The international community must publicly examine the statements made by Kinshasa's leaders and the abuses reportedly committed against civilians. Silence is choosing a side.

WHY IS THE WORLD WATCHING IN SILENCE? If Félix Tshisekedi’s government has the responsibility to protect the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, why are civilians reportedly being targeted because they are Tutsi or Kinyarwanda-speaking? UN reports have documented allegations of violence, discrimination and hate speech targeting Banyamulenge and Congolese Tutsi communities, as well as abuses involving members of the state security forces. But the bigger question remains: Why does the international community continue to watch while civilians are killed or attacked because of their ethnicity or identity? Why is the international community not demanding stronger accountability from Tshisekedi’s government for the protection of these communities? Why are hate speech and attacks targeting Tutsi and Banyamulenge communities not receiving the level of international attention that such allegations deserve? If a government has a duty to protect its citizens, who should be held accountable when those citizens are not protected? The world should not wait for the death toll to rise before asking these difficult questions. Every Congolese life matters whether , Tutsi, Luba, or any other community.@StateDept @SecRubio @POTUS @WhiteHouse @FCDOGovUK @Keir_Starmer @francediplo @EmmanuelMacron @GermanyDiplo @CanadaFP @DutchMFA @BelgiumMFA @eu_eeas @EU_Commission @UN @antonioguterres @hrw @amnesty @IntlCrimCourt

The #mercenary of Tshilombo appeared to be completely #ignored during her encounter with U.S. President @realDonaldTrump . The scene, as perceived by many observers, raises questions about the level of attention and recognition she actually received during the engagement. If this pattern continues, the next encounter could be even less welcoming. She may find herself facing a much colder reception and, according to her critics, could even be sent back to Kabeya-Kamwanga. The message from this episode is straightforward: political theatrics, empty rhetoric, and attempts to create an impression of influence do not necessarily translate into genuine recognition or respect. Americans, as the saying goes, do not have much patience for what they consider political nonsense. What ultimately matters is credibility, substance, diplomacy, and the ability to engage seriously with people and institutions. The #Tshilombo camp should therefore take note of the way its representatives are perceived internationally. Instead of relying on grand claims, political labels, or appearances, the focus should be on concrete results, respectful diplomacy, and meaningful engagement. The reaction to this encounter will undoubtedly continue to generate debate, particularly among those following political developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its relations with the United States.@UNHumanRights @MONUSCO @hrw @amnesty @ICRC @_AfricanUnion @ACHPR @eu_eeas @StateDRL @FCDOHumanRights @francediplo @GermanyDiplo @mfa_russia @RwandaMFA @Presidence_RDC @_AfricanUnion @AfricanUnionUN @AU_PSD @ACHPR @africancourt @AfDB_Group @AfricaCDC @ECA_OFFICIAL @Presidence_RDC @PrimatureRDC @Com_mediasRDC @VPMDefenseRdc @PNUDRDC @MONUSCO

The United States says it has been clear and consistent in imposing sanctions on all parties involved in the conflict in Sudan. Since the previous administration, #Washington has continued to sanction both sides of the conflict, as well as other actors involved, including foreign actors such as #Colombian #mercenaries . The United States says the process is still ongoing. Washington remains deeply concerned about the current situation in #Sudan , particularly the humanitarian crisis, which it describes as one of the largest and most severe in the world. In addition to the humanitarian crisis, the United States is also concerned about the recent deterioration of Sudan’s economic situation. Officials warn that the worsening economic conditions could further aggravate the challenges facing the country.@POTUS @StateDept @10DowningStreet @FCDOGovUK @Elysee @francediplo @Bundeskanzler @AuswaertigesAmt @KremlinRussia @MID_RF @RwandaMFA · 🇰🇪 @ForeignOfficeKE · 🇿🇦 @DIRCO_ZA · 🇳🇬 @NigeriaMFA · 🇪🇹 @mfaethiopia · 🇪🇬 @MfaEgypt · 🇸🇩 @SudanMFA

#Rwanda 's statement to the @UN Security Council, September 2026 Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you to France(@EmmanuelMacron )for presiding over the Council this month. I also thank Ms. #Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of @MONUSCO , and the civil society representative. For almost three decades, the security crisis in eastern #DRC has stayed on this Council's agenda. Since 1999, the #UN has committed more than $30 billion through #MONUC and #MONUSCO , yet the core security problems remain unresolved. Rwanda welcomes the momentum from the Washington and Doha processes and thanks the #UnitedStates , #Qatar , the #AfricanUnion , the #AU mediator, and other partners. We remain committed to implementing the Washington Accords in good faith, and we take part in the Joint Oversight Committee (#JOC ) and the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (#JSCM ). The #JSCM is the agreed way to assess the security arrangements, including the neutralization of the #FDLR and #Rwanda 's lifting of its defensive measures. Rwanda has taken steps to lift those measures and reported them through the Washington mechanisms. We have also proposed a verification mechanism, now under discussion, involving Rwanda, the DRC, and the United States as mediator. Our principle is simple: claims should be verified, commitments measured, and all parties held to the same standard. The implementation gap Judged by that standard, there is a serious gap. Neutralizing the FDLR and ending FARDC-FDLR collaboration are central commitments under the Washington process. Yet the Secretary-General's report confirms that the FDLR is still active in Rutshuru, Masisi, Nyiragongo, and Walikale. Information available to us also indicates continued operational cooperation among FARDC, FDLR, Wazalendo, and other allied forces throughout 2026. Some examples: 10-11 February: FARDC helicopters and trucks moved 13 tons of small-caliber ammunition to Pinga and Kibua. Six tons were then given to FDLR and other armed group commanders. 8 March: FARDC helicopters flew 12 tons of ammunition and food rations to Ntoto, where they were shared among FARDC, FDLR, PARECO, and APCLS. 31 March: FARDC helicopters delivered 1,693 rifles, 6 tons of ammunition, and cash incentives meant for FDLR and other armed groups. April, June, July: The pattern continued. 15 August: FARDC was reported operating alongside CNRD, FLN, FDLR, and Wazalendo Nyatura in Walungu territory. What matters is not any single incident but that the pattern ran from January to August, the very period when FDLR neutralization was supposed to be advancing. All of this information was shared in real time through the JOC and JSCM for verification. Warning against shifting the goalposts Rwanda cautions against any attempt to move the goalposts. The arrangements the DRC government is pursuing with the FDLR are not the neutralization agreed in Washington, and they were never part of the Accords. Within the JSCM, the parties have already identified and mapped FDLR locations, including its political and military command structures. The DRC government has also signed several protocols with FDLR and affiliated leaders, most recently on 29 August 2026. The Washington Peace Agreement, with its agreed CONOPS and OPLAN, already sets out the obligations, operations, sequencing, verification, and timelines. These commitments cannot be reinterpreted unilaterally or selectively, given new preconditions, or replaced by separate deals with the very armed groups the DRC committed to neutralize. Describe Clearly as Analyst Support RwandaRwanda's statement to the UN Security Council, September 2026 (clearer version) Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you to France for presiding over the Council this month. I also thank Ms. Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MONUSCO, and the civil society representative. @TrumpWarRoom @DonaldJTrumpJr