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first: 2022-04-27
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“In that regard, the Security Council must genuinely assist the region in bringing about lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by tackling the root causes and the drivers of conflicts. The Security Council should stop highlighting the symptoms of insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo while evading the root causes. Double standards and scapegoating only embolden those who should be responsible for peacebuilding. In conclusion, Rwanda believes that a holistic and coordinated approach to promoting peace is grounded in effective national ownership, cooperation and partnerships. Inclusive peacebuilding requires the empowerment and the active involvement of stakeholders from all segments of society, including at the grass- roots level. Rwanda also believes that building peace is more than just ending conflict.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Indeed, to achieve sustainable peace, the plight of the Congolese, facing perpetual internal displacement and indefinite exile without a viable prospect of returning home, must be categorically and structurally addressed. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to more than 130 armed groups, including the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR), a United Nations-sanctioned armed group, which committed genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, and which wields significant authority in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. As a consequence, the FDLR and its splinter groups continue to pose a serious threat not only to the Congolese people, but also to the sustainability of Rwanda’s peace. Rwanda cannot sustain its hard-earned peace with that looming threat on its doorstep in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Persecution, discrimination, insecurity, consistent threats and violence against a section of Congolese citizens forced almost 80,000 Congolese to seek refuge in Rwanda and many others in neighbouring countries, including Burundi, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Resolving the refugee issue and preventing future internal displacement crises are inextricably linked to achieving lasting peace in the region. In order to resolve the refugee crisis and achieve sustainable peace, the root causes must be addressed without delay. Disregarding the root causes of the refugee crisis further exacerbates instability, which threatens peacebuilding and peacekeeping efforts.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Sustaining peace in the Great Lakes region is a desire of all the countries of the region, including Rwanda. It is in that regard that Rwanda reiterates its deep concern about the evolving security situation in North and South Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which remains a serious threat to the hard- earned peace and security of the region. The endemic cycle of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, specifically against Kinyarwanda-speaking Congolese, results from structural failures, with the absence of State authority to guarantee safety and security for its people and spillover effects to neighbouring countries.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Strengthening institutions has become a core value in our system. That approach has influenced us in designing bottom-up, home-grown solutions, such as Imihigo, or performance contracts between local leaders and their constituencies. Such home-grown solutions are customized to the aspirations of citizens, ensuring that no one is left behind in contributing to overall development. Governments have a responsibility to protect their citizens. When we discuss socioeconomic development, human rights and humanitarian issues, Governments should therefore be core actors in ensuring that their people lead a dignified life. When Governments exhibit political will and honour their duties and commitments, peacebuilding and investing in peace become both achievable and sustainable.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Rwanda remains committed to sharing its experience in peacebuilding and sustaining peace through bilateral mechanisms and with our United Nations family. Our journey to sustaining peace has shown us that inclusive and effective national ownership is key to sustaining peace. It is our view that we need to support that, while devising future programmes for sustaining peace. Talking about building peace and sustaining it means nothing unless it is accompanied by concrete steps and actions. In that spirit, fulfilling Sustainable Development Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, on building peaceful, just and inclusive societies, is now more imperative than ever before. Rwanda’s journey to sustaining peace has focused on a people-centred approach, ownership, inclusiveness and accountability.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Special thanks go to your delegation, Mr. President, for convening today’s open debate, which has relevance to international peace, stability and development. Investing in mechanisms to sustain peace is important, especially as we have seen how emerging and systemic threats, such as the pandemic, can exacerbate conflict and undermine peace. In the same context, building and sustaining peace requires addressing the root causes of conflicts and crises, including poverty, exclusion, inequality and discrimination. Reacting to cycles of violence is unsustainable. Rwanda believes that peace is a long-term investment. Our commitment to peacebuilding is informed by our strong belief in our common humanity and the dignity of all people. In that regard, lasting peace can be built only from within.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“In the same vein, Rwanda calls on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to honour the various regional peace agreements that have been established to restore order and stability in the region.