JUSTICE & CRIME
DRC: Muyaya Says “No Land Will Be Ceded” in Rwanda Deal
DRC gov’t affirms no territory will be ceded to Rwanda. Muyaya slams M23-Rwanda ties, urges peace mobilization.
January 13, 2026 at 9:13:29 PM
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DRC Spokesperson Patrick Muayaya
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reaffirmed its unwavering position on territorial sovereignty, with government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya declaring that "not a single square centimeter" of Congolese land will be ceded in the context of ongoing peace processes with Rwanda, according to the report by 7sur7.cd
Speaking at the first intergenerational exchange forum in Kinshasa, themed “Doha and Washington Process: Towards a Lasting Peace?”, Muyaya addressed growing concerns surrounding the December 4, 2025, peace agreement signed by Presidents Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame.
In the peace agreement, our red lines have been respected. Not a single square centimeter of our territory will be ceded,” said Minister Muyaya, referring to land integrity guarantees embedded in the Washington peace accord.
Rwanda’s Role in the Conflict
The Minister of Communication and Media did not shy away from directly naming Rwanda’s role in the eastern Congo crisis. He condemned Kigali’s ongoing military and logistical support to the M23 rebels and FDLR, armed groups accused of war crimes and mass atrocities in North Kivu and Ituri.
The FDLR and M23 only exist because of Rwanda's will. Their advances are only possible because some Congolese betray their country,” he said, drawing attention to both foreign meddling and internal complicity.
Muyaya also pushed back against accusations of hate speech within Congolese civil society, insisting that the DRC's rhetoric is rooted in sovereignty and justice, not ethnic incitement.
Transparency on Doha and Washington Talks
In response to civil society concerns over transparency, Muyaya clarified that no secret deals had been signed either in Doha or Washington.
“These texts are public. No agreement signed within the framework of Doha or Washington is secret,” he affirmed.
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