Title: The United Nations called to act against impunity in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Introduction :
In his speech delivered during the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, strongly criticized the silence of the organization in the face of those responsible for serious crimes mentioned in the reports UN experts on the security situation in the DRC. He also welcomed the sanctions imposed by the United States on Rwanda for its support of the M23 terrorist group. This call for action against impunity echoes international concerns about the situation in the DRC.
The silence of the United Nations in the face of impunity:
President Tshisekedi expressed his disappointment at the lack of reaction from the UN to impunity in the DRC. Despite the fact that the organization places the fight against impunity among its priorities, those responsible for serious crimes continue to benefit from total impunity. This situation raises concerns about the effectiveness of international justice mechanisms and the capacity of the UN to protect civilian populations.
Sanctions imposed by the United States:
President Tshisekedi’s recognition of the sanctions imposed by the United States on Rwanda for its support of the M23 terrorist group is a strong sign. This measure aims to send a clear message that support for armed groups and those responsible for crimes will not be tolerated. The Congolese President hopes that other countries will follow this example and support the fight against impunity in the DRC.
Refusal to dialogue with the M23 terrorist group:
President Tshisekedi also declared that the Congolese government would not dialogue with the terrorist group M23. He stressed that this group does not respect any of the commitments made during the Luanda and Nairobi processes and continues to commit massacres against civilian populations. The refusal to dialogue with this group demonstrates the DRC’s desire to put an end to violence and impunity.
The call for international action:
President Tshisekedi called on other UN member states to follow the example of the United States and support the fight against impunity in the DRC. He stressed the importance of solidarity between peoples and justice to put an end to war crimes. He also called on the Security Council to pay particular attention to the situation in the DRC and play a constructive role in the peace process.
Conclusion :
President Tshisekedi’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly highlights the importance of action against impunity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It calls for international awareness and solidarity among nations to end war crimes and violence. It remains to be hoped that this appeal will be heard and that concrete measures will be taken to guarantee real justice in the DRC.