Donald Yamamoto: “The United States continues to play a very significant role to make a difference in the lives of the people in the DRC…”

Everything has to be on the table. And as you know, we did implement targeted sanctions, OFAC sanctions on six specific individuals.

The United States is an important partner in the implementation of steadily increasing political, economic, and security reforms.

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

The violence, the human rights abuse, the suffering of the people in the Congo, exploitation of minerals and resources are unacceptable, and none of us should tolerate it and we will not accept it.