What are the dangers of violence within the jap DRC spreading regionally?
M23 rebels have taken management of Goma, capital of North Kivu province in jap DRC.
Since re-emerging simply greater than three years in the past, Rwanda-backed rebels have superior steadily via the jap Democratic Republic of Congo, seizing cities and villages, and forcing folks from their properties.
M23 is only one of a whole bunch of insurgent teams within the nation and has been combating the military for years.
However the newest escalation might mark a significant shift, with severe implications for regional stability.
So, does diplomacy stand an opportunity to defuse the escalating tensions?
Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam
Friends:
Vava Tampa – Founder and chief campaigner of Save the Congo, a grassroots marketing campaign group
Richard Moncrieff – Undertaking director for the Nice Lakes area on the Worldwide Disaster Group
Kambale Musavuli – Spokesperson for the advocacy organisation, Buddies of the Congo
