On the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
B-10-2025-0133
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Carlo Fidanza, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Cristian Terheş, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Bogdan Rzońca, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Małgorzata Gosiewska
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- Full procedure 2025/2553
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This resolution condemns the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group's violence and atrocities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and demands an end to Rwanda's support, M23's withdrawal, disarmament, and an end to illegal mining.¶ It calls for civilian safety, medical access to Goma, investigations into crimes, EU sanctions on Rwandan officials and M23 commanders, and increased EU diplomatic and economic influence in the region.¶¶¶ It also urges EU-funded aid to prioritize vulnerable people in North and South Kivu.¶
Key points
- Expresses deep concern and condemns atrocities by M23 and Rwanda's support; demands Rwanda cease support, M23 withdraw from unlawfully gained territories, stop illegal mining, and disarm.¶
- Deplores the impact on millions of civilians and the number of war crimes and crimes against humanity.¶
- Demands safety of civilians, full medical access to Goma, and a thorough investigation into crimes by M23 and its supporters.¶
- Underlines support for the DRC's fight against M23 and calls on the international community to increase pressure on Rwanda and M23.¶
- Insists EU-funded humanitarian aid target the most vulnerable in eastern DRC, especially women and children, and that North and South Kivu get higher priority for development aid.¶
- Urges the EU and Member States to adopt sanctions under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime against Rwandan officials responsible for supporting M23, and to extend sanctions on M23 commanders.¶
- Calls for increased EU diplomatic and economic influence in the region, and for the EU to guarantee traceability of minerals imported from Rwanda to prevent trade in conflict minerals.¶
Who is affected
- Rwanda and M23: demanded to cease support, withdraw, disarm, and stop illegal mining.¶
- Civilians in eastern DRC: safety and humanitarian aid prioritized.¶¶
- Medical staff: full access to Goma demanded.
- Rwandan officials and M23 commanders: subject to sanctions calls.¶
- EU and Member States: urged to adopt sanctions and increase influence.¶