At the 2025 United Nations General Assembly, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi made a powerful appeal to the international community. He urged the UN to formally recognize what he described as a “silent genocide” occurring in eastern Congo. President Tshisekedi highlighted the ongoing violence and humanitarian crises impacting millions in the region.
He stressed the need for urgent global attention and increased support to address the root causes of conflict and protect vulnerable populations. The statement comes amid escalating tensions and security challenges in the eastern provinces of the DRC, which have suffered from decades of armed conflicts and displacement.
Key Points from President Tshisekedi’s Appeal
- Recognition of the ongoing violence as a silent genocide.
- Urgent global attention and support to address the root causes of the conflict.
- Protection of vulnerable populations affected by the crisis.
- Strengthening international intervention measures.
- Restoring peace and stability in eastern Congo.
- International solidarity to stop widespread human rights abuses.
The DRC is seeking solidarity from the United Nations and the global community to protect its citizens from continuous threats. President Tshisekedi’s appeal underscores the grave conditions in eastern Congo and the urgent need for coordinated humanitarian and political action.
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