Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege has attacked a new peace deal between Congo and Rwanda. The doctor spoke at a concert in Brussels and called the agreement a betrayal of his country. He said the pact gives away Congo's independence to foreign forces. Mukwege warned that Rwanda will profit from stolen Congolese minerals under this deal. The United States helped create the agreement that both countries signed on Friday.
Mukwege treats victims of sexual violence in eastern Congo and knows the region's problems well. He said the deal fails to bring real justice or remove foreign armies from Congolese territory. The agreement tries to stop fighting between rebel groups like M23 and FDLR. However, Mukwege believes it lacks important protections for civilians. He wants a bigger international conference to address the crisis properly.
The peace accord allows both countries to manage mineral resources together. Mukwege sees this as a trap that will keep Congo poor. He said raw materials will flow to Rwanda for processing and profit. This arrangement creates economic dependence rather than true development. Congo's parliament should have approved any treaty affecting national sovereignty according to the constitution.
Mukwege threatened to call for a democratic revolution if Congo's government ignores constitutional law. He said lasting peace requires accountability and respect for sovereignty. The doctor urged Congolese people and world leaders to reject deals that sacrifice justice. He believes only fair agreements based on proper legal frameworks can end decades of conflict and suffering.
Mukwege treats victims of sexual violence in eastern Congo and knows the region's problems well. He said the deal fails to bring real justice or remove foreign armies from Congolese territory. The agreement tries to stop fighting between rebel groups like M23 and FDLR. However, Mukwege believes it lacks important protections for civilians. He wants a bigger international conference to address the crisis properly.
The peace accord allows both countries to manage mineral resources together. Mukwege sees this as a trap that will keep Congo poor. He said raw materials will flow to Rwanda for processing and profit. This arrangement creates economic dependence rather than true development. Congo's parliament should have approved any treaty affecting national sovereignty according to the constitution.
Mukwege threatened to call for a democratic revolution if Congo's government ignores constitutional law. He said lasting peace requires accountability and respect for sovereignty. The doctor urged Congolese people and world leaders to reject deals that sacrifice justice. He believes only fair agreements based on proper legal frameworks can end decades of conflict and suffering.
