Israel, ’Blackwater’ played key role in Congo town’s recapture

Israel, ’Blackwater’ played key role in Congo town’s recapture

Blackwater founder Erik Prince deployed a private security force to operate drones and help the Democratic Republic of Congo's army secure the strategic city of Uvira against Rwanda-backed rebels, four people briefed on the mission said, with the Israeli advisors also playing a role in the campaign. The AFC/M23 rebels briefly seized the city on the border with Burundi in December - a major blow to ongoing US and Qatar-backed peace negotiations. …