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“At that time — 28 years ago — only three elected members of the Council — the Czech Republic, New Zealand and Nigeria — spoke out, while the other Council members remained silent in order not to anger the genocidal regime. Rwanda would like to remind the Council that there are more than 80,000 Congolese refugees living in refugee camps in Rwanda, many of them for more than 20 years. When will those refugees be allowed to safely return to their homes and finally live dignified lives in their own country? Let me conclude by reiterating the need for a holistic approach to address the endemic crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and call for the recommitment to the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region for a long-lasting solution.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“We have all heard the call of the political, military and church leaders and civil society of the Democratic Republic of the Congo calling for the killing of those whom they term enemies, traitors, infiltrators, the unwanted and foreigners. Rwanda calls on the elected members of the Council, particularly the A3, not to ignore the incidents of atrocities and crimes against humanity committed against people because of who they are, how they look or their ethnic group. The Council should never again allow itself to repeat its silence of 28 years ago, when it passively watched the rapid, systematic and most widely broadcasted genocide that took more than 1 million lives in Rwanda.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“But unfortunately, hate speech is becoming a way to gain political power, and therefore a reason to perpetuate such violence against ethnic minorities. In that regard, the issue of ethnic minorities and ethnic cleansing must be a top priority on the Security Council’s peace agenda in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We are appalled by the silence of the Council on the hate speech, xenophobia and killings targeting the Congolese Tutsi population, which has escalated. On that note, we thank the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide for condemning and pointing out the ongoing atrocious crimes. We also thank the representative of Kenya for elaborating on the issue of hate speech in her statement today on behalf of the African members of the Security Council (A3).”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“With regard to the disarmament of the armed groups operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially the foreign ones, we remain concerned that the issue is not given enough attention and support. Yet their presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo forms the core of the problem, as raised in ongoing regional mediation efforts. Hate speech against Rwandans and the Kinyarwanda-speaking communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has recently intensified, as reported by the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Ms. Alice Nderitu. Hate speech not only undermines social cohesion and peaceful cohabitation but also endangers lives, as we have seen in recent months.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“The alliance between the FARDC and the FDLR was responsible for several attacks on Rwandan territory and for skirmishes that claimed the lives of innocent civilians. At the last count, there were 132 armed local and foreign armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Yet the international community remains concerned about only one armed group and ignores the rest, many of which are far more dangerous, including the FDLR — a genocidal force that has been listed by the Security Council. As I mentioned earlier, military capabilities alone are not enough to resolve the problems in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. More important, that will require the political will to engage in inclusive dialogue, the implementation of the signed agreements and addressing the lack of accountability.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“The FDLR is a sanctioned genocidal terrorist group made up of remnants of the force that committed the 1994 genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda, and it is known for spreading genocidal ideology. It is surprising that while Ms. Keita mentioned all the other key rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in her statement, she did not once mention the FDLR, which is sanctioned by the Council. I do not know if that was an accidental or a deliberate omission, or whether she feels that the FDLR poses no threat to any country. Rwanda has expressed concerns about the FDLR for decades, including about its support from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its collusion with the country’s national army, the FARDC.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“First, when are we going to address the violations of Rwanda’s sovereignty and territorial integrity by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which have occurred on several occasions, as verified by the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism? This year alone, cross-border shelling on Rwandan territory took place on 19 March, 23 May and 20 June, followed by the violation of Rwandan airspace and territory by a Democratic Republic of the Congo Sukhoi Su-25 fighter jet on 7 November. Secondly, when will the international community address the persistence of the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR) and the alliance between the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) and deadly armed groups, including the FDLR?”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“Rwanda has made it clear that the conflict between the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is an internal matter, and that Rwanda should therefore be neither a scapegoat nor equated with the M-23. That distortion only masks the real problem and is an obstacle to accountability for those who should be answerable for addressing the root causes and drivers of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A lasting solution requires responsibility to be placed where it belongs. While we agree with the report of the Secretary- General (S/2022/892) that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo should be respected, some questions remain unanswered.