France seeks UN resolution to 'increase pressure on Rwanda' over DR Congo crisis

French Ambassador to the United Nations Nicolas de Rivière speaks during a UN Security Council meeting concerning the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) at UN headquarters in New York City on January 28, 2025.

France is seeking support for a UN security council resolution that aims "increase the pressure on Rwanda" to withdraw its forces from the territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo, French UN Ambassador Nicolas Riviere said Friday.

France will propose a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council on Friday that aims to "increase the pressure on Rwanda" to withdraw its troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, French U.N. Ambassador Nicolas de Riviere said. "I hope this resolution can be adopted soon," he said, adding that he did not think the resolution would threaten any sanctions at this stage.

"What we need is a strong, clear message of the Security Council in the form of resolution, urging the current action to stop and urging withdrawal of the foreign elements, urging resumption of talks," de Riviere added.

Once the draft is circulated to the 15 members, the council will then negotiate the language before a vote is scheduled. A council resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the United States, Russia, China, Britain or France to be adopted.

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(Reuters)


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