Economic genocide in the DRC: a cry of alarm from the Nobel Peace Prize, Denis Mukwege
On this day of commemoration of the genocide in the DRC, the gynecologist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Denis Mukwege, has launched a cry of alarm concerning the economic genocide which has been taking place for decades in the country. In a strong statement, he challenged the national and international community on the atrocities perpetrated for economic interests, leaving the Congolese population in a state of poverty and extreme suffering.
Denis Mukwege stressed that the globalized economic system is largely based on the mineral resources and natural wealth of the DRC, necessary for the economic growth of the great powers and companies. However, this exploitation leads to political and security instability, thus making it possible to meet the raw material needs of the world market, to the detriment of the Congolese population.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner lamented the fact that the Congolese have been sacrificed for the automobile and communication revolution. He highlighted the paradox of abundance in the DRC, where natural wealth is extremely present, but where the population continues to live in poverty and insecurity.
Denis Mukwege called for an end to the illicit extraction and illegal trade in mineral resources, as well as the culture of impunity. He pointed out that the absence of a respected and respectful Congolese leadership was one of the main causes of recurring conflicts and serious crimes that persist.
Denis Mukwege’s message is clear: it is time to put an end to this Congolese tragedy and to put in place measures to ensure the sustainable development of the country without sacrificing the life and well-being of its population. It calls for international awareness and concrete actions to end the economic genocide in the DRC.
In conclusion, this poignant appeal from the Nobel Peace Prize winner highlights a reality that is too often overlooked: the economic genocide in the DRC. It is time to act, to end the exploitation of Congolese resources to the detriment of its people, and to work together to ensure a better future for the DRC and its people