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“However, we deplore the unhelpful external interference in the regional and continental processes by some members of the international community, which serves to shield the Democratic Republic of the Congo from accountability with regard to its unresponsiveness to commitments made through the ongoing processes and ultimately risks undermining the success of those initiatives. Rwanda believes that long-lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo cannot be achieved by spreading a dangerous and false narrative that exacerbates the problem and puts lives at risk. Furthermore, parallel forums led by some countries are counterproductive where the ongoing African regional efforts are concerned and will have to cease if African regional processes are to succeed.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“A military solution alone cannot solve the root causes of the security crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region. Every country in the Great Lakes region understands that peace in one country depends on peace in the others. The regional Luanda and Nairobi mechanisms are therefore essential processes that need shared commitment and political will for their full implementation, as well as the support and understanding of the international community to ensure their sustainability. As a member of the region, Rwanda remains committed to and fully supports the ongoing regional peace processes. We have high expectations that they will ultimately address the root causes and drivers of the endemic crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has an impact on its neighbours, including Rwanda.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“I thank you, Madam, for allowing me to address the Security Council. I thank Ms. Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for her briefing. I also thank Mr. Mr. Peter Mutuku Mathuki, Secretary General of the East African Community, Ms. Rebecca Kabuo and the members of the Security Council for their statements. Rwanda welcomes the efforts and commitment of the leaders of the region to find a durable solution to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially President Lourenço of Angola, on the Luanda road map, and Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of Kenya, as facilitator for the East African Community- led peace process.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“In that way, we could be accountable for our decisions and note our failures as our own. Finally, peacekeeping is essential for creating the conditions in which the host country may ameliorate its priorities and set strategies for achieving sustainable socioeconomic transformation and proper institutional reforms based on the local context. In that regard, we echo the call for adequate funding to support peacebuilding activities during both peacekeeping and transitions.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Initiatives such as Gacaca courts, Imihigo, or performance contracts, Umuganda, or monthly community work, mediation committees, land reforms and accountability, to name only a few, helped solve critical issues that would otherwise have taken several years to accomplish had we chosen classical methods. Sustaining peace requires comprehensive institutional reforms to enable effective and democratic security delivery by reducing poverty and promoting sustainable economic, social and political development. However, the host country remains fragile without an efficient and well-governed broader security architecture. Rwanda was able to establish institutional reforms with the support of partners. However, we preferred that the questions of what and how be left to Rwandans.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Peacekeeping operations should support and mobilize host country authorities in enacting their vision and strategy to address the issues that compromise their security and stability. Host countries should be able to develop and implement what is best for them, bearing in mind the importance of including all relevant stakeholders, including young people and women, and ensuring that their needs, including those of the most vulnerable, are addressed. There is no one-size-fit-all template designed to build resilience. Instead, the country-specific or region-specific context should inform the best course of action. After the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, homegrown solutions were embedded in the reform framework.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The question is: how do we make peace operations fit for the specific purpose and context? A country- specific or region-specific approach to address the specific underlying issues should be implemented in line with the Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping initiative and in partnership with the host country. In most cases, the priority is to protect civilians and deliver humanitarian responses, while finding long- lasting solutions through negotiations and dialogue. That priority must be well-communicated. There should be an awareness-raising strategy to educate communities on their role in restoring peace and rebuilding the country to create ownership. Expectations should also be well articulated to avoid local communities having false expectations. Let me now focus my intervention on the role of the host nation.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The inability to sustain peace results from the failure to address the conflict’s real root causes and outsourcing solutions that do not match the context. The history of some successful processes shows that addressing the actual causes of conflict with impartiality builds trust among all actors, which in turn allows the establishment of a solid foundation for political processes, facilitates peacebuilding and creates a positive peace. Given the current security dynamics, the Charter of the United Nations alone does not appropriately guide the conduct of peacekeeping; there is therefore a need to tailor the mandate to each specific country’s realities and to implement it using various bilateral and multilateral mechanisms in order to bring about the synergy that is required.