Rwanda claims proof of imminent attack by DR Congo, denies fomenting conflict

Rwanda has raised alarm over an alleged imminent large-scale attack planned by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following the intensifying instability in the eastern DRC.

Rwanda's Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, James Ngango, presented evidence of an alleged threat during an emergency meeting of the Human Rights Council on February 7, 2025, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Ngango firmly denied accusations that Rwanda was instigating violence within DR Congo’s borders, refuting claims made by Kinshasa that Rwanda was responsible for the unrest. The diplomat emphasised that Rwanda opposes any attempts by the DRC to portray it as the instigator of instability in the region.

The situation in the DRC's eastern provinces has been deteriorating, with the M23 rebel group, believed to be backed by Rwanda, capturing the regional capital of Goma. The rebels have made significant territorial gains, causing widespread casualties and displacing thousands of civilians.

Ngango asserted that the current instability posed a significant threat to Rwanda's security. He revealed that, following the capture of Goma by the M23, new intelligence had emerged indicating the DRC's plans to attack Rwanda. According to Ngango, weapons, including rockets, kamikaze drones, and heavy artillery, had been stockpiled at Goma airport and were intended for use against Rwanda—not against the M23 rebels, as initially suspected.

By Vugar Khalilov