- Violence breaks out in Kinshasa as the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amid the ongoing M23 militia crisis linked to Rwanda.
- Kinshasa-backed militias are conducting cross-border attacks while the capital of the DRC is under pressure from the ongoing M23 militia crisis linked to Rwanda.
Rwanda and DRC face a protocol dispute, while the FDLR continues to operate in eastern Congo.
14 reports, 7 independent
Updated Oct 16
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What happened
Rwanda and DRC face a protocol dispute, while the FDLR continues to operate in eastern Congo.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.DRC signed a protocol for FDLR disarmament and accused Rwanda of aggression.1 source
DRC commits to peace talks in Washington; Rwanda and Kenya deepen partnership.1 source
Concerns are rising regarding the peace process for the demobilization of the FDLR.1 source
- Corneille Nangaa criticized government policy regarding education crisis as M23 controls academic institutions in rebel areas.Sub-event
Rwanda and DRC officials discuss the FDLR threat and diplomatic commitments regarding its dismantling.1 source
- The GENOCOST concept is fueling political confrontation between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Sub-event
FDLR operations in eastern Congo and a protocol dispute between Rwanda and DRC.1 source
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The entities involved
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Rwanda
country in East Africa
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
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Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda
far-right Hutu armed rebel group active in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Related events
- Tensions rise over the Burundi-Rwanda border, with Rwanda accusing the FDLR of fighting with the Congolese army.
- Rwanda sent its Minister of Defence to meetings held in Lusaka, Zambia, involving ICGLR member states.
- Fighting continues in eastern Congo, with UN monitors tracking rebel activities and accusations against Rwanda.
- Rwanda held talks with its Malian counterpart regarding cooperation in regional security.
- The US is considering its role in the eastern DR Congo conflict, where genocidal forces are operating, while hate ideology targets Burundi and Rwanda.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- friendsofthecongo.org
- allafrica.com
- chimpreports.com
- aljazeera.com
- africanews.com
- standardmedia.co.ke
- straitstimes.com