The new sanctions imposed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury send a strong signal in the fight against the war economy that continues to fuel insecurity in eastern #DRC.
I encourage the United States to continue its efforts to ensure that all those who profit from the plundering of our countryâs natural resources, whoever they may be, are held accountable.
The Congolese government now has a historic opportunity to move our country toward a lasting end to the war. It would be a mistake to interpret #Washingtonâs engagement as a blank check to violate the #Constitution, rather than as the support of a strategic partner committed to helping resolve the conflict.
Lasting peace requires respect for democratic principles.
cc: @USEmbKinshasa@US_SrAdvisorAF@AsstSecStateAF
The leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congoâs opposition party, Martin Fayulu, was wounded during clashes between police and protestors.
Hundreds demonstrated in the capital against constitutional changes that could allow President Tshisekedi to seek a third term.