Title: The situation in the DRC disturbs the European Union which supports the recommendations of the UN
Introduction :
The European Union has expressed its deep concern at the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the report of the United Nations group of experts. In a statement, the EU supports the report’s recommendations and condemns the violence and atrocities committed against civilians in the country. This article will review the main conclusions of the report and the actions envisaged by the European Union to help resolve the crisis in the DRC.
Development :
The report of the United Nations group of experts highlights the deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in the DRC. The EU is deeply disturbed by the levels of violence and atrocities perpetrated with impunity against civilians, with specific mention of armed groups such as M23, FDLR/FOCA, ADF, the CODECO-URDPC group and Zaire/MAPI. Massive sexual violence against women and girls, as well as the recruitment of children, are also condemned.
Faced with these alarming realities, the European Union calls on all armed groups to put an end to the crimes committed, including unlawful killings, rapes, and other war crimes. It stresses the need to bring to justice all those responsible for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. In this context, the EU welcomes the decision of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to examine the acts committed in North Kivu, at the request of the Congolese authorities.
In addition to its support for the report’s recommendations, the European Union also highlights the worrying humanitarian situation in eastern DRC. It deplores the deterioration of the situation which has led to an intensification of humanitarian operations carried out under the aegis of the United Nations. The EU calls for the mobilization of additional resources to meet the urgent needs of populations affected by the conflict.
Conclusion :
The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo is of great concern to the European Union, which supports the recommendations of the report of the United Nations group of experts. The EU condemns the violence and atrocities committed against civilians, while calling for justice and the bringing to justice of those responsible for these crimes. It also insists on the need for a reinforced humanitarian response to come to the aid of the populations affected by the conflict