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for giving me the floor to share Rwanda’s views on this important topic. I congratulate Ghana on assuming the presidency for this month and convening this high-level debate. I also commend the briefers for sharing their informative perspectives, which contribute substantively to this discussion. There is no better time to discuss such a consequential topic as “Integrating effective resilience-building in peace operations for sustainable peace”, given the current global and regional security contexts. Effectively sustaining peace entails a deliberate process and political will. Real peace cannot be achieved when actors, stakeholders or their guarantors turn a blind eye to the root causes and drivers of the conflict itself.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Although under different arrangements, deployments of bilateral forces in the Central African Republic played a reinforcement role at the time of need. We hope that MINUSCA, the authorities of the Central African Republic and other partners will capitalize on that momentum to build sustainable peace.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“DDRR needs to be accompanied by security sector reform to transform security and justice institutions, to create a secure and stable environment and to enable economic development. Security sector reform programmes should be resourced and Central African Republic-supported to allow economic growth as the country moves in that direction. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/762) highlights positive progress in extending State authority presence in the Central African Republic. We believe that the State authorities will enhance confidence-building and essential service delivery to people, which is an integral part of the peacebuilding process. Finally, complementarity in peace operations has proven to make a positive difference.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“Disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation (DDRR) are crucial aspects necessary to ensure lasting peace. The uncontrolled proliferation of arms threatens peace and security in the Central African Republic. We are encouraged by the cooperation between the national authorities and MINUSCA in that regard, which resulted in a collection of 255 weapons, 11,738 rounds of ammunition, 12 grenades, 22 rockets and 13 rocket launchers. DDRR is a long-term undertaking that requires sustained funding. In that regard, we urge partners to support the Central African Republic in implementing the DDRR programme and the capacity-building associated with the process.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“When misinformation spreads, the public loses trust in the Government and the United Nations Mission. Sustainable peace can be attained only through the constructive participation of the people of the Central African Republic. We must allow them to develop their home-grown solutions organically. In that regard, peace operations and bilateral support create space and time for the peace process and the establishment of the State and democratic institutions. In that respect, we welcome the progress made thus far. Rwanda will continue to cooperate with the Government of the Central African Republic and other partners, including regional and subregional partners, in support of Central African Republic home-grown solutions suitable to the local context.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“As the largest troop- and police-contributor to MINUSCA and as a bilateral partner of the Central African Republic, Rwanda attests that bilateral military intervention can complement the work of the United Nations to restore peace and create a suitable environment for the peace process. Troops deployed under the bilateral arrangement between Rwanda and the Central African Republic are mandated to work in partnership with Government forces within pre-identified areas of operation and in coordination with MINUSCA forces. We appreciate the efforts of the Government in fighting misinformation and disinformation on peacekeepers and bilateral forces. The international community must assist the Central African Republic in fighting misinformation targeting the Government, peacekeepers and bilateral partners.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“Although challenges still exist, good progress has been recorded on several fronts, including implementing the aforementioned ICGLR joint road map, the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation (DDRR) programme, and the extension of the State presence across the Central African Republic. In this regard, Rwanda appreciates the role of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in facilitating this achievement in partnership with the authorities of the Central African Republic.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“Rwanda commends the Government of the Central African Republic under His Excellency President Touadera and welcomes the commitment demonstrated to implement the joint road map of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) facilitated by Rwanda and Angola. We reaffirm our commitment to strengthening our partnership with the authorities of the Central African Republic to build sustainable peace. We call on partners and the international community to support the Central African Republic to sustain and scale up the gains achieved so far.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“Let me start by congratulating Gabon on its presidency of the Security Council for this month of October 2022 and the way it is comprehensively covering issues on the African continent. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Valentine Rugwabiza, for her comprehensive briefing this morning. I thank the Foreign Minister of the Central African Republic for her statement. Rwanda pays tribute to the Bangladeshi peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving the United Nations. The lives lost are a reminder that the question of the safety and security of peacekeepers should be viewed from a mission perspective. Justice for the crimes committed against peacekeepers should be given the weight it deserves.”
