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Rwandan President Paul Kagame said his country cannot be held responsible for the internal crises of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, stressing that addressing security and political challenges is the responsibility of each state within its own borders.
Speaking before the National Umushyikirano Council in the capital, Kigali, Kagame said Rwanda remains committed to protecting its citizens, particularly from the threat posed by the FDLR, an armed group that includes elements involved in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
The Rwandan president rejected accusations that his country is fueling the conflict in eastern DR Congo, arguing that such claims are used to divert attention from the core problem—the continued presence and activity of the FDLR and Interahamwe groups inside Congolese territory.
Kagame criticized the Congolese government and parts of the international community, accusing them of ignoring this security threat and instead placing blame on Rwanda. He added that external pressure is exerted on his country while Congolese leaders, including President Félix Tshisekedi, are allowed to evade responsibility, warning that this approach contributes to deepening instability in the region.
