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US calls on Rwandan troops to leave DR Congo

Simon Osuji by Simon Osuji
November 11, 2024
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The United States has voiced deep concern over reports of ceasefire violations in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), calling for immediate de-escalation from both involved nations. Specifically, the U.S. has urged Rwanda to withdraw all Rwanda Defense Force personnel and equipment, including surface-to-air missile systems, from the DRC.

In a statement from the U.S. Bureau of African Affairs, the need for Rwanda to “cease GPS disruptions” in the region was emphasized, highlighting the adverse impact these disruptions have on both military and civilian operations within the DRC. Additionally, the United States called on the DRC to stop supporting the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a rebel group that has historically fueled tensions between the two countries.

The eastern DRC has been plagued by ongoing conflict due to competing interests, historical grievances, and the presence of multiple armed groups. This recent appeal from the United States underscores the escalating diplomatic concern over regional stability, which is increasingly at risk with each ceasefire violation.

Rwanda’s military presence in the DRC has intensified in recent years, justified by Kigali as necessary to secure its borders from threats posed by armed groups operating within the DRC, particularly the FDLR, a militia group with ties to the Rwandan genocide. However, the DRC and several regional and international observers view Rwanda’s deployment as a breach of Congolese sovereignty and a destabilizing factor in an already volatile region.

The M23 rebel group, which has been accused of receiving Rwandan support, resumed its offensive in October, seizing multiple localities and clashing with Congolese armed forces and allied militia groups. Angola recently condemned the M23’s occupation of a town in early October, describing it as a “flagrant violation” of the ceasefire.

Reports of advanced Rwandan military equipment, including surface-to-air missiles and GPS system disruptions, have heightened concerns, with the DRC accusing Rwanda of infringing on its territorial integrity. Congolese officials also argue that Rwanda’s military presence has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in the region, as local communities often find themselves caught in the crossfire between various armed groups and foreign military forces.

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