The recent appearance of new episodes of violence in the eastern and western provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has raised deep concern about the humanitarian situation in the region. According to a report established by experts from the United Nations (UN), the intercommunity conflict which broke out in mid-2022 in the province of Maï-Ndombe has already caused hundreds of deaths and the destruction of numerous villages and essential infrastructure such as schools and medical facilities.
This report highlights the crisis raging in the province of Maï-Ndombe and which has led to ethnic conflicts, with the appearance of new groups attacking members of other allied communities. Experts also express their fears about the extension of this violence to the capital, Kinshasa.
The report also highlights violations of the ceasefire negotiated by the United States, with a resumption of hostilities in North Kivu between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group. The experts report their finding that all parties involved violated the ceasefire.
The report also highlights Rwanda’s support for terrorists, with photographic evidence, video and testimonies showing the direct intervention of the Rwandan military or their support for the M23 rebel group, by providing them with men and weapons.
This alarming situation highlights the urgent need for humanitarian and political intervention to put an end to this violence and protect the civilian populations who are the main victims. It is essential that the international community mobilizes to support and help the DRC in its fight for the stabilization of the region and the protection of human rights.
It is also crucial to promote justice and accountability by bringing those responsible for this violence to justice and ensuring that victims receive redress.
The DRC faces many challenges, but it is essential not to lose sight of the distress of the populations affected by this violence. As a global community, we must come together to support the DRC in its quest for peace, stability and prosperity, and do everything in our power to end this violence and secure a better future for all Congolese people. .