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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2612(RSP))

On targeted attacks against Christians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – defending religious freedom and security

B-10-2025-0212

on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Alexander Sell, Tomasz Froelich

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This resolution condemns the murder of Christians in the DRC and all violence targeting them, expressing solidarity with victims. It demands that Rwanda withdraw troops from the DRC and cease cooperation with M23, and calls for the EU to suspend its raw materials agreement with Rwanda. It calls on the DRC authorities to investigate murders, protect Christian communities, and support humanitarian organisations. It urges the EU and its Special Envoy to take diplomatic initiatives to protect Christians, and encourages African bodies to lead conflict resolution.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the murder of Christians in the DRC and all acts of violence targeting them, expressing solidarity with victims.
  2. Demands that the Rwandan Government withdraw its troops from the DRC and cease its cooperation with M23.
  3. Is worried about the growing threat posed by ISCAP in Central Africa and its expansion.
  4. Finds the delay in appointing an EU Special Envoy for religious freedom regrettable and problematic.
  5. Welcomes the 'Hungary Helps' programme and cooperation between Hungary and Italy to support persecuted Christians.
  6. Calls for the EU and the EU Special Envoy to take all necessary diplomatic and political initiatives to protect Christians in the DRC.
  7. Calls on the DRC authorities to conduct a thorough investigation of the murders and bring criminals to justice.
  8. Calls on the DRC authorities to take immediate action to protect Christian communities and all religious minorities.
  9. Calls on the DRC authorities to provide financial and logistical support for humanitarian organisations assisting victims.
  10. Welcomes efforts of religious leaders to foster peace and urges all parties to seek constructive solutions.
  11. Encourages African Union and East African Community to lead in addressing the conflict and enhance counter-terrorism cooperation.
  12. Calls on the Commission to suspend the memorandum of understanding on raw materials with Rwanda due to links to illicit mineral exploitation.

Who is affected

  • Christians in the DRC, who face persecution and violence from armed groups.
  • The Rwandan Government, which is demanded to withdraw troops and cease cooperation with M23.
  • The EU and its Special Envoy for religious freedom, called to take diplomatic initiatives.
  • The DRC authorities, called to investigate, protect, and support.
  • The Commission, called to suspend the raw materials agreement with Rwanda.

Figures and deadlines

  • More than 70 Christians found dead in a Protestant church near Kazanga between 12 and 15 February 2025.
  • Islamic State claimed responsibility for killing 698 African Christians from 1 January to 30 June 2024; ISCAP claimed 639.
  • 37 suspected terrorists arrested across East Africa in recent Interpol and Afripol operations.
  • Over EUR 272 million in EU humanitarian aid to the DRC between 2023 and 2025.
  • EUR 584 million allocated through the European Development Fund for 2008-2013.
  • DRC scored 20 out of 100 in 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 162nd out of 180.
  • At least EUR 360 million of EUR 1.2 billion in aid may have been misappropriated.