M23 rebels have taken management of regional capital and advance deeper into the east.
Tons of of individuals killed and a whole lot of 1000’s compelled from their properties.
A weeks-long offensive by Rwanda-backed rebels within the japanese 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 desires management of the area, which is wealthy in minerals.
Rwanda denies supporting the rebels and says it has deployed troops to cease the preventing from spreading into its territory.
Leaders from southern and japanese Africa are attempting to mediate between the 2 sides.
Will their efforts succeed?
Presenter: James Bays
Visitors:
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
