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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-10-2025-0217

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

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This resolution addresses targeted attacks against Christians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), expressing concern over ongoing violence and calling for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and accountability for abuses. It urges the DRC authorities to cooperate with international organizations, calls for increased support for victims of sexual violence, and stresses the need for political dialogue through the Nairobi Process.

Key points

  1. Expresses deep concern at the continuation of violence and deplores attacks against civilians, both indiscriminate and targeted.
  2. Calls for an immediate ceasefire, for the M23 to halt advances and withdraw from DRC territory, and for all parties to cease violence.
  3. Urges DRC authorities to cooperate with international organizations to investigate human rights abuses and hold perpetrators accountable, including attacks on ethnic and religious communities.
  4. Calls on all parties to allow humanitarian access and ensure safe operation of humanitarian workers, stressing obligations under international humanitarian law.
  5. Deplores sexual and gender-based violence, urges increased medical and psychological support for victims, and recalls that sexual violence is a war crime.
  6. Calls on the DRC government and all armed groups to commit to the Nairobi Process for resumed national dialogue.

Who is affected

  • Armed groups in eastern DRC, including M23 and ADF, are called to cease violence and allow humanitarian access.
  • DRC authorities are urged to cooperate with international organizations and commit to political dialogue.
  • Victims of sexual violence, particularly women and girls, are to receive increased medical and psychological support.