The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have long been embroiled in a security crisis in the east of the country. While the DRC is open to dialogue to resolve this situation, Rwanda seems reluctant to engage in constructive discussions.
During a joint press conference with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Head of State Félix Tshisekedi reaffirmed the DRC’s desire to dialogue with Rwanda. However, he underlined the difficulties encountered in these discussions due to the denial of the role of Rwanda in the aggression against the DRC.
Tshisekedi lamented that Rwanda presents the problem as internal to the DRC and tries to ridicule the Congolese government by sending a group of internationally unrecognized people to discuss. He also pointed out that despite the evidence and documents attesting to the Rwandan aggression, the country continues to deny its involvement.
The Head of State underlined that Rwanda benefits economically from the instability in the region and that this partly explains his refusal to engage in constructive discussions. He also called on the international community to act to resolve this security crisis which has disastrous consequences for the DRC.
The situation between the DRC and Rwanda is complex and requires a diplomatic approach to reach a peaceful resolution. The DRC shows itself ready for dialogue, but Rwanda’s refusal to admit its role in the aggression makes discussions difficult.
It is essential that the international community step up its efforts to resolve this crisis and promote stability in the region. A peaceful resolution to this conflict is crucial for the development and well-being of the people of eastern DRC.