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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2553(RSP))

On the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

B-10-2025-0109

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Marit Maij

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This resolution addresses the escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly the M23 offensive and seizure of Goma. It calls for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and accountability for human rights violations. It urges Rwanda to withdraw support for M23 and calls on the Commission to suspend the raw materials memorandum of understanding with Rwanda and any strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act.

Key points

  1. Expresses deep concern at the escalation of violence and seizure of Goma; deplores loss of life and sexual violence; sympathises with the people of the DRC.
  2. Calls for an immediate ceasefire and for M23 to halt advances, withdraw from DRC territory, and refrain from further advancement into South Kivu.
  3. Calls on all state actors, including DRC and Rwanda, to cease cooperation with armed groups like M23 and FDLR.
  4. Calls for creation of a humanitarian corridor and safe access for humanitarian workers; stresses accountability for violations of international humanitarian law.
  5. Welcomes increased EU humanitarian support but calls for significantly more financial support, noting shortfalls and recent termination of USAID support.
  6. Urges DRC government to address displacement crisis and provide shelter, sanitation, and protection for internally displaced people, especially women and girls.
  7. Deplores sexual and gender-based violence; urges EEAS, Member States, and DRC to prevent sexual violence, improve survivor care, and adapt legal framework for medical abortion access.
  8. Calls on M23 to allow immediate reopening of Goma International Airport for humanitarian aid and evacuation.
  9. Recognises peacekeeping contributions and reiterates support for continuation of Monusco's mandate.
  10. Calls for return to political processes, including Nairobi Process, and urges DRC and armed groups to commit to national dialogue.
  11. Urges UN Human Rights Council to create an independent mandate to investigate human rights abuses in the region.
  12. Calls on Commission to suspend MoU with Rwanda on raw materials and assess feasibility; also suspend strategic projects under Critical Raw Materials Act and Global Gateway.

Who is affected

  • Armed groups, including M23 and FDLR, are called to cease violence and allow humanitarian access.
  • Governments of DRC and Rwanda are urged to cease cooperation with armed groups and resume dialogue.
  • Humanitarian workers and organisations are to be allowed safe access to deliver assistance.
  • Internally displaced people, especially women and girls, are to receive protection and support.
  • EU institutions, including Commission and EEAS, are called to suspend agreements and increase humanitarian funding.

Figures and deadlines

  • An estimated 3 000 deaths occurred during the offensive on Goma.
  • An estimated 700 000 people have been displaced since early January 2025.
  • More than 165 women were raped during a jailbreak in Goma.
  • Between 3 000 and 4 000 Rwandan troops are operating with M23.
  • Around 120 tonnes of coltan is moved by M23 to Rwanda each month.
  • M23 is financed by around EUR 288 000 per month from mineral trade.