DR Congo President Warns of 'Silent Genocide' in the East at UN Assembly

President Tshisekedi's Address at the UN General Assembly

• 🌍 President Félix Tshisekedi addressed world leaders at the UN General Assembly, describing the escalating rebel crisis in eastern Congo as a 'silent genocide'.
• ⚠️ He highlighted that thousands have died and hundreds of thousands have been displaced due to the conflict.

Roots of the Conflict and Atrocities

• 📅 The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been ongoing for over 30 years, shattering peace and security.
• 💰 President Tshisekedi stated that the war has evolved into a 'predatory enterprise' aimed at plundering resources, erasing collective memory, and destroying communities.
• 🗺️ He noted that signs of an 'plan of extermination' are present in several eastern regions, referencing the UN's own mapping report documenting atrocities.

Call for Action and Support

• ⚖️ The President urged the international community to recognize the ongoing 'silent genocide' and support efforts for justice and lasting peace.
• 🚫 He called for targeted sanctions against perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the region.
• 🤝 France is scheduled to host a summit on the humanitarian emergency in Congo in October.