Congolese Residents in Angola Critique Western Inaction on DRC Conflict
Congolese residents in Angola criticize Western nations for their perceived hypocrisy regarding the DRC conflict, accusing them of failing to address the underlying issues and supporting peace efforts. Muamas Pablo André condemned Western involvement while M23 rebels advanced into Goma, heightening violence in the region after a prolonged period of relative calm.
Residents of the Congolese community in Angola have expressed their outrage over what they describe as Western hypocrisy regarding the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They assert that Western powers have failed to address the fundamental issues contributing to the conflict and have not adequately supported regional peace efforts.
Muamas Pablo André, a prominent member of the Congolese community in Luanda, criticized Western nations during an interview, stating, “We do not need help anymore. You never help, you never help; you do not know how to help others. Bloodthirsty people that you are, you have always created wars for centuries and centuries, but now time has changed. Time changes day by day. We do not need the Americans or the Europeans!”.
In a noteworthy escalation of violence, M23 rebel forces advanced into Goma on January 27, intensifying the long-standing conflict. This incursion marked the first significant military action in over a decade, resulting in exchanges of gunfire between Congolese armed forces and Rwandan military personnel across the border, raising concerns about an escalation in regional violence.
The ongoing conflict in the DRC has its roots in a complex interplay of local grievances and regional dynamics, notably involving various armed groups, including the M23 rebels. The region has faced decades of violence driven by political instability and competition for resources. Recently, responses from international bodies and Western governments have been criticized by affected communities, who believe that their efforts have been ineffective at addressing the underlying causes of the crisis.
The outcry from Congolese residents in Angola highlights a growing frustration with perceived inaction and ineffectiveness of Western nations regarding the DRC conflict. As violence escalates in the region, the local community continues to call for self-reliance and urgent international attention to the root causes of the conflict, urging a reevaluation of foreign involvement.
Original Source: globalsouthworld.com
