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“Rwanda is the Father, M23 is the Son": Muyaya Ahead of Washington
As Tshisekedi heads to Washington, Patrick Muyaya reaffirms DRC’s commitment to peace, but warns Rwanda must withdraw and end support for M23 before any deal.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46:26 PM
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In a strong statement to the Congolese people, Government Spokesperson Patrick Muyaya confirmed that President Félix Tshisekedi’s visit to Washington for the formal endorsement of the DRC-Rwanda peace agreement reflects Kinshasa’s unwavering commitment to lasting peace, despite ongoing aggression from the M23 and its backers.
Speaking to Radio Okapi on the eve of the summit, Muyaya reaffirmed:
“From the beginning of his mandate, President Tshisekedi chose peace. Even when faced with Rwanda’s hostility, he remained open to dialogue. But choosing peace is not weakness, it is an act of leadership.”
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The Washington summit marks the continuation of a peace process that has taken shape through multiple stages, from Luanda to Doha, culminating in a formal integration framework agreement signed on June 27.
“It is now time to give this agreement full legitimacy at the highest level,” Muyaya said. “This is why the President is heading to Washington, to reaffirm Congo’s commitment to peace, and to hold Rwanda accountable for theirs.”
“Rwanda is the Father, M23 is the Son” — No Illusions About the Aggressor
Muyaya echoed President Tshisekedi’s recent words on betrayal, referencing how, in 2022, the DRC's trust in regional peacebuilding was “stabbed in the back.”
“We joined the East African Community in good faith to foster cross-border trade and shared prosperity. Instead, we got aggression disguised as diplomacy.”
He added:
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