Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi accused Rwandan President Paul Kagame of supporting M23 rebels during clashes in his country’s east that displaced tens of thousands of people. The president spoke on Sunday after visiting neighbouring Congo-Brazzaville where he met his counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso. According to President Tshisekedi, …
Read More »UN angry at M23 rebel group in DR Congo
The United Nations condemned recent attacks against its force by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and urged them to “immediately cease hostilities”. In a statement on Twitter , the UN acknowledged “the courage and determination” of its forces who responded to the attacks. The M23 rebels accuse …
Read More »Pakistan soldiers killed in helicopter crash in DR Congo
The Pakistani military released the identities of six soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The helicopter crashed while undertaking a reconnaissance mission in North Kivu province. The Pakistani soldiers were identified as Lt Col Asif Ali Awan, Maj Saad Nomani, Maj Faizan Ali, Naib …
Read More »DR Congo: M23 rebels deny shooting down UN helicopter
The M23 rebel group has denied shooting down a UN helicopter that crashed on Sunday while carrying peacekeepers on a reconnaissance mission in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the BBC reports. According to the rebel group, the Congolese army is responsible for the attack because it shot down the UN …
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