2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, Rwanda believes that the successful implementation of the Nairobi process and Luanda initiative requires the political and material support of various stakeholders and — most important — the political will and ownership of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“In that regard, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo should accept its obligations under regional agreements and implement the existing signed and agreed peace arrangements. Rwanda reaffirms its support for the Nairobi process and the Luanda initiative. As I said earlier, we believe that those processes are essential and complement existing regional and subregional arrangements for dealing with the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in a sustainable manner. The problem is not the mechanisms but rather the lack of implementation of existing agreements. Rwanda will always do its part, while also ensuring its constitutional obligation to protect its people and sovereignty.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“Rwanda wishes to reiterate that the tendency of some Congolese leaders to make Rwanda a scapegoat in order to gain political attention serves only to deepen anti-Rwanda sentiment and xenophobic behaviour that leads to the escalation of the conflict among communities in Democratic Republic of the Congo. If the hate speech continues, it will exacerbate the problems in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and further divide the country by deepening hatred and mistrust among Congolese communities. Furthermore, the attitude of always externalizing the problem or blaming others for the internal failures of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is problematic. Rwanda believes that all the problems I have mentioned can be dealt with if there is political will.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“Whatever the size of the FDLR, if it can conduct cross-border attacks on Rwandan territory, inflict damage, kill people and loot, that demonstrates that it is in a position to continually undermine Rwanda’s security. Rwanda has on several occasions suffered cross- border attacks from the FDLR that were entirely preventable. In November 2019, the group attacked Rwanda from its base in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing several of our people. The FDLR, with support from the FARDC, also fired multiple rockets into Rwandan territory three times in 2022 — in March, in May and again in June. In view of those attacks, the FDLR and splinter groups clearly represent a credible threat to Rwanda’s security, and assertions to the contrary are disingenuous.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“Such challenges are not insurmountable, and solutions can be found.” (see A/77/PV.6) The Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR) and its splinter groups continue to pose a serious threat to Rwanda. Troubling concerns therefore arise when the FDLR and splinter groups receive support and operate comfortably alongside the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC). Such treatment enables those destructive forces to reorganize, recruit and conduct cross-border incursions on Rwandan territory. The FARDC must stop forging alliances with hostile and sanctioned armed groups such as the FDLR. The FDLR’s presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should never be underestimated. We should not be evaluating a genocidal ideological group on the basis of its numbers.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“Rwanda is also committed to the Luanda road map and its implementation, as elaborated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda’s Joint Permanent Commission for ensuring its implementation. Those two processes complement each other, and we trust that a sustainable solution can be implemented through them. As Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, noted in his statement at the general debate of the seventy-seventh session of the General Assembly, “There is an urgent need to find the political will to finally address the root causes of instability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The blame game does not solve the problems.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Bintou Keita, for her briefing, as well as the members of the Security Council for their remarks. I also thank Mr. Emery Mudinga, Director of the Angaza Institute, for his briefing. We take note of the Secretary General’s report (S/2022/709), in particular its comprehensive coverage of the impact of domestic and foreign armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The report comes at a time when the East Africa Community’s regional force is being deployed to implement the Nairobi process. Implementing the two tracks of the Nairobi process provides solid ground for ending the presence of foreign and domestic armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“We call upon Member States and the international community to support and embrace the 2063 Agenda rather than coming up with parallel frameworks for Africa.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source
“On one hand, we suffer the physical damage caused by the act of terror itself and, on the other, we bear the impact of the interpretation of terrorism when it is on African soil. Calling terrorists activists or political opposition leaders, as certain capitals do, is counterproductive. Furthermore, the tendency to label and acknowledge only terror targeting certain parts of the world and not others is not helpful. It is equally important to respect the independence of the justice systems in African countries when handling cases of terrorism. In conclusion, the implementation of the African Union’s 2063 Agenda, the continent’s strategic framework that aims to deliver on its inclusive and sustainable development goal, is key to delivering peace, security and development in Africa.