UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke with the presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda on January 28, 2025, regarding the escalating conflict in eastern DRC. UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated that Guterres emphasized the need to protect civilians in the region during his conversation with Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix reported on Monday that Rwandan forces were supporting the M23 rebel forces in Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo. The US has urged the UN Security Council (UNSC) to consider measures to halt the offensive by Rwandan troops and rebels.