Leaders from the Southern African Development Community convened near Harare to address the escalating conflict in eastern DRC and its impact on the region. Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa emphasized the dire situation and the importance of finding a lasting solution. The conflict, exacerbated by claims of Rwandan support for the M23 movement, has strained diplomatic relations, notably between South Africa and Rwanda. Recent clashes have resulted in the casualties of SADC troops and heightened tensions, with Ramaphosa demanding a ceasefire and Kagame threatening retaliation. The situation remains critical as leaders call for peace and collective security efforts.
People in eastern Congo have suffered for far too long. While we pause to mourn our loss, our resolve to ensure collective security cannot be shaken.
Most governments throughout the region...believe that M23 is propped up and supplied with weapons by the Rwandan government, a charge which Kigali denies.
If South Africa prefers confrontation, Rwanda will deal with it, and the South African government is in no position to take on the role of a peacemaker.
Escalating hostilities in eastern Congo have created a dire situation. We meet here to seek a lasting solution to end the challenges facing the DRC people.
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