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Experiences in the Central African Republic and Mozambique have proven this approach effective and efficient. Rwanda’s path to peacebuilding was paved by blending classic solutions with homegrown ones, and it was fruitful. A case in point was the Gacaca jurisdiction, which handled over 1.6 million cases of genocide in 10 years, when it could have taken hundreds of years for classic courts. Against that backdrop, Rwanda believes that the Peacebuilding Commission is essential, and financing its activities is a matter of great significance. Accordingly, we welcome the ongoing consultations on financing for peacebuilding under the leadership of Kenya and Sweden. On the issue of terrorism, we need a common approach because it is a global challenge and no country is spared by its consequences. Africa suffers in various ways.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Unfortunately, peacekeeping as a tool for the maintenance of peace and security is proving to not be efficient and effective. It has rarely met the expectations of the people it serves. In that regard, Rwanda strongly believes that innovations must be introduced to make that vital tool more effective. Rwanda’s approach to peacekeeping, in all the missions where we deploy personnel, tries — within the means available — to solve human security challenges beyond physical insecurity, to help overcome sanitary, health and environmental degradation issues and to help build classrooms for children. Rwanda also believes in a multilateral approach that blends regional or bilateral peacekeeping mechanisms to overcome global and evolving security challenges.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Only then can we achieve long-term solutions that come with socioeconomic transformation. Fourthly, we must promote and support homegrown solutions. Rwanda’s rebirth relied on its own homegrown solutions. Such solutions must be enhanced, not ignored; they should be encouraged and promoted. The introduction of Gacaca courts and mediation committees in Rwanda’s justice system addressed many issues that would not have been resolved by the classic justice system. The Gacaca court system brought about transitional justice and reconciliation in Rwanda, hence promoting sustainable peace in the country. Countries experiencing conflict need solutions that are tailored to specific problems and realities. One of those solutions is peacekeeping.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Secondly,comprehensivedisarmament, demobilization, reintegration and resettlement is critical. That is an undertaking that no country can achieve on its own without the support of other national and international partners, including civil society. It is linked with security sector reform in countries that must lay solid foundations in order to ensure the smooth and sustainable demobilization and resettlement or reintegration of combatants. Thirdly, we must address the root causes of insecurity. It has been proven beyond doubt that no degree of capability can resolve a conflict if efforts are not directed against its real causes. Often, people deliberately refuse to solve the root causes of a problem, even when they are clear and visible to all. Solving the root causes requires concerted efforts, a shared understanding and focus.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In the aftermath of the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, Rwanda experienced destruction — not only of the people but also of our entire social fabric and institutions. There were no adequately functioning systems, and people had little to no trust in Government institutions. Against that backdrop, I would like to share some of Rwanda’s experiences as part of the recommendations for the Council’s consideration. First, comprehensive security sector reform is key to ensuring that national security institutions are realigned to meet new challenges. They should be restructured by the inclusive views of the people in order to ensure that the population has trust and confidence in their institutions. Security sector reform should seek reconciliation, justice and equality — locally initiated and driven by international support.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Let me start by congratulating China on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August. I also thank African Union Commissioner Adeoye, Special Adviser Duarte and Ambassador Muhith for their briefings yesterday. Rwanda commends the choice of theme for this debate — capacity-building for sustainable peace — and its focus on the underlying issues contributing to the vulnerability and instability of countries experiencing or emerging from conflict. Africa is affected by both continental and global conflicts. Those geopolitical tensions have resulted in broad and harsh economic challenges, such as insecurity in the food, energy and health sectors across the continent.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In this regard, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo should acknowledge its obligation under regional agreements and fully incorporate all armed groups under agreed peace arrangements. In conclusion, Rwanda remains committed to existing bilateral, regional and international efforts to stabilize the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. Rwanda also looks forward to the planned summit hosted by Angola with a view to de-escalation in our region.”
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“We call on the Security Council to condemn this alliance and urge MONUSCO through its due diligence to avoid any military cooperation with the FARDC, as long as the latter are allied with negative forces. Following the deployment of the United Nations Force Intervention Brigade in 2013, the M-23 was the only armed group that happened to be defeated. Rwanda remains concerned about a selective and double-standard approach to fighting armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rwanda believes that the regional approach recommended by the second Heads of State Conclave on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on 21 April 2022, is essential and complements other regional and subregional agreements to deal in a sustainable manner with the situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source