The Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed deep concern over the administrative and humanitarian situation in territories controlled by armed forces in the east of the country.
During a United Nations Security Council meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Congo’s representative to the UN, Zénon Mukongo Ngay, accused forces operating in these areas of implementing what Kinshasa described as a criminal policy.
According to the Congolese government, the affected territories are subject to administrative, territorial and demographic management involving the Rwandan Defence Force, known as the RDF, and the AFC-M23.
Kinshasa considers the situation a direct violation of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Furthermore, the Congolese delegation denounced restrictions preventing UN personnel from freely accessing certain areas. Kinshasa said these restrictions make it harder to assess the needs of local populations and limit humanitarian organizations’ ability to assist vulnerable communities.
Meanwhile, the DRC said the restrictions are worsening an already difficult situation marked by insecurity and population displacement. Access to healthcare, food, water and other essential services could become more difficult when humanitarian workers cannot reach affected communities.
Before the Security Council, the DRC reaffirmed its commitment to defending its territory and ensuring that its population can live in peace.
Finally, Kinshasa’s intervention reflects its efforts to keep the situation in eastern DRC high on the international agenda. The government is also calling for greater UN involvement to ensure humanitarian access and protect communities affected by the conflict.
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