Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi on May 22, 2024. According to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, Secretary Blinken condemned the attack on political leaders and institutions in Gombe and offered U.S. support for the government’s investigation into the incident.
The discussion also covered the crisis in eastern DRC and the need for additional measures to restore peace and stability, including support for the Luanda Process. Secretary Blinken and President Tshisekedi addressed the dire humanitarian situation in eastern DRC, focusing particularly on alarming reports of sexual exploitation of vulnerable persons around Goma.