The question of maintaining or withdrawing the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) is causing debate within the international community. As DRC President Félix Tshisekedi calls for an accelerated withdrawal of the mission, the United States and other countries are expressing concerns about a possible exacerbation of the already serious humanitarian crisis in the country.
The United States, through its representative on the UN Security Council, emphasizes that MONUSCO alone cannot resolve the problem of insecurity in the east of the country. They therefore propose to initiate a dialogue with the Congolese authorities to guarantee the effectiveness of the mission. Brazil also shares these concerns, warning of the consequences of a hasty withdrawal of the mission, such as violence and human rights abuses.
Other countries, such as Switzerland, also insist on the importance of the presence of MONUSCO as a bulwark against violence and abuses by armed groups. China and Russia, for their part, call for taking into account the situation on the ground and for gradual and responsible action.
Faced with these different positions, France supports the requests for accelerated withdrawal of MONUSCO issued by the Congolese authorities, while calling for the Security Council to take full account of these concrete and realistic requests.
It is clear that the question of maintaining or withdrawing MONUSCO in the DRC does not generate consensus among the members of the Security Council. The stakes are high, particularly in terms of security and management of the humanitarian crisis. It is essential that all parties engage in dialogue to find the best solution to guarantee the stability and security of the country.