The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has strongly criticized the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for its lack of response following the M23 rebel group's takeover of Bukavu the capital of South Kivu province.
In a letter addressed to the Security Council, DRC’s UN Ambassador Zenon Mukongo Ngay condemned the body's failure to take decisive action amid escalating violence in the country's east.
Mukongo Ngay expressed his government's frustration over what he called the Security Council’s "paralysis," questioning why no concrete measures had been taken despite the severity of the situation. He warned that this inaction had enabled the continued occupation of Congolese territory by Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF) and their allies from the M23 movement.
The latest developments come after M23 fighters, backed by Rwandan troops, captured Goma, the capital of North Kivu province. The rebel forces then advanced into neighboring South Kivu, entering Bukavu’s outskirts on Friday and taking complete control by Sunday.
The letter called for an emergency Security Council meeting, urging the body to take immediate and decisive action to prevent further destabilization.
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Mukongo Ngay further criticized the UNSC’s passive stance, arguing that it had only worsened the crisis, ultimately leading to Bukavu's capture.
Meanwhile, a draft resolution led by France has been under discussion since January. The latest version, reviewed by AFP, demands that M23 rebels halt their advances and that Rwandan troops withdraw unconditionally. It also urges Kinshasa and Kigali to negotiate diplomatically and suggests sanctions against M23 leaders and external backers.
As tensions escalate, pressure is mounting on the UN Security Council to take swift action to restore stability in the eastern DRC and prevent further territorial losses.
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