"This aggression must end,": Congolese protesters rally at Rwandan embassy in Washington - Video
Congolese protesters gathered outside the Rwandan embassy in Washington to condemn Rwanda's alleged support for the M23 armed group, which has launched attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Demonstrators held signs reading "Congo is not for sale" and urged the United States to sanction Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
Dady Djamba, a member of the Congolese Community of Washington Metropolitan group, stated, "We came here to warn the embassy, to tell them that what they are doing is not right. This aggression must end," he told the AFP.
Maya Ford, a student from New York who lived in Congo for two years, emphasised the need for global attention. "Congo deserves better. It deserves a voice. This conflict has been ignored for too long, and we need to make sure Congo’s needs are heard," she said.
The protest comes as M23 fighters and Rwandan troops threaten another key town in eastern DRC, having already seized Goma and advanced into South Kivu province. The ongoing conflict has claimed thousands of lives and displaced many, with armed groups taking control of mineral-rich areas.
In response, the United Nations Human Rights Council has announced an investigation into alleged violations and abuses during the violence.
