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DR Congo crisis: Bisimwa criticises mediators for 'babysitting' Kinshasa
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DR Congo crisis: Bisimwa criticises mediators for 'babysitting' Kinshasa

From The New Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bertrand Bisimwa, deputy coordinator of the AFC/M23, criticized mediators in the Doha peace process for their approach to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • Bisimwa stated that mediators need to hold Kinshasa accountable for failing to implement its commitments.
  • He suggested the current mediation efforts are akin to "babysitting" Kinshasa rather than enforcing agreements.

Bertrand Bisimwa, deputy coordinator for the African Conference on Peace and Reconstruction (AFC) and the M23 movement, has criticized the mediators involved in the Doha peace process. He argued that the mediators are not adequately holding Kinshasa accountable for its commitments regarding the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bisimwa specifically stated that the mediators need to take a firmer stance and ensure that Kinshasa adheres to the agreements it has made. He suggested that the current approach by the mediators is too lenient and does not effectively address the root causes of the stalled peace process.

mediators in the Doha peace process need to hold Kinshasa accountable for failing to implement commitments it has made.

— Bertrand BisimwaCriticizing the effectiveness of the current peace mediation efforts in the DRC.

His remarks imply a frustration with the pace and effectiveness of the mediation efforts, characterizing them as "babysitting" Kinshasa rather than actively enforcing the peace accords. Bisimwa's comments highlight a significant point of contention in the DRC's complex peace negotiations, suggesting a need for more robust accountability from all parties involved.

mediators ... need to hold Kinshasa accountable for failing to implement commitments it has made.

— Bertrand BisimwaExpressing dissatisfaction with the lack of accountability from Kinshasa in the peace process.
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Originally published by The New Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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