UN to Discuss Resolution 2773 Against Rwandan Aggression: What’s Next?

A major meeting will take place on April 4 at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in New York. The focus will be on implementing Resolution 2773 to help ease tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda and find a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict in the Great Lakes region.

The DRC has been dealing with attacks linked to Rwandan aggression, worsening the security situation in the east of the country. President Félix Tshisekedi recently met with Huang Xia, the UN’s special envoy for the region, to discuss how to restore peace. Huang Xia is visiting several Great Lakes countries ahead of the UNSC meeting to gather support for a diplomatic resolution.

"This announcement was made to the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo at the African Union (AU) City by Huang Xia, special envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. "This meeting will deal in particular with the implementation of resolution 2773 and the search for a lasting global solution to ensure peace and security in the Great Lakes region," he declared.

Why is Resolution 2773 important?

Resolution 2773 is aimed at addressing the conflict and reducing Rwanda’s alleged support for armed groups operating in the eastern DRC. The UN, African Union (AU), and regional organizations are working together to enforce the resolution and support ongoing peace efforts. One key focus is reviving the Luanda and Nairobi peace processes, which were previously established to bring stability to the region.

Huang Xia emphasized the importance of this meeting, stating: "This meeting is an opportunity to achieve a de-escalation of current tensions," he added, also stressing the need to resume the Luanda and Nairobi processes after de-escalation.

What Should Happen Next?

1. Enforcing Measures Against Rwanda – The UN must ensure Rwanda ends any support for armed groups in the DRC.

2. Reviving Peace Talks – The Luanda and Nairobi peace agreements must be restarted with stronger international backing.

3. Regional Cooperation – Neighboring countries must support peace initiatives and prevent further conflict.

4. Stronger UN Involvement – The UN should increase security support and humanitarian aid to protect civilians in affected areas.

   
   

The April 4 meeting will be crucial in determining how the international community will respond to the crisis. If Resolution 2773 is fully enforced, it could help reduce tensions and bring lasting peace to the Great Lakes region.