Might battle in jap DR Congo increase throughout area?
M23 rebels have taken management of regional capital and advance deeper into the east.
Lots of of individuals killed and tons of of 1000’s compelled from their properties.
A weeks-long offensive by Rwanda-backed rebels within the jap Democratic Republic of the Congo is spiralling right into a regional disaster.
The United Nations estimated final 12 months that near 4,000 Rwandan troopers are concerned.
Kinshasa says the March 23 Motion (M23) armed group needs management of the area, which is wealthy in minerals.
Rwanda denies supporting the rebels and says it has deployed troops to cease the combating from spreading into its territory.
Leaders from southern and jap Africa try to mediate between the 2 sides.
Will their efforts succeed?
Presenter: James Bays
Friends:
Nicodemus Minde – Researcher, East Africa Peace and Safety Governance Program, Institute for Safety Research
Crystal Orderson – Journalist, The Africa Report
Yinka Adegoke – Editor, Semafor Africa
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