Donald Yamamoto: “The United States will forever remain dedicated to the core values and goals of democratic values and human rights…”

The United States continues to play a very significant role to make a difference in the lives of the people in the DRC and wherever there is suffering and tragedy.

The United States does not support calls for unconstitutional change, and stressed the need for all actors to work within the framework of the DRC Constitution and the December 2016 Saint Sylvestre Agreement.

As I said, this is a crossroad. I mean, if Prime Minister Hailemariam said at the AU, in front of everyone, democratic values are important, unreasonable laws are not good, let's do it. Let's test it. Let's move forward. I think that is…

A return to civilian authority and the reaffirmation of democratic institutions will ensure a strong, united country able to address other crises.