Drone strikes, renewed hostilities in eastern Congo as fragile ceasefire is tested by rebels, army clashes
In Kinshasa, the government has not issued an official statement on the reported operations. Around Goma and other parts of North Kivu, the relative silence of rebel leaders has fuelled anxiety among residents amid reports of drone strikes and targeted attacks.
Since Goma fell to rebels in eastern Congo diplomatic push has swelled but bloodbath persists
The United States and other international partners, with regular calls for de-escalation and dialogue, have struggled to significantly alter the conflict’s trajectory on the ground. In direct talks under Qatari mediation, Kinshasa demanded M23’s full withdrawal and the restoration of state authority, while the rebellion insisted on direct dialogue to address what it describes as the “root causes” of the conflict, particularly governance issues.
Congo, Rwanda bicker over withdrawal of M23 rebels from cities in the east hours after signing ceasefire deal in Qatar
In it, both parties committed to “building trust” through various measures, including an exchange of prisoners and detainees as well as restoring state authority in all parts of the country, including rebel-held areas.
ICC to renew crimes against humanity in eastern Congo as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels accused of executing civilians in Goma
Human Rights Watch confirmed that M23 fighters executed seven people on streets close to Katindo Camp and received credible reports of dozens more killings.
Congolese authorities say attempted jailbreak by over 12,000 inmates aborted, prisoners killed
There was no public comment on Monday’s incident yet from Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, who is in China on an official visit. Justice Minister Constant Mutamba called the attack a “premeditated act of sabotage” that was carried out against efforts to improve the condition of prisons.
Irony of DR Congo turning to abusive Wazalendo militias to help national army to fight M23 rebels
Increasing Rwandan support has allowed the M23 to massively expand its footprint this year, overshadowing other insurgencies in the east and raising the risk of a major regional conflagration between Rwanda and DRC and its allies.
Martial court in Congo sentences to death leaders of rebel coalition unveiled in Kenya last year
The AFC is a political-military movement launched by Nangaa in December with the aim of uniting armed groups, political parties and civil society against Congo’s government. One of its most renown members is the M23, an armed group accused of mass killings in eastern Congo’s decadeslong conflict.
