Violence breaks out in Kinshasa as the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amid the ongoing M23 militia crisis linked to Rwanda.
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Updated oct 16
The latest in this situation
- DRC signed a protocol for FDLR disarmament and accused Rwanda of aggression.
- DRC regime blames Rwanda for aggression while Tshisekedi uses the war to maintain power.
- DRC commits to peace talks in Washington; Rwanda and Kenya deepen partnership.
- Concerns are rising regarding the peace process for the demobilization of the FDLR.
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What happened
Violence breaks out in Kinshasa as the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amid the ongoing M23 militia crisis linked to Rwanda.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- 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.Sub-event
- Rwanda allegedly invades DRC with tanks and soldiers, escalating conflict in eastern DRC.Sub-event
DRC faces leadership crisis amid violence in Kinshasa and M23 militia activity.1 source
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The entities involved
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
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Kinshasa
capital and the largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo having the status of a province
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Rwanda
country in East Africa