Good article on the difficulty of bringing Rwanda and its officials to justice over its involvement in the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Rwanda under dictator Paul Kagame has consistently refused the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) making it impossible to try any cases. #Rwanda#DRC#M23#ICJ#ICC
Rwanda’s role in eastern DRC conflict: why international law is failing to end the fighting https://theconversation.com/rwandas-role-in-eastern-drc-conflict-why-international-law-is-failing-to-end-the-fighting-229731
"The United States strongly condemns the attack (Friday) from Rwanda Defense Forces and M23 positions on the Mugunga camp for internally displaced persons in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement"
Good old Rwanda, that very safe country ( because the UK says so). Of course, the UK won't condemn this, as it's part of the Rwanda deportation deal not to.
As the UK government pushes through its execrable Rwanda Bill, some background on Rwanda’s activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ironically creating hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing violence, rape and murder perpetrated by the Rwandan backed M23 militia.
Three Tanzanian peacekeepers deployed to eastern Congo as part of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission were killed by rebel mortar fire this week. Three others were wounded in the attack. Their deaths again raise questions about the capacity of the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as...
Since early February, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, has been rocked by protests directed against western embassies. Protests took place in front of the British and French embassies, and in front of United Nations buildings. Throughout the city, American and Belgian flags were burned....
RDC: à l’ombre du conflit, les femmes en proie à une hausse des viols
Dans les camps de personnes déplacées de l’est du Congo, autour de Goma, les cas de violences sexuelles ont explosé. En cause, la multiplication des acteurs armés liée au conflit entre le #M23 et l’armée et l’impunité dont bénéficient les auteurs de ces crimes.
The United States on Saturday condemned worsening violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), blaming it on M23, an armed group it said is backed by Rwanda....
The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east. This major city in the region, with about two million people, has been cut off from the farms that feed it for several days....
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi has said Congolese armed forces will continue fighting Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo until the mineral-rich country achieves victory. Tshisekedi, who was interacting with diplomats accredited to DRC on Tuesday, said “No dialogue will take place with our aggressor (Rwanda) as long as...
UN says a record 6.9 million people are now internally displaced #IDP within the Democratic Republic of #Congo#DRC due to escalating violence.
The Intnl Org. for #Migration has collected tracking data - the vast majority of those displaced live in the east where conflict is cited as the primary cause.
In North #Kivu alone, up to a million people have fled their homes this year due to the ongoing fighting with #M23 rebels.
I’ve decoded my first Meteor-M2-3 images today! Not the best due to the faulty antenna on the satellite but it’s a start. #Meteor#M23#weather#satelliteimagery
Democratic Republic of Congo: Southern African Development Community (SADC) soldier deaths underline concerns over mission (www.dw.com)
Three Tanzanian peacekeepers deployed to eastern Congo as part of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission were killed by rebel mortar fire this week. Three others were wounded in the attack. Their deaths again raise questions about the capacity of the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as...
Explainer: Democratic Republic of Congo protests: expert explains why Congolese anger against the West is justified – and useful to the government (theconversation.com)
Since early February, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, has been rocked by protests directed against western embassies. Protests took place in front of the British and French embassies, and in front of United Nations buildings. Throughout the city, American and Belgian flags were burned....
US condemns worsening violence in east of DR Congo, accuses Rwanda (www.reuters.com)
The United States on Saturday condemned worsening violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), blaming it on M23, an armed group it said is backed by Rwanda....
Democratic Republic of Congo violence: Panic in Goma as M23 rebels advance (www.bbc.com)
The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east. This major city in the region, with about two million people, has been cut off from the farms that feed it for several days....
Tshisekedi Rules Out Talks with Rwanda as Democratic Republic of Congo Intensifies Drones Strikes on M23 Bases (chimpreports.com)
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi has said Congolese armed forces will continue fighting Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo until the mineral-rich country achieves victory. Tshisekedi, who was interacting with diplomats accredited to DRC on Tuesday, said “No dialogue will take place with our aggressor (Rwanda) as long as...