Condemning all acts of violence, oppression, and abuse against ethnic minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This resolution unequivocally condemns the escalating violence, oppression, and human rights abuses targeting ethnic minorities and civilians across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It specifically highlights atrocities perpetrated by the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC), M23, and other armed groups, including killings, sexual violence, and forced displacement. The resolution notes the prevalence of hate speech and incitement to violence, which has created a climate facilitating these atrocities and potentially constituting ethnic cleansing. The resolution calls for immediate action to enhance security for millions of forcibly displaced people and reaffirms the U.S. expectation that the DRC government uphold the rights of all its citizens, regardless of ethnicity. It urges social media companies to curb hate speech and appeals to neighboring countries to provide safe harbor for refugees. Furthermore, it emphasizes the international obligation to prevent and punish the crime of genocide and calls on the DRC and Rwanda to honor their commitments under the June 2025 peace agreement, ensuring justice and accountability for all atrocities. The resolution urges the Government of the DRC to cease support for non-state armed groups, hold state security forces accountable for abuses, and facilitate humanitarian access throughout the country. It also calls on the U.S. Secretary of State to investigate atrocities, engage with the DRC government to mitigate ethnic-based violence, and coordinate with international partners. Finally, it requests the President to appoint a Special Envoy to the Great Lakes region, protect ethnic minorities fleeing violence, and impose targeted sanctions against known human rights abusers in the DRC.