President’s Statement on the September 8 Massacre in North Kivu

DÉCLARATION SUR LE MASSACRE AU NORD-KIVU [PDF]

The President of the United Africa Royal Assembly, HIH Prince Estifanos Matewos, has issued a formal statement condemning the killing of nearly 100 civilians in the villages of Potodu and Ntoyo in North Kivu Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking on behalf of the Assembly, he expressed condolences to the victims’ families, the Congolese people, and their government, while voicing grave concern over the ongoing violence in North Kivu and the disregard for peace agreements. The statement calls for accountability for perpetrators, urges the African Union, SADC, and regional partners to mobilize African-led peace support measures, and emphasizes the importance of long-term strategies to address the root causes of conflict. The Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to Pan-African solidarity, stressing that Africa must take responsibility for its own peace and security.