UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – France will propose a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council on Friday that aims to “increase the pressure on Rwanda” to withdraw its troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, French U.N. Ambassador Nicolas de Riviere said.
“I hope this resolution can be adopted soon,” he said, adding that he did not think the resolution would threaten any sanctions at this stage.
“What we need is a strong, clear message of the Security Council in the form of resolution, urging the current action to stop and urging withdrawal of the foreign elements, urging resumption of talks,” de Riviere added.
Once the draft is circulated to the 15-members, the council will then negotiate the language before a vote is scheduled. A council resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the United States, Russia, China, Britain or France to be adopted.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols; editing by Susan Heavey)
