Title: Democratic Republic of Congo calls for UN sanctions against Rwandan support for M23
Introduction :
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) persists in its demand for UN sanctions against Rwandan officers and the M23 rebel movement. A report by United Nations experts published in June highlights the military and logistical support provided by Rwanda to the M23, responsible for numerous crimes and displacement of populations in the province of North Kivu. In a context marked by overwhelming evidence, the Congolese government urges the UN Security Council to take concrete steps to bring those responsible to justice.
Severe penalties for those responsible:
Congolese government spokesman Patrick Muyaya reiterated the government’s call for severe and exemplary sanctions against Rwandan officers and leaders involved in supporting M23. According to the UN report, Rwandan army officers were identified as being responsible for coordinating and planning M23 operations in the DRC. The Congolese government wants these individuals to be brought to justice to answer for their crimes and human rights violations.
The need for the Luanda roadmap:
At the same time, the Congolese government invites the UN Security Council to contribute more to the implementation of the Luanda roadmap. This roadmap aims to bring peace to eastern DRC by encouraging dialogue and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. The Congolese government says it is determined to do its part to ensure the success of these peace processes, but insists on the need for international support to achieve this.
The decision of the UK Court of Appeal:
The recent decision by the UK Court of Appeal has also been welcomed by the Congolese government. The ruling ruled the UK’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda illegal, saying the country is not a “safe third country”. The Congolese government condemns Rwanda’s policy, which claims to solve refugee problems while creating new displacements and human rights violations in the DRC.
Conclusion :
The DRC government maintains its demand for UN sanctions against Rwandan support for M23. As new evidence demonstrates Rwanda’s involvement in the conflict in the DRC, the Congolese government insists on the need for concrete action to bring those responsible to justice. At the same time, he calls for additional international support for the implementation of the Luanda roadmap