The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to fight against Rwanda’s interference in the affairs of its country. A recent United Nations report clearly demonstrated the military support provided by Kigali to the M23 terrorists, responsible for numerous acts of violence in the province of North Kivu. Faced with these revelations, the Congolese government once again called for UN sanctions against the Rwandan officers and the M23.
This report provides overwhelming evidence of the involvement of the Rwandan army in eastern DRC. It reveals the names of those responsible for planning and executing this ongoing aggression, which has caused the deaths of thousands of civilians and the displacement of one million people. The Congolese government is therefore calling for severe and exemplary sanctions so that those responsible for these crimes are brought to justice.
In a press conference, the Congolese government spokesperson urged the members of the UN Security Council to take concrete measures to punish those responsible for these crimes, as well as their sponsors and suppliers. He also stressed the importance of the implementation of the Luanda roadmap, which aims to bring peace to eastern DRC, and requested the support of the Security Council in this process.
The Congolese government also welcomes the decision of the UK Court of Appeal to recognize that Rwanda is not a safe country for the sending of asylum seekers. This decision confirms the human rights violations committed by the Rwandan government, which presents itself as a country that solves refugee problems while creating new displaced persons by attacking its closest neighbor, the DRC.
Despite Rwanda’s denials, evidence of Kigali’s active support for M23 continues to mount. UN experts have identified several senior Rwandan officers involved in organizing these operations in the DRC. They also noted that the withdrawals announced by the M23 were purely tactical, in order to buy time in the face of international pressure, while the armed group received assurances that the disengaged areas would not be taken over by the Congolese army. .
In the face of these elements, it is crucial that measures are taken to end impunity and to hold those responsible for these crimes accountable for their actions. The Congolese government will continue to work for the return of peace in eastern DRC and is counting on the support of the international community to achieve this.
In conclusion, the situation between the DRC and Rwanda remains tense, with clear evidence of military support from Kigali to the M23. The Congolese government calls for severe and exemplary sanctions so that those responsible for these crimes are brought to justice. The implementation of the Luanda roadmap is also crucial to bring peace to eastern DRC