Rwanda’s U.N. ambassador, James Ngango, has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of planning an “imminent, large-scale attack” against Rwanda, escalating tensions between the two neighboring nations. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, Ngango rejected allegations that Rwanda is responsible for instability in eastern DRC. “We categorically oppose the DRC’s attempts to portray Rwanda as being responsible for its instability in the eastern DRC,” he stated.
Ngango claimed that new evidence points to a planned attack on Rwanda, with a stockpile of weapons allegedly positioned around Goma airport. “What is clear, however, is the imminent threat the current situation poses to Rwanda. Following the fall of Goma, new evidence has come to light regarding an imminent, large-scale attack against Rwanda,” he said. The accusations come amid ongoing conflict in the region, where rebel groups and government forces have clashed repeatedly.
The DRC has not yet responded to these allegations, but the situation highlights the fragile relationship between the two nations, which have a history of conflict and mutual accusations. The international community is closely monitoring the developments, with concerns over the potential for further escalation in the region.
