The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a delicate situation. A report by UN experts reveals Rwanda’s support for M23 terrorists in North Kivu province. The Congolese government is therefore asking for UN sanctions against the Rwandan officers and the M23.
This report clearly demonstrates Rwanda’s involvement in the military, logistical and supply support provided to the M23. These armed groups have taken control of entire territories in eastern DRC, causing the death of thousands of civilians and the displacement of a million people.
Faced with this overwhelming evidence, the Congolese government urges members of the UN Security Council to take concrete action, including targeted sanctions, against those responsible for these crimes. He demands that the Rwandan officers and leaders, as well as those of the M23, be brought to justice to answer for their actions.
The Congolese government also recognizes the importance of the implementation of the Luanda roadmap for the return of peace to eastern DRC. He therefore calls on the Security Council to contribute more to this implementation.
Furthermore, the Congolese government welcomes the decision of the UK Court of Appeal that Rwanda is not a safe country for the sending of asylum seekers. He denounces the policy of Rwanda which claims to solve the problems of refugees while creating new refugees by its aggressive actions towards the DRC.
The report of the UN experts also highlights the senior officers of the Rwandan army involved in these operations. They identified General James Kabarebe as the main organizer of these operations, along with other officers such as Brigadier General Andrew Nyamvumba and General Mubarak Muganga.
Despite Rwanda’s denials, the evidence accumulated by UN experts clearly shows the involvement of the Rwandan army in supporting the M23. This evidence is essential to bringing those responsible to justice and ending impunity.
The Congolese government remains determined to do its part to bring about a peaceful resolution to the situation in eastern DRC. He hopes that calls for UN sanctions will be heard and that steps will be taken to ensure security and justice for the Congolese people.
In conclusion, it is essential that the international community act quickly to end Rwanda’s support for the M23. UN sanctions are needed to punish those responsible for these crimes and end the instability in eastern DRC