The following article is a translation and a paraphrase of an article published on the Fatshimétie.org blog, entitled “President Félix Tshisekedi denounces Rwanda’s support for M23 terrorists”. The original article highlights the statements of the Congolese president, who accuses Rwanda of being involved in the instability in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). I will reorganize the content of the article to provide a fresh look and improve the writing.
Title: President Félix Tshisekedi denounces Rwanda’s support for armed groups in the DRC
Introduction :
During a joint press conference with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, President Felix Tshisekedi reiterated his accusations against Rwanda, accusing it of supporting M23 terrorists responsible for the violence in North Kivu province.
Charges against Rwanda:
Félix Tshisekedi pointed out that Rwanda has never admitted its involvement in the instability in eastern DRC, because its economy depends on it. Despite evidence and documents to the contrary, Rwanda persists in denying its role in the aggression against the DRC.
Refusal to negotiate with the M23:
The Congolese president also affirmed his refusal to negotiate directly with the M23, calling the members of the group “puppets”. According to him, Rwanda is pushing the DRC to negotiate with this faction of the M23 in order to create dissension within the group and to continue supporting the war, which is beneficial for the Rwandan economy.
Evidence of Rwandan support:
Despite Rwanda’s denials, UN experts continue to present evidence of its active support for M23 in eastern DRC. The report of the UN group of experts highlights the presence of Rwandan forces alongside the M23 during the capture of strategic areas.
Response from Rwanda:
Rwanda disputes the reports of the UN experts, describing them as “incomplete”. President Paul Kagame questions the motives of the reports and suggests they could simply maintain the regional status quo.
Conclusion :
President Tshisekedi’s accusations against Rwanda highlight ongoing tensions between the two countries and raise questions about Rwanda’s involvement in the instability in eastern DRC. The situation continues to raise concerns both regionally and internationally, and the search for a peaceful solution remains a major challenge