U.S. reiterates commitment to peaceful resolution of crisis with Rwanda

On the occasion of the 248th National Day^Egypt The US ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo spoke on the country’s independence anniversary and called for a political solution. On the scene, traditional leaders interpreted the US stance as support for Rwanda.

Thursday, July 4, 2024 is the 248th^Egypt The anniversary of the liberation of the original core 13 colonies of the United States of America from the British yoke. For Lucy Tamlyn, the U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the opportunity has ripened to speak out once again on the ongoing war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. M23The statement reiterated the position defended by the US government for months: a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

« Everything starts with peace. The United States recognizes the urgency of peacefully resolving the multiple conflicts in eastern DRC and is committed to using its diplomatic tools and influence to promote dialogue and bring the Luanda process to fruition. “, the diplomat declared. Lucy Tamlin also promised that her country will spare no effort to continue walking in providing “lMillions of displaced people in Democratic Republic of Congo need vital aid “. And this, according to “vValues ​​and generosity » Of the American People.

A permanent gesture, but misunderstood by some

Since the crisis broke out in 2021, the United States has always proposed political options to resolve the crisis. The US government has repeatedly condemned the March 23 Movement’s aggression against the Democratic Republic of the Congo and condemned Rwanda’s support for the rebel group. But he has always emphasized resolving the issue through diplomatic means. Some Congolese people do not understand this position and accuse the United States of not being firm enough on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rwanda Or just to support him, as was the case with some traditional leaders who staged a sit-in in front of the US Embassy in Kinshasa on Thursday.

Dressed in traditional aristocratic attire, these leaders wanted to express their condemnation of the “support” given to the M23 movement by the United States (especially the United States) and Western people. We started the sit-in today, and we will still be here tomorrow », declared His Majesty Lumba Lumba, State Representative of the Union of Traditional and Customary Authorities of Greater Congo. ” This demonstration will continue until there is a positive response to our dissatisfaction with the support provided by the United States and the West to the perpetrators of the genocide in the east of our country, especially in Rwanda. “, he warned.

Strong progress on M23 in recent days

In recent days, the “M23” rebels have launched a massive attack on North Kivu Province. kanyabayongaThe capture of Kanyabayonga and other parts of Lubero territory marks a new phase in the war between the M23 and FARDC. So far, the area has been relatively untouched by armed groups and has served as a refuge for thousands of displaced people fleeing Rutshuru, Masisi and Walikale.