The Congolese genocide: a sad reminder of history
On August 2, the Democratic Republic of Congo commemorated Congolese Genocide Day, an initiative of the Congolese Youth Action Platform (CAYP) aimed at recognizing the economic genocide orchestrated by foreign powers in the country. This tragic event was marked by the words of Martin Fayulu, political opponent and president of the ECiDé party, who strongly criticized President Félix Tshisekedi.
In a press release shared on social networks, Martin Fayulu denounced the massacres which continue to be perpetrated in the provinces of Kivu and Ituri while the government organizes the Francophonie games in Kinshasa. He stressed that these crimes were committed against men, women, children, old people, and even newborns, simply because they are Congolese and live in lands rich in strategic minerals.
The opponent also pointed the finger at the Paul Kagame regime and its involvement in military operations in Greater Kivu, thus supporting the M23 terrorists. He described this genocide against the Congolese people as the greatest human tragedy that black Africa has experienced after the slave trade and colonization.
The Congolese genocide began on August 2, 1998 with the attack on the city of Goma by the Banyamulenge rebellion, supported by Rwanda and Uganda. This conflict, considered the deadliest since the Second World War, has resulted in millions of deaths and victims of violence.
Martin Fayulu goes further by affirming that these massacres must be qualified as “intentional genocide”, citing the words of Paul Kagame who justifies this war of extermination by saying “a part of Rwanda was given to the Congo”. He also denounces the culpable indifference of the international community to these atrocities.
This sad reminder of history highlights the importance of taking measures to put an end to this violence and to guarantee security and respect for human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is essential that the international community takes responsibility and provides effective support to put an end to this genocide. The Congolese people deserve peace, justice and dignity.