UN Security Council Condemns DR Congo Violence, Urges End to Atrocities
New York, January 28, 2025 – The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and called for an immediate end to the atrocities being committed against civilians.
At an emergency meeting held on Friday, the Council members expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in eastern DR Congo, particularly in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri. They highlighted the alarming reports of human rights violations, including massacres, torture, and sexual violence.
The Council strongly condemned the actions of armed groups operating in the region, including the M23 rebel movement, and called for their immediate disarmament and demobilization. They also condemned the ongoing attacks on civilians by these groups and demanded that all parties respect international humanitarian law.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, briefed the Council on the latest developments in DR Congo and called for urgent action to stop the violence. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of the conflict, including poverty, inequality, and lack of governance.
“The violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo must end now,” Guterres said. “The people of this country have suffered far too much from the horrors of war. They deserve peace, stability, and the opportunity to build a better future.”
The Council members unanimously adopted a resolution that demanded the immediate cessation of hostilities in DR Congo and urged all parties to engage in constructive dialogue to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict. They also called for increased humanitarian assistance to the affected population and expressed support for the efforts of the Congolese government to restore state authority in the eastern provinces.
The Council’s condemnation of the violence in DR Congo and its call for an end to the atrocities is a strong message that the international community will not tolerate the continued suffering of the Congolese people. The resolution adopted by the Council provides a framework for action to address the crisis and promote peace and stability in the region.
DR Congo crisis: ‘The violence must end now’, UN Security Council told
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