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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-10-2025-0125

on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Hilde Vautmans, Abir AlSahlani, Barry Andrews, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Engin Eroglu, Karin Karlsbro, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, JanChristoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, MarieAgnes StrackZimmermann, Yvan Verougstraete, Sophie Wilmès, Lucia Yar

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Parliament condemns the occupation of Goma and other territories in the eastern DRC by M23 and the RDF, and calls for an immediate ceasefire, withdrawal of forces, and humanitarian access. It urges the suspension of EU-Rwanda agreements and assistance, bans on weapon transfers, and sanctions against those responsible for abuses. It calls for international investigations, support for peace processes, and protection of civilians and humanitarian workers.

Key points

  1. Condemns the occupation of Goma and other territories by M23 and the RDF as a breach of DRC sovereignty; urges immediate withdrawal.
  2. Condemns attacks on populated areas, unlawful killings, rapes, forced labour, and other abuses by M23 with RDF support and by FARDC.
  3. Condemns RDF troop deployment and military support to M23.
  4. Condemns attacks on diplomatic missions; urges DRC authorities to protect diplomats.
  5. Calls for an immediate end to violence, including mass killings and rape as a weapon of war; urges prosecution of war crimes.
  6. Calls for reopening Goma airport and ensuring humanitarian access, including for survivors of sexual violence.
  7. Calls for humanitarian corridors and safety of humanitarian staff and medical facilities.
  8. Urges Rwanda and DRC to end military support for abusive armed groups like M23.
  9. Urges suspension of the EU-Rwanda Memorandum of Understanding on raw materials until Rwanda ceases interference and mineral exports from M23 areas.
  10. Calls for freezing bilateral assistance to Rwanda and military assistance to RDF and collaborating FARDC; review of EPF support.
  11. Urges ban on weapon transfers to Rwandan forces and M23, and expansion of sanctions against commanders and officials.
  12. Calls for ICC investigations, protection of Panzi Hospital, and support for peace processes and an international conference.

Who is affected

  • M23 and RDF: must withdraw and stop abuses.
  • Rwanda: faces suspension of EU agreements, assistance, and possible sanctions.
  • DRC: urged to protect diplomats and end support for abusive groups.
  • Humanitarian organisations: need access and safety.
  • EU institutions: must suspend agreements and assistance, ban weapons.

Figures and deadlines

  • 13 peacekeepers killed on 23-24 January 2025.
  • Approximately 800 000 internally displaced people sheltering around Goma.
  • More than 3 000 people have died, according to UNOCHA.
  • One victim of rape every four minutes.
  • 6.7 million internally displaced persons, including 4.6 million in South and North Kivu.
  • Over 520 000 refugees and asylum seekers hosted; 1.1 million refugees from DRC in neighbouring countries.
  • EUR 260 million in funding to Rwanda between 2021 and 2024; EUR 900 million pledged under Global Gateway.
  • EUR 60 million in new humanitarian support for 2025.