UN Report: 3,000-4,000 Rwandan Soldiers and Ugandan Support for M23 Rebels in DR Congo

Jul 8, 2024, 06:30 PM

A United Nations report, dated July 8, has revealed that Rwandan soldiers and the Ugandan army have provided support to the M23 rebel group operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The report, seen by Reuters and AFP, indicates that approximately 3,000-4,000 Rwandan soldiers fought alongside the M23 rebels. The report also noted that Kigali had 'de facto control' of the group's operations. The escalating clashes in the region have fueled fears of a broader conflict, according to UN experts.