanda is not a safe country for sending asylum seekers. This decision highlights the systematic human rights violations committed by the Rwandan government, which presents itself as a country solving refugee problems while creating new waves of displaced people by its aggression against the DRC.
UN experts also cited senior Rwandan army officers involved in supporting M23. These officers, including General James Kabarebe, would be the brains of the operations carried out in Congolese territory. Despite Rwanda’s denials, evidence is accumulating and demonstrates the active involvement of Rwandan forces in M23 operations.
The Congolese government remains determined in its quest for peace and stability in the east of the country. He calls on the Security Council to contribute more to the implementation of the Luanda roadmap, which aims to bring peace to the region.
In conclusion, the situation in the DRC remains worrying with Rwanda’s involvement in supporting armed groups. The Congolese government continues to press for severe sanctions against those responsible for these crimes