Topic: 2024-The Situation in Rwanda
Country: Mozambique
Delegate Name: Amyah Kantz
Currently, there is a rise in conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This is specifically regarding the rebel group: the March 23 Movement (M23). It is claimed and confirmed by a group of United Nations experts that Rwanda supports the group, regardless of Rwanda’s denial. The support stems from the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, with several months of mass violence. Tensions between the Tutsi and the Hutu people have grown throughout history, leading to violence and aggression. In recent years, the M23 movement has been making devastating advances against the DRC, causing the Congolese people terror and instability. Rwanda’s support is being brought to the world’s attention, regarding their enablement of the rebel group. With the severity of M23, it is essential to disable any support from external factors.
Mozambique is not directly related to this conflict, but it is in Mozambique’s best interest to find a resolution. Mozambique is geographically near Rwanda and the DRC and does not want to see this dispute affect neighboring countries. Mozambique is facing severe issues with the Jihadist rebel group, who is also affiliated with the Islamic State. M23 and other rebel groups have recently been aligning with the Jihadist group, and are fleeing to Cabo Delgado, the location in Mozambique the Jihadist rebel group is. Mozambique does not want the M23 members in the country and wants to prevent issues with M23 in the DRC. The conflict is destabilizing the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Mozambique does not condone M23’s terrorist activities. There must be an end to the brutality and violence, and Mozambique believes Rwanda must end all support for the group.
Mozambique is not fully in favor of large foreign intervention in the matter but believes there must be an end to the support Rwanda has for the group. Mozambique wants the United Nations to promote peace talks and meetings between the two nations and come to the correct solution peacefully. Mozambique would like to encourage more regional intervention, such as the African Union, to deescalate the situation. While peace talks occur, Mozambique encourages able nations to provide support to the DRC and help provide resources that allow more stability. Mozambique also recommends the usage of peacekeepers within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and urges nations to provide military support against the rebel groups. It is essential to address the state of the DRC while enforcing Rwanda to end support. If Rwanda does not respond to peaceful, regional matters, Mozambique urges the UN to enforce international laws against Rwanda. Mozambique believes in the rule of law and firmly believes that will be the best solution to resolve the conflict. There must be a timely response, to end the violence, and to protect the innocent people that are affected by this conflict.
Works Cited
Lemarchand, René. “History of Rwanda.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 2019, www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Rwanda.
“Rwanda Backing M23 Rebels in DRC: UN Experts.” Www.aljazeera.com, www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/8/4/rwanda-backing-m23-rebels-in-drc-un-experts.
